Labor and industry notes from the era
A report covers wage cuts at Phoenix Iron Company in Phoenx- Wille Pennsylvanian area, with common laborers reduced to 95 cents per day, and the puddling mill spared at lower rates. It notes a Cumberland works strike by glass blowers in New Jersey opposing non union glassmakers. A marble cotiere group in St Louis plans resolutions for higher duties on polished marble. A double murder in Yellow Springs involving Koogler and Zon K-78 is described with jealousy as a possible motive. Philadelphia federal court records list fines and terms for four nail wagon drivers convicted of stealing post packages. South Carolina House proposes misdemeanor to block union or political club involvement by employees amid a campaign clash with Tillmanites.
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Senate and House News from Washington on Several Nominations
The Senate spent an hour in session with executive and legislative work. It ratified the Chili claims convention, confirmed multiple nominations, and paid respects to Representative Warwick of Ohio. The House passed naval engineer reductions, discussed treasury printing, and adjourned after minor actions. Other days covered Indian land acts, high seas punishment, and compulsory Sunday opening debates. The latest notices include post office scrutiny and silver policy discussions.
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South Carolina House votes to repeal free pass act
In a tight DB vote of 59 to 57 the South Carolina House approved repealing the free pass act. Senator Hemphill has introduced a Senate bill to permit women to vote and hold office. Prohibition-era revivals gather in Newfane near Lockport as Free Methodists see mass fervor with attendees tearing jewels from themselves. In boxing, Joe Goddard defeats Peter Mayer at Coney Island in the third round before 8,000 spectators, while George Dawson beats Doc O Connell in San Francisco after 20 rounds for a $5,000 purse. Emma Van Norden, daughter of Bank of North America president Warner Van Norden, joins the Salvation Army as a uniformed officer. The Iowa crop service releases final figures: corn 5,005,420 acres at 29 bu/acre (173,867,354 bushels). wheat 7,534,952 bu. oats 83,489,150 bu. barley 16,019,072 bu. rye 1,526,270 bu. flax 2,188,104 bu. buckwheat 498,750 bu. potatoes 723,240 bush. hay 6,228,200 tons.
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Fire toll rises in Fredericksburg suburb of Copenhagen
A deadly blaze in a dwelling in Frederiksborg Frederiksburg suburb of Copenhagen claimed seven lives most victims dying by jumping from windows amid bitter cold and heavy snow. other world weather and incidents include a severe Russian blizzard interrupting rail service. five fishermen drown near Dupkirk. Emily Carr burned to death in Tunbridge Wells hotel room after falling into an open fireplace following a fainting spell.
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Election echoes from across states report party leads
Massachusetts shows Republican electors lead with 202814 votes over Democrats 176813 and 156377 for governor. Kentucky electors back Cleveland after a close vote, New Mexico completes county tallies, North Dakota backs Weaver, Iowa canvasses state ticket results, West Virginia records Cleveland plurality of 4183 and governor Bidwell lead.
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Tornado Kills Four Near Sum mit Mississippi
A tornado two miles above Sum mit, Miss, destroyed the home of Baptist minister Rev.8 R. Young, burying occupants in the ruins. Mrs. Young and family were rescued but seriously wounded. Four killed include a six year old child, William A. Freeman, a colored woman, and a colored baby. Many were injured as the 300 yard wide storm uprooted pines and scattered belongings for miles.
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Goulds Will Filed Probate of Magnate Jay Gould Estate
The Gould estate valued at 872 million dollars in a six thousand word will filed for probate in New York City Surrogate Court by Judge John F Dillon. Executors Georges J Gould Helen M Gould Edwin and Howard Gould affidavits show New York real estate 2 million and personal property 70 million. State tax set at 700 thousand. Citations issued to heirs and next of kin returnable late this month. A separate note recounts a Georgia case of a woman arrested for murdering her baby and serving it to guests.
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Helen M. Gould
Edwin and
Howard Gould
Tierney
Dilson
Gould
New York City
Jay Gould
Helen D. Gould
Poisoning Conspiracy Leads to Warrant for Beatty
Deputy Sheriff Patrick J Farrell and A A Ester traveled from Pittsburgh to Frankfort to obtain eight warrants for Robert Beatty, now jailed in Louisville. Beatty is accused of poisoning non union workers at the Carnegie mills in Homestead with powders supplied by accomplices. Writs were issued after testimonies from Gallagher, Davidson, Dempsey and Ford. Beatty faces trial in Pittsburgh once extradition papers arrive.
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Griffin
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December farm price report lists crops by state and year
December returns from the agriculture department show corn at 39.3 cents per bushel with regional variations from 28 to 87 cents. Wheat averages 63.2 cents with past years near 70 or above. Oats rye and potatoes prices are given, winter wheat condition in the Ohio valley ranges 79 to 87, drought impacted planting and growth, rye at 8.4 cents.
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Train Robbery on Huntington C&O Train Ends in Slaying
Four masked men attempted a midnight robbery on the Chesapeake and Ohio train near Huntington West Virginia. A German passenger named Tuck was fatally shot after grappling with a robber. Passengers wrestled away weapons, robbers fled, and a manhunt began with arrests and a guarded Huntington as authorities vow swift action.
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Gould Will Divides Estate Worth Ninety Million into Trusts
The will leaves Camden ground to Mrs. Northup and her daughter with 25000 and 2000 annually in quarterly payments. It gives 25000 each to Mrs. Gooch, Mrs. Palen, and 25000 to Abraham Gould, and 1 to Helen and Edwin Gould houses with contents. It sets aside large bequests to Helen and Jay Gould, and a major bequest to George J. Gould valued at 5000000 in cash and specified stock holdings. Executors are George J. Gould, Edwin Gould, Howard Gould, and Helen M. Gould, with phased provisions for vacancies and weighted voting rights for railway shares. The estate totals about 90 million, with Judge Dillon and Russell Sage as key trustees.
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Gould to Run Father’s Railroads Directorships
George J. Gould, about thirty four, will have charge of his father Jay Gould’s vast railroad interests. He is a director in nearly all his father’s railroads and other corporations.
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Ahlwardt Sentenced in Berlin Libel Case Over Rifles
In Berlin on Saturday the public prosecutor argued that Rector Ahlwardt libeled Herr Loews by accusing defective rifle manufacture. the court found such claims unproven and fined Ahlwardt five months. He admitted writing to expose issues but claimed to urge inquiry. A motion to exempt him from arrest awaits Reichstag action after his election.
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