North Dakota and South Dakota News Briefs
Condensed telegraphic notices report January legislative convening in North Dakota, a prohibition arrests roundup in Bismarck, a devastating fire at Releighte, and a Sioux nation Bad Lands outline in South Dakota. Also noted are a Waonwock bank failure, Yankton land offer by Mt Carmel Aeronautic Co, and a chimney sweep murder mystery with no clues.
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State Legislatumra
Piorro
Sanborn
Frank Traverse
Willem Dinnan
Biowe Falta
South Dakota
Wot
Photeia
United States
Dickinson resigns as Great Northern freight agent
Thomas H. Dickinson, freight agent of the Great Northern railroad at St. Paul, Minnesota, resigned from that position. He had served in that role for several years and cited personal reasons for stepping down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Dickinson
Great Northern Raircall
St. Paul, Minn
Bina
Fire destroys blocks in Alexandria Missouri tragedy
A fire at Alexandria on the 28th destroyed part of a business block linked to the St. Louis & St. Paul Packet company. Fire departments responded but the flames were controlled. Loss estimated at 25,000 dollars with limited insurance. A nearby residence suffered a double family tragedy as Mrs Rodgers and her three children died in the blaze. The mother and two other children were found away from the home with the infant missing. The fire killed all three children whose remains were found near the bed.
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Alexandria
St. Louise & St. Paul Packet Company
Auiall
Victor Rodgers
Towneville
Midhs
Liureaud
Jani LO
Tho House
Uomother
Hede
Multistate Crime Summary From Kentucky to Wisconsin
A chaotic report covers Arch er Marmon and Jamies Givens in a Kentucky assault connected to rail and land dealings, indictments against a Chicago banker, a Swede causing a man’s death in Michigan, a New York farmer found with fatal throat wounds, a Birmingham justice killed by an axe, a postwar chess champion’s attempted suicide, a Wisconsin cigar maker’s theft, and Missouri home intrusion by masked robbers.
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Harris Williams
Birmingham
Ala
Win
Wiliams
Harriet Worrell
College Point
R. T
Neil
Slight
Cape
Worrell
Mexco
Charles States
Want Superior
Wis
Elmira
Staten
George Hull
Roberts Street
Binghampton
Toland McElroy
Bnyder
Rollscounty
Mo., Opened the Door A Few Days Ago, In Tespanee
Robbers Raid Homes in Winchester and Colby Train Stop
In a Winchester Ky incident Noah Crooks and Monee Mack allegedly planned crimes after quarrels. Crooks shot a man at Colby station and died from a stomach wound after a confrontation with Sheriff Shackleford. Earlier, Mr. McElroy was robbed of cash and valuables, and two ranch partners from Viking Bros. & Co. were found murdered near Langley, Texas, with suspects fleeing toward the Rio Grande.
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Shackleford
Hia
Crooks
WM. Wilkins
Viking Bros. &Co
Ear San Antonin
Texas
C. 8
Walton
Langley
Wilkina
Rio Grande
Ney
Personal and Political. Louisville farmer reports wife eloped
Anderson, a farmer near Louisville Kentucky, told police on the 20th that his wife sold his farm for 12000 cash and ran off with John Dokdo, a blacksmith. The woman is sixty years old.
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Anderson
Louigville
John Dokdo
Foreign Gossip Highlights War News and Trials
A chaotic mix of reports covers German theft fears in Munster, arrests in Juarez tied to a Boston escape, and a French naval commission debate. Other items note Emperor William’s planned visits, Jewish property sales in Russia, UK migration battles, a Margate hotel fire with no deaths, and the Panamanian contract with a Columbian government spanning land, forts, and privileges.
