Honest John Held in Germantown Arrest Report
Philadelphia dispatch reports City Treasurer John Bardsley arrested at his Germantown home on a warrant based on a two day experts examination of the city treasury books. They claim a misappropriation of over £59,000 and unaccounted funds from state agencies. Bennie Remsley, gravely ill, is guarded by detectives and doctors as the Marsh family saga unfolds with Mrs. Gideon Marsh returning home amid pursuit rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John Bardsley
Germantown
Cite
Bordsler
Remsley
Stowe
State Auditor General probes Bardsley accounts in 1891
A report details the Auditor General McCamant's concerns with James Bardsley while he served as City Treasurer. It notes unsubmitted accounts, expected deficits, and promised statements from Bardsley to the Commonwealth, with figures showing balances due on licenses state fixes and loans, and a total deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditor
Bardsley
McCamant
Hensel
Dean Smn
Pattison
Bacdaley
Commonwealth
Reese
Peghagralahvatin
Grb Tonging
Son Peeies
Auditor General
Bardslee
Spring Garden Bank Presidents Held on Bond Post
The hearing for Francis W. Kennedy and Henry H. Kennedy of the Spring Garden National Bank concluded before Magistrate Wilhare. They faced embezzlement and fraudulent accounting charges tied to the bank’s insolvent condition. Bank Examiner Drew and John C. Boyer testified, and bond was set at $10,000 each for their appearance at criminal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Philadelphia
Francis W. Kennedy
Henry H. Kennedy
Spring Garden National Bank
Wilhare
Drew
John C. Boyer
Cons House
Marsh Held Ambush for Brazil Escape Denied
United States Commissioner Beckford telegraphed for a marshal to arrest President Marsh of the Keystone Bank of Philadelphia in Newport News as he sought to depart aboard the steamship Brazil to speed matters. A search warrant was issued and a deputy, acting on papers, went to Newport News, but Marsh had not been arrested by nightfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidley Park
Gideon W. Marsh
Keystone Bank
Newport News
Brazil
Norfolk
United States
R. G. Beckford
Marsh
Philadelphia
Enid
United Tates
H. 8. Akirss
Faith Healers In Swanton Diphtheria Fatalities Stir Health Board
Special telegram reports Swanton Fulton county case where parents refuse medical aid and rely on prayer. State Board hears of multiple children contracting diphtheria in a five child family with one death and another at risk. Officials note lack of compulsory medical care and urge trustees to act to curb spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columnus
State Board of Health
Swanton
Fulton County
Probst
State Board of Heath
Battle Between Vigilante Parties Ends in Double Killing
Near Nes, on May 23, vigilantes capturing cattle thief McAlvoy clashed with a second vigilante party thinking them thieves. In the ensuing shootout Judge Tressurer and McAlvoy were killed. No arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deunxins
Nes
McAlvoy
Tressurer
O Malley Again in Court Amid Ongoing Hostility
In New Orleans on May 23, private detective Dominick O Malley faces repeated legal actions as authorities pursue him over alleged misconduct. Deputy Marshal Donnelly arrested him, and he was taken into U S custody on a $1,000 bond amid claims of malicious intent and government threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Dominick O'Malley
O'Malley
Marchal Donnelly
United States
Defense in Henn Case Affidavit Details Private Mail Felony
An affidavit to Carroll accuses improper letters dated February 9 intended to pry into private affairs. The case notes the suspect’s demeanor before a magistrate. The offense carries a $600 fine, or one year in jail at hard labor, or both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
To Carroll
Desperado forger held awaiting grand jury action
In Rochester Township W A Davis millstone maker is jailed to await grand jury action on forgery charges exceeding 300000 dollars. He is described as a well connected man from a respectable family. Davis was reportedly confronted by three armed constables at his Shawn Mountains home before being taken into custody. He appeared before a Justice at Ellenville and was remanded to jail pending grand jury proceedings.
