Pension Scandal Forces Resignations at Pension Bureau
Details emerge of a major misconduct case at the Pension Bureau where Green Raum Jr. is charged with selling appointments and misappropriating Treasury funds. Secretary Noble accepts Raum’s resignation after investigations reveal loans and private gain connected to promotions, prompting calls for broader oversight.
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SrEcAt
Telforam
Wasnrxerus
General Bassey
Interior
Green TB. Raum, Jr
Pension Bureau
Fai
Raum
Pensions
Treasury of
United States
Noble
Mr. Baum
Bussey
Chandler
Ritchie
Green B’ Raum, Jr
Kua
Treasury Department
Panmn
Federation of Labor cites contract labor law issue at Washington Navy Yard
Washington May 15 The Federation of Labor says it has secured an official recognition that contract labor law was not violated in employing slave laborers at the Washington Navy Yard. The department forwards a broad denial to the President of the Federation and invites specific information if a law violation is demonstrated.
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Washington
Federation of Labor
Washington Navy Yard
Tr Department
The
Foster
Robinsons Washington trip fuels talk of senate bid
State Senator and Congressman-elect John B. Robinson spent May 15 in Washington, attending to constituents who seek influence at Ashington. He avoided detailed comments on his possible candidacy for a National Republican nomination.
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John B. Robinson
Washington
Ashington
Care of the Insane and Delinquent Children Debate
At the Indianapolis charity conference a paper on the care and treatment of the insane was presented by A. R. Moulton of Boston. Dr. Dewey of Kankakee discussed voluntary commitment and the blurred line between sanity and insanity. The session also reported on the care of delinquent children, highlighting the nine year work of the Children’s Aid Society of Pennsylvania and its family placement approach yielding encouraging results.
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Indianapolis
A. R. Moulton
Boston
Dewey
Illinois
Kankakee
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
W. J. Fletcher
Oscar Cr 4
Rochester
New York
Tromerg Wolke
Philadelphia
Omer
State Convention Holds Annual Meeting at Altoona
Altoona May 15 The State Sanitary convention opened its annual meeting here today with delegates from across the state in attendance. officers were elected and a program of public health measures was outlined for the coming year.
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Altoona
Convention Sessions Open At Library Hall With Health Board
Hon. J Dean presides as the State Board of Health meets in Library Hall. Mayor Burchfield welcomes officials including Dr. G G Groff, President of the Board. Discussions cover education of physicians, contagion of consumption, and sanitation topics in railroads and country homes.
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Library Hall
J Dean
State Board of Health
Burchfield
Saii 5
G. G. Groff
State Board of Responded
Pemberton Dudley
Hal Institute
Altoona
Les McIntyre
Country
Torons
Professors defend Union Seminary in heated inaugural debate
Friends of Prof Briggs circulate a pamphlet defending the inaugural address while urging respectful debate. The letter denounces personal attacks, upholds freedom of opinion, and argues Union Seminary's value and tradition should withstand hostile criticism. Robert Louis Stevenson is teased for upcoming ghost stories in The Dispatch.
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New York
Briggs
Charles A. B
Union Geological Seminary
Bigs Moneeey
Ieee
On Union Seminary
Edward Robinson
Palestine
American Biblical Lexicography
Union Oneness
Robert Louis Stevenson
Dispatch
Blaine's Good and Bad Turn Gout Affects Official Today
New York May 15. Secretary Bigirie endured a bout of gout early this morning while recovering from indigestion. The attack seized both feet and kept him in bed for most of the day but soon subsided. He did not require a doctor as his condition improved with the afternoon and he was nearly back to his normal state.
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Treasury
Chandler and Bussey
Green B. Baum, Jr
New York
Bigirie
Ane
Democrats nominate John Young Brown for Governor
In Louisville on May 13 the Kentucky State Democratic Convention nominated ex-Congressman John Young Brown of Henderson for governor after maneuvering among party managers. Dr Clardy was withdrawn as Farmers Alliance candidate after the eleventh ballot, Wat Hardin was eliminated after the twelfth, and Alford of Lexington was nominated for lieutenant governor. The convention adjourned to hear nominating speeches.
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Louisville
John Young Brown
Henderson
Clardy
Farmers’ Alliance
Wat Hardin
Brown
Olsy
Hardin
New Convention
Alford
Lexington
T Lestat
Lafayette Works to Move to Lima Under New Ohio Car Co
In an interview with H W Master Vice President and GM of Lafayette Car Works he said the company will move a branch to Lima and unite the two works under the Ohio Car Manufacturing Company name An order for 500 coaches is noted.
