Pension Commissioner defends service bill and cuts pensions
In Chicago a pension official denounces a published interview as a malicious lie while defending a policy to trim monthly pensions to 4. A. L. Tanner cites opposition from G. A. R. posts and insists on a pension for every veteran, promising lawful action and detailing steps to purge excess payments.
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Tanner
Chicago
Amy Ehars
Congress
Treas
Pichera
Pension
Galt
Allard
G. A. K. Pension Committee
G. A. R. Posts
New York
General Block
Geeneral Black
Ito
Lamar
Ofica
Black
Waeri
Rocynon
Consolidated G. A. T. Poste
Pensigna
Harison
Aly, Goon Ny
Harrison
Law
Pension Department
Soma Howe
Patriotic Words by President Warrison at Woodstock Celebration
President Warrison delivers a Fourth of July address in Woodstock Connecticut praising unity and national resolve. He thanks attendees, emphasizes internal dangers to the republic, and lauds veterans and civic virtue while noting political planning by the Democratic National Committee to contest four Northwest states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrison
Woodstock
Conn
Aura, Holting
Unean
Earth
Vitub
Connecticut
New England
Far West
Washington
Democratic National
Donoverane National Committee
Northwest
Democratic National Committee
Lincs
Col. Brice
Democratic Committee
Sideyineh
Montans
Newport Summer Queen and the Gilded City’s Allure
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE describes Newport in the late 19th century as a polished resort masking hidden wealth and libertine temptations. It follows visitors mixing with luxury, polo, and seaside amusements while noting sharp class divides and the refined manners expected of “the swells” amid Vanderbilts’ mansions and exclusive retreats.
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J . Ewport
Tuly
Fiuxnetons
Enn Wiiel
Newport
Newari
Refulgert
Sunday School Lesson on Keeping the Ark of the Lord
The reader is reminded that guarding the holy ark requires a prepared people and reverent worship. Ancient Israel's fate shows God’s righteousness is approached with caution, and nations reflect their devotion through spiritual readiness. The piece connects Israel’s Mizpah gathering to early American religious reverence and urges personal repentance and steadfast faith.
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Sam
Byron Bethshemosh
Holy Tafh
Kirjath-Jéavim
Iirjatndonvim
Mieazur
Ameria
Tarael
Milo
Broadus
Israel
Jarel
America
Tulsa
Jerael
Guary Washington
Revolus Flon
Jonathan Doucher
Moncure D
Conway
Mttle
Mizpeh
Tistory
Centurion
United States
Ebenezer
Samuel
Eleaezer
Conundrum Fragments From An Old Riddle Page
A string of fragmented era jokes asks about biblical money, the dove and ark, aging hair versus mustache, a puzzle about a train at 12 50, and a horse sense verse. The rough copy references a man called honorable beating his wife and a van with a broken gait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Bridges Swept Away In Johnstown Flood Tragedy
Johnstown New York sundered by heavy rains flooding streams and washing away bridges. Ten thousand dollars in mill and property damage reported with multiple drownings and many residents rescued by night search along the Mohawk river.
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Johnstown
Shriver
Ferry Street
Aft
McDonald
Northup
Felica Justice Anderson
Johnstown, Onda
Gloversville
PDA Nern
Oey
Albert Cokely
Evans’ Mills
Treadwell
A.m
Charles Frear
Evans’ Mill
Chief Corbett
Peter Evang
Purdy-Case
Nellis
Vosburg
Schriver's Mill
Mohawk River
Main
Blecker
Blecker Street
Maine Street
Fonda, Johnstown
Alany
Armel
Groversville
Fatal wreck on Mexican Central Railway near Chihuahua
A train plunged from an embankment five miles from Chihuahua after heavy mountain rains undermined a sand abutment. Two passengers were killed instantly and about nineteen injured, eight of them Americans, with Randolph, Wells, Fargo & Co. express messenger fatally hurt. The accident followed a washout of the track amid rainfall of twenty five miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua
Randolph, Wells, Fargo & Co
Burke Extradition Ordered for Martin Burke in Gronin Murder
Judge Bain in Winnipeg issues order for the extradition of Martin Burke alias Frank Williams. Burke is linked to the murder of Dr. Gronin and, unless an appeal is filed, will be sent to Chicago once papers arrive from Ottawa.
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Newport
Bain
Winnipeg
Martin Burke
Slias Frank Williams
Dr. Gronin
Chicago
Ottsya
Swiss government denies Germany's right to regulate Swiss residency
The London Standard's Geneva correspondent reports the Swiss government denying Germany's right to control permission for Germans to reside in Switzerland. The Burdesrath anticipates Germany will denounce the German Swiss treaty of 1678 upon receipt of the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Standard
Geneva
Switzerland
Burdesrath
Germany
Conditional offer for Axtell declines and counter bid
An offer of 0,000 for the trotter Axtell made by Mr. McKinney was declined. If Axtell lowers his record of 3 15, Mr. Boosner will bid 100,000 for him.
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Axtell
Trotter Axtell
McKinney
Axetell
Boosner
Gave His Life for Another at Long Branch
William Hoory Kirk of Long Branch New Jersey lost his life while trying to feed a stranger who had ventured out. He suffered cramps and drowned in the attempt, a selfless act remembered in the community.
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Hosay
Pola
Fehl
Newpot
New Yorkia
Bomut
Lobia
Mr. Smith
Bron Firthig
Mr. Brown
Ol Smith
Hindeeme Brown
Brown
Hisren
Eholut
Salihia
Yong
Matten
Clift
Long Branch
N. J
William Hoory Kirk
Sonstex Washburn Quits Milling
Milling firm Washburn Martin Milling Company of Min i dissolves as Senator W D Weghburn withdraws from business. The dissolution is set for September 7 next, with the Wesbonto Crosby company capitalized by John Crosby taking over and forming the new partnership.
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Sonstex Washburn
W. D. Weghburn
Washburn-Martin Milling Company
Mini
Wesbonto-Crosby Ba
John Crosby
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Atall
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Tians Terday
Waltyr
Macwine
Suauner Oiites
Suike Newport
Thaku
Lund
Eluyne Avenue
Papa
Narragansett
Gansett
Jolly
Maiden
THE
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Empire State
Mexico
Burke
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