President Cleveland appoints army officers as Indian agents
Washington June 19 President Cleveland details officers to act as Indian agents under a July law. The list spans agencies across Oklahoma, Washington, South and North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, California, New Mexico, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Oregon and South Dakota with captains and majors from the Third, Thirteenth, Twenty-fifth, Seventh, Eighth, First, Twelfth, Twenty-fourth, Seventeenth, Ninth and Sixth infantry and cavalry units.
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Washington
United States Army
Cheyenne
Arapahoe Agency
Oklahoma
Joseph Hale
Third Infantry
Colville Agency
John H. Patterson
Forest City
South Dakota
William N. Clapp
Thirteenth Infantry
Fort Berthold Agency
North Dakota
Charles F. Robe
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Fort Belknap
Montana
John T. van Orsdale
Seventh Intry
Agency
Idaho
N. W. Sprole
Eighth Cavalry
Fort Peck Agency
William E. Dougherty
Hoopa Valley Agency
California
Hugh G. Brown
Twelfth Infantry
Kiowa Agency
Oklahoma Territory
Levi F. Barnes
Seventh Infantry
Mescalery Agency
New Mexico
William H. Beck
Tenth Cavalry
James F. Randlett
Ninth Cavalry
Uintah and Ouray Agency
Utah
William P. Rogers
Seventeenth Infantry
Warm Springs Agency
Oregon
Charles C. Penney
Pine Ridge Agency
Dr. Walker Arrested Amid Leech Lake Tensions
In Brainerd Minnesota on June 19 the Leech Lake Indians were quieted without troops after Lt McCoy Indian Agent Ruffee and Deputy Marshal Sheehan entered the agency. Dr. Walker is under arrest for assault with intent to kill after a disputed shooting that wounded an Indian.
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Brainerd
Minn
Leech Lake
Fort Snelling
McCoy
Ruffee
Sheehan
Dr. Walker
Agency
Marshal Sheehan
Walker
Colonel Sheehan
Sioux Making Trouble in Hamden County
Farmers in Hamden seek removal of Sioux Indians camped near the reservation after depredations and disturbances. A sheriff’s posse has gone to evict them, with dancing observed and a lively episode expected.
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Detroit
Minn
Hamden
Christopher Columbus sets Great Lakes speed record
A message to Captain McDougall announces the Christopher Columbus, the first passenger whaleback, is the fastest boat on the lakes. It completed the Milwaukee to Chicago run, 97 miles, in 4 hours 15 minutes, about 20 miles per hour, setting a new Great Lakes speed record.
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Dnture
McDougall
Christopher Columbus
Milwaukee
Chicago
Great Lakes
Forgery on a Large Scale In Richland Center
W E McKinney a well known young man from Richwood is jailed in Richland Center on forgery charges. Forgeries have spanned years and were revealed as notes matured and signers were asked to pay.
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Richland Center
Wis
W. E. McKinney
Richwood
President Cleveland to Visit Buzzard's Bay Massachusetts
A Washington special reports President and Mrs. Cleveland will depart Tuesday for Gables at Buzzard's Bay Mass. Cleveland will stay briefly to ensure his wife is settled before returning.
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Buzzard's Bay
New York
Washington
Cleveland
Gables
Buzzard’s Bay
Mass
Viking Ship Sighted Near City Island in New York
A Viking ship was sighted about 10 miles from City Island near New York at 12 45 a m. The report notes the encounter occurred in the early hours, contributing to maritime interest in the area.
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New York
City Island
Meeting of Mrs. Grant and Mrs. Davis at Cranston's
In New York in June Mrs. Grant and Mrs. Davis plan daily greetings at Cranston's on the Hudson near West Point. Both women, tied to Civil War leaders, will meet as Mrs. Davis and her daughter stay at Hotel Mast Boroughs before joining at Cranston's.
