Quaker City Appraisers Indicted In Political Maneuver
The Philadelphia Senate scene turns to delay tactics as Attorney Sulzberger argues jurisdiction in the case of magistrates tied to the governor. He faces a packed gallery, while critics say the session aims to push a pre election verdict and adjournment until after the vote.
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Hauurcerne
Senate
Hensel
Grady
Philadelphia
Shields
Sulzberger
Coder
Rom
Suleberger
Poe
Efficinie
Commonwealth
Mercantile Appraisers Indicted for Fraud Conspiracy
A Philadelphia grand jury returned six true bills against mercantile appraisers and two against Appraiser Patton and Clerk Volk for conspiracy to defraud the state. Indictments cover adding or omitting names, lowering classes, and unlawful acts. The Drew Levy Company case notes a $200.50 tax payment via check that was manipulated to pocket $120.
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Philadelphia
Mercantile
Patton
Volk
Drew Levick Company
Richard Wiley
Battle in Tennessee frees 150 convicts and stockade burned
In Briceville a clash between guards and miners led to the release of about 150 convicts and a large stockade burning. The number of fatalities remains undetermined.
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ExNoxville
Texa
Briceville
Ten Prisoners Escape From St Louis Jail October 2
Ten inmates walked from the St Louis jail at 5 pm on October 2. Among them were two condemned murderers three burglars and four bank thieves of national notoriety. One escapes recaptured. guards Walsh and Fitzgerald indicted for aiding the flight. Jack Shea alleged brains of the plot received 250 dollars. Guard Walsh drove out a key witness in the Gleason murder case. jailer criticized for lax methods. Bond set at 1000 each for Walsh and Fitzgerald. TheDispatch previews a protest against slavery by German settlers of Pennsylvania tomorrow.
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St. Louis
Sperial
Walsh
Fitzgerald
Jack Shea
Doran
Gleason
Tzgeral
National flag to fly at military colleges with government arms
Secretary Proctor lists all U S military colleges with army instructors and government equipment. He informs faculty that state flags may not appear where U S army regulations require a flag, unless the national flag is also displayed. He says state arms and officers establish the institution’s national character and the government demands the flag.
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Washington
Proctor
United States
United States Army
Unidentified 736-ton vessel bound for New York reported
The ship belonging to E. W. Dimock & Co. is believed to be the craft seen founder by Captain Chute of the schooner Seraphine near Boston last Saturday. The vessel, 736 tons register, was bound from Windsor to New York carrying a coat plaster and insured for £20,000.
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E. W. Dimock & Co
Chute
Seraphine
Boston
Reprts
Windsor
New York
Baltimore Stand Collapse Injures Crowd At Democratic Parade
During a Baltimore Democratic parade a revolving stand at the corner of Butawa and Madison streets collapsed. About 200 sat on the stand including U S Senator Gorman and candidates for state offices. Several were injured though none seriously. Mrs Phillips sustained an ankle injury. The reviewing party was rescued and the parade continued.
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Pittsburg
German
Baltiore
Butawa
Madison Streets
United States
Gorman
Frank Crown
Congress
Barnes Compton
Robert M. McLane
France
J. P. Poe
Frank Brown
Clifton W. Phillips
Calumet Club
Pla
Mr. Brown
Mrs. Phillips
Phillips
Lynching Incidents Reported in Louisiana Parishes
News from Lincoln parish reports the lynching near Choudrant station of James Snowden after he set fire to Squire Emery's house. Snowden fled to West Monroe, was captured, then lynched by armed locals. Also at Poole Landing on Red River a second man was lynched for attempted assault on a planter's daughter after a public gathering.
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New Orleans
Lincoln Parish
Choudrast Station
James Snowden
Snowden
Squire Emery
West Monroe
Lincoln
Chandrant
Poole Landing
Red River
Shreveport
H. C. Stringfellow
Electric Shock Test Ends In 1450 Volt Experience
Cushing assistant superintendent of the San Antonio Electric Power Company survived a testing of current with an ampere meter as the Westinghouse system delivered 1450 volts. He felt no loss of consciousness, described the shock as being tossed in a blanket. Doctors and electrical experts visited, yet he worked that night. The event notes the contrast with New York executions reportedly at 1000 volts.