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Ervostos
W. A. Davis
Rochester
Grand Nobel
Davis
Shawn Mountains
Ellenville
Serpent and Cross Debate in Presbyterian Assembly
Special telegram reports the Presbyterian Assembly half a day on Saturday with discussion of the serpent on the cross. Dr Henry McCook argued the symbol’s ugliness is a matter of taste, contending the serpent represents a fundamental truth not to be wiped out. The Briar case divides the Assembly with postponement favored by many and a veto feared by others. The McMillan Hall dedication and a General Assembly excursion to Ann Arbor highlighted a busy day with speeches by James H. McMillan and Angell praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dereoir
Presbyterian Assembly
McMillan Hall
Henry McCook
Ian Oy
Baltimore
Severin
Schaff
Morris
Field
Moore
Haydn
Assembly
Johnson
Lane Seminary
Union Seminary
Ann Arbor
McMillan
Presbyterian Association
James H. McMillan
Br. Radcliffe
Angell
General Assembly
Tragic Mistaken Identity Ends in Death in Nebraska
May 23. Blaine county treasurer F C W Aikens, aiding a stock thief he helped capture, was shot by three riders who mistook him for a desperado. Aikens died on the ground after the fatal shot. The captured thief Alexander McLeary also died from a bullet wound. Aikens’ acquaintances, including Rittenhouse and two friends, were distraught by the mistaken killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander McLeary
Judge Aikens
Perenn
Rittenhouse
Hanged by masked men near a farm eight miles south
A teenage worker for a prominent farmer was seized Wednesday night by masked assailants eight miles south of town. Bound, gagged, and threatened with hanging for an alleged saddle theft, he was suspended from a tree twice, then released in a half conscious state. Ackle son identified two mob members. both were arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Here
Ackleson
Railroads Merge to Form Toledo Walhonding Valley and Ohio
A special telegram reports a major consolidation as Northwestern Ohio Railway and Walhonding Valley Railroad merge. The new consolidated company will operate Mansfield to Bellaire and Toledo to Mansfield, with capital stock of 4,000,000 shares of 100 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columaus
Secretary of State
Northwestern Ohio Railway
Toledo
Ansfield
Walhending Valley Railroad Company
Mansfield
Bellaire
Ag Oe
Walhending Valley
Ohio
Statue to Linnaeus unveiled in Lincoln Park
In Carcaco on May 23 a bronze Linnaeus statue, 16 feet high on a pedestal, was unveiled in Lincoln Park as a gift from Swedish residents of Chicago. The ceremony featured brass bands and Swedish songs, a holiday for about 70,000 Swedish Americans, with attendees from St. Louis, Kansas City, Minneapolis, and Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcaco
Linneas
Stockholm
Lincoln Park
Chicago
St. Is
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Omaha
General Sewell Dies. Louisiana Leader and Court Officer Passes
In Mexico City on May 23 General Leonard Sewell, a prominent Louisiana citizen, died. A former court official in Kentucky, he earned recognition in civil and military service during the Civil War era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
Leonard Sewell
Louisiana
Sewell
Ki Ie Land
Jenny Lind Relative Arrives in New York on Germanic
A young Swedish woman, a relative of the famed singer Jenny Lind, arrived in New York aboard the Germanic via the Barge Office. She is noted as a musician and was en route to Kane, New York, with curiosity surrounding her identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
New York
Nw York
Jenny Lind
Kane
Baptists Claim Origin of the Christian Endeavor Idea
Cincinnati May 23 The American Baptist Publication Society held its sixty seventh anniversary meeting. Rev Steelmen of Mexico spoke on evangelistic needs in Spanish speaking areas. Rev Dixon of Brooklyn urged printing pastors sermons for distribution. The afternoon discussed youth movement and fighters. Rev McLauren of New York said many youth societies existed before Christian Endeavor. He noted the Endeavor idea lay in enthusiasm at conventions and compared to Epworth League. In two years 5300 chapters with about 500000 members formed. movement originated in Nebraska in 1890.
