Great Battle Over Coal Region Riots Forces Militia Action
Fayette County deputies clash with striking workers at Leisenring Kyle and Leith as Governor Pattison may dispatch state troops. Sheriff McCormick requests military aid after multiple assaults, a water tank explosion, and a mob rescue of a jailed striker. One deputy seriously injured.
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Alstoxtown
Leisenring
Kyle
Leith
McCormice
Mattison
Fayette
Trotter
West
Isearing
Commonwealth
Bente
R. E. Patrison
Wrr
Kyle Works
Grhongh A. McCormick. Sherif
Fayette County
McClelland
L. H. Frazier
Frazier
Sheriff McCormick
Mest
William McClelland
McCormick
Eyarrthang
Smith
Rice
John Shaffer
Shaffer
Coking Strike Drama Sees Varied Ovens and Workers
The report from Mt Parasast outlines a tense coke region strike with about 3 600 ovens operating, 2 500 workers at present including many bosses, and 12 000 idle ovens. Labor leaders claim fewer workers than operators, while promises from managers suggest more workers on Monday as pits like Black Hills and Dexter may restart.
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Mt. Parasast
Brennen
Labor
Lessenring No. 2
No. 3
Morewood
Parker
Painter
Polo
Robert Rowe
Rainey
Pennsville
Mt. Braddock
Percy and
Fairchance
Black Hills
Dexter
Riot at Leisenring No 2 as deputies eject workers
Deputies under Deputy Sheriff Crawford faced an angry crowd of women and strikers at Leisenring No 2 during an eviction. Deputy Sanders was badly injured with a head wound, skull fracture feared. The H C Frick Coke Co won a preliminary injunction against rioters McSloy and others. Authorities plan further evictions next week with tents prepared for evicted families. A mass meeting at Davidson Works voiced support for the strike and Morewood and Valley plants are to resume with new workers. One seventh of active ovens operate under the new sliding scale.
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Crawford
No. 2
Sanders
Leisenring
H. C. Frick Coke Company
Ewing
John McLtoy
Leisenring No. 2
McSloy
R. A. Slater
Lossenring
Westmoreland
Fayette
Parker
Labor Organization
Morewood
Summit
Trotter
Sleo
Davidson Works
4&Wise
Corrigan
Novolski
Whitney
Strike Rumors and Bosses Seek Labor this Week
Frank A. Parker notes promises from former workers have not produced action. He says the strike remains tied to finance and allegiance, with bosses traveling regionally to recruit men as the money list drives the drive. The foreign element’s savings and American-born spendthrift factor shape the mood among strikers.
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Frank A. Parker
Strikers Fire Bombs Trigger Panic at Pittsburgh Area Plants
Report from April 18 states that workers at Leisenring No 3 and No 2 plants exploded dynamite bombs to warn others. About 500 strikers gathered, fired revolvers, and caused windows to break as reports rang out for miles. No injuries reported. fears grow as more workers, including Italians, are expected next week to replace strikers.
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Scorrpae
Leisenring No 3
Lessenring
Leisenring
Mysterious letter shakes Painter Assembly in Pa
William Dayton, once secretary of the Painter Assembly and now deemed a black sheep, claims a letter from National Secretary Patrick McBryde urging a peace terms drive. McBryde denies the loot and Powell says no funds are cut, Dayton faced censure for opening a confidential missive.
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Parker
Dayton
Coke Operators Post Ultimatum To Rehire Favored Workers
Scorrpa r April 18 reports coke companies order nonreturning workers to be dropped and replaced, with notices posted to scare laborers. Over 700 eviction notices issued regionally and more threats loom if men do not return to work by next Tuesday.
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Scorrpa.r
Coke Companies
Funeral and Strike Meeting in Mt. Pleasant
Staff correspondent reports a large gathering of strikers in Mt. Pleasant on Monday for the funeral of Edward Eargley a well known coke drawer. After interment district leaders will address the crowd then plan more meetings next week in the city center.
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Mr. Pheasant
Mt. Pleasant
Edward Eargley
Pattison Cautious on Coke Region unrest
Governor Pattison showed anxiety about the coke region crisis in Harrisburg. He hesitated to deploy troops again and weighed the propriety of visiting the affected area to assess needs firsthand.
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Harrisburg
Pattison
Coke
Seven murderers in one jail in Luzerne County
In Wilkes Barre on April 18 seven men are held in Luzerne county prison on murder charges. Jacob Hayna of Glenlyon was added this morning, bringing the total to seven, the most at any time and tied to the influx of foreign, lawless elements involved in quarrels.
