Lima Oil Scandal and Standard Oil Pipe Scheme
A Chicago dispatch reveals Standard Oil’s claim that Ohio oil is non refinable and odiferous, forcing price cuts and a vast network to pipe Ohio and Pennsylvania oils together. The plan centers on two giant refineries in Lima and Chicago, linking fields and flooding markets with lower cost oil.
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Lima
Chicago
Dispatch
Standard Oil Company
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Standard
Cleveland
Beaver
Bellevue
Norwalk
Grafton
Cuyahogs River
Akron
Mantus
New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Railway
Pennsylvania Fields
Ohio oil boom fuels Standard’s expansion scheme
The Standard Company quietly consolidates Ohio oil land, boosting production at 15 cents per barrel. It plans a large Lima refinery, a Cygnet to Beaver pipeline, and a wealther of plants in Lima, uniting Ohio and Pennsylvania fields in a sweeping, contested expansion.
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Solomon
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil
Penneyivania
Ohio Fields
Great Corporation
Pga
Ohio Oil
Standard Company
Lima
Standard
Cygnet
North Baltimore
Wood County
Allen County
National Transit Company
Beaver
National Tube Works
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Ohio Field
Pennelvania
Pennsylvania Fields
Chicago
Sheridan Captured on Robbery Charges
William Sheridan was arrested at 1 am by Special Officers Mulvehill and Denniston on a robbery charge against members of Lydia Thompson's troupe. The crime occurred last Sunday on the Washington on the B and O Railroad. A troupe member lost $20 and a ring valued at $30. Sheridan also faces a separate charge of appropriating funds from the Union.
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William Sheridan
Mulvehill and Denniston
Lydia Thompson
Washington
Sheridan
Pear
Big Mane
Cbs
New York in Darkness as Wires, Poles Cut Down
In New York on April 16 the removal of overhead telegraph, telephone and electric light wires began in the sub way district after two years of dispute. Workmen cut 12 wires with rubber-gloved linemen, causing brief flashes as power was turned on to arc lights, while crowds watched Madison and Union Squares lose their usual evening glow.
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New York
Telegraph, Telephone and Electric Light
Western Union Telegraph Company
United States
Grant
Wallace
University Place
Fourteenth Street
Commissioner Gibbons
Board of Electrical Control
Brush Company
Colm Gibbons
Madison
Union
Pleas for Clemency Before the Pardon Board
The Pennsylvania Board of Pardons considers clemency pleas for Alleghenians. George Clark seeks commutation from death to life imprisonment. Robert Geary’s 20 year sentence prompts letters from Congressman Dalzell opposing mercy. Affidavits from robbery victims are offered, with cross examination requested. Absalom Bowser and Edward Slattery cases discussed, with local officials and relatives in attendance.
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Istatch
Hanrissure
George Clark
Greene County
Board of Pardons
Robert M. Geary
Allegheny County
Congressman Dalsell
R. H. Johnston
Pittsburg
Geary
Dalzell
Representative Stewart
Eee
John Wilson
Alleghen County
Oaks
Ates
W. H. Young
Greensburg
Absalom M. Bowser
Obediah Haymaker
McCallin
Chris Magee
An Apore
Aeressman West McCullough
E. H. Johnston
W. D. Moore
Edward Slattery
Slattery
Woman Accuses Husband, Baldrick Arrested in Brooklyn
Miss Delia Robbins of 887 Fifth Avenue Brooklyn identified George Baldrick as a persistent suitor prompting police action. Baldrick claims they are married, with a disputed separation and a family business background. He was arraigned before Justice Walsh but the examination was adjourned after Robbins fainted as he appeared from custody.
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New York
Delia Robbins
Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn
George Baldrick
Baldrick
Justice Walsh
Miss Robbins
Pittsburg
Is & Hat
Eastern College
Lsif
Big Bill Ready Prompts Pennsylvanian Company Interest
Special telegram from Harrisburg reports the Appropriations Committee adjourned after 12:30 a m and will report the bill in the morning. It is expected to appropriate about $6,000,000 with Philadelphia harbor improvement funding noted and a rider striking out the river belt railway provision. The action reflects interest of the Pennsylvanian Company.
Robbery Victim Found Bleeding After Late-Night Assault
At a late hour a man named Robert Aiken was found severely wounded and unconscious, robbed of money by an unknown assailant. He lay bleeding and may die from his injuries, neighbors reported the shocking incident.
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J Teaven
Paurs
Robert Aiken
Liberal Victory at Rochester Shocks Central Birmingham Tories
A surprise Liberal win in Rochester toppled a Tory stronghold and signaled a political shift. The report details reactions at Westminster clubs and the National Liberal Club, noting heavy campaigning and alleged intimidation. Voter totals show Hugess 1655 to Davies 1560, with prior 1885 results cited for contrast.
