Commission to Study European Immigration Inflow
Secretary Foster appoints a three member commission to sail to Europe in mid June to investigate the immigration problem. Ex congressman Charles H. Grosvenor Dr Walter Kempster and Mr Powderly will study immigrant character motives and funding and whether criminals or state authorities sponsor arrivals at New York.
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Ohio
Walter Kempster
Powderly
T. W. Powderly
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Vice President Monitors Treasury Current Conditions
Washington May 22 The president is actively reviewing the treasury financial state and has ordered an estimate of expected revenue from all sources after recent tax law changes. Customs receipts fall with New York port down 1,690,980 in the first twenty days of May vs last May. Internal revenue also declines though less sharply. Net surplus in the treasury shows slight climb as direct tax expenditures wind down.
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Washington
Congress
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Treasury Department
New York
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Taft Father Dies. Mourning Ordered for 30 Days
Ex Attorney General Alphonso Taft dies in Los Angeles at an advanced age. Solici tor General Taft informs Attorney General Miller. War Department and Department of Justice to be draped in mourning for thirty days and closed on the funeral day. Remains to be interred in Cincinnati.
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Taft
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War Department
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Cincinnati
Universal Postal Union Meets in Vienna on stamp plan
The fourth quinquennial convention of the Universal Postal Union opens in Vienna with focus on abolishing or reducing transit charges among member countries and the adoption of an international postage stamp valid in all union nations. Also noted is a Civil Service Commission inquiry into Raum appointments with the attorney general saying no formal request has been received.
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Universal Postal Union
Vienna
United States
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Civil Service Commission
the Star
Green B. Raum, Jr
Attorney General
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Reciprocity Proclamation Delayed in Washington
Washington report states no action will be taken this week on the Spanish reciprocity proclamation as the president waits for Secretary Blaine. If Blaine is detained in New York after Monday or Tuesday next week, action may follow.
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Blaine
New York
Receiver named for Spring Garden Bank in Philadelphia
The comptroller of the currency appoints Gen. Benjamin F. Fisher as receiver for Spring Garden National Bank of Philadelphia. He lives in Valley Forge, Pa., and is a lawyer of high standing, recently trust officer at German-American Title and Trust Co. Raum again denies resignation rumors as pensions chief. Gold buying syndicate in New York aims to pressure England and Russia to pay premiums. Kentucky farmers in Cincinnati convention select a full state ticket aligned with the People's party platform.
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Baseball scores from Midwest and national leagues
In the Western Association results at Minneapolis Lincoln 7 Lincoln 6 Sioux City 1 Kansas City 11 St. Paul 19 Denver 4. National League games at Pittsburg 7 Brooklyn 10 Chicago 10 Philadelphia 7 Cleveland 2 Boston 6 Cincinnati 4 New York 6. American Association results include Washington 7 Louisville 4 Columbus 6 Baltimore 9 Philadelphia Athletics 6 Cincinnati 3 Boston 2 St Louis 5.
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Ottumwa Will Bequest of $60,000 to City Revealed
The late Col. P. G. Ballingall leaves most property to Ottumwa to serve as a trust fund. Proceeds fund a library and city charities, with portions for a foundlings hospital and a park plan. Executors named include Mrs. John Phillips A G Harrold and C A Walsh.
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Corner Stone Laying At Masonic Home In Utica
Rain drenched Utica as 2 500 Masons from New York and Brooklyn arrived to witness the cornerstone ceremony for the Masonic home. About 25 000 visitors filled the streets while 3 000 listened in the evening to addresses by Mayor Goodwin Grand Master Lawrence and Chauncey M Depew.
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Alexander T. Goodwin
John W. Vrooman
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Davis Will Case Postponed Again in Mont
Davis will contest in Bette Montana was delayed as Warren Toole moved for continuance and suppression of Iowa affidavits. An affidavit by Henry A. Root claims discovery of handwriting identity between the will and J. Eddy, James Davis’s grandson and a witness, noting similar phrasing and spelling in photo copies of letters.
Great damage to crops reported in Benton Illinois
May 22 hail and wind storm sweeps over Benton causing thousands in damage. Hail described as heaviest ever known and expected losses across the county could reach 500000 dollars.
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Fire devastates Shelbyville public square in 1 am blaze
Fire started at 1 a.m. in R. A. Taylor's grocery burned the west side of the public square and a block on Bridge street. Council row, the National bank row and Commercial row burned. Loss estimated at 25,000 dollars with about 15,000 dollars covered by insurance.
