Willing Witness Accounts Clayton Murder Case Testimony
A sub committee of the House Elections Committee questioned Taylor of Indian Territory about the Clayton case. He recounted voting in Morrillton Ark in 1888, riding with friends to Plummersville to curb a potential race riot, and witnessing ballot box handling by Bentley and Wells, while warnings and warrants circulated. He said threats followed him, he had left Arkansas for Oregon, and sought reform by avoiding return to Morrillton. The session adjourned with further evidence planned.
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Oliver
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Republican Policy Debate on Silver Platform Meaning
In Wastisoros on May 21 the Senate discussed the silver bill. Senator Stewart argued demonetization depressed prices by 30 to 40 percent and remonetization would restore prosperity. He claimed silver advocates seek easy money, while silver critics see overstock. The party platform supports both gold and silver, condemning Democratic policy as harmful.
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Stewart
Farwell
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Forwell
Wilson
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United State
Wastisoros
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Resignation Tendered by Senate Sergeant at Arms Canaday
May 21 report from Washington states Sgt at Arms Celene Canaday formally tendered his resignation. A letter from a majority of Republican Senators urged delaying the effective date to July 1 to allow careful selection of a successor, while many other Senators sent letters endorsing Canaday.
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Armes
Washington
Canaday
Senate
Navy Accepts Dynamite Cruiser Vesuvius
WasuinoeTox May 21 reports the Secretary of the Navy accepted the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius, signaling a formal naval acquisition. The ceremony confirms the vessel as part of the fleet under current defense priorities.
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WasuinoeTox
Secretary of the Navy
Vesuvius
Largest Bankrupt Clothing Sale Opens at 546 Wood Street Pittsburg
A dramatic bankruptcy sale begins at 9 AM in Pittsburg at 546 Wood Street near Sixth Avenue. The entire stock from a failed wholesale clothing house will be sold retail by order of the court with discounts from 25 cents on the dollar of manufacturer cost.
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Wood Street
Sixth Avenue
New Bank of Commerce
Pittsburg
Ricuard Mairsy, Esq
Assigoee
Massive Clothing Sale Seizes $500,000 Stock
Three major firms unload their combined stock for cash and sell men’s suits at drastic discounts. The P C C purchasers offer bargains at our store on Grant and Diamond opposite the Court House. Dress shirts, vests, and diagonal cutaway suits are marked down with prices slashed to attract buyers.
Roberts firm to open new art annex outside New York
Outside New York E P Roberts & Sons announce a new art annex set to open on Thursday May 22. The project promises an elaborate display of artwork surpassing any previously attempted outside the state.
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Ahene Wetore
Keak
Sything
York
Hamilton Music House Offers Quick Sales and Small Profits
At 91 Fifth Avenue the Hamilton Music House promotes rapid turnover and low margins, urging readers to buy now for reliable goods and savings. Mothers are invited to Aufrecht's Elite Gallery at 516 Market Street Pittsburg for photos at a dollar per dozen and bargain fabrics. Jos Homwe Co. operates Peon Avenue stores.
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Fifth Avenue
Aufrecht
Market St
Pittsburg
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Peon Avenue
Jos, Hornet & Co
Penn Avenue
India
Jos. Horne & Co
Farmers Seek Better Roads but Fear Higher Taxes
The DisPatch exploration team reported rural roads in terrible condition and urged State aid with a mix of county and township responsibilities. The State Road Commission plans meetings in Towanda Meadville and Pittsburgh to gather farmer views and discuss funding, administration, and road supervision.
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Philadelphia
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Commonwealth
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Tarentum
Harlan Tersely
Alleghen County
Pittsburg
Towanda
Meadville
DisPatch Exploration Committee
Circus Wagon Struggles Free From Mud Hole
A heavy Forepaugh circus wagon sank into a deep mud hole on the road to the show grounds and could not be moved. Sixteen horses and two elephants were hitched to the wagon until the load was dumped and the teams dragged the wagon free.
Pan American Delegates Visit Tombs of Lee and Jackson
Delegates of the Pan American Congress traveled from the Natural Bridge in carriages to reach Pan American sites in Lexington Virginia. They visited the Stonewall Jackson crypt and then General Lee’s mausoleum to honor Confederate leaders, reflecting deep respect from the visiting party. In New York, authorities denied plans to extend Wheeling and Lake Erie from Preston to Cleveland, stating no further extension is planned.
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Lee
New York
Wheeling and Lake Erie
Preston
Cleveland
Six Murders Convict Soquet of Arsenic Crimes and Grave Robbing
Ashland reports the convict Jean Paul Soquet found guilty of murdering his second wife and linked to six deaths across farms. Allegations include arsenic in griddle cakes, a child’s murder by stairs, and exhumed graves with a wedding ring identified. He received a life term, later moved for a new trial in Winnebago county.
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Jean Paul Soquet
Winnebago County
Soquet
Enid
Soquet No
Brown County
Winnebago
Yeoue
Beacon Light Nearly Crashes On Huge Ice Berg
A ship named Beacon Light arriving from Newcastle on May 3 narrowly avoided a collision with a massive berg after sighting a white cloud that proved to be ice. The vessel struck the ice end on, tearing the forecastle, causing flooding and a scramble among crew, then righted after the impact.
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Sir William Armstrong & Co
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Wanamaker's $750 Trousers Spark City Style Rush
Daily sales pitch extols Wanamaker's trousers as the must have item for well dressed men. The feature claims the range draws new customers, boosts confidence, and shows profit from aggressive pricing. It underscores Wanamaker's as the source for stylish, affordable menswear.
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