Pushing Irrigation in the Dakota Farmlands
The piece reports aggressive moves to irrigate in the Dakotas with artesian wells. The James River Irrigation Company plans to drill wells, form a Western Machinery Company, and build a local foundry to manufacture equipment. Investors from New York and Philadelphia back the effort as a path to higher, steadier yields.
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South Dakota
Two
Dakotas
Jim River
Aberdeen Daily News
Brown County
Messrs
F. H. Haggerty
B.C. Lamont
A. W. Campbell
Mongo Uhase
Redfield
James River Irrigation Company
Miesegentlemer
Artesia
Mellutte
Iowa
Mellette
Banny
Western Machinery Company
Huron
Rednvld
Aberdeen
Hagerty-Lamont
New York
Philadelphia
Crambnsmain
Official Report on the Murder of Barrundia Aboard an American Ship
The New York Herald outlines Minister Mizner’s official report detailing the shooting of Gen. Barrundia on the Pacific Mail Steamer Acapulco near Guatemala. Barrundia, traveling from Tapachila toward Salvador, was arrested by Guatemalan authorities in Champerico and San Jose, then killed aboard the Acapulco after resisting with two revolvers.
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New York Herald
Washington
Mizner
Get
Barrundia
Acapulco
House of Representatives
McCreary
Mizner Dire Lhese
Barrundig
San Jose
Salvador
Champerico
Barrandin
Pitts
Guatemalin
Almiey
Arguiano Brancisco
United States
Capt
Barrandia
Chingperico
Aguiano
Miener
Guatemala
Barrondia
Sanose
Guatemalan
Col
Torivlio
Acapulvo
Toriello
Barr
Toriella
Fall of Barrundia Sparks Gunfire On Board Vessel
Toriello rushed from his retreat and fired with a revolver at the fallen man, firing at least twenty shots from both sides. I telegraphed to Mr. Leverich and the American minister with details. Later Guatemalan authorities boarded the Acapulco and seized Barrundia’s effects for delivery to his relatives. Mizner protests to the Guatemalan government over Hurundia's shooting violating a promise to spare his life.
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Toriello
Mr. Mizner
Hurrundia
Burrundia
Irish hunger crisis amid Balfour era political crackdown
The St Paul Dispatch notes Ireland faces famine like destitution as potato failures bite. It condemns Mr Balfour’s government for arresting Irish leaders and brutal actions at Tipperary, predicting the Salisbury ministry will fall and Gladstone liberals return.
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St. Paul Dispatch
Ireland
John Morey
Mr. Balfour
Parlient
Queen Elizabeth
Cromwell
Tipperary
Balfon
Meysers
O'Brien
Dillon
Salisbury
Mr. Gladstone
Disappearance of Ritter Hits New York Brokers Lapsley & Galluse
Confidential clerk and bookkeeper Ritter for Lapsley and Galluse of New York vanished taking several thousand dollars from accounts. He left a wife and three children with no provision and was trustee of an $8,000 estate. Alleged affair with a blonde woman and possible elopement are noted. firm states losses are limited to a few thousand dollars and will not affect business.
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C. L. Mott
Blue Eyes
Washington Bitter
Lapslay & Galluse
New York City
Ritter
Mamie Hunn
Lapsley & Galluse
Wedded at Laat in Chatanoogs Tenn
A romance dating back thirty five years culminated in marriage on the 25th of its month at Chatanoogs Tennessee. The groom was Mr George Clotz of Buffalo New York and the bride Mrs Crook of Galena. They became engaged in 1855 and went West to seek a new life.
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Laat
Chatanoogs
Tenn
George Clotz
Buffalo
N. Y
Crook
Galena
Lovers Reunited in Chattanooga Marriage After Long Drift
A romance begins with a failed suit then a distant pursuit to the East. On return both lovers learn their former partners have died, and they meet in Cincinnati. In Chatanooga they wed and depart rejoicing on a new life together.
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Florida
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Chatanooga
Decision against the Wisconsin Central in land suit
The Wisconsin Central Railroad challenged claims to 100000 acres in Ashland county valued at $2,000,000. FE. A Bekken J L J Lentz and W Forsyth were ousted from lands tied to a federal land grant after a U.S. circuit court ruling. The case, argued last June before Justices Harlan and Bunn, resulted in a decision contrary to the railroad.
