Erhardt Consents to Talk on Collector Resignation
Washington reports ex-Collector Joel B. Erhardt resigned to reclaim independence over his 1500-employee force. Treasury controls at New York port cited. Fassett named potential successor. praise from officials amid Harrison administration transition. Erhardt’s career timeline traces through Civil War service, law, and later public offices.
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Erhardt
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Washington
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van Cott
United States
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Harrison
Chemung
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University of
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First
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Brooklyn
Wickham
Stephen B. French
Ely
Arthur
New York & Northern Railroad
Daniel Magone
Boss Platt on Top Washington July 29 New York Custom House
The Treasury Department aims to purge Democrats from the New York Custom House by Aug 1, replacing five assistant appraisers and fifteen or twenty examiners with Republicans. Civil service rules complicate exams, but politicians urge weeders to secure a Republican majority. Collector Erhardt’s resignation stirs tensions with the White House over anti-Harrison forces and future nominations. The Custom House has long been a political flashpoint, with past clashes contributing to Conkling and Cleveland era upheavals.
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New York Custom House
Civil Service
Cleveland
Senate
New York
Erhardt
Foster
Platt
Harrison
Custom House
Treasury Commission
Tom” Platt
Conkling
Garfield
Hedden
Political Patronage Reflections Across Two Administrations
The remark contrasts two collectors under different presidents. Hedden’s many partisan removals displeased Cleveland, while Erhardt’s too few removals displeased Harrison. The line hints at shifting expectations influencing appointive actions during transitions.
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Erhardt
Harrison
Hedden
Cleveland
The American Paper Manufacturers' Association Meeting
The fourteenth annual gathering of the American Paper Manufacturers' Association met at the Grand Union Hotel with 500 delegates. Officers were elected including W. G. Russell as president and W. T. Barker as secretary. A banquet featured Congressman J. H. Walker of Massachusetts, who opposed free coinage of silver and argued it would raise prices and harm wage workers.
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N. Y
American Paper Manufacturers’ Association
Grand Union Hotel
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Lawrence
Mass
William T. Barker
Boston
W. G. Russell
William T. Garker
William Whiting
Holyoke
G. W. Russell
F. H. Parks
Manilla
Robert McAlpine
Marinette
Wis
H. KE. Mead
Dayton
O. C. Barber
Akron
Chisholm
Portland
J. H. Walker
Massachusetts
Teller
Guatemalan Troubles Reported as Deaths Feared
Letters from Guatemala claim two assassination attempts on President Bassillas and predict an inevitable revolution. Food shortages, including corn, drive widespread suffering as people refuse to work without rations.
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Guatemala
Bassillas
Diaz resumes duties amid lingering illness in Mexico City
President Diaz returns to work in Mexico City after a period of suffering. Reports from the capital note he remains frail but able to handle executive duties. His wife urges a European rest, yet his ambition keeps him at the helm for now.
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Diaz
St. Louis
Mexico
Europe
Boiler Blast Kills Man in Cummings Factory
In Totepo Ohio July 29 a boiler exploded at a sash and door factory in Cummings. William Moore was killed instantly and three others were severely injured and may die as the building was demolished.
Bank Heist Lands $3500 Ewift Escape at Peconic Bank
This morning during a bank procession, a thief entered the Peconic Bank and seized a package containing $3500, escaping as staff watched. No further details on suspects or pursuit provided.
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L. L
Peconic Bank
Destructive Hail Storm Hits Lancaster County Tobacco
A severe hail storm in Lancaster County caused extensive damage to ripened tobacco fields. Heavy rainfall reached over three inches, leading to substantial agricultural losses and property disruption throughout the area.
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Lancaster
Penn
James Gordon Bennett Indicted Over Sing Sing Executions
New York July 29 James Gordon Bennett proprietor of the New York Herald has been indicted by the grand jury for publishing an account of the recent electrocutions at Sing Sing.
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New York
The
New York Herald
Grand
Sing Sing
Missing $75,000 at Kountze Express Office
Bravamont Texas July 29 report says $75,000 vanished from the Kountze express office. Officials pursue inquiry, but are reticent as investigators probe the case.
