Beverley Tucker Named for Haytian Commission
In a Washington scene Beverly Tucker of Virginia and Lew Wallace of Indiana were reported as named special commissioners to Hayti to examine affairs and possibly push recognition of Hippolyte. The White House later said the announcement was premature while France denied any treaty with Hayti though secret talks were suspected.
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Wioastinetrou
Beverly Tucker
Hayti
State Department
Blaine
Wucker
Lew Wallace
Wet Point
Military Academy
Higti
France
Hippolyte
Legitime
Washington
Linister
Roustan
Bet Qunion
Ciises
White House
Indiana
Virginia
London
House of Commons
James Ferguson
Wayui
Government appointments announced for multiple posts
Samuel Z. Kaby is named consul at Belfast Ireland Hiram Smith Jr is First Deputy Commissioner of Pensions Benjamin M Thompson named Secretary of New Mexico Robert Anderson named Commissioner for the District of Alaska T J Cole named Agent for the Indians Colville Agency Registers of Land Offices named Alex Lynch DM Fox F M Hodge John T Aperson Patrick Raleigh Herbert Brown Tate Receivers of Public Moneys W Ed Shipman John V Scott Dr Frank Baker appointed Assistant Superintendent of the Life Saving Service Postmaster at Washington deemed premature Wanamaker says no change planned
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Washington
Samuel Z. Kaby
Town
Belfast
Ireland
Hiram Smith, Jr
Cameron
Benjamin M. Thompson
Santa Fe
N. M
New Mexico
Robert 8. Anderson
Baker City
Ore
District of
Alaska
Canalaska
T. J. Cole
Spokane Falls
Wot
Colville
Washington Territory
Alex, Lynch
Florida
Gainesville
Flaa
DM. Fox
Des Moines
F. M. Hodge
Abseline
Was
Salina
Kas
John T. Aperson
Oregon City
Patrick Raleigh
Little Rock
Ark
Herbert Brown
Arizona
Tucson
Acting War Secretary Schofield Leads Washington Dispatch
In Washington on May 28 Gen. Schofield served as acting secretary of war amid a shuffle in the War Department. The brief notice notes his interim authority and the ongoing wartime duties in the capital.
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Washington
Absence Triggers Old Department Practice Returns
The report notes the absence of Secretary Proctor and a return to pre difficulty practices between Secretary Lincoln and General Sheridan. Gen Benet acted as head of ordnance during the secretary's absence and General Schofield’s absence. in emergencies Schofield will lead the department.
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Proctor
Lincoln
Sheridan
Gen. Benet
Schofield
Interior directs solemn instruction with Indian agency commissions
The Secretary of the Interior issues a letter of instruction to accompany each commission to an Indian agent. The President stresses the high importance of the role, sobriety and integrity, improved agency conditions, education and training of Indian children, and promotion of agricultural and industrial pursuits for self support.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
President's Potomac cruise ends return to Washington
The president and party sailed down the Potomac aboard Mr Sinverly's yacht Restless. They stopped near Leonardtown Maryland Bristows bay for Sunday walks and found no church services. Weather was rainy as they returned to Washington after two brief shore visits.
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Wastington
Washington
Potomac
Sinverly
Leonardtown
Bristow’s Bay
Leonard Town
Strict enforcement hits gambling houses and saloons
Logansport reports a statewide crackdown with raids on all gambling houses. Police orders require saloons to close at 11 p.m. and on Sundays, as the police board enforces restrictive measures.
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Logansport
Police Board
Jury Member Claims Democratic Control Of Bailey Indictments
A Henry County resident and member of Leon Bailey's famed federal grand jury charged that the panel, though diverse in Republicans, functioned under Democratic influence. He alleged Bailey privately looped in Democratic jurors each morning, shaping indictments of Republicans for alleged election law violations.
