Trade is Slack and Money Pressures Rise in Markets
New York May 20 R G Dun reports trade is rallying from a low mood but shows no real improvement. Distribution to consumers is less encouraging, weather helps retail, while wholesale and production hesitate over crops, tariffs, and money uncertainty. Collections slow, gold exports up, Boston trade moderate with dull woolens and clothing. rubber goods orders rise, lumber in strong demand.
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New York
R.G Dun & Co
Treasury
Boston
Desertion Drives Secluded Bride to Tragic Fate in Arkansas
Viola Robbins, daughter of Jason Robbins, a wealthy planter near Searcy on the Little Red River, disappeared after leaving home Wednesday night. A wedding to Charles Thompson had been arranged but he did not appear. A note found by Viola's parents claimed her body would be in the Little Red River.
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Litte Rock
Viola Robbins
Jason Robbins
Little Redriver
Searcy
Charles Thompson
Viola
Little Red River
Cuticura Heals Infant Skin Eruptions Fast
Mrs Oscar James reports three month old son with white pimples on red skin, itching and oozing that spread to the head. After using Cuticura Remedies, sores and scars vanished in three weeks and hair grew back healthy. Mrs A M Walker says eighteen month old infant had eruptions and sores. Cuticura cured and no relapse after a year.
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Chicago Weekly
Oscar James
Woodaston
Kan
A. M. Walker
Cargonville
After the Starr Gang. Citizens Engage In a Running Fight
Despatches report a posse leaving Cedardale to pursue the Starr gang of bandits terrorizing southern Kansas. They encountered the robbers along Caney creek ten miles south in Indian Territory, engaging in a two mile running fight. One bandit was crippled and wounded in the leg but escaped with the others. A citizen’s horse was shot. Pursuit continues.
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ToPeka
Elgin
Kansas
Cedardale
Starr
Caney Creek
Indian Territory
Impairing Testimony Time Marks Impeachment Court Session
At Lixcoun on May 20 the impeachment court limited speeches to four hours per side with two lawyers per side, as Justice Maxwell signaled that testimony would soon end. Only witness A R Humphrey, commissioner of public lands and buildings, testified. defense complained of overwork and lack of office time. Court adjourned at 4 PM until Monday. Denunciation of Muscatine conspirators.
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Lixcoun
Maxwell
R. Humphrey
Debts Attach as Wheat King Flees From Brandon
J W Sandison known as the Wheat King of Brandon Manitoba fled leaving about 30000 dollars in bank liabilities and 15000 to employees with 50000 to 75000 due to English and Scotch creditors. Rumors of double mortgaging and crooked dealings swirl as a Scotland Yard detective pursues Sandison.
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Wnnnipec
J. W. Sandison
Brandon
Man
Sandison
Europe
Scotland Yard
Presbyterians Consider China Exclusion Effect On Missions
Washington May 20 The Presbyterian general assembly opened a second day with a vote to form an opinion on how China exclusion affects foreign missions. The systematics beneficence report shows 2,799,502 in yearly board receipts, up 78,765 from last year, while home missions lag due to funding and foreign elements. There are 1,244 vacant churches. Afternoon session opened with prayer. A resolution invited President Cleveland to visit. Committees discussed judicial commissions and church unity. Women's meetings began in Washington with the executive committee of home missions meeting at the Church of the Covenant.
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Washington
Presbyterian General Assembly
Harsha
Nebraska
Board of Education
Kansas
Minnesota
Brown
Cleveland
Charles A. Dickey
Judicial Commissions
General Assembly
Dr. Smith
Committee On
Church Unity
Episcopal Commission
Episcopalians
Episcopal Church
Washington, D. C
Women’s Executive Committee of Home Missions
Church of the Convenant
League
Press Club
Gooden
Atlanta
Southern Presbyterians
Littlee Rock
Ark
Cumberland Presbyterian Assembly
Committee On Overtures
Elk Presbytery
Chicago Presbytery
Assembly
Chicago
National Editorial Association to Meet at Asbury Park
The National Editorial Association chose Asbury Park New Jersey for its next annual meeting. Delegates’ credentials were reviewed and papers on newspaper ends were presented. Other reports included membership fees and an almanac proposal. The convention named Atlanta next, and a press club fund was authorized.
