Feud Ends in Tragic Farmyard Gunfight Near Norwalk
Reports from Norwalk township nine miles northeast say neighbors Holman and Gill, sworn enemies, exchanged gunfire after Holman armed himself with a bird shot gun at a neighbor’s. Gill reportedly fought back, wounding Holman in the skull as both men remain alive. The fatal detail is unclear but the feud escalated to a deadly confrontation.
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Counci
Bruprs
Towa
Norwalk Township
Holman
Gill
Interstate Temperance Union organized in Omaha
The Prohibition convention reassembled at Boyd's Opera House and elected J. Troutman of Topeka as chairman to form the Interstate Temperance Union with represented states and others joining. A debate over city papers refusing full reports led to a resolution denouncing the press as subsidized by liquor interests. little other business was transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Boyd’s Opera House
J. Troutman
Topeka
Kan
Interstate Temperance Union
Governor Mellette on railroad priority for Pierre reservation
Governor Mellette says the railroad has first right to occupy the mile square opposite Pierre on the reservation before land opening, based on prior government agreement with the Northwestern road. Settlers may be allowed to occupy after railroad needs are met, unless the government clears the land entirely before opening.
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Mellette
Pierre
Fire destroys eight business houses at St Lawrence
A blaze in St Lawrence Iowa destroyed eight business buildings and stock valued in the thousands with little insurance. Causes traced to a defective flue in Washburns hardware store. Damages listed to eight proprietors and several smaller losses were reported. New Hampton man arrested for counterfeiting in Iowa.
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St. Lawrence
J. G. Herachelman
Butterfield & Elliot
F. A. Cheney
J. C. Benson
Mr. Dugan
C. H. Dawson
Mrs. Benson
New Hampton
Iowa
Hennepin Avenue
Plans for Staten Island stockyards warehouse scheme
A Chicago St. Paul and Kansas City railroad plan to establish extensive stockyards warehouses and wharves on Staten Island and to fit a steamship line to England. Vice President Boyle admits water frontage secured but denies railroad involvement. The International Dockyard Warehouse Company may merge with Stickney’s warehouse interests, trading traffic arrangements with Baltimore still unclear.
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Staten
Island
Alb! Stickney
Chicago
St. Paul
Kansas City
Staten ‘Island
England
Boyle
International Docky Ard Warehouse Company
Stickney
Chicago Shipbuilding Company forms to build steel ships
In Chicago a new venture links Globe Ironworks and Illinois Steel to form the Chicago Shipbuilding Company. Six large steel steamers will be launched from Calumet river yards on the east side of Chicago within months. The plant will feature three slips and six berths, with plans for boiler and machine shops and a dry dock in the near term. Aimed at expanding Great Lakes steel ship construction.
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Iitnols’ Steel’ Company
Chicago
Calumet
Illinois Steel Company
Cleveland
Globe Ironworks
Great ‘Lakes
of & Company
New’ Corporation
Chicago Shipbuilding Company
Calumet River
Minneapolis
Seaboard
The Russian Influenza Reaches Detroit in Westward Spread
Detroit reports the Russian influenza arrives with bankers among early victims as microbes travel on paper money. Peninsular bank clerks fall ill, while several other Detroit banks show multiple cases though staff recovery varies. In Minnesota, state banks show total resources of 26.63 million and rising deposits and profits as of Nov 19, 1888, with one more bank added.
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Detroit
Mich
Preston Bank
First National
St. Paul
Minnesota
Marriage Ban Sparks County Court Case in Colorado Springs
A Colorado Springs county court hearing centers on the Williamites, a religious community forbidding marriage among adherents and pooling funds under founder Williams. Testimony describes a control by the founder, with married members surrendering earnings to a common fund, prompting sensational evidence about moral conditions. In London, explosions on the British tank steamer Ferguson cause one death and $150,000 damage to docks and vessel.
