Inside story of Pennsylvania liquor fight from Prohibition organ
H P Crowell of Philadelphia describes how liquor interests secured defeat of a state prohibition amendment. He details fundraising of about 200000, paying politicians and leaders, influencing newspapers, and targeting farmers with tax and revenue arguments. He claims both party machines supported the campaign and outlines tactics against prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vote
Prohibition Organ
H. P. Crowell
Philadelphia
State Liquor Dealers’ Association
Crowell
Pennsylvania
New York
The
Voice
Faank & Wagnalls
Philadelphis
Johnson
Lincoln
Neb
K. &. Cheves
Mr. Crowell
Nebraska
Mississippi Flood Reports Suppressed by Cotton Exchange
Greenville Mississippi reports heavy rainfall and rising water but stresses no loss of life and stock saved. City authorities formed a relief committee and the Cotton Exchange issued a denial to sensational press coverage, predicting a potential good crop if flood passes and a normal impact in months ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Greenville
Msss
Louisville, New Orleans and Texas Railroad
Cotton Exchange
Ptay
Exchange
Associated Press
Quay Hedges Talks Hastings Filer Meet in Philadelphia
Senator Quay spent April 1 in Philadelphia meeting Hastings and Fitler and reviewing campaign plans. Hastings will continue his gubernatorial bid and reject the Assistant Secretary of War post, while Quay says he will not interfere and will return to meetings with local leaders and the party brass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
Hastings
Fitler
Senator Quay
Martin
Lafayette
General Hastings
Inser
Aes
Republican Party
Pennsylvania
Women’s Ticket Sparks School Board Contests Across Kansas
In Topeka about 750 women registered but under half voted as local wards contested school board seats. Atchison backed three women by Democrats and one by Republicans. the Republican woman won. Salina saw an animated race with suffragists backing a Beloo Board candidate and a colored woman elected by anti-suffragists. Emporia favored Mrs Jackson for re election on good salaries for teachers while Leidonworth and Wellington showed mixed results. Returns suggest Mrs Jackson’s re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Atchison
Sela
Salina
Beloo
Hiawatha
Wellington
Leidenworth
Emporia
Jackson
Wallace Enters Democratic Governor Nomination Fight
Ex Senator William A. Wallace moves toward the Democratic nomination for governor. Letters from Edward Harvey of Allentown urge him to accept, while Wallace in Philadelphia signals readiness to lead a unified reform party if nominated. Supporters push for a public declaration amid Republican fears of his organizing strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Wallace
Edward Harvey
Allentown
Philadelphia
Wallace
W. A. Wallace
Clearfield
Democratic Party
Sre
Pennsylvania
Democratic State Convention
Illiam A. Wallace
Continental
Stat
Milwaukee voters hinge on Bennett law repeal in city race
April 1 Milwaukee election sparks interest over the Bennett law teaching English in all schools issue. George W. Peck appears poised to win as Democrat defeating Mayor Brown with a 5000 vote lead. clergy support aided repeal. Chicago dispatch notes Democratic sweeps in three townships and a shifting aldermanic council toward Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaunee
Milwaukee
George W. Peck
Peck's
Sun
Brown
M. Murphey
Labor Citizens
Peck
Chicago
West Town
Dl Re Gorse
Hearing delays in Allegheny liquor license cases on Northside
Judges hear 234 Northside applicants with 60 daily pace. most are German in Allegheny and Irish for Pittsburg. Judge Ewing inspects properties personally while speak-easy lists are unavailable. Misstated extortion claim against Samuel Tate corrected. Morris Gibinsky clarified as Russian not refugee. Gibinsky came to the U S as a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Ewing
Samuel Tate
Cohen
Morris Gibinsky
Gibansky
United States
Crowell Denies Interview Tied to Prohibition Campaign
A Philadelphia dispatch reports Harry P. Crowell denying any interview about last year's prohibition campaign. Crowell calls the article a total falsehood and says such statements were never spoken. Other city editors also denounce the piece as a vile lie and unreadable to their papers. Senator Quay dismisses the dispatch as a lie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Dispatch
Harry P. Crowell
Brewers’ Association
Mr. Crowell
A. K. McClure
the Times
Frank McLaughlin
Charles Potts
Crowell
Times
George W. Childs
The
Public Ledger
William V. McKean
Voice
Ledger
William M. Singerly
Jfecord
Senator Quay
Elopement spree in Homer ends in marriage and arrest
In Homer New York three teen girls aged 14 to 16 eloped with three young men, intending marriage against parental opposition. The party moved from Homer to Cortland and Binghamton before a minister wed Herman Turner Rosa les and Frank Johnson Florence Cole in Upper Lisle. One groom was jailed when the mother claimed the bride was underage, while the others were forgiven by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mippletown
