Pension bureau deficiency list revised to 28 million
The revised deficiency list of the pension bureau totals 28 678 332 dollars, down from the initial Congress estimate of 34 million. Representatives Quinn of New York and Skinner of North Carolina report their inability to agree to a bill prohibiting interstate shipment of alcoholic beverages. Acting Secretary Nettleton amends treasury rules to require sugar samples of 14 D S, not 15 D S, for free entry determinations at the wharf.
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Pension Bureau
Congress
John Quinn
New York
T. G. Skinner
North Carolina
House Committee On
Nettleton
Treasury
D. S
Noted figures faced illnesses and death in period events
Mr Spurgeon is again ill with the gout and friends worry for his condition. General Schofield is home with a severe cold and missed Admiral Porter’s funeral. Ben Ali Haggin, famed horseman and son of J B Haggin, died in New York, linked to prominent flyers Firens and Salvator.
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Mr. Spurgeon
Gen. Schofield
Admiral Porter
Ben Ali Haggin
J. B. Haggin
Firens, Salvator
New York
Gen. Sherman
Majestic
Multiple Disasters Hit U S Locations With Losses And Fatalities
A string of incidents across the United States reports fires gas explosions and mine slides. Duquesne Traction power plant in Pittsburg burned with 100000 dollars in losses and no insurance. In Cincinnati near miss a steam accident killed Mrs McClean and granddaughter Margary Brown. A gas explosion in Pittsburg injured Samuel and William Hazlett Mrs nel Hazlett James Fletcher oO Mc Laughlin and Mrs Eliza White with Fletcher possibly dying. Thompson Johnson elevator and flour warehouse at Fisher Minnesota burned destroying 14500 bushels of wheat and 2000 barrels of flour. insurer 20000 against 27000 loss suspected incendiary fire. At old Lout mine near Denver a snow slide buried a boarding house killing three and rescuing three Billy Kohler Tom Kendall and William Kerns named among those affected. A Chester Lenoir railroad mixed train derailed near Newton North Carolina. fireman J Hoag H M Morrow and W W Ross killed and four others injured. In Martin s Ferry Ohio a natural gas explosion burned nine people in the Will iam Kuntz house. two fatally Will iam Kuntz and Edna Graves aged 14.
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Pittsburg
du Quesne Traction Company
McClean
Margary Brown
Cincinnati
Samuel
William Hazlett
Nel Hazlett
James Fletcher
Oo. McLaughlin
Eliza White
Fletcher
Thompson & Johnson
Fisher, Minn
Chester
Notable crimes and trials from across cities today
A turbulent roundup reports a fatal cutting duel in Buffalo between Alan D. Good and Ford Johnson and a series of legal actions. Teller Ritter of Evansville faces bond on a 77000 dollar misappropriation charge while Jesse Fryerson in Chattanooga is slated for hanging on April 17 after a denied new trial. Other items note a Paris Tennessee family killing, county book shortages in Grinnell, judge proceedings for ex secretary Gibson, a death row case for Joseph Azzolo, wage-mair Felony acquittal for William Dwyer, a Bartoma murder of Mrs. Bass, a Kansas City store robbery of 75 dollars, and Henry Slade found dead near Terre Haute with no clue to the murder.
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Buffalo
Alan D. Good
Ford Johnson
Teller Ritter
First National Bank of
Evansville
Ind
Chattanooga
Jesse Fryerson
Musgrove
Fist National Bank
Paris
Tenn
Thomas McGee
John Arron
McGee
Grinnell
Iowa
Gibson
Whisky Trust
E. V. Mundy
Bartoma
James Bass
Anderson Roselle
Bass
Roselle
H. B. Utter
Kansas City
Kan
Mr. Utter
Henry Slade
Terre Haute
Slade
Wabasha
Count Kleist Reculates Prisoner After Valet Assault
A report details Count Kleist, jailed for an alleged attempted manslaughter of Herr Albert, hotel proprietor in Berlin, attacking his valet and fracturing the skull. He was rearrested and returned to prison after the incident. In Detroit, he had been linked in prior escapades to the mayor’s daughter. The Vatican inquiry notes the pope’s forthcoming letter to Cardinal Gibbons on U S school education, described as pacific in tone. The letter’s exact text is not yet completed and its topics align with Archbishop Ireland’s recent educational remarks in St Paul.
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Celonael
Count Kliest
Herr Albert
Berlin
Count Kleist
Thompson
Detroit
Mich
Vatican
Cardinal Gibbons
United States
Wat
Ireland
St. Paul
Wright resigns as manager of Philadelphia League club
Wright steps down as manager of the Philadelphia League club amid shifts in regional baseball. Tommy Eagan signs with St. Louis after a solid season at second base in the Middle States league. Anteco, a ten year old stallion by Electricioneer, sells for a record 55000 at Lexington auction. Bell Boy previously held the top price at 51000 after his death. A benefit for Donnie Needham by Twin City Athletic club is set for Saturday night March 7 with plans for a standout corker program and a substantial show of appreciation. George Dixon’s backer O’Rourke writes to Cribb Club offering 4000 for a Dixon vs McCarthy bout if Al Smith’s funds are held to insure police- guaranteed conditions.
