President Cleveland Accepts Nomination in Formal Letter
A lengthy letter from President Cleveland accepting the Democratic renomination outlines his views on domestic policy, tariffs, civil service reform, labor, veterans, immigration, Indian policy, and national defense. The document endorses the St Louis platform and defends protectionist goals while contrasting with Republican critiques and Mills bill tensions.
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Washington
Cleveland
Patrick A. Collins
United States
Hive
National Democracy
Words of Comment Criticism of Cleveland Letter
New York newspapers react to the president's acceptance letter with praise for courage and comprehensiveness delayed by lateness. The World says it answers opponents’ misrepresentations. the Times predicts broad respect and possible shifts in undecided minds despite extreme partisans.
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New York
Cleveland
Return Shot Gen Harrison Letter to Be Published Morning
Gen Harrison plans to release his acceptance letter to newspapers in the morning unless he finds after reviewing President Cleveland's letter that further remarks are needed. While at Bass Island he drafted parts of the letter, though it remained fragmentary on his return. Expected topics include tariff civil service and Southern election methods with Canada issues receiving emphasis. The platform outlines the line of his remarks and aims for concise expression.
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Cleveland
Tribune
House of Representatives
Herald
Lincoln
Indianapolis
Harrison
Bass Island
South
Time for Activity and Political Campaign in 1890s
General Circular to Republican clubs issued by James P. Foster urges immediate fundraising for the Republican League of the United States to back Harrison and Morton. Clubs urged to recruit subscribers with $1 gifts, promising souvenirs and a silk banner for top supporters. News brief also notes editors at the Star striking over salaries and Harriet Beecher Stowe’s move from New Haven to a steamer, with a favorable health report.
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Foster
New York
the Herald
James P. Foster
Republican League of the United States
Col. W. W. Dudley
Harrison
Morton
League
Harrison and Morton
Stowe
Sac Hannon
L. J
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Corwin
New Haven
Sunshine
Hartford
Sterling
Ladies Aid Meeting Planned for Jacksonville Fever Sufferers
New York reports the Ladies' Jacksonville Relief association schedules a large public meeting on Thursday afternoon to aid fever sufferers. Mrs. Grover Cleveland is to be invited and the event will feature remarks from prominent speakers.
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New York
Ladies
Jacksonville Relief Association
Jacksonville
Grover Cleveland
Germans Seek State Aid After English Concession
London dispatch reports the German East African company has called a special meeting for September 28 to discuss the impact of the English concession and to request state assistance for the company.
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London
Seven Negroes Shot Dead in Henry County Camp Scene
A Eufaula dispatch reports seven black men were killed at a Henry county camp meeting after a dispute over water from Milburn's well. A white man shot a negro in Milburn's yard, then a mob later killed seven ring leaders. No arrests have been made.
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BirMincnam
Ala
Eufaula
Henry County
Milburn
Deliberate Destruction Attempt by Discharged Rail Workers
Two ex-railroad workers were arrested at Bloomfield station on the Denver, Utah & Pacific line while trying to charge a locomotive with an explosive chemical. They, recently discharged, face charges of malicious mischief with intent to kill. The incident follows a string of violent actions amid labor disputes.
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Denver
Col
Bloomfield
Denver, Utah & Pacific
Stirring Up the Animals Circus Train Crash Kills Several
Cincinnati dispatch reports John Robinsons Circus train rear ended by a freight at Waynesville water tank. Four killed outright and one died of injuries, seventeen injured, none seriously. Also Omana note describes a separate crash on the Chicago and Northwestern line near Auburn, with a rear engine wrecking a depot and two workers killed.
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Cincinnati
John Robinson
Xenia
Waynesville
Little Miami Road
Omana
Ioqwa
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Auburn
Kellar
Qgeorge Trusty
Train runs away on eastbound express at Marquette
Passengers on the 2 pm Duluth South Shore and Atlantic railroad eastbound express report air brakes failed atop a hill causing the train to run away. The engine reversed with great speed toward city yards before hand brakes stopped it at Fifth Street. Several passengers jumped at the Scale Train Summit but none were killed. The train was crowded.
