Field to Retire from Supreme Court After Forty Years of Service
Review of Justice Stephen J. Field’s distinguished career notes his retirement announced to President McKinley. It forecasts Attorney General McKenna as likely successor, with Congress convening in December and plans for a nomination. The farewell letter reflects on his Lincoln appointment, wartime era, and enduring court service.
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Kasson Named Special Commissioner for Reciprocity Powers
Washington Oct 14 The President appoints John A Kasson of Iowa as special commissioner with plenary powers to carry into effect reciprocity provisions of the tariff law of 1887. Chapman Coleman of Kentucky and Divin Rall Osborne of Scranton Pa named to staff with focus on agricultural and manufacturing interests.
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Druggetry adjourned meet and October meeting planned
Druggists adjourned in Richmond Virginia with officers elected and a plan to meet in St Louis in October as reported yesterday. They announce a reception in Washington to-night hosted by Washington Chemical Co. The item notes nervous troubles and promotes animal extracts with a free bowl.
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Washington, D.C
Malice and Hatred Great Tobacco Smoke Declares
The report from Glenville West Virginia dated October 14 1897 details Governor Atkinson asserting the prosecution stemmed from malice and a family quarrel. It notes claims of forged papers tied to Judge Camden’s will, anonymous letters, blackmail threats, and testimonies aimed to harm Mrs Atkinson and the Camden estate. Details include Somers statements and references to press publications and outcomes of the trial.
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Alee
Jandlen Somers
Eranidisen
Pullalan Cattle Company Stockholders Meet
The final meeting of the stockholders of the Pullalan Cattle Company was held today. The capital stock stood at over 24 million dollars. Directors re-elected included M. Pull main and Norman Willhone, with others from Chicago New York and Boston. The usual quarterly dividend of 6 per share was payable November 15. Company earnings from cars and other sources totaled over 38 million for the year, with disbursements including 22.8 million in dividends, leaving a year end surplus of 1.77 million. Cars owned totaled 2428, with 409 in various classifications.
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Chicago
Aid Howey C. Tilbert
New York
Aid Tenry Reed
Boston
Escaped to Cuba to free captive Senorita Cisneros
New York reports Karl Decker, one of the rescuers from the Casa da Recnjidas in La Vina, arrived by steamship Pan-nag this afternoon. He claimed he was commissioned to free Senorita Cisneros from a Havana jail, detailing failed bribes and a sequence of moves through Havana and the port. The escape triggered a house-to-house search and sharp diplomatic tension as Minister du Poy de Lemes in Washington relayed Weyler. Decker says a passport was forged in Karl Decker’s name and he followed instructions to take the ship at night, though many details remain unclear.
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Passage Through Port Describes Arrest and Seals
A disjointed account describes a passport delay and an arrest order set for early Monday morning. An inspector checks a passport, doubts a seal, and discussions involve Senor Curjo Val and Weyler’s secretary. The narrator observes Spanish officials and mentions Americans favoring the American line and a looming 6 o’clock arrest.
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Faure Feeten and the President in Paris Ceremony
The note describes a formal reception in Paris where President Pape Dane attended an event honoring Faure Feeten and Ronquet. Officials and merchants assembled as the President was escorted by military leaders, receiving applause during the national anthem.
Grand Royal Arch Masons elect officers at oyster feast
NOYAT AIDI MASONS members attended an oyster feast and the annual meeting. The Grand Chapter elected officers including General Grand High Priest Roulen ct and James W. Saylor as General Grand Scribe. Next triennial meeting to be held in Cincinnati in September. Festivities featured an oyster roast and banquet.
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Cinelinadh
Suspicious Schooner Dony Vine Aboard Deon A Urines
Customs officers boarded the Dony vine schooner Deon A Urines at the port and found little of value. The crew refused to discuss the visit as officials await government instructions. Dona A Bridges arrived with coal for fish packers and lay anchored after discharge. captain refused comment on movements. Wood’s Sarsaparilla ad text appears amid the report.
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Brady in fine humor over leadership and plans
The article discusses Colonel Brady in good spirits despite recent setbacks. It covers his influence on appointments, opposition figures, and endorsements from Confederate and Northern veterans. It also notes political maneuvers for city charters, nominations, and local legal matters involving Ford estate payments and education planning.
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