Hopkins Involved in Payroll Frauds Ex-Mayor Hopkins Linked
Chicago report states six payroll staffers including Croaker McLaughlin Weir and Holds were arrested while warrants issued for Kowalski McCarthy and ex Commissioner Hopkins. Confession by Croaker prompts charges of grave mismanagement against Hopkins if harsher action is not taken. Kowalski led the water pipe extension department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Payoll
Thomas Croaker
North Division Water
F. F. ‘White
Croaker
James McLaughlin
South
A. J. Kowalski
John McCarthy
Hopkins
Kowalski
City ‘Water Pipe Extension Department
Hayward Case Granted 30 Day Stay in St. Paul
The Hayward case received a 30 day stay of proceedings in St. Paul on Wednesday afternoon. Assignments of error and the record were filed in the supreme court earlier, with the court taking the matter under advisement after its session. The decision reportedly reflected a division in opinion over granting the stay due to late filing of the notice of appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pau
Hayward
Supreme Court
William W Taylor to Plead Guilty at Special South Dakota Court
In Pierre South Dakota Judge Gaffy will hold a special term Saturday for W W Taylor to plead guilty and receive his sentence. Taylor will depart for the penitentiary on Monday morning's train after the hearing. He expresses satisfaction with the plan and jokes about the baths at the lockup sanitarium to reduce his weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Gaffy
W. W. Taylor
Taylor
Lockup
McLaughlin Sentenced to Sing Sing for Extortion
Ex police inspector McLaughlin receives a two and a half year term in Sing Sing. He is given one week to settle affairs. The police commissioners reinstate him to his rank after the jury found extortion in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McLaughlin
Sing Sing
Witness Identifies Suspect in Vigilantes Case at Butte
In Butte Nebraska on June 21 Mrs Barrett Scott testified as a witness in the vigilantes case about her husband s abduction. She identified George Mullihan as one of the men who helped make her husband a prisoner. The courtroom was packed.
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Butte
Neb
Barrett Scott
George Mullihan
Unstamped Beer Shuts Lake City Brewery Plant
A Lake City Brewing Company plant was closed by a government official after inspection found kegs of beer shipped without revenue stamps. The outcome remains undetermined.
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Lake City
Minn
Lake City Brewing Company
Victims of Lightning in North Dakota Tragedy
In Grand Forks on June 21 an 18 year old son of John Henderson of Halstad Minnesota was instantly killed by a lightning strike. A younger brother was fatally injured and a third brother was badly stunned and bruised.
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Grand Forks
N. D
John Henderson
Halstad
Minn
Infant Drowns in Sudden Bay Storm
A sudden squall aboard a bay sailboat upset the craft. C. B. Simpson and companions were rescued, but the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson did not survive. The tragedy occurred during the June 21 voyage reported by DuxivuTsH.
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Duxivutsh
Simpson
Husband and Wife Killed by Train Near San Francisco
A special newspaper train traveling toward San Jose at 50 mph struck and instantly killed Robert Marshall and his wife at a crossing just outside San Francisco city limits.
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San Francisco
San Jose
Robert Marshall
River voyage to Winnipeg by home built flat boat
Rev. Charles Keniston and wife lead a party from Red Lake Falls to Winnipeg in a self built flat bottom houseboat. The craft has bunks and comforts for a three week excursion, with return by train anticipated after the voyage.
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Tuer River Fall
Minn
Charles Keniston
St. Helaine
Red Lake Falls
Winnipeg
Leonard Taken to State Hospital for the Insane
J G Leonard a prominent business man in Durant Wisconsin was sent to the state hospital for the insane on June 18 his mind altered by financial reverses and pressures.
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Durant
Wis
J. G. Leonard
State Hospital
William H Noonan Dies at 95 in Stillwater Minnesota
William H Noonan, a longtime Stillwater resident since the 1850s, died at age 95. He arrived in the city in the 1850s and lived there for decades.
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Stillwater
Minn
William H. Noonan
Hawaiian Exiles Plan Filibuster Against Republic
A San Francisco report says Hawaiian exiles in exile harbor a desperate plan to send 100 picked men with arms to Hawaii. They have strong financial backing and have bought the yacht Aggie. Two parties are said to depart from Seattle and from San Diego, aiming to overthrow the Honolulu government.
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CuicaGo
Times-Herald
San Francisco
Wilder
Hawaii
Lunt
Halcyon
Aggie
Seattle
San Diego
California
Frisco
Honolulu
Annexation Policy Highlighted by President Dole
President Dole's Hawaii message to the first republic legislature stresses annexation as government policy and future aim. Two bills shown include a land law and a supplemental appropriations bill funding Princess Kaiulani at 4000 dollars annually starting April 1, contingent on her political restraint.
