New Departure Aims to Cut State Politics from Mint Appointments
The president plans to remove mint and assay appointments from local political influence. Herman Kreutz and W E Morgan are named for Philadelphia mint and related posts, with a shift toward merit and residency over state ties. The plan extends to New Orleans San Francisco Denver New York and other sites under a centralized Treasury supervision.
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Faih Politeans
Pennsylvania
United States
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New Orleans
San Francisco
Denver
Cal
New York
Carson
New Charlotte
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Ania
Budme
Aprich
Carlisle
White House
Carson City
Cruisers New York and Columbia Return From Caribbean Cruise
The New York and Columbia arrived in New York from Key West after a West Indies cruise. Admiral Meade commanded the squadron aboard the New York, while Captain Summer of the Columbia reported to the admiral. Assistant Secretary McAdoo remained aboard the Columbia, praising its coal efficiency and speed. The Columbia reportedly suffered fever in the Caribbean but overall its health and performance were described as good.
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Columbia
New Yo
Dhe
United States
Key West
Ila
West Indies
North River
Meide
Summer
Co. Yumbla
Rurone
Record of time from New York to Kingston Jamaica
The vessel completed the run from New York to Kingston in three days and twenty three hours while under half boiler power. For the last nine hours speed varied, averaging fourteen knots with two of three screws on the way down, beating prior records by several hours. Projections suggest Columbia and New York may head to Europe for Kiel celebration duties.
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Kingston
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Columbia
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Tennessee Uses Words: Extra Session Likely In 1890
Nashville dispatch notes Tennessee lawmakers face a tight schedule with only fourteen working days left in the current session. An extra session seems probable to address the gubernatorial contest, penitentiary lease, appropriation bills, centennial funding, and criminal costs. Penitentiary commutation recommendations are expected to be reported soon.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee Regiola
Senate
House
Tom Tee
Secretary Smith Denies Indian Land Lease Story
Washington dispatches report Secretary Hoke Smith in Macon denies a New York World story about an Indian land lease. He telegraphed the World to call the tale groundless and rejects any familial links to Cobb.
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New York World
Washington
Hoke Smith
Macon
New York
Petition Circulates Against Father Phelan at Asbury Park
Asbury Park New Jersey residents gather at Westminster church to sign a petition denouncing Father Phelan’s statements in St Louis. More than 3,000,000 Christians are named in the protest, calling for his deposition from clerical duties and demanding swift action by church authorities. Tomorrow Epworth League and Christian Endeavor groups will collect signatures for transmission to Monsignor Satolli in Washington.
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Badecurver
Asbury Park
N. J
Westminster Church of Austury Park
Monsignor
Satolli
Phelan
St Louis
America
Holy See
Taye
Mide
Epworth League
Christian Endeaverere
Dean Grove
Monsignor Sato
Washington
JP Dawson
Father Phelan
Armerica
Judas Iscariot
Iscariot
Ium Briow
Postponed Indefinitely The Debs Trial In Chicago
The Debs triad on the conspiracy charge was postponed indefinitely after a conference between U S district attorney General Hlavin and C B Darrow. A letter from Attorney General Olney influenced the action, with the government stating it will not persecute citizens as the case awaits U S Supreme Court ruling on jurisdiction and related questions.
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Chicago
Debs Triad
General Hlavit
United States
C. 8 Darrow
General Black
Atorney
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Tne
Spiritual not physical resurrection debate in Savannah sermon
Rev Charles H Strong preaches that the Apostles Creed speaks of a spiritual body resurrection, aligning with Heber Newton and challenging literal bodily revival. The speech comes amid public interest from Newton's remarks and may stir southern church discussions. In Chattanooga, gov explores Sherman's earthworks land for a future national park adjoining Chickamauga Chattanooga. Washington notes ongoing trial summons for recalcitrant witnesses and Georgia weather outlook with warmer inland and coastal showers.
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Newton
Savannah
Charles H. Strong
St. Johns Episcopal Church
Heber Newton
New York
Gr. Newton
Mr. Strong
Free Coinage Crushes Illinois Democrats Says Palmer
John Mayo Palmer, son of Senator Palmer, reports Illinois Democrats outside Cook County are nearly solid for free silver. He says the June convention will likely back 16 to 1, risking disorganization of both parties and possible reorganization on new lines. Palmer urges education campaigns by the Honest Money League to counter the free silver wave.
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Apri
John Mayo Palmer
United States
Palmer
Honest Money League
Springfeld
Tinols Bir
Illiois
Cook County
Jookerson
M Mnny
Ohio
Pabnec
Honest Monsy League
State Hospital Damaged in Major Fire at Confinement Facility
A blaze at Willard state hospital in Ovid New York destroyed the laundry shoe shop taller sewing bakery and engine rooms plus the matron attic and one wing. About three hundred inmates were in the area and the loss is estimated at 160000 with major disruption until repairs are completed.
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Willard State Hospital
Tragic family tragedy linked to husband’s abuse in Baker City
Mrs Ernest May Walit and her two young children were found drowned in Powder River near Sumpter, Oregon. Police report the mother killed herself and her children after enduring severe abuse from her husband, who drank heavily. the three bodies were recovered yesterday.
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Baker City
Ore
Ernest May Walit
Powder River
Sumpter
Grand Lodge Convention Opens in Cincinnati
The Grand Lodge I. O. B. B. B nai Brith met in Cincinnati April 23 at Avlemania Hall. Delegates from around the world attended as Julius Bien of New York opened the session. William Herzberg of Jerusalem gave a speech. Nathan Drucker of Cincinnati was named temporary chairman and William A. Gans won the presidency. The annual address by President Bion was read and necrology noted 1,300 deaths since the 1630 convention. The organization counts ten grand lodges, 283 lodges, and nine lodges in the Orient with a total membership of 34 percent.