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Leon Bailey
United States Grand Jury
Henry County
Bailey
Indianapolis Journal
Temperance Question Opens General Assembly Session
The May 28 issue reports the eleventh day of the General Assembly of Presbyterian churches opening with devotional services and a session largely devoted to debating the temperance question. The coverage notes the strong focus on temperance discussions among church leaders.
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New York
General Assembly of Presbyterian Churches
Assembly endorses temperance drive amid heated debate
The assembly adopted a temperance resolution after a lively debate over endorsing the prohibition movement. A 1883 delivery urging laws banning liquor traffic was reaffirmed, with 193 voting yes and 82 no, despite opposition that it would endorse a political party. A Congo liquor protest and committees on temperance were noted.
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Committee On Temperance
Congo
Congregational Churches
Thompson
General Assembly
Crosby
Prohibition
Beaten Again Louisville Loses to Cincinnati in Close Battle
Louisville suffered a narrow defeat to Cincinnati in a May 27 game. Louisville led early with a streak and six runs aided by Cincinnati errors, but Cincinnati rallied with five runs in the final two innings. Final: Louisville 9, Cincinnati 10. Batteries Stratton and Cook for Louisville Viau and Keenan for Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Louisvilles
Louisville
Stratton
Cook
Viau
Keenan
Promising Blue Licks shortstop to play with Cincinnati unit
President Davidson completed arrangements with Haney, the promising third baseman of the Blue Licks, in the Cincinnati Amateur League. Haney is a strong fielder and solid at bat and will be played at short this afternoon. if he proves satisfactory after fair trial in several games, he will be retained.
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Cincinnati
Davidson
Haney
Blue Licks
Pickett and Sowders Sold to St Paul by Kansas City
Manager Watkins of Kansas City closed a deal with St Paul for shortstop Pickett and pitcher Sowders. Sowders is Billy Sowders’ brother from Boston. Pickett’s move forces the release of either Jim Davis or McGarr.
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St. Paul, Mian
Watkins
Kansas Citys
St. Paul
Pickett
Sowders
Billy Sowders
Bostons
Jim Davis
McGarr
Rain Delays Nationwide Baseball Games
Rain halted major league action with postponed games including Baltimore vs Athletics in Baltimore, Boston vs Indianapolis in Boston, Philadelphia vs Cleveland in Philadelphia, Washington vs Pittsburgh in Washington, New York vs Newark in Newark, and Chicago vs Jersey City in Jersey City. At Columbus the final score was 10 to 4 for Brooklyn over Columbus, while St. Louis lost 5 to 2 to Kansas City. Committees were named to decorate soldiers graves at City Cemetery Green Valley and Charlestown Road cemeteries Thursday morning with local volunteers listed.
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Baltimore
Athletics
Boston
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
Pittsburg
New York
Newark
Chicago
Jersey City
Columbus
Brooklyn
Baldwin and Peoples
Lovett and Wisner
St. Louis
Kansas City
Devlin and Milligan
MacCarthy
Hoover
City
William Briles
Ben F Emory
William Hutton
O. Robinson
Green Valley
John Stafford
John Carron
John Marsh
Charlestown Road
George H. Pennington
Henry Koetter
Andrew Fite
Young Peoples Methodist Alliance Meeting Reported
In a brief local item the Young Peoples Methodist Alliance held a belt and pelangon meeting in the par-.
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Young Peoples Methodist Alliance Belt Beia
Pelangon
Cronin Murder Suspects Focus on McGeehan in Chicago
Chicago police hold Peter McGeehan in a dark City Hall cell as the Cronin assassination probe stalls. Rumors allege J B Simonds used McGeehan’s role, with suspicions he aided Cronin’s abduction and death and hid the instruments from Carlson cottage. Te lephone chatter linked Central station and Capt. Schaack amid fresh leads.
