Lynching of Spicer murderers shocks Williamsport ND
In Williamsport North Dakota a mob of about 40 masked men dragged Alec Condor Paul Holy Track and Philip Ireland from Emmons county jail and hanged them on a beef windlass after they were granted a new trial by the state supreme court. Black Hawk and Defender, two accomplices jailed in Bismarck, were spared. The lynching followed a court ruling granting a new trial to Condor for the February murder of six Spicer family members.
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Bismarck
Alec Condor
Paul Holy Track
Philip Ireland
Spicer
Supreme Court
Emmons
Williamsport
Tom Kelly
Kelly
Holy Track
Ireland
Coudot
Condor
Black Hawk
Deender
Coudor
Burleigh County
Supreme Court of
Coudot Stands As Sole Guilty Defendant Remains
Coudot is the only one of the five men previously tried and found guilty of the crime.
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Coudot
Brutal triple murder leads to hangings of three men
A shocking February crime at Rev. T. Spicer’s home left six people dead, including Mrs. Ellen Waldron, Mrs. William Rouse and her twin infants, Mrs. Spicer, and Thomas Spicer. The victims were found mutilated after a series of brutal acts with a club, a pitchfork, a shotgun, and a blade, provoking intense public outrage.
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T. Spicer
Ellen. Waldron
William Rouse
Spicer
March to Resume in January Near Omdurman
A Cairo dispatch to The Daily Mail says the Anglo Egyptian expedition will resume its advance toward Omdurman on the Nile opposite Khartoum in January. Egyptian troops will be used as British forces cannot be spared.
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London
Daily Mail
Cairo
Omdurman
Nile
Khartoum
Far from settled Balkan tensions threaten Crete peace
The Times correspondent reports strained relations between Bulgaria and the Porte with 100,000 Turkish troops on the Bulgarian frontier. Serbia faces Macedonia-related risk and Albania shows growing unrest, while peace talks between Turkey and Greece remain unsettled and autonomy for Crete is still in initial stages.
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London
The
Times
Turkey
Greece
Crete
Balkans
Bulgaria
Porte
Servia
Macedonia
Albania
Austrian ministry narrowly survives impeachment vote
In Vienna on November 15 the lower house debated impeaching ministers over a decree authorizing Czech language use in Bohemia. The left withdrew at start, offering to cooperate for a peaceful constitutional settlement. The impeachment failed 177 to 171.
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Vienna
Umterhaus
Bohemia
Wolcott Sees McKinley After Europe Mission Report
Senator E O Wolcott of Colorado, a commissioner on the bimetallism mission, returned to Washington and went to the White House after a brief home visit. He gave an informal report on the Europe trip but declined public comment.
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Europe
Washington
Navy
E. O. Wolcott
Colorado
White House
McKinley
Wolcott
Mayor Warwick Signs City Gas Works Lease
Philadelphia November 15 Mayor Warwick signed the ordinance to lease the city gas works to United Gas Improvement company The lease calls for a 1 000 000 annual rental for 30 years and 5 000 000 in improvements The plant is valued at 80 000 600 and opponents push court action through the Citizens Municipal Association before execution is allowed to proceed
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Philadelphia
Warwick
City Gas Works
United Gas Improvement Company
Citizens’ Municipal Association
Princeton Clergy Controversy Exercises Withdrawal Acceptance
Princeton New Jersey November 13 The New Brunswick presbytery met at First Presbyterian church. Professor Charles W Shields of Princeton University who was censured for signing the petition for a license for Princeton Inn tendered his withdrawal from the Presbyterian church and it was accepted.
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Princeton
N. J
New Brunswick
First Presbyterian Church
Charles W. Shields
Princeton University
Princeton Lnn
Presbyterian Church
Degree for Secretary Wilson at Iowa college
Des Moines November 13. The Iowa agricultural college during its annual commencement conferred on James Wilson secretary of agriculture in the McKinley cabinet the degree of master of agriculture.
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Wilson
Des Moines
Iowa Agricultural College
James Wilson
McKinley
Question of Markets Ada Disclosed in Mutual Concessions
In Ada a bargaining stalemate surfaces as negotiators reveal mutual concessions as essential to progress. Officials warn that without concessions from both sides no substantial gains will be achieved. The unfolding talks center on market regulation and cross city cooperation affecting trade and pricing policies.
Congress Should Be Controlled by Interests of the Country
A government official comments on reciprocity with Canada, urging Congress to prioritize national interests over local concessions. He explains mutual concessions can expand exports and markets, using coal, lumber, and logs as examples, and notes the United States often produces both surplus raw materials and manufactured goods. The aim is a nationwide gain, even if some negotiations please only certain regions.
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Washington
Canada
Congress
New England
Differences Yet Exist At Bering Sea Meeting
Washington reports that British, Canadian, and American delegates to the Bering sea conference expected to finish the talks today. After two long sessions lasting to 6:30 p.m. experts had not reconciled all differences, with three or four reserved propositions remaining unsettled.