N. Y
Homer
Cortland Station
Syracuse and
Binghamton
Upper Lisle
George F. Benni
Herman Turner
Rosales
Frank Johnson
Florence Cole
Hut
Mies Cole
Jolimeon
Legal fight over tax on Pullman trust dividend in Dauphin County
In Harrisburg April 1 The Commonwealth argues the Central Transportation Company lessees of Pullman palace cars must tax a $503000 trust fund returned to shareholders as a dividend. The company contends the move was a capital reduction. Witnesses include F Weckerly Evans Morris and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haretbburg
Dauphin County
Commonwealth
Central Transportation Company
John G. Johnson
M. E. Olmstead
J.C. McAlarney
The
F. Weckerly
Evans Morris
HW. Richards Mockle
Frank 8. Milne
William H. Lucas
Weckerly
McMenaman
Pullman Company
Central
Junkman testifies in theft case and is wounded in court
William Gilmartin testified against Edward Rock Thomas Dougan and John Keenan in a theft of silver bars case. Rock was convicted and remanded for sentencing. During the scene a fight broke out injuring Gilmartin who was struck with a tin cup. Rock awaits prison term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Dispatch
New York
William Gilmartin
Edward Rock
Thomas Dougan
John Keenan
Canard Pier
Kork
Gilmartin
Smyth
Papsa
Rock
Not for political purposes Treasurer resigns and pledges refund
Maryland Treasurer Stevenson Archer resigns and promises to repay any shortfall found in his accounts. He says state securities used as collateral were diverted for his own affairs and political use. Governor Jackson and Senator Gorman seek guidance from Attorney General William Pinkney Whyte as bondsmen prepare to respond to the delinquency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
BautTmonre
Jackson
Stevenson Archer
Archer
Gorman
Baltimore
William Pinkney Whyte
Mixed legal tangle at Beaver Falls theater bail hearing
A lawsuit by R M Downie against Cashbaugh and Bell over posters for Lilly Clay Gallery Company stalled then refiled in Beaver Falls. Cashbaugh posted $200 bail with Justice Braden, but Beaver Falls Justice Singleton refused to accept the bond and demanded personal bail. The dispute grows as officers threaten action and further arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Falls
R. M. Downie
Cashbauch & Bell
Sixth Avenue Theater
Lilly Clay Gaiory Company
Justice Singleton
Beaver
Cashbaugh
Justice Braden
Downie
Heaver Falls
Singleton
Bucket Shop Boycott Moves Chicago Quotations to St Louis
In St Louis on April 1 a new regime replaces Chicago quotations in bucket shops. New York quotations substituted for Chicago ones on the Merchants' Exchange as officials withdraw. Bucket shop proprietors pledge they can still obtain and post accurate market quotations despite the boycott and lack of official stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Merchants’ Exchange
Chicago
New York
Board of Trade
Bucketet
Revival Meeting Sparks Mental Collapse in Dedham Teen
Hattie Lovell a 16 year old from Weymouth attended a Baptist revival near Weymouth last week and became violently insane on the way home. Her delusions centered on religion and virtue and she believed herself the Holy Spirit. Dr Hodgson of Dedham recommended removal to an insane hospital and she was moved to the Taunton Insane Asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Denham
Mass
Hattie Lovell
Ines
Weymouth
Miss Lovell
Dedham
Esarth
Hodgson
Taunton Insane Asylum
New Paper Trust Formed Affects Several Firms
A new Cardboard and Glazed and Coated Paper Trust has been perfected and will begin operations immediately. Originating January 1 efforts, several firms joined now. E A Doty of Doty Scrimjeour & Pape serves as president with Walther & Co and Louis Vejonges among local stakeholders. Major signatories include Albany Card and Paper, Springfield Glazed Paper, Holoke Can and Paper, Nashua Card, and Champion Card Company Peppermill. The trust expects price increases from 1 to 80 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statch
New York
A. Doty
Doty, Scrimjeour & Pape
Walther &Co
Louis Vejonges
Albany Card and Paper Company
Springfield Glazed Paper Company
O Sprinefells
Mass
Holoke Can and Paper Company
Brightwood
Nashua Card and Paper Company
Champion Card Company
Peppermill
Senate Confirms Swayne and Stripling After Long Session
Washington April 1 The Senate confirmed Judge Swayne and United States Attorney Stripling of the Northern District of Florida in a five and a half hour executive session by a strict party vote. John B Mizell remains before the Judiciary Committee for marshal of the same district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Swayne
United States
Stripling
Florida
John B. Mizell
Judiciary Committee
Grant A Teetotaler at Methodist Conference
General C. C. Howard reported that General Grant never drank but would not join a temperance group. He warned that public perception could claim he drinks or something worse. A prayer service preceded the lecture.
