Various National Topics Stirred in Congress and Commerce
The report covers debates on annexing Indian lands and granting citizenship, criticism of extravagant funerals for senators, Oklahoma prospecting, gold and silver mining prospects, American horses sold in England, coastal battery defenses near San Francisco, a Vicksburg military park petition, new methods for producing illuminating gas, and shifts in cotton trade and treasury gold movements. It notes advances in cold air refrigeration, standardized Indian school clothing distributions, Carey land grants reform, elk restocking, and Wyoming game stocking concerns.
News of the era tied to reform and unrest in 1894
A sprawling survey of late 19th century issues spans Indian policy calls for ending paternal government and promoting self sufficiency among Indians, arid land patent debates, Cuban affairs and insurgent diplomacy, New York and London dispatches on Spanish and Armenian matters, a Thanksgiving football slate, industrial fires and wind damage, and a Transmississippi congress amid storms and telegraph disruptions.
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Skomersny
Saien
Interior Department
Ak Koon Hn Posrible
Tiwm Inida
Land Office
Savannah
Bland
Adrien Alspateh
New York City
Rios
Gal. Renitz
EC Bexpoor
Cleveland
Transmississippi Congress
Omaha
Neb
Leri
Salt Lake City
New York Herald
Cubs
Spain
New York World
Cuba
Martinez de Campos
United States
Campos
Gomrant
Amsparen
London
Constantinople
Hassoun
Mooxh
England
France
Russia
Europe
Coormanton
New York
Charles A. Dana
Sulzer
Congress
Territorial Notes from Guthrie and Oklahoma Territory News
A chaotic collage of Oklahoma Territory items notes trials and local happenings. Mentions Guthrie ties to cooking clubs Norman spies and a judge named Duncan. Reports on Grand Jury in Cloud Chief Reno docket in Canadian county and fires at Rind and Guthrie. Includes civic, legal and political snippets with several named figures and places across Oklahoma City Guthrie Enid and surrounding areas.
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Guthrie
Tellier
George Marnett
Oklahome
Hueland
Nanery
New York
Oklahoma City
Cloutalar
Runiure
Feers
Ui Reno
Canadian County
Tiia
Oklahoma
Sapulpa
Auetlan
Margaret Rece
Bertha MM. Campbell
Oriantia
Abe Barneam
Bay OF A Hell
Professor Haileck
Bam Grayton
Crock Nation
Warrist
Chander
Keyee Brothers
Mire Williams
Supreme Court
le Holt
Greer’ County
Deneron
J. B. Williams
Nix, Hasset and Co
Oklahoma Papyre
Kansas Pagers
Arkanyne City
Arkanians City
Towa
Watt
Ckichoma
Mike Itchham
Justin Burford
Cloud Chief
Salvation “Army
Notable Oaths and Notable Deaths in 19th Century Record
A garbled notice recounts General Thomas Jordan Mead Leath of the Younger Dams New York dying at 124 East Twenty-fifth Street with family present. It covers his early West Point days, Seminole and Mexican conflicts, Civil War service, later Confederate command, and an untried neutrality charge. Also noted is the death of Ames Anure Dimar in Paris and Alexandre Dunas as son of a novelist, with brief biodata.
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Thomas Jordan Mead—Leath
New York
Thomas Jordan
East Twenty-fifth Street
Gom Jordan
Torberentele
Gen. Jordan
Laray
Pace Pouty
West Point
Fig
William T. Shepuian
Jordan
Metas
California
Oregon
United States
Jerden
Cline
Law Manas Ile Tula
Ames Anure Dimar Pas
Alamibdte Dama le
Oelock
Ami
Tise
Amieani
Alexandre Dunas
Alexandra Dave Domas
Parla
Isch Me
College Voardon
Fleton
la Dame Aux Camelins
Enen
Pryc
Amore
Gortam
Durtee
George Datse
Kentucky
Valentine
Nebraska
Crytein
Maar Grant
North Carold
Shure
Wanhlaton
Alreaddy
Dowell
McKee
Ohio
Pesteri
Karis
Rerena F. Payne
Miniota
Sh Nffaiess Hendon
Laws
Mhic River
Harboray Wall
Omerun
Malta
Palmeron
Thal
Democratic Party
Cleveland
John Mu
Palmer
Mt. Carlisle
Militia arms and supply policy urged by Gen Bayler
Gen Bayler, chief of ordnance, in his annual report to the secretary of war, urges better militia funding and changes to arms. He favors retaining the Springfield gun in peacetime and stocking magazine rifles for emergencies, arguing costs and close-range effectiveness.
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Tention
Bayeler
Ordnance
Secretary of War
United States
Congress
Ordnance Bureau
Flagler
Springfield
Hix
Mili Ta
Western Farmers Withhold Corn From Central Markets
Kansas City action shows large corn crops of Kansas and Nebraska yielding around 850 million bushels, yet receipts are two thirds of normal as farmers hold grain for cash. Government estimates and weather conspire to delay shipments, depressing prices despite strong demand. Western farmers are hoarding to meet cash needs.
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Kawaas City
Kansae
Nebrisia
Kansas City
Cherokee Strip Compromise Grants Return to Colored Citizens
The Cherokee Nation settles a dispute over land proceeds from the sale of the Cherokee strip. Colored members receive about 1.9 million in the unsold lands and their legal representatives gain 1,200 and 1,300,000 in fees. The agreement confirms colored citizens’ eligibility for a share as Cherokee members.
