Churches Felt Tempest's Force in Pittsburgh Area
A March 31 storm caused extensive damage across Pittsburgh and Allegheny, wrecking churches and injuring dozens. Eleven houses of worship suffered significant damage, with several fatalities likely among the wounded. disruptions hit telegraph and phone lines, bridges, and trees. Weather bureau data noted wind speeds up to 35 mph, with cyclonic conditions but no major loss of life beyond the reported injuries.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Knoxville Presbyterian Church
St. Peter's
St. Mary's
Mckeestocks
Robbing Run
United Presbyterian Church
McDonald
Akron Storm Destroys Property Amid Sudden March Weather
Akron awoke Monday to a fierce storm causing widespread damage from wind and rain. Telegraph lines and fences were toppled, trees uprooted, and shopfronts affected. The Buchtel College baseball ground fence was ruined. A rainfall of .82 inches by 7 PM and a 2 to 3 degree drop followed by a late evening thunder snow storm marked the strange March respite.
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Akron
Wheeler St
Manin St
Buchtel College
Canal At
Trof
H. V. Egbert
Picked Officers of the Union Face Strike Fallout
Alliance Ohio March 81 The Morgan works strike worsens as an agreement allows most men to return but five or six officers chosen by Colonel Morgan remain out. Union and nonunion voters reject the deal and vow to press the struggle. Rock Springs Wyoming March 8 Four shot, two fatally, in clashes between cottonmen and sheepmen over range control. Abe and Bowen Hill are badly wounded. others beaten. 1100 sheep killed or injured as cattlemen and sheepmen fight over grazing rights.
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Morgan Works
Atlan
Morgan
Rock Springs
Wyo
Green River
Cottonen
Abe
Bowen
New York
Utah
Transfer and new leadership in local electric department
The article notes the transfer of J. C. Barclay and others to New York with Col. Clowry as he prepares to assume duties. H. D. Estabrook and his daughter are part of the party. Col. Clowry will begin his duties tomorrow, with I. Dr. Cook succeeding him as general superintendent.
New President Takes Office in Chicago Telegraph Co
Sir Col. i. Clowry departed for New York to assume duties as president and general manager of the Westernnion Telegraph company. Local officials were absent at the depot to bid him farewell. He traveled with Ay Bristol, superintendent of construction.
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Chicago
Col. i
Clowry
New York
Westernnion Telegraph Company
Ay Bristol
Construc
Foggy London Logship Disaster Near Newfoundland
Report of a brig Roane bound for Newfoundland with thirty aboard suffers a fatal mishap. The ship captains and crew, including a man from the forks west of SS Catharina and Tele of Wight, were misled in the incident.
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London
March &L
Ehipping
Ruane
Newfoundland
Wraemod
Catharina
Wight
Wireless message shows Umbria Campania link maintained
New York on March 31 wireless communication held between the steamers Umbria and Campania despite the Umbria's mast wireless rigging falling overboard. Signor Marton in New York said the system could work if vessels stayed within five to six miles, noting potential disruption if wires are displaced on both ships.
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New York
Umbria
Campania
Offcer
Signor Marton
Helther
Two Teens Mortally Wounded in Chicago Street Shooting
A stranger insulted two young women on West Seventeenth Street. He drew a revolver and fired four shots into the crowd. George Strain and Goblinzki were struck in the abdomen and breast and rushed to the county hospital with little hope of recovery. The two girls fled amid the confusion as officers pursued the shooter.
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Chicago
Ropaise
Bey wAde
George Btrang
Siuntey de Jinzki
West Seventeenth St
Atranger
Liv Excape
Strinehand Goblinzki
Streep
Goblinzki
Gid Gobling KI
Goblingk
Stranz
Sealskins Seized From Schooner Ward At Seattle
Five thousand dollars worth of Behring Sea sealskins were seized by Seattle customs officers from the schooner J. W. Ward which arrived from Unalaska. Two hundred twenty six skins were consigned to local houses. Deputy Collector Mitten suspects Pelagic sealers, while Mitten says the Ward itself had no hand in the theft, which saved her from seizure.
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Seattle
Wash
J. W. Ward
Unaluska
Mite Ten
Pelagie Seoklers
Ward
Mitten
Birthday of Prince Henry William Frederick Albert
London dispatch reports a royal birthday reception at Sandringham Palace for Prince Henry, youngest grandchild and heir at two, attended by a nurse and a royal feast served by pages in white. Siblings Princess Victoria and brothers will join the celebration.
