Labor Leader Withdraws Protest Over Furlong Candidacy
The dispute over Detective Tom Furlong’s bid to head the Treasury Secret Service grows as Powderly withdraws his opposition after claims Russell Harrison influenced the action. The President shows interest, while Knights of Labor in Maryland and Franklin, Pa. report strong opposition and calls for reinvestigation.
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Powderly
Furlong
Western Pennsylvanian Knights
Roesell Harrison
District of Columbia Knights
Thomas Furlong
Labor
Russell Harrison
Palmer
Wasmacrox
Tom Furlong
Gould Railroad
Secret Service
Treasury Department
Knights of Labor of Maryland
Federation of Labor
Tan Disratch
M. M. Talcott
Secretary of the Treasury
Fariong
Knights of Labor
Hlake
U. S. Propex
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Secret Service Division
Republican National Committee
Indiana
Missouri Pacific
Order
Russell
T. V. Powderly
Journal of United Labor
Washington
Windom
Mortimer D. Shaw
United Press
Mr. Shaw
Harrison
Shaw
R. B. Harrison
Furlorg
Workman
Knights of
Tabor
Blake
Franklin
The
Erie
Warren
Venango
Crawford
Forest Counties
United States Secret Service
Public Printer Palmer Clears Democrats From The Printing Office
Public Printer Palmer dismisses about 40 employees, all Democrats linked to Senator Gorman and the Benedict era. Among those fired is E W Oyster a Knights of Labor leader. The purge aims to replace trimmers with more respectable staff and curb political influence.
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Palmer
Dispatch
WasuroTon
Gorman
Benedict
Davis
West Virginia
Steve Elkins
E. W. Oyster
Specification Room
Knights of Labor
Federation of Labor
Pennsylvania
Rounds
Oyster
Cleveland
Ramsey
Edward Ramsey
Crafteman
Columbia Union
Mr. Palmer
Secretary appoints commission to study irrigation in France
Secretary Noble names O. A. Konaston of the Geological Survey as special commissioner to visit France and study irrigation systems for improving U S methods. The west arid land reclamation is cited as vital and Europe’s best practices will be leveraged. Konaston has letters of introduction to French Ministers of Public Works and Agriculture and to Minister Reid.
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Wasninetor
O. A. Konaston
Geological Survey
Secretary of the Interior
Department
France
Noble
Europe
Kenaston
Public Works
Agriculture
Reid
Massive Treasury Transfer Recorded In Receipt Exchange
Treasurer Huston gave ex Treasurer Hyatt a receipt for 771.5 million dollars in money and securities turned over to the Treasury. The cash total is 237.2 million with the rest in United States bonds and the reserve fund. Ex-Treasurer Jordan witnessed the passing of the receipt in Huston’s office.
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HiIx GetTen
Huston
Hyatt
United States Treasury
United States Bonds
Reserve Fund
Jordan
Henry Assumes Treasury Indian Accounts Post
William M. Henry of Kittanning editor of the Armstrong Republican has taken charge as head of the Treasury Department Division of Indian Accounts. A friend of Senator Quay, he is noted for accompanying the senator in politics and in fishing trips, sharing in various adventures on and off the water.
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Washington
William M. Henry
Kittanning
Armstrong Republican
Treasury Department
Henry
Senaator Quay
Polt
Census appointments announced by Porter
The Census Bureau announced appointments by Superintendent Porter. Henry Carroll of North Plainfield New Jersey was named a special agent to collect church statistics. Charles Kirachhoff Jr of New York was appointed to assist in ecological and other national profiles. John Philadelphia was named to assist in the collection of new statistical stability research.
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Wasurrotos
Porter
Census Bureau
Henry Carroll
D. D
North Plainfield
N. J
Carroll
New York
Charles Kirachhoff, Jr
United States
John Hiladelphia
Only One Bid For Steel Shells Reported
August 1 auction note from Wasurgeton indicates a single bid for 100 seven inch and 100 eleven inch steel shells. The Standard Steel and Casting Company of Thurlow, Pa., submitted prices of 5.85 dollars per seven inch shell and 135 dollars per eleven inch shell. No award has been made yet.
