Philanthropist Corcoran’s Death Sparks Deep Mourning
The death of William Wilson Corcoran, Washington financier and public benefactor, triggers wide mourning in the capital. His lifetime gifts included the Corcoran Gallery, the Lu iogo Home, and endowments to the University of Virginia, Columbian University, and various orphanages and churches. Corcoran, born in Georgetown in 1808, led a storied career at Corcoran & Riggs and left a legacy of art, education, and civic philanthropy.
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Eek Cuiraeular
Eltizana
Riggs’ Bank
Floga
Corcomu
Unes
William Wilkey Corcoran
Georgetown
Doo
Der
Tatland
Georgatown
Fortuna
Corcoran & Riggs
Corcoran
Marcie
Leaviigr
Louise
Wes
George Hustln
Trix
Ila
Ihs
Louigo
Hia
Bharan
Washington Orphan Asylum
Columbian University
Immuy
Church of the Ascension
University of Virginia
Ma Corcoran
Talking in Favor of Pensions in Congress Debate
Mandreaon and Kirpin advocate pension bills to aid disabled ex-soldiers and widows. They argue cost is secondary to duty, citing constitutional duties and the nation’s obligation to care for indigent veterans. The speaker urges passage with support from veterans and the public, linking it to national unity and liberty.
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Mandreaon
Kirpin
Wasimneton
Wasiy Fopla
Mandeigon
Coulerne Nation
Wight
Homer
Assais
Buett
Mlemiessi
Torpla Wade
President in Florida during Patate Paintin visit
The president and party arrived in Patatia, Fla, at 1 0 clock Wednesday morning by special train. They toured tropical gardens, were hosted at the hotel, and attended a formal reception. Local residents along the river met the guests with interest and colorful crafts.
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Patate Paintin
Rock Ledge
Patatia
Fla
Bondroda
Rock Levux
Oelook
Cleveland
Nnilon
Mount Vernon
Strike testimony on mining wages and labor unions in Pennsylvania
A legislative committee heard miners and managers testify on strike causes and wages in the Pennsylvania coal region. Witnesses cited profits, pay declines from 1831 to present, and high living costs, with leaders of organized labor dismissed. Testimony described company stores and forced purchases, and miners’ hardship under the store system.
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Tagleton
Bob
Charitext
Thon Campbell
Weeelnivd
Tomas A. Buckley
Fearland
Leon
Joshan
Pardee
Pardoe & Co
Npe
Parilou
Eyana Pardoo
Merolian
Digo
Rétit
Ate
Sy Company Tainers
Inborora
Atruco
Knights of Tabor and Amalgamated Association
Mathodiat
Church
Calvin Panlen
Parker
Lg Travarna
Rata Aetalbaugl
Berne
A.B. McClelland
Drifton
Croas Creole Coal Company
Ming
Roderick
Mauch Chunk
Evan Tartinony
Thos Starox
Congress Debates Proposals as House Adjourns
In a Friday session in Washington the Senate considered a bill to curb gambling and pool betting while the House took up private calendar items. Debate touched on prohibition, import regulations, and planned reforms affecting voters and dependents. A treasury fund request for Highwood military post near Chicago and a petition from 26,000 New York citizens favored postal employer reform were noted before adjournment until Monday.
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Gouigon
Tuepshs
Treasury
Highwood
Chicago
New York
Cox
Howse
Doarth
Alate
Conmitte Rosy
Commotton
Davidson
McDade-Davidson
Alan Lane
Satan
Springer
Vakot
Baker
Allen O Moverg Testifies In Fraud Trial Hearings
Allen O Moverg testified in the Wy Vontoe connection with the tally fraud case in Indianapolis. Prosecutor Huling’s examination continued Friday morning with questioning about how and by what documents evidence was obtained. Myers denied the forgery allegations. a telegram claimed to be from the witnesses was pronounced a forgery. The trial drew the largest crowd yet as justice Harlan presided. the defense opened with Covrad Baenkamanoyuin and witnesses Wieland and McNutt. The government will present its case next, with a decision not expected before Monday.
