Robert Ray Hamilton Alive In Australia Says Offi cial
An official recounts that Robert Ray Hamilton is alive and in good health, apparently in Sydney under an assumed name. A coast survey veteran, N C Howard, claims Hamilton may be in Australia or New York, with letters suggesting a planned return to New York within months. The interview traces Hamilton’s past with Eva Mann and a web of personal secrets intended to shield his notoriety.
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Purlapecenia
N. C. Howard
Coast Survey
Robert Ray Hamiten
Dispatch
Robert Ray Hamilton
Heie
Sydney
New South Wales
Howard
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Hamilton
San Francisco
Cal
Japan
Australia
Ron
Ee Dosraves
Droad Street
Mr. Hamilton
Antipodes
New York Assembly
Albany
Hamilton Death Mystery Tangles New York Power Elite
The report recounts Eva Hamilton using State secrets from Albany to coerce Robert Ray Hamilton into marriage. It details Hamiltons flight to Idaho after a threatening scandal, his staged death to protect friends, and ongoing speculation about the true identity of the body found in Snake River. The tale notes affidavits and denials from associates amid political fallout.
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Eva Hamilton
Hamilton
New York
Robert Ray Hamilton
Nurse Donnelly
Donnelly
Nezperces County
Idaho
New Jersey
Mr. Hamilton
Hamilton's Brother Claims Evidence Proves Identity
In Paris on February seven, a brother of the late Robert Ray Hamilton says he will bring to New York evidence from a man in Paris confirming the body found in the Western river is Hamilton. The deposition asserts the body matches the missing man and that the witness knew Hamilton personally.
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Paris
Robert Ray Hamilton
New York
Paru
United States
Hamilton
Mollie Lawton Flees Pittsburg Road Tour Plans
In Philadelphia on February 7, Mollie Lawton daughter of a Pittsburg portrait painter, disappears after arranging a company with James Alexander to launch the road tour. Once poised to start with the show Vittoria in Phoenixville the star vanished leaving unpaid actors and actresses awaiting salary.
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Philadelphia
Mollie Lawton
Pittsburg
Lawton
Sock and Baskin
Daly
Madam Januusciek
Daniel Bandmann
Miss Lawson
James Alexander
Phoenixville
Vittoria
Young Arrivals Claim Somber Courtroom Tale
A 16 year old girl named Misa Nealis Diegeo sannu becomes center of a troubling scene as three young men vie for her, with two fruit stand operators and a bootblack among the contenders. The dim back room and candlelight accompany their claim that she would wed the chosen winner, prompting mixed reactions before dispersal.
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Misa Nealis Diegeo Sannu
Lucky Tesser
Bootblack
Newfoundland Angry at Dominion and Imperial Governments
The Telegram, Newfoundland’s official organ, attacks Canada and England over collapse of reciprocity talks with the United States. It accuses London of blocking a U S Newfoundland treaty, blames Premier Salisbury for withholding British sanction, and warns harms to colonial trust in English statesmen.
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Newfoundland
Canada
England
United States
Blaine
Bond
London
Washington
Cannds
John Macdonald
Charles Tupper
Salisbury
Extra Senate Session Rumors Ties to Inter-American Coinage
Washington reports debate over possible early Senate gathering. Blaine urges an amendment to the diplomatic appropriation bill to create dual ministerships for Guatemala and Salvador with $7,500 salaries each. Proposals for an international coinage standard and more treaties with Mexico Cuba Venezuela Brazil are also cited as reasons prompting or justifying a potential extra session.
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Washington
Iis
New York
Congress
Blaine
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Senate Committee
Central American Republic
Bisine
Guatemala
Salvador
Senate Committee On Foreign Affairs
Senate
United States
South and Central American
Mexico
America
Gods Ocr
Lile
Cuba
Cubs
McKinley
Brazil
Lightner
Moody and Mellette Seen as Likely Senate Contenders
In the United States Senatorship race dated Feb 7, Moody leads with 22 votes while Tripp has 26, Campbell 41, Melville 28, Mellette 5, Clark 6, with 67 needed for victory. Melville’s slipping support suggests Republicans may drop him. Moody’s strength appears waning as Melville is viewed strongest among Republicans. A rumor said deadlock might end Tuesday.
