Murder and arrests shake small towns in multiple states
A series of crime reports from Illinois, Kentucky, Nebraska and beyond notes a 1882 murder unearthed near Loam Illinois with suspect John Dodds, Liddie Large jailed, and the missing Dodds son sought. Other items report hanged suspects in Kentucky, Mooney trial in Illinois, Carpenter case jury, Milliken held in Texas, a train wreck scheme thwarted in Pennsylvania, and Maple sson convicted in Sax Folio.
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Brxineriep
Ill
William
Jesse Dodds
Been
John Dodds
Liddie Lurtre
Large
Springfield
John
Liddie Large
Dodds
Kananse
Beens
Independent Republican Association forms in Chicago
A public call from fifty leading Chicago citizens forms the Independent Republican Association of Chicago to back administration reform and end spoils politics. They seek a presidential ticket committed to reform and invite Republicans to join, naming noted backers like Franklin MacVeagh and A. McClurg. Also reports presidential favorability letters from legislators and a Maine mayoral election result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmoaco
Marsh
Republican Association
Chicago
Ias
Republican Party
Tts
Independent Republican Association of
N. K. Fairbank
A. A. Sprague
William L. Baker
A. O. McClurg
Franklin MacVeagh
Murry Nelson
Henry W. King
W. D. Wells
Henry Field
CATTLE DISEASE IN KANSAS CONSULTING DOCTORS OUTLINE FINDINGS
A panel of surgeons including Dr. Beattie of Chicago Dr. Salmon veterinary for the A S of Agriculture Dr. Tramver of Sterling Dr. Favile of Colorado State College and others examined cattle in Kansas in search of foot and mouth disease. They report identifying a source for the outbreak and note the illness is linked to importation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatxs
Kan
Beattie
Chicago
AD. E. Salmon
Dearies of Agriculture
M. Tramver
Sterling
Geo. O. Favlile
Colorado State Agricultural’ College
E. E. Hazard
Old Booth
Lexington
Stocke
Iowa
Not contagious cattle illness traced to ergot in hay
A week long scare over a cattle ailment in Missouri eased as veterinarians found ergot in a large amount of wild rye used in feed. They linked the symptoms to blood vessel constriction from ergot, not a contagious disease, after consulting state and federal officials and experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balmnau
Department of Missouri
Agricultural Department
Flood and levee breaches threaten New Orleans region
March 24 report from New Orleans notes the Mississippi River at an all time high, crevasses widening at Moulatto Point Waterloo and Bayou Sara, with vast floodwaters. No sugar can be raised in inundated districts. officials seek government aid to protect residents from the flood. A Bayou Bara cyclone caused damage and cattle losses. Nearby, a railway accident near Canon Falls injures ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orieans
Baton Rouge
Moulatto Point
Waterloo
Bayou Sara
New Orleans
False River
Canon Falls
Bridge at Kellogg in danger as streams rise
Small streams generally rising threaten the bridge over the Zumbio river at Kellogg thirty miles west of Winona on the St. Paul road. North bound passenger and fast mail routes to St Paul via Watertown over the Winona and 94 Paul remain in service. In Johnstown a fire damp explosion at Cambria Iron Co mill injures three men and a boy slightly. In Sioux City Cornelius Sullivan loses both legs after being struck by a switch engine and is not expected to survive.
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Kellogg
Winona
St. Paul
Watertown
Winons
94. Paul
Johnstown
Cambria Iron Co
Sioux Oity
Iowa
Cornelius Sullivan
Sioux City & Pacific
Postmaster General Gresham on fast mail delays
Postmaster General Gresham states the West Northwest mails faced delays due to Chicago handling and eastern arrivals. He says trains depart Chicago after eastern mail arrives and defends Chicago as a major hub, denying benefits to local papers. The Evening Journal will publish his communication tomorrow.
