Funeral Passes in Coke Region as 10000 Attend
In Scortpne Pennsylvania on April 4 funeral crowds of about 5000 to 10000 gathered for seven casket burial of slain coke workers. Military deployment by Eighteenth Regiment and generals McClelland Wiley kept order despite bitter emotions. Speakers urged lawful actions, unity, and sobriety, with Watchorn warning against lawbreaking.
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TAFT
Scortpne
Coke
Eighteenth Regiment
McClelland
Wiley
End of the Year Strife Tests Westmoreland County Militia
Mt Pleasant residents fear militia withdrawal will spark violence as labor strike tests the power of two large corporations. State troops restored order in the coke region but residents worry strikers may burn sympathetic homes once troops leave. Local works near the county line complicate protection across Fayette and Westmoreland. Adjutant General McClelland expected to seek cross county militia authority.
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Coke
Robert Watchorn
Mr. Pleasant
Westmoreland County
Mt. Pleasant
United Money
Mt Pleasant
Fayette County
McClure Coke Company
McClelland
F. W. Ber
Two More Victims in Morewood Riot Report
Two more victims died from Morewood riot injuries, Paul Golincky and Joseph Klissman, both picked up by friends and not thought dangerously wounded. Rumors say strikers may burn Scottdale Electric Light Works. four masked men questioned engineer John McGiffin about Frick ownership.
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Mr. Pleasant
Morewood
Paul Golincky
Joseph Klissman
Frick Works
Donnelly
Spring Garden
Scottdale Electric Light Works
John McGiffin
H. ©. Frick
Burgess Fretts
Scottdale
Frick Interview Sparks Fight Over Mine Exploration Costs
Secretary Watchorn denounces a reported interview with H. C. Frick asserting Frick financed European mine workers to come to America. Watehorn promises affidavits by Monday to prove Frick paid for passages and that armed men coerced many workers into mines.
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Scorrone
Watchorn
H. C. Frick
Watehorn
Europe
America
Railroad cars urged to be kept for troops transport
In Hareisnore April 4 a message from General Wiley to Governor Pattison says the Pennsylvania Railroad must retain its cars essential to move troops between posts. He notes tents would be useless under current conditions.
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Hareisnore
Wiley
Pattison
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Governor reports allied troops and transport cars remain
Dispatches from Mt Pleasant and Scotsdale on April 4 describe funeral proceedings passing quietly and troops remaining in place with no troubles. Messages praise guards’ health and discipline amid cold weather. Colonel O E McClellan and Brigadier General Joan A Wiley cited in communications.
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MT. Pleasant
Scottdale
Joan A. Wiley
Mit, Pleasant
Scotsdale
William McClelland
Pleading for Peace From Father Lambing Letter to Factions
Rev. Father M. A. Lambing publishes a letter urging peace amid the Coke region conflict. He argues that court charges should not block settlement and calls for reconstituted employer and worker relations. He notes leaders are intelligent Christians and warns brute force cannot secure a lasting solution.
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Morewood
Brute Fores
National Executive Board to Meet in Pittsburgh
Scioittdale April 4 The National Executive Board will hold its meeting in Pittsburgh on Monday President Rae will attend All officers in the region will go to the city Monday morning Vice President Penna seeks board permission to sue a Connellsville paper for libel over an interview in which Penna said we will win the strike by fair means or foul The board would not authorize suit on his account without the board's sanction
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Scottdale
National Executive Board
Pittsburg
Rae
P. H. Penna
Ealt
Connellsville
Penna
Tama
Demand for Cartridges Amid Striker Funeral
A dispatch from Scottdale reports anxiety as a large crowd of miners and strikers gather for a funeral. A dealer notes a surge in sales of 38 caliber cartridges while stock runs low. The Sons of Veterans maintain guards at their hall to prevent theft of firearms during the tense day.
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Scottdale
Sons of Veterans
Irregularities Charged in Coroner Testimony at Scottdale
Labor leaders in Scottdale allege garbled coroner testimony with key points omitted or altered while a Dispatch reporter learned of the meeting at the Scottdale House. Participants included Warehorn Wil ton Penna McBride and others as the discussion continued.
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Scottdale
DisPatch
Scottdale House
Warehorn
Wilton
Penna
McBride
Curious Medley on Marriage Laws Stirs British Press
Lowpow April 4 The Court of Appeal's Jackson decision leaves wives with hardly any legal existence outside husbands. A Sutton case of wife beating saw a failure to grant separation or child maintenance, prompting Times commentary on a medley of English marriage law anomalies and potential future reforms.
