Verifications of Kempster gold mine claim at Oshkosh
News from Madison and Sioux City report Dr Kempster resigning as superintendent of the Northern hospital for the insane Oshkosh amid doubts over a rich gold find near Washington. He cites personal business ties and will serve private physician to Senator Sawyer in Washington this winter. Arensdorf testifies in Sioux City trial with differing alibi details. Other items note Milwaukee rail layoffs, Calumet and Hecla mine gas problem, Milwaukee explosion victims improving, and northern shipping weather on Icy lakes.
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Manpison
Wis
Washington
Kempster
Northern Hospital For the
Oshkosh
Luling
State Board of Supervision
Wigginton
Senator Sawyer
Sioux City
John Arensdorf
Pasteur After the Prize and Rabbit Plague Cure
Pasteur proposes a drastic inoculation plan to curb the Australian rabbit plague in New South Wales and New Zealand. He suggests inoculating rabbits with chicken cholera microbes to destroy the prolific nibbling pests. The idea provokes debate among anti cruelty societies over use of disease as a remedy.
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Paria
Dee
Pasteur
Trea
New South Wales
New Zealand
Wausau Holocaust Case Focuses on German Woman
A coroner's jury in the Heinkel holocaust case rules the deaths were by fire and believes Mrs Fritz, an elderly German woman, started the blaze that killed six in Wausau Wisconsin. She is jailed awaiting a hearing as German community unrest grows.
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Wausau
Wis
Indian Territory
Fritz
I Asane
Indian Territory Tragedy in Choctaw Nation and Other News
Tragedy at Antlers in Indian Territory after an old feud ends with Victor M Locke killing two intruders as Mrs. Locke fends off one. Also reports: editor murder trial at Fort Smith, Cherokee Chief election deadlock in Tahlequah, whisky distiller dispute in Prout, canal survey kickoff for Nicaragua project, and Nebraska officials tallying votes with Supreme Court races noted.
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Indian Territory
Fort Smith
Ark
Antlers
Frisco Road
Victor M Locke
Antlers Station
Jack Watts
Large number of mills shut by water scarcity
The Northwestern Miller notes irregular mill operations as water levels stay very low. Output declines with 12 mills running and 12 shut, seven steam powered. Domestic trade dominates while exports lag, and car shortages hinder flour shipments. Millers keep prices firm amid quiet flour markets.
Deser t Norquay and Railway Bills Stir Crisis
Deser t Norquay faces opposition as supporters of the Mani toban break with him over a $300,000 railro ad funding plan. Treasurer Lari viere departs to seek funds while Leacock shifts away from Norquay amid a government crisis. Separately, Wheaton travels to Washington to push a licensing bill for railroad conductors. Topeka reports a new Omaha Mexican Air Line Railway charter with $10 million capital. Boston outlines Northwestern Car Company talks for a Stockholders meeting. Cincinnati reports Ives & Co may gain control of the Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton railroad within two weeks.
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Winnipec
Lariviere
Leacock
Norquay
Holt
Red River
Wheaton
Washington
Congress
Cepar Ramps
Iowa
C. S. Wheaton
Order of Railways
United States
Topeka
Kan
Omaha-Mexican Air Line Railway Company
Omaha
Neb
State of
Kansas
New Mexico
el Paso
Tex
City of Mexico
Ives
Cixcinnati
Henry
Ives & Co
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Penitent Thief Returns a Roll of Greenbacks
In Philadelphia on December 1, a Catholic priest received the confession of James Sullivan who returned $580 in greenbacks stolen from tavern keeper Tomm ey after a 1884 murder. Sullivan had killed Tommey and was later pardoned after three years. The money was restored to its owner.
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Philadelphia
Penn
John Yomney
James Sullivan
Tommey
Whight
National Committees Assemble in Chicago for Next Convention
National prohibition leaders arrive in Chicago to elect a chairman after John B Finch’s death. They plan to fix the time and place of the 1888 nominating convention and discuss the party platform. Glass manufacturers adjourn after a new price scale. failure to accept risks nationwide tire failures. A Brighton Beach hotel will be cut into three pieces and moved back near the racetrack due to erosion.
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Chicago
Cnicaco
Nec
John B. Finch
National Association of Glass Manufacturers
New York
Brighton Beach
Coney, Island
Brighton Beach Racetrack
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R. D. Frost
J. R. Woodward
Frost & Woodward
West Second Street
P. Kirch
F. L. Cotter
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Catholi
A.o.sladehs Drug Store
West Third Street
Morrison’s
Third Street
Winona
Mainz
Clothina
iExprese Company
Church & Augustin
St.Paul
J. Barrie
Arensdorf
Northwestern Matters
Arensdorei's
Dubuque
Dupugus
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company
Marquette, Mich
Calumet and
Hecla
Milwaukee
Milwacker
Kirby House
Anna Kennedy
Miss Kennedy
Mary Arbuckle
Miss Olson
Sault Ste, Marie
Mich
Lake Superior
Pate
Minneapolis
Killen
Conley
Black
Dakota
Jamestown
Watertown
Ashland
Edwards
Brookings
Brookings, D.T
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Brainerd
St. Cloup
West Union
Manitoba
Boston
Mass
Parliament
Lonpoy
Prince of Wales
Messrs. Anderson and Littler
The
Pacific Railroad ‘Commission
Boudinot
Kansas City
Times
BE. C. Boudinot
Cherokee Advocate
Stone
Little Rock
Tahlequah, I.T
Garland
the Whisky Trust
Prout
Whisky
Nicarangua
Nicarangua Canal Construction Company
Fortune Island
Jamacis
Greyton
Nebranken
Lixcoun
State Board of
Minneaponis Milling
Desert Norquay
Manitoban
Red River Road
Omaha-Mexican Air Line
Northwestern Car Company
Sabin
Stillwater
Minn
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Vrlou
Vans
Price Baking ‘Powder, CO
Hakino Ower
Canal Flovan & Pownen Go
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Ludwig's Hotel
Genter
Fyuff
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Q.H. Wagner
Remembe
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J, Haesly
Thomas J. Preece
Preece & Latsch CO
East Second Street
Winona Winn
Sanchez & Haya
Havana
J. D. Morse
Maillard’s
Sobbers’ Association
Wincolna Jobbers’ Association
Ww. J. Landon
R. F. Doud
Boots
Wiliams
Poke Agollery Pianos & Organs
Doud, Sons &Co
Randall & Son
Gate City Garbage Company
Cigars
Milwaukee Beer
Gg. C. Boynton’s Sons
China, Crockery and Glassware, Gregory & Co
Schroth & Ahrens
Fr. Choate &Ico
V. Kendall
Porter Milling Company
Winona Pill Company
Fred. I. Bel
Roscod Horton
Secreary
Winona Harvester Company
Heavy and She Hardware, R. D. Cone Company
HB. J. Willis
Plows and Agricultural Implemta, Winona Plow Company
Goss Winona Trunk Factory
Winona Wagon Company
Furniture
Stott & Son
Ake
M. B. Buffum
Real Estate and Insurance
Center Street
Prentiss & Stevens, Insurance & Real Estate
Chicago, Milwaukee and &. Paul
Dale
Torma Sy
A.C. Dixon
Winona, Minn
MarOrdere
IcesCream
Ohas, Westmann
I. C. Smith
Lafayette Streets
One-Price’ Clothier
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