Tariff debate features Pittsburgers push for steel protection
At the Ways and Means hearing in Washington a slate of industry voices urged higher duties on table cutlery gold leaf and chrome powder and pressed tariff boosts for iron and coal products. Senators and committee members weighed mica removal and tin plate imports while Voiced concerns over anvils wire nails and structural iron amid claims protection would save jobs and lower consumer prices.
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Wasikoros
Ways and Means Committee
Sanders
New Britain
Conn
Senate
J. Logan Chipman
Michigan
Charles Brice
Gold Dealers’ Association
Cronemever
New York City
Croremeyer
London
America
William Moeteal
Pittsburg
Fisher
George T. Oliver
Ieana
A. B. Campbell
West Virginia
Campbell
Oliver
F. J. Slade
Trenton
N. J
Rock Pressure and Waste in Ohio Natural Gas Fields
Prof Edward Orton Ohio State Geologist addressed the American Geological Society in New York on December 27. He warned that rock pressure in the Trenton limestone fuels Ohio and Indiana industries but warns of rapid waste and finite gas reserves. He cited high production wells and saltwater artesian pressure, urging conservation and better planning to extend fuel supplies.
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Orton
Ohio
Indiana
American Geological Society
New York
Edward Orton
Trenton
Stuarteville
Findlay
Pen
Tranton
Sas Ook
Cottages
Nature
Inmenta
Ite
Vnl
McLean Estate Sued for 995000 Over Rail Bonds Purchase
W Jackson sues surviving executors L F Campbell and J H Crane of Dr James H McLean estate for 995000 claiming bonds of the Carbondale Metropolis and Paducah Railroad were issued to secure franchises and later bought at 85 percent of value by McLean who funded construction. after his death the estate retained the bonds and his widow died, prompting the action.
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St. Louis
Iate
James H.mclean
W. Jackson
L. F. Campbell
JH. Crane
J. H. McLean
Ale
McLean
Carbondale, Metropolis and Paducah Railroad Company
Scoperty
Roperty
William Jackson
London
Cntrustee
Progress of the new navy and the Baltimore acceptance
The Baltimore cruiser is completed and accepted by the Navy Department. Secretary Tracy instructed Captain Schley to accept it conditionally, subject to any remaining work under contract. It marks the eighth steel vessel accepted as the government builds the new navy.
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Wasnixetox
Baltimore
Navy Department
Afternoon
Schley
Roach
Wealthy Montana magnate targeted by extortion note
W A Clarke, Montana’s wealthy resident, received a letter signed by Nineteen Desperate and Determined Men demanding $400000 by December 24. The plan cited Tuesday afternoon delivery to George Stackpole, a 19 year old, who says he was paid $10 to carry the note and meet the sender outside the city. Stackpole is believed involved or the originator of the scheme.
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Mont
W. A. Clarke
George Stackpole
Stackpole
A Poor Man's Palace at Joyless City Promised
Tomorrow's Dispatch promises a vivid portrait by Hon Henry Hail of the amusements and instruction set for residents of the Joyless City, detailing shelters and offerings amid urban hardship.
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Henry Hail
Sultan Gifts From Mejidich and Shemkal Jewels Return to Turkey
The National Museum hosts artifacts once awarded to Samuel Cox and his widow Mrs. Cox, including Mejidich and Shemkal decorations by Sultan Abdul Hamid. The Turkish government plans to reclaim the pieces after Mrs. Cox’s death, with a display for about a month.
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Wareblagten
BTAPP
Nafenal Museum
Samuel 8. Cox
Order of the“Mejidich
Mr. Cox
Repes
United States
Key
Cox
Order of the “Shemkal
Sultan Abdul Hamid
Asie
Mrs. Cox
Patent dispute over Westinghouse airbrake detail
A Chicago patent lawyer Dixon secured a patent on a detail of the Westinghouse airbrake, despite opposition from Westinghouse. The Patent Commissioner ruled against the company for delay in filing, while Westinghouse plans an appeal. George Westinghouse Jr. dismisses the setback as nonessential, defending the core invention and predicting no damages suit will succeed.
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Paciar
New York
Chicago
Dixon
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Company
Ey Alter Sawyer
Weetingheats Company
George Westinghouse, Jr
Oregon Sinks Clan Mackenzie After Collision on Columbia
At Coffin Rock along the Columbia River the Union Pacific steamer Oregon struck the British ship Clan Mackenzie sinking her. Two colored sailors Charles Austin and Matthew Reid were cut in half and killed while asleep in the forecastle. Coal passer Charles Fish injured but not fatally. The Clan lay anchored in the channel as the Oregon headed toward San Francisco with a full cargo and passengers. The Clan crew report blood and wreckage as water poured in. the Oregon captain claims lights were burning and the vessel was aligned with the channel.
