Minnesota High License Law Reduces Saloons Across State
Governor McGill reports the high license law has cut Minnesota saloons by about 1600 with declines seen in varied communities. Bishop Ireland notes drops among Polish and German populations, citing Winona and Caledonia as examples and claiming broad public approval of the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
ST. Paul
McGill
A. P. Miller
New York Mail and Express
Opin
Ireland
Vnu
Winona
Caledonia
Houston County
Sioux Reservation Opening Prompts Senate Debate
A draft bill on opening the Great Sioux reservation prompts Senate discussion in Indian affairs. The King drawn bill aims to outline merits and impacts with the Creci and other tribes in mind. The measure seeks to add millions of acres and set terms for opening and settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends
Great Sioux
Senate
Td King
Northwestern Mail Service Expands and Cuts Some Routes
North Dakota brief notes new star mail routes from Gilman to Foley Minnesota three times weekly January to June. Mail service added to Orman Dak from the Mi & Pacific line and to Jefferson City Montana via Helena & Jefferson County rail. Yorktown Dak rail line from Minneapolis & Pacific discontinues January 9. Coal mining interest rises near Mouse River with several companies forming to exploit lignite veins. expected to boost Northwest Dakota resources.
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Washington
Jian
Gilman
Foley
Minn
Orman
Sargent County
Dak
Mi & Pacific Railway
Montana
Jefferson City
Helena
Dickey County
Minneapolis & Pacific Railway
Charles Moore
Cushe
Walsh County
Darkets
Jan. C
Glang Mouse River
Northwest Dakota
Wheat Blockade Paralyzes Province Rail Output
Reported blockade of wheat hampers sales as Canadian Pacific cannot move grain. Government criticism grows over failure to finish Red River Valley rail link, worsening farmer frustrations amid severe winter conditions and frozen routes.
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Winshee
Canadian Pacific
Red River Valley
Shanty Fire Kills 90 Year Old Woman Near Duncere
A shanty on the suburbs of Duncere burned at about 2 AM killing Aunty Pendergast a ninety year old woman who refused aid and chose to rely on neighbors charity rather than the poor house or Home of the Friendless.
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Duncere
Town
Pendergast
Buchanan's Love and the Bachelor President Folklore
Lake City January 9 Mrs Letetia Bovee aged 99 died at her Sugar Loaf Valley home. Her maiden Duncan name and youthful betrothal to a man who could not wed her tied her to a single life until later marriage. The tale links her affection to James Buchanan, suggesting the president remained a bachelor due to affection for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake City
Letetia Bovee
Sugar Loaf Valley
Florence Township
Duncan
James Buchanan
United States
Helena Board of Trade Fights Mountain Land Tastings
The Helena board of trade urges delaying patents to Northern Pacific for mountainous Montana lands. It argues many lands are mineral yet classified agricultural, enabling the railroad to claim them after patent. A petition seeks sixty day hold until proof shows mountainous lands in Montana are more valuable for mineral than agricultural use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
M.T
Montana
General Land Office
Northern Pacific Land Grant
Interior Department
Northern Pacific Land Plant
Congress
Rientana
Rubber clothing makers form price associations in New York
Six months ago forty rubber clothing manufacturers with about 20 million dollars in capital formed two price associations to hold prices. Their first semi annual meetings in New York report savings of about 180 thousand dollars each, nearly 2 percent of capital. Prices for the coming year rise about 5 percent to allow a 6 percent return on plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wichita Board Denies Destitution Rumors in Southwest Kansas
The Wichita board of trade announces a sweeping investigation across Southwestern Kansas into winter suffering and reports not a single death by freezing or starvation. It denounces sensational rumors that circulated widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Des Moines Mayor Was Canadian Not Naturalized
It is claimed the mayor who signed the narrow-gauge street railway iron-clad ordinance about twenty years ago was a Canadian and not naturalized, making the ordinance null and void along with the company’s right to use horsepower on all streets, a ruling recently reaffirmed by the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Supreme Court
Funeral for ex Governor Parker Held in Freehold
Ex governor Parker was laid to rest from the Presbyterian church in Freehold New Jersey. Pall bearers included Chief Justice Beasley and Supreme Court judges Magis Dupue Dixon Knapp Reed and Scudder. Civic and political leaders from across the state attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Freehold
N. J
Presbyterian Church
Beasley
Magis
Dupue
Dixon
Knapp
Reed
Scudder
Supreme Court
Dakota Coal Mine Fire Manages Partial Extinguishment
