Signs of War In Luzerne County Prohibition Fight
In Luzerne County a fierce battle over a constitutional prohibition amendment rages with 1000 liquor dealers and 12000 supporters facing 25000 temperance backers. Wilkes Barre leaders, Catholic clergy, and local elites push for the ban while liquor interests mobilize in Wilkesbarre and surrounding towns.
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PROM
Wilekesbaere
Wyoming Valley
Luferne County
Prohibition
Prohibition. the “Wilkesbarre Wheelmen
C. B. Vogle
Luzerne
Prohibition Debate Divides Miners and Wyoming County Opinion
Letter observers oppose a statewide amendment due to saloon influence among miners. Wilkesbarre may back it from wealthy residents, while rural Wyoming County is expected to favor prohibition, with German Catholics aiding the anti temperance stance.
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Luserne
Wilkesbarre
Wyoming County
Tur Drsraten
Luzerne
Prohibition
G. M. Parker
Wyoming
L. E. Storre
Murdered by Ram in Beaverdam Liquor Tragedy
Beaverdam Ohio county saw three boys intoxicated after being given strong drink by John Hall a coal miner and bootlegger. Thomas Chinn died near Beaverdam John Ferguson and Charles Bunch were found in grave condition with Ferguson dead on arrival. Bunch survived but severely ill. Hall faced inquiry for selling liquor to minors.
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Louuisville
Beaverdam
Ohio County
John Hall
John Ferguson
Thomas Chinn
Charles Bunch
Tiger
Beaversom
Chinn
Ferguson
German man drives self to suicide after White Cap threats
August Heydecker, a German quarry worker in Dash, received taunting White Cap notices. The terror drove him to madness. he smashed his head on a wall, cut his throat and wrists with a caseknife, and bled in his jail cell. He is expected to die.
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Waxturt Trott
August Herdecker
Slatington
Allentown
Heydecker
Lebanon Woman Bats Off Insulting Tramp with Rolling Pin
In Lebanon on February 10 Mrs. Catherine Penn knocked down and severely injured a tramp who had forced his way into her home and insulted her after being offered food. Police found the man unconscious in her house.
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Lebanon
the Dispatch
Catherine Penn
Ignorance Not a Crime Debate at Central Catholic Meeting
The Haverhill school matter dominates Boston discourse as the Central Catholic Association convenes in Cleveland to denounce actions and plans a final gathering next Sunday. Bishop Gilmour attacks state coercion in education while defending citizen choice and lawful process.
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Cleveland
Haverhill
Boston
Ishop Gilmour
Too Cold to Tempt Providence Baptism Fails
Twenty two New Jersey faith care believers were to be immersed in New York bay at Greenville today but none appeared. The bay was frozen near shore yet the water in the pool was clear. About 500 onlookers attended the prayer and praise meeting in the chapel.
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New York
New Jersey
New York Bay
Greenville
Yale Students Fined for Drunkenness at Palmer’s Theater
Two Yale students, Robert H. Percy and George G. Johnson, were arrested outside Palmer's Theater for drunkenness after being ejected. In Jefferson Market Court Justice O'Reilly fined each 210 and they paid promptly to be released.
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New York
Yale
Robert H. Percy
George G. Johnson
Palmer's
Jefferson Market
Justice O'Reilly
Japan to Grant Constitution Modeled on German Law
TOKIO February 10. The Mikado will present a constitution modeled after Germany and resign autocratic powers. Count Ito led the work, studying European systems for years and forming the new fundamental law. A representative assembly will be elected, with German lawyers assisting, as Japan advances toward Western governance. City preparations for the ceremony full of fireworks and dignitaries indicate the national significance.
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Japan
Germany
England
Tokio
Times
Count Ito
Europe
Woman of Swansea Fights Burglary and Husband Slain
Mrs. Kent of the Gloucester Hotel at Swansea awoke to a lit candle and confronted a burglar, a negro named Tom Allen, who wounded her husband Kent fatally with a razor. Allen, hiding in the room since Saturday night, fled after the assault and later confessed robbery as his motive.
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Gloucester
Swansea
Dt Dock
Tom Allen
Allen
Delegates Press Living Wage Reforms in Paris
Socialist Revolution delegates from Bordeaux demand shorter workdays and minimum wages aligned to local living costs. They delivered resolutions to Premier Floquet and Parliament leaders and plan to seek responses on February 24 after meeting Prefects in Lyons Bordeaux and Marseilles. Prefects caution that not all demands can be settled by February 24 and urge calm to avert disorder.
