President Harrison Praises Oregon in Pacific Tour
President Harrison and party tour the Pacific States amid large crowds. In Portland a nearly 10,000 attendance hears speeches on American commerce and the Nicaragua canal. Medford veterans greet the chief in line and the President stresses national unity under one flag. In Tacoma and Boise the welcome is followed by formal addresses and a call to honor the Grand Army of the Republic.
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New Orleans Jury Reports Fixing of Hennessy Case Suspected
New Orleans grand jury reports suspected fixing in the Hennessy case and accuses O Malley detective agency of corrupt practices. It describes a Mafia style organization in New Orleans, claims jurors were swayed by money, and says the city faces a systemic failure of justice amid a powerful criminal network. The panel notes the lynching at the parish prison reveals broad influence and public complicity.
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Mafia
Congress May Take Up New Orleans Lynching Case
Washington on May 8 reports Senator Cullom of Illinois deems the New Orleans grand jury report on the lynching of Italians an outrage and urges congressional consideration next winter. He criticizes the jury for yielding to public clamor and insists indicted leaders could have been named, arguing the failure to indict harms justice.
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Steamer Etata Seized Then Escapes With Officer Aboard
The steamship Etata in San Diego harbor was seized by U S officers for neutrality law violations after carrying arms for Chilean insurgents. The vessel sailed with a marshal aboard, who was later put ashore. A pursuit by the steamer Charleston followed as Secretary Tracy issued special orders.
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Marshal Spencer
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Forest Fires Raging Across Michigan in May Despatches
Despatches from upper Michigan and northern lower peninsula report widespread forest fires. Major patches of timber burn, farms are damaged, spring work halted by smoke. rain is desperately needed across the region.
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Thomas Nestor Estate
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Spring Garden National Bank Closes Under Federal Order
Philadelphia reports another national bank shut its doors by comptroller action. Spring Garden National Bank at 12th and Spring Garden streets closed after about ninety minutes of business as crowds gathered outside. The closure follows heavy deposit withdrawals since last September amid ongoing financial stress. the Penn Safe Deposit and Trust Company, located in the same building, has made an assignment.
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Spring Garden National Bank
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Penn Safe Deposit and Trust Comany
Prof Julius E Hilgard Dies in Washington Former Coast Survey Superintendent
Prof Julius E Hilgard died at his Washington home Friday. He served the United States coast survey throughout his career and headed the agency as superintendent from 1881 to 1884. Born January 7, 1825 in Zweibrucken Bavaria he came to America ten years later. His life’s work spanned nearly four decades.
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Milhan Surgeon General Dies in New York
Surgeon General John Milhan died Friday in New York. Born in France in 1828 he came to the United States as a child and pursued a medical career, serving in the Union Army during the Civil War. He rose to high posts, becoming medical inspector for the Army of the Potomac and later medical director of multiple corps hospitals. He received a brevet brigadier general badge in 1866 and resigned from the army in 1876 to settle in New York.
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New York
France
College of Physicians and Surgeons
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Army of the Potomac
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Hart's Island
New Jersey Insurance Chief Targets Get Rich Quick Schemes
New York May 8 Insurance Commissioner Harvey after consulting Gov Abbott visited Camden and told Prosecutor Jenkins authorities will take vigorous action against get rich quick orders under New Jersey charters. Writs of capias will be issued against officers local secretaries and agents for violating insurance and banking laws to recover penalties.
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Harvey
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Weather Wrecks Crops As Frosts Hit New York State
The May cold snap caused widespread agricultural damage across New York and neighboring areas. Early vegetables and fruits suffered severely in the western part of the state, with peaches and cherries notably injured. Reports from Pennsylvania Indiana and Ohio note heavy frosts, low temperatures and thawed ground hurting crops, while New York endured two brief snow showers and a 48 degree reading.
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May 9 Cotton Crop Report Notes Planting Delays
The May crop report shows 77.5 percent of cotton planted by May 1, below the long-term average. Delays stretch across several states including North Carolina and Georgia, with rainfall and weather hindering progress. Officials warn acreage may fall short, impacting potential profits unless late planting speeds up.
