Wanamaker Testifies On Keystone Bank Scandal Fallout
Postmaster General John Wanamaker appears before the council investigating committee in Philadelphia to explain his role and the Keystone Bank collapse. He reads a prepared statement denying personal gain, detailing deposits, collateral stock from Reading, and interactions with Marsh Lucas and bank officials amid a public uproar.
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Dispatch
Philadelphia
Keystone Bank
Councils
John Wanamaker
Wanamaker
Willian H. R. Hawn
National Bank of the Republic
Etting
John Wanamsker
Keystone Bank Controversy Rages Over Controller Statement
A Dallas Dispatch item reports Controller Lacey preparing a full statement on Keystone National Bank’s collapse, to be sent to Mayor Stuart. Secretary Foster and the President discussed the matter, with officials indicating the Treas Department would provide the most complete account to Stuart.
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Stuart
Examiner Crew
Wasutheron
Philadelphia
Keystone National Bank
Lacey
Foster
White House
Keystone Bank
Treas Department
Askerretary
Etting
Wanamaker
Examiner
Schofield Marriage Rumor Denied and Confirmed
The Army Journal denies Chicago telegrams announcing General Schofield's marriage, while a War Department official confirms the reports. General Schofield says there is no basis for rumors, and newspapers note the dispute over accuracy as rumor spreads.
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Army
Wasurverox
Army and Navy Journal
Chicago
War Department
Alliance Efforts Reported In Iowa Politics
A Kansas Farmers' Alliance delegation led by Vandermendlen from Des Moines claims to have organized a broad effort to flood Iowa with alliance support. The plan includes backing a slate of candidates including a Republican senator-elect and other named figures, with expected strong showing in upcoming contests.
A Martyr Not a Thief Sir William's Counsel Says He Sacrificed Himself
The baccarat trial closes as Sir Charles Russell and Sir Edward Clarke deliver dramatic addresses. Clarke attacks the Prince of Wales, asserting Sir William Gordon-Cumming signed to save the heir, while witnesses and spectators react to the sensational courtroom moment. The jury retires, awaiting verdict tomorrow.
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William Gordon
Lord Coleridge
England
William Gordon-Cuming
Sir Charles Russell
Sir William
Prince of Wales
Wilsons
Arthur Stanley Wilson
Marlborough Club
Prince's Pet Club
Russell
Sir Charles
Wilson
William Gordon-Cumming
Owen Williams
Lord Coventry
Charles Russell
Edward Clarks
Berkely Lovett
Char Jes
Charles
Tranby Croft
Edward Clarke
Sir Edward Clarke
Sir Edward
Collnge
Ake
Militatie Wiliie Gopaos
Sirmon Cumming
Field
Great Britain
Nee of Wales
Gordon-Cumming
Edward
Theorg
William Geeson-Cumming
William Gordon- Cumming
Oa of Wales
Lord Covont
William Gordoneach
Pe Wales
Semes
Earl of Coventry
Prince of
Felias
Weles
Ince
Rumor Circulates That Mayor Gourley Planned Write-In
Rumor spread yesterday that Mayor Gourley wrote or intended to write another ioe to scan about i, with residents weighing potential civic implications and local response. The fragmentary report lacks official confirmation from city hall.
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Gourley
Chicago Quiet After Dealing With Debt On Exchange
A fragmented report notes Chicago's calm following a financial move involving a debt instrument listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Details are unclear due to OCR issues but reference a monetary liability and market activity.
Quay and President Hold Quiet White House Talk
A White House meeting between Senator Quay and President discussed appointments and the resignation of David Martin as Collector of Internal Revenue for the Eastern district of Pennsylvania. Quay hopes for Gillieson to be named Judge of the Court of Claims and hints at future talks on the presidential campaign and Pennsylvania delegation.
