Unique Plea Highlights Bank Shortage Case
The article discusses a young Flann, a bookkeeper for Marine National Bank, who admits to taking bank funds for lottery and stock speculation. Despite evidence of colleagues buying tickets, it notes the legality of arresting others only if essential to the theft, and critiques fiduciary responsibility and deception in the defense.
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Young Flann
Marine National Bank
Feols
Newark
N. J
St. John’s P. E. Colored Church
Theodore Crary Operatic Company
Mrs. Lucy W Hayes Dies at Fremont D
Obituary notes Mrs Lucy Webb Hayes wife of the President dies at Fremont North Dakota. It praises her strength of character firm principles and motherhood influence in White House hospitality and management. Her death is marked as a loss to American womanhood and public service.
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Lucy Webb Hayes
Fremont
White House
Hayes
Executive Mansion
Shah of Persia Told to Share Realm or Run a Shop Here
A satirical column mocks the Shah of Persia proposing he divide his domain for cash and open a grocery or saloon in England. It notes Russia's pressure on the Shah, Parliament debates on a 25 000 pound entertainment fund, and public distrust of royal aprespect with only the Prince of Wales offering courtesy.
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Persia
England
Russia
Europe
St. Petersburg
Roussia
Queen Victoria
Buckingham Palace
Shah
London
Assaults Overdone on Pension Commissioner Tanner
Secretary Noble and the President express full confidence in Pension Commissioner Tanner amid partisan attacks. The outspoken official has faced strong dissent while defending his subordinates and handling the Pension Bureau, with prior career underscoring his integrity.
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Tanner
Noble
Corporal Tanner
New Commissioner Faces Scrutiny Amid Bureau Tensions
The passage notes bitterness toward the administration and warns the new Commissioner to maintain vigilance within the bureau to avoid mistakes. It suggests that his success may depend on those who downplay strictures to protect a personal and partisan turn in the corps.
Unprecedented June Rainfall Stifles City Building
The writer notes an extraordinary wet six weeks with damp streets and persistent showers. Scientists offer no clear cause, and if rain continues construction in cities will halt while farmers await reports.
Lincoln and the Abolitionists in Civil War Debate
The New York Sun contrasts Democrats pushing tariffs with Abolitionists, arguing Lincoln aimed to preserve the Union. It questions whether abolitionist aims, or gradual emancipation, better served the war’s outcome and the republic’s foundation. It notes Lincoln's cautious balance and the abolitionists' view that slavery undermines free government.
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New York Sun
Mr. Randall
Lincoln
Democratic Party
Sun
Democratic Organization
Union
North
Republican Party
Oil Brokers Face Defalcation Blame Debate
An objection argues oil brokers are unfairly blamed for cashier defalcations. The piece notes brokers reject stolen funds, but says defalcations stem from gambling and speculation in lottery, stocks, grain, or oil. It warns those who promise easy gains bear responsibility for shortages and bankruptcies.
Clergy to scrutinize entertainments before church patronage
Clergy believe stage claims on public patronage lack strict truth and church doctrine demands refined entertainments first be rehearsed before admission to churches. New Jersey brethren’ s experience will impress this view on clerical minds.
Chicken salad linked to Temptations in Testimony
Ay Ontoman testifies that on six occasions he was tempted to commit death by action, but each time the feeling faded after he ate chicken salad. The public remains uncertain whether the salad wards off torment or confirms belief in punishment after life.
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Ay Ontoman
Foraker Renomination Hints At Columbus Ties
The column notes Foraker may secure a renomination at Columbus and argues he could win a third term, while warning that political odds are risky. It also remarks on Chamberlain’s Lancashire meeting and jokes about wives in politics amid other syndicated items.
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Foraker
Columbus
Prominent Figures Mention Old Age and Travel Plans
The column lists various notable people including Mr Grance Meredith now four, Father John Carroll aged nearly ninety three with seventy years in service, Epwamp Barnes and Gustav Kexwax planning summers abroad. It also notes Theodore Thomas orchestra performance, Christine Nilsson planning a London visit, and her mixed stance on returning to the stage.
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Grance Meredith
Surrey Hills
John Carroll
United States
Epwamp Barnes
Aae Sprite
Peteride
Grouce Kexwax
Cape Breton
Nova Scotia
Theodore Thomas
Himmel
de Casa Miranda
Christine Nilsson
London
Mapleson
Harris
Carl Rosa
Nive
America
Pink Epistle Proposes Poet Directory and Curious Queries
A pink notice invites poets to submit names and addresses for a Chicago publishers project to compile a Biographical Dictionary of American poets. It lists personal questions about appearance, marriage, education, and habits, mocking the idea of a national poet directory and noting the $5 price and impatient reader interest.
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Chicago
America
Harrison and the Mormons
Rev. Dr. J Walker Jackson addressed the Ministerial Union on polygamy among Mormons. He traced polygamy to Joseph Smith and argued church doctrine and state policy shifted with Harrison and new officials, increasing enforcement and ending Mormon plural marriages.
