Railroads face fraud probe on western mail weighing
Reported evidence suggests railway mail service weights may have been manipulated to boost carrier pay. Investigations likely to cover western routes from Chicago westward amid rumors of inflated newspaper shipments and carved benefits for Chicago papers. The inquiry could extend nationwide, aiming to reveal fraud in mail weighing and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sams
Washington
Posiusive de Miriment
Rivat
Chicago
Bissell
Northwest
Nebraska
Dakota Field
Massacre hits missionaries in China prompts safe Americans claim
Washington reports a later intelligence dispatch from Consul General Jernigan stating all Americans are safe after a massacre of missionaries in Ku Cheng China. Ten British killed. Navy movement not yet taken. Admiral Carpenter can call on vessels if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Washington
State Department
Ku Cheng
Seraigan
Jernigan
Carpenter
Alleged Hawaiian Plot Aims to Restore Queen and Overthrow Republic
The Chronicle reports a San Francisco based conspiracy to restore Queen Liliuokalani and seize Hawaii. About 230 men sought to take the Hawaiian republic by force, with headquarters at 711 Bush Street and agent WW Morrow coordinating recruiting. The plan allegedly targeted land and wealth worth about 27 million dollars and included promises of aid to defectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
The
Chronicl
Lilivukalani
Joot Donalulu
Rudolph Spreckles
Claus Spreckle
Chronicle
Hawaiian Republic
Liligakilani
America
WW. Morrow
Bush Street
Marrow
Nawal
Republic
Banking failure in Genoa reported by cablegram
A Genoa bank failure involving Birgen Bros. is reported via cable to the Evening Post. The notice mentions heavy operating losses and unsettled orders, with fragments indicating market strains and financial distress across Genoa and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
New York
The
Evening Post
Birgen Bros
Atesiboteslo
Bonded agreements issued as strike continues and repairs progress
11 representatives, including Mieps, signed required syenrity ad to secure work for about 2000 coatmakers. Strikes persist though easing. Workers vow to continue until new contract signed. Most strikers expected to return to work within one or two days as gate tractors are fatten data line and acknowledge defeat.
Trade at a Standstill in RoR Review of July Trade
RoR Dun and Co Weekly Review notes a palpable trade halt as two months of spring business pushed into July. Wheat crops show a possible 20 million bushel shortfall, corn large and near harvest, cotton prices rise on poor conditions, coal sales fall below circulars, and overall market uncertainty lingers amid strikes and wage boosts.
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New York
Ror
Dun & Co
Ainre
Atlantic Teris
United States
Canada
FILIDUSTENS REACH CUBA Expedition Reported Linger Footnotes
Rolo expedition delays leave Key West in June and land near Las Tunis de Dezazza Cuba. Col Figueredo says Santa Clara and Matanzas provinces will rise, Roloff and Sanchez followers grow, arms seized trigger a large insurgent force. Cuba cautious of US patrol. Campos hit hard by the landing noted as a major blow. National notes: currency holdings up, bonds and deposits detailed. Wire strike ends. Cuban insurgents suffer losses in Barucón district.
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Rolo
Saland
Tampa
Fla
Jong
Key West
Las Tunis de Dezazza
Cuba
Col
Figuerredo
Santa Clara
Matanzas
Havana
Roloff
Sanchez
Campos
Valenzuela
Manzanillo
Cienfuegos
United States Patrol
Devastation of Water Cascade at Casper Mountain
A historic flood at Casper Mountain near Garden Creek destroyed a summer resort and hotel, sweeping away structures and trapping campers. Witnesses recall a sudden rush of water, with families like Newby and Harrison losing loved ones. The report also notes a large rise in national debt and July treasury figures, detailing cash, securities, and receipts.
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Fiynds du Weyer
Casper
Casper Moeintan
Garden Creek
Unis Point
Newby
Newby Camp
Samuel Harrison
Allianey
Neb
Harrison
Uiametar
Free silver decline shifts U S politics and labor alignments
Washington report by Eckels from Ottawa notes Democratic stance shifting away from free silver as good times and a strong crop bolster sound money. Labor leaders in Chicago move toward the sound money camp while political sentiment shifts at state and national levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echels
Washington
James W. Eckelatha
Ottawa
Eckely
Toils Draw Tighter In Pitzel Case Theft and Murder Plot
A Philadelphia inquiry centers on William Vitzel and Charles Pitzel. Holmes testifies about plans to fake a death and claim life insurance. Hulmer describes finding a note claiming Pitzel’s death by self-destruction and details of an alleged scene involving an explosive discharge. The testimony outlines alleged methods to destroy evidence and obtain funds from Fidelity, with disputes over motive and the sequence of events.
