Violence erupts as Sheriff Fights during evictions riot
A chaotic scene unfolds as Sheriff McCormick faces armed resistance during evictions at Lessenring No 3. Mrs Blashka wounds him with a gunshot to the stomach but the bullet is deflected, a later assault with an ax leads to more gunfire. Militia restores order while injured individuals are carried from the scene and evictions proceed at nearby Broadford amid ongoing tension.
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BTAFP
Cofsnellstille
Martin Schupka
Andrew Blashke
McCornick
Martin Ssirupka
Uniontown
Sheriff McCormick
Wakefield
Trotter
James Benson
Mike Morosy
Italians Reinforce Coke Strike Region Amid Tensions
Italians land at Summit and other sites to aid in breaking the coke strike. Operators refuse talks, miners vow to continue. At Summit 25 new tents ordered, Adelaide over 125 men at work, Painter to gain space after evictions next week. Sheriff holds a full eviction schedule.
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Summit
Adelaide
Painter
Greensburg
Socialistic rally prep with evictions loom at Mt Pleasant
Mt Pleasant April 23 reports show rising tension as evictions continue in Morewood and Adelaide Leisenring riots worry families. Uniontown district aims to advertise itself. Socialists Jonas and Delaber plan a Monday meeting with a red flag parade feared. Evictions target all tenants refusing to resume work. tents prepared for Morewood population though many still have homes.
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Mt. Pleasant
Morewood
Big Rarda
Uniontown
Adelaide
Leisenring
Huna
Jonas
Delaber
Melaber
Riots and Evictions in Leisenring Strike Crisis
The Leisenring riot sparks widespread unrest as evictions proceed at Mam moth and Trotter sites. Six families Conway Donohoe Farr Sillet Gurkitt Barton are removed with guards surrounding. A mass meeting was held and labor officials promise an investigation into the Leisenring affair.
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Erbclal
Scorrpae
Parker
Leisenring
Trotter
Redmore
Mammoth
Conway
Donohoe
Farr
Sillet
Gurkitt
Barton
Adelaide
Comany O
Labor
Tenignt
McBryde
Keegan
Hay
Money for Strikers Dispatch in Pleasant April Report
The Pleasant dispatch notes fewer money complaints from strikers. Michael Barrett, leader of the Scale Committee, says funds are sufficient and more will arrive after May 1. Barrett hints at possible settlement if operators confer and a rival resignations occur. Rumor says Barrett may sue John Cope for bigamy, but the plan seems spiteful and unlikely to help.
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Mr. Pleasant
Michael Barrett
Snd
Barrett
Wise
Keegan
John Cope
Dynamite Scare In Mt Pleasant Strikes
A dynamite scare surfaced as two men were seen carrying a can of power toward Morewood and a local dealer allegedly sold 200 pounds of dynamite to unknown buyers. Officials say the works are heavily guarded, making access to critical areas unlikely.
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Mt. Pleasant
Morewood
Justice Refuses Warrant Against Deputy in MT Pleasant
In Mt Pleasant on April 23 a man named Martin Wejins key sought to sue a deputy after his wife was struck. The justice refused to issue the needed IA. Labor leader Pike Dismon visited the vanes demanding papers but failed to obtain them.
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MT. Pleasant
Martin Wejinskey
Pike Dismon
Vanes
Morewood Plant Workers Grow to 130 in Active Force
Special telegram from Mt Pleasant reports 130 men now at work at the Morewood plant with about 110 ovens in operation. Strikers claim 15 ovens are idle while the workforce appears to rise daily.
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Morewood
Mt. Pleasant
Farmers Alliance delegates draft demands in Hornellsville
Knights of Labor and Farmers Alliance delegates in Hornellsville New York adopt the Ocala platform and begin formulating demands. The first proposal calls for taxation of mortgage debt as part of real estate for tax purposes.
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New York
Alliance Journal Seeks Tax Reform and Canal Maintenance
The piece describes calls for real property taxation on full value less mortgage, a unified textbook system funded by the state, and a proposal for Alliance and government ownership of great waterways. Knights of Labor leaders Hicks Maguire spoke, sought fraternal ties, but delegates remained cautious at the Waco convention where a telegram from 300 delegates was read.
