First Squadron of New Navy Sails for Overseas Cruise
The first squadron of four new American warships Chicago Boston Atlanta and Yorktown left New York Harbor at noon for a year long voyage abroad. Secretary Tracy aboard Dolphin observed as the fleet received a harbor salute. The voyage aims to demonstrate U S naval power and train officers and men with no fixed itinerary, stopping in Boston for a week and possibly Lisbon and the Azores.
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New York
Chicago
Boston
Atlanta
Yorktown
Walker
United States
Dolphin
Tracy
Navy Department
Lisbon
Portugal
Azores
Commissioner Mason's Report Reveals Revenue Gains
The interior revenue report for the year ended June 30, 1889 shows total receipts of 130,894,434 dollars, higher than prior estimates by 5,894,434, with spirits leading at 74,312,206 dollars and tobacco at 31,866,800 dollars. Distilleries rose to 1,440 registered, 86,990,024 bushels of grain used, and 87,887,456 gallons of spirits produced. illicit stills seized totaled 466 with 236 arrested. New York leads cigar and cigarette output, followed by Pennsylvania and Ohio.
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Mason
Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Bureau
New York
Havin
Pennsylvania
Ohio
North Dakota Legislature Arrives in Bismarck
Pioneer Press dispatch reports nearly all lawmakers and many leading state figures arriving in Bismarck. Notables include Alex McKenzie and Gen. Allen from Fargo, with discussions on speakership and senatorial contests. Uncertainty on timing of actions until senators are elected and constitutional requirements for organization noted.
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North Dakota
Bismarck
St. Faun
Pioneer Press
Alex. McKenzie
Fargo
Gen. Allen
W. F. Ball
Col. Thomas
Col
Geary
Republican Central Committee
Plumley
Col. Plummer
Casselton
Walter Muir
Johanson
Pierce
Renato
United States
Iowa to Form State Baseball Association
Base ball enthusiasts from several Iowa cities meet to form the Iowa State Base Ball association. Clubs invited include Clinton Davenport Keokuk Ottumwa Marshalltown Cedar Rapids Council Bluffs Fort Madison Burlington and Dubuque. Season runs May 15 to Sept 15 with fifty home and fifty away games per club. Next meeting set for Cedar Rapids to present a schedule.
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Cedar Rapids
Nine Buildings Burned in Aurora Business District Fire
The west side of Main Street in Aurora Illinois burned Sunday morning destroying nine large buildings. Five families were burned out but insurance covered the loss on the property. The fire was clearly incendiary with significant damage to the business portion.
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Aurora
8. D
Main Street
Vinogaa
Kan
Kenyon Ranch
Fenn
Jury debates Collom forgery verdict in Minneapolis case
The jury for the Collom forgery trial began deliberations at 6 p m on Saturday but had not reached a verdict by nightfall amid signs of a possible disagreement. In other brief items from nearby, a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line passenger train derailed near Stolaf, injuring several, while Holzhay the killer in Marquette was jailed for life. Davenport fire at Battenors Metal Wheel Works caused 15000 in damage with two workers injured.
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Minneapolis
McGregor
Iowa
Elcader
Chicago, Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Stolaf
Mary Mehan
Dubuque
Andrew Reiter
McGregor News
Thomas Williams
Elmer Benton
Davenport
Therséds
Minnestons
Chicago
Minnesota News Briefs From St Paul to Milwaukee
A 12 year old Mary Hapfel died after being crushed beneath a freight train in St Paul’s railroad yards. In Rochester the Northwestern Electric Light and Fuel Co buys the local electric franchise from George H. Wedge and will install a new dynamo to restore service. Fargo reports the death of Thomas Eddington a Detroit life insurer’s traveling agent found in his hotel room. suspected suicide due to laudanum. Milwaukee area sees four syndicates contesting Merrill electric street railway rights. Ciprico secures flour mill and grain elevator options for an English syndicate. West Superior reports Northern Steamship Co vessels making ten round trips to Buffalo plus Duluth routes, totaling about thirteen headship trips for the six ships.
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St. Paul
Mary Hapfel
Rochester
Northwestern Electric Light and Fuel Company
George H. Wedge
Merrill
Milwaukee
Eagle
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Company
G. M. Ciprico
West Superior
Northern Steamship Company
Buffalo
Duluth
Fatal rabbit hunt accident shocks Tipton youth
Tipton Indiana reports a 14 year old boy, son of J H Orr, killed by an accidental gun discharge during a rabbit hunt near Atlanta. In New Orleans, Jefferson Davis contracted a fever around noon Sunday but improved by evening and remains in serious condition with no visitors allowed.
