Cheaps Uncle Sam If Mays Statements Are Believed
Reading Pa machinist Wesley B May claims government fraud in Carpenter Shell works and Navy Yard wartime projectiles. He says shells were warped during tempering, foreman orders scrapping, and Navy officials inquiry finds no issue, while Washington denies irregularities amid a broader report of wartime shell defects. Also notes six whisky smugglers ordered to Pekin and mass arrests of anarchists bound for Massawa.
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New Yoas
World Dispatch
Reading
Wesley B May
Herbert
Navy Yard
Washington
May
Carpenter Seel Company
North Reading
Slelt
May Tret
Catnewater Steel Company
Joeter
Wilson
Mayo
Carpenter
Secretary of the Navy
Alabama
Sampson
Ordnance Bureau
Jun
Jacobs
Seesouthy Herbert
Titinas Anise
Dala
Gossard Investment Company Fails In East Markets
Alvin E. Gossard files deed of assignment for the Gossard Investment Company to benefit creditors. Ex Postmaster FE Notsinger named as assignee. Liabilities at about 197 286 with assets around 921 530. Company formed in 1881 with capital 106 000. later liabilities rose to 290 000. Losses largely in New England. creditors scattered along the eastern states. Bad loans and tight times cited as causes for collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miment Haneas City
Kansas City
Alvin E. Gossard
Gossard
Moray
Creditsra
FE. Notsinger
Uasignes
New England
Lip Uate
Lanua
Yack
Thayer Appointed To High Judicial Post Today
The president sent to the senate nominations for Amos Thayer of Missouri to be circuit judge in the Eighth Circuit and James D Porter of Tennessee to be U S district judge for the eastern and middle districts of Tennessee. S. Priest of Missouri is named for the eastern district of Missouri pending approval, replacing M Key who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miscari
Wasnerxeroix
Senate
Rain Ahead as Weather Bureau Forecasts Warm Storms
Weather forecaster T. B. Jennings at the Kansas weather bureau predicts heavy rainfall and rising temperatures this week into August and September. He cites past seven-year patterns and recent Western rainfall, noting rain west of Hutchinson could boost alfalfa yields while delaying heavier storms until after Friday.
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Jennings
Wes Weaver
Kansas
T. B. Jennings
Cheryer
Weather Bureau
Hucchinson
Switchmen Return to Work After Short Strike
Cetchoo Aug 6 The train yards of the Lace Slice and Wabash line were filled today with switchmen and others returning to work. They voted yesterday to end the strike. Many positions had been filled by new men during the walkout. About 2000 applicants were turned away. The switchmen’s association took charge of yard engines while old workers monitored instructions. Palhown repair shops opened with 150 additional men, bringing total employed to 800 and expected to reach 1000 by tomorrow.
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Palhown
Wil
Tarsney Leaves for Colorado Springs in Arrest Drama
Adjutant General Tarsney departs with guard for Colorado Springs. Brigadier General Anéerrant among guards. Judge Campbell issues warrant for Tarsney to appear before the grand jury over a summons-related matter. Tarsney bonds $1,000 and awaits testimony in the grand jury proceeding.
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Colorado Springs
Dexven
Tarsney
Anéerrant
Campbell
Gem Taraney
Grand Jury
Baring Visit Ties Up Atchison Santa Fe Boardroom
Thomas Baring of Baring Bros Co in London travels to Boston to confer with directors about the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. An arrest is made in a separate case of a cab driver accused of murder after a man’s death. Twelve boys, swept from a frail raft into a lake, are rescued by a life saving crew as crowds gather.
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Santa Fo
New York
Aug
Thomas Baring
Baring Bros & Co
London
Atchison, Ka & Santa Fe
Sosa J
Boston
Reganiing Giniecow
Talk for an Hour Still Unable to Reach an Agreement
Officials and negotiators convened for a prolonged session but remains unresolved as parties meet again to seek terms. No final pact announced, with both sides signaling willingness to continue talks while outlining core sticking points and anticipated timelines.
