Pension Agencies Reduced by New Executive Order
President Cleveland signed an order cutting U S pension disbursing offices from 28 to 9 to save at least 150000 yearly, effective September 1. The change follows a March 28 1896 law amendment mandating mail remittance by checks, with reports praising prompt payments and reduced errors. Agencies listed include Boston New York Philadelphia Washington Columbus Indianapolis Chicago St Louis San Francisco and totals show 970678 in pension payments under the new system.
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Cleveland
Francis
United States
Hoston
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Columbus
Indianapolis
Chicago
St.Louis
San Francisco
Total
Three Friends Seized in Piracy Proceedings
The steamer Three Friends was seized on its return to Jacksonville after a coast towing trip. The act allegedly involved mounting a gun on the bow and firing at a Spanish vessel near the San Juan mouth while attempting to land. Named individuals include John O'Brien W T Lewis John Dunn August Arnau Michael Walsh and Ralph D Paine. Judge Locke set bail at 1000, with a deputy marshal on board to prevent future violations.
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Jacksonville
San Juan
John O'Brien
W.t.lewis
John Dunn
August Arnau
Michael Walsh
Ralph D. Paine
Locke
Louisiana's Desperate Famine Strains State Aid
A Shreveport dispatch reports about thirty thousand Louisianans on the edge of starvation. A relief committee judges that many must be sustained through the unfruitful season after the state has already spent $83,000 on corn and provisions. A Shreveport meeting under the relief board subscribed $5,000.
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Shreveport
Board of Teads
Postmaster General Contracts Awarded to Detroit Firms
Meyberry and Ellis of Detroit win the contract to furnish street letter boxes to the government for four years starting July 1 next. The deal covers about 60,000 dollars for the term. Columbia Manufacturing Company of New York City awarded for street package boxes, and Bond Steel Fence and Post Company of Addition, Minn., for mailbox posts at 1.20 each. The two last classes total about 13,000 dollars.
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Meyberry & Ellis
Detroit
Nso
Columbia Manufacturing Company
New York City
Bond Steel Fence and Post Company
Adition
Mien
Murder in Minneapolis shocks city with dagger attack
Nels Benson, 20, was killed Saturday night in Minneapolis. A man and a woman are identified as the assailants, witnessed by several boys. The Swedish dagger used in the murder left part of its blade at the scene.
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Minneapolis
Nels Benson
Benson
Rhodes Lionized by Fans on Arrival in England
From his arrival in England Cecil Rhodes has been flooded with invitations telegrams and letters bouquets and requests for photographs autographs and even proposals of marriage.
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Rhodes
England
Cecil Rhodes
Pitcher Radbourne Dead in Bloomington Career Ended
Bloomington Indiana notes pitcher Radbourne died at 47 from naresis ending a famed career with Boston and Providence NL clubs. Corrigan May Be a Cardinal rumor from Archbishop Corgan’s New York home cites pope appointing him cardinal, pending ecclesiastical confirmation. Hille His Father reports Anderson Parker of Grab Charter Ey. drunken rage leads to wife’s skull fracture and son’s fatal self defense.
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Radbourne
Charlies Radbourne
Bloomington
Boston
Providence
Corrigan
Corgan
New York
Rayne
Ecclesiastica
Hille
Anderson Parker
Grab Charter, Ey
Weekly Trade Review Shows Little Change in Business
RG Das & Co. reports no major shifts in business activity this week. Manufacturing starts outpace stoppages, improving working time in many cotton mills and potentially easing wage pressure. Woolen orders rise, silk gains, boots and shoes recover, and iron and steel show signs of strength. Money markets brighten though wheat remains subdued. Cotton dips after Fall River print-cloth news but rebounds. Wool sales stay high despite slower weekly volume. U S failures total 511, Canada 68, versus last year.
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RG. Das & Co
Corton
Agein Gn
Fall River
United States
Canada
May Knock Out Divorces Supreme Court Test
The Supreme Court may be asked to rule on the validity of divorces granted under judicial bills in the Dakotas and Oklahoma. If upheld, widespread effects on marriages and families would follow, with women, husbands, and children all potentially impacted by a major shift in domestic law. The McGown decision in New York, denying temporary residency for foreign divorces, is seen as foundational to challenging foreign divorce systems.
