Ashland Eau Claire Independence line revived to link Iowa coal fields
Northern Wisconsin coal supply plans push revival of the Ashland to Eau Claire to Independence to Winona railroad. The line connects with Winona Southwestern for western Iowa, aiding lumber and mining regions. The project includes extensive shops and repair facilities in Winona and nearby yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Ashland, Eau Claire
Foster
Winona and Southwestern Railway Company
Wisconsin
Towa
Lowa
Bluffing Passage Battle Ends NP Stand in Boulder Canon
In Montana on March 11, Union Pacific forces with over 400 men and Winchester rifles displayed force against the Northern Pacific in Boulder canyon. The NP retreated, leaving the Union Pacific in possession of the pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder Canon
Peter le Viton
Milwaukee and St Paul railroad cuts wages 36 1 3 percent
A St Paul dispatch reports the Milwaukee and St Paul road issued a secret order reducing wages by 36 1 3 percent for many employees. The board of directors will meet next Tuesday in Milwaukee, a move unprecedented in the road's history and seen as sign of growing discontent with management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
St. Paul
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Milwaukee
New York Republicans Seek Diplomatic and Civil Posts
New York state Republicans in Washington show readiness to replace Democrats in office. Judge Heber Farman of Warsaw seeks reentry to diplomatic service, with Cairo, Greece, Constantinople, or Stockholm as possible posts. Others—Edward Gallagher Leroy Oatman W B Sirret and William J Morgan—seek Buffalo port collector roles. Gallagher backed Morton in the senatorial campaign. Sirret was Erie county treasurer. Morgan edits The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York State
Farman
Warsaw
N. Y
United States
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Cairo
Central Park
New York
Judge Varman
Greece
Constantinople
Stockholm
Edward Gallagher
Leroy Oatman
W. B. Sirret
Willian J. Morgan
Buffalo
Gallagher
Assembly
Morton
Sirret
Erie County
Morgan
Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
Flam Beau Club Serenades Secretary Windom in Minneapolis
The Flam Beau club of Minneapolis serenaded Secretary Windom at the Riges house in Washington, with speeches by Senators Davis and Washburn. The president of the Minnesota State league T. E. Byrnes and others attended before the club marched to serenade Secretary Blaine at the Normandie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windom
WastiGton
Flambeau Club
Minneapolis
Riges House
Davis
Washburn
T. £. Byrnes
Minnesota State League
W. Li. Mustice
Townstry
Snyder
Lind
Normandie
Blaine
Congressman Townshend Dies After Illness
Congressman Richard W. Townshend of Illinois died at 11 50 a m after a several day illness from pneumonia in Washington. The death follows his tenure in Congress and his service to his state and party.
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Townshend
Washington
Richard W. Townshend
Iinois
Washington Notes on Navy Arrival and Treasury Bonds
The navy reports the U S steamer Dolphin arrived at Chemulpo Corea. Ossippee reached Jamaica on Thursday. Treasury bond offerings total 141000 with 140500 registered 412s at 108 accepted and 3600 registered 412s at 105 with interest rejected. Townshend of Louisiana is very ill with pneumonia in Riggs house and unlikely to recover. Assistant Attorney General Howard resigns but may stay till Court of Claims adjourns. Ex Secretaries Whitney Endicott Fairchild depart Washington with families. Mindicott to Boston and others to New York after farewell at the treasury.
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Washington
Navy Department
Dolphin
Chemulpo
Corea
Ossippee
Jamaica
Thursay
Treasury
Richard W. Townshend
Laois
Riggs House
Howard
Court of Claims
Jhe
Whitney
Endicott
Fairchild
Mindicott
Boston
New York City
Wairchild
Treasury Department
Windom
Improvement in Volume of Business Amid Copper Panic
St G Dun & Co reports Reading iron works suspended and copper panic. metals dominate the week. Despite this, other sectors show signs of improvement as demand for money strengthens and railroad earnings point to ongoing activity.
