Freedmen Savings Bank scandal exposes misuse of deposits
The article details the Freedmen's Savings Bank scheme in Washington led by General O O Howard and others. It alleges funds were loaned to speculators, assets were looted, and depositors were swindled as Congress delayed action while Howard faced a court martial and a delayed investigation.
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Washington
Freedmen’s Savings Bank
South
Congress
O. O. Howard
Howard
Howard University
Boss Shepherd
Tweed
New York City
General Howard
South Carolina
Freedmen’s Bank
Duchess of Marlborough Reports Irish Disturbances Rising
The Duchess of Marlborough writes to the Lord Mayor of London that the disturbances in Ireland continue generally and are increasing in some areas.
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Duchess of Marlborough
London
Ireland
Chinese Exclusion Clause Tests California Constitution
Tiburcio Parrott of San Francisco, president of Sulphur Bank Quicksilver Mining Co., was jailed for employing Chinese workers. He filed a habeas corpus in the U S Circuit Court as counsel argued before Judge Sawyer. The case centers on the Burlingame treaty and its supremacy amid the anti Chinese clause.
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California
United States
Tiburcio Parrott
San Francisco
Sulphur Bank Quicksilver Mining Company
Sawyer
Senate
United States Senate
Circuit Court of the United States
Parrott
Air Line Purchase Links Louisville to Pacific System
A Louisville special reports C P Huntington & Co have bought the Valley Line linking Louisville to St Louis to join the Great Central Pacific. The route will pass through Indiana and Illinois, connect with Mt Sterling, and tie to the Chesapeake and Ohio. Grading from Huntington to Mount Sterling continues, with completion targeted for next fall.
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Louisville
Tourville
St. Louis
C. P. Huntington & C
Great Central Pacific System
Louisvile
Indiana
Illinois
Huntington Central Pacific
Louisville, Cincinnati
Counterfeit $100 bills reported by multiple banks
Treasury Department warns of high quality counterfeit hundred dollar notes circulating in banks including National Revere Boston and Merchants National Bank New Bedford. Thes notes threaten experts and caution is urged as detectors verify authenticity.
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Treasury Department
National Revere Bank
Boston
Wittsfield National Bank
Pittsfell
Merchants’ National Bank
New Bedford
Second National Bank
Wilkesbarre
Pittsburgh National Bank of Commerce
Kielf
Kieff University
Tonchet River
Walla Walla
Suday
Barefoot Walker Dies After Century of Shoes
A Columbus Georgia figure known as Barefoot Walker died at an advanced age. In a peculiar burial scene his coffin was opened and he sat up asking why the funeral was under way. The obituary notes his forty years shoeless living.
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Walker
Columbus
Old Walker
Missouri River
Kansas City
George Treadway
Local Sale Ad Lists Boots Shoes and Clothing Deals
An old newspaper clipping advertises a sale of men’s and children’s footwear and garments with prices per pair or item. It lists numerous vendors and local organizers, including names like Lindand, HW Warren, and Fort Medeyinits, and mentions a Recreation Committee and directors.
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the Freedmen's Bank
Sherman
Fitz-John Porter
Bayard
Porter
House Committee On Coinage
Fort
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Council of Thirteen
Washington Republic
John F. Miller
Californian
Miller
Russia
Bush Fund
Glasgow
Scotland
Weston
O'Leary
Pavilion
Thomas Boyd
Ohio River
Bannister & Wetherly
Tropical
Winnemuees
Henry Busch, Phaler
Alao
Winnemusca
Christ
Levy & CO
Winnemucca
Nevada
For
Sierra Nevada Mountains
MD de Cordette
Lailies
Busines
Businwa Salts
Fixtra
Drege
Inve
Centennial Hall
Winsemtoor
Winmenitivca
Tavitatios Cumentites
Donon
Java Pulte
Lantral
J. Nichols
Gur
W. EL Carlow
Hill
J. Jutliee
W. FY
Stevena
Turon
CA Doanane
Onuns
Chrin
Wiehi
Gom
Berk
Ze ‘ Boas
Chas Kenisr
Tee Aswist Inn
Lindand
HW. Warren
W. Morse
H. McCoffy
Peradee Vatles
F1s
Bowman
BK Palmer
Willow Creek
Vatrik Gallagher
Fort Medeyinits
Charles Bowling
Larry Crook
J. HL Craiger
Thos, Shane
General Merchandise
Voritt
Proprietors Revolution Store
Mil Citys GB
Taghor
Bokewnan
Lay Crothers
FM. Levy
Dull Lane
Allert Lawrence
J. G. Gundy
U. Modtilian
J. K. Mensaa Meltride
Dio Dosa
JA. Mauullt
Lb. Tirkant
Mhl Staunton
Palm
Fhagh May
Joes F. Tuenuela
Dau
Harkins
Date Mobarkeye
John May, ¥.N. Levy
Chea MeThel
Ae B. Manna
Door Heepert
Gov
B. Walker
Jody
Staltey
Wey
Dept. All Orient
Abe
Lota
E. FP
Naramose
J. & Samir
Bridee Street
Splendid Wayortunent
Winneusivea
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