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Philadelphia
J. Walker Jackson
U. S. Army
Joseph Smith
Unit 5
Jackson
Harrison
Zane
Resicion
Whitney and Vanderbilt Return as Ill Son Links Family
Among Cunard Aurania passengers were Cornelius Van derbilt and wife with three children and William K. Whitney and wife. Vanderbilts hurry back to America is due to their son's Newport illness. The group heads to Grand Central and plans to stay next season. Whitney enjoyed Europe for pleasure and rest and dismissed earlier rumors of poor reception for the Vanderbilts.
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New York
Cunard
Aurania
Mra
Cornelius Vanderbilt
William OC
Whitney
Vanderbilt
America
Newport
Grand Central de
Europe
Man falls suffers neck injury in plaster cast update
Menrpex Corp reports Owen McMinnan sustained a neck fracture from a Sunday fall. He remains alive with his neck encased in a plaster cast.
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Menrpex, Corp
Owen McMinnan
Vesuvius Seasick Again Reported by Chicago Tribune
A brief Chicago Tribune note reports Old Vesuvius is terribly seasick again, describing the unusual geological quirk with a wry, period voice and minimal detail.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Vesuvius
Deaths of a Day Hon John W Wallace Newcastle
Hon John W Wallace dies at his Newcastle home aged about 56. Born in Hester county near Bridgewater in December 1918, he served as paymaster in the Union army from 186? to 1885 and met public leaders including Blaine and Cameron. Funeral is set for today morning.
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Newcastle
John W. Wallace
Hester
Bridgewater
Darlington
Cone
Union
G. Blaine
Pore Cameron
Bement
Ita
Francis E. Bryant
Mr. Bryant
Nelson
N. H
Schuyler County
Dinois
Repent
Criticism of Postmasters and City Appointments
A discussion argues that rapid daily changes in a city of 50 000 arise from necessary term expirations and removals. It urges publishing inspector reasons, condemns failures to attend offices, and says those on government pay should render faithful service or face removal despite public criticism.
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Aiza
Harmony in the Cabinet interview with John W Noble
Secretary of the Interior John W Noble spoke on a trip to Yale about the cabinet to the reporter. He said the post holds vast duties with several bureaus and a busy pace, denying cabinet jealousy and praising colleagues Harrison Blaine and Miller. He commented on Missouri patronage and his own state favoritism.
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New York
John W. Noble
Secretary of the Interior
Yale
Interior Department
Missouri
Justice Lamar
Interior
Robie
Mr. Blaine
Mr. Noble
Dr. Harrison
Harrison
Blaine
Miller
Supreme
The
Supreme Court
al Tanner
Pension Office
Tanner
Cotton Exchange disputes rail rates hindering New Orleans trade
The Interstate Commerce Commission opened hearings on complaints by the New Orleans Cotton Exchange against several railroads including Illinois Central and Louisville New Orleans Texas, alleging unjust cotton transport rates to New Orleans. Railroads deny bias and argue shipping terms vary by origin and destination, with no undue prejudice to New Orleans.
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Parsons and Frente
Miss
Lves
New York
New England
Illinois Central
Ee Country
Pesseie
Aberdeen
Parsons
Tek
Lowell
Boston
Rose bush saved as wreckage cleared in Jonxstown
In Jonxstown on June 5 a claimant saved a rose bush from destruction amid wreckage at a lady’s home. Dr Les directed cleanup. the owner insisted the bush be spared or replanted if it must be moved, saying God left her the roses. American travel to Europe grows this summer with many professionals and groups abroad.
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Jonxstown
Les
Clarion Lodge to Dedicate New Wall Memorial
Special telegram reports Clarion Lodge F A M of Clarion Pennsylvania will dedicate their new wall with fraternal rites for brethren. The ceremony will proceed without the customary pageantry on these occasions.
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Clarion Jones 3
Clarion Lodge F. A. M
Clarion
Red Cross Work and New Baths At Johnstown Hospital
A Red Cross unit in Johnstown reports active care for patients in a new field hospital on Bedford turnpike with Miss Barton near the railroad and Drs Blarkie Lott and nurse Miss Dock tending eight hospital cases including malaria and suspected typhoid. Outside, 92 cases treated yesterday and 40 the day before as the group expands beds to 23 and plans 50 public bath tubs.
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JonnsTown
Red Cross
Bedford Turnpike
Cambrian City
Miss Foster
Cambria County
The
Cross Society
John Gerhart
Red Cross Society
Miss Dock
Harris
Coulter's Clean Sweep Inaugurated In Washington
Special telegram reports a broad relocation in the Sixth Auditor's office with General Coulter directing resignations from July 1. The move targets Democratic officials, aims to overhaul postoffice accounts, and plans filling vacancies soon under the Treasury Secretary.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
Treasury Department
General Coulter
Ohio
B. A. Haralson
Garland
Leach
North Carolina
Gordon
Georgia
Coulter
Mary of the Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
New York Liberalities Aid Johnstown Flood Recovery
The Committee of the Conemaugh Valley Relief Fund met in New York City's Mayor office. They reported $504,140.06 in gross receipts with $100,000 sent to Governor Beaver and discussed portable houses and relief logistics. Jesse Leavewood urged further aid and a tentative plan to direct funds via Governor Beaver was noted.