Dickinson North Dakota January 9. Mr Matthews and neighbors struggle to extinguish a coal vein fire with partial success as flames spread into the seams making full control difficult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Dickinson
D. T
Matthews
Snow slide tragedy near Glenwoop Springs claims Joan Neville
In Glenwoop Springs Colorado a snow slide swept Joan Neville and a companion down the mountain. Neville died in the slide while the other person escaped with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwoop Springs
Col
Joan Neville
Neville
Powderly May Die May End Life Threatens Doctors
Powderly’s illness is described as very weak with possible fatal termination at any moment. Physicians warn that another hemorrhage could hasten death and plan to move him to Florida for treatment. The report notes concurrent New York cigarmakers strike after wage cuts of one dollar per thousand on cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Scranton
Powderly
Florida
D. Hirsh & Co
International Cigarmakers’ Union
Provisional Knights of Labor Seek Equity Suit
In Philadelphia the provisional committee of the anti administration Knights of Labor will sue the general officers to determine if any crimes were committed and for an accounting of funds. In Terre Haute the grand jury indicted several car works strikers involved in the moulders' strike under anti coercion laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Administration Knights
Philadelphia
Provisional Committee
The
Anti-Administration Knights of Labor
Knights of Labor
Terre Haute
Ind
Labor Notes on Reading Strikes and Coal Shortage
Miners at Excelsior colliery refuse to work as coal ships move via Reading road. Suffolk colliery at Mahoney City closes amid non union labor. Clearfield miners vow general strike if Columbus scale not paid by the 21st. Reading railway strike at Port Richmond largely unchanged. Coal stored along wharves. Reading furnaces face higher coal prices may raise pig iron costs and affect Eastern Pennsylvania industry.
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Excelsior
Reading Road
Suffolk
Mahoney City
Penn
Reading Company
Knights
Clearfield
Dubois
Svnday
Reading Railway
Port Richmond
Reading
Eastern Pennsylvania
Banquet to Sherman Sent by Boston Protection Group
Massachusetts congressional protection members and Herbert Radclyffe of the Home Market club visited Senator Sherman in Wallington to urge his presence and speech at a complimentary banquet planned in Boston this month or early February. Sherman accepted. date to be set soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Market Club
Boston
Wallington
Jan
Massachusetts
Herbert Radclyffe
Senator Sherman
Sherman
Papal Jubilee Ceremonies Ended as Gifts Exhibit Opens
Rome reports the public ceremonial for the papal jubilee has closed with minor celebrations to follow until the 15th. The papal gifts exhibition is officially opened, with access limited, and displays occupying several Vatican rooms including items from Austria and Hungary.
Large Disbursements to Boost Government Bonds and Dividends
Jan 9 report notes heavy disbursements for interest on government and state bonds, plus dividends on railroad stocks and bank stock. Pension payments for the quarter and interest on municipal bonds add to the total, indicating continued easy money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bomus
Fbelsstaras
Post
Yearly Petroleum Production and Consumption Totals
New York Jan 9 The 1887 production reached 21 572 103 barrels while total consumption by shipments stood at 26 970 305 barrels Exports of crude oil amounted to 15 622 190 barrels, highlighting the year's petroleum activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ship to be built from timber raft plan at Joggins
Hugh R. Robertson, the projector of the big timber raft, arrived at St. Joux N B and says ten more timber rafts will be built. A timber ship with spars and steering gear and provisions for sixty days will be constructed, with work starting immediately at Joggins.
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St. Joux
N. B
Hugh R. Robertson
Joggins
Mercantile Failures Decline Sign of Times in 1887
New York Jan 9. Bradstreet's reports mercantile failures for the past year show 9,740 failures, down from 30,668 in 1886 11,116 in 1885 and 11,620 in 1884. The decline is about 8 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bradstreet's
Valuations in the South show prosperity across ten states
Official comptroller reports reveal 1875 to 1887 totals for real estate and personal property, totaling billions in each year with railroads assessed at 258 million in 1883. States like Alabama Georgia Kentucky Maryland North Carolina Tennessee Texas and Virginia show varied yearly changes including gains and declines in 1875–1887.
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Cgrarraxcoas
Feaa
Louisians
Tex
Alabama
Georgia
Kentucky
Maryland
Mississippi
North Caroline
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Tee
North Carolina
Devastating China floods lift vast Hoang Ho disaster
London reports describe a Hoang Ho overflow turning Honan into a massive inland lake with cities submerged and 4 000 villages engulfed. Refugees roam famine stricken districts as wealthier citizens beg for food while the emperor allocates relief funds totaling 2 100 000 taels.
