Fatal Rock Cut Blast Triggers Lynching Threat
At a West Street rock cut in Duluth a dynamite blast killed two workers and injured seven, with six listed as seriously hurt. The accident followed a prior misfire and a second charge above the drill hole, prompting panic and threats of lynching against Lundberg, held as a suspect in the deadly blast. Swedes Dahl Erickson Mattson and Anderson are named among the deceased and injured.
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Duluth
Ericks
Anderson
Bluth
Dahl
Eerickson
Erick Matt
Elklund
Lundbergen
Mt Vernon cyclone toll and relief efforts update
Reports from Mt Vernon Illinois detail cyclone deaths totaling twenty one with a broad casualty list. Officials estimate total losses may reach about one million dollars as homes destroyed leave hundreds homeless. Frenzied fundraising continues in Mt Vernon and Fargo with cash and provisions already totaling over thirty two thousand dollars.
Reading Company States It Will Fulfill Its Agreement
General Manager McLeod said the Reading company will faithfully execute its agreement to the letter and will not victimize returning miners. He noted some were dismissed before the strike and had taken advantage of the resumption, and that the company did not agree to rehire them. He does not fear a renewal of the strike if the agreement is kept.
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Reading Company
Philadelphia
Penn
McLeod
Fisheries Treaty Outlines Key Provisions and Free Entry Terms
The senate released the text detailing border rights and fishing vessel privileges under the fisheries treaty. It sets a three mile limit with two commissioners, defines inland waters, and grants U S and Canadian vessels mutual landing rights for provisions and bait during a temporary two year window or until ratification.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Straits of Canso
Canada
Dominion
Montreal fisheries treaty divides opinions in parliament
In Montreal on February 23 the government organs praised the fisheries treaty as honorable and equitable while the opposition charged that Canadian rights have been ignored.
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Montreal
Murder Suspect Traced in St Paul by Real Estate Dealer
Frank Jacobs of St Paul reports seeing William B Tascott, alleged murderer of millionaire Snell, in St Paul days after the crime. Jacobs, a Chicago schoolmate, noted Tascott’s name was not connected to the case at the time. Tascott remained missing when suspicions arose. Wallington Feb 23 Judge Blatchford to hear habeas corpus bid for Henry Benson accused of defrauding Mexicans of 25 by selling tickets to a bogus Patti concert.
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Chicago
CaIcAco
Frank Jacobs
St. Paul
William B. Tascott
Snell
Jacobs
Tascott
Wallington
Blatchford
United States Supreme Court
Henry Benson
Benson
Defense focuses on tally sheet forgery case in Columbus
In Columbus Ohio witnesses for the defense yesterday attempted to impeach state evidence implicating defendants in a tally sheet forgery scheme. The defense is expected to close today. In Salt Lake City Utah eight hundred Mormon church shares valued at 100 each were seized by a receiver. In New York opium worth 100000 to 500000 was smuggled from bonded stores on pre text of re exportation and not re exported.
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CoLumBus
Ohio
Algernon Granville
Salt Lake City
Utah
Marshal Dyer
New York
Magone
Famous Cuban Bandit Romero Dies At Hands Of Civil Guard
New York reports Spain’s consul-general received news from the Cuba governor-general that the famed bandit League Romero was killed by civil guards. Also included are brief items on Nathan Hawkins attacked at Stony Creek bridge, miner strikes in Ashland Pennsylvania, and a bank sale in Sauk Rapids.
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New York
Spain
Cuba
Romero
Faulmourts
Ill
Nathan E. Hawkins
Stony Creek Bridge
Holong to Hang. Insanity Experts Vindicate Sanity
Dr J E Bowers and Dr O K Bartlett report Holong is sane, not insane or idiotic, though of modest intellect. Governor McGill declines to interfere and sets the hanging for April 18. About forty petitions seek commutation to life imprisonment. The 1887 crime near Fergus Falls involved a farmer Field, his daughter, and a gruesome hog pen murder.
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Holong
Dr. Bowers
McGill
Decorah
Iowa
Field
Fergus Falls
Farmer Field
Libby Prison and Fishery Talks Across Countries
Items from Kalamazoo Columbus Ottawa and London report on relief messages for Mt. Vernon Ill Libby prison sale in Richmond Va and a treaty address in parliament The Tri state league members Ohio Michigan and West Virginia fisheries settlement praise Parnell receives legacy and Morris Minn completes a public well providing substantial water supply
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Lic
Ohio State League
Columbus
Ohio
Loledo
Jackson, Mich
Tri-state League
Michigan
West Virginia
Railway Enterprise in Turkey Aims Baghdad Line
A British financed syndicate secures government rights to build a grand trunk line across Asia Minor from Constantinople to Bagdad. The 1,880 mile route rivals other nations and projects. Construction on the Ada Bazaar segment starts now, with completion targeted in two years to Jem' and eight years to Bagdad. Estimated cost runs around 90 million dollars.
