Terrible crime alleged in Hope arsenic plot revealed
Wahpeton special: a prominent Hope merchant, married with a second wife, is accused of poisoning his wife with arsenic in pepsin as he seeks freedom with a Hamline woman. A cypher letter, found in a Great Northern freight caboose, detailed the scheme and prompted the Wahpeton State Attorney to prepare an arrest.
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Breckenridge
Matthews
Merchant of
Phillips
Hamline
Mathews
Wahpeton
Hope
Shafer
Murray
Bagged Twenty Thieves in Newcastle Junction Raid
Newcastle Pa June 9 A wholesale arrest of twenty thieves is made by the Newcastle police at Lawrence Junction. The men were encamped in the woods with large quantities of silver and jewelry. They were committed by the mayor as vagrants and professional thieves. A hearing is set for Thursday. The owner of the valuables is not known.
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Newcastle
Lawrence Junction
Insurance troubles deepen at Citizens Mutual in Waterrloo
In Waterrloo Iowa on June 9 a new phase in Citizens Mutual Insurance Company troubles emerges. Policy holders file a petition in equity to restrain the assignee from collecting the current assessment on deposit notes and seek the removal of the assignee from control, asking for a court appointed receiver to settle the company.
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Watterloo
Iowa
Lee Mutual Insurance Company
Baren R. Sherman
Illegally Grazing in the Cherokee Strip Erupts in Demand for Action
At Arkansas City Kansas on June 9 the Cherokee strip sees 25,000 cattle grazing illegally. Cherokee Indians fear the escalation and four or five leading men, aided by attorneys, plan to enforce Cherokee law taxing cattle at $1 per head. If cattlemen refuse, courts and the military may be used to confiscate cattle.
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Arkansas City
Kan
Cherokee Strip
South Dakota Banking Report by John E. Diamond
Hon. John E. Diamond of Brookings, national bank examiner, passed through on his way to North Dakota. He says South Dakota banking is in very satisfactory condition and financial matters are easier than in spring, with the state's banking business comparing favorably to Northwestern states.
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South Dakota
Heron
John E. Diamond
Brookings
North Dakota
Diamond
National Bank Examiner
Knights Templar Grand Session In WaTerTown
WaTer town South Dakota June 9 The grand commandery Knights Templar hold annual conclave while the grand lodge and grand chapter meet and about 300 visiting Masons arrive with delegations on every train Two Fatally Injured Denver Colorado June 9 An elderly couple Mr and Mrs Vincent were thrown from their carriage when their horse fell injuring them fatally two injured heading to hospital officials report the couple cannot recover
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Watertown
S. D
Grand Commandery
Knights Templar
Grand Lodge
Grand Chapter
Denver
Colo
Vincent
South Broadway
Elopement of Hurst and Richards Sparks St. Paul Visit
Frank Hurst aged 20, son of a retired banker, and Lena Richards daughter of a wealthy butcher, eloped from Rochester Pennsylvania last Wednesday and are believed to have gone to St Paul. St Paul ball club will move its home to Duluth after July 4 after franchise sale to J W Anderson of Duluth.
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St. Paul
Rochester
Frank Hurst
Lena Richards
Duluth
DoicTg
Minn
Alice Returns from Twenty Months African Waters Cruise
Provincetown reports the fishing schooner Alice has arrived from a twenty months voyage in African waters seeking mackerel. As the pioneer vessel in this fishing, the cruise is deemed successful. She brings home about fifty barrels of mackerel and had sent home nearly one thousand barrels in total.
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Provincetown
Alice
Unable to Make a Treaty in Commons Debate
June 9 in Lospos the House of Commons heard Col. Howard Vincent question efforts to protect British trade as the United States has secured deals with Brazil and Spain. Sir John Ferguson said America had treaties with Brazil and Spain but a commercial treaty with Brazil had not been obtained.
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Lospos
Col
Howard Vincent
Brazil
Spain
United Kingdom
Sir John Ferguson
America
Majestt
Brail
Elevator deals and weighing cited in Eric Olson testimony
Eric Olson testified on June 9 at St Patz about buying and selling wheat at country warehouses and weigh stations. He described ten firms and noted fair treatment, but suggested one instance of possible short weight and noted a man whose wheat contained pigeon seed. He admitted his knowledge was hearsay.
