Civil Service Probe Reopens Over Paper Theft Scandal
Washington February 26 witnesses before a civil service investigation include Ex-Commissioner Oberly W J Vickerly former staff Emily Dabney and Professor Flynn. Testimony centers on a school principal who allegedly sold exam questions and on clerks who copied or bought papers Christmas era yet the officials debated dismissal.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
Oberly
W. J. Vickerly
Commission
Emily M. Dabney
Treasury Department
William E. Morgan
Flynn
Civil Service
Edgerton
Lyman
Campbell
Commissioner Lyman
E. M. Dabney
Elynn
S. W. Flynn
Smith
Holtz
Bailey
Detroit insurace con job exposed by slick agent
One year ago L. Dinkelspeil a New York Life special agent visited Detroit seeking to place ten one hundred thousand dollar policies with large rebates. He promised guaranteed annual rebates and a $30,000 cash return after ten years. The scheme collapsed as rebates dropped to 200 to 800, and a lawsuit began when James W. Fales demanded a refund of his premium. The company disavowed oral guarantees and said Dinkelspiel is no longer employed.
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Times
Detroit
Mich
L. Dinkelspeil
New York Life Insurance Company
McMillan
W. ©. McMillan
Michigan
Dinkelspie
Dinkelspiel
James W. Fales
New York
Fales
Beers
The
New York Life
Brooklyn Aldermen Inspect Electric Car System
Report notes Brooklyn aldermen examining the city electric car system as part of city infrastructure review. Also mentions an annual nursing association meeting and various state legislative actions on electric utility capital, court appeals, and a railroad capital petition.
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Brooklyn
Instructive District Nursing Association
Edison Electric Illuminating Company
House
Frank Jones Brewing Company
Senate
Riverbank
Supreme Court
Sinking fears shadow Halifax laden schooner Liaburniun
Halifax reports 4 G Jones & Co and numerous insurers abandon hopes for the schooner Liaburniun, which sailed from Halifax to Porto Nico. The ship is insured for 4560 dollars, with 3000 by Boston Marine and 1500 by Nova Scotia Insurance. Nova Scotia Insurance also has 2500 on the cargo, covered by several other firms.
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Halifax
N. S
G. Jones & Co
Liaburniun
Porto Nico
Laburmuin
Boston Marine Insurance Company
Nova Scotia Insurance Company
Nova Scotia Algo
Steamers Arrived at Boston and New York February 26
Shipping news lists arrivals and origins for multiple vessels including Oranmore Milanese Siberian Michigan Nessmore Gerona Polynesia Arizona Rugia Norge Anchoria Ems Saratoga Mendez Nunez Suevia Lake Huron feutonic Peruvian Amsterdam Argoss City of Paris Argosy Kasbek Thingvalla California Nyassa Neustria and other ships from Liverpool London Bremen Hamburg Havre Stettin Portland and Philadelphia with dates February 25 26.
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Boston
Oranmore
London
Milanese
Siberian
Glasgow
Michigan
Liverpool
Baltimore
Nessmore
Fom Livepool
Balltumore
Gerona
Bremen
Shields
New York
Polynesia
Stettin
Suevia
Hamburg
Lake Huron
Feutonic
Peruvian
Portland
Lizard
Amsterdam
Cork
Argoss
Philadelphia
City of Paris
Queenstown
Argosy
Rotterdam
Kasbek
Copenhagen
Thingvalla
Gravesend
California
Balfour's Home Rule plan seen as token reform
From London Feb 26 Mr Balfour works on a local self government bill for Ireland aimed at matching English and Scottish practice. Observers call it a pretence and juggle that would render the Tories a Home Rule party. Lord Randolph Churchill and Sir William Vernon Harcourt comment on reforms and the Parnell inquiry.
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Loxpon
Balfour
Ireland
Lord Randolph Churchill
Paddington
Ele
William Vernon Harcourt
Bath
Parnell
Commission
Nimes
Berlin labor conference invites France and others
The French government accepts Germanys invitation to the Berlin labor conference set to open March 15. Switzerland agrees to attend but will wait to appoint delegates after reviewing the programme. Germany invited the powers it wants represented.
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Brrr
Germany
Berlin
Switzerland
Loss of a Million Votes in Recent German Elections
Berwin reports show Socialists gaining 567,405 votes since 1887 while German Liberals gain 224,600. Centre party and Cartel allies fall, with Cartelers down a million and Centre party down 206,657. London notes hint at Bismarck retaining office after talks with the Emperor and possible anti Socialist bill.