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China
Wales
London
Hoang Ho
Garden of
Honan
Kaifung Fu
Ching Chow
Chencho
Principality of Wales
Ingenious Electric Typewriter Promises Telegraph News Transfer
Philadelphia reports a new electric typewriter that requires only key presses while the carriage auto advances. It can send and receive dispatches over a single wire with automated printing at both ends, providing a safekeep against errors and a local business aid. The device, christened the dynamograph, prints messages as continuous tape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Patent Office
Elevated railroad crash blocks Sixth Avenue line
An uptown train on the Sixth Avenue line left the rails Thursday night and crossed to the downtown track, blocking traffic for about thirty minutes. Passengers were shaken and frightened. Such accidents have become frequent recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sixth Avenue
Fire destroys Atchison railway depot and hotel
The Atchison union railway depot burned at 3 pm and within about three hours was totally destroyed. Furniture in the depot and hotel was saved except for the carpets. Loss runs about 125000 with 50000 insured. Work on a new building to start immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison, Kan
Atchison Union Railway
Levanter Rescues Tonawanda 60 Miles East by North
The Tonawanda, a disabled steamer, was spoken by the bark Levanter on the evening of January 3 as the Levanter was seventy miles east by north of Northeast light. The Levanter supplied provisions to the stranded vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Flriday
Northeast Light
Pioneer resident A C Call dies in San Francisco
Antona Iowa reports Hon A C Call longtime Northern Iowa pioneer and notable resident died Friday in San Francisco California where he had gone last fall to spend the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antona
Iowa
Jan
A. C. Call
San Francisco
Cal
Eight City Clubs Consider Eight-Club League Amid Baseball Rumors
Reports claim Brooklyn favors the National League and seeks to form a strong eight-club league with teams in the East and West. J W Spalding supports the idea for bigger exhibitions, while John B Day denies backing the move. Spring play promises stronger league clubs and a tougher challenge than last season. Brooklyn and Cincinnati favor admission but must request entry.
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New York
Fhe
Brooklyn
American Association
Cincinnati
J. W. Spalding
John B. Day
Smiths Managers Seek Sham Fights With Sullivan
London reports backers of Jem Smith push for a world tour of exhibitions to meet John L Sullivan in sham bouts ending in California. Sullivan refuses any fake contests and demands a bona fide match, while Smiths managers oppose a real meeting.
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Smith
London
Jem Smith
John L. Sullivan
California
Sullivan
Patty Cardiff
Minneapolis
Killen
Conley
Kilrain
Jack Burke
England
America
Tommy Miller
Isaac Wier
Irving company draws over twenty thousand in Philadelphia
Henry Irving and company played to a gate exceeding 21 000 dollars in Philadelphia for the week. Conrad the Corsair reaches its 100th performance at the Bijou Opera House New York tonight with a costly souvenir. London actresses fare well amid social rounds and forthcoming marriages. Raith Brandon becomes Viscountess Dussiey Phyllis Broughton to wed Viscount Dangen. The Gipsy Baron chorus plans a toboggan slide to replace the Amazonian march and may wear more clothes during the ride.
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Henry Irving
Philadelphia
Conrad the Corsair
Bijou Opera House
New York
London
Raith Brandon
Dussiey
Phyllis Broughton
Viscount Dangen
Bills Introduced by Delegate Gifford for Dakotans
Delegate Gifford submitted a group of bills in the Dakota session including admission for North and South Dakota, rail right of way through Fort Pembina and Yankton reservations, opening Great Sioux reservation, land grants to the North Dakota University and Aurora County reform school, bridge rights for several railroads, creation of two new land districts, and an inquiry into losses of settlers on Crow Creek and Winnebago reservations.
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Washington
Dakota
Gifford
North
South Dakota
Duluth & Manitoba Road
Fort Pembina
Grand Forks
North Dakota University
Yankton & Missouri Valley Railroad
Yankton Indian Reservation
Great Sioux
Dawes
Duluth, Watertown & Pacific Road
Missouri River
Charles Mix County
Dak
Pierre and
Chamberlain
Aurora County
Northwestern trade. Bradstreet report from St Paul agency
Superintendent Moreland reports in Bradstreet Journal that weekly trade in St Paul shows no special feature. Jobbing is small while spring preparations begin with lines opened in dry goods such as print and gingham. Groceries and drugs see moderate movement and hardware is quiet. Collections are generally good but money is tight due to Eastern currency movement with New York exchange at a $1 premium and scarce.
