The Indians Starving Scandal Demand Action From Government
Reports to the War Department cite widespread mismanagement by Indian agents and contractors, detailing food shortages at Wichita and Sill agencies. Generals Pope and Pratt condemn the failures, call for accountability, and urge immediate relief for starving Pawnee, Arapaho, and Cheyenne Indians.
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Washineton
Interior Department
Secretary of War
Pope
Military Department
Forts Sill
Wichita
Sheridan
Congress
Newport Barracks Reimagined as Central West Depot
The War Department redesignates Newport Barracks as a depot for the Central West, shifting regional supply duties to the Arsenal in Columbus. The change ends Newport as a minor post and consolidates logistics under Columbus operations.
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Newport Barracks
Newport
Arsenal
Columbia
War Department
Central West
Cincinnati
Borden
Office of Internal Revenue
Franklin County committees organize and rail accident shocks town
The Franklin County Democratic Central Committee chose Frank Merrick as chairman and Charles B. Funston as secretary. A fatal Little Miami line crash injured Gen. Andrews and amputated David Allen's leg after he shielded others. The accident followed a buggy collision, with Allen losing three children earlier this spring.
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Columaus
Franklin County
Democratic Central Committee
Frank Merrick
Charles B. Funston
Yellow Beam
Wesley Chapel
Mutuals of
New York
Buckeyes
Little Miami
Gen. W. S. Andrews
Franklin
Gen. Andrews
David Allen
Dr. Hamilton
Allien
Aingfield
Mass
First Baseball Games Open Season on New Mansfield Grounds
The Athletics of Mansfield hosted the Washingtons of Washington City for their season opener on a new field. Washingtons won 20 to 4 before a large crowd, per Associated Press. Other notes record minor league results from Cincinnati and Chicago, and a Brooklyn Yacht Club regatta with multiple prize winners. Canadian Wimbledon Team sails for England.
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Maysingip
Athletics
Mansfield
Washingtons
Washington City
Associated Press
Mippleport
Cincinnati
Mutuals
Chicago
Chicagos
Hartfords
St. Louis
Browns
New York Mutuals
New York
Young American Cricket Club
Philadelphia
Quebec
England
Encouraging Crop Reports From Western Kansas
Reports from parties returning by telegraph and letters show crop prospects in Kansas are unprecedented. Western farmers seek harvest hands as demand exceeds supply while Southern Kansas begins harvest with an immense average. Wheat totals in several counties reach up to a million bushels each, Southwest estimates at four to five million, with similar optimism across the grasshopper belt and Central Missouri. Corn planting in the belt is up by about fifty percent aided by recent rains and sunny days, fueling hopes for a large corn crop.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Grasshopper Belt
Democrats Invite 1876 National Convention to St Louis
The Democratic Central Committee adopted a resolution inviting the National Democratic Convention of 1876 to assemble in St Louis. They pledged to prepare for all delegates and spectators. The proposed venue is the hall of the new Chamber of Commerce building, 235 by 100 by 70 feet, with galleries and a 17 000 seating capacity.
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St. Louis
Democratic Central Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Bishop Jaggar to Confirm Large Dayton Class at Christ Church
The Right Rev. Bishop Jaggar will confirm a large class at Christ Church next Sabbath marking his first Dayton visit. Three stables with about twenty five running horses from Kentucky New Orleans and Texas arrived to race this week. Henry Myers was assaulted and robbed tonight by Dan Nugent and Henry Weits and both were arrested.
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Dayton
Jaggar
Christ Church
Kentucky
New Orleans
Texas
Henry Myers
Dan Nugent
Henry Weits
Tax Registers Reorganize as Property Holders Union
New Orleans reports that tax registers, defeated against the State, form the Property Holders Union and hinder city tax collection. The Picayune contrasts a recovering Republican State with a sinking Democratic city government in financial health.
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New Orleans
The
Picayune
Prominent Citizens Arrested On Intimidation Charges
The Deputy U S Marshal arrived at night with eight prominent citizens under arrest for intimidation. Governor Kellogg, at Leonard of the Shreveport Times request, appointed two Democrats to office in Caddo Parish, stirring Republican comment.
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United States
Kellogg
Leonard
Shreveport Times
Caddo Parish
Drowning in Indianapolis Claims Two Young Victims
James W. Davis twenty five year old farmer living three miles west of Indianapolis drowned in Eagle Creek near the Vandalia bridge. A ten year old colored boy, son of Aaron Moore, also drowned in the canal. First victims of the usual summer crop.
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James W. Davis
Eagle Creek
Vandalia Bridge
Aaron Moore
Refugees Arrive in Cranteston From Uruguay
Sixteen Uruguayan refugees reach Cranteston and stay two days before boarding a rail to New York. They plan to remain there a month and return to Montevideo once the political situation eases. the Ping will also go back to Montevideo.
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Cranteston
New York
Montevideo
Russia states aim of St Peters Conference not treaty
Loypov reports a May 20 circular noting the St Peters Conference seeks no formal treaty. Invitations will go after responses to the September circular. Russia appears to push a protocol drafting international law principles with declarations from signatory powers to observe them as far as possible.
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Loypov
Powera
Russia
Hamburg and Altona Welcome U S Cruiser Alaska
Hamburg and Altona authorities saluted the United States steamer Alaska with a formal inspection and a musical welcome. Admirals Worden and Captain Franklin have rejoined the squadron after the visit. The Alaska then sailed to Glockstadt to rejoin the Franklin.
