Attacking the Wool Industry Debate in Congress
Waintreton Feb 28 The House Ways and Means Committee prepares two reports on the Springer wool bill. The majority led by Mr Springer criticizes high duties under the McKinley tariff and argues tariffs hurt consumers and fail to protect wool growers. The minority led by Mr Burrows of Michigan highlights increased sheep, mills and consumer benefits from tariff policy, while noting improved domestic production and lower prices for wool goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waintreton
House Committee On
House
Springer
Burrows
Michigan
Ohio
Oil
Mississippi
United States
Missouri
Ifernon
Fraud and Cruelty at Adirondack Railroad Camps Exposed
Thirteen Hungarian and Polish laborers arrived in Little Falls after suffering extreme deprivation on the Adirondack and Lawrence Railroad project. They lived in filthy camps, received little food and no wages, with contractors Landard and Anderson allegedly using violence. County officials may investigate and punish the alleged perpetrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Adirondack and Lawrence
Little Falls
Walter White
Lynchburg
Myers & Cobick
Thomas Redmond
Enterprise Construction Company
White
Lowville
Landard
Anderson
Cruel Captain Accusations Stir Army Court Action
Report from Sax Antonio details sworn charges against Captain John G. Bourke of the Third Cavalry. Citizens allege promiscous arrests cruelty and indignities toward prisoners, home searches at night, and threats to crops and livestock, prompting fear and calls for a court martial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sax Antonio
John G. Bourke
Third Cavalry
United States
John Gito
United States Army
la Justice of the Peace
Gerza
Three New Typhus Cases Reported in New York City
Three new typhus cases were reported in New York City including Bellevue Hospital, a quarantined house at 42 East Twelfth Street, and 222 Christie Street. The patients include 19 year old Henry Dowd, Max Morwitz from 222 Christie Street, and 8 year old Reuben Bramowitz of 42 East Twelfth Street.
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New York
Bellevue Hospital
East Twelfth Street
Christie Street
Henry Dowd
Pike Street
Gouverneur Hospital
Bureau of Contagious Diseases
D Dowd
Bellevue
Max Morwitz
Ilia
Edeon
Christie House
Reuben A. Bramowitz
Massilia
Bound to Die in February at Mt Zion Township
Mrs Abraham Greenfield died of starvation at her Mt Zion home after fasting 45 days. She had predicted she would die on February 15 and refused nourishment while continuing to perform chores until weakness forced rest. Friends say her mind had been unsound for months before choosing death.
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Decater
Inn
Abraham Greenfield
Mt. Zion Township
Attachments Issued Against Iron Firms After Kell Death
The First National Bank of Youngstown has issued attachments against Pierce Kelly & Co iron manufacturers of Sharpsville Pa for 21000. Garnishee notices named H C Bonnell of the Mahoning and Shenango Dock Co and Myron C Wick of Cartwright McCurdy Co. Iron Banking Co sues Free Kelly & Co with similar attachments. The action follows the death by own action of George D Kell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown, C
First National Bank of
George D. Kell
ALL QUIET AT CREEDE REPORTS DENIED
Creede news says sensational claims of a land sale loot of about 150 000 are false. Tonight the town is quiet with no violence though potential disturbances may occur when state purchasers seize their lots. The Governor and State Land Board departed for Denver.
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Cor
State Land Board
Denver
Stands a Very Good Chance According to Jerry Simpson Views
Washington February 28 Emissaries from allied industrial groups discuss possible Presidential or Vice Presidential candidates for the National People's party after the St Louis convention. Jerry Simpson favors Weaver for president with Donnelly a strong contender. Polk likely to be VP. Watson of Georgia supports unity and a strong reform platform guiding Omaha action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasnxcton
St. Louis
National People’s Party
Omaha
People’s Party
James R. Weaver
Iowa
Greenback Party
L. L. Polk
North Carolina
Farmers’ Alliance
National
Ignatius Donnelly
Minnesota
United States
Stanford
California
T. W. Powderly
The
Knights of Labor
Alson G. Streeter
Illinois
Ilinois
Simpson
Jerry Simpson
Kansas
General Weaver
Donnelly
Weaver
Farmers
Polk
Representative Watson
Georgia
Washington
Watson
St Louis
Incomplete OCR notes on naval armament and fittings
Fragmentary text describes equipping war vessels with ordnance and projectiles. Mentions caliber, rates of ordnance, and technology themes, but details are unclear due to damaged source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fem
Professor Anderson Denies Crime in Distress at Greensburg
J M Anderson late Kensington school principal jailed amid charges by teacher Jennie McClelland. He defends himself saying his conduct was proper and that McClelland was frightened into making the accusation. He claims the girl was not seriously ill and that Dr Parks frightened her. Parents live at Smiths Ferry. Anderson notes a physician and a local magistrate advised medicine given was not dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie McClelland
