Terrible Storm Cut Off Rail Lines Across Eastern States
A violent storm from the Atlantic coast brings heavy rain and snow from Pittsburgh to New York. Widespread sleet and snow halt rail travel as rivers rise and landslides block lines between Pittsburgh and Mansfield. The steamer Capital City breaks up offshore while Jersey shore tides run high and telegraph service fails.
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Hyde
Hixton Visite
Tantic
Middle States
Pitteburg
Rein
Stow
Pointe
Panhandle
Pittsburg
Mansfield
Wit
New York
Puffalo
Canada
Cleveland
Detroit
Ginommati
Observer
Atlantic
Capital City
Jersey
Hudson
Fatal riot at Lyons silk mill amid chapel clash
A fatal riot erupted at Giraud's silk mills in Lyons France on the 7th. A subprefect and gendarmes tried to close a chapel linked to the mills but were resisted by workers and locals. One woman was killed and two others wounded. The subprefect and three gendarmes were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chann
Lyons
France
Hudy
Giraud
Anb-Prefect
Fire disaster in Lawrence amid timber collapse claims life
A factory fire in Lawrence Massachusetts on the 1oll left George McKenzie a fireman crushed by falling timbers and five others injured. The loss runs around 100 dollars. Separate reports note Joseph Pulitzer resigning from Congress to focus on the World, while a London jury acquits Meadman and socialist leaders of charges tied to protests in Hyde Park Trafalgar Square. Other items include Rouer Brothers of Grigtol Pennsylvania facing 200000 dollars in liabilities after skipped payments and a gasoline explosion at Germantown Ohio causing heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wb Lawrence
Mass
Pemberton Milla
George McKenzie
Tiltson
Joseph Pulitzer
Conprssa
New York
London
Meadman
Hye Park
Trafalgar Square
Rouer Brothers
Grigtol
Pennsylvana
Frank
Nelson
Otsego Fork
Miles Grove
Germantown
John Koeppel
Tie
Minnie Wilton
Sallie Smith
Pyaghold
V.d
Paster
Ergaga Mets
Cleveland
Indy
Miss Folsom
Buffalo
N. Y
Cuba
Colon
Aliph
Soves
K.T. Smith
BR. . Smith
Lovey, N
Secretmy Manning
Obituary Notes and Local Business Losses Reported
The death of a 68 year old man is noted amid a collage of local incidents. A large building complex including Anke's Catholic Church and a factory district suffered a fire destroying sheds, with logs valued at 90 thousand dollars and insurance at 49 thousand. The Rockland Driving Park Association disbanded for lack of interest, leaving 1 thousand dollars in the city hospital treasury. New York bakers, numbering about 1200, plan a strike on May 1 demanding twelve hour day five days a week and fourteen hours on Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Tex
W. T. R Mason
le Salle
Boas Gatland Clemen
Jacksonville
Fla
Queen Victoria
Ireland
Cork
Bata
Newburyport
Mass
Duluth
Wright
Ray G Co
New York
Charles Clausen
Wea
A. J. Jennings
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Wascos
Minn
Detroit
Mich
ts _ Tire
Napaoes
Behine
Perry
Thy McTigh Electric Light Company
Pittsburg
Penn Bank
Owensboro
Frank Absher
Scott Lowery
Ionrheen
W. Brinton
H. Werder
Baltimore
Washington
William EF. Morstey
Treant Poder
Gladstone
Try
Anke
Weathorough
Westhoroogh
Driving Park Association of
Rocklond
City Hospital
Jemiser Area Bakers of
L A Crosse Fire Levels Mills in Devastating Blaze
A massive blaze at La Crosse destroyed C L Coleman’s and John Paul’s lumber yards, with 16 800 000 feet of lumber scorched and blocks of dwellings burned. Firefighters cordoned the mill area as 1 000 workers lost jobs and 4 000 people became homeless. Assistance from Sparta Winona Milwaukee Portage and other cities arrived late, but the fire raged unchecked until the main mill and outbuildings burned to embers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Paul
James
C. L. Coleman
Paul's
Barat
Messrs. Goleman and Paul
Sparta
Winona
Milyius Kes
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Torcah
Gurell
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Reing
Rail yard riots in East St Louis halted trains
