Hastings Dominates Center and Surrounding Counties
The Hastings campaign shows no real opposition in Center and neighboring counties as Hastings plans a Johnstown visit. Supporters in Bellefonte and beyond press the general as the Democratic choice, with Cambria and Clearfield counties backing him.
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Center
General Hastings
Bellefonte
Johnstown
Pattison
Delawater
Clearfield County
Clearfield
Hastings
Delamater
Cambria
Lawrence Brown
Center County
Republican Committee
Cambris
Han Cetagniven
Rail magnate I Am Wallace eyed as possible governor
Letter writers discuss I Am Wallace a wealthy railroad man tied to a Reading feeder and his mixed appeal to Democrats. They warn Pennsylvania Railroad influence could crush a candidate with rival-road ties while freight discrimination issues linger. Political tastemakers cite Black and Chauncey as past contenders, now sidelined by party divisions.
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Iam A. Wallace
Reading
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pattisan
Fight Over Baptism Sparks Front-Row Brawl in Utica
At a Utica Methodist church revival Miss Mary Hooper 19 and Miss Rachel Ferguson 18 clashed at the water during the baptism ceremony. Hooper struck Ferguson leaving a damp nose and black eye, then relented after pleas from the preacher's wife and the congregation. Six immersions followed as order was restored.
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Louisville
Methodist
Utica
Jeffersonville
Ohio River
Water's Edge
Mary Hooper
Rachel Ferguson
Iss Ferguson
Miss Hooper
Mrs. Wesley
Epworth League Reports Rapid Growth at Two Day Session
The Epworth League board completed a two day session in Cxui cago with Bishop Fitzgerald presiding. Delegates from nearly all General Conference districts attended along with the Sunday School Union Tract Society and Board of Bishops. The league now lists 110 chapters and over 100000 members enrolled in the last seven months. Officers include Rev J Leece as Corresponding Secretary and R B Eaton as Recording Secretary with other leaders from New Jersey Ohio Michigan and Tennessee. The gathering closed with a mass meeting featuring addresses by several ministers and Dr Hurlbert.
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Cxuicango
Epworth League
New Young People's Society of the
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fitzgerald
General Conference
Sunday School Union and Tract Society
Board of Bishops
Otra
J. Leece
R. B
Ata ‘Bayone
N J
J. En
D. D
Morristown
N. J
Cai
L. Daly
Cleveland
Wow. Cooper
St. Jose Mich
Leman Prentiss
Knox Tenn
Arthur Edwards
Defene Ai
Wrttee
M. D. Carrel
W. Rees
W. J. Haven
Hurl.t
Important Railroad Deal Consolidates West Virginia Lines
A major railway consolidation was completed at Weston uniting the Clarksburg Weston and Midland with the West Virginia and Pittsburg system. J N Camden was named President and H Kunst Vice President and General Manager. The Buckhannon branch will extend to the Gauley river, about 75 miles from Buckhannon via Webster Court House, with standard gauge.
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West Virginia
Pittsburg
Dispatch
Wheeling
Weston
Clarksburg
Weston and Midland
J. N. Camden
H. Kunst
Ex-Governor Curtin Denounces World’s Fair Dispute
Ex Governor Andrew G Curtin now in Philadelphia criticizes New York fights over the World’s Fair. He calls the issue not local but national and says New York’s actions could jeopardize the Exposition and the Centennial’s legacy. He warns the nation will protest if New York strangles the project.
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Philadelpasia
Andrew G. Curtin
New York
Philadelphia
America
Judge Harris backs West memorial to repeal Fifteenth Amendment
In Jackson Mississippi on February 7 Judge Wiley P. Harris renowned lawyer states his views on General West's memorial in the Legislature. He favors passage of the memorial urging repeal of the Fifteenth Amendment.
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Jeee Jackson
Miss
Wiley P. Harris
General West
French Caravan Massacred by Somali Attack
A Paris dispatch reports Somalis attacked a French caravan traveling to Harrar and massacred its passengers. The incident highlights ongoing violence affecting French expedition parties in the region.
