Oil Rates Disputed Over Empty Barrels at Titusville Hearing
The Oil City and Titusville interests accuse railroad charges on returned empty barrels as excessive. F B Gowen of Philadelphia represents complainants while M J Heywang of Titusville and railroad lawyers attend the session at Titusville City Hall. The commission heard two witnesses and adjourned to continue with 150 subpoenas, after touring nearby oil fields to view a well being shot.
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F. P. Gowen
Ttme
Titusville
Oil City
M. J. Heywang
F. B. Gowen
Philadelphia
Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Salon
Tree Rail
Wich
Commission
Gowen
Prige Aeteas
Inter-State Commission
Louisville and Nashville Railway
Couny
Scofield
Lakehore
Igan Lou
8. Y
Audi Ro
Boston
Pennsylvania
Valley New York Central
Cleveland
John Ce Ae
Resignation of Solicitor General Jenks Opens Succession Debate
Special report from Washington May 15 notes Solicitor General Jenks has been relieved, with no successor yet chosen. The piece details White House scenes as office seekers abound, Sen Barris and Sen Washburn resistance to appointments, and Tom Ochiltree hinting at Texas matters. It also covers Langston's praise for the president and the ongoing struggle among Pennsylvania figures for key posts.
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Harrison Jones
Jenks
WaskixoTos
White House
Nelson Colbert
Barris
L. G. Hines
Washburn
Quay
Tom Ochiltree
Thad
Texas
Tam
Grant
Arthur
Congress
Virginia
Willo
John M. Langston
General Mahone
Farr
Trent
Louisiana Republican Schemes and Internal Strife Revealed
A Washington telegram depicts Louisiana Republicans in flux as P Herwig and Dudley Coleman clash over strategy and patronage. The piece notes Coleman’s return home, Herwig’s behind the scenes lobbying, and uncertain appointments within the Mint and Public Buildings offices amid shifting Southern policy.
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New Orleans
Herwig
Pelican
Dudley Coleman
Unlucky Number in Postmasters for Pennsylvania
Special telegram from Dany reports 13 new postmasters in Pennsylvania, part of 143 nationwide appointments by Clarkson day. Names listed include H J Been Delta and Charles Merriman Sheriderville along with others in Jaclinton Findlayville Tioga and Schenksville.
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Pennsylvania
Dany
Wasurgeron
Clarkson
Pensylvania
H.J. Been
Delta
C.D. Seas
Jaclinton
J. Flo McGrew
Findlayville
tHeld
D. ¥. Rank
Limestneke
Charles Mand
H. B Groff
Snyder
Poi
Ranesis M. Perrine
Putnam
Joseph E. Cin Noldy
Schenksville
Charles Merriman
Sheriderville
Philo Fuller
Tioga
President's reply to G A R Brooklyn committee
President Harrison received a committee from the Grand Army of the Republic of Brooklyn on May 15. Jos W Kay George W Brown and David A Anick presented resolutions from the Memorial and Executive Committee for the president's consideration.
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Harrison
Os G. A. R. Committee
Washington
Jos, W. Kay
George W. Brown
David A. Anick Toalay
Grand Army of the Republic of Brooklyn
The
Order
Veterans of the Late War Demand Government Support
In April last, veterans urged enforcement of revised statutes to aid their reentry under the Government. They asked the President to apply existing and future laws with full effect, and the President said he would consider the question carefully and give the resolutions due weight.
Miller Bids Farewell to Solicitor Jenks in Letter
Attorney General Miller announces acceptance of Solicitor General Jenks's resignation effective immediately. He notes Jenks's courteous service and states the public vacancy will be hard to fill, conveying best wishes for Jenks's future.
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Miller
Mr. Jenks
The
United States
W. H. Miner
Third Albino Baby Born In Harrisburg Family
Harrisburg dispatch reports a third albino child born to a West Harrisburg couple. The newborn girl is described as large and well developed with pure white hair and pink eyes. Her elder siblings are a boy born May 11 1886 and a girl born August 1887.
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Harrisburg
Famian
Amie
Ethobinus
United Brethren Hold Conference Actions and Proposals
Bishop Weaver presided over the majority United Brethren Conference. The group adopted licensing women to preach and a rule limiting a minister to three consecutive years at a single point without consent. The minority conference was led by Bishop Wright, and Rev. Becker was named as a delegate. A plan to call a congress of Christian churches in fall to oppose secret societies was recommended.
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York
Weaver
United Brethren Church Today
Woman's Missionary Society
L. R. Reister
Wright
Becker
Peims
Pacific Coast
East
Congress of Christian Churches
Faithful Employee Shot in Mine Office Robbery Near Socorro
Details reach General Manager Rob inson of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway of a murder and robbery at the Santa Fe mines near Socorro New Mexico. Treasurer G W Richards killed when three Mexican desperadoes entered the office at 3 pm and stole about 700 dollars. Richards, a mining engineer and five year superintendent, graduated from Illinois University. A posse pursues the assailants while General Robinson posts a 1000 dollar reward for the murderers and 500 dollars for the stolen money.
