Brower Moves to Hold Balance in House Speakership
A Washington dispatch reports Representative Brower of North Carolina runs as an independent for Speaker, threatening to split Republican support. Internal revenue deputies and two NC factions shape patronage battles, with Brower seeking reelection as an independent and Democrats expected to back him, potentially delaying Congress and altering Southern patronage leverage.
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House
Fallstag
Buckram
Louisiana
Gay
Civilian Clerk Acts for War Department Stirring Officers
Washington July 24 The War Department protests a civilian chief clerk attaching his name to official papers and drawing on the Treasury in the Secretary of War s absence. The scandal centers on Tweedale a longtime clerk who allied with Endicott and Proctor and altered war records to praise a disbanded Pennsylvania cavalry regiment.
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Proctor
Vermont
Schofield
New York
Congress
Treasury
Aotu
Tweedale
Philadelpen
Endicott
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Burge, Degress Backed Burke For Texas Tax Post
July 24 report from Washington notes clothing merchant Joseph W. Burke was appointed Collector of Internal Revenue for Texas Third district. He relied on support from Republican Chairman Degress while rivals Cuney Brewster Ochiltree and McDaniel led opposition. Degress arranged Burke to shop at Wanamaker’s bazaar, aligning with Wanamaker’s manager Robert Ogden who backed Burke with a favorable letter to Secretary Windom. Burke’s appointment followed this political maneuvering.
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Wanamaker
Intest
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Internal Revenue
Texas
Degress
Republican State Committee
Lock McDaniel
Representatives
McDaniel
Cuney
Galveston
Brewster
Tom Ochiltree
Burke
Philadelphia
Robert C. Ogden
Ogden
Windom
Ochiltree
Tanner to Be Vindicated in Pension Office Inquiry
The Pension Office cleansing panel begins examining Tanner today. A division chief recently had pension re rated upward and the findings will be kept private until the final report to Secretary Noble. The administration seeks to curb criticism while avoiding direct law violations by Tanner.
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Wasuvnctos
Pension Office
Tanner
Noble
Onl Ee Acme
Burgess Arrested in Detroit for Diamond Robbery
A Detroit dispatch reports the arrest of Jack Burgess, sought in New York for January theft of diamonds valued at $5,000 from Louisa Hurtt, wife of millionaire Frank D. Hurtt. Burgess and his wife allegedly robbed Hurtt at a West Forty-eighth Street flat. Hurtt says Burgess is her sister’s husband. the two sisters are Megg sisters from Massachusetts. Burgess and his wife were living with Hurtt, who is divorced, when the crime occurred.
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New York
Detroit
Jack Burgess
Burgess
Louisa Hurtt
Frank D. Hurtt
New Hampshire
William Megg
Massachusetts
Foul play at sea feared in Mary P. Kitchin case
Philadelphia reports a suspected replacement vessel named Kiessan after the Mary P. Kitchin, once listed as lost. Lloyds records show arrival at Montevideo on May 2 under Kiessan, raising fears that Captain Egan was murdered during the voyage and that the original vessel's name was changed.
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Philadelphia
Mary P. Kitchin
Kissan
London
Lloyd's Shipping Register
Kitchin
Montevideo
Kiessan
Egan
Cries of Cruelty Hit New Hampshire Almshouse Inquiry
A legislative committee prepares to investigate alleged inhuman treatment at Gafton County Almshouse in Woodville New Hampshire. Affidavits claim Superintendent Brown used a monkey wrench to whip inmates including Frank Morey and a whalebone 25 inch lash on children, with several victims severely injured and confined for days. The reports connect to broader memories of Chicago and Tewksbury as investigators seek corroboration.
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Chicago
Tewksbury
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William Thomas
Frank Morey
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Morey
Nelson Em
Parker
Lena Barker
Willie Stevens
Reduced Gauge and a Trust The Western Cut Nail Association
Wheeling July 24 At the adjourned meeting of the Western Cut Nail Association the reduced gauge for nails hitherto adopted was reaffirmed and is now going into general adoption in all cut nail mills in the West. It increases nails per pound to the wire gauge standard and plans for a single central organization to handle the product were initiated. An adjourned meeting to report was set for August 7.
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Wheeling
Temgram
Western Cut Nail Association
Governor seeks 250 arms for Alaska militia
July 24. The Alaska governor asked the War Department to supply 250 stands of arms to equip the territorial militia. There is no recorded military armory in Alaska, but the War Department will likely issue the arms.
