Dangers at Sea On United States Training Ship Portsmouth
News from Newport Rhode Island reports the United States training ship Portsmouth off Point Judith in a gale with four anchors out. Captain Waters orders life saving crews to standby while Admiral Luce sends the Dolphin to aid as several hundred sailors face a dangerous coast. Anarchist strife grips Knights of Labor with talk of ruling or ruin and claims of secession prompting internal tensions.
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Newport
R. L
United States
Portsmouth
Point Judith
Waters
Third Life Saving District
Narragansett Pier
Yates
New Hampshire
Luce
Dolphin
Robert Garrett’s Telegraphed Monomania Alarms Baltimore
Baltimore reports true that Robert Garrett is insane on one subject the tele graph. He remains rational on other matters but tele graph thoughts trigger total loss of control and irresponsibility. Doctors fear possible brain paralysis as the condition worsens.
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Baltimore
Robert Garrett
Garrett
Orchard Lake Senator Peter Dow Dies in Accident
Wahpeton reports Peter Dow of Orchard Lake Michigan was accidentally shot while geese hunting on the Keystone farm. Dow, 67, a four year Michigan state senator, was among three in a wagon when a rifle discharged. His body will be returned home immediately.
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Wahpeton
Tien
Peter Dow
Orchard Lake
Mich
Keystone
Dow
Mir Dow
Michigan State Senate
Supreme Court sets anarchist writ hearing for Thursday
The United States Supreme Court formally arranged that the argument on the writ of error in the anarchist case will be heard on Thursday next. Attorney General A. L. Hunt of Illinois attended the announcement and said he would submit printed briefs that day and may present an oral argument as well.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
A. L. Hunt
Illinois
James F. Joy Founders Off Ashtabula Pier
The schooner James F. Joy from Detroit foundered in twenty feet of water near the Ashtabula pier as heavy seas raged. The crew all reached shore safely before the vessel broke apart.
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Ashtabula
Ohio
James F. Joy
Detroit
Saloon Owners Fined in Lincoln County Court
Canton October 24 The Lincoln county district court sits with a grand jury returning thirteen indictments mostly liquor prosecutions Three saloon keepers are fined 100 dollars each and a general wind up is expected
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Canton
Lincoln County District Court
Charles Phillips Sailed to Evade Prosecution
PrivapEcruia reports Charles Phillips left the country on Saturday en route to Travre, believed to avoid criminal prosecution. The Times notes the departure suggests intent to escape legal action.
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PrivapEcruia
the Times
Charles Phillips
Travre
Prohibition Cases Docket Motion Denied
Washington October 24. The motion to advance the Iowa and Georgia prohibition cases on the Supreme Court docket was denied today.
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Wasilington
Iowa
Georgia
Supreme Court of the United States
Boiler blast at Lawrence Iron and Steel Work kills three
InonToN Ohio a boiler explosion at the Lawrence iron and steel plant this morning killed three men and seriously injured seventeen others.
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Inonton
Ohio
Lawrence
Gustavn A. Wetter Dies Suddenly in Yankton
Hon. Gustavn A. Wetter, former register at the U S land office in Yankton and former editor of the Freie Presse, died suddenly of apoplexy last evening after returning from Europe for health and business. He was one of the community’s notable figures.
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Yankton
Gustavn A. Wetter
United States Land Office
Freie Presse
Europe
The Most Widely Known Germans in Dakota
A concise portrayal of a highly educated German figure in Dakota, noted for his broad attainments and influence, reflecting the era’s immigrant intellectual contributions.
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Dakota
New York Democrats Split Over District Attorney Nomination
In New York on October 22 the Democratic local nominations sparked a split with citizens backing independent candidates. Col Fellows was chosen over Nicolae Nicoll amid accusations against Fellows, including failing to prosecute doodle alderman Cleary and debts judgments. Irving Hall later nominated Nicoll for district attorney, signaling potential cross-endorsement by Republicans.
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New York
Citizens’ Movement
de Lancey Nicoll
Nicoll
Col. Fellows
Fellows
Independent Voters
The
World
Cleary
Nicol
Republican County Convention
Irving Hall
Suicide by Gustave Joppe in St Louis
Gustave Joppe aged 45 killed himself at 10 this morning in St Louis. Domestic troubles are believed to have caused the act.
