Manifesto by the Trades Unions and Labor Assemblies
Washington reports a labor manifesto calling wage workers to unite, denouncing Senate leaders as aligned with capital, urging an extra session of Congress, and warning of strikes and potential unrest as tariffs threaten wage cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Central Committee On Labor Legislation
National Labor Union
Trades Unions and Assemblies of Labor of
United States
Israel
Senate
Congress
Trades Union
Knights of Labor
Board of Directors
Forty-seventh Congress
A Broker Gone Wrong in Schenectady
Emmet O'Neil a Schenectady broker who recently failed has fled after swindling Schenectady and Duanesburgh residents of at least 250000. He used his father's estate to invest funds, forged mortgages and assignments, and even forged the county clerk's certificate. He left on a midnight train with a hundred dollar bill, seeking change from stores and hoping to raise 20000 on forged securities in New York before possibly heading to Europe. His family remains in Schenectady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
Emmet O'Neil
Schenectady
Duanesburgh
Schenectady Bank
O'Neil
New York
Europe
Dukes Trial in Nutt Murder Resumes in Uniontown
Letters from Dukes to Captain Nutt shown as evidence trigger a sensation. Dukes admits illicit relations with Nutt’s daughter and hints at rumors harming her reputation. He states Miss Nutt may be in a delicate condition and suggests abortion to protect family honor. Prosecution rests and defense argues self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Dukes- Nutt
Dukes
Captain Nutt
Nutt
Miss Nutt
Dennis levee near Australia reported out in Skipwith Mississippi
March 13 dispatches note the Dennis levee near Australia has breached and the chief engineer plans barricading Ellslie with planks and sacks of hay. The protection levee holds and the main line is near completion, reducing overflow danger. Planting continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skipwith
Miss
Dennis
Australia
Ellslie
Memphis
Lousville
Jacobs
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Illinois
Levee Breach Floods Large Area Near Mason's
In Australia Mississippi on March 12 a levee break at Mason's created a 500 yard wide by five foot deep gap letting floodwater spill across the countryside behind Concordia. A prior break at Baugh's Green Grove on the 7th had already overflowed lands west of Australia. Trains from Delta will reach Tallulah with the rest of the journey done by skiff and hand car in about two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Miss
Mason’s
Concordia
Baugh’s
Green Grove
Magon’s
Delta
Tallulah
Chase Pursuit After Train Robbery Near Goshen
Telegram reports a running fight Sunday near Goshen Washington county between pursuing officers and robbers who tried to loot the Little Rock and Fort Smith railway train. Many shots fired one robber wounded but all escaped. Officers still in hot pursuit near the Missouri line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Goshen
Washington County
Fort Smith
Missouri Line
Senator Fair May Resign ill Health Sparks Shuffle
A Carson dispatch reports rumors that Senator Fair will resign due to ill health. Governor Adams would resign, Lieutenant Governor Laughton would succeed and appoint Adams as United States senator. The piece ends with an advertisement for Brown's iron bitters sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Carson Dispatch
Fair
Adams
Laughton
United States
Prophet Wiggins Claims Historic Tide Warning Fulfilled
Wiggins of Ottawa declares his prophecy fulfilled as reports describe the highest tidal wave seen at Halifax and severe tempests across the country. He blames late storm signals on officials and asserts meteorologists overstate usefulness while predicting further extreme events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiggins
Ottawa
Halifax
Bay of Bengal
Gulf of Mexico
London
Chester
United States
England
Finance Department of Canada
England and the Land League inquest momentum
The Times reports strong belief the inquiry will implicate the Land League beyond doubt in patronage of crime in Ireland and possibly its connection with the Invincibles. Patrick Egan’s flight appears a moral admission of guilt, with leaders remaining in Britain may follow if un-cleared. Correspondent notes ongoing enrollment of Invincibles recruits despite prison treachery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Times
The
and League
Ireland
Invincibles
Patrick Egan
Downing
Egan
Land League
United Kingdom
Times
Dublin
War Secretary seeks study tour of colleges by West Point
Washington reports the secretary of war plans a thorough inquiry into the course of study and methods at Harvard Yale and other top universities inviting professors George Andrews and 8 E Tillman from the United States Military Academy to visit. General Drum notes the move as a new departure to keep abreast of the age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Andrews
E. Tillman
United States Military Academy
Harvard
Yale
General Drum
West Point
Troubles of Iron Men
Pittsburg reports a convention of iron and steel workers proposes a plan to raise wages about 15 percent by April 9. If accepted and strikes occur puddlers and muck rollers may withdraw from the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Iron and Steel
Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer Promises Cure
An advertised medical patent claims a universal nerve remedy that stops fits and offers free trials. The pitch cites Dr Kline and directs readers to send for more details at 931 Arch Street in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Agent McGillicuddy Controversy At Pine Ridge Agency
Washington reports recount a dispute involving Agent McGillicuddy at the Pine Ridge Indian agency. H C Dean claims McGillicuddy offered $100 to any Indian who would kill him after truth-telling about his practices. The National Republican notes agency records show 7200 Indians received supplies costing $550000, while the rest of the 251000-strong population shared about $4.7 million, raising inspectorate concerns and a possible removal push by Secretary Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGillicuddy
