Civil Service Commission Annual Report Review
The Civil Service Commission presents its annual report noting fifteen years of experience under the civil service system. It cites a rise in unclassified positions and increases in cost while classed staff remain steady, and discusses examination procedures and efficiency concerns within the service.
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Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Haeve Deen Ferpelt
Walte
Earsie Constanty
Steamer Islander Disaster Reported Near Juneau
Forty passengers feared lost as the steamer Clare Nevade burned off Lyran canal near Juneau. Initial reports say flames likely from a burning steamer, with passengers unknown if survived. Weather and rough seas hinder rescue efforts as islander crew describe terror and high winds.
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Tringe
Clare Nevade
Jdunean
Bere
Juneau
Draper Seeks New Trial In Murder Case
Affidavits and arguments submitted as a female defendant battles for a new trial in the murder of C. L. Bastings. Defense lists 23 affidavits. prosecution counters with 28. Juror Hugh Zirkle admits remarks were made in a joking crowd. Judge Suirley to rule next Saturday.
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C. L- Dreper
C. L. Bastings
Hrvejuromn
Tamper with Mails Spawns Havana Debates and Murky News
The article reports that Spain tampered with mail to the Maine in Havana prompting U S protest and a proposal for regular Key West Havana mail service via torpedo boat Cushing. It also covers a Missouri tragedy, a Paris heart movement discovery, a world shooting record, mass grain movements, an Irish editor's death, a cotton spinners trust, and a Hanna family marriage slated in Georgia.
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Cushing
Havana
United States
Spanien
Maine
Washington
New York
Capt
Sigebee
Key West
Havenz
Joseph C. Breckenridge
Breckenridge
No Embargo on Horses War Warning Clarified
Secretary of State denied any embargo on horses stating no war halt and no ban inferred. The message cited Cuban peace proposals and German autonomy cabinet replies while noting veterinary risks from U.S. horses may prompt import restrictions to curb influenza spread.
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Germany
Leon du Dle
Wade Iphun
Colonial Government Plans Peace Terms With Insurgents
The radical autonomist faction in Cuba meets to discuss ending the conflict. The plan proposes amnesty for rebels, dissolution of volunteers, a Cuban militia, and recognition of Cuban generals, with reforms and a mixed cabinet to negotiate terms.
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Guba
Espasie Fam
Cube
Nerius Homs
Tims
Madad
Wineb
Vwolurners
Cuba
TARVED TO DEATH Aged Cou ple in Chicago without Food
An elderly Chicago couple, Mr Carmelius Lang 75 and Mrs Caroline Lang 85, died after days without food or heat in their County Hospital lodging. Neighbors supported them briefly. police found the couple emaciated and unable to speak. Mrs Lang died soon after admission, Mr Lang near death.
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Chicago
Caroline Lang
Carmelius Lang
Leng
Abe
Aline
Lung
Lang
Victory for colored people in Alton schools case
The Illinois Supreme Court on Saturday sustained the demurrer in the Alton schools case concerning access to education for Black students. The court’s ruling affirmed the petition for mandamus and the defense’s arguments, with the city and residents contending for school control and integration in Alton. The decision marks a victory for civil rights forces and upholds calls for equal access to schooling in Alton.
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Ilinvis Supreme Court
Alton
Alon Puone
Schoyls
Ievis Supreme Court
Mendemus
Meror
Aton
Ertein Mets
Sehuule
Mate
Ube
American Fine Association forms in New York and other notices
New patriotic society formed in New York named the American Fine Association with committees from patriotic societies. Reports of deaths include Mason Dead, the oldest Mason in the U.S., and the oldest Odd Fellow in the country. Also covered are a fatal train wreck near Kirk, Alabama, libel suit in Syracuse, a California murder confession, naval Ensign Breckenridge's drowning, a Seattle double murder suicide, and miners killed in Michigan.
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Americas Play Association
New York
Esx York
American Fine Association
Gesecreau
United States
San Bernz Day
New 27
California
Stee Holstow
Arabella Singietuou
San Bernardino
Passengers Rescued From Wrecked Steamer St Louis
The steamer St Louis rescued 212 aboard the Holland America Veendam after it struck a submerged wreck off Kollendem on February 6. Lifeboats were launched, and the St Louis and Veendam boats saved all on board as the Veendam sank and was set afire to avoid obstruction to rescue efforts.
