Swindler Wagner Defeated in Adams Express Case
Washington reports Dr Harrion Wagner, a claimant in suits against Adams Express, awaits Stafford county Virginia authorities on a forging charge. Wagner claims medicines were the basis of suits in multiple states, denies forgery, and critics call him a crank. New York coverage notes a $1 564 875 fraud scheme with forged signatures, investigations, and court actions. Wagner faced writ tax hurdles and possible gain from a quiet settlement.
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Washington
Harrison Wagner
Adams Express Company
Stafford County
Wagner
Frederick County
Express Company
Commonwealth
Macklenburg
State and Express Company
Stafford Court House
Bryan
Express
Wm. B. Dinsmore
Wm. Dinsmore
Maryland
Presbyterians confront minister over marriage to sister-in-law
Dr. Eling, 25 year pastor of Sixth United Presbyterian church, faced Monongahela presbytery on a complaint from his congregation over marrying his deceased wife's sister. The church, citing kinship rules, led to a censure and a 163 to 78 vote rejecting his resignation. The presbytery later censured him 20 to 12 while the ministry sought discharge. His resignation was unanimously accepted by the presbytery.
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Pittspurg
Eling
Sixth United Presbyterian Church
Monongahela
Nge
Beomer's Use Sparks Cherokee Strip Raid Plans
Washington reports a secret circular urges a peewee raid into the Cherokee Strip on April 22 with the aim of avoiding molestation if many participate. President Harrison says the strip settlement cannot be allowed while the order stands. Troops mass today to enforce eviction notices along the southern boundary. In Kansas, 200 settlers head to No Man's Land to found a town at Hardesty, challenging the president's order.
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Washington
Cherokee Homesteaders’ Association
Harrison
Gurnate
Cherokee Strip
United States Army
Deas
Kaw
No-Man’s Land
Hardesty
No-Man's Land
Chinese Leper Rumor Sparks Panic in New York Streets
A well dressed Chinese man fled through Mott Street from Chatham Square as rumors spread of a leper among the Chinese community. A searching party swept Mongolian haunts but found no trace. Dread and terror spread in Mott and Pell Streets as citizens warned against harboring the stranger.
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New York
Mott Street
Chatham Square
Hiere
Mott and Pell
Burchell Case Notes Incomplete Defense Record
Fragmentary OCR text references Mrs Burchell and Raymond with mentions of actions against her and discharge. No clear event date, location, or outcome is legible. Summary relies on sparse names and legal terms without verifiable details.
Report on World's Fair site selection in Chicago
Washington March 19 Chandler reported to the house on the special committee on the World’s Fair. The plan urges Chicago as the venue for 1892 with a $10,000,000 corporate provision and a $1,700,000 government cap, plus $5,000,000 stock and $5,000,000 additional funding. Chicago officials pledged substantial subscriptions and government support to ensure timely, financially sound exposition execution.
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Washixoton
Chandler
House
Chicago
Finance Committee of Chicago
Committee On the
Congress
Treasury
Gage
Finance Committee of
House Committee
Illinois
Paris
Penany Committee
Mississippi River Crevasse Spreads Water Through Delta Areas
The Greenville area reports a 350 foot break widening with one end secured and another to be blocked. water floods low lands four miles from Greenville while a northern embankment rises at Black Bayou. Clarendon in Arkansas sees rapid flooding pushing trains off tracks as water climbs six feet in places. Raleigh crevasse near Lake Providence opens 3000 feet wide with 10 to 12 feet depth and strong flow as efforts seek to stem the damage. West of Abbeville a vast inland sea covers the hills above Bayou Macon. outlets remain elusive.
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Greenville
Miss
Reenville
Black Bayou
Lima
Arkansas
Helena
Ark
Clarendon
Arkansas Midland
Laxe Providence
Raleigh
Alulla
Bayou Macon
Roof Collapse Buries Workers in Bowen Merrill Fire Ruins
Indianapolis reports part of the Bowen Merrill building fell today trapping many inside. Eyewitness accounts vary on the number, with estimates of fifteen to twenty five killed or injured while carpenters Peter Albin and William Meadows were rescued badly hurt. Debris threatens further collapse as rescue efforts continue.