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New York
St. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Reading Iron Works
Market overview shows mixed gains and rising tensions
The week's data indicate larger traffic and bank clearings up about 16 percent from last year. Oil and metals show inactivity, with oil slightly up and coffee up nearly a cent to 19. Pork products rise with mess pork at 12.50. Wheat dips to 84 cents then 96 cents. corn and oats up modestly amid easing export demand. Foreign trade remains strong with exports higher by about CORE and imports up 1-2 percent, while the stock market stays dull and overall commodity prices fall about 1 3 percent. Financial distress edges higher with 281 overall business failures, similar to the prior weeks, and year-over-year comparisons show slightly different totals.
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Dakota
France
Europe
United States
Canada
Dominion of Canada
Diphtheria Toll in Village of 2000 Sparks Alarm
An epidemic of diphtheria has killed about one hundred residents in a village of 2,000 since November. The town lacks a water supply and outhouses sit near wells, raising health concerns amid rising deaths.
Crazy orphans in Pennsylvania fake mad acts confessed
Twenty four alleged crazy orphans at McAllisterville Pa confessed they were shamming. They fouled doctors with their antics claiming they just wanted fun and meals. The report says the school is first class despite prior newspaper reports.
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Pirrsneng
McAllisterville
Dynamite Cartridges Found Under City Building in Finplay
Firemen spotted a suspicious man near the Ohio city building on Thursday night. On investigation they found four blasting cartridges with four foot wires attached, concealed in air holes under the structure.
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Finplay
Ohio
Milwaukee baggageman accused in rail ticket theft
Ernest Schroder of Milwaukee and St. Paul is under arrest for stealing cancelled railroad tickets and restoring them to their original value by using his baggage pouch, erasing former marks to make them appear new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CiGaio
Ernest Schroder
Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Rhode Island House Recommends Prohibition Submission
The Rhode Island House of Representatives voted 41 to 25 to resubmit the constitutional prohibition question to the people after concluding debate on the resolution. The session in March 11 discussed the measure amid prohibition sentiment in Little Rhody.
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Little Rhody
House of Representatives
House
Will Stick to McAuliffe, Rival Backer Denied
Richard Roche, backer of McAuliffe, says he will back McAuliffe against any lightweight and against Myers only if Myers faces McAuliffe. The report also notes other brief items from the era including a clergyman death, a presidential vertigo incident, a death sentence commutation, heavy New Hampshire snow, and a suffrage convention in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Richard Roche
McAuliffe
Leader
Myers
Ihe
Gold Fever in Lower California Sparks Great Rush
Reports confirm extraordinary gold finds in the district with 3000 believed to be there and more en route from Pasadena Riverside Tucson and San Francisco. The camp's upper portion holds gold while the lower end yields copper. provisions fetch high prices under martial law with Mexican guards patrolling.
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Los Angeles
Cal
California
Pasadena
Riverside
Tucson
San Francisco
Anthony
Pennsylvania Shakes Report Earthquake Across Counties
Yorks Pennsylvania reports a strong earthquake at 6 43 pm with a rumbling sound damaging chimneys in East York and nearby towns. Gettysburg notes a distinct tremor at 6 19 pm lasting ten seconds rattling windows. Other readings describe a distinct tremor in Lancaster Hanover Reading and Baltimore with no major damage reported.
