New York Charges Stir Over Stolen Cuban Stamp Embezzlement
Papers from Cuba sent to Washington reveal new charges against Chas. FLW Neely, jailed in New York on related counts. He allegedly converted about 219,000 Cuban postage stamps ordered destroyed into cash, a case tied to a committee head’s certification of destruction. Additional charges are expected as extradition moves proceed.
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New York
Chas
Flw
Neely
Luu Wn Street
Cuba
Washington
Edward K. Jones
United States
Havin
Neoks
Alemoest
Storm in Chicago injures Lucy Heiden and others
Report from Uleago on May 24 describes Lucy Heiden struck by lightning while fleeing a candy store storm. Her sister Ah Yours old and others received injuries. both clothing and hats torn, neighborhood trees felled, and a man named Georges Resch drowned on Michigan. Rescue efforts mention a boat accident and capture of several details.
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Uleago
Heane
Lucy Heiden
Sears
Michigan
Gieorine Resch
Saiaon Leeper
Maat Kutener
Bn Hestr
Omen
Tle Revenge
Hawaii Internal Revenue Inspectors Survey Honolulu Goods
In Hawaii San Proveinco May Stiollector prepares to establish a tax office in Honebibe. Deputies at the Honolulu station will inspect and inventory stocks of beer wine cigars epio and tobacco. After June riders must be stamped before shipment to the United States.
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San Proveinco
Hevenne Lanech
Honebibe
Ifiesalign
Cal- Hoenie
Hawai
Honolulu
Ates
Ia- Waid
United States
Comparison of US and Cuban Customs Salaries
Washington May 27 the division of esti ton and ins s iar affairs of the war department released a statement noting the average annual salary per man in the United States customs service is 31 703 while the average in Cuba is 822 a difference of 383 per year. Only about seven per cent of Cuban customs staff are American.
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Washington
Ete Ton
Inssiar
War Hepartment Bee
United States Custom Service
Customs Service
Cuba
United. States OF
Amer
Untitled fragment reports wreck of oiler near Corington
An OCR fragment mentions an oiler wreck near Coring ton Tennessee with reference to Captain James A. Hunley and a fatality. Details are incomplete.
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Corington
McFerie
James A. “M ‘Hunley
Japanese Protest Against San Francisco Inoculation Policy
Washington reports that Japan has joined China in protesting compulsory inoculation of Japanese and Chinese residents in San Francisco with anti plague serum. The Japan response, tied to a recent treaty, demands equal treatment and non-discrimination while accepting general public health measures. The matter was referred to the Surgeon General for immediate action and possible easing of quarantine requirements.
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San Francisco
Washington
Keizire Nebeshini
C Ninese
United States
Feneral
Marine Hospital Service
Urdersiound
Stampomt
San Fraucjsen
Beige
Official Emblem of Authority and Safe Taylor and Finley
The governor refused to issue a requisition for a fugitive sought by Lawrence County officials. Mount stated the papers were incorrectly drawn, keeping Taylor and Finley safe in state custody for now. They plan to depart Sunday for Meadsville to stay several weeks.
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Innapelix
Tad
Aeniveky
Lawrence County Officists
Petit Tareeny
Goternaris
Beckham
Dios
Tos
Mount
Taylor
Finley
Keyfor
Ats
Meadinssie
Thorough overhaul eyed in Cuban accounts probe
Ilavana May 26 report that Mr Bristow acting director general of posta abolishes the solicitors bureau and saves 2700 annually by hiring a few clerks and a stenographer Wood orders a full overhaul of every department auditors examine the treasury and the North American Trini Co no fraud suspected but a complete investigation is desired by the public according to Gen Wood
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Bint
Wood
Thes
Judge L. Grigsby Found Dead in Dickson Home
Nastville Tennessee May 26 Judge L Grigsby 46 a former judge of the Nineteenth Judicial District from 1891 until its abolition last year was found dead in his bed at his Dickson home the night before. He served as general judge of the 30th district court during the winter.
