Various 19th Century Notices and Obituaries Summary
Attorney-General Knox returns to Washington to face charges against Judge Humphreys of Honolulu. Chilean minister Joaquin Godey dies in Rio de Janeiro. Grand Army of the Republic committee named for the Cleveland encampment meets Sept 10. Architect John R. Thomas dies at 33 in Watertown. Nebraska City Daily Tribune sold to Morton Printing Co led by J. Sterling Morton. Dowager Empress Frederick of Germany bequeaths large sums. other European figures noted. Zach Phelps, Louisville lawyer and Democratic leader, dies of pneumonia. Armour estate investigations unfold in Chicago. Turkey, France dispute over claims. Armenian-Kurdish violence cited. William Johnson, four-year convict, dies at Kansas State penitentiary. Dodge Center man abducted, tarred and feathered. Carnegie library dedicated in Oklahoma City. Knights Templar adjourns in Louisville and calls for Guthrie convention. Hobart town sale progress and life-saving medics noted.
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Knox
Washington
Humphreys
Honoisia
Joaquin Godey
Brazil
Rio Janiero
United States
Licassieur
Grand Army of the Republic
Adjt
Sterrett
Rodgers
Missouri
Thatcher
Connecticut
Kasson
Ohio
Smd Robbins
Colorado
Wrominz
Hollenden Hotel
Cleveland
John R. Thomas
New York City
Watertown
N. Y
Ssth
Thomas
State Reformatory
Elmira
Eighth Regiment
Nebraska City
Neb
Tribaume
Morton Printing Co
J. Sterling Morton
Secretary of Agriculture
Mortes
Conservative
Breckh
Jatsz
Epbel
Fies Beret
Ali Nouri
Rotterdam
Europe
Zach” Phelps
Gobel Democrat
Louisville
Phelps
National Baseball League
Board of Review
Chicago
Armour
Constantinople
Turkey
France
William Johnson
Kansas State Penitentiary
Lansing
Sere Wee Enenens
Dodge
Wee
Minn
Arena
Carnegie Public Library
Oklahoma City
Oklo
Jenkins
Andrew Carnegie
San Francisco
Fenning
Tan
Eigth
Knights Templar
Guthrie
Hobart
W. St Gibson
Ulongspo
Interior Secretary declines hearing in Calvert Wood contest
Washington Aug 21 Acting Secretary of the Interior refuses to order a hearing in the Lawton Oklahoma land district case J L Calvert against Jas R Wood involving entry No 1 Judge rules Wood’s claim not barred by townsite considerations and not subject to townsite provisions rather by general homestead law Wood’s entry deemed valid despite alleged townsite settlers and diverse land use claims
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Washington
J. L. Calvert
Jas. R. Wood
Lawton
Okle
Secretary of the Interior
Wood
Spon Ft
Weod
United States
War Department letters on exhibits at Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Secretary of war confirms receipt of a letter regarding displays from Cabds and the Philippines at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The note promises full official courtesies and respect to the recipient, Bettie Esq., chair of the committee on state and territorial exhibits at St. Louis.
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War Department
Ucular Aaia Waskiades
IAC Amc
Cabs
Philippines
Louisiana
Acm
Nery Reepect
Clarence E Epwaeds
Drikice
Bettie
Lecisdans Perchase Exposition Co
St Lewis Me
Appeal to McKinley for Protection of Lynched Negroes
Segrees at Oklahoma City form an appeal to President McKinley for protection of African Americans being lynched for crimes. The Sunday-school convention in session endorses a plan urging the President to use executive power to ensure fair trials before punishment.
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Segrees
Oklahom City
Mckinley
Oklahoma City
Okla
Weather Bureau Chief Willis Moore to Visit Multiple Stations
Milwaukee April 31 Willis Moore weather bureau chief will leave for Minneapolis to attend a Roosevelt banquet He will inspect the Minneapolis station then travel to Bismarck Yellowstone Park Salt Lake Cheyenne and Denver bureaus to report on feasibility of a new station network.
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Milwaukee
Willis Moore
Minneapolis
Roosevelt
Weather Bureau
Bismarck
Moore
Yelowstone Park
Salt Lake
Cheyenne
Deever
California Potatoes Use Special Train For Drought States
A Stockton report notes a special train of about forty carloads of potatoes will depart for the middle and southern states. The crop from river island lands west of Stockton supports a large demand for potatoes onions and cabbage due to drought, with hundreds of carloads planned for shipment this year.
