Resignation in Pension Office Amid Office Broking Scandals
Washington May 15 Green B Raum Jr assistant chief clerk in the pension bureau and son of the commissioner resigned at the Interior Department aide Bussey request. Raum accused of office broking, taking bribes to secure civil service appointments, and misappropriating a pensioner’s overpayment. The case ties to previous reforms and sparked further investigations in St Louis and Kansas.
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Young Raum
Bussey Raum
Raum
Smith
Washington
Treasury
Ranm
Pensions
Secretary of the Interior
Ers Raum
Colored Messenger
Pension Office
Jackson
Noble
Kansas
Bussey
St. Louis
John W. Noble
Interior
Green B. Baum, Jr
World’s Fair to Hire 80000 in 90 Days for Buildings
Officials say 15000 workers will be on fair buildings within 60 days and 80000 within 90 days to speed construction. Buildings will be one to two stories high and long, with rapid placement to meet tight deadlines. Architect H S Codman of Boston is sought to plan state exhibit groupings. Illinois and Iowa already set, with space allocated by application order.
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Tandet
H. 8
Codman
Boston
Burnham
Davis
Board of Control
Directory
Ilinois
Iowa
Labor unrest at Chicago Northwestern sparks widespread strikes
In Chicago on May 14 and 15 1890 reports say 350 Chicago Northwestern switchmen were fired after ongoing disputes over leadership and job security. Union leaders claim it is a full strike not a lockout as other roads threaten solidarity if needed. More railroad workers may join the action.
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Cubcanco
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Northwestern
Tok
Rge
Chicagoorthwestern
Curiaco
Sweeny
Switchmen’s Mutual Aid Association
Conference Aims to Settle Switchmen Dispute
Passenger trains run with trainmen aid as an agreement appears to exist with officials. Sweeny plans a conference with Northwestern management to present the switchmen's case fairly and seek a settlement. Lingering actions by other roads remain a future consideration.
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Sweeny
Northwestern
Bishop Perry denounces secret societies in Iowa church address
In Davenport May 14 Bishop Perry condemned secret tribunals and foreign birth organizations. He warned against alliances across national lines and said flags should be the U S flag only. His comments stirred strong reaction at the Episcopal diocese convention.
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Davenrport
Perry
Episcopal Church of the
Diocese of
Iowa
Forest fires in Michigan's lower peninsula cause multi county losses
Forest fires across Manistee to Huron threaten large damage. Early estimates total about 2 million dollars with more expected. Newaygo 100000 Mecosta 50000 Lake 75000 Osceola 50000 Oceana 30000 sum five counties 305000. Upper Hiers losses could push above two million.
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Bra Rarptns
Mich
Lower Peninsula
Manistee
Huron
Newaygo County
Mecosta
Lake County
Osceola County
Oceana County
Auarter
Hiers
Great fire roars along mountains near Punxsutawney and Bellwood
A long fire stretches along the mountains between Punxsutawney and Bellwood on the Pennsylvania and Northwestern line. Homes have been destroyed and officials repeatedly muster crews to guard railroad property. Vigil continues day and night to protect assets amid the consuming flames.
Georgia Man Father Of Thirty Two Children In Fla Home
Brarwermer Ga May 11 Georgia reports a remarkable case of A M Thomas a 35 year old Decatur county native living in Gadsden Florida. Married fifteen years ago to a Decatur county wife the couple has 32 children all living. Their family grows regularly with twins and triplets appearing over the years. The parents are described as thrifty and content with their large brood.
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Decatur County
Thomas
Gadsden County
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Department of Agriculture
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Organization of the American
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New tariff inquiry shifts focus to consumer input
In New York Senator Carlisle outlined a new line of tariff inquiry. He said the committee will gather first hand data from consumers, define article designations, compare prices before and after the current law, and trace consumer costs back to retailers. A parallel wage study and farm price analyses were announced.
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Fountain Head
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St. Louis
Boston services mark memorial for Admiral Porter
The city government of Boston held services in memoriam for Admiral David D. Porter with J Russell Soley delivering the eulogy. Reports from the era note various political and legal items including Barbadoes seeking trade powers with the United States and a New York judge opposing a lodge name. Nearby incidents describe a deadly Kentucky West Virginia courtroom clash, a railroad official Blaise Soules dying in Bridgeport, and civil matters across the region. A frost harms early produce in Ohio and Illinois, and a San Antonio murder suicide shocks the community. The Sharpsburg area reports a sickness outbreak linked to tainted food and local trainyard disruptions.
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J. Russell Soley
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New York Supreme Court
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Hager
McDowell County
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Morrison & Minton
36Th Judicial District
Texas
San Antonio
Bernard Freedman
New York
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Aaternoon
Cang
Sharpsburg
Pittsburg
Penn
Rolls and Coffee Cast on the Waters
A Paris cafe tale tells of a polished man who daily drank coffee and ate a roll without paying. After a year he disappeared, later sending 18,000 francs in debt and a letter revealing the sting of the polite debtor who allowed the cafe to incur charges before settling.
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Paris
Garcon
Hayseed visits city amid breakfast and dinner hours
A New York Weekly scene shows Mr Hayseed noting meal times and city routines as a clerk explains breakfast from 6 to 11 and dinner from 12 to 6. A chaotic garbled line later mentions El Partido Liberal and division of terminals in Guatemala, with unclear details.
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Hayseed
City
Jehoshaphat
Papal Encyclical on Labor Question Explained
Rome May 14 The encyclical on labor emphasizes private property should not be abolished and the gospel should guide employers and workers toward mutual duties. It supports state regulation for peace and welfare, rests on Christian doctrine, and urges Sunday rest wage disputes and protections, with emphasis on insurance and technical education. The pope praises existing institutions and calls Catholics to aid their formation.