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Wilkesbarre
Jacob Hayna
Glenlyon
Luzerne County
Molly
Move to unite Pennsylvania for Cleveland 1892 ticket
A coordinated effort led by William L. Scott of Erie seeks a united Pennsylvania Democratic delegation to back Grover Cleveland for president in 1892. Key allies include William F. Harrity and William A. Hensel, with support from Adjutant General McClelland and Gov Pattison aides, aiming for harmonious party unity and a solid tariff reform delegation.
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Philadelphia
William L. Scott
Erie
Cleveland
Scott
Pennsylvania
The
Commonwealth
William F. Harrity
William A. Hensel
Pattison
Harrity
Mr. Scott
Erie County
Hensel
McClelland
Messrs
Beott
Scranton
Kerr
Waukies
Senate
House of Representatives
Harrisburg
Messrs. Harrity and
House
Jeg
Meek
Center County
Ohio Republican Convention Scheduling Meeting
Judge L. W. King, chairman of the Ohio Republican State Central Committee, announces plans to meet in Columbus next Friday evening to fix the time and place for the Republican State Convention. The telegram from Younestown April 18 reports the preparatory session held this afternoon.
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Ohio Republican Convention
Diaplaton
Younestown
L. W. King
Republican State Central Committee of
Ohio
Columbus
Pink eye outbreak hits Philadelphia horses
A special telegram reports a severe pink eye outbreak in Philadelphia affecting many horses and causing fatalities. The notice notes the widespread nature of the disease and urges attention from horse owners and veterinarians.
Disease sickens city horses in fire and police depots
A long standing equine illness has resurfaced in the city affecting fire and police department horses. First spotted April 9 it spread rapidly, especially in the northeast, leaving many horses in engine and station houses undernourished and weakened.
Arsenic Poisoning Sours Louisville Wedding Scene
A Louisville millionaire B Frank Guthrie dies from arsenic poisoning after a Lyndon wedding feast. His wife and many guests, including the bride and groom, are in critical condition as authorities suspect tainted ice cream or mushrooms. About 50 guests and the officiating minister are ill, with several near death. investigators search for the suspected servant or other culprit.
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Louisville
Trleghnam
B. Frank Guthrie
Lyndon
Albert Herr
Fannie Belle
Charles J. Snooks
Lindon
Thin City
B. F. Guthrie
Snooks
Rev. T. Martin
Fannie Crabb
Guthrie
Gray
Warren
Griver
Beacham
John Wagner
Hornsby
L. L. Dorsey, Jr
Tennessee Properties Sale To English Syndicate Proposed
New York reports that Tennessee Coal and Iron Company properties may sell to an English syndicate for 2.5 million dollars. President Thomas Platt says stockholders meeting on May 7 will prove the sale advantageous. Bonds and cash terms outlined. option expires September 15, 1891. Platt and John H. Inman back the plan amid opposition from about 30,000 of 100,000 shares.
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Telngnam
Dispatch
New York
Tennessee
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Thomas
Platt
John H. Inman
No Favors Shown At Ohio Penitentiary Inspection
Inspector Foster of the Department of Justice reviewed Federal prisoners at the Ohio Penitentiary. Ex-President of Fidelity Bank E. L. Harper was questioned about unusually favorable treatment. Prisoners stated they received equal, adequate care and denied Harper receiving special privileges.
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Columses
Foster
Department of Justice
Ohio Penitentiary
E. L. Harper
Fidelity Bank
Harper
United States
Reform in the Navy Yard Foremen to be examined
Secretary Tracy assures that only foremen will face competitive exams at the Brooklyn navy yard. About 2,000+ workers remain permanent if they perform well, with foremen to be tested after one to two years’ experience. others not to be discharged.
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Tracy
Brooklyn
Lisbon Delimitation Dispute to Be Submitted for Papal Arbitration
Lisbon reports the Portugal and the Kongo Free State will submit the delimitation dispute to the Pope for arbitration. The move aims to settle the border disagreement peacefully and under papal mediation.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Presidential Welcome Across Texas to Gulf Coast Visit
The narrative chronicles President Harrison’s Texas stopovers from Texarkana to Palestine Houston and Galveston on a royal reception tour. It highlights receptions, speeches, harbor improvements urged for Galveston, and a grand procession with carriages, floral arches, and civic contingents. Two drownings are noted near Lauper creek.
