Treasury Report Shows 1891 Federal Revenues and Debts
The secretary of the treasury releases the annual fiscal summary for the year ended June 30 1891 with revenues from customs internal revenue profits on coinage sales of public lands and more The total cash balance and the debt payment schedule are detailed including bonds and funded loans The document also discusses immigration shipping and policy on Chinese exclusion and urges legislative changes for customs and foreign trade statistics In Congress Speaker Reed begins committee appointments while Speaker Crisp faces a larger reshuffle with many new members and likely assignments for Mills and Bland
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Forest Thomas Hanged for Murder in Mississippi
Forest Thomas, a colored man, was hanged yesterday in Greenville for the murder of Hayward Bryan, colored, at Lake Wasalington in November 1890. The execution concludes the case in which Bryan was killed at the Lake Wasalington location.
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Secretary’s Fiscal Review Highlights Surplus, Tariff Effects
The document details a June 30 1892 close of the fiscal year with a cash balance of 139 728 145 and a surplus around 14 million for 1893. It notes circulation policy reforms for national banks, tariff impacts on prices and imports, and reciprocal treaties with Brazil Santo Domingo and Spain while urging sustained protection to American labor and industries.
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December crop report shows corn and wheat prizes high
Washington dispatch reports December returns from agriculture with corn averaging 42.2 cents per bushel and wheat 85.3 as prices hold near ten year highs. Ohio Indiana Illinois Iowa and others record strong values while oats and rye also brighten. The piece notes conditions vary by region with Hessian fly damage and late seeding, plus brief judicial docket context.
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Presidential Appointments for Confirmation Revealed
The president sent to the senate a list of nominees needing confirmation. Names include Lorenzo Cronus for assistant secretary of the treasury and Enos H. Nebeker as United States treasurer, with regional ministers and judges across the nation and territories.
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Miller Looks Back at Justice Dept in Annual Report
Attorney General Miller presents the department of justice annual report to Congress covering operations through June 30 last and outlining several important recommendations. He comments on the United States Supreme Court and notes legislation enacted by the last session.
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Doorkeeper Turner Spotted in Rumored Croker Consult
Doorkeeper Turner traveled from Washington to New York amid rumors that he was summoned by Mr. Croker to discuss appointments to offices under his control. The article notes 152 positions to be filled and annual disbursements exceeding $131,000.
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Secretary Foster Improves in Washington Update
Secretary Foster remains in steady improvement in Washington. His temperature has held steady at normal levels for the past twenty four hours.
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Thousands Seek Work as Chicago Builders Prevail
The Chicago labor market remains overstocked with unemployment growing daily as workers from the east, west, and south arrive. Construction on the world fair grounds and other projects provide some jobs, but the supply of available positions outstrips demand until spring.
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Riots in Topachila and Mexican unrest update
Dispatch reports severe rioting in Topachila driven by public dissatisfaction with the government. Troops are ready to move, famine relief corn is being bought from the United States, and a railroad agent Sumdis has vanished amid debt rumors. In Texas Garcia the revolutionary leader crossed from Para and travels with Aguirre toward Eagle Pass as pursuit continues.
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Fire devastates Pinos Altos town with vast loss
A vacant frame hotel in Pinos Altos caught fire yesterday and engulfed the town as flames spread unchecked. Only Bell & Stephens and A. K. Leroy stores survived. losses are pegged near 100000 with light insurance. The blaze is suspected incendiary.
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Death by exposure inquest verdict in Carrollton case
Carrollton, O December 11 The coroner's inquest on the remains of Edward Wettach, found dead in Blackburn's woods east of this city, returns a verdict that death was caused by exposure.
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Grange elects officers and reviews committees
INDIANAPOLIS December 10 The Grange elected officers after a spirited contest with many ballots. Master Aaron Jones Overster Joel Davis Librarian Taylor B Frazer Treasurer W Messimore Secretary J H Walker and others were named. In the afternoon committee reports were heard and the sixth degree conferred. Arrests reported in Indianapolis as a guard case unfolds with a suspect named jam Wild.
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Serious Cutting Affray Shocks Town in Indiana
In Vincennes Indiana a serious affray occurred in Iowa a remote village in Knox County Thompson and William Jordan fought in Henry Lane’s storeroom Thompson struck Jordan with an open weapon injuring him in the left side The injured man is the son of a prominent local farmer No arrest reported in this incident In Greencastle Indiana a Dawes damage suit against the Big Four Railroad resulted in a verdict for 5500 The plaintiff William Da from Clay claimed 25000 damages after a buggy accident caused by a horse fright at a standing car on a crossing in Carbon causing a leg injury and amputation The case will be appealed
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Train brakeman dies in crossing accident at Eagle Creek
Hugh Rust, an O I W brakeman, was killed at Eagle creek crossing at 7 PM when a train struck him. His body was found in the creek after a long search. boots surfaced first, then the remains. He hailed from Cartersburg, Hendricks county. Alleged wreckers arrested in Indianapolis after a failed fast-train wreck near Fountaintown. Carey Wickliffe, 6, and George Elliott, yard employee, held as suspects.
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Shelbyville Factory Closure Cuts 300 Jobs
Shelbyville Indiana reports the Tit rey Birely table factory, claimed to be the world’s largest, has shut down causing over 300 workers to lose their jobs due to production issues.
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Woman arrested in Cambridge over university conduct case
In Cambridge a young woman named Hopkins faces a habeas corpus inquiry after her family sought a decree nisi. The chancellor ordered detention under a university law for allegedly walking with a male student, a charge claimed to be legally undefined. The rule is set for return next term. Baltimore obituary notes Dr. Donaldson, longtime University of Maryland throat specialist, died at 69 after months of illness. a MD graduate and prominent medical author.
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