Dorsey accused in star route mail contracts case
A Denver report details Senator Dorsey of Arkansas now a National Republican Committee secretary linked to star route fraud in Oregon. It outlines forged petitions, inflated contracts from Eugene City to Bridge Creek and other routes, with Wilcox and Peck named in the scheme.
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Dorsey
Ponrnasy
Denver
Cal
Arkansas
Repab Nean
Oregon
Thayer
Vortland
Frank Pp. Wilcox
Iysnois
Os. W. Dorsey
Live
State Republican Committee
Senate
Threyen
Oregan
Wilcox
Eugene
Cascada Mountains
Mitchell
Pinevale
Cascade Range
Bridge Creek
Eugene City
J. M. Peck
S. W. Dorsey
Oregon Star Route Fraud Exposed and Postmaster Ties
The Oregon report questions George A. Steele's role as postmaster nominee and special agent amid star route pay inflation. It notes routes such as Dallas to Baker City surged from 8288 to 72520, raises scrutiny of reports and potential contractor influence, and mentions Wilcox's limited Oregon involvement. Suit lands in Denver. Wilcox remains in Oregon. J. K. Woodward of Multnomah County handles Portland claim dispatch.
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Oregon
Wilcox
Dorsey
Oregonian
George A. Steele
Portland
Postoffice Department
Washington
Idaho
Dallas
Baker City
Canon City
Denver
Dareey
J. K. Woodward
This
Multnoway
County
Senate executive session updates and nominations
Senate moved into executive session on unfinished business. Judiciary Committee favored Pardee for Fifth Circuit, Cramer for Switzerland, and Chandler for Solicitor General, with Green and Jesse Grant nominations withdrawn. Treasury extends 6 percent bond period to 20 inst. Inspectors to Leavenworth for military property, bonds continuing with premiums, caucus delays vote to respect Conkling. Matthews nomination to be considered tomorrow.
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Wasninetox
Stanley Matthews
Judiciary
Don A. Pardee
United States
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Senate
M. J. Cramer
Denmark
Switzerland
Committee On
Judiciary Committee
W. E. Chandler
W. A. Green
Green
W. Jesse Grant
Terrell
Texas
J. Grant
Bracketville
Tre
Indian Outrage Amid Southwestern Colorado Depredations
The report details possible G days delay in responses to edmunds and davis plans for action against the murder near Durango. Governor telegraphed Pope and sent a courier to confirm which Indian band and whether Ignacio led them. General Pope calls the claim incredible, noting Durango is close to Fort Lewis with troops, and current reports from Uncompahgre and White River agencies indicate quiet. Remaining troops move from Kansas City to Uncompahgre.
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Denven
Durango
John Tharnant
Pope
Ignacio
Colorado
Jackson
Fort Lewis
White River
Kansas City
Royal Austrian Catholic Marriage Fetes in Vienna
Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria and Princess Stephanie of Belgium wed at St Augustine Church in a grand ceremony. Crowds lined streets as trumpets sounded, bells rang, and Te Deum followed the kiss. Emperors, kings, and princes attended. attire showcased imperial gowns and Brussels lace. Emperor Franz Joseph announced scholarships and amnesty measures in commemoration. England report notes American editor Alexander Jones arrested in Dresden with posthumous diplomatic appeal. Irish Catholics angered by Cardinal Manning’s banishment order.
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Austria
Vienna
Rudolph of
Stephanie
Belgium
St.Augustine
Cardinal von Schwarzenburg
Hafsburg
Price Rudolph
Eral
Francis Joseph
England
Loxpon
Alexander Jones
New York Volks Zeitung
Dresden
Ite
United States
White
Berlin
IRIGE
London
Cardinal Manning
Bradlaugh challenges bar in Commons and refusal follows
In the House of Commons Bradlaugh again moved to be sworn at the bar. The Speaker ordered withdrawal but he refused, the Sergeant-at-Arms touched him, and the motion to remove him passed. Bradlaugh left as support argued statutory right. Meanwhile Mrs Garfield’s illness deepens as Washington reports say she is gravely ill from intermittent fever. The Blackmailing Case unfolds with detective finding the original letter from Vogal in Sager’s hatband. Disclosures expected at trial.
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Bradlauge
House of Commons
Bradlaugh
Stafford Northcote
Gladstone
New York
Washington
Sager
Cattle Trade Boom At Hunnewell As Track Strife Simmer
May 10 Hunnewell reports a large Texas cattle shipment by Santa Fe Railway and a looming drive surpassing last year with over 250000 cattle expected from the station. Farmers oppose further track removal on the Anthony branch while workers hire 1600 men and the road pushes ahead amid tensions and clashes.