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Inpianapolis
Bowen-Merrill
Peter Albin
William Meadows
Bremarck’s Successor Named as Caprivi Chancellor
General Von Caprivi is appointed chancellor to succeed Bremarck and will also serve as president of the Prussian ministry. Count Herbert Bismarck remains imperial force figures, with possible successors named. The labor conference excludes children under 12 from factories. Von Waldersee is noted as the emperor’s chief of staff.
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Bremarck
Beatin
von Caprivi
Tenth Army Corps
Empire
Ganttle
Herbert Bismarck
von Radowicze
Constantinople
Count von Hartafeldt
Bismarck Resigns Citing Age and Ill Health
In a note to the emperor Bismarck says age and failing health drive his withdrawal from public life. While dining with labor delegates he greeted Jules Simon, head of the French delegation, and planned another dinner with the French guests tomorrow.
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Bloemarck
Bern
Bismarck
Jules Simon
Beary Dry Goods Failure Shocks New York Trade
John F. Plummer & Co. assigns for the benefit of creditors to Jeremiah Murphy. An involuntary assignment is also in effect. Liabilities run around $30,000 with most debts to manufacturers and trust funds. Assets include stock accounts and real estate. over-extended satinet lending and ties to Stoner & Darling cited as causes. Plummer active in politics, though business reportedly suffered.
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New York
John F. Plummer & Co
of Pradticors
Jeremiah Murphy
Plummer
Murphy
Siemens
Stoner & Darling
Cee
Trial of Lt Steele for maltreating Pvt Wild resumes
The court martial of Lieutenant Steele of the eighteenth cavalry reopens as evidence shows Pvt Dell P Wild used the name Daniel P Ward in service. Troopers testified Wild treated them well. Steele seeks to summon all company members as witnesses. Adjourned until morning.
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Wild
Cmbaco
Steele
Eighteenth Cavalry
Dell P. Wild
Daniel P. Ward
Congressional Session Debates Tariff and Farm Hardship
Vice President Morton chaired as Voorhees spoke on the tariff and wartime debt. He argued the tariff raises costs for farmers while wages and prices climb, claiming last year farm costs surged and that home markets are a sham. Iowa farmer letters supported the view, Blair educational bill was discussed, and revenue collection amendments were reported before adjournment.
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Wasinotom
Morton
Voorhees
Senate
United States
Wilson
Iowa
Indiana
Pierce
Evarts
Call
Allison
Finance
Danforth Knocked Out in Twenty Rounds in New Orleans
Professor James Conore of the Buffalo Athletic Club knocked out Tommy Danforth of Harlem in twenty two rounds tonight. Danforth led early and gave a showy display, but was stopped. Ben Collins, a famed minstrel, died last night of pneumonia in Boston.
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Danforth
New Oaceans
Professor James Conore
The
Buffalo Athletic Club
Tommy Danforth
Harlem
Ben Collins
Boston
Denver on Liquor War Fires Prohibitionists Homes
A Denver report recalls a year of violent conflict between prohibitionists and rivals. Mayor Stockbridge’s residence was burned twice, with losses totaling over 19 thousand dollars, amid threats and street violence. Fire crews from Colorado Springs aided, while police made only two arrests. Citizens demand militia action and vow to defend property.
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Denver
Colorado City
Stockbridge
Colorado Springs
Eight Hour Movement Talks Amid Labor Tension
The executive council of the federation of labor in New York announces no universal push for an eight hour day. Workers may opt to act individually. many trades report willingness to win the shorter day. Pittsburg and Chicago districts plan early discussions with builders, with New York and Boston stone masons likely to lead.