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House of Commons
Rochester
England
Carlton
St. Stephen's
Pall Mall
National Liberal Club
Scotland Yard
Trafalgar Square
Kent
Hugess
Davies
Hughes Hallett
F. F. Belsey
Home Rulers
American acquitted in English self defense case
Luke Emerson a Bowling Green Missouri horse dealer was acquitted in England of murdering Robinson on Oxford Street after claiming two men attempted to rob him. He had shown money in a public house and said he fired in self defense after being attacked.
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Loxwnow
Luke Emerson
Bowling Green
Robinson
Oxford Street
Emerson
England
Boulangers House Searched In Paris Political Roundup
Police searched the residences of General Boulan ger Count Dillon and M Rochefort and seized papers. The government ordered prefects to promote fetes similar to those planned in Marseilles on May 5 to mark the 1879 States General anniversary and to curb public meetings likely to cause disorder. The prefects are told the center holds political action and other officials should support them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
General Boulanger
Count Dillon
M. Rochefort
Marseilles
Vandalia Stranded After Collison and Towed for Repairs
British ship Vandalia, Captain Coonan, from Perth Amboy to London, grounded at Brighton after colliding with an unknown steamer. She was cut off and towed to Shoreham for temporary repairs. In separate notes, Dion Boucicault’s appeal against alimony arrears was dismissed by the court.
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Denmark
Lospown
Vandalia
Coonan
Perth Amboy
London
Brighton
England
Shoreham
Dion Boucicault
Lowpox
Agnes Robertson Boucicault
The Times Sued for Libel by Parnell over Damages
Mr Parnell has filed a libel suit against the London Times seeking one hundred thousand pounds in damages claiming the newspaper harmed his reputation with published statements. The action was brought in London.
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the Times
Parnell
The
London Times
Western Union Wins Again In Primrose Suit
Philadelphia April 16 The suit of Frank J Primrose to recover large damages from the Western Union Telegraph Company over a June 1887 wool purchase ended in favor of the defendant in federal court The decision cites a misread cipher message as the cause of the purchase error.
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Western Union
Philadelphia
Frank J. Primrose
Western Union Telegraph Company
United States
James A. Bexton Appointed Chicago Postmaster
General Newberry's Successor Wasuixotox reports the appointment of James A. Bexton as postmaster in Chicago on April 16. Bexton succeeds the previous postmaster, marking a notable change in city postal leadership.
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General Newberry
Wasuixotox
James A. Bexton
Chicago
Desperate Oklahoma settlers cling to revolvers amid dispossession
A telegram from Puncena dated April 16 describes Oklahoma settlers near the Canadian river facing dire straits. Many lack shelter and funds, selling gear yet clinging to homestead claims. with weapons as their last recourse they anticipate fighting for land when the time comes. Marshall Jones of Southern Kansas plans a large deputy force near Oklahoma City.
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Puncena
Carceasaw
Nallon
I T
Oklahoma
Canadian River
Cherokee Strip
Marahal Jones
Kansas
Oklahoma City
Poisoned mother and child found in Harlem building
Mrs Carolina Bruckner 33 lived with husband and daughter Alma 11 at 235 Cleveland Ave. They were found in a partially finished Harlem building after ingesting poison from rats poison along with a struggle. Alma is dying and refuses to recover. husband Charles Bruckner blames dispute over the child’s fate.
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Carolina Bruckner
Cleveland Avenue
Harlem
Flgor
Alma
Lake Street
Les & Brest
Dix
A Statesman's Character Inspector Byrnes Replies to an Attack
New York April 16 Inspector Byrnes denies Assemblyman Sullivan known as Dry Dollar lied about saloon arrests in New York City. He asserts Sullivan and his allies mix with thieves and disreputable citizens including Peter Barry of the Whyo gang. Barry, now in state prison, is named as a companion.
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Byrnes
New York
New Youk
Sullivan
Albany
Mr. Sullivan
Assembly
Eey
D. Sullivan
Peter Barry
Whyo Gang
Barry
Om. McAvenecy
Tommy Nicholls
John Clark
Bar
Cot
Railroad Crew Lays Track Through Dresden Street
Special Telegram from Zanesville April 16 Dresden a town 16 miles north is in uproar as 380 Coshocton and Southern Railway workers lay a mile long track through its principal street starting around 3 am. City protests led to injunctions and the work moved to Cleveland and Canton crews.
