The King of La Pointe Dies in Poverty at 83
Ashland Wisconsin records the death of Judge Bell, famed as the “king” of La Pointe and Apostle Islands. He arrived in 1830s with the American Fur Company, governed the county with a mix of fear and care, and spent years aiding the poor before dying at 83 in poverty.
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Ashland
Wis
Apostle Islands
Madeline
Judge ‘Bell
Lake
Superior
la Pointe
Judge Bell
Union
Wisconsin
Chippewa River
Bell
Canada
American Fur Company
Smieaios
Iron Horse
Mrs Vilas Barred From New Year Reception
Wasuinetos Dec 31 Mrs Vilas confined to her room with nervous prostration can sit up now and will not attend the New Year’s reception. A Madison brother and his wife will visit for a week. The postmaster general and Miss Vilas will host department officials at home Monday and Miss Vilas will help Mrs Whitney later. She will not return to Madison for convalescence, may travel to Florida, and the state of health will keep Open House closed this season.
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Madison
Florida
Wasuinetos
Miss Vilas
Reading Coal Miners to Strike Next Week News
Reading Coal Miners to Strike Next Week in sympathy with railway workers. Mr Austin Corbin, president of Reading Railroad, travels to Philadelphia to manage potential trouble. Officials doubt a strike, but private reports expect one.
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Reading
New York
Austin Corbin
Reading Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Lehigh
American Publishers Copyright Association Formed at Delmonico
A meeting at Delmonico's Thursday led to the formation of the American Publishers Copyright association in New York. A committee will be appointed to secure an international copyright, as Congress debates measures to establish worldwide protection for authors and publishers.
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American Publishera Copyright Association
New York
Congress
Delmonico
American Publishers Copyright Association
Deadlock in Cherokee National Council Over Seats
December 31 report from Tahlequah notes a new stalemate in the Cherokee Nation council as Downing faction members withdraw to deny quorum while Nationals push to seat supporters. In Washington LaMar declines further appointments until Vilas takes office, citing strict normal rules and Fergus Falls land office bondholder pressure.
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Vilas
Wasaixeton
Lamar
Eiven
Fergus Falls
Senator Davis Pushes Blaine Victory in 1880 Race
Washington reports Minnesota’s junior Senator Davis remains confident Blaine will win the presidential nomination. He predicts Blaine’s path to the White House hinges on timely arrival in San Francisco to secure the nomination, while noting surrounding labor unrest and discharge disputes.
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Httanesota
Jenior
Hinthiptastic
Bisines
Washington
Davia
Minnesota
Bisine
Maine
Blaine
San Francisco
Demand Territorial Rights Clarksville Seeks Independence
Clarksville Indiana residents press a movement to organize elections and send delegates to Congress to demand admission as a district under the Virginia charter. They cite a long land grant to Gen George Rogers Clark and heirs and argue settlers rights remain valid, potentially to reach the Supreme Court.
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Clarksville
Louisvillz
Ind
Jeffersonville
New Albany
Ohio River
National Congress
Virginia
Vincennes
Indiana
Falls of the Ohio
Tlinois
George Rogers Clark
Kaskasia
Thomas Jefferson
Arthur Lee
James Monroe
Samuel Hardy
United States
Northwest Territory
Gen. Clark
Supreme Court
Kelly family lynching details reach Vienna Kansas
Charles Green a cattle dealer from No Man's Land arrives with details of the Kelly family lynching. The pursuit began near Oak City and crossed into Texas. The son Bill was hanged while the mother and daughter were shot during the attempted capture.
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Vienna
Kan
Charles Green
No Man's Land
Kelly
Bender
Oak City
Texas
Bill
Heavy Snow Storm Covers Wide Territory
A major snow storm hit St. Paul at about 10 am with six inches by midnight, marking the heaviest fall of the winter. The snow belt stretches from Calgary to St. Louis and Chicago, likely reaching the Ohio valley. Heavy snow effects expected across Minnesota Dakota Wisconsin Kansas Iowa Nebraska Illinois and northern Indiana and Ohio.