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Angel Sergan
Nocolstiga
Juarez
Chihuahua
Boston
Wyse
Congress
Wyao
Paria
Messiah Craze Grips Fort Barthold Indians Report
Indian agent John Murphy requests troop protection as Burthold Indians coached for a Messiah craze join a Great Dance, once the Northseat’s most peaceful group. Also noted are a pioneer death in Naugatuck, a missing attendance at the American hotel, and a Missoula burial rite observed by thousands of Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Murphy
Fort Barthold
Burthold
Read Gailes
Standing Rock
Saving Millions Across Harvesters Trust Scene
The American harvester trust formation will displace thousands of agents and traveling salesmen, with estimates of multi million dollar yearly savings. The consolidation could close smaller factories and shift work to larger plants, impacting many workers and towns. A fatal Christmas tree fire in Philadelphia killed Mrs Fitzsimmons, aged mother in law of a Philadelphia family, as candles sparked a blaze.
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Chicago Times
Springfield
American Harvester Trust
United States
McCormick and Deering Companies
Chicago
Warden
Bushnell & Glessner Company
Whitley Reaper Company
Walter A. Wood Company
Hoosac Falls
Buckeye Reaper Company
Akron
D. M. Osborne Company
Auburn
N. Y
Plano
Anany
New Binder Company
Poughkeepsie
Batavia
Milwaukee
Janesville
Wis
Til
Bushnell
Deadly Christmas Fire at Edward Penrose Home
A fatal blaze broke out on Christmas evening at the residence of Edward Penrose, located at 2106 Gratz. Investigators identify the cause as an unattended ornamental tree ignition. emergency crews responded but could not save the occupants. Penrose family authorities have not released further details.
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Edward Penrose
Gratz
Railroads See Large Earnings Gains in 1890 Eleven Months
Railway Ave reports eleven months ending November 1890 with 148 roads totaling $425,102,866 in earnings, up from $341,? million last year. Most lines show gains led by Atchison Topeka Santa Fe system and Northern Pacific. a few lines fall, notably Ohio & Mississippi and Mexican Railway. The Richmond & Danville system posts a $1,219,617 gain, while New York Central earns $33,174,685 but only $99,617 higher than last year.
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Ohio & Mississippi
Mexican Railway
Atchison
Topeka
Santa Pa
Canadian Pacific
Norfolk & Western
Chicago, St. Paul
Kansas City
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Missouri
Kansas Texas
Denver & Rio Grande
Richmond & Danville
New York Central
Wrangling Over Land Near Rhinelander Wis
Land disputes erupt as water reserve claims near Rhinelander Wisconsin fill with squatters. Hundreds filed at Wausau on December 20 and rushed to occupy sites with witnesses ready. A few hot headed settlers vow to block entry while the prior rights question looms. The city buzzed with activity as axe and hammer sounds filled the days before December 28 and hotel crowds swelled for meals.
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Rhinelander
Wis
Wausau
Brick worker crushed in mill accident at Nicolaon's works
Navin Jackson, employed at Nicolaon's brick works in Stoubonaville Ohio, attempted to remove an obstruction from the crubber as the mill ran, reached for the stone, and was ground to pieces when the machinery revolved rapidly a few days ago.
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Navin Jackson
Nicolaon
Stoubonaville
Ohio
The Fire Bugs Incendiary Threats Ravage Viroqua
A Deadwood telegram reports a series of fires in Viroqua Wisconsin starting with a hog pen, then a frame hotel and other buildings. Loss nears 25000 dollars, suspected arson by railroad graders after a dry season and high winds. Police patrols increased and warnings issued to catch any incendiary. Also reports two rail crashes injuring two conductors with life-threatening injuries. Gen Miles awaits Pine Ridge news while Big Foot and band are reported near Pine Ridge.
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Deadwood
G.G. Fargo
John Benter
Keystone
Miles
Pine Ridge
Brooke
Indiana
Big Foot
Col. Sumner
Porcnaine Creek
Piro At Viroqua Fire Destroys Block 150000 Losses List
A fire at Viroqua Wisconsin on the 26th originated in Lindemann's building and consumed a full block except Tremont House. Losses total 150000 with 60000 insured, detailing Lindemann properties Wyman law library Gott post office and others, with only five men preventing greater damage to the city.