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Wasmuisoroy
Alaska
War Department
Johnstown Relief Fund Debate Over Idle 150000 Boston Aid
The Board of Inquiry reports over 6000 lives lost in the Johnstown disaster with many presumed missing. Relief funds from Boston are largely unspent, drawing criticism as Kidder Peabody & Co. await orders to draw on the 150000 fund while committees shift and distribution remains unsettled.
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Chicago
Midnight Marriage Mystery in Gardner Widow Case
In Curiaco on July 24 Colonel Babcock died in Gardner Illinois in August 1887 from a pistol wound. His sister Naomi Fairchild sues for a share as his wife claiming a private marriage on Wabash Avenue before a great fire. Witness Julia Rattan asserts she was married in that same house. The court ruled the claimant was not the deceased's wife.
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Tut
Curiaco
Babcock
Gardner, IL
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Naomi Fairchild
Wabash Avenue
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Fairchild
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Julia Rattan
Visit to Bar Harbor Reveals Presidential Trip Outline
Private Secretary Halford provided Mr. Walker Blaine with the plan for the President’s August journey from Deer Park to Bar Harbor. The trip includes rail to New York, steamship to Boston, a public reception there, and sailing to Bar Harbor with possible Mrs. Harrison. Blaine will handle travel arrangements and join the party in Boston.
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Boston
Bar Harbor
The Widows Horror at Murder Trial
The trial of Thomas Frey for the June 15 Milford murder of Charles M. Cooper is under way in Batavia Ohio. Mrs Cooper, summoned as a witness, fainted and jumped into a cistern crying she would rather die than face her husband’s killer. She was rescued and remained unconscious with fears for her sanity.
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Thomas Frey
Charles M. Cooper
Milford
Batavia
Color line on mail cars sparks clerks debate
In Washington July 24 Superintendent J Lowrey Bell of the Railway Mail Service stated there was nothing exceptional about a Lynchburg Virginia report alleging two white postal clerks refused to instruct a newly appointed black clerk. He noted such refusals are common in the South but usually resolved by conversation. persistent refusal would lead to dismissal.
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Wasninetos
J. Lowrey Bell
Railway Mail Service
Lynchburg
Harrison to visit Boston for early August reception
President Harrison plans a trip east with Private Secretary Halford and Mrs. Harrison. The party will travel to Boston around August 6 if plans hold, with Governor Blaine expected to meet them and conduct a genteel welcome.
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Boston
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Ceria’ ‘Tracy
Allon Blaine
Ames
Labor Federations Protest in Maryland July Dispatch
A Maryland federation of labor groups protests Baltimore issues and sends a dispatch to the President and the Secretary of the Treasury. The note mentions Benjamin Harrison as President and references the Secret Service Bureau and a Mr N. B. Tayner from Wales.
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Maryland
Federations of Labor
Baltimore
Heavy Rains Damage Kansas Wheat and Oats Stacks
In Kansas the recent heavy rains harmed small grain crops, especially wheat and oats stored in stacks. The downpours continued longer and heavier than needed, causing significant damage in the district and across noted fields. Weather relief is not yet certain.
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Sas Crry
Kansas
A Sew National Bank Controllers Action Report
A fragment from July 24 reports action by the Controller regarding a bank in Wasuixotos. Details are incomplete but indicate official examination or measure affecting the financial institution.
Three Whaling Ships Lost in Arctic Search
News from Ounalaska via the steamer Bertles confirms the loss of three whaling ships, the Thomas A. Hamilton, Otter, and Annie, with about 60 officers and men aboard. No trace has been found, and the vessels are presumed lost in the Arctic near San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Ounalaska
Bertles
Thomas A. Hamilton
Otter
Annie
Workers to View Europe on voyage from New York
Forty two workers start from New York aboard the steamed City of Rome to visit Europe and see the lights. The contingent will tour major cities and industrial sites, intending to observe work methods and condition.
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New York
Rome
Warrior General Speech at Koenigsberg Rally
General Von Schellendorf delivers a speech at Koenigsberg today amid wartime confidence claims. He guarantees pench and beruhrm pledges, signaling resolve and mobilization for forthcoming actions in July 1924.
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General von Schellendorf
Koenigsb
Died From Androphobia Reported In Kansas City
A pet dog of Charles Thyne showed rabies symptoms in late June and bit two neighbors and Bennie Hocker. Willie Thyne died of phobia, described as the most virulent form, with fears for the bitten.
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Kansas City
Charles Thyne
Bennie Hocker
Willie Thyne
Eighth Anniversary of American School of Christian Philosophy
The American School of Christian Philosophy marked its eighth anniversary at Key East Beach. The annual election reappointed Rev. Dr. Deems as President, with Bishop Bedell from Ohio as Vice President and Rev. Robert L. Damey of Cornelius Vanderbilt elected to a post.
