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Winona Daily Republican

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Winona, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1893

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German Day At The Fair Draws Large Crowds

German Day at the White City drew about 125000 attendees with 100000 through the turnstiles by noon and a total draw of 125000, while total attendance for Thursday reached 200706 as visitors lingered after reduced railroad rates. The day saw steady turnout but no special attractions beyond the Illinois Press association gathering.

Curiaco White City Bureau of Admissions Ilinois Press Association Illinois State Building

SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION MEET IN CHICAGO

Delegates from nearly every state attend the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution annual meeting at the Art Institute Hall in Chicago. Chauncey Depew and Gen Horace Porter greet the gathering as the conference discusses credentials reports and constitution changes, with a Riverside Club reception in the evening.

Chicago Art Institute Hall National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution National Organization Institute Chauncey Depew Horace Porter New York Porter Society Depew Clark Washington Haskins Riverside Club

Arguments End in Court Over Sunday Opening of World’s Fair

In Chicago on June 17 the United States court of appeals heard Attorney James L. High argue against opening the world’s fair on Sunday. Edwin Walker followed, closing. A large crowd gathered before doors opened and stayed through the lengthy talks despite oppressive weather.

Chicago United States Court of Appeals James L. High Edwin Walker

Cardinal Gibbons Silver Jubilee to be celebrated in October

BalTinorE June 17 Twenty five years have passed since Cardinal Gibbons was consecrated bishop and the silver anniversary of his election falls August 16 The celebration will be held October 1 when the anniversary of his archbishop consecration in Baltimore is near.

International Printer's Protective Fraternity elects officers

The International Printer's Protective Fraternity elected J. Martin as president, C. A. Davis as vice president, W. H. Rogers as secretary, G. G. Hayden as treasurer, and Victor T. Cole as chief organizer with Madison, Wisconsin chosen for the next meeting in June 1894. A separate note from Dolory reports the Christopher Columbus, the first passenger whaleback, set a Great Lakes speed record Milwaukee to Chicago 97 miles in 4 hours 15 minutes averaging nearly 20 mph.

Curcaco International Printer’s Protective Fraternity J. ©. Martin Fort Worth C. A. Davis New Haven W. H. Rogers Cleveland G. G. Hayden Milwaukee Victor T. Cole Lincoln Neb. Madison Wis Dolory McDougall Christopher Columbus Chicago Great Lakes

Ceylon Exhibit Opens At Agricultural Fair

Ceylon’s exhibit opened in the Agricultural hall this morning. The small space showcased cocoanut products tea and coffee among other items from the island. The display carried the tone of a bright though modest showcase reflecting Ceylon's agricultural variety.

Ceylon Womp

Local thieve ransack reports in Wisconsin and Minnesota

Made a Haul. PRAIM DU CHIEN Wisconsin Herman Specht home Fourth ward entered about 2 am and 110 in watches stolen from family members. NORTHFIELD Minnesota Ed Parker 10 killed jumping on moving train near Minneapolis and St. Louis lines. New York Line 17 The Son Bays The associated banks move toward passing a resolution urging President Cleveland to call Congress.

Praim DU Chien Wis Herman Specht Northfield Minn Ed Parker Minneapolis and St. Louis Cleveland New York Associated Banks New “York Congress

Secretaries discuss action on the financial situation

New York reports reveal secretary Houston urging Carlisle to dispose of 16% of silver pig stores, suggesting selling as junk. Opposition notes no law allows quick sale and proposes appointing a board to condemn the worthless stock and auction it off.

Morton Sila Bullién New York Secrefi Y Hoston Post Wes Carlisle Ilisle

Revolvers Used With Fatal Effect at Halstead and Adams

Five men clashed with revolvers on Halstead street north of Adams in Chicago. Shots rang out, three men wounded and one captured while one escaped. Rooted in a long enmity between Jake Spinner and Kane versus George Ilson Jim Hoolihan and Christensen. Police pursue Spinner as principal in the shooting.

Chicago Halstead Street Adams Street Jake” Spinner Kane Géorge Ilson Jim” Hoolihan Christensen Spinner

Fire at Central Wesleyan College Dormitory Causes Panic

Warrenton Missouri June 17 1900 at 10 o clock p m the dormitory of Central Wesleyan college caught fire. About 1200 people were in the college hall for commencement when the blaze started. The presiding officer kept doors locked to separate wing preventing panic as audience escaped safely. Several injured by falling timbers while attempting to fight the fire.

