Industrials Assume Charge of the Missouri Pacific
A Coxeyite train incites obstructions across Colorado and Kansas. Sanders and his followers derail engines near Olney and Haswell, laying tracks around blockages as Sheriff and federal authorities move to enforce injunctions. The pursuit spans Ordway to Scott City with deputies and rails torn to trap the procession.
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Puento
Colo
Sander
Cripple Creek
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Olney
S Cat
Derby
Arlington
Haswell
Missouri Pacific
Colorado
Ordway
United States
Jones
Denver
Sanders
Coxeyites
Moses
Hallett
Daover
Diston
Pueblo
San Bexnaporno
Cal
Col. Vinatte
Los Angeles Regiment
Commonweal
Puyallup
Pirrssans
Galvin
Biesell
Baltimore and Ohio
Los Angeles
McKeesport
Elizabeth
Corvansus
Ind
Jennings
Edinburgh
Charles Stine
LaPerre
Randall
Board of Health
Laforts
Torrxa
Kas
Sanders’ Coxey
Chivinton
Kansas State Line
Selkirk
Horace
Kansas
State Journal
Greeley County
Coxey
Lewelling
Salinas
Waggener
Salina
Gallina
Spankland
Kansas City
Geneseo
Kan
Sheridan Lake
Marshal Neely
Waggoner
Marahal
Scott City
Maroverre
Shankland
Saume
Deputies
Protective Freight Association Formed in Denver
Western business leaders unite to counter eastern freight cuts. The Manufacturers' Exchange directors propose a freight protective association to pool shipments and share rail costs fairly. Frank Jones named commissioner to implement the plan.
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Denver
Colo
Manufacturers’ Exchange
Frank Jones
Wealthy Distiller's Son Arrested in Peoria Burglary
Julius Schwabacher son of Henry Schwabacher, a wealthy distiller, was arrested early today in the act of burglarizing a neighbor's home in Peoria. Police say the motive stemmed from gambling losses, including 200 and all his jewelry reportedly lost at Teluca last night. The youth denied the crime, claiming he entered the house by mistake.
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Peoria
Jil
Julius Schwabacher
Henry Schwabacher
Teluca
Young Schwabacher
Polish laborers demand work before Grand Rapids mayor
Five hundred Polish laborers gathered in front of Grand Rapids City Hall seeking employment from Mayor Fisher. They reported many in severe want but were met with an orderly crowd and a peaceful dispersal after an amicable speech promising they would not starve. Inoraxavous, May 10. The supreme court ruled the state tax commission lacked jurisdiction to tax Rushville National Bank property.
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Mich
Fisher
Inoraxavous
Supreme Court
State Tax Commission
Rush County
Rushville National Bank
Allen's Resolution Sparks Capitol Police Probe
The scene centered on Coxey and his lieutenants Browne and Jones as they awaited action on Allen's resolution to form a joint committee to investigate police clubbing on May 1 at the capitol. Coxey argued for immediate inquiry into industrial depression while warning limits on money hinder work programs and roads for national recovery.
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Washingtoy
Jacob S. Coxey
Commonweal Army
Carl Browne
Christopher Columbus Jones
Senate
Allen
Capitol Steps
Gray
Walker
J. Rufus Tryone
Navy
Venezuela
Hog Island
Spain
Berry
Democrat
Arkansas
Nebraska
Coxey
Capitol
Ohio
McKinley
House Committee On Labor
McCann
House
A. E Redstone
Washington
Congress
Ryan
New York
Mr. Ryan
J. E. Dean
Farmers Alliance
Man Hanged for Grenfell Murder as Partner Speaks Innocence
At Regina Antonio Lucanio was hanged for the murder of his companion Pateralle at Grenfell last year. Deginious’s death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment. Lucanio proclaimed his innocence on the scaffold, claiming he died for his partner and declaring both innocent. The Italian government, through its consul, urged clemency for both men, but only Deginious remained alive.
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Mua
Regina
Antonio Jucanio
Pateralle
Grenfell
Deginious
Lucanio
Jesus Christ
Ile
Navy captain adopts stern policy toward Nicaraguans
From dispatches received at the navy department, Captain Watson commanding the San Francisco at Bluefields reports a need for a vigorous course against the Nicaraguans in the mestizo country to protect American subjects. He has indicted Aguello who faced the charge.
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Wasiliveros
Navy
Watson
San Francisco
Bluefields
Arguello
Mary Washington Monument Dedication Parade at Fredericksburg
A presidential party unveils the Mary Washington monument in Fredericksburg Virginia. President Cleveland and cabinet attend a grand procession with Virginia dignitaries, Daughters of the Revolution, and Confederate veterans. The granite monument stands fifty feet high with the inscription Mary the mother of George Washington.
