Downed Coal Barons Lose Grip in Minnesota
St Paul September 9 The Minnesota coal combine has abolished its bureau of statistics and discharged its chief officer John J Rhodes The move follows legislative action tightening penalties for price fixing The fear of penalties spurred by a committee of fifty has ended the combine and sparked a price war with dealers cutting rates and one firm planning an $11 a ton cut for cash orders The committee ponders bringing in Kentucky cannel coal at a very low rate to St Paul
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St. Pau
Minnesota Coal Combine
Bureau of Statistics
John J. Rhodes
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Legisla
Committee of Fifty
Combine
Committee of 50
U S Seeks to Maintain Good Relations with Chile
Advices from Chili report the Washington secretary of state informing Chile that the American government desires to erase any impression of discord with Chile and will not support any arbitration claim unless based on strict justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Chili
Washington
Tribunal of Arbitration
United States
City Line Strikes After Firing Conductors
Indianapolis General Manager McLean discharged Conductor Keefe and Alexander on the College avenue electric line for alleged dishonesty. Moments later a strike was started and all cars of the line were run into the stables, halting business.
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Indianapolis
McLean
Citizens Street Railroad Company
Keefe
Alexander
College Avenue
Flour output declines in Minneapolis week ending Sept 9
The Northwestern Miller reports a drop of 10 000 barrels in flour production last week in Minneapolis leaving total at 187 616 barrels and an average of 31 269 barrels daily. This compares with 197 575 the prior week 186 150 for the same week in 1892 and 140 565 in 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MinnEaPouis
Northwestern
Payne Stricken While Returning to Milwaukee
Henry C. Payne a Northern Pacific receiver and Milwaukee Street Railway president lies dangerously ill at home Milwaukee after appearing to suffer an apoplectic attack on a Chicago to Milwaukee train.
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Milwaukee
Sept
Henry C. Payne
Northern Pacific
Wisconsin
Republican National Committee
Milwaukee Street Railway Company
Payne
St. Ul
Chicago
Anti Chinese Riots in Hubbard Arrests in Oregon
In Salem Oregon on September 9, nineteen men were arrested at Hubbard for driving Chinese workers from a hop yard. The group was transported to Salem, and among the arrestees is Hubbard city marshal.
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Oregon
SaLem
Hubbard
Appointed Chief of Division in Indian Affairs
Washington Sept 9. W C Pollock of Illinois law clerk in the attorney general’s office has been appointed head of the Indian division in the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineron
W. C. Pollock
Illinois
Mining War Probable in Superior Ore Trade Clash
Sept. 11 Fortified by leaders Porter Morse and Ely the Minnesota Iron Company plans a rival railway coalition against Lake Superior consolidated mine. Canton and three others join, with individual holders approached for sale. Minnesota claims advantage through consumer ties and recent mine upgrades, expects $1.40 per ton high grade ore with no royalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Iron Company Farming Combine
Dutura
Lake Superior
Minnesota Iron Company
Messrs
Porter
Morse, Ely
Lake Front
Canton
Minnesota
Mawhor acquitted in sensational Iowa murder case
The Mawhor murder trial in Avoca ended with the defendant acquitted after a 10 day case from Fremont county. William Mawhor was accused of poisoning his wife near Riverton to collect insurance. A key piece of evidence was a note claimed to be from his wife about attempted self harm.
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Coune
Bulurffs
Mawhor
Avoca
Iowa
Fremont County
William Mawhor
Riverton
West Wisconsin Methodist Conference Sets Sept 13 Session
Hodson Wisconsin September 11 The West Wisconsin conference of the Methodist Episcopal church will hold its thirty ninth session here on the 13th inst. About 150 ministers and as many visitors are expected to attend.
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Hodson
Wis
West Wisconsin
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Burglars Blow Open Safe in Fairhaven Store
In Fairhaven Minnesota on September 11 J L Strout’s store was broken into by burglars who blew open a heavy safe and took about 3825 in cash and valuable papers. Police suspect tramp involvement.