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Hne
St. Louis
Sarved
New York
Soutmaupien
Spaix
Veanden
Rotterdam
Cage
Sengerefi
Kollendem
St Louis
Sigmus
Missouri Attorney General bans Bible prayer in public schools
Missouri Attorney General Crow issued an opinion stating that requiring pupils to recite the Lord's Prayer or a teacher to read the Bible during opening school exercises violates the state constitution. He deems such exercises as religious worship and forbidden within public school hours.
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Miseoari
Isliegai
Crow
Missouri
Satupdar
Pittsburg Fire Remains of Eighteen Persons Recovered
Eighteen bodies had been removed from the Pittsburg ruins after a terrible fire and subsequent explosion. The missing list grows longer, and it is believed many victims perished under the walls.
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Pittsburz
Weiork Sundar
De Lome Letter Supposedly In McKinley Hands
The New York Daily News reports a Cuban Junta official contends the De Lome letter has resided with President McKinley for the past month. The document allegedly circulated among several officials before a secret cable from Consul General Lee reached Washington. Cabinet meetings discussed the matter, with plans to keep it quiet and avoid public disclosure.
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Lener
New York Daily News
de Lome
Hevans
Lee
Washington
Proimbir
Borstio Rabent
Cubay
Fire destroys seven story Nassau Building
A seven story office building on Nassau Street in New York was destroyed by fire early morning. The Derby Bank Company and Madure Bros. clothing shop on the ground floor were damaged. fire spread from the Nassau structure to adjacent buildings causing extensive losses estimated at half a million dollars with insurance noted.
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Lenin
Morten Burns
Lev P
Bradstreet Weekly Review Signals Trade Optimism for 1808
Bradstreet reports renewed confidence in the roll and sales, with brighter tone in the semi-born business and iron and steel gains. Spring trade slows in dry goods across New York and eastern centers, except Boston, while western warmth curbs carried stocks.
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Bradstreet
Roll
Selmerke
New York
Boston
Measure Carries Nine Millions and Fortification Bill
The senate appropriations committee completed the fortification appropriation bill on Friday. The bill carries a little over 2 090 001 dollars. Governor Tanner granted a sixty day reprieve for Shannon. John D Rockefeller donated 2549 to Cleveland for pork purposes, his second such gift. Justice George B Macfarlane of Missouri Supreme Court died after an appendicitis operation. Buckeye Chair Company of Ravenna Ohio assigned with liabilities 45 003. Ferdinand Fabre the Paris novelist dies according to a Paris dispatch.
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Senate Committee On Appropriations
Rockefellers
Cleveland
John DD. Rockefeller
Missouri
George B. Macfarlane
Missouri Supreme Court
Bowe
St. Louis
Market quotations for Chicago and neighboring regions
Commodity prices listed for cattle hogs and sheep across Chicago Detroit Toledo Buffalo and New York markets. Wheat corn oats and rye prices noted as No. 2 red or white grades with regional variations. Butter and eggs also appearing with standard regional values.
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Chicago
Detroit
New York
Gov Lee Kipp Dispute Reaches Supreme Court
The governor attempts to remove Insurance Commissioner Kipp and appoint Ayres as acting official. The Supreme Court scheduled hearings for February 23 and 25 after ruling Governor’s show cause plea lacked jurisdiction. Kipp remains in office pending further order as the case proceeds.
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Supreme Court
Fuller
Gov. See
Kipp Io
Agreement for Brule and Rosebud land exchange
The Indian Affairs commissioner in Wasi Region says negotiations between the Lower Brules and Rosebud holders are set. Lower Brules consent to move to Rosebud with compensation, occupying about 2210 acres. Government to pay 23 2n acre and open land under existing law. Reimbursement to government follows. Agreement requires three fourths of three bands to sign before transfer.
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Wasi
Hes
Tern
Lower Brules
Rosebud
National Coursing Meet Set for Flendreau in October
The national executive committee of the American Coursing Clubs announces 1888 national meet at Flendreau on Tuesday October 11. Enthusiasm runs high as plans include the War Cup and an open produce stake with about thirty two dogs likely to run, promising the largest meet yet in the district.