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New York
Prince Henry William Frederick Albert
Edward VII
London
Sanderingham Palace
Prince Henry
Princess Victoria
King Edward
Prince George
Prince of Wales
Bank Safe Blown Open. Cash and Drafts Stolen
Bazile Ming bank safe blown Saturday night. About $100 in cash and $700 in drafts taken. No arrests yet. investigation points to expert safe blowers. Suspects fled with a team and driven away across the countryside before the theft was discovered Sunday.
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Bazile Milla
Neb
Bank of
Bazile Ming
Scalding Accident Affects B&O Train Passenger
L. Molder, a resident of Shelby, was badly scalded Sunday afternoon when steam escaped from a broken valve on a B&O train near Akron. The man was brought to City Hospital by Parks' ambulance, treated, and sent home.
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L. Molder
Akron
Molder
Wy Shelby
Parks
Death of Mrs Libert in Wadsworth at age seven
Local notice reports the death of Mrs Libert of Alton after a Sunday afternoon illness. She is the mother of Mr Tiarry Libert. Funeral services are planned for Thursday at her Wadeworth residence.
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Libert
Tiarry Libert
Alton
Wadeworth
Marriage of Albert Patrick to Mrs Adile Menivis at The Tombs
Albert Patrick, convicted last week of murder in the first degree for plotting William M. Rice’s death, reportedly wed Mrs. Adile Menivis in the Tombs jail without guards noticing until after the ceremony. The union allegedly proceeded despite opposition from the Commissioner of Corrections and was witnessed by Patrick’s family and legal counsel.
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New York
Mareh di Albert TY. Patrick
Munner
William M. Rice
Adile
Menivis
Mastron
Pattick
Coplaant
Howsever
Francis
Storney
Patrick
Marran
Prine i
Legishitune
Youth and Age Alliance Announces City Election Details
March 31 notice states candidates for mayoral race to be decided April 7. Incumbent Otis Walker, age 26 at first election, is youngest since Hotat B Excel. Samuel Ship leads Democratic ticket, long railroad service, retired list due to age, highly esteemed. Ship represents First ward in City Council.
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Otte Walker
Wis
B. Excel
Cleveland
Samuel Ship
Bos
Poonsylemi In Railroad Co
Shinphow
Registration Days Pass Calmly in Wards
Registrars report routine registration turnout with no signs of unusual election enthusiasm. Few potential voters may be lost to registration neglect. Women’s registration was lighter but shows some gains over the usual pattern.
Russian steamer Korniloff lands 80000 rifles in Persia
In Bombay March 1 report claims the Korniloff, a Russian subsidized steamer, landed 80 000 rifles at the Persian Gulf seaport of Bender Airbax during its last visit to the Persian Gulf, signaling arms movement in the region.
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Bombay
Korniloff
Persian Gulf
Bender Airbax
Persia
Persan Gulf
Hatfield and Rutherford funerals draw large Pike County cortege
The Tribune reports in Whiteburg Kentucky that Sunday in Pike County two funerals were held for Hatfield family members and John Rutherford. Over 200 mourners traveled with rifles visible on funeral processions. The Hatfields were buried on the mountain side while Rutherford was laid to rest nearby, with both services held in close succession and in view of one another.
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Cudge
Tribune
Whiteburg
Pike County
Murbers
Hatfields
Thompson
Eph
John Rutherford
Harry Watts
Mountarn
Trains Guarded After Empire Station Skirmish
New York March 31 trains running normally despite a Saturday Empire station skirmish. Government soldiers guard lines after a deadly incident during a confrontation with prisoners. Dispatch reports limited labor as a factor, with ongoing security measures affecting schedules.
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New York
Empire Station
Trilog
Death claims Simnylt Coun ty resident David W Martin
Death came to David W Martin a well known resident of Simnylt County and father of Attorney W A Martin on Friday morning He was 51 years old a sufferer from consumption Abr Martin was formerly a prominent farmer of Millhelm His funeral will be held at 330 clock Tuesday morning The body will be removed to Millhelm and services there will be held at 10 30 o'clock the same day
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David W. Martin
Simnylt County
Nuil
W. A. Martn
Riliday
Tia
Byers
Martin
Millhel
Millhelm
The Pope Appeals for Return to Faith and Peace
The Pope in an encyclical letter deplores renewed church attacks and errors of humanity. He urges devotion and predicts society has drifted toward anarchy, urging Cheiet and the Roman authority as the only path to peace and salvation.
