Labor Strikes Spark Evictions and Murder Arrests
Capito J. A. Lonr and eight men were arrested in Scotsdale on murder charges and to be moved to Greensburg for bail hearings. Separately, 14 eviction notices were served to Morewood strikers occupying company houses with 10 day notices, as deputies prepare to enforce removals amid ongoing labor conflict.
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Rnom
Pueasans
Capito J. A. Lonr
Eighteenth Regiment
Scotsdale
Squire Eicher
Eichteenth
Greensburg
Consable Gay
Mt. Pleasant
Squire's
Scottéate
Adair
J. A. Lost
Harry Wilson
R.G. Purns
Lewis Davis
Carey Grown
Jacob Zungell
J. J. Merger
J. M. Carbaugh
Steve Carnes
Miles Hanna
Mr. Pleasant
Morris Ramsay
Squires
Scottdale
Stonerville
Squire Licher
James McBryde
Lsbras
Botukes
Morewood
Michael Barrett
John Welsh
Steve Pramuko
Martin Wejinskes
Peter Skern
August Bentz
Henry Howard
John Campbell
John Dank
David Schrader
Harry Barrett
Michael Lindaway
Elizabeth Murphy
Grimm
Ramsey
Inquest Hearings On Morewood Strike Tragedy Proceed
Coroner Wakefield resumes testimony in Greensburg after adjournment. Witnesses from Morewood describe events at the bridge and company store, denying deliberate arson or oil can involvement, with arguments over base changes and juror absence delaying proceedings.
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Parasast
Corover Wakefield
Greensburg
James 8. Beacom
M'Bryde's Reply Defends Miners in Labor Price Fight
Special telegram from Pleasant April 9 quotes James W. Mobryde defending miners in Connellsville region. He argues workers deserve say in wage rates beyond February 1, 1881, denounces operator actions and calls for justice. He notes wages fell under one dollar daily on average, contrasts Frick Coke Company wealth with worker poverty, and cites broken agreements by management.
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Dieraton
Pleasant
McBrede
Father Lambing
Mr. Lambing
Lynch
Connellsville
Mr. Lamtang
4. C. Frick Coke Company
Frick
Vonnell«rille Coke
Meno
James W. Mobeyde
Frightens Shaft Guard Into Asking for a Reinforcement
Mr Pleasant reports a shaft guard at Pleasant on April 8 fled from danger and called for reinforcement after a frightful incident. Officials followed up to assess the scene and bolster security for workers in the shaft.
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Mr. Pleasant
Nightly disturbance near Parafit house sparks alarm
A large crowd, mostly women, gathered near George Parafit's house by shaft B and assaulted the night with tin pans. A guard reported the women were drunk and requested reinforcements to quell the disturbance.
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George
Dr Neff Promoted to Major in Tenth Regiment
From Pleasant A staff correspondent reports Dr G W Neff of Masontown is now Surgeon of the Tenth Regiment and holds the rank of Major. He was promoted from Second Assistant with the rank of first for Major. Dr William S Grimm of Beaver Falls is named to fill the vacancy left by Major.
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United Mine Workers of America
Scottdale
Morewood
Kay
Panker
Mt, Pleasant
G. W. Neff
Masontown
Popaud
William S. Grimm
Beaver Falls
K. Grimm
Fairchance Works Resume At Fairchance Furnace Coke Plant
The Fairchance Furnace Company coke works resumed full operation this morning after partial runs at old wages. The union is not recognized in the settlement, but workers may maintain their membership. About 100 ovens are in the plant.
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Tnion
Pleasant
Fairchance Furnace Company
Anna Dickinson Sane Declares Brother-Sister Feud and Suit
New York April 9 Miss Anna E Dickinson thinner and wary sought a lawyer to sue the National Republican Committee for funds due under a contract tied to artist Frank Carpenter. She accuses her elder sister Susan Dickinson of imprisoning her in an insane asylum and misrepresenting her to friends. Dr Seward supports Anna’s sanity and says funds were halted to prevent further payments.
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National Republican Committee
New York
Anna E. Dickinson
Astor House
Seward
Seward Home
Goshen
Miss Dickinson
Howe & Hummel
Republican National Committee
Quay
Frank Carpenter
Republican Committee
Susan
Danville
Anna
Susan Dickinson
Dr. Seward
Anns Weil
Sovan
Ballet Dancers in Bloomers in Wilbur Company
Milneafolis reports that the McHale anti tights bill has passed the Senate. The Wilbur Opera Company, in a 12 week engagement, will wear bloomers for the remainder of their run.
