Saturday Half Holiday Observed in New York
New York May 23 The Saturday half holiday was adopted locally but not universally with many downtown firms closing at noon while others kept longer hours. Merchants and workers debated the move as officials prepare for a larger push with Bishop Potter and others speaking next Tuesday evening. Indictments were filed against Republican leaders while Democrats face conspiracy charges in a politically tense week.
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New York
London
Bank of England
New York Institution
Grace Printed
Maritime Association
Sandy Hook
Cotton Exchange
Courts of Justice
Custom House
Potter
Chickering Hall
Abbott
New Jersey
Daly
McArthur
Pogson
Louis F. Post
Powderly accuses capitalists of conspiring against Knights
Philadelphia May 23 T V Powderly in Journal of United Labor charges that landholding capitalists and large farm owners form an aristocracy. He cites 1.5 million capitalists, 100000 land barons, 1 million tenant renters, and 3.3 million wage workers, noting mortgageed farms and rising employer resistance to Knight influence. Additional notes from Dawson Junction Coke works and Augusta Maine report unrest and threats amid strikes and a Knight of Labor case involving a shooting and alleged swindle of Black workers.
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Philadelphia
T. V. Powderly
Journal of United Labor
United States
Great Britain
Knights of Labor
Sportsing Notes Ford Calls Swindling Claim a Mistake
New York May 23 Athlete Ford replies to a St Louis telegraph story alleging he took part in a spring 1885 Fayetteville Arkansas swindle race. He calls it a mistake and absurd, stating he did not go west beyond Paterson that year or know Fayetteville existed. Kilrain and Sullivan set to meet for 5000 side in another note. Lincoln Neb the 50 hour heel and toe pedestrian contest begins with O Leary Hart Ross Hoffman leading at 6 pm Friday night.
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Ford
New York
St. Louis
Fayetteville
Ark
Paterson
New
Jake Kilra
John L. Sullivan
Dlse
Kilrain
Sullivan
Kilrein
Lincoln
Neb
Daniel O'Leary
Frank’ Hart
Hoffman
Bellwood
Ross
Orhaba
O'Leary
Hart
Rass
Thirteen Indictments by Federal Grand Jury in Indianapolis
A Federal grand jury in Indianapolis Ind on May 23 returned thirteen indictments against prominent politicians and election officers for involvement in forgery cases. Indicted figures include Keny FAY Bornhamer president of the canvassing board councilman Mattlock election official Simeon Coy chairman of a board Henry NY Spaan and others including county judge John Sullivan health board member John Ropers and joining attorneys.
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Fed
Inianapolis
Indianapolis
Ind
Keny Fay ‘Bornhamer
John
Eee A
Mattlock
Fe Aaporiars
Fins
Simeon Coy
eBoat
Henry NY Spaan
John B. “Sullivan
kGrge Wees
John Ropers
Board of Hiealth
Executive Order Reorganizes Internal Revenue Districts
An executive order issued in Washington reorganizes internal revenue districts across the United States, abolishing twenty-two districts and dismissing their collectors and officers. The districts eliminated include Nevada Rhode Island Second Illinois Fourth Illinois Indiana Delaware Maine Vermont New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Texas Virginia Wisconsin and others, with estimated annual government savings over $100000.
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Washington City
Internal Revenue
Nevada
Rhode Island
Ilinois
Indiana
Iowa
Delaware
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Missouri
Maine
Vermont
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
Virginia
Wisconsin
Royal Traveling in Russia Route Guarded by Sentinels
Berlin May 28 The czar and czarina journey from St. Petersburg to Novo Tscherkas was protected along its 1150 mile route by carefully chosen sentinels from Russian military branches. No one unverified could approach within gunshot until the emperor and his escort passed. The same precautions will guard all czar movements until he returns to the capital.
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Berlin
Czarina
St. Petersburg
Novo Tscherkas
First Chinese railway opens from Tazu to Tientsin
Progress in the Flowery Kingdom reports the inaugural train crossing the new line from Tazu to Tientsin on Friday. Chinese officials express satisfaction and signal support for a broader railway expansion beyond initial plans.
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London
Tazu
Tientsin
Cheshire postmaster found dead in bed
Point Pleasant West Virginia May 2 45 year old L H Curtis postmaster at Cheshire Ohio was found dead in his bed at the Stortz house at 10 Saturday morning. The coroner's verdict cites morphine overdose and death by own action.
