Drowned Youth and Storm Damage Hit Mitchell Area
A 23 year old Aberdeen man Edwin Barnhart drowned on the El near rdway on the 16th inst. A wowstorm at Mitchell and vicinity on the 26th inst unroofed paveral houses and toppled tight buildings including the amphitheater at Mitch OV Ink grounds. St Louis agents of Anhauser Busch arrive at Yankton on the 16th inst to set up a new branch. Electric light men face bribery charges alleged by aldermen over a franchise vote. No definite details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Barnhart
Aberdeen
Rdway
Mitchell
Mitch- OV Ink
Thhe Anhauser-Busch Brewing Company
St. Louis
Yanktos
Tens
Yankton
Electric Light Men
Aldermen
Juatrumatol
Gal Company
Electric Light
Atute
North Dakota items and proposed railroad from Bismarck to Galveston
The Mason temple opened in Fargo on the 17th with a reception to grand state officers. Articles filed in Topeka for a 2000 mile railroad from Bismarck to Galveston via Republic, Ballua, McPherson, Key, Sedgwick and Sumner counties in Kansas. Capital stock set at 10 million dollars with directors Blacmeyer Jr, Winer J, Long, Gebone, and Daw of Halstead Kansas. Representative Hansbrouch did not push an amendment to the deficiency bill to fund the agricultural college at Fargo which received 10,000 dollars last year for two months of the fiscal year. The North Dakota college began May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
Topeka
Kan
Bismarck
N. C
Galveston
Republic
Ballua
McPherson
Key
Sedgwick
Sumer
Kansas
C. Blaeemeyer, Jr
J. Winer
D. Long
We F
Gebone
James Daw
Halstead
Kun
Hansbrouch
Ilfort
Agricultural College
South Dakota
North Dakota
T Committee
Secretary orders hearings in land grant disputes
From Washington, Secretary Soblé ordered a hearing in the Northern Pacific vs Charles K Hurd case to allow Hurd to present evidence that land in section 3 township AG was not included in the grant to the company. Attorney General Milter told Minnesota District Attorney Hay to sue Chicago and North Western to force reconveyance of lands in Southern Minnesota thought wrongly certified as part of the grant. Secretary Noble modified a decision in the Northern Pacific vs Henry Crows case, granting entry to the northwest quarter of section 18 for Bozeman district, finding forty acres indemnified by the company was subject to entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soblé
Northern Pacific
Charles K. Hurd
Hurd
Townshinag
Fangedi
Fergie Falla
Milter Hae
Hay
Minnesota
Chicago & Northwe Orn
Secretary of the Interior
Noble Bag
Henry Crows
Township Range
Bozeman
Burlington Juincy names new general manager
W E Merrill will assume the duties of general manager of the Burlington Juicy early in August. John G McEihone, chief stenographer of the house of representatives at Washington, died recently at Atlantic City of paralysis. On June 26 the Sooline through passenger rates to Boston will be restored to 28.70 feet clone and 26 second plus. The present rates are 24 and 21 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Merrill
Burlington Juincy
John G. McEihone
House of Representatives
Washington
Atlantic City
Boston
Criminial Record and City News Roundup
Denver businessman shot by partner and other court actions in New York and Iowa. A murder conviction in New York looms death penalty, a Welch count sentencing sought for Merkle in New York, and a station agent fight during a railroad robbery near Viele Iowa. Burglary at John Beck’s Lake City Minnesota store. Mayors hear gaming change requests. York & Beabeach railroad officers face stock charges in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris A. Smiler
New York
Margaret Merkle
Javed von Wile
Christian Merkle
John Béck
Lake City
Minn
Lhange
York & Beabeach Railroad
New York City
Frank Ciancimino
Cincinnatti Towing #0 Transportation company
Mesars
Mann
Nal Gon
Qiancimino
Notable Notices and Moves In Early 1900s Chippewa County
Personal mentions include Hon Thad U Pound of Chippewa Falls and Rev J F Yundt of Galena in circles around a political manager role. James Comerford receives a gavel linked to Gen Grant era trading, while Mme Minsie Hauk signs for eight farewell performances with Mr Blanton. Mrs Stewart Hobeen dies at Cohaanet Beach Mass from a likely heart blood vessel rupture.
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Thad U
London
Wisconsin
J. F. Yundt
Galena
Chippawa Falls
Win
James Comerford
Gen. Grant
Mme
Minsie Hauk
Songstrom
Blanton
Hauk
America
Stewart Hobeen
Wall Snowr
Cohaanet Beach
Mass
Belleo
Gossip of Foreign News From The Week
The Prussian authorities detain 150 anonymity from Poland while Duke Clarensen and Prince Albert Victor inhabit Jorda house. Cholera claims more lives in Puebla DeRugat as Valencia calms. France approves a 700 million franc loan bill. Glasgow bridge wharf burns with freight loss. Congo Tree State governor generalship offered to Henry M. Branley, to start 1891. Canadian cruiser Acadia fitted at Halifax to patrol Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. Other vessels prepare for similar duties against American fishermen.