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Preent
G. D
United States
Moody
Tripp
Campbell
Melville
Mellette
Clark
An Electrician's Downfall Peoria A Feb 7
Henry Spearer city electrician of Peoria was arrested for robbing Bowe and O'Briens safe a week earlier. He confessed and handed over $500 in stolen money. He injured his hand cutting out a rear glass pane, slipped his knife, and was arrested. He cites drinking and gambling as the cause of his downfall.
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Peoriaa
Henry Spearer
City Electrician
Peoria
Bowe & O'Brien
Shearer
Telecommunication Bill Seeks Permanent Line Contracts
Native Candler of Massachusetts introduces a bill authorizing the PC General to contract with any companies for permanent tele lines for the transmission of tele io correspondence at rates to be agreed upon, striking out provisions on ports and market quotations beyond service.
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Fease
Candler
Massachusetts
PC General
Leeds a Dead Issue in Philadelphia Marshal Fight
Washington rumors say Senator Quay backing for United States Marshal in Philadelphia appears doomed as Postmaster General Wanamaker shifts support away from Leeds. Wanamaker told the President to exclude his wishes, paving the way for a Wanamaker backed candidate like Samuel B. Huey, while Rennyson gains potential backing from Congressman Yardley.
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William R. Leeds
Philadelphia
Harrison
Leeds
Wanamaker
White House
Senator Quay
Conan Bing
E Pew
Leed
Vadhern
Quay
Naval Office
Rennyson
Montgomery County
Yardley
Marshal Dill
Senate
Reed
Samuel B. Huey
Joe General
Mr. Wanamaker
Huey
Postmaster General
Bankers Opinions Favor No State Interference
A Philadelphia special telegram reports the Legislative Commission investigating private bank failures heard witnesses in Philadelphia. John B. Gest urged limiting state intrusion, faulted private bank investments, and proposed state oversight for trust firms and savings banks. Other officials pressed reserve requirements and comparably strict regulations to prevent depositor losses. The panel plans to visit Pittsburgh and Harrisburg as part of its inquiry.
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Philadelphia
Legislative Commission
Hotel Lafayette
John B. Gest
Fidelity Trust Company
Fladd
Easton
London
Title and Trust Company
Dime Savings Bank
Bank of America
Lawrence Bang
National Bank Act
New York
Charles M. Swain
Estes
City Trust Company
G. Albert Lewis
City National Bank
Baring Bros
Lewis
Pennsylvanis
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Democrats in caucus urge Senate silver bill report
Washington February 7. The Democratic House caucus met with 61 members present. After several resolutions, a resolution by Mr Richardson of Tennessee was adopted urging the Committee on Coinage, Weights and Measures to report the Senate silver bill to the House promptly, and the caucus adjourned.
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Waashiing Tos
House
Bland
Richardson
Tennessee
Senate
Committee On
Wreck of Norwegian Steamer Simon Dumois Leaves 16 Missing
New York February 7 The Norwegian fruit steamship Simon Dumois which departed for Matanzas Cuba lies in 15 fathoms off Absecon New Jersey. The disaster likely occurred Thursday between early hours and morning. The crew of 16 Norwegians all unaccounted. Pilot Frank Kelley reported the wreck and hope remains that the men were rescued by passing vessels.
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New York
Simon Dumois
Matangas
Cuba
Absecom
N. J
Frank Kelley
Whitewashing of the Farmers Alliance President Holds no Kansas sway
In Torekka Kansas on February 7 the Kansas Alliance at Washington announced the exoneration of Frank McGrath, President of the Kansas Alliance, by convention presidents. The event is seen as ineffective locally where facts about McGrath are known and opponents are ready to challenge.
