Presidentials Ear Callers and Patent Office Actions
Washington May 19 Virginia lawmakers gain White House access as O Ferrall urges timely Virginia nomination. Officials report investigations into patent office practices, with Seymour seeking action against Bell Telephone attorneys and ex commissioner Simonds. Export import figures show shifts, while Gordon Gresham assigns bureau posts and consuls in a broad state department slate.
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Washreton
Virginia
O’ferrall
O’ Ferrall
White
Voorhees
Call
Turpie
Washington
Clarke
Henderson
Sperry
Wise
Pendleton
Bynum
Afoses
Richardson
Johnston
Barnold
Wanger
A. Leo Knott
Maryland
Str. Seyreaur
Messrs
Church & Church
Patent Office
W. E. Simonds
Patents
Seymour
Hoke Smith
Department of Justice
After the Flood Looms Over Erie Damage Report
The storm rain ceased and the Mill Creek flood subsided in Erie on May 19. Property damage is not less than half a million dollars. Many poor families have lost all. No general appeal for aid has been started.
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Evi
Ene
Mili Crek
Eria
Railroads Endure Water Damage at Pittsburg and Surrounding Areas
May 19 reports state Pittsburg rail centers face peak disruption as water reaches critical levels. South Newcastle residents flee to hills under Mayor Richardson notice. Kennebec River floods Augusta region with wharves and coal sheds submerged, logs and pulp wood cast downstream. Life-saving crew tragedy near Cleveland as rain ceases and body found. Carry, Comry, and Meadville report blocked rail lines, washed bridges, flooded yards. Fairfield logs boom breaks with 3,000,000 logs lost from Lawrence Newhall & Co.
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Pittsburg
Richardson
South Newcastle
Kennebec River
AcecUsra
Kennebec
Hallroad
Carry
Comry
Meadville
Erie
Comy
Meadvill
Fairfield
Lawrence Newhall & Co
Protestants Press Drive to Repeal Geary Chinese Exclusion Act
New York May 19 Protestant denominations led by Methodists plan a national campaign to repeal or modify the Geary Chinese exclusion act. They will urge public opinion through religious presses and petition Congress, with Sunday May 28 set as a day of prayer for fair treatment of Chinese in the United States.
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New York
United States
China
Congress
Board of Foreign Missions
Doings at the Big Fair and World’s Congress of Women
At the Illinois building dedication visitors from several states gathered as business stalls closed briefly and the exposition opened. Lefeyette Funk spoke for the Illinois commission, Governor Altgeld replied, and the World’s Congress of Women blended religion, politics, and club activity with about 27 000 attendees, mostly women, in discussions on deaconess progress and Hebrew women’s thought.
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Curiaco
Peher
Uinois
Lefeyette Funk
Hlinois Commission
Altgeld
Minois
Club
Ufe
Congress of Women
Illinois
Elen J. Phinney
Cleveland
Ursula X. Gestefeld
New York
J. Bancroft Rolinson
Michigan
Emperor Speaks at Goerlitz Monument Unveiling
May 19 report from Brevis covers German Emperor William II unveiling his grandfather William I’s monument at Goerlitz in Silesia. Large crowds, high enthusiasm as he urged national unity, reform of the army, and unity to secure Germany’s future amid electoral campaigns and recent army bill defeat. He recalled his grandfather’s words and stressed the need for stronger defenses and nationwide support. The speech echoed cautious optimism and patriotic resolve amid tense times.
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Euler
Brevis
Goerlitz
Silesia
William
Germany
Cannibalism in Quebec Shocks Inuit Family Story
Montreal reports details of a Nasconopi Indian hunt near St Marguerite river below Quebec. A 36 year old daughter was killed by her father to stave off starvation after the party endured extreme cold and hunger. The act followed a desperate struggle for survival.
Women's congresses and notable speakers at distant meetings
A fragmented report describes multiple women's meetings in progress across the building. Speakers include a missionary representing the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Reformed Church and Susan B. Anthony. Other events involve the National Editorial meeting and discussions on elevating womanhood through religious devotion amid wartime and social issues.
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Sion
Columbus Hall
Louis UN- Ber
Women’s Foreignissionary Society of the Reformed Church of the United
Cista Barton
American Society of the Red Cross
Congress of American Protective Society of Authors
Catholic Church
Neom Gatien
Mecca
Confederate Bazaar Realizes 23418 65 For Soldiers Monument
The May bazaar at Ricaworp Armory raised 23418 65 for the private soldiers and sailors monument and the Jefferson Davis statue. Edgeworth Seminary students and Miss Mary Morehead crafted the North Carolina tent flag presented by Mrs Ellyson to Guilford Grass Going. The report includes a grim tale of a group fleeing companions and a suspected criminal survivor.
