Snow Blockade Halts East Coast Rail Travel Across States
Winter storm cripples rail service from New York to Maine with trains stalled or late. Central Hudson and Erie lines report no movement and deep drifts, while ferries face ice delays and weather worsens across towns from Albany to Boston. Countless freight trains are stranded as snow and wind disable tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Central
Hudson River
Albany
Buonperorp
Maibe
Aubany N. Y
Delaware
Hudson Road
Boston
Rocursier
N. Y
Plymotrs
N. H
Jao
Warren
Summit
Ashland
Troneca
Elmira
Northern
Biyanamron
Erie Road
Vineyard Haven
Mass
Nantucket
Borrato
Chicago Limited Express
Michigan Central
St. Louis Limited
Deposit
Erie
Monreean
Ont
Osweao
Rome
Watertown
Ogdenburg
Prrrsnore
Snew
Bostor
New England
Ausurn
Cato
Tuscaloosa
Ala
J. M. Autrey
Hull’s
Jim
Semmes
Pmuapenpum
James M. Manes
George W. Childs
United States
Newrokrt
J. Kennedy
Main
New Hampshire
Vermont
Beaton and Main
Portland
Old Orchard
Troy
Here
Williamstown
P. Cudmore
Wheelock
Democratic State Committee
Democratic Committee
Rosewell Flower
Wm. J. Mowry
National Committee
Friends of the President
Friends
Governor Hill
One Among Ten Thousand Declines Nomination
George Childs of the Public Ledger rejects any candidacy for the presidency. He states he has not discussed McManes promoting his name, would not accept if offered, and believes the office would not suit him while insisting he is not a candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Buker
Scipio Township
Warety
Tammany Leader Foresees Strength After Death of Kelly
Oxicaco January 27 The Tammany leader Joseph O Donohue says the organization is in strong shape after John Kelly s death and predicts labor votes will return to the Democratic ticket He cites Cleveland s renomination and hopes for carry in New York Wisconsin and possibly Michigan while mugwumps stay with Cleveland
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Oxicaco
Tammany
Joseph O'Donshue
John Kelly
New York
O' Donahue
Henry George
Cleveland
O'Donahue
Hill
Hewitt
Will
Wisconsin
Michigan
Missing pastor prompts search in Creek Michigan
The Rev Theodore W of Creek Congregational Church has been missing since January 10 after taking a leave for health and theological doubts. Neighbors and friends fear ill fortune and request any information be sent to the general office of the press.
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New York
Creek
Mich
Theodore W
St. Denis
The
Preas
Cora Lee Acquitted in Missouri Murder Trial
The Cora Lee murder trial in Sprina Freto and nearby locations spans January rulings and testimony. Defense witnesses dispute state theory while Emma and Etta Molloy corroborate alibi claims until a Springfield closing turns on jury verdicts.
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Aprincheto
Cora Lee
Sprina Freto
Cora E. Lee
S. I. Hazeltine
Thomas V. Hayden
Graham
Dorchester
Molloy
Etta Molloy
Emma Molloy
Emma Lee
Sarah Graham
Sterinermup
Dora Lee
Patterson
Horace Dunmars
Cora Lice
StRinereip
Abigail Breese
Mr. Travers
Charlie
Prominent Texan Lawyer Shot Dead by Accused Suspect
In Hoovston Texas on January 30 Col T J Williams a leading lawyer was shot and killed by George D Hunter the son of a widow Williams had insulted. Hunter surrendered and the community supports him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoovston, Tex
T. J. Williams
George D. Hunter
Williams
Hunter
Minnie Maddern Narrowly Escapes Fatal Yard Accident
Springfield reports Minnie Maddern and her touring troupe nearly killed while crossing a switch yards to catch a train in Beardstown. The actress slipped in front of a backward moving freight car but was saved by her manager Fred Miller who lifted her off the track. She recovered enough to perform in Springfield as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Minnie Maddern
Beardatown
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
New York House Passes Prohibition Resolution In Concurrence
In Poton Maas January 27 the house adopted the constitutional prohibition measure to be engrossed in concurrence with the senate by 160 votes to 70 with one pair. An amendment to substitute alcoholic for intoxicating was rejected.
