Eye for beauty and influence fail to save civil service clerks
A New York press report details mass census clerks losses with about 1000 dismissed, many from Pennsylvania. It notes political backing often failed, cites Colonel Thomas A. Miller and Mrs. Baldwin as examples, and predicts a further 800 dismissals soon in a bid to evade civil service law.
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Henane
Thomas A. Miller
Bucks County
Theresa
Congress
Pennsylvania
Senator Cameron
Gukeson
Quay
Miller
Candas Gree
Oonty
Gilkeson Elevation Prompts Court of Claims Bench Hope
A Pennsylvanian observer suggests B F Gilkeson will likely succeed Judge Scofield on the Court of Claims bench. Reactions in Cumberland County praise his restoration of clerks previously terminated, while Treasury support is noted as aiding the elevation.
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Teviler
B. F. Gilkeson
Scofield
Penneylvania
Gibccon
Starry Chivaneh
Cumberland County
Treasury
Watch
Gilkeson
Court of Chains
Chinese Papers Must Be Presented by Return From China
The Treasury circular implements the Wan Shing ruling. All Chinese non laborers resident in the United States who wish to visit China or other countries and return must show at first port of entry the certificate required by the referenced acts. Customs officers will cancel and file these certificates.
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Wassimactos
Secretary of the Treasury
United States Supreme Court
Wan Shing
United States
China
Porte
Custom House
It Sheltered Columbus Convent Receives Discoverer
In Chicago the World's Columbian Committee on Foreign initials news from Wastmarox on August 2 reports the Convent that sheltered explorer is to be reproduced. The report notes preparations and ongoing discussions among organizers.
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Chicago
Wastmarox
Colum
Exposition Seeks Erection of Columbus Convent Replica
The Chicago Jackson Park Exposition urges building an exact replica of the Santa Maria convent of Palos, Spain, tied to Columbus history. It notes the building’s historic links to Columbus life, shelter, and his preparatory years, aiming to recreate the structure as a precise homage.
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Jackson Park
Chicago
Palos
Spain
Columbus
Enn
Indies
Akere
Army officers roasted in criticism of governance over Indians
Washington dispatch reports Indian Commissioner Morgan reprimanding Rosebud Agency Agent Wright over arrest of Dr. T A Bland. Bland cites army officers making hostile remarks at Pine Ridge and denigrating Quakers and Major Ernest, alleging overbearing conduct and intoxication.
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Morgan
Bland
Washington
Wright
Rosebud
T. A. Bland
National Indian Defense Association
Red Cloud
Wounded Knee
Gur
Ernest
Dr. Bland
Valentine vi
Foster and Clarkson discuss fund scheme to aid McKinley
In Washington Aug 2 Chairman Clarkson of the Republican National Executive Committee met with Secretary Foster for a lengthy interview. Reported talk suggests a plan to raise Treasury contributions to aid McKinley with clerks invited to give voluntarily, echoing year old campaign fund efforts. Civil Service Commission vows action for any illegal political contributions while seeking lawful avenues.
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Clarkson
Civil Service
Republican National Executive Committee
Foster
Department
Treasury Department
McKinley
Ohio Republican Association
Ohio
Childs
Civil Service Commission
Democrats consider late National Convention plans in 1892
From Washington August 2 Democrats discuss delaying the national convention until mid July next year to observe Republican moves. A late gathering could leverage Congress in session and conserve party resources. The National Dead Committee is not scheduled to meet until February 22, 1892.
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Wasnixeton
Congress
Democratic House
National Dead Committee
Railroad Bridge Begins Over Ohio River Near Evansville
Initial work started yesterday on a new railroad bridge spanning the Ohio River about three miles above Evansville Indiana. The Huntington syndicate, owner of the Ohio Valley Railway from Henderson to Princeton Kentucky, will construct the bridge while Ohio Valley cars are currently ferried across the river at the future bridge site.
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Evansville
Isp
Ohio River
Huntington Syndicate
Ohio Valley Railway
Henderson
Princeton
Ohio Valley
Starring Cattle on Grassiess Pisins Given Plenty of Water
The Southwest faces severe drought with cattle in distress as rivers run dry and water restrictions spread. Locals report strained pastures and ongoing efforts to source relief water for livestock and crops.
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Las Antonio
Ang
Severe Storm Devastates South Texas Crops and Ranges
A ferocious storm tore through a vast South Texas region from Presidio to Cameron County, bringing nine weeks of drought relief with heavy rain and two more showers. Cotton drops, corn ruined, cattle dying from lack of grass, and widespread destitution mark a near-lawless, semi-civilized condition across Hidalgo Starr counties and surrounding areas. The storm is described as very severe across the country.
