Settlers Stockade Jackson Hole as Troops Readied
Brigadier General Coppinger ordered to scene of Indian trouble to move troops as needed. Four cavalry from Fort Robinson heading to Jackson Hole to protect settlers, three days away. Marys Vale and surrounding settlers under siege with 65 men 35 women and 40 children, about 200 Indians nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuicaGco
Times-Herald
Cheyenne
Richards
Coppinger
Fort Robinson
Neb
Jackson Hole
Sttzer
State Militia
Market Lake
Ida
Teton Basin
Marys Vale
Gros Ventre
Little Gros Ventre
Big Wind River
War in Idaho Flares After Bannock Attack Killing Settler Family
Pocatello dispatch confirms Bannock Indians killed a settler and his wife and child in the Salt River valley. Pursuing white settlers killed six Bannock. Engineer Robert Fitzpatrick reported the northbound freight into Pocatello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuicaGo
Pocatello
Ida
Union Pacific
Robert Fitzpatrick
Salt River Valley
Ute Band Drives 200 Horses Toward Jackson Hole
A 350 strong band of Utes traveled 45 miles east of Evanston Wyoming toward Jackson Hole. A courier reports they stole 200 horses and were driving them along with the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Evanston, Wy
Here
Jackson Hole
Consolidation Scheme for Northern Pacific and Great Northern
New Jersey law underpins a proposed merger of the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways. President Hill and J. Pierpont Morgan have advanced talks, with plans to place the two lines under the North American company led by Henry Villard. The move hinges on absorbing the railways by increasing capitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
New York
Great Northern Railway
Hill
J. Pierpont Morgan
New Jersey
North American Company
Henry Villard
North American
Wants Pay for a Full Term
Suit in federal court by Owen McGloughlin against the United States alleges he was appointed as surveyor of the port of Dubuque for four years under the Cleveland administration but served only three until Harrison replaced him. He seeks $800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulveve
Owen McGloughlin
United States
McGloughlin
Dubuque
Cleveland
Harrison
Pooled kerosene trade pact shifts Mediteranean profits to Russia
An agreement in Paris assigns all kerosene trade of the Mediterranean to Russia, with Sweden and Norway included. In most of Europe, Russia will export 35 percent and the United States 65 percent of kerosene needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peterssura
Paris
Mediterranean
Sweden
Norway
Russia
Europe
America
Miss Pauline Whitney to Wed Mr Almeric Paget
Newport R I dispatch says Miss Pauline Whitney daughter of ex secretary Whitney is engaged to Almeric H Paget of St Paul and brother of Colonel Arthur Paget. Paget belongs to the English Paget family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Whitney
New York
Newport
R. 1
Evening World
Pauline Whitney
Whitney
Almeric H. Paget
St. Paul
Paget
Arthur Paget
Washout on Hot Springs branch disrupts Elk Horn grade
Heavy afternoon rain near Hot Springs Nebraska raised Fall River several feet washing out three bridges and a stretch of the Elk Horn grade on the Hot Springs branch. No injuries reported as workers assess damage and plan repairs after July 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapton
Neb
Hot Springs
Fall River
Elkhorn
La Crosse Population Figures Show Five-Year Gain
La Crosse Wis July 26 census figure for La Crosse city reaches 28,720, an increase of 3,720 since five years ago, reflecting growth in the area.
