A Fight for Rights and Patronage in Southern Republicans
A special dispatch from Washington reports Southern Republicans led by Brower and Colonel Dudley pressing for federal patronage. Brower claims unfair treatment and vows independence if appointments are blocked, with Tom Kehoe guiding the effort. The row splits Northern support and White House policy, framing a battle over patronage and recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Brower
Tom Kehoe
North Carolina
Brower, Kehoe, Houk & Co
Harrison
Dudley
Resignation Binding Once Accepted
Attorney General Miller issues an opinion in a naval cadet case. The cadet’s resignation, once accepted, was later treated as withdrawn, raising questions about recall power and finality of the action.
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Washipron
Miller
Waa
Cadet Resignation Ends Service After Navy Consent Opinion
The general holds that Navy Secretary consent to withdrawal had no effect. Upon acceptance of the resignation the cadet left the service.
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Secretary of the Navy
Ex Pennsylvanians Consult Wish Quay on New States Campaign
W H Mendenhall, from Dakota and originally Pennsylvanian, travels to Philadelphia to confer with Senator Quay. Quay refers him to Colonel Dudley for organizing Republican work in the new states. Henry Payne, of Wisconsin, is dispatched to Montana to assess needs and report back to Quay and Dudley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wish Quay
Dudley
Washington
Republican National Committee
States
W. H. Mendenhall
Dakota
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Mendenhall
Harrison Allen
Republican Committee of
North Dakota
Senator Quay
Philadelphia
Quay
National Executive Committee
New States
Meidenhill
Date
National Committee
Henry Payne
Wisco
Montana
Payne
Pension Investigation Opens Under New Commission
Secretary Noble forms a committee including Dr George Ewing H L Bruce of the Board of Pension Appeals and Judge Frank L Campbell to probe all pension re ratings over the past 12 months with focus on government service pensioners. The panel began work today and may broaden its scope to include special cases and related attorney records for potential reporting to the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secre Ee
Tanner
Commission
Civil Service
Sion
Roosevelt
Impending Haiti Clash Reported From Port au Prince
Navy briefing cites Admiral Gherardi reporting July 10 conditions in Haiti no combat yet. Hippolyte is said to be advancing on Port au Prince and marines could be landed to protect American interests. Legitime seeks minister Thompson's mediation, but Washington denies official recognition of either faction.
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Hippolyte
Leghtime
Wasnixcox
Navy Department
Gherardi
Port-au- Prince
State Department
Port-au-Prince
Thompson
United States
Hayti
Treasury officials doubt the counterfeit bills origin
Special Telegram to the Dispatch reports Washington July 23. Treasury officials reject the idea that the counterfeit $10 silver certificates flooding Ohio were printed from missing Bureau plates. They note plates remain in vaults under three commissioners, with requisitions required for use and plates returned promptly to vaults.
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Treasury
WasnisetTox
Nels-Driggs Gang
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Driggs Gang
Ohio
Secretary of the Treasury
FURLONG Expected to be Chief of the Secret Service
Special telegram reports Thomas Furlong of St Louis likely to be appointed chief of the Secret Service. Furlong heads Missouri Pacific detectives and aided western railroad security. Powderly opposed him despite influence. Congressman Frank's meeting with Secretary Windom backed the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Service
Powderly
Distatch
Wasurrorter
Thomas Furlong
St. Louis
Furlong
Missouri Pacific Railroad
West
Missouri Pacifi
Knights of Labor
Missouri Pacific
Aires
Frank
Missouri
Windom
Distinguished Chi names Arrive in San Francisco
The steamer Beigic from Hong Kong and Yokohama arrived in San Francisco this morning with Li Ching son of Bi Hung Chang China’s premier and Chew Sha Yinese consul general at Cuba among the passengers.
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San Francisco
Beigic
Hong Kong
Yokohame
Li Ching
Bi Hung Chang
Prem
Chew Sha Yinese
Cuba
Prepared for War Rivermen Clash Over Steubenville Bridge Piles
A telegram from Steubenville reports ongoing tension after a collision between a coal fleet and the Panhandle at the bridge’s central span. Rivermen dispute claims of accident, noting Advance and Pacific powers and plan to brace new piles forming an arrow channel to withstand rafts and logs while awaiting pile removal.