Warrenton Central Wesleyan’ College

Organized Band of Burglars Rob Iowa Homes

Clarksville Iowa June 1. Burglars entered the home of W E Biden and took 60 dollars and a gold watch before escaping. Daniel Wait, a retired farmer, was attracted to his barn by an unusual noise and robbed of 40 dollars, left semi conscious. Authorities believe a well organized band is operating in the area.

Ganz Clarksville W E. Biden Daniel Wait

Coroner’s Jury Indicts Foreman Over Lemont Fight Death

In Chicago on June 1 a coroner’s jury sent Foreman C H Locker and J E Badd of Mason Hogue Co to the grand jury to answer murder charges for the shooting death of Frank Klug, a section hand who did not take part in the conflict between quarry strikers and canal contractors.

Chicago Lemont C. H. Locker J. E. Badd Mason, Hogue & Co Frank Klug

Train Robbers Captured Near Topeka Report

Telegraphs say three men who held up a Santa Fe train at Cinnamaron were captured. one identified as Bob White, longtime frontier train robber formerly with the Dalton gang. Other items note a poisoning at St Francis hospital banquet in Denver and the Long Pine cowboy race arrival of John Stephens, Joe Gillespie, and Doc Middleton.

Topeka Santa Fe Cinnamaron Bob White Dalton Gang Lone Pine Neb John Stephens Kansas Joe Gillespie Daws County Doc Middleton Chardon Long Pine Ground Dwinnell House

Outlaw Jesse B. Roper Captured in Indian Territory

Jesse B. Roper, who murdered Sheriff Byer in Baxter county last June, was captured at Muscogee Indian Territory by Deputy Marshal Pettigrew. A $1500 reward remains for delivery to Baxter county authorities. Public sentiment runs high and mob violence is feared.

Little Rock Ark Jesse B. Roper Sheriff Byer Baxter County Muscogee, I. T Pettigrew

Desperadoes Try to Rob Train Near Council Bluffs

Five assailants attempted to rob an outgoing Kansas City train near Council Bluffs Iowa just before midnight. They fired on the engine and fireman but caused no harm. Officers continue pursuit of the gunmen.

Kansas City

Explosion near Athens kills twenty including officers

A powder magazine near Athens exploded during the day, killing twenty people including officers and soldiers and causing extensive property damage. The crown prince traveled to the scene to aid victims. In Hillsboro, Texas, farmers report widespread grasshopper damage feared to ruin many crops.

Athens

Testimony All In in Borden Case Adjourns

The court adjourned for the day with testimony in the Borden case. Endowments must file a financial-condition return within 80 days, as ordered by Commissioner Merrill. The move aims to compel endowment companies to continue or start business reporting.

New “Bepyord Mass Iliney Borden Bogron Fance Mériiil Hs

The Russian Treaty Extradition Pact Reported In Petersburg

Reports from Petersburg on June 17 indicate strong authority backing a claim that the Russian American extradition treaty will not allow surrender to Russia without solid evidence. The statement emphasizes careful evidence before any cross border surrender, signaling cautious enforcement of the pact.

Petersburg Russia

Legal phrase on extradition and trial rights

The text references an American jury and notes that the accused may claim trial before being extradited, implying procedural rights in extradition proceedings. The fragment suggests a legal context without detailing specific cases or jurisdictions.

No Rider Impeded Bill Debate in West Superior

Special to The Evening Telegram reports Congressman Nels P. Haugan in West Superior Wisconsin June comments on the Sherman law. He says repeal seems likely but will oppose repealing the tax on state banks when tied to the measure.

West Superior Wis Nels P. Haugan

Receiver appointed for St Paul Globe under trust suit

The Hon. Charles E Flandran has been named receiver for the St Paul Globe Publishing Company following a suit by the St Paul Trust Company. Publication of The Globe will continue as usual under receivership.

St. Paul

Infanta Eulalia Returns to New York After West Tour

The Infanta Eulalia and party arrived in New York City in the evening after a West Coast sightseeing schedule. The Niagara Falls segment concluded without any startling incident during the journey.

