Neglected Revolutionary General Thomas Thomas Grave Found Near Rye
Tourists discovering a 60 year old grave near Rye bridge reveal Major-General Thomas Thomas, Revolutionary War figure born 1755 in Harrigan Township and died 1824, with a crumbling tombstone and brambled site now noted by local historical societies. He commanded a regiment in 1776 and fought at Harlem and White Plains before later serving in the New York State Legislature.
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Indian Service Reform Demands Civil Service Civilizations
The report by Hoke Smith urges ending political control of Indian affairs and restructuring with three commissioners including one civilian and one army officer. It notes rises in Indian school attendance, ongoing land and forest concerns, and calls for stronger forest protection and a major rail subsidies review.
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Armament and army reform urged by Secretary of War report
The annual War Department report praises troop concentration and coast defense, notes cost estimates for armament of eastern ports, and advocates a three battalion army formation. It covers manpower, health, legal trials, and calls Congress to fund port defenses and a 100000-strong reserve.
Navy Secretary Werbert Urges Two Battleships and Twelve Perpudo Donts
Secretary of the Navy Werbert's report to the President for the year 1593 recommends appropriations for two additional battleships and at least twelve perpudo Donts. He cites lessons from the China Japan war and praises the efficiency of American shipyards, inspectors, and crews. The total naval appropriation projection is 25,911,166 for the coming year, with current year outlays around 212,596. The report also discusses a reserve system and the need to hire more enlisted men for expanded naval forces.
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South Carolina Convention Adopts Lynching Ban Amendment
The Constitutional Convention moved to end lynching by officers who permit imprisonments. An amendment provides exemplary damages of at least $200 to the legal representative of the lynched. Senator Tillman proposed a separate action for lynchers but it was rejected as imprisonment for debt. The convention passed an alternative allowing the county to recover $2000 from lynchers. ratification needed to become law.
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Royal Baking Powder trade mark case sustains Royal Company claim
Judge Showalter sustains Royal Baking Powder Company's exclusive use of the Stoyalava trade mark for baking powder. The decision protects consumers from deceptive imitations and preserves the brand’s trusted quality and reputation among millions of users.
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Lamp explosion at Wooster church fair causes injuries
A lamp in a booth exploded during a Wooster Ohio church fair, causing a stampede that injured many and a 10 year old girl, Jenue Putnam, fatally. A few dozen women and children were trampled as hundreds fled through windows, with one attendant Myrtle Diserac also hurt.
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Copper cent production soars at Philadelphia Mint
Since August the Philadelphia Mint runs eight hours daily making one cent pieces. Output reaches 1509 dollars daily and 150,090 monthly with over 61200 dollars daily profit to the government. An estimated 789,000,000 copper cents are in circulation as demand rises from retail price changes and newspaper penny shortages in Chicago and St Louis.
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Opening of the Fifty-First Congress Speaker Reed Elected
The tellers announced Reed 234 votes, Crisp 95, Bell 6, Culberson 2 for a total 396. The Clerk escorted the rivals to the chair amid cheers as the oath was administered by Representative Lermer. The new Speaker opened with a noncommittal address and the House organized with clerks and officers. The Reed rule was adopted, and by 2 o'clock seating drew much amusement as the day ended with adjournment.
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Debt Statement and Miscellaneous 1895 News
The Treasury debt report for November 10 1895 shows total public debt at 513 , etc after monthly changes. The document lists cash in Treasury by class including gold silver paper bonds and disbursing officers balance, totaling 508 125. The rest describes a homicide case then a jailbreak plan and a chase across towns with multiple named individuals and agencies referenced.
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