Agricultural Deliberations and Tariff Debates Dominate Senate Session
In Washington on May 16 the Senate considered bribe allegations tied to the pending tariff bill and debated a $30,000 increase for distributing free seeds. The session also moved through the agricultural appropriation, with prominent figures like Lodge and Allen involved in resistance and calls for investigation.
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Wasmixetox
D. C
Senate
Lodge
Massachusetts
New York Sun
Philadelphia
Cockrell
Missouri
Alien
Nebraska
Treasury
Allen
Crandler
Trevoury Department
Tragedy in New Jersey: man stabs wife then dies
Alanson Hyatt of Waverly stabbed his wife at home and killed himself at 2 PM. He died soon after and his wife is not expected to live. Police note Hyatt had been drinking heavily and recently had a neighborled incident with a boarder leading to peace bonds.
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Ieee
Ornling
Meath
Prieia
Nombs Of Drunks In Corral At Bladensburg Camp
The scene at Bladensburg Camp in Maryland on May 16 reports a shrinking crowd of corralled tramps and a rise in drunkenness. A brick oven has been built as part of the makeshift encampment activities with gate receipts still absent.
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Bladensburg
Wasmxatox
D. C
Coxey
Vladensburg
Delay in Sentencing for Coxey Brown and Joney Leaders
A Missouri grain shipment arrives as President Cleveland is away on a fishing trip. The absence delays re commissioning Indye Miller and may slow sentencing for Coxey Brown and Joney, and affect counsel's motion for a supersedeas.
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Missouri
Cleveland
Indye Miller
Coxey
Brown
Joney
Fire Damages Several Properties at Newell’s Yard
A fire at Newell’s coal yard spread rapidly this afternoon prompting responses from Providence and Lincoln. The blaze consumed four coal and lumber yards with barn and eighteen hundred and four dwelling houses were burned. Electric station and gas works were saved with considerable damage to nearby property. Loss estimated between 500 000 and 700 000 dollars.
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Pawreexer
Newell's
Providence
Lincoln
Bowsea
Weusel
Improved Redskins Elect Officers and Leaders in Hed Men
Betatanem Pa May 16 The Pennsylvania Improved Order of Hed Men elected officers and set meeting sites. Officers include center sagamore John E Poor junior sagamore Walter White prophet David Coun and keeper of wampum T Ke Dannality with several Philadelphia and Wilkes-Barre members. The next meeting will be in Philadelphia. The state chieftain's league elected Morris Sullivan superior chieftain John Manning first vice chieftain Joan Oakes second vice chieftain and Jats H George recorder with Harrison Nusoict as treasurer.
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Betatanem
the Great
Pennsylvania
Sxelein
Wirrison Nesbitt
Laruceville
Center Sagamore
John E. Poor
Philgdelphia
Junior Sagamore
Walter White
York
Prophet
David Coun
Philadelphia
Etter
T. Ke Dannality
Phil
Morris Sullivan
Wilkes-Harre
John Manning
Euston
Joan Oakes
Jats H George
Wilkes-Barre
Hurrison Nusoict
Lakeaville
Grand lodge session selects Philadelphia for next meeting
During the Grand Lodge session of the Independent Order Odd Fellows Philadelphia was chosen as the next meeting place. The Daughters of Rebekah assembly held its second session with 83 delegates. a fair funded the Rebekah home for orphans. Officers elected include President Agnes M Luntz and Vice President Mary M Joslyn. The assembly adjourned to meet next year.
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Autooss
Grand Lodge
Philadelphia
Daughters of Rebekah
Einchy
Rebekah
Anns
Pemberton Fire Destroys Eight Dwellings and Parsonage
A large blaze swept Pemterton, New Jersey, damaging eight dwellings and the Methodist Episcopal parsonage. Firefighting units from nearby towns arrived with limited equipment, enabling some control. total losses exceed 70,000 dollars with insurance likely to cover about 25,000. The fire’s source remains unknown.