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Zanesville
Dresden
Coshocton and Southern Railway Company
Cleveland
Canton
Clevejan
Buying Washington Homes
Mrs Letitia G Chandler widow of Senator Zach Chandler buys for about 64000 from John F Cook the corner lot at Sixteenth and K streets NW priced around 350 per foot. A deed records transfer of residence of real Fairchild to Mrs Hearst wife of the California Senator for 356000.
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Washington
Letitia G. Chandler
Iale
Zach Chandler
John F. Cook
Sixteenth
Real Fairchild
Hearst
California
Fatal shooting in Wilkesbarre as youth slain by assailant
Special telegram from Wilkesbarre reports 17 year old Thomas Gallagher fatally shot by E P Wilkinson after Gallagher allegedly twisted him. Wilkinson drew a revolver and fired a single shot through Gallagher's neck.
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Diafatch
McCausland Murder Conspiracy Trial Opens
In a special telegram report the Commonwealth opened the McCausland trial alleging James Neff led the conspiracy that resulted in a murder Gray testified as chief witness. The dispatch notes the case as it begins with prosecutors aiming to prove Neff’s central role.
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McCausland
The
Commonwealth
James Neff
Gray
Toy
Did Not Know It Was Loaded Fatal Playful Handling
April 16 report from Dayrox states Joseph Heath aged 18 lifted a revolver not knowing it was loaded. The pistol discharged, fatally wounding a girl identified as Teague, who died within ten minutes at the scene.
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Dayrox
Joseph Heath
Putsahibe Telague
Insurance Trouble Not Ended In Baltimore and Ohio
April 16 in Chicago reports B and O Railway employees issue a manifesto asserting their firm demands. The dispute over an insurance matter remains unresolved, with no sign of ending.
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Chcaco
Baltimore and Ohio
Unique Banquet Tendered to New Administration by Chinese Minister
A diplomatic dinner in Was Hixeton on April 16 honored the new administration with Republican Supreme Court and Senate attendance. The Chinese Minister escorted Blaine to his seat while Justices Miller and Blatchford sat nearby. Turkish and Persian ministers enjoyed the wine course as the Persian diplomat entertained with humor and multilingual awkwardness.
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Sigel
Robinson
Massachusetts
Indian Commission
Hixeton
Supreme Court
Senate
Blaine
Miller
Blatchford
Bradley
Harlan
Turkey
Persia
England
Glish
China
Jay
Corea
Governor Robinson Declines Cherokee Lands Commission
April 16 report from Was hington states Massachusetts Governor Robinson, a commissioner in the Cherokee lands cession negotiation, cannot serve on the commission. The President accepts the declination with regret and plans to fill the vacancy promptly, while the telegraph inquiry to a replacement proceeds. Secretary Noble indicated the substitute's name would not be released until acceptance is assured.
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Poe
Noble
General Sigel resigns as Pension Agent in New York
General Franz Sigel resigns from his post as Pension Agent at New York City. Commissioner Tanner reports no reflection on his integrity and Sigel states he desires to retire, promising to forward the resignation immediately.
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Franz Sigel
New York
Sigel
President urged to amend civil service rules for restored officials
Representatives Houk and Alfred Taylor asked the President to amend civil service rules to allow the restoration to government service of men dismissed for political reasons by the last administration. The President said he would give the matter careful consideration.
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Washington
Houk
Alfred Taylor
Tennessee
Mre
Pension Bureau receives record mail volumes in week
Commissioner Tanner reported that in the first week of the month the Pension Bureau handled 60 871 letters and related mail and in the following week 69 000 pieces. He notes the immense flow contributes to three generations of delays in answering correspondence.
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Wasx Hixoton
Tanner
Pension Bureau
A New Candidate for Public Printer Emerges
Wassixoton reports on April 16 a new candidate for Public Printer has appeared in the man General Frank Palmar of the region.
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Wassixoton
Frank Palmar
Bold Bank Robbery at Minnenpe Ends in Capture
Two robbers entered the State Bank in Minnenpe and escaped with 14000 in paper money after forcing cashiers at gunpoint. A pursuit followed and both suspects were captured shortly after, with James Henry (about 22) and Fred Douglass (under 18) identified as the culprits.
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Minnenpe
Mspeclet
Maysearouis
James Henry
Fred Douglass
Henry
Douglass
Jury Rebuff Leads Judge to Dismiss Jurors
In New York on April 16 Judge dismisses jurors after they acquit John Benning who sold a pint of ale to a 9 year old at Frederick Meyer’s unlicensed Monroe Street grocery. Detective Leary testified seeing the sale. the defense contends the ale was given away.
