Merrill Levels a Harsh Take on Tanner at Pension Fight
Major George Sargent Merrill of Boston says ex Commissioner Jim Tanner was overrated and mismanaged the Pension Bureau. He recounts clashes with Secretary Noble and President Harrison, notes 23 improper pension adjustments, and cites a controversial grant to a widow as proof of Tanner’s erratic tenure and the push to remove him.
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Merrill
Fank
Boston
Harrison
Tanner
George Sargent Merrill
Insurance
Massachusetts
Pension Bureau
Jim Tanner
Pension Office
Washington
Peach
Noble
Congress
Pension Board
Cronin Trial Sees Defense Use More Peremptories Than State
Cronin trial logs show defense allies with a 16 peremptory lead over the State after a week of tactics. Veniremen examined swiftly with little impacting questions. a Hynes Forrest clash energized spectators. Nineteenth venire issued for 20 jurors. no morning session tomorrow. juror examinations continue from 1 pm for four and a half hours.
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Cronin
Epram
Curiaco
Hynes
Forrest
Poor Postoffice Methods Condemned by Government Inspector
Chicago September 19 Government Inspector George Fleming arrived from Milwaukee enraged by Postmaster Paul in the JERnie Nuxone mail theft case. Fleming cited lax reporting at a sub station and a cheap lodge stop as failures to report for work. He argued the evidence against the carrier showed intent to rob and noted the U S Attorney pressed the case to a grand jury.
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ChicaGo
Postoffice
George Fleming
Milwaukee
Paul
J. ER. Nuxone
Fleming
Nurune
De.ivereil
United States
Urone
Government to relocate Geronimo camp to North Carolina
The Secretary of War accepts the Indian Rights Association offer to purchase land in North Carolina for Geronimo’s band, currently confined at Mount Vernon, to establish a more suitable living situation and lifestyle for the group.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Indian Rights’ Association
North Carolina
Geronimo
Mount Vernon
Flames Sweep Northwest Forests Across Oregon
Passengers report fires roaring through the Cascade mountains as the Oregon Railway and Navigation line traversed a blazing corridor. Firefighters battle blazes day and night, hundreds of homes burned, bridges burned, and the path to Portland secured against advancing flames. The Catholic Seminary near Portland serves as a refuge for fleeing farmers as the forest destruction continues.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon Railway and Navigation
Cascade Mountains
Henry Hill
Columbia River
Europe
Asia
New York
Dispatch
Flaming Mountains
Tariff Not To Blame In Costa Rica Trade Talks
South and Central American delegates to the Congress of American Nations travel to Washington on October 2. Costa Rica officials, including Senor Aragon and Manuel H. discuss trade and tariffs, noting Costa Rica favors tailored goods and lenient terms to boost U S commerce and reduce duties.
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New York
Congress of American Nations
Washington
Hondo
Manuel ‘Eee
Costa Rica
Senor Aragon
Actin
Congress
United States
Banker's sudden assignment shocks New York market
New Yorker Louis Straus, a banker under 30, made an individual assignment to lawyer Charles B. Storrs with no apparent reason. Straus left Boston to raise funds on mining securities, while Storrs reported assets around 600000 with liabilities uncertain, possibly over 250000, and noted no schedules were ready.
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Dispatch
New York
Louis Straus
Charles B. Storrs
William Street
Storrs
Straus
Boston
Sawyer Storrs
Mr. Straus
Sixteen years for thirteen texts dispatch
Henry Fitzgerald an ex convict and an accomplice robbed mechanic Henry Eckernauer in Tompkins Square on August 24 stealing 13 cents. Fitzgerald was convicted today in General Sessions after critics noting prior prison terms and habitual offender status. He received a 16 year State prison sentence with hard labor.
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Dispatch
New York
Henry Fitzgerald
Henry Eckenauer
Tompkins Square
Bedford
Pennsylvania Friends Seek Tobias Arrest in Harris Case
Portland Ont September 19 William T Tobias 22 was arrested at Kalam WA and taken to Seattle to await arrival of Harris officers seeking him for a wanted case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Portland
Ont
William T. Tobias
Kalam
W.T
Seattle
Harris
Ex Lieutenant Governor Black Eyes Pennsylvania 1890 Fight
Ex Lieutenant Governor Chauncey F. Black, head of Pennsylvania Democratic societies, says he will not commit to a 1890 gubernatorial bid but supports building party organizations now. He stresses opposing the Republican machine, tariffic reform, and unity with a strong statewide ticket this year and next.
