Decrease in Debt Revised Census Figures
Revised census figures show a substantial drop in bottled debts among Pennsylvania counties, marking notable improvement. The Raum inquiry now reports a $2,000,000 decrease, a significant gain over the initial general estimate. Commissioner Roum confirms pension clerk Bradley Tanner has refrigerator stock, while Fire and Plumb trigger a Senate tilt in a personal quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Roum
Bradley Tanner
Senate
Tennsylvania
Albewr
Coorstike
Adoni
Ion Aunia
Jor
Meek
Hanna Caneion
Carton
Aenee
Dany Trin
Pomienset
Ashave Ivan
Washongton
Wayne
Tariff Bill Moves Up. Virginia Election Case Delayed
In Washington Republican leaders push to open the tariff bill immediately. Contested Virginia election case displaced to secure action on the tariff bill and related South Carolina case Miller vs Elliot, with Enloe's privilege question possibly affecting the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastuixetos
Republian
Washington
Virginia
South Carolina
Milter
Chinese return policy for unlawfully in the United States
The Treasury Department informed El Paso Customs that the law allows returning Chinese convent to China if found unlawfully within the United States. Chinese adjudged unlawfully present should be returned via San Francisco, the most convenient exit point from the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasttrxetos
Treasury Department
el Paso
Tex
Department
China
United States
San Francisco
Cal
Swift Justice on Tongue River Murderers September 15
Acting Indian Commissioner Bell requested facts on the Tongue River Reservation killing of a white man. Special Agent Cooper reported that Hugh Boyle was slain by two men. The suspects were identified as Hixetox and another unnamed individual. Also noted is a separate entry: silver offered for sale to the Treasury Department totaling 500,000 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasnindox
Bell
Tongue River Reservation
Montana
Cooper
Nee
Hugh Boyle
Murterers
Pooner
Hixetox
Treasury Department
For 360000 Ounces Purchase Details
The record lists the total 360000 ounces bought with 100000 ounces at 1.5750 50000 at 11575 110000 at 1.1550 and 100000 at 1.15875, detailing varying unit prices. This item notes aggregated quantities and price points without broader context.
Raum investigation yields sub Company details and stalled rights
In Washington September 15 the Raum inquiry heard that a sub company of the Universal Refrigerator Company was formed in the District with Bradley Tanner as secretary and stock subscribed but unpaid. The parent firm and Tanner held most District rights for a $500000 stock payoff, not yet ratified. Committee rejected a resolution to probe Tanner's character and the enterprise's value, adjourning after testimony that no favoritism existed in case selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Baum
WasnitsoTon
Raum
Universal Refrigerator Company
Bradley Tanner
Tanner
Pension Office
Witness
Withers
Lewis
General Raum
Columbia Refrigerator Company
District of Columbia
Eneral Raum
Uns
Tilt in the Senate Over Bridge Bills Encountered
In the Senate Mr Frye and Mr Plumb clashed over bridge bills with barbed remarks about absences and roll calls. Frye defended his attendance while Plumb accused him of delaying action. The presiding officer cautioned that such exchanges could devolve into personal altercations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tox
Senate
Frye
Plumb
Maine
Mr. Plumb
Mr. Frye
Kansas
Kooses
Mr. Ingel
River and Harbor Bill Faces Senate Delay
The river and harbor bill sits on Speaker Reed's table awaiting his signature amid Democratic filibuster tactics on contested election cases. Republicans and Democrats alike are said to want the measure, with Reed expected to sign if party lines hold, or see the bill die if stalemate persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reed
The Last of the Appropriation Bill
The House Committee on Appropriations agreed to report the general deficiency bill with Senate amendments to be non concurred. This is the last of the appropriation bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Appropriations
House
Senate
Death of Captain Lander Dobbins Links Lakes History
Captain Lander Dobbins dies at 73 in Earin October 15. He owned Commodore Perry s flagship Lawrence raising and selling it in 1876. He also owned the Niagara linked to Perry s victory over Britain now wrecked at Misery Bay. He sought state aid to raise the Niagara and held multiple public offices. He was related to Hon W L Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eatin
