Labor dispute over World's Fair work in Chicago
Washington reports rising labor tensions in Chicago over World’s Fair site work. Ralph Beaumont, allied with Powderly and the Wrights, expects a congressional resolution to aid organized Chicago workers against foreign labor, with American control favored and eight hour laws discussed. The plan may target Italians and Hungarians amid oversupply concerns.
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Congress
Chicago
Washington City
Labor Committee of the House
Ralph Beaumont
Mr. Powderly
Wrights of Labor
Washington
National Citizens’ Alliance
Farmers’ Alliance
Beaumont
Labor Committee of the
House
Wade
McArthur Bros. start work at Jackson Park. no riot
McArthur Bros. representatives hired for preliminary excavating and filling at Jackson park began Monday but did nothing. Despite hundreds of workers present, no riot occurred as there was no effort to put men to work.
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Curiaco
McArthur Bros
Jackson Park
Onze
F.C. Allen
Aucusta
Maine
Governor Refuses Cast of Houdon Statue for France
Ricuamont Virginia February 17 Governor McKinney declined a request from the Washington Statue association ladies committee to cast Houdons Washington statue in the state capitol rotunda for a gift to France. He refused due to the risk of damage and danger in the process. Previous governors have rejected similar appeals and the matter was referred to the general assembly.
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Ricuamont
McKinney
Washington Statue Association
Houdon
Washington
State Capitol
France
General Assembly
Chandeliers and Globes sale by Lungeren Lamps agent
A manufacturer’s agent for Lungeren Lamps promotes chandeliers and globes at reduced prices. The listing shows H. & HighLanps at 279 and 318 South Walnut Street.
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H. &, HighLanps
South Walnut
Tributes of Respect from Wanamaker and Noble on Gen Sherman
Washington notes reveal Postmaster General Wanamaker praising Sherman as brave and gentle, with a golden character and boyish spirit. Secretary Noble recalls a deep personal grief, Sherman’s fatherly care for soldiers, and his ready support for officials loyal to the government.
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Washington City
Gen. Sherman
Wanamaker
Noble
Gen
Sherman
Joseph Johnston
Obituaries Praise Sherman in London Papers
London papers on February 17 publish long obituaries praising Gen. Sherman. The Times calls him a great war hero whose death robs the world of military genius, while The Standard notes his apolitical stance and unblemished reputation.
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Loxpon
Gen. Sherman
The
Times
Standard
Funeral arrangements for Gen Sherman in New York
Preliminary plans set for funeral gatherings in New York with a cortege at 4 PM Thursday from West Seventy-first Street to catch an early train. The service will occur in St. Louis.
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New York
Gen. Sherman
West Seventy-first Street
St. Louis
How They Impose Upon the Hostesses of Washington
Washington society reflecting on Lent era calling practices shows many guests, including Lady Paunceforte and Mme Romero, queueing at official and private receptions. Hostesses report overload of visitors, some bypass greetings to reach ballrooms, affecting social routines.
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Washington
Washington City
Pauncefote
Legation
Mme. Romero
Brazl Ready to Elect a President
In Rio de Janeiro on February 17 the assembly approved a second reading of the constitution and set an immediate presidential election. Leading candidates are Gen. Da Tonseca, head of the provisional government, and Senor Moraes, governor of São Paulo state.
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Brazl
Rio Janeiro
Gen. da Tonseca
Senor Moraes
San Paulo
Tailor Jacon Voert Presents Spring Goods in House
The largest and best selected stock of Spring goods ever shown in Muncie last received at Jacon Voert's The Tailor. School scholars will be at.
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Muncie
Jacon Voert
New Laws To Be Promptly Tested In Indiana
Indiana report states that after adjournment the legislature will test constitutionality of two laws altering natural gas piping and meat inspection, both aimed at Chicago and suspected of effectively prohibiting trade in increased meats.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
House Committee On Apportionment
Jefferson County
Union
Shelby
House
Sleeping boy lapses back into deep coma in Indiana
In CoLumpBus Indiana four months after a 13 year old boy Jesse Stritt woke from a 30 day sleep he described heaven and a father trip to Illinois. Last week he dined with neighbors then fell into a deep sleep again and has remained unresponsive. Five physicians have failed to rouse him as interest grows in the unusual case.