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Port Laxo
One
Union Pacific
Oregon
Clan McKenzie
Coffin Rock
Columbia River
Charles Austin
Matthew Reid
Clan McKensgie
Charles Fish
San Fratersco
Passen
Clan Mackenzie
Telegraph Operators Fight Leads to Killing Near Beach Springs
C W Davis, day telegraph operator, was shot and killed near the Beach Springs Arizona office. O L Ambrose, the night operator, is jailed for the shooting and may face lynching before the sheriff arrives. The fight followed a Yesterday beating of Davis. An appeal stayed Indigo’s execution at Sing Sing after counsel sought reprieve.
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Neepies
C. W. Davis
Beach Springs
Arizona
O.L. Ambrose
Davis
Naphezas the Apache Killer Jailed at San Carlos
Naphezas an Apache Indian who murdered Seward Mo at the Tenth Cavalry post on the Gila River San Carlos was hanged today. The execution followed his conviction for the 1887 crime and occurred at the local gallows today.
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An Todian
Guong
Antz
Naphezas
Ant Seward Mo
Caval Gila River
San Carlos We Dich
Vanderbilts Fire A Central Grain Executive Over Speculation
New York reports confirm Charles A. Pool, longtime Central Railroad grain chief, has resigned effective January 1 after Vanderbilt directors demanded an end to speculation. Pool, a key Produce Exchange figure, faced inquiry into grain dealings, particularly canal boat charters, amid broader scrutiny of his tenure and a prior noted wheat deal impact.
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New York Central Railroad
Vanderbilts
Mr. Pool
New York
Vanderbilt
Chas. A. Pool
H. McK. Twombly
Produce Exchange
Central
Exchange
Pool
James R. Keene
Depew
the Central
Zolg Ince
Soft coal shortage hits Philadelphia manufacturers
Philadelphia manufacturers and large refineries report a serious soft coal scarcity. Cars are scarce as Cumberland district output is delayed by canal damage, tying up rolling stock and delaying shipments to the seaboard. Bituminous coal price stands at 110 dollars at mines and 325 in the city with a potential rise unless rails ease bottlenecks.
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Philadelphia
Franklin
Spreckels
Seaboard
Cumberland
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Baltimorean Ohio Railroad
Prisoner Plot Averted in Zanesville Jail
A forenoon plot by ten prisoners to murder the jailer and escape with outside help was revealed in Zanesville Ohio. Thwing Coulter known as the Dresden murderer had sawn the bolt of Emory's cell door to free the group. Quigley attacked Morris after the plot was exposed.
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Zanesville
Thwing Coulter
Dresden
Emory
Quigley
Morris
Farmers' Alliance votes boycott dressed beef men
The county Farmers' Alliance held a meeting today and adopted resolutions to boycott all dressed beef men. Members pledged to buy nothing from butchers or meat markets tied to any packer considered part of the so called beet combine.
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Lawreach. Kaxx
Farmers’ Alliance
Republic or Anarchy in Brazil Quiet on Monarchy Return
A translated excerpt from Rio Janeiro dated December 37 details Brazilian officials denying any chance of restoring the monarchy. The piece discusses the Provisional Government’s stance, civil list cuts, and the commitment to organize a republic and maintain order amid republican consolidation.
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Vilonte
Goveiont
Brasil
Rio Janeiro
Tad
Egret
Weoever
Dacida
Republica
Two Railroads Merge to Form Pennsylvania and Northwestern
Bell's Gap and Clearfield and Jefferson Railroad Companies vote to consolidate into the Pennsylvania and Northwestern Railroad Company. Capital now 1.6 million with 1.66 million bonded debt, dividend plan targets 5 percent after earnings improve. Consolidation effective January 1, 1800, line runs 63 miles from Bellwood Blair County to Punxsutawney Jefferson County. Charles F. Berwind president. other officers include All Fries, Frank S. Secretary, and A A Berwind among directors.
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Painaputraia
Bell's Gap and
Clearfield and Jefferson Railroad Companien
Pennsylvania and Northwestern Railroad Company
Bellwood
Blair County
Alto
Punxsntawaey
Jefferson
Charles I
All Fries
Frank
A. A. Berwind
John H. Converse
Aaron Fries
Greene
Samuel G. Lewis
John
Accidents On The 1 Road Claim Two Lives
A 70 year old station agent William Smedley died after being struck by a guard rail and falling from a Brooklyn Elevated train at Myrtle and Washington. A second man, about 40, fell from the same station platform at Bridge and Myrtle, striking his head on tracks and suffering a serious concussion. Both incidents occurred in New York City this morning.
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TMS Digratoh
New Youk
William Smedley
Brooklyn Elevated Railroad
Myrtle and
Washington Avenues
Smedley
Bridge Street
Myrtle Avenue
City Hospital
Juvenile Depravity Trial In Police Court
A 12 year old girl faced a Police Court on December 27 for multiple petty crimes including stealing pennies from her dead father. She attempted to pawn two $500 diamond rings for $2, was confronted by a jeweler, and spent the night in a cell. She remains uncooperative and is placed in Humane Society care as detectives seek the owner of the rings.