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Waserpton
Senator Quay
Republican National Committee
White House
Quay
David Martin
Internal Revenue
Pennsylvania
Martin
Philadelphia
Binsine
Harrison
William H. Brooks
Poor Case Against the Itata in US Waters
Report from Wasurseroy June indicates officials have no knowledge of arms secreted by the Itata before surrender to Admiral McCann. The legal case rests on events in United States waters and neutrality law violations while in harbor. Arm transfers and location off San Clemente Island may be central, possibly excluding them from the original libel.
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Itata
McCann
Chile
Hbel
Itate
Ashe
Acta
Rsa
United States
Robert
Minnie
San Clemente Island
President Harrison did not apply for pension for sister in law
Wasurrerox June 8 During a time Harrison served as senator claims arose that he used influence to gain a pension for Mrs Elizabeth L 46 a brother s widow Pension Raum said no papers show any intervention by Harrison and he did not request or know about the pension which was granted despite claims to the contrary He asserts the case went through without his involvement or knowledge and was never disallowed
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Amde
Marsh
Keseteme Bank
Lucas
Marah
Keystone Bank
Sins Yan
Bank
Secretary of the Treasury
Mr. Marsh
West
William H. Wanamaker
Marshennally
Cleartog House
John C. Lucas
Sea Shore
Clea House
J. Lucas
Reading
K Bank
Drew
Huey Oh Centlee
Wes Marah
Wilson
Sir William Gordon-Cumming
Tranby Croft
Wilsons
Coventry
Owen Williams
Wil
Edward Clarke
United States
Harrison
Elizabeth L
Pension Raum
Government bond extension offers received at Treasury
Treasury officials reported several bids for extending bonds at lower rates. A $900,000 offer appeared at 7 percent, from a citizen, with other bids from eastern banks at varying percentages. Secretary Foster discussed the recent bankers conference and the market's readiness to accept a 434 percent loan extension.
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Wasarverom
Treasury Department
Estern Banks
Foster
Dent
Speusead Pe
E Bankers
York
Chile wants an acre for fair as government ponders expo
The Chilean government seeks a site and funding for a Chilean pavilion at the World’s Columbian Exposition. A cable from Lt. Harlow confirms Chile’s invitation to participate and requests that Seaver be assigned to lead. Chile plans a military band and estimates preexpenses at about $100,000.
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Harlow
Chile
Sodt
Seaver
Stop the Seal Slaughter in North American Waters
Government orders halt on seal killing by North American Commercial Company after reaching a 7500 seal quota. Revenue cutter Rush carried the instruction during its northward voyage, aligning with a British government condition for a close season and enforcing the catch limit at 7500 seals.
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Washmeron
Seal Islands
Revenue Cutter Rush
Millionaire Snell's Daughter in Chicago Under an Assumed Name
Mrs Alice Snell McCrea daughter of murdered Amos J Snell has been seen in Chicago with her sister Mrs Coffin using assumed names at a train depot visit May 23 register under Mrs P D Williams and Miss Williams of Boston later leaving June 5 registering as Mrs J D Williams before returning.
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Chicago
Cutoace
Alice Snell-McCrea
Amos J. Snell
Coffin
P. D. Williams
Miss Williams
Boston
J. D. Williams
Butler Victory Frees Mrs Clarissa Johnson in Bail Ruling
Special telegram reports General Butler securing release of Mrs. Clarissa Johnson on her own recognizance after a ruling that a prior writ by the state court was unwarranted. Johnson walked free as Butler heralds a major legal win and hints at possible further pursuit if rearrested. Court decisions strengthen U.S. position against state action in this case.
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Supreme O
Boerox
Butler Hn
Clarissa Johnson
Johnson
United States
Eedt
Jaime Eta
General Butler
Jonson
Butler
Aera
United States District
Soma
Nelson
James Lore's Case Before Pardons Board Today
At the Board of Pardons meeting today several cases are listed for hearing including James L. Orr of Allegheny on felonious assault and James Drum of Jefferson on aggravated battery. Other cases involve eavesdropping, second-degree murder, embezzlement, baby stealing and related advisements.