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Clarensen
Albert Victor
Jorda
Puebla
Valencia
Rouvier
France
Glasgow
Brussels
Henry M. Branley
Congo Tree
Leopold
Stanley
Halifax
N. 8
Acadia
Prince Edward
Nova Scotia
Con H Hughte
Mixed 19th Century News Snippet From Various Regions
Reports from Montana Minnesota Chicago and Ottawa include a plan to relocate Cheyenne Indians to Minnesota a Swedenborgian convention in Chicago a Maryland club liquor case a Kansas Chautauqua gathering in Ottawa and a temperance league fund and actions against an original package liquor dealer.
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Montana
Minsenote
Mipersota Farner Alliance
National Council of Ministers
New Church
Neation
Chicago
Baltimore
Carrolton Club
Kansas Chautauqua Assembly
Seemon
Ottawa
Kay
Kansas City
Missouri
The Cleveland Strike Sparks Panic Among Shippers
ClevelandBrace faced a major rail work stoppage on the 16th as yardmen from Cleveland and Pittsburgh joined with Nickel Plate workers. Only half the strikers are union members, and managers fear rifts. With lines between Cleveland and Buffalo blocked and trains halted, 600 men are out. Union leaders demand prompt concessions or broader walkouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Cleveland& Pittsburo
Nickel Plate
Big Four
Erie
Lake Shore
Buffalo
Dunkirk
Pittsburg
Cyclone Leaves Toll of Death and Destruction Across Illinois
A sweeping cyclone devastated Earlville and Paw Paw areas, killing many, wrecking the Fields school house, and destroying dozens of homes, barns, and orchards. Rescue crews searched the ruined streets as others reported further damage near Sublette, Mendota, and Amboy with dozens injured and multiple fatalities confirmed.
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Fenoo
Earlville
Paw Paw
Lee County
Paw Paw Grove
Nata
Jacob Rudolph
Nawollen
Miss McBride
Bee Ecene
New York Cloak Strike Halts Trades Nationwide
A massive strike in New York City by cloak makers, tailors, finishers, cutters, pressers and operators paralyzed the trade as about 10,000 workers walked out on the 17th. Unresolved disputes with cloak cutters threatened broader walkouts, with strikers declaring they will not return until the issues with cutters are settled and that they reject state arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
State Board of Arbitration and Mediation
Bashful man and girl share awkward couch moment
A bashful man visits his girl and they sit apart on opposite ends of the sofa. After a long silence she asks what he is thinking. He replies he was thinking the same. She warns she will kiss him if he moves closer.
Frauds of Minneapolis Census Enumerators Spark Mass Protest
Seven Minneapolis enumerators were arrested in St Paul on fraudulent census practices. Bail bonds set at $500 each. they pleaded not guilty. A mass meeting in Minneapolis denounced St Paul and its citizens, while a Pinkerton detective was briefly jailed for fast driving amid a chase. The case, pending further action, appeals to public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
United States
W. 8
Daggett
J. J. Mason
McCafferty
Court Block
St. Paul
Benjamin Aaron
James Wood
Louw
Hageman
Ed Jones
Charlee Knapp
W. H. Webber
Orrin Plummer
Marshall Dagget
Gofar
Marabal
E. A. Stevens
Stevens
Minneapolitans
U.S
Capt
Hom
Armory Hall
I T
Pau
Boycot
Pinkerton
Hia
Political Turmoil Fueled By Threats Over Capital Move
Fragments show rival factions pledging to defeat Governor Merriam and block a second-term bid by Paul man, threatening to move the capital from St Paul. The discussion hints at severe penalties and deep political tensions on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriam
Paul Man
Paul
Election Bill Reported by House Committee on Federal Elections
The House committee on election of President Vice President and Representatives in Congress submits a report on the federal election bill. It declares Congress holds plenary power to enact such legislation and argues the bill would extend oversight, publicity, and prevent false certifications. It notes widespread concerns about fraud violence and corruption in elections and asserts the need for decisive federal action to restore public confidence and proper certification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
House Committee On
Representatives
Congress
Bia
United Stateshall
Staba
Secon
United States
Blaine backed customs union urged by president
President Harrison has forwarded Secretary Blaine’s letter on a customs union and Pan American conference aims. Blaine proposes amending the tariff to let the president declare U S ports free for products of any American nation that grants U S goods free access, while wool remains taxed. Hale blocked the amendment. The president cites that 87 percent of Latin American exports to U S enter tariff free, urging parity through treaties and improved trade routes and currency exchanges to enlarge exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Harrison
Congress
United States
Hale
Nenobia
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Westin Printing Co, Publiab
Pythlag
Grand Lodge
Epi
Dakota
Mitchal
Railroad News
L.A. Milburn
Denver
George McCartney
Buslnese
Viele
Iowa
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Poland
Chevenea
Toote Np
Ilinats
Dakotas
Ilinois
Mate
Sublette
Fields School House
Four Corners
Maggie McBride
Mies Maggie M’ Bride
Edna Hunt
Jennie Radley
Minnie Berry
Ada Rudolph
Lena Prentice
Carry White
Heaven
Bloomington
Inl
Bavémenta
Planing
Surnacs
Cayuga
Homer
Mendota
Siovee
Philip Slassinger
Brooklyn
Dixon
Illinois
Avaboy
Amboy
James Blee
Seasion
Macao McBride
Len
Bitner
Outakirta
Paw Pew
Wesr
Twin City
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