War at the Crossing Sparks Manitoba Clash and Rail Reprisals
At Crookston Minnesota a two day crossing dispute between Manitoba lines and the Duluth Crookston and Northern ends with a train wreck as orders to clear the crossing are executed. Superintendent James is arrested for obstructing the highway, engines damaged and crews seized, amid a tense confrontation. Nearby notes report political and financial items including a bridge plan on the St Lawrence, a bailout for a missing cashier, and other international dispatches.
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Manitoba
James T
Duluth
Crookston
Northern
James
Beore
Feud Ends in Killing and Wounding Near New Hampton
An old feud over a forty acre tract between Peter McKenna and Thomas Doud near New Hampton, Chickasaw County, ends in deadly violence at a barn raising. Doud fires, killing McKenna by a shot to the head. Mulvihill fatally wounds Doud, then firing broadens. Scene described as remote with few details available.
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Dubuque
Iowa
New Hampton
Chickagaw County
Peter McKenna
Thomas Doud
Doud
McKenna
A. Smith
Mulvihill
Tie Game Sees Brooklyn Fallen 2 to 1
Brooklyn loses 2 to 1 in the championship clash, leaving the clubs tied at three wins each. Cronin case heats up as sensational evidence appears. arrest in St Joseph linked to Cronin death.
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Brooklyn
Brookly
THE
Cronin
Brutal St Andrews night terror by local youths
In St Andrews New Brunswick, a midnight attack by a gang from leading families left two men assaulted at the Inter-Colonial hotel who fled and barricaded themselves inside. Howard Hannah and James Waycott were struck by stones on their vessel, and an elderly man, William Sharkey, was found dead with severe head injuries, suspected to be murder by the rioters.
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Crookston
Minn
Duluth
Fookston
Northern
Manitoba
Paris
Bechu Iron Satolli
Ecclesastical Academy
Rome
Bender
Quebec
London
St. Lawrence River
Straits of
Belle Isle
Newton P. R. Hatch
Baltimore and Ohio Express Company
New York
Chicago
American Surety Company
Holland
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Duke of Nassau
Herr Tauchnitz
Leipsig
America
St. Andrews
N. B. St. John
N. B
Howard Hannah
James Waycott
William Sharkey
William Tatton
News Briefs From Around The World At A Glance
The International Marine conference resumes in Washington after a five day recess. England and the United States negotiate a new extradition treaty. Winnie Davis sails for Europe for health. A New York letter claims Manhattan island was bought from Indians in 1626 for 24. A 19 year old murderer, Charles Mellvaine, faces death by electric chair at Sing Sing in early December. Spring Valley miners in Alabama dispute contracts and agree to avoid fixed dates and prices, while refusing to sign. The question of Miss Theresa Kelly’s communion delays her burial in a Roman Catholic church. Clara Barton leaves Johnstown praising recovery and offering encouragement for the future.
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International Marine Conference
Washington
England
United States
New York
Manhattan Island
Charles Mellvaine
Sing Sing
Theresa Kelly
McGlynn
Clara Barton
Red Cross Society
Johnstown
the Times
Reed Is First Choice In Speaker Contention
The Tribune surveyed 169 Republican representatives in the Fifty-first Congress on tariff revision, internal revenue modifications, national control of elections, ocean mail service subsidies, and speaker choices. Ninety-three replied. eighty-six favored tariff changes, seventy-seven supported repealing or amending tobacco taxes, seventy-five backed national elections oversight, only Reed of Maine named as first speaker choice, with McKinley of Ohio as second.
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New York
the Tribune
Senate
House
Reed
Maine
McKinley
Ohio
Unpleasant Exchange Between Manderson and Morgan
Washington October 29 The Post recounts a sharp exchange in Morgan's office between Senator Manderson and Indian Commissioner Morgan over a candidate for a position. Morgan defends patient progress, Manderson accuses partisan moves, and references pushing Oberly’s removal to favor his own nominee. Plumb reportedly warned Morgan of Senate opposition.
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Washington
the Post
Manderson
Morgan
Person
Deli Missioner
Oberly
Senate
Plumb
Congress
Civil Service to Prosecute Old Dominion League
The Civil Service Commission will prosecute the Old Dominion Republican League for mailing a political assessment to Virginia federal office holders. The case aims to test the law protecting officials from political levies and could settle the issue with a conviction.
