Roswell Horr Refuses Consulate Appointment Insult Claim
A Tribune dispatch reports Roswell G Horr, named for the Valparaiso consulate, returning from the East and refusing the post. He calls the appointment an insult, citing years of Republican work and a desire for formal recognition and reward. Critics say he is unpopular with the administration. A Birmingham Courier editorial denounces Harrison’s treatment of southern Negroes, urging self-respecting blacks to demand respect.
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A. R. Alger
Binmiingyam
Ala
Birmingham Courier
Harrison
South
United States
Capital Cullings and Global Dispatches Intrigue
The president accepts the resigna tion of Second Lieut. William L. Putnam of the Sixteenth regiment. Officers of vessels wrecked at Samoa are sent home from San Francisco except Surgeons White and Norfleet. A reprieve is granted for Frank Capel, condemned for murder in Indian Territory, to July 17. June U.S. exports of domestic breadstuffs total $9,165,539. Judge Foster rules Oklahoma lacks arrest authority over offenders. The president warns Senator Washburn to return by mid October for an extra session. Professor George is reassigned to study Rocky Mountain agriculture. Gen. Schofield orders the second infantry to assist Iowa National Guard camps, not Fort Robinson. In Brazil, Coxville miners resume work after disputes over face measurement. Seventy-five of 800 idle miners secure work. At Carlisle Indian School, 117 students complete five years, with six graduates, all English-speaking. boys learn mechanics and farming, girls domestic duties.
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Norfleet
San Francisco
Frank Capel
Indian Territory
Bureau of Statistics
United States
Foster
United States Court For
District of Kansas
Oklahoma
Washburn
Europe
Congress
George
Rusk
Rocky Mountain
Washington
Schofield
Adjutant General
Gen. Crook
Iowa National Guard
Department
Fort Robinson
Neb
Parson Davies Signs Jackson for Eastern Tour
Parson Davies has contracted with Peter Jackson to manage him during his vacation from the California Athletic Club. The deal includes a tour of Eastern cities and a trip to England. Davies will start soon, with Jackson following in a week. Meantime John L Sullivan has reportedly left Chicago for Canada amid sports buzz.
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ChicaGo
Parson Davies
Peter Jackson
California Athletic Club
England
New York polo ground opening honors Buck Ewing with gift
At the opening of the polo ground in New York Buck Ewing received a $250 gold watch from friends as he appeared at the plate. The Earl of Dunraven writes that if the America’s cup needs a new trophy he would race or fight for the sport for fairness and vigor. In Des Moines Iowa agitation follows a minister’s claim that virtuous women aged 16 to 25 cannot be found in LeClaire prompting a demand for retraction.
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Gore
Des Moines
Iowa
le Claire
Monroe Drew
Drow
Meeting Demands Dismissal of Pastor Drew in Iowa Town
In a heated town hall gathering of over 400 angry residents, calls for the immediate discharge of Rev. Drew grew as men and women urged apologies and retraction. The minister fled to Illinois fearing harm as tar and feather threats swirled, and Presbyterians warned against his pulpit. A separate item notes the sheriff sale of Fort Dodge Coal Company assets, including 3000 acres and mines, to settle over $200,000 in claims. Adjutant General McCarthy Sr. of Minnesota dies from inflammatory rheumatism, noted as a key figure in National Guard development. Three smallpox cases reported near Barnesville, with quarantine ordered.
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Drew
Iowa Coal Company
Fort Depar
Iowa
Fort Dodge Coal Company
Iowa Fields
Illinois Central
Fort Dodge Road
McCarthy
Sr. Paul
Minn
C. M. McCarthy
Mississippi Street
Minnesota National Guards
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Norwegian Lutheran college selected site in St Paul Park
A La Crosse dispatch notes the Norwegian Lutheran college locating committee favors St Paul Park. The package includes thirty acres for the site and 25,000 dollars plus 100 acres elsewhere in the city guaranteed to yield 50,000 dollars within five years.
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St. Paul
la Crosse
Norwegian Lutheran College Locating Committee
St. Paul Park
Various Minnesota and regional notices in a condensed news roundup
The report surveys multiple regional items from Minnesota and nearby areas including a preliminary rioters examination before Judge Morris, high wheat crop praise in Blue Earth county, dam repair plans on the Wisconsin channel near Red Wing with $63,000 budget, a fatal pump accident at Fillmore, a drowning near Belle Creek, a new female seminary proposed in St Paul, a St. Paul labor statistics deputy appointment, a farm accident near Wadens, track laying for a railroad branch, temperance seizure and theft near Haverly, positive waterways outlook at West Superior, and a Far West note on labor strife at East Leavenworth and Homestead plant.