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Executive Council of Federation of Labor
New York
Martin
Pittsburg
Heeling
Boston
Stone Masons
Chcaco
The
Knight of Labor
Salisbury's Tactics in Carleton Club Conference
A March 20 conference at the Carleton club gathered conservative MPs including Lord Salisbury to discuss parliamentary tactics against the opposition. The meeting emphasized duties over personal inconvenience to thwart obstruction and unite across the party.
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Salisbury
Loxton
Carleton Club
Lord
Britain
McCalla Gives His Version On Ensign Kline Incident
New York March 20. Admiral McCalla testified about the Ensign Kline affair aboard the Enterprise near Antwerp. He said Kline slept at his post and that the quartermaster and orderly were missing from their stations during a squall night. McCalla ordered Kline and others confined and tried to arrest them for sleeping on watch.
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McCalla
New York
Kline
Enterprise
Antwerp
Kline Asl
Graham
Flynn
Kennedy money order clerk tied to large embezzlement claim
Officials examine accounts of James R. Kennedy Jr a post office money order clerk as about 668 money orders valued at unknown sums are scrutinized. Kennedy reportedly admitted theft and was found with $2,000 on arrest with estimates he may have taken up to $15 000 to $19 000 according to marshals.
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Chance
James R. Kennedy, Jr
Kennedy
Matshal
Bieumarck Orders Early Vacate of Nantelior Palace
Bieumarck has demanded arrangements to vacate the palace of the Nantelior at an early date. The move signals a swift transition in leadership and castle occupancy, with officials weighing next steps.
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Bieumarck
Emperor lauds Duke of Laufenburg for long service
The emperor credits the Duke of Laufenburg as a loyal counselor to the crown and a steadfast ally to Prince Bismarck. He recalls the duke’s past profit from counsel and his role alongside Bismarck in shaping Prussia and Germany. The note honors peace policy and enduring gratitude for invaluable army service.
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Duke of Lawenberg
Count Herbert Bismarck
Emror
Prince Bismarck
Prusia
Germany
Biomarck
Duke of Laufenburg
Chahiry
Congressional Proceedings and Pork Packers Protest
Reports from Washington and WasminGCrom detail a protest by the pork packers association of St. Louis against a meat inspection bill with debate on its provisions and costs. Henderson and Moore spar over election contest rulings as Compton seeks seating. debates end with motions, adjournment, and a final adjournment after the committee of the whole.
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Wasmmmoton
Cockerell
Pork Packers Association
St. Louis
Blair
Henderson
General Assembly of Laws
Compton
Moore
Texas
Morrow
California
House
Furt
Vonei Periees
W Flocker
Oisaleippt
Steele court martial closes with witness on Wild
In Cusenco March 20 during the Steele court martial counsel for the prisoner offered a statement by a recruit about Wendrith and Beecle. The witness claimed he had a grudge and would prove Wild’s behavior, stating he had fifteen years in the Army with limited time in each unit. Lieutenant Steele’s troop testified to Wild’s demeanor and reputation, noting prior prison terms for disobedience while with the Eighth Cavalry and under the name Ward in the Fifteenth Infantry.
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Wild
Cusenco
Steele
Wendrith
Beecle Wan
Reitersten
Eighth Cavalry
Ward
Train Conductor Shot, Dies. Suspect Killed
On March 20 near Louisville and Nashville lines, Jake Daniels, a Black passenger, refused fare. He shot Conductor McCurry in the breast as the conductor tried to intervene, the conductor fired dye shots and was stabbed. Daniels was killed. the conductor survived with injuries.
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Louieville
Nashville
Jake Daniels
McCurry
Daniels
Fragmented verse on social flirtation and height
A damaged OCR fragment describes a scene of flirtation focusing on height alignment and eye contact. It suggests a playful exchange about matching heights and proximity, ending with a terse aside attributed to a critic.
Catarrh. Wo charge for consultation.
Office at Normandie Hotel in Cheyenne Wyoming advertises consultation on catarrh with no charge. Women clients are directed to use the ladies entrance on the second floor.
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Oflies
Fooms
Normandie Hotel
Chayenne
Wyo
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