Canada backs down on fisheries issue urged by press
A Toronto dispatch reports Dominion government may yield on fishery questions amid rail carriage changes. The Free Press supports conceding bond transshipment to allow American fishermen access to Canadian lines for forwarding catches, while Ottawa-led sentiment favors resisting the U.S. contention.
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New York
Toronto
Ont
Dominion
Free Press
London
Carling
Canada
Ottawa
Tippecanoe Rally Draws Largest Northern Indiana Crowd
Harris on Morton rally at Lafayette Indiana features three stands, Richard W Thompson presiding, veterans addressed, Blaine unable to speak due to a severe cold, leaving for Chicago with General Alger after the event.
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Republcan
Lafayette
Ind
Indiana
Harrison
Chicago
Gen. Alger
North Side Street Car Drivers Seek City Aid to Reopen Posts
About 400 North Side drivers and conductors met at Clybourn and North avenues in Chicago to discuss a possible strike. They sent a letter to Mayor Boldenweck of Lake View asking him and the Lake View council to join with Mr. Yerkes in reinstating all workers to their former positions. No further strike action was mentioned after the communication.
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North Side
Drivyers
Boldenweek
Common Council
Chicago
Carmen
Clybourn
North Avenues
Boldenweck
Lake View
William Boldenweck
North Chicago Street Railway Company
Yerkes
Yerkes Must Show Cause on Street Car Rights
North Side business leaders demand better street car facilities from Mr. Yerkes after a 100 member committee met to organize actions. If satisfactory arrangements are not made promptly, quo warranto proceedings will be used to force Yerkes to show by what right it occupies the streets and to challenge the current ordinances and charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side
Yerkes
Chicago
Coal Miners Win 5 Cent Increase in Pittsburg Area
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania on October 18 railway coal operators and miners agreed to raise miners pay from 74 to 79 cents per ton effective November 1. About 6000 miners in the Pittsburg district will benefit as demand for coal rises and car shortages persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Imprisoned Miners Rescued in Michigan Mine
Ishpeming Michigan October 1 two miners Joseph McGrath and A Swanson were trapped by earth and timbers in the Brasslad mine. Swanson was pulled out weak but unhurt. McGrath remains buried but can communicate with rescuers and is believed to be releasable soon.
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Michigan
Ishpeming
Mich
Joseph McGrath
A. Sswanson
Brasslad
Swanson
McGrath
Bringing in Manufacturers
Ferrous Fatts October 18 The meeting of citizens votes to back the chamber of commerce offer to manufacturers to move to the city. The package totals 31 000 in bonuses and 11 000 in loans secured by a first lien on the plant for ten years at 6 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Epidemic Yellow Fever Reported in Gainesville
Four new cases have emerged in Gainesville since Sunday, bringing the tally to an epidemic. J. M. Graham cashier and E. E. Vogle book keeper at First National Bank are sick. Health board pleads for nurses and possibly public financial aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Fla
J. M. Graham
E. E. Vogle
First National Bank
Board of Health
Cashier Vanishes as Northwestern Road Shortfall Emerges
Sioux City Oct 18 L H Slonaker cashier in the freight office has disappeared leaving the office in bad shape. Shortage already about 4000 dollars and likely to grow larger as investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
L. H. Slonaker
Northwestern Road
River Park hotel and Chaney post office burn in Iowa
Fire destroyed the River Park hotel and the Chaney post office in Clinton Iowa on Monday night with contents. Loss about 4000 dollars and 1600 dollars insured. Hotel inmates escaped in their night clothes. Judge Crofoot in Huron has received his Aberdeen district commission and will move to Aberdeen to assume duties. Senator Spooner cancels Wisconsin engagements to stump Indiana.
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Clinton
River Park
Chaney
Towa
Crofoot
Huron, Oak
Aberdeen
Spencer
Deadwood
Spooner
Madison
Wis
John C. Spooner
Wisconsin
Indiana
Minnesota Dairymen Set 11th Annual Session in Faribault
Faribault hosts the Minnesota Dairymen's association for its eleventh annual session from December 11 to 18, with arrangements completed for the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Dairymenn
Faribault
Minnesota Dairymen’s Association
Conference Ends Without Result as Chicago Strikers Go On
The conference between President Yerkes, his staff, and the mayor adjourned at 1:30 after a four hour session without satisfactory results. A West Side drivers committee then called a strike, threatening to tie up the west division lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerkes
West Side
Jhicago
Red River Valley railway opens with international celebration
The Red River Valley railway opened yesterday with an excursion train from Winnipeg to Pembina Ontario for an international celebration. The Portage la Prairie line should be completed by November 1. Premier Greenway announced next summer the Northern Pacific will build a branch to Souris country. The Northern Pacific and Manitoba company now fully organized with Greenway and Martin as directors.
