Independent Telephone Firms Meet To Oppose Bell Company
A meeting of independent telephone companies occurred near Fort Wayne to form a national alliance against Bell. George Wythe of Fort Wayne’s Home Telephone Co led efforts while Charles Taylor advocated U.S. central counsel. The group aims to organize a nationwide association to challenge Bell and widen access to the field. A Pittsburg meeting is planned in about thirty days to advance the scheme, with Vanderbilts noted in coverage.
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Nina Wis
Fortayne, Tad
United States
Bell Company
Geonmre Wy
Boces
Home Peephone Company
Fort Wayne
Taytar
Wautusel
Ureseit
Pitts
Mugham
Analos
No More Sunday Work Declared by Clevebrad Officials
An official edict bans Sunday labor by area employers at the docks. Workers may be called to Sunday shifts only if needed, with alternatives or Saturday work suggested in some cases. The proclamation cites safety and fair labor standards and notes enforcement by local authorities.
Ohio Democrats State Convention in Columbus
Fragmented text notes Ohio Democrats planning a state convention in Columbus on a Wednesday. Mentions temporary credentials, officers, and officials including a serjeant-at-arms and assistants. lists several unclear names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Danette Cauk
Automobile accident in New York injures man
A horse-drawn vehicle collided with a buggy on West Street in New York injuring the passenger who lay unconscious for a time. He was removed and received medical attention as doctors feared for his recovery. Germany consent to peace terms with Greece and Prussia is noted in a diplomatic dispatch.
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Dandianapoelis
Vyas
Hanney
New York and
West Streets
Iis
Sfouddbers
Peverien
Amd
Germany
Two Fatally Wounded in Fremont Area Incident
In a chaotic scene at a local facility, Bea Wdsers and two of her sons were fatally wounded. Dee Menondd and Tavi were also involved as authorities work to determine the sequence of events and the nature of the dispute unfolding near the pike. A tense standoff ended with multiple fatalities and ongoing investigations.
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Dlogitied
Ryu
Bea Wdsers
Dee Menondd
Tavi
Eas
Adams
Lotes
Appointment of Battenburg as Crete Governor General
Dispatch from Berlin reports the Powers led by Berlin assent to the appointment of Prince Francesco Joseph Battenberg as Governor General of Crete. The move involves Turkey and other signatories, marking a political shift in Crete's administration.
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Crete
Berlin
Turkey
Prince Francia Jossepheod Battenburg
Irish Political Prisoners Expected Pardon in June
A Dublin report states it is believed all political prisoners will be pardoned in June in commemoration of Queen's Jubilee.
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Dublin
Four Die in Fireworks Display Bomb Blast at Nanseg
In Nanseg France a bomb exploded during a fireworks display killing four people and injuring many others. Police said the blast caused a large number of injuries and prompted emergency responses from local authorities.
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Nanseg
France
Spain Declares No Mediation on Cuba Issue
A Madrid semi official statement says Spain will not consent to mediation or any foreign involvement in Cuba. Washington report notes relief aid to Cuba is being distributed through Consul General Lee, with Navy stores to be purchased and shipped from New York to Tampa. President McKinley seeks truthful updates on Cuba under Olney guidance and may pursue action against Spain. A Cuban skirmish near Santa Chi ca involved Spanish detachments repelled by Cuban forces, with Bermuda-supplied reinforcements reaching Gomez’s camp.
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Madrid
Spain
Cuba
Washington
Americas
Lee
Iba
Navy Department
New York
Tampa
Fla
State
Berieg
Fire destroys home kitchen in gasoline blast
A gas fueled fire at a home on Prinesday night caused multiple burn injuries and one death. An explosion in the kitchen spread flames through the second floor, trapping a woman who perished in agony. Neighbors aided in rescue efforts as others attempted to escape the blaze.
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Gersoline
St. Tonis
Mas
Cloward
Mas Gampert
Ree
Seridter
Five Persons Burned In Gas Well Accident Near Sauer Grove
An explosion near Sauer Grove, Warren County, caused by gas from a Pennsylvania well, burned five people and injured many as spectators watched. One thousand attendees witnessed the incident. several others were slightly hurt.
