Systematic fraud shocks Treasury dept with forged signatures
A sensational theft probe centered in the Treasury Department uncovered a scheme by Oscar J. Harvey to defraud the government. Harvey forged stamps and signatures on fraudulent horse claims totaling thousands, aided by forged documents and a suspect partner, with authorities detaining him in Philadelphia and later remanding him on fraud charges.
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Indianapolis
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New Jersey
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Adelpha
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W. W. Wynn
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Wynn
Philadelphia
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Trehava
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Qivter
Treasury
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The Long Strike Ends in Pennsylvania Coke Regions
News from Uniontown and nearby towns reports mixed signals as coke workers fear clashes with Pinkerton guards while some districts resume work. A convention claims 600 strikers accept old wages with sliding scale, others threaten eviction. Lincoln switchmen strike in Nebraska over yardmaster promotion, with police on standby. Utah constitutional convention approves anti polygamy provisions and church state separation, voting rules outlined for August.
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Uniontown
Lor
Pinkerton Barmacka
West Lessenring
Scottdale
Harris
Miners’ Association
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Gener
Miners Association
Everson
Lincoln
Neb
Burlington
Missouri
Sherman
Lincoln Yards
Chompson
San Lane City
Utah
Congress
Utah Commission
Mmbers
Lewis Eatson
Knoxville debates rail lines and funding in city council
July efforts in Knoxville focus on five railroad proposals including the Manette and North Georgia and the Cumberland Gap line. The council votes to fund the Marietta and North Georgia at 222000 dollars and the Cumberland Gap at 125000 dollars, asserting improved timber wealth and a new north south trunk line linking Cincinnati and Pittsburgh with southern routes.
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North Georgia
Knoxvile, Tenn
Tennesee Mill and Salkway
Manette and
North Treatie
Cumberland Gap
Knoxville
Tamerel
Atlanta
Norfolk and Western
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Barbi Browne Suspended by Gates of Hope Board
New York July 4 A meeting of the board of trustees of the Gates of Hope congregation suspended rabbi E B Browne for conduct unbecoming a minister. Charges allege seeking notoriety and public disorder eroding member trust and reference past career details.
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New York
Congregation of the Gates of Hope
Invitations for Cleveland visit stir St. Louis autumn plans
Citizens at the Merchants Exchange in St. Louis adopted an invitation urging President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland to visit the city for the week starting October 2, 1887. The mayor and a committee will deliver the invitation to Washington. In Utica, officers deny reports about Clinton centennial attendance. Cleveland to visit Utica and nearby towns after Clinton events.
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Merchants’ Exchange
Cleveland
St. Louis
Frank Garonnie
Exchange
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Tuft Staley
Mte
Ely
Washington
Utica
Grand Acres
Tion
Clinton
Butterfield House
Francis Kernan
New York
Mrs. Cleveland
Forestport
Rev
Willian N. Cleveland
Holland
Rose Elizabeth Cleveland
Murdered for their money amid rumors of raids
A Port Lawn Oregon rumor claims Chinese miners on Snake River were murdered for robbery. Officials report bodies found may be drowning victims. No solid evidence of a raid or organized crime.
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Oregon
Snake River
Buake River
Lewiston
Business Outlook Prospects for Wheat and Trade
The week’s trade shows cautious optimism with wheat demand improving and production expected to rise in the west. New York markets follow export buying. banking and money markets tighten in Southern cities, while railroad construction nears record mileage and securities markets face unsettled deals. Foreign trade remains moderate with exports lagging last year, and overall business failures tick upward across the United States and Canada.
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Ebour Bette
New York
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Aes
Ralitowski
Nashville
Cleveland
Omaha
Cincin- Battain
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United States
Canada
Schoolcraft's Property Transferred to Trustees in Virginia
John L. Schoolcraft and wife deed all real and personal property to trustees A. L. Boulware and James Caskie in Archmony Virginia. Ida Schoolcraft receives 20000 for dower relief while F. L. Schoolcraft and Ida C. Schoolcraft seal separation terms. Mrs. Boutie receives 16200 with interest from 1896 on a note. Schoolcraft, a broker, formerly led Richmond street railway.
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Archmony
Chancery Court
John L. Schoolcraft
A. L. Boulware
James Caskie
Jr. Schoolcraft
Thorn & Whitey
Baltimore
Ida
Schoolcraft
F.L. Schoolcraft
Ida C. Schoolcraft
C. C. Boutie
Richmond Street Railway
East Macon residents reject city incorporation motion
The East Macon meeting at No 6 engine house debated city limits and majority nonresidents voted against incorporation. A five member committee would confer with the council and a three member subcommittee drafted resolutions opposing incorporation under the current conditions.
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East Macon
Engine House
Geo. W. Gantt
M. M. Folsom
J. F. Means
M. YE. Cutter
A. F. Jones
Wil Thwae
Bulgaria's Prince Ferdinand Accepts Bulgarian Throne Honor
Prince Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha replies to the sobranje dispatch confirming his election as Prince of Bulgaria. He pledges to serve Bulgaria once the Porte accepts the election and powers recognize it, a response welcomed by the sobranje.
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Agaria
Irish Leader Receives American Aid Amid Tenant Strife
New York July 8 Hon Eugene Kelly reports funds sent to support evicted tenants. The note notes a 5000 dollar grant and bonds to relieve landlord oppression. Par ne ll Convicted of Treas Less Klein and Grebert linked to the case during the trial.
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Loxnow
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Taa gSane
Parnell
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Grebert
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