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Henry
N. J
Pemterton
Pemberton
Mi Holly
Peaklane
Bass Towns
Methodist Episcopal Ebureyaml
Frost Hits Central and Southern New York Crops
Frost damages fruit across central and southern New York threatening yields. In Boston Cosiah Quincy may face mayoral nomination by the Equitable League of America leaders in Baltimore. A man in Missouri fatally shot and killed himself after a remorseful act. Ex state senator J C Seabarn dies from gunshot wounds in a robbers attack. Ontario farmers expect grasshopper plagues similar to last year. A St Paul man confesses in a murder case during illness. A New York domestic Rosa Berger dies from burns after a lamp toppled while curling her hair.
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New York
Cosiah
Quincy
Boston
Ein Cruta
Uecelvera
Equitable League of America
Baltimore
Nijdee
Herman Peter
Benin
Southwest City
J. C. Seabarn
Ontario
Ilineea
Charles Imorjah
St. Paul
William Lindhof
Rosa Berger
Prominent Georgians Press for Cotton States Expansion Aid
Members of the Georgia delegation testified before the House Appropriations Committee in Atlanta urging government aid for the Cotton States and International Expansion project. They cited ten months of expenses totaling about 70 million dollars, with notable figures of 17 million and 47 million in various expenditures. Argentine minister Zutullo claimed recent talks of a crisis in the Argentine republic were market manipulation.
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House Committee On
Atlanta
Zutullos
United States
Exile v. Troy Postponed by Rain in Eastern League
In the Eastern League action, Gimen and Sprind led Exile against Troy, with scores 14 for Gimen and Sprind and 12 for Binghamton, while Buffalo defeated Syracuse 14 to. The game Exile vs Troy was postponed due to rain, awaiting rescheduling.
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Binghamton
Buffalo
Syracuse
Troy
Kellys Army Wrecked and Tramps Fail to Stop Chicago Express
A chaotic scene reports Kellys band of Cogayitos attacking lines near Minnesota City. Tramps attempted to wreck the Chicago express on the Milwaukee road. Two arrested after a fight. one escapes. Deputies defend the camp and troops arrive to restore order. Further unrest noted at Green River with Coxeyites surrender and troop movements.
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Chicago Express
Coxayites
Green River
Grimes Riven
Wyo
Coxeyites
United States
Maral Tonkin
Montpélier
Martha Wickiam
Taha
Ney
Wand Fey
Coronel Pollard
Herent
Marshal Stankie
Trompa
Fate
Muratal Pinklotn
Calonal Copeland
Cheyange
Enos
Ian
Kelly
Tonllion Agsin
Milwwukee Road
Minnesota City
Mignieska
Allunesoteelty
Vontenm
John Melen
Lie Pass
Galina
Latrobe
Derry
Jewel Gable
Livy
Williams Hired to Bury Murdered Wife and Body Found
An upholsterer named Williame and his employed Negro Dick Johnson were arrested after neighbors reported suspicious activity. Blood saturated the house and bedclothes, and a body was found beneath the floor near the alley with a skull crowned. Johnson confessed that Willintoe killed his wife and aided another Black man to hide the body.
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Wiliams
Rody
Dattat May
Lee
Williame
Dick Johnson
William
Dick Johneon
Willintoe
Hie
Mystery of Annie Mooney Cleared in 1890 San Francisco
The identity of a young woman calling herself Emily J. Freeman was resolved, revealing Annie Mooney who vanished after a Helmont picnic in 1889. Her father James Mooney, a carpenter, believed the child kidnapped but could not prove who was responsible.
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Annie Mooney
San Francisco
Herwlf
Emily J. Freeman
Arone Annie Mooney
Helmont
San Manteo County
Cal
James Mooney
Ilho
Honors for Jim Cronin in New Haves
The state supreme court orders a new trial for James Cronin who faces execution August 24. He would be the first inmate hanged under a new private method at the state prison, with an automated water powered gallows.
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New Haves
Supreme Court of
James Cronin
Atate Rison
Strikes Near Fishkill Landing Involve 1500 Workers
A strike at the brick yard near Fishkill Landing and Duchess Janation affects about 1,500 men. Workers march from Fishkilt and Intimi date Workmen with threats and clubs amid tense confrontations.
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Povgireersm
Fishkill Landing
Duchess Janation
Toen
Claby
Irish led mob blocks work along Hudson tracks at Doosess Junction
A mob of Araby and its men, led by Irishmen, marched along Central Hudson railroad tracks for five miles to Doosess Junction, stopping work at six or seven verda and attacking foreman Timony at his yard. Yard owners seek protection from Shadi Bartlett.