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P.o.ton
Maas
House
Senate
Wabash Bandits Prelim Hearing Opens in Missouri City
Barney Swinney, leader of the Wabash train robbers, asks for venue change due to prejudice as pre liminary proceedings begin in Judge Hopkins court. Noah Drew testifies that Swinney planned the capture with accomplices and that Swinney fired on the cab and on Drew during the incident. The case continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Swinney
St. Louis
Missouri City
Judge Hopkins Court
Swinney
W. B. Mitchell
Noah Drew
Jesse James
Harrison
John Hargrave
Saloon Owner Nach Treff Morse Slain in Huntington
Wa O Morse proprietor of the Silver Moon saloon Huntington died last Wednesday from a pistol shot fired Tuesday by his bartender Charley Pfeiffer Pfeiffer says he intended only to wound Morse A prior dispute over accounting for saloon proceeds preceded the incident Pfeifer approached Morse in the alcove of the saloon and fired after Morse refused to wake him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa. O. Morse
Silver Moon
Huntington
Charley Pfeiffer
Pfeiffer
Morse
Pfeifer
Charley
Suffering Sailors Relate Wreck of Alfred Watts Crew
Survivors from the American ship Alfred Watts tell how Captain Johnson perished and Oakford, after reaching a floating hull, survived a day and night before leaping into the sea. Two others died attempting to reach the wreck, and the remaining men paddled a raft back to the Watts before being rescued by the Lizzie Perry.
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Alate
Watts
Perry
Baby Found Frozen Under Bridge. Man Charged
In Gatesgute on Academy street a five month old baby was found under a bridge by skaters. Police arrested William Addleman on a charge of placing the child and Emma Buchanan on a maternity charge. The sick mother admits the charge and says Addleman left the infant there. Addleman, a former firefighter, is jailed and lives in Abingdon.
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Gatesgute
Academy Street
William Addleman
Emma Buchanan
Addleman
Fire Department
Abingdon
Wm. Kath
William Osterhaus
Marion Township
Howell Rockhill
Francis
John Murphy
Holman Street
Judge O'Rourke
Rachel Kelly
John G. Kelly
Henry Trone
Anna Trone
Tawas Orry
Mich
Dennis Clifford
Clifford
Cuarraxooga
Comercial
Knights of Pythias Hall
Western Union Telegraph Office
Sperncfieco
Ill
H. W
Supreme Court Reports
Silincia
Frypuay
Clarissa Jackson
Delaware
Hawkins
Sugar Trouble and Sugar Trust Closes New York Refinery
The sugar trust ordered Moller, Sierck & Co. to close their refinery, citing remaining raw sugar on hand. It marks the fourth closure after the trust’s formation, following North River, Ox narde, and Havemeyer. A Philadelphia refinery plan may aim to pressure nonconformers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Trust
Moller, Sierck & Co
North River
Oxnarde
Havemeyer
Philadelphia
Lower Wall Street
Trust
Home Market club banquet set for February ninth in Boston
Arrangements are made for the Home Market club banquet on Thursday evening February 9 with Senator Sherman and Congressmen McKinley and Goff among the guests. A public mass meeting will be held Wednesday evening featuring A. B. Colgar John Jarrett and John F. Scanlan, who will also speak in Springfield on February 2.
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Boston
Home Market Club
Sherman
McKinley
Goff
Colgar
Nashville
John Jarrett
Pittsburg
John F. Scanlan
Chicago
Springfield
Hunters bag wolves foxes and beavers in Wisconsin woods
Kav Cuainze Wisconsin January 27 hunters report great sport and profit trapping wolves foxes and beavers north of the town. Deep snow slows travel causing easier catches while deer suffer hunger as snow blocks food sources. One Minnesota hunter took eight wolves and several foxes last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kav Cuainze
Wis
Here
Minnesota
Waterside Convicted of Manslaughter in Pauupine Case
Waterside was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to twenty years at hard labor in the penitentiary. Judge Sutphen hinted that hanging would be fitting, but the jury's verdict limited the punishment. Sheriff Swain escorted the convict from the courtroom to the depot for transfer to Columbus.