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Minnesota
Wilbur Company
Milneafolis
McHale
Senate
Wilbur Opera Company
Elopement Ends in Suicide Attempt Near Beals House
Lee Rezroad and Minnie Lansford, aged about 15, fled together from Churchville seeking marriage in Marietta but were refused a license. Rezroad slashed his throat at Beal's boarding house, was saved by doctors, and the couple traveled toward Weston under guard after the incident.
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Marietta
Ohio
Heal
Ina Tor
Rexroad
Herjover
Mysicians
Weston
Wales a Big Winner at Monte Carlo Gambling Tale
The Prince of Wales reportedly wins big on horse races in London and Monte Carlo. Colonel North allegedly tipped him, with Lord Randolph Churchill and Munthorpe also said to profit. Gossip links Lord Randolph to Africa trips and strained family finances. William Vanderbilt joins a party at Monte Carlo after crossing the Atlantic.
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Idy Dunlap
Prince of Wales
North
Lord Randolph Churchill
Munthorpe
Colonel North
Lord Danraven
Lord Randolph
Africa
Lady Randolph
Leonard Jerome
Monte Carlo
William Vanderbilt
Atlantic
Trials of Maria Vita Society Prisoners In Brindisi Jail
Rome April 9 The trial of denounced Maria Vita Society members near Brindisi draws crowds as 17 prisoners sit in two cages during preliminary proceedings. Tattooed inmates attract attention while chiefs denounce colleagues amid carbineer guards and public hissed reactions. Passaquindiel explains order rites and Camorristi title Uncle, noting organization existed before 1883.
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Rome
Maria Vita
Evil Life
Hari
Brindisi
Passaquindiel
The Mafia Horde Chooses America as Field
The Graphic previews two long articles on the Mafia with a last paragraph noting Italy’s drastic government action against the sect. It questions how Mafiosi evaded extirpation and grew abroad in a land of liberty such as the United States, claiming terror and corruption underpin their power.
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America
Durlaf
Lorpon
Graphic
To-Morrow
United States
Italy
Lady Dunlo III Reported Near Death After Illness
Manchester April 9 Lady Dunlo the heroine of a famous divorce case is reported dead or critically ill. She has been appearing at the Princess Theater and is said to be seriously ill. Her husband and Isador Wertheimer attend her bedside and have secured top medical aid from London and local physicians.
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Iby Dunlap
Cable Company
Manchester
Lady Dunlo
Princess Theater
Isador Wertheimer
London
Suit Against Knights of Labor Officials for Book Accounts
William Whitty sues Terence Powderly and Knights of Labor officers in Common Pleas Court No 1 alleging he supplied food to locked out Mohawk Valley knitters and Amsterdam workers from 1886 to 1887 on orders of local assemblies and the General Board promised payment of 1200 and 300 weekly. he seeks the balance claimed due after the lockout ended.
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Philadelphia
Bregg
Common Pleas Court
William Whitty
Terence V. Powderly
The
Knights of Labor
Amsterdam
N. Y
Mohawk Valley
Thomas Barry
Barry
Waitty
General Board
Whitty
Davitt's Defense Against Political Candidacy Claims
Michael Davitt argues in Labor World that he did not seek or sanction McCarthy's nomination for Labor Commissioner. He claims his treason and felony convictions were legally expiated by imprisonment, ending the penalty. He asserts republican principles do not bar legal rights and says government objections were political.
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Loxpox
Michael Davitt
Labor World
McCarthy
Jerome's Tomb Likely To Receive Prince Napoleon Body
The article discusses plans to bury Prince Napoleon in a rock tomb on the Isles Sanguindires in the Gulf of Ajaccio if not interred at the Church of the Invalides. It notes the government may reject reviving the Napoleonic legend and the prospects of renown for the "Petit Caporal."
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Pants
Napoleon
Isles Sanguindires
Gulf of Ajacccio
Church of the Invalides
Napoleon I
Andrews joins Standard Oil interests in Erie land deal
Hon W H Andrews, chairman of the Republican State Committee, has bought 30 acres of land near the city eastern limit for the Standard Oil Company and is negotiating for a large house in Erie. He will reside there as the company’s local representative and may withdraw from politics.
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Republican State Committee
Standard
Dispatch
W. H. Andrews
Death in Australian Jail Ends Notorious Religious Impostor
A Sydney cablegram reports the death in jail of Thomas Oswald Keatinge, once a famed clerical impostor. He spent ten years in America before 1800, began his fraud career in 1658, and alternated leading Roman Catholic and Protestant pulpits while spending much of his life in prison.
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Dunlap
Sydey
Thomas Oswald Keatinge
Keatinge
America
Remarkable decision stood after failed appeal in domestic case
The article notes a legal ruling involving a husband who deserted his wife and created a new life, with an appeal before the House of Lords expected to cost at least £2,000. Attempts to fund the appeal through public subscription failed, so the decision is likely to stand.
