Postmaster General Orders Full Service Statements for Civil War Veterans
Washington June 11 By directive of the postmaster general a copy of the order was sent to all bureaus requiring male employees to list all military service and non service status within ten days. Honorably discharged veterans with wounds or disabilities must be noted in rosters and widows or children of veterans who died or were discharged also listed. The move aims to weed out pretenders from veterans lists in the department.
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Sheridan Command
Union Department of the Potomac
Army naVy
OP Imarine Corps
United States
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Phil Sheridan
Wanaimiker
Porter Opposes Extending Civil Service to Census Clerkships
Superintendent Porter of the Census Bureau met President Harrison and argued against extending civil service laws to include clerk appointments in the census office. He cautioned the move would lower efficiency, since many suitable candidates would require personal persuasion rather than examination. The president said he would consider Porter’s argument.
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WashIndon
Porter
Census Bureau
Harrison
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
Navy secretary lauds Charleston bell metal gift
Secretary of the Navy thanks Representative Morrow for information on the Charleston bell. The pattern maker proposed adding ten cent silver contributions from over a thousand workers, yielding about 150 dollars to enrich the bell alloy. The money was run into the crucible and mixed with the metal for a purer ring.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Morrow
California
Charleston
Department
Quiet incident at the Executive Mansion in June
A small occurrence at the Executive Mansion in Washington is noted as having drawn little initial attention yet was later debated more openly. The event remains described with limited details and timing, reflecting subdued contemporary interest.
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Washington
President
Gmuaiaeereniicnmieces
Patriotic Sons of America Badge Incident at City Convention
Members of the Patriotic Sons of America attended a city convention wearing large white badges. One member tried to pin his badge on the president after shaking hands with the Chief Magistrate, but the president declined and the man stopped his effort.
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Patriotic Sons of America
Patriotic Son of America
Constellation Ashore at Cape Henry in Fog
Despatch from Capt Harrington aboard the Constellation reports the ship ashore yesterday inside Cape Henry light in fog. Injury not serious, must dock and proceed to navy yard today. commander held responsible for injuries, possible court of inquiry to determine facts.
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Navy Department
Harrington
Constellation
Cape Henry
Navy Yard
Navy reports ships salute Queen Victoria birthday
Rear Admiral Belknap reports on May 24 the United States ships Omaha and Monocacy dressed ship with HMS Cordelia in honor of Queen Victoria. A twenty one gun salute rang out at noon from Cordelia and the Omaha and Marines in full dress faced Cordelia while the band played God Save the Queen.
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Washington
Navy Department
Belknap
United States
Omaha
Wanamaker Comments on Prohibition Vote Defeat
Postmaster General Wanamaker said the Pennsylvania prohibition amendment defeat was expected. He noted surprise at the large margin against the measure and did not anticipate such a huge majority.
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Washitincron
Pennsylvania
Wanamaker
Postmaster Appointments Mark Civil Service Rule Change
Washington June 19 Postmaster General Wanamaker names W A Robinson of California as a post office inspector under the modified civil service rule allowing ex Federal soldiers reinstatement without examination The first appointment in the post office department under the rule also notes the change A woman s conscience money 130 arrives at the Treasury from a Philadelphia donor for customs duties on smuggled goods.
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Washington
Wanamaker
W. A. Robinson
California
Post Office Department
Treasury Department
Philadelphia
Burke Indicted in Cronin Case for Murder and Conspiracy
A special grand jury in the Cronin case indicts Martin Burke alias Martin Delaney also known as Frank Williams on two counts murder and conspiring with Coughlin O Sullivan and Woodruff to commit murder. Extradition papers will be sought from Governor Fifer with a formal request to Canada. Burke is in custody in Winnipeg and officers have been sent to assist.
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Cronin
Martin Burke
Burke
Martin Delaney
Frank Williams
Coughlin
O’sulllivan
Woodruff
Fifer
Springfield
State Department
Washington
Secretary of State
Winnipeg
Man
Chicago
Burke Testimony Triggers Indictment in Cronin Case
Michael Gavin of the Chicago sewer department provided decisive testimony leading to an indictment. He testified Burke boasted of ties to P.O. Sullivan and others, and claimed Cronin was an enemy or traitor to the Irish cause, influencing the prosecutors’ action despite prior doubts.
