Western railroad rate law clash sparks feared ruin and court bid
A meeting of Western railroad attorneys in Omaha failed to resolve measures to curb the minimum rate law. Union Pacific backs letting the law take effect July 21 for three months to test its impact, while Burlington fears revenue losses up to 100,000 dollars monthly and seeks constitutional challenges in Nebraska courts. Lincoln Beatrice and Fremont may be hit hardest. final June 7 meeting planned.
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Western Railroad
Omaha
Union Pacific
Burlington
Lincoln
Beatrice
Fremont
Texas
Omaha and
Republican Valley Railroad
Omaha and Republican Valley
Elkhorn
Chary
Jefferson Davis Remains Sent to Holly Wood Cemetery
Special New Orleans report details the transfer of Jefferson Davis remains from Louisiana to Richmond Virginia for burial at Holly Wood Cemetery. The elaborate ceremonies included a state hall viewing, a guard of honor and remarks by officials and veterans. The funeral train departed New Orleans at 7:50 pm and proceeded to Richmond.
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Jefferson Davis
Tywood
New Orleans
Louisiana
Hollyg Wood
Richmond
Louisville and Nashville
Memorial Hall
Guard of Honor
Winnie Lavis
Mayor Ellison
Davis Monumental Assostation
Foster
John Nor
Jones
Mr. Davis
Doster
Louis
J. ¥. Gilmore
Northern Virginia
Davis
Association
Ellison
Plyon
A. Gordon Bakewell
Army of Tennessee
Ter
Cholera's Ravages in France Paris Special Report
Dr Laffitte dispatched by the Minister of the Interior reports cholera confined to villages in Brittany and dying out in Lorient area. Originating in October at Vannes, it spread to Quimper and Lorient but stayed along the coast within a few miles. Sixty percent of cases were fatal with rapid deaths. Victims were often elderly, weak, or intoxicated. wells near dung heaps aided spread.
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France
Paris
Laffitte
Lorient
Vannes
Quimper
Brittany
Abus
Jamestown N. D
Bismark
Sargent County
Embezzler Surrenders in El Paso as Toronto Inquiry Opens
George Tike, a middle aged man described as shabbily dressed, surrendered to El Paso police claiming embezzlement of 100000 dollars in Toronto. The Toronto authorities confirmed the wanted status via telegraph and an officer with papers headed to El Paso. Pike is described as a wreck yet well dressed and believed to carry considerable money.
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el Paso
Tenxas
George Tike
Toronto
Canada
Pike
Pike #6
Weather and trade firming amid cautious banking tone
St G Dun and Co Weekly Trade Review reports improved retail and jobbing activity due to better weather and widespread goods distribution. Monetary anxieties ease in many areas though foreign financials remain unsettled. Stock averages dip slightly. wheat and corn steady. pork and dairy move modestly. Banking conservatism and slow collections mirror regional contrasts with Omaha strong and Denver quiet. Overall business failures rise to 273 with $61 million in value.
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New York
St G. Dun & Co
Wost
Atlantic
Chicago
St. Louis
Omaha
Denver
Postmaster Doty Guilty of Underpaying Clerks in Connecticut
Ex postmaster Charles E. Doty of South Norwalk Connecticut was found guilty in Hartford before Judge Townsend of underpaying clerks below the government rate. He faced a $1000 fine after investigators reported a shortage of 1100 to 1200 dollars and misused funds from money orders and stamp sales to cover the gap.
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Connecticut
South Norwalk
Conn
Charles E. Doty
Hartford
John H. Light
Townsend
United States District Court
Mr. Doty
Harrison
Doty
United States
Strong
Hostetter's Bitters Suits Against Druggists Begun
In a United States Court the Hostetter Company of Pittsburg has filed suits against wholesale druggists nationwide alleging infringement of patent rights for imitation of Hostetter's Bitters. The complaint says dealers sell the imitation in bulk or label it to appear genuine, even offering new labels for used bottles to mislead customers.
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Hostetter Company
United States
Hostetter Company of
Pittsburg
Lgen
Hostetter
Half Million Raised by Chinese Group in San Francisco
Reliable information states that one of San Francisco’s Chinese six companies planning to oppose the Geary law aims to raise half a million dollars for private distribution among key principals in the secretive corporation. The opposition was chosen despite strong legal advice. While billed at a dollar per head, actual contributions varied from under ten dollars to many times that amount from Chinatown merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Frisco
Ratcliff charged as cattle thieves gang leader in Illinois
Mascoutah High special report states Thomas Ratcliff is jailed in St. Clair County charged as leader of a cattle thieves gang. The outfit allegedly shipped stolen cattle from Indian Territory to Chicago and East St. Louis yards. Ratcliff was arrested in Texas and returned by gubernatorial requisition. A separate coroner's inquest into William Sullivan’s death in Corunna found suicide, with no reference to a lynching verdict.