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Torexa
Kax
Robinson
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Santa Fe
Socorro
N. Mex
Wilder
Conflicting Claims in High Society Divorce Suit
Samuel Cunningham, 70, faces a $10,000 breach of promise suit from Louisa Lohrmann, 70, filed yesterday. Cunningham’s defense cites repeated marriage proposals and alleged harassment by the widow. Attorneys promise witnesses who will testify that Cunningham promised marriage and then deserted her after weighing support costs.
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Galleva, Inc
Samuel Cunningham
Louisa Lohrmann
Ingham
Lohrmann
Cunningham
Runaway wedding of rector and heiress shocks Oriskany Falls
The Rev Charles Kimball rector of Oriskany Falls NY and his bride Mrs Fannie Putnam 19 eloped in Syracuse stopping at the Empire House on their Seem run. Kimball was to be ordained at St Pauls Cathedral in May. Putnam was noted as the town belle with money.
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Syracuse
Charles Kimball
Episcopal Church
Oriskany Falls
N. Y
Empire House
Kimball
Bils Fannie Putnam
Montana Lightning Kills Blacksmith and Four Men
A May 15 report from Helena says Henry Hoffman a blacksmith was killed by lightning near Red Blof. He and four companions were near a barbed wire fence when a storm struck, toppling all five. four survived the shock while Hoffman died.
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Helena
Henry Hoffman
Red Blof
Hoffman
Public Printer appoints new chief time clerk
Public Printer Palmer named Thomas J. Lasier of New Hampshire as chief time clerk of the Government Printing Office. Lasier’s appointment follows a recent internal reorganization and expands clerical leadership within the office.
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Palmer
Thomas J. Lasier
New Hampshire
Ofice
James
Lord Lonsdale Returns From Arctic Quest With Moose Heads
Lord Lonsdale arrived in New York after a 15 month Arctic voyage described as the greatest take in the world by some. He says he crossed from Cape Bathurst to Banksland, reached an island northeast of Banksland, and collected two moose oxen along with numerous specimens. He departs soon for home with plans to report to the Scottish Society and deliver his specimens.
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Arctic Circle
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Melville
Banksland
Polo
Scottish Society
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Pollen
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Buch
Ca Bathurst
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Esquimaux
Perpres
Banks Jand
Montreal
Cape Dalhousie
Mackenzie
Great Oe Lake
Great Slave Lake
Topics for Talk by the Commissioners to the Presbyterian Assembly
A special Telegram from New York describes the Presbyterian General Assembly meeting at Fourth Presbyterian Church starting May 16. Clergymen and lay members will discuss 20 topics prepared by committees, with speakers including Elliott Shepard on Sabbath observance and Warner Van Worden on home missions. The church seats 700. 500 assembly members will limit public access. A sermon by Rev Dr C L Thompson opens the day, followed by an afternoon moderator election between Rev Dr Charles A Piney and Dr William Roberts. The Lord's Supper will be observed that evening.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
North
New York
Presbyterian Church
America
Magou
Dixon
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Howard Crosby
General Assembly
Elliott F. Shepard
Warner van Worden
J. L. Withrow
J. T. MacIntosh
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John Dixon
Board of Ministerial Relief
J. Nicolls
St. Louis
John Hall
Crosby
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Def
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Charles A. Piney
The
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Union Theolo
Presbteri Beret
William ©. Roberta
Lake Forest University
Princeton College
Board of Home Missions
Detroit Brewers Absorbed by English Company
In Detroit on May 15 representatives of an English formed company took control of A Goebel & Co Bavarian Brewing Co Endriss brewery and Jacob Mann brewery and bottling works. The purchase price was 000 in cash and bonds in payment. The English buyers intend to absorb other local breweries soon.
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Detroit
A. Goebel & Co
Bavarian Brewing Company
Endriss Brewery
Jacob Mann
England
Pei
Not Crazy, Says Harrisburg Compositor
Charles Otten a compositor in the State printing office received a letter from Leonard Krentz claiming he was assaulted and robbed in Harrisburg and placed in the Insane Asylum. Otten says Krentz was sane when they last met and will investigate the case.
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Harrisburg
Charles Otten
State Printing Office
Leonard Krentz
Philadelphia
Mr. Otten
Otten
Krentz
Sons of Veterans Elect Commanding Officer in Cincinnati
The Sons of Veterans in Cincinnati on May 15 elected William E Bundy Colonel with 175 votes out of 261 cast. Bundy is the son of ex-Congressman H B Bundy and was featured at the parade seen by members of the Sons of Veterans and the Grand Army of the Republic.
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Cincinnati
Sons of Veterans
William E. Bundy
Bundy
Grand Army of the Sons
Nee Sabes
Famine in Ireland Evicted Tenants Face Starvation in Donegal
Reports describe horrific hunger and cold among evicted tenants on the Olphert estate in County Donegal. Charitable appeals urge distribution of cast-off garments and food as emigration to the United States rises. The piece criticizes Balfour’s Irish policy, noting harsh police action and disrupted livelihoods amid potato disease and harsh weather.