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Johnstown
Eoilef
Dispatch
New York
Conemaugh Valley Relief Fund
General Sherman
Simmons
C. N. Bliss
Walter Stanton
Grant
Beaver
William E. Leavegood
Jersey Shore
West Branch
Susquehanna River
Leavewood
Stanton
Prania
A. Schwab
Fohwae
Abraham
Schwab
Unusual Sight In London Play Draws Nervy Spectator
From the London Globe report a spectator muttered after the finale of a Sydney Grundy play adapted from Adolph Belot. The remark referenced wanting that little of Belot and that song, echoing crowd reaction to the performance in London.
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London Globe
London
Sydney Grundy
Adolph Belot
Belot
Temperance Pitcher Breaks Into Offbeat Tale
A pitcher shares a quirky story about leaving after a strange exchange with a tennis ball that jokes about bursting his jacket and a restless departure as he heads off on care. The odd scene blends sport and whimsy in a comic moment.
The Whirl of Gotham
George Spencer recently released from Sing Sing shatters a door and flees through rooftops pursued by a policeman. A bloody chase ends with Spencer captured after a brutal struggle as the officer drags him to jail.
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New York
George Spencer
Sing Sing
Eliza
Cowboy John McGee Appointed Patrolman on East Side Beat
John McGee, a real cowboy and 71 years old, has been appointed a patrolman on the police force with a beat on the East Side. He previously rode with Buffalo Bill's Wild West show and was set to sail for Europe with the company before marrying a Gotham girl. He stands over six feet tall and wears long hair.
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John McGee
McGee
Buffalo Bill
Europe
Gotham
Teaching Them a Lesson Heir Maas Faces Court For Forgery
Henry A Maas a 19 year old arrested for issuing forged $100 checks carrying his father’s name defrauding firm friends and a Troy host. Court heard victims recounts while Maas blamed others for their carelessness and asked leniency. case to be adjusted with prosecution dropped.
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Henry A. Maas
Troy Hotéman
Gies
Young Mans
Admiral Porter Passes Through City En Route to Newport
Admiral Porter visited the city this morning on the way to Newport and told a reporter that General Butler’s last attack upon him was beneath his notice.
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Admiral Porter
Newport
General Butler
Somnambulist Mrs Anna Doves Wanders Fulton Street
Mrs Anna Doves, a sleepwalker, wandered Fulton Street at 1 am in night dress barefoot and hatless. She fainted when awakened by a policeman and was taken home by cab after revival at the station.
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Anna Doves
Fulton Street
Princeton Expedition Heads West To Fossil Hunt
The Princeton College Scientific Expedition departs for Oregon led by Prof. William B. Scott with a team including J Warne Phillips A M Miller F Kneeland C D Van Wagenen and others. They will reach Baker City then Canon City and proceed toward the John Day region to seek late Miocene fossils and study geological strata for insights into elephant ancestry.
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Princeton
Princeton College
West
William B. Scott
J. Warne Phillips
A. M. Miller
F. Kneeland
C.D. van Wagenen
George Edwards
Maitland Alexander
C. B. Webelacker
David Bovalrd
H. M. Sill
Victor Kauffman
Baker City
Ore
Canon City
John Day
Scote
Oregon
Johnstown Banks Rush Important Business
Johnstown banks operate with a steady stream of customers from opening to closing. Citizens express strong confidence in bank integrity and financial position, with Captain Kuehn praising a $10,000 investment in the First National. Savings Bank deposits and securities are cited as solid, though report corruption appears in the text.
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First National
Captain Kuehn
Savings Bank
Fisot Altecs
Husnclal
Pleasure and Profit In Europe
Trinity Hall cadets in Washington Pennsylvania learn their rector Rev P S Meany plans a European trip to gain ideas from Rugby Harrow and Eaton. The trip aims to benefit pupils and staff alike, reflecting a year of progress and new educational influence.
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Washington
P.S. Meany
Europe
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Harrow
Eaton
Caspate
Willan al Abel
Pitabara
Washington, Ps
Curious Chinese Customs and Social Oddities
A historical note sketches Chinese social norms and practices with dubious stereotypes. It claims marriage rules, debt obligations, gender roles, dining etiquette, and ritual death beliefs, interspersed with fanciful descriptions of dress, transport, and social behavior.
Curious Condensations From a Noisy Newspaper
A collection of odd tidbits reports a tree growing from a Chinese bench in Georgia, an eel suicide in Forsyth County, bees in a roof, a man in Australia improving lumber seasoning, a barn fire caused by a spark, a penny fortune machine, a Yorkshire hen hatch, and various antiquated notes on geology, Russian industry, Christian Endeavor growth, snakes at a Macon brickyard, clock mysteries for China, a Russian dragoon, petrified bones in Vimoutiers, and a Paris artist injured by sun glare.
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Wasn
Eckington
Yorkshire
England
China
M. Assieff
Dragoons
Pultava
Paris
Kleff
Cracow
Bohemia
Darmochet Sonse
Muscovy
Vimoutiers
France
Cutesson
Hhis Field
M. Boutet
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