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Paris
la France
Harrar
Illinois corn crop costs rise by near ten million in 1889
Curcaco on February 17 reports the Illinois agricultural tally shows the 1889 corn crop cost about ten million dollars more than its total estimated production cost of sixty eight million two hundred seventy two thousand eight hundred seventy three dollars.
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Illinois Agricultural Report
Dixon and McCarthy Bantam Bout Ends In Draw
In Boston a clandestine bantam fight between Dixon and McCarthy drew crowds and large bets. Prefight secrecy and scattered weigh-ins set the scene, with Dixon, 114 pounds, in prime form while McCarthy filled 115 1 1 4 pounds. After a long, hard battle the bout was declared a draw after seventy rounds with Dixon showing the stronger late, in a contest marked by secrecy and speculation.
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Little Dixon
Mech
Lares
Boston
Andry
Dixon
Train Ditching Near Connellsville Injures several
The Baltimore and Ohio through mail derailed three miles east of Ohio Pyle as a mountain of snow blocked the track. Engineer Bush and Fireman Lewis Borcher were injured. Baggage master Isaac Ingles and passenger John Lindsay also sustained burns and injuries. A relief train arrived from Connellsville to assist as the injured were cared for.
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Connellsville
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Ohio Pyle
Bush
Pittsburg
Lewis Borcher
Isaac Ingles
John Lindsay
Glenwood
Tragic Abersychan Colliery Blast Claims Near 190 Lives
A Welsh coal mine disaster at Abersychan appears to claim about 190 lives as rescue work continues. Some 170 bodies have been recovered, and the ventilation was restored to aid workers. A father and his five sons were found together, all suffocated, while rescuers faced illness from burned remains.
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Loxnox
Abersychan
Expulsion From Pythian Club Over Dance Incident
Rev. Mr. Gilmere, a colored pastor, was expelled from membership in the Pythianic Club after objecting to a dance held at a reception for J. P. Green of Cleveland. Green did not attend nor send regrets, and Gilmere’s written remarks led to his removal.
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Bee Umonte
Hastings
Johnstown
Commers
Gilamere
Pythianic Club
J. P. Green
Cleveland
Green
Gilnmere
Shooting accident at a San Francisco saloon
In San Francisco on February 7 L R B Fulds president John Ferguson director and Frank Renfree chatted in a Kearney street saloon. A sister picked up a shotgun and handled it playfully. the gun discharged badly wounding Ferguson and Lace. Ferguson may die.
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San Francisco
Trio of Alton Officials Indicted for Illegal Naturalization Papers
St. Louis February 7 Edward Noonan former Clerk of the City Court of Alton Ill Frederick Walbracht former Deputy Sheriff and J P Thornton former deputy clerk of the same court were arrested in Alton last night by U S Deputy Marshal Hobart after being indicted by the United States Grand Jury at Springfield for issuing illegal naturalization papers.
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St. Louis
Edward Noonan
Alton
Ill
Frederick Walbracht
J. P. Thornton
United States
Hobart
United States Grand Jury
Springfield
Washington lays out plan for fr- a road project
Washington announces plan for a major road project with funding details and expected completion dates. Officials emphasize economic benefits and urban growth as key outcomes of the proposal.
Wind Storm Wrecks Plant and City Homes
Severe gale from Blairsville to Uniontown wrecks West Pennsylvania Glass Works killing two men and damaging churches stores and homes. Widespread destruction reported with towns like Dunbar Leisenringsey and Brownfield affected and losses pegged near 10 000 pounds.
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Blairsville
Uniontown
Two Storms In Conflict At Chcaco
Snow fell with brief breaks but melted due to mild temperatures. A Minnesota snow storm and a Louisiana rain storm are approaching, likely turning to snow before meeting. a big wind storm is expected when they collide, after which the weather should clear and grow cold.