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Texas
San Antonio
Rio Grande
Presidio
Cameron County
Hidalgo
Starr
All in the Family Creates Local School Board
In Toreka Meade County a man and his wife form a school board and hire their daughter as teacher. Salary jumps from 35 to 409 a month as the district remains unopened with few pupils. State official probes and orders county superintendents to inspect and report findings.
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Toreka
Kan
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
A. H. Heber
Meade County
Winans
Lottery Fight Opens In Louisiana Campaign For Lottery Charter Renewal
A pro lottery faction in Louisiana launches its campaign endorsing a 1 250 000 year offer for a renewed charter. They argue state revenue will boost public schools while opposing anti lottery threats and urging women to engage in the debate. The dispute follows a Democratic State Convention stance and legal politics around the issue.
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Speciaal Telfgham
New Oreans
Louisiana
Robeline
Natchitoches
Palmer
Friends of the Lottery
Democratic State Convention
Sod Ca
Women’s Anti-Lottery League
Battle at a Cleveland church ends with police escort
At St. Ladislas Church on Corwin avenue a clash erupted between Hungarian and Slavic parishioners during a bilingual service. Police intervened to separate the groups and escort Father Maratouve home after Bohemian and other factions fought with banners and paving stones. No serious injuries reported. tension cooled after afternoon.
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Cleveland
St. Ladislas’ Catholic
Corwin Avenue
Maratouve
Ape
Canoon
Wife of Music Dealer Bitten by Spitz dog
Mrs. Eugene Roettenberg was badly bitten on the right thigh by a vicious Spitz while bathing. Neighbors forced the dog into a back room and it was later shot by a policeman after attempts to poison it failed. The wound was cauterized and Mrs. Roettenberg remained in pain.
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Dispatch
Eugene Roettenberg
Roettenberg
E Roettenberg
von Grimm
Plunge Into Politics: Central Labor Union Endorses Third Party Platform
The New York Central Labor Union voted to endorse the Cincinnati platform with one exception Loans on perishable products. The platform calls for unlimited silver coinage land ownership limits income tax national control of communications and direct presidential and senator elections. The union plans to form a committee to pursue political action.
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New York Central Labor Union
Dispatch
New York
Central Labor Union
Cincinnati
United States
Fiaine's Health Improving On Island Drives and Walks
Secretary Fiaine is steadily improving in health though seldom seen in the village. He takes various drives about the island and indulges regularly in long walks.
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Fiaine
Bar HA
Jealousy Turns to Murder at Percival Hotel
Charles E. Goodwin, famed turf guide publisher, was shot in his rooms at the Percival by Bertram C. Webster. Goodwin survived initial surgery but lay in critical condition as detectives hunted Webster. The couple's intimate history and prior clashes at the hotel are noted as possible motives.
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New York
Amg
Charles E. Goodwin
Goodwin
Percival
Bertram C. Webster
Webster
Ike Farlin
Farlin
Beach posters torn from walks by official order
Readers report that posters deemed immodest were torn from the ocean promenade after a local decision. Officials said the matter will be addressed in accordance with submission and approval procedures before further action.
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Ley
Rno
Ocean
Rector’s Snub Sparks Bishop Potter Withdrawal in Saratoga
In Saratoga August 2 special telegram reports Bishop Potter agreed to address the Y M C A anniversary but withdrew after Rector Dr Carey of Bethesda Church objected. Potter cites church canons and regrets any inconvenience. The dispute strains relations between Carey and Potter as Wag members note Carey’s cordial ties with the Y M C A.
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SaRaToca
Atwater
Young Men's Christian Association
Potter
New York
Bishop Potter
John W. Eheninger
Josep Carey
Bethesda Episcopal Church
Young Men’s Christian Association
Luck of a Gambler at Monte Carlo Sparks Riviera Scene
An English gambler, after winning £20,000 at Monte Carlo roulette, shifts to trente et quartier and gains £6,400 more, planning to quit after three consecutive wins. Riviera crowds celebrate as Korniloff officers are feted in Cherbourg with French Russian friendship talks.
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Pants
Wells
Monte Carlo
Des Trois
Riviera
Cherbourg
Parnellite Course Aims to Expel Journal Directors
The text indicates a pursuit to continue a Parnellite course and exclude Dwyer Gray from Journal management. A meeting is planned by Mr. to convene the ders and pursue expulsion of these directors.
