Peculiar Death at Whitten Surrounded by Mystery
The Newws of Iowa reports the discovery of John Tiong aged 25 with two gaping head wounds near the Whit ten post office building. A coroner's verdict cites death by a brow on the head from a fall, with no bullet wounds. Wells of local calamities follow, including other suicides and incidents in nearby towns.
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Long
Oil Tank Fire Kills Dozens in Olean NY Tragic Blast
A massive oil fire at the Bréighe yards in Olean New York followed a freight train crash. Dozens were killed and more than fifty injured as sparks and flames engulfed spectators and workers. Emergency crews rushed to hospitalize the injured while investigators seek the dead. Sydney Tish described the scene, noting bodies incinerated and several boys on fire.
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New York
Glean
Manny Bovies
Cara
Fira
Dlamey
Sydney Tish
Otturs
Effects of Occupations Table Mortality Per Thousand
Effects of occupations on mortality are explored with a table showing the ratio of death per thousand among different jobs. The brief item cites life insurance data and census references, noting occupation as a factor in longevity and presenting a compact snapshot of the era’s occupational health concerns.
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Life Insurance Companion
Foe of Burdick Dies in Buffalo Divorce Case
Coroner reports Pennell and wife killed after car plunged into an old quarry during a night drive near Kensington Avenue. Police say Pennell may have intended to take both their lives amid murder allegations around the Burdick case. Mrs Pennell, a Buffalo socialite, survived.
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Tia
Cnse
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Labor unrest and wage talks spread across cities
Reports from Milwaukee and Edmonton show unions organizing across diverse trades including shoe factory workers, clerks in Chippewa Falls and Aberdeen, wagon drivers in Kansas City, and plumbers in Chicago. Observers note rising unemployment in Tacoma, stalled rail strikes in Portland, and nine hour day campaigns in San Francisco and Topeka. Local unions push for wage increases and shortened workdays while broader labor policy debates emerge in Britain and Canada.
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Wis
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Aio
Aberdeen
Kanaas City
Cuba
Albany
Southern Railway
Briesfold
Als
San Francia Gal
Topeka
Kamp
Bantese
Kingston Nd Pembroke
Labor Bureau of New York
Pittsburg
Scotch Minera
Mife
Darrow and Primary Law Dominate State Assembly Debate
Clarence Darrow figures in a wide discussion on conspiracy and legal bills as four measures and others are introduced. A compulsory primary election bill, backed by the Shermanite faction, signals a political clash with the governor. Also considered is the rearrangement of state Supreme Court districts, with seven districts affected except the first and seventh, pending legislative action before the next election.
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Darrow
Thuataday
Vitala
Hinnker
Sharminite
Sheriman
Shermanitea
Supreme Court
Judiciary Appartionment Committee
Legislature Splits Over La Follette Primary and Railroad Tax
Wednesday actions show stalwart Senate faction delaying the governor’s primary election bill while pushing the railroad taxation measure to third reading in the Assembly. Whitehead’s delay failed 19 to 14. Democrats drift from La Follette once veto sparked tensions. administration allies falter amid party rifts and debates on U S Senate elections.
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United States
House Passes Bills in Tueaday Session
The House approved several bills including a rural free delivery snowdrift measure aimed at keeping roads open. The plan would require fences be removed when drifts block routes, with the county funding. A memorial service for Senator McMillan is set for April 2 in Representative Hall with addresses by Alger Burrows Palmer and Patton. A $10,000 Soo celebration appropriation was approved, and resolutions of respect to Interm. A. French were adopted.
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Pnatofttea
Nome
McMillan
Representative Hall
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Burrows
Tf. W. Palmer
John Patton
State Legislature Advances Appellate Court Salaries Bill
In committee of the whole the general appropriation was taken up with Ralph Bamberger of Marion Geauty as chairman. Amendments passed with little discussion including a $3500 per judge pay, the Senate backed higher salaries for judges, and the cigar bill moved to engrossment. New measures include veterans’ home eligibility and penalties for misusing funds.
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Ralph Bamberger
Marion Geauty
Munsinert
Spayro
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Conference Committee
Cnt
Ttnych
Eyansville
Anda
Ehacley Lill
Russell GB. Harrison
Star Veterana
Utah Senate kills initiative and referendum bill in tense session
Notes from the Lozistatiutes record a hard fought Utah Senate vote to defeat the initiative and referendum measure, with a Ye majority amid a contentious fight. The report mentions related actions in Missouri and Montana reflecting broader legislative clashes on gambling and regulation.
One Hundred Years Ago in The Weekly Historian
A garbled 1826 era note reports Sunis pirates and demanded payments to avoid conflicts with American merchant ships. It cites a proclamation transferring Louisiana, and a French agent’s advice to open the Mississippi to American commerce after Spain ceded the territory. The Philadelphia newspaper lists a blacksmith and his wife for sale.
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United States
Sunis Pjrater
Philadelphia
Seventieth Anniversary Briefs From American History
Seventy five years ago Republicans proposed nominating by congressional caucus rather than convention while Georgia militia tensions rose as troops were sent to Indiana. Larks lost to Greek revolters. New York City received news of the New York packet’s swift voyage from Liverpool in seven days. Fifty years ago presidential booms linked to Wass and Marcy. New York papers opposed undemocratic politicking. Janes Buchanan named minister to England. Cleveland’s Job Sherman opened a law office with Thomas A. R. in Mansfeld. Forty years ago bread sold at 25 cents a half pound in Charleston. gold hit 450 in Richmond. Lincoln issued a proclamation for soldiers absent without leave. Stoughton captured at Halifax Court House. Chicago laborers demanded higher wages. Dovings urged arms for the Union. Thirty years ago western and southern Kreervamen urged remaining greenbacks. Philadelphia meeting for Cuba freedom. price lists and railroad wrecks noted. Colfax welcomed home. a new two-seated buggy over celebrated. Twenty years ago Blaine assassination attempt linked to McKinley denied. Wiggins storm mispredicted. Columbia College coeducation rejected by Dix committee.
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Grover Cleveland Invited to Open Chicago Works
President Grover Cleveland was invited to open the Chicago works. A 4.5 million fire struck Byuston destroying the United States Hotel and other property. The Panama canal trial in Paris alleged 105 million francs spent on French newspaper puffery by promoters. The Senate saw a battle with free silver advocates, with claims they would control the finance committee. The U S Treasury gold reserve dropped to 10 million as exports from New York reached 2.9 million. Cleveland supposedly ready to issue bonds at eight percent.
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