Bristow to Report on Postal Scandal
Washington reports reveal a seven month inquiry into the post office department led by Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow. The draft his team prepares anticipates about 350 pages and around 110000 words. It will list jury found charges against indicted officials and predict dismissals and reprimands to reform the service.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Bristow
Payne
Roosevelt
Post Office
Cyclone Hits Mendota Wild West Show
A cyclone struck Mendota Illinois on October 7 damaging property north of town. A wild west show was blown down as doors opened injuring several including Daniel Conklin a 72 year old scout on General Fremont's staff. Four horses died and many Indians and cowboys were hurt. Women and children screamed as buffaloes bellowed.
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Fremont
Mendota
Ill
Daniel Conklin
Kit Carson
Philippine officials steal money and flee with steamer
George Forman and C J Johnson of Missamis Mindanao took 6000 dollars from a safe and seized a steamer before heading for Borneo. With coal running low they seized a native Wesel and took a new coal supply. A steamer was sent to intercept the fugitives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borneo
Manila
George Forman
C. J. Johnson
Constabulary
Missamis
Mindanao
Wesel
New York Court Affirms Anti Pass Law Applies
The New York Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court ruling holding the anti pass law applicable to sleeping cars. The decision, issued near October, upholds the law's reach beyond earlier interpretations.
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New York
Albany
Court. of Appeals
Inmates Charge Mismanagement at Illinois Home for the Blind
Eighteen complaints from inmates of the Illinois Industrial Home for the Blind urge an investigation by the state board of charities. They allege mismanagement, liquor issues involving Superintendent Joseph Schabeck, poor food, uncooperative broom factory leadership, low wages, and subpar broom corn quality. The petition asks for scrutiny and outlines alleged faults at the home and factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
State Board of Charities
William Jayne
Springfield
Illinois Industrial Home For the Blind
Marshall Boulevard
James O’connor
Board of Trustees of the Home
Joseph Schabeck
Schabeck
Mild weather in the north reported from Nome
The steamship Leelanaw arrives from Nome with news of unusually good weather in the north through Sept. 24. Mining is active, about 2,000 people are expected to winter in Nome, merchants report ample supplies, and outgoing boats will carry passengers planning to stay outside the winter.
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Seattle
Wash
Leelanaw
Nome
Man Dies After Fall Down Areaway in Peoria
William Connors of the Stable Employers union Chicago fell down an areaway in Peoria on October 7 fracturing his skull and dying shortly after.
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Peoria
Union of Chicago
William Connors
Van Ells Wins Bird Race in Milwaukee
In the 100 mile young bird race from Shabbona Grove to Milwaukee Frank T Van Ells won first place again marking ten wins in eleven races local contest results report the victory dated October 4 19xx Milwaukee Wis
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van Ells
Milwaukee
Wis
Shabbona Grove
All
Frank T
Fine for Insulting Consul in Solingen
A report from Solingen Germany notes that a person faces a fine for insulting the consul. The brief item identifies local editor T Herr Dittrran and mentions October in connection with the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solingen
Germany
Herr Dittrran
The
Rewapadet
Weather Bureau reports mixed crop conditions nationwide
The weekly summary notes favorable unfold for unmatured crops east of the Rockies but drought in the south and parts of the Ohio valley. Cotton picking speeds in central and eastern belts while Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas face heavy rains. Corn remains strong though frost risk in the north and midwest. Tobacco curing good.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountains
Missouri
Upper
Mississippi
Upper Lake Region
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
Tennessee
Ohio Valley
Pacific Coast
California
New Mexico
Arizona
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Michigan
Wisconsin
Indiana
Ohio
Minnesota
South Dakota
Dakotas
Indian Territory
Kentucky
Middle
Rebels Surrender Rifles in Albay Return to Homes
The War Department reports Governor Taft cabled that Governor Betts surrendered thirty three rifles to Colonel Bandholtz at Ligao Albay, bringing total rifles to one hundred. All residents have been moved from outlying barrios and returned to their homes by provincial order. Troubles in the province are reported at an end.
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Washington
War Department
Taft
Betts
Bandholtz
Ligao
Albay
Fraud Allegations Hit United States Shipbuilding Company
Receiver James Smith claims fraudulent practices by Charles M. Schwab D. Leroy Dresser Lewis Nixon and others in the formation of United States Shipbuilding Company. He says Bethlehem Steel stock was overvalued 7.2 to 10 million dollar works for a 30 million dollar deal, bonds issued without consideration and bonds and mortgage void. Directors allegedly unqualified and collusive actions impaired creditors and stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Shipbuilding Company
Charles M. Schwab
D. Leroy Dresser
Lewis Nixon
John §. Hyde
E. W. Hyde
Charles R. Hanscom
I. M. Scott
Charles J. Canda
Horace W. Gause
John W. Young
James Smith
United States Circuit Court
Mercantile Trust Company
New York Security and Trust Company
Smith
Bethlehem Steel Company
Shipbuilding
Schwab
Shipbuilding Company
New Jersey
Grant's Soldiers to Meet at Arcola Reunion
Oakland Illinois reports the Twenty-first Illinois veterans will hold a reunion at Arcola on October 19 and 20. The item notes a related Army naval football game slated between West Point and Annapolis for November 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Oakland
Ill
General Grant
Ilinois
Arcola
Army
Navy
Annapolis
West Point
A cough conundrum explained in verse
A fragment discusses when a cough is more than a cough and hints a settled cold that lingers despite remedies. The lines suggest a diagnostic thought on persistent coughing in a dated, poetic register.