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Black
Philadelphia
Chauncey F. Black
Pennsylvania
Wallace
Harrison
Neval Beaver
Bigler
Treasury
Cleveland
Lakes
Delaware
Meade Suspended From Office Over Forgery Allegations
Charles Meade secretary to Mayor Noonan, suspended on charges of forgery and misuse of funds, was permanently removed after a Telegram from the DisPator reports Noonan stating the public and his interests demand the suspension. The mayor declined to state whether the charges are true or false, citing surrounding facts and Meade’s position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Charles Meade
Noonan
Farmer Henderson Traps Bear In Corncrib for Clues
A county farmer, William Henderson, reports missing corn from his crib over several weeks. He discovers the thief is a bear tangled among the crib shucks, then finds the scene suggests the bear caused the loss. Local authorities investigate the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
William Henderson
Ira Henderson
Riots in Dungannon Over Home Rule Meeting
The town of Dungannon in County Tyrone is split between Catholics and Home Rule supporters as police guard a planned meeting by English Liberals. A counter demonstration by Orangemen is expected, with tensions rising and authorities fearing bloodshed tonight.
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Loxpox
Dungannon
County Tyrone
Ireland
Market Square
Sagat
Orangemen
Grans
Cleveland Confident On Democratic Conventions And Tariff Reform
Grover Cleveland praised Democratic conventions in Ohio and New Jersey and backed tariff reform. He said party honesty trumps expediency and predicted the tariff issue would dominate the 1888 national platform. He noted New York state Democrats would convene October 1 and likely endorse the national platform.
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New York
Grover Cleveland
Ohio
New Jersey
Democratic
Con
Linda Semi
New York State
Cleve-and
Samoan Princess Elopes with American Suitor
In Minneapolis a nine man nine member native Samoan troupe performed at the Dime Museum led by a comely 22 or 23 year old woman who claimed royal but not noble lineage as Bilaulii. She allegedly fled Francisco for education, then toured the country until Chicago. J Cotterell pursued and eloped with her, with plans to return to Samoa amid political changes.
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Minneapolis
Samoan Islands
Dime Museum
Comely Stoking
Naketoa
Samosa Islands
Bilaulii
Francisco
Eens
Chicago
J. §. Cotterell
San Francisco
Malictoa
Fire devastates Kansas City Dessicating and Refining Works
A blaze destroyed the Kansas City Dessicating and Refining Works on September 19. Fire chief Hare, directing from the engine house roof, was stranded after the ladder was removed and fell about 15 feet when the hose melted, escaping with minor injuries as logs valued at 75 000 dollars were insured for 44 000 in 24 companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
B&t
Miners Convention Debates Eight-Hour Move
National Convention of the Miners of the United States met in Wilkes-Barre for a second day. The eight-hour question was discussed and laid over until tomorrow. Costello of Pittsburg urged wider organization. Shaw of Philadelphia demonstrated a gas detector to be placed in every mine. The eight-hour movement is expected to be defeated.
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Wilkesbarre
National Convention of the Miners of the
United States
Costello
Pittsburg
Connellsville
Shaw
Philadelphia
Evangeline Hamilton Sentenced to Two Years in State Prison
Evangeline Hamilton was found guilty of atrocious assault and given a two year term at the state prison. The jury's verdict followed an 11 to 1 first ballot, with the court noting extenuating circumstances and deeming the sentence lenient. The husband refused to see her, and she will be transferred to prison next Saturday with two months per year for good behavior.
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Evangeline Hamilton
Nurse Donnelly
Court House
Johnson
Hamilton
Evangeline Hami
Sonal
Perry
Mary Ann Donnelly
Sunday Concerts Anger Cincinnati Theaters
In Cincinnati on a Sunday a manager and participants were arrested for a Sunday musical entertainment. Judge Ermston ruled the statute bans Sunday theatrical performances but remains silent on musical acts, dismissing the case and allowing possible Sunday concerts if theaters proceed.
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Fennessy
Ermston
Coroner's Jury Finds Deyhle Guilty of Gesswein Murder
A New York coroner jury found Christian Deyhle guilty of murder in the death of Frederick Gesswein. Deyhle, confined by consumption, is not expected to live long, and may not stand trial before the grand jury.
