New Offices and Employments Authorized by Congress
Washington reports a total of 11 316 new offices and employments authorized with annual compensation of 7 927 639 dollars, plus 1 815 abolished or omitted positions. Net increase of 9 501 in number and 6 986 168 dollars in amount. Overall Fifty seventh congress appropriations rise to 1 553 683 602 dollars, with notable gains for postal service and naval establishment and large cuts in military pensions and establishment.
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Washington
Congress
Navy
Isthmian Canal
Naval Establishment
Postal Service
Agricultural Department
Fifty-seventh Congress
Fifty-sixth Congress
Naval Service
Thehilippine Islands
Poison Whisky Ties Cincinnati Case To Memphis Laborer
William Daly and Louis Burbank two Adams Express workers are poisoned along with three others after handling a bottle addressed to Mrs. Kate Nobbe in Cincinnati. Benjamin Ficker dies en route to hospital. two others remain seriously ill. Memphis authorities arrest Mrs. Lizzie McCormick on suspicion of murder amid handwriting evidence and jealous motive. Mrs Nobbe claims harassment from Memphis via letters and a linked package.
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Cincinnati
William Daly
Louis Burbank
Adams Express
Kate Nobbe
City
Benjamin Ficker
Memphis
Lizzie McCormick
Nobbe
Cardon
Lucy McCormick
Hampton Place
Pell
Beal Street
McCormick
Northeaster Causes Flood Damage in Jacksonville FL
A heavy northeaster with driving rain has caused significant damage in Jacksonville. Turpentine camps and phosphate plants suffer, early vegetables and fruit damaged, and low-lying areas flooded. High tides flood streets, boats used on several routes, and railway yards see rapid floodwaters.
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Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
Riots Prompt Martial Law in Valparaiso Amid Fires
Reports from Valparaiso on May 14 say martial law is in effect after rioting by dock laborers killed about forty and wounded many. Fire destroyed warehouses and South American steamship company premises while troops patrol the city. In New Orleans the Railway Telegraph Superintendents’ convention elected C S Rhodes president with J H Jacoby chairing the meeting.
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Ciedi
Buenos Ayres
Valparia
Mercurio
South American Steamship Company
Valparaiso
New Orleans
Association of Railway Telegraph Superintendents
J. H. Jacoby
Lehigh Valley Railroad
C. S. Rhodes
Indianapolis
Rhodes
Big Four Road
C. P. Adams
Jersey Central
P. W. Drew
Yoakum Indicates Rock Island and Frisco To Stay Separate
In New York on May 14 B F Yoakum president of the Frisco says no changes in Frisco management are contemplated and relations with the Rock Island remain harmonious. He indicates both systems will continue under separate managements and Rock Island will not open general offices in St Louis.
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Yoakum
Rock Island
Frisco
New York
B. F. Yoakum
St. Louis
Rioting Still Claims Vast Death Toll in New York
A Valparaiso cabled report to the Herald states no fewer than 2000 are dead or wounded from street rioting in New York. Exact figures are unavailable. El Heraldo blames authorities for the outrages. All foreigners are reported safe.
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New York
Valparaiso
The
Herald
el Heraldo
Centenarian Joseph Bashaw Found Dead in Salem
In Salem on May 14, 114 year old Joseph Bashaw, a French-born veteran of the 1805 French war under Napoleon, was found dead in his bed Wednesday night.
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Salem
Ore
Joseph Bashaw
Sultan holds governors personally responsible for massacres
Constantinople May 14 The sultan warned provincial governors in European Turkey that they will be held personally responsible if massacres occur in territories under their jurisdiction.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Actor J D Mackey Dies After Taking Remedy Powders
New York on May 14 reports the death of J D Mackey age thirty five an actor and member of the Princess Chic company who had just returned from the road after taking powders recommended as a remedy for illness.
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New York
J. D. Mackey
Princess Chic Company
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