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NY Dunlap
Lowpow
Court of Appeal
Jackson
Sutton
the Times Today
Unsavory Scotland to Chicago World's Fair Appointment
London reports Irish-Italian Hebrew 8 Lee Bapty linked to Jamaica Exhibition, named Assistant Manager of the Chicago World’s Fair. Edin burgh creditors pursued him for £500 debt, bigamy with a Japanese wife, prior failed ventures, and lavish personal expenses from exhibition funds.
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London
Lee Bapty
Edinburgh
L Edinburg
Bapty
Glasgow
Brussels
Alexandria Palace
Manchester
London’s fuel future hinges on new coal gas use
The article argues for converting coal gas into fuel to be piped to London, claiming cheaper supply than soft coal. It notes anthracite’s abundance but its unpopularity and public unfamiliarity, stressing immediate action to keep London a livable city.
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London
Pork in Germany Alters New U S Trade Talks
Negotiations resume between U S Minister William Walter Phelps and Chancellor von Caprivi over removing the pork embargo. Hamburg March cattle imports rise as Americans gain acceptance. Officials say no economic war and both nations seek closer commercial ties.
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Germany
Caprivi
Hamburg
Amalifi
United States
Labouchere Forecast For Irish Political Outlook
Henry Labouchere spoke at a London private meeting of Radical candidates today. He predicted Parnell would win at most six seats while Nationalists backing Gladstone could gain about 70 seats. He argued Parnell had failed in two elections and urged resignations to seek re election. He noted danger only in counties where landlords drive laborers to vote like sheep.
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Lowpox
Henry Labouchere
London
Parnell
Healy
Labouchere
Gladstone
Parnell Gains Hope From Irish Polls in London
In London on April 4 Mr Parnell reports buoyant spirits from Sligo polling. He says the result proves growing support and that people grasp grave issues. He predicts shrinking hostile majorities and a possible revival at the general election, though colleagues are less hopeful and foresee at best 40 seats for Trelaod.
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London
Parnell
Sligo
Trelaod
Ferdinand Threatened With Death In Seria
Prince Ferdinand and Princess Clementine received letters threatening death if they do not depart the country. Minister of Foreign Affairs M. Greascoff also faces assassination threats unless he resigns. Evidence links the threats to a nonofficial tied to the Russian embassy. Diplomatic action ongoing. the suspected official is detained at the embassy.
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Seria
Ferdinand
Clementine
M. Greascoff
Bevere Sentences Passed Upon Irish Prisoners for Boycotting
Cork April 4 Lord Chief Justice O'Brien sentenced John Foley to seven years penal servitude for possessing explosives. In Tipperary Michael Donley and Michael Landes received 18 and 12 months hard labor for posting boycott notices. Moyihan and Reardon got ten years each for moonlighting, while John Flin and Edmund Kelleher were sentenced to seven years. The judge cited organized intimidation in Tipperary driven by cruelty and terror of explosives.
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Duntap
Cork
O’brien
John Foley
Tipperary
Michael Donley
Michael Landers
Timothy Moyihan
William Reardon
John Flin
Edmund Kelleher
Reduction in North of England pig iron wages
Notices issued to workmen in the North of England pig iron trade announce a wage cut of 12 to 14 percent, following similar cuts for Cleveland glass blowers. Iron masters say production costs exceed market price by 6 shillings per ton, threatening furnace closures if trade does not improve.
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Dunlap
Canle Company
Lowxpon
North of
England
Cleveland
Yorkshire
PARNELL RELYING ON TORIES
Mr. Parnell issues a circular asking supporters across Ireland to send the number of Warnellites Conservatives and Gladstonians in each district and the strength of parties in public boards. The move signals reliance on Conservative help for upcoming parliamentary elections in the county.
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Parnell
Ireland
Force under Lieutenant Grant faces Manipuri attack in India
Information from Calcutta reports Lieutenant Grants light Indian force confronted by a large Manipuri force with rifles and several field guns. Reinforcements have been dispatched but fear remains that the outpost could be annihilated without swift aid.
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CalcutTa
Lieutenant Grant
Grant
Prince Bismarck Receives Brief Telegram From Emperor
Beruis April 4 Prince Bismarck has received a telegram from the Emperor congratulating him on the anniversary of his birth. The telegram was so short and formal that it was not published. Copat von Waldersee took luncheon at Friedricharuhe and left to meet the Emperor at Lubeck. His intimate friends blame him for his unyielding attitude toward the Emperor.
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Beruis
Prince Bismarck
Copat von Waldersee
Friedricharuhe
Lubeck
London Fog Nuisance Sparks Proposals to Turn Coal into Gas
A London article notes daily fogs spurring varied remedies for smoke nuisance. One proposal, by BT Dunlap's Cable Company, suggests converting coal into fuel gas as a remedy amid widespread public letters.
