Trouble in Yokohama divides English and American colonists
A Yokohama dispatch reports a deep split between English and American colonists over the shooting of English banker George Gower Robinson by Lieut J Hetherington of the U S Navy. The case falls under American jurisdiction, but British observers warn of potential consequences if Hetherington faces light penalties.
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Robinson
Lieut. Hetherington
United States Navy
Hetherington
Yokohama
George Gower Robinson
J. & Hetherington
Japan
United States
Yorvisners
Obinson
Thery
Aerington
Polish unrest and Governor Gourkes vows stricter rule
General Gourkes, governor of Poland, partners with war and interior ministers to suppress rising Polish disaffection. He cites secret committees in Austria and Germany aiding agitators and proposes a state of siege in Warsaw and across Russian-Poland to restore order.
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St. Petersbars
Gen
Gourkes
Poland
Interior
Austria
Polis Dantes
Germany
Resse Gee
Goaraes
Warsaw
Russian- Poland
Forty Lost Their Lives Newfoundland Fishermen Go Down
A Newfoundland storm claims at least forty lives of a Quast of Newfoundland crew. The tragedy notes many aboard were fathers leaving grieving families as rescue and recovery efforts continue amid the dangerous seas.
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Newfoundland
Shortage at Elks Club Revealed and Thayer Rumors Stir
The ledger shows Darrell, secretary of the Elks Club, misused funds totaling over 490 by doctoring books to cancel a bill owed to McCord Brady Co. He agreed to restore funds, fled from prior troubles, and faces likely prosecution. Meanwhile rumors swirl about Ex-Gov Thayer challenging Gov Boyd in a contested election after a Supreme Court remand.
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Darrell
Elks Club
McCord, Brady & Co
England
Barts
Fitzsimmons Beats Maher In Twelve Rounds In New Orleans
The Olympic club crowd of about 5 000 witnessed a top prize fighting night led by Peter Maher and Robert Fitzsimmons in a memorable twelve round battle. Preliminaries featured Slavin Vagguelin Mitchell Upham, with heavy betting on Fitzsimmons from Chicago backers and New York supporters. Fitzsimmons ultimately forced Maher to quit after a decisive blow in the twelfth round.
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Fitzsimmons
Maher
New Orleans
Olympic Club
Frank Slavin
Felix Vagguelin
Charley Mitchell
Arthur Upham
Peter Maher
Ireland
Robert Fitzsimmons
Garfield Track Syndicate
Chicago
George Clark
Jerry Daly
D. H. Ormsby
Charley Johnson
Jim Adams
New York
Billy Madden
Steve Brodie
Inspector Ready to Go Before Grand Jury in Cordage Case
Chicago special Charles M Horton of the Department of Justice has sworn warrants for the arrest of President Greenhut and other cordage trust officials. Horton mended to Minneapolis to confer with the U S District Attorney and gather more evidence of a cordage marker cartel. Investigations have been secret with partial facts leaking, and Horton will present findings to a federal grand jury in Boston New York or Philadelphia.
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Chicago
Charles M. Horton
Department of Justice
Greenhut
Whisky Trust
Cordace Trust
Horton
Minneapolis
United States District Attorney
Cordace
Crond
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Another Vein of Gold Reported Near Plymore
A Plymore Atchison County resident reported a vein of gold ore at a local site. A sample was sent for assay and valued. Nearby farmers sold land to a local buyer while awaiting potential profits from the discovery.
Young Blaine Would Marry In Noted Washington Match
A fractured report notes James G Blaine Jr and a Miss Patten connected to a marriage in Washington. The item mentions a wealthy family, a fortune, and political ties amid a sea of scattered details and historical rumor.
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James G. Blaine, Jr
Loch Dieries
Marcy
South Dakota's 1891 Farm Prosperity East of the Missouri
The 1891 year shows vast agricultural output in eastern South Dakota with wheat at 60 million bushels worth 48 million, corn 30 million worth 12 million, oats 16 million worth 15 million, and total value near 100 to 110 million. The piece notes widespread crops, rising land sales, and that efficient moisture and climate support strong livestock growth, signaling a future of many prosperous settlers.
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South Dakota
Nais
Black Hills
Missouri River
Dakotas
Ward Times
Enly BR
Stony Hill
Prairie States
Dakota
Future Weather Forecasts Shift to Huron Station
United States Weather Bureau routes Dakota forecasts through Huron. Huron will distribute forecasts to nearby points, delivering morning forecasts two hours earlier than Washington. The change follows authorization by the Weather Bureau chief, with initial applications reported from across the state.
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Heron
United States Weather Bureau
Washington
Eth
Dakota
Huron
W. Glenn
Beccn
Gresslyp
Sistienas
South Dakota
Omerg
Seven Die in Milwaukee Train Smash At Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Yard
A switchman mislaid a signal on Milwaukee’s St Paul line triggered a rear collision between the Watertown special and the shop train. Seven workers returning from Milwaukee shops died instantly as coaches were battered from the track and rescue squads freed trapped men. Police investigated the crash as crews cleared the wreckage.
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Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul
Milwaukee
Wea Milwaukee
19Th Street
Watertown
Watertown Special
Aed
Indifferent Event at EEFOEM School Fieled Ailing
An incoherent report describes a school incident involving Indian festivities and a chaotic scene. It mentions Bets and Mary among others, with references to inmates and a tense atmosphere.
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