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Sauer Grove
Warren Canty
Widow Wins 5000 Insurance Suit in Kentucky Court
In Jefferson Circuit Court Sallie Owbrig sued United States Mutual Association over a 3000 life insurance policy for her husband who died from a mesquite bite. The judge reverses lower court and awards Mrs Owbrig 86,000 claiming the death was an accident and policy payout due.
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Jeferson
Sallie
Grain shipments to South Africa resume amid voyage loadings
Reports say wheat exports to South Africa will restart as the Kurdistan loads 000 bushels and the Merpat Sephar begins cargoing. Prices hover around 3d per bushel with freight at 25 cents, pushing total cost above 10 per bushel to reach destination. Observers anticipate competition from American grain and other bulk goods entering the trade.
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South Afr
Kurdistan
Merpt
Fer
Irraes
Famous Damage Suit Ended in Tragic Murders
A long and unclear report recalls a damage suit against Town Marshal Metolinua of Kuttawa. it entwines a string of deaths, including a coroner’s verdict of heart failure and a killing at a cemetery. The piece also mentions a suicide at Stockon and a bank teller’s death, all tied to sensationalist, disjointed anecdotes.
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Metolinua
Kuttawa
Qhe Eider
Mary Ok Aodit
Gore Phan
Yawn Causes Jaw Dislocation at Bellmore
Doctors at Bellmore New York treat Frank Baldwin after a yawn dislocated his jaw. He could not close his mouth but is expected to recover in a few days.
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Bellmore, S. 1
Frank Baldwin
Baldwin
Steamer Florida Sunk in Lake Huron Collision
The Lackawanna line steamer Florida, from Chicago to Buffalo with grain and general merchandise, collided with the steamer Roby near Middle Island and Presque Isle in fog. The Florida, carrying 36,000 bushels of wheat and 600 tons of merchandise, sank stern first within minutes. the Roby rescued the crew. Captain Murphy commended Captain Smith for actions during the sinking.
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Lake Huron
Roby
Florida
Lackawanna Line
Chicago
Buffalo
Lake Turon
George W. Roby
Yoclook
Middle Island
Presque Isle
Chicago and
Western Millers
Mont Suacod
Metre Vy Syndicate
Murphy
Smith
Roly
Cours
Judge Wofford Declares Jurors Bribed in Murder Trials
Kansas City judge Wofford denounces jury corruption saying many jurors in recent murder and other trials could be bribed. He cites cases including Benjamin Cates charged with killing Morro Balosat and notes violent unrest and weather disruptions in several regions as context for the shaken justice system. He warns that money may sway verdicts, prompting concern over trials in Rene ais City and beyond.
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Wofford
Kansas City
Didi Wofford
Reneais City
Fas
Murier
Congress Debates Cuba and Passes Infrastructure Bills
The Senate clashed over the Cuba issue with Foraker and Cannon leading debates while a resolution for belligerency was referred to the committee. It approved funding and authorizations, including bridges over the Missouri and Red Rivers, and repairs along the lower Mississippi. The House remained largely inactive as President Cleveland signed related relief measures.
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Senate
Mr. Mason
Morgan
Messrs
Hoar
Eale
Missouri River
Dakota
James River
Ulinvis
Des Plaines
Tero
Red River
Drayton
Sawas
Cannonster
Mre. Lindsay
Cuba
Cvan
Boraker
Morgani
West
Dames
United States
Couss
Eales
Conti
Tee Senate
Salnton Bay
GTA
Tie Dal
Mississippi
Bae
Aeter
Dall
Hag
GLA
Boy Hero Clings to Ties on Rail Bridge Rescue
Five year old Fred Lawson son of an Edgewater Park resident crossed the Northern Pacific bridge when an express train roared. He threw himself onto the outer ties and clung to the timber as the locomotive passed inches away. Spectators were horrified yet he survived unscathed.
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Fred Lawson
Edgewater Park
Northern Pacific
Amd
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