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St. Patz
Eric Olson
Eric
Northern Pacific Plans Expand From Pierre to Minneapolis
General Manager Ward of the Northern Pacific says the Aberdeen to Pierre grade will be completed and ironed by October. The line will extend Milner to Oakes to save 95 miles to Minneapolis, totaling 482 miles Pierre to Minneapolis, with a new Pierre to Rapid City or Deadwood segment being pursued. A passenger train will depart Minneapolis at 4:80 PM and reach Pierre by 10:00 AM next day. A separate note mentions renewed interest in the Duluth Red Falls and Northern line with a Lake Superior terminus at Sucker Bay midway between Duluth and Two Harbors, near mineral and timber regions.
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Ward
Northern Pacific
Aberdeen
Pierre
Milner
Oakes
Minneapolis
Northern Pacific Company
Rapid City
Deadwood
Sucker Bay
St. Pat
Duluth
Red Falls
Northern
Lake Superior
Harbors
Two Harbors
New Duluth South Shore and Atlantic Railroad Plan
A morning paper reports a new railroad scheme to connect Lake Superior with the Atlantic Ocean, linking Duluth and Norfolk. The Columbus Lima and Milwaukee line has been purchased and will be extended to Muskegon, with steamers from Muskegon to Duluth under the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic Railroad company.
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ChicaGo
Jane
Lake Superior
Duluth
Arfolk
Columbus
Lima
Milwaukee
South Haven
Holland
Muskegon
Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad Company
Northwestern Takes the Teachers Route to Toronto
The Western Passenger Association advisory board designates Northwestern line as official route for National Educational Association attendees traveling via St. Paul Minneapolis and Chicago. A round trip fare plus a $2 membership is set, with Northwestern authorized to meet Soo Line’s $23.45 rate.
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Northwestern
St. Paut
The
Western Passenger Association
National Educational Association
Toronto
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Chicago
theSoo
Pterodactyl Skeleton Found Near Monument Rock
Professor S W Williston, of the University of Kansas geology and paleontology department, returned from Gove county with a near complete pterodactyl skeleton. The skull measures three feet, and the specimen is the most complete in existence.
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Lawrences
Kan
S. W. Williston
University
Gove County
National Museum
Monument Rock
Smoky River Valley
Tammany Owns the Bridge Dispute at New York and Brooklyn Bridge Trustees
At the annual meeting the balance shifted as Tam many gains control of the bridge. New York city owns a third of the span but Tammany influence now dominates the board. Ex-Senator Wiman was named chairman and Mr Howell of Brooklyn became vice president amid absences from Brooklyn members.
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Tammany
New York
Nashville Bank Defaulter Mystifies City Officials
Nashville as of June 9 reports W. E. Minchen, a longtime bookkeeper at the American National Bank, has defaulted on obligations totaling about sixteen thousand to seventeen thousand dollars. A 35 year old Nashville native from a respected family, he held the bank in high regard until recently.
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Nashville
Tenn
W. E. Minchen
American National Bank
Minchen
Elliott trial testimony corroborated threats prior shooting
In Cottusts Ohio on June 9 the Elliott trial heard corroborative testimony from two witnesses who said Elliott had threatened to shoot. Cross examination did not shake their statements, and no new facts about the crime emerged.
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Cottusts
Ohio
Elliott
Drowning victims Charles Coles and Ed Berg still missing
In Emp Istanp Minnesota on June 9 authorities reported that Charles Coles and Ed Berg two 15 year old boys from the town, remain unfound after lake Kandiyohi drowning Saturday. Large search parties continue dragging the lake for clues or body recovery.
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Emp Istanp
Minn
Charles Coles
Ed Berg
Kandiyohi Lake
Conscience Contribution Sent From New York
A $2,000 conscience contribution arrived at the Washington treasury, forwarded through Riggs & Co. and signed only by the sender “Relieved.” The donation came from New York.
