Rectified by Sparks on Indemnity Lands Settlers Rights
Land Commissioner clarifies that actual settlers on indemnity lands within railroad grants can obtain title from the United States not exceeding 160 acres if they qualify. Purchasers before patent buy at their risk. post patent buyers are protected. Rights for restored lands and settlement limits are outlined with specific act references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weer
Dakota
Oo Lili
Sparks
E. P. Alness
Glover
United Pitan
Comney
United States
President Cleveland letter on eviction cases in Iowa lands
Executive Mansion Washington October 25. President Cleveland replies to J B Weaver about evictions in O Brien county Iowa. He notes distress to innocent settlers and that US cannot intervene since title to land is gone. He suggests state court resolution or Supreme Court appeal for final adjudication. He asks for any legal way the government could aid to reduce vexation.
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Cleveland
Gen. Weaver
Executive Mansion
Washington
D. C
J. B. Weaver
O’brien
Secretary of the Interior
Attorney General
United States
Supreme Court
Grover Cleveland
McGill Declines Call for Extra Session on Redistricting
Governor McGill states he will not convene an extra session to address redistricting inequalities or county seat removals. He cites prior messages and legislative inaction, noting court rulings have invalidated county seat moves and that no law now exists to guide removals.
Governor Rules Out Extra Session Over County Seat Fight
The governor states removal of the county seat is not worth an extraordinary expense. An extra session would cost at least $100,000, with no funds on hand. He will not call an extra session, and expects lawmakers to proceed in regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mber
End of the Crow War Report From Washington Dispatch
Washington dispatch reports satisfaction in interior and war departments over Gen Terry's telegram on Crow hostilities. Prisons to Fort Snelling, Chief Belt foresees ending Crow trouble, Sword Bearer killed, Indians quiet, and 14 troops to remain until annuities issued. Corporal Thompson buried with honors. twelve prisoners ironed. possible additional killings unconfirmed.
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Washington Dispatch
Interior
War Department
Terry
Armstrong
Crow Agency
Ruger
Fort Snelling
Lamar
Chief Belt
Indian ‘Division
Charles Thompson
Plentycaues
Dudley
Gossip on Anarchists and Bomb Findings in Chicago
Chicago reports focus on bomb discovery in Lingg’s cell and Engel’s attempted overdose. Details describe morphine and laudanum use, with doctors puzzled by long-term tolerance. Parsons’s unsigned note denounces the bomb reveal as a political trap as U.S. troops arrive in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lingz
Engel
Lingg
Dr. Grey
Great Episcopal Cathedral Site Planned in New York
New York selects a three block site bounded by Tenth and Morningside avenues and One Hundred tenth to One Hundred thirteenth streets for the Great Episcopal Cathedral. A sale contract will be drawn with trustees of the orphan asylum on Tenth Street and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine trustees with Bishop Potter as chair. About 350 000 in cash is involved with nearly two hundred lots purchased.
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New York
Tenth
Morningside Avenues
Omeulee
Davhedea
Morgan Dix
Revision of Interstate Wheat Rates Discrimination Case
The Interstate Commerce Commission finds unjust discrimination in the Iowa & Minnesota division rates of the Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. Wheat rates there are too high compared with the River division, and the commission limits the differential to two and a half cents per hundred to preserve equality and protect communities from prejudice.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Boards of Trade Union of
Farmington
Northfield
Faribault and
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Iowa & Minnesota
Iowa
Minnesota
Death of Jenny Lind the Swedish Nightingale
The Swedish singer Jenny Lind died in London on the 2nd inst. after weeks of illness. Born in Stockholm she showed musical talent from age three and rose to fame in Europe. P T Barnum later brought her to the United States for concerts earning substantial sums.
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Jenny Lind
Madame Goldechmidt
London
Stockholm
Eraemus Berg
Paris
Jenny
Meyerbeer
Berlin
P. T. Barnum
Miss Lind
Mise Lind
Europe
Dresden
Indemnity Lands and 1887 Law Question\
Secretary Lamar reviews whether the 1887 law applies to indemnity withdrawals and whether railroad lands can be purchased from the government. He has asked the attorney general for an opinion and ordered notices to inform registrants that their tracts may be covered by railroad claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lamar
General Land Office
Northern Pacific
Deadly Shooting at Eau Claire Night Club
A quarrel between Edward Richardson of St Paul and Frank Hanson of the Galloway house ended with Richardson dying at 10 30 and Hanson in critical condition after shots were fired in thehotel corridor. Eyewitnesses saw nothing as the men had spoken amicably in the hotel office and Bennet offered a cigar before the seconds passed.
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Eau Claire
Edward Richardson
St. Paul
Frank Hanson
Galloway House
The
Richardson
Hanson
Bennet
Hardson
Dager
Richards Ok
Alleged Attempt to Murder Chief Justice Waite
Washington special reports an alleged attempt to harm Chief Justice Waite of the U S Supreme Court. A small boxed parcel arrived by special delivery at his residence about 6 30 pm and bore disguised handwriting and an alarming label. Police intercepted the box before it could be opened.
