President to fill supreme bench vacancy with Miller and cabinet reshuffle
Washington May 16 A Republican senator claims the president will appoint Attorney General Miller to the supreme court vacancy created by Justice Matthews death. Gen Noble would become attorney general and Clarkson would move to interior secretary as reward for recent service. Doubt remains due to the president’s stated cabinet standards.
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Noble
New York
Washington City
Stanley Matthews
Miller
Gen
Clarkson
En. No‘ble
Interior
Post Office Department
Harrison
Gen Black Beaver Used Pension Agents for Political Missions
Washington May 16 Gen Black employed pension office agents as political missionaries last fall. Agents sent letters to him which piled up at his desk and were later turned over to clerk Browning a confidant. Browning forwarded the confidential political correspondence to Commissioner Tanner to be cited in his fall report.
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Gen. Black
Jwhio
Browning
Commissioner Tanner
Brown
Gen
Black
Star Route IRREGULARITIES Prompt Suspensions In Missouri
Second Assistant Postmaster General Whitfield uncovers contract irregularities in star routes for mail service in Missouri. Contracts suspended and referred to the attorney general to determine legal violations. If found, contracts may be canceled and service reset with possible clerk dismissals.
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Star Rouge
Washmorox City
Star
Missouri
Whitfield
Silver men push bullion purchase as Republican policy
Washington assigned report shows treasury will not accept Republican advisory push to buy silver bullion. Western leaders led by Senator Stewart of Nevada have pressed for bullion purchases since March 4, arguing it is a party measure.
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Buver
Washington City
Republican Party
Treasury’ Department
West
Stewart
Nevada
Office Classification Debate Sparks Commission Plan
A New York Office dispute questions measurement under national rules. Authorities decide to send a commission to assess the office and report its needs and classification issues.
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New York
British Fast Cruiser Details from London Armament Reports
In London on May 16 naval architects await further particulars of a remarkable cruiser built with Armstrong engines. The vessel, Piedmonte, reportedly displaces 2,500 tons with 11,500 horsepower engines, hull weight 970 tons, and a natural draft speed of over 21 knots aided by forced draft.
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Washineton
Crry
Naval
Hale Injured Slightly After California Train Collision
Senator Hale reports only a slight injury from a railway collision near Los Angeles after initial reports of serious harm. Secretary Blaine received a telegram confirming the更新 injury status.
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Hale
Washington City
Blaine
Senator Hale
Los Angeles
Cal
Banks Report Demand Sparks National Review
Washington May 16 The comptroller of the currency has ordered a report on the condition of national banks as of close of business Monday the 18th inst. The call seeks a current snapshot of bank health across the country.
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Washindon City
Chief Justice Fuller Heads South on District Tour
Chief Justice Fuller of the United States Supreme Court left Washington yesterday for Norfolk Virginia and will proceed to South Carolina on his district tour.
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Fuller
Washington City
United States Supreme Court
Norfolk
South Carolina
Illinois Senate Advances Several Bills in Springfield Session
The Illinois senate sent the jury commission bill to second reading and amended the Chicago drainage bill, with largely damages related provisions. an alien labor ban and eight hour work rule passed, while other measures moved to third reading or failed. House actions included passing a widow and soldiers home assistance bill and several appropriations for the university, the national guard, a Logan monument, and public school text books. minor amendments to the drum shop act were also approved.
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Illinois
Solona Rushing Billa
Michigan
Springfield
Ill
Senate
Chicago
House
R. K. Swift
Cairo
Teefey
National Guard
University of Illinois
Gen. Logan
J. B. Rice
Michigan Senate approves funds and reforms in Lansing
The Michigan Senate approved a 9000 dollar appropriation for the Pontiac asylum and created a new McMillen county in the Upper Peninsula. The House passed women's suffrage for all municipal elections by 58 to 4. Also approved were free text books and higher bounty on dead English sparrows. Governor Luce vetoed the mortgage taxation reporting repeal.