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CoLumpBus
Ind
Jesse
Maud
Samuel Stritt
Illinois
Papa
Indiana
Strange Affliction Perplexes Ind. Doctors
In Anderson Indiana Miss Maude Jones suffers a mysterious muscular disease. Onset two years ago the fatty layers hardened and caused a marble like paralysis in the left arm. Surgeons have tried several operations with no lasting relief as the ailment now stiffens her back and hips.
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Anderson
Ind
Maude Jones
War on Telegraph Poles Ends in Local Discharge
George Raper, a Postal Telegraph lineman bent on repairing wire near J. B. Miller's farm four miles west of Brazil, was discharged by Justice Padget at Cloverdale after being arrested for trespass on Miller’s complaint. Miller sues for malicious trespass and perjury. Miller says farmers in Clay and Vigo counties rely on farms along the nation road adjacent to the poles.
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Brazil
Ind
George Raper
Postal Telegraph Company
J. BR. Miller
Miller
Ritter Embezzlement Sparks Bank Scrutiny in Evansville
In Evansville Indiana February 17 further examination of First National Bank books puts Ritter defalcation between 65000 and 80000 dollars. Report says Ritter whose music business extravagance drove peculations claims conspiracy. He has engaged counsel and will contest the case.
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Ritter
Evansville
Ind
First National Bank
Disastrous Friendly Scuffle Injures Player in Brazil Indiana
Morgan Troutman and Ed Baker engaged in a friendly scuffle on a Saturday in Brazil Indiana when a revolver in Bakers pocket discharged accidentally. The ball lodged in Troutmans spinal column causing complete paralysis.
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Brazil
Ind
Morgan “Troutmanf
Ed Baker
Baker
Troutman
Hoosier News Notes Highlights Local Incidents and Obituaries
A series of brief items from Indiana report a fatal foxing injury near Hartford City, a Madison shooting at a house, and the death of Lauer a 77 year old veteran and explorer in Madison. Col Hagerman Tripp dies in Jennings County. Revd Mila F Tupper resigns La Porte pastorate to take Universalist post in Grand Rapids Michigan April 1. Widow Miller near ae ton sells a farm with proceeds hidden at home. A burglar is found by her son John and shot at. revolver fails, Miller uses a chair to drive him away.
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Maron Selig
Abe Neal
Madison
Lauer
Col. Hagerman Tripp
Jennings County
Miss ‘Mila F. Tupper
Universalist Church of
la Porte
Grand Rapids
Mich
Miller
Ae Ton
John
Fred
Rascal
Lace Curtains and Portieres Arrive at New York Store
A large shipment of Lace Curtains and Portieres in all new styles has just been received at the New York Store King & Morrison Bros. d28412 w20t)
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New York
Ben Ali Haggin
King & Morrison Bros
Commodity and market quotes from Chicago to Detroit
A wide set of price quotations for wheat corn oats park and hogs across markets in Chicago New York Toledo Milwaukee Detroit and Belga. Includes bid and close figures for February May and July contracts and various produce items with brief notes on quality and stockyard prices.
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Caicano
Board of Trade
Hebron
Michigan
Union Stock Yards
New York
Toleno
Clover Seed
Milwaukee
Syrup of Figs Promotes Gentle Kidney and Bowel Relief
The medicine is pleasant to taste and acts promptly on the kidneys liver and bowels. It cleanses the system dispels colds headaches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. It is described as the most popular remedy of its kind, prepared from healthy substances and available in 50c and 1 bottles.
Brown and Garrett Offer Six Per Cent Business Loans
F W Heath and Company advertises large sums available at six percent for business blocks and farms through Brown and Garrett. The note invites inquiries to secure financing.
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F. W. Heath & Co
White River Jersey Cattle Co Sale Notes 1891 Prices
White River Jersey Cattle Co of Muncie Indiana reports high prices at a public sale. Animals included Shero's Tormentor descendent and multiple cows and heifers with prices from 155 to 250 dollars, six head totaling 1225 dollars. Next Jersey sale set for the third Tuesday in May 1891.
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Shero
Indiana
Landseer
Letitia Hunter
MeMe
Beifer
Ethlo
Maude of
Whitelick
Real Estate Booms in Muncie Real Estate Ads
The Muncie Commercial and Social Club plans to boost the town as real estate activity soars. Listings show many houses on varied streets with prices from 400 to 3 100, monthly payments available, gas heat, and spring water. Vacant lots on Powers and Franklin streets are offered along with new homes and rental properties in the Boyce Block agency ads.
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Jackson
Main
Washington
John. J. Hartley
BOYCE
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