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Bradstreet
St. Paul
Sr. Pavut
Moreland
Bradstreet Agency
Bradstreet Journal
New York Exchange
Successor Stage Costumes Gift From Edwin Booth
Edwin Booth presents his nephew Creston Clarke with a large collection of Shakespearean and other costumes. The wardrobe includes outfits for Hamlet Othello Iago Macbeth Richelieu and other roles plus accessories and a gem studded snuffbox given by Charlotte Cushman. Booth hopes Clarke will wear the attire with distinction.
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Boston
Mass
Edwin Booth
Creston Clarke
Asia Booth Clarke
Hamlet
Othello
Iago
Macbeth
Richelieu
Ray Blas
Melnette
Don Ceesar
Ten saints to be canonized at Rome ceremony
The public ceremonial in Rome on January 7 will canonize ten saints. A Vatican exhibition shows gifts from the faithful worldwide in an entire apartment, including five wagon loads from Austria and Hungary across several days.
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Rome
Vatican
Austria
Hungary
Sofia
Nobokoff
Lambs to Be Fleeced in Wall Street Becoming Extinct
A New York committee investigates why Wall Street memberships fall from 4500 to 1700 dollars. G W Arnold proposes retiring 500 members at about 550000 cost, boosting remaining memberships by 500 dollars each, totaling 1250000. The woolly analogy notes shrinking business on exchanges.
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Wall Street
New York
Produce Exchange
G. W. Arnold
Stock Exchange
Soldier John Smith Wins Record Pension Arrearage
A soldier identified as John Smith, blind from a Pes Ridge wound in 1862, receives a pension of $7 monthly with arrearage totaling $18,978, the largest ever paid for such arrears. The case arose via a connection through Congressman Yoder of Ohio and Gen. Black, with Smith living in Mount Sterling Kentucky.
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Washington
John Smith
Pes Ridge
Mount Sterling
Congressman Yoder
Ohio
Yoder
Gen. Black
Imade Special
Smith
Freight agents discuss war profits split at meeting
At a Western and Northwestern freight bureaus gathering the general agents favored postponing war problem debates until next Tuesday. The talks on through business percentages grew animated as Western lines resisted changes and referred the issue back to trunk lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuieago
Western and Northwestern
Western Lines
Attempted Train Robbery Near Ottumwa Ends Fail
Two men tried to force the CB&Q express car door on the westbound train leaving Ottumwa at 11 10 Friday night. Shots were fired but the attempt failed. The robbers fled at Melrose after the door held.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Burlington & Quincy
Albia
Melege
Melrose
North Dakota Governor Tackles Yankton Asylum Plans
Governor Church received plans from Yankton asylum board architect George Brown of Sioux City. The governor questions the board and awaits supreme court review on asylum troubles while Moody remains unavailable, stalling St. Paul revival efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Church
New
Snowbound Train Wreck Near Crystal Springs—Caboose Destroyed
An engine and plow with caboose attached punched through a snow bank near Crystal Springs early Thursday. The caboose was wrecked and the engine badly damaged. no person was hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Springs
C. T
Crystal Sprigs
Peculiar Strike at Pullman Car Works Divides Cabinet Dept
A wood carving group of about eighty workers at the Pullman car works quit Tuesday afternoon protesting being classified in the cabinet department. They seek recognition as a separate department with a dedicated foreman, no wage demands, and no grievances against supervisors. The action follows endorsement by the Wood Carvers Union executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pullman Car Works
The
Wood Carvers’ Union
A Promising Youth Magistrate Dramatic Quote
A fragment from New York shows a magistrate questioning a Chinaman about a laundry bill. The exchange centers on the complaint against Johnt Chinaman for failure to collect payment, with a remark invoking the phrase he too muchee by and by.
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Chinaman
New York
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Yankton
Yasuros
R& Bt
Buchanan
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the Rubber Trust
Kansas
K. OF L
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Iispatches
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Fessenden
Power
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Hagan
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Moody
St. Pau
Young Men's Christ
F Moody
Bernal
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Wis
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Montrose
North Texas National Bank
Dallas
Pittsburg
B. F. Shafer
Guilman
Commercial Travelers’ Association of
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Evansville
Cambridge
Cleveland & Marinette Road
Harmony
Manitoba
Sioux Falls
Lima
Valparaiso
Southern Minnesota Fair Association
van Campen
Seward Mott
Miles
Horn Silver Mining Company
Charley G. Francklyn
Horn
Cunard
Interstate Commerce Commission
M. BE. Ingalls
Big Four’’ Railroad
North Bend
Ingalle
William Green
Freman George Leffler
Carlisle
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