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Waite
Washington
Syd Iist
United States Supreme Court
Special Delivery Postal Service
Latreet
N. W
Washington, D. C
Unclear Report Sparks Suspicion Of Hoax In Local Incident
A garbled account states a post office employee mishap caused a wire to slip in a hook and eye, severing connections. Police are informed by a young man who sells items to correspondents, whose trustworthiness is questioned by many.
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Obiah
Hamline's Handsome Legacy in Harrison Probate
The will of late T. A. Harrison of Minneapolis filed for probate dates March 7, 1355. Executor E. F. Mearkle of Hamline University to manage estate valued around 1.25 million with no known debts. Provisions include 5000 to Anna H. Goheen, 10000 to Alma Widstrand, 60000 to a Wiline university in St Paul, and a 60,000 bequest to Hamline University in memory of Rebecca M Harrison and Carrie A Widstand. bulk to three children.
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William Harrison
Anarchists Plead for Mercy Signatures in Commution Plea
On the 8th inst in per sers jail Spies Fielden and Schwab signed a petition begging the governor to commute their sentences. The other condemned men Lingg Engel Fischer and Parsons refused to sign and letters declining clemency had already been written. Visitors later reappeared with signatures for the petition.
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Fielden
Schwab
Capt. Black
L. D. Oliver
Lingg
Engel
Fischer
Parsons
Dr. Schmidt
Ald
Frank Stauber
H. Linnemeyer
Counfer
George Schilling
Will of Elihu Washburne Probate in Chitazo
The will of Elihu B. Washburne is admitted to probate in Chitazo. The estate valued at 860000 includes 750000 in personal property and 135000 in real estate. Hempstead Washburne to manage public and private documents, paintings, relics. Five hundred thousand dollars placed in trust for Pitt and Kihhu Washburne. Remainder left to all children in equal shares. Estate not divided until three years pass.
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Elihu Washburne
Elihu B. Washburne
Chitazo
Hempstead
Pitt
Kihhu Washburne
Miscellaneous News Notes From The Nation
The United States Supreme Court refuses to grant a writ of error in the Chicago anarchists case. they face hanging on November 11. A verdict of first degree murder is returned against Blinky Morgan in the Hultigan case in Ravenna Ohio. Assignments of creditors are filed by Hamilton Ont woolen mill owners Harney and McQuenton. Wilmington coal and grain dealers Fulton and Peters show assets of 53 000 with liabilities of 50 900. Cincinnati financier Jusepe Sate has no assignment. assets 250 000 liabilities 200 000. Masked men stop the eastbound Salt Lake Express near Cin d Junction. rob passengers while others guard crew. Wheat rates to Cirenso rise 10 cents per 100 pounds. transit limited to Sonora. Mrs Potter reportedly not a success. audiences thin since opening night. A circus train wreck at St Louis disrupts traffic as wild animals escape. Weanling by Hubweed sells for 3750 at Jerseyville Illinois Caton Farm, a record price. Chicago Times sale values listed. 1 200 000 total with 600 000 goodwill and rest real estate and personal property. Boston mayor cites taxable valuation at 50 million.
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United States Supreme Court
Chicago
Ravenna
Ohio
Blinky” Morgan
Hultigan
John Harney
J. B. McQuenton
Hespeter Woolen
Hamilton
Ont
Messrs
Fulton & Peters
Wilmington
Jusepe Sate
Cineinnati
Salt Lake
Denver
Rio Grande Road
Ind
Cirenso
Sortnia
Chicago Times
Boston
Intedowa
Prairie fires and political unrest ripple through Dakota towns
A string of Dakota items report a prairie fire destroying hay and grain stacks, an assignment by hardware dealer A Sperry, railroad and telegraph news from Sioux Falls to Aberdeen, a hazing tragedy of Judge Hahnen’s son, and cadre of local incidents. Also noted are coal prospect findings near Huron, removal of Yankton asylum trustees, rail survey efforts, creamery funding, and fires damaging Park River storage.
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Aechinkaa
A. Sperry
R. F. Pettigrew
Sioux Falls
Pierre
Young America
Hallow Eye
Hahnen
G. Davis
Parker
Wisconsin
Fondubac
Aberdeen
Milwaukee
Eureka
Ashland Mars
JW. Barnard
Huron
Dan Maratta
United States
Dakota
Hi. Day
Francis
Pratt
Grand Works
Gov. Church
Harris
Yankton Asylum
Washington
Messrs. Knapp. & Hawes
Duluth, Milbank & Southwestern
Milbank
Morris, Minn
Big Stone City
Yankton
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McGill
Ition
Jon
Mira
Parso
Boeing
Hong Sie
Hoi Ling
Mars Gazette
Darwin
Harney Peak Company
Custer
H. L. Bill
Aberdeen News
Groton
Northwestern
Manitoba
Park River
Noah J. Mce- Fanden
Ellendale
Edward V. Miles
Wessington
Edwin ‘Cross
Goyt
Richard Jones
Pean
William Averill
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railroad
Toronto
Gary
Pred Bartels
Nr M. Wade
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