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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1891
Page
4
The Harrisburg bill requires assessors to question taxable residents about livestock, vehicles, instruments, property, goods, and income. It authorizes sworn examinations and penalties, with printed assessment lists replacing annual notices, and outlines valuation limits and procedures. The text also mentions farming land purchases near Mercedes California and shifts toward horticultural and mining context.
The coke field dispute enters its tenth week with leaders and most workers staying firm while others seek to return. Troops remain on the grounds with talks of withdrawal this week, and both sides warn of law and order while bloodshed is condemned.
Frick asserts his coke firm did not bring in many foreigners and challenges proof. Workman Watchorn counters with affidavits from European miners, paid passage by Frick company, urging decisive verification. The piece questions immigration as forceful capital-driven influx, noting 10 000 Hungarians in coke regions and other regions. It cites War Secretary data on Pennsylvania military strength versus New York and outlines organized and unorganized forces.
The text reports Dave Nicely’s public confession before execution, detailing his role in the Umberger murder and false court statements, followed by notes on Joe Nicely’s alleged confession and the Nicely gang. It then previews an upcoming Cosmopolitan article praising Philadelphia’s growth and governance, and concludes with Rhode Island Republicans likely winning the governor's seat as the legislature leans Republican.
Progress Bulletin lists a public sale by Daniel Ritchie at his residence near Nolo in the county on Monday April 20 1891 at 1 pm. Items include 3 coke-four three and one year old, 2 work horses 2 milch cows various cattle and sheep, farming implements, wagons harness and hardware, household furniture and a parlor set. Credit offered. terms to be announced sale day. Miller's drug store at Blairsville stands as drag line reference.
From major papers comes a warning of a sweeping disease. Reports speak of peak death rates in Chicago and Pittsburg, plus thousands of children unable to attend school in New York. The grippe, whether named as such or otherwise, unsettles communities coast to coast.
Groceries, glassware, lamps and childrens shoes advertise at Alex St Clair’s on Sixth Street opposite the jail. W M Cunningham offers 20 pounds broken rice for 31 cents and onion geta from Sleving’s rooms. Brillhart & Co jewellers sell eye remedies. Daughertys Planing Mill offers shingles and fence materials. Miller’s Drug Store promises around-the-clock prescriptions.
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