Prison Penitentiary Probe Highlights Cruelty Allegations
The State Senate Appropriation Committee, after visiting Riverside and the Western Penitentiary, heard ex Keeper Curry accuse management of cruel treatment and unsafe conditions. Testimony covered scalding water, hangings by wrists, drunken keepers, and concealed firearms, with ongoing scrutiny of contracts and finances.
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State Senate
Appropriations Committee
Riverside
Curry
Newmyer
Frank Curry
McPhillamy
Ed McGinnis
Dixmont
William Branthoover
McGinnis
United States Acid Manufacturers Form Industry Trust
Representatives from about 88 wood acid firms forming the United States Acid Manufacturers Association meet at Binghamton naming John Bayless as president and J Bayless as secretary. The group covers New York Delaware Sullivan Wayne Susquehanna counties and Pennsylvania with 60 factories in the district and a yearly output around 2.5 million dollars. Pyroligneous acid and charcoal distill into wood alcohol acetate of lime and naphtha with alcohol as the most valuable product though a cheap substitute for grain alcohol. Plans resist tariff-like legislation and seek to repeal internal revenue tax on alcohol used in manufacturing.
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Binghamton, Y
United States Acid Manufacturers’ Association
John Bayless
E, Inderleid
J. Bayless
Delaware
Sullivan
Boone
New York
Wayne
Susquehanna
Pennsylvania
Senate
Russell's Six Day Oratory Ends in Emotive Triumph
Sir Charles Russell capped a six day speech with a powerful peroration in the Irish question case. His final moments moved the court and President Hannen, as tears flowed and spectators including Mrs Russell and her daughter congratulated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Russell
Hannen
Dispatch
Loxpon
Times
Government uses battering rams in Donegal evictions debates
In the House of Commons debate on Irish policy, Mr. Balfour defends rounds of inquiry into National League activity and denies aiding the Times case. Parnell condemns use of battering rams to evict tenants, while Harcourt and Goschen argue the forceful approach favors landlords.
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Parnell
Balfour
Times
Lonnox
House of Commons
Stuart
Radical
Ireland
National League
London Times
Pai
Sc Eene
Donegal
Balfoing
William Vernon Harcourt
Mr. Balfour
Goschen
Parnellites
Wm. Vernon Harcourt
Getting Thousands of Collars Found Placed Under Carpets
A terse report notes thousands of collars were found placed beneath carpets. details on location, cause, and responsible party are not provided in the fragment.
Indictments for Theft by Three Washington Territory Officials
About 50 indictments allege theft from the Government and ship owners by Wm. Harned Herbert F. Beecher and Quincy A. Brooks. Investigations traced overcharges and fake receipts, totaling thousands, with secreted daily receipts and missing Chinese certificates. Harned, with $40,000 net worth, has influential Puget Sound friends. Beecher and Brooks faced bonds and arrest.