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New York
S. Grant
Jefferson Davis
Cranston’s
Hudson
West Point Military Academy
Trainmen Killed In West Virginia Tunnel Collision
Bellaire Ohio reports a Baltimore and Ohio tunnel wreck at 8 am in which two freight trains collided. Engineers James Quinn and William Gearing firemen Peter Horn and John Fisher and front brakeman Metz died. The tunnel was plugged and trains delayed.
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Bellaire, O
Board Tree
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
James Quinn
William Gearing
Peter Horn
John Fisher
Metz
President to call extra session before September
The Herald reports a personal friend of the president says he plans to call an extra session before Sept 1. The decision follows inquiries into congressmen’s views on the Sherman silver purchase act.
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Cleveland
New York
Have to Hunt Up the Needy in Farno
The relief committee in Farno North Dakota reports the task of locating needy victims is difficult. Despite 6000 dollars pledged at a recent meeting only about a quarter has been paid so far. Other areas respond better, but many still require substantial aid.
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Farno
N. D
Papal Legate's Washington Home to Be Erected
Archbishops of the church in the United States announce plans to build a suitable dwelling for the papal legate in Washington. The location and details will be decided at the Chicago meeting.
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Wasa Hinetox
Washington
United States
Chicago
Waterspout Devastates Atzaratlan Killing and Flooding Town
A Mexican waterspout struck Atzaratlan at midnight causing sudden flooding up to four feet in homes. In the panic many residents, including men women and children, drowned amid the ruin and loss of life and property.
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New York
Times
City of Mexico
Atzaratlan
Minnesota Epworth League Membership Rise Report
The Minnesota Epworth League secretary's report to the state convention shows membership at 18,694, up from 5,455 in 1891 and 8,890 in 1892.
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Minnesota Epworth League
St. Pau
Opium Trunks Seized. Smuggling Owners Unfound
Burrato New York June 19 no trace has been found of the owners of the trunks seized containing over $2,000 worth of smuggled opium.
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Burrato
N. Y
Hypnotized Husband in New York Court Hearing
Mrs Jones of 207 West Twenty sixth street sought a warrant against Mr and Ms Murray of 70 West Ninetieth street claiming electrical apparatus controlled their thoughts and actions. The judge found no ground for a warrant. The couple stood in court while Mrs Jones described alleged harassment and secret cellar confinement by two young women.
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New York
4 Jones
West Twenty Sixth Street
Yorkville Court
Murray
West Ninetieth Street
Murrays
Meade
Jones
Mrs Jones
Mrs. Jones
Joneses
Mr. Jones
West Ninguet Street
Sensation at Wisconsin district school sparks potential damages
In Downing on June 19 a disturbance in district school 2 in Springfield town, St. Croix county, led to pupils provoking a man named Lohead by throwing objects at his son. Several parents plan to sue for damages to their children and property.
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Downing
Wis
Schoo 2
Springfield
St. Croix County
Lohead
Government Artesian Wells Plans Sinking at Pine Ridge Agencies
Farrell has received from Indian Agent Brown copies and plans for sinking artesian wells at Pine Ridge Rosebud and Standing Rock agencies to assess the extent of the artesian well basin.
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Chamberlain
8. D
Oe Farrell
Brown
Pine Ridge
Rosebud
Standing Rock
Uncertain Progress Report From Railway Offices
In Minneapolis officials at the railway offices offered no definite information about the matter, stating they could not confirm any details at this time.
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Minneapolis
Algona cadetship fills West Point post
Algona, June 19 The area cadetship at West Point is filled by Howard Robinson with Fort Dodge’s Owens named as alternate Arthur St Cedar Rapids remains nominal cadet at Annapolis.
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Algona
Ac Ae
West Points
Howard Robinson
Owens
Fort Dodge
Arthur St. Cedar Rapids
Annapolis
Financial Collapse Hits Nora Springs Nets Firm
Mason Cray of Nora Springs announces failure of W H Dewolf nets business with liabilities around 9 000 to 16 000 dollars following the Western State Bank collapse at Sibley. The June 19 filing points to widespread credit strain ending the firm’s operations.
