Four Empty Chairs Rule Judge White On Licenses
Judge White barred new liquor licenses for councilmen triggering resignations by William Rublandt Jr N C Dwyer John ONeill and James Getty Jr with four wards to hold special elections. Wholesalers and retailers file petitions for rehearings arguing licenses should not depend on council seats and Judge Magee telegraphs for return as protests mount.
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Judge Magee
Judge White
Sheppard
William Rubklandt
N.C. Dwyer
John O'Neill
James Getty, Jr
Select Council
Getty
First Avenue
Shah
Ewing
Eublandt
Dwyer
O'Neill
Anid
Commonwealth
Court of Quarter Sessions
Pittsburg
Connells
Councils
John Oneill
Aimee Iin
Rublandt
Emanuel Wertheimer
Guckenheimer & Co
F. L. Ober
Allegheny
Fourth Avenue
A. W. D. Watterson
John Mellville
James Eubrer
Elias Kauffield
Christ Bouhl
A. Kochendorfer
Arthur Andriesen
Frank H. Busch
McKeesport
United States
Charles Vewinkle
Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association
T. D. Casey
Snyder
Third Ward
John E. Fuchs
Leonard Rauwolf
Isaac Joseph
J Siet Binges
Announcement of Closure for Union Army Service and Rebel Prisons
A fragment notes closure by order of an autocratic ruler from Allegheny County stating years and months of service or confinement in the Union Army and rebel prisons. The tone mirrors a czarist announcement.
Foreign brewery agents plan Pittsburg sales after license denial
Agents of the foreign breweries refused licenses by Judge White aim to continue business in Pittsburg. Previously retailers ordered through local agents. now orders for out of town beer would go directly to the brewery city. The shipments and bills of lading would go to the city, with transactions occurring outside the state to avoid Brooks law stipulations.
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Trands
Boy shoots elderly neighbor in barn shooting gallery
Fourteen year old Edward Coy lured 80 year old Bigelow into a barn stalls and fired a air gun at him. The elderly man sustained severe wounds and Coy has been arrested.
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Sproul
Mrov
Edward Coy
Bigelow
Young Coy
Case of Mistaken Identity in Hawes Murder Trial
BremisGcHaM April 26. Defense theory unfolds in Hawes murder case during cross examination. Fannie Bryant testified Hawes paid his wife 500 dollars and killed her for the money. A Thompson lookalike, the alleged accomplice, was seen on a dummy train taking Littl May to East Lake where she was killed and drowned. The witness mistook Thompson for Hawes, and Thompson has not been heard from since.
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Bremisgcham
Hawes
Fannie Bryant
Thompson
Lake View
East Lake
Littl May
Dina
Secon
Opium Seizure Sale Set for Cape Vincent
On May 19 a Deputy U S Marshal sale will liquidate 15 000 boxes of opium stored at Cape Vincent under seizure, following a narcotics action in the area scheduled for the date.
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Cape Vincent
United States
Clara Belle Soto Eee Discusses Tomorrow’s Dispatch Squabbles
Clara Belle Soto speaks about upcoming Dispatch issues and ongoing squabbles and matters.
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Clara Belle Soto Eee
Tomorrow's Dispatch
Plucky Youth Fires at Burglars Captures One
In Cariaco on April 23 13 year old Charlie Howard son of J C Howard Wabash railroad chief clerk used his father's revolver to rout two burglars on State Street near Twelfth. One man was shot in the thigh and wounded awaiting treatment at the county hospital while the other fled with the loot. Charlie held at the station house for hours to confirm the burglar's condition and fate of the stolen goods.
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Cariaco
Charlie Howard
J. C. Howard
Wabash Railroad
State Street
Twelfth
Ind
Joseme Biles
Howard
Charlie
Baron Erlanger Sees Promising Southern Rail Growth
Baron Erlanger of Paris, part of a Cincinnati railway delegation, arrived at the Palmer House after a ten day tour of Southern lines. He praised the South’s resources and potential for rail development, noting too much progress in the West and Northwest and expressing belief in future southern expansion.
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Curcaco
Anyenne
A Sort of Family Trust in Cottonseed Prices Rise
In Cahanestox North Carolina April 26 indications point to a family driven cottonseed trust. Farmers with surplus seed demand high prices with many asking at least 1 per bushel while scarce supply persists state wide. Seed is bought for planting not oil production, and market players hold seed for premium returns.
