Great Battle With Indians and Government Troops
Rapid City news reports Major Tupper of the Sixth Cavalry led a force against Indians, two officers and fifty men were killed, but the assault was repulsed and the Indians may renew fighting. Sitting Bull's supporters are linked to the attack as possible motive. Tupper seeks aid from headquarters. Meanwhile Charleston hosts the American National Health Association for a three day session with open house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Rapid City
Tuppers
Sixth Cavalry
Tupper
Sitting Bull
Major Tupper
Charleston
S. C
American National Health Association
D. B. Horlbeck
Bryan
J. Adger Smythe
The
Cotton Exchange
8. Y. Tupper
Chamber of Commerce
J. L. Tobias
Board of Health
I. P. O'Neill
Merchants Exchange
Simonton
Hemphill
News and Courier
Examinations for appraisers' aides at the custom house
In New York on December 17 the examination for examiner positions at the appraisers' stores of the custom house service is underway in the post office building. Results determine class of examiner and place. salaries run from 1800 to 8000 dollars as four hundred men from twenty states seek the jobs. Sugar handling examiners need no silk handling expertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
New York
Apppraisers
Custom House Service
New York Woman Suffrage Association Convention Actions
In Rochester the New York State Woman Suffrage association continues its annual convention. A regular suffrage bill for introduction in the 1891 Legislature is prepared and to be presented by Mrs. Lillie Deverean Blake. Wyoming women are congratulated with instructions to mobilize votes at the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
New York State Woman Suffrage Association
Lillie Deverean Blake
Wyoming
Par nel l Not Becoming Blind
Kilkenny December 17 The local physician who waited upon Mr Par fell to report his vision improving after treatment. The update notes Parnell showing signs of recovery with no permanent blindness feared.
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The
Tribune
Kilkenny
Par
Supporters Rage as Leader Ready for Duty in Days
Supporters are enraged by the result and fear further trouble as the leader prepares to resume duties in a few days.
Nineteenth Annual Third Michigan Infantry Reunion Held
In Grand Rapids Michigan on December 17 the nineteenth annual reunion of the Third Michigan infantry is underway at the Bridge House Gen Alger is scheduled to address the veterans The regiment was raised in the southwest part of the state.
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Grand Rapids
Micu
Third Michigan Infantry
Bridge House
Alger
Hypnotized Women Report Visions At Woodworth Revival
In Mencik Indiana December 17 revivalist Mrs Woodworth draws crowds as hypnotized attendees share visions. Miss Hughes recounts a 70 hour trance of heaven and hell while Emma Richings describes gold brick streets and marble buildings in a journey guided by angels. Relatives appear with stars in their crowns as both women urge proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mencik
Ind
Woodworth
Ohio
Mlinois
Earth
Hell
Emma Richings
Gigantic Megatherium skeleton unearthed near Berlin Ohio
Workmen uncover part of a megatherium skeleton while draining a marsh on Abraham Ulyshel’s farm near Berlin. Vertebrae span ten inches, a rib nearly three feet long, and claws reach seven inches. The remains will be sent to Ohio State University for study as searches for the rest continue. The same report mentions Trinity Church New York heirs including Eliza Keyes and several Whiterows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersburg
Abraham Ulyshel
Berlin
State University At
Columbus
Holiday goods at Shrader store feature antique desks chairs
The ad promotes hand some ladies desks, cabinets, easy chairs and rockers in 16th Century Old English and antique Oaks with polish finish at John Shrader Sr. on the south side of Main below State street. Bishop Dudley of Kentucky will preach at St Pauls church next Sunday in this city.
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John Shrader
South Side
State Street
Bishop Dudley
Kentucky
St. Paul’s Church
Furnishings and Drug Store Ads Include Local Notices
Lead mentions easy chairs rockers desks and cabinets at Shrader Sr. Furniture and Carpet House on Main below State. Simmon s Liver Regulator advertised for dyspepsia and liver issues. Help wanted at 35 East Sixth and Railroad. Conner's Drug Store carries T Puff powder boxes celluloid and toilet cases with all prices. Mr John Sheeder & Co. listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conner’s Drug Store
Conner
Sitting Bull Dead After Arrest Shootout and U S Troops Drive Band
The Sioux leader Sitting Bull was killed while resisting arrest by Indian police. His son Crow Foot and several followers also died. the rest of the band fled with U S troops arriving to restore order. The narrative covers Sitting Bull’s turbulent history with Red Cloud Spotted Tail Young Man Afraid of His Horses and his actions against Crows and other tribes.
