Sherman Impatient Over Not Producing Testimony
Washington report notes Secretary Sherman pressing the Potter Committee for faster progress and to allow his testimony. He again denies knowledge of the Sherman letter and asserts he and Republican allies did nothing improper in Louisiana to influence a fair count. He promises to aid in exposing fraud if the committee reveals who manufactured the letter.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Wasumoror
Sherman
Potter Committee of Investigation
Louisiana
Anderson
Weber
Washmetor
Potter
Butler
Louisiana Commission
McVeagh Commission
Cox
McMahon
Stenger
Hunton
Blackburn
Morrison
Springer
Jenks
General Boynton
The
White House
Andissarck
Evarts
Civil service order remains in force on federal workers
Washington reports that the Presidents civil service order continues to be enforced. It bars federal employees from caucuses primary meetings or conventions but allows support for any candidate as long as official duties are not affected. Voluntary campaign contributions are not a violation.
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Washington
Congressmen Visit White House Before Departing for Home
A large number of Congressmen visited the Executive Mansion and departments to pay respects to the President and Cabinet officers and to inquire about matters of interest to their constituents. Representatives Rainey and Small spoke with the President about political and other affairs in their State. The President appointed Laban J. Miles as agent for the Osage Indians. Secretary Sherman returned ex Governor Brown’s check to the Treasury to cover his Louisiana Commissioner expenses.
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Washington
Rainey
Small
Laban J. Miles
Sherman
Brown
Treasury Department
Louisiana
Justice Miller on Road to Recovery
Surgeons attending Associate Justice Miller announced indications favorable to his gradual recovery.
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Justice Miller
Wasutheron
Centennial celebration and departmental reorganization headlines
Reports from Washmerton and Freeport describe the Wyoming Centennial celebration near Wilkesbarre, Pa. on July 3 and 4, while the South and Gulf departments merge into the Department of the South under Brig. Gen. C. C. Augur effective July 1. A murder in Swinton, Freeport area follows a seduction scandal.
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Washmerton
Wyoming
Wilkesbarre
The
South
Gulf
Department of the South
C. C. Augur
Secretary of the Treasury
Murder examination begins in Coal Creek case
Special Dispatch reports the preliminary examination of Frank Kelly for the murder of Thomas Mines on Coal Creek, opened with sixty witnesses separated for testimony this morning.
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Coal Creek
Frank Kelly
Cincinnati Gazette
Creek Guards Remain Under Indianapolis Light Infantry Watch
The two Creek men remain under guard by the Indianapolis Light Infantry with part of the unit relieved by a city-seat transfer last night. No incidents are anticipated during their stay.
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Indianapolis
Actor Matthews Refuses Comment On Lincoln Booth Case
Special Dispatch says John Matthews the Ford's Theater actor who received Booth statements initially refused to talk. He later said Edwin Booth and Mrs. Booth have been ill since the interview became public, and that releasing the document's reasons remains secret. He admitted receiving a statement but will not disclose motives or details.
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New York
John Matthews
Ford’s
Washington
President Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth
John T. Ford
Edwin Booth
Junius Brutus
Kentucky River Improvement Fund Subscribed Yet Defeated
The proposed 25000 subscription to the Kentucky River improvement fund failed in Franklin County with 1331 votes for and 797 against. Despite the defeat, it is believed a 100000 objective will be met by private subscriptions, boosting possible repairs to old locks and dams, while opponents lament state delays and warn of wider resistance to river projects.
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Frankfort
Kentucky River Improvement Fund
Kentucky
Indiana Ku Klux Raid Leaves Villager Beaten in Bed
In Smithville Indiana a mob masked men broke into Charles Kastener’s home at midnight beat him near to death and disappeared. Kastener says he recognized three voices and will seek justice. The mayor's court in Bloomington will hear the case tomorrow with interest.
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Smithville
Kastener
Bloomington
St Johns Day Celebrated by Masons in New Lexington
The St John s Day procession in New Lexinerton drew about 8 000 attendees and featured 25 lodges chapters and commanderies escorted by Company D 17th Regiment C N G A mile age of 4 000 and remarks by Hon H Jones of Mc Arthur. The event is hailed as one of the finest Masonic displays in the region.