Parnell Denies O'Shea Case Demand for Delay
Parnell files his denial in the O'Shea case. Mrs. O'Shea asks for a month to file her answer. Captain O'Brea seeks further delay, arguing the issue is political. A summer trial is likely impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posel OY
Lorpox
April
Parnell
O'Shea
Three Negroes Killed at a Dance in Charleston
A fatal row broke out among black miners at Caperton during a dance. Howard Earnest, William G. Lee, and William De Rice were killed instantly. others were injured and several arrests have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Caperton
Howard Earnest
William G. Lee
William de Rice
The War Taken Suddenly IIL Lespoux
A St. Petersburg dispatch to the Daily Telegraph reports the Gaar attacked by a sudden illness.
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Lespoux
St. Petersburg
Daily Telegraph
Gaar
Townsend Denies Quay Governor Candidacy Talk
Washington April 1. Pittsburg reports quote Townsend confirming Quay considered Governor bid, but Townsend vehemently denies any such remark. He says he has seen nothing in the newspapers to justify the claim and that the entire notion is a baseless, petty fabrication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pittsburg
Townsend
Beaver
Quay
Pennsylvania
Tuk Dispatch
Quar
Frien Townsend
First Missouri City Elections Under Australian System
April elections were held across Missouri for city council and school board seats under the new Australian system. Dispatches report the system worked to the satisfaction of a majority and proved successful in other respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Missouri
Explosion at Metallic Cap Company works in Beth Ayres
A fatal blast at Brewster and Chapman cap works in Beth Ayres Montgomery county Pennsylvania destroyed four to five frame buildings. Seventeen men worked there, but only one person was inside the building and he perished. The blast tore a huge hole in the nearest wall with the rest of the complex badly damaged. No loss estimate is available. The deceased was not identifiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Hopeing
Lock Haven
Republican State Committee
William Hammond
W. D. McDowell
A. P. McDonald
Blair County
Quay
Mayor Fitler
Philadelphia
Metallic Cap Company
Beth Ayres
Montgomery County
Brewster & Chapman
New York
Ron
Daniel C. Harrison
Airbrake Works
Robinson Street
James M. Hays
California Hotel
South Diamond
Hays
East Liverpool
Rochester
Beaver County
Amelia Holzinger
Ninth Ward
Allegheny
South Avenue
Mayes
Mra. Holzinger
Judge Ewing
William Hoffman
Federal Street
Louis Peterson, Jr
Wilson McCandless
New York creditors meet over Baeder Glue bankruptcy offer
About 25 creditors gathered at the Astor House to review the Baeder Glue Company insolvency. N P Hyder chaired. a committee report was presented but not acted upon. The firm renewed a 25 cent on the dollar settlement offer, with some creditors privately accepting it. Further details remain undisclosed. a next meeting will be called by the chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baeder Glue Company
Astor House
N. P. Hyder
Boston
Raeder Glue Company
Ryder
Senator Stewart Introduces Adulterated Lager Beer Bill
Washington April 1 Senator Stewart introduced a bill regulating lager beer definition to mean beverage from hogs malt and water. The act imposes taxes on brewers and dealers of adulterated lager beer with heavy penalties for unlicensed sale and branded packages. Adulterated imports face the lager beer duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stewart
Leprosy Cases Reported in Indiana Region
A telegram from Exsoursa Ixp. dated April L notes at least two leprosy cases in the vicinity, a father and son. The spots described are lighter than surrounding skin and sink below the surface. The report warns more cases may be discovered as investigations proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TNE
Exsoursa
Postal notice on misdirected Aspinwall correspondence