Lander Dobbins
Daniel Dobbins
County of
Erie
Commodore Perry
Perry
Misery Bay
Presque Isle Harbor
Dobbins
Niagara
Waraens
David Porter Dobbins
Life Saving Service
Great Lakes
W. L. Scott
Conductors Brotherhood Holds Second Annual Convention
The second annual convention of the International Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors opened in Toledo with a public session at Wheeler's Opera House. Grand Chief Conductor G. W. Howard delivered the formal address outlining the organization's objects and aims. Several other speakers followed as business sessions were set to begin the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
International Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors
Wheeler
Opera House
G. W. Howard
Local Man Seeks Kentucky Treasurer in Dallas County
Louisvinz September 15 J McBey of Springfield Missouri believes he has located James W Tate the default Kentucky Treasurer in Dallas County He has went to Jefferson City to obtain an order of citation or arrest if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisvinz
J. McBey
Springfield
James W. Tate
Kentucky
Dallas County
McBey
Jefferson City
Switchmen's Mutual Aid Convention Opens in Buffalo
The Switchmen's Mutual Aid Association of North America held its fifth annual convention in Buffalo with a parade of about 1,000 men. Delegates met at Music Hall where Mayor Bishop and officials welcomed them. Grand Master Frank Sweeney spoke on unity, avoiding strikes, and endorsing fair pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switchmen's Mutual Aid Association of North America
Buffalo
Switchmens’ Mutual Aid Association of North America
Music Hall
Frank Sweeney
John Dewey
John Hall
W. A. Simsrott
J. W. Callihan
E. M. Hutchinson
J. F. Scullen
John E. Wilson
Bishop
Sweeney
Federation of Railway Employes
Terre Haute
Central Labor Union Hall
Five Men Implicated in Wreckers Case at Kiernan Plot
September report from a detective links five men to wreckers involved with Kiernan. Kiernan allegedly led Knights councils and knew secrets. others reportedly confessed. Rail officials seek indictments while juror sympathy and delayed funds to ex-strikers color the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albaxy
Kiernan
Knights
Five Feen
Knights of Labor
Old Time Telegraphers Hold Annual Convention
The Old Time Telegraphers Association met in Kansas City celebrating its annual gathering with remarks from Mayor Coy and Major William Warner. President W R Plum delivered the annual address as members conducted association business and later attended a reception at the Coates House hosted by General Weazy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kassas
Old Time Telegraphers’ Association
United States Military Telegraph Corps
W. R. Plum
Mayor Coy
Kansas City
Kas
William Warner
Congress
Warner
Plum
Coates House
Weazy
Dramatic Debut of The Liliputians at Niblo's Garden
New York September 15 The dramatic sensation of the season opened at Niblo's Garden with the arrival in America of The Liliputians a Berlin operatic burlesque troupe. The Pupil in Magic features pigmy stars in ludicrous situations with striking scenery and costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diarateh
New York
Niblo’s Garden
America
Liliputiane
Berlin
Jailed and Committed in Local Court Actions
Police kept busy with a mix of arrests and commitments overnight. Charles Himmelek jailed for stealing shoes. Antoney Patuctia committed for assault. Alexander Sojkowskei jailed on liquor without license charge. Others arrested for disorderly conduct at Carson and South Fourth. Informal complaint filed against James Tinovitz for ax assault during a debt collection attempt. A Humane Society case and a cruel whipping charge against Henry Lietchen were heard. A Gilchrist case hearing occurred. several men bound over for court after alleged embezzlement and related proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Himmeleke
Antoney Patuctia
Alderman Richards
Thomas Cancery
Alexander Sojkowseki
Gilbreath
Bob Showalter
Newton Parmar
Officer Gribbon
Carson
South Fourth Street
YourTisx
Kerr
James Tinovitz
Avex
Scorren
Allegheny
Squire Braun
Humane
O'Bhien
Housmanse
O'Bries
Squire Stork
Henry Lietchen
Street
Gilchrist
Reading Readies for Democratic Society Convention
Reading hosts the Pennsylvania Democratic Societies annual gathering with Pattison Black and Barclay arriving for a grand convention. Delegations from Allegheny and other counties, mass meetings at Grand Opera House and Metropolitan Rink, and 1 000 to 10 000 expected attendees signal a vigorous campaign start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Societies of Pennsylvania
