Ex-Gov William R Marshall Dies in California
Ex-Gov William R Marshall dies after a long illness described as a hardening of the spinal cord with inflammation. Born in Missouri he moved to St Paul in 1851 and rose from merchant to banker and politician. He served as governor from 1865 to 1867 and was a Loyal Legion officer.
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Wm. R. Marshall
California
Gov. Marshall
Oakland
New Cemetery
William R. Marshall
Boone County
Missouri
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Chief Justice Indicted in Tennessee Shooting Case
Chattanooga Jan 11 The grand jury returned two indictments against D N Snodgrass chief justice of the Tennessee supreme court one for carrying concealed weapons and one for felonious assault Beasley was shot by Snodgrass in an incident unfolding yesterday The case highlights a dramatic legal drama surrounding a state high official
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Tenn
D. N. Snodgrass
Supreme Court of Tennessee
John B. Beasley
Beasley
Snodgrass
Nevada Governor Jones Dies? Sinking Amid Cancer Diagnosis
San Francisco reports Nevada Governor Jones, ill for two months in a city hotel, has stomach cancer and is considered to be gradually sinking as doctors reassess his condition.
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San Francisco
Gov. Jones
Nevada
Barson Surrenders Letters to Dr Gladden in Ohio
At Columbus George Barson surrendered his letters of introduction to Dr Washington Gladden as Armenian leaders protested his lecture and fundraising effort for Armenians.
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Columbus
Ohio
George Barson
Washington Gladden
Barson
Amber Fossils Revealed In Baltic Resin Preservation
Amber secrets preserved with minute plant and insect details in Baltic amber. Resin traps entomological and floral remnants including pollen grains, twigs, leaves, buds, and even a woodpecker and a squirrel, offering insight into ancient ecology. The Baltic coast has long supplied amber from oligocene deposits.
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Egypt
Baltic
London
Isle of Wight
Deutzia
No Flies on John in Seattle Deportation Case
A 30 year resident Chinese immigrant in Seattle was arraigned for unlawfully staying without a registration certificate. The court ordered deportation to China while the marshal noted the man sought free passage home using the registration law. He commented “Heap like go” when informed of the decision.
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America
Seattle
China
Livertone
Bible Emblem Wins Benton County Vote Dry
In Benton Kentucky a local option election sided with prohibition as an open Bible emblem defeated a jug symbol for license. Voters, described as pious though thirsty, chose the Holy Bible over whisky and kept the community dry.
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Benton
Ben‘ton
Bismarck Statue Ready For Rudelsberg Students
The Rudelsberg statue of Bismarck in student costume is completed. While modeling the iron chancellor advised the sculptor that his lower lip should be well developed to signal constancy rather than obstinacy. He also marked the letters v. B. on the block after finishing the model.
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Bismarck
Rudelsberg
Dumas Endorses Women's Rights Across France
The article notes Alexandre Dumas arguing for equal political rights for women. He cites Joan of Arc as an imagined witness of births and voter in town councils, contrasting France’s pride in De Leon, De Stael, and George Sand with their denied civil rights. He claims women share equal responsibilities and deserve political equality.
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Alexandre Dumas
Joan of Arc
France
de Leone
DeStael
George Sand
Against the Wheel. Penfold mocks bicycles as hell vehicles
A. D. Penfold, general auditor of the Merchants' Dispatch Company in New York, told the Y M C A of Troy that the bicycle is a devilish vehicle. He claimed New Yorkers ride them on Sundays to escape church and likened riders to heathens.
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A. D. Penfold
Merchants’ Dispatch Company
New York
Troy
New Scotland Yard Opens as World’s Largest Police Station
The new Scotland Yard in London houses 3,000 officers and is described as the largest police station in the world.
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New Scotland Yard
London
Proceedings Show Swearing In Of Utah Representative Debated
In Washington January 8 and 12 the House and Senate debated strict rules and a request for unanimous consent to swear in Clarence Allen as Utah's representative amid questions about credentials and governor signatures. The session covered banking revisions, freedom from endless debate, and a Transvaal congratulatory resolution, with committee referrals and rule changes under discussion.