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Tipton
Ind
Atlanta
J. H. Orr
David Dickover
New Orleans
Jefferson Davis
Amelia
Count of Paris
New York
Floyd County
Indiana
Brazil Proclaims Republic as Dom Pedro Goes Into Exile
Rio de Janeiro reports establish federal republic replacing empire. Dom Pedro accepts terms, leaves for Lisbon with $2,500,000 cash and $450,000 yearly pension, while Bahia signs on. New flag replaces imperial emblem, no major bloodshed. imperial family sails aboard Paranhyba toward Portugal under escort.
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New York
Times
Rio Janeiro
United States of Brazil
Dom Pedro
Balin
Portugal
Brazil
Petropolis
Republic
Rio de Janeiro
Lisbon
Paranhyba
Riachuelo
Rio
Fonseca
Barbazo
Cor. Bocayuva
Bahia
Brussels
Independence Belgue
Blaine Influence and Brazilian Withdrawals Stir Talks
Berlin reports The Cologne Gazette says Blaine may push American influence in South American destinies as Brazilian delegates withdraw from the Marine conference and Pan American congress amid resignation rumors. Brazilian securities drop sharply in London. Five Fenns buried after the Great Western Blizzard. Par nells receive aid and doctors defend the family for care and condition. Irish National League in Philadelphia moves to provide relief to Mrs Parnell amid blame on leaders.
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Berlin
Rio Janeiro
Cologne Gazette
Blaine
Philadelphia
Irish National League
Parnell
Peter McCahey
Medical Council
Fitzgerald
Sutton
National League
Kansas City Boodler Confesses In $58,000 Theft Case
Andrew Drum of Kansas City admits misdeeds and reveals hiding spots near Newmarket, Ontario. Detectives locate about $31,500 in gold in two tin cans and another $3,570 elsewhere, totaling $58,000 stolen. Drum’s uncle celebrates recovery and offers to bail him.
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Toronto
Ont
Andrew Drum
Kansas City
Boodler
Stark
Newmarket
Drum
Catholics Hold Immense Temperance Mass Meeting in Baltimore
Mass meeting led by Cardinal Gibbons in Baltimore supported high license as best method to handle liquor. Speakers included Archbishops Ireland Treland and Elder, Bishop Virtue, Rev Nu gent, Rev Cleary, and Bishop Keane. Resolutions favored high license amid broader crime and public order debates.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Ireland
St. Paul
Elder
Cincinnati
Bishop Virtue
England
Monsignor McCollan
James Nugent
Cleary
Wisconsin
Archbishop Treland
Keane
Antipodes Debate Federation Dream in Australia
Lonpox Nov 19 An era defining proposal for a federation of Australian colonies envisions a United States like union with a federal army and broader uses beyond defense Sir Henry Parkes promotes gradual steps toward independence England underestimates the shift while observers weigh the future status of Australia The Times notes varied opinions among editors and officials on the move.
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Lonpox
Henry Parkes
New South Wales
Australia
United States
England
Sir Henry Parke
Syrup of Figs Promotes Gentle Kidney and Bowel Cleansing
A description extols the syrup made from California figs blended with natural medicinal plants. It asserts gentle action on the kidneys and liver, cleansing the system, dispelling colds and headaches, and curing habitual constipation.
Dr Kings New Discovery and McLean's Liver Pills Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a universal salve and cure for skin ailments and lung diseases with free trials and money back guarantee. It also promotes J H McLean’s Liver and Kidney Pills sold by L O Gale with claims of digestive relief.
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Scallin’s
Dr. King
McLean
L. O. Gale
Dr Willifite Piles Ointment Promoted as Cure All
A 19th century advertisement touts Dr William s Indian Pile Ointment as the sole remedy for blind, breeding, or itching piles with claims of curing old chronic cases. Endorsed by testimonials from Judes Coons of Maysville Kentucky and others, it also promotes related tonics and toning regimens.
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William
Judes Coons
Maysville
Willifete
Williss
Deugsis Slurels
Real estate boom urged with railroads and statehood
Promoter James S. Foster calls attention to statehood, capital relocation, and Sioux Reservation opening as triggers for rapid land value rise. Encourages buyers to request free map, pamphlet, and price list of lands for sale.
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Statehood
James S. Foster
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