Carnegie Superintendent Linked to Altered Reports in Armor Plate Frauds
Witness Charles Edgar Sill testified that Carnegie armor plate superintendent Kline ordered true process reports altered to mislead government inspectors. Sill kept notes and described redacted date changes and end retentions to hide defects. He said fake work ranged from 75 to 60 percent and claimed $6000 for his role as informer while calling Kline a human brute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WasHinetor
Carnegie
Charles Edgar Sill
Sill
Kline
Carnegie Force
Bill
Rhine
Piagt Aon
Camminigs
Ayn Dalliver
Pittsburg
Secretary of the Navy
Sill Anid Oon
Auperinte Tel Nin
Banent
Regentine Plate
Aotpan
Bane
Cummings
Navy
Jetes Davy
Rai
Government inquiry into plate factory and bribery allegations
Witnesses testified that workers aimed to obtain government positions through a Pittsburg firm and Navy officials, while officials argued the company and superintendent benefited most. The case described faulty plate work, missing books, and alleged improper tracking of government contracts and payments.
Disobedience at Bellevue Rifle Range Sparks Sabbath Debate
June 21 reports from Omana show Private Cederquint of Company A refused to fire on Sunday, leading to charges of disobedience. In Burt, Cepau Ramos noted a serious brain concussion after a line drive struck Miss Lizzie Haines during a game with a traveling women’s team, left at Vinton. The National Traveling Men's convention opened with congratulatory telegrams from Alabama Texas and Tennessee. The sealing schooner Unga was overturned off the Japan coast with all ten crew members drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omana
Karlen ¢Ederquist
Volntry
Uoos
Hellevue
Barat
Maejor Worth
Cederquint
Ordern H
Burt
Cepau Ramos
Firat
Lizzie Haines
Vinton
Hugh Jackson
Milwatkes
Alabama
Tex
Tennessee
Ban Fitans
Coa
Iinally
Japan
The President Returns Much Improved by Sea Trip
President Cleveland arrives back in Washington from a salt water outing aboard the lighthouse tender Maple. He is reportedly much improved healthwise with no recurrence of his prior complaint and resumes work after a breakfast at the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland
Annapolis
Point Lookout
Potomac River
White House
Mr. Thurber
Senate tariff fight narrows as silver issue dominates
Washington analysis notes ongoing Senate struggles over tariff legislation. Observers highlight pressure from outside interests, crossfire among Republicans and Democrats, and the danger of talks stalling. Reference to men like Platt, Lodge and Taft reflects party divisions amid silver agitation and currency policy debates.
Plot to Blow Up Government Buildings Ignites Chicago Reaction
The piece reports an alleged anarchist plot to bomb the White House and Capitol, dwarfed by public indifference in Chicago. It cites Chief Hazelton of the secret service and a sensational Post yarn about Jaxon, a Chicago man linked to Coxeyites, while locals mock the claim and doubt his danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washindon
White House
Capitol
Post
Jaxson
Chicago
Coxeyites
Hazelton
Secret Service
de Madders
Jaxon
Xon
Aulia
Metis Indian leader Jaxon linked to Haymarket era
The account traces Jaxon, an alleged Metis Indian, from the Riel rebellion to Chicago politics. It describes his association with Carter Harrison, his role as a figure for Indian representation, and his activities around the Haymarket era and an international conference plan. The piece notes his later financial troubles and shifting public fortunes.