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Minnesota
Loutal
J. Hl. Rye
Minneapolis
Consoander
Morrisa
Minu
Wy Vontoe
Colhwuahin
Comumius
Tob
Huling Wan
Bo Hail
Tits Cane
Allen OQ
Myora
Col. Taylor
Myers
Granville
Wieland Ly
da Mile
Chicago
Ryan
Ayanasvorn
Will
Madianapois Caw
Indianaroun
Ind
Sles
Harlan
Covrad Baenkamanoyuin
Wueltri Gud McNutt
Arrest of Tascott and broad railway notes from 1890s
A jumble of police notes and railway dispatches reports an arrest attempt in Lebanon for Tascott the Buell murderer, with a wrong man identified, plus commentary from Pacific railways commission members Littler and Anderson in Washington City. Reports cover winter wheat belt conditions, Chicago to New York grain rates, and an explosion at Atley Oil refinery harming a worker and injuring another.
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Cuicano
Polio Hubbard
Aldrich
Lebanon
Tascott
Buell
Chievogo
MinneArouis
Minn
National Dispatch
Grand Trunk
Toapita
Atley
Charles Swanson
McGrady
Strike on the QQ Road Threatens Broadside Walkout
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers warns that Chicago Burlington and Quincy refuses pay increases and may trigger a strike. Chief Arthur says all engines and firemen support the action, risking a nationwide walkout after years without such action. The union seeks a wage rise proportional to rail pay.
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Cavagu
Arthur
Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engingers
Chicago, Burlington & Whitney Dieve
Ren
Artturaays
Oflteiala
Aly
Ton Yaaa
Arthur Ad
Bargent
Abduction Plot Rocked A Town Editor Son Split In Public
An editor of The Wage Earners Journal reveals his 18 year old son Will Groen abducted a young girl to hide her until a reward was offered. The plan unraveled as the police closed in and the boy was jailed. The editor declares sympathy for the victims and explains the paper’s late issue due to staff illness. The piece ends noting Clara Barton explores aid for victims in Mount Vernon area and European royal concerns.
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Quecanta Mills
Waga-Marnerf
Courlnnd
Kinato
Molti
Wortie
JL J. Walker
Dandola
Chas
Groenwalt
la Prota
Gertie
Gertie Sagapol
Viclonos
Thar bin
Chiu
Dollaving Hhat
Coma Otia
Mike
Gertis
W. A. Jinatoe
Nho
Aves
Corte
Hditor Kingsoa
Yous
Breward
Aquor
Questa
Saya
Ong
Walker
Waller
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Kinaloas
Trade Goods and Supplies Listed with Prices
A fragmented list of medical, household, and personal care items is presented. Items include surgical equipment such as cratables and galvanic batteries, thermometers, syringes, trusses, braces, and shoulder supports, along with toilet soaps, perfumes, powders, toothbrushes, brushes, pocket books, razors, scissors, feather dusters, chamois skins, sponges, paint supplies, and painter oils. Prices are claimed to be low and goods warranted.
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OPERA
M. H. Wilcoxon
Modern Fuprovenanis
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Roger
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C.O.D
Malaga
J.D. Difenbaugh & Son
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Joveil
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Canada
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Missouri
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Kenworthy
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United States
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Jack Walsh
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Dayton, Mort Wayne & Chicago Railway
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the Business IN Congress
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Rel Cros
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Clara Barton
Amelican Red Cross Association
United Press
Red Cross
Mt. Vernon
Lils
Shoe
Dirter
Banvix
Hiab
Hla
San Rama
Doan
Ohlifile & CO
Grochribs
California
Ponchea
Balt Lake Valyes Penches
Calif Tornia
Chine Freeport Gorn
Conte Per Can
Anna
Emmert & Burrell
Freeport, Illinois
Stephenson St
Wchdewil
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