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Mascoutah, HS
Thomas Rateliff
St. Clair County
Indian Territory
Chicago
East St. Louis
Ratcliff
Texas
Corupna
Mich
William Sullivan
Gold Exports Drive Treasury Losses Despite Confidence
Washington special reports a net gold loss since January 1 totaling about 25.6 million dollars as 60 million pounds of gold head to Europe. The Treasury notes continued shipments and a shrinking gold balance but expresses strong confidence in restoring balance, with expectations of reduced exports by July amid rising net treasury balance.
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Treasury
Washington
Europe
United States Treasury
Treaty Department
Carlisle
Treasury Department
World’s Fair Stock Scheme Hits Indianapolis Backers
Indiana subscribers to the Aldine Hotel Company of Chicago were lured with an installment stock plan for a World’s Fair project. Prominent names including Gov. Matthews and the State Auditor invested as the scheme spread across Indiana and beyond. Subscriptions rose as much as 259 each, but after price and labor increases the project stalled with no reimbursement offered. The Archive Company president also led a defunct bank, fueling suspicions the funds vanished. About 250,000 was drawn from Indianapolis and other Indiana cities, with redress not yet found.
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Indiana
Aldine Hotel
Indianapolis
South
West
Aldine Hotel Company
Chicago
Tom Cudw Wallacher
Merly
Mutthe
Henderson
Paul Krauss
Harry Aduams
Matthews
Bullweg
Fabor
Archive Company
Chemical National Bank
Money Missing From Cincinnati University Funds
Cincinnati University trustees face mystery as over 70 thousand dollars vanish from university funds. Dr. C A Leed notes a 40 thousand discrepancy in an old ledger with uncredited sinking fund payments. Investigation points away from sinking fund trustees and hints at 350 thousand missing from tax act payments, prompting speculation on whereabouts.
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Cincinnati Special
Cincinnati University
C. A. Leed
Unlawfully Seized by a Cruiser in Neutral Waters
Captain Thomas Goodwin of the American fishing schooner Law rence A. Monroe from Gloucester reports the vessel was seized last week off the Magdelen Islands in neutral waters. He says Canadian authorities admit foreign vessels have rights under the 1818 treaty, yet the Monroe awaits investigation after seizure. Two months drought in France destroyed about 30 million francs of crops, Rome notes rain in Northern Italy spared some losses, but crops on the Campagna are ruined.
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Quebec
Thomas Goodwin
Lawrence A. Monroe
Gloucester
Mass
Magdelen Islands
Guspe
Howev
Monroe
Paris
France
Rome
Italy
A General Shaking Up in Washington Departments
Washington special reports a coming July 1 shake up across all federal departments. The plan aims to reallocate district employees to states based on population, reducing District of Columbia representation and reshaping civil service placements nationwide amid political resistance.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Congress
Vasrat
Ousat
Texas
Civil Service
Cour
Coluni
Missouri
Ilinois
Kansas
California
Toustee
A midsummer session of Congress planned for August first
Washington reports indicate President Cleveland contemplates a midsummer session to repeal the Sherman silver act and overhaul financial laws. Proposals aim to address the failing economy, with Congress to be convened August 1 to consider a message outlining remedial actions.
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Congress
Washington
Cleveland
New York
Treasury Reserve
Carlisle
Ae Dakota
Gates Will Be Kept Closed at Chicago World’s Fair
The Chicago World's Fair is unlikely to open on Sundays. The National Commission, after a full session, voted to adopt the minority report opposing the local opening resolution. The motion to concur was lost, leaving open how advocates will proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Commission
Judiciary Committee
Disastrous Timber Fires Threaten Connellsville Farms
Eastern Chestnut Ridge and Laurel Hill regions battle fast spreading fires ripping through underbrush and threatening the Orphan school near Uniontown. Farm houses and barns burned as flames fan out in a dry fuel conditions. In Melbourne, The Mercantile Financial Trustees and Agency Company suspends payment with nominal capital over £4 million and British deposits around £830,000.
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Connellsville
Chestnut Ridge
Laurel Hill
Uniontown
Melbourne
Mercantile Financial Trustees and Agency Company
Crop Bulletin South Dakota crops prosper in favorable week
The Government Weather Bureau bulletin from Huron reports a week ending May 23 with very favorable farm weather and crop growth. Wheat and oats show even color, flax sowing is general, southern corn stands excellent, northern areas push seeding, winds reduced surface moisture, and rain in the Black Hills aids crops. Overall conditions are good and bode a strong stand with seasonable weather.
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Government Weather Bureau
Huron
South Dakota
Black Hills
Corn Belt Fair Preparations For 1893 Mitchell Exposition
Mitchell set to expand Corn Belt Exposition with a larger building, more ground space, and $1,000 in prizes. L. Q. Gale plans advertising in Chicago while Louis Beckwith heads a Building Committee to raise a $6,600 fund. Sixteen counties showcased last year. organizers aim to double attendance with first class attractions and broader exhibits from Iowa Illinois Michigan Wisconsin and Ohio farmers.