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Wisconsin Central Railroad Company
A. Bekken
J. L
J. Lentz
W.0. Forsyth
Ashland County
Seoghye
Harlan and Bunn
United States Circuit Court
Trains Collide Near Nampa Idaho in Fatal Wreck
A freight train split, a night passenger train rear-ended it on the Oregon Short Line about three miles west of Nampa Idaho on the 23d. One passenger was killed Patrick Boyle Boise river and several crew injured as engines and cars were damaged and passengers shaken.
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Oregon
Nampa
Idaho
Coldwell
Patrick Boyle
Boise River
Kaiser
Byle
What Ruins the Trout Streams
A discussion on fisheries regulation notes amendments to protect trout streams. It cites Jon D. Collins and the Legislature and condemns illegal practices that deplete stocks. The piece argues large trout should be the target, not juveniles, to preserve reproduction.
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General
Stosman
Jon D. Collins
Utica
Aix Uches
West Canada
Wilkinson
Essex County
The Locomotive in Winter Power and Fury
A vivid portrayal of a locomotive battling a heavy snow storm. The cabin is cold and dreary with frozen windows and rushing drafts. The engine lunges through drifting snow, its speed variable, while the scene evokes Death Angel imagery and a haunting, dreamlike passage of the train.
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Mechanica
Apolloon
The Last Resort and Travel Plans in Verse
A fragmented poem reflects longing for rest and recreation away from style and business. The speaker mentions Long Branch Saratoga Cape May Old Point Comfort and Canada as preferred locales, seeking safety and peaceful escape with thoughts of financial concerns fading.
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Canada
Preparer of Skeletons in a Paris Cartonn Industry
A Boston Journal correspondent uncovers a hidden St Denis complex where bodies from hospitals and prisons are boiled, bones processed, and skeletons assembled for anatomy classes and cabinets. Workers from varied backgrounds labor in this grim, profitable enterprise amid pervasive odors drifting across Paris.
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Franca
Paria
Boston Journal
Parks
Las Jist
Jong
St. Denia
St. Denis
Tania
France
Seafold
Exlover
Austria
Europe
Theophile Gautier
Baudelaire
Paris
Iron Montmartre
Montrouge
Oysters that Grow on Trees in Mangrove Waters
The boat reaches man groves and we gather oysters growing on roots and branches. Clear tropical water swarms with vividly colored fish and fearless creatures. The bottom hosts sea anemones and abundant mollusks and crustaceans, making mangrove thickets rich collecting grounds until a cleared cove offers access to land.
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Tropics
Doctor Bickle Faces Rumors Of Unprofessional Conduct
In October issue of Popular Seiexca Monthly a satire recalls Doctor Bickle amid rumors of professional missteps. A prominent patient died after allegedly improper treatment. debate continues on whether sweet milk or buttermilk affected the outcome and whether Bickle can succeed amid the criticism.
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Bickle
Johnson
Arkansaw Traveler
Mapita of Remarkable People Describes Polynesian Life
A correspondent for La Francia Chronicles discusses South Sea Islands, dispelling myths of savagery. He praises tall build and beauty of the people, describes their homes built from saplings, native tobacco and banana leaf cigars, and eats including madras paste and raw fish. Language features trochaic poetry and social courtesies.
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la Francia ¢A Chronicle
South Sea
Invest Strate
Ixlandova
Mila
Madras
A Bullet’s Deadly Work in Merrivale Texas
Jan Ledenbans was away from home when his young son found his Winchester in Merrivale Texas. An older daughter tried to take the gun from the boy and the weapon discharged fatally. The ball pierced the child’s mouth and brain killing him instantly. The girl screamed for help and fell over the sister’s body on entering the house. The bullet then passed through the weatherboarding and killed the second child, lodging in her mouth.
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Jan. Ledenbans
Merrivale
Texas
Winchester
Duel Near Parin on the Lath nat Wounds among Combatants
A duel occurred near Parin on the Lath nat between ML Levy a member of M Mormelx's accends and M Galopin. All combatants sustained wrist wounds during the exchange in what appeared to be a contentious encounter.
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Parin
Lathnat
ML Levy
M. Mormelx
BE. Rochefort
M. Galopin
Wriat
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Rushinz
Wisconsin Central
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