Navy Yard Inquiry Over Duplicated Accounts
New York August 1 report that Brooklyn Navy Yard docks and yards accounts were duplicated. Commander Sheppard Lieutenant Commander Lillie and Paymaster Petersen named on a board of inquiry. Chief Clerk Desmond and Jonas Farrington suspended. Two clerks Ryan and Allen allegedly paid twice. inquiry results sent to Washington. Commandant Erben said he does not know details or total money involved.
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New York
Docks and Yards
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Sheppard
Lillie
Petersen
Erbon
William Desmond
Jonas M. Farrington
Docks and Yards Department
Ryan
Allen
Washington
Erben
Daring Miner Enters Burning Mine to Assess Damage
Aerostic Mich August 1 A venturesome miner wearing a diver suit entered the Republic mine as flames raged. He fought the blaze with a small hose and reached the sixth level, estimating damage at 250000 dollars with no known limit to loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aerostic
Mich
Republic
Cardinal In Danger as Fast Carriage Crashes at Druid Hill
In Baltimore on August 1 Cardinal Gibbons rode with a driver James Martin Jr. at Mt Royal drive near Druid Hill park. The frightened horses bolted and slammed against stone walls at the Mt Royal exit, pinning the cardinal’s carriage. The driver kept control then praised for his coolness as the scene ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Mt. Royal Drive
Druid Hill Park
James Martin, Jr
Mt. Royal
North Ay
Behring Sea Patrols Divide Waters Warn Sealing Vessels
Behring Sea patrols divide the area into four districts with orders to warn away sealing ships. US ships report locating a boat with six men from the Herriman crew near July fog losses, while the Sea Lion returns to Victora with 80 skins and a season total of 1020 after being ordered out on July 4 by the Nymphe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
The
Chronicle
Ounalaska
Behring Sea
United States
Rush
Herriman
Victorta
B. C
The Only Chinese Baby In Washington Society Circles
Washington on August 1 reports the Chinese minister and family drawing curious attention as their infant outings begin. The baby wears a silk cap and dark clothing, with a Chinese manufactured wrap, while a smiling Chinese nurse guides the carriage through Circle neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Stewart Castle
Legation
Sioux quarrel over agency move at Lower Brule
The Sioux commission at Lower Brule agency has done much preliminary work to select a new agency locality and arrange matters. One faction wants the move north on the Missouri river, another favors south of White river to the Rosebud reservation. Feelings are bitter and a grand council will be held today to determine faction sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlad
Sioux Commission
Lower Brule
Missouri River
White River
Rosebud
George J. Armes
Harrison
Pennsuvania and
Georgia Sts
Indianapolis
Alliance
Prosperity
D. C
George Morris
H.M. Singly
James Hunter
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Post Office Department
Washington
Oregon
Cincinnati Southern Railroad
Williamsport
Penn
Maynard St
Sioux Indian Commission
Pineidge Agency
Pine Ridge
Mayes
Cherokee Nation
Cherokee Strip
L. L. Crutchfield
Foster
Owen
Naval Retiring Board
Tracy
J. F. Meigs
St. Paul
Oanalaska
San Francisco
E. B. Marvin
Mollie Adams
la Ninfa
American Commercial Company
Kirby
City National Bank of
Marshall
Mich
Sedalia
Bank of
Buffalo
Henry T. Helmbold
New York
Hbuchu
Thal
Joseph Park
New York City
Lizzie Park
Park
Vera Cruz
Baltimore
George Ripglab
Logan County
W. W
Cardinal Gibbons
Archbishop Ireland
Cape May
Yestay
Indian Office
Catholic Bureau of Indian Missions
Union Pacific
Massillon
J. Ege
Reading
Sinclair
George
Oliver Ames
Boston
Wilmington Creek
David Boncom
Thomas Channel
Glen Cove
S. 1
Channel
Nephine
Rio Janeiro
Quebec
St. Lawrence
Donato Toce
Philadelphia
Fortifications Board of the War Department
Swank
Parsons
New York State Democratic Committee
Isom White