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Alliance
Messia, Hicks and Maguire
Knights of Labor Seatlers
Ohio Voters Face Uniform Taxation Amendment This Fall
Special telegram from Columnus reports Ohio voters will decide the uniform taxation amendment in November. The Taylor resolution now law sets tax rules on money, credits, property, and other subjects with exemptions for churches, public schools, and public charities. The Senate also acts on the insane asylum in Eastern Ohio and child labor protections, while the House approves a dairy and feed commission election bill.
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Ohio
TAD
Columnus
Conference Committee
Taylor
Garber
House
Senate
Howe Finance
McKelvy
McDermott
Supreme Court
Brown
Senator Pattison
Pattison
Howse
Benfer
Dairy and
Feo Commission
Southern lumber trust formed with five million capital
A Savannah telegraph reports a lumber trust forming from Georgia dealers and Southern mills with capital of five million dollars. The group, born from the Lumbermen's Association, aims to control timber prices and large landholdings to freeze out smaller firms. If smaller concerns refuse, prices will be driven well below a paying basis, potentially creating the South's largest trust.
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Afecial
Savannah
Georgia Pine Association
Malden Pastor Resigns Amid Debts and Alleged Misconduct
A Malden Massachusetts minister at the First Baptist Church faces heavy debts with a keeper in the parsonage and serious charges to his moral character. Deacons seek to settle finances while the pastor contemplates resignation and possible investigation. The church, noted for its prominence, weighs the future leadership.
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Malden
Mass
J. Nelson Lewis
First Baptist Church
Baptist of
Thunderbolt Strikes East Great Plain. Samuel Purvis Killed
A bolt resembling a saber descended from a clear sky at 8:00 pm and struck a new East Great Plain house. Samuel Purvis was killed instantly as others nearby escaped unharmed. his clothes and body burned in the blast. The thunderclap followed and the cloud moved southeast.
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Norwics, Corx
East Great Plain
Samuel Puorvin
Workman Falls Into Sewer During Rainstorm
John Callahan an employee of the Consolidated Gas Company was fatally drowned after slipping into a manhole on East Twenty third Street during a shower. Rescue efforts failed as the Tusking torrent carried him away and no body was recovered.
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John Callahan
Consolidated Gas Company
East Twenty-third Street
Callan
Bulgaria Plans New Pegging of Reging Ad Eterna Eve
An OCR fragment notes Bulgaria preparing to re peg reging ad eterna on the eve of a significant event. The text is garbled with missing words and unclear subjects but centers on a national administrative action tied to timing near an unspecified event.
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Sorpon
Bulgaria
Hitting at Harrison The New Organization of the Republicans
Cincinnati dispatch reports a heated scene at the Ohio League meeting with Clarkson accepting the League presidency. He calls for a broad national organization, discusses Blaine and Harrison, money questions, and predicts Cleveland as a future Democratic candidate while urging unity and reform.
Private citizen Mr. Cleveland avoids candidacy claim
The interview recounts Cleveland speaking as a private citizen not a candidate. When asked about future actions if a free coinage bill reached the presidency he laughed and deflected the question to Owen, noting the date 1504 and that the reporter would have deleted about half the account.
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Cleveland
Owen
Cleveland on Silver and the Tariff Fight
A staff correspondent reports on ex President Cleveland amid the silver question. Democratic leaders worry his stance may shape party unity before the next convention. Tracey says Cleveland opposes free coinage now, while Cleveland confirms the interview. He favors delaying major policy fights until after tariff issues are settled.
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Wasmindox
Cleveland
Reform Club
New York
Tracey
Campbell backs McKinley rival as strongest GOP opponent
Governor Campbell says he would rather run against McKinley than any other Republican, arguing a contest on issues not personalities. He predicts a statewide fall campaign in Ohio with Campbell facing McKinley, while stressing tariff and policy over personal attacks.
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Campbell
Washington
Columbus
Ohio
McKinley
Camp
Ohto
Rene
Onio
Civil service reform bill fails in state House vote
In Harrisburg April 23 a bill to regulate and improve civil service was debated in the House. Wherry urged reform to curb partisan patronage, citing thousands employed in Pennsylvania and against political favoritism. The measure was defeated 54 to 47 amid party clash and farcical remarks.
