Champion Bigamist and Tariff Debate Dominate Chicago and Washington
A Chicago man boasting of twenty three wives sits in the armory claiming his harem began with three years of ad hoc housekeeper ads. Congress debates the tariff bill with Congressman Dingly predicting House passage within three weeks and August adjournment, while some colleagues doubt an early end.
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Michigan
Big Rapids
Mich
Mary Haggell
Mary
Washington, D. C
Dingly
House
Randall
Foran
Sowden
Dingley
Senate
Congress
Iowa Ruling Questions Liquor Importers Sale Law
Judge Banks rules Iowa prohibitions on selling liquor in the importer’s original package conflict with federal law and are invalid so far. Other notices report Dr Edward Peterson’s attempted drug overdose and a plan to purchase railway right of way in Minnesota rolling valley. Sioux Falls sees building improvements totaling nearly $700,000 this season amid a high annual total projected around $2,000,000 for 1858.
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Keokue
Iowa
Banks
Sioux Fall
Dak
Sioux Falls
Free Press Backs Canadian Independence on Confederation Anniversary
The Winnipeg Free Press marks Canada’s twenty first confederation anniversary with a bold stance for full national development. It argues Canada is best suited to become a fully independent nation and urges political autonomy as its goal.
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Canada
Winnipeg
The
Free Press
Fires in Sweden Leave Thousands Homeless and Devastation Widespread
The Sundsvall and Umea fires devastate farms forests and crops valued at 45 million kroner. Twelve thousand people lose homes as King Oscar visits relief efforts. New blazes reported near Lilla Edit Meby Talum wsola Ostarby with many farms destroyed.
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Sweden
Oscar
Lonnox
Sundsvall
Umea
Lilla
Edit
Meby
Talumwsola
Ostarby
Notable 19th Century News Snippets
Cobden Robinson, a New York resident, receives life imprisonment for a wife murder. Signor Crispi plans health relief at Carlsbad after Italy’s parliament ends. The Queen donates £70,000 to St Catharine's for London nurses. A new coinage bearing William II appears July. The Frederick issues limited high-value notes. The czar and Kaiser Wilhelm plan a Baltic interview July 18, with Bismarck attending. Joseph Royal of St Boniface becomes Northwest Territories lieutenant governor after Regina swearing-in.
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St. Catharine’s
London
William II
Frederick
William
Baltic Sea
Prince Bismarck
Len. Joseph Royal
St. Boniface
Man
House of Commons
Ottawa
Northwest Territories
Regina
Sheridan Improves on Sea Voyage Says Physicians
Fort Monroe July 8 The Swatara arrived at 8 a m with Gen Sheridan and party aboard Heavy swell from a late storm means 24 hour stay Physicians report clearer mind stronger pulse and better condition since the voyage Fortress Monroe Va July 3 The Swatara sailed at 6 o clock with Sheridan onboard
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Fort Mownmer
United States
Swatara
Gen. Sheridan
Monron
Grain and live stock markets in St Paul and Minneapolis
Grain and produce quotes show Wheat No 1 hard 8 1 2c bid, No 1 Northern 70c bid, Corn 36 40c asked, Oats No 2 mixed 8kc bid, No 1 white 33c bid. Ground feed 17 50 asked, Potatoes new 2 50 2 75 bid. Eggs 14 15c. Receipts: hogs 22 000, cattle 5 509, sheep 40. Prices mixed with steady hogs and strong lambs in St Paul Union yards.
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St. Paul
Timothy
St. Paul Union
South St. Paul
McKitn
Baseball Scores and Trade News Across Cities
National League results show Pittsburg 6 over Chicago 4, Indianapolis 13 over Detroit, New York 2 over Washington, and Philadelphia 7 over Boston. American Association reports Louisville 2 over Brooklyn 3, Kansas City 1, Athletics 3 over Cincinnati 4, Baltimore 1. Also notes stagecoach robbery near Victoria, B C with rewards, Minnesota railroad fare dispute upcoming hearings, and consolidation of express companies in New York.
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National League
Pittsburg
Chicago
Indianapolis
Detroit
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
American Association
Louisville
Brooklyn
Kansas City
Athletics
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Railway schemes and Dakota shipments prompt receiver action
The Chicago and Northwestern railroad offered free lumber shipments from Winona to Dakota for elevator warehouse and coal house construction. Iowa Railway Commissioners were enjoining the new rates and a receiver holds the Minneapolis and St. Louis Road. Track laying on the eastern Minnesota area is advancing. The order remains in force until July 31.