Helena
Ark
Prince Molloy
Glens Falls
Ionderoga
Q Y
Nathaniel West
Chicago
North Pourrernational
Lynn
Grand Trunk Road
Chicago & Alton
Grand Trunk
Points
Malone
N. Y
Gen. Curtis
Kellogg
Saratoga
Elizabeth oCerthy
Ain Gee
Fort Hough
Yam
Louisville
Newport News & Mississipi Valley Railroad
Nichols
Rogers City
Presque Isle County
William Riple
Albert Moliter
Edward Sullivan
Ple
Beaure Epard Fearborough
Macon
Bloom
Mitchell County
Montrose
Daniel Nmepens
Trace Iarden
Summers & Hayden
New Mill
Myra Fancher
Jones
Florida Operal Peninsulr
Selwood
Fla
Checotah
I. T
Charles E. Goodwin
Bertram Webster
Forcivat
Apecenen House
West
Webster
As Hational Association of Letter Carriers
Detroit
Texas
San Antonio
Ohio River
Huntington
Whee Hee
Ohio Valley Railroad
Henderson
Princey
Surprising Mile Record Set By English Bicyclist
David Bonner, noted horseman of New York, discusses the rapidly falling mile bicycle record. He notes 2.16 as the current mark after earlier bests of 2.39 and 2.20s, marveling at English riders’ progress and predicting further drops as pneumatic tires and new speeds emerge. The discussion reflects an era of evolving bicycle racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David Bonner
Gentlemen's Driving Club
Annie’ Laurie
Charter Oak Park
Eritishman Jones
Randy” Silcox
Prince and Howell
Rowe
Sundl
Jones
Oswald
Windle
Murphy
Bicycling Season Promises Faster Mile Times and Distant Races
The writer argues that the mile will be quicker this year and longer distances above two miles will also benefit from faster times. He notes few heats exceed two miles, making the bicycle’s overall pace likely to improve. A cautious optimism about upcoming fast cycling events is expressed.
Town Looted by Tramps in Catawissa
Wilkesbarre, July 1 report details a nighttime raid on Catawissa Pennsylvania by an organized gang of robbers. Eight houses broken into, valuables taken, town guarded by residents and watchmen to prevent further thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Penn
Catawissa
Columbia County
C. E. Clewell
Pennsylvania Railroad
Catholic Indians Interests Seen In Indian Schools Policy
Cardinal Gibbons said the Morgan plan to have school contracts signed by superintendents instead of the Catholic Indian Bureau will not harm Indian interests. Archbishop Ireland met Morgan, who assured fair treatment of Catholic Indian schools, with favorable views from the President and Interior Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Morgan
Ireland
Morgen
Harrison Accepts Erhardt Resignation as New York Collector
President Harrison writes from Cape May Point accepting Joelli Erhardt's resignation as collector of the port of New York. He notes he held Erhardt in high esteem and confidence and expected him to serve until a successor is appointed and qualified. Letter is dated July 29, 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harrison
Erhardt
Joelli
New York City
Sin
Port of
Benjamin Harrison
Cape May Point
N. J
Georgia Legislators Visit Dade County Coal Mines
Twenty members of the Georgia Legislature and penitentiary committee arrived in Cuattanooga to inspect convict labor at northwest Georgia coal mines. Chairman William Clifton said the state receives little from convict leasing, while others pay $90 to $120 per convict elsewhere, and long-term convicts should be kept behind walls. short-term convicts could work county roads or be leased to counties lacking labor, as reform efforts grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuattranooga
Tenn
Georgia
Dade County
Senate
House of Representatives
William Clifton
Savannah
Postmaster raises salaries for select first class offices
Acting Postmaster General Whitfeld declares Omaha Denver Columbus C Toledo Syracuse Worcester Richmond New Haven Patterson Lowell Nashville Scranton elevated to first class free delivery based on 1890 census. The move, effective October 1, increases salaries from 600 and 850 to 1000 for top earners and adds two mid tier posts at 800 and 600, boosting annual carrier pay by 50 600 nationwide.
