Liquor Licenses Granted In Pittsburg And Allegheny
Judges Ewing and Magee released licenses for wholesale liquor dealers in Pittsburg and Allegheny. Pittsburg will have 168 wholesale houses this year up from 43, while Allegheny will have 122 retail licensed houses up from 39. Bottling licenses were refused for brewers, leaving 13 brewers licenses and one distiller license. The lists include numerous names, with some licenses granted, refused, or withdrawn, and hearings for retail applicants continuing.
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Ewing and Magee
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Supreme Court
City
Mt. Washington
Oae
White
Supreme Art
Beltzhoover, Braddock, Chartiers
Etna
Greentree Borouchs
W.C.T. U
First Ward
Diary of a mudbound expedition across Western Pennsylvania
The Dispatch correspondent details a 400 mile overland trek from Illinois to Pittsburg with a five wagon caravan. The group endures worse roads beyond the Pennsylvania line and midstate, extensive repairs, and extreme hardship including ill wagon horses and a dying wife. They stop at Bealisville and Searight's tavern as weather worsens and reconstruct the route.
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Pittsburg
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Canonsburg
Alexandria
State Line
Road travel notes reflect Greene county mire and rough turnpikes
A fragmentary travel diary recounts bad roads from Brownsville to Greene county and Greene County's mud clogged routes. The writer describes a caravan near Canonsburg, a five wagon train with worn canvas, a trip toward Waynesburg, and the cost of pulling a derrick engine with eight to twelve horses.
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Brownsville
Searight
Uniontown
Greene County
Southwest Penn Depot
Waynesburg
Fayette
Greene
Canonsburg
T. Reed
Sherman House
Middletown
Washington
Travelogue of a Wagon Journey Through Early Roads
A journalist narrates a three day trek from Pittsboro onward along the Pittsburg and Washington turnpike and the Old National Road. The diary records nightly repairs, mudbogs, and tolls totaling a few cents per mile. A sick woman in the caravan shifts the mood to somber reflection as a hearse seems near.
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Bocephalos
Beaver
Pittsboro
Pittsburg and
Washington
City Shoes
Bridgeville
Wachingtop
Lee
Pittsburg
Uniontown
Washington County
Fayetes County
Ward Must Stay in Prison for Funeral
Convict Ford Ward denied permission to attend his wife’s funeral despite his grief. He asked the warden for a last look and his sister delivered a rose from the prison conservatory to place with his wife. Mrs Ward planned a visit next day, but visitors can only see prisoners every two months.
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Ford Ward
Ward
Mississippi River Rises Further Reaching yearly high in Natchez
April 11 Natchez Mississippi reports the Mississippi River at a new yearly peak. In the last day the river climbed three inches and stands two inches above the prior high. Government steamer General Newton says levees from Vicksburg to Natchez remain safe. A report from Hap Hazard Concordia parish notes Tensas River water over levees at Frogmore, delaying plowing.
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Missisaippi
Natchez
Miss
Newton
Vicksburg
Hap Hazard
Concordia Parish
Tensas
Frogmore
One Office Enough Resignation of Rep Dravo
Philadelphia April 11 Speaker Boyer received the resignation of Representative John F Dravo of Beaver county who has been appointed Collector of the Port of Pittsburgh He resigns to avoid holding both offices under Pennsylvania constitution provisions
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Philadelphia
Boyer
State House of Representatives
John F. Dravo
Beaver County
Pittsburg
Princess of Wales Failing Moves to Sandringham
Loudon April 11 The Princess of Wales has improved enough to relocate to Sandringham Norfolk. Great anxiety over her failing health and fits of melancholy follow her deafness. The Prince of Wales accompanied by Prince Albert Victor returns to England at once.
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Loudon
Princess of Wales
Sandringham
Norfolk
Prince of Wales
Prince Albert Victor
England
Emperor William Dines With the Empress of Austria
Emperor William visits Empress of Austria at Villa Langenbeck wearing Hungarian Hussars uniform. He dines with Arch Duchess Valerie and Arch Duke Francis Salvator. A sham battle is staged for the garrison after dinner.
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Wiesbadex
William
Austria
Villa Langenbeck
Valerie
Francis Salvator
Harrison for 1892 and the Indiana renomination push
United States Treasurer Huston confirms President Harrison will seek re election and notes Indiana will back him at the convention and polls. Senator Ingalls argues all pledges were kept and Harrison deserves renomination, praising his steady leadership and the party's gains since 1884.
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United States
Huston
Harrison
Indiana
Ingalls
Benjamin
Wassixetos
J. N. Huston
Republican State Central Committee
Indianapolis
Washington
Hoosier
Ben Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Dismissal of Captain Engle Seen as Attack on Bussey
Washington reports the Pension Bureau dismissed Captain J Edward Engle a one armed Pennsylvania veteran a move viewed by insiders as proof of a power struggle among General Raum General Noble and General Bussey. Engle who resisted resignation amid re rating controversy was said to have been assured by Bussey he would be protected. The firing is interpreted as Bussey being checked by Noble and Raum.
