Abduction and Divorce Debates Highlight Mixed 19th Century News
A fragmentary 19th century wire notes alleged abduction by Southern Pacific figures, a domestic worker’s case with a new divorce claim, and shifts in state pay and legislative appropriations. The report mentions Ida Brown missing from home, an arrest, and a divorce ruling questioned as unlawful. Also referenced: wage strikes, a proposal for $6000, and a royal exchange via President Edward to King Edward.
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Paola
Lodghree
Birthday of Robert E Lee Celebrated in South
Across the South on January 19 cities like Richmond Savannah and Nashville observed the birthday of General Robert E Lee. The events included public office closings militia parades artillery salutes and speeches by Confederate veterans groups for fundraising to erect a monument to private Confederate soldiers.
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South
Richmond
Robert E. Lee
Army and Navy of the Confederate States and Daughters of the Confederacy
Savannah
Robert F. Lee
Nashville
Tenn
Robert E Lee
Fitzhugh Lee
Societies of
Confederate Veterans
Pittsburg Trolley Car Collision Kills Two
Early today in Hazelwood two people died and 12 were seriously injured when a Versailles passenger train struck a street car at a 4 grade crossing. The crowded car was pushed several yards along the track before the train could be stopped.
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Pittsburg
Versailles
Hazelwood
Congress to Investigate Postmaster Resignation
In Washington on January 19 Crumpacker of Indiana introduced a resolution in the House directing the postmaster general to transmit all correspondence and documents about the resignation of the colored postmistress at Indiana, Mississippi, and to explain why the resignation was accepted and a new appointment made. The resolution was referred to the committee on post offices.
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Washington
Crumpacker
Indiana
Indlands
Miss
Committee On
Bitter English Press Denounces Steamship Line
London critics accuse American line officials of allowing the St. Louis to sail, calling Griscom's statements a complete condemnation of the company’s methods and urging court scrutiny.
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Steamship Company
St. Louis
London
Jan
American Line
Griscom
Seven Die from Massachusetts Explosion Rumor
A Navy report from San Juan states one more of the injured aboard the Massachusetts died in hospital yesterday, increasing the death toll to seven with another expected to die, following the Sunday blast.
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Massachusetts
Washington
Nawy
San Juan
Fire in Private Hotel Leaves Aged Couple Dead
A private hotel fire in Pittsburg results in the death of an elderly couple, possible deaths of two children, several people treated for suffocation in hospitals, and one woman injured after leaping to the ground. Loss estimated at 30000 dollars. Separate note from Washington reports the Dick military bill amendments moving toward presidential signature.
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Pittsburg
United Mine Workers Meet in Convention
Indianapolis hosts the United Mineworkers annual convention with President John Mitchell receiving loud ovations. More than 1500 delegates from multiple states attend as Mitchell outlines strike history and the union’s role, amid ceremonies, speeches, and a Mitchell Day celebration.
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United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
United Mineworkers of America
John Mitchell
Tomlinson Hall
Thoregand Union
Washington Street
Market Shest
Echo
Mitchell
Iowa
Indiana
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Illnois
Michigan
Missouri
Wilson
Lewis
Tomlinton Hall
John L. Feltman
Organized Labor of
Rookwalter
Bookwalter
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Mine Workers
James Lynch
International Typographical Union
Grain Markets and Chicago Wheat Report Jan 19
Foreign markets showed strength with Liverpool up and U S prices rallying amid profit-taking. Wheat opened firm in Chicago with slight gains and soy and pork noted, while Minneapolis reported wheat at 78% cents. Hog receipts rose and cattle remained steady with weather softer.
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Coe Commission
J. C
Association Block
Chicago
Liverpool
MOE
Minneapolis
Maen
State Board of Health Bill Introduced in Oregon Senate
A bill to establish a state board of health and county boards in every Oregon county, with a governor appointed slate and a secretary elected by the board. Three of six initial members expire Jan 16, biennial governor appointments thereafter, secretary salary up to 5000 dollars. board members serve without per diem. The bill requires senate consent for governor appointments.
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Salem
Ore
State Board of Health
Senate
Smith
Multnomah
State Board of ‘Health
Kansas Grocers Meet In Topeka For Largest Convention
Kansas Retail Grocers’ Association holds its annual convention in Topeka with record attendance from members statewide as the gathering opens amid bright prospects for the industry this year.
Five Steel Workers Burned in Pittsburg Furnace Blast
Five steel workers at the Duguense plant in Pittsburg were severely burned when a furnace exploded this morning. They were beneath the furnace when molten metal rained down, and officials fear all five may die.