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Avlemania Hall
Convention of
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B'Nat Brith
Julius Bien
New York
Bley
William MM. Herzberg
Jerusalem
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Nathan Drucker
A. Vi Wolf
Jacob Singer
Philadelphia
Wiliam A. Gans
Distrit No. 1
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Prdaidant Bion
J. Kantaewicz
Alnea
Outbreaks in Formosa and International Reactions
Dispatches describe Formosa outbreaks with British, German, and French naval presence protecting foreigners. Officials accuse the governor of stealing two months of soldiers pay as clashes with Chinese forces intensify. London commentary covers German diplomacy and U.S. mediation efforts on Korea and Asia policy.
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Berlin
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Russia
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Defended His Sister Luscomb Kills Brother In Law Sanger
Milpankes Wis April 23 Robert Luscomb ex assistant city attorney and noted lawyer shot and killed Emil A Sanger president of the C M Sanger Sons Company at the Luscomb home in a family feud linked to the Singer mining failure and alleged wife abuse The shot occurred after Sanger forced entry and the glass door was hit The killer surrendered to an officer and was jailed awaiting trial Washington April 28 Edwin Seebald and Dallas Glenn arrested by secret service for passing counterfeit dollars and quarters their operations may extend to Baltimore and Norfolk with a possible unknown manufacturing site
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Emil A. Sanger
Milpankes
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Sami+uel D
Sanger
Reppon
Luscomb
Ganger
Alm
T Luscomb
Washington
Dwin Seebald
Dallas Glenn
Secret Service
Baltimore
Norfolk
Strike Ends At Tyson Chrome Works After Wage Increase
April 24 three hundred workers at Tyson's chrome works walked out over a demanded 10 percent raise. President Jesse Tyson granted the raise after hearing the men. They will return to work on the new scale tomorrow. the strike followed a 10 percent wage cut under the Wilson tariff, with workers earning about 11 dollars weekly prior to changes.
Passing Spurious Coins Arrests in Stark County
Canton attorney J B Michener was arrested for passing counterfeit $5 and $1 gold coins after disposing of several. Once regarded as a reputable lawyer and former Democratic central committee chair, he faces arraignment before the mayor. A Stark County grand jury report also scolded the mayor and police chief for tolerating white slave houses gambling dens and fences for stolen property.
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J. B. Michener
Canton
Michener
Stark County
Democratic Central Committee
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Houston
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Maco's rebel muster and Gallego shot at Juragua
Santiago de Cuba April 24 report says Lieutenant Gallego of the Fifth battalion Peninsular regiment was court martialed and shot after being disarmed by insurgents who seized sixty men and captured seventy rifles and 6,000 rounds. The raid at Juragua City left heavy casualties on both sides, with Captain Miranda killed and Major Tejerizo wounded. Reinforcements under General Sakcedo pursued the insurgents led by Victoriano Garcon Maceo, while Campos and Gomez movements were noted along the island.
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United Presa
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Sakcedo
Victoriano Garcon
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Campos
Gomez
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Vile Verde
Ba- Tacoa
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Marcod Garcia
Santo Spiritu
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United States
Allianca Affair Settled by Spanish Concession
Madrid April 28 official confirmation that the Alliance affair is settled. Spain concedes American claims and will give honorable satisfaction for the mistake. The Spanish government admits the Alliance was detained in cher territorial waters where the incident occurred.
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Allianca
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Spinteh
Cuban Warships Ordered Not to Fire on Foreign Vessels
Commanders in Cuban waters have been instructed to avoid firing on vessels outside the three mile limit. Captain General Martinez de Campos telegraphs from Cuba that he will move to the eastern provinces within days to strike the Insurgents decisively before the rainy season, aided by additional army surgeons.
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Martinez de Campos
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British Flag Flying Over Corinto Sparks Global Tension
London reports growing excitement in Nicaragua as Britain maintains control of Corinto and a British flag flies above the customs house. Zelaya’s government faces opposition and a possible movement to overthrow him while Nicaragua seeks a respite to pay indemnity. Washington notes limited interference and calls for restraint.
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United States
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Lord Kumberly
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Guzman
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Guzmano
Republic
Loss of Life in Boury Reservoir Break
Reports from Paris detail devastation after the Boury reservoir breached near Epinal. About 130 deaths confirmed with many missing. villages buried in mud and timbers. The interior minister led aid efforts as residents received food and clothing. The dam, built 1874 to 184, 550 yards long, 66 feet high, raised questions about its design and years of cracking.
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Epril Fourly
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House of Commons to devote remainder of session to government business
London April 23 Sir Willer Harcourt chancellor of the exchequer will move in the house of commons tomorrow that the remainder of the session be devoted actively to government business Henry Seton Kerr conservative for Bt Helens will propose an amendment directly negativing the motion A very close division is expected with parties rallying their forces and urgent whips and telegrams sent to members
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House of Commons
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Mrs Parnell Improving in Bordentown Hospital
Mrs Parnell shows improving power of speech and stable temperature. Doctors report nourishment is ample and prospects for recovery are bright in Bordentown New Jersey on April 23.
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Bordentown
N. J
Parsnell
German cabinet crisis sparks Berlin council clash
Berlin reports detail a growing rift between Chancellor Prince Hohenlohe and Prussian Minister Koeller over a anti socialist bill. Koeller’s harsh orders to block the Berlin council's petition trigger widespread defiance and fears of cabinet dissolution as protests spread to Stettin and Kiel amid rumors of a broader political crisis across Germany.
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Boersen Zeitung
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