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Washixeton
Treasury Department
New York
Riggs & Co
Behring Sea Bill Passes In Lords
London June 9 Lord Salisbury moved a second reading of the Behring Sea bill and referenced the death of Sir John Macdonald. The measure aims to enable England to arbitrate and provide compensation for real losses from action, with the government not admitting full liability. He believed Russia favored arbitration as the bill was read a second and third time and passed.
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London
House of Lords
Lord Salisbury
John Macdonald
England
Russia
Bishop Knight Dies After Illness and Stroke
MILWAUKEE June 9 Bishop Knight dies at 1 40 p m after weeks of grippe illness He relapsed Saturday and suffered a stroke of paralysis Deceased born in Boston aged 60.
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Bishop Knight
Milwaukee
Boston
Storms Hit Hot Springs with Heavy Rain and Hail
The heaviest rain and hailstorms in years lashed Minnekahta avenue with two feet of water. Hail damaged windows and vegetation. The Hot Springs to Buffalo Gap railway was washed out and three nearby bridges were destroyed, suspending traffic for hours.
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S. D
Minnekahta Avenue
Hot Springs
Buffalo Gap
First Meeting of Minnesota Republican State League Executive Committee
The executive committee meets in Minneapolis to map early steps for statewide organization. The plan, likely the 1888 model, aims to form leagues in every city and town with officers, plus periodic club meetings until after the national convention when groups become campaign clubs. National organizer T. E. Byrnes is present with guidance.
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Minneapolis
Republican State League
Uantil
T. E. Byrnes
Malignant Diphtheria Strikes Minneapolis Family
In Minneapolis on June 9, Superintendent Snyder dealt with a grim outbreak at the Nevock home on Western Avenue. Nine in the family, seven children with three recent deaths, contracted malignant diphtheria and measles. The dead child was buried and others were moved to a quarantine hospital. No further child deaths have occurred, totaling five fatalities.
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Minneapolis
Snyder
Frank Nevock
Western Avenue
Opened for entry of forfeited lands in Iowa
Des Mores notes open for entry on July 6 of forfeited lands within the indemnity limits of the Sioux City and St. Paul and Cedar Rapids and Missouri River Railroad grants not yet selected. About 15,000 acres to be opened. settlers occupying portions who bought from the railroads receive first entry opportunity after improvements made.
Watertown Land and Improvement Company Formed Near Vermilion
An incorporation filing states the Watertown Land and Improvement Company is formed to deal in real estate and related ventures. It notes the University of South Dakota at Vermilion is moving to this area, with regional stakeholders from South Dakota involved.
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University
Watertown
Jane
Watertown Land and Improvement Company
Consante and Vicini
Dents
Iaketecosh
McIntyre Stoner
South Dakota
Eine
University of South Dakota
Vermillion
Mortality Report from St Paut for 1880
Health Inspector Hoyt releases the annual mortality summary for 1880. Total deaths 1,696 include 629 under age one and 873 male deaths versus 828 female. Marital status: 1,216 unmarried, 110 widowed, 370 married. Homicides 4, personal crisis reports 26, accident deaths 85. Death rate 11.30.
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St. Paut
Hoyt
Horse theft on Hennepin Avenue reported in MrynBaPolis
Between 9 and 10 in the morning two men unhitched a horse belonging to John Dubay tied in front of his office on Hennepin avenue and led it away. An employee witnessed the act but assumed a trade or sale. The horse and men were seen miles away before authorities later reported no capture.
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MrynBaPolis
John Dubay
Hennepin Avenue
Dubay
Sprinkie Street Car Tracks in St Paul and Minneapolis
The street railway company plans two large sprinkling tanks mounted on platform cars with electric motors to move between St Paul and Minneapolis, spraying dust to clear the city limits of stifling dust.
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St. Pau
Jane
Street Railway Company
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Supreme Court Declares Minnesota Lien Law Constitutional
The Minnesota Supreme Court released a batch of decisions including a ruling that the lien law is constitutional. The June 9 decision affirms the statute's validity and outlines its application in lien dispute cases in St Paul.
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Minnesota
St. Paut
Supreme Court
Senate approves corn duty cut in Paris vote
The senate passed the bill reducing duties on corn by a 28 to 24 vote in Paris. The action lowers tariffs on corn imports and reflects a shift in tariff policy amid ongoing fiscal debates.
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Paris
Senate
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