Revelations of Glover report expose treasury fraud network
New York August 3 The long suppressed Glover report details corruption in the treasury and related agencies. It covers Jay Cooke bond operations, misused seven thirties subsidies, bank complicity with paymasters, destruction and reissue of notes, and systemic engrav ing and printing bureau abuses. The report warns of massive security laxity and potential unlimited counterfeiting from the bureau.
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Treasury Department
Glen Mills
Penn
Washington
Department
Wov
Burkes
Quarantine row in Yokohama and Russian aid to resist
News from Yokohama reports intense debate over British interference in Japanese quarantine rules. The Russian minister backs American stance while British and German diplomats clash over jurisdiction. General Grant visits Tokyo amid grand ceremonies as Afghan cholera deaths rise and Crown Jewels sale moves forward in Paris.
Central Orthodox Jewish body planned for New York
Orthodox Jews in New York consider a central representative body. Thirteen delegates from as many congregations call for a union of all Orthodox congregations in the city under the title United Orthodox Hebrew Congregation of New York. They invite Rabbi Rareser sent Malbrio of Prossia to preside as chief. a formal reception will be arranged later this week.
Sherman’s Ohio Campaign Views and Cabins Outrage
Secretary Sherman anticipates speaking by late August with finance the theme. He dismisses Ewing’s potential impact on the presidential canvass, noting possible implications for Tilden or Tourman and criticizing a subservient commission as a Tilden creation. Also, Colonel Barnet reports Cuban detention of an American citizen in Matanzas, followed by release and a warning to return home soon.
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New York
Sherman
Ewing
Sichermen
Fiddie
Tilden
Tourman
Barnet
Cuba
Matanzas
Indian Warfare Report from General Miles Camp
A Miles camp dispatch updates the Sioux fight of the 7th with Sitting Bull and Little Assin Booine wounded. Eight warriors killed and several missing including Rain-in-the-Face, famed for slaying Custer. Cloned Rice’s gun aided light artillery. Spotted Eagle seeks peace, not battle, aiming at the Crows and Cheyennes.
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CuscaGo
Iil
Miles
Sitting Bull
Little Assinboine
Rain-in-the-Face
Custer
Rice
Welsh
Spotted Eagle
BISMARCKS BLUNDER DISCUSSES SILVER CREDIT IN BERLIN INTERVIEW
Philadelphia's Hon. William D Kelley met Prince Bismarck at Berlin to discuss silver demonetization and the need for a universal gold standard. Kelley warned against unilateral action, noting global trade depends on joint monetary policy and predicting a rapid return to silver coinage while outlining the risks of continued sales. The exchange highlighted Anglo German and American interests, with emphasis on silver's international implications and economic balance.
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Philadelphia
Penn
William D. Kelley
Prince Bismarck
Berie
Kelley
Germany
Herr Delbruck
Voo
Dechend
Reichsbank
United States
Verminany
Ohaing
Japan
Udia
Mexico
Central
South America
Englapa
Holland
Bismarck
Asia
Lucy
Investigation on Cincinnati congressional election matters
Congressmen probe in Cincinnati as George Taylor testifies forty Democrats in the Allen and Ellis tobacco factory first district voted for Butterworth while receiving small sums for electioneering. A J Cunningham cites seventy thousand dollars from candidates as money in play though no funds from Washington. John O Connell and five others say they were paid four dollars each to work for Butterworth but deny vote selling.
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Cooke
Binney
Bank
Treasury
War Departments
Hbey
Spinner
Inney
Wilson
Massachusetts
Senate
Cincinnati
Congressional Investigating Committees
George Taylor
Allen & Ellis
Butterworth
Witness
Allen
Sayler
Maine Greenbackers Nominate in Hancock County
A Hancock county Greenback convention in Ellsworth nominated Malbury Kingman and P. H. Haywood for Senators, Horace Davis for Treasurer, W. H. Card for County Commissioner, J. G. Redman for County Attorney, and W. B. Mitchell for Sheriff. Colonel Jesse Dalton presided, and Colonel Jesse Harper of Illinois spoke at a mass meeting. The nominations may be indorsed by the Democratic convention upcoming.
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Elsworth
Hancock County
Greenback
Malbury Kingman
P. H. Haywood
Horace Davis
W. H. Card
W. B. Mitchell
Jesse Dalton
Jesse Harper
Illinois
Novel Catamaran Vessel Hopes For Great Speed
Poughkeepsie August 2 Curious riverfront structure draws crowds as workers plane and hammer on a steam catamaran prototype. The vessel, designed by James Merritt and built by George T. Polk, features twin side hulls separated about fifteen feet with a central water channel. Length about seventy feet, deck thirty feet wide, shallow draft, declared to promise high speed with efficient energy use.
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Poughkeepsi
Poersons
Dereek
Jam
Merritt
George T. Polk
England
New Feathering Wheel Vessel Aims For Surprising Speed
A single narrow hull craft will house twenty five horsepower engines powering four feathering wheels to drive the vessel forward with minimal drag. The eight foot diameter paddles adjust to water and lock vertically, promising efficient propulsion. Inventor Mr Merritt expects speeds near thirty miles per hour and plans launch then tow to Newburg for testing at Ward, Stanton & Go's dock.
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Ory
Merritt
Newburg
Ward, Stanton & Go
Man who sold gin in Boston touts temperance in Connecticut
Norwich August 1 William Hurd of Dover New Hampshire preaches gospel temperance in a large tent to a crowded audience. Clergy from several denominations have endorsed and preached from his platform. He claims to have read the Bible by a miracle in the past four years and presents panoramic pictures tracing his moral descent from a gin shop era. Saturday he will address workers with two immense pictures depicting Heaven and Hell.