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Turkey
Asia Minor
Constantinople
Bagdad
Foglish
Jem
Angora
Railway Merge Scheme Fails as Western Lines Debating Plans
The joint conference committee of Western lines met day and night seeking a plan to halt the rate war and restore rates. Opposition blocked merging three railways into one under a government board. plan shifted to strengthening existing lines with broader powers and outside links. Chicago local committee acts to keep Western war out, abolishing the joint agreement and billing practices. Fifth class rates reduced to 1116 cents Chicago to Missouri river and 644 cents Mississippi to Missouri river, aligning with higher classes.
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Cubcano
Western Lines
Board of Control
Chicago & Northwestern
Northwestern
Chicago
Missouri River
Mississippi
Railways in Northwest Arrange Shipment of Young Stock
St Paul Feb 23 A strong movement of stock cattle westward emerges as shippers show brisk interest. Northern Pacific and Manitoba railroads are actively preparing for cattle traffic and expect higher throughput aided by favorable schedules and low rates from Minnesota and Iowa. The NP reports improved stock car handling facilities this season. Progress of tariff bill noted from Washington with expected committee action Friday. In Tariff news coal iron ore lumber and chemicals viewed for free list adjustments. New York walking match proceeds with Cartwright leading at nine am and others close behind as fatigue mounts.
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St. Peter
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Manitoba
Minnesota
Iowa
Curiaco
the Tribune
Washington
St. Pavel
Manitots
Savage Rounds End Fight In Delaware Ring
Duncan the Delaware featherweight champion defeated an unknown Philadelphia opponent in a grueling ninety second round knockout. Both fighters were heavily battered and had to be carried from the ring in Wilmington.
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Del
Young Duncan
Delaware
Philadelphia
Duncan
Gilmore Heads West for Possible Match in Minneapolis
Canadian lightweight champion Harry Gilmore left Curiao for Minneapolis to seek a bout with Danny Needham Ike Weir or Billy Myer. Paddy Ryan arrested in San Francisco for larceny. BeRum reports Prince Bismarck submits regency bill to Emperor William. bill likely altered if the emperor visits the crown prince at San Remo.
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Germany
BeRum
Bismarck
William
San Remo
Woman rolls to escape trampling in city street
A middle aged woman, richly dressed, avoiding being run down by a team of heavy truck horses at Grand Central depot is said to have folded into a ball and rolled away. She emerged unhurt except for mud and insisted the act saved her life as onlookers reacted at the scene.
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Grand Central Depot
New York Sum
Prince Ferdinand Seeks Aid From American Prize Fighter
In a Nebraskan state snippet the disgraced prince laments lost prestige and contemplates regaining status by striking up an acquaintance with an American prize fighter. The dialogue hints at humor and imperial pretensions.
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Prince Ferdinand
Nebraska State
Riotous Railway Laborers Pay Off in Billings Montana
Immediate danger to Billings from idle Rocky Fork railroad laborers ends after three thousand dollars wired from New York. Workers fed by county receive payment. others unpaid. Town mood remains somber with thousands owed and unrest lingering.
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Billings
Binuines
Mont
Rocky Fork Railroad
New York
Bragg Heads South for New Mission in Mexico
Gen I S Bragg minister to Mexico departs from Fonopu Lac Wisconsin with his family for the southern post. In his congressional district locals note the Bragg homestead will stay open with his daughter in charge and predict a calm next campaign for the little general.
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Wis
I. S. Bragg
Mexico
Bragg
Sherman
Indian protest on railway bill sparks billings meeting
Billinga Montana February 23 A large indignation meeting was held Tuesday night to condemn opposition by private interests to the bill for the right of way of the Billings Clarke's Forks railroad. Report says the Indian protest before the house committee was signed by bribed Indians, contrary to general sentiment.
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Billinas
Mont
Billings & Clarke’s Forks
House Committee
Minneapolis Purchase Plan Prompts Public Building Funding
Senator Davis filed a Minneapolis board of trade petition urging federal funding for a public building. It requests purchasing 66 feet of unimproved adjacent property for 80 000 dollars to expand government facilities.