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Marquette, Mich
Duluth, South Shore & Atholhtic Railroad
Fifth Street
Incoming Santa Fe train crashes into cattle train
Curiaco Sept 11 report says a Santa Fe passenger train carrying Lincoln Post No 1 Grand Army of the Republic from Kansas City collided with a cattle train at Forty-ninth street around 8 pm. No injuries, three cattle cars ditched, fifteen cattle killed. Meanwhile at Saxto Beach Ind Sept 11 the schooner Sunrise carrying rye from Chicago to Buffalo went ashore at Huron City Saturday night. The bow sits in eight feet of water and fifteen astern on a sandy bottom. no leaks. The Mary Pringle went to its relief.
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Curiaco
Santa Fee
Lincoln Post No. 1
Grand Army of the Republic
Kansas City
Forty-ninth Street
Saxo Beach
Ind
Sunrise
Chicago
Buffalo
Huron City
Mary Pringle
Floods in Southern Spain Cause Heavy Losses
Manni reports severe floods in southern Spain on Sept 11 resulting in numerous deaths and extensive property damage across the region.
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Manni
Spain
Toledo Road Widening Reaches 820 Miles Total
Toledo, Ohio, Sept 11 report: an extra fifty miles of the Toledo St. Louis and Kansas City railroad track was widened Sunday from Eugene, Ind., to illinois, bringing the total to 820 miles.
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Toledo
Ohio
Toledo, St. Louis and Kansas City Railroad
Eugene
Ind
Ills
Grave Forebodings of War Between Spain and Don Carlos
The article outlines renewed hopes of Don Carlos to claim the Spanish throne after Alphonso's death and his fortune. It notes clergy support in Northern Spain and hints at possible peace talks via marriage alliances. Uncertain European backing is considered, with a wary view of his chances and aims.
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Spain
Don Carlos
Lonxnon
Bourbon
Alphonso
France
Don Jamie
National food exhibit opens in Albany parade marks fair
In Albany New York on September 15 a national food exhibit began with a large parade featuring trades and out of town groups. The fair grounds opened at 2:00 PM as displays from leading U S firms and several foreign exhibitors were showcased. Many displays are valued up to 5000 dollars and the fair runs until Friday.
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Albany
N.Y
True Generosity Attracts Hidden Donation Of 812000
A nameless gentleman in New York delivered 812000 to relieve yellow fever victims in Jacksonville, leaving the sum on Secretary Berry’s desk. The Jacksonville relief total for the day reached 314000. Comptroller Durbin’s cash-only rule for federal witnesses clashes with the Justice Department, which says he lacks jurisdiction.
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New York
Imayor
Berry
Jacksonville
Washington
Durbar
Department of Justice
Durham
Economical Rolling Mill Threatens Strike in Chicago
About 300 workers at the rolling mill portion of Chicago Forge and Bolt on Root street threaten a daylong strike over demands for higher wages after claims that labor has increased due to using old stovepipe iron. Wages had been refused.
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Chicago
The Smitten Rock Lesson XII in International Series
The lesson reflects on Moses striking the rock at Rephidim and the water that followed, linking it to obedience, reliance on God, and God’s mercy. It discusses historical timelines, Moses and Aaron’s roles, and contrasts human frailty with divine provision through Christ as the enduring source of life and forgiveness.
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Kadesh
Egypt
Abram
Bethel
Sarai
David
Tim
Paul
Moses
Aaron
Asa
J Phat
Rephidim
Calgary
Daiveta
Aarons
Isis
Abun Ston
Vuonb
Moses I
Struck the Key Note in Brookings Press
The Sioux Falls Argus-Leider lauds J. A. Mathews for homestead and tree claim in Brookings County. He built a Dakota residence, cultivated ten acres, proved up land, and received patent. Mathews, born on a farm, now runs a notable stock farm, while local business Davison Sros & Seaman offers loan specials on city property.
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Brookings Press
Sioux Falls
J. A. Mathews
Mr. Mathews
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure in Davison County Dakota Territory
Default on installments due January and July 1888 on a February 6 1886 mortgage to Sampson and French was not cured. The mortgage was assigned to J W Little and then foreclosed by sale of thedavison county property described as the northwest quarter of section 20 township 101 north range 61 west, at the courthouse in Mitchell on October 6 1888 at 2 pm. Dated August 24 1888 at Sioux Falls D T.