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Norwich
Conn
William Hurd
Dover
N. H
Anguily
Alreay
James
Montgomery
Frost
Palmer
Hardaye
Boston
Yellow Fever Reports From the South and East Coast
National board of health dispatches detail mild New Orleans cases and a statewide tally in Memphis with deaths, plus New York harbor sanitation warnings. Portugal declares quarantine against New York and New Jersey. Halifax reports cases aboard ships, while McEwen and city officials in Tennessee hope confined transmission will end as New Orleans asserts no epidemic presence with ongoing sanitation measures.
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Washington, D. C
National Board of Health
New Orleans
Fifth Ward
Constance Street
Spain House
Memphis
Mitcrell
Dr. E. Harris
New York Harbor
New York
Vanderpoel
Staten Island
Vera Cras
Governor's Island
Merida
Perth Amboy
Long Sown
Brooklyn Board of Health
Mississippi City
Portugal
Liston
New Jersey
Atlantic
Anguat
Swieburme Island
Hifteen
Athol Clan
Halifax
St. Jago
Cuba
Wiliam
MeEmPuis
Tenn
Pienso
Mantreeto
Boyton's dramatic voyage ends after 28 hours at sea
Captain Boyton completed a 35 mile paddle from Long Branch toward Coney Island and Manhattan Beach, fighting a shifting tide, squalls, and sharks. He battled currents for 28 hours, with pauses for rest and coffee aboard the outer light-ship, finally reaching Manhattan Beach.
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New York
Manhattan Beach
Paul Boyton
Long Branch
Boyton
Herald
Sandy Hook
Coney
Navesink Highlands
Richmond
Charleston
Morgan City
Ibis
Staten Idland
Blue Rock
Coney Island
Rockaway
Manhattan Deach
Sue
English Channel
Sunstroke deaths shock Bell Rock family in Rilver
In Rilver Massachusetts two children from the same family died of sunstroke within two days. Mary A Canneen four and a half and Walter Capneen seven lived with guardians at Bell Rock. Medical Examiner Dwelley to investigate amid public concern over the coincidence.
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Fall Rilver
Mass
Mary A. Canneen
Walter Capneen
Bell Rock
Dwelley
Undaunted Clergywoman Leads Reopened Service
Miss Anne Oliver of the Willoughby Avenue Methodist Church conducted services yesterday for the first time since creditors dismantled the church. The scene occurred in Brooxlyx with Oliver facing uncertainty about the church’s future.
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Brooxlyx
Anne Oliver
Willoughby Avenue Methodist Church
Lane Sorriga SR Rirenee
Lermis
Spendthrift in Fine Form Amid Saratoga Racing News
In Saratoga August 4 reports dispute a sweeping claim that Spendthrift is ailing. Keene’s great colt worked well this morning, looked spry and faster, with trainer Colonel Puryear confirming the horse is healthy and eagerly eats all offered. Also notes Bonesetter sold for 16000 to Chicago buyers, and results from the Cleveland meeting including Esta Jones 2 22 and Monarch 2 25 with various stakes and pacing times.
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Saratoga
N. Y
New York
Keene
Keaver
Puryear
Cleveland
Esta Jones
Parish Piles
Volunteer
Monarch
Straw
Darby
Lucy
Lida Baasett
Forrest King
Poem
Touching Visit in Tombs From Portelis Family Scene
In New York on August 2 Francisco Portelis known as the Trattan murderer was visited by his wife and child in the Tombs. His wife freed by habeas corpus from a work-house was arrested for begging with the child in her arms. She is described as handsome and said to have seen better days in Italy. Portelis showed strong emotion during the interview, crying and laughing at the same time. Privom officials arranged the visit hoping to soothe him.
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Bean Nleal
Glover
T. J. Sullivan
Bureau
Edward McPherson
McPherson
Mr. Pitney
Treasury Department
Sullivan
Treasury
New York
Francisco Portelis
Italy
Perteile
Privom
Porteilo
Poisoned Pickles Strike New York Family Again
An August report from New York states the Moore family of Riverside fell ill after eating pickles bought from a German grocer. One daughter died soon after, others are critical. A cambric needle found in a pickle caused corrosion on copper and will be investigated by the coroner.
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Pileklea
New York
Moore
Riverside
Partning
Simee
Depredations on the Border Reported by Mexican Consulate
Letters from Colonel Nicanor Valdes describe three bands of Meseslere and Lipan Indians raiding Crupaderoe De La Nueva. The raiders took 26 horses across the Rio Grande and killed or abducted fifteen people within the past week. The report underscores ongoing border unrest and Indian incursions affecting San Antonio and surrounding regions.
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San Antonio
Texas
Nicanor Valdes
Crupaderoe de la Nueva
Rio Grande
Home Rule move hints at local authority remit
A London correspondent notes Lord Hartington's Monday night suggestion that Parliament should delegate some business to local authorities. The remark appears as a Liberal feeler toward Home Rule supporters, with a substantial proposal reportedly in the works awaiting a parliamentary presentation.
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Lord Hartington
London
Wait Found in Acton Centre Grounds Disturbing Clue
A small bundle found yesterday morning in front of a residence in Acton Centre was discovered after a dog bark. A note or emblem on a garment may help identify the parents, suggesting a possible child abandonment incident.
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AcTox
Acton Centre
Almention
Coal Prices Rise After Reading Company Report
August 2 Portapenrmia Peon report that coal operators met but delayed action awaiting a favorable company report. The Reading Company issued its note August advancing prices by a small per ton rise.
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Grant
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Russia
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the Hebrews Organizing
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Halsey
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Sporting Matters
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