Deluge of mud and water as Oklahoma boomers push frontier
Reports from Arkansas City April 19 describe a violent border scene with gangs of despicadoes from No Man's Land camped near the western Oklahoma border plans to raid the territory. Troops are marching toward the front under General Merritt as ex congressman Weaver and other claimants prepare to settle near Guthrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Oklshoma
Harrison
Merritt
Fort Leavenworth
Ankassas City
Fort Reno
Hayes
Ponca Reservation
No Man's Land
Arrapahoe
Cheyenne
Oklahoma
Texas
United States
Arkansas
Walnut
South Haven
Pawnee
Hunnewell
Salt Fork
Frither
Salt Lake
Utah
Colorado
Chilico Station
Wilson
Troops Move Under General Merritt to Oklahoma
Company of infantry under arms follows General Merritt and Lt Wedge into the Territory at noon with four companies to guard the garrison and sailors. The infantry unit, excepted, is set to depart for Newport while four Santa Fe coaches and baggage cars are used for movement. The force will be ready for service as Oklahoma opens to settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Merritt
Wedge
Oklahoma
Eacummedna
Hopeful Pilgrims Move to Promised Land Trail
Caldwell Kansas reports a mass migration as 1,000 canvas wagons travel the Old Reno stage trail toward Pond Creek. Many are well equipped for camp life. a standout outfit is a canvas Studebaker drawn by two strong horses. The exodus includes veterans from the Grand Army as Rock Island Railway prepares for heavy traffic to Pond Creek and Kingfisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Kax
Kansas
Pond Creek
Kingfisher
Lisbon
No. Salt Fork
Cimmaron
Rock Island
Wichita
Parker
Sebastian
Kansas City
Moffat
Green
Stage Line
Cannon Ball Green
Southwest
Oklahoma Open for All Kinds of Business and Boom
Captain Crawford surveys Oklahoma open for settlers and business men from bankers to bootblacks. He predicts newcomers will outnumber old settlers ten to one and establish prosperous towns, with land rich and climate favorable, despite fears of lawless outlaws and boomtown speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Gough
Oklahoma
Severie
United States
Great Southwest
Black Hills
Indian settlement and Oklahoma boom referenced in stray text
The fragment conveys a dated view of Indians and settlement, mentioning Pueblos and a notion of civilization as Oklahoma booming civilizer. It appears as a stray OCR fragment with unclear context and attribution.
Army Ordered Out to Maintain Law in Oklahoma Territory
Washington reports a Cabinet order directing General Merritt to act with federal agents to preserve peace in Oklahoma Territory. He will enforce liquor laws and suppress riots, with cooperation from the U S Marshal and revenue agents as internal revenue constructions are enforced amid expected liquor influx and Indian prohibitions. Travel to Oklahoma to oversee government interests is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt
Auseranraneces
Aes
Ashington
Mara
Pat
J. C. Keutor
George B. Clark
St. Louis
Missouri
Illinois
Mason
Oklahoma Territory
United States Marshal
Internal Revenue Agent
Kentucky
Boomers and U S Marshals Clash Near Oklahoma City
The Chief Deputy Marshal and a posse hunted boomers in the Oklahoma land opposite the city. By afternoon they corralled 300 in woods and ravines. An engagement reportedly wounded several. boomers, mostly Texans, fought from a barricade of logs and stones before surrendering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. T
Boomera
Oklahoma
Charleston cruiser aims for San Diego trial run
Anxious reports from the Navy Department describe the Charleston preparing for a San Francisco to San Diego trial voyage to test depth and speed. The contract requires 7000 indicated horsepower for four consecutive hours, aiming for over 18 knots, with hope the Charleston improves on the Nanjawakan prototype after multiple trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
San Francisco
San Diego
Na Department
Yorktown Gun Boat Fitting Shrinks Wardroom Space
The Yorktown is under outfitting at the navy yard and the wardroom accommodations are found so limited that part of the captain’s quarters may need to be sacrificed to enlarge the wardroom.
