Civil Service Investigation at New York Custom House
Senate inquiry into civil service practices at the New York Custom House, led by Sengross Spencer and Blackburn, reveals alleged irregularities in promotions and examinations. Witnesses recount pressures to pass candidates, alleged cash ties to campaign funds, and dismissals to clear way for favored appointees, with testimony linking Surveyor Beatty’s office to favoritism and improper influence.
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Civil Service
Sengross Spencer
Blackburn
Benedict
Federal
Meuns
Custom Houses
Convnition
Civil Service Association
Custom House
Beatty
Senate
C. Conway
Brooklyn
Custaut Hytse
Mason
Murtha
Feu Brook
Ist
Innett
Governor Hill
Mancmats Davis
Naval Office
Charles F. Bower
McGinets
Inspwetor
Nator
Inawon
Mwattiv
Jenegih Overiell
Ian Datneariit
Withoma
Gorerodh Hill
Witnes
Aunstinns
Terelvert
el Washington
Amy Hitute
Francis W. Downs
Hingpoe Tircoen County
Lau
Tipty
New York
Broom County
A.D. Wale
Binghampton
Davis
Elim
Beanett
Ani
Tlacklern
Si Sena
Mtr
Alor
Senate Secret Session and Other May 2 Highlights
May 2 reports from Washington note a Senate secret session with motions discussed and adjournment planned after talks. A later item covers the House printing committee revealing donations to the Newark Democratic campaign fund. Additional notes report the sudden death of government actuary EB Elliott, a Catholic university cornerstone ceremony, and General Sheridan’s improving condition with rest planned.
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Wastisatos
House Committee On Printing
Gallinger
Officr
Newark
Democratic
Washrootes
EB. Elliott
Treasury Department
Mii
Washi
Emperor rests better as Charlottenburg wedding day looms
May 3 report from Charlottenburg notes the emperor slept three hours without coughing and will attend both the civil and religious weddings of Prince Henry and Princess Irene of Mesa. Bells rang at the castle as the ceremony began with a 36-gun salute and notable attendees including Emperor Frederick and Dowager Auguste.
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Germany
Charlottenburg
Prince Henry
Irene
Mesa
Meary
Charlottenburg Depan
Elovictor Ardmannsdorf
Henry
Frederick
Ludwigyot
Charlottehbury Castle
Chartonenburg
Auguste
Fragmented Nebraskan murder and arson report
The article reports a daughter killed her mother near Curtis Linonta Mounts Neb and a man tied to seductive motives, threats, and indictments. It details new confessions and allegations of attempted arson in St Vincents parish with local authorities and witnesses describing violent acts and denials.
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Oona
Curtis
Linonta Mounts
Neb
Anna Feyant
Luimy
Wirth
Greenwood
Tishei
Hareliffe
Carekty
Tibet
Rustee
Conan Peat
Bose
Abe
Parti
St. Vincents
San Teapharl
Vail
Northwestern Editorial Association Meet At Stockton Kansas
Northwestern Editorial Association convened at Stockton with officers elected and a banquet for visitors. Wisconsin Prohibitionists debated suffrage, then voted down a suffrage platform while labor issues and prohibition remained central. Ohio prohibitionists held a lengthy session as local notices reported smallpox precautions and a violent incident in No Man's Land.
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Storites
Kan
Killiss
Omer
Mary Burton
Jamestown
Ray Fisher
Baptist Church
Stockton
C. W.smith
Anayor
Hewitt
Glen Elder
Jewell County
Davia
Delfihos
Royce
Smith Centre Bulletin
Aldrich
Cawker City Record
Thien
Ge Aswperacion
Minneapoli
Leutenant Dillin
Minneapolis
Methodist Church
Nuther
F. Adams
State History Society
Northwestern Kanes
Opera House
Odd Fellows Hall
Pres Adept
Calker City
Dunn
Minneapnli
Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Durant
Racine
Clint Jahier
Isi
Allirer
Loassiattire
Talkonih
Aeella
Temperaria Winoes
Sinwage
Hilads
Jcland
Harmony
FH. Dail
Scutighton
Sereetary
Sto. Ni
Pikes of
Outkast Supervator of Public Instruction
J. H. Gould
Era Lakes Railroad Commissione
Suburban Handicap Race Highlights at Louisville
May 24 Louisville reported the great handicap race “The suburban of the west” won by Fremont with Terra Cotta second and Fintr third. Time 2:47.5. Amonta winner by Hankins. stakes about 5 dollars. Summary of other races follows with winners Wheeler Huntress, Olive Lady, Avond, Florence, Prince Royal, Salvini, Dalviders, French Park, Main Wor.
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Lauisville
Terra Cotta
Femont
Tillie Doe
K Finztr
Wheeler Huntress
Ten Brook
Wile
Ofline
Lady O
Fan Bi
Jake Thomas
Nieth Mace
Sel —Little Mineh
Glen Fouk
Pat Donovan
Thrieefourths
Florence
Lisland
di Hire
Gravesent
Mexican Central and Other Railroads Meet Amid Tensions
Across several lines in May 24 news from New York and Mexico, directors and officers were appointed or nominated for Mexican Central, Mexican National, and Missouri Kansas Texas railways. Bondholders, stockholders, and Knights of Labor officials announced leadership changes, while a fatal railway accident occurred near Rockland. A streetcar strike ended on terms favorable to the workers.
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Bostos
Iwi Central Railroad Company
Guadalajara
Tampico
Mexican National Railrnal
Calorulo Springs
Kal
Willliam Cappel
Horsey
Ashinnewall
Arnold Marcus
Eckstein
M. Norton
Pal Varsene
Saved
Mexico
New York
Eketine 1
V. Martin
Marti
W. Mertens
IL K
Enos
Sterne
W. Dawid
Bond
W. T. Bail
Knights OF Labor
A A. Carlton
Knights of Later
West Patinde
Ren Taig
SNH
JAYON
Luve
Nthiers
Hehmanit Renavention
Rocket Downing
Robert Clowetine
Virginie
Downing
Adundiers
Bn Wichita
Pierwet Arole
Anil
Joie
Davening
Mme
Washington
John T. Port
Baleimee Ene Wins Wronged Te En Ine Man Aml
Edwin Booth
Clartotte Castrean
Calltee
Whentarrinis Sh Spartacsie
Elir Prince
Tw Sears
Metlinnett Warners
Mack
Jali
Apa
Star Theater
Mark Teates
Wener Fm
Deere Hills
EXCURSIONISTS PLAN WATER JOURNEY TO GULF OF CALIFORNIA
Two residents propose a bold summer expedition by water from this point to the Gulf of California. The route follows the Fork river into Utah Arizona and Mexico via the Colorado River. A purpose built boat with safety compartments aims to withstand rapids and provide storage for provisions as the party seeks grand canyon scenery and potential fur opportunities. The plan spans several weeks with start to occur this evening if conditions allow.
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Gulf of California
Iron
Utal
Arizona
Mexico
Corprate
Sonis
Liveworld
Grand Canons
Sieking
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Coliersson
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