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Frenchicssuree
Mary Washington Monument
Washington
Cleveland
Gresham
Carlisle
Lamont
Bissel
Morton
Thurber
Mra Graham
Waite
The
Supreme Court
Mary Washington Memorial Association
Fuller
Virginia
Congress
Daughters of the Revolution of Washington
National Marine Band
Alexandria Light Infantry
Fredericksburg
Richmond
Columbia
Justice Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Richmond Light Infantry
Confederacy
Green Knoll
John W. Daniv
Buffalo
N. Y
Mary
George Washington
Mra
Amelia C. Waite
United States Supreme
Fielding Lewis
Betty
Painter Kills Wife Then Himself in Herston Texas
In Herston Texas on May 8 painter J B White killed his wife during a discussion of a divorce suit with neighbor Mrs Boyd, then shot himself. The incident leaves the wife as plaintiff and White as the deceased. May 9 reports note political and military items: Congressman Edward F Lane nominated in the Eighteenth District, Prickett withdraws, and General M M Trumbull dies at his home. he was a veteran and writer on psychology and philosophy.
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Herston
Tex
J. B. White
Boyd
White
Fatenimene
Eighteenth Congressional District
Edward F. Lane
Prickett
Madison County
Cunaco
M. M. Trumbull
Kellys Flotilla Begins Des Moines to Runnells Cruise
The Kelly army flotilla began from Des Moines two miles south of the packing house at noon. Commodore Kelly aims to reach Runnells twenty miles away tonight as boats sail with improvised sails and provisions for several days. A boat carrying ten soldiers and several Des Moines women and children capsized but all escaped. Crowds of about two thousand watched from riverbanks.
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Des Moines
Towa
Kelly
Runnells
King
Grank's Idea to March on Washington with Band and Glee Club
Letter from J. J. Ferros proposes forming a mixed regiment and marching overland to Washington if railroad transport is unavailable. He plans cavalry infantry and wheelmen supported by a band and glee club, advancing via rivers to reach the capital.
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Colorado
Washington
Denver
Col
Waite
Eana
Neb
Red
Arkansas
Ohio
Tennessee
Cumberland
J. J. Ferros
Davis Foster Proposal Accepted by Creditors in Fostoria
A creditors meeting in Fostoria Ohio on May 16 reported participation from across the country with claims totaling 100010 in the 50 cent on the dollar settlement to be paid June 1. Creditors accepted the proposal unanimously, improving Mr. Foster’s affairs and paving the way to complete settlements with Foster & Co window glass creditors soon.
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Fostoria
Ohio
Davis & Foster
Foster
Foster & Co
Boston youth faces murder charge in New York room case
John Collins aged seventeen from Boston may answer murder charges after stabbing Herman Haselgreen in a James street room quarrel. He and two intoxicated women were found asleep by the landlady. Collins resisted eviction and wounded Haselgreen with a knife.
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New York
John Collins
Boston
James Street
Collins
Herman Haselgreen
Hazelgreen
Sandow to Wrestle Lion After Bear Match Fails
In San Francisco on May 10 the Mid-winter fair abandons the fight between a lion and a bear and plans a wrestling bout between Sandow the strong man and a lion, promising a dramatic exhibition for the crowd.
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San Francisco
Sandow
Wrestler Sandow Signs to Fight Commodore the Lion
The self styled perfect man has signed a contract to meet Colonel Boone's lion Commodore in the arena. The lion will be muzzled and claws clipped. Sandow aims to throw or overpower him by strength.
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Colonel Boone
Commodore
Sandow
Amalgamation Push In Labor Movement Gains Support
In St Louis on May 10 the Trades and Labor union voted in favor of amalgamating the Knights of Labor with the Federation of Labor under Gompers and Powderly. Debs in Terre Haute denies Great Northern breach of agreement and says few criminal cases would bar reinstatement. Hill expected to act fairly.
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St. Louis
Trades and Labor Union
Philadelphia
Samuel Gompers
James R. Souvereign
T. W. Powderly
Knights of Labor
Federation of Labor
Kelly's Commonwealtrs
Des Moines
Terre Hare
Ind
Debs
American Railway Union
Great Northern
Hill
Wedded in London A Asquith Tennant Society Event
Mr. Henry Herbert Asquith secretary of state for the home department married Miss Margot Tennant today at St George's church Hanover Square. The ceremony was by the bishop of Rochester with eight bridesmaids. Guests included political literary and social leaders. a reception followed at Sir Charles Tennant's Grosvenor Square home. The couple will honeymoon at Wells Park Frome Somerset.
