Freedmen's Bank Scandal Exposed in Washington Chant
In Washington on June 10, reports reveal the Freedman's Bank collapse and a ring’s theft of deposits from poor colored savers. Robert J. Fleming and other Ring contractors faced scrutiny as assets and security values were questioned, exposing reckless management and possible misappropriation linked to the bank’s failure.
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Freedman's Bank
Hing—Chamactin
HK. J. Ple Ing
South
Watts
Freedman’s Savings and Trust Company
United States
Washington Ring
Robert J. Fleming
Fleming
Preadman's Bath
Blewing
Mr Fleming
Joans
Young Men's Christian Association
Piewing
Gen
Howard
Balloels
Prof. Larton
William 4. Wilson
Ringe
Precautions Against Dishonesty In Counting Money
The Redemption Agency plans a shutdown for redemptions from June 25 to July 1 after reports of significant cash shortages and suspected miscounts in currency handled by clerks. Inspectors note that most shortages stem from counting errors by trusted staff and emphasize tightened controls, with the Treasury linked to the issues and a call for stricter auditing and cash handling procedures.
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Bexders
Wasurerox
One Redemption Agency
Express
Iadien
Fad Qwest
Ind Tong
Wseney
United States
Agenc
Agensy i Bert Welu
Kkaftier
Bo Foc
Marine Disasters The Loss Of The Vicksburg
Telegraphed from St Johns N F June 12 lists survivors from the wrecked steamer Vicksburg including Parker Greenwood James Callaghan John Kegan Doray William Jones and James Walter among crew and passengers. An American vessel Swallow seeks the missing boat while Montreal reports details of the night May 81 and the rescue at 6:30 am with multiple injuries and women aboard.
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Moxturat
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N. B
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John Kegan
Doray
Willum Jones
James Walter
John Curtis
John Redmond
Martin Lee
Pergelly
Bryan Meshane
Richard Corbett
Tlet
Mijesty
Swallow
Newfoundland
Dane T
Ani Lie
Nik
Hilnke
Saul
Montreal
Dors
Tanner
Ofelock
Ofelook
Mesa
Porker Greenwood
Mhrnish
Huot Tor
French Press Restrictions Proposed by Dufaucre in Assembly
Paris reports a bill to regulate the newspaper press to be submitted by M. Dufanre, Minister of published, detailing penalties for attacks on the government and constitutional changes, along with penalties for false news and petitions for constitutional modifications. The measure aims to curb anti-government content with imprisonment and fines.
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France
M. Dupache
Paris
M. Dufanre
Sale of Welster's Library for Daniel Webster Works
Boston June 12 The sale of Welster's library and the Webster collection occupied three days. About 006 volumes were offered at high prices, many autographs present, including Shakespeare and Forteur lectures. Value varied with autographs, many titles on politics, biographies, travel, and law. Prices reached hundreds of dollars for notable items, with some volumes selling for significant sums.
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Boston
Daniel
Huvius Ain
Welmter
Owers
Witt Shakespeare
Forteur
St. Matthew
Webster
LeRoy Webster
Hasna
Waite St
Vue Federatinty
ISI
Frasemlen'e Elk Matewil
Gulzot
Wanlinguma
Cie Wutozeaphiat
Rufus Choate
Man Kines Praticuthus
Bight Holmer
Tees
Kowle
Old Wells Dane's Beituate
Etka
Bouny
Hi Wradfordts
Tor Gt Gilbert Sm
Nanking
Doule Architecture
Vula
Kandueh
Pacific Mails Directors Consider Raise and Ship Finances
Pacific Mails directors met on Saturday to review a report on raising funds for final vessel equipment. The plan includes $1,000,000 more, $150,000 installments, and a $30,000 loan, with pro rata wealth distribution among current shareholders. The matter was sent to the Executive Five Committee for action and possible bond issues.
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VIC
Scott
Pacific Mail
View
Views Peston
Hart
Aetellte
Ves
Leng
Uiearaeter
Miners in Coal Region Face Compromise Talks and Tense Strikes
In Kohulyrill County the executive board of the Miners and Laborers' Benevolent Association plans a meeting in Folsteville to form a committee with the Coal Exchange. Reports say two miners were killed or injured in clashes near Paregtville, Mineteville, and Schuynull County, as talks proceed amid ongoing unrest.