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Michigan
Lansing
Mich
Senate
Pontiac
Upper Peninsula
McMillen
House
Luce
Labor troubles at the mines in northern Illinois
John McBride of Columbus Ohio, president of the National Miners Progressive union, visited Sterettor Illinois seeking a settlement between soft coal miners and northern Illinois operators. Miners held a two day secret session and plan a conference with operators on May 21 at Joliet. They urge unity with Indiana miners to strike over a 15 cent wage cut if Illinois operators do not match last year’s scale. several leading coal companies paid off their men yesterday.
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Illinois
SteearTor
Ills
John McBride
Columbus
National Miners
Progressive Union
Joliat
Mr. McBride
Iinois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Sad Fate of a Young Millionaire
Heywood Paul, a young Philadelphia millionaire and Harvard graduate, became insane while arranging a marriage to a young woman in the arts. The report notes his rapid decline after recent wealth and social ascent.
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Mr. Houxy
N. Tey
Heywood Paul
Philadelphia
Harvard
Hig
Wabash Railway Sold At Auction In May 16 Sale
The Wabash line east of the Mississippi was auctioned by order of Judge Gresham. Divisions sold separately, then as a unit for $15.55 million. A $900000 deposit was posted. Plan calls for foreclosure, reorganization, and moving offices to St Louis.
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Curiaco
Gresham
Mississippi River
Ohio
Toledo
Indiana
East State Line
Illinois Line
Popper-Johnson Committee
Ilinois
Illinois River
Decatur
East St. Louis
Illinois Central
Goulds Committee
James F. Joy
Purchasing Committee
Clayton
Meredosia
Ills
Joy
Hannibal and Naples
Aline
Camp Point
Carthage
Eivason
Popper- Johnson
Jay Gould
Wabash Road
Detroit
O. D. Ashley
Thomas H. Hubbard
New York
Hartford
Mississippi
Baltimore and Ohio directors report large surplus cut
At a May meeting in Baltimore the surplus was reduced from 48 million to 24.77 million. April earnings fell 25,117 compared to April 1888, prompting recommendations for economy. W. W. Peabody named general superintendent west of the Ohio river and general agent at Chicago.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railway
Baltimore
W. W. Peabody
Ohio River
Chicago
Directors elected at Missouri Kansas and Texas stockholders meeting
At the annual meeting in Parsons Kansas directors for the ensuing year were elected. Rudolph Martinson Henry Enos William Anderson William Bond Simon Sterns Jacob Deneufville Samuel Sloan George Forrest Herman Baltzer Maynard Byron Harrison Cross Benjamin McDonald Lee Clark James Thompson John Hancock and others were listed as elected directors.
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Parsons
Kan
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Rudolph . Martinson
Henry
Enos
William Bond
Simon Sterns
Jacob Deneufville
Samuel Sloan
George V. Forrest
Herman R. Baltzer
Maynard C. Byron
New York
Harrison Cross
Emporia
Benjamin P. McDonald
Fort. Scott
Lee Clark
James’ c Thompson
Sedalia
Mon
John: Hancock
Austin
Tex
Unclear text fragment on consolidation vote
Fragmentary notes describe a court permitted stockholders to vote on consolidation with another company. It cites AVELAND and four other attorneys and mentions Columbus and Big Fit Birch with five votes cast yesterday.
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Aveland
Court
Columbus
Exile Wins Brooklyn Handicap at Gravesend in Fast Time
Exile captured the Brooklyn Handicap at Gravesend in rapid time as Prince Royal finished second and Terra Cotta third amid crowds of about 15 000. Juggler led early but Exile surged in the final furlong to win by two lengths with Prince Royal two lengths ahead of Terra Cotta and Elkwood in the field. Britannic Tea Tray Banquet Reclare Frolic among other winners in additional races.