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Signal Service
Minnesota
Louisiana
Manitoba Snowstorm Halts Travel and Schools
Widespread Manitoba blizzard snarls streets with three foot drifts, closes schools, suspends business. Trains from all directions run six to ten hours late while the St Paul bound Manitoba line leaves port with three engines amid a fearsome gale. The storm, the heaviest since 1882, continues to rage as temperatures fall.
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Wiumere
Manitoba
St. Paul
Heavy Snow Disrupts Rail Traffic Across Region
Tyrrows February 7. About eight inches of snow fell here today delaying trains on railroads centered at this point. Snow began at noon and persisted into the evening, changing to sleet and rain. A heavy snowfall also affected Blair Cambria Center and Clearfield counties.
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Diepator
Tyrrows
Blair
Cambria
Center
Crearfield
Blizzard Pummels Red River Valley With 50 MPH Winds
Reports from the Northwest say the blizzard is centered in the Red River Valley with Fargo Pembina and surrounding areas hit hardest. Wind speeds reach about 50 miles per hour at Pembina and similar gusts elsewhere.
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St. Paul
Red River Valley
Fargo
Pembina
Sioux Reservation Invasion Threat Reported In Chamberlain
A report from Chamberlain says a proclamation opening the Sioux reservation may issue soon. Prospective settlers with wagons loaded for homes near the river are intercepted by Indian Agent Anderson and sent back east. Major Anderson plans to resist an invasion until official word arrives, with troops on standby to maintain order.
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Anderson Bo
Crusade Against Speakeasies in LatHRop Missouri
A group of women swore to enforce local option laws by attacking two LatHRop saloons. They battered windows broke doors and dumped about 1000 dollars worth of liquor into the gutter at Ward and Carroll premises. Three proprietors were warned their stores would face similar action if they continued sales.
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Lathrop
Thomas Ward
James Carroll
Ornmsaders
Site decision for Chicago World's Fair debated in House
Washington February 7 The Chicago World's Fair adherents press for a site decision as the new rules code work winds down. If blocked in Rules a move to force House action may follow after Hitt proposed the plan and Carlisle and Reed opposed a resolution citing party understanding on legislation.
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Washington
Es Committee
House
Hitt
Carlisle
Reed
Committee On Rules
Colorado Kansas and Gulf Railroad Incorporation
The Colorado Kansas and Gulf Railroad Company, of Coldwater, is formed with 20 million capital. Directors include B F Smith W D Weller Parker Wright and others. The plan builds a standard gage line from Denver to the Gulf coast of Texas about 1000 miles.
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Topera
Kas
Colorado, Kansas and Gulf Railroad Company
Coldwater
B. F. Smith
W.D. Weller
Parker Wright
5. M. Judson
J. F. Miller
Thomas Morrison
Benjamin Harmath
A. Darroch
H. H. Rich
L. Epson
Denver
Gulf Coast
Texas
Chicago Editor West Granted Bail After Fraud Conviction
Ex editor James J. West of the Chicago Times, sentenced to five years for fraudulently over issuing about 130000 dollars of Times Company stock, was granted a supersedeas and admitted to bail in ten thousand dollars pending a writ of error hearing. The action was taken by Justice Magruder in Chicago on February 7.
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Crrcaco
James J. West
The
Chicago Times
Times Company
Justice Magruder
West
Fire destroys Dallas County Court House and contents
The Dallas County Court House in Dallas Texas burned this afternoon destroying nearly all contents. Loss is estimated at 50 000 in insurance 40 000 mostly in leading eastern companies.
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Dallas
Tex
Dallas County Court House
Senator Under Arrest Heading to Helena
News from Miles City reports that Senate officer has Backer, the fleeing senator, in custody and he is to arrive in Helena tomorrow.