New’ York Infanta Eulalia Niagara Falls

Briggs, New York Brings Continuation at Union Seminary

At a board meeting in New York the Union Seminary decided that Professor C. A. Briggs D D will continue his work in the department of Biblical theology as hitherto.

Briggs New York The Union Seminary C. A. Briggs D.D Biblical Theology

Louisville Chosen for Next International Lyrographical Union Meet

Louisville won the vote 107 to 49 over San Francisco to host the annual meeting of the International Lyro grapical Union. The decision was announced in Chicago.

Cricago Louisville San Francisco

Leech Lake Scare and Walker Case at Agency

Drunken Indians threaten life of Overseer Walker as a mob encircles his house at the Leech Lake agency. A Minneapolis citizen, Mr Vranchaud, killed by burglars in Northwest Minnesota. Troops from Fort Snelling reportedly arrive. Vranchaud aided Walker by holding the buck's horse while whisky was taken from him. Indians urge reinforcement from north as tensions rise.

Female Horse Thieves Escape From Jail Break

Kansas City report says May-Calvin and her partner Mary Modsker escaped from Jasper County jail in Carthage Mo by digging through a brick wall and lowering themselves 20 feet with tied blankets, while a posse in pursuit.

Kansas City Star Carthage May Calvin Mary Modsker Jasper County Aropa A Possess

Prohibition favored by Good Templars lodge

Des Moines June 17 The International Supreme Lodge of Good Templars adopted the special committee report on prohibition chaired by J C Stearns. The report calls for a nationwide vote of 50 to 8 in favor of making the country dry.

Des Moines International Supreme Lodge of Good Templars Special Committee On Prohibition J. C. Stearns

Cleveland to accompany wife to Gray Gables

A Washington special reports President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland plan to depart next Tuesday for Gray Gables at Buzzard's Bay. The President will stay briefly to help Mrs. Cleveland settle in before returning.

Buzzard’s Bay New York Washington Cleveland Gray Gables

Leel's Saladin Sets World Half-Mile Pace Record

James Leel drove his stallion Saladin a mile in 2 09 2 4 on the half mile track at Wawaset park, beating the world's pacing or trotting record over a half mile track.

Wimneton Del James Leel Saladin Wawaset Park

New Match Arranged for Ives Roberts Billiard Showdown

London June 17 reports a July start for the bidding match between American champion Frank Ives and English champion John Roberts. Yardmasters adjourned in Duluth after a four day session with Peoria Illinois chosen for the next meeting. In Vienna Emperor Francis Joseph invites an English prince to join Austrian maneuvers in the autumn.

London Frank Ives John Roberts Duluth National Association of Railway Yardmasters Peoria Ills England Vienna Francis Joseph Hunan

Carnot's Condition Serious in Paris Relapse Report

Paris June 17 report says President Carnot's condition is serious after a relapse. Authorities and medical staff express anxiety about his recovery and the next steps in his treatment and stabilization.

Carnot Paris

A Way to Make a Prisoner Happy

A Washington News report describes prisoners in a harsh Eastern branch jail who find solace in a wall calendar. Guards note inmates pore over calendars hourly, counting remaining days and marking progress, highlighting the drudgery of solitary confinement and the small coping rituals prisoners use.

Igil Washington

Undignified Positions or Bishops Story Told by English Bishop

A Manchester Times report recounts a tale told by an English bishop about hosting American bishops at dinner. Before bed he checked their rooms and found all bishops kneeling on hearth rugs and smoking up the chimney, an undignified scene that circulated as a good story.

Manchester

Indians surround doctor’s house in whisky fueled threat

About 50 mounted braves rode around the doctor’s house Thursday shouting threats. They carried whisky and aimed to attack. A local merchant Mr Fairbanks aided the doctor, preventing his death. Walker faced threats but did not retreat, bravely meeting the danger at the door.

Ance Fairbanks Waller Walker

Murder by masked burglars shocks Minneapolis

J R Harris of Spahl Harris Lubricating Company was fatally shot by two masked burglars at his home 627 Fifteenth Avenue Southeast around 2 am. He confronted them after awakening, was wounded by two bullets, and died at 8 am. Mayor Eustis offered a $500 reward for the culprits.