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New York
Gravesend
Hanover
Prince Royal
Field
Juggler
Terre Cotta
Elkwood
Richmond
Exile
Garrison
Terra Cotta
Track results from Chicago and Louisville meets
At Chicago and Louisville on May 16 the West Side course produced fast times and competitive heats. Events included Wrestler in 5 miles, Litbert in 34 mile heats, St Albans 3 miles, Stevenson 74 tails, and at Churchill Downs in Louisville Bridleight and Bravo posting standout marks.
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Chicago
Louisville
Cariaco
West’ Side
Cambe
Wrestler
Litbert
Unite
St. Albans
Stevens
Tails
Churchill Downs
Jackis Toms
Avondale
Badge
Pat Donovan
Bridgelight
Bravo
Fasig Sale Sets Record at Cleveland Auction
Seventy one horses sold at Fasig's sale in Cleveland for a total of 37 130. The top prices went to Charlie Friel at 2 1614 dollars, Sir Archy at 2 500, Christine at 1 800 and others reaching substantial sums.
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Fasig
Cleveland, O
Charlie
Friel
Sir Archy
Christine
Baltimore Editor Hosts 400 at Nacirema Country Banquet
Gen. Felix Agnus entertained about 400 guests from New York Philadelphia Washington and Maryland at his Nacirema country seat near Baltimore. Speeches followed a multi course dinner with wine and Blaine praised the host and Harrison’s nonpartisan leadership. The Washington party returned home around 1:10 a.m.
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Baltimore
Felix Agnus
Baltimore American
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Maryland
Nacirema
Been in Office Sixty Years In Congress
A historical note marks sixty years in office for a veteran public figure with tribute from colleagues and a May date reference. The piece highlights long service and public appreciation for sustained leadership.
Od Toan Band Waterlooo Tax Editor Dies
Fragmentary OCR notes report the death yesterday of a tax editor associated with The Lab. in LaPorte in 1855. The brief item mentions an altar and legislature weighing nearly 400.
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Waterloo
LaPorte
Confederate Dead Declared Martyrs Monuments at Charleston Parliament
Senator Hampton addressed a Confederate memorial dedication in Charleston D C May 16 praising dead soldiers as martyrs and urging unity of the nation. He avoided war issue debate, stressed national allegiance, and urged enduring monuments to honor veterans including the crippled and poor survivors.
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Americana
South
Abbreviated Telegrams Chronicle 19th Century News
A collection of brief items reports the killing of a road bill in Massachusetts senate, debts announced for York glassware dealers, Chicago Burlington and Quincy railway board re elected, St Mary’s Cathedral Illinois consecrated, First National Bank Little Falls authorized to start with 50000 capital, Whitelaw Reid welcomed by French officials, ferryboat collision in Philadelphia injuring several, Congressman Randall recovering at home, Lincoln’s voyage to England aboard City of Paris with passengers including Barney and Carnegie.
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Boston
First National Bank of
Little Falls
Minn
Whitelaw Reid
United States
France
MU Spuller
Philadelphia
Congressman Randall
Washington
Lincoln
England
Wednday
City of
Paris
Amon
George Banon Man
Andrew Carnegie
Carelessness Triggers Mine Blast Injures Four Men
In Ishpeming Michigan on May 16 an Osceola mine dynamite explosion badly injures four Austrian miners. Joseph Rosett suffers a fractured skull while John Turk loses a right arm and is mangled. Antoine Zuaruztk has a partially blown off left arm. A fourth man is wounded. the first two may die. The accident is blamed on the miners' carelessness.
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Ishpening
Mich
Osceola
Joseph
Rosett
John Turk
Antoine Zuaruztk
Eviction Drive Aims at Polish and Bohemian Squatters
In St. Paul Minnesota on May 16 a plan begins to clear the so called Upper Flat. About 2 000 people face eviction to make way for factories and warehouses. Some squatters claim twenty year rights and resistance is anticipated.
