Striking Workers Resume Coking Plant Duty at Morewood
April 6 report from Pleasant details limited return to duty at four Frick plants including Morewood Morewood saw only 48 workers report, far from the expected 100. Operators claim military presence reassures workers as 150 ovens were charged, with more to follow as fear wanes and peace holds.
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Ing
Southwest Coal and Coke Company
Frick
Morewood
Sterling
Adelaide
H.C. Frick Company
Cochrane
Jackson
Its
Tetley
Striking coke workers spark alarm and guard walkout
A slip of paper triggered heightened security near the Standard works as guards doubled and eight men stood watch overnight. Labor leaders seek an eight hour victory while operators claim fear among strikers and militia concerns. No trouble occurred though vigilance remained high.
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National Association
Coke Works
Standard
Eighteenth Regiment
Kay
Awl
Labor and the Law in Pleasant Town Riot Bail Feud
A staff correspondent reports in Mr Pleasant that labor and strike violence trigger bail deals. Strikers charged with riot and property destruction post $1,000 bail while deputies accused in seven killings post $800 bail. Militia arrests and bonds follow at the Greensburg precedent, as officers debate authority and service of process on active duty.
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Mr. Pleasant
Louise McCaleb
Southwest Company
Morewood
Coon
Eighteenth Regiment
Wattans
Constable Washbbaugh
Greensburg
William Coleman
Michael McDonough
Alexander Metz
Squire Me- Mera
Anny Ee
Alexander Gordon
Michael Callen
L.w.mets
Morris Ramary
Depoti
Captain Lear
Squire's
Morris Ramsey
James McBryde
Robert Weddell
Coonrad
Alex Metz
Motz
Squire McCaleb
J. A. Loar
BR. G. Burns
J. A. Zi
Davis
Harry Wilson
J. J. Berger
Tigers
Gilbert
Filey
Information Filed Against Will Ramsay in Firearm Charge
An information was filed against Will Ramsay, son of Superintendent Morris Ramsay of Morewood Works, charging him with parting firearms with felonious intent. Bail is set for tomorrow morning. The alleged offense occurred the riot morning when a striker moved toward his father’s house where his mother lay seriously ill.
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Mr. Pleasant
Will Ramsay
Morris Ramsay
Morewood Works
Offended Citizen Seeks Militia Recall Petition
A staff core respondent notes Mr. Pleasant hosts an April petition asking for militia recall. Details are sparse but indicate civic action against existing militia deployment. The item reflects local reaction and potential mobilization amid tensions.
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Mr. Pleasant
Prominent Citizen Circulates Petition in Mt. Pleasant
In Mt. Pleasant a prominent citizen and business man circulates a petition. He advocates Governor Pattison ordering in the militia. The strikers are not behind the ides but face strong opposition. A detachment of the Eighteenth Regiment was met on the street with limited sidewalk space. The citizen pushes the petition gradually in homeopathic doses.
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Mt. Pleasant
Pattison
Snub for Canada delays reciprocity talk at Washington
Washington dispatch reports President Harrison blamed for cancelling a reciprocity conference with Canada. Sir Charles Tupper and ministers Foster and Thompson returned to Canada after learning the President would not attend due to his Southern and Western tour. Ottawa awaits word that Harrison will meet them.
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Washington
United States
Harrison
Foster
Thompson
Charles Tupper
London
Sir Charles Tupper
Blaine
Sir Charles
Ottawa
Tupper
Elaine
Messrs
Canada
Lightner
Germany to lift embargo on American pork says dispatch
A Berlin dispatch reports Germany has decided to withdraw its embargo on American pork. Secretary Rusk says no official notice yet. The move follows negotiations via the U S minister in Berlin and requires microscopical inspection of pork exports to ensure wholesomeness.
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Rusk
Berlin
Washington
United States
William Walter Phelps
Germany
Department of State
Inchinae
Chauncey Black Leads Ballot Reform Crusade at Capital
Ex lieutenant governor Chauncey F. Black visits Harrisburg to oppose the Baker ballot reform clause requiring ballot numbering. He argues the provision makes the measure unconstitutional while praising other features such as independent nominations and an official ballot. He also opposes a convention without minority representation, warning partisan bias would taint the process.
