Liver Pad Fakir Sparks Racial Tension in Shreveport
In Shreveport La a liver pad peddler known as Yellowstone Kit stirs a racial uproar by courting the city's Black community with speeches and medicine sales He bonds himself out to avoid jail and his presence risks a race riot as white authorities and editors urge removal while Negroes rally to his influence.
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Yellowstone Kd
Atlanta
Shreveport
Yellowstone Kit
Eit
Yellowstone
Kit
Democrat
Bond
Three Days In A Closet In Brooklyn Burglary Fear
Susan Silker a Hungarian domestic in Isaac Brunner's Brooklyn home locked herself in a closet fearing burglars. A boy heard her voice from inside the closet and alerted the family. Police forced the door and she was found weak and frightened. A physician said her mind was unsettled but recovery was expected after rest and treatment.
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Hersenf
Dispatch
New York
Susan Silker
Isaac Brunners
Bergen Street
Brooklyn
Susan
Joe Brasver
Joe
Mamma
Sussa
Colored Conjuration Causes Citywide Tension in Baptist Neck
A Georgian colored quarter faces unrest after a supposed conjuration by Mammalos Jay Cox on Willis Mitchell. The town marshal found a red flannel strip tied to Mitchells hand and foot, a wood splinter, sewing thread knots, and roots with needles arranged in red flannel. Mrs Cox reacted with fury when questioned, escalating community tension.
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Vamposta
Willis’ Sr Gcatea
Mammal
Jay Cox
Naval officers protest over inaugural centennial program
Washington reports naval officers upset with the selection of a retired army officer to run the naval portion of the Washington inaugural centennial celebration in New York. They demand a high ranking naval officer be chosen to match Major General Schofield who heads the mill forces.
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Washington
New York
Army
Navy
Schofield
Admiroun
Cleveland Dry Goods Store Closes on Sheriff Judgments
A dry goods store operated by Schedeler and McWatters at the corner of Pearl and Bri streets in Cleveland was shut late this afternoon by sheriff's order on judgments totaling sixty dollars.
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Cleveland
Schedeler & McWatters
Pearl and
Bri Streets
Honors to the Dead for Justice Matthews
The funeral services for Associate Justice Stanley Matthews were held at 1 p m at the family home at Connecticut Avenue and N Street. The sick room reception area was filled with flowers and the cloth covered casket bore a silver plate inscription as former comrades attended the brief but impressive rites.
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Justice Matthews
Hix Cron
Stanley Matthews
Connecticut Avenue
N Street
Imperial funeral for Stanley Matthews marked by nation’s leaders
The obituary details the July 21 birth and March 2 1889 death of Stanley Matthews. A grand funeral at an urban church drew Supreme Court members, President Harrison and cabinet, and dozens of officials. Wreaths from Justice Field and President Harrison adorned the bier as a joint national observance proceeded.
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Justice
Mrs. Field
Harrison
Matthews
District of Columbia
Order of Legion of Honor
Supreme Court
Blaine
McKee
Wanamaker
Russell B. Harrson
Es Windom
Proctor
Rusk and
Miller
Halford
Russell B. Harrison
Schofield
Army
Porter
Maryines
Presutter
Hoar
Farwell
Sherman
Pa Evarts
Morrill
Hale
Manderson
Cockrell
Call
Paddock
J. E. McDonald
Carlisle
Mc Pines
Cabot Lodge
Butterworth
Cox
Schoonmaker
Garland
Davis
Court of Claims
Hagner
A. C. Bradley
District Court
Wiilie
Hugh McCulloch
Horatio King
Father P. & Cooney
Notre Dame University
Indiana
B. H. Warder
Alexander Graham Bell
Carter
John Hay
Calhoun
Kent Welling
Columbia University
Wynkoop
T. 8. Salts
Anet
Ward
St. John's Episcopal Church
Hamlin
Schubert m
Jerusalem
the Golden
Justice Matthews
Leonard
Paul
Baltimore and
St A M
Colquitt Aims to Dictate Federal Appointments in Georgia
A Georgia political sensation claims Senator Colquitt has won President Harrison’s ear and will dictate Republican nominations from the state. The report cites Colquitt’s past stance as a free trader and his alleged influence through church ties, with Edgar A. Angier named as a current applicant for U S District Attorney.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Senator Colquitt
Harrison
Colquitt
Ee Felipaely Selene Iinet
Sam Randall
Edgar A. Angier
Cit
Uni States
Eveland
West Virginia Fiend Shoots Neighbor Near Tornado Postoffice
Information from Lincoln county reports Thomas Woods of Dunnellys Fork lured his stepmother Mrs. Woodson Woods to a path behind a hill fired a revolver twice at close range wounding her near the breast and neck. A bystander and residents describe a brutal ambush after a false plea of an ill neighbor.