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St. John’s Day
New Lexington
Cincinnati Gazette
New Lexinerton
17Th Regiment
C. N.G
H.€. Jones
McArthur
Masonic Celebration At Catlettsburg Attended By Lodges
Catlettsburg Ky June 24 St John s Day celebrated in grand style with the Masonic fraternity present from seventy five lodges. Ian Powthall and 1 000 ? dinner were part of the event with Rev Bunger and E Fitch delivering addresses.
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Catlettssurs
St. John’s Day
Catlettsburg
Masonic Fraterni
Ian Powthall
Ee Rev. B.ungershairrike
E. 8. Fitch
Sille
Death of an Old Citizen of Marysville
Abraham Amrine a pioneer of the county died this morning at his home two miles north of Marysville after an illness of about a week. The funeral discourse will be prepared by J. F. Davis of Marysville for services at the local church.
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Marysville
CIA
Cincinnati Gazette
Marysvuux
Abraham Amrine
Maryevil
Lessies
Ter
J. F. Davi
Tilace
Wisconsin Editorial Association holds twenty first annual meeting
Madison Wisconsin June 24 The Wisconsin Editorial Association holds its twenty first annual meeting this evening with editors and guests expected to attend.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Editorial Association
Queen Mercedes in Critical Condition Amid Royal Dignitaries
Mana reports Queen Mercedes received the last rites at 5 AM in the presence of the King and royal family. An official bulletin from Maparip later that day notes no improvement with considerable blood loss endangering her life.
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Mana
Mercedes
Montpensier
Maparip
Czar to Berlin on way to Ems amid Balkan talks
London dispatch details ongoing congress debates over Bulgarian autonomy and Roumelia with Russia, Britain, and Austria seeking a settlement. Notes Russian concessions tied to troop arrangements, and possible shifts toward a compromisealian realignment including Adrianople and Shumla.
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London
Berlin
Ems
Prince Gortchakoff
Balkans
Rommelia
Roumelia
Lord Beaconsfield
Times
Russia
Turkey
Bulgaria
Constantinople
Shamla
Varna
Rks
Lon Daemistae
Erate
Germany
Vienna
England
Austria
St. Petersburg
Roumania
Vardarae
Black Sea
Lonpox
Adrianople
Shumla
Entries Listed for Henley Four Oared Boat Races
The Henley entries show Dublin University Crew Shoewaccamettes Kingston Club London Club Columbia and Jesus College Crew for Stewart's cup. First Trinity Hartford College and University Cant crews Oxford entries and others from Union Club Boston Cholmelys Minnesota Barkert Cambri Boat Club Edward Moss and Chillingworth among listed names.
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Loxpor
Henley
Dublin University
Shoewaccamettes
Kingston Club
London Club
Columbia
Jesus College
Waiters
Onenaeri
Trinity
Hartford College and University
Oxford
Lee
Triton Club
Coco Ni
Union Club
Boston
Mass
Cholmelys
Barkert Cambri Boat
Edwad i Moss
Keliee
Jeens
Oxford Capt Boat Club
Payneenhanes Chillingworth
Inc
Actor Charles Mathews Dies In June
In June notices report the death of actor Charles Mathews. Other items note bullion withdrawals and Vatican directives to Neapolitan bishops on exequatur and diocesan revenues due to reduced Peter's Pence funding.
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Mownar
Charles Mathews
Ross
Vatican
Peter
Democratic Conventions At Fort Wayne Spark Dissension
The June Democratic County Convention ended in a chaotic fashion with well regarded party leaders defeated and a weak ticket nominated. Dissatisfaction grows over nominations and an independent bid may emerge. The Congressional Convention in Fort Wayne opens with three leading contenders discussed and whispers of a dark horse from Huntington or Stuebaker of Decatur.
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R.C. Bell
Senate
Judiciary Committee
T. J. Foster
House
W. G. Colerick
Allen County
Hugh Dougherty
Wells County
Col
J. B. McDonald
Whitley County
N. ~ Huntington
Studebaker
Decatur
Political meeting opens by large crowd at Court House
Manisox, Inc., June 24. The political ball opened by an immense, enthusiastic meeting at the Court House, Capt. Vanausdal presiding, tonight. Elements were made by Jesse Spann of Ash County, George B. Sleeth, Gov. Sexton, and other prominent Republicans.