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Loypox
Henry Herbert Asquith
C. M.C
Home Department
St. George's Church
Hanover Square
Margot Tennant
E. F. Benson
Dodo
Rochester
Canon Scott-Holland
St. Paul's Cathedral
Charles Anderson
St. George's
Mrs. Gladstone
Sir Charles Tennant
Grosvenor Square
Tariff on Tobacco Triggers Indiana Cigar Makers Plea
The Indiana Cigar Manufacturers Association pressed for a 35 cent per pound tariff on Sumatra leaf. Telegrams were sent to Senator Voorhees and Senator Turpie urging lawmakers to restore the old rate. Messages urged Chicago platform adherence and called for living wages for 600 manufacturers and thousands of workers.
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Association of Indiana Cigar Manufacturers
Senator Voorhees
Party of Tariff Reform
Indiana
Chicago
Turpie
Indianasissociation
Con Congress
Executed attempt and suicide followDispute over malpractice
Edward Cahill, 35, a coal dealer, shot James Flood, 33, at 122 Hudson Street this morning, firing twice into Flood’s head before Cahill killed himself. Flood likely to recover. Authorities suspect the act stemmed from a malpractice dispute two years earlier involving Cahill. Agnes Ohio reports Akron Varnish Works fire after explosion. Akron Chemical adjacent plant damaged and two workers feared dead. Michael Keavner perishes.
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Bosvox
Edward Cahill
James Flood
Hudson Street
Cahill
Flood
Agnes
Ohio
Akron Varnish Company
Piiot
Akron Chemical Company
Michael Keavner
New Insurance Rates Adopted in Fort Wayne
Two insurance inspectors have set a citywide rate schedule that applies to all carriers. Fort Wayne is classified as first class due to paved streets and fire and police protection, with mercantile rates at fifty cents per hundred and higher for various deficiencies. Dwelling and barn rates rise significantly, reflecting increased fire losses and construction standards. the new schedule took effect last Monday.
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Fort Wayne
United States
National Bank
Barna
Canadian Outrage Over Seizure of Two American Yachts
Two American pleasure vessels valued at 17000 and 18000 were seized by Canadian authorities for fishing without a license near Amherstburg Ontario. The Dayton Pelee and Cincinnati Fishing Club party including Mayors and captains were taken into custody while crews were released. Ottawa notified and Washington urged to seek satisfaction.
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Totopo
Ohio
Canadian
Cincinnati
Peebles
Dayton
King
Amberatburg
Ont
Put-in-Bay
Lory Brooks
Count Rehberg
Middle Bass
Haas
Otowa
Dea
Washington
Windsor
Petrel
Dayton Pelee Club
Mayor Kelly
Springfield
Harvey King
Joseph Peebles
Amherstburg
Ottawa
Paleo Island
American Eagle
NO CHANCE AGAINST THE GIRLS AT MANCIE GLASS WORKS
In Meyert Indiana on May 12 a strike by ninety boys at Mancie Flat glass works ends as 40 return to work and the rest plan to follow tomorrow after the management advertised for 100 girls to take their places.
Brattan Congressman's Death Named At Home in Md
Brig Brattan a prominent congressman died this morning at his home in Princess Anne Maryland authorities said. The death creates a vacancy prompting tributes from colleagues and constituents.
First Paducah Hotel and Town in 1831 Then Modern City
The narrator portrays Paducah in spring 1894 as a tobacco hub with Clarksville and Paducah in the thick of the trade. It recalls the first Paducah hotel built in 1831 of logs, rough meals, and a strong social scene led by Colonel Reed, with notes on local schools, papers, and fragile hotel service.
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London
Kentucky
Paducah
South
England
Virginia
Louisville
Colonel Reed
Breckinridge
Reed
New York Police
Ward Bros. & Son
Smith
Park Place
New York
Rupd House
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Berby
Grand Rapids
William Wilson
Rama
Axa
Bluefieldds
Captain Watson
Mary Washington
Bhom
Congressmanu
Trumbull Pend
Kelly’s Flotilla
A Grank
Montpelier
Montvenier
McGrath
Wranken
Herman Euzelgreen
Bueue
Knights of Labor and
Great Northern Company
Han
Miss Tennant
Mr. Herbert Asquith
Great Britain
Akron
Lake Erie
Mancie Glass Works
Hoya
NYE
Edgar W. Nye
Clarkville
Tenn
Paduvah
Feeing
Mr. Pullman
Grand Pacife
Fort Wi
Hackett
Auburn
Inness
Mr. Smith
Artemus Ward
Waal
George
Benn
Yiss
Suckah
Hampstead
Bedquilt
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