Mariners protected by new signal lights tower described
Report describes a tower and signal lights 344 feet above sea level, built for the bureau with 64 candle power and ten lamps. It notes the signals can be seen for miles, the crew stationed on a spiraling staircase, and a successful night test near the river and lower Broadway. Dismissals at the Missionary Society are announced and Christ Church Brooklyn appoints a new secretary.
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Maren
fey
ntw
Rutherford
Asturs
Broadway
Dunn
Loss of Isaura Banks on Tessas river fire destroys small steamer
News from New Orleans reports the burning of the small steamer Isaura Banks on the Tessas river. Several lives are lost including Captain Mnight's son, with other crew members missing as the vessel burned after catching fire in a reef. Roustabouts reportedly drowned while attempting to swim ashore as wind blew and the ship burned.
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New Orleans
Isaura
Tessas
Hves
Mnight
negrous
Aluminum sheets arrive for cup defender in Bristol
The first shipment of aluminum sheet plates for the cup defender arrived from the Pittsburgh Reduction Company. The bulk measures 84 feet long, 3 feet 9 inches wide and 1 inch thick, with one thousand yards? plates. Three large bronze castings were also received from the Providence Brass foundry, weighing 95 pounds.
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Bristol
Pittsbury Reduction company
Ubirtesen
Providence Beass
Salvation Army wedding license request presented in probate court
Two Salvation Army officers appeared before Judge Ferris seeking marriage licenses under Comminiater's Veense for Mireis Rallingsthon Pacily, with details unclear due to garbled text. The court proceedings occurred in this city as part of a probate matter.
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Salvation Army
CIXNCINNATH
the
Salvation Armory
Ferris
Mires
Checeonnh
CONOR ALTON
Jimmy Logue Surrenders In Notorious Burglar Case
Jimmy Logue, famed burglar and alleged wife murderer, surrendered to Coroner Ashridge in Philadelphia. He claimed innocence, said he had no knowledge of charges until recently, and described his own impotence. The case ties to a missing woman and a skeleton found in 1870 near North Eleventh Street with a garroted neck and initials on a ring. Police had long sought Logue after the disappearance of his wife, Mrs. Logue, formerly Miss Gahan.
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PHILADELMEIA
Jimmy Legat
murad
Ashiride¢ Uowlay
Johunga
Abrs. Logue
New York
North Eleventh street
MMs
Annie Mire
J. L
Protecting American interests at Colon and Bocas del Toro
Secretary Herbert Kag ordered Captain Crom of the cruiser Atlanta to proceed to Colon and Bocas del Toro to protect American interests as revolutionaries land. Simultaneously orders aimed to guard the Atlantic end of the Panama Railroad with the cruiser Tenth as Leon executing the Atlanta plan.
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Maret
Crom
Atlanta
Colon
Bocas del Toro
Herbert Kag
Atlantic
Panama railroad
Leon
Use of the Knout Abolished in Russia
An imperial decree from Petersbur g announces abolition of the knout for peasant offenses. Local judges previously imposed the whip. ten years of harsh punishments led to deaths and burnings as punishment for theft, now halted by decree.
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PETERSBURG
bern
Wholesale Poultry Robberies Case In Whitemarsh Township
In Pennsylvania, Soinsrows Marsh 7. irbecer Borer of stohocken has been committed to jail as an accessory to wholesale poultry robberies. The perpetrators struck farms in Whitemarsh township raiding premises, stealing chickens and other poultry carcasses. A horse drawn wagon was used in the burglaries to move the loot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh
stohocken
Whitemarsh
Skull Found in Cellar Linked to Murder Victim Susie Martin
A skull was found in a cellar at 45u W last night and is believed to be from Susie Martin, whose murdered trunk was recovered in the basement at 517 West Thirty Ninth Street. The skull appears unusually small and shows signs of exposure.
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New York
Susie Martin
West Thirty -ninth street
Dees
Attempt to Bursa Church Fire Sparks Congregation Stampede
An attempt to burn St Peter's Roman Catholic Church in Dorchester during an evening service nearly caused a disaster as 1200 worshippers fled in a stampede. The blaze was spotted in time to prevent serious damage to the building.
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Bursa Church
Boston
Sec. Peter's
Dorchester
Denouncing Congress for Sunday Work in Pa church session
At the east Pennsylvania conference of the United Evangelical Church in Scalylaile Hayes on March 1 resolutions were adopted denouncing Congress for breaking the Sabbath by conducting Sunday work.
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Congress
SCALYLAILE Hayes
United Evangelical church
Unanimous Vote On Gerry Whipping Post Bill In New York Senate
Fragmented report notes the New York Senate passed the Gerry whipping post bill unanimously. The text also mentions figures such as Henry Asquith and Anta Tontwura Xavier in scattered, unclear contexts amid a flood of garbled names and events.