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Berwin
Centre Party
Carteilers
Lonxpon
the Standard
Berlin
Canada's Gallant General Accused of Furs Theft in North West
Ottawa reports General Sir Frederick Middleton, commander of the Canadian militia, engrossed in a civil suit over furs valued at more than 35000 tied to Brenmer, a half breed. Brenmer alleges Middleton confiscated and kept the furs from 1885, with Kedson of Manitoba Penitentiary also served in the case.
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France
Berlin
Cartel
Middleton
Ottawa
Ont
Brenmer
England
Northwest
Lincoln Dying as Family Watches Bedside
Loxpon Feb 26 Young Abraham Lincoln is dying his death agony began at 10 20 p m All the members of the family are at his bedside Lord Tennyson’s condition improved Constantinople Feb 26 Albanians plunder villages in Old Servia many inhabitants tortured to death Turkish battalions dispatched but powerless Petersburg Feb 26 editorial in the Novosti says Austria threatens peace by arming and aiding Bulgaria rouble declines Paris Feb 26 French torpedo boat ashore at Costa de Mira crew saved
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Loxpon
Abraham Lincoln
Lord Tennyson
Constantinople
Bablgak
Robuei
Babrush
Old Servia
Sy. Petersburg
Novosti
Austria
Bulgaria
Russia
Papia
Europe
Paris
Costa de Mira
Portugal
Astor Will Filed For Probate In New York Surrogate Court
The will of John Jacob Astor was filed for probate by William Waldorf Astor. Legacies include 100000 to St. Luke's Hospital, 60000 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 100000 to New York Cancer Hospital, and 450000 to Astor Library trustees with two years to pay and invest. The remainder goes to William Waldorf Astor and his heirs.
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New York
John Jacob Astor
William Waldorf Astor
Astor
St. Luke’s Hospital
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York Cancer Hospital
Astor Library
Rumor of Randall Death Widely Circulated in Washington
Washington rumor circulated late tonight that Congressman Samuel J. Randall was dead. Officials and associates denied the report, stating there was no truth to the claim.
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Washington
Samuel J. Randall
Democrats Win Senate Session in Rhode Island Plenum
Providence reports a Democratic victory as Republicans withdraw from a deadlock in the longest Senate session of the year. A $15,000 appropriation for the State Home and School faces delay amid calls for an investigation. House passes a half holiday bill for April 9 statewide election.
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Providence
Sorcrau
Senate
National Congress
Brown
Daniel G. Litchfield
State Board of Education
House
Ursuline Convent Property to Be Sold at Public Auction
At Pirissura Penn February 26 the entire Ursuline convent property including its grand buildings will go to public sale despite the dispute between Mother Superior Alphonse and five French sisters and Bishop Phelan who ousted the former. The Pope ordered $60,000 paid to the founders, the French sisters, but they rejected the compromise and claim state protections. The estate is valued at $400,000.
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Pirissura
Penn
Ursuline Convent
Alphonse
Phelan
Worldwide Fair Plans Stir Chicago Site Debate
Feb 26 dispatches from Portland to Chicago discuss Grand Trunk plans to run European steamers to Portland for a Chicago World’s Fair route and cheaper through-transport. Washington coverage notes House committee work on a Chicago fair bill, with incorporation and proxy rules debated and a Chicago site subcommittee appointed. Lake Front Park in Chicago is likely site per Daily News authoritative claim.
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Chicago
Grand Trunk
Liverpool
Grand Tank
Washington
House
Candler
Hitt
Flower
Messrs
Springer and
Hart
Frank
Springer
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
Curiaco
Lake Front Park
The
Daily News
Chicaco
Andover Farmer Found Dead in Secluded Life
West Andover reports Charles H. Grant, 45, a Lowel Road farmer, found dead after two weeks undiscovered. A miserly recluse with a $10,000 farm, his barn cattle were starving. Medical examiner cites probable heart disease as cause of death.
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West Andover
Charles H. Grant
Lowel Road
Grant
Storms wreak damage across Tennessee to Wisconsin
A string of sweeping storms from Tennessee to Wisconsin caused extensive damage and loss of life. Memphis reports heavy property loss, unroofed buildings in Brownsville and Marianna, Ark, and a deadly collapse in Mrs. Cooper’s home. River flooding and damaged infrastructure followed in Batesville, Hot Springs, Little Rock, and Keathley. Ohio and Kentucky saw record rainfall with river rises threatening towns and hotels. Blizzard conditions lashed Wisconsin and Iowa, crippling rail lines and lumber camps.
