Great Burlington Strike Developments Across Railroads
Reports from Burlington strike fronts show court orders, rail workers in Council Burrs, Iowa, and Chicago, with crews on Union Pacific and Santa Fe either working or returning to duty. Mutual boycotts expand as trains halt or resume amid threats of wider tie-ups and potential settlements within 48 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
Gresham
Burlington
An & Common Carrier
Arthur
Council Burris
Iowa
Union Pacific
Council Bluffs
Round House
Cutonao
Burlington Line
Brotherhood of Engineers
Chicago
West
Northwest
Southwest
Burlington Company
Belt Line Railway Company of
Belt Line
Coonom Burrrs
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Speer
Burlington and Quincy
Atchison
Topeka
Gulf System
Missouri Pacific
Gulf
H. B. Stone
Burlington System
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Road
Funeral of Emperor William Draws Massive Berlin Procession
Breevin March 17. Emperor William is laid to rest after a state funeral with crowds along Unter Den Linden. Crown Prince William and royal visitors follow the coffin to Sieges Halle. Dr Koegel's sermon ends with the Lord's Prayer and a hymn. Pine branches mute the procession as the eight horse hearse moves to Charlottenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breevin
William
Unter den Linden
Halle
Koegel
Charlottenburg
Armin
Navy
Grant and Badeau disputed memoirs battle disclosed
Col. Frederick D. Grant releases correspondence to the World clarifying relations with General Badeau. Badeau aided Grant's memoirs as amanuensis but Grant rejects shared authorship and any secret reliance, stressing his own authorship and honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frederick D. Grant
General Badeau
General Grant
Death sentence for GurEnsporo preacher in Chaney slaying
Judge Jenkins sentenced George McDuffie a colored preacher to death for shooting and killing William Chaney, a Colored man. Chaney, after leaving church with a colored woman, was shot near McDuffie's home and died at once. The hanging is set for May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GurEnsporo
Jenkins
George McDuffie
William Chaney
McDuffie
McDnuffie
Blizzard Aftermath Strains Railroads and Cities
Reports from multiple cities outline a sprawling blizzard's impact. East Coast rail lines reopen gradually as telegraph and mail services recover. New York and New Jersey face shortages of milk, coal, and provisions amid widespread travel disruption and loss of life feared in several counties.
Matson Leads Gubernatorial Race Amid Fort Wayne Visit
The Indianapolis Journal stresses Col. C. Matson as a strong gubernatorial contender after his Fort Wayne visit. It notes Munson’s delegates may rally to Matson, while Beil’s bid unsettles the ticket.люч
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Matson
Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Colonel Matson
Munson
RK. E. Beil
Lowry
Dell
Manson
Vincen
Stae
Amivere
Nacional Road
Matson
Bandit Threat Teodosco Bernal Surges After Clash
From Sanaloa Mexico the councilatory judge of Lig Remedios reports Teodosco Bernal led a large bandit party in a Brasilia timber engagement with cavalry. An American named Gil accompanying the gang was killed. many bandits died or were wounded. arms and papers tied to Eractio Bernal were recovered. Theodosco Bernal escaped and vows to keep up the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. Louis
Sanaloa
Mexico
Teodosco Bernal
Lig
Remedios
Brasilia
Eractio Bernal
Theodosco Bernal
Earthquake Devastations Reported in Chinese Provinces
San Francisco dispatch notes a major quake in Yaonan and Hyeshnen with many cities destroyed and about twenty thousand dead. Earlier flood figures near the Yellow River put fatalities between one and a half and two million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Hong Kong
Yaonan
Hyeshnen
Yellow River
Tlooda
Whisky trust meeting ends with February dividend declared
Peronia Til March 17 The whisky trust meeting concluded last evening and today a dividend of 1 per cent was declared for February. A monthly dividend will be declared hereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peronia
Til
Whisky Trust
Cattle Trust Secures French Army Beef Contract
Desven March 17 reports the city cattle trust has inked a contract with the French government to supply 150,090 head of beef cattle. The shipment will go to Chicago for slaughter, with the cattle destined for the French army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desven
Chicago
Ontario Legislature Advances Manhood Suffrage Bill
In Toronto on March 17 the Ontario legislature passed to a second reading a bill to establish manhood suffrage for parliamentary elections. The move effectively makes it law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ontario
Train Jumped Track Kills and Injures in New York State
East bound Delaware, Lackawanna and Western train derailed five miles west of JUMPPED THE TRACK Bry, N Y at 2 this morning. Three cars burned and several passengers injured or killed. Notables listed include Hon. David Gray of Buffalo fatally injured, J P Tucker of New York dying, plus multiple others with severe or minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phrascro