Blaine Letter of Withdrawal Highlights 1888 Debate
The Democratic president presses a theme Republicans long avoided in 1884 and 1888. The nation enjoys a rapidly growing industrial system with rising wealth, and voters face a choice whether to abandon it for a new trial of an older experiment that history shows causes embarrassment and distress.
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Blaine
Nuns Deserting Convent Over Church Control in Pittsburgh
Ursuline sisters in Pittsburgh plan to leave their $300000 convent and return to France. Reported by Chronicle Telegraph, several have already escaped supervision, with others plotting to flee their temporal oversight and depart for home.
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Pittsburo
Penn
Chronicle-Telegraph
Ursuline Order
France
Storm reports false death claim at Mandan school
Mandan Dakota reports say a death in a local school house 40 miles away was false. George Patrick and five children were not present that day and suffered no harm. Acquittal noted for Mack Borne in Wisconsin case.
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Mandan
Dak
George Patrick
London tradition fades as American purses fund estates
The article notes a shift in social norms as American fortunes fund London town and country houses once reserved for British gentlemen. It highlights the spread of affluent American patrons into aristocratic circles, signaling a changing pattern in high society and property ownership.
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London
Various Small-Town Notes From Minnesota and Nearby Areas
Fergus Falls killer examined by insanity experts. Wabasha debates 60000 courthouse. Fisheries treaty to be presented to Dominion parliament. Soo road uses M & St. Louis depot in St Paul. President approves land relinquishment act in Kansas. Stevenson returns from Cuba in good health. Madison hotelman Perry Doolittle dies at 62. Republican clubs form Maine state league with 200 clubs. Duluth Minneapolis train derailed near White Bear. no injuries. Manitoba announces biweekly excursions to Minnesota and Dakota. round trip fare one and one fifth. William Alcock to fight Charlie Gleason eight rounds in Duluth March 2. two-ounce gloves, $100 per side. J C Price appointed minister resident and consul general to Liberia. Milwaukee division created into Northern Middle Southern Racine and Southwestern districts. Toronto board of trade backs extradition treaty extension for fraud absconders. McQuaid likely umpire St Louis spring games and Detroit series. Kansas City band joins American association. World population totals for Russian empire and regional areas listed. O H Knox resignation linked to pressure from Fourth National bank over Baldwin irregularties.
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Wabasha
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Minneapolis & St. Louis
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United States
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Cuba
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Madison
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Black Frank
Charlie Gleason
J. C. Price
Livingston College
Salisbury
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Paris Cabinet Faces Budget Crisis in Secret Service Debate
Paris papers warn a government crisis may erupt if the cabinet pushes the chamber of deputies to vote funds on account for the secret service. Count Kalnoky says Russia seeks Bulgarian settlement and Italy and England may follow. Clyde shipowners forecast grim shipbuilding prospects as Allan predicts collapse before year end. An English naval company plans Barrow works and branches at sea to build warships for Spain.
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Count Kalnoky
Russia
Italy
England
Clyde
Allan
English
Naval Constructions and Armament Company
Barrow Ship-Building Works
Boa
American Sovereign and British Subject
Mr Moen of Wash burn Moen Worcester Mass says his firm with 8000 workers could compete with England if wages drop to English level, but would lose if paid double. He opposes wage cuts on general principles arguing Americans deserve higher wages than British subjects.
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Washburn & Moen
Worcester
Mass
England
New York Press
No Room for Honest Men
A political opinion cites Allen G Thurman as example of private virtue outside party, claiming he would not win local office today without Republican votes, reflecting critique from St Louis Globe Democrat on party loyalty and integrity.
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Allen G. Thurman
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
It Was Only a Bluff and Treasury Funds Rise
The treasury increased by 11 632 532 last month as Congress met for 58 days with no action to curb revenue. Tobacco and sugar taxes could have been repealed to cut income by 15 000 000 since Congress began. The mother of James A. Garfield remains living at 87 with good mental and physical strength.
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Ashland
Wis
Mack Borne
Hurley
Tucaday
Congress
James A. Garfield
The Color of the Eyes by M. de Candolie
French investigator M. de Candolie concludes women show more brown eyes than men. He finds with same eye color parents there is an 88 to 12 chance their 10 year old will share that color, and with different colors a 55 to 45 bias toward brown. He also notes brunette health tends to surpass blonde.
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Cuesell'a
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