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St. Louis
Gustave Joppe
Gossip and Telegram Plays in Dakota Gubernatorial Rumors
In Dakota reports the Pioneer Press cites a Washington dispatch about a possible change in the Dakota governorship. Gov Church challenges the claim, naming Gilbert Pierce as author of the telegram and offering 350 to a Dakota charity if the original telegram is produced. Aberdeen News recaps C M&P con conductor Ryan and others, highlighting railway staff anecdotes and riffs on figures like Andy Glenn and Eugene Fargo.
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Bismarck
Globe
Dakota
Pioneer Press
Washington
Gov. Church
Gilbert A. Pierce
Lewis Baker
The
Gov
Pierce
Church
Aberdeen News
Ryan
Andy Glenn
Andy
Eugene Fargo
Miller
John Cheeseman
John
Frank Robinson
Jim
Frank
Minneapolis
No Enthusiasm for Grover in Minnesota Says Washburn
Ex congressman W A D Washburn of Minnesota argues the president's Minneapolis visit drew no enthusiasm and predicts no gain in votes for Cleveland. He notes past crowds for Grant and Blaine and predicts any of the prominent candidates could win, calling the Republican stance clear. He condemns an attack on Mrs Cleveland by the Minneapolis Tribune.
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W. AD. Washburn
Minnesota
New York City
Minneapolis
Grant
Blaine
Our City
Cleveland
Minneapolis Tribune
Sherman
Conference Notes Highlight Mitchell Delegate Victory
Aberdeen Oct 22 1887 the conference nears final adjournment with Bishop Fowler reading appointments tomorrow. A new district expands presiding elder regions. Dr J C W Coxe and Dr W A Spencer spoke on Sunday School work and church extension. Dr Gray addressed freedmen in the south. Dr Rush wins the delegate nomination after ballots. Temperance debate passes after amendments. Aberdeen notes rail growth and rising real estate values. Mitchell district lists include Alexandria Armour Bridgewater Castalia Cornell Delmont Grand Prairie Edgerton and more with Rev C B Clark promoted to presiding elder.
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Aberdeen
M. E
W. A Spencer
Sic Cabe
Church Extension Society
Church Extension
Gray
South
Delegaio
Msres
Fielder
Traveler
Rush
Reno
Mitchell School
Edgerton
Renu
Mitchell
Clark
Averdeen
Brush
Traveller
Hartsough
Isrush
A. D. Traveller
Committee On Education
Dakota University
Prohibition Committee
Pardee
Aberdeen News
C. B. Clark
Presiding Elder
Alexandria
T l Youngman
Armour
Wm M Welch
Bridgewater
J Hf LaGrange
Castalia
Wm Pagephart
Cornell
O Hutchins
Chamberlain
Kimball
G & Furnier
Delmont
Grand Prairie
H &J Curl
Diana
Carthage
G J Corwin
Jamesa Trewartha
Ethan
Parkston
J Q Swimm
Fulton
W Sage
Howard and Roswell
J G Campbell Mitchell
A W Adkinson
Mitchell Circenit
T H Walker
Mt Vernon
F Minty
Plankinton
Washburn
Scotland
N S Bradley
Spencer
Salem
Wiles
Springfield
W S Wilson
Vndall
C H Smith
White Lake
W. H. Underwood
Woonsocket
E Murray
Wm Brush
Mitchell Quarterly Conference
PA Rene
Northwest Town Conference
LeMars
Cetlager
Madison
Sioux Falls
Yankton
O HH Sproul
Webster
Creole Maiden Guided by Family Etiquette and Culture
A Harper's Bazaar excerpt describes the Creole girl as raised in a conservative, affectionate family circle. She learns manners, dances, languages, and music, with early schooling, regular opera attendance, and a strict path to a convent education, underlining parental influence and cultural expectations.
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Les Enfants Terribles
Mammin
Ursuline
Harper’s Bazar
Promoters and pugilists span a vibrant boxing scene
Reported Kilrain Smith prize fight plans draw figures like Jem Mace and Jake Kilrain’s supporters. John L Sullivan denies Madden links while Dempsey regains strength for a eastern tour and a potential bout against Jem Carney.