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Tex
Kountze
Cias
Championship double scull race set for Aug 8 in Hamilton
Toronoro Ont July 29 The date for the championship double scull race between Hanlan and OConnor and Gaudaur and McKay has been fixed for August 8 at Hamilton.
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Hanlan
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McKay
Hamilton
Cholera Scourge Reported in Mecca
Despatches from Mecca dated July 29 report a death toll rising to 140 daily in Mecca and 30 daily in Djeddah due to cholera, underscoring a severe outbreak in the region.
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Lonpoy
Djeddah
Ex-Speaker Thomas Reed Returns Home From Liverpool Arrival
New York July 29 Ex-Speaker Thomas R K Reed was among passengers aboard the steamer City of New York arriving from Liverpool. The event marks Reed's return home after his London trip.
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Tom Reed
New York
Thomas RK. Reed
French Sailors in Russia Given Ceremonial Welcome in St Petersburg
The mayor and authorities hosted Admiral Gervais and French officers at a banquet after a grand quay procession. Vessels and houses along the route were decorated as crowds cheered. The event included toasts with the French ambassador and Admiral Gervais, plus gifts from the mayor. The interview in Novos Vremya, however, says the mission was purely friendly, not political, and compares entente to a defensive Dreibund. Russia decorates Adm Vignes and Cmdr Lefebvre. the czar sends a message to President Carnot praising the visit as a sign of mutual sympathy.
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Imprisoned Irish MPs to be released with new addresses planned
Dustin, July 29, reports John Dillon and William O'Brien near release from imprisonment. The National Federation will arrange addresses to evicted tenants and other supporters in Tipperary and across Ireland. Popular celebrations with illuminations and bonfires are expected as the patriots gain a quiet period before resuming political activity.
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John Dillon
William O’brien
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Quincy Yacht Club Holds Second Championship Race in Northeast Wind
The Quincy Yacht Club conducted its second championship race off Hough's Neck in a good northeast breeze. Winners included Posy first in 1st class with Erin second, Scamp first in 2nd class with Madge second, and Frank first in 3rd class with Rocket second. Posy and Erin claim a leg, Scamp and Madge claim a leg, Freak and Rocket claim a leg. Judges were George Pfaffman and Charles Colby.
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Freak
George Pfaffman
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Arrests of Nihilists in St. Petersburg Plot
A Geneva paper reports that twenty eight officers were arrested in St. Petersburg in connection with a Nihilist conspiracy to kill the Czar and press for a constitutional monarchy. The capture followed a two hour resistance with revolvers. seven Nihilists were killed and seven escaped, with soldiers aiding the police.
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Czarewitch
Oil Fire Destroys 58000 Barrels at Canton Tank Farm
Baltimore reports a lightning sparked blaze at Canton tanks from Tuesday evening. 58000 barrels of oil valued at 232000 dollars burned, with tanks appraised at 10000 dollars each. Fire pose no danger to nearby property. In a separate note, Richard Croker's family violin valued at 500 dollars was found after being reported missing from their Buffalo to Richfield Springs trip. Detectives traced it to Grand Central Station and returned it to the owner.
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Richfield Springs
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Grand Central Station
Edison plant deals widen. Fort Wayne to Peninsular
Detroit reports Jenny Electric Light Company agents acquired the Edison People’s plant for a million and then Brush Company, to merge with Peninsular Electric Light Company for 1.1 million in cash. Also, cotton worms threaten Alabama crops amid continuous rains, risking a statewide panic in farming districts.
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Jenny Electric Light Company
Fort Wayne
Ind
Edison People
Peninsular Electric Light Company
Brush Company
Peninsular
Captain Thompson Charged With Cruelty At Sea
New York July 29 Captain J A Thompson of the clipper J F Chapman back from a world voyage was arrested today on cruelty charges by crew member Eric Axel. Commissioner Shields held Thompson in 2500 dollars for examination.