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Civil Service Commission
Old Dominion Republican League
Washington
Virginia
Civil Service
Thompson
Steamship Postoffices Planned by Postmaster Wanamaker
Postmaster General Wanamaker will recommend establishing postoffices on principal transatlantic steamers, paralleling rail service. The aim is faster mail delivery to Europe and the United States with ship arrivals routed for domestic distribution. He plans to seek congressional funding after consultations with the German government.
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Wanamaker
Washington
United Sates
Europe
Atlantic
Congress
Reformers in Politics Convention Called at Chieaso
A convention of Reformers is planned in Chieaso to pursue united action on Prohibition of liquor, finance reform, restriction of pauper and criminal immigration, labor dispute arbitration, civil service reform, nonsectarian schools, and ballot purity. Ex Lieutenant Governor Morris Dend leads the call.
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Chieaso
Soy
Multiple 1891 News Items Highlight Legal and Industrial Shifts
Ruby Nelson sentenced to twelve years. Convictions in the Connor Marshall case near Gunnison. Coke industry paralyzed by lack of rail facilities. Philadelphia mayor favors New York 1892 world’s fair site. Archibald Pa colliery collapse linked to pillar robbing. New York injunction on electric light firms extended. Azogue accuses Lewis of salary withholding and protection certificates. $3,000,000 world’s fair fund books opened. Vanderbilt, Central, Wagner fund pledges. Chester County WCTU splits to form nonpartisan temperance league. Dominion Parliament to meet Jan 16. Jesuit bill and Canada-US relations to dominate session. League Island navy yard report backs pennant upgrade. cost over $14 million. begin with $1.5 million. Gy porn yard builder seeks $330,000 for start. Gould borrows £20,000,600 for projects. Terminal facilities planned for world’s fair traffic. enhanced capacity for crowding train service. C C Cook declines Cornell prize oration. New York tract and related notes.
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White Oak
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Archibald
New York
Andrews
Supreme Court
Electric Light Companies
Ramon Azogue
William Reed Lewis
Tangier
Lewis
State Department
Azogue
Cornelius Vanderbilt
New York Central
Wagner Palace Car Company
Chester County
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Coatesville
Woman’s Christian Temperance League
Dominion
Canada
United States
Naval Board
League Island Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Star
Gould
Drexel Ns
UK England
C. C. Cook
Cornell
Governor Merriam Draws Contingent Funds for Marshall County Farmers
A Marshall county relief committee report warns of looming suffering unless aid is provided. Governor Merriam immediately acts, drawing from the state contingent fund to forward provisions as recommended by the relief committee.
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Merriam
Marshall County
St. Pave
Opium Joint Reported in Pirene Central District
A reporter uncovered an opium joint in the Pirene business center. Yee Hee, a Chinese laundryman on Dakota Avenue, runs the den in Celestial style and has been carrying on a thriving trade with assistance from several members of the demi monde.
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Pierre
Pirene
Yee Hee
Dakota Avenue
Die or Be Lynched in Cuiorasaw Iowas Turbulent Weekend
In Cuiorasaw Iowa October 80 a McKenna Doud fair stirs county citizens into a heated mood with lynching talk. Doud is wounded and likely to die naturally, though if he recovers rumors say he will be lynched. Dennis Tierney who shot Doud is at large.
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Breslau
Prussia
Die Waarkeit
Cuiorasaw
Iowa
Chickastow County
McKenna-Doud
Dennis Tierney
Doud
State vs Henry Barber case heard in Minnesota Supreme Court
In St Paul the Minnesota Supreme Court convened to hear the State v Henry Barber under meat inspection law. A prairie fire north of Pin fire city rages under a northeast wind with unknown damage. a large local party has gone to fight the blaze.
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Myoton
Supreme P Tines
Mellette Pardons Oswald in Devil's Lake Murder Case
Bismarck October 30 Governor Mellette pardoned Oswald a Minneapolis man who killed a man at Devils Lake three years ago. He had nine years remaining to serve. Oswald was a client of Bill Erwin.