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Wasurgeton
Standard Steel and Casting Company
Thurlow
Radical MP Seeks Wales Prime Grant Cut to Twenty One Thousand
In the House of Commons Mr Samuel Storey moved an amendment to reduce the Prime Ministers grant for Wales to 21000 pounds. The proposal was rejected by a vote of 201 to ...
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House of Commons
Samuel Storey
Wales
Fisk not a flopper as temperance issue drives NJ race
General Fisk insists he may back either Democrat or Republican in the coming fall elections but will align with temperance candidates under the Prohibition banner. He cites unity around a single temperance governor candidate in New Jersey and notes districts may nominate opponents from other parties who are known temperance supporters.
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Dispatch
New York
New Jersey
Clinton B. Fisk
Trenton
General Fisk
Chicago Tribune
Fiskesys
Mail and Express
Colonel Shepard
M. LeMonte
Monmouth
Major Yard
Sea Serpent Seen Near Nautilus Off Cape Berkely
Captain William F. Smith reports a sea serpent about 30 yards from the bark Nautilus near Cape Berkely Galapo Islands. The 80 foot creature with snake like head and eel shaped tail approached, then sank after being struck by two bomb guns.
Jewelry stock levied on Chicago jobber Max Young
Sheriff seizes stock tied to Dueber Watch Case Co and Chicago National Bank claims. About $10,000 in goods attached at room 6 170 state street, with substantial eastbound liabilities likely exceeding assets. Young worked with untrustworthy watch and watch case manufacturers outside the trust.
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Curiaco
Max Young
State Street
Dueber Watch Case Company
Chicago National Bank
Young
SEXTON REITERATES HIS CHARGE IN DUBLIN LETTER INCIDENT
Lord Mayor Thomas Sexton wrote to the United States Legation about a President Harrison letter. He insists the envelope was wilfully opened and defaced with differing gum on the outside.
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Sospen
Thomas Sexton
Dublin
United States Legation
Harrison
Boulanger Issues Manifesto Amid Election Defeat
General Boulanger released a manifesto blaming local candidates for his Sunday council defeat in France. He expressed confidence about the Chamber of Deputies elections despite political circles in Paris deeming the manifesto weak and unlikely to shift his position.
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London
General Boulanger
France
Chamber of Deputies
Paris
Palace Steamer St Lawrence Wrecked in Canadian Channel
The palace steamer St Lawrence of the Thousand Island line ran on a rock in the Canadian channel and is breaking up. About 900 passengers were safely taken to nearby islands. The ship is expected to go to pieces soon.
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Watertown
N. Y
St. Lawrence
Contingent Failure Hits Worsted Mill Firm
In Philadelphia Scheppers Bros. mill at American and Diamond streets closed after the collapse of Lewis Bros Company. The failure leaves Scheppers with liabilities to a substantial sum and highlights economic distress from a mill that previously produced up to several hundred thousand dollars yearly.
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Philadelphia
Scheppers Bros
American and
Diamond Streets
Lewis Bros. & Co
Loxwpox Snowstorm Impacts August Weather
August reports show heavy snow and icy rain sweeping through regions, disrupting travel and daily activity. Officials warn of hazardous conditions and urge caution as storm systems affect multiple counties and towns.
Monument to Pilgrim Fathers Dedication at Plymouth Rock
A grand dedication at Plymouth Rock marked the unveiling of a granite monument to the Pilgrim Fathers. Kentucky’s Hon. W C Breckinridge delivered the oration praising Puritan virtues as a large crowd gathered under August skies in Plymouth, Mass.
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Plymouth Rock
Breckinridge
Kentucky
Plymouth
Mass
Hammatié Billings
Boston
Jack
Pilgrim Monument Dedication Address by Kentucky Orator
The Pupring Monument dedication featured a seven division procession and a grand feast. Governor Long introduced Hon. W. C. P. Breckinridge of Kentucky, who praised the Pilgrim Fathers, stressed freedom and church-state separation, and argued for Lincoln and Clay as exemplars from Kentucky.