City to organize garment workers into new union
An organizer is in the city to bring garment cutters and trimmers into N. T. A. 531, K. of L. The group is strong in the East but lacks local representation, and the effort aims to establish a presence and do good work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of L
East
Westinghouse Counsel Arrives for Edison Suit Hearings
Hugh R. Gardner of Westinghouse arrived in the city to oversee testimony in the Edison suit now pending. He said testimony is being taken and he hopes the suit reaches a ruling by May. He expressed confidence in his side's prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh R. Gardner
Westinghouse Company
Edison
Way City
Easter Clothing Sale Offers Free Gift With Boy's Suit
Retail ad announces Easter sale at Kaufmanns in Grant and Diamond streets near the new Court House. Thousands of clothing items including men suits furnishing goods and waists are offered at low prices. Free with each boys suit sale a Parisian self winding top or bag of fun. Describes waists in various fabrics and colors as popular for spring and summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.O. C.C
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Jersey
Kaufmanns
The People’s Store Sells Silk Yardage at Fifty Cents
The Latent notes The People’s Store offers Sarah silks for 50 cents a yard. A brief illegible line references AMPBELL TC with street numbers 83 85 87 and 89 Fifth. The item appears as a small local advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Silks
Hever Ees
Easter sale and lectures draw crowds at local shops
Kaufmans' great special Easter sale of ladies' beaded wraps tempts shoppers with the latest styles and big savings at Kavarm Manns' Cloak Department. G. W. Schmidt's advertises XXX pure ae whiskey as a top choice. Captain E A Hont delivers a lecture at Curry University aimed at civil and mechanical engineers, promising strong season interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaufmsnos
Kavarm Manns
E. A. Hont
Curry University
Hummingbird Cast Tales Please The Little Reader
A whimsical note on short tales for children highlighting simple stories and playful language. It mentions gentle narration and a focus on engagement for young listeners, inviting imagination and curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hummingbird
Ieeae
Truant Legislators Braced By Locked House Roll Call
In HaneissurG on April 19 the Pennsylvania House stood at a quorum short of seven as sergeants at arms locked the doors. Members appeared and fled. several entered via windows to face the bar while proceedings tested discipline amid a salary bill dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haneissurg
House of Representatives
Connell
Philadelphia
Hall
Mercer
Messrs. Lafferty and Weaver
Allegheny
Hayes
Venango
Robison
Messrs
Willet and Robbins
Bucks
Whitely
Erie
Willet
Robbins
Wherry
Euler
Lemon
Jones
White
Shiras
Nes- Bit
Pittsburg
Finley
Bills Pass Second Reading for Morganza Reform School Funds
Hagarrsepac April 19 bills moved to third reading in the House including appropriations totaling 91,000 for Morganza Reform School and Mercy and Western Hospitals, 27,200 for the William Penn farm, and provisions for a probe of charter and correctional institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagarrsepac
Morganza Reform School
Mercy and Western Hospitals
William Penn
Charit and Correctional Institutions
Bill to pay National Guard subsistence for New York centennial
A bill is introduced in the House authorizing $12,000 to cover subsistence costs for the National Guard at the New York centennial. The measure was read for the first time with a final passing date set for next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Junket
Distatch
Capitol Fence Removal Bill Advances in House Vote
The Harrisburg report notes the House discussed and passed the Capitol fence removal bill in a morning session with a second vote of 85 to 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Diafatoe
Harrisburg
House
A Steal and a Grab Jome. 1 CFEpM A STAFF CORRE
Hon Henry Hall denounced a judges salary bill as a steal and salary grab proposing raises for Chief Justice and Supreme Court justices and various county judges. He argued costs total 1 104 500 for unexpired terms with larger increases in city and county levels. The measure faced delays as floor action stalled and attempts to force a vote were withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cfepm
CORRE
Harrisounc
Henry Hall
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Allegheny County
Dauphin County
Common Pleas
Sena
Hall
Alleheny County
Judiciary General Committee
House
Clay
Local Centennial Celebration Sparks spirited chorus in legislature
In Philadelphia April 19 a bill to fund a print history of the Centennial celebration drew Mr. Fow to ask if it involved George Washington. Chairman Dearden asked who he was, prompting a rapid chorus led by Mr. Fow with a patriotic breakdown. The second such event surpassed the first in zeal and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Robison
Messrs. Lafferty
Weaver
Dearden