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Kohulyrill County
Bhatiokits
Benevo
Anooksian Fis
Fobteville
Cal Exchange
Hieuve
Kilgon
John Leary
Porestville
Ewinne
Werk
Fink
Cis
Paregtville
Mineteville
Schuynull
Tseatville
le Hut
Wealthy Bostonite Joseph P Gardner Found Dead
Boston June 13 Joseph P Gardner 48 a wealthy prominent Boston citizen was found at his country seat in Beverly with a revolver in his hand and four empty chambers. Indications point to suicide after he left the house for a walk that evening.
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Boston
Joseph P. Gardner
Beverly
Musvard
Clase
Mexican cattle thieves across the border trigger renewed mobilization
Brownsville reports Capt. McNeely of state troops chases 12 raiders, recaptures 250 head of cattle after a 25 mile march. Gen. Stele and Major Duvyer depart for Rio Grande City as officials warn Texans not to cross the border due to looming raids. A Rugged cycle of cattle theft and Mexican raids disrupts commerce and security along the border.
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Brownsville
Texas
McNeely
Arere
Amcnvely'jont
Mexico
Ganvestos
Stele
Duvyer
Rio Grune City
Hall
Bagdad
Heeven
Cortina
Cuba
Anita
Texan
Anid
Tina
Destructive fires strike oil works and residences near Pupsburg
A string of fires and explosions near Pup...sburg area on June 13 caused major damage to oil works along the Allegheny Valley Railroad and multiple distilleries. Structures including tanks holding about 20,000 barrels of oil each ignited, fueling widespread destruction. Insurance claims total around 150,000 dollars. Separate blazes hit the Alexander Crockery works and several tobacco packers, with considerable losses and extensive fire damage throughout the region.
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Puptsburgii
Prrraveen
Brilliant Oil Works
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Thin City
Lockhart & Prew
Fatal injury from rock during rail repair clash
A man was fatally injured near Shelburne Falls when a stone was hurled at him from a dirt train. The assailant, reportedly a loafer, fled as the crowd dispersed, leaving investigators to pursue charges as authorities report the incident.
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Troy
Grewnfield
Shelburne Valla
Wan
Friagenald
Edwant
Puntal
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Oral
Elslren
Railway Issues and Expected Rail Rate Adjustments
Conference over Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania routes signals possible uniform freight rates per mile, with implied advantages to B and O and Western routes. Discussions touch on arbitration committees, fairness to New York and other ports, and potential general rate settlements, but no firm agreement exists yet.
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Baltmore Sid Oblo
Pennsylvania Railroad Comepanies
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Feta
Imor
Maltimore and Ohio
New York
Pennaslvania Ross
Western
Baltimore and Ohio
Camden and Amboy
Penpsytanta
Bale Amore
Direelore
Plac
Eelo Railroad Company
New-York
Haltimorg Platae
Liverpool
Baltimore
Chicago
Jewett
Rire
Baltimore, Obie and
Pennsylvania
Contore McRe
F. Vanderbilt
Ne York Content Bulla
Broadway
Rome
Xea
Lune
Atlantic and Great Western troubles spark bankruptcy claims
The report discusses claims by Jann B. Hodgskin that the Atlantic and Great Western Railway's bankruptcy was caused by actions of the Bre Railway Company and associated fraudulent lease schemes. It cites Hodgskin denying Erie Railway Company involvement and details monthly financial statements, with implications for the Atlantic’s directors and creditors. It also covers bond news for the Chicago and North-Western Railroad and a through line arrangement between major western railroads, plus the Milwaukee and St. Paul election results and board appointments.
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Atlantic and Great Western
BRIE
Jann B. Hodgskin
Atlantic and Great Western Railway Company
United States
Nolling Stork Company
If J. Jewett
Keio Railway
Erie
Modgrkin
Erie Railway Company
Hodgakin
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Hut Company
Ron
Atlantis and Great Western Railway Company
Lantte
Unita Steies Allington
Ful Montha
Afontie
Tole
Jim
Chicago
North
Chicago and
Noi
Ti-Wes Derm
Chicago and North-Western Railroad Company
Milwaukee
BT. Paul
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Pie B
Prank
Julian Wadaworth
Jobe Mc Burke
New York
B.A. Mucker
Amsterdam
Sage Party
Toe
Sesenaions
Gage
Bie
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