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Dwyer Gray
Ders
Parnell Meeting Triggers Thurles Arches and Festivities
In Thurles Ireland crowds celebrate with raised arches and decorated streets after a Parnellite meeting. The speech reiterates distrust of Liberals and vows to keep policy unfettered until Liberal pledges are met. He cautions Dillon and O Brien against relying on Mr Gladstone.
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Dillon
O'Brien
Gladstone
The Disappearing Mystic Ann Odelia in Boston
A Boston boarding house tale follows Ann Odelia a purported medium once linked to a scheme involving Leland Stanford and spiritualist funds. Her abrupt disappearance after arriving in Boston from New York sparks questions about her identity and the fate of her elaborate plans.
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Wy -2
Ann O'Delia
Pa Soks
New York
Staten Island
Boston
Tremont Street
Cupid
Eleanor Morgan
Leland Stanford
California
Great Ie
Stanford
Percival
Ann Odelia
No Drugs But Will Power Say Tos Miss Lord
Loyspox notes Miss Lord author of Christian Social Science Healing has lectured at Upper Woodburn place Tavistock square W C. Her teaching decries drugs and external remedies urging healing through intense concentrated thought. She links to Buddhist adepts and echoes Quaker meditation and Mrs. Eddy mysticism.
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Mrs. Eddy
United States
Misa Lord
Blavatskyrior
Murder Mystery Solved in Marysville Cal
George Ball was killed in Marysville with an after scene of arson. William Ousley and George Maddox were arrested. Ousley confessed on his deathbed that robbery was the motive, not murder. Maddox and George Collins hid in Ball’s house then attacked him as he entered, later setting fire to his remains.
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Marysville
Cal
George Ball
William Ousley
George Maddox
Ousley
Elas
Ball
George Collins
Stockton
Maddox
Collins
Australian searches for killer of Melbourne man's brother
Kay Torrga Seehusen of Melbourne seeks the truth about his younger brother H Seehusen allegedly murdered in Topeka twenty years ago. A Kansas City letter offered a payment for justice but was unsigned. A German estate ties to the missing man, with mutterings of a Lawrence or Topeka crime.
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Torrga
Kay
C. Seehusen
Melbourne
Australia
H. Seehusen
Topeka
Kansas City
Golden
Tll
Seehusen
Germany
Henry
Lawrence
Kan
Long Island Mystery Death Of A Young Girl Found In Blackberry Patch
On Long Island near Grendale and Fresh Pond the body of a young woman, possibly not over twenty, was found by blackberry pickers. A long black dress and mourning garb, choked to death, with fingerprints noted. Identity unknown, Queens officials face a difficult unraveling.
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Dispatch
New Yorks
Grendale
Fresh Pond
Long Island
Queens County
Murdered in a Lumber Yard in Jacksonville Ill
Irwin Boyce, a farmer, was killed last evening in a lumber yard after walking with an unknown man down South Main street. He died within minutes from multiple wounds after being found staggering and unable to speak. A coroner’s verdict named unknown parties as the cause. William Stacy, son of a police officer, was arrested on suspicion.
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Jacksonville
Ill
Irwin Boyce
Boyce
William Stacy
O’Brien Letter Reproaches Salisbury Over Bankruptcy
A published letter from William O’Brien criticizes Lord Salisbury for using a technicality to force him from public life. O’Brien offers to submit the dispute to three MPs chosen by Salisbury for arbitration and to accept their decision.
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Wm. O'Brien
Lord Salisbury
Loxpor
William O'Bren
House of Lord
O'Brien
House of Commons
Platt Deutsche Verein Convention Opens in Denver
The Platt Deutsche Verein Convention opened at Turner Hall with strong attendance and a welcoming reception. Acting Mayor McGilvery greeted delegates and praised the North German community, while William Meyer expressed thanks on behalf of the delegation.
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Denver
Turner Hall
The
Verein
McGilvey
Chase
William Meyer
Quiet Western Pennsylvania Politics Amid Resignation
Postmaster James M. McKean of Pittsburgh, staying briefly at the Girard in Philadelphia, reports calm politics in western Pennsylvania. He notes no strong leaning to Democratic or Republican tickets and suggests Senator Quay’s resignation was timed to avoid implying motive.
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Philadelphia
James 8. McKean
Pittsburg
Girard
Peakin
Quay
Bobby Gaylor’s Bills In Asbury Park Tangle With Law
In Asbury Park New Jersey on August 2 an old time minstrel Bobby Gaylor prepares to perform his farce Sport McAllister One of the Four Hundred. The act is heavily advertised on town billboards including the beach promenade. A poster shows young women dancing in bright dresses.