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Harrisburg
Chauncey F. Black
Black
Fears of Dynamite Use by Strikers at Morewood Works
A staff correspondent reports fears that strikers may use dynamite against soldiers and property guarding the Morewood works near Pleasant, with a labor man warning dynamite could be used if conditions do not improve soon. A local explosive dealer notes heavy demand from miners at work.
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Pleasant
Morewood Works
Letter Defends Frick Course in Wage Stand and Personal Liberty
General Manager Lynch replies to Reverend Lambing with a defense of Frick operations. He argues wages were fair, unions recognized, and past conflicts show mob action undermines law. He frames the issue as personal liberty and legal rights, urging state enforcement before any conference.
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Frick
Scorrpa Lee
Lynch
MecClure
Bessemer and
Stonerville
Schoopmaker
Alice and Dimtown
Thomas Lynch
Through the Head Attempt by a Young Woman in Marion
A Marion, near Columbus, Miss Lizzie Ackerman, adopted daughter of Henry Ackerman, attempted suicide this morning by shooting herself with a .32-caliber revolver. The bullet entered above the left temple. condition life-threatening.
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Columbus
Marion
Lizzie Ackerman
Henry Ackerman
Must Stay in Prison The Convict's Supreme Court Ruling
The U S Supreme Court affirms Wisconsin’s manslaughter conviction of Patrick Manning Verano Warden of the State Prison. Manning argued lack of due process due to governor appointment of the trial judge. The court rules the Ashland court a de jure tribunal and the judge de facto, so no discharge order is issued.
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Washington
Supreme Court Today
Harlan
Supreme Court of
Wisconsin
Patrick Manning
Manning
Ashland
Wis
United States Supreme Court
Ashland Court
Eee
Applications Rejected for Keweah Co operative Colony
Secretary Noble rejects about 43 timber and stone act applications by Keweah Co operative Colony of California now inside Sequioa National Park. The lands were found not saleable now, as the land was reserved by Congress and no vested rights attach to applicants.
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Co-Operative Colony
Sequioa Park
Washington
Noble
Keweah Co-operative Colony
California
Sequipa National Park Reservation
Congress
Charleston Not Ready for Sea for Ten Days
Washington dispatches report the cruiser Charleston will not be seaworthy for at least ten days to two weeks due to yard delays. The State Department cannot order naval movements and has not requested any order. The Navy planned to return Charleston to Honolulu from San Francisco, while Chilean tensions require an additional U.S. vessel bound for Chile.
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Washington
Navy Yard
Charleston
State Department
Honolulu
Navy Department
Hon‘olulu
San Francisco
United States
Chile
Tolcohuano
Changes in Regulations for Transporting Canadian Goods
The Treasury Secretary will implement new rules governing bounded goods in Canadian cars on U S soil but will release details in coming days. It is announced that domestic goods moved by Canadian Air Railroad to Revelstoke may be transferred from cars under customs supervision to American vessels to sail down the Columbia River to Walls, Washington, and be reloaded onto Canadian Pacific cars.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Canadian Air Railroad
Revelstoke
B. C
Columbia River
Ialls, Wash
Canadian Pacific Road
New Coinage Designs Planned for Silver and Smaller Coins
Washington April 6 Director of the Mint Leech said he will act under the new congressional act to solicit designs for obverse and reverse of the standard silver dollar and separate designs for the obverse of the half dollar quarter and dime. The reverse of subsidiary coins will omit the motto In God We Trust.
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Washington
Mint
Leech
Congress
Prosecution Closes Argument in Kincaid Cage Case
Assistant District Attorney Claggett today wrapped up the prosecution in the Kincaid cage case with final remarks. The courtroom proceedings concluded after heated debate over key witness testimony and the defendant’s alleged actions.