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Chicago
Cronin
Peter McGeehan
Philadelphia
Dr. Cronin
J. B. Simonds
Clark Street
Central Station
Capt. Schaack
Murray
Gallagher
Coughlin and Sullivan Arrested in Cronin Murder Case
Chicago detectives Daniel Coughlin and P. O. Sullivan were formally arrested for the Cronin murder. Coughlin, held without bail, was moved from Harrison Street station to Chicago Avenue station for commitment to county jail. Sullivan, jailed at Lakeview, confessed ties to Clan na Gael and presence at Lincoln Hall the night Cronin was killed.
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Chicago
Daniel Coughlin
P. O. Sullivan
Lakeview
Dr. Cronin
Coughlin
Harrison Street
W.S. Forest
Chicago Avenue
Sullivan
John Joseph Cronin
Clan-na-Gael
Lincoln Hall
Lincoln Avenue
Cronin
Justice Mahoney
Burglary Gang Members Stand Trial in Greensburg
Preliminary exam for five alleged burglars held in Greensburg found Albert Finnell acquitted while Frank Griffin his wife Mrs Chas Griffin Mrs Jay Watterson and George Chapman remained under $400 bonds each. A telegram reports Frank Chapman arrested in Vevay. All five jailed if bonds not posted. One woman has a one year old child.
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Greensburg
Albert Finnell
Frank Griffin
Chas. Griffin
Jay Watterson
George Chapman
Vevay
Frank Chapman
Hog herd seen near Trinity Methodist in mudhole picnic
The Ledger misquoted a mayoral proclamation, noting it did not apply to all hogs. A Sunday scene showed a large herd enjoying a mudhole picnic by Trinity Methodist church, despite calls for gradual change.
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Ledger
Trinity Methodist Church
Death of Floyd County's Elder Salem P. Fugit
Salem P. Fugit died at his Franklin township home near the city last evening aged one of the county's oldest citizens. He resided six miles from the city and his passing marks the end of a long local life.
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Floyd County
Salem P. Fugit
Franklin Township
Local Resident Dies at 74 After Thirty Seven Years Here
Deceased was born in Jefferson county and lived in the city for 37 years. He leaves a wife and six sons Samuel Thomas R William Elmer Edward and Theodore Fugit. Funeral from the Third Presbyterian church tomorrow at 3 p.m. conducted by Hope Lodge No 83 I C C F of which he was a member.
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Weeks
Jefferson County
Samuel
Thomas R
William
Elmer
Edward
Theodore Fugit
Third Presbyterian Church
Hope Lodge No. 83
New Albany Knights Templar to Observe Ascension Sunday
New Albany Commandery No. 5 Knights Templar observes Ascension Sunday on June 2 at 3 p m. The event takes place at the Baptist Tabernacle with a regular program and music. Rev J B Timberlake will deliver the ascension oration.
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New Albany Commandery
Knights Templar
the Baptist Tabernacle
J. B. Timberlake
Weber Brothers In Court Battle At Hand's Crossing
Fritz and William Weber of Hand's Crossing attacked Moses yesterday. Constable Cannon to file complaint. cases set in Magistrate Huckeby's court tomorrow.
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Fritz
William Weber
Hand
Moses
Constable Cannon
Huckeby
Sinex Smith wed at Roberts Park M E church in Indianapolis
Charles B. Sinex formerly of this city now in Paducah and Miss Katie B. Smith of Indianapolis were married Wednesday evening at Roberts Park M E church Indianapolis. The Rev Dr Keen officiated. The bride wore a cream dress with ribbon trim and carried rosebuds. Ushers and ribbon girls were named, and the couple will receive friends tomorrow from 2 to 5 PM at 395 East Oak in New Albany.
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Charles B. Sinex
Paducah
Katie B. Smith
Indianapolis
Roberts Park M. E. Church
Dr. Keen
Trousseau
Will Bray
Children to Strewn Flowers on Decoration Day
The strewing of flowers on Decoration Day will be conducted by the children and will be superintended by the relief corps together with the committee of ladies already selected.
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Relief Corps
Special Order appoints Sanderson Post marshals
Special Order No 1 lists John Marsh Captain George H Pennington and Colonel Isaac Brinkworth as assistant marshals of Sanderson Post G A R all to report to headquarters at 1 PM May 30 at Sanderson Post headquarters Jeffersonville.