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Memphis
Tenn
Brownsville
Methodist Church
Baptist Female College
Court House
James Cooper
Marianna
Ark
New Christian Church
Lesser
White River
Batesville
Riverside
Hot Springs Mountain
Hot Springs
Quachita
Little Rock
Alexander
Keathley
Winstow, Fisher & Baird
George Kitchiner
Lowell
Mass
E. O. Cross
Proctorsville
George Thatcher
Middleboro
Knoxville
Marion
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Ohio
Kentucky
Big Sandy
Almot
Kanawha
Scioto
Hockhocking
Muskingum
Hamilton
Straub House
Columpus
Big Walnut Creek
Columbus
Osykosn
Wis
Watertown
Mason City
Iowa
Issue of New Elevated Road Bonds in New York
The Manhattan and Metropolitan Elevated Railroad stockholders voted to place a mortgage of 40 million dollars at 4 percent for 100 years. They also authorized new bonds of 300 000 per mile for single track and 600 000 per mile for double track on future extensions. Part of the bonds will retire existing liens, with the rest used to build a third track and fund improvements.
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Union Ferry Company
New York
Jerusalem Road
Manhattan and Metropolitan Elevated Railroad Companies
Nw York
Manhattan and Metropolitan Elevated Railroad
Billiard Showdown Stosson Beats Ives In Ninth Match
New York February 26 The billiard tournament at Chickering Hall features George Stosson and Frank Ives. Scores show Stosson ahead in the long contest with final tallies across multiple tables and averages listed. The match lasts about two hours.
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New York
Chickering Hall
George Stosson
Frank C. Ives
Boy Wonder
Stosson Peyet
Ives
Stosson
Bol Sek Oy
Averazes—Slosson
Rubber Goods Makers Discuss Trust at Windsor Hotel
Representatives of all rubber goods manufacturers in the United States met at the Windsor Hotel. A trust was discussed and the details are said to be completed tomorrow. It is noted that no raw rubber is being gathered in Para and rubber prices are expected to rise sharply.
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New Yorks
United States
Windsor Hotel
Para
Syndicate Wins Control of Union Ferry Stock
New York February 26 The syndicate seeking control of the Union Ferry Company bought a majority stake at 200 dollars per share though quoted value was 100 dollars. It is alleged the buyers have political backing likely to raise franchise value for them more than for ordinary investors.
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New York
Union Ferry Company
Pretty Lynn Home Wedding Unites Buffum and Blake
In Lynn on February 2, a refined home wedding joined Miss Anne Mercy Buffum and Mr. Charles Edmund Blake of the Lynn National Bank and Lynn Safe Deposit Company at the Buffam residence, with Dr. Pullman officiating. Attendants included Charles E. Mailey, George Felt Jr., Harry Mullen, and Walter Buffum. The bridal attire featured white satin and faille with jasmine trim, and a seven-stone diamond pendant was a prominent gift. A mahogany chamber set was among the gifts from Lyin Trust Company officers.
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Lynn
Daniel C. Buffam
Newhall Street
Anne Mercy Buffum
Charles Edmund Blake
Lynn National Bank and
Lynn Safe Deposit & Trust Company
Pullman
First Universalist Church
Charles E. Mailey
First National Bank
George KR. Felt, Jr
National Security Bank
Harry C. Mullen
Walter N. Buffum
Boston
Lyin Trust Company
Lynn Yacht Club plans major dredging and regatta season
The Lynn Yacht Club prepares for a busy season with dredging a channel beside the sixty-foot raft to keep boats afloat at low tide. An open regatta is set for Labor Day in Lynn with multiple club regattas anticipated and West Lynn members soon starting work on their boats.
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Lynx
Sprecrau
Lynn Yacht Club
Lynn
West Lynn Yacht Club
Salem observes 115th Leslie's retreat anniversary with flag raised
In Salem on February 26 115th anniversary of Leslie's retreat from North Bridge was marked by North Salem Pickering School students raising a flag over the building. The event included patriotic songs and addresses by Mayor Rantoul ex Mayor Raymond and School Board President Nevins. A Salem transfer records Mary L Wadleigh of Amesbury to Marlen E Green of Amesbury for 13500. Rev George M Wardwell of the First Congregational Church resigns effective April 1.
