Governor Gilbert Prince Denies Shifting Veto Burden
In a letter dated October 12 1885 Gilbert Prince rejects claims that Judge Palmer sent a veto justification for the capital removal bill. He states he never sought excuses and that he personally vetoed the measure, bearing full responsibility without input or blame for others.
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Depew Defends Position in Grant Johnson Controversy
Chauncey M Depew told a New York Herald reporter he would not speak publicly yet about the Grant Johnson dispute. He said he would reveal his proofs at the proper time to settle the controversy. Clergyman C McCabe recalls Grant locking a door to pray with Bishop Simson during the war office dispute.
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French Forces Win Battle in Annam Against Black Flags
Gen. de Courcey reports from Hanoi that French troops defeated six thousand Black Flags, Annamites, and Chinese deserters in a three day fight. The Royal forces routed the enemy with heavy losses, capturing crucial stronghold Thanmai under Gen. Janmont. Crowds in Hanoi celebrate the victory amid great excitement.
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Eastern Small Pox Scare Across Border and New England
Maine lumber operators impose vaccination rules to keep smallpox out of camps. State Detective Pease says Russell grave desecration involved a deceased man’s burial in Lee. Montreal health board requires vaccination certificates for coast vessels and sailors crossing the boundary or face arrest.
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Central Board of Health
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Wrong Man Lynched After Manitoba Arrest
An unknown woodsman near Woodland Manitoba was arrested in Winnipeg after being suspected as a killer. Chief Murray identified the prisoner as Isaac Peterson, a Greenlander, allegedly linked to the Dakota Miss Ewing murder, and he was placed in custody for further enquiries.
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Murray
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McRae
Washington Gossip on Washington DC Marshals and resignations
Marshal Garren MacMichael will resign as District of Columbia marshal at month end and Gen Earnsworth will assume the post. C E Coon, assistant secretary of the treasury, was asked to resign and sent his letter from New York. Secretary Bayard is urged to pursue redress for Sven Britz against Russia for his arrest as a murderer.
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C. E. Coon
the Treasury
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New York
Bayard
Sven Britz
Philadelphia
Brits
Odessa Surgeon Charged in Filth and Starvation Case
A city surgeon in Odessa faces charges after investigators allege prolonged filth and starvation caused harm. The case hinges on identifying a true murderer amid the troubling conditions uncovered by authorities.
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Notable deaths and notable lives across several states
John McCullough nears death at his Philadelphia home. Bridget Farley dies in West Hartford at 104. Silas Goble from Ocean county parent to 23 children. Lieutenant Lester Smith to command Fort Maginnis. Judge Buckner offered New Mexico chief justice post. Esther Vilas, postmaster general’s sister, dies in Madison at 20. James Johnson dies in Brockton, veteran of War of 1812. Johnson offered civil war service but rejected at 72. E J Webster to marry Lotta Davidson. Lotta is daughter of late General Davidson. Harriet Prescott Spofford to educate two granddaughters of Thomas Pierce. Pierce estate valued at $10 million. Spofford and Mrs. Spofford remembered in Pierce will.
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Ocean County
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Fort Maginnis
Montana
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Louisville
New Mexico
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Madison
Wis
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James Johnson
Brockton
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E. J. Webster
Second Infantry
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Gen. Davidson
Second Cavalry
Harriet Prescott Spofford
Thomas W. Pierce
Massachusetts
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Mr. Pierce
Fatal Runaway Accident Claims Kilgore Family
Report from a casualty record notes Joseph Kilgore of Osceola Iowa was killed in a runaway incident. A separate account states Mr Northfield near Michigan City Dakota accidentally discharged a firearm while playing with a goh he killed his younger brother aged seven instantly.
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Michigan City
Dakota
Multiple Criminals in Calendar Reported Across States
The calendar notes Bird Wilson killed Aaron Johnson in Henry County. John C. Thompson, who murdered James C. White of Glenalice Tennessee, was captured. August Brenlow, jailed in Cleveland Ohio for counterfeiting, hanged himself. W E Beach of Cadillac Michigan fell victim to sawdust swindlers in New York. J A Brown and wife Ella were arrested for numerous robberies, suspected from Minnesota or Iowa. A body found in Lake Cleveland is thought to be James Quayle's wife, who died by self harm during insanity. A warrant issued in Racine Wisconsin for E D Torey on false pretenses. An Iowa West Fork man attempted suicide by head wounds with an ax, likely fatal.