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Fairhaven
Minn
J. L. Strout
Telegraphic Brevities Review of 19th Century Events
The pope will publish a third edition of Latin poems. Henry Ide becomes chief justice of Samoa. Reports of extensive Chinese smuggling across the Mexican border. New York banks exceed the 25 percent reserve by 2,966,875. Colorado financiers seek relief from monetary stringency amid bullion certificate talk. John Sullivan estate in San Francisco valued at 4,000,000 to be split among 10 heirs. Bell farm property at Indian Head Manitoba destroyed by fire causing 25,000 loss. A Shakopee Minnesota boy dies after shooting himself with an unloaded revolver. New York imports of specie total 2,525,830 with 2,856,565 gold and 169,275 silver. non specie imports 5,679,605 led by dry goods and general merchandise.
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Henry C. Ide
Samoa
New York
Colorado
John Sullivan
San Francisco
Bell Farm
Indian Head
Man
Shakopee
Mann
John Jardine
Counterfeit Clearing House Certificates Spark Alarm
Birmingham business circles report widespread counterfeits of recently issued clearing house certificates. The small denomination certificates were used as currency and thousands of dollars of perfect forgeries are circulating, causing consternation among local banks and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Interior official resigns to take Enid land office post
Captain J. S. Hasler of South Dakota, long time chief clerk of the interior department, has resigned from the chief clerk position to assume duties as receiver of the land office at Enid on the Cherokee strip. The change will take effect September 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J.S. Hasler
South Dakota
Interior Department
Enid
Cherokee Strip
Prairie Fire Threat Near Millburg Brings Save Efforts
A large prairie fire near Millburg in Hillsporo County burned many fences and barns as residents battled the blaze. The village was saved by strenuous work.
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Hillsporo
Ills
Millburg
Ex Legislator William Weyl Sr Dies in Minnesota
William Weyl Sr. died suddenly of heart disease in Sueur Minnesota on September 11. He had lived in the county for 38 years and served as a representative in the legislature in 1879.
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Sueur
Minn
William Weyl, Sr
September Cotton Crop Condition Drops Sharply
The September cotton report from the department of agriculture shows a seven point decline from August, with a national condition index of 73.40 this month versus 90.40 last month, marking the lowest September reading since 1881 at 70.
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Waton
Department of Agriculture
Restorative Nervine Promoted By Dr Miles in Neurological Cure
A promotional claim describes headache dizziness and nerves as a derangement of brain centers and promotes Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a remedy. It cites cures for nervous disorders and lists prices and ordering details from the Dr Miles Medical Co. Elkhart Ind. The notice targets druggists and consumers with guarantees and warnings about opiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Miles
Miles
St. Vitus
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Commander-In-Chief Adams Assumes Charge of G A R
Adams assumes duties as commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic after election at the national encampment. Appoints James E. Mecht adjutant general and Louis Wagner quartermaster general with headquarters at Lynn Massachusetts. Sarah C. Mink also issues command from Syracuse appointing officials and establishing headquarters there.
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Adams
G. A. R. Indiana Pouis
Chicago
Indianapolis
Ind
Grand Army of the Republic
James E. Mecht
Lynn
Mass
Louis Wagner
Philadelphia
Jonny B. ApaMs
Sarah C. Mink
W. BR. C
Grain inspection and weighing charges fixed
At St. Paul on September 11 the railroad and warehouse commission set grain inspection and weighing rates. Inspection on arrival or into store costs 20 cents per car. out of store from public warehouses 40 cents per 1,000 bushels to vessels. Private warehouses 60 cents per 1,000 bushels to vessels. Weighing on arrival 20 cents per car. out of store from public warehouses 80 cents per car. private warehouses 80 cents per car. Yard scales $1 per car.
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St. Pau
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Supreme Court Affirms Damages in West St. Paul Flood Case
The Minnesota Supreme Court upholds the lower court ruling awarding Catherine Stoehr damages for property destruction after the West St. Paul flood caused by a burst reservoir from a sluiceway stoppage. The decision confirms damages for the plaintiff whose house was destroyed.
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St. Pau
Supreme Court
West St. Paul
Catherine Stoehr
Church lecture on Romanism ends safely after threats
Palmyra Wisconsin September 11 at Hart Prairie church Rev F W Houser educated for the priesthood spoke on Romanism amid mob threats. He drew attention by laying two revolvers on the pulpit and finished his remarks before about 800 seated without trouble.
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Palmyra
Wis
Hart Prairie Church
F. W. Houser
Forest Fires Rampage Near Hinckley Minnesota
Forest fires rage south of Hinckley as strong winds drive them. Villagers prepare defenses and work to protect timber as great damage to the woods is reported.