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Torekka
Kan
Frank McGrath
Kansas Alliance
Alliance
Washington
McGarth
Kansas
Colorado Legislature Bans World’s Fair Participation
The Colorado Legislature introduced a resolution urging citizens to boycott the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago The measure claims 79 Chicago Board of Trade members petitioned against free coinage and calls Colorado to divert trade to western cities with stronger Western industry support.
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Colorado
Chicago
Four Bride Won by Dice in Italian New York
In New York City the Italian colony faces a shortage of marriageable girls. Prospective husbands are sometimes chosen by a toss of dice, a practice reflecting limited matches and social customs. The report notes the dice method as a notable anecdote in settling courtship amid community constraints.
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Putes
New York
Rumor Claims Two British Firms Merge in London Circles
In Cuiiaco on February 7, insurance circles report a rumor that the Liverpool London and Globe and the Scottish Union may merge into one company. Agents acknowledge hearsay but say they have no private advice confirming the move.
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Cuiiaco
the Verpool
London and Globe
Scottish Union
After the Committee A Resolution on Free Coinage House Rules
In Washington Feb 7 Representative Townsend Colorado offered a rule amendment to allow discharging a committee after four members sign a written statement and after five hearings on a bill other than revenue or appropriation. It targets severing the Committee on Coinage Weights and Measures with charge of the free coinage bill.
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Washineaton
Townsend
Colorado
House
Committee On Coinage
Democrats Force Issue on Free Coinage Bill in Congress
Washington reports that after a failed free coinage rider, silver advocates press new tactics to force a House vote. The Townsend resolution marks a campaign move, aiming to become a privileged matter under rules. Republicans debate a possible party compromise while opponents seek to compel absentee votes.
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Washington
Townsend
Free coinage threat shapes Senate action plan
Washington reports Republicans in the House threaten to attach the force bill as a rider to any appropriation bill if the Senate adds a free coinage amendment. If this occurs and the bill reaches the President, he is expected to sign the combined measure rather than veto the appropriation bill and the force bill, possibly deterring Democrats from pursuing free coinage on appropriations.
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Washington
House
Senate
Washixaton Pool Inquiry Delivers No Witnesses
The silver pool investigating committee met but no witnesses appeared. It decided not to go to New York and will summon Wash residents whose testimony may be needed.
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Washixaton
Silver Pool Investigating Committee
New York
Anti Gambling Bill Moves Through Senate
Springfield Iun Feb 7. Senate introduced a bill banning bookmaking and gambling activities off state lines. The measure was referred to committee for consideration.
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Springfield
Iun
Senate
Postal Telegraph Bills Reintroduced in House Action
In Washington on February 7 Mr Evans of Tennessee re introduced a bill to establish a limited postal telegraph service. The measure seeks to bar contracting telegraph companies from directly or indirectly selling press or other related services.
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Washington
Evans
Tennessee
New Lands Acquired by Treaty to be Speedily Occupied
The ratification of Jews and Sac and Fox treaties sparks rejoicing in GutTuHxte Oklahoma Territory. Whistles and bands parade as strangers flood the city, eager to settle the newly acquired lands.
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GutTuHxte
O. T
Baron Hirsch Gift to Aid Destitute Hebrews
New York February seven bankers report Baron Hirsch trustees may draw two point six million dollars from his fund to aid immigrant Hebrews in destitute condition. Income to provide homes in fertile farming districts and self support, with Baron Hirsch backing any principal drawn. Last year the donor supplied about ten thousand dollars monthly for relief.
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New York
Jesse Seligman
Baron Hirsch
Baron Hirsch Fund
Cured by the lymph. Former consumptive to leave hospital
St. Louis February 7. W. A. Walters who entered Missouri Pacific Hospital January 21 as a consumptive will leave tomorrow morning cured by Kochs therapy.
