April Blizzard Devastates Jersey Shore Sectors
A severe April blizzard wrecked vessels off Sandy Hook near Belmar and Seabright. The two masted schooner Albert W. Smith from Providence sank with eight crew lost, and Kate Markee was wrecked with two survivors. Widespread damage hit rail lines, roads, and coastal towns from Atlantic City to Cape May, with snow, high tides, and floods causing extensive disruption.
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Brasce
Sandy Hook
Albert W. Smith
Providence
R. L
Syner Beach
Lous Branch
Philadelphia
Smith
Sammel R. Berry
Pardon S. Barber
Narragansett Pier
George Lopez
Seman Manuel Peter Pino
Andrew Delourra
Ambrogues
Cezar Gomez
Berry
Lonstreet
Squaw Station
Jersey
Bee
Highland Beach
Kate Markee
Jeter
Land 2
Seabright
New Jersey Southern Railroad
Shrewsbury
Galilee
Euri
Normandie
Ocean Avenue
St. Peter's Church
Cape May
Mount Virnon
Columbia Avenue
Butler
Atlantic City
Camden and Atlantic
Brigantine Beach
Delaware
Cedar Beach
Snow Storm Strands Pennsylvania City in Deep Drifted Snow
A severe April snow storm in Pennsylvania paralyzed city life. Wires including electric light and telegraph went down, roads drifted shut, and railroad traffic halted. Front Street workers cleared debris as Capitol Park appeared a winter wilderness. Livestock and pedestrians faced live wires and shocks.
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Pennsylvania
Western Union
Front
Capitol Park
Lancaster
Ing
Broad Mountain
An Engineer's Fatal Mistake
An engineer misread the track and derailed a freight at Hantrero City Indiana. A. Benthin the brakeman was killed instantly, J. W. Tucker the switchman broke both legs, A. Phillips another brakeman died soon after, and two tramps were seriously hurt. The train went off an embankment after the engineer ran past a switch.
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Hantrero City
Ind
A. Benthin
Sreman
J. W. Tucker
A. Phillips
Agawitch
COKERS AGAIN VIOLENT IN ASIOSTOWN RIOTS
Disorder erupted in the coke region as a 400 strong mob attacked the HC Frick Youngstown works forcing workers from the pit. Deputies chased the rioters, clashes continued along the highway, and Sheriff Wilhelm sustained a broken arm.
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Asiostown
Youngstown Works
HC. Frick Company
Wilhelm
Leisenring’'s
Youngstown
National Organization of United Mine Workers
H.C. Frick Company
Paddock
Colts
Davidson
Streers
Butterworth Opens Case in Pollard Breckinridge Trial
Washington report describes Major Ben Butterworth’s long speech focusing on Madeline Pollard’s age and character, with Judge Bradley forcing spectator removal. Trial progress suggests Butterworth to finish today, jury verdict possible next week amid closing statements by Judge Jere Wilson. Also notes Mart and Guerra elected in New York Cuban party, and a Texas mob lynching in Ville. R
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Washington
Phil Thompson
Pollard-Breckinridge
Ben Butterworth
Congress
Butterworth
Madeline Pollard
Colonel Thompson
Bradley
Mr. Butterworth
Jere Wilson
Extradition Refused for Maryland Forgery Suspect
Albany April 12 Governor Flower refused to grant the extradition of Charles A. Howes, a paroled Elmira Reformatory prisoner, for forgery in Maryland. He cannot be punished or arrested for another crime until fully discharged from the reformatory. The McGarrah claim also reported favorably by the House committee on land claims in Washington on April 15.
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Albany
Flower
Aap
Mot
Maryland
Charles A. Howes
Howes
Elmira
Reformatory
Frightened residents brace for Loyalist march in Pennsylvania
In a mountain town along the Alleghenies the march of the Commonweal grew trying with snow covered roads and weary troops. One hundred eighty men camped in a station and guards fended off fatigue as rifles stood by in Hopwood while April plans announced Major General Fitzgerald and Brigadier General McCoy will lead the New England contingent with Morrison Swift as superintendent.