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Cahanestox
N. C
Eesiveer Press
Eens
Santeet Sion
Does It Mean A Reduction To The Dispatch
West Extranera April 26. Special agents of the Pennsylvania Railroad examined agents on the Pittsburg West Penn and Monongahela divisions to learn incomes from express companies and outside sources beyond salaries paid by the railroad. Some expect higher pay, others foresee trouble if wages are cut due to the road’s weak finances.
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West Extranera
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
West Penn
Monongahela
Pennsylvania Railroad Cmpany
Cleveland to Sell His Stable in Auction Next Week
Ex President Cleveland announces sale of all horses and vehicles from the White House stables and Oak View. Auction to be held in Brownow city stable next week. Among assets are seal browns and bays used in final days of his administration.
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Brownow
Dibfatch
Hiserton
Cleveland
White House
Oak View
Washington
Arthur
Missouri Tragedy: Prominent Citizen Killed by Lawyer
News from West Plains Missouri reports at 7 o clock last night William Summers a prominent man was killed by Hon A Livingston a lawyer of West Plains. The weapon was a Winchester rifle Summers was unarmed Livingston is under arrest.
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Auk
West Plains
William Summers
A. Livingston
Lee
Sommers
Livingston
Boy Dies in Brush Fire Accident
Special telegram reports in Licking district William Plum and his 7 year old son burned brush near a clearing. A log toppled from the pile crushing the child’s skull and killing him instantly.
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Dispatch
St. Grover
W. VA
Licking District
William Plum
A Eather Singular Damage Suit
St Paul April 23 Frederick Schultz sues Michael Ford for 2000 dollars over injuries from an incident described as covering him with four coats of red and...
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St. Paul
Frederick Schultz
Michael Ford
Incomplete OCR on NYS Bill Report
Fragmentary text shows a bill related to rates or assessments, mentions George and bag. content is garbled and lacks clear details or outcomes. Further readable context needed to produce a complete headline and summary.
Great City Preparations Amid Rain for Centennial Show
New York gears up for a major centennial celebration as out of town visitors fill hotels while rain disrupts decorations. Mayor Grant clashes with the Centennial Committee over seating and arrangements at Union Square and a naval parade plan. Rear Admiral Jouett arrives to oversee talks, and the Dispatch is slated to accompany vessels up the Hudson for the review.
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New York
Grant
Metropolitan Opera House
Dispatch
Army Committee
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Cruger
Union Square
Fourteenth Street
Fourth Avenue
Peat
Jouett
Admiral Porter
Naval Committee
Elizabeth
Hudson River
Twenty-sixth Street
Wall Street
Perens
Hudson
Harri x
Murray
City crossings limited to three points for entry
A guidance notes that to pass the city, individuals must present tickets at three designated crossings on Fifty-ninth Street. The rule directs travelers to use these points to continue through the area.
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Fifty-ninth Street
Ecaustee
Metropolitan Opera House Ball Plans Elaborate Floral Decor
Interior decoration for the Metropolitan Opera House ball and banquet progresses with a garden-like Broadway vestibule featuring primroses tulips and old-fashioned fruit trees. A grand flower structure will rise on stage while roses dominate the President's table. The Quadrille d Honneur list is announced with notable names including Mrs William Astor and Miss Carola Livingston. The President arrives around 10 PM and the ball begins at 9 PM with special floor managers for each quadrille participant.
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Nagy Yor
Metropolitan Opera House
Broadway
Virginia
Indies
William Astor
A. Newbold Mortis
W. R. Cruger
W. Bayard Cutting
Edward A. Jones
Edwards
Alexander
Ward McAllister
McAllister
Stut Fish
Gracie Ki Carola Livingston
M. Sidney Ware
Ee Bopha Mie
William Waldorf
Adtar
Seeeese Ee
Esa Uadrille
Essex man Samuel Morse famed for endless hunger
In Glouchester Massachusetts on April 26 residents describe Samuel Morse of Essex as the champion hungry man. He suffers a rare endless appetite forcing hourly meals day and night for ten years. Doctors cannot explain or alleviate the condition. He consumes large quantities from lamb to broths and remains unsatisfied despite meals.