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Dole
Honover
Ilth
United States
United States of America
Kaiulani
Debs Labor Delegates Convene in Duluth Meeting
The State Federation of Labor's semi annual convention in Duluth drew 100 delegates. A free coinage of silver resolution sparked debate but was tabled and sidetracked on reconsideration. Officers elected were President E R Cobb, Vice President N E Neary, Secretary W B Hammond, and Treasurer P J Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
N. E. Neary
Minneapolis
W. B. Hammond
P. J. Kennedy
St. Paul
William Windom Launched at Iowa Ironworks Yard
Dusageur June 25 with hundreds present the revenue cutter William Windom was launched at the Iowa Ironworks yard. The vessel measures 171 feet 8 inches long 22 feet beam and 14 feet something depth with about 412 tons. Power comes from two triple expansion engines and a speed near 16 knots. The launch was expedited due to rising water fears and the boat is described as a handsome honor to its builders.
Grasshoppers Die From Contagious Disease
Denver June 25 Professor P. Gillette entomologist at the state agricultural college reports after testing fluids from millions of grasshoppers that died near Brighton that the deaths are caused not by parasites but by a contagious germ similar to but distinct from cholera and tuberculosis agents in higher animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
8. P. Gillette
State Agricultural College
Brighton
Deacon and Stage Robber Arrest in Mendocino Heist
David Oldham a Baptist minister and deacon was arrested for robbing the Mendocino stage a week ago. An accomplice Hilton has confessed implicating Oldham. The robbers stole 1000 dollars and officers have recovered Hilton's share.
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Ux14n
Cal
David Oldham
The
Baptist Church
Mendocino
Hilton
Oldham
Sequel to a Tragedy Ends With Suicide at Mill
Louis Beno Ind June 25 Daniel E Mease who tried to murder Lawyer J. E Creed was found hiding in the cider mill where the assault occurred. Mease shot himself during the night Creed likely to recover if blood poisoning does not develop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Beno
Ind
Daniel E. Mease
J. E. Creed
Mease
Creed
Norwegian Lutherans Meet in Minnesota District Session
Stop Minnesota June 24 The 15th annual meeting of the Minnesota district of the synod for the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran church in America is in session here.
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Stop
Minn
Minnesota
The
Synod
Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church In America
International Railway Congress Opens in London Promises Profit
The first international railway congress opens at the Imperial Institute with the Prince of Wales presiding. American delegates receive a cordial welcome and will stay at the Victoria hotel while enjoying Ascot and Windsor visits. A banquet marks the Fourth of July, as 275 railway undertakings from 60 countries, totaling about 125000 miles, are represented among over 24000 miles of British railways open to inspection.
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London
International Railway Congress
Imperial Institute
Prince of Wales
Victoria Hotel
Ascot
Windsor
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Electric Locomotive Trial Impresses Nantasket Officials
Nantasket Mass June 25 second trial of electricity as motive power on the New Haven and Hartford railroad shows an electric locomotive geared for speed and an average 80 mph over three miles. An accompanying test with a second electric engine pulled a 175 ton train including three passenger coaches and a heavy steam locomotive at steam speeds. Starting and stopping impressed officials.
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Nantasket
Mass
Nantasket Beach
New York, New Haven and Haford
Here
Hull
Speculated Oshkosh Berlin Rail Shortcut Draws Interest
Berlin speculation grows over a proposed Wisconsin Central line from Oshkosh to Berlin and beyond. The plan reportedly follows an extension through Wautoma Plainfield Grand Rapids and Centralia Port Edwards to Marshfield then toward Chippewa Falls, promising a shortened St Paul Manitowoc route and expanded local territory.
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Berlin
Wis
Oshkosh
Wisconsin Central
Wautoma
Plainfield
Grand Rapids
Centralia
Port Edwards
Northern
Central
Marshfield
Chippewa Falls
St. Paul
Manitowoc
Chicago
Detective C R Eldridge Kidnapped in Idaho River Hoax
A Caldwell dispatch reports detective C R Eldridge, investigating the murder of Thomas Rowan, was lashed to a boat and set adrift on Snake River near Huntington. He freed himself, swam ashore, and survived the ordeal.
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Botsr
Idaho
Caldwell
C. R. Eldridge
Thomas Rowan
Snake River
Huntington
Oil Gushers Hit Crawford Farm Sharing 150-Barrel Day
Gipoa O June 25 Two oil gushers strike the Louis Crawford farm near here yielding about 100 and 50 barrels per day. The district, long withheld by capitalists, will be thoroughly developed and drillers are in great demand amid heightened excitement.
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Gipoa
Louis Crawford
Counties Back Rail Bonds to Aid River Route Project
In Huntington West Virginia on June 25 counties Cabell and Wyoming vote nearly unanimously to issue 100000 dollars in bonds to support New York capitalists building a railroad up the Guyan river. Boone Lincoln and Logan counties plan votes soon on 50000 dollar bonds each to aid the venture.