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Junoy
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Winona
Dakota
Chicago and Northwestern
Rail Commissioners Ordered to Show Cause on Max Freight Rates
The Iowa railroad commissioners face a temporary restraining order issued by Judge Brewer to appear in federal court at Leavenworth on July 6 to justify permanently enjoining the new maximum freight rate schedule. Plaintiffs include Chicago and Northwestern, Chicago, Burlington and Quincy, and Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul lines. Attorney General Baker represents the commissioners. A Minneapolis and St Louis railway receiver action seeks control and operation of the line. Vice President Truesdale says the move aims to reorganize the company and lower interest rates. Track laying on Eastern Minnesota railway progresses from Superior to Nemadji River, ten miles, with no work yet at the eastern end.
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St. Pau
Minnesota
Iowa
Iowa Railway Commissioners
Iowan Railroad
Drs Marxes
Iown
Brewer
Leavenworth
Chicago and Northwestern
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Baker
Minneapolis
Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway
Truesdale
Dexton
Minn
Eastern Minnesota Railway
Superior
Nemadji River
Dressed Beef War Rumor Affects Western Rail Rates
Word from Chicago indicates Wabash and Chicago and Atlantic railways plan an 85 cent rate on dressed beef from Chicago to New York Boston and all seaboard points. This potential rate shift could impact meat trade margins and pricing along eastern markets.
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Chicago
Wabash and
Chicago and
Atlantic
New York
Boston
Seaboard
Congress Begins Summer Session Hearings on Tariff Proposals
In Washington the Senate opened with nine members present as chaplain offered blessing. Senator Stewart presented a California raisin growers petition opposing tariff reductions on raisins. The Army appropriation bill advanced with Hawley amendment debate on Waterview arsenal facility. In the House, June 10, debate continued on tariff policy with Mr Hope urging Reed products be freed from duty unless finished. Breckenridge opposed, voting 72 to 68 to retain protections. Paintings and statuary removed from free list.
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Senate
Washington
Stewart
California
Hawley
Waterview Arsenal
Kouse
Waashington
Autocratic Sheridan Threatens Arrest of Journalists
General Sheridan plans to arrest any newspaper representative near his residence during a removal. Col Mike Sheridan warns reporters they will face arrest if near the area. The report notes unfavorable weather delaying any removal. Officers for the Master Plumbers' Association are elected in Boston with John Trainor as president and others named.
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Jie
Washington
General Sheridan
Col
Mike Sheridan
Plumbers’ Association
Boston
Master Plumbers’ Association
John Trainor
Baltimore
TE. J. Hannan
John J. Carey
Mauch Remick
Philadelphia
J. Hamblin
Chicago
David J. Collins
Wisconsin Congressmen Donate Rebellion Record Volumes
Two sets of volumes of the Rebellion Record are allowed to nine Wisconsin congressmen. They plan to send them to the Soldiers' Home library at Waupaca and the Vaughn Public Library at Ashland.
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Washington
Wisconsin
Soldiers’ Home Library
Waupaca
Vaughn Public Library
Ashland
Unenviable Treason Trialer Thomas Lincoln Dies
Thomas B Lincoln aged 75 died at his farm near town. He was the sole treason defendant in the war era, a Knights of the Golden Circle leader and Northwest agent, arrested in Cincinnati in 1862 and tried for treason. Evangelist Sam Smell signed for La Crosse meetings at a 2000 seat tabernacle starting Sunday. All Orthodox churches back the week of gospel events.
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la Crosse
LA Grassy
Wis
Sam Smell
Louis J. Finley
Milwaukee
Iirst Finley
Foreman Shotself in Accident at Wisconsin Rail Yard
West Lorenton Wisconsin July 2 J E B Frances foreman for Joley Bros rail road contractors discharged a revolver he was examining the ball penetrated the hand breaking two bones He was arrested for carrying concealed weapons fined 250 and costs
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Ned
West Lorenton
Wis
J. EB. Frances
Joley Bros
Right begins out in Mollingstone valley confusion
A fragment from Winoxad Minnesota dated July 2 hints at a geographic route through the Mollingstone valley and suggests a developing conclusion about the area, with incomplete details making the exact event unclear.
