West Point rejects large share of 97 applicant cadets
A May West Point examination returned 32 of 97 aspirants as unfit due to poor writing, spelling, ciphering, or lack of map and grammar knowledge, with colored candidates failing entirely. Successful nominees were publicly listed and rejected ones allowed to reappear for September exams. one Illinois entrant waited another year due to a district vacancy error.
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West Point
Chas, McClure
Illinois
Washington
George ‘Ter
T. C
Howe
Tee House of Representatives
George F
Decoration Day Observances Extend Across Cemeteries
Dayton reports Decoration Day activities with Roll of Honor at Woodland Cemetery and nearby graves totaling 162, Greencastle 9, and 71 in other plots. The Semi Centennial Baptist Church event drew a large crowd. Forger Henry Wohl was captured near Embury. City council debates beer ordinance and tax levy, with quorum issues delaying action. Ministerial Association backs Sunday ordinance petition. Y M C A open air prayers planned at Depot Court House and Market Space. Firemen parade planned for 2 PM. processions include Harries Zouaves Guards and Knights of St George, moving from St Henry Cemetery to Woodland. Board of Education and Council attend. Board of Equalization meets this afternoon.
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Dayton
Daily Times
Darren
Woodland Cemetery
Greencastle
Baptist Church
Henry Wohl
Embury
Amos
Messrs
Comer
Woodsum
Keifer
Mesers
Taft
Britt
Thos. L. Legier
Ministerial Association of
Daytona
Tileweed Et Rett
Board of Education
Council
Harries
Knights of St. George
St. Henry
Woodland
Board of Equalization
Secretary Richardson Denies Banfield Resignation Request
Special Dispatch reports in Washington that a rumor of Solicitor Banfield’s resignation circulate, but Richardson says he has no knowledge since Banfield serves from the President and under the Attorney General. The piece notes Cabinet and lawmakers attend Arlington decoration ceremonies amid extreme heat.
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Daily Times
aisoTon
Richardson
Solicitor Banfield
Banfield
Secretary of the Treasury
Sawyer
Banfeld
Arlington
General Assembly hears year’s mission report and debt drive
In St Louis on May 30 the General Assembly reviewed Home Mission Board finances for the year, noting a $7,406 balance and 150 more Sabbath schools serving about 100,000 children and teachers. Seventy three new churches formed, with $21,908 needed by June 1, and a $500,000 gain reported by Dr. Jacobus. A campaign raised about $410,000 including large gifts from New York Presbyteries and groups in Chicago Albany and Lackawanna, with hundreds of Presbyteries and churches contributing.
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Onen
Boty
Jacobus
Ius Liber
Misa
Stewart
New York
Postponed Democratic Convention and Decoration Day Notes
Special Dispatch from May 30 reports Decoration Day observances lacking formal events here as citizens decorate graves. Ohio editors discuss postponing the Democratic State Convention until constitutional vote outcomes, while several new corporate filings appear: Kenton Woolen Mills with 40000 capital, Union Building Association No 1 of Cincinnati 850000, Spencer Lodge I O O F Cincinnati 347, Ohio Machine Company Middleport 100000, Ohio Universal Ministerial Aid Association Marietta, Athenium Building and Loan Athena 100000.
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Ohio
Kenton Woolen Mills
Union Building Association No. 1
Cincinnati
Spencer Lodge
Ohio Machine Company
Middleport
Meigs County
Ohio Universal Ministerial Aid Association
Marietta
Athenium Building and Loan Association
Athena
Day Observed at Pittsburg Decoration Day Observed
Special dispatch reports Pittsburg observing Decoration Day with streets crowded and many businesses closed. Graves of fallen heroes are being decorated with flowers as ceremonies proceed citywide.
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Pittsburg
Daily Times
Portapune
Decoration Day Observances Across New York Venues
New York began Decoration Day with midnight exercises led by Col Brown. The day's events included flowered processions from Union Square to Lincoln statue and Washington, visits to General Worth, and military bands. Veterans, orphans, and civic groups joined parades through Broadway to Brooklyn cemeteries, finishing at Cypress Hill and other sites.
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New York
Cotes
Col
Hirown
Rma
Wet Bechenek Lineon Lga. R
Union Square
Lincoln
Washington
General Worth
Grand
Ve Singi Society Dan Veteran Ng
St Paul's Church
Ontgomery
Qae
Trinity Cemetery
South Ferry
Brooklyn
Cypress Hill
Fire at Walker Tucker planing mill in Cleveland
Fire discovered shortly before midnight at the Walker Tucker & Co planing unit near centralway. Firefighters spent hours bringing it under control with heavy damage reported, no insurance for Walker Tucker & Co or C Sutherland & Co, estimated losses around six thousand dollars.