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Broonuyg
Wes Veo
Humane Society
Mrs Hamilton Fights Divorce By Answer Denying Allegations
In New York on December 27 counsel for Mrs Robert Ray Hamilton filed her answer to his petition for an annulment. She denies the husband's claims including a prior marriage, stating she witnessed the ceremony on January 10 1889 and asserts the marriage was valid and ongoing.
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New York
Robert Ray Hamilton
Bethean
Death of a Man Sandbagged and Robbed in City
J W Mitchell of Missouri City died after being found unconscious and robbed on the corner of Twelfth Street and Baltimore Avenue. He was able to speak briefly before slipping into a deeper unconscious state and dying later at his relative's home.
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Kansas City
J. W. Mitchell
Missouri City
Twelfth
Baltimore Avenue
Epidemic influenza sweeps Omaha area with two thirds ill
In OmahaNap December 27 the Russian influenza epidemic affects about two thirds of the population. The illness is mild in most cases with medical care, and there have been no deaths reported.
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Omana
Nap
Carnival to Abandon Ice Palace Project
December 27 report from Pav states that the Carnival Association directors have determined to abandon the construction of an ice palace this year.
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Pav
Carnival Association
Maud Howg Offers Love Advice in Dispatch
The Dispatch hints at guidance for lovers and couples, presenting Maud Howg as a resource for advice on romance and courtship.
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Maud- Howg
Not the Right Time To Elect a Millionaire as Senator
A. W. Thurman son of Judge Allen G. Thurman opposes selecting Brice or Thomas for Ohio's Senate. He argues money taints public perception and would harm the Democratic Party. Thurman urges legislature to decide without external influence and cautions that moneyed candidates threaten party unity and public trust.
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Allen W. Thurman
Brice
Thomas
Ohio
Democratic Party
Bsice
Secreys
Thurman
General Assembly
Mr. Brice
Wanamaker
Outhwaite
Immigrant System Reforms Eyed for New York Port
Solicitor Hepburn, back in Washington from New York, prepares a report on Castle Garden conditions. He plans recommendations to reform the immigrant system and ease differences between state and city authorities overseeing port of New York immigration affairs.
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Wasi Hinpton
Hepburn
Washington
New York
Castle Garden
Port of
Influenza Grips Boston As City Counts Thousands Affected
Boston dates influenza figures show about 25 000 cases in the city with 10 percent of residents believed afflicted. The disease brings severe coughs and short illnesses lasting two to four days, with no fatalities reported. Prisons report many sick inmates and court sessions are delayed due to illness.
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Grippe
Massachusett
Quito
Bostsew
Telngham
Boston
McCollum
Mr. McCollum
Dargin
Board of Health
Lisul
Superior Civili
Missing Conshohocken bank cashier seen near scene of crime
Philadelphia dispatch reports William Henry Cresson the missing Tradesmen's National Bank cashier seen Christmas night in Norristown and walking toward the railroad station. Police caution that rumors spread as witnesses say he may be aided to hide from justice under statute of limitations.
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Philadelphia
Tradesmen’s National Bank of
Conshohocken Bank
Cresson
Franklin Street
Esmen's National
Penpery
Howe
Fe Anid Bheer
A Suit for Patent Rights Involving Live Stock Cars
James Montgomery of East Millstone New Jersey sues American Live Stock Transportation Company Nelson Morris and Nelson Morris seeking 150000 dollars for infringement of his patents dated August 7 1889 and February 5 1889. He alleges the firm operates 500 patent stock cars using his inventions without consent and plans similar suits against several railroad firms.
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ChicaGo
James Montgomery
East Millstone
N. J
United States
American Live Stock Transportation Company
Nelson Morris
Ant
Montomery
Teeah
Morris
Montgomery
Oklahoma Election Day Move Averts Trouble
Washington dispatch says General Merritt orders two cavalry companies to Oklahoma to remain until after the December 30 election. Early reports indicate no serious trouble expected on election day.
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Washington
War Department
Merritt
Department of the Missouri
Oklahoma
Ingalls Stricken by Mild Russian Influenza
Senator John J. Ingalls, resting at his Atchison home during holiday vacation, contracted a cold that developed mild Russian influenza symptoms. The illness forced cancellation of his engagement to address the State Teachers' Association in Topeka today.
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Atcowison
Kan
John J. Ingalls
Ingalls
State Teachers’ Association
Topeka
Large land subsidence near Wilkesbarre and dam ages
A sudden surface collapse at Plaine near Wilkesbarre created huge holes up to 30 feet deep. St Leo church and parsonage suffered damage along with several other buildings as the ground sank. Nearby Borprytrows, N J reports a different note on funds related to Charles Stewart Parnell’s mother after an 85 000 claim.
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Wilkesbarre
Plaine
St. Leo
Borprytrows
N. J
Delian Parnell
Charles Stewart Parnell
Sonedthas
Outseta of New Years Two Annus Fortune Seeker Tale
The Dispatch previews an upcoming romance by Rev. T. DeWitt Talmage and Marian White. The intriguing tale centers on a fortune seeker and a fresh start at the turn of the year, promising dramatic beginnings and moral choices.
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