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Washington Territory
Port Towssen
W. T
United States Grand Jury
Wm. Harved
Herbert F. Beecher
Treasury
Quincy A. Brooks
Grand
Washington
Department
Leslie Callum
L. L. Lupton
Special Treasury
Crowley
Harned
Wao Chong
Seattle
Liverpool
Qone
Consi
James Geffiths
Callum
Barkentine Amelia
O Harned
Brooks
Menace Tao
Prison Reform Debated As Senate Committee Reassembles
After supper the Senate Appropriation Committee discussed a proposed 120000 for a south wing at the Western Penitentiary with Warden Wright arguing the addition would allow prisoner classification and improved liberty, while Mrs. Mair and other visitors testified about access and rule changes during the Mahameke investigation, prompting questions about prison management and visitor restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Davis
John McVey
Curry
Davis
Senator Reyburn
Wright
Ben Butler
Ben
Butler
Senate
House Committee
Mair
Dr. Swift
Holden
B.C. Christy
Jes
Palas
Omeera
Christy
Chingy
Mra
Greaves
Saearence
Naoko Fiathitie
McPhillamy
Nae
Western Union Must Remove Poles as Judge Rules
Judge Wallace of the U S Circuit Court ruled that the Western Union Telegraph Company must comply with subway commission orders to remove poles and wires from streets while wires on elevated structures may remain. Mayor Grant applauded the decision and said he will issue orders to the Public Works Department to begin removal in the subway district and across affected streets. The effort aims to prevent darkness and complete the job safely before centennial crowds arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
New York
Dispatch
Wallace
United States Circuit Court
Western Union Telegraph Company
Grant
Department of Public Works
Senator Rutan Seen Likely for Customs Commissioner
A Washington dispatch reports a Pennsylvania political figure predicts J. S. Rutan will be named Commissioner of Customs. The move would hinder other Pennsylvania contenders for Treasury posts and provoke reactions from ex-officials and state politicians. Senator Quay and Cameron favor Rutan, with Quay still away from home this week. Cameron traveled to Baltimore today with Mrs. Cameron as Pennsylvania supporters regroup.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Eutan
Customs
Hugh Young
Henry C. Johnson
Moiass
Rutan
Chamberlain's
Cameron
Baltimore
Twenty Six Foreign Glass Blowers Arrive in Boston
Twenty six glass blowers aboard the steamship Iowa from Liverpool reach Boston bound for Pittsburg. Asked about job promises, all deny it and provide rehearsed answers, leaving authorities unable to build a case.
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Boston
Pittsburg
Iowa
Liverpool
Neebe seeks pardon for Haymarket inmate Oscar W Neebe
Louis Neebe of Chicago tours Springfield to gather signatures for a pardon petition for his brother Oscar W. Neebe who is serving 15 years in Joliet for Haymarket involvement. The petition to Governor Fifer is signed by notable figures including United States Senator Farwell Congressman Mason Mayor Roche and ex Mayor Harrison, with over 6 000 signatures collected.
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Springfield
Itt
Louis Neebe
Chicago
General Assembly
Oscar W. Neebe
Joliet
Haymarket
Fifer
United States
Farwell
Mason
Roche
Harrison
Beef and Hog Exports Decline from 1880 to 1889
The Bureau of Statistics reports U S exports of beef and hog products fell in March 1880 and the five months ended March 31 1880 compared with earlier periods. Figures show prior years totals 32 401 008 for five months in 1889 and 1858 525 354 for March five months.
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Wasnineros
Bureau of Statistics
Marsh
Lillian Spencer Obituary Notice
Fragmentary obituary note mentions Lillian Spencer with an unclear relation and dates. No further readable details available to confirm age, residence, or surviving family.
Mary Andereos Arrives in London for Lexpos Visit
Miss Mary Anderson arrives in London to attend Lexpos events and declines to discuss criticisms. She is reported to be in good health though uncertain remarks prompt questions about her appearance.
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Mary Andereos
London
Lexpos
Mary Anderson
Lane
Pension Granted After Drowning Soldier’s Death Reversed
Assistant Secretary Bussey rules Nancy Brooks mother of Isaac B. Brooks of Company H Sixth Ohio Volunteers is entitled to a pension. The soldier drowned July 5 while bathing in Wheeling Creek near West Virginia. prior denial is reversed finding death in line of duty and in furtherance of military service.
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Bussey
Nancy Brooks
Isaac B. Brooks
Ohio Volunteers
Wheeling Creek
West Virginia
Tam
Nis
Armour 18 Innocent Denies Targeting Rival Meat Firm
J F Quinn of Armour & Co denies a New York dispatch claim that Armour & Co used influence with the Cotton Seed Oil Trust to force the American Meat Company to close its books and retire. Quinn says Armour was in Europe when American Meat Company was floated and never attempted to eliminate the rival. He notes there is room for other meat concerns and asserts the withdrawal of holdings rests elsewhere.