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New York senate
homeirs
Mrr
Henry Asquith
Antec Tontwura Xavier
Bravitar
News York stinn senate
Silas W. Bites
Tadeon Hyatt
astria
Parone
Cotiesy
Tom
deay
Acar Avago
sorehitive
Preblo
Mexico
Left Stranded on a Reef Near Pacific Port
A distressed vessel from Colombia bound for America ran aground amid a gale. Crew survived with limited water as lifeboats and wreckage drifted away. Rescue observers later reported hopeful signs but two ships remained wrecked and the scene drew attention to the perilous voyage and the rough seas.
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Vark Amerique
Colombias
askra
New York Building Strike Triggers Non Union Labor Plan
Contractors initiated non union work in Manhattan following a union walkout. Master Builders Association President Lidlitz said electrical contractors also adopted firm resolutions, aiming to replace strikers with non-union workers starting Monday.
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Niger
Prules seco
blac
Jo Lidlitz
Master Builders’ assofition
Electrical Contractors’ association
RUBAuSON
wil tue imildines
United Brotherhood of Carpenters Gynieh
John Jacob Aste house
Savoy hotel
Yerkes’ baptis
Fitch
HUG, Webb
Japanese Capture New Chwang in Desperate Night Fight
Saancaat dispatch reports Japanese forces seized New Chwang on Monday after a hard battle with Chinese defenders. Official tally lists no losses on either side.
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Japan
Saancaat
New Chwang
A Violent Arkansas Legislator
Arkansas report describes Mr Monroe of this county denouncing Governor Clarke on the house floor over railroad commission bill defeat. He accuses Clarke of dishonesty and asserts he has evidence to prove Clarke a rascal, in a heated personal privilege speech.
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Arkansas
house
Monroe
Clarke
railroad commission
Tisdicatina Case in Reeveder Taylor Probe Closes
The libel trial in the District of Columbia district court against W Calvin Chase editor of a local paper concluded yesterday. The jury returned a verdict favoring the plaintiff while the defense filed for appeal. Taylor was charged with a related offensive political act, described in opaque terms.
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Tisdicatina
Reeveder Taylor
Wiastisetes
CTE
Teytie
culo
heads
District of Columbia
W. Calvin Chase
RETA
aoverdivt
puilcy
cus
conrnat Yovylor
Fatally Shot by Woman in New York Mystery
A garbled report describes a fatal shooting involving a woman in New York. The article names Isaac A. Cochran and Sissie Fairbanks among unclear details. Victim age and exact circumstances remain obscured. investigation noted with hospital and police references.
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ma foun
New York
Marvel
Sissie Fairbanks
A. Cochran
Cockrea
Navy estimates rise for coming year with new vessels planned
The navy estimates for the coming year total £18,707,000 an increase. SIMC Karl Spencer first lord of the admiralty explains that five second class cruisers and four torpedo gunboats are being completed.
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Incresing
Great Britains Navy
Tospex
SIMC
Karl Spencer
the
admiralty
Spains Cabinet Supports Demand Amid Havana Consul Recall
In a tense session the cabinet council agreed to support the demand for recall of the Havana consul general, Ramon O. Williams of New York. The hour of receipt of the demand limited information, with no details from the Spanish legation.
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Woasitisickos
Mor Marit
Fliavane
demaud
Havana
Ramon O. Williams
New York
rother
Desabe
May Take Command in Cuba Marshal de Campos Ready to Assume the Responsibility
Madrid dispatch says Marshal Marti de Campos once named Pacificador de Cuba may accept command in Cuba when appointed. He met Prime Minister Sagasta and ministers, and his return from Paris signals possible appointment to govern Cuba. Troops and reinforcements discussed as potential campaign nears. In Tampa Que sada and movement supporters push for action amid Cuba unrest.
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Marshal de Campos
Loonbox
Btandard
Madrid
Marti de Campos
Pacificader de Cuba
Parus
Tafauta Isabella
Sagasta
Cuba
arene
Marshal de Clated
v. Gaon
Lo pain
atribes
Caleja
toy
Santiago de Cuba
ha war office
Torin
Cadiz
Coroana
Barcelona
Mercedes
Explosion Ruins House. Three Firemen Hurt
An apparent gas pipe explosion from a cut basement line damaged a house on Lydia Avenue in Waness City. Firemen arrived as a large portion of the hose line broke and the street facade was shattered. Three firefighters, Lynch Chirenes Melleoy, Willian McCormick, and a third unnamed, were all severely cut and bruised but expected to recover.
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Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Lehigh Valley
Jersey Central
Reading
Pennsylvania road
Waness City
Lewis HH
Lydia avema
bigwa
Lynch Chirenes Melleoy
Willian McCormick
delis
President's party arrives Naval Yard Tampa to Norfolk
March 7 report from Our Presidential Marksmag describes the United States Lighthorse tenor Violet and the president's party departing Washington and stopping at Parksmouth and the buoy yard before heading toward North Carolina. Little public interest marked the arrival, with only two on deck as the vessel passed. An Epidemic Smallpox scare follows after reports of boarding house infections and a brakeman sick on duty.