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Berlin
Hamburg
Altona
United States
Alaska
Admiral Worden
Capt
Franklin
Glockstadt
Tensions at Chin Kiang After Consular Insult
Intelligence from Chin Kiang reports native soldiers insulted the United States Consul and his wife. Two suspects were arrested and taken to the British Consulate as a mob tried to free them. Europeans prepared to defend the Consulate before Chinese authorities quelled the disturbance. the Paris and Thalia ships are en route.
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Shaxcual
Chin Kiang
United States
Paris
Thalia
American Spiritualist Convicted in Paris Swindle
Paris reports Mr. Firman an American Spiritualist photographed deceased persons and was convicted of swindling, receiving a six months imprisonment sentence. Meanwhile Paris news notes discussions on Philadelphia Centennial appropriation and electoral bill debates in the Assembly. The Gambetta Bonapartist clash over war taxation and the public powers bill are highlighted as the Assembly plans further debates. A Paris Standard dispatch suggests a government backed general election this year and a likely final dissolution of the Assembly.
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Paris
Firman
B& Versailles
National Assembly
Gambetta
London
Too Much Irish Whisky at Fire Scene Attends Service
Three people died from whisky after a Friday night fire and seventeen others were in hospital. The American Riflemen attended divine service at St Patrick's Cathedral by invitation of the Lord Mayor. A sermon critiqued monarchy and the established church. Residents commented on the speaker's taste. Visitors later enjoyed the Lord Mayor's mansion reception.
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Dosti
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Eee
Dublin Fire Destroys Liquor Casks and Homes
Five thousand casks of liquor and thirty five houses burned in Dublin on Friday. The Pope endures lumbago yet conducts audiences. The Czar will pass Bohemia after Warsaw, greeted by the Austrian Emperor at the frontier. Edinburgh rifle competition ends with Scotland leading England and Ireland. Martinez Campos crosses the Ebro establishing links with Jovellar after heavy Carlist fire.
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Dublin
Warsaw
Bohemia
Austria
Edinburgh
England
Ireland
Scotland
Martinez Campos
Ebro
Jovellar
Army of the Center
Dastardly attempt to rob saloon and murder in Fort Wayne
A saloon keeper Henry Immell fought off Henry Wagoner and accomplices during an attempted robbery around 11 pm. Immell used a beer glass to strike Wagoner, who with others fled leaving Immell badly beaten. Separate items report fatal stabbing in Nebraska, wife murder and self-harm, daylight bank theft, penitentiary punishment claims, and other crimes with dates June 19.
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Henry Immell
Dennis
Henry Wagoner
Immell
Wagoner
Incendiary Fire Suspected in Garbick Case
A Garbick examination revealed strong evidence of arson at a house fire blamed on him though he protests innocence. A young woman, who he says he loves, testified against him. He is held for Criminal Court proceedings.
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Garbick
Ee Ae Cver
Criminal Court
Minor Telegrams and News Briefs From Various Cities
Market and transit notes report European telegraphs, gold coins, and silver stocks. General wartime mining activity in Pennsylvania winds down as workers return. Notable figures travel to Europe for religious and civic events while the Fourth Annual Sangerfest unfolds in St. Louis. Trade and labor stories include coal price setting in Chicago and labor strikes in North Chicago Rolling Mills. Legal matters cover a theater contract dispute in Brooklyn and political indictments in Jersey City.
Transatlantic Steamships Report Arrivals and Incidents
June notices from various ports report arrivals including the Rhein from Bremen, Abys sinia and Arragon from New York, City of Richmond from Liverpool, Ping from Montevideo, and Adriatics, Pomerania, and Wisconsin from North American routes. A Channel Island search failed for Champlain and Corinthian lost bowsprit after collision with an iceberg near Clyde.
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New York
Bremen
Liverpool
Abyssinia
Arragon
Richmond
Ping
Montevideo
Charleston
Fis
Havana
San Francisco
Carerier Cove
Loxpox
Pomerania
Mwinois
Philadelphia
Loxvon
Corinthian
Quebec
Clyde
Muddie Case At Richmond In Opium Poisoning Death
A muddie at Richmond Virginia centers on the death of a lady patient differently treated by doctors Hunter Maguire J S Welford and Magillies. The former is accused of causing the death by opium poisoning. The matter was before the courts in Medicine with a duel between Maguire and Wel fot under $2500 bonds to keep the peace.
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Kansas City
Wichita
New York
Richmond
Hunter Maguire
J. S. Welford
Magillies
Maguire
Welfot
BE D Jewett & Co collapse shocks St John NB
The liabilities of BE D Jewett & Co near 6 million dollars with bank holdings totaling about 720 thousand. blamed on lumber losses trade slump and Western Extension Railway bonds. The failure, heaviest in the area, depresses local commerce though banks may absorb losses. Also notes the death of Gen Johan HH dell a prominent citizen.
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St. Jens
N.B
BE. D. Jewett & Co
Western Extension
St. John
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Ultimo
Cheyenne
Arapahoe
del. Hatch
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Interior
Washington
Joan Pops
U. 8.A
Kyle
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W. J, Eye
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MacKenzie
Neil
Ringy
Lient
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Department of the
Cheyenne Agency
John D. Miles
Graham
Caddo
Tuomas H. Nerut
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Pratt
Fort Leavenworth
L. T
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BR. H. Pratt
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Fort Bill
Pega Pane
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NAVAL
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Jewell
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Whittle
Little Rock, Ark
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Star
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Brooklyn
Fannie Janauschek
Bas
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Miss Conway
Hudson County
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Wm. Starlup
Murdillo H. Gillett
J. C., de Lavergne
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Asa W. Fry
Randolph Saber
Board of Public Works of Jersey Ci
Charles H. O'Neill
John P. Culver
New Brunswick
Johan Hhdell
Wis
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