River and Harbor bill details push to raise Mississippi funds
Washington dispatch reports the River and Harbor bill totaling about 12.0 million dollars, with the Mississippi River allocation at 2.95 million. The measure faces House debate, with delegates pressing for larger funding and political maneuvering noted over back scratching and opposition from Mississippi delegation. A new tariff proposal by Converse aims to restore 1867 wool duties and expand exemptions, expected to cut revenue by about 40 million annually. A response to General Badeau covers Havana negotiations, clarifying the Madrid agreement timeline. A Georgia postmaster seeks funds for campaign purposes, drawing Gresham’s pledge to defend postmasters who refuse contributions.
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Wasiierun
D. C
Mississippi
Misson River
George L. Converse
Ohio
Jefferson
Conerse
Converse
Badeau
Foster
Spain
Washington
Indiana
General Bedean
Havana
State Department
Madrid
Georgia
Gresham
Dastardly Poisoning After Sugar Note
Two Harrison County sisters Della and Anna Jones died after eating sugar sent in a note said to be from Della's fiancé John Morris. A stranger delivered the note for a shilling. Morris did not send it. A third person hospital bound, case under county inquiry amid public outrage. Shattered by a bomb in Colorado Springs injures hotel as authorities suspect saloon influence.
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Wheelinc
W. Va
Adamsville
Harrison County
Della
Anna Jones
Jones
John Morris
Morris
Denver
Crawford House
Colorado Springs
The Wheat Crop Reports From State Agriculture Offices
Reports from S W Tallmadge summarize winter wheat conditions across Michigan Indiana Ohio Illinois and California. Weather is cold and dry slowing growth with many fields unhealthy and prospects variable by state. Some states anticipate fair yields while others expect below average output. Road strikes on the Gaton Pacific halt rail freight as 1500 workers walk out on May 3 but end quickly with manager action restoring wages and operations.
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S. W. Tallmandge
Bolwaukle
pWis
S. W. Tallmadge
State Agricultural Departments
United States Statistical
Northwest
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
California
Iowa
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakota
N. A. Conant
Alexander Merron
State Board of Agriculture of
Manyields
Ilinois
Kentucky
Edwin F. Smith
Kansas
John K. Sheffer
Iowa State Board of Agriculture
Enco
Daniel J1
Wheeler
United States Statstier
Young
Encampment in Dakota Presses Grand Army Delegates
In Sioux Falls Dakota May 3 the Department of Dakota of the Grand Army of the Republic held a two day encampment with thirty posts among seventy five delegates. Resolutions included a denunciation of Senator Logan and a note about Fritz Necker of Northeast Pa seeking remedies for catarrh and throat ulcers with a tonic offered by Workdhapa Catarrh Creamated Threat.
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U, A
Dakota
Sioux Fall
Department of Dakota of the Grand Amy of the Republic
Fitedolin Porter
Fritz Necker
Northeast
West
Pennsylvania
Forest fires devastate towns and counties across states
Destructive forest fires and wind swept through multiple towns from Pennsylvania to New York, destroying mills, sawmills, and homes. Hoover, Mughes & Co. faces heavy losses estimated at $450,000 with total costs over $1,000,000. Thousands homeless, crews struggle to supply relief as railroads offer free transport for aid.
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Lrisbin
Hoover, Mughes & Go
Hoover, Mughes & Co
Girorta Pearer
W. I. Philsea
F. & J Somendinger
H.C
J. W. Hooker
George Gould
George Shoades
Presser
Church of God
Moore
van Dusen
Roach
Odd Fellows Hall
Pennsylvania Railroad
Iloover, Hughes & Co
John Maurice
Mi Vernon
Ilo
Vovell & Cols
Donovan
Williamsport
Philadelphia
Erie
Drifthead
Kane
Lycoming County
Tioga County
Tioga
Thompson
Arnot
Morris
Antrim
Andrew Kaul
Spring Run
Elk County
L. M. Otts
Hemlock Station
Center
Clearfield
Emranus
Mount Carne
Northumberland County
Wieiita
Kan
Kirby Chapel
Presbyterian Church
J. W. Phillips
Jacksonville
Pha
Times-Union
Gainesville
Warna House
Court House
Liberty Street
Arlington House
Mixed reports on 4 009 000 loan and other updates
Mixed dispatches from Mixico and New Eaves outline government loan plans, bank mergers, and possible prohibitions on receiving certain certificates at customs. Announced appointments and ministerial moves are noted alongside regional unrest, police and militia tensions, and scattered crime reports across several cities.
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Mixico
Tig
Carlos Sivas
Federal
Fernandes
Paris
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Hav Ag
A Udean
Goton Pacifle
Ostatra
Neb
Gaton Pacifle
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Omaha
E. H
Ye HH. Chan
Putirey
Deen
Reana
Blue Mountains
Catskills
West Hurley
Marruowas
Hera
Sitknaxpoan
Isprom
Gilman
Antoona
Bristol
Clearfield County
Schoover, Hughes & Co
Asn Lann
Westhoffer
New Eaves
T. L. Watson
New York
Connecticut National Guards
Wadler
Watson
Union League Club of
New York Mining Stock and Produce Exchanges
Ilegally
Darius N. Couch
Regula Army
Smith
National Guard
Washington Territory
Spokase Falls
W. T
Thompson Falls
Spokane Falls
Boston
Alass
Charles L Blood
Edward ‘Townsend
Ernest Weber
Blood
Condhetor
Ditchad
FD. Matteson & CO
Lion Street
F.d.matteson&co
Cary & Matteson
Cary
Center Street
Wirtner & Alling’s
J. T. Hoole & CO
Dickinson & Co
Blossburg
Hood
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