The excerpt describes 2000 striking workers sweeping yards in East St Louis except Chicago & Alton lines, driven workers from tracks, trains halted all day, later mobs marched toward Chicago & Alton yards forcing freight handlers to abandon work. Authorities plan deputy sheriffs with arms to guard yards and shoot trespassers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Chicago & Alton Road
Atrand
Marelits
Ematies
Clitexga & Alton -Yards
East St Louis
Oglesby
Winchester
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Louisville & Nanhville
Vandalia
Chicago & Alton
Lalest
Milwauker
Foova
Patonte
Ing
Suparkim
Sevier Pry Ranarassasena
Ciisss Asaeesnsiine
Congressional Proceedings Reported On April Sessions
The record covers Senate and House debates and actions from early April. Key items include nominations and confirmations, appropriations, railroad right of way in Indian Territory, and various bills on labor, public lands, and the library. Multiple members from different states are noted, with dates and parties referenced as the actions unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Jong Iesango
Suutohary
Heer Vignaud
Louisian
Lurly
Jin
BM. Soeliger
Indiana
General Landoffice
Chairlaichefsry Obo Senate
Secs Retary of the Treasury
Run
Mixcimdisy
Tiveridly
Avikbaut Qanenu
Eductuacou
House of Representatives
Weansaspay
Tuto Serato
Munlay
Mn Call
Ugk
Kaneas & Arkansas Railroad
Dawes
Stanford
Ted
Boon Reid
Aord
Pra
Sennbor Ingalla
Sarempar
Washington
Tabor
Alraidy
Fouta
Moxpay
Billy
Uts
Ths
Ousa
Nommon
Ecotamistes
Carralton
Congressional Library
House
Spaaker
Secretary of the Treasury
Boxton
Phelps
N.J
Proney
Germany
Barder
My. Miller
Tex
Hy. Gawler
Wenxpacax
Willia
Connister
A. Tesolus
Gladstone unveils Irish home rule plan in packed Commons
Prime Minister Gladstone presented Ireland home rule proposals in the House of Commons amid the largest London demonstration in memory. The Dublin parliament would legislate with two orders totaling 209 members, veto power limited to specific measures, while Imperial control over army, navy, foreign affairs, and certain duties remains. The Irish legislature would handle civil service concerns with the police under imperial authority, religious legislation forbidden, and the viceroy’s office kept nonpolitical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Commons
Gladstone
London
Chamber
House of Commons
Roembers
Este
Dublin
House Debates Free Ship and Indiana Commission
Fragmentary notes from a mid 19th century session outlining motions for a commission to inspect Indiana and Indian conditions, amendments offered, and delays. Also reports defeat of coinage and other measures, with items on private bills, river bridges, lighthouses, and lighthouse keeper age limits.
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Fintaz
Hmichael Hola
Louisiana
Torrey
Ala
Beach
House
Mississippi
Missouri
San Luis Obiapo
Cal
Surl Croix
Mich
Ohio River
Minningippi
Green Bay
Lake Huron
Scouch
Mississippi River
Chinese minister protests San Francisco customs greeting delay
The Chinese minister to the secretary of state outlines a complaint over U S customs officers denying proper courtesy to his envoy Chong Yin-Aoon in San Francisco. He cites a report from the Chinese consul general that upon arrival the party faced demanded credentials before landing and faced delays before the surveyor allowed entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco
2B Waghin
Toate
San Francisco
United States Customs
Chong Yin-Aoon
Chuoz
Fire at Loomerce Shopy Daaltslud Maraive Works
Fire destroyed the branch machine shops of the Marivette Tron Works Company in Plovence near midnight on the 6th. Loss estimated at 60000 with 15400 insured among various companies and agents listed. Sixty five workers were employed. operations halted as large mining machinery plants under construction for Pabst Mining Co and others faced delays. Company details name Chicago car Jyy Austin Cowan as president with officers listed. decision made on rebuilding plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marivette Tron Works
Daatvosud
Shhopd
Mavivettes Teen Works Company
Plovence
Tollawa
Commercial Vaiga
London
Pheeni
Londo
Springfield Fire Marine
American
Hartford
Aviance
Tre
Pabst Mining Company
Aurora
Chicago Car Jyy
Austin Cowan
Frumboll
D. C. Prescott
Maninetha
R. W. Mans
Nioreres
Eupe
Disaster on Witchburs Railroad Tears Through Embered Carriages
