State Adjutant General reports progress and need for new equipment
Adjutant General Hastings' end of year report details improvements in state guards after Mt Gretna encampment. He urges longer encampments, calls for a complete new equipment set, and recommends a state armory magazine to reload ammunition locally. He notes cost figures and the value of officer and noncommissioned officer training.
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Hangisaona
Hastings
Military Department of the State
Mt Gretna
Mt. Gretna
Doctow
Calla
Mt Geretta
Wastines
Mt Girton
Gettysburg
Ofice
United States
Mt.yretma
Johnstown
State Military Board
Prodigal Price Dies Leaving Widow No Estate Claim
E Dunbar Price died at the Marlboro Hotel in New York. He had wealth from his grandfather Elon Dunbar and his grandmother's share. His wife Sarah C Burton sued for alimony but no issue leaves her a claim after his death. a separate will naming friend Rolly Booker as executrix is reported.
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Philadelpata
New York
E. Dunbar Price
Europe
Marlboro Hotel
Dunbar Price
Elon Dunbar
Young Price
Sarah C. Burton
George W. Burton
Mrs. Price
Mr. Price
Paris
Mr. Dunbar
Price
Miss Booker
Eight Men Killed or Fatally Injured in Furnace Collapse
A blast furnace at Hainois Iron and Steel in Joliet collapsed during repairs. Eleven men were inside or atop the furnace. eight bodies were recovered within thirty minutes, five dead and three fatally injured. Names include Gust Loosa Nels Larson John Pederson Theodore Larson Stan French Pat Killieo Peter Erickson August Swinson. Wrecking continues with debris removal expected to finish tomorrow.
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Joliet
Hainois Iron and Steel Company
Gust Loosa
Nels Larson
John Pederson
Theodore Larson
Stan French
Pat Killieo
Peter Erickson
August Swinson
Beaddock Church and School Destroyed by Massive Fire
A fire at St Mary Magdalene Church and adjacent buildings in Beaddock, starting around 1 AM, devastated the two story complex and nearby convent. With no local water supply the flames spread, destroying the church at 4:45 PM and threatening adjoining dwellings. Estimated loss about 50000 dollars, partially insured.
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Dispatch
Brapnocn
St. Mary Magdalene
Thomas Eckels
Banker Evan Coolidge Arrested Over Insolvent Bank Case
Evan Coolidge, once a Watpaca banker, was arrested on December 4 on a charge from Mrs. J. E. Phenn alleging he received deposits while knowing the bank was insolvent. The case centers on his actions surrounding the bank’s September 8 failure.
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Watpaca
Wis
Evan Coolidge
J. E. Phenn
Manifesto Stirs Colored Alliance Delegates Over Third Parties
Ocala Florida dispatch notes a push to form a National Union party at Cincinnati on February 23 1891 with support from Citizens' Alliance Knights of Labor and Farmers' Alliance. Delegates sign as individuals while unity among industrial groups grows. opposition risks a split and third party momentum is debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocala
Fla
National Union Party
Cincinnati
Citizens’ Alliance
Farmers’ Alliance
Colored Alliance
Knights of Labor
National Alliance
J. H. Mice
Kansas
Powers
Indiana
John H. Davis
Alliance
Farmers’ Mutual Benefit Association
The
St Louis
St. Louis
Cincinnat
Ead
Catanary
National Union
Nichols
Louisiana
Delegare Washington
Alabama
Paulle
North Carolina
Washington
Humphrey
Richardson
South Carolina
Fortune in Ashes: Fire at Maginn Block Ends in Ruins
Inspector McAleese alarms crew as walls bulge and collapse. Firemen battle flames at 2:15 and 2:30, with one injured firefighter. Chief Steele rumored missing, then safe. William Waddel reports fire from Seventh Avenue Hotel and alarms responders. Water pressure allows streams over the Jenkinson building. praise for department follows.
