Dakota Rail Commission Reports Progress and Licensing
The Dakota Territory railway commission presents a supplementary report. It notes uniform grading standards, licenses granted to 241 elevators with a capacity of 8 041 000 bushels, and 265 unbonded licensed elevators plus 308 private unlicensed. It cites grain blockade issues on Manitoba lines and suggests private granaries to move wheat to market, reducing dealer control. The year shows 28 accidents and ongoing efforts to ease grain marketing tensions.
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Dakota Railum
da Railroad Commission
Athe
Dhe Fonds
Alos
Val
Marth
Voli
West
Dakota
Minnesota
Othe Manitoba
Commission
Offeials
Bensley Bros Grain Firm Fails in Record Crash
In Iowa the Bensley Bros grain firm of Brindling announces failure with liabilities likely between 350000 and 900000 dollars and real assets near 175000. The crash follows the McGeoch failure of 1888 and shocks the board of trade.
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Cileaeo
Oreado
Bensley Bros
Gars Brindlig
Bensley
McGeoch
Explosion and train mile pace report from city and road race
A safety explosion near Dupont's powder works is reported with several injuries and fatalities. The text also details a lengthy road race with mile splits and leaders, noting Moore, Albert Wade, and others achieving fast times and a crowd reaction as the event unfolds in Philadelphia.
Lincoln Birthday Dinner Draws NYC Republican Leaders
The New York City Republican Club held a Delmonico’s dinner honoring Abraham Lincoln's birthday with about 275 guests. Notables included Senators Evarts and Platt, Ex-Senators Miller and Warner, Congressman Goff, and McKinley Jr. also listed. President Bartlett praised the new party club convention outcomes.
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New York City
Linecoln
New York
Republican Club
City of
Delmonico
Abraham Lincoln
Juno, Sherman
Wm. McKinley
Chas, Jr. Grosvenor
Wm. Evarts
T. C. Platt
Warner Miller
W. J. Allison
Iowa
C.F. Manderson
Nebraska
Nathan Goff
West Virginia
Edward S. Bartlett
Gov. Foraker
Boston Poisoner Found Guilty in First Degree
In Beaton, the jury returned a guilty verdict against Mrs. Sarah J. Robinson for murder in the first degree. She was accused of killing her nephew Prince Arthur Freeman and several other family members to obtain amendments associated with Parnell. The trial followed earlier accusations involving her son and daughter. London reports comment on Parnell amendments and Irish legislation.
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Boston
Beaton
Sarah J. Robinson
Prince Arthur Freeman
Robinson
Ms. Robinson
Lizzie J
Willie J
P. A. Free
Oliver Sleeper
Boa
Arranging For the Convention and Related Notices
The republican national committee sub committee elected Gen Fitzsimmons of Chicago as sergeant at arms for the national convention. Bids for the insane hospital wings were opened in Bismarck with bids due February 27, 1888. Reports from Jackson, Florida note a large crowd at an event and mention ongoing preparations and a prize event. Foreign dispatches from St Petersburg discuss reactions to Russia and Prince Haigh, with Western press commentary on Germany and idle political notes.
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Curéano
Republican National Committee
Gen. Fitzsimmons
Chicago
Ormanent
National
Faxon, Pelett
Bismarck
Conate
Pire
Ban Seeragen
Clarkson on Blaine Sheridan and Gresham in 1880s GOP race
Clarkson, head of a Republican subcommittee, discusses rival camps within the party. He outlines two viewpoints: one favoring a non factional candidate like Allison or Garfield style tariff stance, the other backing Blaine for broad working-class appeal and tariff protection. He notes Blaine’s strength in the East and West and suggests many Republicans expect his nomination. He also analyzes soldiers’ leanings toward Sheridan or Gresham and reflects on Lincoln and Civil War era leadership.
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Allison
Gresham
Clarkson
National Republican Committee
Inter
Lini
Garfield
West
East
Sheridan
Grand Army
Loyal Legion
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Hoger
Amy Ori
Mr. Am
Lincoln
Tage
Andrew
Trent
Grants
Ohio Valley
Ohio River
New England
Virginia
Banquet in Columbus Honors Lincoln Birthday
The Ohio League held a gravud banquet in Columbus with about 250 guests including Senator O Sherman Gov Beaver of Pennsylvania Gov Life of Michigan Gov Foraker of Ohio Gen Butterworth and others. The program featured toasts and remarks on the press with Mort Halstead delivering a response to the senior vein and the Press.
