Moisture boosts North Dakota crop prospects says new telegraph
A Minneapo lis Journal telegram reports widespread moisture across North Dakota boosting wheat prospects. Sowing delays in Red River valley due to wet soil, while Devils Lake area plans similar acreage to last year. Ranching emphasis grows in Minnesota valley with sheep and cattle outlook favorable.
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Minneapo We Evening Journal
Met
Bismarck
Richland
Ransom
Sargent, Dickey
Lamoure
McIntosh
Emmona
Red River Valley
Devils Lake
Lo Mountain
Devile Lake District
James River
Missouri
Minsouri
Cheyenne River
North Dakota
Montana
North Dakota Land Grants to State School Funds Detailed
The state receives about 2 000 sections of land from federal grants for public institutions and education. J Power, the land commissioner, has spent a year selecting unoccupied lands, with a three year timeline. Legislature funds 10 000 for title work. State allows sale at minimum 10 per acre with four installment payments. some lands like coal lands are lease only. May 26 public auction in Red River rail counties north of Richland, lands appraised at 15 per acre, sections 16 and 32 carry expired leases. Demand appears high in the Red River valley.
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United States
North
Board of University and State School
Land Office
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Secretary of State
Migeouri
Tnxee
Red River
Richland
Red River Valley
Bismarck
Dickinson
John Boyd
Charles Hill
Unges
Boyd
Hill
Bissmarck
J. B. Honeysman
William Kelly
Tyler
Fargo Argus
Chambers
Fargo
Thomas. Fortius
Galden
Thore
Northwestern Live Stock Company
E. L. Whitford
Capital National Bank
C. H. Bumstead
E. H. Wilson
Burlejeb
McLean
Emmons
Montana
Oregon
North Dakota
Waa
John Yeagen
Gibbs & Edwards
Mayville
Messrs
Lamont and Browers
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Porter
Biemarck
United States Court For
R. M. Sprague
Burke
Merriam
Gerdia
Fae
Birt Batgasy Bank of
Lavi
Attorington
Ob Bt
Col. Hall
North Dakota World’s Fair Team Returns With Site Pick
North Dakota commissioners returned to Fargo from Chicago on the 12th, reporting confidence in a fine site for the exposition buildings. They chose about seven tenths of an acre opposite a central street, intended for the Latin American government pavilion, near a midpoint between California and Nevada roads.
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North Dakota
North Dakota Emigration Plan and Local Crime Notes
North Dakota faces a mixed outlook with plans to market land grants and transportation to potential settlers, led by Cooperstown organizer Geo Bliss, while regional incidents include a $400 fire in Bismarck, a $5,000 loss at a Mandan livery stables, and court actions in Dickinson and Bismarck involving embezzlement, post stamps, and penitentiary contracts.
Pledges Fainted Ottawa Ministers Visit Washington
Early morning tours by Sir John Thompson and George E. Masters reached Washington. They praised President Harrison and Secretary Blaine and said Canada met election pledges for a visit to the capital. They voiced confidence negotiations on reciprocity and Atlantic fisheries would progress, and disputed reports of tensions with Blaine.
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Benator Morrill
Vermont
Canada
Darley
England
John Macdonald
Poigon
Jou
Democratic House
Senate
Wension
Democrate House
Ottawa
John Thompson
George E. Master
Washington
Harrison
Blain
United States
Blaine
Sir John Macdonald
Biaiie
Notiobel
Alsace Lorraine relaxes poultry and farm produce rules
A Strasbourg correspondent reports the governor of Alsace Lorraine loosening travel and trade limits to allow French farmers to bring poultry and farm produce across the frontier under German oversight. Restrictions otherwise stay in force. The writer notes continued devotion to France and belief Alsatians still know how to fight if war returns.
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Aleace-Lorraine
France
Alsace Lorraine
Strasburg
Germany
Fotty
Niko
Russia ready to see Italy block Abyssinia voyage
A St Petersburg dispatch notes Russia will treat any Italian interference with the Abyssinia expedition as a declaration of war. The mission, led by Lists Mashkoll and monk Tikhon, aims to study the region for about two months en route to Menelik’s capital Antigo, planning a three year stay and a route to the great lake.
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Europe
St. Petersburg
Russia
Italy
Abyssinia
Mendek
Lists
Mashkoll
Caucasus
Tikhon
Jouriay
Menolek
Antigo
Great Laken
Lieut
Muehhoft
Meneick
Escape From County Jail At Runselville Ky
A bold jail break occurred at Runselville Kentucky on the 6th instant. Twelve prisoners were allowed corridor liberty by day and locked in cells at night. Seven were missing when the jailer checked the cells. Fugitives include Jeff Porter under indictment for the Grim assassination, Henry Gill Jeff Townshed Solomon Walton Bill Husky Buck Baler and Ed Morton. The sheriff and posse pursued the escapees.