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Henry County
John C. Thompson
James C. White
Glenalice
Tenn
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Cleveland
Ohio
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Cadillac
Mich
New York
J. A. Brown
Ella
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Iowa
James Quayle
Racine
Wis
E. D. Torey
Wisconsin Industrial Association
Irving
West Fork Township
Smallpox Toll in Montreal and Global News Flashes
Sixty three deaths from smallpox in Montreal and suburbs. The Canadian Pacific syndicate mobilizes stock for un loading amid warnings. The Italian government ousts cowardly officials from cholera trials in Naples. French data show illegitimate births rising from 68 227 in 1880 to 75 754 in 1884.
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Trepanier
Mixed 19th Century Notices From Across the States
The report notes 365000 tons of wheat for export to Europe on the Pacific coast and a new glass furnace in Bellaire Ohio cutting furnace costs. Ohio counties show Forakar leading for governor with 18158 plurality, Leonard 28264 Prohibition votes, Nothrup 2963 Greenback. Harper's Ferry arsenal sold to Avery of Wilmington for water-powered pulp mills. Garfield fund now 386136 dollars, with 3114 to Mrs Garfield via United States Trust. Fort Dodge reports a hog disease decimating Webster County stock. not cholera, but a new illness hits hogs.
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Del
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Fort Dodge
Iowa
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Peaceful South Dakota Republican Convention Nominates Ticket
The South Dakota Republican state convention met in Huron with a calm mood after extensive canvassing. John E. Bennett was named temporary chairman, Col. Smedley as permanent chairman, and A. E. Frank, D. W. Diggs, Robert Dollard among others nominated for state offices with Kanouse and Mellette pledging strong statehood support.
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Caldwell Denies Territorial Board Levy Aims at Greed
Territorial Auditor Caldwell defends the board of equalization against claims it sought excess treasury funds. In St Paul en route from Bismarck he presented figures showing 1885 86 appropriations plus bond interest total 78300. available funds from 206000 balance and 520000 levies plus 142000 from other sources yield 873000. He asserts end biennium balance of about 90000 and says the levy was necessary to honor duties and maintain territorial credit.
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Territorial News Condensed Highlights From Dakota Region
Ex legislator Clark Tarbox died at Yankton. Robbery victim Robert McClellan injured in Bis marck. La Moure hopeful for new railroad. Kemp Bros of Watertown lost 28 hogs to disease. Farmers Trust Co organized at Fargo with 35000 capital. Columbia public schools closed due to scarlet fever. Bishop Walker seeks mission site on Turtle Mountain. Prairie fires destroy 1500 bushels wheat and large hay in Pembina. Mayville NP Elevator agent jailed for fraudulent weights. Norwegian timber cutter warned. Indian policeman fires shot that will die. Sitting Bull exhibitions earned 104000 last year and 85000 this season. Ex-Treasurer Evans of Grant County about 15000 short in 1881-. Bismarck Mandan mill rivalry boosts wheat market. Sioux Falls penitentiary houses 83 convicts two women for murder. Government wing idle. Dr Collier Brookings lost 400 bushels wheat and 100 flax to fire started by a thresher spark. Barr and emogy on the place covered by insurance.
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Woman Sold for Coolie Work Case Hears Mixed Court
In Shanghai a case before the Mixed Court concerns a woman lured by an old man into “coolie” labor then kept as property and sold. The village tipao and the man who sold her face charges, while the reputed husband is believed to have benefited though not legally married. The purchaser lost $100 with no return.
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Shanghai Tipao
Giles
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Huang
Sir Astley Cooper and the market for lame horses
The life notes Sir Astley Cooper as a horse doctor who bought lame young horses for five to seven pounds at Smith Field Gaelisbridge. He had them inspected by a blacksmith, treated through feeding and medical care, often turning them into valuable carriage or saddle horses. Similar practices are seen in New York and other cities with dealers buying cheap horses and restoring them through care and rest.
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UC Irvine Law School Interest Report Shows 319 Seek Practice
A draft UC study notes that of 517 students surveyed at the University of California 319 intend to practice law. The motive and regional distribution are highlighted, with program expectations and career outlook discussed.
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