Conductors Charged With Holding Out Fares
Affidavits filed by Southern Pacific Railway superintendent Owen allege conductors Joseph Kare and M R Neuhauser conspired to defraud the company. Charges include embezzlement on specific 1895 1896 dates with sums cited. warrants issued. Neuhauser and Kare linked to a widening probe across the railroad force.
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Sespar Ian
Finnegan
Wiliam
Owen
Southern Pacific Railway Company
Joseph Kare
M. R. Neuhsuser
Southern Pacific Road
Pajora
Coursa
Menora
Evans
Dunn
Neuhanger
da Rand
Southern Pacific Company
Leis
Neuhauser
Karr
Lt la
Karr Ig
Flennessty, Neuhauser & Simpson
Maraia Street
Paris Opera House Chandelier Counterweight Falls
A counterweight weighing nearly 1000 pounds crashed through the Paris Opera ceiling during Hello. Panic ensued as exits closed. One woman, Mme Chau mel, was killed. Mme Z not severely injured. five others seriously hurt. Fire brigades arrived but were unnecessary.
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Donhay Liult
Paris
Paris Opera House
Mme, Chaumel
Mme
Cuban War Report Signals Cuban Victory But No Gains
Havana May 23 A special wire from Susvay Lint reports Gen Delgado’s force clashed with ten rebels at Allaman and other leaders. The engagement did not yield clear results as rebels were said to be dislodged from positions though no decisive gains are stated.
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Havana
Delgado
Methodists Confer In Cleveland on Episcopacy Charges
Cleveland May 23 Important episcopacy reports were discussed at the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Bishop Warren presided as officers were elected including Domer Eaton as missionary society treasurer and I B Scott as editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate. Rev Dr Buckley presented findings on charges by Rev A G Howrdah against Bishops Fowler Fitzgerald and Warren, concluding the charges were unfounded and the report was adopted.
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Cleveland
Ohio
M.E. Church
Bishop Warren
Denver
Treasurer
Missionary Society
Domer Eaton
Lewis Curtis
Southwestern Christian Advocate
I.b.scott
W.S. Hammond
House and Herd
F. L
Itzpsrald
Bowdlah
Tip
Sahops
Wee
High Hata Must Go Dy Goedlel Vito to the Soxway
Baton Rouge Louisiana May 23 Ney Dudenhofst notice of a bill regulating theatre conduct hats height and dimensions to be worn in a game and penalties for violations. National Silver Conference Toledo May 23 circular signed by Gen A J Warner and Henry I Neils calls for a national silver conference in Columbus June 3.
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High Hata
Goedlel Vito
Baton Rouge
Ney Dudenhofst
Sprotn
ToLedo
Gen
A. J. Warner
American Utmetallic Union
Henry I. Neils
Trcalla
Columbus
A Chance for a Steal and Secret Proceedings
A mixed dispatch from Washington and Texas reports calls for secrecy on bond inquiry proceedings with Senator Har da signaling support. In Ruiz County reports, dry weather spurs cattle shipments from Starr to Nuecas and Wabb as grain improves. Texas Canal Company meets May 20 with optimistic prospects for canal construction and related commerce noted amid July fireworks plans.
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Washington
Aenale
Harda
W. L. McGragor
St. Louis
Nuecas
Wabb
Yexas Canal Canal Company
Apoc Yatea
Santonio Aki
Lla
A Pop's Quirk Break and Cleveland Impeachment Charge
The House read charges against President Cleveland framed by Mr. Howard of Alabama alleging high crimes in bond management and treasury flaw. House refused to consider the question. Senate discussed Spanish protocols and tariff amendments while approving pension for Brigadier General Joseph R. West.
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WashincTon
House
Howard
ofAlabama
Cleveland
Upog
Dingley
Frith
Grover Cleveland
United States
Phird—fhalt
Treasury
Pitth
Illinoia
Saventh
Righth
Comeattter
Joseph R. Weat
Louisiana
Washington
Senate
Spain
Milla
Aliso
Nebraska
Gray
Denvcrat
Delesware
Sherman
Murdered Her Husband Arraigned in May Court
Mrs. Tr Bragg was arraigned today for the murder of her husband, with special wire dispatch from Suspay Lront. The defendant entered a denial as the May 24 hearing proceeded.
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Worro
Mra
Tr Bragg
Bath
Santa Fe Must Correct ICC Decides a Case Again
Interstate Commerce Commission rules again in favor of the Johnston Laymer Dry Goods firm against the Santa Fe Railway. The dispute centers on transportation rates for cotton goods, molasses, sugar, rice and coffee from Galveston Houston or other points, with the decision issued by special wire.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Susvay Lion
Wasurxeron
Interstate Commerce Commission Toay
Johnston-Laymer Dry Goods Company
Jw4chits
Kas
Ichisoh, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company
Galventon
Houston
Rates violations prompt corrections for gas tariffs
The document notes that Flexas to Wichita Kansas rates are higher via defendants line than on similar commodities to Kansas City and other Missouri River points, violating Interstate Commerce Act provisions. Defendants must correct their method of assessing rates so the rate schedule is intelligible to shippers and customers.
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Wichita
Kas
Kausag City
Shippera
Con&lennea
Tobacco famine alarms wholesalers as Cuban export limits bite
Wholesalers and importers fear a tobacco famine after Spanish authorities ban export of Cuban leaf to the United States. Insurgents threaten to destroy the Cuban crop, factories in Havana near closure, and manufacturers fear rising prices while shifting sales to top customers. Demand for domestic stocks is expected to surge.
