Advocates Change as Revenue Marine Service Seeks Transfer
On May 21, Tracy testified before the House Naval Affairs Committee urging the transfer of the revenue marines from the Treasury to the Navy. He argued naval officers need sea command experience and that consolidation would save money, with Secretary Tracy citing over 2.5 million dollars in annual savings and backing the 1889 recommendation.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Reason
Wasnixorom
United States
Ned States
Revenue
Tracy
Hopkins clarifies Sunday opening myths at World’s Fair
Congressmen explain petitions to keep the Fair open on Sunday are based on misapprehensions. Directors favor open galleries but not machinery operation. The six day work plan entails one day off even with extra staff, and official decisions on Sunday use remain unsettled.
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Congresman Hopkins
Ilinois
Snday
Beating and Damages in Delaware Town Newspaper Saga
May 21 report from Tarnation Minnesota cites the New Toray Telegram printed in Fallipsburg about Peter Wilkes a prominent local businessman. Wilkes allegedly assaulted M de Shrugs editor of the Pepper following scurrilous articles. The case alleges injuries to Wilkes including lasting eye damage. Also noted is the death of Margaret McDonald Pull wife of George Pullman of Maryland.
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Conte
MN. J
Toray
Falllipsburg
Delaware
Peter Wilkes
M. de Shrugs
Peper
Kom
Wilkes
Hiss
Pullman Baurnwone
Mern Margaret McDonald Pull
H. Pullman
George
Pullman
Pulsos Car
Perry Descriminates For A Long Prison Term In 1843 Case
In Lyons May 91 a man named Perry faces a forty nine year sentence for multiple indictments including burglary and robbery aboard the Americas Express. He pleads guilty to the first charge and awaits sentencing as crowds fill the Bom courthouse. The judge explains possible respite before final sentence and Perry shows little emotion, with a projected total time nearing five decades before possible release.
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Perets
Geckh
Lyons
Perry
Bom
Thornton
Reynolds
Jerry Collins
Bruce Campen
Messensenger
Chang Nma
Justin
Joss
Gron
Auburn
Terrible Northeast Storm Destroys Beachfront and Schooner
A fierce northeast storm floods Jersey coast with waves driving a two masted schooner ashore opposite the Beach House. Crew escaped by swimming to shore as the vessel broke up on the inner bar. Severe damage reported along Ocean Avenue and adjacent shorefronts.
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N. J
AL Squaw
Bighies
Vanious
Bright
Shark
Chelmer Vetiele
Man Arrested in New York Cash Heist
Frederick Blebolas Ewer, a loan clerk for Corbin Banking Company, fled on April 30 with 11,850 dollars. He was captured near Chatham in Colum County, New York, Thursday night, carrying 10,215 dollars of the stolen money which had been returned to the bank. He appeared before a county court and was committed.
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Malen
New York
Frederick Blebolas Ewer
Corbin Banking Company
St |T
Chatham
Colum County
N.Y
Gratin in New York May 31 announcement disrupts industry
A garbled May 31 notice from New York warns workers in the Gratin district about forced departures amid distress over National Tervibte Harricame turmoil. The text references advancing strikes, ship or vessel damage, and large losses on an isolated island scene, with scant readable specifics.
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Nerthe
New York
Advinn
Mearstine
Thas Island
Floods Leave Hundreds Homeless Across Regions
May 1 reports describe widespread flood devastation from St Louis to the Mississippi delta. Hundreds of families flee rising waters, with East Carondelet and nearby towns isolated and tens of thousands at risk. Damages exceed large figures as farms, livestock, and homes are destroyed.
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Cnscace
Louisiana
St. Cloud
Minnneapella
Quincy
Altoo
St Loote
Millicus
Tesa Ieee
North St Louis
Hundrade
Mae
East St Toate
East Carondelet
Kaskaskia
Til
Lelow Tere
Beulah
Bolivar County
Joses Miler
Missouri
Am Inch Ambour
Kansas City
Fort Scott
Gulf
Harlem
Mrs Uary from Abie to Kit Up
May 21 report says Harrison improves and sits up. Weather improves rheumatic tendencies in per cane. condition greatly better under fair dry skies.
English immigrant claims extortion from workers in New York
An English immigrant from Lancashire testifies after arriving in New York that money was extorted from workers by a foreman or boss. Greenwood, an English weaver, says the inspector should investigate. A New York immigration agent involved is named Burges. Major resigned under pressure amid other reports from Washington and Chicago.
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Fara Rives
John Greanwood
Waever
Lancashire
England
New York
Teuston
Sweesa
Etty Greenwood
Burges
Major
Debating Women and Socrates in a Row
A comic dialogue fragment shows two speakers arguing about women and refinement, quoting Socrates and John Quincy Adams. They discuss emotion, intuition, and gender differences with playful banter and misquoted classics.
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Pamage
THE
Jersey Coant
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Amd
Ger. Plewer
Alany
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Bee
York
Eds
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Ie Ee
Tedge Mroagett
Wasmingrox
Chicago
H.W. Blodgett
Lodge Blodgett
Nonkowiski
Rocumeris
Cox
Albert Lo
Otis A Gould
George P. Whitney
Alang City National Bank
Elmira Reformatory
Aster de Forest New Youk
de Forent
Damear
Buabaod
Fai Thtym
Richard A Verval
Haverstraw
Trimble County
John G. Carlisle
Hana Hugo Rom Elsist-Retsow
Prussia
New England
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New Tork
Pune
Sasor
Edwards
Bpermaceti
New Yoas
Burawmeleter Petersen
Caase
Keelys
Rostis
Wash
Joba
Swatich
Sam
America
Amarten
Knox
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Tate
Brereton Cervantes
Burns
Jake Quincy Adame
Povtte
Meta
Socrates
Bock
LPO Tien
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Jedge
Smail
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J. Q. Adams
Gus
Crea
S Fet
Cowley
Busines
Heteeewood
Picken & Lilly, Cor
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Ml Mieve
Ged & N. T
Latand
LeGeente
J. P. Laire & CO
Front Street
Park Avenue
Leadimeramdware
Hartman
Baye
Children's
Salta
Stour
C. Schepflin & CO
West Front
YEW Store
North Avenue
Fred. W. Dunn
Rumpf
Butldere
Welcome Globe Stores
Memory's Paint
Buckeye Mowers
Warwick
J. Hervey Doane
United Tea and Coffee Growers
Bartlee
Peart
Beth
R. J. Shaw
HE Pharmagete
Keepa
Shaw's
Herman A. Weber
Liberty Street
Gov. Becan
Moy
Rogers “Sea
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