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Colorado
Denver
Col
Colorado Springs
James
William Campbell
Humane , Society
Bo Ae Este
Keep Armony
One Williams
London
Ferguson
Ropen
Ferco
Montana Senate Deadlock Breached by Republican Move
Helena Mont Dec 20 The Montana Senate session saw a fractured deadlock break as Republicans moved to organize. With eight Republicans and eight Democrats, officers were elected by a plurality rule after party friction. Key posts filled include President pro tem L B Olds and chief clerk F T Gilbert along with several clerks and guards. COURT WILL NOW DECIDE on a Silver Bow precinct election audit. William H Roberts seeks to compel state auditor Kenney to audit a $45 per diem bill. court writ issued returnable Saturday.
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Helena
Mont
Senate
Pennnsylvania
Fisher
Baker
Dem
Votin
Democra
Parberry
Hoffman
Ring
L. B.olds
F. T. Gilbert
Pierce Hoopes
G. A. F. Kelly
Gargeant-At-Arms
Matthew
McQuirk
Cohspin
K.berry
Watchman
J. Man Paynter
Pray Cinct
Silver Bow County
William H. , Roberts
House of Representatives
Bilver Bay
Besney
Kenney
Roberts
Hunt
Robert
Jackson
Page
Wood
North Dakota Governor Miller signs temperance bill
North Dakota reports Governor Miller signed the prohibition bill attached to the temperance measure. Legislature adjourned to January 7 as school land and clerk hire bills advance, with a $12,700 salary bill for capitol clerks and a planned legislators' excursion to Tacoma and Seattle.
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Miller
Biswanren
Omaha
Senate
Capitol
Tacoma
Seattle
Northern Pacific
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Confections from United States and Europe on sale
This department showcases top makers including Wallace & Co and Rich & Co from the United States, Rountree & Gibson from London, plus French Fruits from Paris and Chicago houses John Kranz, Bunte, Frank & Co. The selection emphasizes imported and domestic fine goods.
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United States
Wallace & Co
Rich & Co
London
Rountree & Gibson’s Fine Goods
Paris
Chicago
John Kranz
Bunte, Frank & Co
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McNie & CO
Postoffics
Sohmer
McNim & CO
John. Dietze
W. Second ST
Pabst Brewing Cos
Pa. Best
Milwaukee Beer
Hofbrauex
Rasprotftully
Church & Augustin
Sherwood
Mos
Center St
Ghoo
Elmer
WEST
Third St
Denosit Bank
Rowan Baka Powpest Co
Wallatreat, N
Rogers
Garland
Henkel
Potts
Bissell
Landers
Frary & Clarke
Vienna
Jewett
W. Third Street
D.N. Alcorn
Winona
Atiples Keyra
Winong
Alcorn Ae
Leredanti
Ieee
Oremerthi
Mile
South Dakota
Interstate. Temperance Union
Hallifax
N.S
Naval Dry Dock
Quiver
John Culver
Superior ‘Court
Chicago Herald
Airesno
Cal
Fresno
Sourit
Acton
Mass
Charles H. Sanders
Joseph Hurd
Des Moines
Larrabee
Samuel Pragdon
Fort Madison, Penitentiary
Jeff Davis
W. H. Hartis
Basra
Oticknevis
Ship Yards
Green Bay
Flint
Pere Marquette
Saginaw
City
New York
Flint and
Pere Marquette Railroad Company
Winona and St. Paul
Milwaukee, Lake, Shore and Western
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Wis
Ludington
Port Huron
Buffalo
Grand Trunk
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Davis
J. Picange
Jeerson
Harrizon County
Debi
Wisconsin
House
Whith
Beara
Montana
North Dakota
Legislature
Hubbard
Palmer
Bryany
Michael Ahren
Unninghem
Pate Kall
Des Plaines
Cronin
Budtincton
Wisbaner
Ploréer
Arish
Austria
Burlington
Heiss
Milwaukee
Father Wisbaner
Arglara
Torrieya
Medical
Simtomgy Cohioes
N. X
Ananiat
G. Atltherto
NUT Department
Florida
Calfornia
Malaga
CIGAR
John Sailsbury
West Third St
Yao
Beret
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