Greensburg
J. M. Anderson
Kensington
Anderson
Parks
E. E. Patton
Smith's Ferry
Eengheey
Allegheny
Getting It Right Fitzsimmons and Maher's Battle Opinions
The piece reports on a chaotic baseball schedule amid committee control with Sunday games possibly allowed for some clubs. It outlines new officers, player assignments, and Day's challenge to Richardson'sWashington move. It notes contracts changing to year round service and monthly salaries with stricter conduct clauses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Day
Richardson
New York
Day
Committee On Players
Washington
Big Brooklyn Fire Destroys Clothing House and Scorches Rail
A major blaze in Brooklyn started in the Smith, Gray & Co. clothing house at Fulton street and Nevins street. The fire ruined the building, damaged the Kings County Elevated Railroad, and caused extensive losses including insured stock and nearby properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Smith, Gray & Co
Fulton Street
Flatbush Avenue
Nevins Street
Brooklyn
Kings County Elevated Railroad
Sapel
Irm Ora & Go
Sinseeamslatand
Falton & Flatbush Storage Company
People coming and going along city guests and travelers
A long list of visitors and residents in transit. M. H. Danziger went to New York while Mather and company traveled to Cincinnati. Several guests, including Mrs. G. W. Mason of Meadville and Arthur R. Berry of Farmington, stayed at the Anderson. Others stopped at the Monongahela and Seventh Avenue Hotel as they traveled for business and leisure. The article notes travels, hotel stays, and local comments on health and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Painter
New York
J. W. Waltz
Baltimore
Anderson
M. J. Kinney
Astoria
Gus Heege
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Joseph Speck
St. Louis
Ee Express
Washston ‘Ass
California National Bank Not Allowed to Resume
Word from Comptroller Lacey in Washington states the California National Bank will not be allowed to resume operations. Attachments on an $8,000 suit by Diego Deily cite a note held by the bank. Walter C. Smith is named editor emeritus. A $90,000 claim against real estate of the San Diego Way Company is filed by the bank receiver.
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Sax Dreco
Can
Lacey
Washington
California National Bank
Diego Deily
Calc Oulifornia National Bank
Walter C. Smith
Aa Foraime
Appoin
Sanu Diego Way Company
New Orleans Buzz Builds Over Sullivan Fitzsimmons Race
Notables from Brooklyn to Boston arrive in New Orleans for the Sullivan Fitzsimmons era with Maher as a rising challenger. Bettors favor Ryan and Fitzsimmons. Needham and Ryan adjust training while Chicago money streams in by Sunday morning.
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New Orleans
Charley Johnston
Brooklyn
John L. Sullivan
Hot Springs
Fitzsimmons
Maher
Fitz
Sullivan
Rep Johnston
Steve Brodie
Edward Kearney
New York
Dan Murphy
Boston
Ryan
Needham
Jack Burke
Memphis
St. Paul
San Francisco
Legion
Iain
Tom Housman
Plen
Chicago
Evan
Cramp's New War Mill Builds Cruiser Plant
In Philadelphia on February 28 officials report William Cramp & Sons will complete within six weeks the only U S shipyard capable of building and fitting a cruiser. The plant is described as the sole facility of its kind in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William Cramp & Sons
New Castle Football Club Faces 2500 Dollar Challenge
New Castle, Pa., in early February reads that Pittsburg football club has challenged to a $2500 side game. New Castle, unsure, may decline while planning to play in Youngstown next Saturday. Meanwhile the Athletic Association’s baseball club seeks Western Pennsylvania league membership as meetings set for March 9 in Leadville. Third baseman Mulvey signs with Philadelphia as Florida trip looms. The bicycle race standings after day six show Andre Aahinger leading, with Wood and Prince close behind. Magnates' meeting in New York to follow.
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Mr. Young
Zach Phelps
Louisville
Tom Brown
Fred Pfeffer
Dan Richardson
New York Club
Richardson
Washington Club
Fredeece
New Caste
New Castle
Pittsburg
Athletic
Cricket Association of Western Pennsylvania
Youngstown
The
Athletic Association
Erie
Olean
Bradford
Jamestown
Donkir Canton
Akron
Tachigorin defeats Steinitz to win world chess title
In Havana on February 28 the Austro American Tachigorin clinched the world championship by defeating Steinitz after a tense 32 move game. Steinitz grew flustered as Tachigorin pressed with rapid development and decisive blows. The match concluded with Tachigorin's victory, ending a historic contest.
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Havana
Steinitz
Tachigorin
Steinliz
Viay
General Sporting Notes and Local Club Updates
Notes mention letters for Harry Stevens and Brerres ar G from Shadtside Academy athletes seeking contests. Buckenberger departs to attend a New York meeting. Terence Murphy Club Southside lists promising athletes. Brooklyn players accept contracts at reduced salaries amid wartime business. Jon Lobbeck, a Denver athlete from last year, remains unsigned amid many coyotes and musket references.