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Viroqua
Wis
Vial
Lindemann
Tremont House
A. P. Lindemann
Lindemann & Lusk Bank
Lindemann & Co
QO. B. Wyman
Dr. W. A. Gott
Henry Conner
CC. Brown
Battle Creek Battle Quiet Amid Sioux Clash
Special from Battle Creek South Dakota dated the 26th reports the situation largely unchanged with cold weather and frozen rivers. A Cheyenne scouting party camps at Battle Creek mouth as hostiles about eighty attempt two dawn and evening assaults. One attack repelled with two killed and several wounded. three Cheyenne scouts wounded, one possibly fatally. Second assault led by Kicking Bear yields heavy fire for over an hour but exact casualties unclear. Troops arrive next morning, report quiet with no hostiles seen.
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Battle Creek
South Dakota
Kicking Bear
House of Representatives
Sitting Bull
House
Military Affairs Committee
Cutcheon
Business Outlook in Week of Holiday Trading and Storm
R G Dunn and Co weekly review notes progress in a holiday week disrupted by a large storm. Holiday trade was heavy in New York and other cities, with payments through banks remaining large and up about 3 percent from a year ago. Railroad earnings for December show roughly a 4 percent year over year increase while foreign trade remains very heavy despite expected decreases. Monetary legislation uncertainty persists but fears ease as money markets generally grow easier.
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R.G. Dunn & Cos Weekly Review of
New York City
Defaniter Talcott Arrested For Embezzlement At Albany Firm
Daniel W. Talcott head bookkeeper for H. W. Sage & Co. lumber dealers of Albany was arrested on embezzlement charges and jailed with bail set at 5000 dollars. The thefts are believed to reach thousands. Talcott and Abbott allegedly colluded, filling blank signed checks for improper charges after confidential clerk Alcott killed himself December 3. Talcott, long considered honorable, faces a trust-busting scheme at the firm.
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Daniel W. Talcott
H. W. Sage & Co
Albany
N. Y
Sage & Co
Joseph B. Alcott
Talcott
Abbott
Sons of Honor
Mrs Pearcey Hanged At Newgate In Murder Case
Mrs. Pearcey alias Nellie Pearcey was executed at Newgate for the murder of Mrs. Hogg and her baby. The crime occurred after a contested visit when Mrs. Hogg took the child. evidence showed motive and a prior intimate relation with Hogg. The body of Mrs. Hogg and the child were found after a bloody struggle, and Pearcey confessed the sentence was just.
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Nellie Pearcey
Newgate
England
Mrs. Pearcey
Mrs. Hogs
South Hampstead
Olice
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Blimarck
Railroad News
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Toniaville
Jamies
Givens
Marmon
Prettyman
Nelu Nord
Gus Johnson
Noswmnen
Mich
Johnson
Nord
William Murter
Springfield Township
N.Y
Gonaciaus
Chamber of Deputies
Admiral Vallon
France
Kyrand
Gabrielle Bompard
Crimo
Dan
Tawatatomunt
London
Biglind
Proviyn
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Teelands
Traland
Papera
Paris
Gautera
Williamy
Gauters
Cannes
San Remo
Rusein
Gennd
Margate
Oukatlerhe Imates
Warnig
Hver
John O'Toole
Naugatuck
Conn
American Hotel
Missoula
St. Ignativa Mission
la Lee
Pascade
American Warrester Trust
Philadelphia
Avenue
Mrs. Penrose
J. M. Dickey
Mr. Penrose
Sirs Fitzsimmons
Pitzsimmons
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Brooklyn
Edward J. Wood
Wisconsin
Alex Waterman
Waterman
Atwood
Rostiles
Wigl Comets
Colston
Providence, R. L
Plainfield Streat
Union Railway
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