Obstruction and power plays stall Congress in July heat
The anti option World’s Fair amendment and deficiency bill block adjournment as Holman Sabers push to filibuster and Cameron resists Shiras' confirmation. Quay pressures Cameron while Hill debates resignation as Shiras and Miller nominations loom amid Senate brinkmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
Cameron
Mr. Shiras
Miller
Holman
Harrison
Platt
Quar
Pennsylvania
Indiana
White
Fort Wayne
Cleve
Steve
Hill
Shiras
Senator Quay
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Internal Revenue
Lieutier
All Right Alleged Appropriation for Government Site
Washington July 24 The Conference Committee on the sundry civil appropriation bill reached rapid progress and settled most differences between the Senate and the House. They reported a total disagreement only on the World’s Fair appropriation of five million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MSU
Washington
Committee of Conference
Murder Arrests in Jersey Coast Slaying
Chicago reports Morris Berg was arrested for the murder of Mary Anderson, a Danish housemaid killed near the Jersey Central tracks between Perth Amboy Junction and Woodbridge Creek on June 9. A boy who fled the scene identified Berg as one of two men who chased him. Berg denies being in Perth Amboy and says he came to Chicago about a month ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Morris Berg
Mary Anderson
Jersey Central
Perth Amboy Junction
Woodbridge Creek
N. J
C. W. Boynton
Boynton
Sewaren
Johnny Boisel
Bere
Berg
Perth Amboy
Homestead
Central Station
Hes
Garrett Crossan
Herr Most
New York
Herr Mc
Berkman
B. L. Dobbs
Inspector Meekel
Mr .Dabbs
Establishmm Berkman
Iaa McKelvy
McAleese
Sol Coulson
Shore
Meast Engine Company No. 2
Seventh Avenue
Captain Stairs Terrible March Ends in Loss
The Times reports Marquis D. Beau arriving in Marseilles from the Catangs expedition. Captain Bodson and Captain Meiris die in a clash during parley. The 26 day march left only ants and locusts for food. The Belgian mission saved the survivors. Captain Stairs dies at Shundi. 190 natives also perish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hey
Zambesi
Stairs
Shundi
Federal officer killed in Nashville shooting
James H. Ballinger United States storekeeper and gauger, was fatally shot by Frank Sloan near Cookeville after Ballinger and two deputy marshals moved to arrest Sloan on mail theft charges. Sloan fired from a second story window as the officers surrounded the house. Ballinger died hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
James H. Ballinger
United States
Frank Sloan
Cookeville
Mr. Ballinger
Sloan
Dry Alley
Felicitous Cablegrams Tie Rome Columbus Celebration
President Harrison telegraphed King Humbert to praise Italy's dispatch of the cruiser Giovanni Bausen for the New York Columbus fete. Humbert replied expressing the desire of his government to participate and to testify the friendship between Italy and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Harrison
King Humbert
Giovanni Bausen
New York Columbus
Italy
United States
Hottest Day Since Last August In Detroit
Detroit records a scorching July afternoon with the Weather Bureau showing 98 degrees indoors and 102 on the sunlit streets at 2 PM. No prostrations were reported as residents endured the heat while recalling the city’s high August encampment atop the Hammond building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Hammond
Westher Bureau
Drowning near Ocean City claims Philadelphia youth
Milton B. Davis, 20, of Philadelphia, was drowned this morning at Ocean City New Jersey. He was to wed soon to a Philadelphia woman, Miss Bleht, who witnessed the tragedy and is now prostrate. Rescue divers search the waters with a seine crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean City
N. J
Milton B. Davis
Philadelphia
Mies Bleht
Millionaire Yacht Alva sinks after collision in dense fog
The yacht Alva owned by William K. Vanderbilt sinks off Nantucket after a collision with the steamship Dimock in heavy fog. All on board escape in boats. valuables lost but all survive. The wrecking effort will float and tow the vessel to Boston for repairs and reworking plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TEE Dispatch