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Stevrenville
Panhandle
Steubenville Bridge
Pacific
Cthera Company
Hein
Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Ratlonal Company
Dispatch
Port Physician Warns of Typhoid In Kensington Sewage
Philadelphia July 23 Port Physician William H. Randle reports excess typhoid fever in the Nineteenth ward and nearby areas. He blames poor Kensington sewerage and cesspools for water contamination and notes about 20 percent of workers at Hughes Patterson Neafie Tray plants suffer typhoid and dysentery from foul drinking water.
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Philadelphia
Board of Health
William H. Randle
Kensington
Kensin
Delaware
Hughes & Patterson's
Neafie & Tray's
Bad gang broken up after Townville robbery
Franklin July 23 A dispatch reports the wounding of James McCuen known as Lancaster Jim during a Townville store robbery by three companions and the arrest of John Winters and Edward Hays at Titusville for burglary. The raid ends a months long crime spree across the oil country with several murders and highway robberies. Three gang members remain at large.
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Lancaster Jim
Old Country
Franklin
James McCuen
Rodle
Townville
John Winters
Edward Hays
Titusville
Lancaster
Jim
Pittsburg
Hassan
Babcock
Meadville
Teese's Body Found After Drowning in West Virginia
The drowned fireman Davia Teese, 35, of Pittsburg, found at New Cumberland and identified by Captain John Wolf, wore a gold ring engraved T. M. G. and held a tax receipt from 1888. The companion rescue ship Gould arrived after the body was discovered and Mayor Mitchell hailed the finding. Burial occurred locally.
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Fes
Arom
Magti
Feery
Davia Teese
J. W. Gould
New Cumberland
W. Va
Gould
Mitchell
John ©. Wolf
Teese
Pittsburg
Devastating Lo Chow Fire Destroys Dwellings and Kills Hundreds
A recent fire in Lo Chow burned 87,000 houses and caused over 1,200 deaths with 400 more killed. About 170,000 people lost shelter and faced extreme starvation as authorities mobilize aid efforts.
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San Francisco
Lo Chow
Wheeling and Harrisburg Railroad Project Advances
Seven hundred and fifty men are employed on the Wheeling and Harrisburg Railroad inside the city limits. About $40,000 per month is spent on wages. Contractors say the grades will be ready by October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling and Harrisburg
Dispatch
Wheeling
Big Appropriations Asked for Oregon Canal Project
Captain Young reports improvements in Oregon for the entrance to Coos Bay between Des Moines and the Seine. Captain Baffoer recommends funds and actions to advance the project.
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Wasaixotos
Young
Oregon
Reca Mies
Coosions
Des Moines
Seine N
Baffoer
Edison testifies on electricity as execution method
The testimony covers Edison views on electricity for death penalties, proving alternating current as potentially painless. He compares continuous and intermittent currents, cites experiments on frogs, and discusses measurements of resistance, with cross examination detailing how current would be applied to criminals.
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Thomas A. Edison
Westinghouse
Nghouse
Mr. Edison
Cochran
Harold P. Brown
Edison
Washington
Lee
Gerry
Ellison
Sheewd
Edison and Westinghouse Rivalry Discussed in Testimony
In the courtroom dialogue Mr. Edison answers questions about methods of killing and the fate of a person under current, debating mummification and carbonization. Mr. Cochran questions whether Edison would feel affection toward Westinghouse, who Edison calls a very able man.
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Mr. Cochran
Cockran
Mr. Edison
Mr. Cockran
Edison
Westinghouse
Mr. Westinghouse
Mr. Westinge
Mysterious shooting near old Lynn house shocks Boston
Special dispatch reports a woman found injured on the Revere Beach Lynn Railroad line near the site of the Jennie Clark case. Annie Donough of East Boston, employed at the Beach, bears an apparent 22 caliber bullet wound to the right shoulder amid questions of whether the wound was accidental, suicide, or deliberate murder.
