Irrigation Plans Net $350000 in Congress for Arid Plains
South Dakota and neighboring states push for a federal irrigation program funded at 350000 dollars to begin artesian well work in the arid plains. Senators Moody and allies urge heavy spending beyond surveys to press Congress into action. The irrigation commission reports on artesian basins and cement rock discoveries while crop prospects brighten with recent rains across the state.
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Northwest
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House Committee On Irrigation
Connell
United States Irrigation Commission
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Jamestown
Col
Nettleton
Prof
Hay
Maj. Coffin
David S. McCaslin
Wessington Hills
Wessington Springs
Washington
Iowa Upholds Original Package Ruling in Verstraeden Case
Iowa district court in Grinnell sustains the original package decision as in the federal supreme court ruling. The defense sought a verdict for dismissal citing only importer sales in original packages. Judge Ryan granted the motion and dismissed the case.
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Federal Supreme Court
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Akron
Dominick Greader
O.C. Baker
Baker
Harrington
Trish
Carlisle Expected to Succeed Beck in Kentucky Senate
From Washington, reports say James Carlisle is the likely successor to the late United States senator from Kentucky, with Kentucky legislators in session to decide the election. Debates intensify on the McKinley tariff as the house sets four days for general debate and five minute rounds, plus river and harbor politics and Sioux City building bills amid party maneuvering.
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Senate Committee On Finance
Honey Peak
Black Hills
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National Senate
Washington
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Sioux City
John Pierce
Kerr
Iowa
Holman
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Oklahoma governorship hinges on Indiana pick in political scramble
Oklahoma delegates in Washington favored Jonas M. Cleland or Col. J M Emery for governor but both declined over salary concerns. An Indiana man was expected to secure the post as delegates returned home. Census enumerators for the Eleventh district will be announced soon, with Woodbury county listing thirty-two.
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Storm Lake
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Buena Vista County
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Burkes in Solitary Confinement for Rule Violations
Convict Martin Burke and other prisoners including Snell Cav anaugh and Myers alias Muldoon have been placed in solitary for breaking prison rules. A letter and money were found on Myers, and a foreman in the cooperative department is suspended after articles were found in his shed. Officials caution that the incident may signal broader risk. Also, Prussia’s lands tag expresses gratitude to Prince Bismarck, and Railway Age reports 1,100 miles added to US track in 1890 with 944 new roads begun since January.
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Chicago
Cavanaugh
Myers
Muldoon
Burke
Cooper Department
United States
A Chinese War Sparks Riot in Los Angeles
A clash between two Chinatowns factions in Los Angeles led to a riot with forty shots fired. One Chinese man was killed, another seriously wounded, and a white bystander shot in the leg. Police quelled the disturbance and arrested about 100 Chinese participants.
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Negro Elocutionist Wins at Harvard Declamation Prize
The annual Boylston prizes for Harvard students in declamation were awarded in Cambridge. First prize went to W. E. B. Dubois and M. E B. Burton of the class of '90. Dubois is identified as a negro. O'Donovan Rossa was fined $100 for criminal libel.
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Harvard
Cambridge
W. E. B. Dubois
M. E B. Burton
Dubois
O'Donovan Rossa
Congress Debates Tariff and Army Bills Amid Church Funeral
The Senate adjourned for Senator Beck's funeral as Congress debated the tariff bill and military appropriations. Key actions included classification of the worsted goods bill, pension funding of about 97 million, and amendments on alcoholic sales to troops. The House also considered Delia S. Parnell pension and widow Ayres pension, with votes on canteen liquor restrictions and treasury notes amid Indian affairs notes.
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Mutilated Woman Found in Box at Kansas City Depot
A severely mutilated female body was found in a pine box two feet long at Kansas City Union Depot. Investigators noted flesh removal and head injuries, suggesting death within 24 hours. The box had been checked with the Wabash line from St. Louis.
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