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Washinegtox
Claggett
Kincaid Cage
No Treasury Change Rumor Denied in Washington
An authoritative statement says there is no immediate prospect of change in the U S Treasurer’s office and the President will not act until Mr. covers from his present term. No truth to reports of plans to count cash and securities in anticipation of a change.
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Washington
United States
Treasury
Women Admission Vote Sparks Three Day Debate
A New York Conference in Yonkers debated whether women may represent their sisters in General and Electoral Conferences. The roll call showed 183 against and 60 for admission, with votes to be finalized after additional ballots. The discourse covered scripture, women's roles, and emancipation, including remarks by Rev. George H. Smith on biblical authority.
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New York
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Yonkers
C. Millard
Millard
George H. Smith
North Sing Sing
St. Paul
Christ
Ohio Penitentiary report criticizes management and pardons
A joint legislative committee report on the Ohio Penitentiary finds unbusinesslike transactions and criticizes pardon procedures. Warden faces admonition while Secretary McClain bears responsibility for circulating stories about the warden and matron. A parole-time reduction bill proposes tiered gains for good behavior across convict terms.
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Ohio Penitentiary
Columbus
Joint Legislative Committee
Board of Managers
McClain
Cain
Jose
Duel Likely After Public Apology Demand in McKee Case
Special telegram from Atlanta reports Mia Juliana Dietz’s husband Dietz demanding a public apology in open court from Colonel George Fry for remarks about his wife as Mrs McKee’s key witness. Dietz threatens action if Fry does not apologize, noting both men are considered fighting types as jurors’ ties grow.
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Atlanta
McKee
Mr. Dietz
Mia
Juliana Dietz
George Fry
MoKesa
Fry
Dietz
Road law petition pushes for common sense measure
Senator Ware presented a singular petition in the Senate praying for passage of a common sense road law. The document urges a practical law, allows townships to choose paving styles, and calls for not adjourning until a clearer, understandable road statute is enacted. The petition was printed and widely signed, aiming to curb confusing provisions.
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Harrissarg
Road Commission
Euene Robinson
Dela ‘O-Night
O Ware
Senate
Baym
Pittsburg Street Bills Debate Over Damages Payment
The Pittsburg street bills were debated with amendments aimed at clarifying provisions on damages for street improvements. A key change shifts payment responsibility from councils to viewers and the court, allowing either corporation or property assessments as determined and approved.
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Harrisnore
Pittsburg
Flinn
Delay in apportionment bills blamed on missing maps
Hayes, chair of the Legislative Apportionment Committee, said there was no intentional delay to thwart Governor Pattison. The holdup stems from the State Printer not providing township and county maps, essential for drawing districts in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, and several counties. If maps arrive soon, the committee will proceed. otherwise it may draft a bill without them.
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Ohio
Indiana
HanRgisavra
Hayes
Legislative
Pattison
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Allegheny
General Gobin Proposes Senate Bill Freeze Resolution
In Harrisburg on April 6 General Gobin offered a resolution barring new bills in the Senate after Friday April 10. He noted the date was 12 days beyond the 1859 cutoff. The measure was amended to allow apportionment bills and then adopted.
Not Enough Money for Penitentiaries and State Charities
IFHOM staff correspondent reports on April 6 that the Appropriations Committee Chairman cannot allocate more than $4,000,000 for penitentiaries and state charities over the next two years. The State Board of Charities urged nearly $5,000,000, risking shortfalls at several institutions despite needs.
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Haremsers
Fruit
Appropriations Committee
State Board of Charities
Amendment by Neeb extends water protection to public institutions
An amendment to Senator Smiths bill was amended to cover streams supplying public institutions. Neeb urged the change to protect Morganza and other facilities not drawing water from city systems. The proposal aims to guard water sources used by public institutions.
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Neeb
House Debates Measure on State Board of Undertakers
Nearly the entire session centers on a bill to appoint a five member State Board of Undertakers by the Governor. The measure aims to regulate funeral service oversight and licensing procedures.