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Charleston
W. Va
Thomas Woods
Donnelly
Mud River
Lincoln County
Tordado Postoffice
Woodson Woods
Fred
Woods
Despondent Boston Drummer Shoots Self in Public Library
John F Bond a Boston drummer visited a public library and shot himself in the head with a 38 caliber revolver. The pistol was wrested from him before he could fire again as onlookers restrained him. He is described as despondent and addicted to morphine. the wound is not believed fatal.
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New Haves
Coxx
John F. Bond
Boston
Grasp
Bond
Big Seizure of Oleomargarine in New Haven
Internal Revenue Collector Tecono seized 11,000 pounds of oleomargarine at the N. J. Nathan & Co. factory in New Haven by order from Washington. The action targets alleged charges related to the firm and the product.
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New Havens
Internal Revenue
Tecono
N. J. Nathan & Co
Washington
Fayette County Nears Action in Uniontown Robber Case
Uniontown reports two plans to curb the Cool Spring gang of outlaws. A $150 reward per captured member is proposed, while farmers in German township may offer added pay. Residents fear further raids and warn the county risks a broader crisis if criminals go unpunished.
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Fayette
Uniontown
Ihs
Cool Spring
Fayette County
McClelland
Penn Detective Agency
Main Street
Chisholm
Morris
Elijah Hatfield
Thad
Micka
Mike
Mr. Hatfield
Buried Treasure Rumor in Fayette County Narrative
Special telegram from Uxtontown reports Samuel Humbert aged 80, victim of the McClellandtown gang, died at Fairchance after torture seeking his hidden hoard. He refused to reveal the wealth, preferring death to theft, while relatives search for the treasure. a separate robbery near McClellandtown netted $40 from William Biffle.
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Fayette County
Uxtontown
Samuel Humbert
McClellandtown
Fairchance
Bob
William Biffle
New Salem
Copper Trust Collapse Effects Spread Across Europe
A March 25 dispatch cites Henry Clews & Co noting some improvement vs a week ago. Paris copper collapse caused limited European market losses, with panic confined to elites. Despite Panama Canal spillover, crisis subsided though monetary outlook remains cautious as Windom’s plans unfold.
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New York
Henry Clews & Co
Paris
Europe
Rothschilds
Parisj
Indom
Windom
Moonshiners Face U S Deputies in Big Raid
A Telegram from Montgomery reports five U S deputies raiding last week and seizing eight moonshine stills with 600 gallon capacity, fermenters, 10 000 gallons of beer and 200 gallons of corn whisky plus 25 000 dollars worth of gear. Three still owners Bill Tucker John Cole and Bert Lovelace were jailed while two others escaped after being shot at. A separate sweep in Clay Chamber and Randolph counties netted 30 moonshiners in jail, with medium sized stills destroyed. Officials cite rumors that federal criminal funds are exhausted as a motive for increased illicit distilling but deny impunity for those arrested.
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Montgomery
Aua
United States
Bill Tucker
John Cole
Bert Lovelace
Tidwell
Clay
Chamber
Randolph
Alabama
Goff Maintains Confidence in Gubernatorial Claim
General N Goff Republican candidate for governor arrives in Wheeling for talks with supporters. He vows to use all proper tribunals to press his claim and expects the Legislature to certify his right as local governor after presenting evidence. He will stay a day or two before returning to Clarksborg.
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Wheeling
N. Goff
Goff
Clarksborg
Tramps flogged by citizens in Fairbury public punishment
In Fairbury on a Saturday afternoon, a citizens committee flogged several tramps for disorderly conduct. The beating occurred on the public street and was witnessed by locals who escorted the offenders to the end of the fall.
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Lixcony
Nes
Fairbury
Citizens’ Committee
Change of base on postmaster removals stirs politics
President Harrison and Postmaster General Wanamaker say offensive partisanship alone cannot justify removing postmasters before their terms end. The Payson Illinois case triggered debate as Republicans press for quicker removals. The two leaders now expect faster changes for fourth class postmasters and railroad mail service supervisors.
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Harrison
Wanamaker
Judge Gresham
Supreme Bench
Marat Halstead
Germany
John C. New
Quay
Philadelphia
WasHisctos
Payson
Ilinois
S Paper
Department
Illinois
A Fight Against Gresham for Supreme Bench
A telegram reports opposition to appointing Judge Gresham to the Supreme Court to replace Justice Matthews. Senators and personal friends may block the move, with talks of Secretary Noble or James S. Clarkson as alternatives. Michigan Senators also back Alfred Ragsell of Detroit for the seat.