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Washington
J. Edward Engle
Pennsylvania
Pension Bureau
General Raum
General Noble
General Bussey
Engle
Raum
Noble
Bussey
Senator Quay
Fitler
E. K. Martin
Lancaster
Boyer
David Martin
Charles A. Porter
Beaver
Bates
Lewisburg
Union County
Washington Hotel
Joseph W. Schriner
Delamater
Renesokege County
Senator Delamater
Andrews
Republican State Committee
Pottsville
Wallace
Continental Hotel
Carpet makers oppose tariff hike on carpet wools
Philadelphia carpet manufacturers Dor nan Crow Pollock Bromley and Mason, representing 4000 looms, told the Republican Ways and Means Committee that a tariff rise on carpet wools would raise raw material costs above the finished market price and harm industry.
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Washington
Messrs. Dornan, Crow, Pollock, Bromley and Mason
Philadelphia
Ways and Means Committee
Investigation into Springfield site debate continues
The Springfield inquiry resumes with witnesses including F H Murray and Supervising Architect Windrim denying poker allegations. Windrim confirmed his St Louis to Springfield trip in Kerens' private car, denies gambling, and affadavits from Kerens and others support no poker occurred. Council minutes show 9 votes for the new site, 5 for the old, 2 absent, and the committee adjourns to next week.
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Wasurxeron
Springfield
F. H. Murray
Belt Line
B. F. Hobart
Messrs. Filkins
Denton
Kerens
Windrim
Senator Spooner
St. Louis
Frisco
Clayton
Hobart
Churchill
Depray
No More Pension Bills In House Debate
Washington April 11 The House held no formal business in the evening session as members debated pensions and war claims. Tennessee's Mr Enloe warned that private bills should not be considered on Fridays, while urging payment of Southern war claims. Ohio's Mr Boothman delivered a long speech on pensions as the chamber erupted in interruptions and laughter but maintained its general decorum.
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Washincaton
Enloe
Tennessee
Boothman
Ohio
Lacey Seeks Virginia Seat. House Votes to Consider
In the House, Lacey of Iowa urges the Waddill vs Wise contested Virginia Third District election case. Rabe of Tennessee questions consideration as 124 to 113 vote approves taking up the matter. O'Ferrall of Virginia backs minority committee’s seat vacancy resolution amid long debate and ensuing recess.
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House
Lacey
Iowan
Waddill Vs. Wise
Virginia
Rabe
Tennessee
Yeas
O'Ferrall
Committee On Elections
Bayne Appoints Silver Bill Committee for Caucus Review
Chairman Dingley named a special eight member Coinage Committee with Cannon, Bayne, McKenna, Perkins, Henderson, McComas and six other Republicans to draft a silver bill for the caucus. The panel met in secret session after its first afternoon meeting.
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Washington
Dingley
Coinage Committee
Cannon
Bayne
McKenna
Perkins
Henderson
McComas
Senate Passes 2 Cent Railroad Rate Bill
The Senate approved a compromise rail rate bill setting a 2 cent ticket fare while allowing 3 cents on trains. If enacted, it aligns closely with current rates and may proceed to the House before adjournment or wait until next winter. The measure also includes a provision banning lawmakers from being trustees of public institutions. The State Railroad Commission bill was postponed a week in the House due to member absence.
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Iz Dispatch
Senate
Portugal to negotiate boundary with Transvaal over Delagoa line
PORTUGAL'S MISTAKE Loxpow April 11. Portugal plans a boundary commission led by Colonel Machado to meet Transvaal delegates to fix the frontier between Portuguese possessions and the Transvaal, after seizing the Delagoa Bay Railway and arguing the frontier line lies four miles beyond the railway terminus.
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Loxpow
Delagoa Bay
Transvaal
Portugal
Machado
Explosion damages grocery during rock blasting in Kansas City
Contractor J H Cottrell blasted rock at 1025 Main Street at noon. One blast blew a hole 30 by 18 feet into Matthew Bourke’s grocery, collapsing 40 feet of floors into the basement. Grocery stock loss estimated at 2500 dollars. No injuries reported. The blast occurred in the business district.
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Kansas City
J. H. Cottrell
Main Street
Matthew Bourke
Mayor Fitler backs convention choice in friendly GOP contest
Philadelphia officials report a cordial intra party clash over gubernatorial nominees with Mayor Fitler signaling support for General Hastings while Senator Quay maintains non interference. Quay and Fitler meet to align delegates and the district press notes a calm, friendly contest ahead of the state convention.
