Destructive Wind and War Storm Hits South Dakota City
A powerful August storm wrecked South Dakota, bringing winds up to sixty five miles per hour and causing extensive damage. Homes, schools, and business blocks suffered, with plate glass shattered, trees stripped, and thousands of dollars in losses reported.
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Amras
Omreas So
Ressesa Mantint College
John McCarter
Avery
Suru
St. Augusta
Keeitis
Huetwrn
Speeral
Salem Morte
Dell’ Hapids
Cecily
Wie
Dependent Pension Mill House Bill For Clerks
Washington August 4 The house bill provides 628 additional clerks to prepare lists for pension payments under the dependent pension bill and is expected to pass the senate. The new law has been in force barely a month with about 280500 applications filed. a third were resubmissions of cases already on file in the Pension office under the act.
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Washington
Senate
Pension
Inspection of Live Cattle and Exported Meats
Congressman Stockbridge reports on a Senate backed bill for preexport inspection of live cattle and beef products for export. He notes British restrictions due to pleuro-pneumonia and argues that thorough inspection would remove barriers, raise prices for American cattle, and aid farmers by eradicating disease before shipment.
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Ashington
Swekbridge
Maryland
House Committee On Commerce
Senate
Great Britain
United States
Germany
France
Stockbridge
Interstate Commerce Commission to reduce food rates
Washington August 2 The interstate commerce commission will issue an order on September 1 to reduce rates on food products based on a recent senate report The order overruns protests for lack of jurisdiction and covers corn oats wheat and flour moved from Missouri river towns into Chicago and points east The reductions extend into Nebraska and Kansas with fractional gates allowed and minimum per mile charges specified No reductions are ordered for rates east of the Mississippi Pending complaints will be heard later General Fremont's will found in New York archives dated August 19 1854 giving his estate to his widow Eighty cholera deaths daily at Mecca
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Missouri
Kansas
Mississippi
Chicago
Nebraska
Missouri River
St. Louis
Missiesippi River
Seaboard
General Fremont
New York
North and South Unity Urged In Federal Election Bill Debate
In Washington, Senator Breckinridge urged Republicans and Democrats to unite on reform, appealing to northern and western voters and the South to build the country together. He argued against votes bought by force, urging cooperation to fund mines, bridges, schools, churches and industry. House member Peters questioned how to bury past conflicts, criticizing perceived overreach by the speaker and urging resolution of rules.
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Aug
Breckenridge
Kentucky
Senate
North
Rolten
South
Chamber
Massachusetts
Plymouth
Western Reserve
New England
Mr Peters
Kansas
Crop bulletin notes drought with scattered showers
Des Moines reports the crop bulletin showing above average temperatures and high winds worsening drought. Rainfall remains under one tenth of an inch in most areas, with only one county receiving plentiful showers. Harvesting nears completion and small grain threshing begins as corn holds up in two thirds of the state despite adverse conditions. An ample rain in the flat half of August could improve prospects in central and southeastern regions.
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Des Moines
The
Weather Service
Astute
Antie Lottery Bill Gaining Support in Congress
Mr Hopkins of Illinois, member of the House committee on post offices and postroads, said an arrangement may allow the anti-lottery bill to be taken up and passed swiftly. Several committee members are firmly demanding its passage, with broad public support and few friends for the lottery in any locality.
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Hopkins
Ilinois
House Committee On
Countess Hy
South Dakota Crops Show Mixed Harvest Prospects
South Dakota reports wheat nearly out of danger after hot winds, with a harvest fair at one half to two thirds of normal. Oats and barley similar, flax likely to underperform. corn holds but needs favorable conditions to improve. Farmers worry despite cautious signs, shaped by drought fears and past drought experiences.
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Tiuon
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Rain and hopes of good grain yields rise in early notes
Weather reports promise rain and plentiful moisture while grain price expectations lift farmer prospects. Washington notes predict probable passage of the river and harbor bill, and a reciprocity diplomacy push with Central and South America. Assistant Secretary Nettleton to handle Treasury duties for the World’s Fair. Salt Lake City’s population climbs to 45,025, up 24,257 since last census. House committee favors a 110,000 post office grant for Dayton Ohio. Indian affairs panel seeks to non concur in Senate amendments, calls for conference. Interior orders a hearing on Martha Kreel’s contest of Frederick Trousdale’s pre emption cash entry in Sacramento district. Windom initiates silver act implementation with planned bullion sale schedule. Cogswell presents MA G A R delegation to president for trip plans to the MA G A R encampment.