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Shadtside Academy
Buckenberger
New York
Terence Murphy
Southside
Brooklyn
Jon Lobbeck
Denver
Weather Outlook for Western Pennsylvania and Nearby Areas
Threatening weather with rain or snow likely heavy across Western Pennsylvania and Ohio, with warmer south winds followed by a colder Tuesday. Snow along lake shores, northwest shifts in winds, and a moderate cold wave expected in Ohio. Temperatures given include maximum and minimum readings with mean temperature estimates.
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Virginia
Ohio
River News and Notes Louisville Rivers Report
Weather rainy in Louisville with rivers falling slowly. Gauges show Big Sandy and Ohio readings, river levels and nearby towns tracked, including Cincinnati and New Orleans, with mentions of vessels moving and coal traffic.
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Louisville
PACIA
Lousville
Cromp
Se Pitabun
Big Sandy
Ci Innati
Dickese Blate
Memphis
Parkereborg
Ohio
Saet Gadere
Congo
Andes
Frank Glimore
Stove State
New Orleans
Partir Cae Jacuna
Cincinnati
Fire losses toll across cities hit by blazes
A series of fires caused substantial damage in Burlington Iowa Detroit Ohio Wheeling and Cincinnati. Losses ranged from thousands to tens of thousands with injuries to two firemen in Wheeling and derailment of mail in Cincinnati. Urban warehouses, a marble works and carriage shops sustained damage and insured values topped thousands.
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Burlington
Daily Hawkeye
Hawkeye
New York
Patterson & Co
Braumeller Company
Detroit
Woodbridge Street
West
Luther Beecher
Bagley Tobacco Company
Muhleman
Wilson
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
United States Express Company
Toledo
Carlsbad Sprudel Salts Sold as Cure All
A dialogue extols Carlsbad Sprudel Salts and imported Carlsbad Waters as a cure for dyspepsia and liver trouble. The narrator claims they helped her father and praises the product as a standard remedy with the Eisner & Mendelson Co. signature on each bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie
Carlsbad
United States
Papa
Eisner & Mendelson Co
New York
Printed India silks offered at 60 to 85 cents a yard
Advertises Printed Indias at 60 cents a yard with widths of 24 and 23 inches and 15 to 25 cent savings. Also promotes plain black imported Japanese habutai at 85 cents a yard and a wider 37 inch habutai priced at 1.25 and a figured changeable India silk at 85 cents a yard, claiming values well below typical prices.
New Veilings Debut High Fashion Pieces
New Veilings introduces top novelties including tuxedos, fancy jets, grenadines and sens ing silks, highlighting bold fabrics and refined silhouettes for the season.
Hemstitched Lawns and Linens Offerings Displayed
Trade notes list hemstitched lawns, dotted Swisses, aprons and linens with prices from 5 to 25 cents. Items include Nannon, See ae eal rie, See, 30, and 400.
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Eithins
Australis
South America
Uncle Sam
Tezans
Army
Devrelop
Creede
Granger
Fidels
Prof
NEW League
Fitzsimmons and Maher
Disratort
New Yoas
Charles BH. Byrne
James Hart
Christ. von der Ahe
Stself
Silil
Joseph Jefferson
M. H. Danziger
Harry Northwood
Fred McKee
Washieston
Monongahela
Frank Robinson
Carbon Iron Works
J. J. Rosenthal
Henry W. Andrews, Jr
Duquesne
Little Tycoon Company
W. &. Guffy
St. Augustine
Mackintosh
Macguire
Fifth Avenue M. E
Norman M. Smith
Philsddelphia
Eegoniams
Max Three
Joseph Haworth
Mr. Haworth
New Or
A. BR. Crum
Southst
Mr. Crum
Pittsburgers
New Yours
Metropolitan
H. Miller
Coleman House
RK. V. Misaler
Agor
J.C. Newmyer
Eace Forts
Quean
Ritter
Sunda
Sandy Yteke Yanksee Ten, Sr
Dr. Bull
John
Roberts
Lacey Estates
San Diego
Bis New Plant
Joe Mulvey Signa
Pumavztynta
Mulvey
Florida
Andre Aahinger
Wood
Prince
O'Flinagan
New Yoak
National League
Wore
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Cuba
General Sporting Notes
Harry Stevens
Brerres Ar
Pennsylvania
Miesses
River News and Notes
Aary
Haining
Beecham
New York Depot
Canal 5
Boggs & Buhl
Sime Free
Venta
Kirks
Wyorick
Sixth Street
Ae Ens Dalaeen
Pee
Point de Irelande
Point de Gene
Point de Paris
Chantilly
Valenciennes
Market St
Reegch
Mewal
Reech’s
Keech's
Bed Rock
Keech
Penn Ave
Riggs House
Washington, D. C
Ares
Hose Co
Sturtevant House
Broadway
29Th Sts
Azz
Koehler’s
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