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MinneapoLis
Miny
The
Evening Journal
Gresham
Chicago
Boston
New York
Northwest
Newspaper Injunction Blocks American on Tariff and Railroads
Nashville judge grants injunction at request of Vertrees against 4 H. Colyer and the American Newspaper Company forbidding editorial advocacy of protective tariffs and opposing railroad regulation. Vertrees claims equitable interest in majority stock as assignee of Duncan B. Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashvillle
Matt Wallen
Criminal Court of
Nashville
John J. Vertress
State Democratic Executive Committee
Colyer
America
Qolyer
Vertrees
Duncan B. Cooper
Wrestle match and world title bouts headline March wrestling nights
In New York a $500-a-side heavyweight bout saw Capt. James Daly lose to Sawacheki under Japanese rules after a disputed foul. Cleveland hosted a mixed wrestling world championship where Ross defeated McLaughlin in two of three falls and a rematch is planned for $2,000. Boston reported ongoing talks between O B Q and Union Pacific committees on passenger rail plans with no action by 2 PM.
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New York
Wrestlin
James Daly
Sparrer
Daly
Sawacheki
Cleveland
Duncan O. Rosas
Col
J. H. McLaughlin
Detroit
Ross
McLaughlin
Boston
Union Pacific Passronty
Grain market update shows dull trade and sliding prices
In Loxpor on March 24 the Mark Lane express reviews British grain after mild weather. Wheat values drift lower amid quiet trade as foreign wheat stalls. one cargo sold at 89 shillings off the coast, seven arrived, two withdrawn, two held, none from California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpor
Mark Lane Express
California
Ina
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Louisville
Progresa
Davidson
Bowe
Rudolph
Champ Fitzpatrick
Columbia
Miller Brewster
Neatsville
Ciasmo
Mooney
Omicaco
Anderson
Carpenter
Priegspoura
Marsxatu
Tex
Milliken
Claak
Rogers
Ouachita
W. J. E.rogers
Young Rogers
Osanmen
Michael Taney
Democratic Caucus
Cox
House
Mapleson
Sax Faayoiggo
Maplesson
Her Majesty’s Opera
Politival
Independent Republicans
the Post
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Tilden
Butler
Banner
Bumphrey
Cummings
Demcrat
Kansas
South Carolina
G. Thay
Taylor
the Northwest
Fast Mail
the South
Ohio
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Exgland
J. A. Pettiter
Reimer Keimers
Crands
Jacob Altz
Ne National Bank
E. L. Cook
Wince
Cor. Dell and
Litnole Atreeta
George Lee
Lynde
Wells Street
Meece & Holland
Abe
Browning
E. E. Cady
Telephone
Jane H. Miller
Corner Parig Aid Sprareet
B. Gordon
Entist
Richards & Sohrbech
Main
Lynde Streets
Moline
Lase
Rock Island
J. W. Stark
Seound Avenue
OK Taland
Tnois
Dimock Gould & CO
Mair
Richards & Schaeck
E. Uj. Imvcesen, Painter
Ainia Kalsomamog
Iron FJ
East Sap ST
ICES
Davenport
Agency
Tasurea
Browning’'S Law Building
N.H. Cederberg
Tilimus
Geo. R. Hill
Fice
Motine
Albert Anders
Cammsox
Miata
Spey
W. E. Stevens
Central Royal
Eng
Glens Falls
N.Y
Pennsylvania
Chicago- Lancashire
Drottrah l Tan
Alliance
Chard
Phosnixtof
Nat'l of
Hartford
Queen of England
North Germany
Ins
Americea
Library
Lawson, Varnish Company
Orneee
Japan
Chicago, Ill
J. Hi. Wistrand
5Th Avenue
6Th St
Oma
Jacob
Riley
PUA
San
Sollcitedh
Edwin B. Knox
Undertaker
Artiste’ Canvas
Osavae Besta
Khong Anal
Chotee
Ainge
Davenport and
Morocco
Seal
Algaor
Russia
Crampton & CO
Fourth and
Brabrook Island
Second Avenue
Avocm
Mariott
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