Hill Letters and Squire Hearings in New York Scandal
The Hill Letters crisis unfolds as Senate committee probes Gov. Hill era corruption and Squire maneuvers. Witnesses including Chamberlain Ivins allege irregularities, and calls grow to produce the famous letters dated 1883 to 1885 while debates over municipal aqueduct affairs continue amid political tension.
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Mississippi Threatens Flood At Desvove April 94
Desvove Virginia report of the Mississippi River rising at about one foot per day threatening to inundate lower Desvove with levee breaches at Ryan's packing house area. Water floods roads, properties, and farm lands. Bucking houses, transporting goods, and evacuations underway as authorities brace for widespread damage.
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Wild West Train Robbers and Battle at Mexican Adobe
Reports from Las Francisco dated April 24 describe Capt Burns pursuing the Steins Pass robbers from Arizona into Mexico. Sheriff Paul and local soldiers cornered them in an adobe house, a tunnel collapse and house fire followed, and several robbers and a wounded woman were killed. Johnson and Hart died in the exchange, while a brave defense saw valuables recovered from the express car. The blaze and gunfire ended the siege as authorities searched bodies for loot amid casualties.
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Trouble Brewing Confusion at Brabdock's Mill
Disjointed report from Brabdock, Fa on April 21 describes Edger Thontwon steel works opening amid Knights demonstrations and labor strife. Knights guard gates as hundreds of workers arrive. Pinkerton presence triggers walkouts and scuffles. Union men accuse Knights of intimidation while some workers depart with tools. 200 jumpy laborers desert later.
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Goschen's Wine Duty Draws British Ire In London
The piece notes Goschen's proposals to impose a five shilling per bottle duty on imported bottled wines, provoking widespread British complaint as an unfair burden on households and wine enthusiasts. It contrasts with earlier tax debates and cites foreign reactions, including French deputies protesting export burdens and Champagne designation issues.
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Financial Market Summary of New York Stock Exchange
Exchange opened active and advanced about 1 percent amid leading stock buying, later easing after a Western rate-cut rumor. Closing prices steady to firm with gains in rail and canal shares. mixed notes in flour, sugar, and coffee markets. Government securities and currency rates varied, with overall cautious trading as the day closed.
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