Pitner's Head Rolls in Treasury Corruption Sweep
Special dispatch reports the removal of a Treasury official and the abolition of the Custodian office. Windom and Upton face scrutiny over six years of costly, flawed customs revision work. No report made, about $25,000 wasted, and a purge of corrupt practices in federal staffing unfolds.
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Treasury
Pitner
Windom
the Treasury
The
Titney
Upton
French
Mr. Upton
Virginia
Jorgenson
Desendorf
Fall
Garfield
Republican Party
Longstreet
Mahone
Georgia
Choctaw Nation faces armed resistance over permit tax
A Fort Smith dispatch reports great Choctaw Nation excitement over a permit tax. More than 1,000 organized and armed men are ready to resist. Whites evade tax, while San Bois county militia plans to meet at the courthouse next Wednesday to pursue expulsion of tax-refusing settlers.
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Little Rock
Ark
Fort Smith
San Bois County
Court House
Fraud in Lancaster primary ends with adjournment of inquiry
In Lancaster on June 17 the Republican factions halted fraud investigations from the recent primary. The Prothonotaryship fight centered on Fundy and Fridy, with Beominer and Reform supporters claiming evidence of ward fraud in Second and Seventh wards. The Board of Return Judges declared the ticket chosen and adjourned sine die.
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Lancaster
Fundy
Harvey Raymond
Beominer
Friends of
Skiles
Reform Ticket
Raymond
Jacob Stalbach
Larry” Burns
Sensenig
Esuminer-McMollen-Fridy
Board of Return
Frndy
Fridy
ANOTHER CHARLIE ROSS TAKEN AND HELD IN ROOM FOR YEARS
A Niantic shipmaster writes from Hampden and Penobscot to report a boy rescued after years in captivity. The lad, who claimed to be Charlie Ross, described being snatched by two men named George and Henry Stephensons and kept in a dark room, shaved hair, and cruel confinement before escaping. The captain confirms the boy’s rationality and identity, though no new facts emerge.
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Norwich
Conn
Nelson Huntley
Niantic
Buenos Ayres
Pinkham
Charlie Ross
George
Henry Stephenson
Hampden
Penobscot
Frankfort
Butterfield
Channel Tunnel Progress Report by Sir Edward Watkin
Sir Edward Watkin reports two experimental shafts sunk on each side of the Channel with a gallery 800 to 900 yards long on the English side. Progress last week was 67 yards, about two miles a year, and lower strata prove impermeable to water. France reports identical results. Each side will drive a mile heading, six months to complete, with a mid tunnel meeting goal and a seven foot gallery finished in five years.
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London
Edward Watkin
Soutlhwestern Railway Company
Governor Harrises Veto Hint On Apportionment Bill
Special Dispatch reports Governor Hoyt has decided to veto the judicial apportionment bill due to districting counties lacking constitutional population. He has not signed or written a veto and hopes to act by Monday. Legal questions and arguments were cited as delaying a final decision amid no strong pressure pro or con.
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Harrisburg
Hoyt
Dissatisfaction at Rugby Colony Reported in Cincinnati Dispatch
A Cincinnati correspondent reports trouble at the Rugby colony of Thomas Hughes. Hastings Hughes, now in charge, struggles to keep up appearances of prosperity. Colonists lack fitting qualities for settlement. some drones burden industrious workers. Land once bought at 1 to 1.50 per acre now asks 10 to 20 per acre. Hughes and his brother are highly regarded.
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The
Times
Cincinnati
Thomas Hughes
Rugby
Hastings Hughes
Hughes
Hastings
Griscom’s Rapid Weight Change Reported In Chicago
John Griscom weighed 170 pounds at noon today losing 14 pounds in the last 24 hours. He drank 32 ounces of water and passed bowels. Over twenty days his total loss was 2734 pounds, yet today he appears well nourished though markedly smaller than his May 28 state. Pulse 64, respiration 19, temperature 98.
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ChicaGo
John Griscom
Wonderful Track Indicator Shows Faults in Pennsylvania Railroads
A Pennsylvania Railroad inspection train from West Philadelphia showcases a track indicator device that automatically records track condition, detecting dips, sharp curves, and defective joints. The machine, built under Chief Collins and Master Mechanic Stratton, runs ahead of the locomotive at 15–25 mph and records mileage, signals, stations, and track gauge changes on a moving paper record with multiple synchronized pencils.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
West Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Axle Vogt
Collins
T. N. Ely
G. W. Stratton
England
France
Pittsburg
Result of the Drawing for Positions in the Races This Afternoon
The Schuylkill Navy regatta committee lists the afternoon race draw results for nine events led by junior and senior singles and various shell pairings. Contenders include Vesper Quaker City Malta West Philadelphia Crescent Undine and College with colors red white blue yellow green and times from 2.30 to 6.30 P M.
