Venango County Roads Debate Switches From Macadam To Costs
The Venango county supervisors report road building failures with sandstone and costly limestone. Farmers fear tax burdens for state macadam projects while seeking practical winter-access roads. The writer notes limestone scarcity, rail and oil tolls, and wide tires as debated fixes in Sugar Creek and Franklin areas.
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Oil boom reshapes Venango roads and turnpike debate
In Venango county, oil industry activity wrecks roads in Sugar Creek Canal townships and Cranberry Cranberry townships as heavy hauling from oil fields damages clay highways. The Oil City Blizzard seeks repeal of the Leetonia and Selina Turnpike Company's charter while urging counties to capture road tax from petroleum interests. The vast land leased to drillers compounds the breakdown of travel routes and prompts calls for reform.
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Editor Objects To Macadam On State Highways
E W Smiley editor of Citi zen Press voices farmer concerns in Venango County about macadam road work. He argues limestone’s rarity and high cost would ruin townships and warns current laws fail to unite diverse regions. Venango sits amid sandstone deposits reshaping rural road debates along Mercer's roadways.
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Flood worsens as Mississippi rises many feared over losses
Special Telegram from New Orleans reports a worsening flood with new crevasses at Lobdell Belfords Ferry Days and Vidalia. Levees strained by rain and wind, labor shortages, and rising waters threaten Pointe Coupee Moranza and the Morganza area. One life reported lost. potential losses may surpass 27 million dollars with cotton farmers watching for May planting.
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Missing Philadelphia railroad official in Plainfield
Benjamin B. Newton acting Philadelphia and Reading Railroad superintendent vanished from his sister’s Plainfield New Jersey home after leaving ill from overwork. He was seen about three hours later wandering Fanwood seeking Plainfield and left with no coat or valuables. Police alerted all precincts as family linked to Newton described him as 35 with dark hair eyes and facial hair.
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Kissner Sees Hot Gubernatorial Campaign Ahead
Harrisburg April report quotes Democratic State Committee Chairman Kissner predicting a hotly contested gubernatorial race. He declines to name a Standard bearer while noting Quay remains influential and that party leaders must guide the campaign. Eisner backs a speedy state convention amid mixed views in the Executive Committee.
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Appeal From a Receivership Decision in Baltimore
The Maryland Board of Public Works authorized the state attorney general to appeal Judge Alway's ruling that affected the Chesapeake and Saint Cleat case, marking a formal challenge to a receivership decision in Baltimore.
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Senators as Pupils Chandler Surprises Senate With Tariff Rule
In Washington on April 23 Senator Chandler introduced a resolution adopting Reed like rules to hasten debate after six days and to record nonvoting senators to form a quorum. Democrats warn of a fierce fight while Republicans see a possible path to pass tariff legislation. The proposal shifts responsibility to Republicans and echoes House practice, with detailed text outlining prompt voting and quorum recording.
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First White House Dance In Years Draws Washington Guests
HiIsnetox April 23 reports the Harrison administration hosting its first White House dance in years. Mrs Harrison and Mrs McKee led invitations, guests included Senators wives Supreme Court Justices daughters and local Washington residents. Music by the Marine Band, East Room decorum notable as dancing ran from 9 to nearly 1.
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Arkansas Murder Probe Opens With Arkansas Dangers
The House committee for John M. Clayton's murder begins a southward investigation with Little Rock as the base. Members fear for their lives in Arkansas, with warnings and jokes among colleagues as Bergen resists buying an accident policy from a life insurer.
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Inter State Commission rules in Worcester excursion case
The Inter State Commerce Commission, in an opinion by Commissioner Brage, rendered a decision today in Worcester April 2. The case involved the Worcester Excursion War Company and the Pennsylvania Railroad, with the main question centered on where the dispute should be resolved.