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House of Representatives
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House
Broderick
Kan
Clarence ¥. Allen
Utah
Allen
Crisp
Den
Judiciary Committee
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W. L. Wilson
Board of Regents
Smithsonian Institution
West Attacks Supreme Court Tax Decision In Senate
In Washington on January 9 Senator West delivered a broad critique of the Supreme Court ruling on income tax and denounced monetary policy allies of the government. He contrasted administrations, cited McKinley law history, and urged action on bimetallism versus the gold standard. The day also featured Mr Chandler’s popular loan idea via postal savings certificates and House business on Utah’s new member and anti trust inquiries.
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Supreme Court
Secretary of the Treasury
Carlisle
Chandler
Utah
Allen
Attorney General
Bering Sea
Hawaii Statehood Proposal and Senate Actions
Washington report outlines a plan to admit Hawaii as a state named the State of Hawaii with a Republican government and property terms, plus alternative treaty option and $100,000 appropriation. It notes senate actions including naval bill report and two amendments to the free coinage substitute, with adjournment of the morning session.
Senate Delays Free Coinage Vote Amid Stewart Speech
WashingtonJanuary 11 The senate postponed the free coinage substitute for the house bond bill due to Nevada Populist Mr Stewart who pressed a speech for the Elkins Butler amendment banning further bond sales without congressional consent Stewart claimed the administration loan was underwritten by a gold syndicate and reaffirmed free silver views Baker proposed Monroe doctrine expansion and a Western hemisphere policy statement in the morning. a foreign affairs committee referral followed a resolution asking the president to act.
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House
Stewart
Nevada
Elkins
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United States
Baker
Western Hemisphere
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Rules Updates Shadow Quorum and Arbitration Bid
Washington dispatch notes the house debating amendments on quorum rules from J Randolph Tucker. Curtis seeks to abolish dead member eulogies but fails. Tawney seeks relief for Conrad Bohn. McCleary proposes Pipestone quarries as a national park. Towne pushes a report on a US Britain arbitration court to resolve controversies affecting honor and autonomy.
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House
J. Randolph Tucker
Virginia
Curtis
New York
Tawney
Conrad Bohn
Winona
McCleary
Mile Square
Pipestone
Minn
Towne
Committee On Foreign Affairs
United States
Great Britain
Market Reports from Chicago Minneapolis Milwaukee and Saint Paul
Wheat and corn futures move in Chicago and Minneapolis with January closes around five to six cents. Spot prices for Park, Lard, and Ribs listed. Milwaukee sees flour activity, spring wheat firmer, oats and barley quoted. Hogs firm in Chicago, cattle weak. Saint Paul receipts show steady hogs and strong cattle demand, especially feeder stock.
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Minneapolis
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Saint Paul
Drowning of 12 Year Old Howard Moore While Skating
Howard Moore aged 12 son of Maj W A Moore drowned on the Mitchell river while skating. The accident occurred on the river near Mitchell South Dakota.
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Maj
W. A. Moore
Mitchell,s$. D
Preacher Johnson Convicted of First Degree Murder
Somerville New Jersey January 14 The jury in the case of Jacob S Johnson a colored ex preacher on trial for the murder of Annie E Rogers returned a verdict of murder in the first degree
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Somerville
N. J
Annie E. Rogers
Parisian General Store Destroyed by Inferno
The Parisian general store run by Siegel Hillman and Co in a five story building in St. Louis was totally destroyed by fire today. Loss estimated at 150,000 dollars for the building and stock.
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St. Louis
Siegel, Hillman «& Co
Diphtheria Epidemic Closes Krain Schools and Fatalities Rise
In Krain Stearns county diphtheria spreads with fourteen deaths reported and schools are closed as authorities apply known precautions. Other local items include a fatal team accident near Larborn, a murder case verdict in Hastings, and civic committee actions in Winona city regarding city funds and hospital trustees.
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Stearns
Charles Rieske
Cottonwood County
Larborn
Claremont Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Dodge Center
W. M. Hubbard
A. E. Beckwith
Angus
H. €. Hydecker
Joseph Wilson
Joseph Mason
Agricultural Machinery
St. Peter
St. Paul
Ottawa Crossing
County News and Local Incidents Summary
George Widman of four miles north of Woodstock broke his arm hauling hay. Albert Volk, Nicollet county official and St. Peter council member, died suddenly. Stillwater board granted three paroles at its January meeting. Hoskins v First National Bank dismissed. Hoskins did not proceed at the venue. Park Rapids men William Grandy and James McVernie jailed sixty days for a saloon dispute. Hauber and McVernie struck a constable. Robert Tyndall of Grand Rapids fatally shot Joseph Johnson in a hunting error. Farmers around New Paynesville improve dairy stock for a prospective creamery. Fergus Falls Lyceum theater, cost about $20,000, opened by Carleton company.
