Pennsylvanian Officials Accused in Conspiracy Probe
A proclamation announces a state inquiry into magistrates and constables of Philadelphia suspected of bribery and conspiracy to defraud the Commonwealth. It details payments to ex-Treasurer Bardaley and outlines removal procedures under constitutional provisions. The Legislative Committee met in Philadelphia and Harrisburg to present a partial report to Governor Pattison.
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Wimras Tis
Betes
Commonwealth of vCelvania
Philadelphia
Weeters
Tusaieo
Tomgistrates
Consta
Mons
John Mardstey
Ciey and Conney
I Tatem Teedvley
Coamel
Opedelpia
Peur
Ott Hewtstey
Duttreell
Israel W. Darham
Horan Hackett
William
Tist
James F
Eal
Dotasen Roney
Benton C. Severn
Vert
Stith
Thomas W. South
Hole
Tie Pean
Philadel O
Eoi
Pittin
Epoe
Wiliam B. Ahern
Joeet W. Peyham
Horatio B. Hackett
Quo FC Neal
Ambrose FP
Pollinger
Rendall
Jomeon Roney
Robert R
Thomas W. Seath
Polwlelphia
Delinium Destete
Commonwealth
General Assembly
Pennsylvania
Oield
Marrinbarg
F. Parrisux
Legislative clash looms as Senate prepares to meet
Governor Pattison will receive testimony from the Legislative Committee and submit it to the Senate at noon tomorrow. Admissions by Boyer and McCamant are to be highlighted, with removal from office urged on their testimony. Democrats rely on Hensel Rosa Herring Few, Republicans on Flinn Neeb Thompson. Shapley assists. Harrisburg politicos converge, signaling a party line struggle when the Senate reconvenes.
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Capitoll
Seteloe
Philadelphia
Somitioe
Senate
Cortrery Beneel
Forcee Oosem
Rufus Opley
Seastor Flinn
Pittsburg
Neti Te
Seastor Neeb
Walfered
Aitie
Keaty
Pitta
Stewart
Heebens
Pet
Philadel- Peis
Pattison
Legislative Committee
Boyer
McCamant
Hensel
Rosa
Herring
Few
Democrats
Storms injure many on the steamers August Victoria and Umbria
New York reports detail a brutal voyage as stormy seas battered the August Victoria and Umbria. On October 7 and 8 the Umbria suffered numerous injuries among steerage and saloon passengers, with 18 Epp family members bruised and many others hurt or bruised by waves and deck flooding.
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Augusta Victoria
Umbria
Bass
New York
Umbris
Lenhum
Carl Christiensen
August Truelson
Filoma Spiroch
Anna Turiova
Zabeth Neufeld
Epp
Heinrich
Dr. Stiffen
White
Better
Nathan Solomon
John Schreiner
Mr. Schreiner
Franz Rudolph
Gretchen Boreman
Tin Muller
Peter Muller
Herman Witt
Johann Kissling
Marianna Waltas
Peter Zepp
Louise Kerekel
Henry Rosp
Jacob Schirper
Annie Weiss
Herman Zarzow
Emile John
Investigating Orphans' Schools Hears Testimony in Harrisburg
The Legislative Committee on alleged Soldiers Orphans' Schools abuses met in Harrisburg. Witnesses included E E Hatter, treasurer R J Wright, and Mrs Wright, a former female inspector. Wright refused to disclose his ledgers, citing legal advice as the panel plans to resume testimony tomorrow.
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Mercer
Wright
Gillon
Melbourne Succeeds at Last in Rain Tests
Melbourne completes a rain experiment in Kansas at Coodlasd. He starts a new test Saturday in a caboose in the Rock Island yards as warm calm weather shifts to overcast skies and an expected renewed rain.
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Coodlasd
Kax
Melbourne
Rock Island
Blockade of Saint Canal Delays Lake Superior Traffic
Detroit Oct 12 blockade of the Saint Canal harms lake traffic causing delays at Lake Superior ports. Wheat rates to Buffalo Kingston and Montreal may rise early. Advices from the Soo are encouraging.
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Detroit
Saint Canal
Lake Trafic
Lake Superior
Buffalo
Kingston
Montreal
Dead girl found on Bedloe's Island beach
A ten year old girl was found washed ashore at Bedloe's Island. The body showed a throat wound from ear to ear and appeared to have been in the water for some time. Police and detectives investigate the gruesome discovery along the cast walk.
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New York
Bedloe’s Island
Large vein of sine discovered in Bon saickes mines
In Toanone Virginia on October 12 considerable interest arose from the discovery of a large vein of sine in the Bon saickes mines. The vein was located at the 90 foot level, measures 9 feet wide and 30 feet deep, extending indefinitely along the main ore body.
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Toanone
Bonsaickes
Mystery of Mercantile Advertising Payoffs Unfolds
Philadelphia hearings reveal ex City Treasurer Frank J. Bell and ex Treasurer Bardsley benefited from commissions on mercantile appraisers advertising. Witnesses Elverson Warburton and McMichael confirm payments and methods. Bell says he paid all commissions to Bardsley and kept no portion for the Auditor General. The committee debates scope and secrecy, with new clues from a postmarked wrapper that hints at broader intrigue.