John 8. Wirman
Philadelphia
State Organization
To-Morrow
Grand Opera House
The
Americas Club
Pattison
Black
William H. Barclay
Mayor Merritt
Jesse G. Hawley
Richmond L. Jones
George F. Bear
William Nolan
H. Willis Bland
David B. Brunner
Albert C. Green
William Rosenthal
F. 3. Jacobs
Metropolitan Rink
Americas Club Rooms
R E. James
W. H. Sowden
F. E. Beltzhoever
W. A. Hensel
B. F. Meyers
William F. Harrity
Robert E Pattison
Chauncey F. Black
W. H. Barclay
R. Jones Monaghan
W. Rush Gillan
William M. Mutecler
R. E. Monahan
H. Aiken
James B. Reilly
George Jacobs
George W. Skinner
George H. Hoffman
Charles P. Donnelly
E. Gaw Flenhan
Edmund Randall
William H. Bitting
Gerard C. Brown
H. J. Stable
J. B. &. Streeter
A. H. Coffroth
James M. Beck
William J. Eran
William Stenger
John H. Fow
Cleveland
Westmoreland
Warren
Venango
Erie
York
Lebanon Democrats Nominate Ticket in County Convention
Lebanon Democrats met and nominated H. G. Walter for Assembly with Valentine J. Urich of Jackson as running mate. Jacob C. Reinoehl and D. A. Gruber elected as congressional conferees. C. P. Steinmetz, Robert L. Miller, and Boaz W. Light named delegates to the state convention. Reinoehl chosen county chairman. resolutions back Scranton platform tariff and force bills and pension for Civil War survivors. Buckeye Alliance candidate Ormmerywall nominated in Fifteenth Ohio district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Assembly
H. G. Walter
Valentine J. Urich
Jackson
Jacob C. Reinoehl
D. A. Gruber
Simon P. Light
Robert L. Miller
Boaz W. Light
C. P. Steinmetz
Jacob C. Reinochl
Scranton
Nominations for Congress Wide Debate Across States
Montana Judge W. W. Dixon endorses Arizona candidate Mark A. Smith while Dems weigh Meleigse Wines Lewis as Patrons of Industry in a broader party critique. The uncertain OCR text suggests a focus on nominations and cross-state political alignments with key figures Dixon Smith Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Montana
W. W. Dixon
Pend
Arizona
Mark A. Smith
Opine Meleigse
Wines
Lewis
Wall Street Loan Rates Roar as Money Tightens Again
The stock market faces renewed money pressure with on call loans at 4 percent and premiums peaking near 98 percent per annum. The Board of Trade approves resolutions urging tariff timing on incoming goods and bond import rules, sending copies to Senate and House leaders for conference committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
E Board of Trade and Tae
Rumored Death of Robert Ray Hamilton Stuns Family
Reports claim Robert Ray Hamilton died in the Far West prompting a family inquiry led by General Hamilton. The elder says he hopes the tale is false while investigators note his wife Eva Hamilton remains imprisoned in Trenton and a custody dispute over Beatrice continues.
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Hamilton
Far West
Ray
Schayler Hamilton, Jr
Sing Sing
Robert
Eva Hamilton
Greenwood Cemetery
Trenton State Prison
Robert Ray
Edward W. Vollmer
Young Hamilton
Trenton
Donnelly
Robert Ray Hamilton
Patterson
Lowers
Wade
Beatrice
Roop
Philadelphia
Republican State Convention Sets Connecticut Ticket
The Republican State Convention meets in New Haven with delegates assembling. The ticket appears to be General S. E. Merwin for Governor, O. Vincent Coffin for Lieutenant Governor, E. Stevens Henry for Treasurer, G. P. McLean for Secretary of State, and Nichol A. Thompson or ex Senator Catlin for Controller. Bulkeley expected to support Merwin on second ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haves
E. Merwin
O. Vincent Coffin
Middletown
E. Stevens Henry
Rockville
G. P. McLean
Simsbury
Nichol &. Thompson
Stone Leading Republican Nominations in Warren Area
In Warren Pennsylvania the Republican primaries yield Stone strong in four counties with Venango breaking for Stone. Lee close behind. Stone expected to secure the nomination while Allen faces a tough Senate contest. Conferees meet to set a time for further talks.
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Los Fn
Repubblican
Diaraton
Warren
Stone
Smith
McKean
Lee
Venango
Venango County
Wmeet
Allen
Senate
Franklin
Dangerous moth killer explodes in parlor fire
In Darton on September 15 Mr Ed Friend and a servant burned gasoline to kill moths saturating a parlor and furniture. Four gallons were used. A grate fire ignited the fumes causing a blast that burned Dr F W Thomas and others. The doctor escaped to a nearby house. Friend’s hands and head were severely burned. The servant girl sustained minor head burns. The parlor and hall were destroyed by fire.
