Signs of a Scandal In The Census Office
A sensational Washington dispatch reports a hidden crisis at the Census Office where clerks and division chiefs allegedly abuse power. It cites hurried appointments, mistreatment of staff, and a alleged reign of terror involving two female officials and attempts to ruin a respected supervisor.
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Civil Service Law
Get‘ee
Bureau
Oe Beem
Covision Chiefe
Lom
Ninth Street
Clef
Evilatoig
Treasury reports continued funds and rates
The Treasury Department notes funds redeemed and continued. Four percent fds were received for continuance at two percent totaling 16,200 dollars, making the continued total 24,671,400 dollars. The text also references a 46 percent figure.
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Treasury Department
Treasury reports redemption totals at New York venue
Bands presented at today's redemption event and the New York treasury session Saturday, with redemption amounts totaling 92 units. The report notes the ongoing program and cumulative figures to date.
Return of Blaine Would Bring Secretary of State Back in October
Washington reports Secretary Blaine plans a trip to Augusta Boston and New York reaching Washington October 1 dependent on his health and weather. Public anticipation runs high as supporters expect him to resume duties while wary of interruptions from crowds and demonstrations.
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Washington
Blaine
Augusta
Boston
New York
Hinine
White House
Congress
Bar Harbor
Tennessee Mortgage Debt Leads On Village and City Lots
The Census analysis shows Tennessee has 40.42 million dollars in mortgage debt in force. Twelve percent of rural land outside cities is mortgaged for a portion of its value. Sixty seven percent of state debt lies in Knox, Shelby, and Davidson counties with a large share in Knoxville Nashville and Memphis. Total figures include 638,261 in Knox and 4,000,359 in Shelby and 4,648,272 in Davidson counties.
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Washington
Tennessee
Eenenans
Knoxville
Nashville
Memphis
Knox County
Shelby County
Getting into Line Cleveland and Mills Enter a Compact
In Wasatxoron Sept 31 a Texas politician in town claims Mills supports Cleveland for President and Mills for Speaker. He says the pact dates back months with Mills urging silver policy and Cleveland as the nominee, signaling party alignment.
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Mills
Cleveland
Itata Faces Second Libel Over Damages in San Diego
The Chilean steamer Itata faced a second libel filed in San Diego for 200000 dollars seeking damages from its escape from the United States Marshal and related expenses. The Attorney General was advised of the filing and will consider pursuing the action. a prior libel for forfeiture under neutrality laws is likely to proceed, though a trial date may shift.
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Wasminetox
San Diego
Cal
Itata
Oklahoma land rush sparks tense clashes over boomers
Report from Gallesville Texas dated Sept 21 describes mobs racing to claim Indian lands in the Cimarron Valley near Guthrie Chandler and Langston City. Negro boomers vow to enter disputed town sites with troops surrounding land offices and Governor Steele promising action as hundreds converge for the promised opening at noon tomorrow.
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Gallesville
Tex
Santa Fe
Oklahoma
Cimmarron
Guthrie
Langston City
al Glazier
Glazier
Mulvane
Chandler
Langston
Steele
United States
Oklahoma Territory
Cherokee Strip
Oklishoma
D. Baker
Oklahoma City
Tecumseh
Yattawatomie Country
Sac and Fox Country
J. W. Benford
McE
Briceville Mines Turbulence After Lease Abolition Delay
Nashville reports the extra session failed to abolish the convict lease system or settle the Briceville mine dispute. Governor Buchanan declined militia deployment amid rising tension as armistice nears expiry and the threat of further miners' uprisings looms in Anderson County. Kentucky miners rumored to cross back into Kentucky if action is delayed.
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Nashville
General Assembly
Senate
State Board of Prison
Briceville
E. B. Wade
Anderson County
J. E. Goodwin
Buchanan
Kentucky
Pittsburg Robber Captured Over Silver Tea Service
A Pittsburg band leader tied to 15 robberies was brought before Mag istrate Clement in Philadelphia. Joseph Hogan faced charges after a silver tea service engraved for Peter Kyle Jr. was traced to him via jeweler Mat thew F. Hamilton of 716 Sansom Street. A silver watch and beads linked to the case were also recovered.