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Schuylkill Navy
C. R. Simons
Vesper
Thomas Willoughby
Malta
Frank Henderson
Quaker City
J. B. Lippincott
Centre
Frank
Pennsylvania
Anniversary of Bunker Hill marked by procession and statue
Boston observed the Battle of Bunker Hill anniversary with a procession featuring comic elements and Southern Mardi Gras style pageantry. The Bunker Hill Monument Association unveiled a statue to Colonel Prescott. Hon. Robert C. Winthrop delivered the oration.
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Boston
Bunker Hill
Across the Continent on a Horse
New Haven June 17 William E Good year died in East Haven this morning at age 50. He rode from the Atlantic to the Pacific on horseback in 1852 and was connected with the government survey between California and Mexico. During the war he was a distinguished scout under General Terry.
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New Haven
William E. Goodyear
East Haven
Atlantic
Pacific
California
Mexico
Terry
Durham Gets His War Ants in December Warrants
The City Board of Health debated paying Israel W. Durham for December street cleaning. They delivered pay minus forfeiture but rejected honoring Councils' demand to release warrants. The board plans to advertise new bids and seeks legal guidance on warrants and counter-signatures.
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Board of Health
Israel W. Durham
General Kinsey
Gray
Sickel
Messrs
Patterson
Kinsey
Ford
Common Council
Kneass
City Solicitor
West
Pattison
Judge Ashman Rules On Whitaker Executors Second Account
Orphans Court Judge Ashman filed adjudication of the second account of Robert Whitaker’s executors. The ruling covers costs in the will contest and whether Mary G. Whitaker’s estate bears any expenses. About $52,500 in counsel fees and trial costs are discussed, with Mrs. Whitaker’s estate found not liable for future litigation expenses. Professors Barker and Genth are allowed $5,000 each. fees for the forged will’s executor Daniel Sheetz are disallowed. Small claims settled and a distribution table ordered for court approval.
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Ashman
Orphans’ Court
Robert Whitaker
Mary G. Whitaker
Dickerson
Whitaker
Barker and
Genth
Daniel Sheetz
Sheetz
Thunderstorm Sets Tank Fires. Town Floods In Pa
A storm struck near State Line and Lafferty Hollow igniting two oil tanks holding 25 000 barrels each. Firefighters prevented spread to other tanks and aim to control the blaze as floodwaters from Tana Creek inundate parts of the city forcing families onto rafts. Losses are not yet estimated.
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Braprorp
State Line
Lafferty Hollow
Tana
Destruction of Swepson Mills in Alamance County
The Swepson Mills, owned by Falls of Neuse Manufacturing Company, built in 1876, with 4000 spindles and 168 looms, were totally destroyed in Alamance County. One hundred seven operatives were employed. Property value about 200000 dollars, with cotton house boiler house storehouses and operatives' house remaining intact.
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Raleigh
N.C
Swepson
Alawance
Falls of Neuse Manufacturing Company
Building an Ark for a Flood in Ottawa
A man named Martel began constructing a miniature ark on Dalhousie Street in Ottawa this morning in anticipation of a June 19 flood. His wife spent the prior week cooking and packing provisions for the voyage.
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Ottawa
Ont
Martel
Dalhousie Street
Exiles and Incidents in Brief from Around the World
The Rodgers steamer sails from San Francisco in pursuit of the Jeannette. Kiel authorities impose census measures driving Jews to exit. Henley atta stewards bar Cornell University crew from the visitors’ cup race. George D. Ramsey of Ramsey Brother & Co. in Chicago dies at 60. Two workers fall at Albany Capitol. Baxter dies, Welsh injured. New Hampshire Bank Commissioners report deposits at 32 million with a 2.225 million surplus. Supposedly two returned Communists arrested over the Thiers statue plot at St Germain. Mundy in Edgefield County, South Carolina kills his wife. arrest ensues. Bradstreet reports 65 US and Canada business failures, the week’s low. London telegraph operators threaten strike over overtime. New York police told of lost railroad bonds worth 15,000.