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Supreme Bench
Judge Gresham
Stanley Matthews
Harrison
Indiana
Gresham
Noble
James 8. Clarkson
Town
Clarkson
Mr. Noble
Michigan
Alfred Ragsell
Detroit
Yorktown Accepted After Navy Board Report
The Secretary of the Navy approves the Yorktown report and accepts the vessel with fittings and machinery except the electric lighting plant. A reserve of 20000 dollars and an additional 85000 hold until lighting is installed and tested. Cramp & Sons must add duplicate parts and deliver the ship to League Island Navy Yard for formal acceptance.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Yorktown
Messrs. Cramp & Sons
League Island Navy
Quay and Wanamaker Clash Over Philadelphia Post
SPECIAL TELEGRAM FROM WASHINGTON reports a rift between Senator Quay and Postmaster General Wanamaker over the Philadelphia post. Wanamaker tendered the Philadelphia post to Henry Field, a merchant with little political activity, while Quay recommended Bill Leads, a noted practitioner. The dispute hints at Wanamaker seeking his own control, with no clear conditions tied to Cabinet appointment.
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Dispatch
Washington
Senator Quay
Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Henry Field
Bill Leads
Pennsylvania
Drum Maintains Power Amid Army Court Martial Shuffle
A long piece describes Adjutant General Drum’s dominance over Army generals and influence with the Secretary of War. A tactical board, stationed eight months, faces repeated moves from Washington to Leavenworth and West Point, as Drum resists revocation and delays the group’s posting.
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Drum
Army
General Drum
Sheridan
Proctor
Schofield
War Department
Secretary of War
Peet
Lydecker
Tactical Board
Drom
Leavenworth
West Point
John C New Faces Senate Committee for Consul General Nomination
Charges against John C New as banker and for his character are raised by John Q Thompson who cites Indiana court records. The Commerce Committee adjourned to hear witnesses and will reconvene, with Attorney General Miller expected to testify to support the allegations as they review New for the London Consul General post.
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Wasnixetos
Capitol
Senate
Supreme Court
Stanley Matthews
Committee On
John C. New
London
John Q. Thompson
Harry New
Indianapolis
New
Indiana
Richard Ker
Miller
Thompson
Montana Governor Pick Likely As White Nominated
Special Telegram from Washington reports Montana’s gubernatorial race settled with President to name B. F. White of Dillon for governor. Russell Harrison and others sought different candidates but withdrew. White, former legislator and banker in Dillon, is expected to be sent to the Senate before adjournment.
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Distatch
Washineton
Montana
Senate
B. F. White
Dillon
Leslie
Russell Harrison
McCutcheon
Hershfield
Helena
Cole
White
Lewis and Clarke County
Murat Halstead Eyes German Minister Nomination
Washington March 25 Editor Murat Halstead is expected to be nominated as Minister to Germany with a fierce contest anticipated. Democrats plan to oppose confirmation in deference to Senator Payne, while Republicans face pressure to unite against the nomination amid partisan maneuvering.
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Murat Halstead
Pendleton
Dispatch
Washington
Germany
Senator Payne
Halstead
Payne
Dead Engineer Dies in Cab Aboard Moving Train
Special telegram from Rochester reports Engineer Levi Lewis of the New York Central died on the St. Louis Express near Chili after a sudden collapse in his cab. He had served about 40 years on the road and was found dead by the fireman when the train halted.
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Dispatch
Rochester
N. Y
St. Louis Express
Chili
Levi Lewis
Buffalo
Lewis
License Court Portrait of Glimpses From the Little Yellow Table
A detailed panorama of the License Court proceedings with Judge White and witnesses. The piece notes candid remarks, nervous habits around a small yellow table, and a steady stream of oaths as applicants testifying about their restaurants and licenses. It lists yesterday’s applicants across wards and streets, highlighting the court’s mix of seriousness and human humor.
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Him Heir Messiar
Abraham Lincoln
West Virginia
Pearing
The
Orgaplash Band of Outlaws
Ple
Blue Ridge Mountains
Charles Lewis
Markleysburg
Revivien
Connon
Asafe
Mr. Chisholm
Shanl
Heinrichs
DISP
CTCH
Wear
Virginia
Quay and Wansmaker
Tracy
MR. Drum
John
Russell
Ated Studies
Hanes
Delmonico
Eighteenth Ward
John Albrech
Butler Street
Patrick Brennan
M. C. Dwyer
Corner Bridge
Butler Streets
P. J. Donnelly
John B. Golden
Denis Haggerty
Bartler Street
Andrew Imgrund
Peter Miller
Louisa 8. Miller
John McIntyre
Dietrick Schweppi
Martin Schuster
Michael Stack
Joseph Sipper
John Utaly
Nineteenth Ward
John Jacob Arnott
Frankstown Avenue
Timothy Barrett
Penn
Melkar Balls
Penn Avenue
Twenty-first Ward
H. J. Branthoover
Jerry Sencom
William Dersam
Joseph N. Einstein
Stock Yards
J. B. Hausmann
Putnam Street
P. RK. B
Bertha Heinz
Frankstown
Joseph Krewer
Larimer Avenue
Kerner
Martland Avenue
Grazing Street
John A. Miller
Frank Mersinger
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