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Pumapretrum
Matthew F. Hamilton
Sansom Street
Pittsburg
Clement
Central Station
Joseph Hogan
Hogan
William J. Powers
Seventh
Sansom Streets
Powers
Hamilton
Peter Kyle, Jr
Harmilton
Wood
Pitteburg
Kyie
Highland Avenue
Ahy
Conten
Atreet
Attad
Saeeing
Gumbert
Pietburg
Agan
Poe
Kyle
Ogan
London Bank Robbery Shocks City with Large Loss
A major London bank, the London and Westminster Bank Limited, reports a daylight heist of bills likely totaling 750000 to 1250000 dollars. Police, CID and bank officials seek suspects as authorities monitor routes to continental Europe.
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Lowpox
London and Westminister Bank (Limited
London and Westminster Bank
William Astle
H. F. Billinghurst
Isles
England
United States
Storm King in Europe Hits Britain and Germany
A hurricane described as Fury of the Flemenza sweeps the Mersey region injuring ships and flooding Blackpool houses. North Wales reports valley flooding and crop damage while yachts sink at Llanfairfechan. Edinburgh sees strong winds and Porto Belé boats wrecked, with piers damaged and traffic halted.
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Liverroor
Mersey
Black Pool
Lancashire
North Wales
Valle
Llanfairfechan
Edinburgh
Porto Belie
Blands
Pepin
Couple Goes Bathing Bound for South America
Samuel W. Thornton and Eva Jewell, of Brooklyn, were carried out to sea at Coney Island on August 27 while swimming. A passing schooner rescued them, then a Spanish vessel named Kathegrons carried them toward Yucatan for 13 days before landing near the mouth of the St Johns River. They walked inland to a boarding house in Jacksonville and told their tale to a reporter.
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Jacksonville
Coney Island
South America
Florida
St. John’s River
Samuel W. Thornton
Eva Jewell
Cumberland Avenue
Brooklyn
Thornton
Samuel
Eva
Ornton
Fle
Nickly
New York
Kathegrons
Yucatan
Thurston's
St. Johns River
Coney Isis
Treasury Inquiry Sees Possible Crooked Deals in Tax Case
At a Treasury Investigating Committee meeting Representative Few questioned Auditor General McCamant about possible illegal retention of 17000 related to a collateral inheritance tax case in Clearfield county. The auditor denied any official wrongdoing and said lawyers were paid. Further investigation planned.
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Tlananene
Treasury Investigating Committee
Few
McCamant
Bardsley
Clearfeld County
Commonwealth
Willy
Auditor General
Revolutionists in Trouble Near Carmago Mexico
Reports from Mexican frontier towns say General Ruiz Sandoval and his army of revolutionists maraud near Carmago Mexico causing depredations and violence. The Fifth Infantry and Tenth Cavalry set out from Meva Laredo to engage within days, with no confirmation on Catarina Garza’s fate.
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Neva
Republic
Ruiz Sandoval
Carmago
Mexico
Meva Laredo
Catarina Garza
Vista
Priests in Secret Session of German American Congress
The first meeting of the Congress of German American Catholics convened in Borraco on September 21. Vicar General Von Muhlsiepen of St. Louis opened with a call to order as committees reviewed documents resolutions and motions. Several sessions continued late with most papers kept from public view and no papal involvement in decisions.
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Borraco
von Muhlsiepen
St. Louis
Verein
Riot at City Circus Ends in Destruction and Arrests
A riot broke out at a local circus yesterday as spectators soured on a bullfight performance. They stormed the arena, drove out toreadors and bulls, tore down stands, and set debris ablaze before police cleared the scene. Several arrests were reported.
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Cirous
Lohengrin Performance At Paris Opera Ends Quietly
The third Lohengrin performance in Paris faced a rainstorm and a small crowd including few soldiers or police. Two men were ejected for throwing stink balls from the gallery and a box was cleared after disturbance. a score of brawlers were arrested as the show concluded without further incident.
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Paris
Opera House
Hurricane and epidemic hit Consuegran in Spain
A hurricane worsened flood damage in Consuegran and undermined many houses. A severe influenza outbreak follows the storm with over 2,000 severe cases reported.
