Debates on Farm Debts and Western Competition
A Crawford county correspondent surveys farmer finances noting debts vary by region, Western competition lowers prices for cattle and hay, and mortgage use rises in some counties while Mercer and Lawrence counties report stability. He portrays a cautious, educated farming class improving homes and keeping livings within means despite economic pressures.
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Mac. Lupher
Canal Township
United States
Crawford County
Alonzo Wheeler
Cooley Village
Pennsylvania
Weti
Beaver County
W. H. Bricker
Beaver
Far East
Lawrence County
Mercer County
Four Million Bonds Sold to Build Branch Rail Line
Adrien Iselin Sr sells four million dollars of Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Railway stock and relinquishes control. One million two hundred fifty thousand dollars are placed with a trustee to finance a Howard Junction to Clarion Junction line. Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron commits to ship all products via the new branch for 100 years, and Beil Lewis and Yates agrees to a five year shipping minimum of 590000 tons annually. Additional cash reserves include one million two hundred fifty thousand for the line and seven hundred fifty thousand in general mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
Dispatch
DeBois
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Railway Company
Adrien Iselin, Sr
Howard Junction
Clarion Junction
Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
Beil, Lewis and Yates Company
Howard
Alleged Tampering With Mail at House Post Office
Charges filed by five House post office employees against J L Wheat Postmaster alleging gross irregularities. His son Walter Wheat is accused of opening sealed letters and taking work from others. A resolution for immediate investigation is expected in the House.
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House of Representatives
House
Washington
James L. Wheat
C. J. McCord
McCord
Congressman McCord
Wisconsin
Wheat
House of Representatives Post Office
J. L. Wheat
House of Representatives’ Postoffice
Walter R. Wheat
Tdspalace
Congressman Caswell
Walter
Caswell
W. E. Bradley
Walter Wheat
Bradley
W. H. H. Cowles
Pan-American
United States Congress
Grand Army
Republican
Union
Couch's Murderer Caught in Oklahoma City
J. C. Adama, accused of killing Captain Couch the noted Oklahoma Boomer, was brought to Oklahoma City on April 27. A large U S troops escorted him from the station to the guard house to prevent mob violence during a forthcoming preliminary examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
J. C. Adama
Couch
Oklahoma
United States
Cappeller's Revenge Claims Campbell Helped Defeat Ohio Dem Ticket
Special telegram reports Cappeller alleging Governor Campbell removed him to boost his railroad ventures and to fund a future campaign. He says Campbell plotted to run Democratic candidate Powell behind in Butler County, and they arranged to “deliver the goods” for Republican aims.
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Campbell
Ohio
Distatch
Columbus
W. S. Cappeller
Railroads and Telegraphs
Cappeller
J. A. Norton
Norton
Uring
T. E. Powell
Alican
Powell
Poe
Pete Schwab
Campbdell
General Powell
Butler County
Thomas FE. Powell
Theos
Pbell
Haunted House Near Jackson Center Sparks Midnight Spectacle
Mercex April 27 residents flock to a farm near Jackson Center to witness a spook tale at Jesse Harrison’s former home. Reports describe noises at night, a flying clock and furniture upheaval, stones hurled at house and barn, and a belief that Harrison’s spirit returns. Neighbors express varying skepticism amid ongoing investigations.
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Mercex
Jackson Center
Jesse Harrison
Miss Roberts
Mr. Shannon
Garrison
Shannon
Runkle
Harrison
James
John McElra
Windom to Halt Contract Labor Imports
Word reaches that Secretary Windom will tighten scrutiny of steerage cargoes at New York City port. Labor unions accuse the administration of lax controls and vow pressure, while Harrison and the White House demand vigilance and personal oversight. Secretary Windom is expected to arrive soon to supervise the new instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Windom
New York City
Harrison
Window
White House
Political contests in Payette County nominations
The April 27 Telegram Dispatch reports heated county ticket races in Payette. Democratic Treasurer race features Silas Provins and R L Miller while Republican Register and Recorder incumbent John B Miller faces L E Angell. Gubernatorial races are subdued but tensions hint at possible trouble this fall.
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Uxtontons
Register and Recorder
Silas RB. Provins
German Township
R. L. Miller
Springfield Township
John B. Miller
L. E. Angell
New Haven
Mrr. Miller
Death in the Mine at Tamarack No 3 Shaft
Fire destroyed Tamarack shaft No 3 near the Red Jacket mine at Marquette. Pumpman John Williams died at the shaft foot. John Howe suffocated and John Thomas burned badly. John Pentrost rescued Thomas and brought Rowe to the surface. Williams’ body recovered at 3 PM. Origin of fire remains a mystery and suspected arson.
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Marquette
Red Jacket
John Williams
Williams
John Howe
John Thomas
Thomas
John Pentrost
Rowe
Ian
Wealthy Shoemaker Weds Poor Girl Amid Family Blowback
Wilkesbarre reports a romance between McDonald Shoemaker, a coal royalties heir earning about 20000 dollars yearly, and Annie Lannon, a former housekeeper. Relatives filed for a mental health inquiry after opposition, and Shoemaker's uncle attacked him at the wedding, prompting his arrest.
