Warner Weekly Sun Warms to California Syndicate Concessions
The Warner issue notes Jesse, as managing member of a California eastern capital syndicate, securing promising concessions from the Mexican Government for mining railroads colonization and related projects. A real estate report in Jerusalem suburbs mentions Jewish housing amid a boom in suburban building. Western operators eye opportunistic ventures as home returns dwindle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vounzesson
Jesse
California and
Eastern Capitalista
Jisse
Jerusalem
Casualties in the Civil War Conveyed
The Union fielded over a million troops at times and about 600 000 Confederates. At war’s end one million federal troops were under arms. Union losses include 61 000 killed 285 000 wounded and over 200 000 died of disease. Confederate deaths are not precisely known but likely lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jossin
Temperance Women and Clergymen Lead Sunday Newspaper Protest
A Pittsburg and Allegheny City movement seeks to end Sunday newspapers by first asking publishers to drop Sunday issues. If refused, subscribers will withdraw and remove ads, with legal action contemplated as a final step.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny City
Population Forecast for Brooklyn and Chicago in 1890
The New York Post projects both Brooklyn and Chicago reaching about 900,000 residents in 1890 with Brooklyn slightly ahead. It notes Brooklyn benefits from migration overflow from New York and growth driven by new elevated railroads and forthcoming lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Post
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
Thanksgiving Origin Story From Early New England
The piece recalls the first Thanksgiving about 256 years ago with Old Massasoit and his ninety braves sharing a meal with Puritans. Indians brought deer and the settlers provided fish clams and corn. A later ship from Ireland averted famine and the day became a lasting thanksgiving observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Massasoit
Bradford
New England
Ireland
Robert Bonner to retire and pass Ledger to Bonner’s Sons
Robert Bonner announces in the New York Ledger that he is retiring from Ledger management. He says he has transferred all rights and interests in the Ledger and related properties to his three sons who will run the business as Robert Bonner's Sons. Bonner began as an apprentice at Hartford Courant forty eight years ago and, at sixty four, believes he is entitled to retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bonner
New York Ledger
Hartford Courant
Busines
James
Francis
Washington
Fargo
New Minnesota & Dakota Company
Sherbrook
New Rockford
Sheyenne
Ottawa
Coe
Coulee
Veewn & Northern
Dekota
H. Winame
Highmore
C.E. Johnson
Frederick
Crishbaum
Kimball
Louisville Courier-Journal
Wiiehold Sol
Dane
Medicine Lodge
Ti-mu-da
Dickens Jr Reads From Father in Eastern Cities
Charles Dickens Jr presents from his father’s works in eastern cities and notes American audiences are less demonstrative than European crowds. He remarks the talks feel like basic discourse with little hedge before the audience and singles out large cities as especially challenging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dickens, Jr
Ocean
Interstate Commission Orders Wheat Rate Cut on Mazuppa Line
The interstate commission directs Milwaukee road to reduce wheat rates to 1 2 cents on the Mazuppa line. The president will make few appointments before congress meets and only essential posts will be filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commission
Milwaukee Road
Congress
Genend Knott
Upshaw
Hancock
Washington
Garland
Personal News Notes Highlight Early 1900s Figures
Isaac Pittman the inventor of phonography was briefoed out of 3000 in Boston. Lieut Col Joseph R Smith surgeon is directed to report at St Paul as medical director of the Dakota department. Carrie Carew of Winnipeg seeks 20000 damages for breach of promise against Capt Sheets now in St Paul. Nina Van Zandt allegedly wasting away after her husband’s murder. Ex Senator Charles F Jones of Florida, a two year Detroit resident, is near beggary and relies on charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Pittman
Boston
Joseph R. Smith
St. Paul
Department of Dakota
Carrie Carew
Winnipeg
Capt. Sheets
Nina van Zandt
United States
Charles F. Jones
Florida
Detroit
Notable Crimes and Sentences Across Cities This Week
Criminal calendar reports Frank Lowes killing Wm Lang on Crow Creek reservation in Montana. Ex Custom Inspectors indicted in Bap Erencieto for aiding illegal Chinese landings. San Francisco sees Frank T Northey sentenced to nine years for jury bribery. J R Mason held on manslaughter after killing Ashland editor W H Reynolds. Ravenna judge overrules new trial in Blinky Morgan murder. slated for Columbus penitentiary execution March 16 1888. Chicago man August Hatzka arrested for killing his 11 year old stepson. Dan Doherty linked to London bank burglary after past prison term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lowes
Wm. Lang
Crow Creek Reservation
Montana
San Francisco
Frank T. Northey
San Quentin
J. R. Mason
W. H. Reynolds
Ashland
O.) Times
Ravenna