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Glouchester
Mass
Essex
Samuel Morse
No Yellow Fever Cases Seen in Sanford Surveillance
Suspects kept at the Dement House remain healthy as Sanford tightens sanitary rules. Authorities, including Surgeon General Hamilton and Dr. Hornbeck, consult in Jacksonville with Dr. Daniel and the state health board. General Hamilton says Florida should be well protected this year. General Hilton departs for Washington tomorrow.
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Saxworpd
Fua
Dement House
Mr. Demont
John B. Hamilton
Hornbeck
Charleston
Jacksonville
BR. P. Daniel
State Health Board
Hamilton
Florida
Flton
Washington
White Caps Raid Near Lakota Over Claim Dispute
Reports from Lakota say a band of White Caps attacked a Norwegian named Johnson, tearing down his shack and shed on a wagon and ordering him to ski. The raid stems from Johnson taking a claim from a woman deemed unable to defend it. Two men tied to the gang were arrested and await trial Monday amid denials of guilt.
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Lakota
Dax
Johnson
Canada Demands Swift Action Over Behring Sea Seizures
In Ottawa on April 26 the House of Commons debated alleged illegal seizures of American vessels in Behring Sea. MPs accused Blaine of driving US policy while Canada seeks compensation and a formal settlement addressing damages to shipowners and seamen.
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Behring Sea
Blaine
MacDonald
Canada
United States
Alaska Commercial Company
Washington
Ottawa
Ont
House of Commons
Prior
England
Russia
Victoria
B. C
Alaska
Dominion
Amerike Senepelyehitook
Aussia
Harrison
Extradition Bill Passes Senate in Ottawa
The Weldon extradition bill was passed by the Senate and awaits assent by the Governor General next week. Reportedly it will seek British approval before enactment. A House of Commons review showed most legal gentlemen opposed the retroactive surrender clause.
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Ottawa
Ont
Weldon
Senate
Governor General
House of Commons
Young Wife's Suicide Shocks Italian Contractor Home
Celestine de Marco an 18 year old wife of a wealthy Italian contractor shot herself at home last night after prolonged melancholy. Her husband, overwhelmed by grief, attempted to follow suit but was restrained. The event occurred on New Year April 26 at their residence.
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Celestine de Marco
Lady Campbell Praises English Musical Societies
In a Dispatch piece tomorrow, Lady Campbell extols the work of English musical societies for awakening a love of music among listeners and promoting cultural engagement.
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Lady Campbell
Paithpul to the End A Boy Refuses to Name Killer Friend
Louisville April 26 A little boy about year old shot by a broken forearm during a baseball game refused to reveal which of his friends struck him. He said the injury happened accidentally and that he would not name the boy to avoid bringing trouble to a friend.
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Louisville
John Thompson
Government officials urged to quit land grabs in Oklahoma openings
Government officials face criticism over alleged land entry ahead of settlers in Oklahoma. Secretary Noble demands expulsion of entrants and pledges protection for homesteaders. Guthrie shows improvement with steady traffic, water quality good, and supplies resuming as relief efforts proceed.
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Waashixotos
Oklahoma
Nobie
United States Marshal
Register of the Land Office
General Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
United States
Noble
Day
Cherokee Strip
Jan
Chicago
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Guthrie
Sub-Treasurer Introduces Dual Key System at Treasury
New York April 26 Sub-Treasurer Ellis H Roberts introduces an innovation to secure the vaults holding 183000000 in cash. He assigns two trusted employees to hold half the combination each, keeping himself ignorant. The halves are sealed in separate envelopes within a larger waxed envelope, locked in the safe for continuity if one holder is ill or dies.
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Ellis H. Roberts
Roberts
Murder At High Bluff Farms Ends In Suicide
A Manitoba farmer named McLeod killed his daughter and wounded his son before killing himself. Neighbors found McLeod with his throat cut near the stove, the girl dead from a head wound, and the boy badly injured with four head wounds. The knife used for suicide was in the cellar amid blood tracks. Financial difficulties are blamed.
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Wientree
High Bluff
McLeod
Lotta
Manitoba
Mine Flood Submerges Plymouth Boston Mine Collapse
A mine operated by the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company at Plymouth flooded after a surface cave. The incident trapped and narrowly saved several miners, with damage estimated around $70,000 in value. Local reports from April 26 describe the dangerous breakthrough and emergency response.