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George Widman
Woodstock
Albert Volk
Board of County Commissioners
Nicollet County
St. Peter
Stillwater
Hoskins
First National Bank
Fergus Falls
Searle
William Grandy
James McVernie
Park Rapids
Grandy
Fred Hauber
McVernie
Constable Dow
Robert Tyndall
Grand Rapids
Joseph Johnson
New Paynesville
Judge Williams
Lyceum Theater
Carleton Company
Local officials and incidents batch from Minnesota notices
Maj Baldwin visits Elbow Falls to allotment duties for Vermillion Lake Indians. Lac qui Parle County names Ammund Higna as court clerk replacing William Blair. Winona County seeks action against bondsmen to recover funds from the Bank of St Charles collapse. Prince ton burglary yields shoes and goods with no clue. Ortonville election victors listed. I O O F Lodge installation held in Lamberton with officers named. Rochester council opens bids for Zumbro River bridge with multiple firms rejected.
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Tower
Elbow Falls
Vermillion Lake
Ammund Higna
Judge Powers
Lac Qui Parle
William H. Blair
Winona County
Bank of
Rush City farmers institute draws largest meeting
The Rush City farmers institute proves the largest and most enthusiastic gathering of its kind. Supt Gregg and assistants have streamlined their work. Gabriel De Grief a Dover German elder dies of heart failure at eighty. His remains go to Kasson for burial. Chicago Milwaukee St Paul RR prepares to acquire right of way for a spur to Polar Star mill in Faribault. Spur will run parallel to the Minneapolis St Louis line. Work advances on the new mill.
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Rush City
Gregg
Gabriel de Grief
Dover
Kasson, Minn
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company
Polar Star Mill
Faribault
Minneapolis
Murder Charge Against Peter McKenna Reported
The article notes Peter McKenna is charged with first degree murder for the killing of John Bacon in township 60 range 24 on August 27. It also reports local business assignments, stockholders elections, and a jail escape involving two men named Russell.
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Grand Rapids
John Bacon
C. E. Sheldom
State Farmers’ Institute
Carlton
L. T. Hubbard
T. B. Sheldon
W. . Rice
Russell
Great Northern Section
Itasca
Anoka
Grand
Victim of Falling Tree Killed in Mitchell in 1895
The report notes Alex Swanson died from a falling tree in Mitchell during 1895. It also lists Red Wing births and deaths for the year, hotel renovation in Red Wing, a barn fire in Manhattan, and various local legal and postal figures. It mentions imposters selling fashion papers and a divorce reargument in Duluth. The Winona post office annual report shows receipts, disbursements, and mail metrics.
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Mitchell
Red Wing
St. James
M. Graves
N. P. Lee
Mankato
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Winona
Luther Mendenhall
Duluth
Mendenhail
Charles H. Stuckey
State Bank
Money Order Department
Creamery Burned in Montgomery and Local Farm Notices
Tuesday reports John F. Van Asck’s creamery at Montgomery destroyed by fire started in the furnace and insured for 800 dollars. The Lac qui Park County Agricultural Society re-elected officers. A Madison town hall meeting formed a co operative creamery committee. Robberies near Mankato and Otto Mann’s saloon thefts suggest the same culprits. A push to make New Paynesville the county seat prompts county-formation talk. Houston county press club organized. Clay County Farmers Alliance elected officers and formed a county People’s Party league with officers and delegates chosen for state meetings.
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Montgomery
Lac Qui
Park County Agricultural Society
W. P. Hubbs
J. F. Jacobson
H. l. Hayden
P. S. Jacobson
O. M. Larson
John Schule
Madison
Patrick McTighe
Mankato
Otto Mann
Paynesville
New Paynesville
Stearns, Meeker
Kandiyohi
St. Cloud
Houston County Press Club
C. F. Schonlan
Er. R. Reverud
Clay County Farmers’ Alliance
Moorhead
N. S. Burnett
N. T. Lunder
W. A. Stein
Wh. M. Probstfield
W. J. Bodkin
People’s Party League
O. G. Farsdale
Thomas Torson
People's Party Leagues
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