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Bridge Street
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Commercial Row
Governor Boyd Predicts Nebraska Victory in Nebraska Race
Chicago May 22 Governor Boyd of Nebraska says he will be Nebraska’s governor in a few months. He cites the supreme court case still pending until October and notes ex Attorney General Garland as his counselor preparing the facts. He asserts a sure win and jokes about being a subject of Queen Victoria if true.
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Will Be Taken to Maine If Strength Permits
New York on May 22 reports Dr. Dennis visited Secretary Blaine with the patient resting quietly after a comfortable night. Mr. Blaine remains in bed, with Mrs. Blaine and Mrs. Damrosch walking, while a trained nurse watches. No visitors or business. If weather allows, a drive tests strength, then immediate transfer to Maine.
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Burke to Join State Tour on Railroads Visit
Governor Burke is expected to accompany railroad commissioners on a statewide tour to assess railroad conditions and general public welfare. Other brief items note Hattie Blaine engagement denial, Salmondia exhibit to world’s fair, J M Helms as Bnai Brith president, Rosie Duce arrested for arson at Naumkeag mill, and Rothschilds sending bullion to Russia amid gold inflows affecting rates.
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Goheen Convicted in Rosa Bray Murder at Fergus Falls
The Fergus Falls jury convicts Goheen of murdering Rosa Bray, labeling the condemned man’s fate as met with utmost indifference. He faces the death penalty or life imprisonment under state law.
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Few Tails Murderers Will Be Tried June 22
An Iowa millionaire indictment leads to a murder verdict. Albert Goheen was found guilty of murder in the first degree after a prolonged deliberation that began with a split jury and ended with a formal verdict at 2 p.m. The prisoner showed no emotion as he faced the judgment and dismissed his fate with a terse remark.
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Ferrets Falls
Albert Goheen
Millionaire Newton Indicted Over Mail Padding Scheme
Des Moines area reports a federal grand jury indictment against J. C. Newton, vice president and general manager of the Des Moines and Kansas City road, for conspiring to defraud the government by padding mail weights. He allegedly used old newspapers to alter train weights, increasing annual mail carriers' pay from 5,000 to 10,000 dollars. Newton, a Holyoke immigrant, is described as a millionaire and faced with this serious charge.
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Confessed to Robbing the Mails in BUrte Montana
May 22 report from Burte Montana says a man jailed confessed to the May 3 mail robbery. A cut pouch and scattered letters were found near the depot lumber yard. The suspect is Henry Ward, with government detectives aided by Sheriff Lloyd who traced two men after a clue surfaced.
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Rochester Man Attempts Suicide Jump On Train Near Bismarck
Edward D. Franks of Rochester New York leaped from a Northern Pacific train fifty miles east of Bismarck and stabbed himself fourteen times after landing. He was intoxicated and carried a Spokane Falls ticket. He lies in a dying condition at the Catholic hospital.
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To Be Tried in June. Storais 8 D May 22
June 22 is fixed by Judge Thomas to try the men charged with the killing of Few pals. The prisoners were not admitted.
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Jackson Corbett Draw In Fifty One Round Heavyweight Bout
In San Francisco on May 22 the five ounce glove bout between Peter Jackson and James Corbett for 10000 dollars ended after sixty one rounds with neither fighter knocked out, declared a draw under Marquis of Queensberry rules with Hiram Cook refereeing.
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Case of Woods Mowing Machine vs Elevator Firm Test Case
In Minneapolis on May 22 Judge Hooker heard the Woods Mowing and Reaping Machine company case against the Minneapolis and Northern Elevator company. The $300 dispute serves as a precedent in similar matters. Woods held a mortgage on a Dakota wheat field yield, but the defendant bought the harvest.
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Ohio delegates adopt address for state convention
Cincinnati May 22 The National Union conference adjourned to hear a five member committee report on an address to Ohioans. The address was adopted after discussion and amendments. It calls for a state convention to nominate candidates and urges local ticket nominations in all counties. Bishop of Green Bay news reports illness delaying selection for Milwaukee diocese. Rainer Kerster Zeininger named for Rome consultors list likely to be approved.
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Macbeth pearl glass promises fewer lamp-chimney breaks
Reprint ad from Pittsburg, 1900s offering Macbeth pearl top glass to prevent heat damage and chimney breakage. Claims clearer, smoother glass with uniform shape. Warns customers can pay a nickel extra per chimney for better dealer goodwill and expanded service.
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