Panama March 25 notice from the Colon postal agent states that mail addressed to Aspinwall will be returned as misdirected. The Director General of Posts and Telegraphs confirms the town’s official name as Colon, guiding Americans with Colón correspondents to address correctly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
United States
Colon
Director General of Posts and Telegraphs of
The
Republic
Mourrie Marks Death Reported In New York Debacle
Morrie Marks a commission merchant and silk importer, once married to Lotta L Beasley, died by self inflicted means this afternoon at his Spring Street home New York. Their troubled marriage included recent quarrels and a rose from his mother pinned to his chest when found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrie Marks
New York
New Youk
L—Morris Marks
Spring Street
Lotta L. Beaslely
Miners form unions in Danville convention
Three hundred miners gathered in Danville Indiana to form local unions representing Kellyville Grape Creek Tilton and Danville. They adopted union certifications and voted to push for the eight hour workday. The event aligns with the American Federation influence amid labor unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Inn
Kellyville
Grape Creek
Tilton
Certs
Besars
Connelly and Gods
van Devour
Leveerstiere Pies
American Federation
Telegraph Instruments Silenced On Chicago Board Floor
Chicago telegraph operations are halted as the Board of Trade orders all telegraph instruments removed from the Exchange floor. The move, decided at a special meeting, will take effect tomorrow before business begins, and companies are not to receive messages from the main office floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Exchange
New York
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Detroit
Minneapolis
Duluth
Chicago
Eve
Baldwin Seeks A Fight In Exhibition Clash
An aging trainer Baldwin arrived with his team for a two week stay. The Chicago club heads to an exhibition game tomorrow with Pfeffer Baldwin and Williamson present to challenge him. A tense encounter with the veteran captain occurred but was avoided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spectal
Ann
Anson
Chicagos
Pfeffer
Baldwin
Williamson
Sean
Cyclone devastates Fayetteville Tenn and Milton College
Authentic news reports a Friday night cyclone causing widespread ruin in Fayetteville with Milton College, churches and about 200 houses destroyed. The toll reaches substantial losses and left many homeless and needy. a local relief drive raised nearly 1500 dollars already.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayeetrevise
Tenn
Milton College
A Very Sad Possibility for Workers
Hamburg Nachrichten reports that Bismarck, leaving Berlin, said at his age a man does not make such trips twice. He commented on socialist strikes as not the first dancer, and warned strikes might discourage employers who could abandon business altogether.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brnuns
Hamburg Nachrichten
Bismarck
Berlin
75th Birthday of Prince Bismarck Observed in Bern
Apr 1 report notes the 75th anniversary of Prince Bismarck's birth. The Bern railway station at Friederichsruhe sees heavy activity as many gifts arrive for the prince.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Prince Bismarck
Friederichsruhe
Hodnett Seeks Arbitration Over Chronic Estates Across Britain and Ireland
Washington April 1 A telegram to the Senate desk reveals Hon John Pope Hodnett petitions the U S government to act as arbitrator between himself and the British government to recover estates in England Ireland Scotland and Wales and to secure titles including the Earls of Marehb Clare Muskerry and the Dukedoms of Buckingham York Leinster and Clarence among others. Hodnett a Washington labor leader has pressed Congress for years for reimbursement of services tied to labor legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Senate
Call
John Pope Hodnett
United States Senate
House of Represetatives
Great Britain
Ireland
England
Scotland
Wales
Marehb
Eee
Buckingham
York
Leinster
Clarence
Walesford
Clare
Muskerry
Alavarne
Belfast
Cork