Northwestern Milling Reports Strong Feed Market Amid Sluggish Flour
Minneapolis mills ground 175,805 barrels last week up from 150,215 and 153,000 the year prior. Duluth and Superior output reached 84,520 barrels, slightly above the previous week. Feed market remains excellent with shorts and middlings scarce and prices up 25 cents. bran is easier and red dog steady. Flour demand is dull and buying cautious, with some mills selling more than produced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Northwestern
Minneapolis Mills
Duluth
Superior
Minnesota
Dakotas
Superior Duluth
Boom for Davis as East sees strong Minnesotan support
A New York dispatch notes M. J. Dowling John Goodnow and Sam Phillips campaigning for Cushman K. Davis for president in the East. Minnesota North and South Dakota delegations appear solid while a portion of Wisconsin may join. The Morning Journal calls Davis a formidable vice presidential option, challenging McKinley Reed and Harrison in Northwest support. Minnesotans pledge a Davis delegation to the Republican national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Journal
New York
M. J. Dowling
John Goodnow
Sam Phillips
Cushman K. Davis
Davis
East
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Morning Journal
McKinley
Reed
Harrison
Northwest
Cross Lots Scheme Links Great Northern and Northern Pacific
A rumored short north south line to join the Great Northern and Northern Pacific is described as a legal tactic to permit a proposed union. The Financial Bulletin cites potential completion of the reorganization plan by next week and notes a German banker overseeing roughly 100 million dollars of German interests. President Hill is active on related deal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Financial Bulletin
Hill
Trade Prices Rise for Iron and Steel and Wool Goods
R G Dun weekly review notes ongoing iron and steel price increases led by a 50 cent per keg rise in nails. Bessemer pig shows no rise yet amid large buys. rail contracts may follow. Wool and textiles show strong demand with record sales, while failures decline from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Carnegie
United States
Canada
The South Dakota Fight Regent Shannon Removed by Governor
Public Examin er Hemingway served notice on J. W. Shannon removing him as president of the state board of regents and ordering turnover of board property. Shannon defies the order and says he will sue Governor Sheldon for contempt. he also ignored a restraining order from Judge Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon
Huron
Hemmingway
J. W. Shannon
Sheldon
State Board of Regents
Campbell
Board of Regents
British Honduras Logwood Boats Seized by Mexican Vessels
A Belizean newspaper reports Mexican warships seized two logwood boats and logwood in Bacalar lagoon on July 15, citing alleged police violations. The vessels, sailing through waters claimed by Britain, prompt questions of lawful passage and likely a diplomatic issue to be raised with the home government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosbile
Belize
British Honduras
Bacalar Lagoon
Honduras
Yucatan
Great Britain
Post Office Inspectors Probe Carriers. Discharges Ordered
Washington July 27 The post office inspectors continuing spot checks in free delivery offices lead to suspensions or discharges of several carriers on charges of loafing and intemperance after orders from First Assistant Postmaster General Jones to postmasters in Indianapolis Toledo and Syracuse New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office
Jones
Indianapolis
Toledo
Syracuse
N. Y
War Department Likely to Keep Fox River Waterpower Order
General J B Doe returning from inspection tours in Appleton and Osakis Wis asserts the waterpower shutdown order on the Fox River and Lake Winnebago system will probably remain in effect despite questions about low water conditions. No official comment was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Fox River
Osakasa
Wis
J. B. Doe
Appleton
Lake Winnebago
Too Many Men in Faroe Harvest Workforce
A special meeting of the federated trades council in Faroe North Dakota addressed influx of laboring men seeking harvest work. The secretary was instructed to warn labor unions in Minneapolis St Paul and other cities to discourage migration to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faroe
N. D
Federated Trades Council
Minneapolis
St. Paul
City Extends Water Mains and Employs Unemployed
GrRaNnD Forks North Carolina July 27 The city council in special session voted to extend water mains on Minnesota Avenue from Third to Fifth street and furnish employment for the unemployed at one dollar per day. This aims to aid the large number in the city without sustenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grrannd Forks
N. C
Minnesota Avenue
Third
Fifth Street
The Customers Pay the Tax
Insurance Commissioner Fricke argues Wisconsin overtaxes insurance companies. He says the policy shifts the burden to policyholders. From Oct 1 to Jan 7 nearly 160000 dollars was collected from the firms as license fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Fricke
Troops Routed Insurgents Near San Luis Cuba
In Santiago de Cuba province Lieutenant Colonel Tejada's forces defeated insurgents near San Luis. The insurgents left 14 dead and withdrew with their wounded. Cuban troops reported 3 killed 9 wounded and some ammunition captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Tejada