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Key East Beach
American School of Christian Philosophy
Deems
Bishop Bedell
Ohio
Robert L. Damey
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Beavers Inspects Eighteenth and Tenth Regiments
Governor Beaver and staff inspected the Eighteenth and Tenth Regiments at Astortown Camp July 24 in full dress. The Tenth led off with a three hour review praised for bearing and equipment while the Eighteenth followed with equal thoroughness despite heat.
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Night Attack Near Grove City Trains Regiment for Inspection
The long roll sounded around midnight as the regiment was called out with no warning and drilled through action tactics in dense darkness. Campfire gatherings continue with G A R visitors noted. Governor Beaver and staff arrive by special train at 6 AM. The unit is said to be in good trim for tomorrow's inspection.
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Beaver
Wylie
Snowden
Hastings
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Krumbhaar
Elliott
Sherwood
New Brighton
Maloney
Ptain Maloney
Harrisburg
General Beaver
Colonel Hawkins
General Wylie
Tenth
General Snowden
Mr. Vandusen
Beeson Works
Cole Reed
Peeegreem
Paitortrania
Onliff
Grove City
Mine Explosion Kills Two in Delaware, Lackawanna Central Mine
Special telegram from Scranton reports an explosion in the 14 foot vein at the DL&W Central mine at 4 PM killing Robert Roberts 42 and John Williams 23 and seriously burning six others including Patrick Barrett and John Doyle. Rescue efforts followed amid a cave-in area near Maine Avenue and Luzerne Street as gas and air flows challenged recovery.
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Robert Roberts
John Williams
Patrick Barrett
John Doyle
Benjamin James
Thomas James
Robert Moran
Lewis Roberta
Elaworth Davies
Lewis
Barrett
Doyle
Leagan
Roberts
Williams
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Luzerne Street
Thia
Promised Land Preaching Sparks Relic of Mob Hysteria
In Liberty County Georgia a preacher Bella pseude Christ incites mobs promising a Canaan land next month. Hundreds abandon farms following him. Bell was jailed after being deemed insane. A successor named James preaches human sacrifice and a remote county woman is arrested after a gruesome act. White residents fear escalating violence from the excited black community.
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Liberty County
Georgia
Bella Pseude
Christ
Canaan
Bell
James
Baltimore and Ohio sale of Huntington stake shocks markets
The transfer of C P Huntington's interest in the Chesapeake and Ohio road to the Vanderbilts prompts financial comment. An B and O official calls the move an unloading of Eastern interests, while noting concerns about traffic production and the line's future terminus at Newport News.
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C. P. Huntington
Chesapeake and Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio
Hun
Ian Te
Newport News
Pipe Mill Failure as Creditors Meet in New York
Creditors gathered today at 41 Dey Street to review the F.G. Faulkner Company iron pipe works liabilities pegged at 60,000 dollars with nominal assets about the same, and to consider a compromise offer amid the firm’s poor condition.
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New York
F.G. Faulkner Company
Iron Pipe Makers
Dey Street
Cou
Rachel i Realinee Ene Sera
Prof Johnston Buried in Princeton Service
Princeton July 24 Professor Johnston of New Jersey was buried this afternoon with President Patton officiating at the ceremony.
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Prof. Johnston
Princeton
New Jersey
Patton
Fragmentary Report on Fatal Incident
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a fatal event with phrases about someone killed or found dead. It is unclear who the subjects are or where the incident occurred, but the wording suggests a crime or accident scene being described in terse terms.
Electric chair inquiry in New York faces key witnesses
In New York City a hearing on Kemmler's execution by electricity hears from a Pound Ridge shoemaker struck by lightning and from doctors and electricians. The witnesses discuss whether electric death is painless and fatal, with disputes over voltage and bodily effects.
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New York City
New York
Kemmler
Wi County
Lavenda Adams
Pound Ridge
Scarried
Ape
Door
Desperado St Lopeki Killed in Indian Territory
Report from St Louis states that the notorious desperado St Lopeki, a Ute outlaw linked to the Wesley Barnett gang, was killed last night by the Creek Indian Light Horse captain. He had previously murdered Deputy U S Marshal Phillips while in irons during arrest.
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United States
St. Louis
Indian Territory
St. Lopeki
Creek Indian Light Horse Company
Lopeki
Wesley Barnett
Phillips
Four British Sealers Bring 5320 Skins to Victoria
The schooner Wanderer arrived from Sand Point with a catch of 5320 seal skins from four British sealing schooners. A syndicate of four sent the crew to Sand Point to harvest seals before entering any port.
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B.C
Victoria
B. C
Shhooner Wanderer
Sand Point
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