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St. Pau
St. Paul
Calgary
St. Louis
Chicago
Ohio Valley
Minnesota
Dakota
Wisconsin
Kansas
Iowa
Nebraska
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Dawes Bill Approval Split Among Sitting Bull Chiefs
Report debunked that Sitting Bull would travel to Washington to oppose the Dawes bill. Elk Running and his people favor reservation lands in severalty and learning white ways. Some chiefs may visit the capital, not to oppose the bill, but to handle other matters. The piece notes Sitting Bull’s support for land division and stock raising.
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Sitting Bull
Prenre
D. T
Washington
Elk
Fatal collision on Utah and Northern near Dillon MT
A freight and coal train collision occurred near Dillon Montana after a runaway coal car train descended sixty miles from Spring Hill. brakeman Patrick McShane was killed instantly and engineer John Sweeney seriously injured as wreckage damaged both trains and railroad property.
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Butte
M. T
Dee
Utah & Northern Railroad
Dillon
Spring Hill
Bireman
Patrick McShane
John Sweeney
Destructive Fire Destroys Most of Jouma Louisiana
A Friday afternoon blaze in Jouma Terrebonne Parish swept through Main Street in southerly winds, destroying all buildings on both sides to the town’s northern limit. Twenty eight business houses and 100 dwellings burned, with losses likely over 100000 and insurance deemed insignificant. A hundred homeless families are being aided by neighbors.
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New Orleans
Jouma
Terre Boune Parish
Land Slide Triggers Serious Alabama Southern Train Crash
A Tennessee land slide on the Alabama Great Southern near Livingstone Alabama derailed the United Express, injuring sixteen passengers as two coaches toppled from the track. A freight train was damaged and another slide was reported later.
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Tennessee
Chattanooga
Tenn
Alabama Great Southern Road
Livingstone
Ala
South
To Elect Moffatts Successor Special Election Date Set
An Evening Journal dispatch from Lansing reports Governor Luce designated Tuesday February 14 as the date for a special election in the Eleventh district to choose a successor to the late Congressman Moffatt. Sullivan Wants Odds A cable from W E Harding says Sullivan will not fight Kilrain without odds of 10000 to 7000 in Kilrain's favor. Fox says Kilrain may back Sullivan if terms are accepted but not for a match in England. Western Penmen Davenport Meeting Next January Joyful adjournment after electing officers, next gathering planned for Davenport. Senator Blackburn Illness Report Doubts dismissed as Blackburn attends banquet and opens the legislature, appearing in usual health.
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Moffatt
Dermort
Evening Journal
Lansing
Luce
Sullivan
New York
R. K. Fox
W. E. Harding
Kilrain
Mr. Fox
England
Blackburn
Ensinence
Nights Of The Gate An Enjoyable Madison Banquet Event
Madison Wis Dec 81 members of the Capital City Commercial Travelers association held their third and last annual banquet and reception at the Park hotel a jolly gathering with 50 covers. The merged state group featured music speeches and a lively program. The Knights of the Gap were in bright spirits throughout the evening.
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Madison
Madiso
Wis
Park Hotel
Business Review of Northwest Trade in Holiday Week
Bradstreet's Special Telegrams report a holiday week downturn in general merchandise movement with widespread stock taking by jobbers and manufacturers. Cold weather boosts some lines while hurting others. money markets stay firm, New York exchange at a premium in several cities, and the New York stock market remains dull yet resilient. Wheat stronger on spring-wheat purchases and broader signals. Indian corn up on speculative inquiry. wool weaker with price concessions. Eastbound freight rates from Chicago to New York still discriminate against interior points.
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New Yong
Bradstreet
New York Exchange
Kansas City
St. Louis
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Chicago
New York
England
Annual Review of the Year s Business by R G Don Co
The last weekly report for the year from R G Don Co to their New York house notes brisk holiday retail activity in city and county markets. Inventories are being counted and spring trade prep accelerates. Dakota saloon closures under local option rise to 860 with weekly and yearly failures tallied in Minnesota Wisconsin and Dakota. Money market remains tight but stable with normal access for regular borrowers.