New York
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
New Yous Orry
N. Y
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Newark
New York Central
Brooklyn
Wasmington
Watertown
James W. Fitzgerald
Lorraine
Fitzgerald
Parreeson
N. J
Market Street Methodist
New York City
Brychampton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Road
David Gray
Buffalo
Cuba
J. P. Tucker
Pullman Car Porter
R. Webster
Oil City Ps
Pullman
J. Zinpieran
Duffalo
Miss Plant
Hamilton
Ont
Morris Link
Sandusky
Ohio
Farmer Miller Traced Through Countries to Detained in Detroit
Detroit papers report Medad V. Miller once a Beadle county farmer who borrowed 1500 and 1200 on cattle securities then fled to California. Bank officer J. W. Campbell tracked him across Australia and Europe until England, where a tip led detectives to 380 Beech Street. Miller alias M M Vinton was arrested and identified by Campbell in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Medad V. Miller
Huron
Beadle County
Oak
Union Bank
California
J. W. Campbell
Miller
Campbell
Australia
Mediterranean
Holy Land
France
England
M. M. Vinton
Beech Street
Vinton
Central Station
Dakota Bank
Prohibition Convention Nominates Hughs for Governor
In Indiana Pouis on March 15 the prohibition convention backed Rev. J. S. Hughs for governor with no opposition. Electors-at-large named Felix F. McWharton and J. B. Braziton. Delegates-at-large to the national convention include H. H. Hickman Owen Henry R. I. Brown and J. W. Cromwell. Fort Wayne men cited for honors at state gathering in Indianapolis with B. B. Fowler named Twelfth district committeeman and J. E. Graham elected national delegate. O. J. Winch named presidential elector. Owler named district organizer. party pledges united auxiliary support for soldiers from both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inpiana Pouis
Prohibition Star
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
B. B. Fowler
J. E. Graham
O. J. Winch
Owler
Warsaw Union
O’rourke
Luke
Milwaukee
Auburn
Slander Suit Seeks 50000 From Banker Rawson
Dot Lee lines up a $50,000 damages claim against Banker Rawson alleging slander in his answer to Mrs. Rawson's separate maintenance suit. The claim rests on Rawson’s alleged remarks that Dot Lee was illegitimate and tied to a 1875 marriage pretence, words deemed malicious and not material to the divorce case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Dot Lee
Miss Dot
Young Indianapolis Lawyer Bets Half Settle Case
William E. English, son of ex Gov William H English, offered 15,000 dollars plus costs to settle the $25,000 damages suit brought by Mrs Lucy A Cass for betrayal and assault. The funds were handed to Howe and Hummel, counsel for Case, as a compromise after English returned from Europe. The withdrawal motion was presented before Judge Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William E. English
Indianapolis
William H. English
Lucy A. Cass
Howe & Hummel
Case
English
Europe
Contest of Cornelia Stewart Will Begins in New York
The will contest of Cornelia Stewart widow of A T Stewart was opened before the surrogate. Chief beneficiary Judge Henry Hilton faced questions of undue influence. Witness H B Rice testified the testatrix was of sound mind. The session also covered partnerships linked to the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cornelia Stewart
A.T. Stewart
Ruosall Butler
Henry Hilton
H. BR. Rice
Minister Arrested for Forging Marriage Licenses in Ohio
WAVERLY Ohio March 16 A warrant is out for John W Barrett a minister of the Christian Union persuasion charged with forgery He allegedly solemnized marriages without the required minister license and has long claimed he possessed one though it was not recorded Probate judges had admonished him but he maintained the license existed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Ohio
John W. Barrett
Christian Union
Barrett
Woman accused of cannibalism in Peace River cases
Report from Wisnipea dated March 16 states a summer cannibalism case in the Peace River region was committed not by hunger but by a woman who became a “webtigo” years ago. She has killed and eaten twelve people from her family and others and was alive in Edmonton at last report. Indigenous groups question why she was not arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisnipea
Peace River Country
Edmonton
Doctor Charged in Conspiracy to Murder in Michigan Barn Fire
Dr. John Lansing was arrested in Cuart on charges of conspiracy to murder Dr. J F Todd local physician. The complaint says Lansing hired Calking to knock Todd down in his barn and burn the building but the plan failed due to inability to raise the agreed funds. Lansing posted a $1,500 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuart
Mich
John Lansing
J. F. Todd
Lansing
Calking
Cdd
Disney escapes service in Ohio divorce case
Willis B. Disney, formerly a Tremont house clerk in Mansrzto, Ohio, arrived from Cincinnati with money and left when it ran out. His wife Anon L. Disney, residing in Cincinnati, filed for divorce there but the petition was sent to the sheriff here for service too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansrzto