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Darton
Ed Friend
F. W. Thomas
Bride's Husband Dies Five Hours After Their Wedding
John Rotauz aged 29 married Rosie Schiebel at Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn. Five hours later he collapsed and died of possible heart disease in the presence of his bride. Rotauz belonged to the Catholic Benevolent Society and the Edna Association. his widow will be provided for by the societies. Funeral set for Holy Trinity Church tomorrow morning.
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Dinator
New York
John Rotauz
Rosie Schiebel
Hamburg Avenue
Brooklyn
Holy Trinity Church
Henry J. Webman
John
Mrr
Rotauz
Ber Cries
Catholic Benevolent Society
Edna Association of
Cable dispatches cut off as Guatemala bills unpaid
San Santrapor reports telephonic communication with Guatemala restored but the Salvadoran government blocks cable dispatches until Guatemala settles four months of overdue messages. Only official telegrams to foreign legations may pass.
Collision at Black Butte Two Freight Trains Wrecked
The Union Pacific east bound fast freight and west bound special freight collided near Black Butte station. Ten cars and both engines wrecked. Engineer Dan Phelan killed, others injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Union Pacific
Black Butte
Dan Phelan
Dubois Primary Ticket Selection Report
Strong ticket chosen in Leanfield County with names for treasurer James McLaughlin assembly P S Heber and John Farrel congress James Kerr senator Matt Savage George L Thompson F B Auditos D J Gipgery and H les listed as candidates in the September 15 report from Dubois Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Learfield County
TOE
DuBois
Tressurer
James McLaughlin
Assembly
P. S. Heber
John Farrel
Congress
James Kerr
Matt Savage
George L. Thompson
Auditos
J. Gipgery
Les
Anti Chinese League Formed in Aberdees Mass Meeting
The mayor led a mass meeting where an anti Chinese league was formed. A committee of 40 was appointed to notify all Chinese residents to leave Aberdees by September 22. Some Chinese have already departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdees
Wase
Seattle wedding gifts reveal donor display error
A Seattle girl told a friend that donor names would not appear with wedding presents. The gifts shown included 38 percent plated wager spoons and 19 salt sprinklers, with the display failing to occur as expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Journal
Seattle
Local items sketch city work openings and relief reports
The Board of Viewers held preliminary openings for Allequippa Street and set a meeting for South Twenty-ninth Street. A semi monthly report from the Association for the Improvement of the Poor notes daily work figures and personnel changes including Frank Dowardson of Allegheny as roundsman after Michael Deve Lanptes. Opening this week features stylish wraps and department visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association For the Improvement of the Poor
Sian
Frank Dowardson
Allegheny
Michael Deve
Ministers Appointed in Erie Conference Meadville Districts
The Erie Conference set next year’s meeting in Meadville and announced appointments for Pennsylvania across Clarion, Franklin, Meadville, and Warren districts. Presiding elders include F. H. Beck and Milton Smith with a long list of pastors assigned to various towns and churches.
