Assassination Fallout Hits Capitol Amid Homestead Echoes
Washington faces a national mood of horror as news of the Frick shooting sparks debate on labor violence and Pinkerton methods. Congress confronts questions about the Homestead strike amid hostile exchanges between Devlin and Judge Oates over committee printings and inquiry tactics.
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Lin
Congress
Judge Oates
Devlin
Pinkertons
Mr. Oates
Homestead
Debates Over Gold Contracts Surges as Anti-Option Bill Advances
In Washington on July 9 a Senate session heated over whether contracts payable in gold must be settled in legal tender. Amending a House bill on judgments of US Courts, Teller’s proposed gold clause change drew sharp opposition from Sherman and Higeins but support from Palmer Morgan and Turpie. The anti-option bill remained the day’s focus, to be resumed Monday with George speaking. The House moved forward on its general deficiency bill amendments, most not concurred in and sent to conference.
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Washincton
Senate
House
United States
Teller
Messrs
Sherman
Higeins
Messrs. Palmer
Morgan
Turpie
Hansbrough
Hiscock
George
Homestead Tragedy Looms Over Investigation Panel
Washington July 23 The Homestead Investigation Committee weighed the Pittsburg incident with caution. Chairman Ortez and member Broderick called the shooting grave and unfortunate, doubting if it would alter the labor question unless linked to labor groups. Pennsylvania members feared further disorder.
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Washington
Homestead Investigation Committee
Pittsburg
Ortes
Carnegie Company
Homestead
Broderick
Pennsylvania
Discovery in Ancient Mound Unearths Skeletons and Jewelry
West Fork Historical Society uncovers two female skeletons from an Indiana mound. One skull described as Caucasian, the other mixed Mongolian and Caucasian. Jewelry includes a six pointed star piece with tiny stars and a central full moon, and a cop cross decorated with birds and beasts. Society rejects sale. President James R. Duffin plans to exhibit at the World's Fair.
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The
West Fork Historical Society
James R. Duffin
Association
Death by own hand shocks Ironton iron firm leader
Louis J. Bester of Bester & Brothers iron merchants Ironton Ohio died by hanging in College Hill Sanatorium after a recent grip illness. He was found barely alive and died today. The firm was among Ironton's wealthiest.
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M. Louis J. Bester
Bester & Brothers
Ironton
College Hill Sanitarium
Death at Salisbury Beach Dinner Ties to Bad Butter Beans
Five diners die and five more are gravely ill after a July 20 meal at the Cable House Salisbury Beach. Physicians debate arsenic versus cholera morbus, with autopsy on Daniel McCarthy showing no mineral poison and signs resembling cholera morbus. Several victims from Haverhill and Amesbury are named among the dead and sick.
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Haverhill
Mass
Salisbury Beach
Cable House
Frank Penniman
Salisbury
Daniel McCarthy
Lava Mount Mt Etna subsiding and vast notices in brief
Substantial late news notes Mt Etna subsiding and other items from Valparaiso and Ft Wayne. Smallpox gone from British Columbia. Cuban exiles in Chicago seek independence. Wabash railroad strike ends in victory for workers. Earthquake damage in Mexico and Boer era tensions noted. Numerous obituaries and funeral notices detailed from Pittsburgh area.
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Mt. Etna
Valparaiso
British Columbia
Chicago
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Taney County
Weaver
Honduras
Newfoundland
St. John
Chamber of Depot
Stowe and Andrews Married in Jersey City Union
On July 12, 1893, Bpwis W. Stowe and Access A. Andrews were married by Rev. John Krantz of Jersey City. Also on July 21, 1692, at the patronage, Rev. Charles F. Swift united William F. Wray and Mell enemy Seehorst, both of Bellevue Pa.
