Irrigation Convention to Meet in Aberdeen August 20 1890
Aberdeen Commercial club sponsors an irrigation convention in Aberdeen South Dakota on August 20 1890 at 11 oclock am. The meeting aims to unite North and South Dakota farmers merchants and business people to discuss extensive irrigation projects and congressionally supported water distribution from the Missouri river.
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Aberdeen
South Dakota
Oelock
Aberdeen Commercial Club
Dakotas
Club
Two States
United States Geological Survey
Missouri River
Dames River
North and
Eiher
Dissatisfaction in Apia Over Delayed Samoa Governance
In Apia, Samoa, widespread dissatisfaction grows as America Britain and Germany delay appointing a chief justice and municipal board president. The new order advances little since two years ago, with only a customs collector appointed by the three powers, and tensions rise from the Mataafa and Malietoa factions amid stalled trade and dwindling cocoanut copra crops.
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Apia
Samoa
America
England
Germany
Berlin
Mataafa Party
Malietos
Tamasse
Malieota
William Blacklock
Saint Cecilia Society Convention Opens in New York
The annual convention of the Saint Cecilia society opened at St John the Baptist in West Thirtieth street New York led by Rev. Father Lemmel. A requiem mass honored deceased members with many notable singers under Prof John Singenberger of St Frances Wisconsin. The society seeks reform of Catholic church music claiming it is too operatic and counts Rome as headquarters with Cardinal Rampolia as protector.
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Italy
Germany
Austria
France
Ireland
United States
J.B. Jung
Defance
Ohio
Charles Becker
St. Hrathes
Wis
Messemer
Catholic University At
Washington
J. B. Seiz
New York
Saint Cecilia Society
Church of
St. John the Baptist
West Thirtieth Street
Father Lemmel
John Singenberer
St. Frances
Rome
Cardinal Rampolia
Canal Break Disrupts Great Lakes Trade Across Soo Canal
Transportation gridlock grips the Great Lakes as a canal valve break halts passage between Lake Superior and the lower lakes. Hundreds of vessels await throughawaiting repair while officials warn of severe crop and coal supply impacts nationwide. A message from President Hill to Senator Davis stresses urgency, with hopes the canal reopens by Wednesday.
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Soo Canal
Aless
President Hill
Great Northern
Davis
St. Pan. Mion
C. K. Davis
Senate
Washington ,D
Lake Superior
Lower Lakes
Superine
Sven
Hill
Gladstone
Soo
Northern Queen
Northern Steamship Line
Buffalo
Clergyman Marries Himself in Curious Legal Tale
A Memphis Commercial report recounts a Cork ceremony where Rev Samuel S Beamish of the United Churches of England and Ireland married himself to Isabella Frazer using a modified Book of Common Prayer. Witnesses attended but a peeping witness saw little, and the union was deemed clandestine yet valid if performed by a minister in holy orders. The Tennessee question prompts legal debate on self marriage by clergy and whether licenses would validate such unions.
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Court House
Memphis
Samuel Swayne Beamish
United Churches of England and Ireland
Anne Lyons
Cork
Isabella Frazer
Catherine Coffee
Tennessee
Fire devastates What Cheer business district and homes
Fire early on the fourth destroyed half the business portion and forty residences in What Cheer Town. The blaze started at W. B. Armstrong's market and is believed to be set around midnight by unknown arsonists. Firefighters kept the flames under control after several hours.
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W. B. Armatrong
Ont
Ana Shee Midnight
Fire Leaves North Town Wrecked After Wind Shift
A severe blaze swept the northern section of the town when the wind shifted, leaving about forty homes burned and widespread power loss. Major losses hit residents including J. M. Barnes, Dr. Hagin, J. H. Leathers, Ed G. Goetscher, F W. Fank, and J. H. Robinson, with the Pit church also destroyed as estimated damage mounts.
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J. M. Barnes
Dr. Hagin
J.h.leathers
Ed G. Goetscher
F W. Fank
J. H. Robinson
Latent Observations on the Wheat Crop by Col. G. D. Rogers
Col. G D Rogers reports on the Northwest wheat crop with notes on fill of heads, threshing yields, and varying estimates from 5 to 18 bushels in the Red River country. Railroads anticipate higher movements, with a possible total yield above 90 million bushels despite uncertainties.