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Masonic Grand Lodge
Tlo
Pilgrim Society
Guesta
Bank Embezzlement Shakeup At Wheeling Bank
In Wheeling the Bank of Wheeling reports two employees Harry Seybold and George Hennig have been arrested for embezzling at least 30000 over about two years. Seybold confessed implicating Hennig while stating the money was taken in May and plans to buy a gold mine. About 14000 recovered and property seized to cover losses.
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Wheeling
Dispatch
Harry Seybold
Bank of Wheeling
George Hennig
Seybold
Hennig
German Emperor William Arrives at Dover for Osborne Visit
The German Imperial yacht Hohenzollern with Emperor William on board has reached Dover escorted by the German squadron. Salutes were fired and the Emperor will land at Trinity Pier Cowes to be met by the Prince of Wales. They will proceed to Osborne where Queen Victoria will receive him with Cabinet ministers and officials. A family dinner will follow in the evening.
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Lowpox
Hohenzollern
Emperor William
Dover
Trinity Pier
Cowes
Prince of Wales
Emperor
Suite
Osborne
Lord Salisbury
Block Worth 1 Million Suit by Gilbert Heirs Filed
In Wichra August 1 a District Court suit was filed by alleged heirs of D W Gilbert to recover two blocks of property valued at 1 million dollars. Gilbert, a banker in 1871, moved to Ohio before his death. His will and codicil named sisters' children and the tester's parents, but the property is now held by about 200 owners who join in the action.
Canada Still Excited Over Behring Sea Seizure
Ottawa reports ongoing public interest after seizure of the sealer Black Diamond at Behring Sea. Government liaises with Victoria officials, denies reprisal threats, and notes imperial authorities may decide in due course. no English dispatches yet received, but Lord Salisbury in contact with foreign affairs.
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Ottawa
Ont
Behring Sea
Victoria
British Columbia
Canada
England
Milwaukee encampment to proceed despite opposition
The Milwaukee Grand Army encampment council voted to press ahead with preparations for the state encampment and parade despite boycotts from eight state department commanders. Provisional battalions including those from Ione, Schigaa, Sangeeta, Kanaoet, and Webeatka were organized and assigned parade roles.
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Milwaukee
G. A. BR
State Department
Grand Army Encampment Council
Een Lilinda
Ione
Ione, “iiSchigaa; Tidions Sangeeta, Kanaoet and: Webeatka
Sullivan Goes to Mississippi for Trial in Requisition Case
Champion John L Sullivan arraigned in New York accepts Governor Lowry’s Mississippi requisition and agrees to return for trial. He expects a fine rather than imprisonment, while court crowds press outside General Sessions and the Vanderbilt Hotel.
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John L. Sullivan
Mississippi
New York
Mulberry Street
Sullivan
Hotel in a coach and late train to Marion Miss
A fragment describes a group leaving on the o clock train on the Pennsylvania Railroad to land in Marion County Mississippi on Monday. They miss the coach proceedings and expect only a fine as punishment. Sullivan and his friends anticipate settlement with Mr Clune, imprisonment not considered.
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Colonel Fellows
MacDona
Sullivan
John Sullivan
Shane Jock Bare
Chey Mat Clune
Charley Job
Jimmy Wakely
Daniel Marph
Billy Bennett
Delan Nicoll
Mississippi
Nicoll
John L. Sullivan
Pennsylvania
Marion Coum
Clune
Glamorous Brooklyn Girl Ends Life at Glenhaven Resort
News from Glenhaven on Skaneateles Lake reports Miss Lillian Dumont of Brooklyn hanged herself in a hotel toilet room after a night at the summer resort. Her death, found by a toilet attendant, follows a dance and an unexplained disappearance from the ballroom. Her family, prominent in Brooklyn, faces sorrow as investigators note unrequited affection as a possible motive.
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Mauser
Avs Bvusen
Glenhaven
Skaneateles Lake
Lillian Dumont
Brooklyn
Miss Dumont
Su P
Eigen
Dumont
Handme
Charles Dumont
Glen
Poetry Gains a Pardon in San Francisco Campaign Folio
A forged poem titled The Old Soldier's Story praising General Harrison helped win a pardon for the San Quentin inmate who wrote it. The English convict, jailed for years, sent his account to Mrs. Harrison. her intermediary alerted officials who confirmed his record. Governor Waterman granted clemency after mitigating factors showed only one year remained.