House and Senate Tariff Talks Stall In Washington
Democratic tariff conference talks continued with no clear progress on key issues including iron ore, coal, and sugar. Officials note dissonant views between House and Senate groups, with Louisiana senators pressing for sugar bounty and an implied deadline for a final agreement or report of disagreement.
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Wasetsatoxs
Carlisle
Quikderetoud
Senate
House
Louisiana
di Wie
Political Platforms and Call for Public Debates in Kansas
A Kansas exchange from August 6 1994 features the Initiative and Referendum Club of Kansas inviting joint discussions with Republican and People's party leaders. W.E. Bexstveros signs as President and Ep. . Comnine as Secretary, advocating direct legislation to curb party control. Emper or William arrives in Cowes aboard Hohen zollern with a welcoming reception. The Vigilant wins the yacht Face race.
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Hennington
Tormka
Kan
Mon Gsras Loland
Stace Cantral
Omaha
People’s Party
Kanaus
Onmha
Republican
W.E. Bexstveros
Comnine
Initiative and Referentium Club of
Kansas
Grand Stand Burns at Philadelphia Baseball Park
Fire destroys a major Philadelphia baseball park with crumbling walls and charred timbers. The blaze started in the Indian toilet room of the west pavilion, engulfing grandstands and nearby car stables of the Thirteenth and Fifteenth Streets division. Players were nearby as bystanders attempted to fight the flames.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Baseball Park
Ombibas Company
Thirteenth
Fifteenth Streets
Philadelphia Traction Co
Mato
Ball Park
Baltimore
Hume
Impeachment Plea for Judge Ricks by Ohio Labor Group
A multifaceted report from August 6 details a memorial filed by the Central Labor Union of Cleveland seeking the impeachment of Judge Augustua S. Ricks of the Northern District of Ohio. It outlines alleged misappropriation of fees, with figures cited and a broad critique of the judge’s integrity.
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Rick
Wasuinaros
Johnson
Dent. Otis
House & Memorial
Augustua S. Ricks
Northera
Ohio
Judge Kicks
Ltr
Grosvenor
Rep
Olio
Ricks
Committee On Judiciary
Treasury Department
Ricka
Striker
Ann Arbor
Chicago
Central Labor Union
Cleveland
Ricus
Robert Baudlaw
Robert Barthelo
Pay Day Tomorrow For Santa Fe Shopmen
The treasurer’s office announces Santa Fe shopmen will be paid tomorrow afternoon at 4 o’clock. Also notes on river and river Barber bill conference approval, Governor’s death, cholera cases in Aachen, and K. J. Sloat starting as traveling representative for an eastern glove house in the southern part of the state.
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Santa Fe
K. J. Sloat
Brutes of Tugmen Break Out Over Child
A tense altercation erupts among tugboat crew during a routine tow, a dispute escalating as bystanders urge calm while authorities investigate the incident involving a young child at the waterfront.
Beaten with Bottles at Pier Fight Ends in Injuries
At the government pier in Cuwaco Aug 6 drunken men attacked several people over vulgar language in front of a child. Flynn and McDermood were beaten as bottles and dishes were used. the Sunbeam crew aided the injured and warrants were issued for arrestees. Henry Whitmann was stabbed by his sons during an earlier family quarrel. both youths were hospitalized. A.K.U. locals declared off a strike at St Paul & Duluth etc.