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Helena, Mayt
Miles City
Senate
Helena
Fragmented Wire News Roundup From 19th Century Dispatches
A chaotic wire summary reports Cardinal Prcot in hopeless condition. New York reports two typhus cases in a week and 126 foreigners landing. Canada notes 10,000 colored people sending royal ad to the Governor General. Michigan men Denny Shea and Tracy fought to a draw for $500. SAM MORGAR of Raynbeck NY blown to pieces by dynamite. Laura Pratt murderer Moors hanged in Greensboro, NC. Store lynching fears in Camak GA after proprietor killed. Benzon arraigned in Nice for forged drafts, remanded due to prosecutor illness. Hungary posts higher revenues for three months to January. Virginia legislature approves Fort Monroe removal. Memoirs of Rev J W Mitchell face morality charges. pastor’s wife strikes a woman, Mitchell later faces grand jury bail.
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New York
Eiagur
Canada
Goyroor
Denny Shea
Anes Tracy
Michi
Marylind
Sam Morgar
Raynbeck
N. Y
Laura Pratt
Greensboro
N. C
A. Rogers
Camak
Benzon
Nice
Rome
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France
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Hayti
Virginia
State of Virginia
Fort Monroe
J. GC
Ash Seey Og Te O
Commonwealth
Orfolk County
Memnons
J. W. Mitchell
Pisinfield
N.J
Connett
Ao Mitchell
Puritan Church Customs Described Graphically
Dense OCR fragment hints at a description of Puritan church customs. It appears as a historical note or caption noting Puritan practices and rituals to be depicted visually for readers. The text is fragmentary and lacks concrete names or dates.
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Pomonnon
North Dakota Lottery Charter Sparks Federal Alarm
Washington reacts as North Dakota’s legislature passes a bill to charter and legalize a lottery backed by the Louisiana Lottery Company. President Harrison, Wanamaker, and Miller condemn the move and warn that federal officers involved may face trouble. Miller calls it a great public evil and compares it to Massachusetts polygamy.
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North Dakota
Washington
Harrison
Wanamaker
Miller
United States
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Inter State Commerce Decision Finds Corn Rate Discrimination Unjust
The Inter-State Commerce Commission ruled in favor of Harvey Bates and H Bates Jr owners of the Indianapolis Milling Co against the Pennsylvania Railroad, the Pennsylvania Company and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. It held that reducing the corn rate below that for its direct products to the seaboard exploited local conditions and harmed shippers, violating the act to regulate commerce.
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Bal- Amore
Ohio
Washixeton
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Harvey Bates
H. Bates, Jr
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Seaboard
Chicago
Lake Sn
A LULL AFTER THE STORM
In WashIndon on February 7 the Speaker said the Journal Clerk prepared a new rules code and yesterday's journal would be presented later. A bill raising General Abram Duryea's pension to 100 dollars monthly passed after debate. O'Neill reported a 25000 dollar appropriation for a Major General Henry Knox monument at Thomaston Maine, provoking discussion before the House adjourned at 3 35 until Monday.
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WashIndon
Abram Duryea
O'Neill
House Merchant Marine Committee Hears Subsidy Support
Washington February 7 The House Committee on Merchant Marine and the Fisheries held hearings on a bill to grant subsidies to American ships. Port land Oregon and New Orleans speakers James G. Montgomery and J B Miller favored subsidy payments noting ship tonnage and exports trends. Miller claimed British competition was eroding American export volumes as the tanker fleet grew.
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Washindon
House Committee On Merchant Marine and the Fisheries Today
James G. Montgomery
Portland
Ore
J. B. Miller
New Orleans
Two Weeks' Trouble Over House Rules Debate
Washington February 7. Republicans plan to give Democrats two weeks to discuss the new House rules. Democrats led by Carlisle and Republicans by Cannon will argue the code's emphasis on Speaker power. Critics like McMillan and Breckinridge call it a despotism, while a Republican member considers defeating the pension provision with cross-party support.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Carlisle
Cannon
Ilinois
McMillan
Onessee
Breckinridge
Kentucky
Tennessee
Tom DisPatch
Treasury
Reed
Invalid Pensions
Ways and Means
Appropriations
Virginia contest case Bowen versus Buchanan heard by House panel
The House Committee on Elections opened the Bowen versus Buchanan contest from Virginia's Nineteenth district with Chapman for the contestant and Buchanan himself. the main issues are technical, with some alleged intimidation cited. Separately, Rep Cutcheon’s militia bill would raise federal funding from 400000 to 1000000 annually, boosting Pennsylvania’s quota from 27000 to 67000.