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Cincinnati
American Baptist Publication Society
Lny
Steelmen
Mexico
A. ©. Dixon
Brooklyn
Younge
Donald D. McLauren
New York
Christian Endeavor Organizations
Endeavor Society
Epworth League
Nebraska
Lutheran Synod Debates Book of Worship Republish Plan
At the May 23 session in Lebanon Pennsylvania the Synod discussed republishing the Book of Worship used before the Omaha convention. The motion to republish was indefinitely postponed, delaying the common service issue from the general convention. Afternoon actions reorganized the pastor's fund via a board of the General Synod and adopted resolutions protesting Baptist interference with Lutheran missions in Guntur India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
Omaha
Frank A. Hartranft
General Synod
Guntur
India
Presbyterian Assembly Adopts Missions Focus For Next Week
The Presbyterian Assembly in Binwincnam Alabama on May 23 announced evenings next week will be devoted to home and foreign missions. The committee on con. ce and conscience recommended against sending delegates to the National Temperance Convention and urged sympathy for the Reformed Episcopal Church Convention in Cleveland. An overture from church in Ireland and Wales urged arbitration in national disputes. The Assembly voted not to send delegates to the National Convention. At the night session a subject option was discussed and several addresses were delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binwincnam
Ala
Presbyterian Assembly
Committee On Co’ Ence Re
Reformed Episcopal Church
Cleveland
Ireland
Wales
They Take an Excursion to Inspect a Home for Aged Ministers
A group from Owensboro Kentucky visits a home for aged ministers on May 23 as part of a church outreach excursion. The trip aims to review facilities and discuss care provisions. Local organizers note ongoing support and future visits planned.
Cumberland Presbyterian reunion visit to Evansville noted
Fragmentary report indicates a Cumberland Presbyterian gathering linked to Speer and a return trip for a reunion of assembly members. Mentions Evansville and a scientific institute connection, with unclear details and dates.
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Pbly
Cumberland Presbyterian Speer
Evansville
Shea
Interest in Missions An Appeal for Ministerial Help
A special telegram from Philadelphia reports the Reformed Presbyterian General Synod held one session on May 23. Devotional led by Rev. Alexander Savage focused on increasing mission work. reports from Pittsburg Presbytery and the disabled ministers fund were discussed, with calls to pass all money through the treasurer for proper credit and to assign elders’ reports to the Finance Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Reformed Presbyterian General Synod
Alexander Savage
New Galilee
Pittsburg
Aidaniee Savage
A. K. Whiteside
Saleh
John Graham
R. Stormont
B. D. Yates
Teese
Tragic Brooklyn Child Drowned In Water Barrel
New York dispatch reports three year old Carrie Hartle of 469 Broadway Brooklyn vanished at supper. Her body was found in a cellar water barrel, clutched to a rag doll she cherished, after a night of searching by her father.
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Dispatch
New York
Carrie Hartle
Broadway
Brooklyn
Carrie
Violators of the Sunday Law in Wylie Avenue
Captain Wishart brings new cases before Alderman Roche on Wylie avenue above Kirkpatrick street charging small dealers with Sunday sales. The first case, Thomas Flaharty, defended a boy’s bacon purchase. continued as the boy did not appear. Mrs Stitzler, an elderly German woman, faced a charge over a police paper but pleaded guilty to salg cigars on Guadsy and paid 31.