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Dispatch
Pat. Apdelphia
Continental
Philadelphia
Hensel
Deputy Stranahan
George Handy Smith
Flinn
McMichael
North American
Warburton
The
Telegraph
Elverson
Inquirer
Cooke
Press
Shapley
Heverin
Shields
Obeeanene
Kinn
Smith
Moonset
Billy Patterson
James Elyerson
Toa
Frank J. Bell
Rev
Bardsley
McCamant
Bell
Elverson and
Cook
Elgerson
Wrecked Express Plunder Plot Suspected Daltons
Sacramento dispatch reports a fast West bound Central Pacific express wreck between New England Mills and Colfax. Seven outside rails were loosened and an ange plate pried, aiming to destroy the engine and loot mail cars. Ten passengers slept through the crash in the Santa Cruz Pullman. A railroad detective searches for culprits as the Dalton gang is suspected. The line resumed service with no fatalities. a $5,000 reward is offered.
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Sacramento
Central Pacific Railroad
Colfax
New England Mills
Estabrook
Santa Cruz
Perra
Dalton Gang
Pssengers
Mresent
Vox
Southern Pacific
Revolutionists Attack Uruguayan Troops in Suburbs
A failed revolt near Montevideo on October 12 saw a revolutionist club fire on stationed troops who returned fire, killing several and wounding many. Ringleaders including a priest were captured. Attempts to assassinate President Coes and seize the Junta failed as about 8,000 troops suppressed the uprising linked to the Blanco party.
Heaviest Northern California Quake Since 1868
A strong tremor struck Napa and Sonora Valleys in California, with walls cracking and chimneys collapsing. The 10 30 PM shock lasted 10 to 45 seconds, rattling San Francisco residents and driving many to the streets as water erupted at Polpula ranch near Sonora.
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San Francisco
California
Napa
Sonora
Polpula Ranch
Desbrosses ferry bridge jumper ends spree with pipe fatality
Jacob M. Bonker a 22 year old Desbrosses street ferry bridge tender ended a two day drinking spree by plunging into the water with a 60 pound iron pipe tied to his neck. The New York ferryboat New York witnessed the act and Bonker's body was recovered four hours later near the paddle wheel. He had worked for the Pennsylvania Railway Company and lived in Jersey City.
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New York
Jacob M. Bonker
Desbrosses Street
George W. Flower
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Jersey City
Lynchera to Be Tried to the Limit
The preliminary hearing of the 15 lynchers charged with the murder of Coe the negro was postponed until next Monday. All defendants were released on bail except three with no apparent friends. The Prosecuting Attorney says he will push the cases for all they are worth.
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Omaaba
Coe
McKinley Tour Through Ashtabula Western Reserve Speech
Major McKinley campaigns in Ashtabula County, Jefferson, Painesville and Ravenna with Governor Campbell and Judge Sherman coordinating events. Ex-Speaker Lamson hosts, Allen speaks on silver and tariffs while the crowd hears warnings about gerrymandering and calls for a Republican legislature to shape policy.
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McKinley
Western Reserve
Campbell
Jefferson
Painesville
Ravenna
Dayton
Foraker
Sherman
Ashtabula County
Ashtabula
Party of Protection
Lamson
Kinley
Wade and
Giddings
Cech
Judge Sherman
Pees Lowing
America
Ohio
Msljor
Yatepplause
Campbell Dean
Allen
Michigan
Israel
Leprosy Panic at Snake Hill Over Mosquito Link Fearful Exile to China
Snake Hill in New Jersey faces anxiety over possible mosquito transmission of leprosy. Sam Sing, a leper, is confined in solitary confinement as officials fear contagion while residents seek his removal and plans to send him to China amid escape attempts and protests.
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Snake Hil1
N. J
Snake Hill
Hudson County
Sam Sing
Oii
Leto Dee
Ammonis
Sam
China
Dispatch
Pla
New York
Harrison
Vancouver
Des Oudans
Dr. King
New York City
Dr. Mie
New ‘York
North Brother Island
Chilean Envoy Poses as Methodist Delegate at White House
Julio Foster, Chilean Congress member aligned with the Junta, gained a White House greeting by slipping into a Methodist Conference reception. President Harrison, unaware of his true identity, welcomed him as a Methodist guest, marking the envoys' only official recognition to date amid efforts after Baluceda's overthrow.
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White House
Bat
Washington
Julio Foster
Congressional Party of
Chile
United States
Junta
Harrison
Foster
State Department
Baluaceda
Railroad fare war looms as Ohio routes cut rates
The Central Traffic Association faces a growing rate war as the Pennsylvania and the Baltimore and Ohio announce fare cuts from Ohio points to Chicago on October 15. Columbus to Chicago drops from 9.20 to 8.35 dollars, Newark to Chicago falls from 1.70 to 7.60, Mansfield Zanesville Cambridge Bellaire and others see 10 to 20 percent reductions, with Lake Shore likely joining the contest.
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Chicago
Central Traffic Association
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Ohio
Erie
Columbus
Newark
Mansfield
Zanesville
Cambridge
Bellaire
The News Directory Highlights and Page References
Readers are guided to key items across pages including Pattison’s Proclamation The Inquiry Progress of McKinley a leprosy scare and local campaign notes Miners may confer Eivermen for the Canal Want Ads and editorial opinions Fast Railroading social notes and theatrical criticism The Pan Republic Congress China riots Mexican Revolution and court cases with mentions of coal operators and council proceedings and exposition features
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Pan-Republic Congress
China
Ats
Suit over Sharon estate seeks eight million accounting
Lizzie F. Ralston sues trustees of the William Sharon estate in the U S Circuit Court for an accounting of about 8 000 000 alleged to be in Sharon s hands. The complaint says Ralston deeded trust property to Sharon when Bank of California closed and claims Sharon did not return or properly restitution.
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San Francisco
Lizzie F. Ralston
William Sharon
United States Circuit Court
Ralston
Sharon
Bank of California
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