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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1892

Page

2

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.

Phoenix Iron Company Phoenx- Wille Inallibe Hills United Green Glass Blowers’ Association Cumberland Works Brighton Ceimfs Posaltifs George Koogler Koogler United States District Court Philadelphia Charles Shock John Hooper Richard Dixon James Hirst Tracy United States Navy Dolphin Atlanta Boston Congress Iowa Brooklyn Towa Massachuetts Indiana Oregon Maine Texas Purtan Monterey Miantonomoh Monadnock Terror Somphilite New York Columbia Minneapolis Baltimore Chicago Francisco Newark Charleston Cincinnati Raleigh Detroit Montgomery Marblehead Yorktown Concord Bennington Machias Cystine Petrel Vesuvius Bancroft Cushing No. 2 United States Carnegie Bethlehem Unite States Sts Son Newport Spain Japan Norway Sweden France Naval Service

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.

Chisago Women's Club Senate Sherman Chili United States John H.(fear Iowa the Treasury David P. Thompson Oregon Turkey Wm. Potter Pennsylvania Italy Orat Edward C. Little Kansas Iro Earr Michigan Valparaiso John FP. Birch Ohio Antigua W. Mstes Minnesota Bamburg Wm. Heimke Chihanhua D. H. Baker Copenhagen J. Alexander Forbes California Guaymas L. A. Dent Colombia Kingston Jamacia H. Cowan Hainois Manila W. S General Land Office Michael Goode New York George W. Miller Internal Revenue Twenty-third House Warwick Brice Horst Engineer Corps Navy Caldwell Secretary of the Treasury Committee On Andrew Massachusetts Phillips Brooks West Five Civilized Tribes of Indians Hoar Judiciary Committee Quepaw Agency Indian Territory Cayuga Oklahoma United New Jersey Colorado Connecticut Stewart Treasury Worrow Register of the Treasury Cummings Dem New York Sun Post Office Washington Agart John Wanamaker

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.

Coney Island Joe Goddard Australia Peter Mayer Ireland Goddard San Francisco George Dawson Doc. O'Connell Boston Emma van Norden Warner van Norden Bank of North America New York City Salvation Army van Nordens New York van Norden Iowa Crop Service

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.

Fredericksburg Copenhagen Denmark Spain Russia Moscow Dupkirk France Cotton Operatives Union Lancashire Eng Emily Carr Tunbridge Wells Queenstown

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.

Massachusetts Bostos J. D. Long Hon . A. Collins Russell Haile Wolcott Hamlin Pro Henry Winn People’s Party Eluire E. Putney Socialistic Labor Ger Wolcott James B. Carrell New Mexico Santa Fe Joseph Carton North Dakota Weaver Bransack Nelson County Burnet Williams Rondestvedt Emmons Iowa Tate Des Morvgs State Board of Canvas Ete Secretary of State McFarland McConlogue Dem Gillette People's Art West Virginia Wurke,mc Cleveland Harrison Bidwell MacCorkle

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.

Summit Miss 8. R. Young A. Lowe

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.

George J. Gould 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.

Patrick J. Farrell Pittsburg A.A. Ester Frankfort Robert Beatty Louisville Mr.Farrell Mr. Ester Farrell Brown Pattison Beatty William E. Griffith Carnegie Mills Homestead Beaty J.H. Ford Allegheny County Pennsylvania Toney Homestead Mills James McMasters Patrick Gallagher J. B. Ford Gallagher Carnegie Mill J. M. Davidson H. F. Dempsey Gallaghter Davidson Dempsey Rick Griffin J. H. Ford

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.

Department of Agriculture Middle States Ohio Indiana Ilinois Missouri Iowa Kansas Nebraska New York Pennsylvania Virginia Geo Kentucky Michin Illinois Minnesota South Dakota North Dakota California Ohio Valley Pacific Coast Atlantic Coast

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.

Chesapeake and Ohio Huntington W. Va Cincinnati Tuck Germany Guyandotte Peter Drake Sue Turner W.a Tom Collins Fife Forgey Clothier A. G. Northcott Collins Jim Saunders Mr. McBride

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.

Gould Northup Camden N. J Fife Anna Gooch Elizabeth Palen Abraham Gould Helen Fifth Avenue Edwin Forty-seventh Street Herbermer Irvington Staten Anna Frank J Howard Jay Gould George J. Gould George George I. Gould New York City Missouri Pacific Mortage St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway Commpany Consolidated Anna Gould New York Dillon Russell Sage

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.

George J. Gould Jay Gould

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.

Ahlwardt Berlin Herr Loews War Office Ablwardt Loewe Reichstag

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