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Washington
Bering Sea
Honor to fallen heroes at Chickamauga dedicates veterans monuments
In Chattanooga Tennessee Pennsylvan ia veterans dedicated monuments to war heroes at Orchard Knob and the government reservation. About 5000 veterans wives and children attended speeches by Governor Hastings General Latta and others. A campfire followed in the Auditorium.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Pennsylvania
Chickamauga
Missionary Ridge
Orchard Knob
Lookout Mountain
H. Clay Evans
John P. Gobin
Latta
Governor Hastings
John Tweedal
H. V. Boynton
General Lee Visits Cuban Officials in Havana
Nov 17 Consul General Lee met with Marshal Blanco the governor general and Senor Jose Congosto the new secretary general of Cuba. He was courteously received by all and, according to the official account, expressed himself well satisfied with the results of the interviews.
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General Lee
Blanco
Havana
Lee
Marshal Blanco
Senor
Jose Congosto
Cuba
Indian school building planned for White Earth reserve
Washington November 17 the Indian office drafts plans for a White Earth reservation school with contracts to be let by March 1 to avoid weather delays. The proposed appropriation totals 50000 dollars for the project.
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White Earth
Washington
Indian Office
White Earth Reservation
No confirmation on Rio report of Brazil martial law decree
Washington reports no official word here confirming a Rio Janeiro via London dispatch about President Moraes issuing a 30 day martial law decree. Despite the lack of confirmation the rumor is credited in diplomatic circles.
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Washington
Rio Janeiro
London
Moraes
Chivalry Shines in Cuban Leader's Capture and Mercy
Havana reports Juan Delgado, a Cuban commander, led a fierce engagement in the Hanare hills near Managua against Spanish regulars. Delgado captured a Spanish captain and 14 soldiers after a brutal hand to hand fight. He ordered truces to aid wounded foes, jeoparded by bayonets and shots. The Spanish general, moved by Delgado's mercy, chose not to continue fighting that day.
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Havana
Juan Delgado
Delgado
Hanare
Managua
Weyler
Interchangeable Mileage Ticket On Sale by Western Roads
The Sevastian interchangeable mileage ticket was placed on sale by the Western roads. It will provide a 2 cent rate for travelers who accumulate 2,000 miles in a year and is expected to curb ticket scalping significantly.
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CuicaGco
Navy
Violence erupts among miners at Wheeling Creek
Reports from Bripgerort dated November 17 describe a clash at Wheeling Creek where Polish and Hungarian miners fought. Three men were shot and about six others were seriously clubbed in the incident.
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Bripgerort
Wheeling Creek
Pope Condemns Manitoba School Settlement
A London cable reports the pope condemning the Manitoba school settlement. Ottawa dated Nov. 17, the action reflects the Vatican stance on the disputed policy affecting education. The brief notes a strong curial position without detailing further consequences.
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Pope
Ottawa
Ont
London
Manitoba
Minor items of interest from the era recap
Patrick Dillon dies at 101 in Minneapolis. Seth Low withdraws his Columbia College presidency resignation at trustees’ request. Cuban forces reportedly prepare to attack Havana and sympathizers depart. Treasury balance shows 203,550,864 with gold reserve of 155,618,219. Richard Croker returns from Virginia, says health improved. Albert Oliver Wilcox, abolitionist and suffrage advocate, dies at 87 in Saratoga. Western Syrup Refiners' Association organized in Chicago. Albert Kneeland, bigamist with 12 wives, sentenced in St Joseph Mo to three years six months.
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New York
Seth Low
Columbia College
Havana
Treasury
Richard Croker
Hot Springs
Virginia
Albert Oliver Wilcox
Saratoga
N. Y
Chicago
Allegheny
Missouri River
Western Syrup Refiners’ Association
Albert Kneeland
St. Joseph
Market quotes from Milwaukee grain report
Late market report lists prices for wheat corn oats and barley in Milwaukee. No. 1 Northern wheat 91 o May 90 c. No. 2 spring 87 c. Corn No. 8 27 c. Oats No. 2 white 34 c. Barley No. 2 26 c on track sample 26 43c.
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Milwaukee
Wheat price listings from DouLaTnH market page
On November 16 wheat markets show No. 1 hard at 98 cents, No. 1 Northern at 82. Northern grades range from 87 to 92 cents in November December and May futures. Rejected and arriving lots noted with minor price variations.
Grain futures dip as markets close on Tuesday in Minneapolis
Wheat futures in Minneapolis finish trading with November at 91 2, December 89 5/8, and May at 87 1/2 to 88 3/4 cents. Track No. 1 hard at 92 1/2 cents, No. 1 Northern at 9 1/2 to 9 3/4 cents, and No. 2 Northern at 87 1/4 to 87 1/2 cents.
Local poultry and dairy prices in Chicago market
Chicago on November 16 reports weak live poultry with turkeys at 90, chickens 5c, spring chickens 7c, ducks 8 to 8 4c. Butter steady, creamery at 15 22c, dairies 12 20c. Eggs firm, fresh at 18c.