Four Alabama Arrests in Farmer Murder Case
Four Alabama suspects are detained in connection with the farm owner Racine’s murder near Vernon. Trial details show arrestees admitting party affiliation with the White Cap gang. Governor Jones orders state troops to guard the area as authorities pursue all involved.
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Alabama
Binwisiam
Spencer Atkins
Deal Neeland
Taie AL Vernon
White Capa
Racine
Neeland
Alesander
Alien Jordan
Henry Hawkins
Not Writing and Book by Representante Jalueia Chow
Noted figure Jalueia A Chow of Pannavi vant speaks openly about research for a proposed ebook tracing United States legislative notaries from 1558 to the present. The Pennsylvania Representatives plan a convention at Blarketnrg on the 200th to nominate a governor lieutenant governor and congressmen.
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Wasitivatow
Jalueia A.chow
Pannavivant
Hele
United States
Congress
Assassin Arrested in Lakeview Bank Shooting Case
Police captured Alten Werger Theavata after a fatal shooting of Katie Rupp near Banku Sit. Capron and Chauncey Hurllart identified him at a Chicago Limited train stop. Authorities found tailor tools a straw hat and photos linking him to Miss Rupp. He admitted the act saying religious differences ended their engagement and he loved her.
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Bory
Berntardt
Kcimarderer
Katie Rupp
Banku Sit
Nowan
Othe Chiesgo
Kelly Rupp
Day Capron
Sherif
Chauncey Hurllart
Dremad
Alten Werger Theavata
JO Hisrlburt
Caprot
Bewr
Cheiey
Jones
Pollow
New York
Apott
Rapp
Tie
Rupp
Lin
London Cab Strike Shrinks Fleet Amid Global Tensions
Reported cabbie strike in London would pull 7,010 taxis offline while Cholermia is claimed to exist in seven Southern Russian governments. The piece notes international figures and events including a Parisian note on Tanis and Madaras, Russian conflict context, and visits involving Admiral Erben and Ambassador Bayard.
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London
Cholermia
Russia
France
Tanis
Madarascar
Shodow
uMell
Frances Willard
Woman's Christian Typerance Union
United States
Lady Somerset
England
Rosebery
Charles Dilke
Leakey
Chicago
Admiral Erben
Ambassador Bayard
Providence Delegates Discuss First Principles at Mathew Society
Wilkes-Barre May 16 delegates from Father Mathew temperance societies convened at St Alysius Hall to consider plans for a new congress. President Devine led the session with spiritual director Rev E J Motley addressing duties and reform efforts while officers and credential committees were announced among attendees from St Aloysius and Father Mathew branches.
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E. J. Malloy
Devine
Wilkes-Barug
St Alysias Hall
Northampton
Airvet
Thin Pather Mathew
Diceses
Seraitoy
Unio
Newod Metley
South Serenten
Brealdvdt
Join J. Devine
Wet Semintony Fiter Vies
Pete Cuarieg Lavin
Wilkos Jarre
Mie Mery EK
Maye
Kineton Y Kanemrer
John A Collier
Pitton
Jota Mo Maek
Montana
Aml Tvrasover Colilor
Pitteton
Joan MD Vine
EB 2
Motley
Fragmented roll call and convention notes amid names and places
The item lists numerous names and towns such as Sugar Noted St Aloysius and White Haven amid a convention reading. It mentions license committees and amendments with several locations including Wilkes-Barre Scranton Kingston and Carbondale, then signals continuation on Page 4.
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St. Aloysius
Thomas McGrane
T. F. Riley
Simpenn
St. Michael
James Boyle
Jobo Jd
Boris Wilker-Barrett
Aloysius
J. J. Gallagher
Hoc
Gallagher
Andrew Feldman
John H. Gorin
Bt Btary
William Morel
John Maesteson
Joseph Collins
Patrick Touly
Thomas Jin Inny
White Haven
Sst
Alovsing
T. St
Forest City
John D. Herren
Freeland
Joby D. Cronin
Scranton
T. TP. Walsh
Jominie
M. T. Burne
Carbondale
Dol. Campbell
Horanton
Wid Cablen
Kingston
PT. Norton
Arrests After Gravesend Race Track Lottery Bust
New York May 16 report says police arrested Thomas Elgin and three bookmakers after a bolting ring connected to the Brooklyn Jockey Club surfaced at Gravesend. Bail set at $1000. suspects moved to await further action. Officials indicated additional arrests and legal steps following a suspected lottery operation tied to track officials and bookmakers.
