Ex Civil Service Commissioner Edgerton Slams President
Judge Edgerton, recently removed as civil service commissioner, writes an open letter to Cleveland accusing the president of removing him for political reasons. He contends the move favors Mugwumps and Demerats, defends his adherence to the civil service law, and criticizes contemporaries and approved reforms.
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Senate Acts On Indirect Tax and Census Bill in Brief
Washington reports show the Senate sent a message to the House to return the direct tax bill. Palmer and others spoke in praise of Lewis Cass from Michigan. Coke finished a four day speech on the Texas outrage resolutions as the census bill passed. The House placed a substitute bill for regulating sale compound on the calendar and referred it to committee. Alaska fur seal and salmon protections were recommitted.
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Census bill provisions debated in Senate amendments
Washington City February 1 notes outline census bill amendments. Provisions include counting negroes mulattoes and quadroon people for population schedules and shifting statistics from private entities to public record. Also covers information on non farm animals, compensation for census workers and veterans' widows, and enumerator duties regarding rations and service lengths.
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Washington City
Recorder
Advertising pays as the joke ends in a shopper tale
A lawyer recalls reading vivid ads day by day and the impact of advertising. He describes a personal experience with Price's Pleasant Puritive Pills and how he bought them after seeing the ad, illustrating how advertising can pay. The anecdote pivots on consumer memory and skepticism about ads.
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Disaster at Hartford hotel kills and injures many
The Park Central hotel in Hartford collapsed after a boiler explosion. Sixteen dead and numerous injured were recovered as fire and police worked through ruins all day. Police say 26 were in the building. causes point to a boiler blast with arson unlikely.
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Merrill Chemical Company
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Avon
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Walter M. Gay
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Henry Steffel
Philadelphia
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Unionville
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Cyclone in the South Kills Several in Banks County
A terrible cyclone struck southeast Banks County before dawn, blowing Stevenson home apart and killing one son. The Stevenson family and W. M. Meadors family perished as timber and debris fell. Dozens injured, with more hurt by flying debris and trees. churches, farms, and homes damaged. In Alabama, a tornado path through Kelly County caused multiple injuries and five to six deaths, with $100,000 in damage.
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Rail Disaster Rumor Circulates About Grand Trunk Route
A Montara report claims a terrible rail accident occurred at St. Hilaire on the Grand Trunk line. A Central Vermont passenger train bound for Boston and New York supposedly fell crossing the Ridhé lieu river bridge between Beloile and St. Hilar. Authorities would not confirm or deny the reports.
Advertising scheme ends in arrest of Lynn chief of police
Edward Oakes, chief of police at Sangus, was arrested after attempting to break into the C. G. Ames residence. A note alleges he planned with Jordan to advertise a burglar alarm by triggering it during the break in. Oakes claimed Jordan offered the plan. Jordan accused Oakes of soliciting the stunt.
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Statue of Lewis Cass in Congressional Statuary Hall
In Washington Feb 19 the senate debated accepting the statue of Lewis Cass for display in the capitol’s statuary hall. Palmer praised Cass as a nation builder tied to Michigan’s growth, noting his roles as teacher, explorer, diplomat, and statesman across many public offices.
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Death Report Aids Explorer Stanley Killed In West Coast Fight
A Petit Journal correspondent in St Salvador reports Stanley a noted courier and explorer was killed in a fight on the west coast. A courier claims objects belonging to Branley were seized by locals near Mangambe.
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Woodarity Sale of Thoroughbreds Nets $13690 at Lexington
At Woodarity sale in Lexington yesterday twenty head of thoroughbred horses sold for $13,690. The top price was $6,000 for Forreat Wilkes to F. Wilcox of Idan Mills Pennsylvania. Governor Lars Fabees appeared with an attorney and pleaded not guilty, depositing $500 for appearance.
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Labouchere bribery claim rattles Parnell inquiry case
Hearing in Barnell affairs reveals Soames alleging Labouchere sought to bribe Pigott with £10 notes via intermediaries including O'Brien Sinclair and Robertson. Evidence traces letters and forged documents, with Parnell present and Times figures testifying to letter authenticity and practice of multiple signings. Local action in Harwich attaches Robbins estate over a marriage issue.
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English Scandal Divorce Suit Linked to Turf Figures
The Star reports the marquis of Ailsbury seeks a divorce amid a turf scandal and wild escapades. Co respondents include a bookmaker named Riley and horse-owner Mr Abington. The Marchioness had prior ties to Dolly Tester, a Gaiety dancer.
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Unclear historical note on a female regulator remedy
A garbled twentieth century note references a case numbered 18 about sanding and remedies. It mentions a “Female Regulator” and attributes bold text to Wie and Cleydenin, with nonsensical phrasing throughout.
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