Canvass of Pa. counties weighs dry or wet amendment
The Dispatch begins a state wide canvass on the constitutional amendment question with June 18 set for a popular vote. Washington county leaders predict a strong anti liquor sentiment and a large temperance majority. Reports discuss distillery power, local option history, and political dynamics shaping the outcome.
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Pennsylvania
Washington County
Greene County
Fayette County
Greene and
Fayette
Disratch
Monongahela River
Westmoreland
Greene
Gibsonton
Washington
Canonsburg
Monongahela City
Panhandle
Two Young Men Fight Over a Girl in County Fair Ring
Tommy Donnelly and Edward O’Hara, Union Mills workers and boxing rivals, fought in a roughly half hour bare knuckles bout inside a 16 foot ring at the county fairgrounds. A referee mediated as spectators separated the fighters. The dispute stemmed from both men courting the same girl who has since shunned both fighters.
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Noewalk
Corx
Tommy Donnelly
Edward O'Hara
Union Mills
Donnelly
James
William Edgars
Marquis of Queensberry
Fire Kills Whole Family as Cousin Is Arrested
In Brookfield Missouri a widow Minnie Hall and her four children died in a house fire after hay was found in the basement and a man’s footprints appeared in the snow. James A Howell, 4 and a cousin of Mrs Hall, was arrested with an unloaded revolver and held for a hearing.
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Dispatch
Brookfield
Minnie Hall
James A. Howell
Babb House
Howell
Hall
Syanter
Fight for the Flag as Samoa Crisis Deepens
The Administration vows firm action over Samoan outrages and orders a man of war to Samoa. Secretary Whitney leads a bold stance with ships dispatched from Mare Island, while Secretary Bayard favors caution. The Vandalia sails with heavy armament and a 240-strong crew to the Samoan Islands amid tensions with Germany and Britain.
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Bayard
Whitney
Sfeciag
Wasumerox
Trenton
Germany
Samoa
United States
Dickinson
Panama
England
Vandalia
Mare Island Navy Yard
Samoan Islands
Mohican
Samoa Conflict Detailed by Samoan Times Account
The Samoan Times at Apia reports the December 18 clash near Mataafa where 60 Olga sailors and 4 boats faced Mataafa’s force, with heavy fighting, German casualties around 20, and Mataafa claiming about ten killed or wounded. American property suffered as German sailors burned houses and tore down the American flag. The USs Adams and Nipsi o steamed to Apia amid tensions with German authorities.
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San Francisco
Samoa
Samoan Times
Apia
Olga
Mataafa
Vallele
New Britain
Matanfa
Tamasese
Sompt
United States
Nipsio
Salvathia
Stain Mullan
Corresents
Washington
Adams
Mulinun Point
Leary
Maseses
Tamaseses
Malinna Point
Honolulu
Big Alsatian Labor Shipment Halted in New York
At Castle Garden, 130 Alsatian steerage passengers bound for Florida were found aboard the La Champagne. They landed with fare paid by George Strum of rovince, who later sent a Straiton & Storm representative denying payment. Strum claimed 40 acre plots and tobacco ventures for each family.
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New York
Castle Garden
Florida
Alsace
Germany
George Strum
Rovince
Straiton & Storm
Magone
Lieutenant General Paul defects to Hippolyte forces
A sensational dispatch from New York reports General Paul of Legitime's army deserting Port au Prince with substantial forces to join Hippolyte in North Haiti. The claim aligns with rumors of Legitime losing ground and a potential flight to Kingston, Jamaica, though earlier reports claimed General Paul had been shot.
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Legitime
New York
Alice Bradshaw
Aux Cayes
Ospiain Dahm
Paul
Port au-Prince
Hippolyte
Haiti
Kingston
Jamaica
Axworthy Refunds to Bondsmen in Cleveland Transfer
Attorney Andrew Squire returns from Toronto with papers signed by Thomas Axworthy defaulting Cleveland treasurer. He transfers all real estate and vessel property to J. H. Wade Jr. as trustee for the bondholders. Axworthy and his wife plan to settle in Toronto.
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Cleveland
Andrew Squire
Toronto
Thomas Axworthy
J. H. Wade, Jr
Axworthy
Worthy
Miss Cleveland Heads South for Naples Florida
Special telegram from Utica dated January 20 reports Miss Rose Elizabeth Cleveland has left Holland Patent for Naples Florida where she will remain until spring.