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Washington
House Committee On Elections
Bowen
Buchanan
Virginia
Chapman
Washinetox
Cutcheon
Pennsylvania
The Terry Bankruptcy Bill Moves Through House Committee
Washington February 7 The House Committee on the Judiciary is progressing well in its consideration of the Taylor Tor rey bankruptcy bill and it is probable that its consideration will be completed after one or two more meetings.
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Washington
House Committee On the Judiciary
Dastardly murder near Phoenixville shocks Reading workers
Engineer Patrick Haganey, 40, shot at the Reading Railroad pumping station near Phoenixville after aiding in rail and liquor raids. He identified Barney Mellon as his attacker before dying with his wife, a priest, and a magistrate present. Mellon had been discharged earlier after Haganey declined to press charges.
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Patrick Haganey
Phennixville
Mollie Maguares
Haganey
Reading Railroad Company
Phoenixville
Sounas
Barney Mellon
Tunnel Hill
Melion
Eames Ehere
Heganey
Mellon
Hganey
Higgins
Engineer Haganey
Hagan
Kelly
List
Three Railroad Men Drowned in West Virginia Freight Crash
A Chesapeake and Ohio freight wreck near Big Penn Tunnel between Hinton and Lowell West Virginia left three railroad men dead. The switch was left open causing a train to derail into the Signal Station on the river bank, with the operator and others swept away. Delayed travel followed as crews assessed the wreck and retrieved bodies.
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Battmone
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Big Penn
Hinton
Lowell
W. Va
Meer
Prize fighter Ed Corey jailed and fined in Keating clash
Ed Corey one of the principals in the Corey Keating prize fight. sentenced to three months in jail and fined 50 dollars. Corey's seconds are under arrest and being watched for others who took part in the Keating fight.
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Szesanow
Ed Corey
Corey
Keating
Partington 2.29 Inch Gral Erecting OS SA
Fragmentary OCR item notes Partington 2.29 inch gauge or size and an OS SA designation. Details are limited but indicate a measurement or specification entry related to Partington equipment.
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MES Partington
Os Sa
English Syndicate Gains Control of Forepaugh Show
English investors secure a controlling stake in the Forepaugh circus for 1 million dollars. Adam Forepaugh Jr will manage the show, which will continue to exhibit under Forepaugh family oversight with the syndicate’s Frederick Sutterlee representing them in the U.S. The deal forms a stock company and preserves existing contracts and schedules.
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Adam, Jr
Adam Forepaugh
Frederick W. Snatter
Lee
Forepaugh
Europe
John Brown
Orepaugh Mk
Young Forepaugh
Adam Forepaugh, Jr
Frederick Sutterlee
Engl
Grady Sprinter Rivalry with Cassin in College Days
Henry W. Grady, famed for impetuous brilliance, gained early fame as a sprinter at Athens Georgia. He raced George Cassin of Atlanta multiple times, winning by inches at 100 yards but losing by large gaps at longer distances. A rematch and later years reveal Grady’s lingering regret over the rival race and the Atlas Herald folding.
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New York Herald
Henry W. Grady Besh
Athens
George Cassin
Atlanta
University
Grady
Cassin
Soother
Grad
Cassia
Atlanta Herald
Just Rub His Bar A Treatment for Dranks
A Brooklyn Eagle piece describes a sobriety method where a police officer rubs a drunk mans ear while urging him to rise. The ear rubbing reportedly stirs a groaning drunk to his feet within minutes, allowing him to go home sober enough to walk away with the officer.
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Blakely Hall
Brooklyn Eagle
The Power of Combination Short Match Safes
A Federal official notes a press oversight in reporting a market shift. He explains how small matches gained prominence by aligning with match safe makers and hardware dealers, aided by cigar suppliers, leading to the decline of the traditional long match.
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St. Louis Republic
Feld
Reyes
Rok Sa
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