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G. D. Rogers
G.D. Rogers
Red River
Yiel
Chicago & Northwestern Rairoad
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Pacutic
Manitoba
Liguees
Northwest
Minnesota
Great Northern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Unwholesome Drinks Questioned in Public Health Debate
The piece condemns imperance beverages like cheap pop and soda water, arguing most are unhealthy especially for the young. It cites chemists and physicians, notes European supervision on beer quality, and contrasts regulated European practices with free sale in the United States. It criticizes liquor substitutes and warns against improper fermentation and adulteration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Herald
Bavaria
Prussia
England
Free
Strike ties up New York Central rail system
A widespread Knights of Labor led strike halts all but mail trains on the New York Central and Harlem River lines. At Grand Central and in yards from 60th to 78th Streets crews quit, blocking tracks, with over 1,000 cars left idle and coffee shipments stranded. Police guarded bridges as district assembly 246 battled to reinstate workers.
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New York Central Railroad
New York
Chailincy Depew
New York Central
Logan
Central
86Th St
Grand Central Depot
Knights of Labor
J. J. Holland
Hudson River
Namly
K. of L
General Executive Board
Ut Lordly
Mystle
Tobin
Pavle
Holt
Nate
Lenin
Hudson Wid Laight
J. TD Loftus
Rm Aston
Knights
Joe Tettis
49Th
Dayton
Cleveland
Thdianapolis
Hudson St
New York City
4Th St
Albany
Executive Board of District Assembly
New York Central and
Harlem River Railroad
Webb
District Assembly
Byrnes
60Th
78Th Bts
Police Inspectors to Patrol Bridges and Tunnels Citywide
Detectives will cover bridges and tunnels overnight. Inspector Williams heads Grand Central depot and Athav to 110th Street. Inspector Conley covers 110th Street to Spuyten Duyvil Creek and East Side. Inspector Steers oversees the west side to the river. Steamboat patrol guards North River front. Reserves held at most precincts. Order will be preserved at any cost.
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Inspector Williams
Grand Central Depot
Athav
110Th St
Conley
Spuyten Duyvil Creek
Steers
North River
Tenth International Medical Congress Opens in Berlin
The Berlin congress opens with nearly 8,000 physicians and surgeons from around the world attending. U S delegates include Health Officer L H Montgomery and Dr D A K Stool of Chicago, plus Surgeon General John B Hamilton. The session features Virchow’s welcome address and eighteen departmental divisions.
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Berlin
United States
L. H. Montsgomery
Chicago
D. A. K. Stool
John B. Hamilton
United States Marine Hospital Service
Wyndham
Montgomery
Congress
Cregier
Leek Amberg
B.montgomery
America
Hne Congress
Rudolph Virchoys
Prof
Virchow
Pathology
Dahoix
Phy
Herwig
Anatomy
Liebrieh
Pharinicology
Nnteria Medien
Consgress
Argentine Crisis Report Mixed as Revolt Rages On
The New York Tribune notes contradictory dispatches on Argentina. Negotiations linger as President Celman allegedly moves among insurgent leaders, while bombardment by navy vessels and possible shelling threaten the city. Foreign ministers debate protest, but no central government can bind belligerents. Naval access remains limited by shallow water and a new harbor under construction.
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New York Tribune
Pinvnce
Legation
London
Celmaan
England
Plate
Debate over American Navy presence amid South American turmoil
London dispatches suggest the vessel moved up the river to Buenos Ayres as a lone American Navy representative amid unrest in Montevideo and a civil war in Buenos Aires. The situation sparks national pride concerns and arguments for naval modernization to safeguard American lives, property, and interests.
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Montevideo
London Dispatch
Buenos Ayres
Canton Captures Large Pirate Network Led by Teeng-liyu-chuan
The viceroy reports over 40 pirates seized along the Canton coast, including the chief Teeng-liyu-chuan. Imperial troops captured 12 pirates and two vessels, with 17 foreign guns and 23 charts found aboard. Teeng’s death in custody followed a paired assault and ongoing confederacy activity. Two more patrols secured 81 pirates and three ships. Several leaders were among the detainees.
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Canton
San Francisco Chronicle
Tseng Ya-chieh
Teeng-lyu-chuan
Belng
Treng
Confederacy
Fang
Dependent Pension Law Faces Rapid Applications
The new dependent pension law has been in force a little over a month with about 280000 pension applications filed. A pension expert notes one third were duplicates from prior files and half of the rest likely will be rejected. Projections anticipate 400000 by year end and 500000 within eighteen months. The veteran pool and census insights will shape future funding needs. a House bill seeks 528 additional clerks to handle pension preparations, stalled in Senate committee but expected to move this week toward immediate passage.
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England
Senate Committee On
Senate
Original packages decision sparks lottery business in Indianapolis
Amid the high court ruling on original packages, the spread of lottery tickets intensifies in Indianapolis. Posts and vendors report brisk sales and new operators emerge, while authorities warn against illegal bets and urge regulatory compliance. Local merchants see opportunities as enthusiasts seek takings, but lawmen push for enforcement.
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Wapreme Court
Indianapolis
Tad
Varfere
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