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Winnipeg
Red River Valley Railway
Pembina
Oak
Portage la Prairie
Green Way
Northern Pacific
Souris
Northern Pacific and
Manitoba Company
Messrs. Greenway and
Martin
Fifty-Eight New Fever Cases Reported in Jacksonville Colored District
In Jacksonville Xuesonville Eta on October 17 Dr. Michell, head of the board of health, reports fifty eight new yellow fever cases in the last twenty four hours with two deaths Edward Bell and Theresa Cooper's daughter. Of the new cases fifteen are white and forty eight colored. Visiting physicians reconsidered resigning and will continue care until officially dispensed with in an orderly and proper manner.
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Xuesonville
Eta
Michell
Board of Health
Edward Bell
Theresa
W. G C. Cooper
Neal Mitchell
Emperors and royal party arrive in Naples amid vast crowds
Emperor William King Humbert Prince Henry the Duke of Aosta and their party arrived in Naples at 2 30 PM. The procession to the royal palace moved slowly through a dense throng as crowds estimated at 500 000 poured into the streets showing fervent enthusiasm.
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Naples
Emperor William
Humbert
Prince Henry
Duke of
Aosta
Royal
Big battle reports for Afghanistan and rebels clash
London reports a battle at Tashkurgan where Afghan soldiers suffer heavy losses and rebels incur major casualties. In Montana, Lewis Sweet, county assessor, is found murdered with a $1000 reward offered for the killer.
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London
Tashkurgan
Amber
Afghanistan
Montana
Helena
Mont
Billings
Yellowstone County
Lewis Sweet
Sweet
Leslie
Italy seeks peace says Crispi in Rome interview
Signor Crispi told the Telegraph correspondent in Rome that Italy desires peace, a wish shared by Austria Germany and England, strengthened by the German emperor's visit to Rome as he prepared to depart for Naples.
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Italy
London
Signor Crispi
Rome
The
Telegraph
Naples
Austria
Germany
England
German Opinions of French Affairs
Berlin reports that the North German Gazette cites Paris Temps remarks on Premier Floquet's revision bill and agrees an empire is near. The Tagblatt foresees an unexpected turn in France and the doom of moderate Republicanism.
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Berlin
The
North German Gazette
Paris Temps
Floquet
Tagblatt
France
Mechanical Engineers elect leaders in national society
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers has elected H. R. Towne of Stamford Connecticut as president and Wm Kent New York T. J. Borden Fall River and B Richards New Slaven as vice presidents. Wim Forsythe Aurora Illinois Frank H Ball Erie Pennsylvania and George M Bond Hartford Connecticut were named managers.
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Scranton
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
H. R. Towne
Stamford
Antigo Fire Causes $20,000 in Damages
Antigo suffered a large fire that destroyed property valued at about $20,000. The report notes the blaze as a major local incident and mentions cross border activity and customs actions involving Chinese nationals near Toronto.
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Antigo
Protection Is Responsible For It Too
The article argues that Americans consume more manufactured goods per capita than any other nation and that nearly all are domestically produced. It cites trade data showing imports costing $189,969,453 in 1887, or $2.25 per person, and notes 1860 dependence at $3.81 per capita, contrasting past and present supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Chronicle
Judge Thurmans Tour Inspires Fort Wayne Ovation
Judge Thurman and Governor Gray drew crowds from Indianapolis to Arcadia and Fort Wayne on Oct 18. The visit included a balcony bow, a reception for Democratic ladies, and a banner presentation to the Hendricks club. Over 60 000 spectators were anticipated today. Powderly urges expelling cranks and malcontents from the Knights of Labor in response to a Toronto dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Ind
Judge Thurman
Cross Road
Junction Point
Arcadia
Thurman
Governor Gray
Hendricks Club
Powderly
Philadelphia
Workman Powderly
Toronto
T. B. Barry
Knight of Labor
Tunnel Collapse Wrecks West Shore Express Train
A tunnel west of West Point on the West Shore road collapsed during repair as train No 58 passed. The baggage master and express messenger were seriously injured and the wreck wrecked the baggage and express cars. Through trains rerouted via Erie to Jersey City with special trains to Cornwall and boat transfer to West Point.