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Mannin
Grand En Campment of Odd Fellows Opens in St Louis
Thousands gather for the seventy second Grand Encampment of the Sovereign Grand Lodge in St Louis. A major civic parade follows the opening and cantons and lodges vie for honors in military tactics with the prize to be awarded at the fair grounds. Public receptions and sessions proceed in Masonic Hall and the Music Hall.
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St. Louis
Odd Fellows
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Ae Ae
T. Campbell
Masonic Hall
Wealthy Buffalo Widow Missing
Chicago reports Mrs. Dell Rathbun a wealthy Buffalo widow disappeared from Dr. William H. Back Hyde Park home last night. She is described as extremely nervous with recent worries and may have taken her life during a possible temporary insanity. Mrs. Rathbun was widow of contractor C. H. Rathbun, once a leading Buffalo citizen and friend of ex president Cleveland.
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Buffalo
Chicago
Dell Rathbun
William H. Back
Hyde Park
C. H. Rathbun
Cleveland
Mr. Rathbun
Marriage of Clinton J. Edgerly and Misa Lisbeth Barker
The marriage drew attention in club and theatrical circles. Edgerly, known for his solo career, was formerly married to Rose Coghlan and is son of the president of the Massachusetts Insurance Company, overseeing a company office in New York.
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New York
Clinton J. Edgerly
Misa Lisbeth Belle Barker
Change in Plans for Grant Monument Crypt
The Grant Monument Association Execu tive Committee revised the building plan. They will lay foundations and build around the tomb rather than just the northern half. The existing tomb will be moved into the crypt once foundations are leveled. Architect Duncan argued full plans may better encourage donor contributions.
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New Youre
Grant Monument Association
Duncan
Rough strike hits Standard Steel Mill in Wheeling
In Wheeling on September 21, the roughs at the Standard Steel Mill struck, shutting the rolling department. Indications show a strike may extend to the tin mill tomorrow as rollers refuse to pay roughers 50 cents a day extra for operating the screw in the rolls, per the late annual fed convention. President Weibe was summoned.
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Wheeling
Standard Steel
Tnn
Weibe
Bank in Millerstown Faces Trouble After Asset Assignment
In Burcer Pennsylvania on September 21 the Butler County Bank owned by H J Hoyt is reported to be in distress. Hoyt assigned some bank assets to a Mr Simpson to secure deposits causing friends to rethink their support. It is believed the bank may close its doors though funds to meet obligations are expected tomorrow.
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Burcer
Butler County Bank
Millerstown
H. J. Hoyt
Thousands of English Sparrows Drowned in Severe New Orleans Storm
A strong rain and wind storm lashed New Orleans causing damage and heavy losses among the city’s English sparrow population. Thousands were swept into Lake Pontchartrain and the Gull, drowning in the cyclone’s fierce winds.
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New Orveans
New Orleans
Arovine
Five Drowned After Rowboat Upset On Hudson Near Low Point
Special report says a rowboat with five people was upset near Low Point on the Hudson this afternoon and all five drowned. The party included three men two women and a child. The boat and three men's hats one woman's hat and articles of a child's clothing were recovered.
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Newnone
Low Point
Hudson
Beer Price Cut Sparks Chicago Brewery Price War
The Cooke Brothers' brewery cut beer price to five dollars per barrel Saturday, triggering a price drop by other city breweries today. Further reductions are anticipated as competition tightens.
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Chicago
Cooke Brothers
New Company Charteres for Emil Winter Company
A charter was issued yesterday in Harrisburg for the Emil Winter Company of Allegheny City with $5,000 capital stock. Directors are Emil Winters Gottfried Frederick and Peter Winter. Also permission granted for Liquid Carbonic Acid Manufacturing Company to open a branch in this city.
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Harrisburg
Emil Winter
Allegheny City
Emil Winters
Gottfried Frederick
Peter Winter
Pittsve
Liquid Carbonic Acid Manufacturing Company
Ory
Gains in Membership Push MM P U Fight Over Band Access
The Mutual Musical Protective Union fixed October 6 for Cappa's Band night at the Exposition building. About 150 Musicians will escort the band to the cae hall and dine afterward. The MM P U claims members will perform with the union running theaters and that the Knights have no representation in the new Trades Assembly, amid disputes over American Federation affiliation.