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ORroLK
United s
Violet
Washington
Coeschiy moryig
Norfolk
Parksmouth
United States
AherUy
Portsmouth
wise ondheks
Uiwourh
North Carolina
Tina
phae
chugo
nee
Pennsylvania Legislature Reports Bills and Appointments
The legislature deals with religious instruction in public schools amid readings of a bill and governor Hastings vetoes. Senate and house consider pension provisions and appointments including George Crisiwell as Venango judge, Joseph Kleumer harbor master, Henry Beatty Jr medical examiner board, and others to state boards and offices.
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Garrisie school
Boaters State
wascsie
bug
eenerab
Hastings
house
ali
Senate
na &pplivan
United states
George 3. Crisiwell
Venango county
Contest Douglass Will Heirs Challenge March Proceedings
Announcement states heirs of the late Fred Douglass intend to contest his will. Legal action to be instituted in this city. Plaintiffs: Lewis H. and Charles B. Doah, children of the first wife. Estate value about 2200.06. Contend second Douglass, a white woman, had influence over the father and persuaded him to sign against them.
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Douglass
Roeves
Fred Dougl
Lewis H
Charles BE. Doah
bins
thu
Man Charged With Wife Murder in Toutogany
Sheriff reports a husband, Peaney, charged after the body of his wife is found behind Edmons drug store in Toutogany with a bullet wound to the head. Authorities say an attempted body burn was made and initial suspicion pointed to a village resident before shifting to the husband.
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Toren
Wood aollegie
Peter Peaney
Toutosguy
den
Edmons drug store
Toutogany
buren
hushanad
Peaney
Did Not Purchase a Title by Gould After European Departure
After Yout and Countess Castellane left for Europe George J. Gould commented on statements in The New York World about his sister's marriage. He said several reports of dowry and debt payments are inaccurate and untrue. The Count de Castellane pressed for details, but none were offered, and money questions did not affect the discussion.
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Yout
Countess Castellana
Europe
George J. Gould
Couns de Castellane
methine
monvy
Investigating Accused Blair County Commissioners
Investigators open inquiry into Blair County commissioners office as county auditors begin a probe. Commissioner Fugley accuses colleagues urd and Punk of illegal contracts, extravagance, and mismanagement.
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Hoocitbayesure
Blair county
Fugley
urd
Punk
Negro Desperado Captured Then Escapes After Rail Robbery
The leader of a gang of black thieves long breaking into Louisville and Nashville trains was seized by a Kansas train crew but forced the engineer to move him a few miles after they tried to disarm him. He fled into the woods as a posse closes in.
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Montgomery
Ala
Mitch T
cors
Louisville and Nashville
Kansas
prnesuit
Nat Herreshoff Illness Serious as Pneumonia Develops
March 7 report from Bristou states yacht designer Nat Herreshoff remains in a serious condition. Despite officials downplaying severity, pneumonia symptoms persist and doctors grow more concerned as two trained nurses attend at his bedside.
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Nat Herreshoffs
Bristou
R. L
Nat Herreshoff
mie
liy
Receivers Withdraw Embezzlement Case Against Order
The Receivers and the Order of Solon faced charges of embezzlement and forging the corporate seal. With district attorney consent, all charges have been withdrawn and the receivers will pay the costs, ending the affair in peace.
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Coady
Prrvsauung
Marghe
Order of Solon
Murder at Card Tables Shocks Kentucky Town
In Minmesseroua Kentucky on March 7 John Henderson killed Tom Parton during a card game at a tavern near the state line. Henderson fled to the mountains and his whereabouts are unknown as authorities search for him.
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Minmesseroua
John Henderson
Tom Parton
Tennessee state le
Henderson
Parton
Desperate Bank Robbery Ends in Double Death
A bank heist in Madison County on March 7 ended when robbers, after wounding Leach and forcing cash into a bag, fled pursued by a vigilante crowd. One robber was killed in a barn after surrender refused, another captured. sheriff transported the surviving bandit back to town amid cries for vengeance. Multiple bystanders were wounded. the event sparked a violent manhunt and a dramatic pursuit through rural roads.
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AGEL
Adel
torn
ted
leach
Bailey
wees
anc
Baller
anade
anm
Payne
King
Madison county
Wilkos
Stil hwaher
Crawford
Wile Sitts
Wilkins
Indianola
Mattison county
visher Builer
Teachi
Barr
lua
pitvedney
ate AL Byers
JM Byrneseke
so boy niamgd Docker
Maine Strike Ordered In Pittsburg District Labor Tieup
Negotiations between miners and operators broke down over sixty nine cent mining rate. Conference committees failed to agree. Strike ordered affecting 12 000 to 17 000 men and to take effect immediately in Pittsburg district.
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ig Maine
Prrysnune
Pittsburg
Masked robbers terrorize Greene County residence
In Greenville on March 7 masked men attacked Mrs. Ross at her home near Chakleyville. They overpowered two men, bound and gagged the occupants, and ransacked for gold, leaving about $30 hidden. They escaped after beating and torturing the woman to reveal the hiding place.
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GREENVILLE
Bheakleyville
lavea
Ross
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