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Yorks
York
Bmighsville
Dallastown
Gettysburg
Greenridge
Reapine
Walters
West Reading
Lancaster
Lebanon
West Chester
Lititz
Hanover
Baltimore
Maryland
Terrible Death of a Cripple at Manson Iowa
In Manson Iowa Carl Redman a German crippled man was riding a wagon when sparks from his pipe ignited hay in the wagon causing the team to bolt. Redman was thrown and his clothes caught fire. he died minutes later in agony after medical help arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson
Iowa
Carl Redman
Redman
Warring Factions Riot at Troy Democratic Caucus
A bloody riot broke out at a West Troy Fourth ward Democratic caucus in Troy New York. Revolvers fired, several injured, and Policeman McGrath arrested for disorderly conduct. Barricades toppled and the hotel bar room nearly wrecked amid factional clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
West Troy
McGrath
Wreck Attempt on Corn Palace Train Reported
Word reached here that an attempt to wreck the Corn Palace train near Deer Park Indiana was made as it ran at fifty miles an hour. Obstructions were placed on the track but the train’s momentum dashed them aside without damage. No further particulars are known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Towa
Deer Park
Ind
Duel ends in handshake after pistol test in Lexington
A Lexington report to the World from New York says Warwick CGC White and H C Starkey, both well known young men, fought a pistol duel in a secluded Lexington suburb. Forty two shots were fired with no result before they shook hands and forgave each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lexington
Warwick Cgc. White
H. C., Starkey
Lynching Sentences and White Cap Threats Stir South and Midwest
In South Carolina Bill Williams Heywood Bolton are to be hanged on April 5 for lynching a Black man in Pickens County. Judge Norton also set T P Alexander to be hanged April 19 for murdering his wife after a life as friends at school. In Iowa White Cap threats target J C Hilliard, prompting city detectives to shadow the gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wixpsor
J.C. Hilliard
Assignee to Continue Publication In Des Moines Case
The Leader Printing Company of Des Moines Iowa assigned at noon to March 11. Assests listed as 8000 dollars, liabilities 10000 dollars. Court may order continued publication under assignee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An Lons Paper Tesolvent
Drs Moines
Iowa
Leader Printing Company
Senate petitions protest interest rate cut to eight percent
In Minnesota senate proceedings, Freeborn County presented a protest against reducing interest from 10 to 8 percent. The petition was referred to the banking committee. The senatorial investigation expense bill went to judiciary. Several house files were recommended to pass. House adjourned with new bills introduced by Senator Scheffer.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
Senate
Freeborn County
Banking Committee
Judiciary Committee
House
Scheffer
Eighteenth Dakota Legislature Adopts Omnibus and Adjourns
The session ends with overridden vetoes and bills passed including railroad and tax measures. The house debated the pool table ban, while other acts cover bank regulation, chattel foreclosure, county consolidations, and cyclone damages for Grand Forks University. Multiple appointments await senate confirmation as both houses adjourn sine die.
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Bismarck, Dak
Swanton
Railroad Commission
Grand Forks University
Senate
Dakota
One Sided Arbitration Movein Fall River Weavers
Fall River Mass March 11 The state board of arbitration arrived to settle the threatened weavers strike. No response came from the weavers after word to them was sent, and the board of trade refused the advance demand. At a last night meeting the weavers voted unanimously to strike on Monday unless the advance is granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pai River
Mass
State Board of Arbitration
Whey
Board of Trade
SORRY, I CANNOT PROCESS THIS INPUT
The abdication sentiment in Servia spreads from Belgrade to other regions as Milan’s fall is celebrated. In England floods delay trains and force passengers to sleep aboard. Switzerland endures heavy snow damage with ruined firs inns and bridges.
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Mayland
Lonxpon
England
Switzland
Berne
Switzerland
Southern Russia Suffers After Severe Three Day Storm
A fearful storm grips southern Russia for three days causing port vessels in the Black Sea to be detained and Austrian railways to halt operations. Strong winds and high seas disrupt commerce and travel across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Staribound
St. Peterssure
Black Sea
Austria
Vinssa
Czar Declines Interference in Bulgarian Affairs
M Zankoff reports the czar has declared he will not use force in Bulgarian affairs and indicated Ferdinand's expulsion is an international matter. The statement frames the issue as not involving Imperial intervention.
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Vinnna
M. Zankoff
Prince Ferdinand
Bomb Blast Kills One At Student Bomb-Making Party
A March 11 explosion at a student bomb-making gathering killed one person and seriously injured several others. Most who escaped injury were arrested following the blast.
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Whalers
Iurivh
Ted
Anl
Paris Copper Panic Deepens in Continental Markets
Paris copper panic continues with Comptoir d Es compte shares quoted in francs. Bullish London shareholders show uncertainty as copper fears ripple through markets.
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Paris
Lonxpox
Comptoir d’Escompte
Bull
London
Seventy Years a Soldier Beruis
Count Von Moltke marked seventy years since entering Prussian service with a parade reception. He received a large number of presents and congratulations from officials and peers.