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Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the
United States
Dakotas
Oklahoma
Russell
New York
McGown
Massacre in Crete leaves Cannea Christians slain
Reports from Crete say three fourths of Canea's Christian quarters were burned. Christians fleeing to warships were attacked by Massalian mobs with many killed or wounded. Estimated deaths reach about 800 as foreign officials discuss peaceful conduct of Greek naval mission.
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Canea
Crete
Skonses
Athens
Kneebs Sentenced in Berlin for Trotting Standings
Robert Kneebs American horseman known as Nellie Kneebs was sentenced in Berlin to nine months in prison and fined 1000 marks for entering the trotting mark Bethel in races on German tracks. He loses civil rights for two years, with seven months already served deducted, leaving two months to serve.
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Robert Kneebs
Mark Bethel
Nellie Kneebs
Berlin
Ensebs
Harvard Invites Olney to Chair of International Law
President Eliot of Harvard University extends an invitation to Secretary Olney to fill the chair of international law after his term at the State Department ends. Olney has taken the offer under advisement pending further action.
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Eliot
Olney
Harvard University
State Department
Equsider Action
Delaware Swears Richard R. Henry as Senator
Richard R. Henry a silver Democrat from Delaware is sworn in after a protracted seat contest. Senator Chandler of New Hampshire believed Dupont was legally elected but said Dupont could be seated and the matter could be reviewed later.
Two Bad Men Captured After Alaska Battle
News from the Ai Ki steamer reports a bloody chase near Juneau involving two escapees, Birch and his companion. Deputies and locals pursued to a cabin, a fierce fight ensued, Watts was fatally shot, and Birch and his ally were finally captured by Indians and officers near Sitka. Cheney and Olson are to receive a $5,000 reward.
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Aiaska
Ai Ki
Purp Townsend
Washrom
Alaska
Lidedy
Shim Lirch
Yung Dlespor Lado
Juneau
Er Vetrs
San Quentin
California
Janeaa
Bitch
Juntau
Hileton
Haleton
Gaysee
Watts
Cheney
Olson
Birch
Snail
Treadwell
Sitka
Corn Rates Fall Amid Regional Freight Reductions
A St Louis dispatch reports corn rates tumbling as Kansas City Memphis and Birmingham cut prices by 4 cents per 100 pounds from Memphis to interior southeast points. Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis matched the cut from the Ohio River and St Louis lines followed. Rates to Charleston Savannah Jacksonville and seacoast points drop to 2 cents per 100 pounds for carload lots, while interior territory rates fall to 3 cents. From Ohio River points coast rates are 29 cents, and from Memphis 16 cents.
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Kansas City
Memphis
Birmingham
St Louis Dispatch
Fort Scott
Ohie
St. Louis
Charleston
Savannah
Jacksonville
Ohio River
St Louis Man Kills Horse To Feed starving Family
John Giesen a German out of work stole a lame coal dealer's horse in St Louis and killed it to feed his starving wife and four children. He roasted a hind quarter after seizing the animal as boys watched. Giesen said his family had eaten nothing for three days and that they had eaten 20 meats for months.
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St. Louis
John Giesen
Hig Hut
Giesen
Queen Regent Signs Cuban Administrative Reform Plan
The queen regent of Spain signs a reform plan for Cuba. It outlines a council of administration with thirty five members including twenty one elected by the people and six by various corporations. The remaining seats go to a magistrate, a university professor, an archbishop, and several former senators or deputies.
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Spain
Cuba
Distillers Open War as Prices Slashed nationwide
A Peoria dispatch reports distillers are in a price war across the country. Prices have fallen to 1.16 dollars, about six cents above tax and below production cost, with further cuts expected daily after the failed attempt to form a new agreement.