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Ricaworp
Jefferson Davis
Mars
Mieror Ellyson
Auseam
North Caroline
Edgeworth Female Seminary
Aliss Mary Morehead
Guilford
Morton Wortnasm Sloane
Baltimore
Bes
Richmond Defeats Norfolk In State Gubernatorial Race
Fragmented text from a Richmond page references a meeting, a gubernatorial planning conv ensiza, and a Richmond victory over Norfolk in an election context. The garbled material mentions officials, votes, and a river incident, with scattered names and details, but readable core indicates an electoral result in the Richmond area.
Presbyterians Open General Assembly With Notable Sermon
Large crowds attend the opening of the Presbyterian general assembly in Washington with Mrs. Cleveland among the observers. Moderator William C. Young delivered a praised sermon on the Glories of the Christian Church and the assembly elected Willis G. Craig as the new moderator, defeating George A. Baker. Craig, born in Danville Kentucky, has taught at McCormick Theological Seminary and is linked to the Iowa presbytery.
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Cleveland
Theaer
William C. “ Young
Dr. Young
Theas
Young
George A. Baker
Philadelphia
Willis G. Craig
McCormick University
Chicago
Craig
Baker
Harsha
McDougall
General Assembly
Willis Greene Craig
Danville
Center College
Theological Seminary
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Keokuk
McCormick Theological Seminary
Iowa
Kentucky
California
Hedy
Stevenson
Briggs
Dr. Briggs
New York Presbytery
Pat
Professor Briggs
Assembly
Ascetebir
Macox
Oeathra Presbyterian
Aswmili
Lem
Mm A. Endasce
Iesr
Hing
Tocas
Jodie Lavsier
China
Mohican Arrives at Port Town Amid Global News Totals
News clips report Mohican arriving at Port Town from Jonolalu. In New Orleans McCarty KO'd La Blanche in round sixteen. Russian cruiser Vitiask wrecked off Corea coast. all aboard saved. Public school cornerstone at Columbus sold with Masonic honors costing 30,000. Carliste appoints Seren chief of division in the comptroller of currency office. Lamont accepts Brumback resignation deemed insane by Fort Sherman surgeon. Gould states he won’t seek reelection as Pacific Mall president at May meeting. Princess Eulalie conveyed to Washington by Hoe style railroad. A special train awaited in Jersey City for the royal party. Immigrant arrivals to U S ports numbered 2,363 in 12 months to April 30. breakdown Italy 14,80. Germany 12,224. Sweden and Norway 9,271. Ireland 92800.
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Mohican
Port Townsend
Jonolalu
New Orleans
McCarty
la Blanche
Vitiask
Corea
Columbus
Carliste
O. R. Seren
Waterloo
Comptroller of Currency
Lamont Bes
W. J. Brumback
Second Infantry
Fort Sherman
George J. Gould
Pacific Mall Steamship Company
St. Princess Eulalie
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jersey City
Bureau of Statistics
Porta
United States
Italy
Germany
Sweden
Norway
Ireland
Tragedy at Oglethorpe Bank Ends in Suicide and Bank Closing
Ulman the president of the Oglethorpe National Bank killed himself in a toilet room after a loan repayment dispute. The news triggered a bank run and both the Oglethorpe and the First National banks closed, with nearby Brunswick brewery and Brunsbesses factory forced to shut temporarily as panic spread.
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Clinan
Fwo
Beeuswick
M. Ultman
Oglethorpe National Bank
Burbage
First National Bank
Oglethorpe Bank
Ullman
Ulman
Tilman
Climan
Brunswick Brewery
Bruns Bres Votten
Tempor Iy
Market Quotations and Winter Wheat Prices Reported
New York market quotations show winter wheat and Kansas and Minnesota prices, with several bid and offer lines for No 2 Yellow Wheat and related products. The report lists prices and bids across mills and markets, noting creameries and dairy product references amid broad commodity pricing.
The Sunday School on Wines and Woes of Drunkenness
A sermon notes the biblical warnings against wine and strong drink, citing verses from Isaiah, Corinthians, and Galatians. It discusses stories of Noah and David to illustrate ruin from intoxication, urges temperance, and urges readers to seek Christ’s life rather than fleshly indulgence.
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Corinth
Jesus
Nabal
Elah
Alain
Noah
David
Uriah
Gage
Paul
Timothy
Christ
Gel
Lake
Fird
Hell
Ose
Dansay
Ezek
Wien
Buxraz
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N. C
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