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Stockton
Cal
Middle States
Mississippi Treasurers Defalcation and Knights Templar Had Crews
The Mississippi Mat ters recount the 1842 state treasury defalcation led by Richard S Graves with a large sum paid without audit. Gov Tucker's investigation, Graves arrest, Mrs Graves escape plot, and ensuing court actions are described, plus notes on the 1845 legislative session and broader state issues. The issue also covers the 28th Knights Templar triennial in Louisville with Mississippi participation, and local matters on roads contracts and a notable death.
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State Treasury
Mississippi
Lowry and McCardle
Richard & Graves
Law
United States
Tecker
Ith Dar
Jacob Thompson
Graves
Thompecs
Ger. Tucker
Treaserer
Tucker
Artormeg
Jessie Sharkes
Geert
Hinds
Bearite
Gor Tucker
Hom
Wm Clarke Treaseres
R. S. Graves
Givem
Treasury
Graven
Thomas Hogg
William Perry
H. P. Barnes
Barfeld
R. W. Graves
James
The Treasury Trouble and New Treasurer Carlisle
The governor demands a full accounting of state funds amid a treasury discrepancy. Treasurer Stowers provides a long reply defending his handling of funds and vault practices. George W. Carlisle is introduced as the new state treasurer, praised for his character and business success.
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Lorgies
Stowers
George W. Carlisle
Seaman Court Inquiry Rivalry Clears Amid Letters
A correspondence between Rear Admiral Howie and Rear Admiral Seabley circulates as the court of inquiry proceeds. Hackett outlines the press relayed exchanges while noting claims of past friendly relations and the effort to sever the inquiry’s aims. The letters discuss accountability and the role of the secretary and observers in the investigation.
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Wasiumgios
Amc
Marz
Erar
Heeties
Himelf m Reisties
Nouwoe
Howiees
Sebley
Vanderbilt A Winner At Aquidneck Park Auto Races
Newport reports the National Aviation auto races on the half mile track at Aquidneck Park drew over 7000 spectators. William K. Vanderbilt Jr. led as star driver, claiming the best time and multiple wins in four races. Keene, Skinner, and other competitors also posted notable performances during a program of 16 races.
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Newport
National Aviation
Aquidececk Park
Wm. KK. Vanderbelt
Fs Afl
Bereepower
Fotball Keeer
Berepeower
Vaeelerit
Mr.amlerth
Keene Sereie
Tee Eellee
Vandertilt Boo Sy Wes
Keamth Skinner
Lewresre Ace 21-J J Kee Kel Trial Sees Acquittal
A German refugee defendant named Kee Kel faced trial for the murder of his wife and her daughter after both sides argued hard. The jury found him not guilty of all charges but authorities noted the tragic deaths and questioned the family’s history.
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Lewresre
J_ J. Keekel
Esterday
Lanket
Frithjef Arrives After Arctic Expedition Attempt
The Steamer Frithjef arrived at Camp Frigier after landing the Arctic expedition. The party claimed the goal to reach the pole with the Ermak and faced impassable ice conditions. The vessel returned homeward, with reports from Mr. Pabinie aboard.
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Hammer
Nerwar
Frithjef
Thersiar
Camp Frigier
Pabinie
Secretary of War Root Suffering in New York Visit
Secretary of War Eli Root is confined to his residence in New York after arriving from Washington for a brief rest. Doctors say he is seriously ill and the condition could worsen. Mrs. Root remains at his side as the family plans a short rest away from the city.
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Harry S Barter
Berkham
HL Lierd
W. C. P. Breckinridge Speie
Kentucky
Bowman
Grasat
Orupiel
Diferest
Milwaukee
Washington
Mech
The
Meridian Star
Geo. H. Fulkersap
Mississippi
Port Gibeos
Camaaign
Stonewall Jackson
Folbersoc
Vouhrs
Mare Island
Oor Levy
Agate
BS Geestiee
aSverabie
Bag
Mary Ee
Schley
East Bieber
Enfertanate
Goeubers
Cworte-Mar- Chale
Cworte
Uae
New York
Washine
Roetsom
Alleged Murderer of Gazelle Wild Brought Before Greene Court
Judge Springfield grants habeas corpus to Joe Lark’s attorney seeking to bring the alleged murderer of Miss Gazelle Wild of Pierre City before the Greene county circuit court. Three men previously charged are in custody awaiting outcome.
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Speterseid
SpringGeid
Neville
Joe Lark
Gazelle Wild
Pierre City
Gireene
Chesit
Annual report shows public land disposals and receipts
Washington August 31 Henry Binger Hermann commissioner of the general land office presents the annual report. It states that in the year 15 662 706 acres of the public domain were disposed of and receipts reached 4972.10 dollars, up from last year by small gains.
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Washingten
Binger Hermans
Ceneral Land Offee
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