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Ppcciaal
Harrispose
Governor of State Board of Undertakers
New Senate and House Bills Introduced on Various Topics
A telegram from Harrisburg reports multiple fresh bills. Senate proposals include using gas and water tax revenue to light boroughs, allowing soldiers to sue counties over bounty, permitting foreign dye firms to build, and repealing race racing forfeiture laws. House items include funding to investigate mine examiners and separate land tax and school funding provisions.
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Hannisevee
Senate
Mesk
Centre
Hines
Luzerne
Penrose
Philadelphia
Osborne
Stewart
Allegheny
Elwood
Westmoreland
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Senate Passes Bills Including Cigarette License and Street Car Cruelty
The Pennsylvania Senate approved several measures. One prohibits cruelty to animals by conductors on street railways and requires cigarette dealers to obtain licenses. Other provisions address banking deposits, public moneys, and exemptions related to alcohol and racing. A companion telegram notes a House bill allowing corporate stock consolidation.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Agenius
Ale “Vo
Harrissvere
Crawford
Venango
Ohio City Elections Show Democratic Gains in Several Cities
Columbus reports Karb to win mayoral race by 1000 to 1200 majority as Democrats sweep most of the city ticket. Cleveland elects William G. Rose Republican mayor by about 300. Canton reelects Major Blake Democrat. Zanesville and Springfield swing Republican. Northwestern cities vote for Democrats in Findlay Napoleon Defiance and others. Toledo Fostoria Bowling Green Republican.
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Cincinnati
Lattr
Tafel
Campbell
Cleveland
William G. Rose
W. W. Armstrong
M. G. Watterson
Canton
Major Blake
Zanesville
Burnett
Springfield
Ohio
Findlay
Napoleon
Defiance
Wapokoneta
Upper Sandusky
Toledo
Fostoria
Bowling Green
North Baltimore
Bluffton
Board of Education
Youngstown
East Liverpool
Michigan voters choose Supreme Justice amid record low turnout
In April voters across Michigan elected a Democrat to the Supreme Court and two Regents, with returns sparse. Judge Champlin led in the statewide count by about 200 to 5,000 as results trickled in, while Weyne County chose two County Auditors and eight Board of Education members.
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Dermaart
Michigan
Supreme Court
State University
Champlin
Weyne
Board of Education
Grip in New York atepidemic with high toll and plummeting crew
A special telegram reported 94 deaths in New York from grip with 11 new fatalities, inclining to women. Dr Nagle noted recent cases affect women and pneumonia or bronchitis complicate several. Police officers unfit, posts doubled. Victims at Governor's Island include Mrs O H, Mrs Tompkins, Colonel Hughes, and others. Captain Bartlett and Mate Howell also ill.
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Dispatch
New York
Grip
Nagle
Department of the Atlantic
Governor’s
Married Three Women Arrested While Preparing to Wed Fourth Time
Prof Albert E Foster of Sioux Falls was arrested on bigamy charges. He had previously wed Carrie Windom in Hamilton Canada then a second wife in Peru and another in Newport Kentucky. In Sioux Falls he planned a fourth marriage prompting interference by the father of his third wife and a requisition for trial in Newport.
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Sioux Fars
Albert E. Foster
Foster
Duine
Justica Stickney
Hamilton
Canada
Carrie Windom
Peru
Renee
Newport
Cephas Knight
Sioux Falls
City meeting backs street act changes and funds plan
Citizens at the Common Council chamber discussed street improvement funding and a proposed general street act bill. A committee was formed to appeal to Harrisburg legislators for second class city needs, with Mayor Gourley presiding and D B Oliver reporting on legislative bills.
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Department of Awards
Carnegie Library
Common Council Chamber
Harrisburg
Gourley
D. B. Oliver
Oliver
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Standard Works
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Supreme Justice
D. D. Bruce
Department of Public Works
M. A. Woodward
Bruce
Board of Viewers
J. H. White
Woodward
Bellefonte Street
J. F. Hudson
Wille
Poon Avenue
J. W. Breeo
Tim
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Breen
James M. Bailey
Mears
Voeghtiy
Hailey
Ek Eens
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