OVERTAKEN BY REMORSE REMAINS OF ROMANCE IN LONDON
A London cablegram reports Douglas Green and Mr Soell McCrea who fled to Europe after a marriage at Old Point Comfort are at odds and may erupt soon. They stay at the Savoy Hotel while the murdered banker’s daughter laments her ruined life. Mrs Snell from Chicago is with her daughter in London. Green may face mental condition examinations if he returns to New York, with possible Bloomingdale detention. Mrs Green may seek divorce in Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Douglas Green
Mr. Soell-McCrea
Europe
Old Point Comfort
Sword's Points
Savoy Hotel
Snell
German Jesuits Pleased by Bismarck Retirement
Telegraph from Burlington Iowa reports German Jesuits celebrate Bismarck's retirement from the German Ministry. They expect restored church prestige and many members may return to Germany. Rev. Father Kreusch, head of the order in the city, resigns and will depart for Germany with his associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Ice Trust Formed by Chicago Dealers Amid Price Hikes
Chicago dealers form an ice trust as prices rise 25 to 30 percent above last year. The spring crop is short of needs and control lies with a few firms. Over one third of last year's firms exit the business. further price hikes expected June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sean
Execution by electricity for New York murder
Recorder Smyth sentenced Joseph Wood a colored aqueduct laborer to die by electricity for first degree murder of Charles Ruffin, an aqueduct laborer. The execution is set for the week commencing May 7, 1800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Smyth
Joseph Wood
Aqueduct
Wood
Charles Ruffin
Brief Telegraphic Dispatches From Past Era
Duc D Orleane to be freed from Clairvaux this week. Western Union to suspend Chicago Board of Trade operations. About one hundred painters strike in Cleveland over pay. Dr. Robert Amory Hare elected Clinical Professor at Penn. Prince Bismarck greeted with fifteen hundred birthday wishes. Five train loads of admirers visit Bismarck. Emperor William sends portrait. Golden wedding of Norvin Green and Martha English celebrated in Louisville. Wilmington Methodist Conference backs temperance Peels in Manresa debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Chicago Board of Trade
Cleveland
de. McCoin
Princeton College
Board of Trustees
University of Pennsylvania
Robert Amory Hare
Prince Bismarck
Bismarck
Emperor William
Norvin Green
Martha Anne English
Louisville
Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Conference
Manresa
Allegheny Court Probes Speak Easy Licenses in Ward One
Judge Ewing conducts a dense inquiry into illicit drinking houses in Allegheny First Ward. He critiques inspectors and questioned locals like William Booth and Edward Engelman about known speakeasies, licenses, and recent business ties as licenses are debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
William Booth
Robinson Street
Marron
Judge Ewing
Fred Beechler
Eeast Diamond Street
Daugherty
Ohn
J. Dauches
Lacock Street
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Prohibition
Cheves
Cooper
Dave’ Martin
Prohibitionists
Per
Hastings and
Richard
Theophilus Wilson
Clarion County
William Lillr
Mauch Chunk
Edwins. Stuart
Henry K. Boyer
Samuel H. Ashbridge
William H. Sheimire
Delamater
Crawford
William H. Andrews
Republican State Commi
Continental Hotel
Stu
Senator Delamater
Andrews
Mr. Andrews
Cyrus F. Fox
Reading
J. B. Holland
W. EK. Hoff
John Robinson
Delaware County
H. C. Snowdon
Republican Campaign Committee
John C. Delaney
Charles E. Voorhees
Harrisburg
A.C. Hopkins
A. P. Macdonald
Pepteemeerte Brooks
Conwell and Jones
Hannas
Jackaun
Emporis
Windy City
Northside
Bing
Lilly Clay
Justices of the Peace
Legham TO
Grant
FFROM
Leprosy LN
Indiana
Aspinwall
Szegedin
Hungary
Fayetteville, Tenn
Soell-McCrea
Biemarck
Duc D'Orleane
Clairvaux
Edward Engelman
J Ewing
Jas
Joseph &. Moore
West Diamond Street
Edward Morris
William Kuehne
Mackin
No. 1
F Street
Jindga Ewing
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