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Pittsburg
Pfive
Duguense Steel
National Feeders and Breeders Stock Show Opens
Chicago Jan. 19 The seventh annual stock show of the National Feeders and Breeders Association opens and runs to Jan 24. The event features the largest display in the association’s history with entrants from every Mississippi Valley state. A notable highlight is a pigeons exhibit with over 1000 birds alongside turkeys ducks geese and chickens in large numbers.
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Chicago
Associaonre
Mississippi Valley
Bowen Lands in United States for Washington Trip
Bowen arrived in Charleston on January 19 and, after landing, immediately headed to Washington pursuing diplomacy and meetings with officials.
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Charleston
D. C
Bowen
Washington
Few Spectators at Hearing on Car System Pay
Philadelphia January 19 There was a noticeable fall in attendance at the anthracite commission hearing today only a few spectators were seen at the start. Superintendent Phillips of the Lackawanna Coal Company testified that workers preferred the car system to weight pay and said his company used 20 percent more men to produce the same output as before Commissioner Wright quipped that this meant you store men rather than coal.
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Philadelphia
Anthracite Commission
Phillips
Lackawanna Coal Company
Wright
Reforms for Macedonia Move With Warship Prep
Vienna reports the government is hurrying to fit out 14 warships aimed at pressuring Turkey to implement reforms in Macedonia. The plan signals a coercive stance and reflects rising tensions in the region.
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Vienna
Turkey
Macedonia
Rainier Grand hotel proprietor arrested in brace game
Horace B. Duan bar, proprietor of the Rainier Grand hotel, was arrested in Seattle on an indictment charging conduct of a gambling game in the hotel. It was described as a brace game.
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Rainier Grand
Seattle
Record May Immigration Peak at Ellis Island
May set a record with 8 600 steerage passengers passing Ellis Island as 6613 people arrived on May 6 from Europe Asia and Africa. The two day total reached 18 006. For the year ending June 40 648 743 aliens entered as steerage and 83 066 as cabin passengers. The Batavia carried 2692 steerage arrivals, the most on one ship to New York.
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Ellis Island
Europe
Asia
Africa
Thi Country
New York
Batavia
Most Remarkable Old Parson of 1902
The most extraordinary old person of the year 1902 was Senora Catalina Flores of Pasadena California who peacefully passed away at the age of 117. She continued her usual work until the day of her death and did not die but faded into the invisible. She wed in the shadow of the San Gabriel mission for over 00 years.
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Senora Catalina Flores
Pasadena
Cal
San Gabriel Mission
California Plague Board Meets Over Bubonic Outbreak
A secret session of the state health board officials convened by Surgeon General Wy man examined bubonic plague in California and Mexico. The Marine Hospital Service records indicate 49 deaths in California in 1902, a figure the officials say reflects a serious situation nearly equal to that in Mexico where the disease is spreading.
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Washington
State Health Board
Wyman
California
Mexico
Marine Hospital Service
Pendleton Street Fair Idea Promoted by Paris Company
The Northwestern Midway Company of Paris Texas has sent a letter to Pendleton businessmen via the press proposing a street fair or horse show during the second week in June. The Commercial Association will consider the plan and decide at the next meeting.
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Northwestern Midway Company
Paris
Texas
Pendleton
Commercial Association
Telegraph Line Reaches 300 Miles Up Tanana River
Lieutenant Gibbs reports Rampart Alaska that 400 miles of government telegraph have been completed up the Tanana River. Projected completion to Valdez in spring will connect the entire Yukon to external world via telegraph.
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Tanana River
Alaska
Tacoma
Gibbs
Rampart
Valdes
Yukon
Ouvtelde
Jelks Begins Second Term as Alabama Governor
At noon Jelks was inaugurated for a second term as Alabama governor in Montgomery with the Capitol decorated and officials present. He delivered his inaugural address as a large parade of military units from Birmingham Anniston and other parts of the state marched past.
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Montgomery
Ala
William D. Jelke
Alabama
Jelks
Birmingham
Anniston
Knights of Balance to Meet Tonight in Third Rank
Damon Lodge No. 4 of the Knights of the Best will work in the third rank this evening. All knights are urged to attend, with emphasis on members of the degree team W. J. Keys and C. C. R. W. Fletcher, K of BR. and others.
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Damon Lodge No. 4
K. of
W. J. Keys
C. C. R. W. Fletcher
K. of BR
Montor Gonzales Dies After Shooting Incident
Gonzales died at 1 10 today in Columbia after being shot by Lieutenant Governor Tillman on Thursday. The incident remains a focal point in local news with authorities continuing investigations and public safety concerns in the capital city.
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