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Mankato
F. L. Walters
Blue Earth
United States
Red Wing
Wigconsin
Pepin
Homestead Strike Tensions Push Deputies to Resign
The article notes sheriffs resigning en masse during a strike at Homestead with twelve deputies returning to Pittsburg and only fifteen remaining for police duty. Pinkerton guards under Capt. Linden arrive to reinforce security as unrest continues amid legal actions involving Stephen W. Dorsey and a San Francisco bank judgment.
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Capt
Linden
Philadelphia
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Western Express
Homestead
The Ducking Stool Revived in New Jersey
Mrs. Mary Brady was indicted by the Hudson county grand jury for being a common scold. The first indictment of its kind in the county rests on an old law with the ducking stool as penalty. She pleaded not guilty and was bailed for trial. The enforceability of the punishment remains doubtful. Striking Brickmakers Ugly and Desperate in Carcado. In a lengthy conference, workers and employers failed to reach a settlement, raising fears of a riot as deputies and officers patrol yards. Some strikers threaten raids if demands aren’t met. Two yards operated with reduced staff pending talks. In Laraverte La, a mob seized Felix Keys, who murdered his wife, and executed him on the scene after breaking him from jail.
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Mary Brady
Hudson County Grand Jury
LaraveT?rEe
Felix Keys
Carenceo
Legislative Assembly
Moer
Deeds of Devil's Disciples and Dakota Convention Moves
A string of brief items reports Ed Hendersonshott shooting his mistress Delia Thompson and killing himself in Denver, Joseph Moody killing his wife near Ainsley Neb and taking his own life, and a Long Branch gambling loss to George Law. In North Dakota politics, the constitutional convention weighs district boundaries and county rules while debating taxation powers over the Northern Pacific road.
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Hendershott
Delia Thompson
Ottumwa
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Ainsley
Neb
Joseph M. Moody
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The
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Long Branch
George Law
Daly
John
Phil Daly
Law
Convention Proceedings Mention Judicial Salary Proposal
A report notes adoption of a resolution to withhold judicial salaries until all cases are heard and affidavits filed. Other minor convention matters were disposed of and adjournment occurred. Afternoon sessions focused on committee work with no significant actions recorded.
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Scott
Reconsidering Memorial on Mineral Lands in South Dakota
Sioux Falls reports the ninth day of the South Dakota constitutional convention with the sole notable action a move to reconsider a memorial demanding patent withholding for mineral claimants on school lands near towns. The committee on legislative and judicial apportionment planned no report. proposed apportionment would raise senators to 42 and representatives to 120. Meanwhile, Milwaukee hosts the G A R encampment, with a new invitation issued to posts nationwide. Commander in Chief Warner states he will not deter large attendance despite railroads denying a 1 cent per mile rate.
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North
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M. N. Johnson
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Warrison
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Mde
Senate
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Kansas City
Warner
Norway’s New Cabinet Shaped by Conservatives
A new Norwegian cabinet formed under Emil Stang represents the solid Right, following J Sverdrup’s retirement and Liberal treachery accusations. The shift comes after a storthing compromise left conservatives on top, while Archander’s faction protests. Paris duels and foreign notes follow between July 18 dispatches and various global updates, including an earthquake in Semiretchinsk and gold yields in Queensland.
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Lofus Archander
J. Steen
W. Kronow
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Micheichenwald
Trondjem
Bonnevie
Roll
Thorne
Couree
Moss
Gov- Striate Bseong Telemarken
Gen. Hoff
Williams Australian herb pills advertised to brighten dull eyes
An advertisement promises to restore vitality and brighten the eyes of women with sallow complexions by using Williams Australian herb pills. It urges readers to buy a box for 25 cents at Gale's and follow directions to feel languor lift and become “another woman.”
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Real Estate Outlook Urges Immediate Land Purchases
Statehood and new rail lines, Sioux Reservation openings, and major improvements are linking to rapid land value rises. Buyers are urged to act now and request a free map pamphlet and land price list from James S. Foster.
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Statehood
Sioux Reservation
James S. Foster
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