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Hinckley
Minn
Bank Robbery Ends in Fatal Looting at Delta Cole
Delta Cole bank raid results in the death of the cashier and two robbers. Pabst Company cashier in Chicago relived of 8000 dollars with the stash expected to reach 250000. McEvery, on vacation, implicated as the tool of a conspirator who exploited his fears. One thief discharged earlier. most stolen funds paid for silence.
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Delta, Cole
Robert . McEvery
Frien McEvery
Robbery Ends in Death as Banker Killed for Refusing Funds
In Delta Colorado three armed men robbed the Farmers and Merchants Bank seizing about one hundred dollars. Cashier Blachly was killed by a quick shot. Local hardware store owner W Ray Simpson fired on the robbers causing them to flee toward their horses. One robber was killed by Simpson and another escaped. The identities of the perpetrators remain unknown as the town reacts in shock. Delta, county seat of Delta county, organized in 1883, with a 900 population.
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Colorado
Osman
Blachly
W. Ray Simpson
Blackly
Winchester Simpson
Delta
Delta County
Eight Thousand Dollars Stolen From Pabst Cashier
Eight thousand dollars in currency vanished from the Pabst Brewing supply house at Desplaines and Indians streets. Cashier Robert H. Gruschow tended the money alone when a loud knock drew attention. the money and man were gone.
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Pabst Brewing Company
Desplaines
Indians Streets
Robert H. Gruschow
No strike in New Bedford mills after wage cut accepted
There will be no strike among the spinners of the New Bedford mills as the wage reductions have been accepted, ending labor tension in the textile works. The change defuses potential disruption in Massachusetts industry.
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Ri _Mass
New Bedford Mills
Wage scale near settlement as war parties accept 10 percent cut
The wire red wage scale has practically been settled with the war party willing to accept a ten percent reduction.
Lumber Drive Stalled by Kettle River Rapids
The rear of the big St. Croix drive is hung up on Kettle River rapids near Drive, Wis. Crews are taken off and will not attempt to move the logs until spring as the water level has dropped making headway impossible.
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Wis
Croix
Kettle River
Frederick Douglass appeals for aid after Southern cyclone
Frederick Douglass urges immediate help for storm survivors along South Carolina shores. He cites Beaufort losses of about 400 lives and widespread destruction, calling for money food and clothing to reach the needy via Robert Smalls of Beaufort. Also notes U S naval actions regarding Rio Janeiro amid Brazilian unrest with martial law and ships Newark and Charleston en route.
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Frederick Douglas
Cuicano
South Carolina
Beaufort
Robert Smalls
8. C
Destructive Johnson County Fire Rages Ongoing
ColumsBus Indiana September 11 A serious fire has burned in southern Johnson county for days destroying fences straw ricks timber and several fre o er with damage estimated at forty thousand dollars and rising as flames continue to spread among rural properties.
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ColumsBus
Ind
Johnson County
North Dakota Official Survives Panhandle Wreck
Alfred Dickey executive commissioner from North Dakota was aboard the Panhandle train wreck near Grand Crossing. He sat in the third car from the engine and narrowly avoided the forward car where many were killed as the collision occurred Thursday.
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Dickey
Worth
Alfred Dickey
North Dakota
Panhandle
Grand Crossing
Montreal Man Arrested in Liverpool for Diamond Theft
H. E. Curling of Montreal, traveling as Henry Paris on the Campania, was arrested at the Liverpool slip on charges of stealing diamonds, watches, and American bank notes. He was handed over to the Liverpool police.
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Liverpool
H. E. Curling
Montreal
New York
Henry Paris
Milwau kee National Bank to Resume Operations
Milwau kee National Bank reopens September 25 after July closure with capital stock raised to 500000 dollars.
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Milwaukes
Milwanukee National Bank
Fatal Runaway in Mora Injures Bo y and Kills Man
In Mora Minnesota on September 9 a team ran away tipping a load injuring John Olson of Brunswick who died and his son was badly hurt.
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Ayer
Minneapolis Milling
State Commission
Pabst Company
Pabst
White House
N K Fairbank
Nhs
News of the World
Jae
Dakota Weekly
Huronite
Fiaraware
Red Cross
Garland
Huron
Culver & Smith
State Department
Thomas L. Thompson
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Terry
Newark
Norfolk
Rio
Navy Department
Charleston
Indiana
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