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Walker, Tucker & Co
Centralway
Co ‘Fillagates
C. Sutherland & Co
O Sire
Planing
Loxpox May 29 Correspondence on British Spanish dispute
The letter from VIRGINIUS AFPAIR discusses the grave difficulties facing Marys Government. It notes the demand for an acknowledgment of wrongs and compensation to British victims. The text urges no further delay by the Spanish government in responding.
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Loxpox
Virginius Afpair
Marty
Great Britain
Caleb Cushing to be received by marshal today
Manu May 30 reports that Caleb Cushing, the American Minister, will be received officially today by the marshal. The event marks a formal welcome amid diplomatic exchange and local ceremonial arrangements.
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Manu
Caleb Cushing
Marshal
Opposition to Bonapartists and Pilgrims Arrive in Paris
In Paris on May 29 opposition to Bonapartists discussed electoral laws and dissolution of meetings as a moderating path for elections. The Assembly heard statements from Duke de Canes and Penal Director before report. Also, Roman Catholic Pilgrims from the United States arrived aboard the steamer Pereire, were greeted by the Archbishop of Paris, and remained in the city pending plans to visit Lourdes.
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United States
Duke de Canes
Penal Diretor
Lourdes
Grand Jury Indicts Four in New York Case
In New York Ma 52 the Grand Jury this morning indicted Oliver Cherrice and Hugh on four charges. The men face legal actions over illegally removing election watchers, with details indicating suspension of certain activities related to the poll oversight.
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Grand Jury
Oliver
Cherrice
Hugh
Kainstinn
Queen Victoria's Birthday Celebration Observed Across Loxpon
May 30 report from Loxpon notes the national observance of Queen Victoria's birthday with government offices closed, crowds in the streets, guards reviewed in St James Park by the Prince of Wales and dukes, flags flying, bells ringing, and nightly illumination planned for the city.
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Queen Victoria
St. James’ Park
Prince of Wales
Duke of Edinburgh
Duke of Cambridge
Rumor Germany Moves to Undo Luxemburg Treaty
ParisMay 30 diplomats discuss a circulating rumor that German diplomacy aims to annul the London treaty on Luxemburg neutrality through semi official channels, signaling potential shifts in European neutrality arrangements.
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London
Luxemburg
Decoration Day Observed Across Nation and Washington Cemeteries
New England dispatches report Decoration Day observed with Arlington Cemetery as a central gathering. Thousands attended as dignitaries including President Grant and Cabinet members appeared on the platform. In Cleveland business houses closed for the day as observances continued.
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New England
Wasuixorox
D.C
Washington
Arlington Cemetery
Army
Nany
Hawley
Connecticut
Cincinnati Man Reports Cure by Radway Medicines
A 78 year old Cincinnati resident describes years of urinary and kidney troubles culminating in stricture of the urethra. After trying many doctors and medicines without relief, he read of Radway remedies in a Philadelphia paper and began using with rapid improvement. He reports feeling well after four months of treatment and quotes the prices as one dollar per bottle.
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Dr. Radway
Almid West
Philadelphia
CW. James
Cincinnati
Price
Fragmentary Interview Bits On France And Cuba
A garbled Talk with an Interviewing Reporter discusses a Niagara Falls figure railing against a French union, mentions Heart Cinq and real estate, and questions recognition of Cuban rebels by European powers amid fears of rapid events and upheaval.
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Niagara Falls
France
Rochefort
Janis
Mill River Dam Disaster Testimony Reveals Risky Work
May 30 report from Normal, Massachusetts details testimony about the Mill River disaster. A son of ex Governor Hayden says his father woke at night to travel to the site. Bassett the contractor admits crew were not fully instructed and that workers proceeded believing the dam could fail despite built to spec.
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Mill River Reservoir
Mass
Mill River
Hayden
Bassett
Gardner
General Loma Takes Command in Spanish Republican North
Reports state General Loma has assumed command of the First Corps of the Spanish Republican Army of the North. Cardinal Vostuscelli Casoni is dead. The Voce de Verita confirms the Pope's recovery from illness. The Italian Parliament may be dissolved in August. The Pope may sanction Catholic participation in the next general election. Prince Hohenlohe to seek French restraint on Ultramontane demonstrations, easing Franco German tensions.
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Voce de Verita
Prince Hohenlohe
France
MacMahon
Oil markets show dull trading and mixed price bids
Special Dispatch notes May 34 oil trade quiet with crude at Union at 1.20. Refined products listed at 13c, while other markets show little movement. No decisive shifts indicated across the oil and refined sectors.
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Daily Times
Prrrasure
Sibirie
Ready Relief advertised cure for many pains
An ad promotes Ready Relief as a universal pain cure. It claims relief within minutes from headaches to chest and stomach pains, and says one application stops extreme pain, inflammation, and congestion in lungs, stomach, bowels, or other organs. The copy uses dramatic language to urge urgent use.
