World's fair funds cut at Philadelphia mint on the 20th
Items note a cut in the 5,000,000 World’s Fair budget at the Philadelphia mint dated the 20th. Other notes report a university mathematician since 1863 at Sewanee, the death of Elieet SutrTi, a church funeral in Newtown, and captions about the Columbian exhibit and various rail and industry updates from the era.
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Philadelpos Mint
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Elieet SutrTi
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Gerth
St Angus Fu
Political and crime notes from the recent sessions and incidents
A jumble of items notes senate proceedings on elections, a fraud case in Oshkosh, a banker murder in South Omaha, a near death for Biswasex the Iron Chancellor, a Medal of Honor for Rev James Hunt, and various local fires, disappearances, and court actions across multiple cities.
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Knockadoon
Queenstown Falls
Nicolls
Jordan, Minn
Windsor
Ont
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Duffield
Detroit
Afton
Trouble and turmoil across territories and states ripple through finance
The report cites Choctaw credit strain in Indian Territory with scrip discounts to pay militia, a Lincoln National Bank cashier defaulting $34,000, embezzlement indictments in Arkansas, deadly whitecapping incidents near Jonesboro, and a smokeless powder success at Frankfort Arsenal. A locomotive explosion near Wilberton kills four, land sales to English and Western settlers expand near Macontia, and penitentiaries in Kentucky see lease changes. Cor 4 G Mapeearn is severely ill as disease fears rise in Indiana.
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Haverhill
San Antonio
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Cor
G. Mapeearn
South Carolina
Tur Mason-Ford Company
Kentucky
Franfort
Eddsville
Elwood
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Fraud Scandals Swirl Around Sutton and Forged Receipts
A wave of forgery cases centered on warehouse receipts tied to A K Sutton grows, rival bankers and whisky men probing links to Simpson, Cohen of New Orleans, and distillers. Investigators say up to 8600 forged receipts exist, involving whisky consignments and bank losses, with Sutton denying guilt and claiming funds to meet obligations.
Fate of the White Star liner Naromle near Norfolk
A fragmentary report notes a champagne bottle found on a beach near a Chesapeake Bay resort. A letter from a crew member of the sinking White Star liner Naromle is included, dated months ago, with details of the vessel and voyage, sent to an agent in New York.
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Br Olsen
New Yora
Norfolk
Jebunon
Eran View
Chesapeake Bay
White Star Line
Teamer Naromle
San Aires Coee
Mindier
Geck-ratien
Ereatiera
Bramiway
New York
Missing Link in Wilkins Killing Case
Police report a link aiding the Wilkins murder investigation has been found. A young woman provided information leading to rearrest warrants for Arthur E Furber Martin C Gesell and Edward Wagoner, all under arrest as evidence mounts. Ottawa reports Dominion refusal to reimpose export duties spurs Georgian Bay lumbermen to plan a deputation April 15 seeking higher stampage on logs.
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City Hospital
Eidith
Pine Streets
Arthur E Furber
Olive Street
Martin C Gesell
Edward Wagoner
Mermod & Jeccard Jewelry Co
Smithers & Wagoner
Ottawa
Ont
Dominion
Canada
United States
Georgian Bay District
Ontario
Georgian Bay
Funeral of Confederate General Edmond Kirby Smith
The funeral of Edmond Kirby Smith, last of the Confederate generals, was held with Episcopal rites. A Nashville special train brought Tennessee National Guard, Washington artillery to the service. Confederate veterans oversaw military rites and interment in a village cemetery.
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Mateleracy
Sewanee
Athe
Sewaser
Tien Etmond Kirby Sazith
Nashville
BS Regiment
Tennessee National Geed
Washington Artillery
Adjuiem. Freie
Investigators Probe Gate City Bank Affairs
A grand jury reviews the Gate City Bank investigation led by the Attorney General. The probe targets bank officials and potential malfeasance amid cash shortages. Depositors face risk if mismanagement continues. authorities weigh indictments and bank reopening implications.
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Atiseta
Gate City
Onder
Attorn
Final Decision Ends Evangelical War Over Church Fight
Ottawa April 1 Judge Shephard ruled in the Scheeiker vs Haosser case, a decision the supreme court af frced. The ruling settles years of Evangelical conflict across Illinois Indiana Sie Pennsylvania and other states. Scheciker is with the Dubbs faction and Huser with the Escherites led by Bishops Escher and Bowman.
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Haosser
Supreme Court
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Sie
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Dubbs
Huser
Noble Street
Chicago
McKeesport Electric Plant Burns in Blaze
In McKeesport Pennsylvania the McKeesport Electric Light Plant was destroyed by a fire started by an oiler’s torch igniting oil soaked waste and an oil barrel. The loss runs high with public highways left dark until private plants reconnect with street wires to restore light.
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McKeespert
Verdict in Case of Mra Dr Tom Vaan at Portland Ore
The case of Mra Dr Tom Vaan at Portland Ore ends with a guilty verdict for manslaughter over the death of Miss Helen Wilson. Howler, the alleged seducer, failed to exonerate her. Bowker faces trial Friday in the same matter.
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Review of Trade and Weather Trends in Early April
The weekly trade review notes mixed demand with textile and woolen goods steady while ironware and hardware show weakness. Weather remains unsettled, delaying shipments and affecting markets in New York and other western cities. The report cites cautious optimism about prices and prospective activity into spring trade.
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Weekly Review of Trade
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Orate
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New York
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Nerest
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Mississippi Matters Contends Convicts Remain in County
Attorney General replies to Jack County tax official, arguing county convicts must not be removed from their home county. He cites chamber 33 and sections detailing sheriff access, county supervision, and contractor leasing duties to ensure proper treatment and local oversight.
Lealeville Warehose Receipt Forger Arrests
BR Sattes nicknamed the Lealeville Warehoe Receipt Forger was arrested for forging several warehouse receipts totaling 109.00 dollars. William Beer Hb and William Freeder a confidential book keeper were arrested as accomplices. J W Nichols cashier of Farmers Drovers Bank swore out the warrants totaling 15 000 dollars in bogus receipts. Bond set at 4000 for each, which they could not meet. Sutton denies guilt and claims he would have settled debts if freed.
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William Freeder
J. W. Nichols
Farmers’ 4 Drovers’ Bank
Sutton
Legislature OKs impeachment plan for board of public lands
Both chambers met in joint session at 4 o clock and without debate passed the resolution to draft articles of impeachment against the board of public lands and buildings. A five member committee including Senators North and Bowery and Representatives Van Housen, Barry and Colton was appointed to prosecute the case before the supreme court.
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Apel
Board of Public Lands and Buildings
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Barry
Colton
Beand
Supreme Court
Mississippi Town Sees Fire Ruin Shops After Weekend Blaze
The Packet Hotel fire destroyed fifteen business district buildings in a Mississippi town. Losses estimated at 19.4 million dollars with minimal insurance coverage. nearby areas report rapid farming progress and a shift toward food production. Local officials also pursue legal action to recover levee funds. a protestor attack leads to prison time for the assailant.
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Register of the United Sates
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