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Baldwin
Porter Asher
Geraldine
Jem Mace
Jake Kilrain
Charley Mitchell
Boston
John L. Sullivan
Tom” Gould
James P. Pond
Jem Smith
Baltimore
Coates
Kansas City
Argyle
Pat Killen
Charles Be, Davis
Chicago
Jacob Schaefer
Paris
Etudolphe
Miller-O'Leary
Omaha
Miller
Patsy
William B. Page
Philadelphia
Dave
Jack Burke
Pugilist
Ike Weir
Belfast
the Kelly
Colon Arena
Madden
Jim McKeon
Jack Knifton
Kilrain-Smith
George F. Slosson
America
Maurice Daly
Pony Moore
Wall
Jack Dempsey
Jake Stearns
Johnny Reagan
Dempsey
Jungs
New Orleans
Pacific Coast
Jack McAuliffe
Jem Carney
Four Bear Stories From Across The Nation
A 500 pound bear was killed near Albany Georgia by locals who had never seen a bear there. Daniel O Connell of Stamford Vermont was attacked near North Adams Massachusetts but escaped after his dog intervened. A mother bear nudged her cub up a mountainside while the cub lagged behind and then followed. A Florida rail passenger train halted for cattle and a black bear boarded a car, stole fish and bacon, and escaped after breaking iron rods and tumbling to the ground.
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Daniel O'Connell
Stamford
North Adams
Mass
Rocky Mountains
Florida
Cedar Key
The Little People and Odd Newspaper Snippets
A child asks if he must marry his elder brother’s widow when he dies, cited from the Boston Transcript. A 56-year-old observer notes a muzzled dog trotting by, remarking the dog has its bustle on the wrong end, from the Yonkers Gazette.
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Boston Transcript
Yonkers Gazette
MilWell Filings Notice of Land Proof in Mitchell Dak
Land Office Mitchell Dak Sept 5 1887 notice that John Peterson has filed for final proof to establish a claim on the E half of the SE quarter section 4 township 102 range 60 west. Proof will be made Oct 24 1887 before register and receiver at Mitchell Oak. Witnesses listed include BE Anderson Hans W Hendrickson Charles Saiterstrom Nels Anderson all of Mitchell and Prosper Township Davison county Dak.
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Mitewell
Dak
Noyifve
L Etter
Dotice
Mitchell, Dak
Joan Jiuble
Hanson County
Ife
Ven
Sanford Washburn
Iver 1Erson
George Jakson
Gio
Kuma E. Jackson
Mitchell Dak
Mitchell, Oak
John Peterson
Veter BE. Anderson
Hans W. Hendrickson
Charles Saiterstrom
Nels Anderson
Mitchell P.o
Prosper Township
Davison County
Dak. Gro
B. E. Buitt
Register
Mitchell
Dakota
Kate Crompton
Kate Auglum
Lana
John Hohn
Michael Grady
William Grady
Blane Palmer
Plainview
Gor B. Eyerrrr
I. N. Kratz
Cey
Mitchell, Vak
Andre Olson
John C. Hedden
Peter Hartvig
W. L. Hedden
J. OC. Carnes
B. Everitt
Davison
Puederick B
Groton
Wilkes & Weis
Morgagee
Alt
Alt’ys
Mortagee
Eptember
Iasi
Moriga
Davisdiytt
Wavison
Norte A. Wien
AMOML
Gt Mori
Aid
Ca Goue
Guest Sud
Estih
Afg
Lo-Witt
Horth
Range Ul
P. St
Thare
Wy Adams
Ns Hee
Murte
Morgege
Aly
Dax
Kay
Urat
James W. Oltman
Joel Ml
Charles Dicetoe
Joel M. Pest
Charles Donk
L. W. Doty
Miner Reed
All of
Rome
Doty, Jr
Gro
Everitt
A.B. Hayer
P. Jewett
Frank Jewett
G. N. Ball
Mary Ball
Hazleton
Geo. B. Evenrn
James D. Pinel
John H. Coon
A. T. Beam
Sidney Dean
Fred Holshire
Peecely
Chester E. Brown
WS. Logan
Samuel P. Jewett
Samuel Marshall
George H. Ball
Gro. B. Everitt
Mostor
Territory OF
Oriaby
J. W. Clute
A. L. Ormsby
Amos
Dinton
Caroline
O. O. Stanchfield
Dakota Territory
St. P.m
United States
Witchell
D. Ty
Stanchfield
F. L Sorse
Baseball Talk Sparks Across The League
The report notes Detroit will skip California while Glasscock earns 3000 dollars and Von der Ahe aims to clear 10000 from exhibition games. Boston may see Mike Kelly as a regular catcher next season as the Southern league debates future play.
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Detroit
California
Glasscock
Young
von der Ahe
Mike Kelly
Boston
Donnelly
Washingtons
Cincinnati
St. Louis Browns
Denver
Colo
Detroits
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Home Secretary
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Pond's Extract CO
London
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George Creen
Wm. D. Jaysician
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