Disgrace and Death of New York Post Office Cashier
George H. Lounsberry the cashier of the New York City post office attempted to kill himself after discovery of a $24,000 to $40,000 shortage. He shot himself in Hackensack New Jersey as Postmaster VanCott prepared to remove him. The investigation traced the missing funds to his department amid concerns over his drinking and rival ambitions for the job.
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Ofiice
George H. Lounsberry
James
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Thomas L. James
Hackensack
N. J
Lounsberry
Cornelius Vancott
Catre
Vancott
Pearson Wos
van Cott
Pearson
Arkell
Wood
E. H. Leech
Thomas J. Moran
Moon
Mr. Leech
Thomas A. Jarkines
Mr. Wood
Lov
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Clerk Wood
T. P. Hoffman
Roseville
Edgar Washburn
Catskill
N.Y
John Noonan
Suicide by gunshot in Hackensack man’s residence
Lounsberry shot himself in the bedroom on Main Street Hackensack at 7:30 PM after a day of cheerfulness. Dr Charles F Adams found a bullet hole in his right temple from a .22 caliber pistol. the missile could not be located. Relatives reported prior gas exposure and possible stimulant influence.
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Wood
Sen Leech
Clerk Wood
Vancott
Postoffice
Wheeler
Hartshorn and
Morris
Hackensack
Lounsberry
Hackessack
N. J
Loun
Georgie
Wreck Romance Inspires Letters From London Relatives
A London inquiry follows the published tale of the bark Tewksbury L Sweat crew’s wreck on Poreat Island and a white man among natives. Charles Frederick Irons is suspected to be the rescuer, with a brother in 1878 reported murdered near Jones Straits. Captain Gooding plans to reply and aid Irons’ possible return to civilization.
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Morning Star
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London
Charles Iron
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Charles
New Guinea
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Captain Gooding
Irons
Ex Senator Riddleberger Dies at Home in Virginia
Woopstock Virginia report notes Ex Senator Harrison Holt Riddleberger died at 2 30 a m after a long illness with family present. Born October 4 1844 in Edinburgh Shenandoah County he served in the Confederate army and held multiple Virginia offices before joining the Readjuster and later the Democratic parties. He faced political contention with General Mahone during his career.
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Woopstock
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Harrison Holt Riddleberger
Edinburgh
Shenandoah County
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House of States
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United States Senate
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Hebrew Anarchists Targeted by Philadelphia Employers
In Philadelphia on January 24 Hebrew manufacturers threaten to boycott about 1000 Russian Jewish immigrants if they do not recede from anarchist activities. Following the Day of Atonement disturbances, employers plan to bar those who refuse to renounce anarchism, urging ten days to change views or seek other work.
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Cleveland Letter to Tailors on Tariff Reform
Grover Cleveland sent a reply to the Customs Cutters' National Convention via ex-President G H Huntoon. The letter discusses tariff reform, urging informed discussion among tailors and the public, and notes appreciation from the convention after reading the message. A similar letter was sent to President Harrison with no reply yet.
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Grover Cleveland
Customs Cutters
G. H. Huntoon
Sra
Custom Foreman Tailors’ Association
Grover Clevet
Huntoon
Cutters’ Association
Harrison
Cleveland
McBride Indicted for First Degree Murder in St Louis
The grand jury indicted Paul McBride son of attorney James J Mc Bride for murder in the first degree. He allegedly shot and killed Frank Loftus, an ex fireman, on October 15 1889 amid ongoing efforts by Mc Bride and Loftus supporters to pursue or compromise the case.
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St. Louis
Paul McBride
James J. McBride
McBride
Frank Ftus
Loftus
Defalcation Found in Rio Telegraph Department Chief Arrested
News from Rio Janeiro reports a defalcation of 90000 pesos in the Telegraph Department with Baron de Capanema as chief. He has been arrested and imprisoned. The cashier says De Capanema diverted the funds and was aided by others, warrants issued for several. Congress, wealthy Americans, and others in Washington.
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Rio Janeiro
Telegraph Department
Baron de Capanems
de Capanema
McKeesport Postmaster Fight Heats Up In Senate Battle
A heated contest over William Emory Thompson’s postmaster nomination in McKeesport grows with a delegation led by W. E. Harrison traveling to Washington to oppose confirmation. Senator Quay and others face intense office seeker pressure as they plan trips to Florida before a possible Senate vote.
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W. E. Thompson
McKeesport
Washington
Rey
William Emory Thompson
W. E B. Harrison
Messrs
J. W. Bailie
Applicant Seeks Surve yership Pension Post as Treasury Inspector
Quoted as applying for the surveyorship and the pension, he filed papers today at the Treasury Department as an assistant for the position of special inspector of the Treasury Department. Indorsements are described as very strong.
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Treasury Department
Why He Got Mad Flood Dido Likely Withdrawals Stir Political Fight
Washington January 24 A telegram reports Arthur L Bates of Mendville claiming misquotation over a remark that Rev Dr Flood would not run against Congressman Culbertson. Flood supporters deny retirement while anti Culbertson forces push to have Flood reconsider withdrawal and may field another strong candidate.