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House of
Opier
Religion Fingers Protestants Out Of Irish Party In Catholic Drive
London reports say National League speeches claim bishops want only Roman Catholics in the House of Commons and Protestants to be excluded, signaling sectarian tactics potential in Ireland. Dublin Freeman cites tensions over Protestant presence and funding linked to Parnell materials, with Healy denying Crown money allegations.
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Dunlap
London
National League
Peter McDonald
Gladstone
Ireland
House of Commons
Sligo
Kilkenny
The
Dublin Freeman
Hartington
Parnell
Timothy Healy
Fitzgerald
Maryborough
Crown
Healy
Terms Agreed On Cable Negotiation With Spain
Madrid April report states a termination reached in talks with the Spanish Government through Mr. Foster on a reciprocity pact between the United States and Spain for Cuba and Porto Rico. Key terms include a one cent per pound duty on Spanish West Indian sugar at 18 degrees polarization and higher duties on any excess above that level.
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Madrid
Foster
United States
Spain
Cuba
Porto Nico
Liberal proposal to place Irish Land Commission salaries under Parliament
In the House of Commons a Liberal motion by Henry Fowler to place Irish Land Commission salaries in the estimates and subject them to Parliament was rejected 160 to 2. Healy Morley and government members argued it would threaten constitutional control.
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Loxphon
House of Commons
Henry Fowler
Healy
Lacie Eupipers
Neet Tandlord
Morley
Fowler
Manipuris Repulsed as British Win Another Victory
Advices from Simla report a brilliant British victory near Manipur where Ghoorkas led by Lieutenant Grant repelled a fierce Manipuri attack on Fort Thabat. The usurping Rajah and two chiefs were killed, while Manipuri resistance crumbled and signaled acceptance of British authority.
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SimLa
Manipur
Grant
Thabat
Letter by Granville during the Presidential Campaign
A published letter from the late Lord Granville, dated in April, discusses the actions of the President and comments on aiding Mr. Blaine or Mr. Cleveland. It mentions Cleveland's attempt to separate free trade from his plan and notes uncertainties about influence.
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Granville
Lord Granville
Blaine
Cleveland
Traders expelled as possible guides to invading army
St. Petersburg April 1 The War Office ordered all foreign traders expelled from frontier camps amid fears they could guide Austro German forces in case of war Hungarian peddlers suspected of knowing strategic routes into Russia.
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Russia
ST. Petersburg
War Office
Germany Fears US Trade With Brazil May Cut Exports
The North German Gazelle reports that German exporters fear losing a large share of the South American market to American competition under the U S Brazil trade treaty. The Gazette notes this may push Austro German talks toward new trade outlets and a broader alliance.
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Germany
Berto
United States
Brazil
Australia Adopts Constitution at Federation Convention
Delegates at the Federation Convention in Sydney yesterday approved the Constitution. The session closed amid great enthusiasm as the document was adopted.
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Australia
Sydney
Chicago Official Canvass Underscores Mayor Election Uncertainty
The official canvass of Chicago votes began, with both parties claiming victory. It is expected to take a week to finalize. Two errors were noted: Washburne’s 60 votes in the Twenty-seventh ward and a 100 vote shortfall for Cregier in the Twenty-fifth ward.
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Chiceago
Washburne
Flinn Street Curative Legislation Discussed by House Committee
In Harrisburg, April 9, the House Judiciary Committee debated curative street improvement bills, reviewing Supreme Court rulings and the burden on property owners. Carnahan explained the bills while Woodward urged jury trials and limited liens, with Marland criticizing municipal control and urging mayoral reform. The committee plans another session to shape the bills for reporting.
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Harrisburg
House Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Flinn
Thomas Carnahan, Jr
Carnahan
Pittsburg
Alfred Marland
M. A. Woodward
Baker
Johnson
Mr. Woodward
Woodward
Linn
Marland
W. J. Howard
Bigelow
Judiciacy Committee
Flinnee
Senate Passes Bill Against Political Solicitation
The Senate approved a bill targeting corrupt solicitation of candidates for office by offering tickets or other valuables or charitable subscriptions. Senator McCreary urged action, while Senator Robinson defended the measure and Senator Hates teased Delaware’s dual-office holder about benefits. The 26 to 0 vote followed a lengthy debate.
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Harriensune
Senate
O Fce
McCreary
Robinson
Hates
Delaware
Pecernty
Kemble Loan Bill Heads to Governor Pattison Today
Harrisburg dispatch reports the bill to reimburse William H. Kemble for a 400000 loan to the state will likely reach Governor Pattison the next day. Senator Ross failed to insert an amendment to have the Board of Audit investigate the Commonwealths liability for unjust claims. State Treasurer Boyer defends the 1811 law placing the Auditor General and State Treasurer on the board and notes the Attorney General will be consulted during examinations.
