Pension controversy over pensions under four dollars per month
Tanner faces Interior Department pullback on his April 25 order to raise pensions under four dollars a month. He accuses General Bussey and General Harrison of misstatements while defending his authority and calling for fair treatment of veterans amid a public pension funds dispute.
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Tanner
Interior Department
Law
Bussey
Harrison
Sixcotes
Cyrus Busser
General Bussey
Pension Office
Dalzell
Interior Department Rebuts Pensions Increase Order
An Interior Department statement supports Secretary Noble in overturning Commissioner Tanner’s order raising pensions from two to four dollars monthly. It cites 1908 statute limits on increases and argues the arbitrary raise favored less disabled soldiers, risking unequal treatment and improper use of public funds.
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Wasuixeros
Interior Department
Noble
Tanner
Department of the Interior
Commissioner of Pensions
United States
Lsw
Manderson
Treasury
Precedent Question Sparks Exchange Over Medical Examinations
The passage shows a heated dispute about medical examination orders and precedent. A General Bussey remark prompts a counterpoint that prior commissioners left records of precedence. The speaker accuses Bussey of ignorance for denying past precedents.
Brooklyn Man Squires from General Land Office
Washington October 16 George B Squires of Brooklyn is identified as a special agent of the General Land Office. The brief dispatch notes his assignment and status within the agency.
General Land Office Dismissal Quoted in Pension Case
The General Land Office case has been dismissed. Lees formerly served as private secretary to Pension Commissioner Tanner, signaling a notable personnel connection in the unfolding matter.
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General Land Office
Lees
Tanner
Quay and Cameron Seek Philadelphia Postmastership Update
Senators Quay and Cameron, in Washington, report no progress on the Pittsburg postmastership. They plan talks with the President about Philadelphia offices, with a meeting scheduled for tomorrow morning. Quay has moved into a new house at 19th and I streets and will stay about a week before returning to Beaver for the election.
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Tor
Dispatch
Washington
Senators Quay
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Senator Quay
Tur Disraren
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Nineteenth and I Streets
Senator Sawyer
Penna
K Street
Beaver
Secretary Noble Corrects Exaggerated Pension Reports
Secretary Noble rejects sensational claims about a wholesale re-rating order and its supposed untold millions. He notes the rescinded order cannot cause future damage, estimates past impact at most $150,000, and says next year’s estimates will be under $100,000,000. Noble supports veterans’ views amid widespread correspondence from Grand Army and Loyal Legion members.
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Washington
Noble
Tanner
Pension Bureau
Grand Army
Loyal Legion
Philadelphia Mint Superintendent Fox Resigns
Treasury Department reports Secretary requested the resignation of Philadelphia Mint Superintendent Fox and the information appears authentic.
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Wasnixotos
Treasury Department
Fox
Philadelphia Mint
Biblical Romance No. 2 in Mahone's Political Circle
A Richmond telegram reports Mahone circulating secret campaign letters to colored ministers. The card cites Joshua chapters 14 to 18, urging reading of divine promises and suggesting a land division as a political aim. He promises large prizes for top vote getters among the colored community.
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Mahone
Joshua
Richmonn
Israel
Shiloh
Desolation and Want Aide Sought By Ex-Legislator
A. H. Trow formerly a Minnesota legislator from Fillmore County, now in Miner County South Dakota, visits the State Capital asking aid for Dakota sufferers. He reports widespread desolation from the drought and crop failure in Miner and nearby Sanborn counties, warning many families may freeze or starve before spring if relief is not granted.
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Sr. Pawn
A. H. Trow
Minnesota
Fillmore County
Miner County
South Dakota
Dakota
Mr. Trow
Crors
Miner
Sanborn
World's Fair Subscriptions Authorized by Finance Committee
The World’s Fair Finance Committee resolved to begin immediate steps to obtain subscriptions to the $5,000,000 guarantee fund and appointed a subcommittee to prepare the subscription books for the purpose.