A night crash on the Witchburs Railroad between Bardwel's Mercy and West Deerfield Station left at least six bodies recovered from wreckage. A mixed consist passenger bagage car and freight cars plunged from a steep edge near a river, with most occupants injured or killed. Conductor Faster and engineer Lorebert Juittlejohn were named in reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witchburs
Bardwel’s Mercy
West Deerfield Staion
Tob
Aastoo
Paxserger
Greenfield
Aizk
Lorebert Juittlejohn
Deerfield River
Labor unrest and labor plans sweep Chicago workers
A Milwaukee boss proposes a mutual investment association for 1600 workers with elected directors led by Allis. Chicago hosts a massive eight hour movement rally with 12,006 workers at the lakefront. Brunswick-Balke & Coltender workers strike for higher wages and union non-discrimination. Coal diggers threaten a May 1 strike over pay. Keene Brothers settle with Knights of Labor to reinstate six men. Boston tailors strike for higher wages. Transatlantic travel to Europe this spring is forecast to rise 20 percent.
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Allis
Reliance Tron Works
Milwaukee
Bimaull
Chicago
Lhatotis
Moncogatela
Pittsburg
Streats
Europa
Louisville Yards Attack Tragedy Ends in Protests
On a rainy afternoon about 400 workers besieged the Louisville & Nashville yards to urge workers to abandon plans. Deputies fired when mobs pressed the bridge, killing four and mortally wounding a woman. Mayor Joyce and City Clerk Canty confronted deputies as chaos spread through the square. A crowd calmed after Knights of Labor intervention, though reports of a deputy injury persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville & Nashville
Lin
Louis
Braafiway
Patrick Driscol
Oscar Washington
John Bonner
Maj
Ayelimas
Joyce
Canty
C.K. Thompson
Jayer
Caty
Hetempinins Depures
Etvikare
Briiga
Wman Samed ‘Yar
Knights of Lavor General Committees
Deiueh
Miner Melvin and the Mexican mine tale of McKim
A historical account follows McKim an Irish mine improvisor who, after years of digging a tunnel into Sonora from Anzoza, uncovers a water pocket draining an old mine. Despite poverty he tunnels three years and later discovers silver near a pocket, yielding about 100000 yearly with two Yaqui helpers.
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Miner Melvin
McKim
Sonora
Benjam
Mexico
Tut
McKin
Papa
Mekhin
Brother Irignaian
Iith
Beverages and digestion in a dyspeptic age
A verbose note critiques iced drinks at meals as not sole in causing widespread dyspepsia in the United States. It links digestion temperature to comfort, cites Arctic analogies, and mentions an 1860s Lake Superior collision with a curious tale of a cook grabbing a yawdavits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entheeg
United States
Arctic
Thatland
Baller
Lake Superior
Inubhia
Rescue at Sea Solves Part Of Unsolved Enigmas
A cook was lifted by a passing vessel after being found adrift at sea. His rescue and tale offered some relief to the lingering mystery surrounding the enigmatic events at the old end point, providing a hopeful note amid lingering questions.
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Theng
Hebrew origins in Egypt traced by Bible ages old discovery
A study by Will iam Groff of Cincinnati, based on inscriptions linked to Thothmes III, suggests Jacob El and Joseph El were Israelite tribes enslaved in Egypt. The find, discussed in Paris, may push the earliest Hebrews before David and shed light on Exodus timing. Further discoveries are hoped to confirm this link and expand the biblical narrative context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
William Groff
Cincinnati
M. Oppert
Testibure
Academy of Inscriptions and Belles-Letters
Mapeddo
Thothmes III
Joseph
Agyph
Israel
Jed
Savante
Joseph-El
Wz. Grott
Jacob-El
Joseph-E
Egypt
Ezach
Jacob
Thothmaes
David
Rypt
Jogepe-Li
Mr. Groff
Genewid
Beodus
Milwaukee and Wisconsin State News Fragments
A garbledWisconsin report details incidents across Milwaukee and La Crosse including a 14 year old soweleech killed on Chestnut Street and a La Crosse man losing an arm after a mill accident. Other items note suicides, fires, a bridge project, a 88 year old pioneer death, a Beloit wreck, and local crime trials.