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Wright
Tommy Eagan
St. Louis
Anteco
Lexington
Bell Boy
Donnie Needham
Twin City Athletic Club
Corker
George Dixon
O'Rourke
Cribb Club of
Troy
Dixon
McCarthy
al Smith
Multiple corporate and political moves sweep across the era
C Towsend named traffic manager for Gould lines as the Colorado Midland joins the Western Traffic association in Denver. Kansas House proposes women’s suffrage for feral elections. Tna Coal assigns liabilities 90,000 assets 300,000. Salvation Army Western Congress meets in Kansas City. Unions plan UP and MP consolidation with Abraham Gould as purchasing agent. Western Traffic rules under dispute in Chicago. Arkansas treasury committee reports Woodruff shortage 63,740 and recommends prosecution. Jesse James murder house sold for 1,000 to Chicago exhibitors. World’s fair directory votes to abandon lake front. Jackson Park to host expo. James Wilson & Sons fail with 400,000 liabilities due to tariff impact. Zoe Gayton walking to NY arrives at St Thomas. Sunset Special agents trace party times. World’s fair ceremonies slated October 1892 dedication. Lager beer brewers form rival pool. Milwaukee and Chicago brewing firms create capital 7,750,000. Union Pacific testing department abolished. McKibben alleged misappropriation investigated. Chicago to host large cooperative store. Wage Workers’ Co-operative savings incorporated. Whisky trust dynamite explosion rumored at Shufeldt’s distillery proves unfounded. one worker dies from gas, another dies later. First victim revived.
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Union Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Abraham Gould
Jay Gould
Western Traffic Association
Chicago
Arkansas Legislative Committee
State Treasury
Woodruff
Jesse James
St. Joseph
Lake Front
Jackson Park
James Wilson & Sons
Bradford
England
America
Zoe Gayton
San Francisco
New York
St. Thomas
Ont
Ewing
Brooklyn
Valentine Blatz
Milwaukee
Milwaukee & Chi Brewing Company
Clark
McKibben
Dizzy and the Secession Debate in 1855
In 1855 discussion, Elliot analyzes Herbert and Gladstone secession impact on government. He foresees a stronger Opposition, possible leadership shifts, and Dizzy’s potential exile to Radicals if Tory support wanes. He critiques Dizzy as a rhetorician lacking knowledge, fortune, and the traits of a leader.
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Elliot
Dizzy
Herbert
Gladstone
Cardwell
Acte
Nassau
Minnesota towns hear farmers institute in Rochester
The Farmers Institute opened in Rochester with wide county attendance. News items mention a Pole killed near Perham in an ice hauling accident, a Methodist conference invitation to Red Wing, and a Winona druggist assignment to a creditor. Also reported are deaths, legal actions, court-house plans, and notable arrests across Minnesota regions.
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Minnesota
Farmers’ Institute
Rochester
Miller
Perham
Minnesota Methodist Episcopal Conference
Red Wing
W. A. Bucholtz
Winona
C. A. Morey
William Brown
Osseo
Hennepin County
Board of County Commissioners
Wabasha County
Albert F. Schocke
St. Pauli
Adams Hoffman
Chapman
Heron Lake
J. N. Murdock
Wabasha
Merriam
Forest Murphy
Kansas
Murphy
Peterson
New York
Pennsylvania
House
Senate
Tennessee
Reform School
Board of Managers
St. James
Joseph B. Tall
Stillwater
St. Paul
Steel
Kieman
Bean
J. P. Gleason
Gleason
John Moonan
Waseca
Waseca Bank
Moonan
Daily Tribune
Duluth
Chicago
Tribune
Typographical Union
Owatonna
Leet and McCloud
John Keenan
Munck & Lohse
Fred Kratz
Swank
Wadena
Park Rapids
William Hills
Straight River
Here
Clitherall
Northern Pacific
Northern Pacific Express Company
Nichols
Lincoln
Neb
J. H. Hyland
Hastings
Herman Darsey
Mendota
William Darsov, Jr
William Darsovy
William Darsov
W. S. Elkins
Sisseton
Washington
Wisconsin notes and incidents from various towns
A roundup reports De Pere artesian well plans and Bishop Flasch’s improving health. Oshkosh laborer Grabert dead on the street, Meis loses home to fire in Oshkosh, and Crane succeeds Schley at Green Bay Signal. Fond du Lac doctor Stack injured, Merrill streetcar fall hurt Charles Seidel, lupus treatment tried in La Crosse, and Rev. Wright resigns for Brooklyn. Stoughton saloon keeper fined, Wausau whist club organized, Trempealeau Gazette sold to Morrison. Buffalo farmer McReath dies, Sterling near US Senate bid, La Crosse park title case favored in federal court. Remains of Dr. Wright interred at Waukesha with services led by Rev. Camp. Doctor Hoegh finds lupus not leprosy in Durand. Swineford warns against Alaska job solicitations. Dwyer manslaughter case expected to acquit. Chippewa Falls votes $100,000 bonds for public improvements and industry.
