Postal Savings Bill Passes House by Wide Margin
The postal savings bank bill cleared the House on Thursday night by a vote of 181 with strong bipartisan support. It outlines creation of postal savings depots run under Postmaster General and Treasury oversight, with deposits insured by government bonds and strict regulatory control to ensure safety and stability.
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House
Aiken
Masurrt Ansberry
Ghia Baten
Mamecha
Foster
Hammond
Minn
Turks Havens
N.Y
Henry
Republica
Postal Savings Bane
Fir
Ate Aosnes General Unl Secrsvary of Treasury
Board
Apsizn Ates
Ollcurs and
Ana
Fon Hlay Joake
Fadd
Yidenten
Treasur
Bisho
Heike is Helb Qulty Convicted in New York Trial
Heike, secretary of the American Sugar Refining Co, was convicted on all counts in a New York indictment for conspiring to defraud the government of duties on sugar. The trial linked executives and workers at the Williamsport refinery in a scheme totaling over 2 million dollars. The case names James F. Bendernagel and other refinery officials, with sentences potentially up to twelve years and fines up to 10 000 dollars.
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Clavies BR. Heike
American Sugar Re Felling Commiy
New York
Siear
Ernest W. Gerhradht
Williamsbrg
Mrovle WM
Refingrs
Eix Sontts
James F. Bendernagel
Besa Hrady
Tis
Continue Up
Unisendo
Wll
Fulleiment
Hostder Hothe
Corhrch¢ang Randernsel
Hany W. Walker
Mui Jean Me Vostier
Janes F. Halligan
Checkers
Tha Lagt
Ullty
Senator Lorimer Accusations Clash in Senate Challenge
A garbled report details charges against Senator William Lorimer questioning his seat, with Senator Cullom involved and references to a Privileges and Elections committee. It mentions a July or March timeframe, Cook County concerns, and corruption probes in the State Legislature, plus a deadly academy incident and a city election dispute.
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Sentor Cullen
Mms
William Lorimer
Congressioul
Priviterea
Eteecloog
Hennater Cullan
Fayre
Tlegislathus Votova
Nica
Davies
Resatar Cullom
Legislative
Mbota
Sangaman Cooly
United States Senate
Roosevelt Sails Home From Africa Expedition
Former President Theodore Roosevelt ends a 15 month African expedition as head of the Smithsonian African expedition. He travels aboard the Hamburg American line steamer Sai gan Auguste Victoria from Southamon to New York with colleagues including Kermit Roosevelt and Mrs. Longworth. The journey included extensive wildlife trophies and global speeches, with stops in Naples Messina and Motohaga.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Mra
Tangevelt
Kermit
Ethel
Mecholas Longworth
Southamon
Saigan Auguste Victoria
Exeembya
United States
Steamo
Hamburg
New York
Naples
Hissluginer Adentral
Messing
Victor Kirmanint
Aly
Motohaga
Roosevelt
Kiartum
Mr.Roosevelt
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Alviern
Wilson Kermit
Rersevelt
Tae Yaa
Hall
Gatro
Vatican
Paris
Amhires
Sorbonne
Christaniale
Bertin
Erngerne William
Hoosevelt
Great
Bertain
Ridwant
Lenson
Damimgg
Storm sweeps Southwest causing heavy damage and fatalities
A massive May 27, 1896 storm devastated Arkansas, Missouri, and surrounding areas. Reports describe record rain, high winds, and tornadoes that killed 409 in St Louis and left numerous buildings unroofed. Flooding and crop losses were widespread from Kansas to Texas, with trains derailed and merchandise lost.
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Nue
Maby
Sega
Uy Yanes
Arkansas
Phe Ju
Querie Wo
David Meadowe
Smith
Ark
Prisco
Newton
Arkway Coodtely Hushovd
Arkineay
Gow
New England Crop Forecast Gains Mixed With State Variations
A weather bulletin notes apple crops in New England and the Atlantic coast show weak prospects near normal, with New York and Missouri facing limited growth. Peach prospects improve nationwide, notably Georgia and Delaware. June forecasts suggest total fruit yields near last year’s trends, while central regions expect a stronger corn crop.