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Sanderson Post
John Marsh
George H Pennington
Isaac Brinkworth
Jeffersonville
Turned Up At Last
In 1849 Allen Hawks left Cherry Creek New York for California gold fields. His family heard nothing and believed him dead. A letter reveals he is dying and seeks an heir to a fortune of 100000 dollars. Only living heir known is daughter Mrs Joseph Brand of Kingsbury. Brand’s husband travels to California to claim the fortune.
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Joseph Brand
Kingsbury
Mystery of Cronin Murder Healed By P O Sullivan Confession
Chicago May 28 Special to the Tribune P O Sullivan the ice man has confessed the conspiracy that ended in the murder of Dr Cronin He implicates detective Coughlin in the killing and says many Clan na Gael Railway Press Bureau members aided the plot The confession was given to Police Captain Schaack
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the Tribune
Chicago
P. O. Sullivan
Ice Man
Dr. Cronin
Schaack
Coughlin
Clan Na Gael—Railway Press Bureau
Hope Lodge Knights of Pythias Move to New Hall
Magnificent E. P. Hall hosts Hope Lodge Jeffersonville as Knights of Pythias relocate to a newly furnished third floor hall in the national bank building within three weeks. Amplified paraphernalia ordered at a fabulous price. Interior, Axminster carpet, chairs and fittings to cost about $1,3000, creating one of the finest spaces.
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Hope Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Jeffersonville
National Bank
Axminster
Change of Quarters Night Service Noted
Be served on the night the change of quarters from the old halt is made.
Mrs Julia Ward Howe Celebrates Seventieth Birthday
In Boston on May 27 Mrs Julia Ward Howe received many congratulations and esteem on her seventieth birthday. Her home was filled with floral gifts and visitors. a small reception was held. The New England Woman's Club will host a larger reception tomorrow with leading literary and artistic figures invited. The club plans to present her with a massive vase.
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Boston
Julia Ward Howe
Buchanan Couple Discontinues County Paper in Hard Times
Mr and Mrs Andy J Buchanan formerly of Bluffton moved to Rock Creek township about a year ago and have ceased publishing their county paper to save one dollar yearly. They cannot reach town for church and mourn losing sanctuary access while their six children were present at the circus yesterday.
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Andy J. Buchanan
Bluffton
Rock Creek
Cleveland Received by Democratic Leaders in New York Banquet
Ex president Grover Cleveland, in sombre black and in good health, attended a May 27 banquet at the Fifth Avenue Hotel hosted by the Young Men's Democratic Club. Nearly 500 party leaders from Tammany, county Democracy, reform clubs, and Brooklyn factions joined Governor Hill, Mayor Grant, and other dignitaries. An impromptu ovation greeted Cleveland before dinner as an orchestra performed and letters of regret were read.
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New York
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Cleveland
Fifth Avenue
Democracy
Tammany
County Democracy
Reform Club
Brooklyn
Arnold
Governor Hill
Mayor Grant
J. H.w.arnold
Grant
England
Phelps
W. L. Scott
C. F. Black
J. E. Russell
Wm. E. Bourke Cochran
A. P. Fitch
Secretary
the Treasury
Fairchild
Fred. R. Coudert
W.C. P. Breckinridge
Hoadley
Ohio
P. A. Collins
D. 8. Lamont
W. D. Garrison
Setting A Good Example in City Pledge
Chief of Police Stonecipher and James Adkinson vow to abstain from red liquor for one year with a $50 penalty to the first to tackle traffic in the period. The unusual temperance pact reflects local efforts to curb public intoxication and promote road safety.
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Stonecipher
James Adkinson
Boy injured by fall on Market near State Street
A boy named Berenstein fell on the flagging on Market near State street yesterday afternoon and cut a severe gash over his left eye. Patrolman New house picked him up.
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Berenstein
Market
State Street
Newhouse
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