Ransom Out As Minister To Mexico Amid Legal Quibble
The post of minister to Mexico is declared vacant by acting attorney general ruling. Matt W. Ransom’s incumbency is questioned under constitutional limits as a senator who could not hold a civil office with increased emoluments during his term. Reappointment remains possible despite the ruling.
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Baseball Scores In Western Association Action
Western Association games in St Joseph Denver Lincoln yielded a 1 1 draw at St Joseph Sveria 1 to 1 Rockford 0 13 Denver bested Denver 13 to 0 Jacksonville 1 1 at Lincoln The era also reports a mass meeting in Barntet Levanta Mo Aug 17 to raise funds for moving the state capital with subscriptions $140000 and pledges $300000 more hoped within days A deserter from the regular army ended his life in Barntet Mo Aug 26 leaving a note but requesting it not to be published A fugitive bank cashier James C Thompson reportedly took naturalization papers in Mexico and no extradition likely A bank in Jevrnson City Mo Aug 17 was placed in receivership with Thomas J Ayres named receiver and a state bank examiner flagging the bank as in bad condition
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Courtroom Shooting Turns Fatal in Missouri County Fight
In Clinton County Missouri a courtroom shooting left Newton Winn gravely wounded after a quarrel over hogs and a change of venue. Watt Reed fired twice wounding Winn in the arm and bowels before being jailed. The incident drew local factions as the court convened in Plattsburg.
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LYNCHING FEAR AS KY MOB MOBILIZES AT JAIL
In Lexington Kentucky on August 17 crowds gathered around the jail seeking to avenge an assault on Mary Hudson. Henry Mitchell Smith, identified by the victim, is held as armed men from Payne Station prepare to march. Authorities guard the jail while locals vow to prevent vigilante action.
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Payne Station
Eight Men Killed In Premature Explosion Near Mehaffy
Eight men died and ten injured in a premature blast on the Pittsburg and Eastern railway near Mehaffy Pennsylvania. The incident followed a national test of a rival baking powder asserted to be superior in leavening strength.
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Boston and Return by the Santa Fe
Ticket promotion notes round trip fare with east routes near Chisago and stopover privileges. Rowley Bros share details. Also advertises One Fare to Heston and Return by the Union Pacific with route choices available August 19 to 24. Epistles and waists offered by Peérines Steam Laundry.
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Review of Trade and Market Yet Steady
Bradstreet's reports mid-summer quiet is more evident in retailing than industry with iron and steel demand and prices still rising. Rail earnings show gains over last year despite strikes, while Western and Central lines post best net earnings. Wheat exports rise slowly. coastwise shipments up, Oregon salmon catch strong, and southern trade remains quiet. Oklahoma press convenes, Cobden club warns, and a notable wage rise for wire drawers at Cleveland mills.
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General S M B Maxey Dies in Arkansas at 97
General S S B Maxey, veteran soldier and statesman born March 31 1825, died August 17 at Eureka Springs Arkansas after a long career in the Mexican War Civil War and U S Senate. He served as Texas attorney in 1858 60 state senator promoted to brigadier and major general later US senator elected 1875 re elected 1881 and defeated 1887 for opposing railroad power. He retired thereafter revered for frankness and patriotism.
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Official Missouri Manual 1995 65 issued in Jefferson City
Secretary of State Lesueur releases the Official Manual of Missouri for 1995 65 in Jefferson City. The volume includes extensive election data state and national government divisions and a complete roster of officials, institutions and city government of St Louis. It also lists newspapers post offices bank stats population tables and biographies of state officials with an appendix noting changes since printing.
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Beatrice Officials Arrested for False Pretense Charges
Beatrice Nebraska on August 17 reports the arrest of city clerk J T Phillips and water commissioner George Hawkins on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. The information was filed by W P Norcross, president of the Farmers and Merchants bank. Clerical Party Strength in Mexico City noted with liberal El Diario Del Hogar claiming clerical gains may threaten reform laws. Republican committee meeting anticipated in Washington with Senator Carter in town, planning a national committee call in October for November meeting. Socialists cause tumult in Baussets as education bill passes second reading by 32 to 1. president suspends sitting amid protests. St Joseph Missouri reports the Clarke Jewelry company failed for the third time in six years. Ayr Lawn Company listed as major creditor.
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el Diario del Hogar
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EK. Hi. Clarke Jewelry Company
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