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Pauupine
Waterside
Sutphen
Swain
Columbus
Sr. Pavun
Central Park
St. Louis
J. J. McGarry
Knights of Labor Assembly
Missouri Pacific
Missouri Pacific Company
McGarry
Ooxumius
Fitzgibbon
National League
Pittspore
Binanaton
N. Y
Susquehanna
Newark
Cook County
Illinois
Chicago
Algernon Granville
Crilly
Granville
L. B. Wing
Atty. Earhart
Thomas Duff
Key Wear
Havana
Morin
Board of Alderman
Cardenna
Orsenco Lake
Mich
Smith & Ferrier Lumber
John Reardon
James Morrisey
McKinney
Foraker
Evansville
Ind
Pike County
Nash Burkhardt
Atlanta
Southern Base Ball League
New Orleans
Charleston
Memphis
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Cleveland
Isaac N. Stanley
National Bank of Commerce
Ohio
Adelbert College
New York
Brazil
IanEsville
Isaac Brown
Maysville
Richard Cassibone
William Hyde
Dresden
Wyatt
Connellaville
United States
Scottdale
Pa, Next Saturday, To Form A National Trades Council
District Assembly
Knights of Labor
Oxixton
Matthew Golebecht
Salooonist
Costa
Ati
Dayton
Senee Obomneal
Hamilton
Tienhere Way
A. A. Deal
Panhandle
Missovat Grrr
Barney Swinney
Oxreans
Ixptamapolis
State Soldier’s Monument Commission
Bruno Schmits
Berlin
Mbace
Grand Army
Erepubli
Laraverts
Inaso N. Co
John M. Way
Downsend
Holloway
Downs
Grant Monument Committee
Gen. Grant
Manison
Fannie Miller
Charles Miller
Issac Slater
Oxreaco
Mookie L. Rawson
Stephen W. Rawson
Sr. Paw
Minn
Blinky Morgan
Pittsburg
Ohio Penitentiary
Dusum
Patrick O’brien
County
Monaghan
Tullamore
Roscommon
Soener
Lm. O
Standard Oil Company
Hunmxeron
Charles Pfeiffer
Tramp George Peppers Dies in Missouri After Exposures
George Peppers, once reputed to have made a fortune in early Pennsylvania oil ventures, dies in Sarcoxie Missouri from exposure. He had wandered the southwest since 1877 visiting Mexico Texas Nevada and the oil slope and squandered over 500000 in Wall Street speculation.
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St. Louis, Mo
George Peppers
Pennsylvania
Wall Street
Sarcoxie
Southwest
Mexico
Texas
Nevada
Exodus movement stirs colored community in Topeka
In Onamrueston Ohio January 25 reports claim the Exodus association forms to colonize Negroes to South America. A News and Courier article warns of slavery dangers with estimates of market values and profits, sparking fear and debate among locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exodus Association
South America
Onamrueston
Topeka
News and Courier
Brazil
Brewers to purge Union No 9 from city plants
A Milwaukee circular to 3000 brewery workers orders discharge on January 26 unless workers quit the Brewers Union No 9. Signed by brewery leaders and firms, it cites union boycott support and argues unions blocked masthead strikes by pressuring for high wages. A union meeting is planned with a likely strike vote.
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Wawxer
Brewers’ Union No. 9
Philip Best
Joseph Schltz
Val Blatz
Frank Falk
Fred Miller
Jung & Borchert
J. O. Oberman
Cream City
A. Gettelsmann
Masteter
Rough on Rats Poisoned Scrapple Incident Sparks Panic
In Ougsten Pennsylvania on January 25 George L. Horning, a butcher, doctored scrapple with Poison labeled Rough on Rats. An agent loaded the meat for rounds. A dozen diners fell ill including Chief Newsome and family. Several children and adults suffered severe stomach pains but all are recovering. No deaths reported.