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Sax AwstertTo
Cushing
San Antonio Electric Power Company
Westinghouse
New York
Harrison Asked to Grant Authority to Probe Bank Books
Philadelphia October 30 The Committee of Councils reviewing malfeasance cases linked to ex City Treasurer Bardsley and the Keystone and Spring Garden banks heard that four Treasury designated experts are not available at Spring Garden Bank. Officials may petition President Harrison for authority to inspect the bank’s books while awaiting better access.
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Philadelphia
Committee of Councils
Bardsley
Keystone
Spring Garden National
Spauking
Treasury Department
Spring Garden Bank
Spring Garden National Bank
Finance Committee
Harrison
Chinese Merchants Who May Return
Acting Secretary Spaulding informs the San Francisco customs chief that Chinese merchants domiciled in the United States who went to China for business may return after proving their identity as merchants. Refusal to land could cause large pecuniary losses, and no doubt should prevent landing if identity is not proven.
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Washington
Spaulding
San Francisco
United States
China
Department
Nnd
Chile
South America
Wreck on Ultima Thule Railroad At Arkdelphia
A frightful wreck occurred on the Ultima Thule Railroad near Arkdelphia. The caboose jumped the track and rolled down an embankment ten miles long at sea case mixed trains. Captain Jack Weed, superintendent, was in charge as relief crews responded. Lincoln described as clever and far seeing by Colonel A K in McClure's estimate to be published.
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Arkdelphia
Ank
Ultima Thuie
Jack Weed
Teall
Lincoln
A. K
McClure
Dispatch
Uruguay Lost Schooner Hampax Det 30 Special
Four masted schooner Uruguay of Windsor N J reported lost near sea with details limited to naval dispatches. The item notes a Halifax area search by Detachment 30 and mentions Hampax as a classification or codename without additional context.
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Uruguay
Hampax
Windsor
Prairie Fires in the Territory
Reports from the Pottawatomie reservation say wildfires are large and active. Many families have lost homes and dozens of men women and children fight the flames.
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Guthrie
Okla
Pottawatomie Reservation
Wrarle
Chile Faces Riots In Valparaiso Amid Calls For Action
Dispatch from Santiago reports an immediate investigation into riots on Clare Street and Trm streets in Valparaiso. Forty Americans and eleven Chileans were jailed. one person killed and several wounded as regular troops and police restored order.
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Wasumetox
Pedro Montt
Washington
Santiago
Curie
Clare Street
Tr.m
Intendente
Baltimore
Foster
Ohio
Blaine
Egan
Americans Fear New Chilean Trouble After Valparaiso Dispute
In Santiago dated Oct 30 American officials warn of rising anti American sentiment and possible further trouble with Chile. United States Minister Kean Captain Schley and Consul Creery discuss a hostile Junta reply to Egan's note, while the Baltimore prepares to protect officers ashore if needed.
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Schley
Valparaiso
Santiago
Chile
Santiago de Caine
United States
Kean
W. Schley
Baltimore
William B. Creery
Junta
Brazil and New York Steamship Company Incorporation
The Brazil and New York Steamship Company was incorporated in Charleston with principal office in New York City. Authorized capital is 3 million dollars to run a New York to Brazil line, with plans to buy or build six steamers and eight sailing vessels. Promoters include Judge A J Dittenhoefer and ex-Postmaster General Thomas L James. The company expects subsidies from Brazil and the United States.
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Charleston
Brazil and
New York
Ohley
New York City
Brazil
A. J. Dittenhoefer
Thomas L. James
Rafus BR. Wilson
Wheeling
United States
Mrs Frank Leslie Again Adopts Her Former Name
Mrs Frank Leslie has been granted permission by Judge Bookataver of the Court of Common Pleas to resume the name Frank Leslie on November 30. In her petition she states she is 21 or older, citing reasons tied to her marriage to William Kingsbury Wilde and the impact on her business affairs.
