Carnegie Challenges Penn Rail Road Over Rates and Silence
Andrew Carnegie repeats charges against the Pennsylvania Railroad for discriminating against Pittsburg pig iron and finished iron, stating $1 overcharge per ton on pig iron and 60 percent higher rates than rivals. He cites company leaders including Mr. Roberts and Mr. Pitcairn, condemning silence as confession and calling for explicit answers.
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Andrew Carnegie
P. EK. R
Pittsburg
Mr. Carnegie
Pennsylvania Railroad
Carnegie
Roberts
New York
Robert Pitcairn
Pitcairn
William Stewart
Pennsylvania Company
Sgures
Stewart
McCullough
Golden
Richmond
Chipter
Philadelphia
Pittburg
Mr. Chipley
Esmatne
General Boulanger Flees Paris under Threat of Prosecution
In Brussels General Boulanger faces treason charges from France while supporters urge him to remain abroad. He recounts pressure from Laguerre Turquet and Laisant to quit Paris, fearing arrest and a harsh trial, as crowds and police monitor his hotel amid a tense political standoff.
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Brussels
Paris
Grente
Dispatch
Brusecl
Seon
General Boulanger
Teame
Boulanger
Belgium
National Party
Disraten
Laguerre
Haquet
Turquet
Laisant
M. Beaurepaire
Senate
Chamber
Countess Dillon
Boucher
London
Boulanger’s
London Times
Perplexed Countess and Trial News Reach Brussels
In Brussels on April 4 the news that Boulanger's trial had been ordered reaches the Countess Dillon and the Count as they receive a body aboard. The scene shows reaction to a developing legal tale with diplomatic overtones.
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Brussels
Parm
Boulanger
Dillon Fleet
Belgium to Fire Him and Expel Boulanger Suspects
Report from Brussels on April 4 describes General Boulanger's activities and speculation that Belgium may expel him for using government telephones for politics. Boulangists Laguerre Deroulede Laur and others arrive to plan decisive action as a midnight supper is hosted at Hotel Mengelle with guests including Dillon and Rochefort.
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Boulanger
France
England
Brussels
Rochefort
Count Dillon
Paris
Laguerre
Marge
Deroulede
Laur
Hotel Mengelle
Henri Rochefort
League of Patriots
Laisant
Naguet
Milleroye
Seader
Dillon
Senate
Prosecution Decision Up Boulangism Case Moves Forward
The Chamber of Deputies votes to assemble bureaus and form a committee to prosecute General Boulanger. The panel reports for the Chamber to authorize prosecution amid charged debates. Paul de Cassagnac condemns the charges as absurd while urging action to protect the Republic.
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Chamber of Deputies
General Boulanger
Chamber
Boulanger
MM. Paul de Cassagnac
Sacnions
Ovens Iy
France
Paris press reports on Boulangism persistence after Boulanger
The Government paper notes ongoing instability as journals debate Boulangist fate. The Opportunist and Radical press say the Boulangist movement ends with General Boulanger’s flight but prosecutions continue. Journal des Debats predicts no loss of prestige despite recent weak acts.
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Inogoriem Jn
Pants
Boulangeriam
General Boulanger
Journal Des Debats
Boulanger
Blooded Robbery In Colorado Races Exposed
Denver detectives recovered six blooded trotting horses valued over 30000 dollars stolen from a Kentucky stock farm. Turfmen Barney McKinney and Andy Larkins were arrested after a Chicago telegram led to the seizure. The horses were shipped from Chicago March 30 to enter spring races at Overland Park. Larkins and McKinney declined to identify themselves.
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Colorado
Denver
First National Bank
Linton
Hubbard
Chicago Police
Barney McKinney
Andy Larkins
Kentucky
Chicago
Overland Park
McKinney
Larkins
Einstein Stables
Barney MoKi
White Caps Poison Wells In Ridgedale
In Ridgedale a bath of fear followed a White Cap scare as local thugs allegedly poisoned water supplies and killed three dogs owned by A R Caps. Strychnine found in feed troughs and on well curbing indicates water poisoning. County authorities pursue suspects in this villany.
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Crattarooga
Ridgedale
White Caps
A. R. Caps
Garrett Returns Home From Richmond Trip
Baltimore Telegram reports Mr. Garrett arriving from Richmond to his Uplands home tonight. He appears well with clear skin but remains nervous and declines business talk. He plans to stay at his country seat temporarily and hopes to travel to Europe next fall with his wife.
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Baltimore
Garrett
Richmond
Uplands
Europe
Dr. di Asoke
One Way to Evade Tax by Claiming Manufacturing Exemption
In Dauphin County Court arguments were heard over taxing methods applied to several electric light firms. The United States Electric Lighting Company Northern Electric Light and Power Company Scranton Illuminating Heat and Power Company and Excelsior Company claim they are manufacturing concerns exempt from taxation.
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DIST
Harrisburg
Dauphin County
United States Electric Lighting Company
Northern Electric Light and Power Company
Scranton Illuminating, Heat and Power Rasana
A Rich Find of Silver Near City Farm
Excitement rises over a silver discovery on Peter Keason’s farm six miles north of town. A well digger found the vein at 110 feet depth, the quartz vein 54 inches thick, and jewelers deem the ore richer than any they have seen. Pieces have been sent to a Chicago assayer for analysis.