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New York
Stoltenberg Arrest Ties Sullivan Office to Cronin Jury Plot
Henry M Stoltenberg confidential clerk to Alex Sullivan was arrested amid the Cronin murder probe. He is alleged to have helped assemble a fake juror. prosecutors seek the truth from Sullivan’s office and associates as grand juries convene.
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Henry M. Stoltenberg
Alex Sullivan
Sullivan
Igpactal
Chicago
Longenecker
Dr. Cronin
Henrys. Stoltenberg
Alex. Sullivan Sod Thos. B. Windes
Judge Longenecker
Chief Hubbard
Thomas B. Windes
Alexander Sullivan
Circuit Court
Stoltenberg
Hanks
Fred W. Smith
John Graham
Graham
Smith
Train collision near Gibson leaves dozens injured
A Burlington and Missouri Road train collision at Gibson, 6:45 last evening, wrecked two engines and a chair car plus a combination car. About 50 passengers were injured, with hotel owner Peter Renland fatally hurt and several others burnt as a chair car caught fire. Most passengers were Western travelers with some New York riders.
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Omana
Gibson
Burlington and
Missouri Road
Peter Renland
New York
Miners' Union Telegram Signals Imminent Strike Action
Patrick Mc Bryde secretary of the Miners' Progressive Union received a telegram from Alex Johnson stating a meeting is called for tomorrow to act on the committee report with Columbus and Hockin Coal and Iron Company to secure recognition for the union miners. Indications point to a strike order.
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Commats
Patrick McBryde
Miners’ Progressive Union
Alex. Johnson
Columbus and Hockin Coal and Iron Company
Brush Plant Sold to Thomson-Houston for 3.25 Million
The Brush Electric Company plant has been sold to Thomson-Houston Electric Company for about $3,250,000 in cash. The report from Boston on October 16 states the entire plant transfer is complete.
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Boston
Brush Electric Company
Thomson- Houston Electric Company
Mills Foretells Cleveland Nomination in 1892 Meeting
A Philadelphia Democratic mass meeting at the Academy of Music drew many young leaders and speakers including Mills of Texas Wilson of West Virginia and Beck of Philadelphia. Mills attacked tariff laws and the current administration promising continued tariff reform and a Cleveland nomination in 1892 amid praise for Bigler and party unity.
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Braddock
Farmer
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Democratic Society of Pennsylvania
Academy of Music
Joseph P. Murphy
Mills
Texas
Wilson
West Virginia
Abbott
New Jersey
Biggs
Delaware
James M. Beck
Grover Cleveland
Bigler
Murphy
Moody Triumph in South Dakota Senate Race
Great rejoicing in Deadwood as Gideon C. Moody wins a U S Senate seat for South Dakota. Moody, born 1832 in New York, served in Indiana politics and the Civil War, later moved to Dakota politics, was speaker of the Dakota legislature, appointed judge by President Hayes, and long associated with the Home Stake Mining Company in Deadwood. He has advocated Dakota division and helped shape party positions on Territories.
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Deapwoop
Dak
Gideon C. Moody
United States Senate
South Dakota
Judge Moody
New York
Courtlandt
Syracuse
Indiana
Inndiana
Henry S. Lane
Benjamin Harrison
Supreme Court
Moody
Dakota
Yankton
Hayes
Division of
Plank
Territories
Home Stake Mining Company
Deadwood
Mad Congressman Nat Frank Protests Over Appointments
St Louis October 16 Congressman Nat Frank denounces President Harrison and Secretary Windom after a July agreement among St Louis lawmakers to share federal posts. Reynolds became District Attorney, Wennecker Collector, but Metcalf was named Appraiser, prompting Frank to send a blunt telegram asking for promised appointments and receiving no reply.