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Judee Fried Dena
Nastville
Tenn
L. Grigsby
Dickson
Dhadge Grigsby
McGovern Sends Belted Shirt to President McKinley
A fragmented OCR reads of a Chicago May 26 item notes Thomas McGovern sent a belted shirt to President McKinley by mail. The brief clip describes a permeate editing error and a city scene.
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Chicago
Thomas McGovern
McKinley
Edirts
British forces cross Vaal River in South African War update
Dispatches report British troops crossing the Vaal River near Mafeking and moving north to defend coal mines. Casualties listed as four with advances toward Verwoeden and Stellenbosch. railway restoration and supplies promised. Note on Canadian artillery and prisoners.
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Vaal
Wederday
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Dula- Wato
Phuamer
Aerihern
Naridawest
Transvaal
Ly- Henbtre
Meiliron
Vael
Jobonnesture
Acrthward
Potfentem
Col. Plumer
Newcastle
Laing
Nek
New Republic
Landon
Dreshieat Krager
Narkley Avest
Larce Magzers
Rietfontein
Daniel
Rui
Portz Sailed, Graham Injured in Huntsville Incident
May 2 at Huntsville Albert Portz and Boyd Graham quarrelled over a boat. Portz reportedly struck Graham with a monkey wrench on the head, leaving Graham seriously injured. Portz fled to Indy as a warrant was sworn for his arrest.
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Huntaville
Albert Portz
Boyd
Graham
Huntsville
Defied the Law in Chicago Park Siege by Streeter Force
May 27 28 Chicago. Capt George Streeter and about 20 to 40 men seized 13 acres near Lake Michigan claiming ownership. A clash with park officials and police followed with Gatling guns, a 14 year old boy injured, and Streeter and his men ultimately surrendering as police took Fort Streeter. Niles and others face charges in Minnesota as authorities seize arms.
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Chicago
George Street
United States
Streeters
Siteoli Park
Redieski
Erby
O ‘Hiauw
Reuber Manley
Chiengy
Cormuniind
Steevter
Capt. Streeter
Streeter
Supreme Sourt of the
Tilinvis
Oelock
Chisre
Ripley
Crytain
Euperior Street
Geo. Streeter
Lake Michigan
aeTock
Niles
Park Paties
President to name new member to Industrial Commission
Reported on May 27 that the president intends to appoint Charles Leitchman of Massachusetts to the Industrial Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of MLD Hatchford. Leitchman is formerly general secretary treasurer of the Knights of Labor.
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Washington
Industrial Commission
Mld
Hatchford
Charles Leitchman
Massachusetts
The
Aights of Labor
Knoxville Invitation to Boer Commission Delayed
Knoxville Tennessee May 27 The invitation extended by the city council to the Boer commission for a visit has not been completed and arrangements for their visit cannot be set.
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Knrosville
Knoxville
Tenn
Peace Envoys for Boer Delegation Reach Washington
Fragmentary 1900s clipping notes Boer envoys arriving in Washington to seek peace. Mentions plans to travel to Boston for a reception and refers to Chicago as a stop, with unclear dates and phrasing.
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Washington
Phe
Boston
Chicago
Orhey
Street Car Strike in St Louis Sees Ongoing Conflicts
On May 28, the 21st day of a street railway strike, police protection remains tight as Transit Co and employers hold firm. Only a fraction of cars run across 33 lines, with injuries and clashes reported, and a citizens meeting planned to seek amicable settlement amid ongoing stalemate.
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St. Louis
Transit Co
Fransit
Ketter
Hese
Mitter
Merchants’ Exchange
Delmar Avenue
Page Avenue
Spaulding Avenue
Compton Heights
Park Avenue
Laclede Avenue
Olive Street
Subuurban
Transit Ca
Transit
Philip Sullivan
James Sullivan
Patrick Connell
Lafayette Park
O Connell
Fez
Senate Commerce Committee Reports River and Harbor Bill
The Senate committee on commerce, via Senator McMillin, reported the emergency river and harbor bill. The general appropriation rose from 200000 to 259000, with continued surveying of the Ohio River to locate locks and dams provided for.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Commerce
McMillin
Ohio River
Beath From Prize Fighting In Bridgeport Fight Cited
Beath from prize fighting reported in Bridgeport Utah. Eddie Tea colored pugilist was taken to Bridgeport hospital in insensible condition after a Friday night bout with William Forsythe. Tea died Sunday without regaining consciousness. Forsythe remained in jail.
