Shortage in Norfolk post office tied to Degge accounts
The Virginian reports Postmaster Degge was suspended after inspectors found about 4640 missing from his accounts. Assistant Postmaster Vienry W. Ertl and others face involvement as bondsmen and investigations continue into the systematic shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Virginian
Wi W. Degge
Wes Er
Henry
We Ho Vieee
James W
Doe
Trice
Postminsiers
Bondemen
Judze
Spaldine
Messrs
Praneis Hiltion
W.ertrees
Vanes
Degere
Postal
W. H.W. Trine
Psa
Norfolk
W. Derge
Orfalk
W. Wi
James W. Long
Alwar Spalding
Pan
Vance
Elward Batting
Agri
Tiecehbert
Woreda
Wohow
Derge
Duel Threat Looms Between Georgia Colonel and Wisconsin Builder
Chicago dispatch reports a brewing dispute between Col. C. D. Loud of Savannah Georgia and W J Holden a Milwaukee area shipbuilder and politician now in Chicago. A clash over business leads to threats of cowhiding and possible duel as friends restrain both men amid disputed migrations and fruit-growing interests in Georgia.
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Wisconsin
Chicago
Ill
Col
C. D. Loud
Savannah
W. J. Tohien
Col. Louds
Georgia
Mr. Holden
Geo
Holden
Cal. Lowd
Macon
Mr. Halden
Col Loud
Tolden
Loud
Blast at Fisher Oil plant kills two in West Virginia
An explosion at the Fisher Oil company yard on the Davis Howell farm near Elstersville West Virginia occurred about 9 this morning. Sam Bigler a gas boss from Matamoras Ohio and William Austin a diner from Warren were killed. Injured include Charles Hinkle of Sistersville tool dresser James Nolan of the upper oil country and Lance Gustin who suffered serious burns. Workers were repairing apparatus when the blast happened.
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Elstersville
W. Va
Fisher Oil Company
Davis-Howell
Sam Bigler
Matamoras
Ohio
Willian Austin
Warren
A. i
Charles Hinkle
Sistersville
James Nolan
Upper
Oil County
Nolin
PARDONED RULING REDUCES SENTENCES IN COOK COUNTY CASES
Governor Alt commuted sentences in Cook County cases including Charles J Meadow-Craft and Frank R Meadow-Craft from a year in prison to sixty days for receiving deposits mismanaged by a receiver. John Melirath, long tied to Henry Street activity, is noted as a feared figure by police.
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Chivaks
Tan
Alt- Reid
Ghantine
Alga
Mannie
Chicago
Springhein
Cavermor
Charles J
Frank R. Meadow- Craft
Dave
Judee Reon
Mdac
Cmd
Srapegern
Witenes
Mississivri A Tarr Tie In Turmoil
The report describes a disjointed scene in St Louis and nearby areas with references to river conditions and steamers. It mentions Moltke and a Monit ship and notes a weathered, unsettled situation along the riverfront. A northeastern authority is noted as providing some guidance amid the unclear events of the period.
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St. Louis
Pyver Hanks
MASTERS SLATS: CHARHERTON TO OTRANTO MURDER LINKED
White men Charherton and Stephen Mazyek are killed near Charleston by John Poppenheim in a revenge shooting. Mazyek Brown and Brown’s companion were out on a deer hunt when Poppenheim used a pistol, escaping after the fatal attack. Victims were farmers from McMinn County and nearby communities. The case involves a county sheriff in Kemiprey and inquiries continue.
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Charherton
Jan
L. F. Srawn
Stephen Amazyelk
Otranto
Osteomoes Fron
Charleston
John Poppenberg
Cuban resolutions in Senate debate on Sanguilly case and Cameron measures
The Senate discussed Mer Call's resolutions on Julio Sanguilly and the release demand, while discrediting Govin’s death claim. Debate touched European powers, Cuban policy, and a proposed act to repeal the anti espionage law. The Cameron resolutions stirred a likely fight as committee plans to push or stall pending actions.
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Washington
Senate
Mer
Olerd Yestiurmday
Secretary of State
Julio Sanguilly
Huthomines
Sancuilly
Committee On Foreign Relations
Cameron
Hale
House of Representatives Debates on Bill Amendments
Fragmented OCR notes describe a House debate on a bill amending laws and practices. Key figures named include Milliken Wiener Morse Gideessak Abe and Grosvenor Republican, with discussions on executive inquiries, departmental accountability, and a resolution to inform why a prior resolution was not acted upon. The session adjourned at 4:00.
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Poaroti
Mr Loud
Milliken
Wiener
Morse
Grosvenor Republican
Hin
Jafor- Hwitthen
Hig
Sven
The Cubans Will Win
A newspaper correspondent describes Cuban insurgents in vivid terms, noting their access to arms, dynamite, and mines. He reports the rebels’ strength and daily activity, including claimed executions and brutal tactics observed among insurgent children.
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Halthknore
Arthur Wr. Jag
Willy
Untitled local crime note with unclear names
Fragmented OCR summary of a crime case in Jacksonville showing a defendant sentenced to days in jail and references to police rounds, a suspect in Cuba, and a Cuba release, with many garbled names and details. The readable elements indicate a legal action and confinement in a county jurisdiction.
