Post Office Lookout Towers and Postmaster Appointments
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General John L. Bristow urges an interstate law add on to curb green goods scams and mail fraud. He notes 15,142 postmaster appointments in the last fiscal year, with 76,658 post offices as of June 30 and 1,526 arrests for postal law offenses, 526 convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GSS
Claus
Washington
John L. Bristow
Telegraph and Express Companies
Post Office
United States Marshal
Bankruptcy Act Report Shows Voluntary Petitions Peak in Illinois and New York
E C Brandenburg reports on the 1898 act showing widespread use across classes and regions. States with most petitions are Illinois New York Town Ohio Minnesota Pennsylvania with a US total of 20128 for the period ending September 30 1990 and notable dismissals discharges and compositions among voluntary cases.
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Washington
E. C. Brandenburg
Illinois
New York
Town
Ohio
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Nevada
Delaware
Wyoming
Idaho
South Carolina
Oklahoma
Florida
Rhode Island
United States
Louisiana
Alaska
Georgia
New Jersey
North Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Death follows murder attempt in Easton case
Mrs Frances Millford of Easton died after Nelson Skinner of Middletown New York forced carbolic acid down her throat and then drank the contents himself. Skinner, her stepbrother, died soon after. Hospital officials were asked to notify Thomas A Dugan of Auburn New York. In a separate dispatch Constantinople reports a German Turkish dispute over Far San island Ned sea with Germany defending possession and Turkey seeking a Turkish depot.
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Frances Millford
Easton
Nelson Skinner
Middletown
XN. Y
Thomas A. Dugan
Auburn
N. Y
Miltford
Skinner
Constantinople
Germany
Turkey
Far San Island
Ned Sea
Havana mayor challenges editor to duel over libel claim
Havana on November 26 reports Gen. Rodriguez, mayor, has challenged Senor San Miguel, editor of La Lucha, to a duel after an alleged libelous article attacking the mayor's integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Gen. Rodriguez
Senor San Miguel
la Lucha
Margate steamer Margaret Jones stranded near Ocean City
The British steamer Margaret Jones captained by Thom as ran aground in ballast from Malta to Delaware breakwater early Sunday opposite the Isle of Wight life saving station near Ocean City Maryland. A girl was killed in the incident.
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Lewes
Del
Margaret Jones
Thom
Malta
Delawarereakwater
Isle of Wight
Czar Reassures On His Health Despite Rumors
A Livadia bulletin reports the czar had a quiet day with rising temperatures on Sunday then improved to 99.5 and a 75 pulse by Monday morning and no complications. Berlin dispatch notes persistent rumors of a critical condition and fears of a fatal outcome.
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St. Petersburg
Livadia
Bodies in the Snow After St Olaf Wreck
A rescue party from Seven Islands reports one body found Miss Page buried in snow and ice. The loss of 26 passengers is suspected with others likely perishing from cold on Bonle Island. A second search for bodies began Monday.
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Quebec
St. Olaf
Miss Page
Bonle Island
Mystery Solved on Navy Lieutenant Found in Seattle
Seattle reports Lieut. Solon Arnold U S N, sent from Port Orchard to inspect government goods at Tacoma, was found in Seattle Sunday night. His mind is badly jarr ed, condition serious. He was in rough clothes, bruised head, robbed of valuables, raising theory of kidnap or assault by thieves.
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Seattle
Wash
Solon Arnold
Port Orchard
Tacoma
War secretary and governor sail to Havana from St Augustine
St Augustine Florida November 26 the steamer Kanawha with Secretary of War Root and Gov General Wood lay off the port all day awaiting to cross the bar Sunday evening but had to sail for Jacksonville instead Secretary Root to ride to Washington by rail Gov General Wood to join Mrs Wood and children and depart for Havana Monday
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St. Augustine
Fla
Kanawha
Root
Wood
Tuba
Bar
Jacksonville
Washington
Vatican Pontiff's Life Said to Hang by One Thread
A Rome dispatch reports despite denials that on Sunday Leo XIII's life was described as hanging by a single thread and that his oath could come at any moment, signaling grave concern over the pontiff's health.
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New York
Rome
Journal
Leo XIII
Final meeting sets terms of preliminary treaty with China
The diplomatic body in Peking reports a final meeting approved the preliminary treaty terms requiring punishment of the guilty indemnity retention of legation guards and occupation of certain territories between Peking and Taku. It notes government approval required before formal negotiations with Chinese peace commissioners begin and mentions seven Chinese killed in an American assault on a fortified village 16 miles from Peking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Taku
Sian Fu
Kruger Spends Sunday in Paris Amid Crowd at Hotel Scribe
Mr Kruger observed Sabbath with his family at the Hotel Scribe in Paris. He held a private service in his rooms due to no local church of his denomination. Guards and police kept watch as crowds gathered, shouting and cheering from early afternoon until nightfall.
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Paris
Kruger
Leyds
Russia Retains Railway Line Until Troops Withdrawn
Dr Morrison reports from Peking that Russia will hold the railway until its troops leave Chi Li Province. Prince Ukhtomsky arrives to assess the railway issue. German expeditions around Peking face little resistance while others seek loot. U S authorities reportedly decline to back executions of princes. London dispatch notes Lord Roberts request for 20000 regulars to South Africa was refused over cost.