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Rome
Ayerin
Care of Cattle on Ships Report Urges Shipboard Reforms
A government committee report on Atlantic cattle transport urges bans on cattle on bridge decks and hatch areas, requires three feet clearways, and calls for four assistants per 100 head. It backs vessel robust fittings, fresh water, direct captain authority, and ongoing board regulations to prevent unnecessary suffering at sea.
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Board of Agriculture
Parnell Faction Faces Defeat as Harringtons Split
In Dublin dated May 14, reports say the Harrington brothers Timothy and Edward will abandon Parnellites and join the Nationalist party. The move threatens the Parnellite network as envoys abroad hurry home to shore up support while a Newcastle convention calls for reconciliation. A resolution declares Parnell poor in means and unfit for trust.
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Ireland
Harrington
Timothy
Edward
National League
America
Duspum
North W
John B. Redmond
North Wexford
John E. Redmond
United States
Great Britain
Newcastle
Jones
T. P. O’connor
Gho
Tr. Viglen
Treland O ‘Connor
Irish Party
The Manipur Butchery Spars with Parliamentary Fallout
Lonnox May 16. Dispatches to Parliament reveal failures in the Manipur operation. Quinton faced criticism for small forces and high-handed plans to capture the Senapatty, while the Viceregal authorities were blamed for not warning him of criminal treatment. The massacre of Quinton’s party by Manipuri forces drew widespread censure.
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Assama
Quinton
Senapatty
Senaputty
Jubraj
The
Chronicle
Caro
the Times
Goat blood transfusion for tuberculosis reported
Paris report by Prof Bernheim claims 14 patients treated with goat blood transfusion for tuberculosis. Two in advanced anemia were cured, ten others showed steady improvement. Two of the 14 died. expert cautions against use in final stages. London notes on Chilean conflict referenced.
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Paris
Bernheim
Academy of Medicine
Rumored labor strikes across ports alarm readers
A May report warns of a coordinated secret plan by labor unions in multiple regions to strike nationwide. Dock workers and other unions allegedly coordinate with leaders in London Hull and Glasgow. The piece notes summer emigration and trade activity as timing. It also recounts varied international incidents ranging from anti Jewish tensions to accidents and political moves abroad.
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Livertoon
London
Hull
Glasgow
Coasi
Checkers and chess clubs meet in Boston in 1891
In Boston on May 19 1891 notices direct readers to Edwin A area for department communications. It lists Chess Divan at 210 Tremont Street where players meet day and evening and mentions checkers enthusiasts meeting daily at C Taylor's 118 Water Street.
Black to White Win in Position No. 1539
A. Schaefer presents Position No. 1539 with White to play and win. The piece sequence hints at decisive material gain for White against Black, in a historic draughts showcase.
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A. Schaefer
M. D
New York
BLACK
Market Notes on Butter Eggs and Groceries in Boston
Boston market notes report unsettled dairy demand with slight price dips and stable receipts. Eggs show steady demand with soft prices, while sugar and flour prices move on current regional supplies. The column lists assorted produce and commodities including coffee, potatoes, raisins, dates, and tobacco with varying regional quotes and weekly shifts.
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Boston
Hutees Coxa Siguerde
Franklin Co
Masa
Vermont
Skiros
Mortham
Mendicked
New York
Sas
Eazy
Eric Rhuire
H. & Maas
Baldwins
Muse
Maine
Talman Sweet
Maryland
Norfolk
Hebron
Rose
West Tenons Torney
Senaeh
Ifabara
Oriole Bbl
Spinach
Basie
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Klee
Uae
Maracaibo
Leghorn
Fard
Prunes
Frene
de Maciasson
Sho Port
Minnesota
Bakers
Obio
William Bryden the West of Scotland draughts champion
William Bryden born Glasgow February 1853, in his 39th year. A thoughtful, studious player, he began in 1874 at old Bell Hotel Trongate defeating Geof Stratton. He beat Ronse I Fraser in 1876 for £20 and Steele of Kilbirnie in 1879, earning the West of Scotland title. He won four Lanarkshire prizes and the Central Club Challenge medal, with notable purses and a silver cotton.
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Geof Stratton
Old Bell Hotel
Bryden
Ronse I Fraser
Partick
Steele
Kilbirnie
King Street Hall
Ashise
Bryde Steele
West of Scotland
Donne
Ges
James Ferrie Draughts Champion of Lanarkshire
James Ferrie born in Greenock in December 1847 is described as a prominent draughts champion of Lanarkshire and is noted as being in his eighty fourth year. The fragment references his stature in the game.
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Lanarkshire
Greenock
Ferrie Wins Greenock Wellington Draughts Championship
A joiner from Caird and Gow Greenock rose to champion status after first prize at Wellington Draughts Club. He later entered Glasgow Central Club tournament, played partners and rivals including Camp Lot Glasgow, and claimed the Renfrews trophy with decisive wins. The article lists Ferrie’s match history, including victories over Campbeete and rival players in successive years and his role as a prominent journalist’s club member.
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Caird & Gow Greenock
Wellington
Greenock
Glasgow
Ares Ryze
Delesting
Jock" Innes
Neh W
Camp
Campbell
Ferrie
Liverpool
Newcastle-on-fyne
Sano
Retarniie
Fem Cay
Campepe
Campbeete
Mamper
Vamain
Livestock Arrivals at Brighton and Watertown Week
Arrivals of cattle, hogs, and horses listed for the week at Brighton and Watertown. Western beeves priced 8.50 per 100 pounds live weight, with hogs and other livestock noted alongside hides, tallow, and skins in the market brief.
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Watertown
Warton Wtenon
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