Ohio
Willis B. Disney
Tremont House
Cincinnati
Anon L. Disney
Gervier
Pastor Peck killed by locomotive near Washington outskirts
Rey Eugene Peck pastor of the Eastern Presbyterian church was struck by a locomotive while walking on railroad tracks near Washington D C yesterday and died instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washigton
D. C
Rey Eugene Peck
Eastern Presbyterian Church
Taft Renominated At Republican Cincinnati Convention
Taft was renominated by the Republican city convention in Cincinnati on March 16. The meeting focused on unity and support for Taft ahead of the national campaign as delegates outlined party backing and upcoming proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Brewery collector disappears with over $1000 shortage
Eugene Quassidy, employed by George L. Renner of City brewery, vanished yesterday leaving a shortage over $1000 in his accounts. Police and local authorities urged any information on his whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Younestown
Eugene Quassidy
George L. Renner
City
Missing Ormsby & Merriam partner feared murdered
Cutcaco March 15 The relatives of Alden Merriam of the firm Ormsby and Merriam fear he has been murdered since his disappearance Monday evening He had several hundred dollars a fine gold watch and chain and some diamond jewelry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutcaco
Alden Merriam
Ormsby & Merriam
Yellow Sam Arrests Tied to Illinois Safe Crack
Chicago safe blower Yellow Sam alias Sam Raymond and a companion arrested in St Louis on March 15. They are suspected of cracking a Gilman Illinois safe last Saturday. Yellow Sam specializes in breaking into country safes.
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St. Louis
Sam Raymond
Yellow Sam
Chicago
George Wilson
Gilman
Ill
Rates Restored By Major Lines Across West
Oxicaco March 16 The Chicago Burlingtion and Quincy gave consent to restoring rates on March 26 with other western lines. The Burlington's advance notice covers Missouri river points and reaches to Dubuque Iowa. It is anticipated the Burlington and Northern will follow suit restoring rates in the northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxicaco
Chicago
Burglington
Quincy
Burlinton
Missouri River
Dubuque
Iowa
Burlington and Northern
Tramps Hold Up Nickel Plate Train West of Town
Six armed tramps jumped onto a passing Nickel Plate freight near the junction west of town and robbed the engineer and fireman in an instant. The engineer surrendered 3 dollars and the fireman 2.55 plus a watch before the bandits fled into the woods. The junction flagman informed ex-Sheriff Frank Cosgrove, who relayed the public details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Junction
Frank Cosgrove
New Haven Notes and Local Skirmishes
New Haven residents and visitors are listed including Barney Schnetker returning home and George Fike visiting his parents. Cyrus Tustison dies of lung fever after four days. A town marshal was assaulted last Saturday with legal consequences expected. Mon and Fri travel mentions and family notes close the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Schnetker
George Fike
Manchester
Ed. Sarran
Cincinnati
John Begne
Fort Wayne
George Gunther
Payne, O
Robert Castle
Cyrus Tustison
B. Lovall
Joan Gabet
Kendallville
Kloesen
Jacksonville
Justin Roy
North Side
William
H. G. Dawkins
Starvation Tragedy on Tabor Street Stirs City
A Swiss family of three brothers and their wife and two children faced abrupt ruin after foreclosed mortgage and failed employment. The wife died of starvation at their Tibor street hovel, the husband and two children emaciated and hungry as neighbors remained unaware. The report urges police action and aid to prevent such suffering again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor Street
Kellar
Hieronymous
Switzerland
Old Country
Hombie
Tibor Street
Sentinel
Unwelcome Visitor Claims Victims in City Deaths
City undertakers report multiple deaths since last Saturday tied to fever and respiratory ailments. Ages range from 1 year to 84 years, with causes including lung fever consumption asthma brain fever spinal meningitis and old age. Names include Ed Miller Brice Majors Henry Sack Sister Georgania John Alter Joseph Bopp Elizabeth Keller Mrs Moring Anna Masbaum Pearl Vegaines Frank King and John Tritschler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Miller
Brice Majors
Fred
Famly
Henry Sack
Sister Georgania
John A. Alter
Joseph Bopp
Elizabeth Keller
Mrs. Moring
Anna C. Masbaum
Weekly Bank Statement in New York
The weekly bank statement shows Reserve decreased by 1 475 050 while loans rose by 498 300. Species decreased 1 593 600 and legal tenders fell 6 600. Deposits declined 500 600 and circulation dropped 9 800. Banks hold 9 992 250 in excess of the 25 percent reserve rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph O Thomas seeks injunction over Grand Hotel bonds