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Utica
Rose Elizabeth Cleveland
Holland Patent
Naples
Florida
Prohibition 1.2 Inch Pieces Lead State Canvass
A terse note describes a thorough canvass of the state and mentions captors and hood details for the next steps. The fragment emphasizes enforcement actions and upcoming developments in prohibition measures.
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Ernie Mend Hood
Deservedly Lynched A Farmer Kills Eloped Daughters Pursues Others
In Missouri's Mercer county a father Henry Thomas shoots two Hasbarn brothers during a pursuit after his daughters Margaret and Jane attempt eloping. He later rescues other girls but is lynched by a mob two miles from home. The report notes his strict control over the daughters and their elopements.
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St. Louis
Bolar
Mercer County
Henry Thomas
Hattie
Margaret
Nancy
Jane
Samuel
Charles Hasbarn
Peer
Ned Greason
Allison
Heat
Barely Escaped Bigamy as Husband Returns at Wedding
John Lamb and Mary Cahan of Ashley Pa wed fifteen years ago. Lamb reportedly disappeared and was thought drowned in the Mississippi. He resurfaced as Mary prepared for a second marriage to John Adams. The couple reconciled and left for the West, leaving Adams stunned.
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Wilekesbarre
John Lamb
Mary Cahan
Ashley
St Louis
Ape
Trousseau
West
Adams
The Boy Preacher Outdone in Kentucky Pulpit
Mary Lemons a 10 year old from Fallonmouth Kentucky has delivered four sermons at local churches. Her clear voice and confident delivery have drawn praise and some converts. She began after claiming a heavenly call and plans to preach in larger Kentucky towns.
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Kentucky
Dispatch
Falmouth
Mary Lemons
Mary
Baptist Church
Atlanta Departs Cob Dock for Port-au-Prince Mission
The Atlanta left Cobdock Brooklyn Navy Yard at 9:30 this morning amid cheers from a small crowd. The ship, recently out of dry dock, carried limited powder and faced no major risk from Haitians but feared yellow fever. It is headed to Port-au-Prince with a possible stop at Kingston Jamaica to receive orders from Admiral Luce.
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Dispatur
Brooklus
N. Y
Atlanta
Cob Dock
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Vermont
Galena
Luce
Port-au-Prince
Kingston
Jamaica
New York Judge Rules Lottery Suit Invalid
Oswego N Y January 20 A New York judge dismissed a suit over a Louisiana lottery prize claiming a half interest. Byron D Houghton had paid $25 000 to Mrs Mary Goodrich two years earlier, but Justice Churchill ruled the contract violated state law and not enforceable in court. The district attorney may pursue lottery law violations and confiscate proceeds. an appeal is expected.
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New York
Rram
Dispatch
Osweco
N. Y
Byron D. Houghton
Mary Goodrich
Churchill
Temperance dispatch outlines push for state representation
A fragmentary report notes a temperance group seeks state level representation and a planned opening review. Details are unclear due to legibility, but the item indicates organized effort and civic discussion pending fuller coverage.
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Temperance Fist
Nat Tre Dispatch
Prohibition Play Irks Rep Speir as Liquor Question Looms
Representative Speir of Mercer county cites a liquor man offering a payoff to vote against the prohibition amendment. A revised Brooks bill is to be introduced this week, removing objectionable features while Democrats plan a joint caucus to discuss the liquor issue amid near protests in Harrisburg.
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J. P. Miller, Esq
Republican Committee
Legislative Caucus
Washington County
Speir
Mercer County
Harrisburg
Greenville
House of Representatives
Mercer
de Speir
Joe Pugh
Somerset
Smiley
Clarion County
Himsel
Cree
Srmatrson
High License Reform to Limit Saloon Licenses by Population
Philadelphia reports a new high license bill to be introduced in the House this week. It aims to restrain licenses to one per 600 residents, keep court grant power, and curb county excesses seen in Schuylkill and others. The measure targets temperate support and removes objectionable Brooks features.
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Philadelphia
Ubiiean Party
Friends of High License
Cooper
Pennsylvania
Brooks Bar
Bespin Cs
Brooks
Hiladelphia
Schuylkill
Lackawanna
Luzerne
Lehigh
Bucks
Pittsburg
Presen
Teaunee
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