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Washington
Whitfeld
Omaha
Denver
Columbus
Toledo
Syracuse
Worcester
Richmond
New Haven
Paterson
Lowell
Nashville
Scranton
Etober
Population Growth Compared England Wales 1881 1891
Census official Porter compares U S growth with England and Wales figures. England Wales 1881 population 26,974,439 with 14.86 percent rise to 29,000,000 in 1891, an increase of about 3,026,561. The note highlights differing decade gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Wales
Washington
Porter
Census Bureau
England and Wales
Thrilling Morris Park Race Ends With Tenny Defeat
At Morris Park 30,000 spectators watched the Fourth Race a match between Longstreet and Tenny. Michael Dwyer wagered heavily on Tenny while backing Longstreet with £10,000 and other sums. Longstreet prevailed despite Dwyer's big bets, with final betting odds 3 to 6 for Tenny and 6 to 8 for Longstreet. time 2 07 % for the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Park
Longstreet
Tenny
New York
Michael Dwyer
Orlando Jones
Monmouth Park Racing Association
Hamilton
Sremegs
Hanes
Test of Alien Land Act Challenges Ownership in Illinois
In Curcaco Illinois attorney James Goggin represents Canadian relatives of millionaire John L. Dubreil to challenge the 1887 alien land act limiting land ownership. Dubreil, an American citizen, faces a suit by his widow and others seeking to deny heirs, with broader implications for farms and Farmers' Alliance politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
James Goggin
John L. Dubreil
Scully
Illinois
Ireland
Dubreil
Farmers’ Alliance
Train collision near Ridgeville claims three
A fast express from Columbus to Ridgeville collided with a freight crossing a siding. Engineer Henry Brissenden of Charleston was killed instantly. Fireman Westly Brown died after bravely leaping free. Fireman Johnson suffered severe burns yet survived after clinging to a guard rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
8. C
Ridgeville
Hagman
Henry Brissenden
Charleston
Westly Brown
House of Representatives
Johnson
Felf
Immigration laws tempered by humanity urges fair action
Secretary Foster writes to a committee of Israelites acknowledging that strict immigration laws protect resources and industry yet should not bar a worthy migrant who meets statutory demands. He emphasizes humane treatment for those who are homeless and without property while upholding enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foster
United States
British Captain Challenges Chile War Reports
Captain Hughes of the Montserrat in San Francisco disputes recent U S and press reports on Chile. He says fighting has been minimal for three months. Insurgents lack capable generals and admirals, with Balmaceda awaiting new ships from Europe to tip the conflict if they reach Chile safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Hughes
Montserrat
Chili
Peru
Europe
Balmaceda
Presbyterian clash ends with arrests in Miro church
In Miro Iowa Rev J E Stewart and Elder T D Wilson fought with elders H F Schaader and T P Spear as seconds. A dispute escalated to force leaving Stewart a jouler man after being beaten. All participants were arrested.
