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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1890
Page
10
Short telegraphic items recap major North Dakota happenings and notable South Dakota gossip and events. Highlights include political moves, local developments, and regional occurrences gathered from exchanges.
From Washington reports indicate the treasury department has moved $20,000,000 by account at pensions, citing a reduction of allowances to that extent. The article also covers legal proceedings, military posts, and treasury administrative actions including customs, audits, and export drawback clarifications.
William Crooks reports progress on Wadena and Park Rapids line with new depots at Puske Rapida Minn and next week’s grading. Chicago Burlington & Quincy survey of Puget Sound extensions aims to beat rival routes. A Big Four derailment near Indianapolis injures eighty aboard but no serious injuries. Great Northern Bulletin highlights Northwest business openings and regional tourism, population data and commerce insights.
Murphy, about 44, from Philadelphia, was accused of embezzling 10227 dollars from John Hummel & Son, leather dealers. He was taken to Boston and placed in the Tombs. Police officer Patrick Walsh, 45, was arrested at Troy for allegedly harming his wife after threatening to take her life. she died later that night.
A freight train derailed near San Antonio injuring two. the fireman and engineer perished. A Bethlehem mother and her one year old died from a lamp explosion. A Mason City girl perished from clothing in a cooking fire. A Chicago youth was killed by a cable car. a younger brother witnessed the event. Owensboro fire destroyed a hotel and nearby offices. A New Albany man died leaping from a building, while several others were severely burned in Detroit and Cincinnati incidents. A Chicago platform collapse at Lyon & Henley’s killed one and injured several. A New York insurance agent, Mrs. Hildburg, died after falling from a window in her four-story brick building.
Foreign gossips report British war department aid to colonies for Torres Strait defenses. Madrid describes gloom and a tariff aimed at revenue. West Africa deportations to Brazil labor camps. Rome notes Vatican urging bishops to oppose Irish plan. Cape Town says Portuguese hostage taken. Rio debates higher American kerosene duty. gold tariff payments rise 25 percent. Tai Ping Fu accident kills 500 with unknown cause. Italy adopts Krupp gun over Armstrong amid German relations. Booth's scheme discussed.
Discussion continues in London over the Salvation Army relief for the poorer classes. Royal family members have written General Booth praising his work and expressing hope for success. Officials and the public send approving messages and ongoing contributions flood the fund.
Shoffield and Bradford England rejoice over the American election amid unemployment and tariff distress. Alexander & Co of Decatur Tennessee knitting mill fails for 84044 with assets of 75000. Judgments favor Milliken & Co bank and Stix Krause & Co. firm cites poor tax state deals and slow collections. They anticipate resuming in a few weeks.
The article provides a long list of upcoming legislature members by county and district with party designations. Republicans and Democrats are shown for each Senate and House seat across numerous counties.
Nationwide returns are slow but indicate a decisive Democratic and independent surge. States like South Dakota Montana Wisconsin and New York lean Democratic with Republicans losing ground in several districts while urban centers show mixed outcomes. Final tallies vary. alliances and local contests shape state legislatures and governor races.
Sunlit New York greeting for explorer Henry Morton Stanley and his wife as Cal Finley Anderson leads a cordial party aboard the Teuton ic at quarantine. Stanley, crowned by glory as a traveling hero, thanks friends in London and America while reaffirming his duty to travel and report.
A Bangor physician known as a powerful, violent madman attacked household staff and tried to murder several people after a shock. Police restrained him. he was sent to the asylum. The physician studied in Philadelphia and led a large practice before his breakdown.
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