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Captain Wishart
Alderman Roche
Wylie Avenue
Kirkpatrick Street
Thomas Flaharty
Stitzler
Eash
Banks In Salem Banks Involved In Davis Failure
A source close to Salem banking circles says four banks held about 140000 dollars of Davis Shoe Co notes and indorsed papers. One bank allegedly carried ninety thousand dollars in such paper, tying local finances to the Davis failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Salem
Davis
Davis Shoe Company
Second Hand Dealer Recovered More Branot Valuables
Superintendent Muth of Allegheny recovered another batch of plunder yesterday stolen by Bach from Mr. Branot's house. A second-hand dealer on Robinson street and Beaver avenue turned over items including china, a tea set, table cutlery, a large black marble clock, three rolls of carpet, and brass and silverware. Police expect to retrieve additional oil paintings today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muth
Allegheny
Bach
Branot
Robinson Street
Beaver Avenue
Special Telegram From Hustineton Details Local Event
Special telegram reports from Hustineton West Virginia dated May 2 describing an event involving a person nicknamed Brown Jack Armstrong and the local scene. The message is incomplete leaving key names actions and outcomes unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hustineton
W. Va
Brown Jack Armstrong
Itata Surrenders Hopeful Peace Accord In Chile Crisis
Reports from Paris confirm an agreement with the United States to surrender the Chilean steamer Itata and cargo to U S authorities. The Charleston will cease pursuit and proceed to Callao. No guns will be fired in the capture, and federal court action is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Charleston
Callao
Iista
Pacific Mail
Colima
Panama
Acapulco
Cinalieres Ap Peet
Kansas City Licenses Void If Court Decision Stands
Judge Field of the Circuit Court ruled this morning that saloon licenses can be attacked collaterally and directly under the 1889 dram shop act. The order voids county and city licenses as a nuisance and bans the saloon from operating unless the decision is sustained on appeal. If overturned, all saloon licenses in Kansas City would remain void pending further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
A Rabid Mexican Paper Demands Lynching of Americans
A fragment from El Tempo, a Conservative Mexican newspaper, cites a hostile stance toward Americans and advocates violent action. The note implies widespread anti American sentiment and hints at extrajudicial violence within Mexico, reflecting period tensions.
Lynched by their own color in railroad murder case
In Sheeport on May 23 William and Jobs Anderson, both colored, captured Jane Ware on a railroad track in Bossier parish until a train ran over and killed her. A posse of negroes hanged the Andersons after the killing. The two men were known as bad characters and offered no explanation for their deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheeveport
William and
Jobs Anderson
Jane Ware
Bossier Parish
Geeseet
Andersons
A Private Factory Within the Missouri State Prison Burned
A fire broke out at 6 o'clock this evening destroying a private factory located inside the Missouri State Prison complex in Jrvrminson City Missouri. The blaze prompted efforts by prison staff to contain the flames and prevent spread to other facilities. No injuries were immediately reported, and the cause is under investigation by state authorities. Local fire units battled the flames for hours to suppress hotspots and assess structural damage.
Fire Incident Sparks Convict Disruption at State Insurer
Report notes a $170,000 law and Sullivan’s insurer amid a fire. Convicts became excited, causing disturbance as authorities managed the scene and investigated the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivans
Rapid Transit Over City Streets at Three Million Per Mile
New York reports Mr William Steinway of the Rapid Transit Commission noting Bergman electric locomotives will power cars with axles driven directly. The plan envisions an 18 mile line mostly above ground or on private property, cost estimates run from 1.0 to 3.0 million dollars per mile, with stations uptown atop existing streets and a route independent of Mr Jay Gould’s schemes.
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William Steinway
Rapid Transit Commission
Bergman
Lez
Bros
West Haye
Tte - Ney
Broad Street
Jay Gould
Steinway
Remains of British General Geary Found on Farm
Pexyxpreros New Jersey May 22 1778 British forces encamped at Pennington were routed by bushwhackers after moving out from outskirts. General Geary allegedly buried on a farm three miles from here. Hunterdon County Historical Society exhumed the site and found the skull with ribs and a foot, marked Q L D, claiming ownership of the remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pexyxpreros
N. J
Pennington
Geary
Hunterdon County Historical Society
Gbetes Bolten
Mayor’s Charter Message Not Yet Reached Governor
Report states Governor Pattison has not received any new letter from Mayor Gourley. It was announced yesterday that another note to the governor about the charter amendment had been sent, though the mayor refused to confirm the rumor. A wire indicated the governor’s receipt was awaited. No letter had arrived by last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
Regarn
Gourley
Monument Hill monument panel urged guard to curb vandalism
The Grand Army Day Committee met yesterday to hear reports. The Allegheny Cemetery Committee announced that cemetery authorities donated an extra plot for soldiers. The Monument Hill committee was ordered to review recent work and a resolution urged Allegheny officials to place an officer on Monument Hill to stop vandalism.