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Dispatch
John Benning
Frederick Meyer
Monroe Street
Cornelius Leary
Benning
Benning Fies
Jo Gildersteeve
Leves
Serious stab in Lawrenceville leaves Al Carter wounded
A fight near Foxty street ends with Al Carter stabbed in the stomach about 9 30 p m He is taken home on Forty fifth street and treated by Dr Camer on and Dr Fife Dennis Maher is arrested about 11 p m by Iain Brophy and Lt Orth and locked up at the Seventeenth ward station
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Lawrenceville
al Carter
Dennis Maher
Seabere House
Carter
Forty-fifth Street
Wear Hatfield
Cameron and
Fife
Maher
Iain Brophy
Orth
Seventeenth Ward
He Will Be Pardoned Now A Convicted Horse Thief Heir to Fortune
Special Telegram from Denver reports John F. Pierce who came to Colorado from Circleville Ohio after a wild life joined a gang of horse thieves and was jailed. His father died leaving a $100000 fortune, and Pierce seeks a pardon to claim the inheritance.
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Charles Bruckner
Denver
John F. Pierce
Colorado
Circleville
Forty Gas Wells Crew Arrives by Express to Upper Oil Country
A party of oil and gas well drillers reached the Union depot yesterday afternoon aboard the A V B BR express. George Matthews stated they had just came from the natural gas shore and planned work inland. They reported about 40 barrels along the shore between Erie and Cleveland and sought field material and supplies.
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A V. B. BR. Express
Union
George Matthews
Erie
Cleveland
Clem
Marriage Troubles Touch Washington Scene
Washington Alexander, African, and Tha Hison, Caucasian, secured a license and adjourned to William Johnson’s Jones avenue residence. A colored demonstration followed the ceremony, and Johnson grew angry while Brown was named. Bordotsan and his prospect in Twelfth ward were reportedly bearing yesterday before Judge McKenna.
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Washington Alexander
Tha Hison
William Johnson
Jones Avenue
Johnson
Brown
Bordotsan
Marin
McKenna
Mrs Sholes Charges Hickey and Orgill Before Alderman
Mrs. Mary Sholes accused William Hickey and John Orgill before Alderman Porters of entering her Laurel avenue home, breaking open her door, binding her hand and foot, and assaulting her Saturday night. The two men are in custody.
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Mary Sholes
William Hickey
John Orgill
Laurel Avenue
Toe House
Shell Risk the Grand Jery
Ales Hamilton of 56 Second Avenue faced charges by Georgie Francis for keeping a disorderly house selling liquor without a license and selling on Sunday. Hamilton waived a hearing before Judge Car yesterday and posted bail for court.
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Shell Risk
Ales Hamilton
Georgie Francis
Car
Blood Poisoning Fears After Southside Injury
Weeyand a tinner of Saran street Southside sustains a cut and a physician fears blood poisoning. Local report notes concern over potential infection and seeks medical attention.
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China
Weeyand
Saran Street
Southside
Germania National Bank to Formally Organize
Stock valued at $200,000 for the new Southside Germania National Bank to be formally organized in a few days and a site selected.
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Southside
Germania National
Ea Ee
Witherow Resting Easy After Shooting
Witherow, shot Monday by Desial Davis, rests easy at Homeopathic Hospital. Davis is jailed.
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Witherow
Desial Davis
Homeopathic
Davis
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company Buys Ford City Works
The Pittsburg Plate Glass Company completes a $1,500,000 purchase of the Ford City Plate Glass Works near Kittanning, forming the world’s largest plate glass group with Creighton Tarentum and Ford City plants. The deal increases capital stock to $2,750,000 and positions the firm to produce 500,000 feet of glass monthly. Managers include Edward Ford as president and J. Pitcairn as a director trading under A. V. BR. B. control. The merged output supports 2,000 workers across three factories and expands Allegheny valley industry sectors with river dredging and sand operations.
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Bearea
France
England
Belgium
Pittsburg
Monongahela House
Ford Cityworks
Creighton
Monongarhela House
Ford City Establishment
J. B. Ford
Tarentum
A. Pitcairn
Ford City Works
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Esch Otter St
Oreichten
West Penn
John Scott
Edward Ford
J F. Scott
E. L. Ford
J. Piteeeee
Ie Sens
Pittsburg Company
Ford City
Ieeny
America
Ford Himsel
Ford
al County
Indiana
Pitubarg
Com Corporation
Uae
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Pennsyvania
Usder
Pardon Board
Pennsylvanian Company
Gladstone
Boulanger
Birmingham
Home Rule
Loxpox
St. Stephen’s
Albert Bright
Oxlahoma
Mrs. Hearst Purchase
Bank Ros
Pittsburg Plate Glass
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