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Santa Fe
Anthony
Anthony PLC
Mysterious Bank Forgeries Linked to Clarke Name
A New York Produce Bank case centers on Thomas Clarke of 17 Day Street. A young man deposited forged checks totaling 4,500 and 6,500 drawn on the National Bank of Commerce, signed by R. H. Rochester, then Clarke’s own check for 4,000. He claimed not to know they were forgeries and was held to answer after a 1,500 withdrawal led to arrest and a suspect named Henry Tode listed as clerk in Clarke’s employ. Additional notes report a mail pouch robbery at Milford Center with about 1,200 taken, no arrests, and Coggswell removed from Sandwich Savings Bank receivership for deficiencies. Weather notices forecast variable winds and falling barometer across the Upper Mississippi and Missouri regions.
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New York
Thomas Clarke
Day Street
Produce Bank
Clarke
National Bank of Commerce
R. H. Rochester
Western Union Telegraph Company
Henry Tode
West ‘Twenty-seventh Streets
New Year Echoes of Disease and Crime in City
Typhus and smallpox cases rise with 63 and 59 patients reported respectively across Island and city areas. Measles tally hits 157 for the week, with 68 in the colored orphan asylum. A druggist Mr Simms died by suicide in Father Walsh’s parsonage after a troubled marriage. Separate notes cover Mibernians, insurance talks, land league discussions, and flood forecasts.
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Colored Orphan Asylum
San Az City Produce Market Report May 1981
Kaneas Crry market notes wheat receipts 2002 bushels and shipments. corn receipts 12,309 bushels with 69,431 bushels in store as market weakens. eggs active, butter scarce and prices around 196 to 206 per pound. Chicago market shows wheat lower and cash bids mixed. oats demand steady with July and August offerings. bears limited cash activity.
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San
AZ City
Kaneas
Luty
Egga
Chicago
Siena
Beabic
Dine
Specialties This Week At L Bullene Co S Sale Prices
Advertises a weekly distribution of linen handkerchiefs and textiles with low prices. Plain all linen handkerchiefs 4 for 25 cents, fine 3 for 25, extra fine plats 2 for 26, hemstitched 15 cents each. Ladies and gents hemmed linen items range from 10 to 20 cents, with silk brocade options from 35 cents to 1 dollar. All lines marketed as extra value for money.
Corsets At Fifty Cents and Seventy-Five Cents
Advertises an improved Double-Busk Corset priced at 50 cents, claimed to be as good as 75 cent versions. Also promotes a 120-Bone Corset at 75 cents, described as strong, handsome, and comparable to a one dollar item.
Kansas City Stock Market May 10 1981 Report
Kansas City market results show weaker cattle and hog receipts with prices slipping for steers, cows, and hogs. Sheep prices hold steady as weights vary, while St. Louis produce notes dull flour, mixed cash and futures for grains, limited butter and eggs, and modest whiskey and salt trades.
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Kansas City
Cattle Market Report From Western Live Stock Journal
The Western Live Stock Journal notes market activity with multiple shipments totaling around 4,400 head and varied prices. Colorado steers sell around 4.08 per unit while Texas feeders and butcher steers show strong demand. cows and heifers fetch 5.45 to 5.90, with overall market described as fairly active and lower for some grades.
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Western Lave Stock Journal
Colorado
Stock market report from Chicago transfers cattle hogs and sheep
Chicago market summary May 10 reports cattle receipts about 4400 with 5600 shipments, mixed prices and exports steady. Hogs receipts near 19000 with 3000 shipments, steady to firm with top around 5.80 to 5.85. Sheep receipts about 660 with shipments, wool and woolen prices around 5.00 to 4.35, indicating active market and steady demand.
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Cricagg
HieAaGo
Special Notices About Home and Family Safety
Fragmented notice describes concerns about staying alert to family safety at home. Mentions thousands affected and the need to protect loved ones, urging caution and community awareness without graphic detail. The readable text emphasizes responsibility and support for households and neighbors.
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Pittsburg, Cincinnati & St. Louis Railroad Company
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B. D. Coggswell
Sandwich Savings Bank
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St. Bridget's Church
Third
Overton Streets
Father Walsh
BT. Louis
Ancient Order of Miberniian
National American Ansociation
Independent Order of Morresters
Order of Hibernians
St. Patrick Church
Laclide Hotel
Peter Kierchan
New Orleans
Ordin America
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McCaffrey
Fuller Smith
St. Patrick's Hall
Supreme Officials
National American Association
High Court of the Missouri Independant Order of Foresters
Women’s Missionary Society
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Mexico
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