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New York
Christian Deyhle
Frederick Gesswein
Dey
Quebec Rock Slide Levels Dufferin Terrace Dwellings
Sixty Persons reports a rock slide from Cape Dia end of Dufferin terrace in Quebec on September 19. Seven houses were demolished and six bodies recovered by midnight including Thomas Farrell and two family members. two children named Barke and an unknown child. Wounded moved to Marine and Fisheries hospitals as debris blocks light sources and cries for help echo from the ruins.
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Quebec
Cape Dia
Dufferin Terrace
Champlain Street
Thomas Farrell
Samea
Barke
Farrell
Ean Ae Satenaisiep
Man Found Sleeping In Gutters After Drinking Spree
A well dressed man identified as Dreifus lay in a gutter near Third street after heavy drinking in South Fifth avenue. Policeman P. Murray transported him to the station house where $55 in cash and $7,500 in checks were found on him. Dreifus, a cattle dealer, agreed to pay a $10 fine and asked the sergeant to give $5 of the cash to the poor.
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New York City
Seber
Dispatch
South Fifth Avenue
Third Street
P. Murray
Mercer Street
Murray
Walnethe
Woman Claims Divorce Knowledge In Property Suit
In Lancaster a New York divorce alleged by a Washington woman to annul claims to mining property in Colorado. The case centers on a 1871 divorce granted to Mrs Marion E Meurdy and disputes over a 1872 marriage to McMardy and a minor son inheriting the Colorado property. The woman contends she never knew of the divorce and may seek annulment to secure the son's title.
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Lancaster
New York City
Colorado
Mardy
Europe
McMfardy
Washington
Marion E. Meurdy
Aenesey
Samuel Jones
McMardy
Sou
Villard Predicts Northern Pacific Dividends Will Hold
Henry Villard, amid Wall Street criticisms, says Northern Pacific will maintain 4 percent dividends on preferred stock. He forecasts January earnings rise totaling about 2 million dollars, with a net surplus to sustain the 4 percent rate via a dividend reserve. He expects next year to exceed 4 percent as expenses fall and cheap Central Montana coal cuts fuel costs by over 3 percent of operating expenses.
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Henry Villard
Wall Street
Northern Pacific Company
Northern Pacific
Northern Pacific Road
Montana
Mysterious double tragedy shocks Windsor visitors
In Windsor two strangers, a morose couple, were found dead near the old nursery grounds. The woman was shot through the heart and the man had a fatal forehead wound. They appeared to be country folk in holiday dress and likely visitors to Detroit. The male’s name etched on him was found as Silas Denamore of Rushville, Indiana.
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Detroit
Windsor
Old Nursery Grounds
Silas Denamore
Rushville
Frors
Warrant issued for 42 Connecticut postmasters over stamp sales
United States authorities announce warrants for 42 country postmasters in Connecticut accused of selling stamps on credit to boost salaries. Officials say the pay depended on stamps canceled, with many implicated in New Haven and Fairfield counties. Details remain limited as prosecutions proceed.
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Connecticut
Ledram
Nogwicu
Coxy
Sam
United States
Bates
Apa
Hareford Times
Sill
Paliser & Co
New York
Deouty
New Haven
Holland
Fairfield
Postage Fees and Circulation Costs Debate
Postmasters gain one cent per circular canceled while others get nothing. A New York firm reportedly mailed to nearly every county, prompting questions about legality and penalties. The issue centers on who pays postage and possible penalties under postal laws.
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Newentocheen
New York
Robbery on Private Bridge Leaves Man Insensible
James Robinson a machinist at Jones & Laughlin's mill was attacked by two men on a private bridge near South Thirtieth street. He fought them and fell unconscious, their pockets rifled but nothing taken. He was found on the bridge and taken to Central station for identification of the assailants.
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James Robinson
Jones & Laughlin’s
Thirtieth Street
James & Laughlin
Robinson
Te Bridge
Jim Jack
Second Avenue
Central Station
Midnight Robbery Report From Local Saloon
Hugh Wallace of 106 Second Avenue told police at midnight that he was robbed of 150 dollars after drinking with Frank Kelly and Davis in a well known saloon. They walked toward Market Street when two men attacked Wallace and took his money. no descriptions or clues were recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Wallace
Second Avenue
Frank Kelly
Davis
Ae Wallace
Market Street
Pei
Ex-Moayer's Candidos and McCarthy Rest Easy
Ex Mayor McCarthy rests at midnight with only lingering thirst as a concern. The note references Ex Moayers group and its candidacy context, keeping the tone concise and factual.
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Candidos
McCarthy
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Fell
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Democratic Party
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Hu Tren
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