Wounded Knee Narrative From Sioux Conference Report
Sioux leaders Turning Hawk and American Horse recount the Wounded Knee massacre details to a federal commission. They describe the assault on fleeing bands, the separation of men and women, the killing of women and children near a flag of truce, and the soldiers’ frenzied fire, raising serious charges against the United States Army.
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Philadelphia
Carlisle
Wounded Knee
Tlawk
Jtorse
Pine Ridge
Wounded Knee Creek
Tsaw
Hawk
Purning Hawk
United States Army
Washington
Iorse
Cook
Ith Cavalry
Custer
Chicago
Miles
7Th Cavalry
Sale of the Columbia Canal to Northern syndicate
The City Council has virtually sold the canal to a Northern syndicate led by W. P. Uix W. H Chew and John R. Abney. They plan to form a joint stock company control canal sites and power transmission to the city and beyond. Local boosters project a million dollar enterprise with fabric of industrial progress driven by water power.
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Columbia
S. C
Gervais Street
Granby
W. P. Uix
W. 11 Chew
John R. Abney
Canal Company
Edison
Niagara Falls
Lhevister
Girl with hiccoughs improved after amyl nitrate remedy
Miss Alice Woodward of BinmMinaiam Conn had hiccoughs for over three weeks. A nitrate of amyl treatment from a New York Associated Press editor’s suggestion relieved the spasms. drops on a handkerchief inhaled by the patient led to immediate relief and long sleep. She later rested comfortably Sunday. Food remains scarce. no stimulants used.
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BinmMinaiam
Conn
Alice Woodward
Associated Press
New York
J. D. Dayton Wetter
Reign of Terror Report Threatens Texas Town
A reign of terror grips Leon Junction Texas as Newton Davis is killed and several suspects await a preliminary hearing next Wednesday. Witnesses fear to stay and plan to move, including the town postmaster who has resigned.
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Texas
Leon Junction
Vex
Newton Davis
Outrage on Civilization Marks Jewish Repression in Russia
London dispatch describes severe anti Jewish policy in Russia with harsh treatment of families of unavailable men and aggressive conscription. It notes circulars by Gen Gurko forcing medical inspections and cruel transport and imprisonment of Jewish recruits amid reports of physical degeneration and forced service across three year terms.
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London
St Petersburg
Daily Telegraph
Ile
Gurko
Warsaw
Gurke
Vane
Farm animal counts show declines in prices after severe winter
Estimates of herd numbers and values for 1889 90 consolidated by the Department of Agriculture reveal little change overall, with heavy losses on the Pacific slope. Horses, cattle, sheep, and swine show varying price declines while dairying rises in the South and mountain regions.
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Washiaton
Department of Agriculture
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountains
Arkansas
Pacific
Watterson Tells Cleveland Ties to Till Nomination
A Democratic letter from Henry Watterson to Governor Till discusses New York delegates and Cleveland’s demand for the national convention in 1892. It argues Till must reconcile with Cleveland or risk party defeat and outlines Watterson’s view of party harmony and leadership.
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Sun Totorrow
Jenry Wetterson
Sun
Till
Ceveland
Hills
New York
Watterson
Gatrigee
Clayvy
Cleve- Yuilit
Gr Timsnesin
Warwick
Bey
Aristocracis
Itellivont de
Diabolism in Chicago ends with Gibson arrest
Chicago news reports Secretaries Gibson of the Whiskey Trust arrested on charges of plotting to destroy a distillery and kill officials. Authorities say a bomb plot aimed at Dewar’s distillery would trigger massive destruction. evidence included a satchel with documents. Witnesses describe ongoing conspiratorial activity and prior failed attempts.
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Mary Vp
Oree J. Gibson
Whsker Trust
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Gibson
Hig Posson Anyeripsack
Heer
Jno
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Cael
Teverine
Treasury
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Hing
Choot
Hothart
Storeld
Dhow
Lichtin
Dewar
Coen
Bianco
Hcer
Luttha
Gulsen
Dewiar
Dewsr
Whiskey Trust
Coughlin
Clerton Lel Poe
Wattle
John Wye Kunze
Huoewird
Dr Cronin
Kunze
Gilson
United States
Slerne Wid
Till says letter from Watterson a forgery
Governor Till denies a Baltimore Sun letter attributed to Henry Waterson as bogus. He calls Watterson a respected Democrat and a gentleman and suggests the communication was intended to entangle him in a feud and injure the administration.
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Albany
N.Y
Elenry Watterson
Baltimore Sun
Watterson
Daughters of the Revolution plan Washington gathering
New York reports a February meeting of Daughters of the American Revolution to be held in Washington on Washington's Birthday weekend April. A report from the South Carolina regent is expected on state progress while calls go out for organizing regents and applicants for chapters across the state.
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York
Soamot
A. Mochin
Palmetto
South Carolin
Aisterio
South Carolina
Jackson
Hhimi
New Orlolina
Hig Wilt
Theogy
Jacksom
Treasury Department
Charles Emmons
New York Post Office
ISS
Messarce
Escap
Indy
Washington
Sian Prane
Envimons
Ane
Emmons
Phaslings
Ilastines
Ele
Emmiens
Chen
New Olea
New York
California
Semely
Baniens
Prien
Washinton
Carolina
Uial
Uge
Outbreak of Smallpox Reported in Manas Village
Twenty cases of smallpox are reported in Manas GUAPTON KAN with one death. Strict quarantine is enforced and the village communicates with the outside world only by telegraph wire.
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Manas
Guapton
Kan
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