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United States
Rodgers
San Francisco
Kiel
Henley Atta
Cornell University
George D. Ramsey
Grain Commission
Ramsey, Brother & Co
Chicago
New Capitol
Albany
Baxter
Welsh
Bank Commissioners of
New Hampshire
M. Thiers
St. Germain
Mundy
Edgefield County
South Carolina
Canada
Bradstreet’s
London
New York
Alexander C. Lawrence
Walker Street
Broadway
Tucker's Three Ghosts Haunt a Philadelphia Bartender
Andrew Jackson Tucker, owner of a Sixteenth Street restaurant, reports three or more spirits following him since two months ago. He converses with the Duke of Wellington and others while customers listen, calls the shades Mary Logan Katie King and Marie Antoinette, and describes a vivid afterlife scene where spirits relax in a palace-like realm. He insists he is not a spiritualist, and requests a return visit on quieter days.
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Andrew Jackson Tucker
Fitzwater Street
Andrew
Mr. Tucker
Sixteenth and
Fitzwater
the Times
Tucker
Duke of Wellington
Ireland
Forepaugh
Mary Morgan
Morgan
Logan
Mary Logan
Palestine
William Simpson
Simpson
A Boy Benedict. Young Groom Chooses Mother Over Wife
An 18 year old bridegroom named Harry Scott aged 17, of 2047 Federal street, consented to go home with his mother after a magistrate heard a widow complain of his marriage. Special Officer Calhoun testified Scott, with an elderly woman and his fiancée, sought Reverend W. Schimmel's residence and falsely claimed his parents were dead to wed. The clergyman was reprimanded.
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Ladner
Harry Scott
Federal Street
Calhoun
Scott
W. Schimmel
South Broad Street
The many aliases of a famed Philadelphia pickpocket
Detectives reveal a mix up of identities involving Henry Robinson and Charles Ward. Henry Robinson, also known as Poodle Murphy and Irish Mike, was discharged on straw bail after an attempted pickpocketing of Ex Secretary Robeson. Charles Ward, alias Charles Wood, remains imprisoned with no charges pressed.
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Henry Robinson
Robeson
Charlie Ward
Moyamensing
Ward
New York
Poodle Murphy
Robinson
Charlie Woods
Irish Mike
Charles Ward
Charles Wood
Murphy
Land League figures tied to Irish coercion acts
London reports Edward Grasragh from the Land League jailed in Dundalk under the coercion act. Three Land League farmers are arrested at Loughrea on suspicion of murder. Mullingar official O Farrell, jailed under coercion acts, is released. Mullen in Dublin faces life penal servitude for the May shooting of boy Farrell. Viceroy bans a Clontubder meeting ahead of writ executions.
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London
Edward Grasragh
The
Land League
Dundalk
Loughrea
County Galway
O'Farrell
Mullingar
County West Meath
Mullen
Farrell
Dublin
Clontubder
County Meath
Elderly shoplifter caught with silk at Hillier's
An elderly woman and a younger accomplice were detected by Special Officer Patterson at Hillier's dry goods store on Eighth Street below Filbert. Silk valued at nearly $100 was found in her lift-pocket after a chase to Jayne Street. The accused, naming Godfrey, was taken to Central Station. she has prior shoplifting arrests.
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Patterson
Hillier
Eighth Street
Filbert
Jayne Street
Central Station
Godfrey
Twelfth
Christian Streets
Atlantic Brooklyn Final City Game Before July With Athletic
The Atlantic of Brooklyn meets the Athletic this afternoon in a close contest likely as Athletic now holds second in the race after beating Atlantic on Thursday. Teams include Pike Larkin and Valentine pitcher. Game at 3 45 with Wm McLean umpiring. Manager Phillips notes Boston will visit on the 22d. Baseball scores from Providence Detroit Troy Buffalo and Boston Chicago listed.
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Atlantic
Brooklyn
Athletic
Pike
Larkin
Valentine
McLean
Phillips
Harry Wright
Boston
Providence
Detroit
Troy
Buffalo
Chicago
Arrested Fireworks Dealers Face Magistrate in City Hearing
A large crowd packed the Central Station hearing room as Magistrate Ladner heard warrants charging McCadden Brothers, Jomer & Son, Jenkins & Craig, and D. Dengler with exposing fireworks for sale. Lawyers, counsel for the dealers, and Assistant District Attorney Kinsey argued authority, license needs, and enforcement. The case was held under advisement with a city solicitor ruling expected. an appeal is likely if the decision favors the dealers.