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Tier Dispatch
Boston
Lynn
Jennie Clark
Annie Donough
Vanderbilt trunk line expansion linked to Drexel Morgan The Van derbilt interests gain direct access from Newport News to Chicago via Chesapeake and Ohio
A New York dispatch describes Chesapeake and Ohio stock transfers to Drexel Morgan & Co tied to Vanderbilt aims to create a direct trunk line from Newport News to Chicago through a merger with the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis system. Observers praise Vanderbilt strategic foresight while noting potential shifts against Baltimore and Ohio. A Toronto report claims New York Central secured running rights over the projected Toronto Buffalo and Hamilton Railway. A Shamokin dispatch notes Beech Creek Coal stockholders’ ties to Vanderbilt finances involving over 5 million dollars. Vanderbilt interests continue as sole Beech Creek Coal holders.
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New York
Chesapeake and Ohio
Drexel, Morgan & Co
C. B. Huntington
Vanderbilts
Louisville
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Newport News
United States
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Vanderbilt
Toronto
Toronto, Buffalo
Hamilton
Niagara Falls
Shamokin
Beech Creek Coal Comn
Creek Rail
Quay Returns From Donegal Amid Talks With Cameron
Senator Quay arrives in this city with Senator Cameron after a visit to Donegal. He praises General Cameron’s late home and calls the talk with his colleague a rest intended discussion. He dismisses reports of staying a week as resting and hints at GOP maneuvering against Rutan for the Senate nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haxelspure
Quay
Donegal
Cameron
Pega] Yeu
John W. Neeb
Rutan
Nail Association Eyeing Higher Cutting Prices
Interest grows ahead of tomorrow's Cut Nail Association session in Wheeling West Virginia as manufacturers and stockholders weigh a new gauge. A favorable vote could prompt nailers to seek higher cutting prices to offset lighter nails. Denver reports flooding halts all trains since last night with Santa Fe and Rio Grande washed out between Denver and Pueblo.
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Wheetrsa
W. Va
Cut Nail Association
Denver
Santa Fe
Rio Grande
Here
Pueblo
Texas
Union Pacific
Burpe Bee
Knights of Labor Board Denies District 49 Collapse
The Knights of Labor Executive Board in Curacao denies that District 49 sale of Pythagoras Hall meant dissolution. They claim the district gains in funds and members shifting to other unions strengthen the order. A revival plan for fall includes Master Workman Powderly and journalist A. W. Wright.
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Lewis
Pythagoras Hall
D. A. 40
New York
Curcaco
The
Knights of Labor
A. W. Wright
Assembly
District 49
Workmar Powderly
Mary John W. Hayes
Hayes
Scranton
Springfield
Powderly
Central Music Hall
Pacific Coast Leaders Call Special Session on Trade and Defense
A special Chamber of Commerce meeting agreed to summon Pacific coast senators and California Oregon representatives to discuss ocean mail lines, wartime transport needs, interstate commerce law, and naval bonding reform. The plan aims to secure routes and policies supporting mail transport, carrier trade, and naval construction.
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Distatot
San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce
Pacific Coast
Congress
California
Oregon
Pacific Ocean
Canadian Pacific
Ific
Waite Cap Warnings In Indiana Town
A report from Brazil dated July 2-3 describes White Caps forcing Jasper Montgomery and his family to leave their home near Clay City, twenty miles south of Brazil. Local residents say several men have been arrested or warned after recent upheaval in the area.
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Brazil
Jasper Montgomery
Clay City
Prominent Missionary Rev J Croaslet Dies Aboard
San Francisco July 23 Rev J Croaslet a noted missionary and benevolent worker in China died at sea June 71 aboard a ship between Shanghai and Ticnati. He was known for his long service and leadership in mission circles and charitable efforts.
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San Francisco
Rev. J. Croaslet
China
Shanghai
and Ticnati
It Comes High Flood Dispatch Telegram
The article reports Captain Kuhn asserting 25 percent cost for commissary goods in distribution. Governor Beaver probes costs and confirms it would average fully 25 percent. Johnstown, July 23. Treasurer Thompson cashed 250 checks and paid out $32,000. Flood damage floods First ward, with many buildings swept away. 1,293 orders worth $141,150 issued in five districts. A list of 3,500 letters posted since the flood, 20 percent called for, many to flood victims. John McBride dies from a stone injury thought to be from Annie Frankhouser. Frankhouser arrested for murder.
