President faces Decoration Day calls and Mahone clash
A flood of callers graced the president on Decoration Day as he prepared for New York. Virginia figures led by Senator Mahone faced a Virginian opposition. discussions touched on post offices and party primaries. Public sentiment viewed Mahone’s faction as defeated, while General Brady and associates stayed hopeful but cautious.
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Philadelphia
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Virginia
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Pennsylvania
Mystery Surrounds Hayti Commission Withdrawal Report
Washington May 29. The Hayti Commission withdrawal remains under inquiry as President and Secretary Blaine have not explained the action. General Beverly Tucker says he is in the dark about motives and claims past Confederate ties were legitimate. He recounts Canada cotton meat trade during Lincoln’s era and notes meeting with Clay and others during Grant and Garfield administrations.
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Tucker
Johnson
Canada
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Mexico
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Tucker Word
Gardner Van Snostrand joins Mentone case update
Gardner Van Snostrand, brother of one of the Ameri ladies arrested in Mentone, France, at a dressmaker’s instigation, provided a formal sworn statement agreeing with prior testimony. Papers are filed and the department will review the case. The Washington Call notes a May 29 report of the President leaving for New York with Secretary Tracy and Halford.
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Gardner van Snostrand
Ameripladies
Mentone
France
Washington
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New York
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Halford
Windom
Postmaster removals sanctioned in Pennsylvania
Special telegram reports Pennsylvania postmasters with shortened terms. John C. Hilton of Erie selected to replace H C Shannon whose commission expired. Others at Lewistown and Mary's were removed. Joseph L. Medkin and A Parsons Jr named to succeed. Western district fourth class appointees listed. total 157 postmasters named, most removals.
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Pennsylvania
John C. Hilton
Erie
H.C. Shannon
Lewistown and
Mary's
Thomas Muttley
Lewiston
Ignatius Garner
Joseph L. Medkin
A. Parsons, Jr
George G. Beese
Tmaster
Frank Zoeen Ee Oy
Iver P. Saxton
John W. Heery
Troutville
Clearfield County
E Pere
Fayette City
Fayette County
Platt Backed Nominee Chapman Wins Solicitor General Post
A Washington telegram reports Orson W. Chapman named Solicitor General, surprising many as a Platt and Hiscock ally. The appointment follows a slate including Mr. Cotton chosen as Assistant Attorney General, with Maine Senators backing Chapman and Cotton.
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Orson W. Chapman
Platt
Hiscock
Jenks
Cotton
Maine
Pension Record Broken in Flood Arrears Case
A pension certificate was granted to Philip Flood, former private in Company E Forty second Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Arrears amounting to 15 289 dollars cover disability dating to November 14 1862, marking the first payment on record in the Pension Office case.
The trance woman wakes again in Africa
Mrs Emma Althouse, who had been in a trance for two days, awoke this afternoon though she now weighs only 7 pounds after previously weighing 178. She cannot speak or move well and may be expiring from exhaustion. Relatives rejected a New York museum exhibit offer.
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Emma Althouse
Governor Beaver Vetoes Key Legislation on Heirs and Salaries
Governor Beaver disapproves parts of the general appropriation bill funding legal heirs of Judges Williams Knox and Stenkey and the $75,000 dress uniform, calling the provisions unconstitutional. He reportedly plans to let the salary bill become law by limitation, with 30 days to act on bills.
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Alley
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Cr. Stenkey
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Stewart Hay Virginiayes Hay Wedding at Trenton
In Trenton New Jersey on May 98 1889 Rev Henry M Barbour officiated the marriage of Stewart Hay and Virginia Eczanor Hay. The notice invites friends of the family to attend and provides location details.
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Braddock
Monongahela
Fatpay
Wilkinsburg
Lillie
Wanwick
Ee W
Farpay
Buffalo
Joseph Far
James Robinson
Taylor Avenue
Buena Vista Street
Allegheny City
Wellsville
Stauff
Wedney
Hitch Your Wagon to a Star Millinery Pitch
Emerson on high aims is debated then applied to millinery May and June are peak months as women adorn themselves with dainty fineries Our assortment compares favorably with any U S shop and our milliners are artistes of good taste inviting readers to visit our parlors for pleasure and business.
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Emerson
United States
Sanitary Convention Meeting Plans Tomorrow
A sanitary convention session under the State Board of Health will convene tomorrow morning in the Pittsburg Club Theater assembly room. Papers to be read include topics such as Dyspepsia, Cellar Air in Houses, Public Water Supply, Railroad Sanitation, and Venereal Disease.
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State Board of Health
Pittsburg Club
Moving Day Question Stirs Real Estate Meeting
Real estate agents gathered in the Chamber of Commerce to discuss changing moving day from April to August, with heated remarks and mixed support. The report notes a motion and attendee disagreement while a local voice warns of disapproval and delays.
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Chamber of Commerce
Agamps
Ape
Memorial Day sales advertise for to morrow
The advertisement promotes Memorial Day sales in dress goods and summer fabrics. It highlights black dress goods including Grenadines, Silks, Nuns Veiling, Battistes, and Wool options with various bargain prices. It notes depleted stock and planned renewals, and announces special Friday time business and newly arrived goods for dry goods buyers.
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Costell
Wosesmith
Eka
Gloria
McKeesport Bridge Project Builds New Route
Historic McKeesport and Duquenne Bridge Com announces a new span to improve cross river traffic. The note mentions a bustling sale at local stores with wide apparel offerings and promotions at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery in Pittsburgh, urging shoppers to visit early for best selections.
Grand Memorial Week Bargains Hats Sale Afloat
Straw and light colored hats from Canton Milan Mackinaw and others priced at 79c 49c 74c for men and 14c 19c 29c 48c for boys and children. Sailor shaped straws Curled brims Shanties Milans and derbys offered with low price points. Durable boys and children's styles in Milan Mackinaw braids Sailor shapes.
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Japanese
Milan
Mackinaw
Mackinaws
Milans
Finest Wash Ties and Balbriggan Underwear Sale
Advertises 49c fancy striped and solid French Balbriggan underwear, extra fine silk stripe flannel shirts at 24 cents, seamless Balbriggan half hose 13 cents per pair, four ply linen collars sizes 16% and 17 at 17 cents per dozen, Doemer overshirts 29 cents, boys and misses school hose 17 to 34 cents, handkerchiefs 13 cents or two for 25 cents, men's underwear 63 cents.
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