Indian unrest grips Great Plains amid ghost dances and militia moves
Reports from Pierre to Sioux Falls and Standing Rock describe armed bands of Indians near Pine Ridge and White River. Army and state forces mass for possible outbreak as tensions rise over religious dances and government interference.
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Evergreen River
Indian Territory
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Cheyenne Agency
Counselman Ordered to Answer Grand Jury Testimony
In Chicago on November 25 Judge Blodgett held Charles Counselman of the Counselman firm in contempt for refusing grand jury questions on rebates and cut rates from western railroads. He was fined 500 dollars and jailed until paid, with a habeas corpus appeal possible to the U S Supreme Court. The ruling asserts that compelled testimony is essential to enforcing the Interstate Commerce Law.
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Chicago
Charles Counselman
Crain
Grand Jury
Blodgett
Warren Resigns Wyoming Governorship. Barber Acts as Governor
Cheyenne Wyoming November 25 Franci Warren resigns as Wyoming governor directing resignation to Secretary of State Barber. Warren becomes a United States senator and the legislature is not believed to call a new election. Barber becomes acting governor and will serve for two years unless a new election is held. Also note Lispon November 25 reports the queen of Portugal suffering from influenza.
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Wyoming
Arant
Cheyenne
Wyo
Franci Warren
Barber
Warren
United States
Plans for 1893 Chicago World's Fair Buildings and Transport
The Chicago World’s Columbian Commission will review a detailed plan by local architects for Jackson Park and a new electric elevated railroad. The proposal envisions a central lake basin, a grand open court, a 1500 foot pier, timber and metal pavilions, and extensive government, agricultural, and industrial exhibits with integrated transit and lighting powered largely by electricity.
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Chicago
Jackson Park
Chicago Dispatch
Paris
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South Park Commissioners
Midway Plaisance
Igners
City of
Lake Front
Department L
Pierre City Sees Large Turnout As Election Contests Grow
In Pierre a crowded public meeting backed a firm campaign to contest the capital election. The declaration urged thorough investigation and empowered lawyers and agents to pursue any necessary actions. Douglas County counts and affidavits suggest widespread irregularities.
Oregon Improvement Company in financial trouble and receivership risk
In Oregon a circular announces changes in company terms as debts mount from Wilford's era. The firm faces refinancing, with mortgages totaling millions, loans due, and a possible receiver. Richard H. Ay and J C Waldron firms announce assignments or suspensions amid the unsettled debts and pending bond hypothecation.
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Oregon
Wall
Searhe
Wish
Ager McNeeil
McNeil
Wilfsrd
Thnong Peoy
Richard H. Allen & Co
New York
Richard W. Aju
Richard HH. Ay
J.C. Waldron & Co
Waldron & Co
Twist in Washington: Wanamaker Gould Stock Drama
Report from Washington details a tangled finance drama involving Postmaster-General Wanamaker and Jay Gould. Wanamaker allegedly navigated margin stock moves to back his stance on postal policy, with Wanamaker’s Philadelphia partner cited. A deed related to Wanamaker’s property sales was recorded in the city hall, amid rumors of delayed papers at Wanamaker’s request.
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Jay Gould
Washington
Navy
Gener Wanamaker
Wymaker
Philadelphia
Wanamaker
Sivan
John Wanamaker
George L. Conford
Nore
Amanda
H. ©. Ford
Minde
Ity
Wandmaker
Frenchmen form committee to boost Africa trade
A group of influential Frenchmen formed to foster French commerce in Africa. The move signals concerted action to expand markets and investment in colonial trade across the continent.
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Africa
Tk Nihilsts
Isaac M. Weston
Michigan Democratic State Central Committee
Grand Rapids Daily Democrat
Tarovucn
Bismarck
William Bias
Lucius
Markets Report From Sioux City and Chicago
Sioux City stock market shows hog receipts around 4,000 with best loads bringing 4.70, cattle 200 head, yearlings in demand despite scarce good butcher stock. Chicago market weaker for cattle and stronger for hogs with large receipts. hogs around 3.60 to 5.00, cattle steady to strong, natives and westerns mixed. Other exchanges note mixed grain, pork, and lard values with firm wheat and corn in St Louis and Milwaukee summaries.
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Unions Stock Yards
Kers
Chicago
Caiiaco
Western
South Omaha
Sovurn Oana
York
New York
St. Louis
Milwaukee
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United States Court
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