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Wixona, Minn
Winona and
Winoxad
Minn
Welch Rebels Rally Against Established Church Laws
In Wales the conflict grows as rebels vow to defy church statutes. Authorities fear a mass uprising may overwhelm civil measures, while conservative leaders resist calling in the army to enforce obedience.
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Wardy
Lonpox
Wales
Monsoon Delay Worsens Heat and Losses in Calcutta
Calcutta reports a late monsoon causing extreme heat, with hundreds dying, crops withering, cattle suffering, prices rising, and agricultural work at a standstill as winds essential to health and industry fail to arrive.
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Calcutta
India
Fatigue keeps Talmage from attending Chautauqua assembly
Paragraphed notes report Bishop Leo Haid’s consecration by Cardinal Gibbons in Baltimore. Immigration ships arrive at Castle Garden with 1500 immigrants. A Reading restaurant keeper dies by his own hand over rising ice cream stocks. Election contest in Seventh South Carolina district favors Elliot. Western association debuts in Des Moines with Whitely and Larocque. Reduced rail fare offered by Chicago Milwaukee St Paul for July holidays. Birmingham bank funds and blast furnaces planned. Steve Brodie completes a record swim to the Battery. Descriptions cover local crimes, treasury shifts, church leaks, and Wisconsin Minnesota border region notices.
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Talmage
Leo Haid
North Carolina
Ratgeaval
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Castle Garden
Liverpool
Reading
Penn
House Committee On Elections
Elliot
South Carolina
Western Association
Des Moins
Whitely
Larocque
Des Moines
Chicago
Milwaukee and
St. Paul Road
Birmingham
Ala
Steve’ Brodie
Battery
Albany
Boyton
United States
Hector Thomas
Nat Bedford
Creek Nation
Indian Territory
Thomas
Texas
Dakota
Faulkton
Goodrow
Fargo
Haywood
Wis
Palmer
Pierre
Bismarck
Ward
Nicaragua Canal Scheme Gains British Support
English aid is coming to the Nicaragua canal project after a year of deliberations. Over sixty leading UK ship owners and merchants met in Liverpool and endorsed renewed efforts, with all funding secured alongside American capital. Mugland is seen as a strong partner to the United States in completing the work.
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Lonnox
Nicaragua Canal
United Kingdom
Liverpool
Mugland
United States
Monoply vs Monopoly: Manitoba Coal Co Ceases Operations
Manitoba coal firm Anthracite Coal Co halts operations after a rate dispute with Canadian Pacific. CP refuses five year rate guarantees, offering only one year. A. Pugh of St Paul manages the firm and is in Winnipeg amid the stoppage awaiting a settlement.
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Manitoba Coal Company
Canadian Pacific
Winnipeg
Anthracite Coal Company
Canadian Pacific Road
A. Pugh
St. Paul
Aberdeen Farmer Facing Sanity Hearing Amid Divorce Ties
June 29 reports Martin, a well-to-do Aberdeen farmer, brought before war commissioners alleging insanity. His wife seeks divorce and a farm deed as part of the case. A brother says interested parties aim to move him to an asylum to remove him.
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Belilives
Aberdeen
Martin
Tend
Logs Put Into Black River By Contract Work
Contracts are let to haul and float lodged logs in Black River below River Falls Wisconsin. About 200 men will work, at 75 cents per 1000 feet. The Jones Flour Mercantile Company has sold the plant to George Warren & Co. of Warren Mills. mills soon to resume operation.
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Black River
Falia
River Falls
Wis
Jones Fler Xua Mercantile Conre
Hinve
Geovess Warren & Co
Warren Mills
Prisoners Escape From County Jail In Bold Break
Four inmates escaped the county jail with help from complices who knocked the watchman senseless and abducted him. The escape marks the third jail delivery from the same prison within a month.
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Somplices
Indian cattle roundup threat from Flathead agent order
Agent Romu of the Flathead Indians orders white settlers to deliver all reservation cattle by July 18 or risk being rounded up and driven off. The directive follows instructions from Indian Commissioner Atkins as reports from Towa University Investigation in Towa City, June 29. A separate testimony before the investigating committee questioned hospital care after a tumor operation at the university hospital. Baketa Prohibition Convention at Reepfely, Dakota Territory, selected S. Cranmer of Ipswich as delegate nominee with a territorial central committee choosing R. B. Masel of Rednevid as chairman.