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Map
Guy Fawkes
Jaxon Anys
Riel
Hug
Hel
Jaxon
Chicago
Haymarket
Jaxson
Congress
Todians
Carter Harrison
Waythong
Harrison
Dyman J Gage
Jarsen
Nt Data
Owlwaye
Handy Iaxoen
Choc Times
Hiteforos
Colu
Hill Presses Free Coal Demand in Tariff Fight
Senator Hill urged that coal be placed on the free list, arguing Democratic pledge and platform support for free raw materials. Peffer and West joined, while Hill warned against income tax features but insisted on exposing the bill’s shape as it moves to the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Irby
Beough
Tare Washburn
Coke
Hut
Woast Isvreos
Senate
Hull
Peffer
West
Anti-Option Bill Moves Through House Amid Debate
The House opened debate on Hatch’s anti option bill praised by supporters as a charter of rules to enforce delivery of future sales. Opponents led by Warper argued the measure harms export trade and farmers, equating it to theft of price control on markets and accusing it of pandering to manipulation. Bryan labeled it unjust to farmers facing drought and pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatch
Waasuhington
Board of Trade
Bryan
Stock Exchange
Gold reserve declines as June outflow continues
Wasuineton June 21 The tape gold reserve after deducting 2 250 000 for shipment today stands at 56 702 047 a drop 785 336 from the record high It also notes prior engagements of 65 438 377 before bond issue and explains banks will cover yesterday’s large amount. Treasury officials remain unfazed by ongoing gold outflow and compare with June last year. An expected halt in exports by July 1 is anticipated. In Lexington James B Clay grandson of Henry Clay and ex Confederate supports a Republican non partisan ticket if Breckinridge secures Democratic nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuineton
Treasury
New York
Willis
Lexindon
James B. Clay
Henry Clay
Basil Duke
Breckbridge
Cloudburst in Kansas Triggers Floods and Damaged Towns
A fierce storm struck Wiutta and Mulvane Kansas with a cloudburst flooding vast areas. Mulvane suffered deep water, eight to ten feet, wrecked foundations, and rescues by wagon beds and lumber rafts. no casualties but heavy property losses and railroad disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiutta
Kaa
Mulvane
Santa Fe
Illinois State Council Incorporation of American Protective Association
The secretary of state licenses the state council of the American Protective Association of Illinois in Springfield without capital stock. The group aims to educate members in devotion to self-government, oppose slavery of superstition and creed tyranny, and to maintain a non-sectarian public school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Protectives Incorporated
Springfield
Ills
Secretary of State
The
American Protective Association of Illinois
Springfeld
Swedish immigrant awarded damages in railroad collision suit
Carh Burg a 21 year old Swedish immigrant received a 20000 verdict in Judge Donne's court against the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. He was crossing the Rock Island tracks at Twenty-ninth street on Aug 1 when struck by an engine, dragged along the line, and suffered severe injuries including the loss of both arms.
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Caicano
Carh Burg
Donne
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company
Burg
Sweden
Rock Island
Twenty-ninth Street
Rapid tariff bill progress and income tax debate in Senate
Washington notes rapid progress on the tariff bill as the income tax section nears final passage. Amendments target mutual life insurers and building and loan associations, with changes on estate trustee returns and fraternal societies exemptions. Ex-Senator Perkins of Kansas died suddenly.
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Oanges
Perkins
Kansas
Washington
Senate
Jones
Allison
Secretary of the Treasury
West
Finance Committee
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Hts
Fraternal Exemptions and Savings Bank Proposals
Debates over income tax include provisions exempting fraternal societies and savings banks with strict deposit limits. Proposals limit deposits per depositor, cap surplus, and require earnings division. Senate discussion focuses on GOP and Democratic roles and timing. Sugar inquiry in Washington nears completion with calls for further witness names if available.
Death of ex Senator Perkins in Washington
Hon Bishop W Perkins former Kansas representative and ex senator died suddenly in Washington. The illness followed cholera morbus contracted in Indian Territory. He leaves a wife two daughters and a son. he had refused a physician until Tuesday night. Perkins was a skilled speaker and parliamentarian who often chaired when Speaker Reed was absent. He practiced law after leaving the senate in 1803 and faced a potential senate bid in 1895. Meantime Kansas voters numbers show only a portion of male adults registered.
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The
Kansas Statesman
National Capital
Washington
Bishop W Perkins
Kansas
Indian Territory
Katsus
Perkins
Reed
Senate
Interior
Chandler
Interior Department
Martn
Urgent Call for Gold By Sub Treasurers Across Nation
A circular from United States Treasurer D N Morgan directs sub-treasurers to seize all gold and convert into new paper currency. Banks and capitalists fear premiums on gold may limit coin release. Oblo Valley Bank pledged 50000 in gold, while investors like Thomas Emery push to pay in gold.