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Beacon Wire
Cuba
Olney
United States
Lavana
Weyter
Totacco
Nevana
Rorapoorth
Baseball Scores From Various Leagues Reported
Baseball results from the Texas and National Leagues show Dallas defeating Austin 15 to 14, Houston over Denison 10 to 7, Galveston edging Sherman 6 to 4, and multiple May 23 games in Cincinnati Chicago Boston St Louis Brooklyn and Pittsburgh with varied margins. Also notes a postage stamp debt case in Washington and Cuban expedition news related to Gomez and Juan Pernandez Ting with details on forces and equipment.
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Tenas League
Gpeousl Wio Jo
Cincinnati
New York
Louieville
Lontevilis
Baltimore
Chicago
Rboston
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Boston
Arma
Lrora
New Orleans
Joseph Echezabat
Juan Pernandez Ting
George Reno
Gorps
Irs
Rafael Gonanies
Cador Venjillo
N. Sanforto
Jose Antonio Alvaraz
Joss Roderigues
Cuba
National Presbytery Debates Sabbath School Changes and Approp
The National Presbytery session opened with devotional exercises at 9 am. Rev Thomas of Henderson Ky led the opening prayer. A special committee was named to consider Sabbath school lesson changes. Dr Morse chaired the committee on foreign correspondences. A report from the Western Presbyterian alliance urged adopting operation plans for missionary work related to appropriations, triggering debate. Dr Wilson objected to funds due to missing prior year payments, portions were recommitted. The metrical Psalms version was considered and a committee not appointed. Dr McLean of the American Bible Society then spoke on its work.
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Susway Lions
Memrats
Southern Presbyterian
Rev. Thomas
Henderson
W. J.thompson
Jacksonville
Wis
J, D, Morse
D. D
E. J. Simpson
J. Carthel
Weaver
Kerr
Yurkltt
Mobile
Committee On Foreign Correspondences
Northern Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church of the United States of América
Saratoga
New York
Presbyterian Alliance
Wilson
McLean
American Bible Society
Baltimore and Ohio issues funded by special wire
New York reports arrangements to place 5 million dollars in certificates authorized by the court for the Baltimore and Ohio Railway receivers. The issue will be sold to the House of Morgan partners and other firms including Vermilya, Balke Brothers, and Browe Brothers, London. A Beards town to Kansas City extension plan for the Baltimore and Ohio Southern is mentioned, and a circular from Morgan, Drexel calling for a second installment of Reading company securities per the reorganization plan.
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Baltimore and Ohio
New York
Baltimore and Ohio Railway Company
Lssue
House
Baltimore
Bio
J. P. Morgan Company
Vermilys Company
Balke Brothers Company
Browe Brothers Company
London
Elven
Baltimore and Ohio Southern Railroad Ia
Beardstown
Kansas
Kansas City
J. P. Morgan & Co
Drexel & Co
Philadelphia
Drexel and Morgan
Mississippi Flood Threatens Missouri Towns and Levees
The Mississippi river remains above its banks with towns submerged and rapid rise feared. Reports indicate the river is climbing about two inches per hour and old-timers warn the flood could exceed the four-year event, bringing widespread damage and missing belongings as people seek safety along the levees.
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Missouri
St. Louis
Desperate artisans strike in Provence Italy violence erupts
In Provenc, Provence, a strike by straw plaitors caused widespread disruption. Strikers paraded the city halting work and dumped stock. A violent clash with cabiners left several injured as authorities moved to restore order.
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Frovence
Italy
Rome
Atrow Plaitora
Provenuce
Kigrence
Provenc
Merchants pledge 500000 lire to end straw plait strike
A detachment of fascists dispersed the crowd after a meeting where merchants voted resolutions pledging 500000 lire to improve straw plater conditions and purchase straw plaits, hoping this action ends the strike.
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Thia
Peru on brink of new revolution as backers turn
Report from Panama Star and Herald warns that Peru’s President Pierola faces a perilous threat as allies who helped install him turn against him. A fresh effort to oust him may reach the capital soon, with assassinations feared and Caceres urged to return, possibly triggering further upheaval.
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The
Star
Uerald
Pierola
Palace of Kings
Peru
Papama Star
Buenos
Caceroa
Calise
Dog Tax Tags Delay Sting on Canines
Police monitor license status as city struggles with dog tax program failing to deliver tags. Contractor delays Chicago order spark chaos for collectors, leaving dogs untagged and enforcement uncertain. Last year $200 in tags sold. this year none.
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Nera
Chicago
Council
Mayor outlines plan to expand city schools
Mayor Elmondortasaya says the city schools department will create more room but cannot specify how much yet. Flo notes Mason Street Public School in ward 6 will grow from 4 to 8 rooms with the same architecture, aiming to match Marshall Street School. A plan considers using a tenant’s house to protect school premises and janitor residence entrances for better security.
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Elmondortasaya
Flo
Mason Atraat
Marshall Atreat
Jenttors House
German Tourists Start United States Baseball Trip
News reports two German travelers on a world tour have begun a U S journey via cycle. In Texas a local baseball game ended tragically when George Prigance of Navasota attacked John Patterson with a bat, fatally injuring him. Patterson died today.
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Susnar Laeiti Crey
Mexico
May Sh Mosars
Schomberg
Finnact
United States
Meyclea
Wy Spechak
Sos Bey
Breviran
Texas
George Prigance
Navasota
John Patterson
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