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Francis Scott
Lawrence W. Scott
Davison
Territory
Dakota
Joseph Sampson
John Q. French
Buena Vista
Register of Deeds
J. W. Little
Woodbury
Iowa
Dayisha County
Dakota Territory
Mitchell
Territory of
Sioux Falls
D. T
Mortgagee sale notice in Davison Dakota Territory
Defaulted instalment due January 1 1888 on a mortgage dated February 21 1887 by William W Perry and Annie M Jerry to I W Little Sioux Falls. Whole debt due $167 63 including $155 56 principal and $12 07 interest. Public auction October 6 1888 at 2 pm at the courthouse front door Mitchell Davison County. Premises: southwest quarter section 28 township 104 north range 60 west eighth p.m.
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William W. Perry
Annie M. Jerry
Davison
Territory of
Dakota
I. W. Little
Sioux Falls
Register of Deeds
County of
Davison Territory
Dakota Territory
Mitchell
D. T
Notice of final proof and a sheriff sale in Dakota Territory
Notices from Mitchell Dakota Territory dated Aug 21 1888 announce Judson W Mason filing final proof for land 22-103-61 with witnesses listed. Also a Davison County execution case Warder Bushnell and Glesner vs Sarah Filkins levies the NE quarter of section 5 township 103 range 60 and an auction set for Sept 29 1888 at 10 am in Mitchell to satisfy the judgment and costs with cash bids.
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Abraham J. Keitzel
John Ward
Edward Ward
Mitchell Dik
M. L. Bobb
Mt. Vernon Dak
Territory OF Dakota
Davison
Warder
Bushell & Glesner
Sarah Filkins
Second Judicial District Court
Bushnell and Glesner
Sarah Wilkins
Mitchell
Fed County
Pamie
Hines
J.aceres
Sitchell
Pak
O. O. Stancheucld
Davison County
Goodykoontz & Helwig
Pliuintif
Dakota Fire and Marine Ins Co v Hutchinson suit filed
In Davison County Territory of Dakota District Court a case of Dakota Fire and Marine Insurance Company versus Joseph N. Hutchinson is begun. The plaintiff seeks thirty six dollars eighty cents plus ten percent interest from the date of summons and ten dollars attorney fees, with costs. Attorneys Dillon and Preston urge the defendant to answer within thirty days and note filing occurred in Mitchell Dakota.
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Territory OF Dakota
Davison County
Dakota Fire and Marine Insurances Company
Joseph N. Hutchinson
Dakota Ire and Marine Insurance Company
District Court
Mitchell
Dakota
Main
Dillon & Preston
Platofill
I. O
Mitchell, Dakota
District Court of
D. T
Malinda Drake File Final Proof for Unassigned Land
Malinda Drake of Davison County Dakota filed notice of intention to make final proof for the un. w. qr 26 101 60 at Mitchell on September 5 1888 before Register and Receiver. Witnesses: Andrew J. Whiting Samuel H. Ramsbottom L Tibbetts Levi Brown all of Ethin Dakota. M H Rowley Register. R N Krarz Attorney.
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Andrew J. Whiting
Samuel H. Ramsbottom
L. Tibbetts
Levi Brown
Ethin
Dakota
M. H. Rowley
R.N. Krarz
Revolutionary home work scheme promises easy money
Advert a sensational seek for at home work claiming liberal pay and no capital. It promises profits to any industrious person, promising hundreds monthly with no special skill required. Warnings of traps and fictitious offers appear as the text urges sending for parts and free information from Stinson & Co. Portland Maine.
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Stinson & Co
Portland, Maine
Montgomery Ward & CO
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Deep Sea Wonders Offer Home Based Profitable Work
Promote a home based earning scheme by Mallett & Co. Portland Maine. Claims anyone can earn 5 to 25 dollars daily or more with no capital, no experience required. Encourages sending address to receive free information and asserts universal success and even daily highs over 50 dollars.
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Uesa
Tho & Co
Augusta
Maine
Mallett & Co
Portland
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F.W. Lirrie, II
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M.A. Rowsry, Register
Sheriff's
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Alexandria
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U. B. Church
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J. H. Pratt
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Iness
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J. E. Gilbert
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