Appropriations Committee
Harrisburg
Burdick Holds Speaker Chair in Jovial Harrisburg Session
Representative Burdick of McKean county occupied the Speaker's chair for over an hour in the House at Harrisburg. He maintained order, moved business briskly, and kept the chamber from being rattled by floor gibes aimed at the Speaker pro tem. The mood was lively, yet Burdick's firm control drew praise from observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Burdick
McKean County
Boyer
McKean
Fresh Congressman Niedringhaus Visits St Louis for Washington
A new congressman from St Louis, Niedringhaus, passed through the city last evening en route to Washington. He says he asked port and revenue collectors to resign with the President, but they refused, and he plans to replace them with Ben’s counsel. The move elicits smiles from St Louis politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niedringhaus
St. Louis
Washington
Frank
Missouri
Ben
Boy Eats Poisonous Weeds in Belizhoover Woods
Ten year old Willie McCleery of Belizhoover borough ate poisonous weeds while in the woods yesterday. He returned home ill and a doctor was summoned. The physician expressed doubt about his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie McCleery
Belizhoover
Little Beauties Embroidered Cashmere Cloaks Offered
The Katr Manss Cloak Department presents two hundred infant cloaks in cream and many shades. Each elegant, long cashmere gown features fine embroidery and is priced at 198 dollars today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katr Manss
Borgato Silk Catalog Promises Silk Comfort for All
Let Us See the Borgato Silk offers 19 ladies silk samples in colors that neither pull nor slip. The dealer claims a big factory sale closed. CamMrnett & Dick at The People's Store lists Fifth avenue locations. Easter neckwear at St James and Aiken Co. Fifth avenue. Curry University hosts free lectures tonight on Testing Machines and Tensile Strength by Captain E A Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
CamMrnett & Dick
People's Store
Fifth Avenue
Curry University
E. A. Hunt
Easter merchandise and furniture ads in local shops
MWS offers enameled Easter stick pins at 175 dollars available only at Harpy Hayes 533 Smithfield Street. Warner bedroom suits shown at M Seibert Co Lacock and Hope Allegheny near railroad bridge. DB Easter Opening promotes ladies suits parlor today with mohair ballies and ready made skirts. Paces Jones 29 Fifth Ave and Kaufmanns Cloak Dept advertise hundreds more children lace up shoes today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpy & Hayes, Jewelers
Smithfield St
Warner
M. Seibert & Co
Lacock and
Hope Streets
Allegheny
Railroad Bridge
Paces & Jones
Fifth Ave
Centennial Parade Strain on Rail Lines and Mixed Soldier Groups
New York City faces heavy rail strain during the centennial rush with fears of severe crowding over three days. Railroads plan to add sections and special trains while major societies prepare prelim events. A dispute arises with the Independent Army and Navy Association over parade placement, prompting extended application deadlines and float limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
Independent Army and Navy Association
Grand Army of the Republic
Colorado
Albert Fish
George G. Delaney
Charles Ulrich
Phil Sheridan
Cruger
Delaney
Futterfield
Queer Change On Street Car Coins Discussed
A Philadelphia conductor notes odd behavior of small change. He observes days with many dimes nickels or pennies and finds pennies rare when needed, while large money travels freely and pennies rise with exchange tickets. The anecdote highlights curious patterns in coin availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
North American
Sixth Street
Angel
Labor Leaders Who Campaigned for Harrison Leave City
Eccles Robinson, a leading local labor figure, plans to move to California after noting that Labor leaders who backed Harrison and Morton received no government offices. He cites Charles H. Lithman James Campbell John Jarrett and others as deserving recognition, predicts Jarrett may get a consulship, and laments President Campbell’s resignation as a loss to L A 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrnson
Jarred
England
Eccles Robinson
California
Indiana
Harrison
Morton
Thej Republican‘party
Chas. H. Lithman
James Campbell
John Jarrett
Jarrett
Campbell
Robinson
Tf Campbell
L. A
United States
Highwayman Stops Wormser on Forbes Street
J H Wormser of Wormser & Co driving home near midnight on Forbes Street was halted by a masked man who fired into the air. William Johnston helped after the suspect fled onto railroad tracks. Lieutenant Fitz and Huater McElhany arrested a man answering the description, identified by Wormser as William Bowen from Brownsville, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Wormser
Forbes Street
Wormser & Co
Second and
Sylvan Avenues
William Johnston
Mr. Wormser
Johnston
Baltimore and Ohio
Foura Ward
Huater McElhany
Fourtwenth Ward
William Bowen
Brownsville, Pa
Wormser
Quar ry Explosion Injures Health Inspector at Wood's Run