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Ougsten
Geo. L. Horning
Second
Parker Streets
Newill Carr
Police
Newsome
Thomas Gallagher
James Rees
Harry Dych
John
Pennsylvania Employees Seek Wage Concessions
The Pennsylvania Company executives and division superintendents met with General Manager Baldwin in Pittsburgh to decide concessions for the employees. An official said efforts aim for permanent satisfaction to avert future trouble while a union demand for higher wages remains with the general manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prrrssora
Pennsylvania Company
Pittsburg
Chicago
Baldwin
Pugh
Philadelphia
Pitcairn
Brotherhood
Pennsylvania Railroad
Middle
Race for a Wife in Tuscana Elopes With Marion Hunt
Thomas L. Robinson eloped with Marion Hunt seventeen, daughter of Frank Hunt, stole away after dark in a sleigh. His pursuer Frank Hunt followed but was outpaced. The couple fled to Newman then boarded a train to Indianapolis where they were married.
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Tuscana
Til
Thomas L. Robinson
Marion Hunt
Frank Hunt
Robinson
Newman
Elopers
Indianapolis
United
Explosion at Metallic Cap Manufactury destroys works
An explosion tore through the Metallic Cap Manufactury near Huntington Valley station yesterday, destroying the works. Casualties include John Gaston killed and several injured miners with serious injuries. the death toll may rise with 35 miners reported missing after Tuesday’s mine disaster.
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Jenxiston
dAn
Welch
Prohibition Sermon Sparks City Controversy in Port Tuano
Rev Bailey’s sermon claiming Port Tuano has high drunkenness drew crowds and prompted debate. He cited records and examples, including drinking in schools. Portland police then removed Johnny McDonough, a drunken twelve year old, from Centre Street primary school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Tuano
Mr. Bailey
Bailey
Portland
Johnny McDonough
Centre Street
Tramp of Ancient Lineage In Dauphin Jail Revealed
Thomas Carver, jailed in Dauphin county for clock theft, is identified as a son of a Baltimore magnate and a descendant of the Carver family that settled Maryland with Lord Baltimore. His claimed worth is at least $200,000.
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Hagarissurag
Thomas Carver
Dauphin County
Baltimore
Carver
Maryland
Lord Baltimore
Legislative bid to curb pool selling on horse races
Barrimore January 27 report notes a plan to push a bill modeled on New York's Ives bill. The measure would forbid pool selling on horse races except at the tracks during official race meetings.
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Barrimore
Ives
New York
Numerous far flung items report Cuba to rail and crime notes
Brief dispatches from multiple cities recount unrest in Havana under Captain General Morin, censorship and outlaws. traffic woes with circuses. political and criminal developments across the United States, including a dynamite incident in Cuat Ham, a hotel owner’s death, a banker’s embezzlement sentence, and a notable jail death in Pittsburgh.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Cuba
Havana
Mantazans
Morin
New York
Europe
Minneapolis
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Norquary
Local items reflect a busy Fort Wayne scene
Judge O'Rourke dismisses John Schmidt versus Carrie Frane. Frank Schirmeyer fined for selling liquor on Sunday. death of Louis Burger at 54. Wabash railroad reorganizes pending plans. Knight Templars honor Rev. Thayer. school fund receipts. fires and accidents punctuate daily life. marriages and divorces noted. local offerings include car orders, loans, and public notices in Fort Wayne and surrounding area.
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O'l'o Rie
John Schmidt
Carrie Frane
Abel Fisher
New Haven Road
Celia Wingart
Arcola
Frank Schirmeyer
Calhoun
Justice Ryan
Weat Jefferson
Louis Burger
Explosion at Ohio quarry injures Italian workers
A dynamite blast at Carbon Limestone quarries near Youngstown injures Italian workers. Foreman Masters placed twenty sticks on a stove in a shanty where they lounged. the building blew apart and several men, many with broken limbs, face severe injuries with two feared dead. The other item notes a shipwreck survivor tale from Lizzie Perry noting crew losses and rescue after thirty one days at sea.