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J. A. Thompson
J. F. Chapman
Eric Axel
Commissioner Shields
Thompson
Railroad Manager Resigns to Take San Antonio Job
San Francisco July 29 D. B. Robinson resigns as general manager of the Atlantic and Pacific railroad to take effect August 15 He will assume charge of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railroad Mr HH Wade will probably succeed Mr Robinson
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Cal
D., B. Robinson
Atlantic & Pacific Railroad
San Antonio & Aransas Pass
HH. Wade
Mr. Robinson
Mills Speaks on Democratic Creeds at Staten Island
The Hon. Roger Q. Mills of Texas addressed about 2000 people in the Prohibition Park auditorium Staten Island this evening. His lecture focused on Democratic creeds and the party’s principles.
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Staten Island
New York
Texas
Prohibition Park
Tuberculosis Congress honors New York doctors as presidents
Paris July 29 at the Tuberculosis Congress Drs Jacobi and Page of New York were named honorary presidents for America. Berlin July 29 reports Danzig officials found bacillary infection can be transmitted by telephone membranes.
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Drs. Jacobi and
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New York
America
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Danzig
Closing July 29 Best and Belcher 3.05 Chollar
The notice lists mining claims including Best and Belcher 3.05 Chollar and references Crown Point Eureka Cor Gould and Curry pate Norcross fenrte with closing date July 29 for the parcel or property.
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Crown Point Eureka Cor Gould & Curry Pate & Norcross Fenrte
Serious Fire in Whitford Building Waltham
A major blaze in the Whitford building started in Reed & Stickney printing offices, caused by an electric wire. Total damage reaches about 20000 dollars, with 5000 tied to Reed & Stickney and other losses by tenants including Dr H G Kittridge T D Stratton & Son Isaac Warren & Son Rice's Market and L Brown. Building damage estimated at 3000 dollars. Other city fires reported include West Washington Market in New York with up to 15000 dollars loss and Second Regiment Armory fire with losses near 25000 dollars.
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Brown
New York
West Washington
North River
Lawton Avenue
Gansevoort Street
Grace Avenue
Second Regiment
Madison and
Monroe Streets
Five Reasons Given for Potter White and Bayley Collapse
At a creditors meeting the committee’s report blamed failure on large business with false credit and no real capital, rising store expenses, losses in Kent and Nute factories, withdrawals by the senior partner, and a $125000 stock application to pay Arnold. Assignees reported $1000 collected from Bent goods. 3000 Farmington cases to be auctioned. partial creditor payments expected in September. report accepted.
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Fiith
Arnold
Benjamin B. Johnson
Edward 4. Donn
Farmington
New Hampshire
Henry Warner Ashore at Trout Cove Digby Likely Total Loss
The American bark Henry Warner, sailing from Windsor to Alexandria, runs aground on rocks at Trout Cove Digby. It lies in a hard position with 500 tons of gypsum cargo at risk. A survey is underway to assess damage and salvage prospects.
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N. S
Henry Warner
Windsor
Alexandria
Trout Cove
Digby
Goodwood Races Second Day Stakes Won by White Feather
At Goodwood on July 29 the two and a half mile Goodwood stakes handicap dominated the day. White Feather won with Karmecide in second and Vasistas in third as Lonpos coverage highlighted the meeting’s peak event.
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Goodwood
White Feather
Karmecide
Vasistas
Train wreck at Judsonia injures eight in Stavy Arkansas
A passenger train from Iron Mountain slid down an embankment near Judsonia Arkansas today as eight of more than forty aboard were injured. Fireman Jones suffered serious scalding and bruising with nonfatal outcomes reported for the rest. A Connecticut naval militia note follows.
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Ark
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Exonerated by Jury in Meriden Manslaughter Case
New Haven Conn July 29 Justice Pardee in West Haven announced the coroner s jury had exonerated Frank Dugan manager of the Meriden Brewing Company in the manslaughter case concerning the death of Josephine Devalence.
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Conn
Frank Dugan
Meriden Brewing Company
Josephine
Justice Pardee
West Haven
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