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Sedgrwick Street
J. C
Agnes Bartley
suTu Bright
Sawve
Brroart
Second Avenue
Frankstown
Industry Street
Allentown
Moxypay
St. George’s Church
Cosgrove
Joux E. Casenove
Baltimore
Janes M. Dewar
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Clark
NeLty
John An Moltie Exler
Pneral
North Street
Fahey
P. F. Fahey
Patrick Filton
Grant Street
Moxpar
St. Paul's
Finley
John A. Harbaugh
Homewood Avenue
East End
Li Vr. W
Davin L. Fixcey
Soaxpay
Al?r.w
Fritziuse
al Chaddock
Suypar
Kelly
Chara
Edward Kelly
Clara Kelly
McSteen
River Road
Chartiersborough
Kennedy
Tontas
Perrysville Avenue
Allegheny
St. Peter's Church
Lanigan
Micuart Lacman
Stanton Avenue
Millvale
Mullenix
Cuantes J. Mullenix
Glenwood
Twenty-third Ward
Riverton
McElroy
William Davipson
John
Della McElroy
Soho Street
Peoples
Lena W
Mary Peppiea
Calbot Avenues
Braddock
Sumpar
Ray
Isaac Brown
Poplar Street
Joan Ray
Chants
John P
Lena Under
Christy Park
Stowe—Andrews
W. Stowe
Access A. Andrews
John Krantz
Jersey City
Wray—Seelhorst
Charles F. Swift
William F. Wray
Mellenemy Seehorst
Bellevue
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New York
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing
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Tien Biless
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Wright
Hares
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Dev
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Honea
Belioenes
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John Smlon
Dearfield Delta Oats
Steubenville
Mary Horniak
Adolph Anti
Erma Debraquelal
Willow Grove
Frank Kiafschenkel
Allegheny J Sigele Winghart
Onspen Ve Township
Stanislas Jakmbletis
O'Reilly's
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Dr. Talmage
St. Petersburg
Wabash Railroad
Ince
People's Savings Bank
Evansville
Galdanfely
Sioux City
Doc Reynolds
Guadnlajare
Mexico
South Africa
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Bohemia
Isle Aux Coudins
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Canada
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Farrest Breweries
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Peacon
Lloyd
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Faribault
Jacob Scott
Denver
Peter Heenan
Lake Ontario
Frank Colville
Glasgow
San Diego
Spreckles Brothers Commercial Company
C. W. Page
Bangor
Mich
Hammond
Eliza Tobin
South
Page
Foster
Egan
Chile
Mark
Aea
Hanebeee
Many Royes
David Handeliza H Barker
Rebeces Street
Allerheny City
Gallagier
Pr. W
Epwanp
Thomas
Kate Gallagher
Theamily
Laughlin's Furnace
Garrett
Famil
Thomas Street Boulevard
Jane
Albert F
Albert
Ellen C. Garrett
Gerwing
Perry Street
Allerheny
Henry Grawin
Owen
Margaret Hammill
Muriel Street
Southside
Pau
Heiner
Wheeling
W. Wa
Dens Harven
Jarvis
Rock Point
James Jarvis
Robert Jarvis
McNaughner Avenue
H. L. Tubbs
Hood
G. W. Doner
G. W. Doren
Osceola
South Dakota
Mr. Doner
HB. L. Tusns
Bes
Anthony Meyer
Tor
Meyer, Arnold &Co
Penn Avenue
James M. Fullerton
Eighth Street
Wren Telephone
William H. Wood
Forbes Street
Oakland
Oakland Avenue
I Willison & Bon
Yrormerty
Spencer & Willison
Ndertakers
Ermbalmers
Coder Avenue
PROM
Pacific Journal
Pr. Tutt
Tut
Thompson
M. R. Thompson
Himmelrichs
Market ST
Braddock Avenue
Lyt-Wran
Stevens
Urling Bros., —Dentists
Sixth ST
Penne
Federal ST
Wasu
Derma-Royale Company
Corner Baker and Vine
Household Credit Co
Wood ST
Brussels
Wood Street
Bakerstown
Allegheny County
B. Kalchthaler
Dixmond Market
Butchers
OLL CO
UR Fey
Tel Nenebt
Eneric
Row
J. G. Bennett & CO
Corner Wood St
Fifth Ave
Iyi
Ahlers, Merchant Tailors
Smithfield
Leishiman ix GO
Hopper Bros. & CO
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Liberty and
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