Wills and Estates Shattered by Conemaugh Flood Fallout
In Cambria county nearly 300 estates face upheaval after the Conemaugh flood as wills vanish with drowned beneficiaries. The Orphans' Court records show many cases of lost or partial estates, with administration granted for survivors, and a race to settle assets amid the half hour of disaster.
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Conemaugh
Johnstown
Orphans’ Court
Cambria County
Matilda Bushroff
Arthur M. Bushroff
J. Q. A. Bushroff
Captain O'Connell
Crist
Fireharris
Franklin Street
James P. McKepeice
Cambria
Ragge Oingly
Justice of the Peace
John Brady
Pas
Gavinze Bank
Movses 1
Rome
Aftermath of Woodvale Flood Claims and Tales of Loss
The text recalls the Woodvale suburb of Johnstown was wiped out by the flood. Families of W. E. Hoopes and H. W. Smith perished as a double-frame house was lifted and crushed. Mr. Troopen and children drowned. Mr. Smith’s infant died in his arms as timbers fell. A Baltimore society agent listed W. E. Hoopes assets. family sister Mrs. Comman sought letters of administration through attorney K. S. Murphy, Jobstown.
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Annie Ripple
Ryan
Washington Street
William F. Diller
A. P. Diller
Alex. Becke
Johnstown
Woodvale
W. EF. Hoopes
H. W. Smith
South Fork
Troopen
Mr. Smith
Herg
Comman
Hoopes
K. 8. Murphys
Jobstown
She-Way
Ill fate in Hoopes case ties life insurance to survival
The discussion centers on a Baltimore life insurance claim involving Mrs. Hoopes and Mr. Hoopes after a catastrophe. Without wills, estates pass by law from husband to wife to children, and the court must decide who died first amid catastrophe. The Baltimore society moves the case to Maryland court for all parties.
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Mr. Hoopes
Hoopes
Baltimore Society
Maryland Courte
First Johnstown Flood Deaths Raise Estate Questions
Christian Kimple and wife perished in the Johnstown flood. His body found near the stone bridge with over 3000 in cash in his pockets. The couple left a will, executor drowned, and disputes over succession involve Otto Huebner and Valentine Kimple as heirs. Court action and possible compromise await the Orphans Court decision.
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Christian Kimple
Johnstown
Clinton Street
Kimple
Ebensbureg
Valentine Kimple
Philadelphia
Orphans’ Court
Otto Huebner
He Anga
Maria Kimple
Maria Kimpie
Christian Kimpie
Simple
After Flood in Johnstown Families Lose All
The article recalls John Parks and others drowned in a flood near Johnstown. Surviving relatives face estate disputes over who died first, with amicable settlements reducing litigation risk. Admin appointments rise as personal property vanishes, and court activity increases.
Blaine Suffered Hisses at Catholic Funeral
During Mrs Coppinger’s funeral at St Matthew Church in Washington on February 4 Colonel Blisene crossed himself at the pew entrance while Secretary and Mrs Blaine entered without genuflection. Hisses erupted from the gallery directed at the Blaisins though other Protestants present did not salute the altar.
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Bisine
Harrison
Nation Reports U S Militia Strength By Command
Washington February 4 The militia force of the United States now includes 7 097 commissioned officers 91 373 enlisted and 7 204 078 men not organized but available for military duty.
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Washington
United States
Continued Filibuster in the House Delays New Rules
The minority again attempted filibuster in the House with Speaker Reed recognizing dilatory motions. Republicans criticized ex Speaker Carlisle while plans for new rules are framed to curb obstruction and set quorum and committee procedures. The House adjourned after debate and a rules code is expected tomorrow.
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Committee On Rules
Carlisle
House Proceedings Reported in Turbulent Day
The piece outlines a rowdy House session on February 4 with Democrats resisting rules and obstructing business. It notes rapid journal reading, McKinley and Iger demanding omissions be read, Springer arguing the Speaker altered the journal, and a failed adjournment motion. It covers the political clash over journal approval and a revenue bill referred to Ways and Means after debate.
