Water strike in anthracite region and weekwork limit
The piece reports miners demanding wage gains in the anthracite coal fields while operators propose restricting mine work to three days weekly until April 16. It also notes various other items including a bequest, legal penalties in Brooklyn, accidents, and regional incidents across the United States.
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Methodist University of Boston
Inase Rich
Iin Feata Ago
Abraham Lincoln
New York
Sayre
Ehe
Circuit Court
Afteen Aldermen
Brooklyn
Brakeman
Melins
New York Central
Washington Notes on Polygamy and Budget Moves
In Congress this winter the war on polygamy will be pressed with vigor. The House Appropriations Committee has authorized 540,000 to cover deficiency to Licenses funds. Large sums of mutilated silver have been sent to the Treasury for redemption. A subcommittee will study postal telegraph national operation. Depredations on western timber lands prompt Interior and Attorney General action. Secretary Hunt reports on the issue.
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Congress
House
Hacock
Ube
Lo Mint
Congres
Gouerd Vying bin
Hunt
Tédout
Danenhauer and Chief Engineer Melville Stay Grounded in Irkutsk
Danenhauer and Chief Engineer Melville of the Jeannetts remain on the ground at Irkutsk for the remainder of the expedition 14. They will aid in the search by every means in their power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danenhauer
Melville
Jeannetts
Irkutsk
Miscellaneous Gleanings and News Snippets
A column of brief items covers medical tips such as using tartar cream for smallpox immunity, reports on the Jeannette expedition including Danenhower and Melville crew movements, and assorted local incidents. It mentions a fatal public execution in Wentworth and various arrests and injuries in St Louis and Rimpark, with a ragged mix of names and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Small-Pox
Bnit
Frelinghuyan
St. Petersburg
Jeannette
Danenhower
Zuutsk
Melville
de Long
Boulonenga
Tua Teannette
Inez
Worruanx
St. Louis
Thaddeus Baber
William Ward
Antoine Mecreau
Rimpark
Ont
Wentworth
N. 6
Tidridge Bessox
Matilda Carter
Joa
Republican caucus names in Iowa and national committee moves
In Iowa the Republican caucus nominated Jones I. Wilson for the long term U S Senate and J W McDill for the Kirkwood vacancy. In Washington the House Ways and Means panel will refer allitarian measures to a sub committee, while Commerce will hear only through Congress. A Louisiana Republican delegation urged Pinchback’s appointment to New Orleans Collectorship. A dispatch predicts no more cabinet nominations this winter, potentially blocking ex Senator Bargent. Pennsylvania bolters planned an anti Cameron ticket on May 24. Secretary Folger called in 20 million in extended bonds, with interest ceasing March 13.
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Iowa
Jones I’. Wilson
United States
J. W. McDill
Kirkwood
National
House of Representatives
Kelley
House
Congress
Mississippi
Louisiana
Pinchback
New Orleana
Washington
Bargent
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Folger
Global news round up from a period newspaper brief
Reports include a China earthquake killing 250 in Kan thow district, Dublin thanking town for freedoms, a Russian reform on peasant payments, and an emergency committee mail run disrupted by a raider. Paris census 2,225,900 then 1,948,800. German influence and Holland navigation tensions rise. Limerick jail for Drumallagher Ladies League. Jewish relief plans in Britain. large Israelite donation offered.
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Kanthow
China
Parnell
Dillon
Dublin
Corporation
Qgar
Westmeath
Galway
Roscommon
Mayo
Paris
Germany
Holland
Rhine
Treland
Procoes Servor
Bismarck
Europe
Biamarck'a
Biswarck
Hague
Korops
Nathan Davis
I Dext
Sahara
Algeria
Drumallagher
Ladies’ League
Limerick
Defauit
Great Britain
Rueeia
Oudon
Trial of Guiteau Grows Vastly Controversial
Forty days into the Guiteau trial, Judge Porter leads a fierce address denouncing defense tactics while denouncing alleged perversions of evidence. Prosecution argues Guiteau acted with malice and responsibility, citing insanity defenses as insufficient. Defense accuses a conspiracy to hang Guiteau and contends witnesses distort the truth. The day closes amid interruptions and courtroom theatrics as both sides present their stark lines.