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Herokee Nation Cou
Kun
Meres
Gold Reserve Fee Order Impacts Treasury Receipts
The Treasury announces an order directing Express charges on all gold received at sub-treasuries and on currency exchanged. Philadelphia assistant treasurer staff report initial receipts of near $100 per piece amid praise from elites, with effects rippling through reserves.
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Phila Eee
Wildly Fragmented Political Rumors Surface in Early Returns
The fragmentary OCR text depicts chaotic U S political chatter about party strategy, potential candidates for Senate and president, committee makeup, and anticipated cabinet selections. It references Republicans and Democrats, possible nominees, and reactions from figures like Payne and Carlisle, amid unclear dates and locations.
Strathnevis Stranded Amid Aleutian Uncertainty
Inquiry from the Northern Pacific reports the Strathnevis from Yokohama October 12 may be short of coal and drifting near the Aleutians. If located by a British squadron, rescue is possible. otherwise starvation risks loom. Onboard were 125 Chinese merchants and 5 deported Chinese, plus a general freight cargo. Captain James Pattle leads the Strathnevis with a crew of officers and engineers aboard the vessel built for the era.
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Speing
Taoorma
Northern Pacific
Udinese
Strathneyvie
Ture
Aleutian Islands
Pattie
Vieverla
Youohamm
Aleutian
Strathnevis
Pacide
Chicago
New York
Buffalo
Norton
Philadelphia
Montana
James Pattle
J. B Dua
W. Hoberteen
W. McParland
J. Rose
A. Bell
L Coulter
J. Love Purner
J. McLonald
Delonge
Etrath
Giaagun
Newee
Personne
Abbas
Missouri Triumph Over Kansas in Close Gridiron Duel
In Bancas City Missouri, the Missouri Tigers edged Kansas Jayhawks before 10000 partisan fans as the outcome stayed in doubt until near the Missouri goal. It marks Missouri’s second win over Kansas in five years.
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Reauit
Thankegitiog Tay Raat
Wen
Bancas City
Cat
Kanes Jayhawkera
Wan
Missouri
Kansas
Omaha
Neh
Netraske
Lowe Udlversity
Tragic Church Fire Stampede At Armory Claims Several Injuries
Pair Wooten reports a church fire at the city armory during a booth lamp explosion. A rush to the exit caused trampling and injuries to many women and children. Carrie McKee Milford Snyder and Miss Sharp among the injured. A one year old cripple Jule Putnam also suffered fatal injuries.
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Pair Wooten
Myrtle Elser
Carrie Mckee
Jefferson
Jule Putnam
Mra Milford Snyder
Miss Sharp
Pension Agent Glick Indorsed in Kansas
Pension Agent Glick faces rejection over prepaid post office vouchers prompting a response from United States Commissioner Loothe who claims Glick’s land is in jeopardy and urges pension agents to align. Woman’s AWful Deed details a Kansas incident where Mrs. Smith burned herself to death in an upper chamber at 1307 Garfield Avenue.
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Wyoming
Colorado
United States
Gilek Indorsed
Torexa
Kan
Glick
Loothe
Kansas
Crux
Mra & K
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Wisconsin
Iflelahama
Riiules
Serato Perrier
Publcc
Emtsox
Fort Point
Cal
Golden Gate
Mokoye Wko
Vicksburg
Lerzos Barty
Onteeee
Ana Pli
Arkansas Methodist College
Paradolphia
Treasury
Liverpool
Sub-Treasury
New Orleans
Indian Bureau
Washington
Indias Bureau
Uae
Hoke Sorn
Smith
WERK
Ann Arbor
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Sears
Miaspark
Hoxton
Clare Lang
Edward Gillings
Elwood Harwell
Alton Marshall
Mes
Tew
Presidente
Abrahan Lincoln
Palma
Majorics
Congregation of Cardinals
Rome
LC Pareyman
Crook Nation
Olemulews
oMee
Maysville
Duneve
Wooster
Corrie
Jeanie Putnam
Howery
Della
Rey
F. Passaonn
Aeburch
Meeckinridge
Col
Colorado Conftrance
Methodist Episcopal Church
Belay
Methodist Church
Harlota
Long Island Village
Dick Collier
Jim McCoy
Collier
McCoy
Franklin
McCahn
Greekat Hakmon
Red River
Indian Territory
Elwood
Ind
Joss
Tudlonapolis
Alan Dndria
Union Steel Plate
New City Hill
Iowa Falls
Arren
Herman Hattonhorst
Brooklyn
Areve
Bollera
Willikely
Iin
Tur Transmississippi Commercial Congress
George Q . Suonom
Yale
Tringeton
Josuin Buaxca
Cail
Ingersoll
At Mayo Union
Christian Endeavor
Comatinstoxks Stump
Immigration Bureau
Co. M. Barnes
Guthris Bas
Purvell
Kok
Financial Review
el Beno
Afton
Dawes Connimac
Enid
Frye
Senate
Etter
Pula
Umawa
Mel
WJ. Organ
J. L. Webster
Webster
orton M+ metallians
Bryan
Manthewe
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