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United States
Omewati
Board of Trade
D. N. Morgan
Thomas Emery
Indian Appropriation Debate Sparks Fierce House Fight
In Washington on June 21 the Indian appropriation bill sparked furious exchanges between eastern and western factions over education for Indians and other policy. The session featured heated clashes, sharp speeches by Henry Johnson and others, a chaotic scene at the speaker’s desk, and continued contention over education versus practical training, with implications for western tribes and western wages debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Holman
Henry U Johnson
Indiana
Quigg
New York
Maddox
Georgioulis
Johnson
Cannon
Bowers
California
Thorang
Hampton and Cartiale
Amon
Waa
Podtan
Enat
Bane
Holmans
Young
Plana
Tom Reed
Faerett
Masaachusetta
Bithia
Question of Labor and Machinery in Congress
Congressional investigation into labor and machinery examines effects on workers and wages. The House committee plans rapid hearings on women and children’s work, and on machinery’s impact, with testimony from labor and industrial representatives, plus debate over convict labor and possible nationalization of coal mines.
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House
General Coxey
Gener
Ita
Victoria
England
House of Commons
Johor
Simon
Supreme Court
Norte
Deommaa
Pennayl Sania
Senate
Indor
Frye
Illinois
Oregon
Poet Scout Crawford Sails for Scotland in Heir Quest
Captain Jack Crawford nicknamed the poet scout will sail for Scotland around July 15 on a mission that could prove him a principal heir to the Great Wallace estate now held by New York state and New York City, valued at about £20,000,000. Miss Frances Willard, world president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, is among Teutonic passengers arriving from Liverpool.
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Judah Platteren
Anxiouy
Walt
Ben Butterworth
Republcans
M. Kinley
von Diaa
Hooper
Gary Donde
Andy
Cortune
Bertoof
Tranfe
Aancherdt
Siverdeliard
Meath
Sherman
Senator Lodge
Tonseed
Hoe
Plavemeyer
Trust
Benrix
Samara
Bugulme
Chicago
Jack Crawford
The
Scotland
Wallace
New York
New York City
Teutonic
Liverpool
Francis E Willard
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Abbreviated Telegrams Reveal Press And Public Notices
A jumble of 19th century items notes the Chicago grand jury querying Mayor Hopkins on gambling, a livestock and sanitary birds convention in Washington, and official statements from Gladstone. Obituaries list Andrew Dice and Wesley Scribner while various accidents, fires, crimes, and political moves appear, including Bar Leone and Coxey related actions.
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Grand Jury
Chicago
Hopkins
Washington
Morton
Gladstone
United States
Emily Banes
Philadelphia
Charles
William Kemp
Samuel Barnes
William Keurooy
Joravy Cuy
Passaic River
Geneseo
Andrew Dice
Monequa
Wesley Scribner
Leonard Appiel
Marine
Uls
West Virginia
Barcelona
Allen
Smaith
Bellaire
Zanesville
Cincinnati
Stockton
Cal
San Pedro
Mexico
Fiat
Onoraneh
Pacome Artiles
Theo Fey
Eidte
William Dae
Charles Hunter
Lowk Hoeven
Hunter
Frazer
Aman
J Otey
New York
Jasper Po Beall
Atlanta
Goa
Perth Amboy
Charles Biker
Christian Church of
Denton
Tex
Mount Vernon
William Hart
Denver
Greeeeal
John Ellis
Columbia
Gortman
Yeo
Erastus Wiman
Wiiman
Rugebic
East Norrie
Nebraska
Rascality
Bps
Christopher Colnolnd Jones
Coxey Ite
Ro Poor
Robert Donen
Mor
Plath
Riporus
Pout
Calvin
Stortier
Sta
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Iapa
Alamo
Mensra Jones
Harris
Mona Ana
Dave
Dana Rons
Natora
Fawkes
Hbill
Aiiiwalke
Contreveroat Aldrich
Publi Works
Ite
Crivor Mratcu
Michoacan
Tbat
Hilt
Aldrich
Wasutsutos
Evator Lodge
Senator Perkins
Red Man
Trenton
Benator
Stewart
Stout
Calvin Meternick
Man Stewart
Fulton, Ark
Whee Choo
Chee
Tyr
Wallin
Marietta
Aegpeed
Oat
Wituw
Getafe
Amenicas
Cnergi Coxey
Avs
Ohio
Milton
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