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Pennsylvanus
Crank Hilt
Psa
Unrntown
Aleghentes
Wien
Wlumgs
Ghidiy
Todis
Hopwood
Pasual
Wanchester
New England
Coyes
M. OD. Fitzgerald
McCoy
Morrison T Swift
Engagement Breaks Off Between Miss Tyler and Howard Gould
April 11 report says actress Odette Tyler has ended her engagement to Howard Gould son of a millionaire. Possible motives include personal reasons and rumors about Tyler’s antecedents. Tyler plans to travel to Europe next week, while friends cite theories about the breakup.
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Miss Tyler
Howard Gould
York
Odette
Tyler
Enaneier
Tiler
Europe
New York
Mis Tyler
Savannah
Misa Tyler
Death of Paisley thread magnate John Clark
Obituary notes the death of John Clark of Paisley Scotland, a leading figure in the thread industry. Other items report Holland elections swinging against the government, a Paris court’s bomb damage, Valencia mobs dispersed by troops, Princess Bismarck’s 70th birthday, and a birchwood easel gift from Emperor William.
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John Clark
Paisley
Scotland
Holland
Judge de Payx
Paris
Madrid
Rome
Valencia
Bismarck
Emperor William
National Strike Set By United Mine Workers
The United Mine Workers plan a general strike beginning April 1 after a national convention. J A Cranfortines presented the proposal to suspend work amid mixed views from Indiana leaders and contract concerns. The executive board may order another suspension if needed, with W B Wilson and others named to organize state scales and leadership roles.
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Cottmars
United Mine Worken
Will
Whix
J. A. Cranfortines
excer + brand
W.D. van Horn
Lodiana
Joseph Donklen
Indiana
W. B. Wilson
Pennsylvania
M. Many
Indianapolis
John Nugent
Thomas Farry
West Virginia
W.C. Webb
Kentucky
Thomas McGregor
John McBride
P.H. Penos
Patrick
B McBride
W.B. Wiknon
Cameron Miller
Ohio
J. A. Woodford
Milners
Wilson
Republicans Refuse Vote For Adjournment In Senate Clash
In Wasui son on April 12 Republicans led by Reed blocked a discharge motion to arrest absentees as Democrats failed to muster a quorum and yielded to an adjournment. The move aims to pressure Democratic attendance for routine business and the tariff bill as debate continued.
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Reed
Senate
Ilate
Maine
Peffer
Kansas
Death notices for Mrs Casper Mehrling and George M L Bering
Mrs Baldrick A Mehrling of the north died after a serious illness at 53 years 3 months 22 days. Survived by husband an aged mother Mrs Jacob Nickels and two children Jacob Mehrling of Baltimore and Bir s John Holdcraft of Frederick. Funeral from her home tomorrow at 2 pm Mt Olivet Cemetery. George M L Bering died Sunday night at Richard Harris home Germantown Montgomery county aged 60. Native of Morgantown West Virginia and brother of the late Bira 4m & Uouis Houisa. He died in Fredericks some years ago and was well known locally.
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Casper Meirling
Baldrick A. E. Mehrling
Casper Mehrling
Jacob Nickels
Jacob Mehrling
Baltimore
Birs
John Holdcraft
Frederick
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
George ML. Bering
Richard Harris
Germantown
Montgomery County
Morgantown
W.s
Bira
Houisa
Fredericks
News of the Churches and Real Estate Transfers
The Reformed Guild plans an entertainment for the Reformed chapel on West Church Street next Tuesday evening at o clock. In real estate notes Henry Siser transfers the right to spring to Henry Couleutz of J for twenty dollars.
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Victoria
Henry of
Reformed Guild
West Church Street
Seal
Henry Siser
Henry Couleutz
J. Right
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Del
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Bowne
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Pomeroy, O
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Jack Hayden
Orlando Grady
William Cozens
Stephen Weeks
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Mexcer County
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Tande
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Lament
The
United Mine Workers
Wok
Yoho McKride
E. Penom
Fatrick McHride
HOUSE
Jenkins
Milwark
Jenkins Revestitation Committee
Arenas
Wndge Jenkins
Court of Appeals
United States Supremue Court
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