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Chicago
Hogs Cattle and Sheep Market Report with Prices
Louis St. Paul Nov 16 hogs market steady prices 2.90 to 3.25 quality not very good cattle market steady strong demand sales 5.25 to 44.00 for stockers cows 2.35 to 2.50 steers 2.95 to 3.20 calves 1.73 to 5.00 sheep market strong sales 3.75 to 4.00 muttons 4.75 to 5.15 lambs 4.75 to 5.15.
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Louis St. Paul
Sioux City Livestock Market Report November 16
Hogs market active and lower with prices from 3.20 to 3.45. Cattle market down 10 cents. heifers 2.70 to 3.00, cows 3.30, calves 4.45, stockers and feeders 3.15 to 4.00, and rangers 3.40 to 3.80. Sheep market fair and bids 2.10 to 4.20.
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Sioux City
Grain and pork price data from Chicago market
Chicago market prices include wheat, corn, oats, and pork for November December and May contracts. Wheat trading around 94144c and 263qc with other odd figures. corn near 263qc and 264c. oats listed with several fractional values. pork showing November around 7.20 and December 67.22 with January 8.20.
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Chicago
Navy
Catarrh cure claim from Peruna letter ends years of suffering
A Aurora Iowa man praises Peru-na for twelve years of catarrh relief after two months of use. He credits the remedy with a complete cure and urges others with chronic catarrh to write for Dr Hartman’s entitlements. The notice ends with unrelated sale ads and post office inquiry.
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F. J Lowell
Aurora
Hartman
United States
Mr. Lowell
Macnufacturing Co
Columbus
Ohio
Dr Hartman
Notice to Creditors Estate of Nicholas Hotaling
Notice to creditors of the estate of Nicholas Hotaling deceased. The administrator directs all persons with claims to present them with vouchers within four months after first publication to the administrator at John Wood's office in Huron Beadle County South Dakota. Dated Huron November 9 1897. Charles Hotaling Administrator. J H Alexander Clerk of Courts Joan Woop Attorney. First pub November 11 Last December 16.
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Nicholas Hotaling
John Wood
Huron
Beadle
South Dakota
Charles Hotaling
J. H. Alexander
Joan Woop
City of
Beadle County
Dakota Huronite
Wm. HH. Daugherty
Martha Daugherty
E. S Ormsby
Territory of
Dakota
William F. Bacon
Office of the Register of Deeds
Court House
Keadle County
Aberdeen
Willliam T. Bacon
F. A. Brown
State OF
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Bead County
H. Plummer
O. W. Bair
Minnie K. Bair
W. Bair
South Orn
Joan L. Prix
Notice to Creditors Estate of Lane and Lane
Eugene P. Lane administrator of the George F. Lane and Lucy Ann Lane estates calls all creditors and claimants to exhibit proofs with vouchers within four months of first publication. Notices filed with L. C. Kemp, attorney, at Huron Beadle County South Dakota. First Pub Nov 18, 1897.
Notice of Intention to Take Tax Deed South Dakota Beadle County
State of South Dakota to Mary F Wright owner of property described in Beadle County letters. Tax deed sale occurred November 5 1895 for lots 11 12 13 14 in block 17 second railway addition to Huron. Certificate of purchase issued to Beadle County later assigned to J M Durrell. Redemption period ends sixty days from service. Taxes interest and costs due. Attorney for owner listed.
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South Dakota
Beadless
Anna K. Harrison
O. P. Taylor
Beadle County
Huron
Beadle
Edward Sterling
J. M. Durell
Dugee
L. ©. Kemp
Susie Fayant
Caroline E. Carr
Julius Nawotthy
City of
J.M. Doret
Kemp
Mary F. Wright
Beadie County
Beadie
Edward Sterning
J.M . Srepee
Mae Crs
Jennie C. Welch
Frank Vallette
J. B. Geddis
Third
Turon
J. B. Geppis
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M’kinley
Philadelphia Council
Ada Disclosed
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Conference of Seal Experts
Patrick Dillon
Minneapolis
Late Market Report
Milwaukee Grain
Duluth Grain
St. Paul
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Catakra
Claca River Bottom
Havey Millan
George F. Lane
Lucy Ann Lane
Eugene P. Lane
L. C. Kemp
Bea
Clare F. E. Grant
John. L. Pyne
Ammons
Ichards Trust Company
a_ corporation
Nettie C. Hall
Charles T. Hall
Circuit Court
Said County
LC. Kemp
James D. Bevier
Flora J. Bevier
Farmers’ & Merchants’ Bank of Iroquois
Said
Beadlecoun
Maron
Farmers’ & Merchants’ Bank
D. G. Medbury
Beadle Co
Chas
Whiting
de Smet
George F. Billing
Rosa
Sour Dakota
Frederick T. Day
Wisconsin
County of
State of South
Nortgages
Lillian Carpenter
Register of Deeds
Mertanaee
S. D
A. D
Lilian Carpenter
Richards Trust Co
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