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Dunlap's Cable Company
London
Forced Currency for the Argentine
Dispatches from Buenos Ayres report strong belief in Buenos Aires that the Argentine Republic government will be compelled to introduce forced paper currency in the country.
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Paris
Buenos Ayres
Miners Face Moderation Resolution Amid Congress
Paris reports the International Miners' Congress has adopted a moderation amendment. Details continued on the seventh page.
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Paris
International Miners’ Congress
Man with both legs amputated survives to grip death
New York reports John Robollo, famed for legendary endurance after multiple leg amputations, died from the grip. Robollo endured successive amputations at the hip after self removing a toe and surviving blood poisoning, illness, and pain with rare humor and persistence.
Delamar's Rise Promised by City Bank Grant
City National Bank credits £95,000 to J. L. Delamar. Captain Delamar arrived years ago with little, now reported worth £2,000,000. His mine is described as wonderful.
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City National Bank
J. L. Delamar
MacQueary Foreswears Ohio Ministry After Episcopal Trial
Rev. Howard MacQueary of Canton Ohio explains his heresy suspension case and the bishop’s mistaken sentence. He may teach in any church during six months and vows not to return to Ohio. He plans to lecture nationwide, addressing the Nineteenth Century Club in New York on April 14.
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Curiaco
Howard MacQueary
Canton
Episcopal Church
Leonard
Ohio
Epi
MacQueary
New York
Nineteenth Century Club
Alliance keynote signals campaign shift in South Carolina
Special telegraph from Orangeburg reports Tolbert state lecturer of the Alliance says the movement supports the St Louis and Ocala platforms, seeks monetary reform, and favors a peaceful revolution by the people. He warns third party candidacy could keep South Carolina out of the Democratic column.
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Tellu
Charh Lestox
D. C
W. J. Tolbert
Alliance
Orangeburg
Tolbert
St. Louis
Ocala
United States
South Carolina
Booth Candidly Hints at Return Despite Retirement Rumor
Edwin Booth spoke after the Brooklyn Academy of Music performance and hinted he would return next season after addressing his health. The crowd applauded, sensing the rumors of retirement amid his somber, solitary stage presence.
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New York
Edwin Booth
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Booth
Delamar Mine Sold to English Capitalists in Boise Deal
The Delamar mine in Owyhee county was sold today to a company of Hoglish capitalists. The transaction was completed by deposit at Boise, transforming its owner from nothing to a two times millionaire.
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Omer My Bose
Spaio
Great Delamar
Owyhee County
Hoglish
Boise
National Cordage earnings hint at higher dividends
A New York telegram reports National Cordage Company half year earnings near 1.1 million dollars. Of this 200000 is to preferred stock dividends, 200000 set aside for next prefs, 700000 to common, with 400000 dividend on common and 300000 surplus. If the second half matches the first, yearly profits reach 2.1 million and potential 10 to 12 percent common dividend.
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Dreratch
New Yor
National
Friends of the Company
Bogus Baron Janet Trick in Delaware England Amour Fraud
A false German baron named Kirk Beckley duped widow Mrs Elin Smith in Delaware Ohio. He married her claiming German estates and planned to buy mills and farms while staging telegrams from relatives. He fled after a confession exposed the ruse.
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Springfield
Delaware
Kirk Beckley
Elin Smith
John Hazleton Smith
Germany
Delaware Paper Mills
The Dispatch Directory Summary and Contents Overview
An index of The Dispatch issue sections across its three parts. It lists pages for news, class notes, special features, electric and real estate notices, want ads, social world items, theatrical notes, sports reviews, and colored photos, with page allocations and featured items such as The Grand Army, markets by wire, and various author and feature listings.
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DisPatch Today
Italy
Pittsburg
Eooseses Bismanck
Gladstone
ET AL
Smith
Howard Fielding
Jayne Eyre -FaeGan L. Wareman
Chsantes T. Munear
Grand Army
Wilein
Curative Street Legislation Sparks City Meeting
A packed Common Council Chamber in Pittsburg heard talks on curative legislation to authorize the city to recover about $2 million from street improvements. Mayor Gourley presided as City Attorney Moreland explained Supreme Court decisions affecting assessments and urged action on proposed curative and retroactive bills to fund future and past street works.
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Alfred F. Marland
Gourley
M. A. Woodeward
John B. Jackson
W. J. Howard
Marland
General Assembly
Pittsburg
Act of Assembly
H. L Gourley
Moreland
D. D. Brace
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Eagle-Reinbauer
Board of Vieword
Acta
Supreme Court
Chester
Beus
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National Cordage Company
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Prague
Manioxw Crawford
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