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Huntington
W. Va
Cabell
Wyoming
New York
Guyan River
Boone, Lincoln
Logan
Local bout ends with KO as Doyle stops Jordan in ninth
In Dvusvalle Iowa on June 25 Nic Jordan, a local pugilist, faced Leon Doyle of Chicago on an island north of town. Doyle boxed steadily until fatigue, then delivered a knockout blow in the ninth. Jordan offered little resistance throughout the match.
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Doyle
Dvusvalle
Nic Jordan
Leon Doyle
Chicago
Jordan
Appointment of J L Erdahl as Assistant Attorney General
Madison Wis June 25 J L Erdahl of this city has been appointed assistant attorney general of the state to succeed L K Lucas resigned.
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Madison
Wis
J. L. Erdal
L. K. Lucas
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Ad
It describes impure blood as a dangerous symptom signaling debility and susceptibility to disease. Hood's Sarsaparilla is touted as the remedy for this condition and seasonal weakness, with Hood's Pills claimed to aid bowels and liver promptly at 25 cents.
Pennsylvania crew boat race delayed after tug wash
In Poughkeepsie on June 24 the wash from a passing tug smashed a shell against the boat house float as the Pennsylvania crew prepared to start a 4 mile race with Cornell and Columbia. One crew member was disabled and the contest was postponed to next Monday evening.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Pennsylvania
Cornell
Columbia
Hailstorm Devastates Wheat in Elizabeth and Oscar Townships
A June 24 storm in Fereus Falls Minnesota struck Elizabeth and Oscar townships with heavy hail. A two mile wide by ten mile long strip of wheat was damaged severely as it was just heading out. Recovery now doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fereus Fallts
Minn
Elizabeth
Oscar
Cincinnati Bar Dinner Honors Attorney General Harmon
Cincinnati on June 24 hosted a dinner for Hon. Judson Harmon United States Attorney General. Judge A H Taft served as toastmaster with ex Governor Foraker to Harmon’s right and Judge Taft to his left.
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Harmon
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Bar Association
Judson Harmon
United States
A. H. Taft
Mr. Harmon
Foraker
Judge Taft
Mills Run All Day and Night as Timber Demand Surges
Running Nights at Duluth and Druxouth report mills operating 1214 hours daily. Merrill & Ring to start all night runs next week, adding about 200 jobs for the season. Dry lumber stock is sold and shipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Druxouth
Merrill & Ring
Striking Potters Return to Work in New Jersey
Trenton New Jersey deputies report sanitary ware potters have ended the strike. They have gained all they demanded and will resume work immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Spanish General Campos Reported Well After Havana Telegram
An official telegram from Havana says General Martinez Campos, commander of Spanish forces, is in good health at Santiago de Cuba and claims reports of his wounds are false. The message comes to Minister Dupuy de Lome in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dupuy de Lome
Spain
Ardernus
Havana
Martinez Campos
Santiago de Cuba
Harper's Magazine Plans for 1895 Contents
Harper's Magazine outlines its 1895 program including Thomas Hardy serial The Simpletons starting in December and continuing through November, Recollections of Joan of Arc by Louis De Conte, a Charleston and the Carolinas illustrated paper, renewed focus on Northern Africa, stories by Julian Ralph, and the first chapters of A Three Part Novel ette by Richard Harding Davis. Complete short stories will continue, with subscription details and cloth cases offered by mail.
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Thomas Hardy
Joan of Arc
Louis
Richard Harding Davis
Harper's Periodicals List and Subscriber Notice
Harper's periodicals are listed per year for Harper's Magazine Harper's Weekly Harper's Bazar and Harper's Young People. Free to all subscribers in the United States Canada and Mexico Address Harper & Bros New York, N.Y. Hers
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Harper's Magazine
Harper's Weekly
Harper’s Bazar
Harper's Young People
United States
Canada
Mexico
Harper & Brot
N, Y
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Dubuque
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Wisconsin Central Air Line
Allcock
Brandreth
Hilres Rootbeer
Chas.e. Hires Company
Philadelphia
Chichester
Chichester C
An Philads. Pa
Parker
Miscox & CO
Erie Medical CO
Buffalo, N.Y
Sr. Lovuts
Francis
Democratic Committee
Colums
Shannon & Longstaff
Dakota Huronite
Huron
D. Ww
Geo. W. Best
Tribune
New York City
New York Weekly Tribune
Miles
Harry E. Starr
Pottsville
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
America’s Leading Review
Tne
America
Europe
the Forum Publishing Company
Union Square
Campos
Castoria
Harper’s Magazine
Begi
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