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Mellette
Oswald
Bismarck
Limited Wrecke d Express Collides with Freight Train
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul limited express collided with a west bound freight five miles east of the city at 10 15 p m. The engines telescoped and the express train burned. Engineer James Pullen was killed and Italian Anson Gillot burned. Injured include James Opey S F Stewart James Ryan and Grennie Coshgnac. Freight train crew escaped with minor injuries. Passenger train had orders to stop at Greendale but the order was ignored.
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Covunci
Iowa
Chicago
S. F. Stewart
James Ryan
Grennie Coshgnac
Greendale
Sailors Lost Overboard In Delaware Capes Rescue Effort
The schooner J. G. Morse of Portland, Maine was disabled and dismasted off Delaware Capes. Most crew washed overboard. the mate died from exposure. Captain and two sailors survived as the Wyanoke failed to tow or replenish Morse due to heavy seas. Two disabled Italian barks were sighted nearby.
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Delaware Capes
New York
Old Dominion Line
Wynoke
Norfolk
J. G. Morse
Portland
Fire Devastates Armour & Co. Plant in Kansas City
A fierce blaze at Armour & Co. packing houses in Kansas City Kansas compromised the entire building. Firemen and nearby departments struggled to save adjacent structures while the east wall collapsed and the complex burned down. Freight car derailments in New Jersey injured by debris. In Syracuse eight horses perished in a confectioners barn fire including Wallkill Boy racehorse valued at $5,000.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Roscoe Bros
Wallkill
Voyage Ville de Brest explodes. several dead and injured
Paris dispatch reports the Trans-Atlantique steamship Ville de Brest in Tu bay suffered a boiler explosion while in harbor. Five people killed and several injured as crews battled fires. Other items note a Halas derailment with fifteen killed forty injured, and a lynching arrest in Lexington NC.
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Vive
Paris
Trans-Atlantique Company
Caucurra
Halas
Nes Algre
Mayor blocks city funding for entertainment dinner
Signor vetoed an ordinary council appropriation of 31,060 to entertain visitors. The council overruled, but the mayor forbade spending. Mr. Tarsney criticized the move, was struck in the face by the mayor, and attempted to draw a revolver, but a friend restrained him.
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Davenport
Kansas City
Commercial Club
Mr. Tarsney
Tarsney
Rumors of New York Involvement in Guatemalan Revolt
In Guatemala City a telegraph from Guatemala reports seventeen revolutionaries captured and shot by Barilloas. Rumors link Gen Barundia, exiled in the city, to a plot funded by Mexicans and New York parties to install himself as president. Twenty four leaders have reportedly been executed.
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City
Mexico
Guatemala
Barilloas
Barundia
Guatemalian
New York
Tad Gen. Barundin
Rychman Secures Boston Harbor Visit for Marine Exhibition
John W. Rychman president of the International Marine exhibition met Secretary Tracy and received assurance that the European squadron will visit Boston harbor for three days likely November 13 to 15 to coincide with the exhibition opening.
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Boston
Washinetos
John W. Rychman
Tracy
Boston Harbor
Northwest Condensed News Briefs From The Northwest
A fire destroyed the residence of Gus Rustad with no one saved as flames spread. Firefighters struggled with a hose issue. The Diakot Grand Works office changes hands as Syn arrives to take charge. A local band concert featured Georgios Feinorail receiving a silver gift. A hand injury sidelined Hoyce Keller. Nelse Jonson was killed in an unloading accident at bay street. John Ridgeway died in a rail yard accident near Merrill. An oil well reports 1,400 feet drilled with no prospects. Wisconsin notes discuss Indian employment efforts and seed planning for next year.
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Ters
Comis
Itaster MilleRoti
Georgios
Pitt
Michael “Ajy Ait Em- Hoyce
Keller Erin Tietory
Vnte Duckies Ami
Duluth
Nelse Jonson
Aeavente
Bay St Ia
Jim Gheritts
LeMars
John Ridgeway
Omaha
Merrill
Wisconsin Wills
Eau Claire
Morgan
Court Orcilles
Indian Office
Fragmentary ad promises pills for digestion and pain relief
A damaged ad fragment touts pills for liver complaint and indigestion with fake claims and a free trial offer. It warns of counterfeits and lists scattered names and addresses in unclear text, suggesting a dubious medical patent remedy.
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Contatti
Nike
Jon
U. Scallin
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