Boston
William K. Vanderbilt
Alva
Pollock Rip Shoals
Nantucket
Metropolitan
H. F. Dimork
New York Harbor
Newport
Vanderbilt
Fred W. Vanderbilt
George W. DeForest
Winfield Scott Herit
Pell
Mr. Ri
Bar Harbor
Mr. Vanderbilt
Mrs. Vanderbilt
Selena
Morrison
Iain Morrison
Charleston Fire They Battle Coal Bunkers On Board
A fire broke out in the coal bunkers of the United States cruiser Charleston on Friday. The fire bell rang and pumps started within 30 seconds as sailors fought the blaze for 25 minutes. A Bilese in the coal bunkers Put Out After 25 Minutes' Hard Work. Port Harford Wasc., July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Once
Harp
Wasc
United States
Charleston
Ship Fire Subdues After Spontaneous Combustion
Fire aboard the vessel was subdued after spontaneous combustion ignited batches. Fire crews battened down the flames and tore into steerage to apply water streams. The steerage berth deck and officers' quarters were damaged. repairs will require the ship to return to port for mechanic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy
Unks
Fittin
Redding Robbers Hanged by Lynching Mob
Two brothers John and Charles Ruggles, alleged stage robbers and Montgomery’s killers, were taken from Redding jail by about 40 armed men at 2:30 a.m. and hanged from a beam near the railroad yard. The crowd claimed sentiment and defense strategy spurred the lynching, with officials unable to stop the mob. Passengers later saw the bodies in the morning sun as citizens approved swift justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repprye
Dan
John D
Charles Ruggles
Redding
Here
Express
Montgomery
Sherif
John
Buck Montgomery
Baby Farm Rumors Shake Flatbush Long Island
In Flatbush New York a two story house at 1 Prospect Street became a baby farm after three weeks of operation. Six children resided there with two deaths and neighbors raised concerns. A woman identified as Mrs Josephine A Hoage, a nurse, sought a can na license but Judge Boru Kamp postponed action until the board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Filatbush
Long Island
Probabl
Prospect Street
Boru Kamp
Josephine A. Hoage
Electrified wreck halts freight as storm strikes Sullivan county
A severe electric storm along the Ontario and Western line in Sullivan county knocked out Mountaindale Fallsburg freight. Engineer Benjamin St John collapsed at 8 05 am, revived by fireman Boyce, with a car roof ablaze and the train halted after the fireman crossed to intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
N. Y
Ontario and Western
Sullivan County
Mountaindale
Fallsburg
Benjamin St. John
Mountaindale Station
Boyce
America Against England in Railroad Locomotive Test
Philadelphia July 24 Special says Pennsylvania Railroad officials consider a World’s Fair test pitting English and American locomotives. An English engine with crew would compete with a top American locomotive on a New York to Chicago run to compare speed and hauling capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Oon
England
New York
Chicago
National Horseshoers Organizing in Cleveland
Master horse shoers from Cleveland Pittsburg Rochester Cincinnati Milwaukee Detroit Allegheny and St Louis met in Cleveland to form a national organization. They will be in session about four days with aims of mutual protection and a uniform scale of prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Rochester
N. Y
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Detroit
Allegheny
St. Louis
Philadelphia Jailbird Hangs Himself in County Jail
James ONeill, awaiting trial for highway robbery, hanged himself in his cell yesterday. The prisoner, described as a big man, had previously attacked people in the streets and robbed them of their watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
James O'Neill
Harvest Progress In Yanxuton Area This Week
Harvest in stall grain has commenced with barley and rye cut this week. Wheat to be shocked within a week. Hot weather did not injure wheat. Corn is growing fast but needs rain.