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Hannissoure
Wherry
Commonwealth
Civil Service Reform Association
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
United States
Donahue
Lytle
Democratic Party
North
Southeina
Georgia
Virginia
Texas
Mr. Lytle
Hewer
Bills Disposed Of In Harrisburg Legislative Session
In Harrisburg on April 3 the Senate passed final bills funding three extra desks for the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Auditor General, boosting constable fees, enhancing tax provisions, and memorials for Philip Ginter. House measures authorize assumpsit actions among co owners, veterinary cine registration, steam heating for capitol, and incorporation of textile firms.
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Harrishing
Senate
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Auditor General's Department
Philip Ginter
Capitol
Secretary Foster Answers Questions Of Mrs Hooker
Secretary Foster informs Mrs. Isabella Beecher Hooker on appropriations for the World’s Columbian Commission and the Board of Lady Managers. He notes a $95,500 World’s Columbian Commission appropriation with $36,000 for the Lady Managers and says the commission must decide how that sum is spent. He adds the Treasury has no control over or duty to supervise the committee’s duties.
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Washington
Foster
Isabella Beecher Hooker
Congress
Committee On Finance
Mra
World's Columbian Commission
Board of
Lady Managers
Pittsburg Hospitals Benefit From Final House Appropriations
Special telegram from Harrisburg reports the Pennsylvania House passed final appropriations for Pittsburgh area hospitals and related institutions. Across cities like Pittsburgh and Bradford, funds were allocated to Mercy Hospital 620,000, Aged and Infirm Colored Women's Home 2,000, Allegheny General Hospital 20,000, Shenango and Hamot hospitals among others totaling substantial sums.
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HaRreissura
Twenty-sixth
Pennsylvania Emergency Regiment
Gettysbure
Bethesda
Pittsburg
Mercy Hospital
Colored Women’s Home
Pittston Hospital
Southside Hospital
Pittabure
Bradford Hospital
Bradford
Philadelphia Orthopaedic Hospital
Panear
Shenangon Hospital
New Castle
Hamot Hospital Association
Erie
Allegheny General Hospital
Allegheny
Allegheny Court Bill Defeats Minority Representation Amendment
A Senate final passage vote on adding three judges to Allegheny county’s Court of Common Pleas saw an amendment to elect two judges per ticket defeated. Senators Flinn Neeb argued against minority representation, urging voters retain full choice. The bill and debate adjourned without the amendment.
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Flinn
Neeb
Alleghent
Senate
Opposition melts away as wholesale license bill passes
Haresburg April 2 The House approved the Brooks wholesale license bill by 117 to 5 amid a calm conclusion after loud overnight debate. Democrats largely opposed, citing administration influence. Secretary Harrity attended to aid Democratic pointers while Judge Gordon's stance fueled administration opposition. Brooks claimed Senate support imminent.
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Haresburg
Brooks
Sec
Lytle
Leis
Gordon
Senate
Shipping Company Incorporation Bill Favored by Senate Panel
A staff correspondent reports the Senate Judiciary General Committee favored bills to authorize shipping company incorporation. Delegations from the Board of Trade and the Vessel Owners and Captains Association of Philadelphia attended. The bill aims to enable foreign trade participation and subsidy benefits, with a $25,000 capital limit and tax exemption for compliant towns.
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Hanrrissvee
Senate Judiciary General Committee
Penrose
Philadelphia
Board of Trade
Vessel Owners and Captained Association of Philadelphia
Cleveland Interview Sparks Stephens Denial of Published Talk
Louis April 23 State Treasurer Lon Stephens returned from New York and denounced a widely circulated interview with ex President Cleveland. He said he did not write the piece and regretted the unpleasant position the matter caused.
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Louis
Lon Stephens
New York
Cleveland
Stephens
Salisbury teaches Lisbon a lesson with ships to Africa
Lord Salisbury told the House of Lords that Portugal has interfered with Sir John Willoughby’s expedition on the Pungwe river and that three British warships will be sent to the river’s mouth. He condemned Portuguese officials’ conduct as inconsistent with Lisbon’s assurances. The debate drew cheers as the prime minister defended British action.
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Africa
Lord Salisbury
John Willough
Pungwe
Lora Salisbury
Lisbon
Pungwee
Balisbu
Great Britain
Senate Reports Favoring Several Bills in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on April 2 the Senate favorably reported multiple measures. A House bill would appropriate 123000 to soldiers orphans' schools for the next two years. Another House bill would require corporate boards to hold stated meetings and publish monthly statements. A third House bill would appropriate funds to cover National Guard deficiencies. A Senate bill would require assessors to visit every dwelling in their districts on the 61st Monday of June and December to register voters.