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Peoria
Market Summary of Livestock and Grains Across Cities
The report lists bids and prices for cattle hogs and sheep in Chicago Milwaukee Cincinnati St Louis Detroit and Toledo with grain quotes for wheat corn oats rye and barley. Prices range from No 2 white oats at 16c to 28c and hogs from 3.00 to 5.25 with various regional spreads.
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Chicago
Prine
Sznipolis
Ste
St. Louis
Cattis
Detroit
Toledo
New York
Death Through Hypnotism Claims A 17-Year-Old Boy
A 17 year old boy James W Spurgeon Young of dantestown N appears to have died under hypnotic experiments by amateurs. The report notes the death resulted from hypnotic practices and warns of danger from improper experimentation. A second brief item reports fighting on the Siam frontier between French forces and Siamese.
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James W. Spurgeon Young
Dantestown, N
Siam
Beteen
Fire at Walford Destroys Property and Two Men Missing
Fire in Walford destroys Novak and Sea bokertsky general store and nearby Bank of Walford causing about 50,060 in losses. Two men, Novak and Ellwari Murray, slept in the upper room. one body recovered, a second missing as of Thursday. Foul play suspected with relatives disputing identity. John H. Novak attempted suicide after the blaze. Novak carried 33,000 in life and accident insurance facing court challenges.
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Walford
Novak & Seabokertsky
A. Walford
Cedar Rapids
Bank of Walford
Novak
Ellwari Murray
Frank Novak
Murray
John H. Novak
Stolen Cattle, Robberies Stir Henry County Area
Henry County facing a wave of cattle thefts stretching from Winfield to Mount Pleasant with no clear suspect. Sam Earhart arrested in Ottumwa after Frank Henderson identified him. cattle found at Arthur Courtney’s farm along with stolen goods. Local grand jury may indict Mrs Courtney amid broader theft fever.
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Henry County
Sam Earhart
Ottumwa
Mount Pleasant
Winfield
Frank Henderson
Winteld
Sam Farhart
Ashing
Arthur Courtney
Sam
Henderson
Courtney
Protest by wholesalers prompts hearing in Ways and Means
In the state special session, leaders of the wholesalers gather to urge tax or regulatory changes. About fifty wholesalers from each town attend to present certified statements detailing capital, holdings, real estate, dividends, earnings, and yearly stock prices to the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
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Ways and Means
Legis« Kintre
Feeding in Transit Plan Gains Railroads Support
Henry Wallace leads a rapid push to secure feeding in transit rates to move western stock into Iowa feeding grounds. In under three weeks he has won press backing and persuaded railroad executives and financiers, with Chicago Great Western and Keokuk and Western planning immediate rate changes. Only Chicago Burlington and Quincy resists.
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Henry Wallace
Iowa
Great Western
Wallace
Keokuk and Western
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Bank Robbery Strikes Eldon Bank During Early Hours
Bank burglars entered Bradley's Bank at Eldon early Monday. The safe was blown with nitro glyc erine and $5,000 to $7,000 in cash taken and burglars escaped. One robber injured by the explosion left blood on bank walls. A team of horses and a vehicle were stolen from Rich Bros grocers and found near Sugar Creek between Eldon and Ottumwa. Boxes belonging to J O Hummel A W Roberts and W N Stauffer opened and government and school hands taken. Bonds worth from $0,000 to $40,000 believed in the three boxes.
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Eldon
Bradley’s Bank
Rich Bros., Grocers
Tne
Sugar Creek
Ottumwa
J. O. Hummel
A. W. Roberts
W. N Stauffer
Serious Farm Accident Near Dubuque Ends in Death
A severe accident on Henry Richards farm near Asbury caused fatal injuries when a broken flywheel penetrated his elbow as he and his son John operated a corn shelter. John lost his arm below the elbow and his other arm was badly shattered. Elder Richards died later from internal hemorrhage. Also noted is a brief report on the Woodmen of the World jurisdiction expansion with officers elected at Duque.