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Pardon Board
Hanggissune
Board of Pardons
Harvey Haney
W. James Stewart
James L. Orr
Allegheny
Drumein Jefferson
Batry
Absalom M
Poiesbagy
Regor
Silas
Weatmoreland
Massacres in China Prompt Foreign Powers' Demands
French and American ministers urge the Imperial Cabinet to protect European and American residents in Nankin after recent rioting. They threaten bombardment if relief to victims is delayed. Reports describe killings and arson with anti foreign sentiment rising as gunboat diplomacy looms.
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Sh Aranal
Nankin
Eres
Bering Bill Passes Lords After Arbitration Hint
In the House of Lords Lord Salisbury moved the second reading of the Bering Sea bill. He referenced Sir John A. Macdonald and argued arbitration could guide action. The bill passed after debate as arbitration prospects and compensation for Second's action were discussed.
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Lospex
House of Lords
Lord Salisbury
Bering Sea Bo
John A. Macdonald
Salisbury
England
Gow Mont
Lord Salish
Russia
London Bus Strike Prompts Slight Wage Concessions
London reports the road cargo union decision to set 19 hours of work daily from July 13 with drivers earning 6 shillings a day, rising to 6 shillings 6 pence after a year, while conductors share 5 shillings a day. If terms fail, companies will dismiss loyal workers. The move signals a small wage decrease across car companies as they align with strikers' demands.
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London
Foreign News Briefs From Across the Sea
The House of Lords passed the Tas Bering Sea bill while Omotmus travel remains halted in London due to a strike. Seven thousand Glasgow shipworkers protest wage cuts as England's education bill is introduced in the Commons amid ongoing earthquake fears in Italy. Two towns enact minor reforms shaping local labor and civic policy.
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Bering Sea
House of Lords
London
Glasgow
House of Commons
Italy
Funeral Procession Stop Cleared by Cambridge Police
Harried Cambridge funeral procession extended half a mile as bridge policemen searched carriages for liquor. Officers asked occupants if liquor was present and conducted a search. tensions rose when a fight nearly broke out amid the dispute over prohibition and sobriety rules.
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Harvard Society House
Jack Horner
Blue Coats
Cambridge
Insurrection in Haiti and Prison Storm Report
Disorder spills from Port au Prince as insurgents storm the prison releasing prisoners before military forces reclaim control. United States Minister Frederick Douglass was due to sail, amid rumors and government crackdowns. News from the steamer Orange arriving at the port notes ongoing unrest and arrests linked to Hippolyte and General Sully.
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Port and Prince
Port Au Prince
Frederick Doug
United States
Haiti
Paris
St. Bartholomew
Hippolyte
Sully
Bombardment of Iquique Reported in June Action
Factual account notes torpedo boats Almirante Lynch and Abhirante Condell bombarding Iquique with minimal shells reaching the town. Congressional ships pursue, a British steamer Sirus from San Francisco arrives with provisions, and reports surface of Balmaceda agent activity.
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Iquique
Cutz
Almirante Lynch
Abhirante Condell
Sirus
San Francisco
Lima
Chile
First Hat Trimming Duty Suit Opens in Circuit Court
Parapetraia June. The initial case in the famous hat trimming duties era began before Judge Achgon in the United States Circuit Court. Mayer & Dickinson, importing firm, sue over 20 percent ad valorem duties on bat trimmings. The suit seeks to overturn the assessed rate and could affect many future cases involving large sums. Wanamaker, cited as having paid under protest, is mentioned in connection with related suits.
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Parapetraia
Achgon
United States Circuit Court
Mayer & Dickinson
Maracas
Cn Wanamaker
Su le
First bribery case in Hennessey trials today
Bernard Gland accused of offering a bribe to juror Henry Atwood in the Hennessey case faced trial before Judge Moir. Atwood testified he did not want the time wasted and recounted a conversation in which Gland offered 250 dollars to influence the juror’s decision.
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Osiasus
Bernard Gland
Henry BR Atwood
Moir
Comedans
Atwood
Glandt
Gland
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