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Manisox, Inc
Court House
Capt
Vanausdal
Jesse Spann
Ash County
George B. Sleeth
Sexton
Oregon Election Returns Summary
Portland dispatch reports full election returns with candidate tallies for governor secretary of state and treasurer, including Beekman Thayer Wilkins Hirsh Brown Sutherlin Nortner Powell Stiles Parker and party affiliations across multiple offices. Figures show Whitaker Beekman Earhart Hirsh Thayer Powell and other candidates with Democratic Republican and Independent designations.
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Oregon
San Francisco
Portland Dispatch
Whitaker
Hines
Pbell
Ind
Beekman
Thayer
Wilkins
Earhart
Reams
Cates
Hirsh
Brown
Sutherlin
Tetter
Nortner
Dem
Powell
Stiles
Parker
Nationals Nominate Thamar F De Bruler for Congress
Evansville Indiana June 24 The Nationals of the First District nominated Thamar F De Bruler for Congress.
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Evansville, Inc
First District
Thamar, F. de Bruler
Congress
Gymnast Charles Orville Severely Injured in Stage Accident
In Indianapolis on June 24 a benefit for Harry Wharfe at the Metropolitan Theater ended in tragedy when Charles H. Orville of Orville & Reese leapt to his partner’s arms and fell hard onto the stage hitting his head. Doctors fear the injuries will prove fatal. Reese, new to the business from Detroit, has recently suffered several accidents due to recklessness.
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Inpranapolis
Harry Wharfe
Metropolitan Theater
Charles H. Orville
Orville
Tragic Drowning Of Maxwell Sons In Montgomery Creek
Special Dispatch reports James Maxwell loses two sons aged eight and ten who drowned while bathing in Montgomery's Creek this morning. The bodies were recovered but life was extinct and the bereaved parents endure deep grief with one surviving household member.
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Cincinnati Gdeette, Knicutstown, Inc
James Maxwell
Montgomery’s Creek
Vanderbilt Success Shaped Michigan Central Board Picks
In Derstort Michigan on June 24 the Michigan Central Railroad stockholders elected directors headed by William H. Vanderbilt and Cornelius Vanderbilt. The Vanderbilt ticket carried about ten million of eighteen million votes while the Taylor ticket received five million. The new board elected William H. Vanderbilt president Cornelius Vanderbilt treasurer and Edwin D Worcester secretary. The group plans a special train to Chicago tomorrow morning.
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Derstort
Mich
Michigan Central Railroad
Wm. H. Vanderbilt
Augustus Schell
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Samuel F. Barger
Wm. K. Vanderbilt
New York
Anson Stager
Chicago
Ashley Pond
Detroit
Wa. L. Scott
Erie
Edwin D. Worcester
Hunter Denies Camden Trip in Murder Trial
Benjamin Hunter testified in his murder trial saying he did not travel to Camden on the day of the tragedy and had not been in Philadelphia as Graham alleged. The cross examination failed to contradict his direct account.
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Campey
N. J
Benjamin Hunter
Anderson
Graham
Philadelphia
Camden
Maritime Arrivals and Passages Report
June 24 arrivals include the steamships Lord Clive City of Bristol from Lig- Farner Point and Quebec passage from Liverpool Boston. Atlas from Liverpool Bee from Boston Schleswig State of Indiana from New York Minnesota from Boston Gellert from Hamburg Periere from Havre noted with June 24 confirmations.
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Phivapel Pass
Lord Clive
City of Bristol
Lig- Farner Point
Quebec
Liverpool
Boston
Atlas
Bee
Schleswig
State of Indiana
New York
Minnesota
Gellert
Hamburg
Periere
Havre
Senator Bruce Weds Miss Willson in Berry Tree Residence
Senator B K Bruce of Mississippi and Miss Josephine B Willson of Crirvetawn were married at the bride's parents home on Berry Tree. The ceremony was by Rev N S Rulison of St Pauls Church. About seventy five friends attended. The couple left at 10 30 by special car for New York and a Wednesday departure for sailings.
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New York
Sangier Chace Pleads Fears in Fall River Mills Case
At Reprono on June 24 Sangier Chace faced a faulting charge in Fall River Mills. The defendant pleaded fears in a sale prison and received two days of solitary confinement.
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Reprono
Sangier Chace
Fall River Mills
Sale
Dais
Investigators Hear Jenks Amuse, But Sherman Letter Still Murky
The Potter committee resumes as Mrs. Jenks amuses the room while denying details about the Sherman letter. General Butler begins his Louisiana probe after a split vote, while cross examining witnesses reveals evasions and insinuations of political bias.
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