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National Editorial Association
Asbury Park
N. J
Ewing Herbert
Hiawatha
Kan
Joseph M. Chappel
Ashland
Wis
Elizabeth Beecher Hooker
Supreme Court
Pabor
Florida
Association
Columbus
Government Appointments and Postmaster Totals
Washington May 20 The general land office announced appointments including James W Wilton Missouri law clerk Byron B Park Wisconsin chief of the mineral division Michael F O Donohue California chief of the contest division and Silas Cosgrove Indiana principal examiner in the pension office Four hundred seventh class postmasters were appointed Friday 117 total with 90 to vacancies caused by resignation or death The Infanta Eulalie arrived in New York Friday evening and proceeded to Washington met by Secretary Gresham on behalf of President Cleveland
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Washington
General Land Office
James W. Wilton
Missouri
Byron B. Park
Wisconsin
Michael F. O’donohue
California
Silas Cosgrove
Indiana
Infanta Eulalie
New York
Gresham
Cleveland
New Postmaster for Kearney Named by President
Washington May 20 The president appointed John F Cordker post master at Kearney Nebraska replacing Rice H Eaton who resigned.
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Kearney
Washington
John F. Cordker
Neb
Rice H. Eaton
Death at Barn: Breckinridge Brother Found Dead in May
In Fort Wayne Indiana on May 20 Robert E Breckinridge deputy township trustee and son of the late Judge Breckinridge used a 22 caliber rifle to shoot rats in a barn. His twin Will found him dead on the hay loft stairs with a bullet hole in the temple. Opinions differ if it was an accident or self-inflicted. He held a $5000 accident policy.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Robert E. Breckinridge
Judge Breckinridge
Will
Decomposed body found of Lafayette fisherman
Larkin Sharp, a Lafayette area fisherman, disappeared two weeks ago. His decomposed body was recovered from the Wabash River at Indian Hill, with the belief he fell from his boat on the way home. His family faces destitution due to his death.
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Lafayette
Ind
Young Christians' Union Nominates Officers in St Louis
In St Louis on May 20 the Young Christian Union committee proposed officers: President E. E. Elliott Morning Sun C secretary Miss Kate H Marion Allegheny City Pa treasurer W. J. Stewart Pittsburg. The slate was elected without opposition. The main exercises included Bible study and experience meetings.
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Young Christians’ Union
St. Louis
Young Christian Union
E. E. Elliott
Morning Sun
Kate H. Marion
Allegheny City
W. J. Stewart
Pittsburg
A Dishonest Timekeeper at Booth & Flynn Quarries
Morris Long, timekeeper at Booth & Flynn stone quarries near McCann Station, is under arrest on embezzlement charges. Authorities allege a discrepancy of about $30,000 with more arrests expected. Silver Purchases. Washington treasury buys 360,000 ounces of silver across four lots, totaling 2,978,000 ounces for the month so far.
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Pnrtsburg
Morris Long
Booth & Flynn
McCann Station
Washington
Treasury Department
Fire Damages King Iron Bridge Shop in Cleveland
A fire Friday night gutted shop No 1 at King Iron Bridge Co in Cleveland with partial damage to shop No 2. Loss set at 50,000 dollars with 100,000 dollars insurance. Also reported is Judge Woods granting appointment of Receiver Galloway for the Clover Leaf railroad in Indiana and Illinois.
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Cleveland
King Iron Bridge Company
Cuhicago
Woods
Indiana and
Illinois
Galloway
Toledo and St. Louis Railroad
The
Clover Leaf
Sick French Official Arthurland Stricken in Paris
Paris May 20 reports M Arthland chief secretary in the ministry of the interior is dangerously ill. He is a senior official part of the French government machinery and his illness prompted brief dispatches from the capital.
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Paris
M. Arthland
Ministry of the Interior
Chinese act suspension sought by six companies attorney
The attorney for the Chinese six companies seeks suspension of the Geary act. A Minnesota bank reports improved condition after two days. Judges and divorces, airlines filings, and various legal cases populate a day’s docket with notable names and local actions. A proposed 842 mile railroad would connect Bowie to Spofford Junction, cutting Mexico City to Chicago distance by 600 miles.
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Farmers’ and Mechanic’s Bank
Minneapoli
Abilene
Tex
Chicago
London
Bowie
Graham
Albany
San Angelo
Spofford Junction
City of Mexico
Investigating the Liquor Traffic in Leavenworth
Canadian commissioner collected testimony in Leavenworth with Mayor Samuel Dodsworth Police Commissioner ODonnell and several pastors among those appearing. County officials and individuals including Dr Neeley and Henry Shindler were present as hearings continued.
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Leavenworth
Samuel Dodsworth
O'Donnell
Idie and
Leslie
F. Neeley
Henry Shindler
Great Rock Island Route service to Englewood station
Save time by alighting at Englewood suburban station near the World's Fair grounds to avoid city crowds. For tickets maps and rates contact any coupon ticket office in the United States Canada or Mexico or write JNO. SEBASTIAN Genl Tkt and Pass Agt Chicago TL. E. ST. JOHN Genl Manager Chicago. LL
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Great Rock Island
Englewood
United States
Canada
Mexico
JNO
Sebastian Gen
Tkt
Pass. Agt
Chicago
E. St. John
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