Joseph O Thomas, a Cincinnati Hotel Co stockholder owning the Grand hotel, files to issue and sell $150 000 bonds under a February mortgage to Fidelity Safe Deposit and Trust Co alleging fraud. A motion for injunction is in hearing in the superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orversnati, O
Joseph O. Thomas
Cincinnati Hotel Company
Grand Hotel
Fidelity Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Notable Local Notices and Court Actions Report
O F Garrett returns from Avilla after attending his father’s funeral. Bridges and approaches on Spy Run Avenue require costly repairs. William Vought vs Bickford Furniture Co settled for 5000. plaintiff to serve as night watchman. Louisiana lottery numbers drawn. Executorships and administratrix named for local estates. Local politicians seek offices. Democratic state convention set for Indianapolis. Various court actions and legal notices across counties. Fire damages at Delevan house near Monroeville estimated at 3000. Gas well drilling continues with city piping rights sought. Tramps rob seven at Etna Green. frauds and divorces docketed. Public notices on voting rights and spring elections. Royal mix of local crime, road works, politics, and legal filings.
National Democratic Convention Set for St Louis
The National Democratic Committee met in Washington on February 22 1888 and chose Tuesday January 5 at noon as the convention date in St Louis. Each state gets double its Senate tally, territories and DC receive two delegates. all Democrats and conservatives are invited to join in electing delegates. Fraternal signatures: Wruxuiam H Barnom Chairman Frederick O Primer Secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Democratic Committee
Washington
St. Louis
Congress of the
United States
District of Columbia
Indiana Delegation Plans Delegate Convention in Indianapolis
The voters of Indiana are invited to meetings statewide to elect representatives for a delegate convention in Indianapolis on April 26 1888. The convention will adopt a platform and nominate candidates for state offices including governor and secretary of state. Allen county is allotted forty four delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Allen Zollars
Col
O. A. Munson
Ispranapolis
Indiana
Supreme Court
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Isaac P. Gray
Allen County
State Central Committee
Committee On Permanent Organization
Fire destroys large brick building in Muwavuken Wisconsin
A 1:40 am blaze leveled a two story brick structure on West Water Street housing Atkinson and Co and Wentworth Manufacturing. The north wall collapsed into Gimbel Brothers and Burying a number of officers in the ruins. Several named men are reported missing or injured. The loss amount and specifics are under review by local editors. A separate note states fourteen year old Charles McNally implicated in a U S clothing store robbery is to be sent to reform school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muwavuken
Wis
West Water Street
Atkinson & Co
Thao Saeatachiren
Thoas
Wentworth Manufacturing Company
Gimbel Brothers
Fice
Sentinel
U. S
Charles McNally
McNally
Young McNally
Kennedy
Goings
Billy
the Coon
E. L. Craw
Robinson
Reform School
Meris
Faou
Fareno
Treaty Denounced by New York Board of Trade and Transportation
The board passes resolutions denouncing the proposed fisheries treaty with Canada as a surrender of U S fishing rights. It cites prior recognition by the state department and urges Congress to enact tariff measures this session to prevent surplus accumulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Board of Trade and Transportation
Canada
Department of State
Congress
Ohio liquor tax bill eyed for Senate passage
Commers Ohio March 14 in the same Cane era afternoon a bill was the Dow liquor tax $250 Seaight one fifth of which goes into the state treasury. The state will vagier about $475000 leaving a surplus of about $300000 over the s for the present year. There is doubt that the bill will pass the senate Every democrat voted against the increase while the Hamilton county republicans were divided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commers
Ohio
Senate
Hamilton County
Bohemian Oats Agent Fined in Wa bash Circuit Court
J F Mason was fined 50 dollars for acting without license or authority for a foreign corporation. Mason embroiled with an Ohio Bohemian Oats company and could not be reached by other means, leading to the verdict. Disease remarks and Dr Bull's Cough Syrup ad appear in the clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wansasu
Ind
J. F. Mason
Mason
Wheat prospects dim as drought lowers yields in state
The state board report compiled March 1 from township correspondents warns the wheat crop may reach only about 75 percent of normal. Prolonged drought before and after seeding has left most fields abnormally short, with acreage and condition both poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocoxtrusus
State Board of For
State plans temporary loan to pay semiannual interest
The state officers propose a temporary loan of 340000 dollars to cover the semi-annual interest on state debts. The loan will be in 3 percent bonds redeemable at the state's option any time after one year from April 1 and due in five years. Bids to be received March 22.