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Sitting Bulls
Red Cloud
Spotted Tail
Sitting Bull
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Minnesota
Gallatin Valley
Montana
Musselshell
Missouri River
Crow Agency
Little Big Horn
Custer
Terry
Dominion
Standing Rock Agency
Ower
Sitting Bull and Followers Killed in Dakota Fight
Indian police arrested Sitting Bull at his camp near Fort Yates on December 15. Fighting followed as rescuers arrived. eight Indians including Sitting Bull and his son Crow Foot were killed, four police dead, three wounded. U.S. troops secured the camp and casualties, with dozens of followers fleeing west. The incident drew comments from Commissioner Morgan and President Cleveland amid war department activity.
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Washineaton
Morgan
McLaughlin
Fort Yates
N. Dak
Sitting Bull
Crow Foot
United States
Grand River
War Department
Washington
Department
Schofield
United Press
St. Pauul
Standing Rock
Ruger
Fechet
Oak Creek
Miner
Gen. Miles
Sitting Bull’s Bloody Career and Custer Massacre
A historical profile notes Sitting Bull known as Tatanka Otanka, born in Dakota near Fort Abe, and recounts his feared leadership of the Sioux culminating in the Custer Massacre, described as his worst crime and one of the era’s defining clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitting Bull
Tatanka Otanka
Dakota
Old Fort Abe
Death of Sitting Bull Confirmed by Army Reports
Army headquarters in Chicago confirms Sitting Bull was killed after an arrest attempt by Indian police at daylight. The dispatches from St. Paul and Pierre detail the confrontation in which Sitting Bull, his son Black Bird, Catch Bear, four others, and seven Indian police died.
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St. Pau
Schofield
Washington
Fetcher
Sitting Bull
Black Bird
Catch Bear
Miles
Army
Chicago
Adjt
Corbin
St. Paul
Sitting 2
Sitting N
Col. Corbin
Pierre, S. Dak
J. R. Brooke
Tariff League formed in Lincoln Hall with reading room planned
A Tariff League was organized last night at Lincoln League Hall with a large membership. Officers elected include Lafe Johnson as President and Wm Genung as Vice President. The group aims to foster mass discussion of tariff issues and plans a reading room with literature and a librarian. Meetings continue weekly with a 7 to 10 pm schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln League Hall
Lafe Johnson
Wm. Genung
E. F. Rayne
Henry Long
Adolph Trinler
Messrs
D. C. Axline
Jas. Michaels
Jno
League
Fine Holiday Gifts and Antiques Advertisement
An antique ad listing fine holiday gifts including oak cabinets easels ladies desks easy chairs and rockers in old English and 16th century styles. It notes John Shrader Sr and references the Keeley motor and Salvation Oil promising rheumatic cures, with items sold everywhere for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeley Motor
Salvation Oil
Buy from the Manufacturer Offers Low Holiday Prices
The notice promotes purchasing directly from manufacturers and limited time holiday deals. John Shrader Sr.'s Furniture and Carpet House advertises on Main Street below State, while Conner's Drug Store features elegant plush albums.
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John Shrader Sr
South Side
State
Conner
Grand Opening Day for Holiday Goods Store
The new Holiday Goods shop opens Thursday December 18 in the South Side Main block below State Street, led by John Shrader Sr. in the downtown area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shrader
South Side Main
State Street
Great bargains in cloaks and dress goods
Great sacrifices in cloaks for children misses and ladies. Dress goods nearly free as prices drop 25 to 50 percent. J. K. Woodward advertises Hedden Phelps & Co. muff sale with selections at 5c 96c and up to 290.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Woodward
Hedden, Phelps & Co
HERE AND THERE. P eople leave and visit around town
B K Taylor departed for Rochester New York yesterday. Wm Ryan of East Eighth street is seriously ill. Henry Combs from St Louis was in the city yesterday. Frank Newhouse of Greencastle Ind is in the city today. M M Kendall of Leavenworth Ind was here on business. Mrs Delia Pearson left for DeLand Fla to reside with her son and daughter. Miss Alice Eckerts left yesterday for Detroit Mich. Miss Minnie Hatch is seriously ill with scarlet fever at home on West Fourth street. James Riley leaves next week for Central America to work on the government building in Honduras. James Bentley is in Kansas City. Col C C Matson attended court yesterday. Chief Featheringill returned from Shelbyville Ind on official business. Mrs J C Townsend and son leave next Friday for Wilmington Del to spend Christmas with her parents. Miss Jack Miller of Corydon, a DePauw College student, returned home to spend vacation. Miss Rosa Forman, at Terre Haute, will be home soon for the holidays. Mr and Mrs Nat Neat of Rockport, guests of Mr David Carpenter, left yesterday for St Louis to visit Dr Neat's mother. For a fine assortment of carvers or table knives visit P R Stoy & Sons.