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Harrisburg
Senate
House
Soldiers
National Guard
British Finances Exchequer Budget Presented to Commons
Chancellor Goschen submitted the budget to the House of Commons. He noted an excess of 1.76 million pounds over the surplus anticipated in 1801. He cautioned that a progressive increase was not assured as Ireland’s deficit rose by 200,000 pounds.
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Exchequer
Lompon
House of Commons
George J. Goschen
Fava Says No Way Out of New Orleans Lynching Case
Baron Fava reports to the Marquis di Radini there is no solution to the New Orleans lynching case as the Federal Government has no power to grant Italy the satisfaction demanded. Great Britain's alliance with Italy is discussed as Movosts claims Lord Babas likely concluded a treaty of alliance.
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Rome
Baron Fava
Marquis di Radini
New Orleans
Italy
Great Britain
Persxsuure
the Movosts
Lord Babas
Pittsburg Street Bills Advance to Governor's Desk
The Pittsburg street bills passed the House with no opposition after amendments. They return to the Senate for concurrence and, once approved, will await the Governor's signature. The report notes related Pennsylvania act display details at the World's Fair and a separate bill on state police organization was defeated.
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Pittsburg Street
House
Senate
Merecctal
TAS Disraton
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Senator Robinson bill denied for funding Pittsburg Hospital for Children
A telegram from Harrisburg reports Senator Robinson's measure to punish soliciting candidates for office to buy tickets or obtain valuables was negatively reported, as was the appropriation bill for the Pittsburg Hospital for Children. The foreign insurance tax bill faced doubt, and the opponents questioned its provisions.
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Pittsburg Hospital
Harrisburg
Senator Robinson
Ss Se
Braman
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill for Seasonal Fish Baskets
Harrisburg April 2 The bill was passed second reading in the House authorizing the erection of fish baskets in streams during part of the year to catch eels.
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Harrisburg
Immigrant Youth Confesses German Asylum Time and Murder
The 19 year old boy Nicholas Bader arrived from the Waesland and confessed length of stay in a German insane asylum. He claimed to have murdered his sweetheart in 184 and says authorities in Stan gach agreed to send him back to the United States. Officials plan further steps to arrange return.
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New York
Nicholaa Bader
Germany
Stangach
United States
Weber
Andromeda Aboard Harbor Riot At Pisagua
The Andromeda returns to New York after its maiden voyage with war news from Pisagua Chile. In January rebels and government troops clash in the harbor as townsfolk flee with goods, the Magellan fires on ships, and Pisagua edges toward surrender amid a blockade threat.
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New York
Andromeda
Pisagua
Chile
Magellan
Piswagus
Ancther
Adromeda
Mander
Ted
Rs Pisagua
The
Arica
Two Railroad Elections and Reorganization at Pitteburo Line
Philadelphia April 23 The directors of the Pitteburo Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railroad re organized electing George Roberts as President James McCrea as First Vice President J T Brooka as General Counsel Thomas D Mesasler as Third Vice President John E Davidson as Fourth Vice President S Liggett as Secretary Stephen W White as Assistant Secretary T H McKnight as Controller John W Renner as Assistant Controller Albert McKievy also noted reassignment The Farmers and Trust Company stock register action moved by President and directors at New York City affected officers James McCrea Pittsburg J T a Pitwberg Thomas DB Pitwberg and David son Pittsburg T H as Treasurer
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Philadelphia
Pitteburo, Cincinnati, Chicago and
Stephen W. White
T. H. &. McKnight
John W. Renner
Albert McKievy
Davidson
Farmers’ and Trust Ae Pny
New York City
Stocknoes Ee
Pemeerica Gonpenys
Enory Pany
Aid
James McCrea
Pittsborg
Thomas DB. Pitwberg
Sete EE Et Davidson
Pittsburg
T. H
John W. Kenner
Pote
Manian
Albers
Mrs James G Blaine Jr Arrives in Sioux Falls for Divorce Plan
Sioux Falls, S D April 2 Mrs James G Blaine Jr arrived today and will seek a residence in three months then file for divorce. The report notes unclear medical and personal details amid uncertain background of the case.
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James G. Blaine, Jr
Distatcr Sioux
S. Dak
Jaswagten
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Knights OF Labor
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John M. Thurston
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Republican League of the United States
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