Minneapolis J. R. Harris Spahl-Harris Lubricating Company Harris Eustis

Sioux Making Trouble In Hamden County

Farmers near the reservation complain Sioux camped on section 1 Hamden have depredations and disturb the peace. A warrant was issued and the sheriff posse has gone up to drive them from the county. They have danced for days and a lively time is expected.

Detroit Minn Hamden

Exhumation in Warraca Under Sheriff and Doctor’s Supervision

The body of Fred Brown a Warraca saloonkeeper who died suddenly last week was exhumed under sheriff and Dr L Rounsville of Chicago. The stomach was removed for chemical poison analysis in Chicago. The exhuming was conducted at the insistence of his brothers who suspect poisoning.

Warraca Wis Fred Brown

Richland Center Youth Jailed for Forgery Schemes

Richland Center Wis June 17 W E McKinney a well known young man living in Richwood is jailed on a forgery charge. Forgeries have been carried on for years and were exposed as notes matured and signers were asked to pay.

Richland Center Wis W. E. McKinney Richwood

Westbound Milwaukee Freight Train Wreck Kills Brakeman

Summit Md June 17 The west bound freight train on the Milwaukee road was wrecked 10 miles west of here killing Brakeman Dave Kinney and demolishing 10 loaded cars. The accident was caused by a car of machinery breaking down.

Summit M. D Milwaukee Road Here Dave Kinney

Hermit James Bullis Found Dead Near Jones Mill

In Rup River Flats Minnesota on June 17, James Bullis an elderly bachelor known for his hermit lifestyle was found dead in his bed at a small cabin near Jones mill He had no known relatives and lived a solitary life in the county.

Rup River Flats Minn James Bullis Jones” Mill

Prolific Writer Details Napoleon Bonaparte’s Matchmaking

A renowned writer has completed a sketch on Napoleon Bonaparte’s matchmaking proclivities. Based on her research, the general’s private approach to arranging marriages and alliances is explored, shedding light on his marriage strategies and social tactics.

Napoleon’ asaShatchen Vincent Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleon's Courtship of Josephine in a Quick Match

The greatest matchmaker lived in a bustling era. After repeated refusals the powerful officer secured Josephine, then shifted to organizing marriages for others. Dowries were arranged for the poor, and empires moved with a decree to marry. The age of Napoleon's rapid romances left no time for reflection or wooing.

Josephine Trousseaux Napoleon

Tremendous drains of money to the West alarm banks

New York banks unite to issue clearing house certificates as a precaution. Western failures persist, merchants face stringency, and foreign exchange falls amid reduced exports. Chicago and Milwaukee see relief as western weaknesses linger.

New York Weekly Review of Trade West Chicago Milwaukee

Republican League Chooses Chicago as National HQ

The National Republican League executive committee met at the Grand Pacific Hotel and voted 10 states for Chicago, 4 for St. Louis, 8 for Washington, and 1 for New York to be national headquarters. Secretary candidates included James Buke, William Foley, Henry F. Teipke, Thomas H. McKee, and Allen. all withdrew as Humphrey was re elected amid protests.

Republican League Committee Chicago National Republican League Executive Committee Grand Pacific Hotel St. Louis Washington New York James Buke Philadelphia William Foley Kentucky Henry F. Teipke Rhode Island Thomas H. McKee Allen Michigan

German Elections Require More Ballots In Most Districts

Berlin June 17 After 2 oclock returns from 220 of 397 districts 98 candidates have been elected and 122 second ballots will be necessary The National Liberals Conservatives and Clericals hold their own Richter Radicals trail The 98 deputies include 42 voting for the army bill and others against It reports up to 10 oclock show the government gaining two seats and losing one a net gain of one

Berlin

Pres appoints land office officials and postmasters

Washington June 17 The president named Thomas D Robinson as surveyor general of Colorado and appointed registers of land offices in Missouri Wisconsin Minnesota and Duluth receivers of public moneys in Ashland LeGrande and Denver and deputy third auditor George W Sanderlin of North Carolina Also listed are several presidential postmasters in Michigan North Dakota To Memphis Judge Sneed accepts Honolulu consul general offer and delays on annexation talks awaiting cabinet guidance