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Nanional
Flendreau
Frank Mead
Gary
Flan- Green
Eay
Exorbitant City License Prompted Refusal and Dismissal
City Attorney in Canton contends licensing fees are excessive after W C Wilcox refused a 52 dollar daily license and faced arrest. trial revealed six month licenses would cost 900 dollars, leading the city attorney to move to dismiss. Forged wheat checks prompt warnings from McGrath. several missing checks noted. Springfield Normal enrollment soars as winter term opens with sixty regular pupils and many musical students. University enrollment in Vermillion hits eight-year high with 350 winter students. Lincoln County Agricultural Society elects new officers led by Treat and Millett. Cattle theft arrest in Judson. Andrew Drake receives two-year term for post office robbery in Jefferson. Oil inspector Dowdell reports totals. Rapid City water and sewer pipes bid awarded to Tom Sweney Hardware Co.
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O.S. Gifford
Canton
W.C. Wilcox
Justice Court
Fatal quarrel among farmers ends in stabbing
Report describes a fatal quarrel between two farmers, Sever Severson and Cleon Olson, over beer in Vermillion. Severson allegedly demanded entry to Olson’s home in an intoxicated state, threatened to break down the door, and a fight followed with Olson injured and his mother gravely ill.
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Olean
Fey Grinking
Severson Re
Pia Fom
Thade
Hewiltie Olsen
Seversom
Cleon
Olson
Severson
Rosseau Horse Case Seeks Halt to Slaughter Order
Rosseau and ranchmen obtain an injunction restraining Agent Cou man from carrying out a Washington department order to slaughter 1208 horses at the Cheyenne agency district. Veterinarians judged disease risk, but the herd is held as legal action proceeds in court.
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Branchman
Hera
Ann
Rosseeau
Cheyenne
Dian Agencr
Couman
Genarie
Washington
Piandere
Garrington Found Guilty in Erickson Murder Case
The Sioux Falls court after a February verdict found James Garrington guilty of first degree murder in the Brown County death of a companion. The jury fixed the penalty as death by hanging, and Garrington showed no emotion upon the verdict, drawing broad approval for the ruling.
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Erickson
Sioux Falls
James Garrington
Garrington
Brown County
Mission committee reviews annual grants across South Dakota
The home missionary committee of the Congregational Churches met in Deadwood approving a uniform slate of grants for South Dakota churches, with Lead receiving 200 dollars and other towns like Fourche Bufalo Gap Custer Hot Springs Spearfish and Deadwood noted. Weather bureau service expands with forecast delivery to Rapid City Redfield Aberdeen and Cald, while S W Glenn extends daily forecasts by phone or telegraph.
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Home Missionary Committee
Congregational Churches
Deadwood
le Fourche
Bufalo Gap
Custer
Hot Springs
Spearfish
Erapid City
Weather Bureau
S. W. Glenn
Government Weather Bureau
Huron
Redfield
Aberdeen
South Dakota
B. Rh. Wagner
Homme County
F.j.cory
Watertown
Stanley
Sioux Falls
Business Men’s League
Baptists of
G. H. Starling
Tyndall
Omaha
Eads
Gal Company
Homestake Company
Lead
Mammoth Marine
Ellison
Maj. Stover
South Dakota National Guard
E. A. Harting
Pierre
Union County
Barney Kiernan
James Milliken
New York
Homestake
Indian Department
Rosebud Agency
In Creek
Chambelain
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Thomasville
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NEW Patriotic Society
Alabama
Louisvile Jand Nas
Kirk
Ala
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W. D. Rockwell
James K. Day
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N. x) University
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York
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Cal
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San Francisco
Uring Convicou
Seattle
H.C. Bettany
Wash
Andrew Annen
Schuyler, Neb
Emanuel Naimo
Newport
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Pittsburg
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Sister of Charity
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Pennsylvania Railway Company
Henry Kline
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WO News
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Edward Stennon
Wheaton
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Jose Hofman
Mann Gremen
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Paris Dispatch
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Huntington
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J. W. McGrew
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Sioux City
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Springfield Normal
Springfield State Normal School
Fraze
State University
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Minneapolis
Lincoln County Agricultural Society
F. H. Treat
J. E. Millett
F. A. Bacon
J. P. Hawn
Judson
Otter Tail County
Minnesota
R. S. Dawley
Henry Co. Stocker
Bancroft
Kingsbury County
Andrew Drake
Deadwool
Jefferson
Dowdell
Eric III Kes
Rapid City
Tom Sweney Hardware Company
Rosseau
William Parmenter
Price Lake
William Davidson
Orlando Giles
Belle Fourche
Charles Hart
Vermillion
Hart
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Woonsocket
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Father Robinson
Parker
Eik Point
Salem
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