Heirs of Sevier Claim 100000 Acres In Tennessee
The heirs of John Sevier claim more than 100000 acres of land in Tennessee valued over 10 million dollars. They assert 15 1795 congressional grants transferred all lands to the state, with suits already filed in Alabama and Mississippi over similar claims. Emmett Humphries of Sherman Texas leads the effort. surveys are under way. Land spans Cumberland river regions, Gallatin area, Buffalo river, and Greene county among others.
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Knoxville
Tenn
John Sevier
Congress
Sevier
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Emmett Humphries
Sherman
Tex
Cumberland River
Kentucky State Line
Gallatin
City of
Nashville
Buffalo River
Tennessee River
Greene County
Knitting Company in Racine Files for Bankruptcy
The Racine Knitting company with plants in Beloit Stevens Point and Ripon filed for bankruptcy with liabilities over 350000 and assets about 150000. Over 150 creditors ranging from 100 to 15000 each. Receivers Elbert B Hand and Andrew Dietrich appointed by Judge Seaman to operate the business and may purchase materials to keep factories running. Bond set at 40000. Company began in 1891 with 250000 capital by Byron B Blake and Adoniram J Blake, with Herbert S Blake as secretary and manager.
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Racine
Wis
Racine Knitting Company
Beloit
Stevens Point
Ripon
Seaman
Milwaukee
Elbert B. Hand
Andrew Dietrich
Byron B
Adoniram J. Blake
Herbert S. Blake
Byron Blake
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Payment for Uncured Cases
Frank J. Cheney of BF J Cheney & Co promises to pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The sworn notice, dated December 6, 1886, asserts internal use and blood and mucous system action, with testimonials offered and sales nationwide at 75 cents.
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Frank J. Cheney
BF. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
F. J. Cheney & Co
Stratton Will Case Verdict In Favor Of Donovan
In Colorado Springs jury awards J S Donovan 350000 settlement portion valued at 10 percent after a compromise of his suit to break his father s will Young Stratton names Spurgeon Cassidy as plaintiffs seeking 50000 in fees and witnesses claim to be owed 49000 for services rendered to Donovan Split suits highlight ongoing disputes over the will contest case
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
J. S. Donovan
I. Harry
Stratton
Donovan
Young Stratton
Spurgeon and
Cassidy
Band causes mule death delays performance in Jackson
A marching band from the "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" company frightened a mule to death in Jackson Mississippi. The owner filed an attachment for 150 dollars on the company and the theater manager, delaying the show until liability could be settled. The company later arrived in New Orleans in bad humor.
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New Orleans
Johnny
Jackson
Miss
Grippe Patient Describes Sudden Severe Illness Story
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a startling medical episode titled The Grave in which a patient deteriorates rapidly with yellowing skin and sunken eyes. Physicians reportedly gave up before a recovery suggestion emerged.
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John Oliver
Philadelphia
Lebaudy schemes to found United States of Liberia empire
The article claims Lebaudy plans an African northwest coast empire larger than Rhodesia, staffed by African negro settlers from the United States and financed by capitalists. He would obtain land grants, establish a capital, treaties with locals, and contact European powers for consent while leveraging British nobles as officials.
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West East
Africa
United’ States
Lebaudy
Rhodesia
United States of
Liberia
America
F.ebaudy
India
Lehaudy
Northwest African
A Great Sensation in Leesville over Lifesaving Remedy
In Leesville Indiana W H Brown, thought near death, survived thanks to Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. He reports severe asthma pain eased instantly and a complete cure followed. The remedy is advertised for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip with prices 50c and 1.00. Houseworth Bros druggists guarantee and offer trial bottles free.
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Leesville
Ind
W. H. Brown
Houseworth Bros
Embezzlement Charge Filed Against Cashier J W Reed
J Welles Reed former LA branch cashier of the California Fruit Can ners association was arrested in St Louis on an embezzlement charge.
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St. Louis
J. Welles Reed
Los Angeles
California Fruit. Canners’ Association
Painter Falls Forty Feet From Oak Park Church Roof
Henry Galvin, a painter, slipped from the roof of the German Lutheran church in Oak Park and fell forty feet. He may die.
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Chicago
Henry Galvin
Oak Park
Colored Man Is Delegate to Labor Federation
James E. Porter, a colored man from New Orleans, has been elected a delegate to the American Federation of Labor which will assemble in Boston on November 7.
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New Orleans
James E. Porter
American Federation of Labor
Boston
Woman Is Burned by Gasoline Gasoline Fire Burns Mrs Hanlin
Emporia Kansas October 6 Mrs H A Hanlin tried to fill a gasoline stove from a pitcher and was burned severely likely to die with burns almost to a crisp her condition described as critical by doctors.
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Emporia
Kan
H. A. Hanlin
Earthquake Reported in Fleet River Valley Scotland
London dispatch says an earthquake struck the Fleet River Valley in Sutherlandshire Scotland with two loud and distinct reports heard across the area.
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Scotland
London
Fleet River
Sutherlandshire
Bucklen’s Amnica Salve advertised as best for burns
A 25 cent Bucklen’s Amnica Salve ad touts thorough healing for burns, sores, bruises, cuts, boils, ulcers, skin eruptions and piles. Houseworth Bros. Drugists guarantees satisfaction.
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Bucklen
Houseworth Bros
Quay Urges Pennypacker to Accept Supreme Bench Place
Senator Quay met Governor Pennypacker in Philadelphia urging resignation as governor and appointment by Lieutenant Governor Brown to the state Supreme bench to succeed Chief Justice McCollum. The plan centers on Pittsburg October discussions with politicians and state officials.
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Quay
Supreme Beach
Pittsburg
Senator Quay
Gov. Pennypacker
Philadelphia
William M. Brown
State Supreme Bench
McCollum
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