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County Donegal
Ireland
Olphert
United States
Parnell Commission
Fairarragh
Donegal
Samoa's Apia to Have Six Member Municipal Council
A compromise formed by the Samosa Conference sub-committee sets Apia's Municipal Council at six members with Germany England and the United States each appointing one member while three are elected by Apia residents. The decision is described as a compromise dispensing British commissioners. Mr Jees Sera was not a member of the sub-committee but attended its last meeting.
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Samoa
America
Germany
England
Bern
Apia
United States
Jees Sera
Father Egan Testifies on League Ties at Parnell Commission
May 15 report from Lowpomn says Father Egan testified before the Parnell Commission that leading men in Loughrea belonged to the local League branch. He stated no major crimes occurred since its formation until suppression, noting the murder of Policeman Lynton and that the crime was condemned at a League meeting.
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Lowpomn
Egan
Parnell Commission
Loughrea
League
Lynton
Emperor Receives Lawton in Recall Audience
WrexNa May 15 The Emperor met with Mr Lawton retiring United States Minister who presented his letters of recall Col D Grant also received and presented credentials during the audience The event marks the transition as new alo iitecloied his evidentials details unclear due to OCR errors
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WrexNa
Lawton
United States
Ewr
Col. D. Grant
Alo
Judge Von Schmerling Completes 60th Session
ViewxA reports Judge Von Schmerling, President of the Supreme Court, completed his sixtieth session. A large crowd gathered as Francis Peakson personally congratulated the judge and offered remarks.
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Viewxa
von Schmerling
Supreme Court of Aee
Government to aid Panama Canal Company in Parliament
Paris reports on May 15 that the Government decided to introduce a bill in Parliament to assist the Panama Canal Company.
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Panama Canal Company
Paris
le Paris
JERRY THE JOVIAL Rusk Tours In Country Hay Cart Ride
A May 15 reception at Nacirema, General Felix Angus host to Vice President Thomson and journalist clubs, drew about 1000 attendees. Secretary Rusk rode a hay cart with a team, guiding fifty reporters to Nachems, amid praise for a non partisan administration.
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Blaine
Rusk
Nachems
Sam
Sale of the Wabash Railway Ends in 15 1/2 Million Purchase
Special Master Bluford Wilson sells the entire Wabash Railway for 15 550 000 to the Wabash Western purchasing committee led by J. P. Ley. The bid includes divisions with deposits of 100 000 per division. President Ashley notes consolidation with 14 000 000 bonds on lines west of Hannibal and Naples.
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Dispatch
Chicago
Bluford Wilson
Government Building
Wabash Railway
Wabash Westernurchasing Committee
J. P. Ley
A. J. Ricks
Gresham
Hannibal
Naples
American Soprano Leads Massenet Esclarmonde at Opera Comique
Paris May 15 Miss Sibyle Sanderson, an American, starred in Massenet Esclarmonde at the Opera Comique and won great success. Noted audience members included President Cardot and stars Reyer Delibes Godard Nilsson Melba Duvivies. Her voice praised for purity and sweetness and poised for a bright future.
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Paris
Massenet
Esclarmonde
Opera Comique
Isident Garnet
Massanet
West Virginia Gubernatorial Contest Under Legislative Review
The Legislative Committees in Cuartestox W Va reconvened May 15 to hear testimony and review depositions in the governor race. They begin with Barbour County and proceed in order, expecting reading to extend to July and beyond into August.
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Cuartestox
W. Va
Barbour County
Lega Mine
Five brigands hanged in prison courtyard
May 14 scene at Inte Eternity prison where five brigands were led one by one to the scaffold and hanged in succession. A bag covered each head as they died while a mob breached security and gendarmes struggled to hold back the crowd.
Still a Dark Mystery Surrounds Cronin Case
Cronin remains missing and his friends insist foul play is involved. Evidence cited includes a pair of torn dog skin gloves found in brush near the scene of the initial bloodstain linked to Cronin's disappearance, reportedly similar to ones he wore.
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Carcaco
Cronin
Tadl
Dr. Crofin
Strikes Spread Across German Industries
In Berlin on May 15 the strike wave reaches Sprot tan carpenters in Konigsburg and Lubeck, brewers in Dortmond, and craftsmen in Bunalau. Tailors in Bremerhaven win higher wages and shorter hours as agitation grows beyond Berlin.
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Berlin
Sprottan
Bunalau
Konigsburg
Wursburg
Lubeck
Dortmond
Bremerhaven
Close Montana Constitutional Delegates Race Reported
Returns from yesterday's Montana election are incomplete making the final delegation uncertain. Indications show a tight contest with Democrats favored and Labor members from Jefferson County possibly holding sway for the convention.
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Montana
Henry A
Loyang Lora
Jefferson County
Woman Suffrage Bill Passes House in Michigan
May 15 report from La Siyé states Michigan House passed a municipal suffrage bill granting women the right to vote in city elections. The measure drew many supporters and critics into the gallery as the vote occurred.
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Ee Wits
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