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Ben Johnson
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Argentine
Union Depot
Through California Express
Ben Wharton
Wharton
Raymond
Albuquerque
Welch
St. Paul
Lamington Company
Carroll
Union Grievance Committee
Fort Scott
Gulf Road
Wirritto
Kan
Kanassa
California Southern
California Central
Santa Fe Company
Los Angeles
San Diego
Riverside
San Bernardino
Pasadena
Southern Pacific
Supt. Gilmore
Central Pacific
Atlantic & Pacific
Fort Madison
Conroe
San Bennandio
California Southern Railroad
Brotherhood
Kansas
McMillan
Union
Associated Press
Fred Grant
Badeau
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore
Long Island City
Rockaway
Long Island
Calvary Cemetery
Borden Avenue
Jersey Orry
Outoaao
Boston
London
New England
Commercial Cable Company
Lockport
Maine
Portshrup
Mass
Boston and
Albany
Springfield
Roseville
Jersey
Washinton
New
York
Pennsylvania Road
Erie Road
Chicago Express
Monroe
Puiwaperrain
Jersey City
Hesex County
Canton
Dak
Dakota
FarGo
Dis
Hewitt
Farea
Atlantic Sea
Manpan
Manda Reller Company
Buzzard
dJiarch
Bnizzard
Western Union
Richards
Post Office
Bartmore
Lower
Chesapeake
Anameseex River
Eastern Light
Joseph Allen
Maryland
Delaware
Virginia
C. Matson
Bernal
the Whisky Trust
Mrs. Stewarts Will
Ulegally
Disney Escapes Service
Taft
W. H. Taft
Superior Court
New Haven
O. F. Garrett
Avilla
Spy Run Avenue Bridge
William Vought
The
Bickford Furniture Company
Boltz
Barney Tibbets
Gerhard H. W. Wodde
Elsie Wagner
George Wagner
Will
S. Oppenheim
Allen
Huntington
Ebbach
Ashley Smith
Noah Webber
Justice Ryan
Alex Lawrence
Mendel Frank’s Place
Seventh Ward
New Haver Road
Columbia City Post
Samuel M. Hench
Hench
Arthur Dodge
Cambridge City
Lackey & Carmonay
China
John Jones
Bush
Aboit
Lafayette
Paul
Little River
W. H. Atwood
Lake and
Eel River
Eel River Township
Franke
Patton
Calhoun and
Lewis Streets
Pat Howe
John G. Thieme
J. G. Thieme & Bro
Salvation Oil
Nous
Pennsylvania Company
Pennsylvania Lines
Huntington /erald
Waryland
John Hart
Frederick
J. W. Cromwell
Hoffman Brothers
Hart
Bates Eisenhauer
Eisenhauer
Preston Carrier
Rachel Rice
Abram D. Schemp
Emma Millie
Richard
Farrand Va
Theodore Mayer
Justice Scarlet
Frances Duck
Wm. P. Duck
P. B. Colerick
Peltier
Margaret Browne
Wm. Schemp
Judge Hench
Lucien P. Stapleford
Volney Parks
Chapin
N. Qo, Miller
8. F. Swayne
Etna Green
Ligonier Banner
Ben
Robert Lowry
Albion
Newton Burwell
Bluffton
Indiana Prohibitionists
Barwell
John Brown
Brown
Frie
Wabash
Independence
H. W. Lawton
Ligonier
New Mexico
Arizona
Geronimo
Goshen News
O. L. Ballon
Henry L. Hackathore
J. W. Mills
Ballou
Noble County
Noble
Wruxuiam H. Barxom
Frederick O. Prinor
National Democratic Competit
Call of the Central Committee
E. P. Bionardson
R. O. Jonxeon
Hood
thejWeetland
Charley McNally
Warner
Eli Fisher
Salem
Henry County
Iews
Warnee
eerentfSasiic
Indianapolis Sentinel
Columbia City
McDonald
Whitley County
Toots
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