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Beath
Bridgeport
Eddie Teabout
William Forsythe
Forsythe de
Congress Passes Post Office Budget and Labor Bill
Senate approves a 223000 allocation to fulfill existing pneumatic tube contracts. House passes eight hour labor extension on government contracts and bans interstate trade in prison made goods.
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Washington
Senate
Post Office
House
Spooner
Philippines
Congress
Carter
Clark
Montana
Spriggs
Cuba
Neely
Honolulu
Ways and Means
Mis
United States
Secretary of War
Cape Nome
Capt. Gridley
Olympia
Manila
TK. W. Meade
M. F. Force
Ohio
Blackburn
Heckham
Kentucky
Pettigrew
Haj
E.G. Rathbone
Porto Rico
United States Demands Prompt Indemnity Settlement from Turkey
The United States legation in Constantinople has delivered a new note to Yevfik Pasha demanding a prompt settlement of indemnity claims against the Turkish government. Officials in Washington say the State Department is pursuing the matter and expect a stronger representation than before, though not an ultimatum.
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Constantinople
United States
Legation
Lloyd Griscom
Yevfik Pasha
America
Washington
Mar
State Department
Griscom
Publican notices in Sioux Falls South Dakota Republica
Fragmentary notice from Sioux Falls reports a public event published as a republica entry with missing details and a date placeholder. The readable fragment mentions publican and civic posting but lacks specific actions, location, and deadlines.
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South Dakota
Republica
Sioux
Falls,c
Sensation in Murder Case Near Livansville Indiana
Joseph D Reed confesses partial involvement in Nora Kifer murder near Evansville. Peddler Mike Cassidy arrested after being named. Keith refuses to name accomplice. Police allege murder with aid of another, citing bloodstained carpet pieces, re painted buggy hitch, a heavy rock used to weight body, and a bloody buggy wrench as key evidence.
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Evansville
Tnd
Joseph D. Reith
Nora Kifer
Here
Mike Cassidy
Indianapolis
Keith
Cassidy
Goonville
Ind
Itherfell
Hugey
Ussage
Jonesy
Pigeon Creek
Bethe
Accidental Shooting Hurts Nine in Indiana Show
Near the Buckskin Big Wild West Co performance in Sierre Haute Indiana an unintended shotgun discharge by performer Elmer Mendenhall injured nine people. Lloyd Moore suffered the most severe wounds with 30 shot removed by a surgeon. Mendenhall was arrested on charges of assault and battery with intent to commit murder and jailed on $3000 bond.
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Sierre
Mendenhall
Sheriff Candidate Edward Carver in Kentucky Flight After Florence Shooting
In Florence Friday morning Edward Carver killed William Watterson during a Republican primary quarrel in Rising Sun Indiana. Carver, a sheriff candidate, fled to Kentucky after the shooting. Two witnesses will not talk, and extradition between Indiana and Kentucky may be raised if he is caught.
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Rising Sun
Ind
Edward Carver
Wm. Fatterson
Repubblican
Florence
Watterson
Carver
Kentucky
Indiana
Boy Drowns in Mississinewa River Near Marion
Lewis Shull aged 12 is drowned while rowing with 9 year old Joseph Harding. The body was recovered by Daniel Shull, the father, after the boat capsized on the Mississinewa river near Marion Indiana.
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Marion
Ind
Lewis Shull
Mississinewa River
Joseph Harding
Daniel Shull
Donnelly Defeated for President in Typographical Union
Canvassing board returns from Indianapolis Indiana dated May 28 show Donnelly defeated by Tynch for union president by a margin reported as about five hundred dollars in favor of the winner.