Treason case leads to dishonorable discharge and public humiliation
Private Sams of K Company Tenth Regiment faced a brutal punishment for treason when he proposed cheers for Frick's killer. He was stripped, shaved, and dressed in blue overalls before 1 600 soldiers in the Provisional Brigade witnessed his drumming out of camp. He was escorted to Swinsvale station and sent toward Pittsburgh in disgrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sams
K Company
Tenth Regiment
Homestead
Young Sama
Snowden
H. C. Frick
Jama
Streeter
Jong Sams
Streetor
Tams
Mr. Frick
Powley
Hewkins
Brown
Frick
Neff
Grim
Allom
Jans
Tresson
Hawkins
Robbins
Braddock
Young Sams
Jams
Swinsvale Station
Tams Aes
Pittsburg
Sunday in Homestead Draws Crowds and Heat Suffering
Homestead drew throngs of curious strangers with seven heat prostrations reported. Mill workers avoided the mills, some visiting Duquesne to consult strikers while others stayed home. Railroads ran special trains from Pittsburgh and McKeesport, and water transportation ferried hundreds via steamers barges and rowboats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
Pittsburg
McKeesport
Will Stay at Homestead to Guard Brigades
General Robert Dechert and Major Cox arrive in Philadelphia from Homestead. Dechert departs for the seashore. the First Brigade will not relieve the Second and Third Brigades. The two brigades will remain at Homestead until all risk of trouble passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Robert Dechert
Cox
Homestead
Dechert
Carnegie Steel Company Lets No Man Go For Another
The Carnegie Steel Company Limited posts a notice at Homestead Steel Works. No employee will be discharged to make room for another. Workers must remain at duty until further orders. Signed by C Paice Chairman Board of Managers Homestead Steel Works July 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Company
Carnegie Steel Company, Limited
Homestead Steel Works
Carnegie Steel Comp, Limited
C. Paice
Save
Lawyers for Homesteaders Get Noted Attorneys Support
Lawyers for the prisoners and movement in St Paul to supply Homestead men arrested on a murder charge with criminal defense help. W H Erwin of St Paul and George W Arno of Sioux City signified they'll represent the defendants if expenses are funded. A meeting is planned to form a fundraising organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pau
W. H. Erwin
St. Paul
George W. Arno
Sioux City
Ian Mr. Arno
Mr. Erwin
Haddock
They Robbed the Railroads and a Pilot Found
Detectives probe a suspected conspiracy among conductors and train agents on multiple roads. Arrests are expected within days as tensions rise among railway employees. A ticket agent notes a potential exodus of prominent road figures if forewarned actions are not taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Sna
Pacific
Berkman Mystery Deepens in Frick Assassination Case
Police probe Berkman alias in Frick attack as he admits six days in Pittsburgh and hints at Homestead whereabouts. Wounded Carnegie official rests. crowds gather at Central Station as inmate resists questions and clings to his claimed innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Carnegie
Central Station
Dribs
McAleese
Alexander Barkman
Berkman
Mr. Frick
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congress
D. C
Louisiana
House
Todd
Bis
Mr. Holman
Raum
Corporal Tanner
Grover Cleveland
Fted
Riga Coe
Chamber
Scilla
Vane Aveti
Omaha
Lansing
Mich
Rock Island Arsenal
Supreme Court
O'Neill-Pinkerton
Pinkerton
Mexico
Captain Stairs
Haberigon and
Humbert
Columbus
New Castle
Howard Davis
William Custer
James Ng
Seki Aoe Miraetel
Saikt Shapreas Transerbilt
Dimoock
Dimock
Disparch
Atlantic
Y Harlan & Howorth
Wilmston
Del
St Claire Byrne
Liverpool
Flatbush
America
Pennsy
South Dakota
Sam Black
Col‘Streeter
Enea
Eens Hays
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Camp
Sam Elseck
Provisional Brigade
J. B. McCaully
Adjutant General’s Office
George Campbell
Most
Homestead Borough
H.C. Frick
Carnegie Interests
Cation
Carnegie Building
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!