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Prttsruge
Carbon Limestone Company
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie
Youngstown
Ohio
Masters
Mastenoe
New York
Lizzie Perry
Barbadoes
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Od Arhenu
Lac
Culayears Welcourt
Cuat Ham
Israel Evane
Cincinnati
Belshazzar Roth
St. Nicholas Hotel
Charles Wm. Moulton
Arno House
Curoaco
Pirrssura
Jen
Ed Coffey
Martin Losada
Santa Clara
Duke of New Castle
Celtic
Liverpool
Louisville
Buckner
Wm. Batterson
Jennie Bowman
Lima
CutcaGo
McNulta
Wabash Railroad Company
New York and Pacific Car Trust Association
Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad
Vioronta
B. C
Wellington
Knoxvmuir
Tenn
John McFeece
Granger County
Holston River
McNeece
Isaremina
Washington
T. E. Hale
de New Ggneass
James Lewis
Brooklyn
William Dempsey
Simon Besser
Besser
Pirrsgure
Dalzell & Co
Firat Avenue
Anchor Paste Company
Wembhoft & Co
RichMond
John M. Westcott
Hoosier Drill Company
Broad Ripple Natural Gas Company
Omar Hollingsworth
Bert Westcott
Douseaux
Iowa
Anton Heebe
Dubuque
Lia
Council General of
Spain
Produce Exchange
Duluth
South
Lafayette
John D. Rockfellow
Standard Oil Co
Irwin Stratton
This City
4 Watch Case Company
Wichita
Kansas
Fort Wayne Building Loan Association
Chapin
Mark K. Thurber
James H. Brown
Herman Krohne
Rudy Reinewald
Henry Occleston
Abolt Township
Long
Jacob H. Kimmel
Katie Witzzall
Otto K. Chaney
Sarah Weaver
Jessie M. Douglass
G. W. Ontahan
John 8. Booker
Peltier Farm
George Gordon
Gordon
State
Charles Gebbart
Theresa Fox
Valentine Fox
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Father Koenig
Henry Fry
Dr. Fry
Joplin
Sdlom
Fort Wayne
8Sash
Walterman
Vandalia
Charles Howey
Northwestern
H. G. Thayer
Knight Templars
Indiana
Temple
Apollo Commandery
Plymouth
J. H. Good
D. D
Tiffin
Heidelberg Seminary
Christian World
Dr. Good
T. J. Bacher
Grace Reformed Church
Anna McDermot
Ellen Epps
McDermott
Jefferson and
Lafayette Streets
George Smenhers
Stellhorn
Smenners
Centlivre
Ohris
Leo
Maggie Beebe
County Asylum
Adam L. Ridenour
Lillie
Barkley
Jonathan F. Friend
D. W. Cadwell
Kendallville Newe
Ligonier Banner
St. Mary’s Mills
Esmond Mills
William Kline
Grand Rapids
Wabash
California
Asher Kayser
Herminnie Kayser
James E. Graham
J. B. White
Pete Morganthaler
R. T. McDonald
Justice France
Wabash Depot
Elder L. Smith
Joseph Yeakle
Wells County
Sarah H. Yeakle
Superior Court
Mowrer
Allen County
Gus Stroder
South Broadway
John Geo. Strodel
Henry Regensberg
Fred Levine
Same
Henry Revert
Daniel M. Sharp
Leopold Mayer
Joseph Rockhill
Whitley County
Auburn Courier
J. A. Quince
Madern
Louis Diether
Society
Heller’s Corners
Ben Barvs
Barva
Jacob Walborn
Andrew Bolander
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Steuben County
John H. Baker
W. H. Penfield
Bolander
Columbia City Post
James M. Barrett
Barrett
Indianapolis News
Kansas City Star
North Indiana
Lagrange
Fort Wayne Commandery
No. 4
K. T
Temple Hall
Henry G. Thayer
Air Knights
Atte Peerspene
W. W. Rockhill
Yeangstown
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