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New York
Frank Leslie
William
Kingsbury Wilde
Bookataver
Court of Common Pleas
Conservatives and Liberals Arm for Election Clash
The Conservative National Union drafts an electoral platform promising tax relief and district councils while opposing church disestablishment and local option eight hour work days. Liberals mobilize rural voters with a December delegates conference led by Gladstone before Italy. Naval war talk centers on Chile versus the United States, with experts warning a hard fight for American ships. Premier Salisbury previews foreign policy and Indian unrest responses for a policy declaration.
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Loxpox
Conservative National Union
Newcastle
Gladstone
Italy
Great Britain
National Liberal Club
New York
United States
Chile
Baltimore
San Francisco
Wales
Pay
Aconcagua
Lord Salisbury
Foreign Office
India
Kashgar
China
War Commission
Lahore
Peshawaer
New Chamary
Prince of Wales
Balmoral
Humbert
Spithead
Plot to assassinate O Brien sparks Cork unrest
In Cork clash between McCarthyites and Parnellites leads to fines for stoning a Parnellite meeting. Police shield William O'Brien amid rumors of a plot, with mounted units deployed and guards around gun shops as tensions rise during the Cork political campaign.
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Tilton
Cork
Belfast
Fermoy
Mr. O'Brien
O'Brien
McCart
Parnellites
Beligman’s Mission in Europe Aims at Bi Medallism
Jesse Seligman the New York banker travels in Beelin Ontario with credentials from the United States making inquiries among foreign financiers about the possibility of bi medallism and financial cooperation in Europe during his visit.
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Beelin
Jesse Seligman
New York
United States
Massacre of French Escort in Madagascar Around Dr Beziat
French physician Dr Beziat and eleven native guards were ambushed on the Betsiboka river while escorting supplies to Majunga. Eight native soldiers were killed, the physician wounded and killed, and bandits seized portable goods as pursuers press the hunt with slim hope of capture.
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Mauna
Madagascar
Heziat
Stuberville
Hetsiboka
Majunga
Dr. Beziat
Quay Keeps Up Pressure in Peremptory OCC Message
A bold note from Quay demands action from the Controller of the Currency. The letter frames a firm request or warning and signals ongoing regulatory pressure.
Senator Quay Sues Over Libel Amid Pittsburgh Storm
A libel suit by Senator Matthew Stanley Quay against the Star publishers Mellon Porter and others in Pittsburgh sparks a political showdown. Warrants issued for libel and civil action seek $10,000 in damages as Quay declares the case will be pressed to the end.
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Dispatch
Braver
Senator Quay
Pittsburg
the Star
Messrs. Mellon and Porter
Richard Stiffer
Ap Publisiers
Stifey
Page header quotes and mixed contents list
A fragmented table of contents from a historical newspaper. It lists sections such as Senate quittings after elections ministers and political items, sports state news weather, legal notes court cases libel suits local fire reports fashions and many scattered incomplete items.
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Pagte
Senate
Egan
Chile
Qrusy
Caen
Sean Idiy saNhh Ose
Erin
Hearing in Progress Delays Damage Suit Against Poat
Senator Quayts attorneys in this city have not yet filed the damage suit promised against the Poat. They plan to hold it back until after the hearing in the criminal suit before Alderman McMasters this afternoon. Attorneys reported authorization from Mr. Quay to take other action but would not disclose details. A related suit against State Chairman Kerr is to be entered at Beaver. James Mills and others faced Alderman in a criminal libel case, with John D. Scully involved in the bond matter.
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Suleberger
Senate
Commonwealth
Philadelphia
State House
Pennsylvania
J. M. Buchanan
Seward Thompson
Quay
Actret
Renator
Senator Quayts
Poat
McMasters
Attorney Marshall
Kerr
Beaver
James Mills
Nagoahene
Cate John D. Scully
The
Sonal
Senator Quay
Lacey Acknowledges Telegram About Deposit Certificate
Cons troller of the Currency Mr Lacey said he received a telegram from Senator Quay asking who authorized delivery of a £5877 deposit certificate indorsed by Lacey and John Berds sy to the Democratic State Committee. He said the telegram arrived after hours and he could not investigate until morning.
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E. &. Lacey
Washington, D, C
Conoe
John Bardsley
Democratic State Committee
Senator Quay
Mr. Quay
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