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Harrisburg
William H. Kemble
Ross
Board of Audit
Commonwealth
Boyer
Adjournment Set Tentatively for May by Rules Committee
In the House a Rules Committee report fixes May 5 as the final adjournment date for the Legislature. The measure aims to hasten business, though passage is uncertain pending Senate amendments. The Senate will likely seek changes, with adjournment around two weeks after.
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Committee
House
Senate
House Committee On
Inability to Raise £2000 Forces Decision to Stand
The report notes that despite efforts to secure a £2000 sum, the decision remains unchanged. Mr. Jackson’s case is recalled, with the April dispatches detailing the financial shortfall and its impact on the ruling. The article frames the outcome as a setback for those pursuing funds.
Contractors Reach Union Contract In Indianapolis
In Indianapolis in April the master and journeymen plumbers settle on a union contract. Masters will employ only union men with wages at 4 and 30 cents for plumbers 5 dollars and 80 cents for gasfitters and 40 cents for steamfitters for an eight hour day. Nearly all masters have signed.
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Indianapolis
Jouron
Bills Passed Finally In Senate Report
Haznine dispatch reports the Senate passed finally a list of measures including granting permanent certificates to teachers with six consecutive terms taught without board recommendation and increasing petition thresholds for annexation from one-half to two-thirds, among other actions.
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Senate
Board of Directors
House bills on public schools and city governance
A compilation of proposed measures covers the study of physical culture in public schools, sworn or firmed teachers before service, court jurisdiction when forgery or serious crime convictions occur, abolition of the Director of the Poor in second class cities, clerk qualifications for County Commissioners, and a fund for aged or disabled policemen in second class cities.
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Fayette County
Partisan Quarrel over Pattison Nominations in Senate
Republicans refuse to confirm Pattison nominees until Beaver appointees receive commissions. The upper chamber debates executive sessions and alleged breach of a prior agreement. Senators cite delays and political perfidy while discussing State Librarian Superintendent and Factory Inspector nominations.
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Beaver
Hakrgissune
Senate
Green
Atks
Philadelphia
Mor Beaver
Robinson
Hall
Elk
Berks
Osbourn
Corbin
Snyder
Justee
Gobin Sllus
Forest County
Bates
Union
Negative report on Neeb bill extending mechanics lien law
A negative Senate report notes Neebs bill to extend the mechanics lien law to subcontractors and laborers. The dispatch also covers a $1,887 appropriation for witness fees and expenses in the Oxbourne-Devlin contested election case.
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Neeb
Harrissone
Senate
House
Allegheny County
John. Yous
Otc
Bills Passed in Senate Include Firemen Relief and Smoke Rules
A telegram from Harrisburg reports Senate action on several measures. Bills require out of state insurers to pay annual bonuses to local Firemen's Relief Associations and establish a uniform contractor policy by fire insurance firms. Other provisions cover divorce appeal procedures, smoke suppression ordinances for bituminous coal, penalties for violations, and a State Board of Medical Examiners with two homeopaths and one eclectic member.
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Harrispone
Senate
Board of Medical Examiners
Constitutional Convention Bill Advances in Second Reading
The Disraten Hargisaure bill for a 173 member constitutional convention reaches second reading with the author noting defects in election machinery and seeking amendment. The measure passes without opposition. Also, a bill criminalizing fare non payment in cars and hacks moves through second reading after Representative Few references a Knight of Labor allegedly influencing Mr Kane of Fayette as a paid lobbyist.
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Tcial Telignam
Wherry
Few
Knight of
Labor
Kane
Fayette
Two Favorable Reports On Meek Liquor Licenses Tax On Foreigners
Senator Meek of Center advances two measures. The House Committee on Vice and Immorality favors his liquor license bill based on population. His foreigner tax bill at £3 annually for poor funds also gains favorable House report after Senate approval by a large majority.
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Meek
Harrishourg
House
Senate
Neebs bondsmen bill advances in senate action
In Hargusarre April 9 the Senate favorably reports a measure to encourage forest culture and also Neebs bills allowing liquor dealers to secure bonds anywhere in the county granting the license and authorizing incorporation of distillery companies. The bill also mentions appointing a commission to provide a census for schools and education.
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Hargusarre
Senate
Neeb
Horemor
Crawford
Srede
Bull
Eight-Hour Strike Looms as Miners Reject Proposals
Interstate conference of Ohio and Western Pennsylvania operators and miners collapsed over the eight-hour day. Miners rejected wage and hour concessions and vowed a general strike starting May 1. Leaders debated productivity and personal interests, with both sides predicting disruption and no immediate agreement.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
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W.J. Cunningham
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House Committee On Rules
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