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New York
Newburg
West Shore Road
West Point
Erie
Jersey City
Cornwall
Calais Steamboat Explosion Kills Two in Calais
The Ville De Calais boiler explosion in Calais caused two deaths and numerous injuries. Reported windows shattered and alarms sounded as the blast rocked the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calais
Ville de Calais
The Alleged Chicago Anarchists Change of Venue Granted
The cases of Chapek Sebric Hro nek and others appeared before Judge Jamison. Their attorney sought a venue change to Judge Collins which was granted. Sebic and Chapek asked for separate trials claiming their cases are distinct from the others. The motion will be argued Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chapek
Sebric
Hronek
Jamison
Collins
Sebic
Gas find reported at Freeborn depth fifty four feet
Minnesota's Natural Gas reports from Albert Lea that Superintendent Rowland at Freeborn struck the best gas vein yet found there at fifty four feet. He plans to shut off the water and investigate the vein fully as a promising discovery.
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Albert Lea
Minn
Rowland
Freeborn
Widow Samantha Streeter Robbed of Gold Hoard
Samantha Streeter, a widow living four miles west of Jackson Michigan, was robbed of 1150 in gold saved at home. Afraid of banks she kept earnings as gold in a sugar bowl in the pantry. Burglars gained entry through the pantry window.
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Jackson, Mich
Samantha Streeter
Here
Immigrants Destitute After Arrival at Castle Garden
One dozen of 205 Ethiopian immigrants from Glasgow were found destitute upon landing at Castle Garden. They had no friends or relatives in the United States and were detained by Superintendent Simpson to await action by Collector Magone.
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Waton
Treasury
Senate
Gton
Edhields
Seattle
Washington
Terris
Duryee
United States
New Jersey
James A
Nevada
New York
Castle Garden
Ethiopia
Glasgow
Simpson
Magone
Pan-Electric case reversed to demand accounting
In the District of Columbia Supreme Court the lower court decision in the Rogers Pan-Electric case against Attorney General Garland and others was reversed. The court ordered the defendants to render an accounting of funds and to be treated as officers in the Pan-Electric Telephone Company.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Rogers
Pan-Electric Telephone Fame
Garland
Joseph E. Johnston
Casey Young
Pan-Elect Telephone Company
Warner's Log Cabin Remedies Promoted as Modern Cure
A newspaper piece extols Warner's Log Cabin remedies arguing they blend old log cabin cures with modern science. It claims products like Log Cabin sarsaparilla cough remedy and rose cream tackle common diseases and urges readers to ask their druggist for these preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Wendell Iolmes
Warner
Campaign Letter Urges Harrison for Democratic Support
A relative of the late vice president Hendricks writes to the Inter Ocean, denouncing Cleveland over Ludiana's late favorite son and urging voters to elect Randall or an Indianan favorite. He argues against a president bigger than party and urges voting for Gen. Harrison as Indiana’s best representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks
Inter-Ocean
Cleveland
Ludiana
Randall
Gen
Harrison
Circular call for 5 percent salary to aid campaign
Jamestown insane asylum officers received a circular from territorial committee leaders Martin Ryan and O. P. Kemp urging a five percent salary contribution for the democratic campaign. They expect critics to claim unauthorized acts tied to the committee, similar to a Grand View postmaster tapping incident.
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Sioux Falls
Jamestown
Martin Ryan
O. P. Kemp
Grand View
Questioning cheap nostrums over Begg's Blood Purifier claim
The item questions why people buy low cost remedies from unreliable sources while praising Begg's Blood Purifier as the world leading blood purifier. It claims universal satisfaction at equal price and offers a money back guarantee if a bottle fails to work, with sale by H. Scallin.
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Begg
H. Scallin
Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup Promoted as Superior Remedy
An advertisement urges parents to give children Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup for coughs and colds, claiming it is unrivaled and easily relieves lung fever or consumption. Sold by H. Scallin.