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Wm. Ryan
East Eighth Street
Henry Combs
St. Louis
Frank Newhouse
Greencastle
Ind
M. M. Kendall
Leavenworth
Delia Pearson
DeLand, Fla
Minnie Hatch
West Fourth Street
James Riley
Central America
Honduras
James Bentley
Kansas City
Col
C. C. Matson
Featheringill
Shelbyville
J. C. Townsend
Wilmington
Del
Jack Miller
Corydon
DePauw College
Rosa Forman
Terre Haute
J. H. Forman
Nat. Neat
Rockport
David Carpenter
Dr. Neat
Mrs. Chenowith
High Value Hats and Goods Sold Below Cost
An advertisement notes steep prices on hats and furnishing goods at John J. Morgan My Tailor in the Odd Fellows Block Market and Bank streets. It promotes dress patterns in 46 inch Henrietta at 85c and 95c and directs shoppers to Hed den Phelps & Co. for similar prices, as others charge 1 to 1.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Morgan
Odd Fellows
Hedden, Phelps & Co
New Furnishings Ad Showcases Rugs and Curtains
John Shrader Sr. Furniture and Carpet House advertises fur rugs plain and border designs, plus portieres and lace curtains with new coloring and effects. Beecham's Pills cure sick headache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shrader Sr
South Side Main
Beecham
How's Your Liver Product Ad Endorsed by McEnRoy
An 19th century style health advert promotes Simmons Liver Regulator as a cure for torpid liver constipation and general stomach and bowel ailments. W. J. McEnRoy of Macon Georgia touts its extraordinary power and states he has never been disappointed by its effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
W. J. McEnRoy
Macon
Local items and incidents from the town
Mrs Mary Price is ill at her Locust Hill residence. A serious affray occurred at Holzbogs Carriage works when Ike Holloway demanded 45 cents from Henry Vertres for coal. Holloway struck Vertres with a broad-axe three times, mashing his head. Holloway had a good reputation. Vertres was known for unpaid debts. Elder Waddy returned from Charlestown where he preached Sunday. Mrs J L Ferguson is convalescing. Wm Fox and Lucy Carpenter wed yesterday. John Hinton injured his hand in the O M yard while coupling cars. Knights and Ladies of Honor will visit New Albany lodge tonight. Ladies of the G A R plan a social on Chestnut and Spring streets with 25 cent baskets. Streets of this place are in a
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Holzbog
Ike Holloway
Henry Vertres
Vertres
Holloway
Wm. Fox
Lucy Carpenter
John Hinton
Knights
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Mat Hedden
Phelps & Company
Parnell
National Health Association
Civil Service Examination
the Tribune
Heaven
Trinity Church
N. Y. City
Eliza Keyes
W. H. Whiterow
N. J. Whiterow
Mary P. McClain
Jennie Kepler
Ben Hur
East Sixth and Railroad
Jacob Best
Mr. Johp, Sheeder
Happy Hunting Grounds
California
niy _ army headquarters
Prine River
Division of the Missouri
B. K. Taylor
Alice Eckerts
D. and Me
Detroit
Mich
P. R. Stoy &Sons
Lowell
Hood
Mass
Albert Estes
East Pine Street
J. W. Bennett
Erie Telephone Company
Jos. Dunphy
Central Street
W. Marriott
John B. Goodwin
Troy
N.Y
Stinson & CO
Portland
Maine
B.C
Allen
Augusta
Y Anna Texas
Bonn
T. Obie
H. Hallett & Co
Main
Jeffersonville
Mary Price
Locust Hill
Waddy
Charlestown
J. L. Ferguson
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