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Chi Li
London
Morrison
The
Times
Peking
Russia
Prince Ukhtomsky
Krigan
Count von Waldersee
Shanghai
United States
Daily Express
Lord Roberts
South Africa
Deaths of George Scott and Navy Professor Oliver
George Scott of Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co. died Sunday night in Chicago from typhoid fever at age 71. In Annapolis, Marshall Oliver, a professor at the naval academy, died suddenly on Sunday afternoon, with brief notice of the illness and timing.
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Chicago
George Scott
Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co
Scott
Annapolis
Marshall Oliver
Navy
Naval Academy
Battle On Panay Island In October Engagement
Doilo reports a battle on Panay at Bugason on October 30 where 200 Moro fighters and 50 riflemen attacked American forces. Three Americans were killed Lieut L M Koonts Sergt Kitchen and Corp Burns. Burns was boloed while reconnoitering and Koonts and Kitchen were speared while going to relieve an outpost. Insurgents suffered 103 killed while 49 rebels fell in the garrison assault. First Lieut Albert E McCabe has been appointed an inspector on the forestry bureau.
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Manila
Doilo
Bugason
Panay
L. M. Koonts
Kitchen
Corp. Burns
44Th Infantry
Lieut. Koonts
Sergt
Albert E. McCabe
30Th Volunteer Infantry
Forestry Bureau
Speaker Henderson Arrives in Washington After Wreck Delay
Speaker Henderson arrived in Washington from his Iowa home early Sunday for the upcoming Congress session. His railway trip was disrupted by a wreck that delayed his departure and travel.
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Washington
Speaker Henderson
Iowa
Congress
British steamer Adler reports death of Captain from yellow fever
Adler arrived from Port Simon reporting Captain W Reid died of yellow fever on November 1 and was buried at sea. In Michigan, a Steamer lighter Stewart explosion at Mudlake on Sunday killed three men and injured six seriously.
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New York
Adler
Port Simon
W. Reid
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich
A. Baller
Stewart
Mudlake
Quarrel Over a Woman Ends in Death at West Hotel
Minneapolis newsman Frank H. Hamilton faces murder charges after Leonard Day a young millionaire is stabbed at the West hotel billiard room in a dispute over a woman. The coroner’s jury found Hamilton responsible and he was held at Central police station after police detained him. The melee also left Fred George injured and involved other prominent men.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Frank H. Hamilton
Central Police Station
Leonard Day
West Hotel
Hamilton
Young Day
Day
Fred George
George
Force
Skeleton of a girl found in Branot farm well near Pana
Reports say the nearly intact skeleton of a 12 to 13 year old girl was recovered from the Branot farm well four miles north of Pana after cleaning the well. A waterlogged bracelet comb and key were found. authorities suspect the remains may relate to a girl who vanished from Indiana two years ago during visits by Mrs Branot’s nephews. The case echoes the April discovery of Jane Brunot murdered by two nephews now in Chester penitentiary.
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Pana
Indiana
Dynamiter Jerome W. Hoot Sentenced in Alamosa
Waterloo Iowa dispatch reports Jerome W. Hoot, convicted of dynamite bombing, was sentenced to ten years in prison at Alamosa for attempting to kill his wife with an infernal machine.
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Waterloo
Jerome W. Hoot
Alamosa
Grain and Livestock Prices Across Cities on Nov 24
The report tracks Chicago and Cincinnati markets with wheat bids near 70 to 71 cents on futures, corn futures around 35 to 44 cents, and oats about 21 to 24 cents. Live cattle and hogs show varied ranges by grade, while lambs and sheep shift slightly. Indianapolis and Buffalo offer additional price points for prime steers and calves.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Indianapolis
Ind
East Buffalo
Bhar Holt
Checkers Champions Jordan and Barker Draw Again in Boston
The piece reviews the world chess checkers scene, noting Richard Jordan of Edinburgh and Charles Barker of Boston as top contenders. It recalls their 50 game match, draws, and Barker’s US championship history, with context on the game’s growing American interest and strategic ideas for future tournaments.
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United States
Boston
Richard Jordan
Edinburgh
Charles F. Barker
Jordan
Earker
Checker Department
Barker
Freedman
Pomeroy
James Wyllie
Herd Laddie
Reed
Anderson
Harry Vardon
Pastures Green
Scotland
Scotia
England
Australia
Ferrie
Antipodes
M. C. Priest
Philadelphia
Mr. Reed
Wyllie
C. F H. Freeman
A. J. Heffner
Freeman
A Bicycle Built by Hand Promises Simpler Craft
A fragment outlines a first class bicycle made with identical parts and careful construction. It notes each wheel and component is assembled individually with attention to quality. The text suggests this hand built approach offers efficiency and value.
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Postal Affairs
Bristow
Earl Bracka
Leona Mathein
Czar
Berlin
Nicholas
Pope
China
Mr. Kruger
Mr. Krager
Frederico Detegat
United States Congress
Porto Rico
Republican Party
Efis Onponent
Detegna
San Juan
Ele
Spain
Cortes
Board of Education
Prof
Oliver
Panay Island
Ail
Henderson
Summneapolis
Branot
Kieff
Bgriansk
Czernitoff
Zlobin
Dynamiter
Marke's
Championship Players
A.J. Heffner
Checker
Richard Jardon
Samuel H. Grover
New England
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