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8. H. Scallin
Piles Trialed By Swayne's Ointment Promise
Advertisement describes piles with moisture itching and night intensification, warning tumors may form if untreated. Claims Swayne's Ointment stops itching and bleeding, heals ulcers, and removes tumors in most cases. Available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
SwaYNs OINTMENT Promises Cure For Eczema And Scalp Ailments
An advertisement touts SwaYNs OINTMENT as a simple cure for tetter salt rheum ringworm piles itch sores pimples eczema and all scaly itchy skin eruptions. It claims no internal medicine is needed and that the remedy is potent effective and inexpensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayn
Consumption Cured by Simple Vegetable Remedy
An elderly physician retired from practice offers a claimed cure for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and all throat and lung ailments and nervous debility. He says the remedy has cured thousands and will mail free the recipe with usage directions in German French or English to any interested reader who writes with a stamp to W A Noyes 149 Powers Block Rochester NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East India
W. A. Noyes
Power's
Rochester
N.Y
Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup Promises Fast Relief
An ad-style claim states Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup will positively relieve a persistent cough at once. The notice asserts no advertising scheme and guarantees results, pointing readers to buy from 5. IL. Scallin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scallin
Proposals Due for Davison County Board and Care
Sealed proposals for the Davison county board and care of the poor will be received by the auditor until 12 m on Monday November 5 1888. The county board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. R T Robinson Auditor October 10 1888.
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Davison County
R. T. Robinson
Dr. J H McLean health tonics advertised
An old newspaper advertisement extols Dr J H McLean’s Volcanic Oil Liniment Liver Balm Little Liver Kidney Pills and Tar Wine Lung Balm as remedies for urinary disorders constipation headaches headaches and neuralgic pains with prices of 20 and 25 cents per vial. The copy targets families with claims of quick throat and lung relief and pleasant tasting pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McLean
J. N
McLean
Alliance Nominates Three For District Office In Dakota
The Seventh district convention named three Alliance candidates for council and house, backing George A. Mathews for congress while warning that J. W. Warden’s election would harm Dakota interests. Atkinson leads the council slate, Palmer faces the house ticket, with Sheets and McVey also endorsing Harrison Morton and the ticket. The piece notes Loucks’s role shifting Mathews supporters and questions the mobilization of the Alliance base.
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Alliance
George A. Mathews
Congress
J. W. Warden
Atkinson
Council
Loucks
Mathews
Palmer
Hamlin
Neck of Woods
H.H. Sheets
Esmond
Col. McVey
Harrison
Morton
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Bagring
Ant
Hisguss
Iplaint
al- PeOtion
Select’ Committee
Rcong
Allison
Crockrells
Krell
Wnethe
Texas
House of Texas
Nem
Richessee
Bop Baat
Richardson
Waibeen
New York Tribune
Com
Oklahoma Lands
I. T
Creek
Oklahoma Committee
Oklahoma
Etter
Cusorti Townsend
W. T
Quincy A. Brooks
Alaska
Alls
Asheen
Vottles
Abruzzo
Rie Medical Pach’ On Application Co
JAGKE
Harper’s Bazar
Bevier, Mo
Jackson
Mish
D. F B. Hill
Akron
Ohio
National Association of Sewer Pipe Manufacturers
Theodore Rhodes
Columbus
F. H. Hendricks
Wellsville
N. M. Waller
C. A. Freeman
Steubenville
West Siders
Red River Valley
Jacksonville
Mechanical Engineers
Macama Parts
Lon Tang
Manomet
Ils
George Rowe
James Rowe
Rowe
George
Urbana
Denver
Colo
Jeannette
Minnesota
Pan-Electric
Boynton
J. N. McLean
W. D. Saller
Blair
Neb
S. H. Scallino
K. Mcleod
Hemmingford
Chamberlain
J. Scallin
S. H. Scallin
Chamberlan
Evry
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Chiteu
Council Bluffs
Omiale
Aul Tie 1
Etho “Oubt
Kansas City
St. Joseph, Mo
Ilinois
Owa
Missouri
Dakota
Cincazo, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
R. Miller
A. V. H. Carpenter
Gén’l Pass
Ticket Ag’t
Omaha
St. Paul, Chicago and the East
Ae Lemaru Falls
Har Worthing
Union Depot
West
Allan Burdick
Omaha Depot
Mitchell
T. W. Teasdale
F B. Clark
Ag’t
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