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Nora Springs
Mason Cray
W. H. Dewolf
Nort Western State Bank
Sibley
Tremendous Pram of Money to the New York
In the June 19 Dun and Company Weekly Review of Trade the Western banking crisis spreads. Failures rise and a massive drain of money to the West prompts unanimous action to issue clearing house certificates as a precaution. Foreign exchange falls, gold exports unlikely, and trade balances remain adverse.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Traffe
York
West
Chicago
Milwaukee
Taxing Incomes Proposed by Lieutenant Governor Daniels
A Times dispatch from Topeka reports Lieutenant Governor Percy Daniels advocates graduated income clubs to tax fortunes. The scheme would levy 1 percent on 1 000 000 to 2 000 000, 2 percent on 2 000 000 to 5 000 000, 4 percent on 5 000 000 to 10 000 000, and 16 percent on over 10 000 000. It aims to raise about 2 000 000 000 and ease taxes on the poor. Clubs to be formed in New York and Pennsylvania to aid campaigns.
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Daniels
New York
Times
Topeka
Kan
Percy Daniels
Pennsylvania
National Committee
Powder Magazine Explosion Near Athens Kills Twenty
A powder magazine near Athens exploded during the day, killing twenty people including officers and soldiers and causing extensive property damage. The crown prince traveled to the site to assist the injured and affected.
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Athens
Two Men Fatally Wounded In Chicago Street Fight
Two men were fatally wounded in a street fight in Chicago on Friday. A small cyclone struck Laredo Texas Friday causing property damage but no deaths. The British house unanimously adopted a motion in favor of international arbitration. Frank Aldrich appointed to represent Minnesota at the upcoming state railroad convention on the 28th. Commissioner Miller reports total sugar bounty for the fiscal year ending June 30 at 9,408,989 for cane sugar plus 809,994 beet sugar and other sugars totaling 1, etc.
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Chicago
Laredo
Tex
British House of Unanimously
New York State
Nelson
Minnesota
Miller
Hogs and cattle prices rise and fall at St Paul market
June 19 1893 market report shows hog prices higher while cattle demand soft. Prime steers listed around 4.00 with cows several dollars lower and calves from 1.75 to 3.00. Sheep market weak with lambs near 5.00 and stockers 3.00 to 4.50. Herd counts show hogs 500 cattle 150 sheep 100 calves 25.
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St. Pau
Grain Market Report July Wheat Opening and Price Ranges
Minneapolis market bulletin dated June 19 1893 reports July wheat opening prices with lowest and highest values, closing at 50. Track No 1 hard buys at 63 and No 1 Northern at 61 with other figures noted for wheat grade 4%4c.
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Minneapolis Grain
Minneapolis
Northern
Sheep Receipts Highlight Large Cattle Hog and Sheep Totals
Heavy market activity shown with cattle at 12 090 head hogs 9 000 and sheep receipts strong. Prices mixed with six dollars thirty cents per hundredweight for some cattle and five dollars light for others.
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Natan
Chicago Grain and Provisions Opening Prices June 19 1893
Wheat July 67c September 2? Corn July 20.75 oats June 20? July September unknown. Short ribs July and September listed with unclear figures.
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Chicago
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Leech Lake Reservation
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Satelli
Ayer
Pageny
JAS
S. Kirk & CO
Mrxé Jones
Iowa
Duns Review
St. Paul
Curcago Union
ST. Jacobs
Charles A. Vogeler Co
Cotunbien
Groun
Dakota
NEW York Weekly Tribune
Dakota Huronite
Cashin Advance
Ony
Weekly Tribune
Cediek
Shannon & Sonetite
Huron
DR. Sanden
A. T. Senden
Ng Kery
A. T. Deer
P. B. Perry
Norwood
A. T. Bowimg
Meredee
R. Sanden Electric
Santen Electric CO
Corry Ane
Ari
Mina
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