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Central Station
Ladner
McCadden Brothers
Jomer & Son
Jenkins & Craig
Dengler
Kinsey
Philadelphia
Hoyt
C. N. Farr
George Miller & Son
Independence Hall
Land League postpones July 4 demonstration amid park shortage
Failure to secure a park forces the Central Union of the Philadelphia Irish Land League to postpone a planned July Fourth grand demonstration. A new Robert Emmet Branch forms in Rockdale Delaware County with 35 members. Davitt Branch mass meeting at Kelly's Hall on Christian Street features speakers William J. Turner and others, presided by Rev. William Walsh. George Washington Branch plans a meeting tomorrow at 3 PM on Sixteenth Street above Vine.
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Central Union
Philadelphia
Irish Land League
Philopathian Hall
Land League
Robert Emmet
Rockdale
Delaware County
N. Sweeney
James Gohamn
John McCarthy
Wm. Carson
Davitt
Kelly’s Hall
Christian Street
Eighth
William J. Turner
Er. C. Quin
W. F. Harrity
P. F. Dever
William Walsh
George Washington
Sixteenth Street
Vine
Reynolds Statue Gift Proposed at G A R Meeting
At the National Encampment in Indianapolis a Philadelphia man offered 25000 toward a statue for General John F. Reynolds killed at Gettysburg. A committee was appointed to push the project. New officers were elected, and the next meeting will be in Baltimore.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Joseph E. Temple
Philadelphia
John F. Reynolds
Gettysburg
George 8. Merritt
Lawrence
Masa
Charles L Young
Toledo
Ohio
C. V. R. Pond
Quincy
Mich
Charles Stryer
Joseph F. Lovering
Worcester
Mass
Baltimore
Railroad crash near Troy and Wathena kills two youths
A construction train backing toward Ellwood collided with a westbound freight on a curve between Troy and Wathena. The caboose, with workers and several boys aboard, was hit. Charles McCully of St Joseph and 13 year old Frank Whelen were killed instantly. William Dunn died later. William Casterline and Moris Maloy were seriously injured.
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Troy
Kansas
Wathena
Ellwood
Charles McCully
St. Joseph
Frank Whelen
D. C. Whelen
William Dunn
William Casterline
Moris Maloy
Awful Slaughter of Roosters at Avondale Cock Fight
Cincinnati reports a six AM to ten PM cock fight at Avondale drawing over 2000 spectators. Five hundred cocks contested in ten mains, 150 fighters killed. Huge sums changed hands as pool sellers profited and tensions rose among backers of rival factions.
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Cincinnati
Avondale
Kentucky
Three men decoy Louis Renner from coal office
Three men posing as newspaper reporters lured Louis Renner from his coal office at 215 Master Street on Thursday afternoon. In his absence his adjacent residence was robbed of $37 and a watch. The trio are thought to be the same culprits who robbed an oleomargarine maker the day prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Renner
Master Street
Man Occupant Aims Sacrifice on Ellsworth Breaks with 7 A.M. Threat
Not Anxious for Bloody Sacrifice, Peter Schlieber, occupying a third floor at 1340 Ellsworth, made an insane attack yesterday morning around seven o'clock. He forced entry into the Rusts below and announced he had come to offer them as a sacrifice with a pistol. He was arrested before carrying out the threat and held by Magistrate Findlay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Schlieber
Ellsworth
W. H. Rust
Findlay
Szancoff Party Appeals to England to Save Liberty
Soria June 17 reports the Szancoff party sending a telegram to Mr. Gladstone urging England’s generosity to save their liberty from dictatorship. They issue a proclamation to electors warning that the country is in danger and urging votes for men able to meet the emergency to preserve liberties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soria
Szancoff Party
Gladstone
England
Body of Henry Valentine Found in Canal Near Sheehorn
Four days of search and canal draining ended with the discovery of Henry Valentine a prominent farmer from near Sheehorn Pike County Pa in the Delaware and Hudson Canal Authorities believe he was struck by lightning during a recent thunderstorm and then fell into the water
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MonteIcecro
N. J
Henry Valentine
Sheehorn
Pike County
Delaware and Hudson Canal
Decree bans newspapers from politics in Montevideo
A decree forbids newspapers from discussing politics or creating abatades for the government under a 5000 peso fine. Deputies and senators have resigned amid the clampdown. Legations are crowded with journalists hiding from authorities.
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Montevideo
Memorial sermon marks 181st anniversary at Gloria Del Church
Tomorrow commemorates the consecration of Gloria Del Church at Christian street wharf with Rev. Snyder B. Simes preaching on the life and works of Rev. Dr. Clay. Offerings from the day support the endowment fund.