Fragmentary Political Dispatches From Cuba Context
Fragmented OCR text mentions Cuban delegates and provincial reports. It references a letter to Genopay and a broad description of provincial actions, with unclear names and dates and scattered references to reverberating political events. The garbled lines suggest a debate on influence and control across provinces.
Fragmented OCR item on ships and orders at war port
An unclear OCR fragment describes vessels and officers at a wartime port. It mentions the Delphiy vessel, a first of its kind, and references upcoming arrivals and orders. Names, places, and actions are partially garbled but indicate naval movements and hostilities around St Johns and Warapa with torpedo and ambush context.
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Patewes
Plorkla
Picridi
St John's
Warapa
Newspaper men subpoenaed to testify before grand jury
Journalists from the city appeared before the U S District Attorney regarding subpoenas to testify in a weather expedition case. They were summoned to detail their knowledge of the voyage and actions aboard the vessel, with expected testimony Friday morning.
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Jackeoniville
I.a
Joni
United States
Grand Jury
Tesk
Vtéather
Bestijva Toe
Sim
Ship Collision Sinks Tug Near Port Richmond
A steamer and the tug Job Pr. Wilson collided off Port Richmond and sank. Crew suffered drownings including engineer James Chilyus and Charis Chippedapg V7, while the captain and others clung to mud and saved themselves. The sunken tug belonged to Warwick Darley Transportation, tied to Virginia dredging work for deepening channels near Seven Point Key.
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Raithnore
Colliston Ny
Chesitsedke Bay
Port Cinrwell
Steward
Crom
Job Pr. Wilson
Virginia
James Chilyus
Charis
Wep
LNT
Notupori
Norfolk
Chappell
Riehmond
Warwick Darley ‘Transportation Cambing
Rehan Shei
Wathug Ai Alse
Richmond
Fins
Wihch Monch
Torpedo Test at Columbian Iron Works for US Government
A fragmentary report states two torpedoes were launched this morning at the Columbian Iron Works for the United States government. The first launch occurred about three months ago, and the second about six weeks ago, according to the readable text.
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Hwlt
Colurbian Tron
United States
Mexican War Hero Major General Miguel Negrete Dies
A Mexico City dispatch notes the death of Major General Miguel Negrete a renowned Mexican military figure who served under Santa Anna and fought against General Taylor He also held the post of secretary of war for several years confirming a notable career in the Mexican army
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St. Louis
Dan
Iy of Mexico
Miguel Negrete
Mexico
Santa Anna
Taylor
Bryan Addresses Silver Supporters at State Conference
The state silver party rally opened with Judge Green reviewing the 1896 campaign. Bryan defended silver, urged unity under one banner, supported expanding voter protections and limiting corporate funds. He spoke for about an hour, drawing loud applause before adjournment.
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Ryan
Judge Green
Bull
Bryan
Silver Party
Ike
Fire destroys convent chapel killing several nuns in Roberval
A fire at the convent chapel in Roberval Quebec killed many nuns and injured others. The blaze started near a tree and spread rapidly, engulfing the church interior and reducing the building to ashes. Total losses reach $75,000 with about $12,000 in insured damage.
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Roberval
Queber
Dorphany Bute
Ininie
Goscelin
SS. Joan Co
Hayaoe Bor
Fire at Jones Farm Kills Family. Inquest Finds Accident
A deadly blaze at a farm five miles north of Pleko left M. A. Jones, his wife Elizabeth, and daughter Mary dead while Jones was away. An inquest concluded the fire was accidental.
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Nickens
M. A. Jones
Plekeo
Mary
Gem
Gem, Perished In the Hames Jones
Murderer Attacks Guard in Cell at Doe Aplon
A condemned inmate at Doe Aplon Prison assaulted guard George Kendal in a high security corridor. Kendal was badly injured as the attacker Duestrow broke from his cell and pounced, prompting rapid guard response. A prison medical check and internal review followed the incident. A separate note from Peoria announces the Order of Railway Telegraphers annual convention to be held in Peoria on May 17.
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Port Carol
Walker
St. Tia
Arthor Dyestrow
George Kendal
Duestrow
Kendal
Peoria
the Order of Railway _ Telegraphers
Peorla
December Exports Show Record Norfolk Trade Increase
The December export table from the Custom House shows a record total for the month, with $4,020,087 more than November and 110,401 more than January last. Cotton, meat products, and coal exports surge, including 72,190 bales of cotton valued at $2,428,916 and 4,274 tons of meat products. Copper bars weighed 2,590,209 pounds. The year ending December 31, 1891, totals appear in the record.
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Cuetom Houge
Norfolk
Virginian
Orton Va
Mit Ee
Aubuss
Omna Savings Bank in Omaha Closes Amid Deposit Payouts
The Omna Savings Bank in Omaha, Nebraska, closes its doors after paying out about $909,000 in recent months and $150,000 in suspected deposits. The bank’s office is assigned to wind up affairs within four years as creditors and depositors face uncertain recoveries.
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Omaha
Neb
Omna Savings Bank
Ste
Hag Gly
Savings Bank
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