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Salem
Sreeran
Leslie
North Bridge
Pickering School
North Salem
Rantoul
Raymond
Nevins
Mary L. Wadleigh
Amesbury
Wadleigh Block
Marlen E. Green
George M. Wardwell
First Congregational Church
Hype Park Caucus Nominates Town Officials
The February caucus in Everett Hall chaired by C. G. Chick produced slate nominations for town officers. Selected are Robert Bleane Amos H. Brainard Stephen B. Balkain Frederick N. Tirrell George L. Eldridge for selectmen and highway surveyors. Charles G. Chick Andrew Washburn for school committee. Edward S. Hathaway for two year term. Joan C. Lincoln James P. Bills Daniel F. Wood for Board of Health. Henry B. Bunton for town clerk and town treasurer.
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Hype Park
Everett Hall
C. G. Chick
Robert Bleane
Amos H. Brainard
Stephen B. Balkain
Frederick N.tirrell
George L. Eldridge
Charles G. Chick
Andrew Washburn
Edward S. Hathaway
Board of Health
Joan C. Lincoln
James P. Bills
Daniel F. Wood
Henry B. Terry
Henry 3. Bunton
Newton School Board votes to investigate high school scholarship group
Newton March 2 Special. The Newton School Board, after a heated debate, voted to have the scholarship and department of the High School investigated by Hornbrooke Hollis Dickinson Travis and Drew. The board initially proposed three new members on the committee but amended the order. Superintendent Emerson also urged a second Newton High School on the south side.
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Newton
Brigh
Newton School Board
Messrs
Hornbrooke
Hollis
Dickinson
Travis
Drew
Emerson
International Commission to Study Pan American Railroad Routes
An International American Conference meeting in Washington on February 26 unanimously adopted a declaration urging a joint rail corridor linking leading nations. It calls for a three engineers from each nation, optional subcommissions, use of existing lines, tax and import-duty exemptions, subsidies and land grants, and a neutral, globally coordinated project to connect principal cities across the Americas.
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Lhat
Continental Railroad
Commission of Engineers
Fire records from Portland and nearby towns
Fire reports across Maine and Massachusetts detail multiple blazes. Mill near Old Orchard Beach burned with $5000 loss, insured for $3000. Dudley Shaw & Co attic fire in BancroFT area caused by lamp explosion with several hundred dollars stock loss. Water damage hit Dakin's drug, Hanscom & Leslie, and a restaurant. Insurance covered most losses. uplock owned by D H Bowles. A planing mill fire on Derby Street caused by a hot box wetting premises. third floor smoked. Hanover creamery burned with $5000 loss, $2000 insured. Saxonville barn destroyed, over $1000 loss. Cambridge alarm deemed needless.
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Porttland
Milliskews Lumber
Old Orchard Beach
Bancor
Dudley Shaw & Co
Main Street
Dakin’s
Hanscomn & Leslie
D. H. Bowles
Satem
Sorcian
Stamilton & Balcomb
Derby Street
Aimy, Bigelow & Washburn
Hanover
N, HS
Hanover Creamery
South Farmingham
Sloane
Saxonville
Sawtell murder verdict returned in New Hampshire
Rochester jury returns a verdict in the Sawtell case declaring Hiram Sawtell died from bullet wounds inflicted by Isaac Sawtell near Nutters woods on February 5. Isaac Sawtell drove the carriage. no accomplice evidence. Verdict to be filed in court. trial to proceed in Strafford.
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Sawtell
New Hampshire
Great Falis
N. H
Rochester
W. H. Rich
East Rochester
Nutter’s Woods
Rochester Depot
Marsh Road
Hiram Sawtell
Isaac Sawtell
Isaac
Nutter’s Wood
Caue
Strafford
The Nashua Strike Sees Mills Shut Down Again
Nashua New Hampshire February 26 There is no new development in the Nashua company mills strike. Except for the cloth room machinists and napping room, the works remain closed. The station crowds and departure of workers continue as before. A Board of Trade committee led by President J D Chandler Henry E Phaneuf and Patrick Barry will confer with operatives and managers to seek a compromise.
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Nashua
N. H
Board of Trade
J. D. Chandler
Henry E. Phaneuf
Patrick Barry
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