San Luis
Santiago de Cuba
Election Returns London Parliament Totals by Party
The Conservatives and Unionists win 392 seats in government. Liberals gain 153 with 62 McCarthyites and 10 Parnellites, while Labor holds 2 seats. Net Unionist gains total 82 as reported from London on July 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
McCarthyites
Parnellites
Labor
Demonstration Against English Occupation at Sao Paulo
A hostile crowd protested the British occupation of Trinidad in front of the British consulate in Sao Paulo. Police patrols were increased due to the demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Janeiro
Trinidad
Sao Paulo
Deep Hobart West State Oil Well Gushes In Los Angeles
A high yielding oil well at the Hobart and West State streets corner in Los Angeles has erupted and overflows the neighborhood. The well is producing about 800 barrels of oil daily and remains uncontrollable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Hobart and
West State Streets
Getting Evidence on Murder in Wrolson Case
Devils Lake North Dakota July 29 A druggist clerk identifies Ford now jailed as the man who bought morphine Ford begged for the morphine and claimed he was a fiend in the Wrolson poisoning case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devils Lake
N. D
Wrolson
Ford
Colorado Utah and Wyoming Railroad Incorporation Filed
Cheyenne Wy July 29 The Colorado Utah and Wyoming railroad company filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state The capital stock is 5 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado, Utah and
Wyoming
Cheyenne, Wy
Colorado, Utah and Wyoming Railroad Company
British election results tally by party and net gains
London July 29 The total MPs elected by party: Conservatives 336 Unionists 67 government total 403 Liberals 160 McCarthyites 65 Parnellites 12 Labor 2 opposition total 239 Net Unionist gains 82.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
McCarthyites
Parnellites
Labor
California Fruit in England Auctioned at Covent Garden
Sixteen hundred cases of California fruit arrived at Southampton from New York aboard the steamship St. Louis and were sold at Covent Garden auction at prices about half those of the previous week in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Southampton
New York
St. Louis
Covent Garden
Turks and Persians Clash on Persian Frontier
A dispatch from Constantinople reports bloody clashes between Turkish and Persian forces on the frontier, with several casualties and ongoing hostilities near Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Constantinople
Chinese banker Ho Tung forecasts revolution in China
Ho Tung of Hong Kong, a banker who aided England in attempting to float the Chinese war loan, arrived in San Francisco and heads to New York and London. He predicts Li Hung Chang’s days are numbered and says internal strife will engulf China, citing popular discontent and ancient prophecies tied to the dynasty’s fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Ho Tung
Hong Kong
England
City of Pekin
New York
London
Li Hung Chang
Trial of Arthur Duestrow Began in Union Missouri
Arthur Duestrow, a millionaire, is on trial in Union on a change of venue for the 1888 cold blood murder of his wife and child. State attorney Zachritz with Lee Merriweather and Judge Bolte prosecute, defense led by ex Governor Charles Johnson. Trial expected to last three weeks with 60 to 80 witnesses for each side.
Mine strike tensions escalate in Michigan
In Newberry Michigan July 29 mine managers meet and plan a reply to strikers within days. Protesters post placards in Champion telling Superintendent Walter Fitch to leave town under penalty of death. Republic Iron and Ropes mines continue operating while the rest of the county remains closed and risk of conflict grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nhpeming
Mich
Champion
Walter Fitch
Republic Iron
Ropes
Strike Denial Over Telegraphers Contract Cancellation
Texarkana Ark July 29 The Cotton Belt railroad office denies any strike by operators due to the contract cancellation with the Order of Railway Telegraphers set to take effect next Saturday. Grand Chief Powell is in the territory and it is said all differences are settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TexarKana
Ark
Cotton Belt Railroad
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Powell
DR. Hathaway & CO
Bertone
Reputar
Howe
Annals of Medicine
United States
DRY Hathaway&co
4Th & Nebraska Sts
Sioux City
Farmer Charged in Wife’s Poisoning Murder
S R Van Tuspel of Nashua Iowa was arrested at Union House by Chickasaw sheriff for the murder of his wife who died June 25. An exhumation revealed she was poisoned amid surrounding rumors of foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ortwely
S. R. van Tuspel
Nashua
Union House
Murphy
Chickasaw County
Reds as Road Agents in Minnesota Indian Raid
Seven intoxicated Indians held up Teamster Geils on a Fosston to Bimidgi run in Crookston Minnesota. They confiscated a supply load including flour feed groceries whisky and beer for saloon keeper Jansen. Geils chased into timber the teams were released then captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reds
Crookston
Minn
Geils
Fosston
Bimidgi
Jansen
Strikers Gain Backing as Iron Region Disrupted
In Escanaba Michigan July 29 a large number of trainmen dockmen and iron ore trimmers are thrown out of work due to the Ishpeming and Negaunee miners strike. The Longshoremen's union pledges financial aid to the affected workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EscanaBa