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Stelena
Mont
Romu
Flathead
Towa University
Towa City
Down
G. G. Chandler
University Hospital
Baketa
Reepfely
Dak
Cranmer
Ipswich
R. B. Masel
Rednevid
Arrested Man Incites Disturbance In Ulm Street Scene
An unidentified young man about 25 in underwear caused a scene on a Ulm Minnesota street last night. He is described as apparently insane and no further identity clues were found.
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New Ulm
Minn
Logs Returned by Rail Spur From Wisconsin Mills
A June report notes a railway move to bring logs back to Peyton and Rivers mills in Wisconsin. The St. Fant and Oniuth railroad is mentioned as the line involved in the tentative return, with the bulk of the cut timber linked to local mills.
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Wis
Peyton
Rintolies
Parbour
St. Fant and
Oniuth
Banquet Planned for Camp Return in Mankato
MANKATO Minn July 2 Upon their return from camp at 9 45 p m Company were surprised to find Wilkin Post G A R the Germania band and cut the depot to welcome them They will be banqueted by the veterans as a token of appreciation.
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Mankato
Minn
Wilkin Post
Germania
Fourth of July celebrated by Germans in Morton county
The Fourth of July will be celebrated here by the Germans who inhabit this portion of Morton county, noted for their concentration in this region.
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Morton County
German Lutheran Synod of Minnesota Opens Sessions
June 28 report from Aisser notes the German Lutheran Synod of Minnesota begins a four day program at Emanuel Church for church business across the state. Attendees include a number of people from various parts of Minnesota. A, June 28, Buffalo Head Dena, Wis., reports the death of Amouse, daughter of Buffalo Head, widow of a Canadian named Drage, at age 2, to be buried at Lapointe near her parent’s remnant.
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Aisser
Minnesota
Baviikip
Wis
Amouse
Buffalo Head
Drage
Lapointe
Painless dentistry promises roots and implants in new practice
A local dentist touts new methods including Logan Crown grafted on natural roots to avoid plates or root extraction. He claims no pain in the operation and offers a pain obtunder for easier fillings, inviting consultations to try the painless process.
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Mitchell
Ime
Farm loans for improved farms offer low interest rates
Local lenders advertise financing for improved farms with available low rates. The notice urges farmers to call for details on terms and repayment options, highlighting affordable credit to expand operations.
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Iin
Tras
Sermar
Notice of final proof for settler in Mitchell Dak
Gand Oniee of Mitchell Dak announces intent to make final proof on his claim. The hearing will occur before the register and receiver in Mitchell Dak on June 12 1888. Witnesses named include Edwin Stevens Jacob Wandling George Stevens and others from Mik Rowse Rogiscer and Atty Kararz.
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Mitchell, Dak
Folleywini
Lis
Calvin W. Bittertie
Af Divida Co
Tin
Edwin Stevens
Jacob A. Wandling
George EL
Stevens
A.J. Annis
Dak
Mik Rowse
Rogiscer
R.N, Kararz
Atty
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Signor Crispi
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Sily
Suye
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International Express Company
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Oliver K
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Switzerland
Minneapolis and St. Louis Road
Gressing
Minneapolis and St. Vs
Congressional Proceedings
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New Baptist Church
Skyes
Chippewa Falls
John Gilbert
Dartell
John Ryan
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Pussers
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East Rochester
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Ged
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Georgetown
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J. J. Stoddard
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Rowan Baking Powder Co
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Rochester
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Heeatsatsverk
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Hiscox & Co
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Mass
W. Hi. Parker
Travyuard Medical College
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German Lutheran Synod
Gertan
J. F. Keilogg
Sanden Electric Co
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Mark T. Halphide
AW Law
M. B. Lynch
Second End
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Mitchell Dental Parlors
Cory
Main and
Sis
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Mitchell, Dakoia
Guy and Farms
M. I. Rowley
Jgratz
Rathmvin
Frank Weller
ES. Rowley
A. B. Hacer
Hacer Brothers
W. A. Rogers
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Rogers & Scott
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Thurry Harries
Stephen Bowen
Volice
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Wisner Plains
Harry Harmon
Steuben Bowen
Towit
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Mortcade Sale
Auther Ty Ape
Thomas A. Fraser
Coralb. Braser
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Territory
Oliver Cronk
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Wits
Sud Norte
Mitcheil
Erritory
Likuts
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