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Dopog
Peter Keason
Chicago
Stanley and Emin Pasha March Toward Zanzibar With Large Force
Report from Stanley Falls says Arabs heard in February that Henry M. Stanley and Emin Pasha were marching toward Zanzibar with several thousand followers including women and children. They reportedly carried six thousand tusks. Arabs claiming to have seen Stanley months earlier confirm the expedition.
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Emin Pasha
Zanzibar
Brusses
Stanley Falls
Henry M. Stanley
Stanley
Emin
Sister of late Congressman Mahoney Attempted Suicide
Lucy Cahill sister of the late Peter Paul Mahoney tried to kill herself in Brooklyn by leaping from a second story window. A nurse stopped her as grief over her brother’s death overwhelmed her.
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Mahoney
New Yor
Lucy Cahill
Peter Paul Mahoney
Brooklyn
Cleveland Honored at Jacksonville
Cleveland party arrived in Jacksonville by the Plant steamer this morning. Carriages drew up on the wharf as a procession formed for a regrey event with a total of eight people. details follow in the incomplete dispatch.
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Jacksonville
Fun
Cleveland
Era
Hondo Aerg Aerong Reghey Aemos
Soldiers Orphans' Schools Face Shutdown Amid Political Fight
A Pennsylvania legislature debate reports the closing of syndicate soldiers orphans' schools, with Amended measures seeking 60 day shutdown and 700 to 800 children moved to church homes. Names like C C Kauffman and General Louis Wagner feature in the dispute over contracts and commissions.
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Hagnispurc
Soldiers Orphans
Soldiers
C.C. Kauffman
Lancaster
Louis Wagner
Ary Mansiman
McAllisterville
Mt. Joy
Mercer
Chester Springs
Billingsley
Bean
Skinner
House
Senate
Kauffman
Captain Skinner
Joint Committee On Soldiers
Adjournment Planned as Legislature Completes Hearings
The Legislature will adjourn on May 9 after Senate and House committees report on appropriations. The Ashland Miners hospital funding faces scrutiny amid grave charges against management. Senate visits state institutions including Western Penitentiary before recommendations. Captain Skinner’s investment reception awaits Senate report.
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Hareissurs
Appropriation Committee
Senate
Delamater
House
House Appropriation Committee
Ashland Miners’ Hospital
Robbins
Er Vacadee
Peter
Skinner
Compulsory Education Bill Defeated In State House Debate
In Harrisburg on April 4 Representative Cochrane's compulsory education bill was indefinitely postponed 87 to 71 after a lively House debate. The session featured sharp exchanges between Rep. Cochrane and Rep. Huntingdon, with Capt. Billingsley arguing over floor rights and parliamentary language as Speaker Boyer ruled on conduct.
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PROMA
HaRrispur
Cochrane
Lytle
Huntingdon
Billingsley
Armstrong
Boyer
Magee Gives Up the Fight in Senate Battle
Magee yields in a tense Albany battle as supporters desert and efforts to force a vote on the judges' salary bill crumble. Magee admits insufficient votes to calendar his measure and signals withdrawal after a night of party maneuvering and promises from allies and foes.
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Corens Ndewt
J Haxnissona
McManes
Philadelphia
Lords
David H. Line
Magee
Washington
Jooner
Andrews
Isner
Black
Cen
Ina
Senate Chamber
House
Hines
Capp
Funds for Public Institutions Include Hospitals and Penitentiary
A Pittsburgh telegram reports House committee bills funding public institutions. Provisions include $85,000 to rebuild Haven Normal School and $146,000 for Philadelphia institutions, plus grants to Meadville City Hospital, Spencer Hospital, Western Penitentiary, and other state establishments.
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Mprkclaal
Haxnispace
House
Philadelphia
Meadville City
Spencer
Opinion: Veterans Employment Bill Weakened by Unconstitutional Penalties
The Veterans' Employment Bill faced opposition in the House and was deemed unconstitutional in its penalty clauses by the Governor. A concurrent resolution withdrew the bill from his desk and sent it to the House Military Committee, which reported it today with the penalties removed, leaving only an expression of opinion.
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Farrel
Clearfield
McAllisterville
Joint Committee
Captain Skinner
Kauffman
Wright
Lancaster
Simpsox
Burg
Veterans’ Employment
Oase
Lemon
Senate Finance Recommends 2 Million for Public Schools
Hagrgrssvne April 4 The Senate Finance Committee did not meet and will review the general revenue bill next week. The Appropriations Committee recommends 2,000,000 for public schools and 50,000 for a war library building in Philadelphia under the Loyal Legion. It also approves 2,500 for a commission studying coal waste reduction in mining regions.
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Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Senate Appropriations Committee
Philadelphia
Loyal Legion
The Legal Weight of Coal and Related Bills Passed
Harrisburg April 4 The Senate favors a bill fixing anthracite coal weight at 2200 pounds and imposes penalties on tampering with monuments while approving acts to prohibit grade crossings in top tier cities and authorize wharves and wharfage collection in boroughs.