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St. Pat. Minn
Baseball scores and a new Episcopal bishop for Ohio
Yesterdays league results include New York 16 over Cleveland 2 and Philadelphia 6 over Chicago 5 in the American association, with other scores listed. In Toledo Ohio a new Protestant Episcopal bishop for the diocese of Ohio was chosen, Rev. Dr. W. A Leonard of Washington, to succeed Bishop Bedell after his resignation formal acceptance.
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Carcaco
New York
Cleveland
Boston
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Chicago
Washington City
Indianapolis
Washington
American Association
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Baltimore
Western Association
Denver
Sioux City
St. Joseph
Omaha
Ohio
Toledo
W.A Leonard
Bedell
Farmers Adopt Cotton Bagging Over Jute in Convention
A Birmingham Alabama convention of farmers unanimously backs the committee report favoring cotton bagging over jute. It claims the change would absorb 125000 bales of cotton and save 2000000 in insurance. Jute bagging firms offered 124 1/2 cents per yard while cotton bagging runs about 13 cents, but the offer was rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Alea
Marz
United Brethren Sece ders Plan Bishops Congress Call
In York Pennsylvania May 16 seceding members of the United Brethren church voted to elect four bishops send greetings to the Wesleyan conference and call a congress of Christian churches in the fall. Visiting ministers and laymen passed resolutions protesting the seceders and urging the denomination name not be used.
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United Brethren Seceders
York
United Brethren Church
Wesleyan Conference
Congress of
Christian Churches
Officers Elected by a Whisky Trust
The annual session of officers of the Western Distillers and a Cattle Feeders' trust occurred yesterday. The old officers were re-elected: President Joseph B. Greenhut, vice president Adolph Woolner, secretary George J. Gibson of Peoria, treasurer W. N. Hobart of Cincinnati. Only routine business was transacted.
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Ils
Western Distillers
Joseph B. Greenhut
Adolph. Woolner
George J. Gibson
Peoria
W. N. Hobart
Cincinnati
Aged Woman Burned To Death In Lynn Home
Mrs Cathern Story aged 80 died after her clothing caught fire while she was putting paper into a stove at her son John Story's residence in Lynn May 16. She was burned severely before help could reach her.
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Lynn
Mass
Cathern Story
John Il Story
Hooker fellowship awarded at Yale theology school
At a Yale theology school meeting held yesterday the Hooker fellowship was awarded to Albert W. Hitchcock of Kalamazoo Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
New, Haven, Conn
Yale Theology School
Hooker
Albert W. Hitchcock
Kalamazoo, Mich
Weather Outlook by City and State
Washington City reports fair weather in the south with light showers in the north and warmer temperatures in the east. Iowa sees light showers with easterly to variable winds and warmer conditions in the northwest. Upper Michigan faces rain and cooler temps with easterly winds, while Lower Michigan expects rain with a slight temperature rise and cooler southeast. Wisconsin has light showers and slightly warmer weather with variable winds. Illinois notes fair weather in the south, light rains in the north, and warmer easterly winds with steady temperatures in the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifar
Washington City
Indiana
Iowa
Upper
Michigan
Wisconsin
Illinois
Markets Report Cuicano May 1 1900s Prices
Quotations on the board show Wheat No 2 May 3434 c closing 343/4c June 823/4c close 8 3/4c July 7 3/4c. Corn No 2 May 843/4c June 345/4c close 1 4c July 8 1 2c 5 3 4c. Oats No 2 May 23 1/4c to 23 3/4c June 23 3/4c July 23 5 6 7c. ParkJune 11.50 close 11 4 2 4. July 11.60 close 11 5 8 4. Aug 11.65 close 11 5 8 4. Hog prices at Union Stock Yards decline 10c across all grades in moderate activity. light 4.45 4.70, rough 4.80 4.85, mixed 4.84 5.00. heavy 4.28 4.50. Cattle market steady overall with good to choice shipping steers 3.64 4.60, common to good 2.75 3.25, butcher steers 2.75 3.25, lie 2. ?
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Board of Trade
Bilge
Union Stock Yards
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