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Longenecker
Chicago
Winnipeg
Williams Brothers
Michael Gavin
Burke
Cronin
Trish
Amalgamated Iron and Steel Workers adopt new National union
Pittsburgh June 19 delegates completed work on a new wage scale and revised constitution renaming the union the National Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers of the United States Members will be admitted to all mill workers except metal pilers and laborers A strike at Carnegie Homestead mills looms July 1 Local option law advances in Michigan with county supervisor control and a potential prohibition vote. a state constabulary bill fails in the house
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Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
National Amalgamated Association of Tron and Steel Workers of the
United States
Iron and Steel Mills
Carnegie Homestead Mills
Amalgamated
Michigan
Lansing
Mich
Senate
Supreme Court
Prohibition
Judge orders Dora Willard moved from Cook county asylum
Judge Prendergast ruled this morning in the Cook county insane asylum investigation finding the facility is a prison rather than an asylum. He ordered Dora Willard transferred to Kankakee and urged a special legislative session to shift management to the state.
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Prendergast
Cook County
Dora Willard
Dora
Kankakee
Prohibition Defeat In State Returns
Official and estimated returns from every county show a large majority against the proposed prohibition amendment. The repeal of the poll tax qualification failed by about 150,000. Funeral services for Captain James Levi were held at his Oceola residence with Paulsen's Star band preceding the procession and burial at Sape.
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Philadelphia
James Levi
Dewey Street
Oceola Lodge
Knights of Honor
Paulsen
Star Band
Sape
Johnstown Relief Commission Divides Urgent Needs
Gov Beaver tours Johnstown amid devastation as eastern relief members press for broader aid. Planed housing and work programs aim to restore self sufficiency. $1,000,000 loan split for local relief and valley sufferers. You can craft a concise moniker.
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Beaver
Relief Commission
Almahall
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Gen. Hastings
Gov. Beaver
Susquehanna
Juniata Valley
Chicago
R.S. Stevens
Philadelphia
Gen. Hasting
Conemaugh Valley
Clara Barton
Red Cross Society
Miss Barton
Fourteenth
J. 1D. Roberts
John Dieberts& Co
KernvilleEdifice Recovery Seen After Widespread Damage
Displaced residents note improving conditions as repairs proceed in Kernville. Stream cleanup and house repairs are advancing, signaling a swift return to normalcy for the town.
Postal Clerks Killed As Pan Handle Train Wreck Near Cumberland Junction
The westbound Pan Handle train wrecked near Cumberland Junction two miles east of Steubenville Ohio at 11 12 this morning. Two postal clerks J P Payne and Orrin Hart were killed instantly and several others were seriously injured including Conductor Burris and Brakeman McFarland. Injured were taken to Steubenville Hospital.
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Cumberland Junction
Steubenville
J. P. Payne
Orrin Hart
Burris
McFarland
W.S. Bolton
J. E. Matthews
T. D. Armstrong
E. E. Benner
C. J. Minor
Frank Shook
Civil Service Inspectors Praise Chicago Post Office
A special examining committee of the civil service board led by Charles Lyman visited Chicago on June 19 to review post office operations. They resolved issues from correspondence with the postmaster general and allowed reinstatement of discharged soldiers when vacancies arise without re-examination. They praised Chicago for its highly systematized management and efficiency.
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The
Civil Service Board
Charles Lyman
New York
Thompson
South Carolina
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Sexton
Air ship ascent postponed at Manhattan Athletic Club grounds
The air ship invented by Mr. Campbell of Brooklyn was to ascend today but an accident to the gas tank halted the balloon powered exhibition indefinitely.
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Campbell
Brooklyn
Manhattan Athletic Club
Baseball Scores From Yesterday's League Games
Results across multiple venues show Brooklyn, Baltimore, Cleveland, New York, Pittsburg, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Washington, and others posting varied totals. Batteries and lineups are listed for several matches, with notable blowouts and close finishes reflected in the box scores. The Louisville organization, led by its famed manager, is set to entertain St. Louis as crowds prepare for a grand homecoming.
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St. Louis
Davidson killed by umpire during Tennessee baseball game
Sunbright Tenn June 19 Yesterday afternoon during a game between Deer Lodge and Sunbright nines Davidson Hall about twenty eight was stabbed and killed by umpire W R Staples who had been umpiring the game Hall attacked Staples with rocks Staples has not been arrested
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Schedule of Today’s Major League Games
St. Louis plays Louisville and Baltimore visits Brooklyn. Columbus meets Philadelphia while Kansas City faces Cincinnati. New York visits Cleveland and Philadelphia plays Chicago. Washington travels to Indianapolis and Boston goes to Pittsburg.
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Brooklyn
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Philadelphia
Kansas City
Cincinnati
New York
Cleveland
Chicago
Washington
Indianapolis
Boston
Pittsburg
Yale Clinches College Pennant as Season Nears End
The Yale team clinches the college pennant while Baltimore papers nickname Louisville as The Poor Devils. Will White, former Louisville shortstop, signs with Denver. Jack Kerins to umpire the Cincinnati game today. Dan Brouthers plays 34 games this season without a strikeout before facing Mickey Welch.
