Readings Presses Burlington Strike as Meeting Set
Reading tensions rise with Burlington strikers awaiting updates in Chicago amid conference plans. Sargent hints at a possible Western rail tie-up, while two Shamokin arrivals prepare for mainline duty. Milwaukee Brewers face arrests over boycott posters tied to non union beer claims.
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Chicagco
Reading
Burlington
Arthur
Sargent
Brotherhood
City
Grand Pacific
Shamokin
Milwaukee
Brewers’ Union
William Miller
William Gust
Milwaukee Beer
Ries
Double lynching incident shocks Cairo crowds at Clintor
Reports from Capt. John Cox describe a mob hanging two men after rescuing Price from a county judge and reasserting the act at daylight. A separate fire in Milwaukee damages several businesses with losses over 200000 dollars. A Minnesota verdict finds Bertha Hegener not guilty by insanity defense. Federal debt declines in February to 37706866 with net treasury cash at 302087796 dollars.
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Cairo
Ill
John Cox
Ballard County
Clintor
Price
St. Paul
Bertha Hegener
Jack Murphy
Nolse
Washouts Delay Waterline Traffic in Iowa Rains
Heavy rains in Waterloo Iowa cause washouts and delays in passenger and freight service. Rivers swell and ice clears, halting shipments. The report notes multiple disruptions as crews work to restore routes amid persistent wet conditions.
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Waterloo
Lowa
Notable Claims On Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery
The passage credits Dr R V Pierce with superior achievement, asserting his Golden Medical Discovery was a universal cure for consumption in early stages and for nasal catarrh scrofula tumors and all blood disorders. It touts the remedy as an unfailing solution for suffering humanity.
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R. V. Pierce
Dakota senator Scobey backed for U.S. Senate by Matthews endorsement
J. O. B. Scobey, former president of the Dakota senate, now Farmers' Voice manager, receives a Brookings, Dakota endorsement signed by G. A. Matthews. The piece links Scobey, Matthews as partners and notes Matthews aided capital relocation and commission selection, fueling a Dakota political boom for Scobey's office prospects.
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Ed. Henderson
Minneapolis Journal
J.O. B. Scobey
Dakota Council
Scobey
G. A. Matthews
Brookings
Matthews
Farmers’ Voice
Chicago
Voice
Dakota
Dakota Senate
United States
Dakota Affairs and crop figures from Dakota 1887 data
In Spencer and Dakota items the paper notes spring business interest in Spencer, a need for a bank and physician, and Mitchell renting a furs machinery house. It also reports W T Sheridan’s Dakota crop statistics for 1887, showing 20 902 000 bushels of corn worth 42 cents per bushel and 52 400 000 bushels of wheat worth 72 251 120 dollars, with most for home use and seed and little left for export or sale by late February 1888.
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Spencer
Mitchell
Cook
Furs
W. ‘T. Sheridan
Dakota
Philadelphia
Upper Main Cor
6Th Street
Dr Pierce’s Prescription touted as youth restoring remedy
A promotional note extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for restoring female organs to a normal state, promising youth and beauty and offering a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. The excerpt also includes humorous anecdotes, medical claims about catarrh cures, and warnings about counterfeit Pond’s Extract products.
Death claim tied to insurance lapse in Minnesota accident
In Royalton Minnesota Hi C Sinclair of Menoken Dakota was killed while returning from an eastern pleasure trip. His funeral occurred this week. His life policy had just expired five minutes before the crash and he planned to renew it. His head was severed in the accident.
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Bismarck
Hi. C. Sinclair
Menoken
Dakota
Royalton
Minn
Law and order league seeks swift liquor action in Minniehaha
Sioux Furys March 2 report the law and order league aims to end the liquor question quickly in Minniehaha county. Judge W Pal mar issued an order in Champion vs Board of County Commissioners Minnehaha county to show cause tomorrow why the writ of certiorari should not be granted. Pierre March 1 notes Chaska the full blood Indian who marries Miss Belle Fellows plans to trade ponies for a suitable team at the Cheyenne agency. Agent Swan says the marriage is certain and an affidavit to settle government indebtedness is secured.
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Law and Order League
Minniehaha County
W Palmer
B. B. Champion
Board of County Commissioners
Minnehaha County
Champion
Palmer
Pierre
Chaska
Belle Fellows
Cheyenne
Miss Fellows
Swan
City Treasurer Announces Funds to Pay War Warrants
Fanrac March 3 city treasurer Shotweil says funds are on hand to cover all outstanding war warrants. Fargo resumes business operations on a sound financial footing.
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Fanrac
Shotweil
Fargo
There Was No Quorum At Fanco Anti Saloon Meeting
The Territorial and county anti saloon alliance meeting at Fanco on March 3 failed to achieve a quorum due to storm and delayed trains, hindering proceedings.
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Fanco
Territorial and County Anti-Saloon Alliance
United States Expansion Proposal Sparks Fortified Outlook
The Boston Herald notes Congress may add territories Dakota Montana Washington and New Mexico to the existing thirty eight states, expanding the union to a legendary forty two. The piece frames the move as a bold national stance against other nations.
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Boston Herald
Dakota
Montana
Washington
New Mexico
Congress
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Gentle Family Laxative
The article extols Syrup of Figs as a delightful liquid fruit remedy for habitual constipation indigestion and piles. It emphasizes its liquid pleasant taste harmless mature strengthening and cleansing effects making it a favorite family remedy especially for ladies and children. Sold by 8. LI. Seallin.
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Seallin
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J. Fernock & Bros
Goldsmith & Co
H. Berg & Co
A. Wiegle
Picture Establishment
W.lowenbach
Dakota Affairs
Sioux Falls
Yankton Press
Colonel Gale
Canton
Cleveland
Gale
White House
Grover
Dan’l Lamont
Mr. Lamont
Miss Jones
Dr. Sage
Wessington Springs
Revtuncan
Pond
Pony’s Extract Company
Landscape
R. McMillen & CO
Monmouth Merchant Mills
North Dakota
J KR. Smith
Mitchell National Bank
W.G. Davison
I. N. Seaman
J. 8. Teerwiluicer
N.L. Davison, Crsier, H. G. Chandler
Mt. Vernon
N.R.R
James River
Main Street
Woonsocket
M. M. Hitchcock
Davison
Frank Weller
Fanny
Pranklin
New York
Bir
Noel
Noel's Melt. 4 Novel. By Mrs. May Aches
Flea
Marion Tanvann
Mra
Axn
Orsracxs
M. T. Carpom
Ihe
Srivanva
Ocana Aveveta
Ncliow
Ash Hall
Manesnut Bloomy
Evra W. Prence
Dore
Uarat Woop
Mise M.R. Deappow
Jekyl
Mr. Myde
Strvknbon
Cecil Mar.pasady
Yalworth
Dy Tam Ucu K
Dora “Horne
Hearta
J. Famstor
Porter
Plovince Warren
Mies Muio
Vitair
Fionene
Mont Grange
Howny Woon
Sirs
Alexanngs
Uywe Ght
Lancaster
Mra. M.y.vicros
Florence Ivington
Treet
Xork
Hood
W. B. Atherton
Passaic City
N.J
C. J. Hood & CO
Lowell
Nebrask
Tie Howe
Royal Society
Kael Hreed
Galbraith Bros
Janrsville
Wis
Clydesdale
English Shire
Suffolk Punch
Hackney
Cleveland Bay
Wan Uy
America
Calbraith Bros
Janesville
The
Mitchell Paint & Paper Co
Lovell
Jadtics
Lovell Washer CO
Erie
Erermmele Sfarme
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