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Soweleech
Ron
Milwaukee
Sawyel Hasegavene
la Crosce
Fwin Sawyer
Austin’s Mill
Goodean
Weston
Iman
Sweden
la Crosse
Hitler
Rozear Buncork
Ikle
Withiiam Gaiser
Winnebago
Milwaal
Garner
Borchert
Everett G. Pielus
Frank Garrick
Companion
Phelps
Wisconsin Shox Company
Herrick Wee
Ty Cheir Company
Herryk Wall
Henry Bareete
Flefaultins
Bridgeyortford County
Hondomen
Bareette
Warviant, Ganz
Chippewa Valley
Eau Claire
Chicago, Milwaukee & Su. Pav! Rafthway Company
Minnesota
Ta, Crosse
William *Muucke
Baeen
Chidage & North-Western Road
Beloit
A. W. Squire
Manley Kenyon
W. A. Richardson
West Prairie
Virayue
W. Shannon
Frank Bownam
Grant County
Potosi
Wisconsin
Missouri
Vliet
Sixth Streets
Dglwaukes
Annie’ Rosenstein
Isadore
Mas
Diverse 19th Century Notices Cover Crime, Science and Society
Readable scraps report varied items from law to language schools, a Russian convict survival claim, a Michigan university women’s group, Union Pacific income, Hamlet play by deaf and dumb amateurs, church bells from Malaga, and a mix of curiosities. Also notes wild gun tests, Friday-related curios, legal custody, and a Kingston egg game. States European fashion shifts and a Poe connection mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Michigan
Union Pacifie J Reitrond Ia
Alcompany
Deaf and Dumb
Loocon
Burlington
Oswego
N.Y
Episcopst
United
Arnis Te Nvidne
Sipuve
Swaden Andrei Lovie
Psit
Ley
Prahition Agurish
Philadelphia
Ems
Letunov
Malaga
Spain
Frigan
Gregon
Cuddey
Tim
New York City
Axax
Marcellng
Mich
Tyen Ie
Lata
New York
Burington Free Press
Fulton County
Poe
Hergelt
Bart
Rhode Island
Providence
Georgia
Atlanta
Louisiana
New Orleane
California
San Francisco
Kalamazoo
Saya
New York Sun
Kingston
Edgar Fawcett
Abe Buntling
Fawcett
Guesacre
Frern
Grand Army of the Republic
Perry
Lows
Champion Til
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Thomas
Morton
BAY Bno
Meotrig Sar
Vnva News Notla
Evo Daggage
Tha
T Rand Union Hotel
Grand Central Depot
Eiropess Nia
Ilo Cataurid
Ttaan Nurislovetad Raitoade
Grand Union Hotel
Congressional Proceedings
Nopata
Caracron
Iyradd
Shennan Chien
Fa Turdign Reletiion
Hardaca
Spooney
District of Columbia
Civil Arvice Reform Comisibue
Mitchnil
Oregon
Comsaibtee
Platt
Howe Rudefortreland
Imo M Miniater
Ches
Tor
Toon
Anptdious Cancinsatiay
Seversl I
Beudtocd
Theas
Stewart
Main
Kennedy Streets
Greavwald
Bre
Wistos
Teresa
Mira
Smith
John Smith
Tam
Sappho
Armida
Ragpoot Lester
London Standard
Meniwa
Bhaonager
Theraja
Mahades
Lia Gobil
Rajpant
Siddraj Lad
Mangwa
Sighraj
Goa
Anotter
la 'Gabil
Ohn V. Farwell
Jude Drummond
Pecherland
Ust
C'S Ile
Usrthoay
Uy ‘ Jenne
Powltnen Bigelow
Massachverris
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