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Harrisburg
Western Penitentiary Investigation Dropped
NROMA TAPF CORRESPONDENT reports that at the April 4 session the House Appropriations Committee adjourned with Captain Skinner's proposal to investigate the Western Penitentiary rejected as charges deemed insufficient to merit action.
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Western Penitentiary
Nroma
TAPF
Hagrispure
House Appropriations Committee
Skinner
Praise From Sir Hubert Judge Gresham backs Judge Brown for Supreme Bench
A telegram from Hixoron reports Judge Gresham endorses Judge Brown of Michigan for the Supreme Court seat to replace Stanley Matthews. Brown has broad support from northern circuit lawyers. Michigan has never had a Supreme Court member while Ohio has had seven. General Harrison hinted at a candidate but has not named one.
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Gresham
Brown
Supreme Court
Hixoron
Judge Brown
Michigan
Stanley Matthews
Harrison
Courtmartial Possible for Captain Armes Over Parade Incident
Inspector General Breckenridge submitted to the army Adjutant General a report charging Captain Armes with conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman for joining the inaugural parade, insulting Governor Beaver, and attempting to pull his nose. General Schofield will decide soon if a court martial will proceed.
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Arion
Brewers Rally in Pittsburgh to Fight Prohibition Threats
The Brew Masters Union held its annual convention in Pittsburgh with about 40 members from across the region. They accused Prohibitionists of hostility to brewers while praising the industry and pledging opposition ahead of the June 18 vote, highlighting a new insurance clause and a banquet amid heated legal and political rhetoric.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Brew- Masters’ Union of
United States
Gretes
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Louis Frisch
Chicago
The
National Union
Ton
Gas Well at New Waterford Bursts Amid Sand Flow
Special Telegram to The Dispatch reports near New Waterford while gas well drilling, sand and gravel gushed from the borehole and a gas explosion followed trapping the drill crew briefly. The incident, observed by Mr. Lona Taylor, prompted a quick retreat as the danger subsided.
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Beckrye
Abinzer
Dispatch East
Anarchists Run Down in Brooklyn Fire Plot
A Brooklyn ring of arsonists tied to a February store blaze and related fires across the city has been captured. Police traced the group to Bernard Nauman, known as Bluem, in Jersey City, and seized 28 benzine-filled bladders and incriminating devices. Nauman, 25, married, was arrested after detectives secured evidence linking him to partners in Brooklyn.
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New York
Brooklyn
Bristol Street
Bernard Nauman
Chicago
Anymadie Sereneile
Lewis
Jersey City
Murphy
Nauman
Bluem
Harrison Drops A Hint On Postmaster Appointments
The April 4 dispatch reports Postmaster General Wanamaker and Assistant PMG Clarkson meeting with the President to discuss filling Philadelphia and New York post offices with nonpartisan businessmen. It notes Harrison leaning toward a mix of politics and business, signaling Van Cott for New York and Field for Philadelphia.
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Field
Philadelphia
Dispatch
Washington
Wanamaker
Clarkson
New York
Harrison
Congress
van Cott
Pennsylvania
Reclacant Bridegrooms Queer Desertion Stuns Minneapolis
James W Viccars, who vanished in Minneapolis on his wedding day to a Miss Ray, sends a letter from Green Lake Michigan. He cannot recall his actions after leaving the shop and says remorse followed the escape, though he does not name the bride. His former employer Mr. Smith seeks a full account of events.
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Minneapolis
James W. Viccars
Ray
Smith
Green Lake
Mich
Viccars
Exin
Ince
Mr. Smith Viccars
Miss Kay
Mr. Smith
Baby McKee’s Southern Visit Includes Magnolia Gardens Tour
Charleston reports a notable visit by the mother of Baby McKee with Senator Davis and party. They toured the city by special train, met local dignitaries, and visited Magnolia Gardens where Mrs McKee marveled at the azaleas and japonicas, planning to proceed to Savannah that night.
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Magnolia Gardens
Omspatot
Charleston
D. C
Baby McKee
Senator Davis
Ens
Aeble
J.L. Weber
J. C. Hemphill
Greek Meets Greek In Wild Healthful Backroom Talk
Special Telegram to The Dispatch Reports a brief cordial meeting between Senator Cameron and Senator Quay as Mr. Magee leaves Washington. The scene hints at possible cross party dialogue and a softer tone in public affairs despite ongoing political strife. The article notes a defeat for Premier Salisbury in a separate Lords debate and mentions the Marys canal project in a hurried, fragmented summary.
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Distatch
L. Magee
Senator Cameron
Senator Quay
Salisbury
House of Lords
Earl of Morley
of Satie
Lord Balfour
Bur
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Wallstation
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Prosecution
BIS
Dispatce
Iowa
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Leese
Funds For Public Institutions
Sir Hubert
Brewers
Mr of Chi
Charles Anton
Ae Elty Ory
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Nganda
Prohibition
Solka
Frisch
J. M. Hammel
Keystone Brewer
Gambrinus
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Anarchy
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