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Galveston
Houston
Gulf Metropolis
Mallory
Harrison
Hogg
T. N. Waul
Leon Levi
They Were Crossing a Swollen Stream and Fall From a Log
Five men were crossing a swollen stream when a log broke under them causing a fall. The telegram notes a disaster response underway as rescuers rushed to the scene on riverbank.
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Waeewine
Big Wheat Stealings In Duluth Elevator Scandal Unfolds
A legislative committee probes a major wheat theft ring in Duluth linked to several elevator companies. The plan used concealed pocket bins to steal wheat, label it screenings, and ship it by boat to Buffalo or by rail. From 1888 to 1899 claimed 651 cars shipped without inspection totaling about 390000 bushels.
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Dispatch
Duluth
Buffalo
Arts
D. Patterson
Northwestern Pacific Road
South Shore
Lake Superior
Union Improvement
Mpany
S. Guthrie & Sons
Patterson
J. T.thomas
Lake Superior and
Union Improvement Elevator Companies
Minnesota
Koch Lymph Therapy Claims Success in Colorado
Denver reports a Koch lymph treatment for consumptives as an assured success. Dr. A. Josef Meur treated 15 patients in mid to late stages. all are pronounced permanently cured with no bacillus traces. The first exclusive Koch hospital in America opens near the Rocky foothills at over $50,000. Including Small from Chicago noted as cured. many consumptives expected to travel to Colorado.
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Denver
Rockies
Chicago
Haymarket
The Distance Classifieds and Page Contents Overview
The issue presents a 20 page directory style layout with news of the day in part one and various sections in part two. It lists Europe news license court marriage of Horace Greeley’s daughter and other feature titles including Robert Collyer boyhood and a tour of Texans.
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the News of
Europe
Horace Greeley
Robert Collyer
f.pGar
L. Wakeman
Bill ME
Electrical News
Wreck at Kipton Station Claims Eight Lives
Terrifying collision on Lake Shore Railroad near Kipton station west of Cleveland kills six postal clerks and two engineers. Fast mail No 14 and Toledo Express No 21 telescope, wrecking engines and cars. only a few passengers escape serious injury. Burned bodies, crushed limbs, and rescue efforts fill the scene as investigators seek blame.
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Cleveland
Lake Shore
Kipton Station
Fast Mail
Toledo Express
Kipton
Charles Topliff
Staley
Mae
No. 21
Oberlin
Edward Browne
Toledo
MR. Staley
F. J. Nugent
Charless Hammil
Elyria
F. F. Clemens
John J. Bower
Ohio
James McKinley
Conneaut
Obio
C. H. McDowell
Danzig
Ex-Auditor Kiessewetter Seeks 15000 Payment From Ohio
Special Telegram to the Dispatch notes indignation over ex-Auditor Kiessewetter claiming 15000 for aiding direct tax passage. He says Governor Foraker appointed him, though the work is unclear. Ohioans credit Col. W. O. Telford with obtaining the direct tax return for multiple states.
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Hiessewetter
Ohio
Columnus
Kiessewetter
Foraker
W. O. Telford
Pennsylvania
Susan Dickinson Stricken by Illness in Wilkes-Barre
Susan E Dickinson sister to Anna Dickinson has been under stress from family troubles and is now dangerously ill at Eagle One Pittston hospital with a severe grip attack. Her condition worsened over two weeks amid constant worry and strain.
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Anna
Onne
Wilkesbarre
Susan E. Dickinson
Anna Dickinson
Eagle
Pittston
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Herring
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Pink Eye
Tennessee Properties
Tom Platt
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Brooklyn Navy Yard
Admiral Braine
Texas
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Texarkana
Lone Star
Palestine
Hogesod
Pire
South
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Gulf
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Inter Farming
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Cecomn
Hoge
Rusk
Lauper Creek
Addison
Webster County
Northwest
A. Josef Meur
Court News
Tm Society
Grand Army
Militia
Secret Society
Marketa
Telegraph
Henry Clews
Review of Sports
Pringle
Pittsburg
G. Carpenter
Louis Stevenson
Chile
Fannie B. Wamd Heresy
David Swing
Witch of Pragus
F. Manion Cannon
Culture and Cash
Howard Fielding
George Hopges
Stickney
Patsie
Webb
Helen Wharburdon Fuzzie
Chadbotten
Maa
Jon Suerwtood
Sharlet Dare
Date Science News
Lake Shore Road
Burt
Susan Dickinson
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