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Dubuque
Henry Richards
Durango
Asbury
Mr. Richards
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
du Duque
L. B. Scott
Ottumwa
Eugene
Lafrance
St. Paul
James Bush
Broadend
J. Smythe
Davenport
Philo Trusdell
Port Huron
Mich
Courtright
Burlington, Va
Sentry
Roberson
Cloud
Minn
W.S. White
Sioux City
D. B.eston
C. A. Murgen
Council Biufis
New Bank for Spencer Moves Ahead in Growth Plans
Spencer town banks restructure as First National directors resign to form a new institution. The new bank will include ex officers and a majority of the former board, signaling bold local financial expansion. Creditors face ongoing turmoil as unrelated cases unfold in the region. E. E. Earned, a prominent Ottumwa capitalist, vanished after a Friday trip to Chicago, triggering a sequence of financial and property transfers. A store dispute over stock and a bill of sale adds to local market tension. Farm and business fires claim properties in Grundy and surrounding counties, with casualties noted. Burke's Hotel in Carroll reports the death of landlord E R Burke. A child starves amid Burlington’s cold, prompting harsh inquiries into the family housing. William Depew dies after being struck by a northbound train near Clarinda on the Willisea line.
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New Bank For
Spencer
Spencersown
First National Bank
William Flindt
Tilliam Bender
First National
National Solons Detail Proceedings of Congress and Bills
Detailed account of Senate and House actions with bills passed or introduced, including retirement of John M. Quackenbush, reimbursement for cattle losses from the Cayuse war, railroad and bridge authorizations, anti obscenity measures, land entry and petroleum rights, immigration debates, and district of Columbia provisions. Senate conflicts over Nicaragua Canal and canal debates continue, with congestion and adjournments noted. House proceedings are marked by dullness aside from appropriation debates and resolutions on electoral vote expressions. Richard I. Kenney sworn as Senator from Delaware, boosting Democratic seats. Hopkins-Kensal section favored in Kentucky district.
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House
Congress
John M. Quackenbush
Naval Service
Gruzkenness
Albert Augusting
Rose Hill
Iowa
Columbia and
Red Mountain
Columbia River
Cuckemanga
Chattanooga
Senate
Gilson
Maryland
Holge
Vilas
Tellar
Colorado
District of Columbia
Cornett
Swanson
Elections Committee
Virginia
Friends of the
Nicaragus
Morrill
Capitol
Hill
Lodge
Clanéler
Gorman
Sagua
Richard I. Kenney
Delaw
Delaware
Chandler
H. A. Dupont
Kenney
Renner
Duluth and North Dakota Railroad Company
Red River
North Beteen
Minnesota
North Dakot
Rock Island
House Committee On Erections
Hopkins-Kensal
Kentmcky
Hopkins
Murky Peoria death and other scattered incidents
A man smothered in a malt bin at Pes matthouse Peoria is reported alongside multiple brief items. Patent attorney Roseah T. Peston died by suicide in Washington. The First National Bank of Holidaysburg Pa plans to resume with full new capital stock. J C Winer, once Alabama’s Secretary of State, died in a New York hospital.
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Pes Matthouse
Peoria
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Louisiana
Weekly Review OF Trade
Bob Kneebs
Harvard
Perm 2
Law and Order League
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Flis
Moody
TD. L. Moody
Mt. Vernon School
Masket Oversiows
Hawkeye State
Waterloo and
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Atioyalty
Aonor
Searsboro
Searsboro Gas
Graham
Charles Wright
George Louk
Bob Mitchell
Montezuma
Poland
K. Jw
Mle. Johnson
Humboldt
Oakbourne
McQuiston Bros
Gerlan
Ill
Klever
W. W. Patterson
Norwalk
Lowe
Neola
Byott Watson
Mott Watson
Magno- Keta
Red
Ottumbva
Hickey
E. E. Uarned
G. W. Thayer
Tra
Iris
Thayer
Wiliam Geman
New Wartford
Fairfield Creamery
Suill
There
Grundy County
Burke
E.R. Burke
Burke’s
Carroll
Towa
Oliver Lock
Burlington
Monty
Polk County
William Depew
Willisea
Clarinda
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