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Point Purasant
W. Va
L. BH
Curtis
Cheshire
Ohio
Stortz House
Revenue Bill Moves to Third Reading in Springfield
May 23 Springfield report notes the Senate held a brief session as the revenue bill neared third reading after committee edits. House progress mirrored this, with 88 section 234 amended to exempt purely mutual insurance companies from the regular tax. The appropriation of 224,009 for the Anna Insane asylum was passed.
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Springfield
Senate
House
O'Brien Escape From Toronto Mob During Kingston Meeting
After a Kingston rally, O'Brien and entourage faced violent clashes as Orangemen attacked with cobblestones and bricks. Mayor Carson offered noneffective protection while police and National League guards shielded him. 40 injured as crowd surged across Wellington Street. O'Brien moved to Niagara Falls then to Hamilton Montreal Boston New York with plans to continue campaigning. United States Consul Hotchkiss reportedly refused to loan the American flag for Ottawa.
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Exuneston
Lord Lansdowne
Ireland
Orangemen
Cedars and
Stara
Kingston
Derry
Canada
Justin McCarthy
National League
Dennis Kilbride
O’brien
J. J. Behan
O'Brien
Wellington Street
D. R. Kellogg
New York Sun
J. M. Wall
Associated Press
John Newman
Medway Street
Wall
Kellogg
Mr. O'Brien
Lansdowne
Howland
Toronto
Niagara Falls
Hamilton
Montreal
Boston
New York
United States
Hotchkiss
Ottawa
Remembrance and arrivals in New York May 23
A New York meeting of United Labor party Knights of Labor and Central Labor union representatives discussed welcoming editor Mr. O'Brien of United Ireland with a parade and mass meeting in Union Square. St Patrick's Society of Brooklyn asked O'Brien about a possible public reception there. Clara Louise Kellogg had an accident near Point Pleasant when a wave swept her into the sea. her manager Strakosch rescued her and a ruined $30 suit resulted. Also noted are updates on Greely expedition survivors with their current postings and locations.
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New York
United Labor Party
Knights of Labor
Central Labor Union
O'Brien
United Ireland
Union’ Square
St. Patrick’s Society of
Brooklyn
Clara Louise Kellogg
Hamiax
Strakosch
Point Pleasant
Atlantic
Miss Kellogg
Miss _ Belloge
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Yoreen Exchange
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Garloga
Winone Deposit Bank
Center Stree’s
Winona, Minn
Poreiun Exchange
W. Lamberton
the Merchants Bank
Minnesota
Bank Waser
J. H. Jennins
Gro. F. Ciep
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Leslie Willson
J. IE Jenkins
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Haesly
Melrose
Hadsly
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A.I. Béck
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County Central Committee
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Carnahan
Washington
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Perkins
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Jimtown
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Hoover
Warrenton
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Northern General’ Assembly
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Russia
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O'Donovan Rossa
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Boland
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Providence
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Carson
Mr. O’brien
Richard West
Lexincron
Jay- Bye-Les
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League of American
Kirkpatrick
Onis
Lindell Hotel
Agong
Samuel Fox
Preece & Latsch CO
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Fast Second Street
Robbers’ Association
Winona Jobbers’ Association
WT. Bandon
Doud
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Horton
Boots and Shoes
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W. Williams
Starmery, Pianos & Organs
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J. J. Randall & Son
Gate City Carriage Company
Cigars, Tobacco
Milwaukee Beer
Boynton’s Sons
China, Crockery
Gregory & Co
Schroth & Ahrens
Ez. Choate & Co
J. Kendall
Porter Willing Company
Winons Wizill Company
Winona Wifagon Company
Furniture
Stott & Son
Preece & Hatsch Co
Winona Harvester Company
B. Schmidt
Heavy and Shalf Hardware, 2. D. Cone Company
G. Hille
Willis
Winona Plow Company
Winona Trunk Factory
Gilbert & Moffarth
Architects
Maybury & Son Architects
Morson
Yhird Steet
Pistoaraghs
vansArt Studio
H. A. Lynn
West Third’ Street
Jones
Landon & Roberts
the House Furnishers
Hargesheimer & Beck
Chicago
East Third St
Geo. H. Elmer
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