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South America
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Treasury Department
Salt Lake City
Utah
Dayton
House Committee On Indian Affairs
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Interior
Martha Kreel
Frederick ‘Trousdale
Sacramento
Cal
Treasury
Windom
Cogswell
Massachusetts
Grand Army Commmander
Dalton
Tobias
Boston
Mlassachusetts G. A. R
Tillton Will Not Return To America Says He Won't
Theodore Tilton declares he will never return to America. The young duke of Orleans will visit the United States. Emperor William of Germany studies Russian language for a year. The lathes for turning gun bores will cost 126000 dollars. Cleveland gifts diamonds to his wife on birthdays and at Christmas. A Manhattan Kansas livery firm orders a fine new hearse with motto Live and let live. A sparrow in Colestown Pennsylvania nests in a farmer’s wagon gear and makes weekly market trips. One Maryland orchard that yielded 15000 bushels of peaches last year yields one peach this year, not yet harvested. Hugh McLeod, born November 24, 1783, is the oldest man in Great Britain, living in County Ross, Scotland, healthy and vigorous.
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America
Duke of Orleans
United States
William
Germany
Cleveland
Manhattan
Kan
Colestown
Maryland
Great Britain
Hugh McLeod
County Ross
Arapahoe Shoshone Suitors Halted by Priest on Reservation
A potential riot between Arapaho and Shoshone factions near Lander Wyoming over an Arapaho woman's choice was stopped by Father Scollen at 11 PM. Long Pine and John Magee, suitors from rival tribes, argued with whisky involved, but the priest with 27 years of experience defused the brewing clash.
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Lanner
Wyo
Lander
Father Scollen
Long Pine
John Magee
Black Cowl
Ilo
Restrictive Chinese Immigration Bill Advances in House
Representative Morrow of California reports a bill to absolutely prohibit Chinese entry into the United States, with limited exceptions for diplomats and agents. The measure imposes a $500 fine on shipmasters for bringing Chinese, and penalties for aiding entry. A minority report by Chairman Hitt argues the bill violates existing treaty obligations.
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Morrow
California
Committee On Foreign Affairs
House
United States
Hitt
First electric execution of William Kemmler described in vivid detail
Austin August 7 report details the 6 40 am execution of William Kemmler in an electric chair. The scene features Warden Durston Dr Hough ton Chaplain Yates and observers including Dr Spitzka Dr Balch and Dr McDonald. The account covers preparations the moment of connection and the initially disputed signs of death followed by clear confirmation that Kemmler died after multiple electric shocks and a final surge of 2000 volts.
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Austin
William Kemmler
Tillio Ziegler
William Kemmier
Durston
Warden Durston
Jlo
W. S. Houghton
Chaplain Yates
the Worden
Jis
Wirden Durston
Keminmer
William Klemmer
Kemmier
Kemmiler
Kemler
Dr. Fell
Dr. Spitzka
Spitzka
Dr. Zell
United Press
Doubt on World's Fair Bill Constitutionality in Illinois
Illiana August 6 reports the chief executive questions the legality of provisions in the world’s fair bill. The issue centers on submerged lands that Chicago could fill and reclaim for a park, with any non park use risking reversion to the state. The amendment scope and call may exceed authorized purposes for the fair.
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Shinols
Niece of Rachel to tread the stage soon
A niece of actress Rachel is set to debut on the stage soon, with local readers noting the budding talent and family ties to the celebrated performer. A luminous buoy using calcium phosphorescence promises light visible two and a half miles away. Haverhill Mass produces more shoes than any U.S. city. Alfred de Castro of New York imported a life size Parian statue of Abraham Lincoln by Ferrari, valued at 10 000 dollars. Kate Douglas of Legrange Mo colored, was seriously injured by an angry cow.
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Haverhill
Mass
United States
Alfred de Castro
New York
Abraham Lincoln
Ferrari
Rome
Kate Douglas
Legrange
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