Mich
Ishpeming
Negaunee
Inaccurate Bookkeeping Report On City Treasurer Shortage
Wasupvuka Wisconsin July 29 The expert hired by the city council to audit the treasurer P J Pederson has filed a report showing a shortage of nearly $500 in his accounts The deficit is attributed to probable inaccuracies in the bookkeeping system and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasupvuka
Wis
P. J. Pederson
Lumbermen to Organize for State Association
Sioux Fallus July 25. The majority of the lumber dealers in the state are in the city to organize a state lumbermen's association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Fallus
Cyprians Stay and Pay License Plan Adopted
Sioux City authorities end efforts to drive out sex workers and will regulate them under a strict license system after years of struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Nebraska delegation seeks suspension of ops against settlers
Omaha dispatch reports Nebraska congressional delegation telegram to Secretary Hoke Smith urging suspension of all operations against reservation settlers. Captain Beck clashed with officials during a tense agency meeting over Frourney company alleged to have robbed Indians. Senator Allen restrained the scene as Beck demanded order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nebraska
Hoke Smith
Beck
Senator Allen
Flourney Company
John Myers
Myers
Thurston
Captain Beck
No Pension for Kaiulani Will Not Receive Government Aid
Honolulu reports that Princess Kaiulani will not receive a pension. The 4000 per year pension was debated as a moral debt, with ministers Hatch and Smith arguing for it. The article notes potential future pardons by President Dole and hints at Liliuokalani's possible liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pekin
China
Japan
Honolulu
Kaulani
Senate
Hatch
Smith
Liliuokalani
Dole
Sawmill Strike Halts Iron River Mills and Harvest Flight
Iron River Wisconsin on July 27 reports sawmill workers who walked out Wednesday remain out with all mill men joined. Mills are shut down as owners refuse wage increases. Many workers head to harvest fields while conditions stay orderly and quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron River
Wis
Refund the Income Tax in Treasury Directive
July 27. The secretary of the treasury orders refunds of income tax money received. Refunds will be issued to entitled individuals and corporations upon filing refunding claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasa Hineton
Secretary of the Treasury
The
Treasury
Final Whisky Trust Sale Ordered After Decree
Final order in the Whisky Trust case by Judge Showalter foresees General McNulta's release from trustee duties and sale of remaining property on August 14. The decree reaffirms prior orders, perpetual injunction from the Olmstead bill, and appoints receivers. Master William Booth to take proof of claims and prepare the trust’s condition for final sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whisky Trust
Showalter
CuicaGco
McNulta
Olmstead
William Booth
Wheat Surges as Prices Jump Five Cents
Cuicanco July 26 wheat closed at 724c after a wild rush driven by light movement of winter wheat and rising foreign markets. Short sellers covered as prices rallied amid cautious sentiment, marking a sharp weekly gain.
Miners' Union Formed Near Ishpeming Michigan
Ishpeming Michigan July 26 The strike of Ishpeming Negaunee and nearby miners leads to a new Miners Union with about 4000 members. Almost all attendees signed the roll and paid 50 cents each. Members would contribute $1 monthly to a reserve fund. No material change in the overall situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ishpeming
Mich
Ishpeming, Negaunee
Conclave of Knights Templar Preparations in Boston
Boston reports preparations for the Knights Templar conclave with 25 000 to 30 000 Knights expected for the parade on Monday July 27 and additional attendance by families and supporters during the gathering in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Boston
Army of Knights Templar
Templars
Dr Finnerud Wins Regents Seat in Court Ruling
The supreme court declares Dr Finnerud entitled to a seat on the board of regents until March 1 1898 and finds the appointment of Dr Cotter unauthorized and void. This shifts the McLouth faction of the board into the majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finnerud
Pierre
Supreme Court
Board of Regents
Cotter
McLouth
Kent Jury Complete in Kent Murder Trial
The jury in the Kent murder trial is complete with F. W. B. Fleming chosen as the twelfth man after 178 veniremen were summoned, marking the longest drawn out jury selection in the state's criminal cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Farno
N. D
F. W. B. Fleming
Veniremen
Heat Peak as Mercury Reaches 111 Degrees
Friday proved the hottest day of the season with the thermometer at 111 degrees. Corn crops suffer as drought persists and rain remains badly needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchel
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Northwestern Milling
Review OF Trade
Dun
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Pacific States
Britain and
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California
Duestrow
Carlisle
Richmond
Kaiulani
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