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Christian Street Wharf
Snyder B. Simes
Clay
Raid on Esparto Factories by Insurgents Near Saida
Insurgents raided the Esparto factories near Saida and robbed the mostly Spanish workers. They then burned dwellings and other property. Many people are missing, and reports say sixty wagoners were killed. The attack underscores the ongoing violence in the region.
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Alairrs
Esparto
Saida
Murder trial at Monticello grips crowd in intense day
Monticello witness list includes Mrs. Katherine Gerhardt and doctors contradicting prosecution on skull fractures. Jacob Gerhardt testifies for defense after a chaotic day with crowded courtroom. He claims Mena struck first with a pitchfork and he killed her with a crowbar in self defense. Court recesses occur as jurors deliberate. insanity plea dropped.
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Monticello
Mix
Elizabeth
Matammorris
Gerhardt
Katherine Gerhardt
Jacob
Mona Gerhardt
Frederick A. McWilliams
Alfred E. Gillespie
Kemp and
Appley
Mena
Arthur C. Butts
John F. Anderson
Sullivan County
Osborne
Jealous Lover Kills Fiancée Then Ends His Life in New Jersey
Tragedy unfolds in Elizabeth New Jersey as farmer Martin McGee shoots his affianced Fanny Walker then shoots himself. Walker, 23 24, dies after heart wounds while McGee, 25, dies shortly after. Walker is daughter of Policeman James Walker and known for amiability. The couple's engagement ended after concerns over McGee mental health and a rival suitor, Clarendon, emerged.
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New York
Elizabeth
N. J
Martin McGee
Fanny Walker
McGeee
Union Township
Miss Walker
Robinson’s Grocery
Broad
West Jersey
McGee
Brant
Oakley
David T. McGee
J. H. McGee
James Walker
Train Breaks Free Convicts Escape in Ontario Runaway
The up express from Brockville to Kingston carried 33 convicts from St Vincent de Paul Penitentiary. Near Cardinal three escaped after removing handcuffs, with two more leaping from the speeding train toward Prescott. Seven escaped in total, one recaptured. remaining prisoners were jailed in Kingston.
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Brockville
Ont
Up Express
St. Vincent de Paul Penitentiary
Kingston Penitentiary
Cardinal
Prescott
Kingston
Defense in Bogart murder trial ends. jury to deliberate
Easton June 17 The defense closed at five after noon. the prosecution introduced Kate Eukert’s dying statement alleging Bogart struck her. The defense argued the deceased was intoxicated and died from convulsions after a fall, not a blow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Easton
Bogart
Kate Eukert
Mystery surrounds Chicago agent Hoops disappearance
Thomas Hoops, local agent for National Dispatch Line and Vermont Central Railroad, has been missing since last Saturday in Chicago. Reports allege two unaccounted checks totaling 10,000 dollars and potential losses of about 20,000 dollars to the Dispatch Line due to contracts Hoops made. Claims also involve Cunard, Warren, Leyland and Sears Lines of Boston seeking amounts over contracts Hoops arranged and did not execute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGo
Thomas Hoops
National Dispatch Line
Vermont Central Railroad Company
Hoops
Cunard, Warren, Leyland and Sears Lines
Boston Steamships
Listening to His Death Sentence Delivers News from Burra o
Greenfield T. Orwell, wife-murderer brought from Syracuse, was sentenced this morning to be hanged on August 5. He spoke calmly at first, then broke down declaring his innocence before God. He was returned to Syracuse today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra O
Ocean Steamship Arrivals Displays From New York
Ships arrive at Southampton Weser Queenstown Wyoming Moville Circassia coming from New York with regular transatlantic traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton—Weser
New York
Queenstown
Wyoming
Republic
Moville
Circassia
Grant Fund in New York to Present 250000 Gift
The Grant Fund in New York reports a subscription totaling 250000 dollars will be presented to General Grant shortly. The announcement notes the amount aims to honor his service. The plan is to deliver the fund in the near future from supporters in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Indications for To Day in Middle Atlantic States
Weather forecast notes fair conditions for the Middle Atlantic region with variable winds mostly from the northwest. Higher barometer near the coast and a rise in temperature are indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Atlantic States
River and Bay Excursion Season Opens as Steamers Schedule Trips
Temperature yesterday at the Signal Office ranged from 61 to 73 with a mean of 67.8. Free baths at Almond Street Wharf Delaware and Walnut Street Wharf Schuylkill have drawn thousands since opening on the 8th. The John A. Warner makes trips to Sea Breeze and the Repu begins regular trips to Cape May tomorrow.
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Almond Street Wharf
Delaware
Walnut Street Wharf
Schuykill
John A. Warner
Cape May
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