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Dispatch
San Francisco
Harrison
San Quinton
Benjamin Harrison
Resmea
Weerarrison
Governor Waterman
California
Waterman
Marvel in Pike fast reaches fiftieth day
Indianapolis August 1 A Pike township man Robert Marvel is reported to have fasted fifty days with only milk as nourishment. A city doctor says Marvel remains vigorous and may endure up to a hundred days, while noting his changed temper and aggressive reactions near his bed.
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Dispatch
Indianapolis
Robert Marvel
Pike Township
Marvel
Change of venue sought in Cronin conspiracy case
Counsel for Patrick O Sullivan filed in Judge Horton s court this morning a new application for a change of venue in the indictment for complicity in the Cronin murder plot. The action arose from an informal motion and will likely be acted on by the court tomorrow.
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Curiaco
Patrick O'Sullivan
Dr. Cronin
Horton
Republican State Committee Advances Opening Campaign
Columnus reports the Republican State Executive Committee meeting on August 1 approved steps toward launching the campaign. It formed sub committees to handle active outreach and organizing efforts.
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Columnus
Republican State Executive Committee
Discoveries of Gold Reported Near Arrow Rock
Indications of gold in paying quantities found on W. H. Dickson’s farm near Arrow Rock Missouri. The ore is deposited in a rock bed and reported from Mars Hatt on August 1.
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Mars Hatt
W. H. Dickson
Arrow Rock
Warrant for Burke Extradition Pending Arrival
Wilwires August 1 reports the extradition warrant for Burke will reach on Saturday at noon. On Sunday morning Chief Hubbard and other Chicago officers depart for home after issuing the warrant.
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Burke
Wilwires
Hubbard
Chicago
Hustler Horace Phillips Stricken by Acute Paralysis in Pittsburgh
Horace B. Phillips manager of the Pittsburg Base Ball Club is confined at the Girard House with acute paresis. Doctors say the condition is incurable and early symptoms include visions of immense wealth and grand projects. He attempted to purchase hotels and theaters and offered cash gifts to staff as his mind deteriorated.
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Horace B. Phillips
Horace
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Girard House
John McCullough
W. Ellwood Rowan
Bartley Campbell
Mr. Phillips
Nesther
Oie
Camack
Phillips
Moore
New York
Washington
Mr. Camack
Tompkins
Nally
Winfield
Wolford
Mrs Maybrick Trial Resumes as Arsenic Noted
The Liverpool trial of Mrs. Maybrick on poisoning charges continues. Dr. Fuller says tonics were prescribed for Mr. Maybrick and no arsenic was indicated. chemists testified their prescriptions contained no arsenic. nurse Alice Yapp recalled the Brierly letter incident and seeing the prisoner pour medicine between ears. A former servant testified to arrowroot administration and new dark stains. another witness said London medicine arrived by post and was disposed of, with the judge noting possible motive but brothers' influence.
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Liverpool
Maybrick
Fuller
Alice Yapp
Essalao
London
Mayick
Irrigation Committee Opens West Arid Lands Inquiry
The U S Senate Committee on Irrigation of Arid Lands in the West began hearings in St Paul with Senators Stewart Nevada Regan Texas Colonel Hinton Geological Survey Major Powell present. A Dakota delegation spoke on irrigation needs as Beadle county water fails to dew grass. session ended late afternoon with further witnesses promised.
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St. Paul
United States
Senate Committee On
Stewart
Nevada
Regan
Texas
Colonel Hinton
The
Geological Survey
Major Powell
Dakota
W. A. Burt
Huron Oak
Beadle County
O Allison
Hison
New York
Froude Denies Becoming a Home Ruler
Historian James Froude writes to deny reports he has adopted home rule views. He attacks Gladstone’s policies as ruinous and dangerous, saying the era’s constitutional muddle is among the worst in history.
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Froude
Loxpox
Gladstone
Amer Ina
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