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New York
Gravesend
Peter DeLaown
Brooklyn
Ately
Estand
Colonel Siminone
Clarence McDowell
Victor Smith
Mr. Hunter
Slaw Andy
Lawrence
Coney Ixlind Divkng
la Alao
Rick Tolay
Toilip Dwyer
Eleward
Beonjatia
Tracy
Rankin Intervenes in Arrest Attempt During Rail-bound Stand
A tense incident unfolds as United States Marshal Rankin resists a request from Ink as Riven and allies to court an arrest near Monc pelier. Troops move to assist, with 200 soldiers and 159 infantrymen dispatched to secure warrants and ensure compliance.
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Synealere
Wettala
United States
Rankin
Moncpelier
K Rankin
Muaranal Pink
Plarce Cocllugiation Maging in Pike County
May 16 report from New Port Jermia New York describes a three day period of fierce wind fanning fires in the mountains near the Delaware River Penneybaniy Milford area. Timber and farm buildings burned as residents in the woods struggle to protect homes amid high winds and spreading flames.
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Pour Jhavis
N.Y
Delaware River
Unclear text on union action at Rim Grove
Fragmentary report describes union or group actions near Rim Grove, with parties urged to quit and join another faction. It mentions May and a move to prevent resumption of activity, but key details and names are garbled and uncertain.
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Winnard
W. VI
Tae Atrikng Wuiera
Soviet-ninth regimont survivors reunion in Lancaster
Survivors from Soviy-ninth regimont held a reunion in Lancaster yesterday. Thomas Wall fell from his wagon at Chron and was killed after a collision with a Lancaster electric car. Is and Palmer were nearly killed, one horse fatally injured. A break-in at Kelynt's goat office occurred, with theft and damage. A coal company riot near Girardville continues at Packer No. 5 in Leblil Valley.
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Soviy
Regimont
Lancaster
Thomas Wall
Chron
Palmer Wos
Thinves
Kelynt
Hugzieton
Ead
Lyttora
T Elite
Leblil Valley Coal Company
Colorado
Girardville
Weather Forecast for Eastern and Western Pennayleania
Forecasts show unsettled weather in the east with fair conditions in the south and warmer winds from the south. Western Pennayleania expects fair skies with possible showers in the north and generally warmer temperatures, though conditions remain nearly stationary in the northern portion.
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Wastimoros
Pennayleania
Tiskedo
Thirally
Her Majestys Corset Promotes Perfect Fit and Comfort
A fashion note urges women to choose Her Majestys Corset claiming it offers unmatched support and a flawless silhouette. Leading designers call it the only corset that ensures a precise fit, advising buyers to measure tightly and select a waist smaller by up to two inches for best results.
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Gieo
Natow Pratik McCartrey
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Fecas
Cie
Woda Nastay
Chiwee
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J. W. Beally
Neal Sweeney
Pillstau
Father Mathew
M. W. Morris
John H. Foy
St. Joseph Cadets
F Muokfe
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Feranton
St. Leola
James MecNamora
Dames Hi
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May
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J. OL Gallagher
John Ae McNulty
M. Lah
John 1. Cronin le Pauly
Green Ridge
T. W. Barry
M . Zu Mallody
Ondeta
Martin Peeseeone Mabon
St. John's
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Tde McGuire
Dames PL
Gavan
J. J. White
Cullen
St. Patrick
C. G. Boland
Pine Rose
Timo Hy Bavive
Cocilin's
Ian Margaret
Buruett
Mary Basgee
Weslers
Plarce
Pike
New
Port
Jermia
Miners
Won
Union Meo
Fim Grove
Jin
Cuean
Finley
Majesty
Lackawanna Ave
Mtfsco
Chas A. Schieren
H. A. Kingsbury
Sproce St
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