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St. Louis
Dispatch
Nat Frank
Harrison
Windom
Kinsey
Frank
Needringhaus
George D. Reynolds
C. F. Wennecker
Internal
Harvey Hodge Kills Wife Then Attacks Self in New Jersey
Special telegram reports Harvey Hodge killed his wife in Camsariper New Jersey and wounded himself with a razor after accusing her of infidelity. His two sons awoke to the screams and stopped him from finishing the act as he fought for life. He served in the One Hundred Twenty third Regiment.
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Camsariper
N. J
Harvey Hodge
Hodge
One Hundred and Twenty-third Regiment
President Harrison opens Maritime Conference with hopes
President Harrison welcomed delegates to the Maritime Conference and expressed deep personal interest in its results. He hopes passage of the seas becomes as safe as rapid and said the conference aims at a universally welcomed objective attracting world interest.
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Washington
Harrison
Stabbed Man in Greenville Neighborhood Fight
Thomas M. Keely a commission merchant living at 83 Danforth Avenue Greenville Jersey was stabbed early this morning while defending his wife in a confrontation with John C. Henry a railroad brakeman The wound is regarded as dangerous and the incident is reported in New York.
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New York
Thomas M. Keely
Danforth Avenue
Greenville
Jeresy
John C. Henry
Giant railroad scheme targets Tampa as southern export hub
A massive South and Southwest railroad and steamship consolidation aims to make Tampa Florida the main export depot for Southwest and Northwest freight to Europe and the Americas. Headed by H B Plant and John Inman, the plan includes many lines and new harbor facilities plus an air line from Tampa to Mobile and New Orleans.
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New South
Southern and Southwestern Railroad
Tampa
Fla
Briemingham
Aka
South
United States
H. B. Plant
John Inman
Richmond Terminal Company
Europe
Central America
Boston
New York
East Tennessee
Virginia
Georgia
Central of
Richmond
Danville
Georgia Pacific
Louisville and Nashville
Texas Pacific
Southern Pacific
Queen and Crescent
Messrs. Plant
Mobile
New Orleans
Hearing on 1879 contract production in oil case
Washington October 16 The Interstate Commerce Commission resumed hearings in the Independent Refiners Associations suit against the Pennsylvania Railroad. Three commissioners sat Morrison Schoonmaker and Veazey. Schoonmaker announced the commission would not require production of the 1879 contract with the National Transit Company, while Morrison dissented, insisting the contract is important evidence in the case.
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Washington
Oil City
Titusville
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Mesars
Morrison
Schoonmaker
Veazey
Pennsylvania Railroad
National Transit Company
Iasville
A Double Divorce Involving Minister’s Wife
Ottawa reports D B Chisholm, former husband of Mrs George E Foster now married to the Dominion Minister of Finance, plans a Dominion Senate divorce bid and may challenge his wife’s marriage if it fails. Foster’s stance is silent while Chisholm’s move causes concern among political circles.
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Ottawa
D. B. Chisholm
George E. Foster
Dominion
Canada
Cerremee
Foster
Ian
Chisholand
Chisholm
Emerson son protects father’s grave after desecration
Edward W. Emerson, son of Ralph Waldo Emerson, examined the Sleepy Hollow grave and found no disturbance. He ordered the coffin moved to a new box and to be enclosed in a heavy stone tomb, with hermetic seals to deter grave robbers.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Coxcorp
N. H
Edward W. Emerson
Sleepy Hollow
Anti-Wire War in New York City
Mayor Grant vows to block electric light plants until wires are proven safe. Workers replace gas lamps in parks as Park Commissioners extend control despite pending court actions. Health officials seek restrictions on high voltage currents before further injunctions in the electric power case.
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Youk
Grant
Board of Health
Sen Me
Electric Power Company
Mystery of 13YearOld Girl Abduction Near Newark
Annie T. Green 13, daughter of William H. Green of Kearney near New York, was sent with $6 to Newark to pay a bill. She was found unconscious on the boardwalk near her home. authorities fear she was attacked, robbed, possibly knocked into a river, and then carried back toward her house. Her mother heard a noise and saw a man leave moments earlier. Doctors revived her briefly before she cried out and said she could not have it.