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Maginn’s
McAleese
Tenth Street
Chief Steele
Presen
William Waddel
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Magion Block
Waddel
Jenkinson
Hamilton
Chief Evans Escapes As Maginn Building Collapses
Superintendent Evans survived a dangerous escape when a gas explosion near a stove warehouse caused the Maginn building to collapse. Ulam led the party to the second floor where Evans was trapped under debris. a fallen timber saved him as rescuers freed him and he slid to Liberty Street. Alam and Pinder feared instant death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Baldwin, Crea, Graham & Company
Jenkinson's
Harry Ulam
Central Hotel
David Pinder
Ulam
Maginn
Alam
Pinder
Liberty Street
Panic at the Seventh Avenue Hotel Fire
A guest recounts a fierce blaze at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. Flames exploded from across the street as guests fled to the first floor, with wind-driven sparks threatening nearby structures and widespread panic among women and others as the fire was brought under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Wilson
Harris
Large Fire Destroys Jenkinson Block Causes Major Loss
The east wall of the Jenkinson building collapsed into the rear of three-story structures housing Young, Mahood & Co. grain and flour dealers and Crea, Graham & Co. stove manufacturers. Total loss estimated around 200000 with significant insured coverage. Maginn's and Jenkinson's about 100000. Dr. Harris surveyed the scene but could not estimate stock value or insurance. Loss to the other firms will be minor by comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkinson
Young, Mahood & Co
Crea, Graham & Co
Maginn's
Jenkinson’s
Harris
Fireman Missing After Building Collapse at Crea Graham Company
The body of Fireman Pickley is believed buried under ruins after walls fell on him at the Crea Graham Company site with No. 11 Engine. He vanished during rescue efforts as fire abated, and a spectator narrowly escaped injury from a burning spark on Ninth Street. Pickley, from Allegheny, is unaccounted for.
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Pickley
Crea, Graham& Company
Ninth Street
Allegheny
Berlin census shows 1 574 485 people
A transcribed item notes Berlin's census count at one million five hundred seventy four thousand four hundred eighty five. Other brief items mention Paris deaths, a marseilles suspect released, coal sinking near Nova Scotia, and a New York amateur photographers organization formed.
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Allaris
United States
Berlin
Gamuerra
Paris
Charles Marvin
London
Nova Scotia
State taxes intact two real estate bills reported unfavorably
Philadelphia December 4 State Revenue Commission met at Lafayette Hotel Auditor General McCamant opened the session The committee reported unfavorably on McCamant’s real estate classification bill and Peirce’s property assessment bill The majority report and bills were to be printed for distribution to the Shire Grange The commission adjourned sine die after thanking Adjutant General McCumant and Secretary Brannan
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Philadelphia
State Revenue Commission
Lafayette Hotel
McCamant
Bolles
Wright
A MecCamant
Victor E. Piollet
Peirce
Messrs. Peirce
Ephone
McCumant
Robert F. Brannan
Weather Observations Summary
Time and general meteorological notes with temperature ranges and snowfall data. Includes maximum and minimum temperatures and mean temperature, with fragmented placeholders and units.
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BOP
BANE
Noted Kansas City businessman among railway wreck victims
Judge James K. Rife, killed in the Jacksonville Illinois wreck, was treasurer of the Farm Loan and Trust Company and a director of the National Bank. William B. Knight, seriously injured, belonged to Knight & Boneetou civil engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
James K. Rife
Jacksonville
Ill
Farm Loan and Trust Company
Twa National Bank
William B. Knight
Koght & Boneetou
Civil Engineers
Juvenile arson and burglary cases reported in Watertown
John Schuster 13 was arrested and bound over for trial for setting fire to Lewis and Jacks in April. Edward Weigel 11 sent to reform school for burglary. he and Schuster started the factory fire and several others causing about 25000 dollars in losses. Panama update notes committees appointed in Bolivia on arbitration and a proposed intercontinental railroad. Local ads promote Alaska seal jackets and fur goods from Bennett and Co and other shops in Pittsburgh.
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Watertown
John Schuster
Lewis & Jacks
Edward Weigel
Reform School
Schuster
Panama
Bolivia
Washington
Energetic Eastward Storm Impacts Multiple Regions
A vigorous storm system, first spotted on the Pacific coast, moved eastward with heavy snowfall reported in Montana the Dakotas and Nebraska. It then reached the New England coast near Maine while a high pressure center moved through the Mississippi Ohio and Tennessee valleys bringing fair weather eastward. Cold conditions persisted in the lake region New York and New England with the southwest 10 degrees warmer than before.
