Millionaire’s scheme targets veterans for phantom funds
Private Dalzell reports in Caldwell on a claim that $14,009,000 awaits in the U S treasury for 410000 pensioners, with bogus steps to obtain pensions in Washington. He warns the plot appears to be a con as soldiers believed they were owed money yet the scheme rests on no legal basis.
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Little ‘Mather
Imspura
Dalzall
Caldwell
Poorbuers
United States
Washington
Fire Fatality at Christmas Tree Blaze in Burg
A Christmas tree fire in a Burg residence damaged the home and caused the death of Mary Kisttaine, a child of about eight. Firefighters battled the blaze as Robert Mendigaes found the child on a bed, alive but suffocating from smoke. she died at a physician’s office despite restoratives.
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Pas Burg
Macage T McGuire
Mary Kisttaine
Mr Gaire
Robert Mendigaes
Dakota Town Burned In Widespread Fire
Fire destroyed Diebags ost Center and McArthur Bros drug store as flames spread rapidly through the town. Firefighting options were limited to buckets and airflow, leaving many business owners to watch possessions burn. Estimated losses reach seventy five thousand dollars and two thirds of the town lies in ruins with families homeless.
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McArthur Bros
Diebags
Isylf Gul
Maov Famies
Prisoner in Eastern Penitentiary Fire Assaults Guard
A prisoner, Johm Hanson, 31, attacked a guard during a Saturday night incident in his cell. He set fire to property, attempted to escape, and was badly burned while resisting keepers. The act drew a deadly response from authorities and a magistrate will review the case.
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Duperer
Bec
Johm Hanson
Fourteen Persona Last in Tenn Debt Inquiry
Fragmented report notes investigation by Mraeus, Tenn officials, and Darragh into the Kate Adams disaster. Statements from William Banker cite Adams’s 197 per stain on cat and an escape attempt. Unclear telegrams and references to events in December and March involve various figures and a California athletic club.
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Mraeus
Tenn
Hall and
Darragh
Kate Adams
Golden Wins a VP Hours Walk
The 72 hour race concluded at midnight with full swing scores led by Golden at 418 and Norname 418. Cox 332, Moore 2123, Epstam 249, Guerrero 2t, Poff 125, Mes Chllan 1 7, Hart 85, Green 60, Nulan 45.
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Put-neiw
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Femlet Ab
Contests for Seats Deliberations Rise Over Speakership
Washington dispatch notes only one contest filed against Hartcuff in the Seventh Michigan district. The piece covers contested seats, alleged fraud, corruption funds, and potential Speakership race dynamics as Republicans and Democrats debate certification and health of candidates.
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House
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Whiting
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Maryland
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Con Sresoutan Shively
Indiana
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Memphis
Tenn
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Avbo
William F. Parrett
Lidiana
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Tere
T G. Phelps
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California
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Murrson
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Forman
Waithill
Ithmond
Tore
Trard Vargune
Vorgamen
Naims
Cannon
Bin
Reo
McKinley
Burrows
The Brotherhood Meeting in Chicago Spooks Officials
Reports describe a secret gathering of Brotherhood engineers amid claims of railway boycotts and a looming strike. Delegates from Richmond convened in Indiana to discuss charges, with details kept confidential at Morton House as talks extended late. An adjacent item notes Capt. A Bauer, a former German officer, killed himself in Mavis Wisconsin after saluting Governor Rusk. He was 60 with three children.
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Deco
Alu
Cunun
Richmond
A. AR Cavener
Wanimond
Ind
Ginal
Morton House
Wis
A . Bauer
Mapa
Rusk
State House
Banner
Crimea
Two Steamer Fires in New York and New Jersey
The Bristol of Old Colony Line burned at Newdor RJ yesterday with no passenger injuries though several fled in scant clothing. Valued at $300,000, she was insured for her value. The Mexico from Hayane caught fire in her hold last evening and had to be flooded to extinguish the blaze, ruining the cargo. damage total not yet known.
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New York
Dee. S
Bristol
Newdor
Mexico
Hayane
A Foolish Girl's Disappointance Noted in Warzbury
Fragmentary report from Warzbury Conn describes a girl scolded for skating and a sequence of local rumors. The text mentions Thomastok and Banon names, with vague reflections on a citizen’s actions and money, amid unsettled village conditions.
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Warzbury
Conn
Kunkel
Thomastok
Agail
Thom Day
Slater
Passage on tariff bill stalls in Senate debate
Fragmentary report shows Alli Aldrich and Hipcock at work on diverse factions as second reading proceeds. Letters of protest and requests pour in while hearings draw interest from readers, amid ongoing attempts to move the tariff bill forward in the senate.