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Cappa
Mutual Musical Protective Union
Cae Hall
Pittsburg
Illiam Guenther
MM. P_U
Yestoming
Anighte
Taoe Thsratca Y v
Knights
New Trades’ Assembly
Kriel
Yesterday's Accidents Reported In Allegheny District
Four serious mishaps were recorded yesterday. A yard brakeman Harpss Grant Maydes aged 22 died after foot catch in a frog under a locomotive near West Penn yard. John Daley was struck and killed crossing Chestnut Street Allegheny by a train. Painter Ernest Gravitt fell from a scaffold at Bellevue house and broke his leg. Charles Joice, aged 4, was bitten on Miller Street by a dog.
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Allegheny
Harpss
Grant Maydes
West Penn H ‘Ecu
Aley
John Ialey
West Penn
Chestnut Street
Gravitt
Emarnest Gravitt
Bellevuene House
Allegheny General Hospital
East Joicr
Charles Joice
Miller Street
Seouetas
The Cadi Cooled Union Square Audience
New York fans packed Union Square for Billy Nye's Farce The Cadi but the verdict was cold. The warm evening contrasting with the frosty reception marked a disappointing start to the new theatrical season.
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New York
Union Square
Bill Nye
Homestead Mourns as Mills Close for Victims Burial
Homestead mills and stores shut yesterday for the funerals of James McGuire and Jacob Linn, mill accident victims. Coroner McDowell convened a jury and viewed the remains before a large public ceremony at the church. Funeral procession to Homestead Cemetery involved O U A M members and Elite Club escorts, with over 10 000 in the line.
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Homestead
James McGuire
Jacob Linn
McDowell
McGill
Mc Homestead
Iso
Braddock
Erle
Lleee
Amated Tion
Outlows
Jr. and
Sr. O
Judicial Deadlock Persists in Sixth District Balloting
The Republican Conference of the Sixth Judicial district reconvened in Bedford after three weeks. A single ballot produced full support for each candidate among his followers. Another session is set for tomorrow morning with no immediate decision. Longenecker shows some favor, while Somerset presses claim strength due to a missing nomination since the district’s formation.
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Soasider
Sixth Judicial District
Bedford
Longenecker
Somerset Pressests
Stro
Missing steam tug Lady Ellen feared lost near Long Point
The steam tug Lady Ellen with six crew aboard left Grand Rapids for the Little Saskatchewan River on the morning of the 7th. No tidings by the afternoon of the 9th. Fears for the vessel and all six men remain.
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Man
Sept
Lady Ellen
Long Point
Lake Wisnipes
Grand Raphds
Little Saskatchewan
Trial of Mrs Lucy Fitzsimmons in murder case opens
The trial of Mrs Lucy Fitzsimmons, charged with killing Detective Gilkinson, begins with a crowded courtroom and guards at doors. She sits near the counsel table watching her daughter as a nurse and her brother attend, appearing more composed and matronly at age about 40.
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Lucy Fitzsimmons
Gilkinson
Hamlet
Murphy Band
Lucy BR. Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Burleigh
Murphy
Nother
Euring
Courtroom Scene with Justices and Attendants
In a courtroom scene Major E A Montooth sits on one side with By her side and Attorney Challinor on the same side. Opposite are Thomas M Marshall John 8 Robb and District Attorney Burleigh. Judge Ewing presides with Judge McClang on the bench.
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Challinor
E. A. Montooth
Thomas M. Marshall
John 8
Robb
Burleigh
Ewing
McClang
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Ashington
Robert P. Porter
Porte
Oflice
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Yhey
Leite *Oman
Waxhineton
Philadelphia
London
British Isles
the Storm King
Europe
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Germany
Katz Sandoval
Spain
Weithe
Hag
Now Theater
Billy Nye
Siz
Bull's Run
Berlin
Frank Shanley
J. G. Brant
B.C. Catherwood
Weat Deer Township
James D. Davis
Clair Township
Jacob Metrich
Etna Borongl
Nathan Gossett
Atemeny
Fred Fitzsimmons
W. H. Steverson
John F
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