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JonNestown
Kuhn
James B. Scott
Cresson
Beaver
Thompson
S Cummins
Johnstown
Board of Inquiry
Nut
John McBride
Annie Frankhouser
Prospect
McBride
Aene Frankhouser
Divorced Wife of Kenyon President’s Son Sues in Chicago
Mrs Mary E Andrews wife of Frank Andrews son of Kenyon College president sought a divorce in Judge Waterman s court in Chicago. She testified to meeting Marquis Tugissa Spinoli Milan in Europe and marrying Andrews in London. She was granted $1000 cash and alimony and sailed to Italy with credit she claimed.
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Dispaton
Curiaco
Mary E. Andrews
Fifth Avenue
New York
Italy
Boston
California
Commodore Evans
Andrews
Chicago
Flooded district records 18 lives lost in Parkersburg area
Report from Parkersburg dated July 23 details flood deaths across Jackson and Braxton counties. Names of victims include Mrs. Isaiah Tucker and Mrs. Robert Black with multiple others. Bridges washed out, Morristown and surrounding areas saw 13 houses swept away, county tax losses estimated around 25 000 with many farmers unable to pay taxes.
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Parkersburg
Jackson County
Isaiah Tucker
Isaac Roberts
Stephen's Branch
Big
Edward Ross
Pond Creek
Austin Iger
Columbus
Orrville
West Tucker’s Creek
Robert Black
Thomas Hughes
Keassleroad Creek
Thomas Alkire
Kanawha
Morristown
Braxton County
Southern editor shot dead after midnight train arrival
Colonel Roger J. Page editor of the Times-Register at Marion North Carolina was killed near the depot in Asheville after alighting from a midnight train. A coroner's inquest found death by an unknown person. A young man had threatened Page and was seen following him. a woman was reportedly involved.
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Asheville
N. C
Roger J. Page
Times-Register
Marion
Round Knob
Colonel Page
Epsom Pancaernes
Danville Shooting Claims Life of Evan Warren
In Danville Kentucky Evan Warren a married man of good family died after being shot late last night. Beattie Wickliffe a colored suspect is in custody. Wickliffe confessed to firing at Warren and said he was held by bystanders before the shooting.
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Loversville
Danville
Evan
Warren
Beattie Wickliffe
Sationin
Bob Ina
Wickliffe
Marital milestone observed in Pine Grove couple
Mr and Mrs John Allen of Pine Grove Venango county celebrated their sixty third wedding anniversary Monday evening. They emigrated from Ireland to the county forty five years ago and are described as enjoying good health and happiness.
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FeaykLix
John Allen
Pine Grove
Venango County
Ireland
Sear Ag
Murder Case Tests Austria Hungary Extradition Policy
A Clearfield county murder linked to Hungarian suspects Andrew Ivan and Stefan Toma unfolds with Austrian Consul Max Schamberg handling the case. The 14 February wedding riot at Morrisdale left Joseph Loksa dead, triggering cross border letters rogatory and calls for judicial cooperation while witnesses disappear.
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Austria-Hungary
Max Schamberg
Department of State
United States
Clearfield County
Pittsburg
John Leszeny
Morrisdale
Joseph Loksa
John Ivan
George Murin
Loksa
Clearfield
Hungary
Szilvas Ujfala
Andrew Ivan
Stefen Toma
Toma
Schamberg
Consul Schamberg
Smithfield Street
Prrissone
Pas Sre
United States of America
Gaiszecs
Kingdom of Hungary
Ieee Nena
Pennsylvania
Banda
Saute Steneate
Washington City
Gatszecs
Patriot Court
Kingdom of Hungaria
Stefeon Toma
Ujiain
Ee Held
Johan Lin Rasanak
di Lokea
Anurew
Soba
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T. Carpenter Smith
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Agnie Donough
Theo
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Neeb
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Steclal
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