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St. Louis
W. A. Walters
Missouri-Pacific Hospital
Koch
Battle with Negroes at Junction City resolves in shootout
In Junction City Louisville February 6 a clash between Town Marshal George Wells his brother-in-law J W Lampoon and ten negro raftsmen ended when the posse tried to arrest them for disorderly conduct. The raftsmen locked the officers in a room. A hand to hand fight with pistols followed injuring Wells.
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Louisvillle
Junction City
George Wells
Wells
J. W. Lampoon
Suffering Mob Attacks–Mass Arrests After Fatal Clash
Report notes a violent incident in which individuals were fatally injured and others wounded. A posse aided by local residents pursued and arrested most of the black suspects, with one exception, amid chaotic aftermath.
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Sampson
Miles Answers an Accuser in War Stories
General Nelson A. Miles, then in command at Fortress Monroe, refutes Mrs. Davis by denying brutal mistreatment of Jefferson Davis while a prisoner. He cites Lincoln era restraint and notes Davis lived in good condition after release, countering claims of cruelty and harassment.
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Cuiiaco
Nelson A. Miles
Fortress Monroe
Jefferson Davis
Miles
National Citizens' Alliance calls reform conference
A call from M F Right mire chosen Secretary of the National Citizens' Industrial Alliance urges a nationwide conference of reformers in week 19 of 1891 to adopt a platform and organize for conflict. The move opposes J D Holden of Emporia who leads the Ocala convention and is not recognized by Kansas affiliates.
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TorPeka
Kan
M. F. Rightmire
National Citizens’ Industrial Alliance
J. D. Holden
Empo
Ocala
Fla
Holden
Kansas
Citizens
Local Preacher Arrested for Forged Jewelry Notes
Rev George Cooper of Wapwallopen was arrested at Lehigh Valley station on forgery charges after posing as a minister and taking jewelry from Davidow Brothers. He issued two forged notes for 200 and 300 dollars in payment.
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George Cooper
Wapwallopen
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Davidow Brothers, Jewelers
Local Boxer Dies After Prize Fight in Seattle
In Seattle Washington February last night John Shaffer a local boxer fought William Doyle in a seven round contest at a variety theater Doyle knocked Shaffer out in the seventh round Shaffer never regained consciousness and died this morning Doyle has thus far eluded capture The theater proprietor has been arrested.
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Seattle
Wash
John Shaffer
William Doyle
Doyle
Shaffer
Senatorial Bribery Charges in Washburn Case Printed Request
In the Senate, Donnelly's resolution to print testimony on bribery charges tied to the United States Senate election two years ago was taken up. John Davy Smith read no telegram from Senator Washburn asking for adoption, and the resolution was accepted without objection.
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Pain
Senate
Donnelly
Bai
Uni
John Davy Smith
Washburn
DisPaToh Directory overview and contents list
The Dispatch Directory announces a three part issue of twenty pages with local telegraphic and cable news plus editorial, music, and sports sections. It highlights sections such as The Want Column Society World Dramatic News The Bottle Imp and The Seney Art Sale among others with noted pages and contributors.
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the Valley Iron
Wilkie
Cbicago
Budtard Kipling
The
Silver Pool
Frank G
Carpenter Brazilian Railroad
Kanarr Gossip
Gotham
Cmables T
Murrau
Fever in the field and a dwindling license rush
Crowded last-minute bids for liquor licenses clash with Brooks law as 1925- era applicants stretch across Pittsburg Allegheny. Coutier ranks show retail licenses rising while wholesale licenses fall, with new names surfacing in Stowe township Esplen and scattered counties. Local officials note fewer double-headers yet warn that Supreme Court discretion still unsettles the process.
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Hunter
Dalgleish
Squire Bryan
Treusch
Homenak
Anthony Gasthurst
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Supreme Court
Mary E. Pollard
Pittsburg
Allegheny City
Stowe Township
Louis Roll
W. ©. Clarkson
John Gallagher
Joseph Priddy
Esplen
Charley Preston
Hotel de Preston
White
Heart
Polk
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