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Boston
Plymouth
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Chicago Beep Scores a Victory in Dover Session
Dover Delaware April 6 The Delaware General Assembly closed its session with the defeat of the anti Chicago beef inspection bill. Lawmakers adjourned shortly after noon but the final act came at 2 45 P M. The bill's failure ends the effort to impose new inspections on beef imports.
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Delaware
Dover
Dsa
General Assembly
Boy 14 Dies by His Own Hand in Wooded Shed
Special telegram from Pattersey New Jersey reports Felix Klee aged 14 of 50 Fair Street shot himself in the woodshed. He died instantly with no discernible cause for the act. An inquest will be held by Coroner Goodridge.
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Pattersey
N. J
Felix Klee
Fair Street
Goodridge
Fragmentary Note Sparks Curiosity About Guidance
Readable fragments hint at advice on how to keep “LADIES from Boies” and mention winds and Shir. The text is incomplete, leaving questions about the original author and full topic. Further context needed to identify the source and purpose.
Pilgrim Americans warmly welcomed in Holy Land visit
American delegates arrive in Berlin for the Samoan Conference as General Boulanger grows intimate with Lord Churchill. In Nazareth the pilgrims travel from Galilee amid solemn welcomes, Church of the Annunciation procession, schoolchildren singing, and a Te Deum echoing through the basilica.
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Holy Land
General Boulanger
Lord Randolph Churchill
France
England
Russia
Berlin
Catholic News
Nazansen
Galilee
Namreth
Acec
Franciscans
Boulanger Stresses War Non-Intention At London Dinner
A select London dinner with General Boulanger Count Dillon General Graham and Lord Randolph Churchill ends with Boulanger reiterating he has no plan to precipitate a war between France and Britain He says he would keep France friendly with Russia and England and rejects any reliance on sea power to settle disputes.
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General Boulanger
Count Dillon
Graham
Lord Randolph Churchill
Boulanger
France
Petes Hae
Russia
England
Missionaries Captured by Zanzibar Insurgents Seek Ransom
On April 26 in ZasarpaR Bushiri, leader of East Africa insurgents, freed Rev. Roscoe and his wife but still detains Rev. and Rev. eldon unless a ransom of £1000 is paid. The two other missionaries remain captive awaiting payment.
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Zasarpar
Bushiri
Roscoe
East Africa
Drunken man climbs church steeple in Hungary
A drunken tinsmith in Warasd in Hungary ascended the Franciscan Church steeple using a lightning conductor and stood on the cross for about fifteen minutes before descending unharmed while spectators watched from below.
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Pests
Tinemith
Warasdin
Hungary
Samoan conference delegates welcomed in Beri
April 26 reports state American delegates arrived to the Samoan conference and were greeted by U S legation attaches. The National Gazette claims the German government will facilitate a Reichstag debate on Samoan questions at the earliest opportunity.
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Beri
United States
Legation
National Gazette
Arrests Weave Through St Petersburg Nihilists Case
Dispatches report ongoing arrests of Nihilists in St Petersburg as police suspect bombs secretly manufactured in Zurich may be used locally. The defense of public safety drives a broad crackdown amid evolving threats and alleged lettered bomb plots.
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Loxpox
St Petersburg
6 Petersburg
Zurich
Switzerland
Nipsice Again Dismissed While Towing to Apia Harbor
A dispatch from Amuckland reports the United States steamer Nipsice was again dismissed while being towed into Apia harbor. Matsafs has returned to Apia.
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Loxpor
Amuckland
United States
Apia Harbor
Matsafs
Apia
Ready for Spring Cleaning Collector Erhardt Attends Club Dinner
New York April 26. The Down Town Business Men's Club dined Joel B. Erhardt Cornelius Van Cott and Ellis H. Roberts. Attendees included Warner Miller and others. The report notes Erhardt's role as collector and mentions a discussion about customs procedures.
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New York
Down Town Business Men’s Club
Joel B. Erhardt
Cornelius van Cott
Ellis H. Roberts
United States
Warner Miller
Russell Oe A. V
Whil O. Armour
Mahlen Chace
Erhard Ating Een Owen Ethan Aten
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