Archison Beach Isle clash ends with shots and escapes
In Archison Kansas on Beach Isle five deputy sheriffs confronted seven fishermen as they tried to use a seine. A running fight lasted an hour with about 100 shots fired. Two fishermen and one officer were reportedly wounded before the fishermen escaped in the darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archison
Kan
Beach Isle
Arkness
Otfier
Edison era notes and market shifts in 1900s era headlines
A jumble of brief items covers officials in Elmira and New York, a horse record in Chicago, corporate sales to National Cracker, a Dobson mill strike settled, a Canada bribe confession, a murder conviction in Columbus, vast rainfall in Vera Cruz, and a host of other ills and events from rail, finance, crime, weather, and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Sloat Fassett
Elmira
N. Y
Erhardt
New York
Chicago
New York Biscuit Company
Omaha
Denver
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
National Cracker Company
John and
James Dobson
J. R. Arnold
Public Works Department of Canada
Montreal
United States Electric Light Company
William J. Elliott
Columbus
Mexico
Enllitary
Fort Leavenworth
Th Prison
Kountze
Texas
James Gordon Bennett
New York Herald
Grand
Sing Sing
Peconic Bank
Flora Adams Dasling
Daughters of the Revolution
Society
Sthaw
John Stakely
Dennis McCurdy
Eastern Illinois Railroad
Actiog
Wharton
Department of State
Crawford
United States
St. Petersburg
Department
Washington
British Columbia
Comptroller of Currency
New York Custom House
Wellington White
Samuel Sands
Baltimore
Sands
Altimore American
Frederick C. Havemeyer
Fnvernerer & Elder
Throg’s Neck
Sugar Trust
Vic
Elm Creek
Neb
Wemester
Stephen A. Ryan
Atlanta, Ga
Gober
Ryan
Pine Nut
New
Hebe Allman
Comstock Lode
Comstock
Sensing Sea
Requels
Rush
Herriman
Chesnake Ohio
Waynesro
Basic City
Connell
Portsmouth
Walkerville
Mont
Michael J
Mary Effen Downey
Jefferson D. May
Beaufort
8. C
Aitteburg
Penn
Plainfield
N. J
Hackman Michael Kennedy
Josie Loring
Elizabeth
Alabama
Great Southern
Birmingham
Ala
Nce
Andrews
England
Boston
Tracy
Roep & Sons
Philadelphia
Bath Iron Works
Maine
Minnesota State Insurance Department
Pierre Millet
Angelus
Erre
Ony
Harvey
Annie Skinner
Annie
Erey
G. W. McKay
The Boston Stock Market Death At The Altar
An Illinois man died after falling from a third story window during a wedding ceremony. Police said the incident occurred in an urban area and investigators are reviewing the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Checkers notes and games from Edwin A. Durgin column
The Boston Chronicle column by Edwin A. Durgin covers checker and chess notes with game solutions by H. B. Washburn. It lists venues where players meet, mentions recent problems and positions, reports on Wyllie and others, and notes competitions, scores, and debates over players and openings. It quotes scores and upcoming matches, and references Reed and Fierrie as prominent players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Edwin A. Durgin
Mass
Tremont St
C. Taylor’s
Water St
Chronicle Telegraph
F. Tescheleit
Hill
Wwsie
Army of Scrubs
Taos
Jordan
Freeman
Granger
Wyllie
Ranger
Ordan
Reeman
Bstrandwick
Arnwick
Dunlap
America
Reed
Fierrie
Boston Market Report Calls Flat for Butter and Cheese
Commercial matters from Boston on a Monday in August show little change in markets. Butter and cheese demand remains steady with receipts and prices noted across multiple grades, while eggs, fruit, vegetables, and grains display varied but generally steadier figures and quotes from New York to Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Franklin Co
Vermont
New York
New York Extra
Akimes
Ohio
Near
Cape
Pri
Ecertan
New Hampshire
Tedneys
Jersey
Norfolk
Astrachan
Mass
N. H
N. B
Serra
Hudson Tver
Roland Hebrons
Malta
Sagueanen
Ibbl
Watertown Cattle Market Arrivals This Week
Arrivals at Brighton and Watertown for the week include cattle 4461 sheep 12816 hogs 24980 horses 618. Eastern and Northern sheep and lambs total 1017. Western cattle price ranges and hides, pelts, and calfskins listed with several small lots. Prices per 100 pounds and various grades noted alongside market agents’ details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Watertown
A Disgusted Soldier and a Toe Habit
An Irishman in the Texas infantry developed a habit of sticking his toes out to correct inward toes. After years the habit persisted into cavalry, where it hindered riding. A sergeant shouted stick in those toes repeatedly, provoking Patrick's disgust and a curse. The tale ends with frustration at the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
United States Army
Infantry
Rick
Patrick
Cavalry
Blackguards
Fragmented OCR note on medical claims and beliefs
A garbled OCR fragment discusses claims about cures and remedies, asserting not all claims are consistent with an ethical standard. It mentions a group and a sect, with unclear references and no coherent event or date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
Grup
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Aires
Gems OF Art
Boston Stock Market
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Payne
WHITE
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