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Baltimore
Louisvilles
Will White
Louisville
Denver
Jack Kerins
Cincinnati
Dan Brouthers
Mickey Welch
Supreme Court Rules Barber Work Not Necessity
The court affirmed a lower court ruling in State v Ungericht finding that shaving and hair cutting are not works of necessity under the Sabbath law. Ungericht was arrested in Indianapolis March 18 last year and fined for keeping his barber shop open on Sunday.
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Supreme Court
John Ungericht
Indianapolis
Ungericht
Music on the Sugar Grove steamer voyage delights crowd
A sunlit trip by the First Presbyterian church and Sunday school on the Sugar Grove steamer Music drew a large crowd. The Italian Quartet String band from Louisville played sweetly while the Sons of Veterans drill team, led by Capt. Pennington, impressed spectators. The day turned sunny after showers, and thanks were given to the Veterans and the band for their contributions to the outing.
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First Presbyterian Church
Sugar Grove
Jupiter Pluvius
Louisville
Sons of Veterans
Pennington
Park
Will appoint Rosa Koch executrix and guardian for Louisa
In circuit court this morning a will dated May 21 1889 directs Rosa Koch as executrix to pay debts and funeral expenses then leave all real personal and mixed property to her daughter Louisa for life with Rosa authorized to sell if needed and Louisa to be guardian of her own mother’s will provisions.
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Rosa Koch
Board of Equalization to Adjourn This Afternoon
The board this morning assessed corporate stock with a total rise of about $5,000 for banks compared with last year. The board plans to adjourn this afternoon after completing the reviews.
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Board of Equalization
Weather Forecast Indications for Indiana and Temperatures
The Weather from Washington DC on June 19 indicates the next 24 hours from 3 pm today. For Indiana Fair conditions stationary to slightly cooler with northwesterly winds. Local temps show 80 at 7:30 am and 88 by noon. Highest readings in Charleston and Jacksonville and Montgomery at 94. Fort Washakie records the low at 40.
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Charleston
McCutchen et al Sue R R for 3000 Damages
In circuit court this afternoon Matilda and others filed suit for damages of 3000 against the Louisville Evansville and St. Louis railroad. Plaintiffs allege property near Evans street along the right of way suffers water and drainage damage from waste water from the railroad round house.
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Matilda
Charles
James
Cora
Thomas
Harry McCutchen
Mary Marlon
Mattie McHarry
Louisville, Evansville & St. Louis Railroad Company
Evans Street
Line Shafting Idle. Grinding Dept Shut Down
A broken line shaft at 4 am forced the grinding department on the old side of the glass works to close temporarily. Work is expected to resume in a few days.
Men dismantle Seventh Street bridge financed by Columbus Bridge Co
John Newhouse and his crew began dismantling the Seventh Street bridge this morning. The structure, erected by the Columbus Bridge Company at a cost of 3700 dollars, faced treasury shortages at the time the contract was awarded.
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John Newhouse
Seventh Street
Columbus Bridge Company
Clark and Miss Raymond Wed in Louisville Parsonage
The Tribune extends congratulations to Mr. Malden W. Clark and Miss Mamie Raymond who wed last evening at Rev. Kelly’s residence in Louisville. Malden is the son of Major and Mrs. Tom Clark and Mamie the daughter of Mrs. Lizzie Raymond of New Albany. Let joy bells ring a perpetual denison to the couple.
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the Tribune
Malden W. Clark
M. W. Clark
Tom Clark
Mamie Raymond
Lizzie Raymond
New Albany
Louisville
Kelly
Broadway Methodist Episcopal Church
Escaped With Their Lives A Terrible Accident Befell The Fawcetts
Mr and Mrs Henry B Fawcett were injured when their horse bolted after a J M I train at East Main and Fourteenth. Their son Oscar and granddaughter were uninjured. Mrs Fawcett suffered a broken collarbone while Mr Fawcett had head injuries and a broken shoulder blade. Both were improving and resting comfortably the next morning.
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Henry B. Fawcett
Fourteenth Street
Dewey Street
Boxes of clothing sent to Johnstown relief effort
Mrs. John H. Stotsenburg Mrs. George F. Penn Mrs. Jennie Mc Kiernan and Mrs. 8. B. Leach prepared two boxes of clothing today for Johnstown relief, forwarding them to aid in the disaster response.
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John H. Stotsenburg
George F. Penn
Jennie McKiernan
B. Leach
Johnstown
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