Pension office blasts fraud claims over tooth loss case
Washington dispatch reports Commissioner Dudley dismissed Warren H. Anderson of Harrisburg for a fraudulent pension claim claiming the loss of a second incisor. He criticized letters from Logan Cameron and Keifer and warned the case would be rejected for lack of real disability. Anderson did not appeal as of publication.
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The Killing off Public Men in Cincinnati Press
Gath criticizes modern journalism in Cincinnati Enquirer style, arguing that the press damages public men more than forests. He laments young editors lacking ties to lawmakers, leading to a dearth of confident statesmen and timid leaders.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Thurlow Weed
Nebraska Items and Local Notes From Various Towns
Twenty two veterans have been mustered into a Grand Army post at Fullerton. Wahoo Tribune reports Swedish Lutheran college plans a nine thousand dollar building and park expansion as thanks for local support. Harvard Journal recounts a near drowning of P. H. Sherrard’s child rescued by Mrs. Sherrard from a wash boiler. Mrs. George W. Brownell of Omaha fatally burned lighting coal oil. Lincoln council censures marshal for indiscreet conduct. Kearney fire destroys several business houses with about $20,000 loss. no fire department hindered response. Red Cloud sees eight passenger and four freight trains daily. Franklin Echo notes Isaac Black’s family connections. Valentine Reporter describes a railroad worker’s serious leg injury from a rock cut. Papillion incorporated. McCook land office to open June 15.
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Drive Well Patent Case Voids Invention In Iowa Minnesota
In Des Moines a U S court voids Andrews v Hovey patent in a joint Iowa Minnesota ruling. Judge Shiras says prior public use beyond two years invalidates the patent. Judge Love agrees. Judge Nelson dissents. The decision affects all pending cases in both states.
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New York
Milwaukee
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Defiant Assassin Jos Mullett Put on Trial in Dublin
Juror Dennis Field case highlighted by defense refusal to plead and absence of counsel. Evidence from Mullett diary, including arms purchase with Arthur Forrester linked to Fenian activity, and letters from James Mullett suggest conspiracy funding. Trial ends with guilty verdict and life penal servitude.
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James Carey
Mullet
Forster
Muller
Park Murderers Trial Ends as Kelley Is Found Guilty
The third trial of Timothy Kelley for involvement in Cavendish and Burke murders concluded with a guilty verdict and a June 9 execution date. Informers Carey Hanlon and Kavanagh supported testimony placing Kelley at Kavanagh's on the murder night. Lord Spencer commuted Patrick Delaney’s death sentence in another Cavendish and Burke case.
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Kelley
Phenix Park
Earl Spencer
Patrick Delaney
Timothy Kelly
Kelly
Striking coal miners clash with nonstrikers face state protection
News from Illinois reports Gov. Hamilton directs sheriffs of St. Clair and Madison counties to keep the peace as striking miners near Collinsville target Abbey mine workers who did not join the strike. The situation is tense but no overt violence reported yet.
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Winchester Man Purchases Liquor Sparks Disturbance
John Callahan of Winchester went to Woburn Saturday night bought a gallon of liquor and began a spree. He caused a disturbance before being restrained by bystanders and local authorities.
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Resignations, appointments and unrest noted in Washington
The war department receives Lieut. Col. Guido Ages’s resignation to take effect next January. Lincoln would accept if immediate. otherwise a court martial may follow. Separately Peter F. Peterson is named Tekamah postmaster. Dodge City faces vigilante control amid fatalistic tension between rival factions.
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Tekamah
Neb
Military and Treasury Notes as Garington Advances
Bay forces under Lieutenant Garington near completion with General Tazen set to travel to St. Johns Newfoundland to select a steamer. The weekly U S treasurer report lists gold coin and bullion 110 814 287, fractional silver dollars and bullion 110 814 237, fractional silver coin 28 161 450, United States notes 19 478 485, total 379 505 6677, certificates outstanding 58 145 770, silver 72 107 741, currency 10 895 000. Charles L Howell named postmaster at Grand Island Nebraska.
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Charles L. Howell
Grand Island
Neb
Halifax police mobilize after McDonald letter alarm
In Nova Scotia a number of special police were drawn to protect government house and key sites in Halifax following a startling letter about Fenians. The alert cites a Philadelphia land league conference detective reporting plans of revenge if Brady's execution occurred.
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Philadelphia
Brady
Rumors of Disaster for Crook Sail From Mexican Lines
FEI Paso dispatch reports circulating rumors of a disaster to Crook from a Mexican line dispatch. Inquiry shows Crook moved earlier than expected in Sonora and may not have received full cooperation. It is believed the Apache force is underestimated and Crook's scouts overestimated. Cook's small force remains a major cause of apprehension.
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Cook
New Steamer Oregon Brings Lone-Engine Power to Union Line
The steamer Oregon of the Union Line boasts the power of 20 top locomotives and consumes 300 tons of coal daily, equivalent to a full coal train load. All coal handling is done by hand, as no superior method exists. Dispatch is the lifeblood of business.
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Union Line
Nebraska Laws 1883 Depict Estate and Elections Provisions
The 1883 Nebraska acts cover partnership settlements after a partner’s death, security for alimony, cumulative remedies, and fraud provisions for elections. It details how executors may sell partnership interests, how surviving partners settle, and limits on special administrators. It also governs vacancies, notaries, insanity inmates mail rights, and poor relief obligations with penalties and effective dates.
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