Internal Revenue Report Highlights 1888 Fiscal Year
The annual report of Commissioner Miller covers the year ended June 30 1888 and includes production comparisons, revenue by category such as tobacco, alcohol, and oleomargarine, and enforcement outcomes. Notable figures include total duties collected and seizures, with commentary on distillery activity, illegal stills, and the impact of internal revenue laws.
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Joe's
Miller
Wasmuneum
Bow
der Chn Miller
Mitle
Dept
United States
Trammiell
Agco
Coreass
West Virginia
Georgia
New York
Illinois
Indiana
Internal Revenue
Rage of Northeaster Threatens New England Coast
A fierce northeasterly gale and heavy snow paralyze Boston area travel. Six inches of snow blanket eastern Massachusetts with drifts. wires down disrupt shipping, telegraph, and electric services. Bridges and rail lines fail in Salem, Winthrop, and Portsmouth. counts of snow vary from Vermont to New Hampshire, signaling the worst storm in years.
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Boston
Masachusetts
Brattleboro
New Hampshire
Balem
Mass
Yeera
Boston Revere Beach & Lynn
Tos
Winthrop
Winthrop & Shore
North Shore
Ratland
Concord
N. H
Turbulent Apia as German Forces Fortify Consulates
News from San Francisco reports unrest in Apia with German patrols guarding consulates, a siege of Tamasese at Salanatifa, and clashes involving Americans and Englishmen. The Adams and Lizzard pathways reflect heightened tension as Mataafa’s followers prepare for battle.
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San Francisco
Mariposa
Sidney
Auckland
Bes
Bamoca
Adler
Apia
Ritchie
May Street
Hitchie
Conal
Lizzard
T. Moore
Tamasese
Mulien’s Point
Scanlan
Sears
United States
Adams
Nipsic
Callao
Tamacese
Mataafa
Salanatifa
Apih
Mateafa
Apis
Eitier van Vant
Viver
Matesse
Ayesa
Forvignere
Prayore Egg Te
Seteninths
Oe Mae
Adares
Unclear misspelled names yield a long race lap tally
A fragmented report lists multiple runners with uncertain surnames and many mile and lap counts. At 2 a m Littlewood is shown with 17 miles 6 laps, Connor 16 miles 5 laps, Hart 16 miles 6 laps, Cartwright 1% miles 4 laps, Mcoee 16 miles 4 laps, with others close behind.
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Craig
Golden
Hughes
Curler
Myerly
Day
Banellie
Rafferty
Desmond
Tay
Tilly
Campana
Lewd
Huffman
Vanness
Peach
C. Smith
Brown
Meyers
M. Littlewood
Connor
Hart
Cartwright
Mcoee
Cabinet Talk Sparks Speculation for Harrison Era
Washington novelty list from Indianapolis gossip outlines many names floated for Gen. Harrison's cabinet. Names span secretary of state to attorney general with traders like Sherman Blaine Phelps and Wanamaker among implied possibilities.
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Harrison
Washington
Gen
Star
Indianapolis
John Sherman
James G. Blaine
William Walter Phelps
the Treasury
William B. Allison
Warner Miller
Thomas C. Platt
John C. New
R. A. Alger
Law Wallace
J. B. Foraker
Bowell
New Jersey
Jerryck
the Navy
Indiana
W. W.murray
Tennessee
Mr.Miller
Senator Palmer
Robie
Mains
Robert Farnas
Nebraska
Adel
EL DeYoung
John F. Swift
M. M. Eetee
California
Alvin Saunders
Henry R. Wolcott
Colorado
John. ‘Clarkeon
Torinesses
War of
Louisiana
Keen
Wontahia
Tadiaga
Canadian Victor Paddler Takes Lead to Win Far River Race
O'Connor led from the start in the six mile Potomac event on a rough afternoon river. Teemer trailed early but narrowed the gap. O'Connor finished with a thirty four stroke to clinch the win amid crowd cheers and lingering betting rumors.
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Potomac
O'Connor
Virginia
Pha
J. BR. Eiders
Mils Post
Som
Referes Fider
Ata Bo
Tepmer
Meanest Man in the World Provokes Store Shoe Rule
A local store proprietor posts a strict policy banning lace up shoes, claiming it will curb losses after noting saleswomen favored laced footwear. He threatens dismissal or wage deductions if workers fail to comply. The note identifies Phekkie Reson as referenced in the chaotic report.
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Phekkie Reson
Diamonds on Boots Through Static Shine Explain It
A Globe Democrat excerpt discusses bootblack science. It claims that moist blacking plus brush friction creates electricity crystallizing carbon in the paste, yielding millions of tiny diamonds on boots and a brilliant shine. The piece notes uncertainty about the effect and presents a curious phenomenon.
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Eshoe
Bhoo
Gilobe-Democrat
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Timate
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Cubs
Consellsville
Cour
Collowes
Pitteborz
Pittsburg
Connelleville
Ron Ie
O’connor
Finlohes
New York Sun
Idan
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