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Cuwaco
Government Pier
John Flynn
Javis Brown
Smith
Flynn
McDermood
Sunbeam
Wil
Curcaco
Henry Whitmann
Lis Aeratianis
Walter
Harry
Whitman
Blayleg
West
Chicago Avenue
Hu.mertke
Sr. Pavn
A. K U
St Paul & Duluth
Omaha
Burlington
Milwaukee
Local notes and oblique items from city visit and industry
John Fleisch, formerly chief clerk to Division Superintendent McLellan, visits the city and is seen in Santa Fe Colorado Springs offices. The Thompson Farr Mercantile Co of Martin Rae has filed its charter with secretary of state. incorporators include Chua W. Thompson Bunais Choumpson A K Farr Hattie H Farr and E Dablinger with capital of 10000. Albert Hess, longtime Santa Fe general offices employee, was killed near Fort Worth Texas aboard a Rock Island train and buried there. his parents live in Chicago. he was 23. Superintendent Suider in New York for state examination of New York Life Insurance Co to be replaced by C A Taylor. Water for typhoid patients urged five to six glasses daily. typhoid duration unchanged but symptoms worsen. In Sterbech Austria all residents are chess players and chess is taught in schools.
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John Fleisch
McLellan
Colorado Springs
Thompson-Farr Mercantile Company
Martin, Rae
Chua W. Thompson
Bunais Choumpson
A. K Farr
Hattie H. Farr
E. Dablinger
Capital
Albert Hess
Santa Fe
Fort Worth
Texas
Rock Island
Coicago
Suider
New York
New York Life Insurance Company
C. A. Taylor
Riots and Alleged Connections Stir Chicago Rail Case
A committee and mayoral leaders in Chicago discuss a supposed riot linked to railroad property damage on July 5. They argue that the railroads and associated managers’ group should not bear responsibility for the destruction while presenting evidence about the arresting individual and alleged involvement in leading the riots.
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Tater
Hopkins
Chome
Cicada
Muykins
W. K Burns
Adirectuc
Coma
Leon
Rallyeny
Bey Rt
Dawe
Rallrowis
Sed Geoe Managers’ Association
Chicago & FE Oil Road
Daeir
Hearing on temporary injunction in UTA case
Judge Foster presided over a hearing for a temporary injunction to restrain 14 members from interfering with operation of the ruling, with J. G. Waters and Bennet involved. The court considered whether the bill sworn to was valid as debt and whether the party should be restrained, while Judge Porter decided on a separate matter of whether to grant a divorce.
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Ase
Pana
Foster
Ap. J. G. Waters
Bennet Ff
Knights of Pythias finances and events reported
Treasurer Witter disputes authorized funds lowering the receiver’s limit to 750,000, affecting pledges and contracts. News covers lodge ceremonies in Milwaukee and Haverhill, acknowledgments to James Whitehouse, and tallies of members, benefits paid, and emoluments across Pennsylvania and California with figures on receipts and disbursements.
Oddities From a Fuzzy Civil War Era Notice
Fragmented OCR describes historical items and names with garbled text. Mentions friends, a burial at Topscone, and a battle-era company and regiment with officials including Addrone BM and Vas Creava. Provides an address at 3201 Polk Street.
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Uncle Sam
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Comutiesiouse
Pekin
Whisky Trust
Pearse
Hss
Anacehiats
Massowah
Trose
Kliling
Reida
Che Lsat
Naples
Massonal
Hed Sea
Ae Pre
Thayer
Baring
Endseer Byrnes
Daxvert Sile
Anz ¢Field
Magineur
Burt Byrnes
Cowes
William of Germany
Hohenxeliern
Noye
National Heys’ League
Denyen
Col
Ang
National Boys' League
Ralph Field
League
The
Baptist Christite
Thia City
Great Industrial School
Lotteless Boys
Brightside
National
Barber Acd
Binir
Dernorr
Whoe
Holland
Maastricht
Hector Maillart
Geneva
Sterbech
A. RK. U. Hearing
I Magis
Witter
Wilder
Seats
Fores Road
Murlcu
Knights OF
Pythias
Milwarkne
Kesex County
Mai
Haverhill
California
Faneuil Hall
James Whitehouse
Leoaf
Maryland
Alyer
Toronto BK
Dank
Toronto
No ‘Nabingrton
Penteylvania
Celal Non
Cxstein
Pennsylvania
Odds and
Credita Ching
Demrul
Erraueda
Moldier
Givin Jittun
Ant
Addrone
Vas Creava
Polk Street
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