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Runselville
Jeff Porter
White
George W. Grim
Henry Gill
Jeff Townshed
Solomon Walton
Adairville
Bill Husky
Buck Baler
Ed Morton
Tyault to Royalty Provokes Indignant Protest
Indignant protests flood newspapers over Rev. Mr. Davia not offering a toast to the queen. Loyalists defend royal loyalty, while Davia’s critics claim he acted alone and his congregation boycotts him. Authorities avoid action, reflecting divergent continental norms toward criticism.
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Discentera
Davia
Davis
I Privata
Ram Hie
Anson
Uta
Saigtaed Trimik
Am Seahner
George Travelyn
Defaulting Agent Suit in Richmond Over Heir Shares
Lewis Booker long time agent for Hanewinckel estate in Richmond is accused of missing payments. Edward Hanewinckel, youngest heir, demanded not yet settled shares. Shortage estimated around six figures, with initial $100,000 already paid. Edward sues to attach Booker’s property and recover about $6,000. Booker refuses interview.
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Lewis Booker
Hanewinckel
Richmond
Edward Hanewinckel
Booker
Henewinckel
Italian Crisis Rumors Stir Rome and Washington
The Italian cabinet and Rome officials debate a possible recall of Minister Porter and a potential break in diplomatic ties with the United States. In Washington, Blaine faces a looming deadline for a reply, with newspapers signaling possible severance if not issued by Tuesday. Naval officials deny war plans as queries swirl about port renewals and vessel refits.
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Tracy
Benj. B. Tracy
Navy
Italy
United States
Porter
Washington
Italy and United States discuss New Orleans matter in cautious diplomacy
Washington notes that Italy has not sent formal notification and will not set a date for correspondence. Officials insist on careful, blunt handling of immigration issues and the Mafia influence but require reliable victim nationality data. State also prepares direct statements on Italian immigration, vendettas, and the costs of prosecutions, while awaiting clearance of opinions from high circles.
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Washington
Rudinia
Italy
Blaint
Marquis Imperial
United States
New Orleans
Rudini
Nota
Rome
Department of Justice
New Otledng
Blaine
Department of State
Staell
Stalian
Spon
Btatoa
Department of Tate
Due de Hy
Dakota Prosperity Hopes Rise Amid Rainfall Prospects
Weather reports from North and South Dakota over the past weeks show abundant rainfall across the Missouri to Minnesota boundary. Wheat acreage is rising in North Dakota and many fallow farms may be tilled this spring as livestock and cattle bolster regional prospects. The piece urges prudent farming, warns against land speculation, and emphasizes agriculture as the path to lasting Northwest prosperity.
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Dakota
North
South Dakota
Jupiter
Minneapolis Tribune
Omar Sel
Missouri River
Minnesota
North Dakota
trans-Missouri
Dakotas
Black Hills
Promia
American Union
Uture
Washington
Texas
Northwest
Cheap Labor in Germany Sparks Unified Labor Action
German workingmen unions across Germany plan united action against influxes of Austrian and Russian Polish labor. They argue Poles enter towns, undercut wages in mechanical trades, while living frugally. Fifteen Poles were found sharing two Berlin rooms, living cheaply and sleeping on a floor mat, taking jobs at half ordinary wages.
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Germany
Poland
Triste
Berlin
Fatal Railroad Accident Near Vernon Wisconsin
A northbound freight engine on Wisconsin Central No 26 jumped the track near Vernon on the 9th. The wreck on a bridge threw the crew from the engine. Engineer Dan McMullen died in the crash. Moore Arata and Peter Ora Kent were severely injured or killed. All crews were reportedly trapped beneath the wreckage.
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North Bound
Vernon
Wis
Ove
Dan McMullen
Eye
A. Moore
Arata
Peter “Ora Kent
Moora
Dot, Wourteun
Cary Mary
Lynch Mob Executes Man After Jail Break in Bluefield News
Reports from Mercer county Virginia recount Alexander Foote, a colored man, being hanged behind a village livery stable after a mob stormed a jail. Foote reportedly confessed to murder of Watchman Meadows amid a snowfall and tense crowd. Three other men and thirty nine women were mentioned in related unrest at distant dens.