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Pacific
Cheyenne
Montana
Dakotas
Nebraska
New England
Atlantic
Maine
Mississippi
Ohio
Tennessee
Lake
New York
Senator Stewart proposes unlimited silver money bill
Washington December 4 Senator Stewart introduced a measure to free the use of silver as money by repealing monthly bullion purchase limits and setting a price not exceeding 1 for 371 25-100 grains of pure silver. The bill also requires the Treasury to coin at least 2,000,000 ounces monthly after July and to coin more as needed to redeem notes from bullion purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stewart
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Valuable witness assailed in Lafayette county
Dec 4 Acheson John of Odell's Corner was shot at 4 AM by an unknown assailant. The wound is believed fatal. Acheson was a key witness in the Pettit case amid a spate of robberies in his neighborhood, fueling speculation the culprit sought to silence him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Exp
John Acheson
Odell’s Corner
Acheson
Pettit
Queer political law suit in Tipton Circuit Court
Euromo Inc. sues Prosecutor-elect James M. Smith for 32500 damages claiming a written contract to appoint the plaintiff deputy of Howard County if he withdrew from the race at the Republican nominating convention. The suit arises from rival candidacy for the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euromo, Inc
J. C. Dean
Tipton
James M. Smith
Dean
Smith
Howard County
Anniversary of a Message Banquet by Young Democrats of Cantex
The Young Men's Democratic Club in Cantex celebrated Cleveland tariff reform message with a large banquet at headquarters. Notables Judge Blandin Virgil P. Kline L A Russell Cleveland Con gressman-elect Warwick John J Hall Akron attended. John McSweeney portrait presented. Governors and Senators sent regret letters. About 400 plates served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantex
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Cleveland
Judge Blandin
Virgil P. Kline
L. A. Russell
Warwick
John J. Hall
Akron
John McSweeney
Campbell
Brice
Town booming in Kentucky buys $1 million property deal
Middlesborough Town Company announces a $1,000,000 property purchase. President Arthur sails to England to arrange additional deals bringing more British capital to the U S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesborough
Middlesborough Town Company
Arthur
Cor Pan
England
America
River Telegrams Special Telegram To The District
Morgantown river four feet stationary weather clear thermometer two at four o clock. Hmvwnsville river four feet seven inches stationary weather clear. Hiver one point nine feet stationary weather cold heavy snow. Calvena cloudy with might lucry efshow. Louisville river four feet six inches on falls ten feet six inches at foot of locks business good weather cloudy cool threatening rain or snow. Evansville river one foot four inches falling weather threatening snow. Canto river one point five feet falling weather partly cloudy.
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Morgantown
Hmownsville
Louisville
Crscrssatt
Evansville
Catno
Lymph Tax Question Baffles Officials
New York reporters reveal a tariff dispute over lymph sent by Prof. Koch to Dr. Abraham Jacoby. The case hinges on whether lymph is a taxable medicinal preparation under the McKinley bill with 26 percent ad valorem, prompting calls for chemical analysis to determine composition and value. Dr Jacobi awaits the lymph’s arrival for hospital experiments.
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New York
Koch
Berlin
Abraham Jacoby
Jacoby
Erhardt
Smuzele
van Cott
Couch
Jacobi
J. Sinai Hospital
Oil Men Seized After Attempting Train Takeover
A 3 13 P M B and O train reaching Washington Pennsylvania saw four Mannington field oil men arrested after allegedly trying to seize control of the locomotive. They allegedly menaced the conductor and caused passengers to flee to the rear car before officials intercepted them on a telegram.
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Washineton
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mannington
West Alexander
Score This Point in Fashion and Value
A bold sales pitch promotes high quality handmade garments at low prices. It advertises men and young men suits and overcoats with silk-lined options for luxury, claiming widest variety and best value in town.
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State Arsenal
Utiny
Mitferetem
Anc
Barnsburg
Mt Groma
Wash Tudton
Ae Army
Pennssiramia
Eigbt
ISRS
Beaddock
Eclal
Terrell
Committee On
Colored Convention
Alliance To Day
Asheville
N. C
Chief Evans
Seventh Avenue
Mr. Pickley
Alleghenian
Marseilles
Reichstag
Germany
Norway
Denmark
Revision Commission
Jie E.G
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Lyon
Prrtsntra
United States Signal Service
All-America Congress
Bennett and CO
J. G. Bennett & Co
Corner Wood St
Fifth Av
Wrans
People’s Store
Fifth Avenue
D. G. Bennett & Co
Wood Street
People's Store
Marquise Rings
Harpy & Hares
Jones Silversmiths and Art Dealers
Smithfield Street
Kentuckey
Bermuda
Scott
I Gemsetiuses
Uwrsu
Dr. Koch
Cautio W. L. Douglan Shores
W. L. Douglas
Congress
Hutton and Lace
MH. J
G. Mang
Forty-fifth
Butler Sts
Frohing
Ith
the Mercantile Agency
R. G. Dun & Co
Germania Bank
Diamond
Piteburg
North America
North American
Hopper Bros.&Co
Wood ST
Cor
Fourth Ave
Wanamaker
Brown
Sixth St. and
Penn Ave
Detd
Curtice Brothers’ Co
Rochester, N.Y
Nol Rwr
Medical
Whittier
Pens Avenue
Pitts Buhl
Pittburg
Piore
Dil Whittier
Penn Avenue
Pittsburg
F.C. Fowler
Moodus
S. Ke Lak
RS Laké
Ith St
Sphodine
Mical
Joseph Fieening
Pittabura
Ely Fs Cornet SmithAald and Liverty Om ‘Ab Bo
Howe
Columbus Inc
Boston
Masa
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