Adjournment of Supreme Court opens 1855 term
Washington May 5 The Supreme Court of the United States adjourned the October term of 1851 to the 1855 term beginning October 2. Major rulings included denial of a writ of habeas corpus in ex Surgeon General Wales case and affirming lower court decisions on Virginia bond cases and Tennessee rail bonds. Other items noted include transfers of corporate actions, a potential U.S. Assistant Secretary position for L J Dupre, and tax balance figures.
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Whitney
John Roach
Coal Miners Strike In Conotton District
Miners along the Wiley Railway line in Conotton district walk out over wage cuts from 75 to 55 cents, with 286 striking and fears of a longer, bitter dispute as 6,000 more miners may join in Tuscarawas Valley. A Pennsylvania colliery office found a note and dynamite, blamed on unknown parties, while Amalgamated Association denounces the threat.
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Tuscarawas Valley
Hocking Valley
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Pennsylvania
Norice James Vesick
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Conlinsville
Ill
Dleville
Battle at Lemont Crushed Strikers and Militia Clash
A violent Lemont encounter leaves two strikers dead and seven wounded, with reports of further fatalities. Militia from Joliet, led by Colonel Bennett, fired on crowds around the depot after stones and hostility escalated. Troops encamped, four cannons and a Gatling gun deployed, as fears of renewed attacks persist.
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Monument to Poe unveiled at Metropolitan Museum of Art
A Poe memorial ceremony was held in the Poet's Corner at the Metropolitan Museum of Art with John T. P. Poe and Charles Poe in attendance. Edwin Booth and Louis P. D. Cesnola spoke, George Edgar Montgomery contributed music and William R. Alger delivered the commemorative oration. The event featured "The Raven" recital and orchestral pieces.
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John J. Moran
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P. S. Gilmore
Algernon
Sullivan
New York
Edwin Booth
Poe
John Gilbert
Louis P. D. Cesnola
George Edgar Montgomery
William R. Alger
Boston
Edgar Allan Poe
the Raven
Sarah Cowell
Presidents Train Return From Gettysburg Visit
President Cleveland and party returned to Washington after visiting Gettysburg with Vice President Hendricks. A man fired three pistol shots near Hanover as the train passed. witnesses disputed intent while the crowd showed excitement. Governor Pattison and Ex-Governor Curtin attended the ceremony at the National Cemetery and a Salute marked the arrival.
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Nailers and Amalgamated face off over steel nail scale
The Amalgamated Association and the Nailers Union brace for a wage and price clash across the Ohio Valley. Pittsburgh could be drawn into a fight as nailers push a steel nail scale twenty percent higher than iron nails, risking a strike if agreements falter.
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Ohio Valley
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Amalgamated
Northcote Freed From Sand Bar Near Clark's Crossing
News from May 5 reports the steamer Northcote freed from a Saskatchewan sand bar and expected to reach Clark's Crossing. Matters include the Governor General's bodyguard en route, telegraph outages west of Humboldt, Major Walsh engaging local half-breeds, and Indian agent McDonald moving to Touchwood to try to recall reserve residents. Also notes private Ferguson and Lieutenant Levineford's remains and Lloyd inquiries about international naval movements in New York.
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Fort Qu‘Appelle
Winsipeg
Saskatchewan
Clark’s Crossing
Humboldt
Major Walsh
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Rte
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Ferguson
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Fish Creek
Fort Qu’Appelle
Winnipeg
Levineford
New York
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Home War Office
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West India Ports
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Spee
Strelok Ia
Wal As
Fanning Shot by Pogue. dies from leg wound in Ontario
James Fanning, separated from his wife, visited farmer M. Pogue in Lindsay Ontario. Pogue fired a shotgun during a quarrel, the charge entering Fanning's leg and tearing the flesh. Fanning bled to death after being left by the roadside. Pogue admits the shooting and is in custody.
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General Grant Improves After Rest in New York
General Grant rises after a good night's rest feeling better than Saturday. Doctors report his throat slightly more swollen but overall condition improves. Few visitors will be admitted to avoid excitement. he remains cheerful. Meanwhile in Chicago the Gleason conspiracy sentence is deferred as judges review related Mackin Gallagher appeal.
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Martin Kalbfleisch
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New York
Ashington Street
Buffalo
Chicago
Arthur Gleason
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Gleason
Leonard Swett
Slodgett
Drummond
Swett
Trodgett
Gresham
Mackin-Gallagher
Hail Storm Hits Virginia and North Carolina
A May hail storm swept through Prevensaves Virginia and extended into North Carolina, destroying crops and forcing replanting. Hail depths reached twelve inches in places with extreme drifts up to four feet and winds toppled fences sheds and bars. Arrest details follow about counterfeit money suspects Nasuvitz, Tenn.
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Prevensaves
North Carolina
Surry County
Fire threat at Covington orphan home second in ten days
In Covington Kentucky a church orphan home faced an early morning fire attempt. A ten year old named George Leudecke discovered the blaze in the kitchen and raised the alarm. Fifty orphans narrowly escaped with their lives as the fire was quickly put out. This marks the second attack on the building in ten days.
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Covington
George Leudecke
Fire damages Lackawanna Iron and Coal works engine room
A fire yesterday morning swept the engine room and car shop of the Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company's steel mill in Scnanroy Pa. The flames spread quickly and destroyed the engine house and tools valued at about 950 000 with machinery losses heavy. The incident caused extensive damage and disruption to operations.
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Scnanroy
Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company
Vote of Credit for War Purposes Passed in Parliament
The House of Commons approved a 355,000,000 pound vote of credit for war aims after a heated debate. Prime Minister Gladstone defended the requisitions while opponents urged restraint amid ongoing diplomacy. The decision was reached by 180 to 20, with discussions to resume if needed on Thursday. The Overseas front includes renewed talks over the Afghan frontier and tensions with Russia and China. The International Inventors Exhibition opened in London with Prince of Wales, Princess of Wales, and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh in attendance. The event featured American inventions and a performance by Strauss. Frances Vanderbilt, widow of Commodore Vanderbilt, died in New York after pneumonia.
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Cairo
France
Egypt
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