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Indianapolis
Ind
The
International
Donnelly
Tynch
Farmers Organize in Union in Delaware County Indiana
May 26 report says 32 meetings will be held Saturday for farmers of Delaware County to organize in union representation with state officials and local leaders present.
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Muncie
Ind
Farmers of
Delaware
N Ates
Two Kentucky favors sought for Indiana matters in Madison
Indianapolis reports Gov Beckham of Kentucky likely to grant two requests. Governor Mount asks for return of a man wanted in Lawrence County and Adjutant Gore seeks permission for a company of Indiana soldiers to pass through Kentucky en route to Louisville. A Madison National Guard unit also plans to join a Confederate veterans tribute in Louisville. The Marion club hosted a smoker with W S Taylor and Charles Finley praising ballots and justice in Kentucky.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Inliana
Beckham
Kentucky
Mount
Lawren County
Adjt
Gore
State House
Phos
Madison
National Guard
Louisville
Exy
W. S. Taylor
Charles Finley
Indiana Lincoln League talks Mount as McKinley VP
Indianapolis reports renewed talk of Gov. Mount as a vice presidential candidate. The Indiana Lincoln League and Republican state candidates meet with sentiment favoring an Indiana man for second on the ticket, citing Mounts record as state chief executive and popular campaigner.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Lincoln League
Gov. Mount
Indiana
Mounts
McKinley
Tragic Death Investigated in Youngston County
Emily Price, 18, daughter of a local farmer, was found dead in a pond near Youngston. Blood on her face and disturbed clothing suggest foul play, with residents of Youngston believing she was murdered while recently employed in a nearby farm household.
Electric Railway Sold in Brazil to New Buyers
The Brazil Electric Street Railway Co. was sold in Terre Haute on May 26 to John C. Bryson J. N. Halsted of Brazil and Frank Edwards of Indianapolis for 33750 dollars. The purchasers are agents for Stone Webster of Boston, building the interurban line from Terre Haute to Brazil and owning the local street railway and electric siding systems.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Brazil Electric Street Railway Co
John C. Bryson
J. N. Halsted
Brazil
Frank Edwards
Indianapolis
Stone & Webster
Boston
Wrecked Home After Gas Explosion Kills Woman
A midnight gas explosion destroyed the residence of Duff Watkins in Middletown, fatally injuring Mrs. Watkins who died three hours later. Three children were seriously hurt. Watkins not at home. Investigators suspect a broken gas main caused the blast.
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Anderson, Ltd
Duff Watkins
Middletown
Watkins
Indiana note on Finley extradition request
Gay Mount arrived from St Louis and stated he has no intention of changing his mind regarding honoring the requisition for the extradition of Charles Finley.
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Ilan
Indianaporls
Ind
Gay Mount
St.Louis
Charles Finley
Palmer and Seward Arrested in Greenfield Home Theft
Greenfield Indiana on May 27 John Palmer and Becky Seward were arrested at Henry Ready residence near Maxwell. A small amount of money and a few trinkets were found on them during jail search.
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Greenfield
Ind
John_Palmer
Becky Seward
Henry Ready
Maxwell
Sale of Souvenirs Noted in Society Column
A fragment from the society section mentions a sale of souvenirs connected to Miss Jennie and a unit titled Bacon tales tay 27. The text references a suite and Ha 286 but lacks full context.
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Bacon
Tales Tay
Jennie
Engineer killed in railway accident awards in Washington
A damaged item notes a wrongful death claim in Washington Indiana where an engineer died in a railway incident. It mentions damages awarded totaling 5,000 with Mees railway and company referenced in the context of the suit.
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Washington
Ind
Mees , Railway &Co
Fragments of Elderfield Friday Murder Testimony
Readable text notes an elderfield Friday murder case with a witness statement alleging a plan to marry a girl. The fragmentary OCR hints at a violent act and witness involvement without a clear sequence or full names.
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Elderfield
Ao A Kife
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