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Socialist Revolution Societies
Labor Exchange
Premier Floquet
M. Meline
Chamber of Deputies
M. Leroyer
Senate
Bordeaux
Floquet
Lyons
Marseilles
Spurgeon Congratulates His Church on Recovery
Spurgeon writes to his congregation from Loxspox dated February 10 saying his limb is improving though not usable yet. He notes his long absence proves the church’s vitality and that it will remain a power for good after his departure.
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Spurgeon
Loxspox
Charles Spurgeon
Balfour Replies On O'Brien Incident And Prison Conditions
Mr. Balfour defends against Gladstonian charges over the O'Brien affair. He argues the storm was stirred for factional interests and that O'Brien offered no complaint in a letter to Dr. O Farrell. Balfour notes O'Brien faced a 60 degree cell, submitted to examination, and refused weighing or questions. He contends O'Brien created obstacles to medical inquiry.
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O'Farrell
O’brien
the Times
Mr. O'Brien
Balfour
O'Brien
Freeman's Journal
United Ireland
Hyde Park Demands End to Coercion in Ireland Rally
In a snowstorm at Hyde Park, thousands from workingmen and Radical clubs gathered to denounce the Government's coercive measures in Ireland and demand release of political prisoners. Speeches from 12 platforms urged civil rights and free speech, with Socialist sections highlighting landowners and capitalists. police maintained order.
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Ireland
William O’brien
London
Chicago
Eeenen
Regutra
Khedive Seeks Brief Cairo Visit To See Baseball Game
The Khedive of Egypt, at Helouan, regrets he cannot return to Cairo for a baseball game. He invites the players to visit, as the team prepares to leave Monday noon for Tsmailin then Port Said. They travel aboard the North German liner to Brindisi and plan nine days in Italy, with their first European game on the 24th.
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Helouan
Cairo
Tsmailin
Port Said
Lio Barern
Brindisi
Italy
Europe
Haytien Republic steamer seized in harbor protests over indemnity
Boston crowds swarm to interview owner B C Morse and Captain Crampton aboard the Haytien Republic after the seizure. Morse says the ship was robbed of valuables and vows to obtain the $200000 indemnity, denouncing the gunboat commander over reporting injuries.
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Patch
Boston
Haytien Republic
B. C. Morse
Crampton
Mr. Morse
Morse
Haytian Republic
Elopement Rumors Sweep Easton Two Williams Girls
Two sisters Emily and Alice Williams aged 20 and 18 left Easton with a married man Frederick Slip amid elopement rumors. Slip, seen around the Williams home, has not been seen since. Mr Williams protested his attentions. The girls sent a letter from New York saying they would continue westward.
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Easton
Emily E
Alice FE. Williams
Frederick Slip
Emily
Alice
Slip
Williams House
Williams
New York
Rioters Block Belt Line Tracks In New York
Thirty discharged strike drivers were replaced by scabs on the Belt Line road. At about 9 PM they blocked tracks on Tenth avenue between Twenty sixth and Thirtieth streets. Police deployed as rioters attacked a car and several officers. Many rioters suffered cut heads.
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New York
Belt Line Road
Tenth Avenue
Twenty-sixth
Thirtieth Streets
Fire at Murray Glassworks Sends Workers Idle
A molten glass mishap at James J. Murray & Co. on Trenton avenue and Calvert streets in Philadelphia started a blaze. The fire damages the plant and most workers face unemployment or temporary layoff as the firm awaits repairs.
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Philadelphia
James J. Murray & Co
Trenton Avenue
Calvert Streets
Harrison Man From Georgia Guides Indiana Cabinet Talk
Special telegram from Indianapolis reports Dudley of Americus Georgia as the sole original Harrison man in town. He shares points on Southern Republican strength among white voters and warns neglecting Black voters could push them to Democrats, endangering the party in the South. General Harrison attends a Methodist service with Rev. Cleveland.
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Georgia
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New York
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the Treasury
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Palmer
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Dudley
Republican National Committee
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A.D
W. W
Americus
Chicago
J. A. Taylor
Smithville
Alwys
Cleveland
President Cleveland
General Harrison
Washington
Dr. Cleveland
Fire destroys Wyeth chemical works in Philadelphia blaze
A large fire gutted the John Wyeth & Bro. complex at 1412 to 1416 Walnut and 1404 Walnut annex, igniting after a cellar chemical incident. Losses exceed 500000 with extensive damage to buildings machinery and stock. several firemen injured and one man killed. Insurance covers much of the value. other occupiers like Frank Morgan face substantial losses.
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Philadelphia
John Wyeth & Bro
Walnut Street
Wyeth & Bro
Frank E. Morgan
Wyeth
Brighton Street
Broad Street
Stratford
No. 1404
Walnut
Stratford Hotel
George Showers
Abraham Lavery
William Buzzard
Wyeth Co
George C. Boldt
Claims of Major Le Caron in Union Army Debunked
Philadelphia reports debunk Le Caron as a Major. He served as bugler in the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry from 1862 to 1864, became Chief Bugler, then rose to First Lieutenant in the United States Colored Troops. Officers of the Fifteenth deny Major title and attribute later promotion to officer shortages.