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New York
Annie T. Green
William H. Green
Kearney
Newark
L. L. Carlisle
Carlisle
Erie Bridge
Letter Reveals President Harrison Pressuring Indiana Tax Collector
Tever Havre reports President Harrison's public letter to General Manson, then Collector of Internal Revenue for Indiana's Seventh district, urging resignation. The exchange notes Harrison sought to convene in Indianapolis and ends with Manson's September 23 reply thanked for his "manly and friendly course" in the matter.
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Havre
Harrison
M. D. Manson
Internal Revenue
Seventh District
Indiana
Lansion
M. Washington
Indianapolis
Buxtance Harrison
Manson
Disaster at Bentilee colliery kills sixty miners
An explosion at Bentilee colliery in Longton Staffordshire early today traps miners and devastates the pit. At least sixty men are dead with the underground manager among the victims as a fire and gas threaten further blasts. A relief fund has been started.
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London
Bentilee
Longton
Stafford
Ens Bees
Young Blaine's Doctor's Bills Judgment Won
J G Blaine Jr son of the Secretary of State confessed judgment in New York Supreme Court for 329 65 in favor of Dr. G Fuller. The suit claimed professional services rendered to Blaine’s wife and child between June 1 and November 1, 1883.
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New York
J. G. Blaine, Jr
Secretary of State
Su Foner
G. Fuller
Hartranft in Critical Condition Amid Illness
October 16 report from Normstrows indicates General John F. Hartranft remains seriously ill with pneumonia and is now described as in a critical condition. Friends fear his recovery may be unlikely as his illness worsens.
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Normstrows
John F. Hartranft
Rave
Anxious About a Smallpox Scourge
Dr Probst, secretary of the State Board of Health, reports receiving a communication from the mayor seeking instructions on how to address a reported smallpox scourge in the city. The missive indicates concern over containment and public health actions.
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CoLcvmsys
Dr. Probst
State Board of Health
Heresy Debate Roils American Board Missions Session
New York October 16. Lively discussions marked the American Board of Foreign Missions proceedings as critics challenged the candidate examination system. Rev Dr Griffiths and others pressed for changes to tighten board control and church relations. A heated debate led to drafting changes and a decision to extend the committee for another year.
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Dr. Griffiths
Board of Foreign Missions
American Board of Formeign Missions
Caera Prnlinge
Protestant Episcopal Situaliatie
New York
Broadway Tabernacle
Alden
Clark
E. W. Blatchford
Prudential
Griffiths
Boston
Aimen
Sidi
Griffith
Meredith
L Missionary Society
Ritualistic Changes and Adopted for New Year
The House of Deputies read prayers by Rev Dr Bancroft and Bishop Whitaker. Debates on liturgical changes surfaced as committees discussed resolutions, hymn and psalm wording, and rubrics. Amendments on prayers, benedictions, and the Litany were debated and many were rejected or adopted during the session.
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House of Deputies
Bancroft
Whitaker
Pennsylvania
DE Philp
Dix
Joint Committee On Libegial Bell
Woolwo
Rev
Samuel
Con
Dr. Hart
Mka
House
Morrison
Albany
Carey
House of Bishops
Hunt
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Tie
Quay
Post
Sena
Secretary Noble
Cronin Investigation
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Carlson
Pence
Stwltenberg
Alex
Grand Jury
Winnipeg
Butte
Collins
J. G
Fix
Cronin
Omaha
Hacking
Travafer
Thomson-Houston Company
MR. Mills
Bill
Yarats
Nathan Frank
Maritime Conference
Eastern Shipping
Freige
Cn West
Ae Pensacola
Pennsy
Schoolmaker
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Health Board
Blaine
Hartranft
Committee of Liturgical
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