Ohio
Johnston
Blinky’ Morgan
Huiligan
Cleveland
Columbus
August Hatzka
Chicago
Max Gilman
Hatzka
Ine Byrnes
Dan Doherty
Graham
London
Bankelor
Masquahioantin
Lescenae Pnder Bank
Doherty
Forest fires sweep Tennessee Mississippi and Arkansas
The casualty record reports large forest fires across Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. In New York, Jacob Schwab, noted Jaca importer, was killed by a fall from an elevator shaft. In Browning Illinois, Charles Fackler his wife and child perished in a blaze with suspected incendiary origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Mississippi
Arkansas
New York
Jacob Schwab
Jaca
Browning
Ill
Charles Fackler
Perron
Freemont, Elkhorn
Missouri Valley Road
Foreign Notes From Across the World
Mandeville reports fellow prisoner O Briens is stripped of clothes in Tallamore jail. Emperor William awards the Black Eagle to Count Schouvaloff. Dublin Gazette bans the National League in Kerry Clare and parts of Cork Galway and Wexford. French cabinet resigns after a heavy defeat. Grevy stays in office for country’s sake. Don Juan, father of Von Gatlos of Spain, has died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandeville
O'Brien
Tallamore
William
Count Schouvaloff
Berlin
Dublin
National League
Kerry
Clare
Cork
Galway
Wexford
Chamber of Deputies
Grevy
Don Juan
von Gatlos
Spain
Don Carlos
Timate Kie
Maj. Taan
Inn
Bam
Rick Ford
Rome envoy sees Irish emanci pation urge in Lis mission
Mgr Persico reports Ireland harbors a unified aspiration toward progressive emancipation the British government should acknowledge. London Rome corre spondent notes Cardinal Gibbons plans to aid Knights of Labor to show religious neutrality toward the organization. Crofters face hunger while confronting deer predation. thousands seek relief. Russian troop movements near Germany raise fears of deteriorating German Russian ties. Tea cargo from Asia dominates Northern Pacific cargo to St Paul Chicago and the East. Lord Tennyson writes Whitman praising American ideals and constitutional prudence to guard the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chronicle
Rome
Mgr. Persico
Lis
Ireland
Thera
London Chronicle
Cardinal Gibbons Bine
Knights of Labor
Lends
Cologne
Rowne
Winnitza
Cvar
Willinee
Germany
Rossia
Ee Bey
Japan
Northern Pacific
Alex Gibson
Ex-Governor Curtin Recovers Stolen Watch in Centennial
Reports note ex Governor Curtin returns a watch stolen during Philadelphia centennial celebration eleven years ago. Other items include Pennsylvania state treasurer totals, a Milwaukee brewery strike threat, and varied local law actions. A Hartford church scene, a Galveston restraining order on Southern Pacific yard workers, and horse procurement proposals for forts signaled broader national activity.
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Curtin
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Hart
McGraw
Irish
Prohibition
Kennedy
A. F. Rockwell
Department
Fort Keogh
Fort Custer
Camp Sheridan
Martelli Brendenbalt
Miles City
Hartford
Conn
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Houston
Texas
Kentucky
Minnesota Fleet at Gettysburg in Hancock Reminiscences
Excerpt from Reminiscences of Gen Winfield Scott Hancock recounts Gettysburg fighting as told by his wife. It notes Morgan's account approved by Hancock and describes Lockwood's brigade actions with Meade observing. Hancock roams lines, points to rebel colors, orders capture, and praises a regiment for its charge despite wounds and confusion.
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Minnesota
Gettysburg
Winfield Scott Hancock
Battle of
Gen
Morgan
Hancock
Lockwood
Twelfth Corps
Meade
Second Corps
Miller
Ile Gan
Dakota News Notes from the Dakota region and beyond
Reports from Blunt to Watertown describe fires, deaths, legal matters, and civic plans. Losses reach four thousand with minor insurance. William Allen dies in Grand Forks after pneumonia following a stabbing case. a shooting in Sturgis. a proposed twelve thousand dollar artesian well bond in Devil's Lake. and a new church and asylum board changes in Yankton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blunt
Smith & and
Dunhar
Ucter
Smith & Dunbar
Grand Forks
William Allen
Volored
Minnesota
Ellendale
Wow
Sears
Yankton
John N. Pennington
Mitchell
Jame Woodcock
A Tussle With a Burglar in a Boston Bedroom
A Boston married woman awakens to find a burglar under her bed after securing the blinds with a carpet hassock. She retrieves a revolver from a chiffonier and fires a warning shot, discovering the intruder is a colored man as he moves toward the door. The incident unfolds with fear and indignation as she orders him to leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Saturday Evening Gazette
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warner Weekly Sun
Warner
Washington News
Lamar
General Land Office
Jerry the Bum
Sturgis City
Smith
Tilford & Olies
Devil’s Lake
Watertown
Methodist Episcopal Society
E. E. Clough
Platteville
Wis
Gov. Rusk
Gov. Church
Otto P. Miller
Benjamin 8. Williams
Hayden & Eldred
John Roach
H. Prior
Minneapolis
Aberdeen
Britton
W.S. Hinkley
Jinrida W. Plaisted
Hinkley
George Atchinson
Plaisted
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