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Grand Army Day Committee
Allegheny Cemetery Committee
Monument Hill Monument
Allegheny
Monument Hill
Bank Official Plans Replace Old Will and Level Basement
Charles Meyran of Germania Bank described plans to replace an old will and to level the basement once the plans are ready. He spoke of changes to align with street level and mentioned moving the location eastward last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Meyran
Germania Bank
Baron Hirsch Buys Lord Revelstoke Mansion in Mayfair
Loxpox May 23 Baron Hirsch completes purchase of Lord Revelstoke's mansion in Mayfair. The property, erected before the Barings crisis, is described as a splendid residence reflecting the Baron's growing holdings and status. Details on price and terms are not fully disclosed in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HY Dunlap
Loxpox
Baron Hirsch
Lord Revelstoke
Mayfair
Randolph Shorehil
Chicago Fair Commissioners debate Mexican Ladies' Coneniesen appointment
Crry up Mexico May 23. The action of Chicago Fair Commissioners in sending a female commissioner here is discussed. It is claimed that it would be better to form a Mexican Ladies' Confederation, but the note ends with a claim about the president's wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Chicago Fair Commissioners
Presi
Swan Confirmed for Position After Official Through
Official action concludes with consent that Mr. Swan will be appointed to the place. The decision follows formal procedures and secures Swan in the listed poste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Swan
Ohio Politicians Disappointed Supreme Court Actions Delay Senate
CoLough May 23 The Supreme Court today announced a number of decisions and until June 1 without taking any action in regard to the Senatorial race or appointments. The political scene shows frustration among Ohio politicians awaiting resolutions from the high court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
CoLough
Supreme Court
Withdrawn Certificate of Indebtedness Bill After Conference
A late afternoon conference at the Controller's office led to the withdrawal of the certificate of indebtedness bill. Officials said bonds could not be issued without a vote of the people, despite initial support, and the measure would have stalled before reaching the Governor. The plan, tied to Pittsburg, faced legal and political hurdles and was abandoned after the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Flinn
Controller Morrow
W. L. Magee
Senator Upperman
W. A. Magee
Senaton Weeb
Morrow
Pittsburg
Disratch
Jinn
Sose Burg
Birds killed by thousands at Fire Island light
About 1 500 migrating birds were killed in the early morning of May 19 by striking the Fire Island lighthouse. The toll included various species and highlighted the dangers of migratory routes near the coastline, with losses expected to rise during autumn migrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fire Island
World’s Fair Appeals Discuss Vacancies for Lighthouse Interests
At the final Board of Appeals session in Curiaco on May 23, a committee was formed to represent lighthouse interests at the World’s Fair. The board will reconvene in New York on December 12 to continue the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Board of Appeals
Spa Iayoner Vacaties
Walen
New York
The Hebrew Invasion and Other Part I Notes
Fragmentary issue overview describes PART I items including The Hebrew Invasion and The Witch of Prague. It lists pages and column sections such as The Want Column For Sale Real Estate Notices and Amusement Notions. Details are sparse and OCRed text is garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape Us
Grand Army
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Honest John
House
President Marsh
Harrisburg
MvaAwasTs
Mr. Marsh
Mrs. Marsh
Indy
Marekix
South America
South
Chewport News
Boyer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Farmers and Mechanics’ National Bank
Eardley
Andress
Philadelphus
Kennedy
Serpent and
Cross
Dr. Briggs
Briggs
Iowa
Walhonding Valley
Linnzeus
General Sewell
Young People's Societies
the Baptists
Evangelical Lutheran Matters
National Temperance Convention
THE
Reformed Presbyterian Synod
Wishart
Mr. Branot
Paris
George Montt
Sesh
Chile
Caldera
Apri
Eameralds
Acantagua Sud
Balmaceda
Sores
Balmecede
Gana
Delees
Congressional
Europe
Eee
Bermaceda
Taltal
Bolivia
Belfigerenta
Orry
el Tempo
United
Sta
Missouri State Prison
Light House
Africa
Kerbey
Tux Hox, W. D
Frank G. Carpenter
Prague
P. Maow Cawromp
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