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Wasninetox
Alli Aldrich
Hipcock
Union Iron Works Tests New Cruiser Conditions
Scott president of Union Iron Works San Francisco met at the navy department to review official trial conditions for the cruiser Charles ton. The Abbleston is completed and will undergo dock trials to thoroughly test its machinery, with official trials likely about six weeks away.
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Washington City
Scott
Union Iron Works of
San Francisco
Rharles
Navy Department
Department
Abbleston
Inauguration Military Committee Prepares Washington March Quarters
Capt Peiz oto lists regiments and independent units securing quarters in Washington for March 4. Units include Seventh Regiment New York 30 men, National Guard units from Nevada and Pennsylvania, Philadelphia state funds, Schenectady Serbenectady, Pittsburgh Washington Infantry, Grava Cleveland 175 men, Massachusetts Eighth, Maryland Fifth, Albany Jackson Corps 40, Gray Invincibles Philadelphia 5A, and Deuhe Zouaves Elizabeth NJ.
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Peizoto
Inaguaration Military Committee
New York
National Guard of
Pednevivada
State Fond Bigs
Pedadelphia
Toad Separav Company
Serbenectady
Washington Infantry
Pittsbuey
Grava
Eighth Regiment
Massachusetts
Maryland Regiment
Albany Jackson Corps
Gray Invincibles
Philadelphia
Deuhe Zouaves
Elizabeth
Wife of Major General Schofield Dies in New York Flats
Wasnisoroy City note reports the wife of Major General Joan M Schofield dying at Reebowid flats in the nest after illness. She was daughter of Professor Bartlett former West Point Milita academy philosophy professor.
Treasury notes theft probe leads to three arrests
Washerton City police secure three department messengers in a redemption division theft case. Detectives separated suspects for questioning after arrests, with two refusing cooperation and names withheld as ongoing investigations continue.
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Washerton City
Department
Fivo
Wasatnetos City Pardon Granted for Benjamin Hopkins
Wasatnetos City on December 31 reports a pardon warrant for Benjamin Hopkins, accused bank embezzler. The secretary of state countersigned on oath and the official dates have been completed.
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Ben Hopkins
Wasatnetos City
Benjamin Hopkins
Ing) Nati Bank
One Bill in a Bad Way in Washington
Washington December report notes the bill to form a new department of agriculture is unlikely to pass amid party contention. Democrats reportedly lost interest since the November elections, while Republicans show little enthusiasm to let President Cleveland appoint the new official. Also from Washington, Mrs Cleveland and companions attend a performance at the National Theatre, and Col in W Dudley in a box is removed amid accusations of gross misconduct.
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WasttinaTton City
Dec
Department of Agriculture
Democrata
Cleveland
Gen Harrison's Visitors Arrive in State
In Indianapolis December generation seen as Gen Harrison's visitors including Judge Le Baron B Colt of the US circuit bench Massachusetts and Wm C Butler of this city. Ex-Lieutenant Governor W Cumback and Judge Alfred Thomas of Crawfordsville lead a party with visitors from Dakota Arkansas and many Indiana towns to pay respects.
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Harrison
Inpsanapois
Gen Grenfell to be Honoured in London
London December 31 reports the queen will bestow a special honor on Gen. Grenfell for his services at Suakim. It is also anticipated that the creation of a new titles list is forthcoming.
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Npiasronis
Dre
Holloway
Satan
Gen
Herfisen
Haine
Alger
Waantsatos City
Gen Hartson Secures Life Insurance Policy
Gen Harrison, in SantaNaPolis, insured his life Saturday for 10000 dollars after considering the move for some time. The report notes the policy as a personal financial step by the general amid broader chatter about his public standing.
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SantaNaPolis
Dec
Gen. Harrison
Movement for Art and Industrial Education Emerges in Chicago
A Chicago gathering of educators heard Col Augustus Jacobson present on Art and Industrial Education within a broader educational reform. The meeting, held at the Art Institute, drew about 15 participants from several states. Prof Woodward defended comprehensive education and warned against narrow specialization, arguing for practical, well-rounded training over rote routines and praising broader, unified methods.
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Chicago
Woodward
Edutort Cicago
Calla Eching
Bukdhas
Hareld
Tee
Pit
Urgadiz Tiahs
Augustus Jacobson Rand
Mila
Paris
Titan
Educwiel
Maton
Andrehy
Locke
Sebul
Wulta
Alps
Ayia H Putnam
Waship
Uberti
Sts Lous
York
Joanna
Prof
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Pilati Pai Norn
Woollward
Tre St Louis
The Outer Man Fashion Notes and Holiday Camouflage
A fragmented fashion column surveys bath wraps, silk bow ties, Persian mufflers, watered silk vests, round scarves, gilt buttons, glove backs, fobs, and novelty umbrella handles. It notes trends in full dress shirts, emerald solitaires, decorative accessories, and festive fabrics, predicting mufflers and colored silks for the coming season.
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