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Alexander Foote
Alene J. W. Meadows
Bluefield
Princeton
Mercer County
Veloo House
Foote
Ail
Bliefield
Troote
Turaday Foote
Poote
Ih Porohontas
Bedford
Kentucky
Raided Opium Joints In New York Chinatown
Police raided the Chinatown section of Pell Street New York City targeting opium dens arresting thirty one young women and girls. Among them a married Boston woman who had deserted her husband was identified at the station house. Most companions escaped as crowds followed police and detainees back to their haunts. Names were believed to be false.
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Chineas
Pell Street
New York City
Boston
Spo
Us Station House
Chinatown
Station House
Disrobing Mishap With Opera Director In Chicago
In Chicago at the Leland hotel a tired conductor Adam Itzel, musical director of the McCaull Opera company, awoke to find his coat, vest, and trousers missing after a late departure from Baltimore. With stores closed and rooms scarce he borrowed clothing and rode to the hotel in disarray, later dressing in borrowed garments.
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Chicago
Leland Hotel
Adam Tz
McCaull Opera Company
Balimore
Porter
Mr. Itzel
Riot at St Louis Leaves Three Injured in Street Fight
A melee on the night of the thirteenth near Ninth Street in St Louis left Albert Cartier Oscar Lee and companions injured after gangs clashed with rocks and a gunfire exchange. Cartier suffered a scalp wound and a bullet struck Paul Waller behind the ear. Police dispersed the combatants as one man was arrested.
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Toughn
St Louis
Albert Cartier
Oscar Lee
Destrepan
Ninth Street
Speen
Paul Waller
Carrier
Elaventh
Walker
Austria and the Fair Report on Vienna's stance toward Austrian participation in the Chicago World’s Fair
The Vienna reaction to Austrian representation at the Chicago World’s Fair is reported. Officials emphasize Austrian manufacturers and artists should be officially supported by the imperial government for a creditable display. The piece notes government attention to sales and creditable representation of Austrian works.
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Vienna
Movenejita
Trans
Empire
Austria
Arland
Marquis von Bacqueham
United States
Austro-Hungary
Chicago
United Stated
Avalanche Stuns Kendall Mountain Peak Then Hits Bilverton
A massive snow slide from Kendall mountain, some 21 miles from the rail line, roared down Monday night burying the town site of Bilverton within 20 yards of Main Street. Witnesses describe the 2 minute crash, tumbling trees and poles, and a theater of moonlit snow and roaring wind as the mountain released thousands of tons into Idsho gulch and across the river.
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Fielel
Denver Rio Grande
Bilrerton
Kendall Mountain
Animas Canyon
Beltina
Old
Kendall
Space Stove
Idsho Gulch
Ehapeine Tion
Muein
Bilverton
Tention
Nighttime shooting in Lexington over pool hall feud
In Lexington Kentucky on the 12th at a street corner, Holloway shot D L Hardesty after a dispute over pool rooms. Hardesty was wounded at the hotel spot and Holloway surrendered briefly before returning home. Both men, around 40 with families, are well known to racing fans. Hardesty had recently opened a rival pool room. tension spilled into violence.
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Eiyal
Robert T. Holloway
D. L. Hardesty
Lexington
Holloway
Ix Hotel
Ales
Hardesty
Ako
Uy Bianonnda
Ariss
Million Dollar Fire Ravages Chicago Theater District
A blaze costing about 1 million dollars broke out in John M Smyth’s stable on Madison Street near Hallabend Street and rapidly spread to nearby buildings including Kent and Middleton’s Dime Museum. Over 500 people were in a theater when the fire roared in from the rear causing a frightful stampede. The street was crowded as residents fled and access to the revenue was hindered, but all escaped with efforts by 300 firefighters and 40 engines.
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Chicago
John M. Smyth
Atable
Jon West Madison Streat
Hall Abend Street
Kent & Middleton
Dime Museum
Renue
Ames
Disgrace of a Member Sparks Arrest Warrant
A warrant is issued for Capt Edmund A Verney R N liberal MP for Borth Bucks on procuring a girl for immoral purposes. Verney, who used the name Wilson, is believed linked to a missing girl who may have fled to the continent. Verney is a county magnate, petty magistrate and London county council member. The story adds a note on a separate case of Mrs Rath’s infatuation and Mrs McCreedy’s morphine death in Lansing Michigan linked to a young fruit tree agent.
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Edmund A. Verney
R. N
Borth Bucks
Pegirl
Verney
Wilson
Atepe
Itia
Londo
Rath
Crawly
Lansing
Mich
McCreedy
George Ford
Saranac
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