Washington Thomas D. Robinson Colorado Joseph W. Jamieson Missonr Boonville George Kuentz Wisconsin Ashland Wis Andrew J. Taylor Minnesota Duluth Legrande Frank P. Buckle Denver George W. Sanderlin North Carolina The Treasury Michigan Frank A. Healy Ironwood Donald McVichie Ishpeming C. Driscoll Negaunee North Dakota P. W. McGillie Manan Memphis John L.T. Sneed Honolulu Gresham Hawaiian Islands United States

Obituary and varied 1900sfront notices sum up

Calvert B Cottrell renowned printing press maker dies. A Moscow church robbery nets large treasure taken by monks. James Ambridge pays $50 and serves 50 days for killing fish with dynamite in the Mohawk river. Grand Duke Alexander and Mr Shitles visit Mrs John Jacob Astor at Fercliff. Prof Edward Hiverett Hale Jr of Iowa University marries Rose Perkins at New London Conn performed by Rev Edward Everett Hale. Minnesota state saengerfest set for June 23 24 26 in St Paul with grand procession on Sunday June 25. Great Northern raises summer rates.

Calvert B. Cottrell Moscow James Ambridge Mohawk River Grand Duke Alexander Russia Shitles John Jacob “Astor Fercliff Edward Hiverett Hale, Jr Iowa University Rose Perkins New London Conn Edward Everett Hale St.Paul

Death by own action linked to civilization, doctors cited

A Medical Record discussion links self destruction to civilization and education, noting higher rates among physicians. It cites research on insanity, hereditary factors, and hypnotherapy as possible preventive measures, with cases where repeated hypnotic sessions helped a suicidal patient.

Pat Foe Laney Morselli Teelf Doe Siebault Andon Philospher

Value of Mixed Blood and Fusion of Races

A broad discussion on race fusion across Europe and its impact on civilization, arguing that intermingled races produce the greatest genius. Examples include Sicily, Lorraine, Scotland, Normandy, Tuscany, and Swabia, with notes on Britain and Ireland as catalysts for fusion and imaginative achievement. An anecdote about a Spring Grove woman eloping with a mule team after a car door accident concludes the piece.

Europe Sweden Auvergne Corsica Pyrenees-Orientales Sicily Gard Lorraine Normandy Tuscany Swabia Greece Great Britain Ireland Warwickshire Shakespeare Milton Atlantic Monthly

Bott Haven Prick Tee Featatll Tarrifft Sheets Read Alike

Local traffic sheets show both routes reading identically, with officials confirming alignment in official records. Travelers note identical mileages and road names across the two routes, signaling synchronized improvements and guaranteed consistency for commuters downtown.

Rates Down as Great Northern Sets Coast Path

Passenger rates West ease toward bed rock with Great Northern leading the way. Through St Paul to coast drops from 60 to 55 dollars while intermediate points gain modestly. Northern Pacific reveals a new schedule effective June 18 with first class 25 dollars to Helena or Butte, 30 to Spokane, 35 to Portland and Puget Sound points, 18 and 20 for second class ranges. No sign of a price war or deeper cuts.

St. Paul Pacific Coast Great Northern Minneapolis Duluth Superior Helena Butte Mont Spokane Wash Portland Tacoba Seattle North Pacific Coast Puget Sound

Pettigrew Accused Over Extreme Socialist Views

Washington June 17 The New York Sun attacks Senator Pettigrew for Minnesota interview remarks supporting a tax on large estates. The paper links his stance to socialism and argues it would erode savings habits, widen poverty, and shift capital to the state, forcing reliance on public aid.

Washington New York Sun Pettigrew Minnesota Sun Pettigréw

No Advertisements by Servers at Dinners Says Woman

A woman recounts battles with florists caterers and other service workers who imprint their names on dinner items. She notes her efforts to ban such promotions yet finds some items still branded. She describes how some providers justify branding as a common preference and vows to continue restricting it.

New York Times

Winning Back a Wife's Love in Paris Ruse

A Boston Traveller note recounts a Paris police episode where a man used a staged self harm scene to win back his wife. He faked a knife wound, the wife kissed him and pledged never to leave. The deception involved a blood bladder to simulate a fatal attack.

Paris Boston

Language Barriers Produce Misunderstood Pharmacy Visit

A hired girl with limited English asks a drug store for medicine. She returns saying the druggist was not in it. The householder questions the message and learns the druggist explains he was out of it, a miscommunication highlighted by Springfield Police beat.

Springfield Poliesteat

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