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Radway
Radway & CO
Warren, Corn of
Church Street
New York
Ready Relief Promises Quick Aid for Many Ailments
An old advertisement touts RADWAY'S READY RELIEF as a universal remedy. It claims to ease inflammation of the kidney and bowels, lung congestion, head and toothache, cramps, dysentery, and more with twenty drops in water. Travelers are urged to carry a bottle to prevent sickness from water changes.
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Way
Fire Devours Multiple Stores on Claborne and Peru Streets
The May 29 blaze destroyed G. M. Bain's grocers at 34 to 42 Sand Street and 59 to 61 Common Street and No. 1 Tech Street. Losses total about 50 000 dollars with 20 000 dollars insured for the affected properties.
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Claborne
Peru Sreets
G. M. Bain K Sand
Common Street
Tech Street
Fire at Moundsville destroys rest estate. insurance limited
A fire at Moundsville wrecked the rest estate this afternoon. Lesser coverage by insurance reduces recovery.
Forest Queen Burns Near Pamanoxe Steamer Fire
Pamanoxe Ontario May 30. The steamer Forest Queen was burned to Margaret Cavanagh, col. fore.
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Pamanoxe
Ont
Forest Queen
Margaret Cavanagh
Hormondem News Item Sets May Day Outlook
The May 29 issues report heavy rains aiding the valley crops and improving prospects for the harvest. Superintendent teams and Pacific Rail view upcoming auctions and plans, aiming to determine future steps in regional development despite fragmented OCR text.
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Hormondem News
obeSration Bay
Usies Pacific Rail
List of marriage licenses issued by the Probate Court this week
The Probate Court granted numerous marriage licenses this week. Pairs include J R Cummins with Corbin, Samuel Lacy Weitsel with Greatorix Ch Montgomery with Martha Brown, August Engelke with Ineuiee Heck, James Hallen with eley, Eberhard Maier with Rasendert, and many others such as Peter Ryan Parents with Josephine Wail, W H Watson with Alice Genfier, Valentine Keiser with Petra E Wagner, Wilbert with Agie Zanbiel, W M Orr with Jennie Greer, Geo W Lemmon with Amelia, and more forming a long list of couples approved.
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J. R. Cummins
Corbin
Samuel Lacy Weitsel
Greatorix Chas. Montgomery
Martha Brown
August Engelke
Ineuiee Heck
Jas
Hallen Andeley
Eberhard Maier
Rasendert
Wendal
L. Oe
Abnoia
Itie Ved
Seen
Fredericka C. K
Barbara Schmidt
Peter Ry
Josephine Wail
W. Ho Watson
Alice Genfier
Valentine Keiser
Petra E
Cassie E. Aulls
Adam Pope
Ella G. Edwards
Peter m
Creszenti Raedel
M. Cohen
Bettie Newman
Ee Weta
Stark
Cues W
Mary Avert
John Eile
Elizabeth Ynerson
Jacob Kramer
Lillie M
Michael * Gough
Lizzie McDowell
John W. Evans
Ellen Davis
Conrad Seberr
Julia Kneuper
Edward Lynch
Mary Larkin
Charles P. Smith
Telegraphic Items from a 19th Century Issue
Achie a saloon keeper of Mem sddae poteeeay of heart disease. Funeral of John Edgar Thompson at Philadelphia Monday afternoon. A heavy wind storm on Thursday night unroofed the round-house at Sherman Wyoming Territory.
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Achie
Mem Sddae Poteeeay
John Edgar Thompson
Philadelphia
Sherman
Wyoming Territory
Richardson's Successor rumor favors Delano for Treasury
A Miarat Union report suggests Hon Columbus Delano may replace the Treasury Secretary Richardson. The paper endorses Delano as honest capable and faithful and believes Grant should nominate him to manage the country's finances.
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Treasury Department
Columbus Delano
Delano
Grant
Temperance advocates urged to oppose license clause adoption
The author warns that adopting the new Constitution and its license clause could lead to consequences similar to those seen in states where liquor sales were licensed. He urges temperance men to oppose adoption and vigilantly guard Ohio's interests across the river and within the state.
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Ohio River
Fever and Ague Remedy Ad 50 Cent Bottle
Cured for fifty cents fever and ague and malarial fevers. No remedy in this world as effective as Bapwar's Ryapr Be Likp, aided by Rab war's Pitta. Fifty cent a bottle.
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Rabwar
Bapwar
First Ward saloon keepers face liquor law case
Louis Paul and two other saloon keepers appear before Squire Myers this afternoon for selling liquor contrary to law. This is Paul’s third appearance before the same court in recent weeks as law and order forces push to enforce the liquor law. The Ross Rammer will be moved to Torrence road once the Board of no Advert decides. Members and friends of the First Universalist Church enjoy a picnic on Mountaine Park grounds.
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Squire Myers
Paul
Law and Order
Board of No Advert
Ross
Torrence Road
First Universalist Church
Mountaines Pari
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