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Beruis
Count von Moltke
Aterday
Far Storm Delays Travel Across Southern Russia and Austria
A three day fierce storm wracks southern Russia and eastern Austria causing Black Sea ships to be detained and railways to nearly halt. The official Journal prints a decree by resident Carnot allowing Duc d Aumate to return to France.
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Carnot
Duc d'Aumate
France
Not a Trust to Control Wheat Market Drafts Curtailed Flour Output
Secret talks among milling interests from Missouri Kansas Iowa Arkansas Texas Illinois Tennessee Minnesota and Wisconsin aim to curb wheat milling and flour output. A combine is said to have formed to influence the winter wheat and flour markets with a rule reducing commissions to five or ten cents.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Arkansas
Texas
Illinois
Tennessee
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Rust to Dakota Sparks Massive Emigration to Sioux Lands
Mason City Iowa March 11 reports heavy emigration to Dakota as up to 11 million acres of Sioux land likely open to settlers. West bound trains carry emigrant cars, many Germans, towns crowded with strangers and more arrivals expected. F M Goodykontz says Sioux bill likely ratified and land opened before mid summer.
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Mason Ciry
Iowa
Dakota
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Road
Chamberlain
Dak
F. M. Goodykontz
Washington
Albert Bulow Guilty and Sentenced to Death
At noon in Little Falls Minnesota Albert Bulow heard a judge declare willful and malicious murder with no extenuating circumstances. His attorney said he was drunk when the deed was done. He is to be kept in solitary confinement for ninety days before the governor fixes the execution date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bulow
Fallis
Minn
Rasiot
Searle
Merriam
Expedition to Find Mississippi Source Formed by Northwestern States
A scientific committee led by Dr. J. W. Brower and engineer B. J. Coley was named to explore the Itasca region and resolve the source dispute. The Minnesota State Historical Society and allied state societies along with the Academy of Natural Science in Minneapolis drive the effort, and the expedition departed Friday evening.
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St. Pach
J. W. Brower
B. J. Coley
Itasca
Mississippi
Minnesota State Historical Society
Historical Societies of
Wisconsin
Iowa
Ilinois
Missouri
Academy of Natural Science
Minneapolis
Sabin Presidency Rumor Debunked Across Plains to Wisconsin
The Duluth and Winnipeg road presidents Sabin story is exposed as groundless with motives alleged by originators. Weeping Water reports Wabash fire destroys Jacobs Horton store and others while burglars fail to loot a safe. Interior agents in Pine Land probe finds no fraud except Fond du Lac trespass leading to criminal action. Governor Dewey suffered a stroke with paralysis and poor prognosis. Frank Walker receives a ten year manslaughter sentence at Boulder for last June killings.
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Omana
Neb
Wabash
Jacobs & Horton
News
George Towl
Ashland
Wis
J. F. Allen
W. A. Roberts
Interior Department
Fond du Lac
Helena
Mont
Frank Walker
Boulder
Canada
Georgia
Racine
Henrietta Case
J. I. Case
Percival
Colorado
Nelson Dewey
Wisconsin
Cassville
Dewey
Peoria
St. Louis Republic
Antoine Meucci
Garibaldi
New York
Bell Company
Jay Gould
Jersey City
Pennsylvania Road
Wall Street
Court of Appeals
Shoyt Will
Miss Hoyt
Wabash, Neb
Owsprinting
Smith’s Billiard Hall
George Fowle
Mrs. Kauson Dead in Moira Incident
In Moira Minnesota on March 11 a woman identified as Mrs. Tanson is dead. The county attorney and Justice Safford investigated on the premises. A boy named Charlie admitted to Mr. Gates and a farmer that he did the shooting but later denied it. Eye witnesses point to a man named Noling as guilty. Noling was seen at the jail but had nothing to say.
Manitoba Judges to Receive Salary Increase
A dispatch from Ottawa reports Manitoba judges will get raised pay. The chief justice of the Court of Queen's Bench will earn 6000 dollars, up from 5000, while other Queen's Bench judges will receive 1000 dollars, up from 8000.