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Quay
Fitler
Philadelphia
Beaver Statesman
Hastings
Senator Quay
Mayor Fitler
General Hastings
Delamater
Quay’s
Russian Royalty to Travel to Vladivostok via Suez
In St Petersburg on April 11 the Czarewich and his brother Grand Duke George prepare a voyage to Vladivostok in Asiatic Russia. They will travel by way of the Suez Canal calling at Indian ports as part of the expedition.
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Czarewiteh
Grand Duke
George
Vladivostok
Primorsk
Russia
Suez Canal
India
Division Strife at German Evangelical Church Session
The Sheffield Avenue Church in Carcaco reports a split within the Illinois Conference. President Byers declares sole Illinois authority and vows to aid officers with bail if served. A preamble condemns seceders while constables seek the conference records, which Secretary Stamm refuses to reveal, claiming they are safe with delegates.
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Carcaco
Sheffield Avenue
Illinois Conference
German Evangelical Church
Illinois
Byers
Mueller
Stamm
Lancet Praises Doctor in Kara Prison Floggings Case
The Lancet highlights the Kara political prisoner flogging atrocity in Eastern Siberia. It commends Dr. Gurvich for resisting participation and notes plans for possible English physician action to aid him if he faces persecution.
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Sigida
Baron Korif
the Amoor
Physicians of
England
Big Building Contract for Fifty-One Five Story Tenements
Mechanics liens totaling about 143000 have been filed against Mary E. Bailer contractor and Elizabeth W Aldrich owner for a block of 51 five story brick tenements on Sixty third Sixty fourth streets and Tenth Eleventh avenues New York April 11 The large operation is led by Samuel A Bailey builder in wife name with estimated costs of 13000 per unit.
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New Yor
Mary E. Bailer
Elizabeth W. Aldrich
Tenth
Eleventh Avenues
Samuel A. Bailey
Bliven Makes Suicide Attempt in Warsterty
Nathan Bliven a 45 year old man weighing 250 pounds in Warsterty Rhode Island fired both barrels of a shotgun at his head this morning but survived. He reloaded and tried a third attempt with the muzzle in his mouth when his mother stopped him. The blast shattered his shoulder and cut his mother's hand. Bliven likely will die.
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Warsterty
R. I
Nathan Bliven
Bliven
Blivens
Jamaica Ginger Disaster Claims Two Shoemakers
Dover April 11 John Kehoe 23 of Lynn Massachusetts and Harry Kimball of Northwood New Hampshire obtained a quart of Jamaica ginger from Tricketts drugstore. They drank it together Kehoe died within two hours and Kimball suffered severe agony but was not in danger by today.
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Dover
N. H
John Kehoe
Lynn
Mass
Harry Kimball
Northwood
Tricketts
Kehoe
Kimball
Nyack Proprietress Found Drowned In Store Cellar
Julia Smith, 40, proprietress of a West Nyack dining saloon and store, was found drowned in the small cellar of her store. A note asked friends to notify the undertaker and a neatly arranged package of burial clothes labeled My burial clothes was found in a room. She was unmarried.
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Nyack
N. Y
Julia Smith
West Nyack
Earthquake Rattles Dover Maine and Damages Small Things
A Dover Maine quake struck just before 3 AM causing clocks to stop and items to spill from shelves. Nearby reports mention a French brigantine Niagars missing since January 7 voyage to St Stervans with 10 French crew aboard. A Bulgarian-Panitza conspirator case in Paris is also cited with alleged Russian involvement.
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Hattrax
N.S
Niagars
St Stervans
France
Beauleau
St. Stervans
Riots Feared as Vienna Plans Labor Demonstration
Vienna on April 11 reports quiet after days of labor disorders yet fears linger of a large turnout for a demonstration on May 1. Strikes continue among workers with authorities bracing for possible unrest tied to the planned labor protest.
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Vienna
Valencia Riots Tied to Clericalism Protest
Valencia was quiet today as Marquis Carvalho and family departed escorted by guards. Residents say the Valencia riots were partly a Republican demonstration against rapid clericalism growth in Spain.
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Vantencia
Valencia
Carvalho
Spain
Fire destroys Nugget saloon in Aspen, area $15000 loss
DENVER April 11 A fire at the Nugget saloon in Aspen Colorado early this morning caused $15000 in property damage with partial insurance coverage. Fire crews battled the blaze and prevented further spread. No injuries reported.
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Denover
Nugget
Aspen
Col
Government to grant subsidy to Hudson Bay Railroad
Ottawa April 11 reports the Government has decided to provide a subsidy to the Hudson Bay Railroad Company. The move aims to support northern transport and improve service, signaling a postwar rail expansion policy.
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Ottawa
Hudson Bay Railroad Company
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