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Cheiet
Volunteers Benefit at Academy of Arts and Actors' Union
New York readers report a volunteers event held on March 31 at the Academy of the Actors' Union to raise funds for running expenses. Volunteers contributed forty hours of service early in the morning, aiding the cause with communal effort and support.
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New York
Academy of Ull
Actors’ Punch of America
Howe
Bo Mway Permins
Lou
COIK
William's New Boat Travels Toward Germany
The German Emperor's yacht Meteor II left Shoot ers Island at 10 30 am for a trip toward Germany. The voyage aimed to gauge success before proceeding further if favorable.
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New York
Meteor
Shooters Island
Lewis
Enve
Geremany
Twin Brothers Separated by Secret Marriage Rumor
Two brothers aged 22 and 18 are described as inseparable twins. A rumored secret marriage links Byron G and an 18 year old Akpon girl, while the text notes Ethel Sleigh and Vernon at different ages. The piece hints at family tension and potential scandal without clear confirmation.
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Byrin
Bilin
Ethel
Mr Vernon
Byron
Plorenne Polile
Urother
Akpon
Bull Turns Tables in Juarez Bullfight
In El Paso on March 31 a routine Juarez bullfight turned dramatic as a bull attacked matador Jamigo. The fighter was badly injured and spectators feared a riot as the bull trampled and gored him, while Americans voiced disgust at the brutal spectacle.
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el Paso
Texas
Juarez
Mexico
Jamigo
Te Fifth Wolf
Changes in Supreme Office of Chevaliers
Dr PT Lyder and Dr J P Boyd take key posts in the Chevaliers with Lyder as treasurer and Boyd as Supreme Medical Examiner. Lyder succeeds L E Lister who resigned to become Supreme Finance Keeper of the Knights of the Maccabees. Boyd succeeds EH J Caufield who moved to private practice. Caultield offered supreme vice presidency. secretary Stirks ton elevated. question of succession noted.
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PT. Lyder
J. P. Boyd
Chevaliers
Furmher
Wa Supreme Medical Examiner
Lyder
L. E. Lister
The
Knights of the Maccabees
Boyd
EH. J. Caufield
Try Cauttleld
Stirktton
Caultleld
Phine
Gloom at Coney Island as City Tightens Summer Rules
March at Coney Island brings dread as Police Commissioner Parridge orders curbs on inland privileges for the season. A call for fearless volunteers goes out to assist in security duties while seaside assignments are treated as a summer post amid concerns over renewed robberies.
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New York
Coney Island
Parridge
Inlanders
Tor Valutiterre
Tor
Mr Myler Forms New Secret Society, The Gavalions
A fragment notes Mr Myler as founder of multiple groups including Pathfinder Bankers Fraternal Union and Chevaliers. It mentions a newly named order called the Gavali ons, described as similarly secure to the Chermiers, with vague references to dates and connections.
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Mr. T. & Myler
Pathfinder
The
Bankers’ Fraternal Union
Chevaliers
Gertie Must Wait a While Too Young to Obtain License
A Saturday afternoon attempt to obtain a marriage license failed for Gertrude M. Bennett age 16 as she could not wed Josey J. Bodey age 24. They reside in Northampton township where Bodey is a farmer. The father sought the license but Obie law bans issuing a license to anyone under 16 even with parental consent.
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Gertie
Gertrude M. Bennett
Josey J. Bodey
Northampton Township
Bodey
Blaze destroys Pike Opera House amid city fire
Fire swept the Pike building on Fourth Street in Cincinnati destroying the Pike Opera House after a Sunday blaze. In the confusion a number of audience members escaped, while the theater’s interior suffered severe damage.
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Cincinnati
Pike
Fourth Street
Pike Opera House
Northeast Ohio Snow Tonight Then Fair Tuesday
A weather notice reports light snow in northeast Ohio tonight with improving conditions. Tuesday is expected to be fair with clear skies and mild temperatures across the region.
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Ohio
Building Charge To Reach Sixty Dollars Without Accident
A building project proceeds with a charge estimated at $60, noting no accidents to date. The detail echoes a cautious financial figure tied to ongoing work, with no incident reported.
Quiet In Colombia Washington March 81
A telegraphic dispatch from the minister of foreign affairs in Cardcox denies reports of a government change in Colombia. It states that the interior remains quiet and the government unchanged.
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Washington
Mar
Colombia
Mtalre
Cardcox
Cohntla
Aha
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