21 Jun 1889
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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1889
Page
1
Local advertisements list firms in Winona and surrounding area with products from flour milling to wagons and hardware. Notable names include Dowd, Mead, Porter Milling, Winona Lumber, Scherffius Plows, Winona Wagon Co, and McNab & Co. Indicates a broad commercial catalog of goods and machinery.
A local clothing store promotes up to date suits for men and boys with price ranges from 7 to 30 dollars. It contrasts modern and old fashion photography and emphasizes customer satisfaction over profit. It notes non wool items may be offered and promises bargains and fair pricing to encourage repeat customers.
June reports describe Vermilion Nebraska and nearby areas struck by a damaging wind and rain storm. A pontoon Missouri River bridge was blown to pieces, sixty boats swept downstream, and crops along the Niobrara and Nova Scotia rivers suffered. Vermilion's Catholic church and several buildings were demolished, grandstands and towers were toppled, and multiple bridges and structures were damaged or carried away.
Herald dispatch from Winnipeg reports Burke identified at 9 p m by a felt hat and other items in his valise. He is jailed for murder extradition proceedings before Judge Barnes. Iceman O'Sullivan rumored to be near confession as rumor and prison moves suggest preparation to reveal details.
A Nashville postoffice mystery reports all mail sent to the South on May 7 vanishing. Investigators quietly work the case as clerks and drivers confirm the pouch left for the depot was never delivered. The loss likely concealed valuable contents. Also notes several U S consul appointments by the president.
In New York surrogates court on June 21 the mother of Mind Reader Bishop sought letters of administration while Bishop's widow countered. The mother argues Mrs Bishop is not a widow in New York and claims no legal rights here. Decision reserved amid questions of divorce and legitimacy under New York law. Also reported, Confederate Quartermaster A C Myers dies in Washington at 6:20 a m. Born in South Carolina, West Point graduate 1833, served in Seminole and Mexican wars, brevet major for Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, lieutenant colonel for Churubusco. Ohio Democratic committee expels E J Dowdall for alleged campaign fund embezzlement and leaks.
Mrs M J Bimsdell of Johnstown, described as a sifferer, visited the president's mansion in Washington on June 91 carrying a small brown satchel said to be all she saved. She was on the same train as Mr Halford and Miss Halford and missed her baggage. She now seeks a pension office appointment.
Wind and rain disrupted Yankton events but by afternoon the track dried and records fell. Miller hose company won the hook and ladder race, Elliott claimed the ladder contest, and Yankton edged Huron in the free-for-all hose race. Pierre suffered a mishap with nozzle threading but nearly set a time.
Thursday's session at the Pine Ringz Agency drew about a hundred Indians with Red Cloud listening. American Horse urged another friendly talk to clear questions for the Sioux. Maj. Warner and Col. Foster answered many queries. A party led by A. S. Crossfield and Gabrielle Renville travels to Washington to discuss opening the Sisseton reservation and settling annuity claims. Two Boston capitalists plan to buy the Magdalene Islands for fishing works and canneries, with Pictou to serve as port for shipments. Also noted are Brice's expulsion from Exeter Academy and the Dutch king's relapse, plus Pope Pecci ill. The racing section from Chicago and Sheepshead Bay lists multiple stakes results and timings.
National League results from Indianapolis Cleveland Chicago and Pittsburg with Boston York and Philadelphia. American Association games in Brooklyn Cincinnati and Philadelphia. Western Association scores Sioux City Denver and Des Moines with Thursday slate listed. Simon Cameron stricken with paralysis at his Lancaster home. family present at Donegal Springs.
INDIANAPOLIS June 21 Smith Williams superintendent of the county poor asylum and H W Miller ex-treasurer of Marion county pleaded guilty to voting insane persons at the last election and were fined 50 and 250 dollars respectively Will Support Only Gladstone London June 21 The Dissident Liberal association of Midlothian Mr Gladstone's district announce they will not support a candidate opposing Mr Gladstone in the next parliamentary elections
Brutal murders across Montana and Indiana are reported in a sequence of crimes. In Judith county Montana a shot woman is found, followed by four bodies aged from infant to adult, all shot in the back or strangled with trunks burned nearby. A wool grower recalls a wagon and dark bay horses as a possible lead, while 100 horsemen search the region. Other incidents include a Vermilion county murder by four boys, a Wisconsin farming injury, Tucson thefts linked to the Paymaster case, three murders in Putnam county West Virginia, and President Harrison's Cape May travel plans.
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