Warmer notes from Washington high level briefing
The latest Associated Press telegrams report Senate defeat of a treaty ratification by 27 to Sh. Breckenridge of Arkansas introduces five tariff bills in the House. Treasury pension disbursements reach 10 million with month to date receipts 5 million above expenditures. Various officials explain resignations and budget figures for the fiscal year ending June 30 1889. Reports cover police and civic matters including Meade Post investigations and recent criminal incidents across several states.
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Treasury Department
Congress
House
Senate
George G. Meade
Ile
Sge
Ginn Vepaenans
Railroad Deals and Railway Plans From 19th Century Reports
Directors ratify gate to the Pennsylvania company amid broader moves. Hudson Bay railway financing advances northward from Winnipeg port. Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul push the Winona depot completion. Immigrant fare reductions announced between Chicago and St Paul Minneapolis by Wisconsin Centre road. Grand Trunk Railway eyes Detroit Chicago line extension linking to Wabash, St Louis, and Chicago corridor.
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Cincinnati, Richmond & Chicago Railroad
Pennsylvania ‘Company
Hudson’s Bay Railway
Winnipa Porthward
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Com. By
Winona
Minn
Barker
Wisconsin Centre Road
Cago
St.Paul
Minneapolis
Chicago
Burlington
Chicago, Burlington & Uiney Railway
St. Louis
St. Paul
Canadian Pacific Railway
Detroit
Grand Trunk Railway
Wabash
Karuna
Notable Murders and Suicides Reported in New Jersey and New York
A series of violent incidents is noted, including a Newark suicide by Penta te lee ronal box rob be, and the death of Bald Knobbers leader Grane near New York. Murderer Van Lytos died in custody after hanging in New York, following a quarrel over a woman. A wagon driver, Oates Saree, and others were wounded in separate incidents amid a period of unrest.
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Penta Te Lee
Ronal Box Robbe
Newart N. Camp
Newark
N.J
van Lytos
New York
Tia
Gwarderen Young
Kilalph Hosen, & Grocery
Loni Branth
Multiple Disasters and Fatalities Reported Across Regions
A flood of brief notices details drownings in West Superior and a fatal derrick accident in Marquette. Fires devastate properties in Wadena and Greenfield, with casualties and insurance losses noted. Tornado and cyclone damage hit Marinette and nearby towns, while epidemics and lightning deaths appear in Indiana and Kansas. Reports on earthquakes, oil gushers, and a veteran reunion in San Antonio add to a broad tapestry of 19th century calamities and events.
Railroad Crash Kills Two on Wilmington Route
Floods covered streets and cotton fields along Lake Washington branch. A Wilmington Columbia and Augusta road wreck occurred about sixty miles south of Wilmington. A Charleston bound mail train met another passenger train. A sleeping car was wrecked. Two passengers died, two fatally injured, and Mr Hart of Edgefield DC severely hurt.
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Herald
Wilmington
N. C
Wilmington, Columbia & Augusta Road
Inet
Charleston
Mr. Hart
Edgefield
D. C
Odd wartime request from dying woman appears in paper
The text notes Mrs. M. Taylor of Peru Indiana near death from a stomach tumor asking that after her death both hands and feet be severed from the body and the heart be sent to France for burial while the remainder be interred locally. It mentions Lt. Joan S. Mason of the Ninth Infantry being retired from service amid these unusual requests.
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Amoin
Irish MPs plan suit against Times over alleged caste bias
Report says several Irish parliamentary party members intend to sue the Times to curb its influence. Mr Parnell denies plans to vacate his seat until inquiries into Timef charges are complete. A Suakin dispatch notes a white man in Kahr-el Iazette district known as Abu Digna with a large force. Khartoum’s Khalifa fears confrontation as Abyssinia vows to seize Khartoum.