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Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
New Soo Bridge Opening Delayed for Train Parade
Minneapolis reports indicate the Soo road opening for freight may be pushed to Tuesday or Wednesday. The first train will carry flour, heading to the seaboard. Millers such as Pillsbury and Washburn Crosby plan decorated Soo line cars to promote themselves and the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Pillsbury & Co
Washburn, Crosby & Co
Soo Line
President 18877 Boots and Shoes and Hardware Firms
The list catalogs a wide range of 19th century Winona Minnesota businesses including Boots and Shoes by HW Williams and J J Randall & son Dry Goods Carpets and Notions Ei Choate Co Flour Winona Harvester Company and Winona Plow Company. It notes Groceries and Fruit Breeze Latsch Co Harvesters and Mowers Winona Harvester Company and associated hardware fuel and lumber firms with multiple references to factories and wagon plow trunk makers in Winona.
Christmas Gifts Gala of Plated and Brass Kitchenware
A broad display features plated knives and carving sets, nut picks, plush cases, brass fire sets, teapot stands, servers, trays, and new Perfection Granite Iron tea and coffee pots. The presentation emphasizes variety and elegance for holiday gift buyers.
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Postoffice
Glothina
SMITE
Geo. H. Elmer
Fuller & Warren (Co
Stewart and Diamond
Acorn
West Third St. I. E
P. P. Stewart
Conor Wood
Regal Peninsular
Thor
Red Cross
Monroe
Jetwel
Magee
Arsand
C.D. Beck
Third St
City Drug Store
P. Kirch
Slade
L. Cotter
Birch & Cotter
Jim and
Jay
Rome
Dec
Paris
Mies Gail Hamilton Dodge
Civita Vecchia
Iecere Aw
BO “Anton
Fant
Lot & Nori-Union
Atri
Aia
Senator Davis
Caseman BE
Davis
Him
Bretribution
Ther
Detroits
Detroit
Mich
St. Louis‘Browns
Nashville
the Herald
Jos Blackburn
Gladstone
The
Temps
Trish Land Commissioners
Wahpeton
Carcago
Des
North
Will
Dugan
Troy
Don Dugan
Jack Harding
Montana
Louisiana
City
Penn
P. Q. Myers
Nickleville
Cramers
Salem
Wallace
East Brady
Myers
Agnew
Hasmnond
Chicago & Atlantic
Michigan Central
Central
Des Mores
Des Moines, Osceola & Southern Railway
Maryville
Dennison
Panhandle
Bowerstown
C. E. Evans
Portland
Here
Portland Head
Bombay
Equoir
W. H. Hollister
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fond du Lac
Sussex
Brookfield
Methodist’ Episcopal Pee Way Board
Idia
Rus City
Minn
Common Council
Chisago Toboggan Club
St. George Snow Shoe’ Club
Chisagos
Taylor Kalls
Western Penmen
Crpar Ramps
Yowa
Western Penmen’s Association
Davenport
the Business Review
Dun & Co
Northwest
R. G. Don & Co
Beleg Dane
N. J
Reading Railroad
Pinkerton
Cleveland
Herald
Armenia
Gans
Prigh Baking Powder. CO
Ax, Ponte
Bluefield
Barrett & Barrett
A. Booth
Preece & Latsch CO
East Second Street
Winona
Robbers’ Association
Winona. Jobbers’ Association
W. J. Landon
R.'s. Doud
Roscod Horton
Secreary
HW. Williams
Doud, Hous & Co
J. J. Randall & Son
Gate City Carriage Company
Tobacco
Milwaukee Beer
Boynton’s Sons
China, Crockery
Gregory & Co
Schroth d& Ahrens
Ei. Choate &Ico
J. Kendall
Porter Mulling Company
Winona Nill Company
Winona Wagon Company
Breeze & Latsch Co
Winona Harvester Company
Heavy and Shaff Hardware, R. BD. Cone Company
Winona Plow Company
Winona Trunk Factory
Parniture, Stott & Son
Landon & Roberts
East Third Street
Holiday Furniture
GEO. Hillyer & Son
Secound Street
Kanye
Nanme
Hines Ape Fata
Eumer_ ican
Parpneateang Amer
Mers
Center’ Street
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