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Washington
Arthur L. Bates
Mendville
Dr. Flood
Culbertson
Flood
Floo
Presbyterian Debate Attracts Crowd In New York Church
The Presbyterian debate over revision of the Westminster confession draws about 1,000 attendees at Fourteenth Street church. Clergy on both sides press arguments for and against altering key articles, with Ingersoll’s criticisms cited as influence. The assembly votes to continue the discussion from Monday, February 3, and to convene with amendments to the report.
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New York
Colonel Ingersoll
Scotch Presbyterian Church
Fourteenth Street
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Ray
Briggs
Westminster Assembly
London
Hall
Shearer
Change of Name Marks New National Temperance Group
A Cleveland meeting adopting name change to National Non-Partisan Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Members discuss finances, fund-raising goals, and resolutions endorsing nonpartisan temperance work and broader moral reforms. Officers to be paid. white ribbons worn until November convention.
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Temperance Organization
National Crusaders
National Non-Partisan Woman's Christian Temperance Union
New Society
American Woman's Christian Temperance League
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
J. Ellen Foster
Iowa
Foster
Ee Ladiea
Watson
Pittsburg
Weeks
Campbell
Pennsylvania
United Christian Womanhood
Allegheny City
Phione
Misa Daly
J. G. Shortledge
Washington fills census supervisors in Pennsylvania
The President has appointed most of the nine census supervisors for Pennsylvania with the Ninth district including Pittsburgh. Dr. Denny and his ally Dr. Donaldson pressed to replace George Oliver after Porter recommended Oliver. Congressmen Ray Townsend and Bayne urged the President to consider Dr. Denny, but President Harrison offered no firm commitment.
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Pittsburg
George Oliver
Denny
Porter
Oliver
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Ray
Townsend
Dispatch
Bayne
Harrison
Anxious for His Reward Tariff Workingman Pursued by Harrisburg
State Librarian Delaney of Harrisburg and Senator John Mylin of Lancaster visit Washington with John Conkling, ex-president of the Amalgamated Iron and Steel Association, a former Steelton worker, seeking appointment as Inspector of Immigration. They note his tariff loyalty and war service, while Quay presses Windom and the President but no success yet. Delaney and Mylin plan another push tomorrow with Senator Quay assisting.
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Faom
Washington
Delaney
Harrisburg
John Mylin
Lancaster
John Conkling
Steelton Iron Works
Conkling
Inspector of Immigration
Amalgamated Iron and Steel Association
Quay
Windom
Thera
Messia
Mrylin
Senator Quay
Washington post office contest heats up over Blaine kin
Washington Pennsylvania January 24 The Washington post office fight grows warmer as Secretary Blaine supports a relative from Pennsylvania for the job. Congressman Ray favors Underwood while Blaine’s relatives named Ewing seek the appointment. Delegation from Washington County visited Wanamaker with endorsements for their candidate.
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Washington, Pa
Ray
Underwood
Blaine
Pennyylvania
Ewing
Pittsburg
Townsend clears up New Castle public building bill
Representative Townsend says a circulating impression misstates his intent on the New Castle public building bill. He notes Pennsylvania member Don Darlington reports no committee action on any such bills, all awaiting sub committee reports before full committee consideration.
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Townsend
New Castile
Committee On
New Castle
Don Darlington
Pennsylvania
WANTED BY A PITTSBURG MAK The Shepard Bank Examiner Move
Washington January 24 Controller of the Currency Lacey backed Mr George A Shepard for Bank Examiner but found a secretary Windom associate had asked the job for a Pittsburg friend. Lacey explained the candidacy and endorsements but officials would not recall the application. Windom said he would tell his friend of the situation. The friend's identity could not be discovered.
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WasHincTox
George A. Shepard
Windom
Shepard
Pittsburg
Reg
Pleasan
Encampment Divided Over Colored Delegates in Augusta
At Augusta GA on January 24 the Grand Army of the Republic encampment heard both majority and minority reports on seating colored delegates from Beaufort and Savannah posts. The minority supported seating them. the majority urged a separate colored encampment. Post No 5 Macon officials left the meeting. The Augusta Post hosted a banquet that night, excluding certain guests.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Augusta
Charleston
Savannah
Macon
Atlanta
Tallapoosa
Beaufort
Committee On Credentials
I. D. Crawford
Comsen J. Burns
Tin Reg
Philips Ngsfeler
F. Jones
What Mr. Reed Really Wants
Mr W G Reed of Pittsburg emerges in Washington as a public figure with unclear aims after months of varied reporting His intentions are the subject of ongoing press interest and speculation among political circles with details not fully disclosed in today’s dispatch.
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Mr. Reed
Washington
W. G. Reed
Pittsburg
Rumor of 96 Million Buenos Aires Failure Circulates
A Wall Street rumor spread of a 96,000,000 failure in Buenos Ayres. Merchants in the Buenos Ayres trade refused to confirm details until more information arrives. The London and Brazilian Bank did not deny the rumor and awaited a cablegram, declining to name involved firms.
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Buenos Ayres
Columbus gas explosion kills and injures dozens
A natural gas blast in Columbus at the corner of High and Main streets destroyed several buildings and left at least three dead, one missing, and about thirty injured. A rescuer saved a woman burned in the flames by directing a hose stream. the blast followed a prior fire alarm and caused widespread debris and chaos.
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Main
Gus Main
Noble Alley
Slad
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