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Irish Parlimentary Party
Suite
the Times
Parnell
Parlisament
Parliamentary Commission
Scottish Court
Timef
Suakin
Kahr-eliazette
Abu Digna
Niam Niam
Stanley
Thekhalifa
Khartoum
Abyssinia
Khalifa
Hard Rain Storms Sweep Eastern States Causing High Damage
A heavy rain storm swept the Eastern States with Wilmington Delaware reporting wind and flood damage estimated at 150000 dollars. Boston Salem and Wheeling also suffered severe damage to crops orchards and property. Reports of fatalities and widespread water damage were noted across multiple cities including Newburgh and nearby areas.
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Wilmington
Delaware
Jimreon
Boston
Mass
Salem
Chaské Bay
Wheeling
Newburgh
N. Y
Urs
Congressional session notes on fisheries treaty and budget votes
The Senate ended an open executive session on the fisheries treaty and failed to postpone it. Morgan spoke two hours before opponents could present views. The House passed the fortifications bill and set pensions dates while committee actions continued on invalid pensions and Chinese labor restriction.
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Senate
Mr. Morgan
Yeas
Reagan
Allison
Texas
Rezan
Blaine
Augusta
Mr. Cleveland
Blair
Regan
New York Tribune
Morrill
Kanaa
Department
Morgan
McAleary
Kentucky
Foreign Affairs
Kearney
Republican Notes on American Interests and Protection
The Republican party advocates government for American interests and legislation to protect American industries. It supports practical reforms at state and national levels and defends the Protective Tariff against repeal efforts. It backs temperance measures where Prohibition or high-license laws exist and promotes what it views as progressive American civilization.
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Republican Party
Mrs Butterfield Veto Hits Pension Claim for Son’s Service
Nashua New Hampshire special says 88 year old Mrs Hannan Butterfield whose pension claim was vetoed for lack of proof that her son Lieut Augustus A B Butterfield served the country in the Second Illinois Cavalry and died aboard the Sultana in 1865. She calls the veto heartless and cruel toward defenders and dependents.
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Hannan Butterfield
Nashua
N. H
Augustus A. B. Butterfield
Hlimois
Cumback sees strong Harrison Morton surge in West
Ex-Lieutenant-Governor Cumback, back from the Pacific coast, reports unmistakable signs of the current favoring Harrison and Morton. He cites the free wool issue and Oregon’s 7,000 milarity as indicators he expects a rise to about 10,000 in November.
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Cumback
New York Tribune
Indianapolis
Pacific Coast
Times
Harrison
Morton
Party of Protection
Oregon
The Democratic Party Opposes Reform As In The Past
The New York Tribune argues the Democratic Party remains an obstacle to constructive legislation for American industries and reform. It cites opposition to Civil Service reform Ballot Reform Temperance laws liquor restrictions and war prosecutions as evidence of a consistent pattern across northern states.
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New York Tribune
New York
New Jersey
Michigan
Kansas
Blaine’s Endorsement Fires Up Republican Chance
The text proclaims James G. Blaine arrives on native soil and backs Harrison and Morton. It argues his full support unsettles rebel brigade leaders, predicting a Republican victory in November and exile for rebel carpet baggers by next March.
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James G. Blaine
Harrison
Morton
Chicago
Harrison and Morton
Dakota Issue Sparks National Attention and Debate
The piece cites widespread press focus on Dakota affairs and criticizes the Democratic stance as reckless. It praises Dakota settlers for prudence and resilience amid national political pressure and laments perceived overreach by federal policy.
Dakota Farmers Call For Full Participation At Polls
In a national affairs context Dakota farmers on their own land are urged to have a strong voice at the polls. The piece condemns partisan barriers to Dakota's admission to the union, arguing decades of exclusion will loom large in autumn elections.
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Trious
Dakota
Vast Republican Rally Draws Masses Across Dakota
A large Graton rally on the 7th drew crowds from Park River, St. Thomas, Manvel, Ardock, Minto, and Grand Forks. Col. Plummer arrived by the Manitou, hailed at the Columbia hotel, as seven bands led a grand procession to the Grand Opera house. Speakers attacked tariffs and Democratic positions, with Walsh county Republicans forming a defense.