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Columbus
Lincoln
Coruaus
Senator O 'Sherman
Gov
Beaver
Pennsylvania
Life of
Michigan
Foraker
Ohio
Gen
Butterworth
P. Foster
Newmak League
F. Scarborough
Wilberforce
Halstead
Sy Wscoln
Mortt Halstead
Gald
Ap Seeder
Youv Cep
Drunken Hungarian Massacre in Silver Brook Fire Tragedy
A drunken gathering near Hazelton ends in a fatal blaze at a Maurick home. Six Hungarians die or are mortally burned, several others injured after a lamp overturns and flames erupt. disputes over foul play and murder arise as firefighters and witnesses recount the disaster.
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Winkesparne
Silver Brook
Hazelton
Maurick
Alb
Ellias
Joan Seddo
Joan Kobinko
Micheal Yvankovitsch
Mary Maulick
Paulciscourts
Maulick
Will
Disastrous Fire Strikes St Paul Wholesale Shoe Firm
A blaze at Foot, Schulz & Co. wholesale boot stock in the Ryan block at Third and Wacouta burned from 5 40 AM to noon, causing about 300000 in losses and significant damage to the Ryan Drug Company stock of 30000. Firemen faced heavy smoke and near-suffocation. Insurance covered by many companies, limiting large losses.
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St. Paul
St. Pau
Foot
Schulz & Co
Ryan
Barrett Murder Trial Audits Old Man Testimony
In Barrett murder case Pete Barrett's trial, old Jol Barrett testified amid a strong accent. He claimed Henry said Tim and Pete wronged his wife and vowed revenge, describing a tense exchange as the defense questions him about alleged past affairs and ill will.
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Tim
Pete
Local Sullivan County Drifts Report Bizarre Tales
Fragmented OCR notes describe drifts in Sullivan County with references to Baron Mivechhonon and unclear testimonies. The piece hints at long prose, highway disturbances, and inflated figures, ending with an odd funeral mention amid confusing wording.
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Knixdytos
N. Y
Sullivan County
Owsday
Miveehonon
Congressional notes on land grant and postal bills
The House passed the Choctaw Coal and Railroad land grant, with resistance delaying the McKay bill. It also approved Andrew D. White as Smithsonian regent. In the Senate Dakota division views and printing bill questions dominated, with discussion on postal service efficiency and postmasters.
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Congressional
HOUSE
Wasmixeron
Indian Territory
Choctaw Coal and Railroad Company
J. Anderson
Linois
Perkins
C. M. Brivers
Ducenerd
Nathaniel McKay
Donald McKnay
Springer
al- Hhoneh
Howse
Senate
Andrew D. White
Cornell University
Smithsonian Institute
McKay
Unclear Washington Notice On Property Inquiry
Fragmentary text shows a Washington news item mentioning a landlord, a comune or property matter, and an investigation. Details are unreadable. no clear names, dates, or actions beyond hints of an inquiry and warden involvement.
Railroad Strike Witnesses Spark Morning Testimony
Witnesses describe miner and operator wealth in a labor dispute overview. The report covers opinions on organization, fortunes, and a shift toward new rail service linking Minneapolis, Sault Ste Marie and the Lehigh Valley coal trade via Soo docks.
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Reading
Johnson
Lewis
Columbus
Ohio
Thme
John H. Davison
Schuylkill
Stone
Witner
Lehich
Washington
Posto Department
Minneapolis, Sault Sterie & Atlantic Railway
Bruce
Sault Ste Marie
Mich
Canadian Pacific
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Wisconsin
North Peninsula
Michigan
Ath
Seaboard
Minnearouis
Soo
Lehigh Valley
Buffalo
Washington gossip on admission of territories and a presidential nomination
A House committee member says the committee will report in favor of admitting Montana Washington New Mexico and Dakota as one state. Democrats plan to admit three territories to gain six senators while Dakota would elect two Republicans. A vote on pending acts is likely after the presidential election. Also notes on public buildings Duluth and Council Bluffs funding and the nomination of Alexander B. Cargill as assistant treasurer to replace Chas J. Canada.
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House Committee
Id Ta
Washington
House Committee On Territories
Montana
New Mexic
Dakota
Senate
Mexico
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Adbert Wate
Orie Ann
Elork
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Parnell
London
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Garda
Teemer
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Haigh
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Bremiller
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France
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Post Office Department
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Aldrich
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Ashton
John Bushell
Smith Gushing
Son Gas & Fuel Co
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J. Cushing
Poetart
Watman
Minn
Funk
Braree
Totten
Canada
Ontario
Te Bec
Ottawa
Mercury
Washington News
Notes
Duluth
Council Bluffs
Towa
Washngton
Alexander Aa Cue
Chas
J. Canda
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