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Floods threaten Rio Grande as snowline looms
Santa Fe reports vast runoff from Rockies threatening the Rio Grande with floods. Observers note high snow banks near Cumbre Hill and along the range, with tributaries rushing. Also chronicled are clerical moves in Boston and New York, trade talks, accidents, fires, and a mix of political and legal notes from across the era.
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Newly Made Widow Seeks Expensive Funeral Help
A widow explains she cannot afford high funeral charges and asks why a plumber cannot handle the task, seeking the most costly options and assistance. Her plea reflects financial strain after bereavement and questions about alternative arrangements.
Grip in Great Britain and Ireland Influenza Skews News
London reports influenza hits MPs and officials as Gladstone battles grip. Behring Sea, Beaury and Behring issues surface with Russia and Becomes. British events span Quinton murder in Manipur, coal miners strike, and political shifts as press critiques Blaine and Arctic bias.
Market Notes Dairy Fruits and Staples Auction Prices
A long dated OCR fragment outlines prices and markets for dairy butter cheese creamery and imitations, with quotes for Northern dairy items, New York entrecote quality, and various vegetables, fruits, hay, coffee, flour, corn, oats, fish, hides, salt, starch, and wool. It records weekly receipts rising while supply remains tight, noting steady to firm demand and fluctuating quotations across multiple items and regions.
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MME Blavatsky Dies in London A Theosophical Leader
Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, famed for occult and Theosophical influence, died in London after a life marked by mysticism, exile, and controversial revelations. Born circa 1531, she linked to Russian nobility, co founded the Theosophical Society in 1875 with Olcott, edited Lucifer the Light Bringer, and shaped spiritualist circles in New York and London.
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New York City
Chittenden
Col
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Theosophical Society
Hindustan
Mme.lavataky
Col. Olcott and
Judes
Mme, Slavatski
Lucifer
Annie Besant
Chile's Civil War: Assassination Plot and Naval Torpedoes
VALPARAISO May 8 Much excitement as an assassination attempt on cabinet ministers fails. President Balmaceda rejects Congressional insurgent demands. conflict to continue. A torpedo attack sinks the insurgent steamer Blanco Encalada in Caldera bay as Almirante Lynch and Coudell fire. Seven torpedoes hit, causing heavy loss of life. North, the Nitrate King, denies siding with either side and vows neutrality.
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Col. North
London delegates urge colonial act to enforce treaty terms
From St. Johns N I May 8 the London delegates cable that the Colonial Legislature should pass a temporary act enforcing the modus vivendi arbitration award and treaties. They urge both branches to suspend rules and pass resolutions at once and cable them to the delegates. The House seeks more information before ruling. Unpopular here if adopted. Rumors say Newfoundland may restrict US captains by requiring a 1000 dollar bond to not sell bait to St Pierre fishermen, with possible cash penalties for future exports.
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United States
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Jewish emigration plan denied by Baron Hirsch
The Jewish Chronicle reports there is no foundation for Baron Hirsch's proposed £3,000,000 emigration scheme from Russia. He remains directing a commission to Argentina to study reception and settlement of Russian Jews, whose labors are not yet completed. Baron Rothschild Sir Julian Goldsmid and Samuel Montague discuss diverting emigrants away from England.
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England
Emperor William Hails Peace and Labor Rights at Banquet
At a banquet in Dusselport, Emperor William spoke on peace and labor rights, expressing satisfaction with the Austria commercial treaty. He affirmed unity and adherence to the nation’s course, stressing resolve as trials approach. The remarks underscored national solidarity and prudent governance.
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Austria
Arrivals of Livestock at Brighton and Watertown Week Past
Arrivals show cattle and sheep totals with 1906 figures and prices per 100 pounds live weight. Northern and eastern cattle, western hides, and tallow are noted with varying values. markets described as fairly active with prices.
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TS. Ester
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