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Wuex
Corn Belt
South Dakota
Smass
L. Q. Gale
Chicago
Louis Beckwith
Iowa
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ohio
Elgin
Congregational Meeting of South Dakota Churches
The general association at Huron represented 110 Congregational Churches including Rosebud Rosebud Indian missions. Addresses by Dr Kinesid Mrs Mills and Herbert Gates. Reports show strong progress with nine new churches and sixteen Sunday Schools established. New Board of Directors includes A E Thompson Yankton J J Crow Rosebud BP Heed Pierre A H Robbins Astton J H Dixon Plankinton M Deicy Huron.
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Congregational Meeting
Congregational
South Dakota
Rosebud, Oaho
Santee
General Association
Huron
Kinesid
New York
Mills
Herbert Gates
Chicago
Krejin
Loston
A. E. ‘Thompson
Yankton
J. J. Crow
Rosebud
BP. Heed
Pierre
A. H. Robbins
Astton
J. H. Dixon
Plankinton
M Deicy
Welcome Mine Suspends in Deadwood After Vein Decline
The Welcome Mine at Deadwood halts operations as Thorburn, superintendent of the Rapid City Chlorination Plant, reports ore vein exhaustion. He notes last week’s work yielded only a single carload of ore from a long-prominent deposit once valued for its size and richness. The ore body reportedly narrowed after extending hundreds of feet with a thick reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
Thorburn
Rapid City
T Hornburn
Vein Pinched Out as Ore Processing Causes Suspension
Ni. WW. Ankey of the Welcome Company reports the vein has pinched out during recent work. He attributes the suspension to the Rapid City Chlorinity Works failing to treat the ore and to bag management, noting the vein growth has slowed to nearly nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ankey
Welcome Company
Dunmas
Rapid City
Dry Goods Purchasing Club Formed in Sioux Falls
A number of prominent Sioux Falls ladies form a wholesale dry goods purchasing club. The members are wives of dry goods men, not of dry goods merchants themselves, and aim to secure wholesale sundries from larger eastern centers through a feminine dry goods drummer scheme reportedly centered in Chicago.
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Sioux Falls
Eight Months for a Farm Final Proof on Sisseton Reserve
Mrs M Boxsern of Sunnit applies for final proof as a first settler on the Sisseton Reservation. A new ruling says residence counts from filing, shortening the period to eight months of actual occupancy. The rule favors hostile-steader final proofs after four months from filing, reducing waiting time. A notable shift in land claim procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Boxsern
Sunnit
Sisseton
General Land Op
Ladies tally endowment plan for Yankton College
A meeting of ladies in Yankton organized to raise funds for Yankton College endowment. Elected officers included Mrs. A. Ire as president, Mrs. J. McVay as vice president, Mrs. M. Walker as secretary, Mrs. W. H. McVay as treasurer, with Mr. Valentine and several ladies joining the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton College
Yankton
A. ‘I. Ire
J. McVay
M. Walker
W. H. McVay
Valentine
Bardin
Kat
Cravens
Bremner
Petrified Soldier Found Near Medicine Rock
A petrified man, six feet two inches, unearthed in the Littl Cheyenne River bed near the famous medicine rock, shows evidence of a Christian burial. Suspected to be a soldier who perished in the Civil War era. Eclectic Medical Society to meet in Yankton on May 24 with delegates to Chicago May 29 for the national meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win
Florn
Littl Cheyenne River
Dimn Medicine Rock
Sus
Eclectic Medical Society
South Dakota
Eclectic Medical Societ
Yankton
National Society
Chicago
Congress of Eclectic Physicians and Surgeons
Dakota Briefs Snapshot of late 19th Century South Dakota News
Town by town notes report jobs and contracts for artesian wells and beef at Pine Ridge Agency, saloons reopening in Watertown, a Redfield victor greeted by Yankton College, ships Josephin and Mandan being overhauled, Lincoln County Fair dates set, and land office activity with 24,640 acres disposed. Also mentions expansions of telephone lines, bank incorporations, and school funding debates in Chamberlain and Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Briefs
Wessington Springs
Madiso
A. S. Duncan
Winsor
Yankton
Watertown
Blunt
A. Stubbins
Redfield
Yanton College
Josephin
Mandan
G. T. Blackman
Siena
Burney & Sons
Bea Ive
Neb
Rushville
Lincoln County Agricultural Society
Kansas City
Slaver
Pine Ridge Agency
Seaman
John Musselman
Rapid City
Black Hills Telephone Lines
Citizens O Lermosa
Keystone
W. C. Hollister
F. G. Hal
E. J. Taber
State Banking and Trust
Compaly Sioux
Kyle
General Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
Uest
E Do Mil
Dlul Tbe
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Mitchell, St South Dakota
Hitchell Printing Co
Nebraska
Fort Dodge
E. L. Smalley
Waverly
Spencer Acuff
Ernalley
Uncle Sam
Virchow
Ottawa
Adirondack Lakes
the Marketis
Dai
J.ysee
Sioux City
Elkho
Hot Springs
Butler Mexelson
Potter County
Insay
Va Ostrand
Mead
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