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Lima
H. W. Master
Lafayette Car Works
Lafayette
Ohio Car Manufacturing Company
Peruvian Neutrality Cited Amid Chilean War Revelations
Edward Eyre, returning to New York, discusses Peru’s strict neutrality and the economic stakes in Chile and Peru. He cites Peru’s debt settlements, railway concessions to bondholders, and the creation of the Peruvian Corporation, Limited, managing roads and extensions. Eyre explains Chile’s revolution origins, naval actions, port control, and reliance on port revenues. He notes Chilean bonds’ decline, potential foreign loans, and Peru’s desire for a peaceful resolution favorable to business interests.
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New York
Edward Eyre
William R. Grace
Colon
Aspinwall
Eyre
Calleo
Grace
Peru
Peruvian Corporation, Limited
Santa Rosa
Sionani
Peer
Valparaiso
Ges
Chile
Rms
Senor Ieuna
London
Navy dispatch hints Itata still at large near Chilean coast
cipher dispatch from Admiral Brown, aboard the San Francisco, suggests the Itata remains at large while Esmeralda and Chilean forces watch the Chilean coast. Charleston pursues Itata, but officers fear a naval engagement may arise if pursuit continues. United States warships monitor the coast as Mexico stays neutral.
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Esmeralda
Charleston
Washixeton
Navy Department
Admiral Brown
San Francisco
Department
Brown
United States
Mexi
Aca
Ttata
War Department
Mexico
Damacnae
Government Defeat at Tarapaca and Pisagua Rail Cut
In Tarapaca district and nearby actions the Robles Gana and Armie divisions of the Government troops cut and tore up part of the Pisagua Railroad and occupied Sebastopol Hill. Colonel Canto led insurgents at Molle station Iquique. After five hours of fighting the Government forces were routed.
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PaNama
Tarapaca
Wacion
Robles
Gana
Armie
Pisagua
Sebastopol
Canto
Stewart's Millions and the Will Fight in New York
Special telegram notes A T Stewart's Irish heirs failing to overturn his will. Judge Wallace dismisses the case swiftly, ruling descent by nonresidents not allowed to pass the estate. Lawyer Choate's strategic bid is described as masterful but ineffective.
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Wallace
Choate
New York
A.T. Stewart
Mary Branagh
Itas
Ofa Branagh
Wien
Tewart
Descendenna
Sarah Branagh
Echees
Rees
Ely
Stewart Ee
Hall Talks to the Scotch-Irish Congress in Louisviaz
Dr John 8 Hall reports during the Scotch Irish Congress in Louisviaz that after 24 years in America he has not seen Ulster so hopeful as last year. He says Ireland does not need home as much as renewal of convictions joined with U S progress. Officers of last year were re-elected after the business meeting.
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Big
Louisviaiz
John 8
Hall
Congress
Ireland
America
Ulster
United States
The Prince of Wales Debts and Queen’s Will Deductions
Loxpon May 15. Reports explain the Prince of Wales debts arising from a £160,000 loan to MacKenzie and a £250,000 mortgage on Sandringham to Marrietta. Bankrupts loom as Marriettas suffer losses. Baron Hirsch’s aid is debated amid social unpopularity and Kaiser visiting concerns. Salisbury resists a public appeal. the Queen’s will deductions and forthcoming payments hinge on the Prince’s future conduct and duties.
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Dunlap
Loxpon
Prince of Wales
Edmund Yates
MacKenzie
Sandringham
Messrs. Marrietta
Marriettas
Baron Hirsch
Pele
Hirsch
Pate
Kaiser Land
Baron Hires
Emma
Mae
Salishbury
Salisbury
Rome
Harrington Denies Parnell Split Rumor
Tim Harrington M. P. for Dublin Harbor rejects reports of a break with Parnell and denies any split with Edward Harrington M. P. for West Kerry and Mr. Dwyer Gray. He says he remains a firm supporter of Parnell and advocates an independent Irish lead to win home rule.
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Dunlap
Loxpor
Timothy Harrington
Dublin Harbor
New York
Edward Harrington
America
Harrington
Parnell
Ireland
Automatic photograph producing camera reaches England
From Lowport on May 1 the penny drop machine introduces the automatic photograph producing camera. Though used in America for some time, it has just arrived in England and shows promise, though critics note the tiny image fades after a few seconds once viewed, leaving only the coin’s work.
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Chine
England
Duslap
Lowport
America
Labor Demands Fall Off in Skilled Trades
May 15 report says signs of weaker labor demand in major skilled trades while unemployment falls. Trade societies show fewer jobless workers, and overall strikes rise slightly from April to May, with 77 strikes in May versus 5 in March. Building trade activity remains strong.
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Dunlap's
Gable Company
Lowpay
Board of Trade
May Day Notes Reveal Gladstone’s Hidden Pursuits
In Lowpos on May 15 a fragment from a local item hints at Gladstone’s lesser known activities beyond politics. The text mentions Langtry and production, suggesting diverse interests, though the passage is incomplete and unclear.
Minister Beale in London by Dunlap's Candle Co
May 15 report from Lexpes notes Mr. Trurton Beale visiting London as a figure linked to Dunlap's Candle Company. The fragment suggests diplomatic or ceremonial context with Beale amid London events.