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Washington
Springer
Illinois
Kilgore
Texas
Holman
Indiana
Bland
Missouri
Reed
Mr. Carlisle
Carlisle
Adams
Brewer
Butterworth
Cheadle
Cooper
Ohio
Henderson
Iowa
Kerr
Mason
Struble
E. B. Taylor
McKinley
Committee of Ways and Means
McCreary
Kentucky
Keee
Laugter
Mic
Coonene
Committee On Rules
Ken
Committee On Ways
T Wasninotox
Messra. McKinley and Iger
Aimourn
House
Senate
United States
Committee On
S McE
St Bar
The
Mr. Springer
Dir. Springer
Millionaire Lawyer Sued for Separate Maintenance by Wife
Mrs. Adelaide Harding sues George F. Harding a millionaire lawyer for separate maintenance. Married 1855 they have seven children. She cites years of cruelty and reduced support from 1888 onward, claims control of household and finances harmed her and children. She alleges wages and assets totaling up to millions.
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Curiaco
Adelaide Harding
George F. Harding
Trhonth
Harding
Jones
Ferraota
Trouble in Algers Mines Sparks Wage Strike
About 50 laborers at the Volunteer mine near Palmer five miles from Negaunee struck for a daily wage raise from 1 00 to 2. Sheriff deputies armed with Winchester rifles faced a stubborn mob as workers refused replacements. The mine, once owned by Slattoe Al, faces potential bloodshed if the dispute continues.
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Manguerra
Mica
Palmer
Negaunee
Died in Poverty After Whisky Ring Era
St Louis reports Constanting Ma guire, once a key liquor tax official and local political boss in the whisky ring, died in Lexian Brothers Hospital in poverty. The era centered on a Fourth Street saloon, where thousands were spent on campaigns. figures like W Caverts, William McKee, John A Joyce, and O E Babcock are referenced in connection with the scandal and its fallout.
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St. Louis
Constanting Maguire
Lexian Brothers
Maguire
Whisky Ring
Fang
Fourth Street
Ecpenaiar
W. Caverts
Treasury Department
Chinese embezzler linked to missing funds in Chicago
Chinese circles report the disappearance of Chin Tom and 96000 borrowed from Celestial merchants in Chicago. Friends call him a gambler and note he took 5000 more as investigations begin into his and Mrs Chin’s suspected divorce amid the unsettled case.
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Chicago
Chin Tom
Chin
Chin Sage
P White
Tom
Bbe Pollo
Kentucky postmaster in gunfight over bogus money swindle
Two Kentucky brothers posing as buyers traveled to New York to purchase ten thousand dollars in counterfeit looking bills for cash. A gunfight erupted on the Jersey City ferry when the scamboaters tried to reclaim the money and one postmaster opened fire. Authorities charge the postmaster with discharging a firearm while three swindlers escaped. bundles contained sawdust and a single real dollar.
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Kentucky
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jersey City
Ferry House
Littl
Min Sane
Bickerick
Ben
Dalton
Murphy
John E. Holcomb
M Ji County
Lew
Wilson
Egraph
Cracky
Mr. Wanamaker
Themaster
Poe
Holcomb
Oark
John
Reassu Lewis Holcomb
Jersey
Grand Army protest prompts Senate debate on civilian offices
The session lasting about an hour saw Senator Balter present resolutions from a G A R post condemning Senate actions in electing civilians to minor offices. Debate stalled as a motion to proceed was rejected and the chair ruled the paper would not be filed, with adjournment to follow.
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Senate
Bell crash at church injures none. village mourns
In MonTacne on February 4 Father Hervison presided over mass when a heavy church bell collapsed through the roof near the altar. Dust and stone fell around but no one inside the church was hurt and four poppies were killed outside.
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MonTacne
Looting forecast as Congress faces vast expenditures
Washington dispatch reports Representative McMillin of Tennessee warning that the new Congress will spend lavishly. He cites Speaker Reed’s rules, subsidy schemes, Blair pen bill, direct tax refunds, pension legislation, and other programs expected to drain treasury funds, with looters celebrating in anticipation of millions.
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Washixaton
Mcillin
Tennessee
Congress
Reed
Treasury
Washington
Pension Legisia
Blodget Estate Heads Toward Heir Distribution
Philadelphia report says the Blodget estate near 250 acres in Washington will be partitioned among heirs. Lorin C. Blodget has answered interrogatories for the U S Commissioner. final evidence rests with the Supreme Court of Equity in Washington. The case centers on a $25 million property with a long history dating to 1791.