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Halmes
Uuhyes
Philadelphia
al Tia
Vitzel
Hamrance
Heat
PhRadelpha Pitzel
St. Louis
Otter
Holmes
Hulmer
Callowhire Street
Pitzel
King
Talawes
Mteel
Oieutty
Dashanes
Pidelity Company
Trolmes
Mitael
Tiolines
Weather and Crops Report Spans Nationwide Farm Conditions
Weather and crop conditions across the country are summarized by UW and the Department of Agriculture. Warm weather in many areas supports harvest progress while storms in the northwest caused some damage but not irreparable. Corn, oats, wheat, and rye show varied progress. late potatoes and clover crops grow well. pastures green and supplies increasing. tobacco and fruit yields favorable in parts though northern regions lag. Michigan sees beneficial showers in the south but drought in the north. Indiana reports cloudier days with improving potatoes and threshing, while Nebraska notes small grain progress and ongoing spring field work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seepartamenry
Michigan
Indiana
Mike
Nebraska
Geome
Dark crime hints and prison ties surface in Arkansas case
The report describes skeletal remains and mysterious equipment found near a Chicago house, hinting at foul play in the Williams family disappearance. A former inmate named Blutch or Hatch is linked to the case, with authorities seeking leverage for information. Debates over public figures Harvey and Morr dominate discussion of broader issues.
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Chicago
Arkatsad
UN Uinn
Harmes
Fort Worth
Texas
Williams Girly
Blutch
A. If. Allen
A. J. Bond
Caldwell
Mancot
Holmes
Williams
Pitzel
Hatch
Pitze
Toronto
Minnie Williams
Thair
Little Rock
Arkanass
Chienge Police
Pat Quinkin
Molmed
Alan
Hateh
Horry Harvey Delie
Linn
Ming
Horr
Mr. Starvey
Harvey
Morr
Fragmented Anarchy in Arcane Daily Glance
An assortment of misreadings from The News mentions Sid Gladstone leaving politics with a bloc, Arizona rising with a peculiar claim, and a bard named Frank Leste in rising fame. A plan to widen street cleaning and women in leadership surfaces, along with talk of railways, price hikes, and statewide reforms.
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Arizona
Hauwin
Mra
Frank Leste
Michigan
Oeath
Cibeianath
Chattanooga
Kansas
Nebraska
New York
State and Savings Banks Contain Reform Proposals
The state auditor proposes reforms for state and savings banks including appointment of a supervising board, limits on withdrawals during dissolution, and strict committee oversight. A veterans’ aid plan, pending state action, seeks coordination with Manchester and other towns for veteran relocation and support.
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Aurelia Sentinel
Aurelia, Iowa
Livyd Whos
Mansacre
Ty Lintlah
Washington Spreal
de Panne
Francis Janon
Honaymead, Jr
Thie Innels
Cimber
Willitas
Itiver
Sullwater
Oklahoma
Sanford Duncan
Ruwais
Berlin
Kuselan
Krabe
Denatite
National Bank
Prenticer
Chamber of Deputies
Baron Blanc
Minster of Foreign Affairs
Signor Dimbriani
Immigrants’ Bureau
Hiss Island
Cleveland, Chieo
Special
American Wire Works
Ibig
Vucblo
Colo
Willan
Laws
Barucon
Treasury
Jess
Syndircaty
Toth
Ccc
Eagle Pass
Yesus
Mexico
Polkibenarent
Samana
Fravienes Spemat
Apia
Giaete
Seojalting
Landon Apeelad
Varia
Soy York
Dewa
Ghigago
Manco
Aringann
Mehta
Amos Ae Macca
Das Shaw
Lar Fm
Nata
Dickinson
Cloyd
Mertind
I. Smudget Y
Hm, Mw, Holmes
His
Albruskt Virtins
Sid
Gladstone
State and Savings Banks
Legtahit.en
Tidas
Ef Muakes
Reece Hhdalons
Tees
Hiw
H. Seathan d
Chagler
Tia
Anil
J. K.P Thompsen
Boek Tagads
Cutttinanitya
Bo Marry
Manchuster
Bayer
Lowa
Veterana
Veteruix
Manchester
Vlekabliry
Gtaek
Briedwe
Iyerge
Petia
Ted
Taiwan
Dayton
Dewesloh
Dave Av Qesant Neuro
Bhiek
Northerth Investment Company
Sioux City
Boston Investment Company
Boston
Lefora
Northern Investment Company
C.C. Harrison
Northern
Seven Motta Ao
Dalversdiate
Alvetfort
Universalists
Jovy
Othupia
Cedny Yayneds
de Ander
Ube
Erate Lowa Vereeuis ‘Vie Arven Tiki
Waster
Lowa Vetertie Association
Ueeotertien
Ad Mugu
Bust
Crewtom
Shelby
Boyerison
Potte- Wirtuiddo
Msaone
Waltey Au the Fit and Gael
Tos Man
Tek
Namie
Bentin
Oskafoosa
Kelvin
Kanety
Mion City
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