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New Taylaih
Maettic
Renal Gates
Maelge
Umsuet Altos
Georgia
Deliaware
Proneses
Hardwood famine forecasts shock in Uancheriven report
A garbled historical dispatch predicts a severe hardwood famine tied to reckless waste by Dun Vern Wh and a national advisory in the United States. The text mentions J. M. Setanau and references Indianny Reveria and Mech, with unclear affiliations to a National Marawoo Jer and a Bitmaon of Indians amid growing concern.
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J. M. Setanau
Imber
United States
Severe earthquake devastates Avellino province in Southern Italy
A powerful pre-dawn quake across Avellino and surrounding villages killed an estimated 35 to 50 people and wounded many. Buildings collapsed, families fled in panic, and emergency crews assessed damage from Calltri to Castelbartania as dust and fear swept the region.
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Maly
Soni
Taroughouk Ene
Calltri
San Sassio
Flen
Pante
Hart
Blessing
Sunday turmoil threads through wartime capital turmoil
Sunday reports describe a wild scene after Oklahoma Gily’s victory, with clashes over rates, finance, and politics. Figures like Frank Amberg, Porter Charlon, and Davi Rabken Jr appear amid a tangle of Chicago origins, Chicago politics, and national debates on postal savings, tariffs, and presidential policy.
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Commerce Conmigaton
Fall Toads
Rerate Fisht
Frank Amberg
Chicago
Lalfam
Porter Charlon
Mike
Como
Davi Rabken. Jr
St. Louis
Congress Nominees and Local Rail Incident Report
The article lists congressional candidates across districts with party designations and nominees, including C A Kennedy and Jamas W. Goud. It also recounts a train robbery near Cartizozo Texas where a highwayman forced passengers and the superintendent to surrender valuables on a Southwestern Trail No. 2 train.
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Voreen
Tom Wan
Troteart
Tex
Cartizozo
Merbstaymad
G. F. Hawk
Explorers In Close Race At MelCluley Beach
A partial report from Parker Brown Mg McKluley expedition notes a tight contest near Chatlina Rivers with delegates from Taft and nearby regions. Washington officials conveyed cautious support as candidates prepared for September party conventions and state leadership elections.
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MelCluley Beach
Sewaya
Alaska
Parker Brown
Mg McKluley
Chatlina Rivers
Beartland
Comet Sight Prompts Citywide Panic and Police Action
Amid reports of a guiding comet portending doom, authorities struggled to maintain order as frightened residents flooded streets and squares. Territorial squads formed to calm crowds while the King and Auten reportedly moved by special train, aiming to restore calm and reenter homes after hours of unrest.
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Dietricea
Eavid
Cali
Veller
Turing Uist
Anak
Thm
Finger Print Clues Murder Case and Widow’s Fate
Fragmented crime narrative describes a widow Katherine Sehvty Vopaliee Nene murdered after a house fire. Witnesses mention footprints, a rearranged scene, and a suspect Solotitz a reclusive man aged 74. Authorities link mortgage holdings and a Swedish pastor to the broader mystery amid a tense Cleveland area chase.
American Murder Hidden In Italy Reported
A U S authorities in Lombardy investigate the murder of an American woman named Mrs Charlton found in a rustic Italian village near Como. Police identify her as Mary Geutt Gaatle of a San Francisco family and arrest a suspect, with fears of a missing fiancé linked to the case. Further letters and papers point to a troubled marriage and possible additional killings in the village of Matth.
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Seacetang
Lombardy
Nurchorn
Mattraste
Mulan
Cernatitia
Arene
Porter Chariton
Charlton
Mary Geutt Gaatle
San Prancisco
Portermonte
Comstantino Spolitem
Vila
Rogetave
Chaviten
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