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Grafton
Dakota
Northern Pacific
Col. Plummer
Manitoba
Columbia
Park River St. Thomas
Grand Forks
Manitoba Road
Harrison and Morton Club
Manvel
Ardock
Minto
Republican League
Reublican League
Olson
Sons of Veterans
Drum Corp
Hamilton McLain G. A. R. Po
Dako
Grand Opera
North Dakota
Summer
Walsh County
Ex-Rebel Officials in Dakota Territorial Posts
A Deadwood correspondent lists offices in Dakota held by ex rebels including ex United States and district court figures. The record cites names such as C. M. Thomas and W. H. Jones among ex rebel carpetbaggers from Kentucky and ex wood officials, highlighting the pattern of Confederate veterans in territorial offices.
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San Antonio
Texas
Ex-Confederate Association
San Pedroia Park
W. H. Young
United States Army
Alamo City
Oes Crag
Dakota
Deadwood
United States
Dia
C. M. Thomas
Kentucky
Banisoi
W. Jones
W. H. Jones
Bs Gram
Exwood
B. P. Smith
Improbable Discovery of Petrified Giant Near Bismarck
A local farmer near Bismarck reports uncovering petrified remains of a gigantic animal while digging a well on his farm. The fossil measures about eighteen inches in length and was found at a depth around thirty feet.
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Bismarck
bin Farm
Huaba by When then When the bo und down
Readable fragments describe a local event with names and places in a 1920s style. The item signals a community gathering or incident and mentions a person of interest and a venue. Details are fragmentary but imply a brief, timely newspaper item.
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Marner Sun
C. J.C. Macleod
Warner
Associated Press
Washington
Breckenridge
Arkansas
Colonel Bates
Lawrence Kiernan
Carriera
Watters
Congressman O'Neill
Kiernan
Hyde
Landing
Canada
River Teaudette
Benjamin F. Carter
Rawlins
Carbon County
Wyoming
John Joffrey
Moonlight
Lake Morrit
Duggan
Michael Miges
Richard Collins
West Superior
Wis
James Myers
Myers
Collins
Real Ouay
David Davis
Appelle
England
Ils
Carpenter
Montreal
Toluca
Dawes
Davia
Prescot
Prairie Center
Ottawa
Ill
Charles Anderson
Thomas Holderness
Mrs. Anderson
Haldernness
Anderson
Estern Railroads
Calandar
Nat Kinvey
Grane
Mer Erge
Tin
Luke Harmon
Tennessee
Wadena
John Booth
Queens County
Ireland
Marquette
Mich
Ind
Wabash & Erie Canal
Wescott
Kanas City
Robert Otz
Julius Macier
Edward Otz
West Hoboken N. Y
Northwestern
Deacon Lovering
Richardson
Greenfield
Gill
Marinette
Lesathar
Victor Mayott
Mayott
Chicago & Aurora Smelting
Liard
Bony
Trcitfelly Meenter Iy
Ullym
Berald&sane Cles
Litchfield, Minn
Hof
Jim Leighton
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Pierre
Fort Pierra
Robert Holmes
Jonnie Lowrie
Onwego
Leland Lowisimum
Gaibray
General News
Crow Creek
Standing Neck Agency
Contress
Milwaukee
Nebraska
Montpelier
Gladstone
Burslem
House of Commons
Boulder Valley
Butte
Nevada Creek
Mont
Boulder
R. J. Gatling
Dr. Gatling
Abbeville
Vermillion Parish
Vermillion
Ma Tamé
Shepard
Lake Washington
Ol. Joan S. Mason
Ninth Infantry
Congressional
Committee
District of Columbia
Forney
Alabama
Payson
Illinois
Biount
Georgia
Ft. Hall
Ailon Com
Idaho
Barnes
Missoeri
Lyman
Government
Cleveland
Boston Journal
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