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Railroad Car Arrangements Dismiss Petition on Excursion Cars
The commission found that the four railroads had furnished enough Sonne and excursion cars via an agreement with one car company for all passenger business. It ruled the railroad could not be compelled to haul excursion cars owned by private car companies against its objection, and dismissed the petition.
Silver Bill Agreement Forms Basis for Treasury Purchases
Washington April 23 Republicans in both houses have agreed on a silver bill basis aligning with Senate caucus action except for one point. The measure directs the Treasury to buy 4.5 million ounces of silver monthly, issue redeemable notes, and redeem notes with silver bullion. Senator Teller opposes option to redeem in bullion and favors free silver coinage or legal tender certificates.
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Plea for Galveston Harbor Improvements in House
Representative Stewart of Texas, on Rivers and Harbors, presents Senate bill to complete Galveston harbor works. It authorizes 6.2 million dollars with war department oversight and a cap of 1 million per year. The report stresses Galveston as a pivotal tidewater harbor to serve a large wheat surplus and regional exports.
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Pension and election bills advance in House Republican caucus
Washington April 23 The House Republican caucus endorsed the Morill service pension bill granting eight dollars monthly to War of the Rebellion veterans who reach age 62 The Lodge national election bill was explained while Senator Rowell urged extending current supervision rather than a new law The caucus adjourned to resume debate next Tuesday
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Murder Trial in Cuiiaca Ends With Purdy Guilty
W E Purdy is convicted of murdering Samuel Reininger whose mutilated body was found in the woods near Cuiiaca last September. Reininger, 20, left Johnstown, Pa., with Purdy eight years his senior, and after two hunting trips the youth disappeared. A watch pocket note and a revolver link Purdy to the crime, though no direct proof exists. The jury deliberated a little over an hour after a striking circumstantial case.
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Davis Mansion to Become Confederate Relic Museum
Richmond April 23 The City Council began steps to transfer the Davis mansion, the White House of the Confederacy, to the Hollywood Memorial Association for a Confederate relics museum. Each Southern state would have a room. the association and veterans groups plan to appeal to Mrs. Davis to permit her husband’s remains to be buried in the mansion where the couple resided during the war.
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Oklahoma Bill Advances to President for Signature
Wasarreros April 23 reports the conference report on the Oklahoma bill has been agreed to in the Senate and the measure now heads to the President for his signature.
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State Grocers Association Opens In Branton May Free Sugar Clause
Branton April 2 The State Grocers Association in session today in this city considers the free sugar clause in the McKinley tariff bill and debates its potential impact on retailers and consumers. The gathering focuses on policy implications and industry concerns amid ongoing legislative discussions.
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Carpenters Strike Spreads Through Chicago Working Ranks
A widespread labor turmoil grips Chicago as carpenters, gas fitters, brick makers, and tailors press for an eight hour day and higher pay. The strike threatens stalled office buildings, higher rents, and widespread disruption across stockyards and manufacturing houses. Ban on nonunion brickwork and looming walkouts forecast wider job stoppages with unions backing demands.
Berlin to Declare State of Siege for May Day
Report from Bert April 23 details strict preventive measures in Berlin as Socialist May Day protests loom. Fifty labor rented balls to close, liquor saloons shut, street gatherings banned, and arrests possible. Vienna dispatch notes army may intervene if pay grievances persist, officers reportedly sympathetic to workers. Authorities warn of potential bloodshed and take heavy precautions.
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Italian Marble Mosaic Workers Strike For Nine Hour Day
New York April 2 The Italian Marble Mosaic Workers Union Executive Committee demanded May 1 nine hour days and a 0 cent per day wage increase bringing wages to 2.29. Walking delegate Foscato ordered workers to quit surprising the six employing firms who did not know how to respond. Employers expected a quick return to work.
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Workers Strike Over Pay Increase Near Cut-Off Island
In Omaha on April 2, about 200 laborers employed by the East Omaha Land Company working on grading near Cut-Off Island walked off the job demanding a raise from 1 to 4 175. The dispute centers on higher wages amid the project’s progress.