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Dunlap
Ss Candle Company
Lexpes
Trurton Beale
United States Minister to Persia Entertained in London
The United States Minister to Persia arrived in London and was entertained this afternoon by the Minister of Lincoln and other distinguished guests at his residence.
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United States
Persia
London
of Lincoln
Young Duncans Crime Ends With Brutal Assault In Wales
Richard C. Duncan of Washington DC was arrested in Bettws-y-Coed North Wales after assaulting his bride on Mount Snowden. The couple, married in Stockholm in February, reportedly used a heavy stone to strike her skull as onlookers watched. Duncan said he planned to kill himself afterward. No clear motive or weapon beyond the stone was found. His cousin in BY Tagey family region aided relatives. authorities consider the case a fatal blow with lingering questions about intent.
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Raum
Nue
Treasury
Interior Department
South Carolina
Ranm
Renn
Segacy
Wes
Smith
Civil Service Commission
Sathorn
Pension Office
Noble
Dunlap's
Cable Company
Chester
Richard C. Duncan
Washington, D. C
Bettive-¥-Coed
North Wales
Mount Snowden
Stockholm
Evan Evans
Duncan
Senos Blebee
Washington
du Ncan
Tagey
Double verdict in Western Counties telephone case
In Portsmouth on May 15 Justice Leonard in County Court ruled on a dispute between Western Counties Telephone Company and Harry Wainscot solicitor. The company claimed £10 rent for an instrument. Wainscot countered £10 for service interruption. Judge awarded £10 to the plaintiffs and £5 to the defendant finding the company failed to provide the agreed service.
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Dunlap
Cable Company
Portsmouth
Justice Leonard
Western Counties Telephone Company
Harry Wainscot
Leonard
Goats' Blood Transfusion Aids Early Consumption Cases
Prof Bernheim reports goats blood transfusion shows improvement in early tuberculosis cases but warns against use in advanced consumption. Ten of fourteen patients in late stage died within six weeks of first transfusion, while two of ten improved in earlier stages.
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Bernheim
Academy of Medicine
English Royalty Shocked Over Teck Stage Fondness
The Queen and the Prince of Wales unite in sympathy and indignation over Prince Francis of Teck's acting engagements. Reports say Teck performed in a stage role with a company linked to upsteury, drawing royal dismay and public concern about propriety.
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Victoria and Wales
Prince Teck
Donlap
Loxpox
Prince of Wales
Prince Francis of Teck
Assoe
Teck
Ganem
Prince Francis
How the Bank Was Wrecked
Philadelphia May 15 Gideon W Marsh President and Charles W Lawrence Assistant Cashier of the suspended Keystone National Bank faced a partial hearing before US Commissioner Bell charged with making false returns to the Currency Controller. Bank Examiner Drew testified they removed and reinserted ledger leaves to hide deposits.
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Philadelphia
Gideon W. Marsh
Charles W. Lawrence
Keystone National Bank
United States
Bell
Marsh
Mr. Lawrence
Drew
Chase National Bank
Merchants’ National Bank of New York
Keystone
Erioos
Engineers Convene in Carcas for 1893 World’s Fair Plans
Representatives of major engineering societies gather in Carcas to discuss creating an engineering headquarters a bureau of technology and an international congress for the 1893 World’s Fair. Proposals include a publishing concern to advance engineering subjects though some oppose assessment fees.
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Carcaso
Bureau of Technology
Bound for the Pole Arctic Expedition Sail June First
A Specialized Arctic expedition led by Lieut Peary will sail from New York and then Greenland on June 1 seeking to resolve the North Pole question. The party includes Prof Angelo Hei, Dr Ben Sharp, Dr W F Hughes, Dr J S Holt, and others with supply depots planned at Whale Sound.
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Philadelphia
New York
Greenland
Lieut Peary
United States Navy
Angelo Hei
Academy of Natural Science
Citkuze
Ben Sharp
W. FE. Hughes
J. 8. Holt
Sureon
David McCadden
Zoological Garden
North Pole
Whale Sound
Anne Steen Otha
Whaleid
Contests Committee Rules On Judge Vote In Primaries
Lancaster May 16 The Republican return judges committee on contests met and ordered a private investigation into the judge race from the late primaries. Only candidates and their counsel and representatives may attend. The panel concluded to proceed in private in the case involving Brubaker and related affidavits amid claims of threats to jobs in Tip.
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Lancaster
Bru
Brubaker
Tip
Dunbay Furnace Blown, Coke From Ferguson Plant
Astontown reports the Dunbay furnace, idle nine weeks, blew in last night. It employs 200 workers. Coke will be obtained from the Ferguson plant to resume operations with a price reduction noted. Investors, artisans, and buyers are urged to use The Dispatch classifieds.
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Ferguson
Astontown
Dunbay
Ieee
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