Doings of Congress Highlight Tariff and Finance Actions
In the Senate and House, debate over the Morrill tariff commission bill and Sherman funding bill dominated proceedings. Discussions covered tariff questions, banking charters, Utah women’s suffrage, factory and civil service appointments, territorial delegates, and public works. A census appropriation and pension arrears proposals advanced, with adjournment set for Monday.
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Senate
Intter
Sherman
Congress
Brown
House
Orth
Committee On Civil Service
Te Turm
Commputas On
Kirk Haskell
Burrows
Gen
Bingleton
Teobeson
Janda
What an awful lot of crows in presence of Spencer
A fragmentary exchange features Herbert Spencer and a boy as the youth argues about crows. The philosopher gently corrects the boy, noting there is nothing awe inspiring about a crow, while the boy insists on the line What an awful lot of crows. Bound for the boy.
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Herbert Spencer
Ward
Indian battle near Yanens river in Mexico rich in peril
Reports describe a Mexican troop pursuit of Apaches near the Yanens River in Mexico. Ambush ensues, forces retreat with losses including women and several wounded. Other items note Illinois Supreme Court ruling on racial segregation, a death at Wilmington Ohio, a large Cincinnati fire, a train wreck near New Albin Iowa injuring many, Panama canal labor strike, Peru earthquake afterglow, and political maneuvering in Germany and the U.S. elections.
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Ty Fstone
Arizona
Yanens River
Mexico
Illinois Supreme Cong
Board of Education
George Scoville
Gite
Easaesiv
Uber Pai
Chicago Herald
Post Palmer
Wilmington
Ohio
Amenean Oak- Leather Company
Cincinnati
Union
Chicago, Milwaukee and Paul
New Albin
Alsiney County
Iowa
Panama
Lie Canal
Callao
Peru
Chili
Bismarck
South Ca
Guiteau's Speech at Trial Praises Nation and Deity
The New Graphic reports Guiteau’s court address framing his actions as patriotic inspired by God. He recalls Washington and Grant, claims providence guided his political aims, pleads not to meddle with the case, and asks that it be deemed the act of a madman rather than a national fault.
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Beovilla
Uwwen
Mr. Davidge
Porter
Gamnaliol
Guiteru
Archibald
Gaitean
Jesse Christ & Co
Dou
Pat
Paul
God Almighty
Guiteau
Porter Solewnly
Af Guttvaus
Garfield
Payne
Cox
Davidge
Inmgelt
Scugillo
Detenne
Gaiteau
Quiteau
Uiteau
Onda
Charles Hidood
Pridoner
Baat
Mio
Hia
Davidga
Guitouu
Guitean
Beoville
America
Gaileau
Mr. Reed
Reed
Guitewu
Guileau
Maduces
Luther Giuteau
Giite
William Lawrence
Andrew Jackson
Charlotte Corday
the Law
Roca
Mr. Logan
Senate
Abraham Lincoln
Voorles
Book
Ingalls
Callen
Ilinois
Tillncis and
Michigan Canal
Joliet
Chicago
Townsend
New National Bank
Wheeler
al. Purnell
Hazelling
Wal Hams
Monar
Bahay Taylor
Garrison
Garfield Memorial Hospital
Cole Bih Bul & Ae
Epee Sy Pour
Ike Rales
Guiteaus
Houtarta
Washington
Grant
Thorg
Talmage
Mothers and Daughters
Republics
Wan
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John Townsend
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Knife Falls
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L. D. Perkins
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Pomeroy
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Wilcox
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England
Washington Notes
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Bia
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Stovilis
Mr. Scoville
Fonty
John W. Gullent
Sibnera
Jobe Guilent
Dayidge
Erduk
Corkhill
George Booylus
Waas
Hoe
Diariot
Dru
Gray
Hamilton
Kempster
MacDonald
Wollater
Furst
Davis
Howard Connsel
Cardozo
Barnard
Scovilla
Reovile
Scoville
Gatonn
Tincourt
Billy
Scaville
Shaw
Pahaw
Bhaw
Gullent
Doings OF Congress
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Morrill
Garland
Beck
Committee On Elections
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Missouri River
Charles
Teck
Kellogg
Chicago Historical Society
la Balle
Plumb
Tis
Treasury
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Marvets
Agneta
MG Ladd
Lowsaull Helferk
Rte
Bairex
Vholeee Creamary
Eaas
Gil Poux
Reederayes
Bert
Garsza
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