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Merrill
Dr. Koch
la Crosse
Fred Errickson
W. E. Wright
St. John’s Church
Wausau
Brooklyn
J.C. Johnson
Stoughton
Sanders
United States Land Office
Trempeleau Sunday Morning Gazette
Charles Morrison
North la Crosse
William McReath
Buffalo
Marquette County
Charles B. Sterling
Wisconsin University Law School
United States
South Dakota
Dan Cameron
Minnesota
United States District Court
la Crosse Park
Gilbert Wright
Waukesha
H. W. Camp
Wright
Swineford
Superior Daily Leader
Alaska
W. H. Dwyer
West Superiorismn
Dwyer
Chippewa Falls
Taylor
Various Iowa news items of politics crime and business
Rev J H Kyle elected United States senator to succeed Moody. The remains of Mrs Samuel T Leeds moved to LaMoille Illinois. Ed Young confined at county house near Bloomfield killed his father with a billet. A S Serrine Co Mason City closed on mortgage assets about 12000 liabilities uncertain. Will Little and Geo Chamberlin killed falling from a Burlington railroad car at Estherville. A bill proposes a 1 bounty per 100 pounds of starch from South Dakota products for five years. In Keokuk United States vs Keokuk and Hamilton Bridge Co justice favors bridge company. Miss Julia Lewis robbed of 200 at night on way home. Mason City and Fort Dodge extend line to Le high then Council Bluffs, J J Hill main owner.
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J. H. Kyle
United States
Moody
Samuel T. Leeds
Huron
LaMoille
Ed Young
Bloomfield
Mason City
Little
Geo. Chamberlin
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Estherville
South Dakota
Keokuk
Shiras
United States Vs
Keokuk & Hamilton Bridge Company
Bridge Company
Congress
Secretary of War
Julia Lewis
Union Tea Company
Dubuque
Highland Place
Miss Lewis
Fort Dodge
Lehigh
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Fort Dodge Road
J. J. Hill
The
Great Northern
Puzzling Stairs Reveal Uncle's Hidden Gold Box
A man and his fiancée move into a distant relative's house after discovering a secret panel behind a clock on the stairs. Inside lies a hidden stash of gold and papers totaling $5,000 unearthed while exploring a mysterious mechanism tied to the upper floors. The tale ends with them planning to live there happily, now free of eerie sounds.
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Annie
Tom
Minnesota hog growers face low prices in 19th century markets
A letter from R C Judson to Genl Mark D Flower discusses Minnesota hog and sheep farming, noting diversified farming as key. Flower replies that hog prices fell across Chicago and Kansas City due to high grain costs and overstocked markets, predicting farmers will shift to grain, risking hog production unless they stay steadfast.
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Northwest
R.C. Judson
Mark D. Flower
St. Paul Union Stock Yards Company
Mark L. Flower
Minnesota
Gen’l. Flower
Chicago
Kansas City
Pan Conrad Elected President of Louisiana State Lottery Company
The Board of directors elected Pan Conrad as president after five to six years of active management. Born in New Orleans in 1840, he served gallantly in the Confederate Army with the St Paul Chasseurs a Pied, surviving battles from Seven Pines to Antietam where a shoulder wound required surgery. He is praised as an honest, capable businessman whose leadership safeguards stockholders' interests.
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Louisana State Lottery Company
Pan Conrad
M. A. Danklin
Conrad
Louisiana
Henry St. Paul
St. Paul's
Seven Pines
Bourges
Fie
New Orleans Picayune
Mobile Register
Sharpsburg
Antietam
Paul Conrad
Virginia
Colum bus Ferry Unearths Giant Confederate Columbiad
Low Mississippi water reveals a massive old fashioned columbiad at Columbus ferry landing in Kentucky. The weapon, used by Confederates in the Civil War, reportedly fired shells at the Grant army from its Columbus position and helped deter Union gunboats. It stands as the sole relic of Confederate fortifications at Columbus from thirty years prior.
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Mississippi
Columbus
Belmont
Lluis
Grant
Chicago Times
Editor Seeks Garden Home For Agricultural Paper
A dialogue unfolds as a house hunter rejects a vacant flat for a house with a garden. The agent suggests a small space at the back, now paved, which could be removed to create a garden area. The editor insists on a garden to suit his agricultural paper role.
Railway remark on new transport speed and demand
A railway quote notes even a hypothetical cannon delivering passengers from New York to Chicago in ten minutes could attract most travelers if prices stayed reasonable despite occasional failures. The remark underscores demand for faster intercity travel.
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New York
Chicago
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Stephen Hawks
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Patrick O'Fa Atty
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Washington, D. C
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H. G. Root
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D. M. Ferry
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St. Helens
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Scott & Bowne
Eis Grea Basin
Jely Brothers
Warren St
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Ita
T. A. Slocum
Suresin
A. R. Ames
Madison, Wis
Ingraham
M. 5
Amsterdam
N.Y
D. R. Dyche
Fiat
Ty Drussiata
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