The Texan Floods Sweeps Through Dallas Forty Flooded
The Trinity River overflowed its banks after Friday’s heavy rain with two miles of floodwater in front of Dallas. Homes up to attics submerged north of Cochran street while rail lines suffered washouts. Officials warn of further rise as the storm stretches from Indian Territory to the Gulf.
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Dallas
North Texas
Trinity
Flander
Oak Clif
Cochran Street
The
Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Santa Fe
Greenville
Indian Territory
Gulf
Marshall
Abilene
Norther
Louisiana
Hungarians In A Row Near Murder In Bellefonte
A fight among Hungarians living at the Bellefonte Furnace Company house led to several attackers beating one man. A knife was drawn as they threatened to kill him before he escaped, police arrested the injured man to protect him from his assailants.
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Anne Ie
Annie Lannon
Lannon
Emira
Shoemaker
Union Street
John Harrower
Harrower
Sutton
BelLeFoste
Bellefonte Furnace Company
Neglecting the Soldier Sparks Erie County Political Movement
An Erie City effort forms a local political party to control nominations and elections in Erie County. The canvas shows about 2,000 supporters, driven by anger after Corporal Tanner’s removal and Governor Beaver’s administration’s lack of recognition for veterans. Organizers work secretly and recruit sons of soldiers.
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Eure
Erie City
Erie County
Corporal Tanner
Beaver
Pennsylvania
Hailstorm Devastates City Amid Sudden Black Skies
A 15 minute hailstorm struck Battimoner on April 27 with sudden darkness and driving hailstones. Windows shattered, roofs damaged, and interior furnishings soaked as residents, including a distraught crowd of color communities, sought shelter. Fire bells rang but horses refused to move amid the chaos.
Sister inlaw's Curse Suspected in 29 Year Old's Plunge
Minnie W. Lewis 29, wife of Captain W. H. Lewis, locked after insanity charge. She attempted suicide by binding a handkerchief to her throat, found unconscious in Harlem Police Station cell. Taken to Harlem Hospital, doctors expect return from mental strain. case to go to court. Family cites feud with sister Florence Henshaw and a claimed curse as triggers.
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New Youk
Minnie W. Lewis
Harlem
W. H. Lewi
Sunt
Florence Henshaw
Florence
Minnie
Meteor Ball Strikes Sandy Hook Flagstaff During Storm
A fire ball 55 feet high struck the Sandy Hook life saving station flagstaff during a afternoon storm. The topmast and main span shattered, a bright white light illuminated the area, and the ball vanished like lightning. Surfman Joseph Riddle observed the event, while Captain Jack Edwards suspected a meteor with no trace left.
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Lone Branca
N. J
Sandy Hook
Joseph Riddle
Riddle
Jack Edwards
Newark post office defaulter surrenders after escape
Caspar Seer chief clerk in the money order department of the Newark post office surrendered to United States Commissioner Rowe in Trento at a late hour. He admits defalcations totaling about $5 000 dating back to August last. He says he was shamed to face Newark authorities where his family and friends reside.
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Pittsburgh
Indy
United States
Trento
Rowe
Caspar Seer
Newark
Leer
Missing leg of murder victim found near Planters' Hotel
April 27 report from New London notes the severed leg of Mrs. Mittman, murdered a month ago, recovered from the river near the Planters' Hotel. Police continue hunt for Charles A. Benson, a German suspect with a suspected history of arson and killings in his sister's family.
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Leaveenworth
McKinley Tariff Vote Chance Narrowed by GOP
Washington April 27. New York Press correspondents canvass shows only 141 of 169 Republican Congressmen likely to vote for the McKinley tariff bill. The defections among balters threaten to defeat the measure.
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McKinsley
Wasnimrctos
New York Press
Balters
Infant Dies After Polling Booth Accident in Canton
New York reports 21 month old Pullman Canton Fisher, born in a Pullman car near Canton, C., toppled a wheel over his head at a polling place and died from his injuries after the incident today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Canton
Fisher
Eight Hour Day Movement Spreads Across 86 Cities
Articles show a nationwide push for an eight hour workday led by the American Federation of Labor and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. Details list cities demanding May 1 actions, amounts offered for eight hours, and staged campaigns in places from Lynn to Bradford with Wheeling unions seeking a 20 percent wage advance.
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United States
Pittsburg
American Federation of Labor
St. Louis
Boston
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
United Mine Workers
Eld
Star
Lynn
Mass
Des Moines
Uniontown
Nyack
Nevada
Tiffin
Buckhannon
W. Va
Rochester
Chicago
Indianapolis
Battle Grounds
Detroit
Winans
Minn
Crawfordsville
Ind
Portland
Ore
San Francisco
Cal
Oakland
Louisville
Knoxville
Elmira
N. Y
Binghamton
Fort Wayne
Lancaster
St. John
New Brunswick
Montreal
Canada
Leominster
Masa
Scottdale
Winnepeg
Manitoba
Syracuse
Buffalo
Bradford
Wheeling
Eight Hour Day Debate Draws Pittsburg Manufacturers
DisPuTch reporters interviewed leading manufacturers and employers in Pittsburg about the eight hour workday. They doubt feasibility citing wage and cost concerns though some would accept eight hours if pay adjusts. Census Supervisor George T Oliver weighs how a broader shift could affect workers if long hours drop to eight.
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Disrarce
DisPuTch
Pittsburg
George T. Oliver
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