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Philadelphia
Blodget
Washington
Lorin C. Blodget
United States
Supreme Court of Equity
City of
National
Peel
Uel Blodget
Yona
Baltimore
Julia Ann Reiton
Eton
Bem Blodget Smith
Samuel Blodger
Rumors Grow On Lord Salisbury Health And Portugal Policy
Reports from Lonpos claim Lord Salisbury suffers a likely incurable illness while the Prime Minister avoids publicity and inquiry. A Christmas fire near Salisbury prompted bystanders to note his weakness, and Lady Salisbury was injured. Skeptics link Portugal actions to his frail condition rather than diplomacy.
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Lonpos
Lord Salisbury
Lady Salisbury
Feml
Portugal
Village Divided Over Pest Panic and School Expulsions
Barbeyville reels as a “gray army lice” scare prompts the council to buy gear and school officials to expel pupils blamed for spreading tales. factions form as threats of lawsuits for slander arise amid local controversy.
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Sharon
Barbeyville
Bismarck’s Pivot Toward Portugal Reported
Berlin dispatch reports the British Embassy puzzled by Bismarck’s possible shift in favor of Portugal. The source says he may seek a resolution at a conference with Britain and the United States to delimit spheres of influence in Africa, a move that could affect the Brussels talks.
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Dunlap
Berlin
Germany
Bismarck
Portugal
Brussels
Africa
Lord Salisbury
Spain
France
Italy
England
Baunderson Plans Sabotage of Tae Te eee Principles
Colonel Baunderson a rabid anti Tae eee MP schemes a sorunaette aimed at opposing Tae eee principles. Company London February 4.
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Dunlaf
Cable Company
London
Colonel Baunderson
Free Wool Cuts Jobs as Philadelphia Mills Fail
Joseph P. Murphy a leading woolen manufacturer assigns assets to Hugh J. Hamill and John J. McDonald causing B Hamill Co to fail. About 800 workers lose their jobs as tariffed raw wool and weak prices depress the trade. Murphy blamed heavy duties and market demoralization for the collapse. He had supported Cleveland in the last campaign though a lifelong Republican.
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Joseph P. Murphy
Murphy
Cleveland
Philadelrara
Fourth
Cumberland Streets
Hugh J. Hamill
B. Hamill & Co
Cumberland and
Mill Streets
Germantown
John J. McDonald
Produce National Bank
Hamill
David Scannel
Sid Arch Street
Joseph P.murphy
McDonald
J. J. McDonald
Tio
Clark
King
Army Manufacturing Company
Brest
Still Democratic in Special Obie Elections Despite Gerrymander
Report from February 4 notes Republicans conceding Democrats carried Brown County by at least 2000 votes and Pattison, a Democrat, is favored for the statewide senatorial seat. Hoffner, Democrat, wins Brown County Representative race by over 3000 as party majorities hold. Dispatches from Ripley Ohio and Clermont Brown show mixed results and potential for Democratic control of the next Legislature.
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Lawlor
Hoffner
Democrata Sae Aetlire Gaa Raapone
Polla
Ripley, O
Mtate Benaterta
Ohiavto Slack
Sudemor
Ashbern
Brown
Clermont
Ashburn
Pattisonia
Senate
Woman Leaps From Bridge to River in Allegheny
Early morning report states Gertie Francis 21, a Jones restaurant employee on Federal Street, committed death by own action by jumping from the Ninth Street bridge into the Allegheny River around 12 15. A young man named Charles Austin of 75 Isabella Street witnessed the scene at Isabella and Sandusky streets.
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Gertie Francis
Federal Street
Allegheny
Allegheny River
Ninth Street
Charles Austin
Isabella Street
Isabella and
Sandusky Streem
Enormous Theft Strikes Brazilian Specie and Bonds
A cable report from Antwerp states that specie and bonds totaling about 1.29 million dollars disappeared, suspected stolen during a voyage. The loss includes Brazilian currency and bonds, with authorities tracing the theft to the voyage period.
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Dunlap
Antwerp
Storm From the Northwest Advances Eastward
A developing storm in the Northern Rocky Mountains began moving eastward on Monday, accelerating as it tracks toward eastern regions. Forecasters warn of intensified winds and potential travel disruption as the system progresses.
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Wasnisotor
Rocky Mountain
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