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Winnipeg
Man
Ottawa
Manitoba
Court of Queen’s Bench
Queen' S Bench
Rhode Island House Committee Advances Public Notices
Citizens of Chamberlain South Dakota raise $100000 to fund a bid for a state capital. Cleveland’s minister to Spain Berry Belmont resigns from his post. Colorado’s Capt. Rupeck is reported as seven feet seven inches tall. White House lists five bedrooms in residence.
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Berry Belmont
Cleveland
Spain
Chamberlain
Cak
Capt. R. Ureck
Colorado
Local Auction Seeks Farm Equipment at Island Main Corner
Machinery consigned by H G Chandler Assignee will be sold within days at the corner of Island and Main streets. Items include mowers seeders hay rakes harrows wagons and related gear. Court action governs the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island
H. G. Chandler
Repeal urged by representatives amid sweeping measures
A compilation of 19th century brief items reports that representatives favor repeal of a prohibitory amendment, Connecticut senate passes a bill criminalizing tapping telegraph lines for detective work, hogs packed in Cincinnati reach 800,052 for the winter period, and Peru finds sap from maguey leaves cures hydrophobia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Senate
Cincinnati
Market Quotations From March Ninth Grain and Provisions
Chicago and St Paul markets show mixed bids for Wheat No 1 hard 1.13 bid No 1 Northern 31.02 bid No 2 Northern bids and various Corn and Barley quotes with oats and rye values. Live stock in Chicago reports hog receipts 16,000 with prices from 4.05 to 4.85 and cattle receipts 2,000 with ranges 1.75 to 4.75 for cows and 2.256 for stockers and feeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Northern
Upland
Timothy
Chicago
Rumored Naval Battle in Samoa Ends with Ship Destruction
Breslau newspaper reports a German warship Olga bombarded Mataafa's camp in Samoa. The American vessel allegedly protested, fired on the Olga, and then the Olga sunk the American ship with all hands by torpedo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexpox
Schlesische Zeitung
Breslau
Olga
Mataafa
Washington Doubts Samoa Disaster Report
Washington authorities reject claims that the American warship Nipsic was blown up by the German ship Olga at Apia. Departments and naval officers doubt the incident, noting no verified information and the distance to Apia hindering rapid guidance from nearby coal stations or confirming vessels Trenton Vandalia and Nipsic in the area.
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Washington
Samoa
State
Navy
Olga
Apia
Auckland
New Zealand
United States
Trenton
Vandalia
Navy Department
Nipsic
Department
Parnell’s Paralyzer Threatens Government Over Irish Relief Bill
Report from Loxpon says Parnell nears ready to unveil a relief for Ireland bill seen as a stumbling block to the government. It may echo the London county council plan and aim to secure local home rule while drawing solid Tory opposition to ensure passage and defeat the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
Ireland
Parnell
Gladstone
House of Commons
London County Council
Uleter
Times
Czar's will be done in Roumania amid abdications
London observers note a veiled threat in Russian commentary on Milan's abdication. They see Russia guiding Balkan monarchies from Bulgaria to Servia and anticipate Roumania may follow, with Russian agents long active in Servia and widespread sympathy in Roumania ready to advance the czar's aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roumania
Servia
London
Iiig
Milan
Russia
Bulgaria
Charles of
Milan’s Manifesto and Forensic Notes Report
Belgrade reports King Milan’s retirement manifesto praising Serbs and asking forgiveness, with sadness and desire for rest. Separately Pigott case post mortem notes describe a well formed skull and brain, indicating strong character and imagination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pigott
March
Liberals to obstruct in house over naval bill
London March 8 liberals plan obstruction tactics in the house of commons to oppose the naval bill seeking 21 million pounds for new vessels and service improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
House
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Adnan, Mich
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Detroit
Pere Casimer
Dynamiter
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Farmington, Me
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Woman's Suffrage League
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Sioux Reservation
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Hager
Sabin
the Globe
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Eix
Winnie
Nelson C. Dewey
Dennison
Iville
The
White House
Rhode Island House
Peru
Woman Suffrage Leagues
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Crawfordsville
Wichita
Kan
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London Times
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Charles Beresford
Mataata’s
Czar
Takawa
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