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Nbn
J. F. Quinn
Armour & Co
New York
Cottonweed Oil Trust
American Meat Company
Quinn Sa
Armour
Europe
Farmers Reject Binding Twine Monopoly Prices in Indiana
In Southern Indiana the Farmers Alliance unity vows not to pay more than 12 cents per pound for binding twine. A tri County convention in Boonville across Warwick, Spencer and Dubois counties approves nonpayment and old-fashioned straw binding for wheat. Gibson, Pike and Posey county farmers back the move as they plan to meet tomorrow to adopt resolutions amid farmer anger toward the syndicate.
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Gibson, Pike
Posey Counfermers
Haymarket Victim Michael O'Brien Faces Final Operation
Telegram from Curiaco reports Officer Michael O'Brien struck by bomb shrapnel at Haymarket. Wounded in the chest, he endured two years off duty before guarding a downtown bridge. An abscess near the embedded metal endangers his life as three surgeons operate.
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Curiaco
Michael O’brien
Haymarket
O’brien
Hippolyte Forces Overwhelm Legitime in Haitian Conflict
Special telegram from New York reports the British steamer Delta arriving from Port de Paix Haiti with earthquake news. Port de Paix suffered $50,000 in property losses and 23 injuries. Hippolyte's troops press around Legitime as Galena and Delta ships relay details from Mare Gonaives and Cape Haitian.
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Legitimo
Diefatch
New York
Delta
Port de Paix
Haiti
Wok
Ee Tae Mare
Gonaives
Hippolyte
Galena
Port de Ee Eeae
Deship
Cape Haytian
Hale's Story Continues Across Open Page Bong
The fragment hints at Hale's narrative continuation in an open page layout. Disjointed phrases suggest a serialized tale continuing tomorrow with more details and editorial context.
Unfortunate Death From Laced Liquor Incident
Mary E. Brown, about 40, died after a bottle of liquor she kept in her room was laced by a female friend. While drunk she fell against a chair breaking the bottle, a shard entering her leg and severing an artery. A doctor arrived but aid came too late.
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the Dispatch
Baltimore
Mary E. Brown
Cicero Annexation Ties Chicago Suburbs Elusively
Judge Tuley affirms Hyde Park ruling that Cicero is annexed to south and west Chicago areas. Legal maneuvering raises but seems unlikely to topple the recent city election. Lawyer Root notes possible continued agitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Curiaco
Tuley
Supreme Court
Hyde Park
Cicero
Clechocs
Jonas Haowever
Root
Een
Cleero Staatens
Beaver Nose Pulled in Court Martial Testimony
In Wasukeros on April 12 witnesses in Captain Armes court martial testified that Armes pulled Governor Beaver's nose and that Armes was removed from the inaugural procession by orders from General Hastings.
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Armes
Captain Armes
Governor Beaver
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Fragmentary OCR item with unreadable content. Reads as a brief page note possibly indicating section D7 and code numbers. No clear names, places, dates, or events to summarize.
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Robbins
J. Fletcher Smith
Warden Wright
Western Penitentiary
Rerburn
J. FP. Gobin
McAlter
Martin
Newmar
George Handy Smith
A. H. Mylin
Watres
Stebman
Wilson
Steele
Ed Robbins
Reyburn
George A. Kelly
Board of Inspectors
Reed and
Slagle
Senator Robbins
Reed
Little Murray
Eistors
Murray
Soe
Gobin
McAleer
Kelly
Alien
Aare
Jors bin
Waters
Jones & Lauriee
George A
Y—Lam
Siagle
Boyiah
Hannon
Bir
Charles
Minta
Wan
Sytem
Chamberlain
Ngland
Pet
Thas
Walter An
Russell
Tesra
Battering Rams
Jie Oe
South Wing
Kansas
Captain Wright
Jones& Laughlins
Senator McAleer
Maler
Senator Routan IN Ling
Neebe
Lillian Spencer
Cticte
Pepecial
Joe Everett
Hale
Beaver
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