Washington
H. C. Dean
Pine Ridge Indian Agency
Canal work advances in Panama project evident
General Foote, minister to Korea, returned from Panama where he inspected the canal work. Much earth has been removed from ocean to ocean and Belgium French and American machines are at work. Four dredging machines operate on the Aspinwall side. Embankments hold company shops and negro shanties. Sickness and mortality among Jamaica laborers noted. Residents optimistic about completion and operation of the canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington Telegraph Tribune
General Foote
Corea
Panama
Aspinwall
Funeral of Bishop Quinlan in Mobile
March 13 funeral services for Bishop Quinlan drew eight bishops and forty priests in the cathedral. The procession, joined by military police firemen benevolent societies and orphans, moved through main streets and returned to the cathedral where rites concluded and the body was laid in the bishops tomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Quinlan
Sisters of Charity
Flood Waters Ravage Lake Region Towns and Farmsteads
The water level rises steadily as powerful currents sweep through the lake region. Homes, fences and animal carcasses are carried away by the raging river, causing unprecedented damage to cabins and property across the towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Manel
Lake Region
Hale's Honey of Horehound Sold Widely for Cough Cures
An Elmira New York reader endorses Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar as a remedy for ordinary coughs and deeper chest illnesses. The ad notes bottles cost 50 cents with a suggestion to buy the large size for value. Public health claims emphasize rapid relief from throat and chest discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
St. Great
J. T. Mead
Elmira
N. Y
Health of Secretary Folger and Treasury Ledger Update
Secretary Folger remains ill and may take a short sea voyage to recuperate. The treasury's daily statement shows gold coin and bullion 179,782,237 dollars, silver dollars and bullion 105,465,431, fractional silver 27,666,434, United States notes 44,764,688, total 357,678,790 with certificates outstanding gold 41,503,870 silver 68,926,710 coin 10,420,000. Cabinet attendance at yesterday’s meeting included Frelinghuysen Teller Chandler and Lincoln. Folger absent. Wyman expected to succeed Gilfillan as assistant treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Treasury
Frelinghuysen
Teller
Chandler
Lincoln
Folger
Brewster
Treasury Department
Wyman
Gilfillan
California Crop Reports Reflect Mixed Wheat Prospects
California reports show favorable crop potential despite drought. Sacramento valley wheat area up from last year with rain hoped to boost yields. northern San Joaquin similar, southern areas variable with irrigation critical. Bay Area outlook fair, southern coast sees partial to full crops. little wheat remains for sale and barley stockpiled for price rises. Oregon and Washington anticipate larger wheat plantings, frost losses in Willamette Valley, but high reseeding and strong eastern outlook. No regional surplus expected. seed demand high. possible mid summer flour imports. export forecast around three hundred fifty thousand tons for Oregon and Washington.
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San Francisco
Sacramento Valley
San Joaquin Valley
San Francisco Bay
Oregon
Willamette Valley
Washing
Washington Territory
Idaho
Washington
Morse Dies Sudden in New York Iron Dealer Career
James Otis Morse formerly a noted civil engineer and for 32 years an iron dealer at 76 John Street New York died at United States hospital on Thursday night from apoplexy. He was born in 1817 at Cherry Valley Otsego County and was a son of Judge J. O. Morse.
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New York
James Otis Morse
John Street
United States Hospital
Morse
J. O. Morse
Cherry Valley
Otsego County
San Francisco
Honolulu
United States
Boston
Star Route Squabbles Denial by Williams in Burglary Confession
Washington dispatches report A B Williams star route counsel denies a burglar confession linking him to Mantz the fence. He calls the entire story a concocted lie and accuses the jailed thief of possibly authoring it under duress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. B. Williams
Star Route
Mantz
Wiggins predicts distant New York flood by tidal wave
Wiggins forecasts New York streets could flood from a tidal wave under specific planetary alignments, but the event is projected to occur a thousand years in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiggins
New York
Ad Rates and Money Orders for Courier-Journal Mail
Caere 1 960 Se 112 400 hole Tickets 2 Half Tickets 1 27 Tickets 50 55 Tickets 100 Remit Money at Bank Draft in Letter or send by Express Do not send by registered letter or postage order Orders of 5 and upward by Express can be sent at our expense Address all orders to R M Boardman Courier-Journal Building Louisville Ky
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
R. M. Boardman
Courier-Journal
Louisville
Three Years Course in Thorough Business Teaching
A historical notice touts a three year program offering thorough training for teaching and business, with excellent facilities for instruction in chemistry and assaying. The laboratory is described as complete as any in the country.
Far For Fall Catalogue and Circular Request
Readable text invites readers to request the catalogue and circulars for the fall season. It emphasizes obtaining detailed particulars via mail and highlights the availability of promotional materials for customers.
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Black Hills
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Peters
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Mississippi
Nevada
Brown
Panama Canal
A Flodd'in
Georgia
Washington Notes
Lolger
California Crop Reports
Waynesborough
United States Districts Court
Savannah
Houtsville
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America
Highest
Medical Academy of Paris
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