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Meadville
Pennsylvania
Dinpatoils Orn Crry
Erie Conference
Clarion District
F. H. Beck
Presiding Elder
Arroys
Rowland Hughes
Beech Tree
D. A. Platt
Bellvue
W. T. Gerhart
Big Run
F. H
Edenberg
Ww.p. Graham
Emendsville
James Jelbart
Falls City
O. HH. Sibler
Greenvile
H. C. Carr
Hazen
J. Horton
Luthersburg
L. G. Merrill
Marionville
F. A. Bhawkey
New Bethleham
O. H. Nichol
W. F. Flick
Punxsuta
H. McIntyre
Karns City
Millerstown
W. Hranfield
West Monterey
CE McKinlery
North Hope
William Can- Held
Ol City
Grace Church
K. C. Smith
Trinity Church
J. M. Hoburn, Jr
Parker's Landing
D. K. Creed
Pithole
F. M. Small
Pleasantville
J. H. Clemens
Plumer
L. W. Showers
Polk
R. Thompern
Rouseville
Liverly
J. A. Hume
St. Petersburg
W. Holt
Sherratt and Quasenstown
George Cailier
Tidioute
G. McIntyre
Tivnesta
Nebraska
C. CG. Rumberger
Titusville
Gusher
J. A. Kumner
Albion
D. E
Sprinvore
J. D. Beorgs
Lapville
E J. Stsebeome
Townville
B. L. Perry
Union Clee
R. A. Buzzy
Fredonia
W. S. Shepard
Grove City
A. J. Merchant
Harlansburg
J. C. Warner
Mahoningtown
J. M. Foster
Mercer
P.O
Epworth
J. Squire
New Castle
Flist
C. E. Hall
New Lebanon
E. Winger
New Wilmington
C. M. Morse
Pardoe
Erie
Alfred Wheeler
Jamestown
W. P. Bignell
BEICE HOUSE UNDER SAIL AT GREAT KILLS
An extraordinary craft anchored in the mouth of the Great Kills Staten Island draws fishermen. A red brick house is said to have wooden bricks to stay within orthodox lines. The schooner rigged house sails fast, prompting oyster fleet skippers to stare as it departs under northwesterly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San
Great Kills
Staten Island
Rod and Ree
Ham
Smart son-in-law taunts old financier with stock swap tale
A New York financier boasts his son-in-law steered him into buying St Louis and San Francisco stock, buying 500 shares at a loss, while plans for Lake Shore bonds were replaced. The tale ends with the elder plotting to teach the youth a lesson in financial games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
St. Louis
San Francisco
Sol
Lake Shore
French hold on crystalizing fruit lingers in U S
William Frazer notes in the Globe-Democrat that the French maintain a monopoly on crystalizing fruit by merit not coercion. He says French fruits aren’t superior to American ones and California products compete, yet the industry has failed to gain a lasting foothold in the United States despite workers imported from France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
France
Notable Visitors Register at Local Hotels
F H Lord and W P Cooley of the Chicago St P & Kansas City road paid respects to local agents. H P Snyder and Mrs Snyder attended the Exposition and registered at Monongahela House. Carl Nold of Nuremberg breakfasted at Central. J F Thompson, oil producer from West Virginia, stays at Seventh Avenue. George Handy Smith of Philadelphia, senator, registered at Duquesne. George Terry of Oli City registered at Senlogser. E R B Henary of Honolulu staying at the House. Major Samuel Haslitt of Washington went east last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Lord
W. P. Cooley
Chicago, St. Pan and
Kansas City Road
H. P. Snyder
Conneileville Courier
Snyder
Monongahela House
Carl Nold
Nuremberg
Germany
Hoe
J. F. Thompson
Resigning Unitarian Pastor Amid Local Salted Gossip
The Rev. Obed Eldridge of Northboro Mass resigns effective November 1 after a letter by church members accusing him of not setting a good example. He faced opposition for attending horse trots, pool rooms, and smoking and faced public discontent from townspeople and parish leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tapacial
Worcester
Mass
Obed Eldridge
Unitarian Society
Northboro
Eldridge
Sandwich
Bourne
Dighton
George Wood
Wood
Unitarian Church
Clinton-Lancaster Park
Thayers
Lancaster
Oil Calms the Sea Explained by Royal Institution Lecture
The London Nautical Magazine cites oil’s sea quelling effect for life saving rules. Lord Rayleigh at the Royal Institution described experiments showing oil and impurities smooth foam and dampen waves, likening the film to an extensible membrane on water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Harleigh
Royal Institution
New York Herald
London Nautical Magazine
Lord Rayleigh
Lord Barleigh
Lord Espieieh
First Oil Well examined by Prof Newberry in Harper’s
Prof J B Newberry writes in Harper’s Magazine October on the production and marketing of petroleum. He traces petroleum from ancient times to early Asiatic commerce and notes Western Pennsylvania wells may have been used by prehistoric people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Newberry
J. 8. Newberry
Harper's Magazine
Pennsylvania
Newberry
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Kele
Pre
Gwheer
Conductors Brotherhood Meeting
Tate
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ITEPS
Black and Barclay
J. I. Brockbank
Buckeye Alliance
Board
Ray Hamilton
New Yor
Mr. Hamilton
New Jersey
Norvin Green
Western Union Telegraph Company
Cassimir der Moore
Gilbert M. Speir
Speir
Moore
J. C. Green
Green
Eva
Nutmeg Republicans
Ator
Salvador
Guatemala
Lanptes
Chasu Hueus
Beice
William Frazer
Globe-Democrat
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