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Asbury Park
Asbury Pang
N. J
Bobby Gaylor
Sport McAllister
James A. Bradley
Beach
Vaughs
Brad
Emperor William holds divine service on Hohenzollern yacht
Beers Aug 2 Prince Henry to represent Emperor William at Helgoland Aug 10. Dispatch from Drotheim reports Emperor William conducted divine service aboard the imperial steam yacht Hohenzollern and later sailed southward.
Emperor William to Walk Again Soon After Fall
A dispatch from Drontheim reports Emperor William recovering from a fall and likely to walk soon as the Imperial yacht Hohenzollern arrived yesterday. The note confirms his improving mobility and imminent resumption of walking activity.
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Emperor William
Berlin
Drontheim
Hohenzollern
William
Spurgeon reported in tranquil condition with no clear progress
Inquiries today said Mr. Spurgeon is in a tranquil condition and able to sleep and eat though no definite recovery progress is shown. In Hamburg last week fifty four hundred Russian Hebrews arrived, Berni reports.
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Loxpor
Hamburg
Berni
Indian Territory cyclone damages crops and buildings
A cyclone struck CrecoTan at about 11 in the morning causing extensive losses to crops and several structures. G Moore drug store and a new three story cotton noth LaFayette & Brother were destroyed, Peter Fraser residence, H P Collins shop, La Fayette Bros store roof damaged, animals killed, no serious injuries reported.
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CrecoTan
G. Moore
LaFayette & Brother
Peter Fraser
H. P. Collins
Oace
la Fayette Bros
Woman Dies While Attempting Rescue at Train
In Creston Iowa on Friday evening Miss Lanie Billman tried to save her sister’s child from in front of a moving train and was struck and killed. The accident occurred as she moved to pull the child to safety. Police are investigating the tragedy and confirming the identities of those involved.
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Cleveland
Creston
Lanie Billman
Fatal cattle attack reported near Neosho river
Reports from the country say four people were killed when Texas cattle gored them near the Neosho river in Arkansas City. A woman and two young girls were torn to pieces, and a cowboy who tried to rescue them was thrown from his horse and killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City
Ean
Neosho River
Texas
A Parnellite Course Favored
Dusit August 2 The Freeman's Journal directors largely favor a Parnellite course in handling party matters with a majority backing unclear factions and potential policy direction.
Tragic Missing Child Found Dead in Mountain Reach
In Wilkesbarre district, pearly to Laurel Run, a search spanned five weeks for Annie Fredericks who vanished seven miles from home. A Gypsy posse, bears, and harsh terrain hindered efforts until Aaron Porter reported a skeletal remains found on the mountain path. Annie died, likely from exposure or predation, leaving grieving father Fredericks in shock. The seven mile distance marks the final discovery site.
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Wilkespanre
Little Annie Fredericks
Laurel Run
Wilkesbarre Mountain
Annie
Frederick
Gipsy Party
Mr. Fredericks
Fredericks
Aaron Porter
Porter
Annie Fredericks
Fredericks’ Home
Fight Over Color in Grand Army Heads to Detroit
Leaders from the Louisiana and Mississippi Grand Army of the Republic depart for Detroit with white delegates insisting on recognition for white posts while a large group of colored members travels to press their case. The dispute centers on race and color and will be presented to the Grand Army for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Detroit
New Orleans
Del
Louisiana and Mississippi
Grand Army of the Republic
Biddle House
Eccentric donor funds new Hazard Memorial School
The Hazard Memorial School, funded entirely by George Babcock Hazard, was dedicated at Joseph's Church with Bishop Harkins presiding. Bishop Keane of Washington spoke, and the diocese leader announced the school name and gift details. The project cost $75,000 and Hazard’s full donation surprised attendees and parishioners.
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Newront
Hazard Memorial School
George Babcock Hazard
Harkins
Joseph’s Church
Keane
Washington
Janat
Babcock
Hazard
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Sam B. Dick
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Ray
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Inter
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Drouth
Kansas
People's Ru
Turf Guide Fame
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Goodwin Brothers
America
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Goodwins
Gambler
France
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England
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Lindsay
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la France
Journal de Geneve
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Chamber
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Chambers of Commerce
Milwaukee Fine Art Academy
Elysee Salon
C. Colonel Knott
Louisville
M. Aronson
McMonnies
Frank Leslie
Piotta
T. C. Beckwith
G. F. Brush
Parnell
Thurles
Ireland
Diss DE
Boston Town
Twelfth Baptist Church
Henry H. Harris
Bes Harris
Harris
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Eje
Rey
Arris
Miss Lord
Dickens
AmMair
Deutsche Verein Convention
Colorado
Postmaster McKean
Spurgeon
Dusit
Freeman's Journal
Wilkesbarre
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