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Philadelphia
le Caron
Anderson
Buell
Fifteenth
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Carlisle
United States Colored Troops
Fifteenth Regiment
Ex-Mayor Hewitt Denies Betrayal Of Tilden
Ex mayor A. H. Hewitt refuses to discuss a speech report alleging betrayal of Tilden over the El Commission bill. Hewitt dismisses the claims as a tissue of ridiculous lies and blames McDowell for prior lawsuits and alleged blackmail, noting two $1,000 suits in Newburg were dismissed.
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Hewitt
Tilden
Dispatch
New York
Wm. McDowell
Jersey City
Tilden Club Dinner On Saturday Evening. In It Mr. Hewitt
el Commission
Mr. Tilden
Mr. Hewitt
McDowell
Railroad
Newburg
Ohio Leaders On The Outl Which Gover Nor Foraker Adds Confirmation
Special telegram from Cotemars Ohio February 10 reports the Lincoln banquet will be held Tuesday under the Ohio League of Republican Clubs. Charges of Ford Foraker influence arise as the poem honors Foster Sherman McKinley and others. Foraker declined his role on the program, prompting Republican unease and highlighting discord.
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Foraker
Cotemars
Lincoln
Ohio League of Republican Clubs
Foster
Sherman
McKinley
Governor Foraker
A Pretty Little Fight Between Governor and Legislature
Governor Church attacked his predecessor in a House message while the Legislature returned fire and postponed a formal answer to Monday. The closing of his office during the session is viewed as a snub and prompts talk of removal by the incoming administration.
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Bismarck
Dak
House of Representatives
Church
House
Setion
Musser Brothers Face $85000 Claim in Common Pleas
In Youxsestons February 10 filed in Common Pleas Court Frank Musser seeks $85000 in damages from his brother Sylvester Musser for allegedly engendering his wife’s affections.
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Youxsestons
Frank Musser
Common Pleas Court
Sylvester Musser
Powderly appeals for children and reform in prisons
Powderly calls for safeguards on child labor and soldiers orphans schools while lawmakers delay Western Penitentiary funding. Investigations proceed with State Board of Charities and Grand Army support. past criticisms of Warden Wright are noted as officials weigh financial management and humanitarian aspects.
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State Board of Charities
Grand Army
Powderly
Harmsvee
Allegheny
Warden Wright
State factory inspector bill urged to protect children
Circular from General Master Workman Powderly urges support for a bill by Senator Hines to appoint a state factory inspector. It argues child labor harms youth and society, dangers of poverty, and calls the measure nonpartisan for civilization and welfare, signed by L. M. Barry and T. V. Powderly.
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Harrissore
Powderly
K. of L
Philadelphia
Hines
Commonwealth
L. M. Barry
Woman's Work
T. V. Powperny
Bird Book Costs Drop in State Printing Estimate
Harrisburg February 10 The bird book cost estimate drops below prior figures. Earlier projections for 19 000 copies at 70 000 to 80 000 dollars for up to 450 pages and 100 colored plates are revised lower by the State printer. The Governor received a new projection suggesting about 27 000 dollars represents half of the total, with the remainder to be accounted for by other factors.
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Rhone
Internal Revenue
Wilkesbarre
Luzerne County
Lehigh Cos
Harrisburg
Sincace
Investigators to Probe Soldiers Orphans Schools
A five member committee of Grand Army men from Philadelphia Washington Montgomery Bedford and Fulton is set to examine schools of Soldiers Orphans including M'Alisterville. A House resolution is expected to reference the school during the inquiry.
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Grand Army
Havermspone
House On Soldiers Orphans
Stewart
Philadelphia
Billingsley
Washington
Bean
Montgomery
Evans
Bedford
Skinner
Fulton
McAlistersville
Boarding House Fire Kills Two In Lopez Camp
A blaze at G W Kipp s lumber camp boarding house Lopez Pa killed two men, Lewis Crocker and William Taylor, who perished after leaping from second story windows. Twenty two lumbermen slept through the fire, many losing their clothing and money as the building burned rapidly.
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Towaxpa
G. W. Kipp
Lopez
Lewis Crocker
William Taylor
Crocker
Taylor
Towboat Pearl Burns and Sinks at Mound City
The towboat Pearl owned by Peter Conrad of St. Louis caught fire from the cook house while laid up at Mound City and burned to the water and sank. Valued at $15,000, partly insured.
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CaIno
Int
Pearl
Peter Conrad
St. Louis
Mound City
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