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New Secret Union Formed by Anthracite Miners
Delegates from coal regions met at Pottsville and permanently organized the Workingmen's Protective Association of the anthracite region. The group, embracing about 25 000 miners, adopts a conciliatory program, discourages strikes, and aims for political economy education. Officers will not be publicly named to avoid job loss as operators resist the move.
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Tailors strike continues as unions aid workers
In Younestown on April, Tailors' Union No. 53 maintains an ongoing strike against merchant tailors demanding higher wages. The strikers receive financial assistance from the National Tailors' Association, while the Building Trades Council resolves not to patronize merchants not employing unionists until the dispute is resolved amicably.
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Street Railway Strikers Demand Shorter Hours and Smoking Privilege
Ottawa April 2 The conductors and engineers on the electric street railway struck today seeking shorter hours and the right to smoke on cars. Their places were filled after a brief delay.
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French Miners Demand Eight Hours in Paris Report
The St. Etienne Miners' Congress resolves to establish an eight hour work day and uniform wages across all collieries and threatens a May Day strike if the demands are not met. The Paris dispatch records the decision and the planned labor action.
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Trials of McCall at Brooklyn Navy Yard Court Martial
Witnesses recount rough treatment by Commander McCall during a court martial at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Lt Fichbohen identified log books. punishments from the Enterprise cruise were reviewed. sailors testified of irons, straightjackets, and extended confinement in ports such as Antwerp Lisbon Cronstadt Suez and Athens. Adjourned until morning.
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Maine Tool Trust Consolidates Oakland Factories
A telegram from Oakland Maine reports the American Ax and Tool Company has completed a major consolidation, gaining control of the Maine tool industry. Emerson & Stevens refused to sell but will honor a noncompete with $10,000 bonds. The Dunn Eds Tool Company shops will switch to scythes year round, with Hubbard and Wilake closed. North Wayne shop leased to former owner and to operate nonconflicting tools.
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Witnesses Over 1000 Summoned for Clayton Breckenridge Inquiry
A congressional committee probes Clayton Breckenridge, sending over 1000 witnesses from counties in the Second District to testify. Mr McClure says new testimony will name two Conway County men, a deputy sheriff and a saloon keeper, as assassins. Breckenridge accompanies the committee, expected to arrive tonight.
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Pittsburg Honored a Power at St Marys College Event
The Alumni Association of St Marys College Emmetsburg Md held a gathering at the Metropolitan Hotel with A D V Waterson of Pittsburg Pa presiding. Attendees included Bishop John A Waterson Columbus Oh Vicar General Byrne Boston Joan G Devere New Orleans Richard M Riley Lancaster Pa and Rev Dr E P Allen college president. Addresses were given by Bishop McGovern Harrisburg and John S Hand Pittsburg.
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Pittsburg Woman Killed In Rail Incident
A 65 year old Pittsburg woman, Mrs Patrick Mc Laughlin, visiting her daughter at Blackton, died when an early morning screen passenger train on the Lehigh Valley Railroad struck her. The incident occurred as trains moved through the area amid mobilization reports and wartime preparations. In other items, wartime documents outline Russian troop mobilization plans on the German and Austrian fronts, and Massachusetts moves to biennial elections with a house vote of 143 to 33.
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Silent Senator and Harrisburg Convention Date Set
The Republican State Committee fixed June 25 at Harrisburg for the 1890 State Convention. Senator Quay and Governor hopefuls Hastings and Delamater dominated the scene as 119 committee members met, with lively talks on harmony, policy, and potential ballot reforms.
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Pistols and politics lead to shooting affray
Acting Mayor Irwin Gordon shot Sol Simon a real estate dealer in a quarrel over local politics. Simon was denouncing independence in politics and Gordon construed it as an attack, drawing his weapon and firing. The injured man was taken under medical care as authorities investigate the incident.
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