An early afternoon blast at a Wood's Run quarry used for the Ohio railroad bridge work caused rocks to fly in all directions. A house near the quarry was wrecked with its occupants escaping narrowly. Daniel Pinwell, an Allegheny health inspector, suffered serious leg injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood’s Run
Ohio
Daniel Pinwell
Pullman to Build Cars for Cable Road Orders
Charles Pullman of the Pullman Company passed through the city en route to Chicago after securing a contract to build 16 cars for the Wylie avenue cable road. He noted plans to bid for Pleasant Valley electric cars as cable and electric roads see rising demand, with many orders including 250 cars overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pullman
Pullman Company
Chicago
Atent
Three Small East End Fires Cause Minor Loss
The East End reported three small fires in the afternoon. A shed fire at 371 Hilandsavenue spread from a burning brush heap. A lamp explosion at Elias Crook’s Park avenue residence triggered box 258. A small blaze struck H P Kuhn’s glassware store on Frankstown avenue. all were quickly extinguished with minimal damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dixon
Hilandsavenue
Elias Crook
Park Avenue
H.P. Kuhn
Frankstown Avenue
Pilpering Pocket Knives Stolen From Music Store
A theft at J. D. Riebling’s music store on Carson Street Southside reports two men Bert McCrea and Hunter Drake entered the shop while one spoke to the owner and the other pocketed pocket knives. A witness identified them and they were arrested. A hearing is set for next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Riebling
Carson Street
Southside
Bert McCrea
Hunter Drake
Mr. Riebling
Pitney
Riebling
Railroad Conference in City With Pennsylvanian Officials
W O Hughart president and general manager of the Grand Rapids and Indiana road met in the city yesterday with Pennsylvania Company officials. The Grand Rapids line serves as an important feeder for Pennsylvania routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Hughart
Grand Rapids and Indiana Road
Pennsylvania Company
Pennsylvania Lines
Fatal fall during repairs at St Augustine's Church
Martin Flagherty fell from a building he was repairing at the rear of St Augustine's Church yesterday. He landed to the ground and sustained internal injuries that will likely prove fatal. He was moved to his home at No. 2 Liberty Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Flagherty
St. Augustine’s Church
No. 2
Liberty Street
Observatory article fragment on language and word formation
A fragment from a science section discusses the word doe and how the letter i is formed in the term king cites. It highlights linguistic analysis and the stylistic considerations of word formation in historical texts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Cites
Doe
Died Cook Obituary Notice
Hassam P Goon dies at home of son in law W H Scroggins 277 Mast Street Allegheny Funeral Sunday at 3 PM from residence of son in law wording unclear indicates time and place of service two lines of text show fragmentary details of death and funeral arrangements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Hassam P Goon
W. H. Scroggins
Mast Street
Allegheny
Notable City Figure Tudor Publicly Praises Cure
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette profiles John J. Tudor praising a treatment by Dr Blair. Tudor recalls decades of severe illness with congested nose throat and fatigue. After undergoing the doctor’s regimen he reports restored health, improved appetite, and renewed energy. Tudor invites verification at his offices in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
John J. Tudor
Mr. Tudor
Indianapolis
Physicians settled in Pittsburg at 66 Sixth Ave
The interview notes Cincinnati physicians have permanent offices at 66 Sixth Avenue Pittsburg. They specialize in cataracts and diseases of the eye ear throat and lungs with hospital training and strong endorsements from medical colleges and faculty. Their practice is presented as thoroughly prepared and legitimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Sixth Avenue
Pucbucg
Permaar
Een
Bellevue
Bane San Pracahe Te Cohene
New York
Blais
Detroit
Milwaukee
Lis
Daily Press
Yemen
Western
Berseqyrecae Medical College
Western Pennsylvania Medical
Leta Sojenoa
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Tom Needles
Parol
Collers
Purcell
Tom Roades
Ed Williams
Chickasaw
Rennes
Cherokee Strip
Willow Springs
Pones Reservation
Gavin i
Deapak
Jack Crawford
You Westons
Crawford
John M. Carson
Boomers
Yorktown
Great Baster Sale
G. W. Schmidt
TF Avenue
PROMA
Carey
Luzerne
Hays
Cameron
Brooks
Jome
Polotbiank
Sie
Kaufmanns’ Cloak Department
Deerri
Mr Bil
Cincinnati Society
General Washington
Lawyers’ Club
Hamilton Fish
St. Paul's Chapel
Committee of Arrangements of
McMihon
United Societies
General Butterfield
Gene Butterfield
West Point
Delaware
Connecticut
Maryland
South i
New Hampshire
Kent
Virginia
Newark
North Carolina
Dinectot
of Columbia
Florida
Bin
West Ta Edillon
United Ves
City
Claude Duval
The
Pullman Co
East End
Dry Blair
Tudor
West Fourth Street
Vine Street
Vina Street
Sixth Ave
Tesla
Sanday
Tossa
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