Prohibition Clash in Kansas Over Original Package Dealers
Topeka authorities, backed by State law, arrest six original package housekeepers then release them on bail after United States Court writs of habeas corpus. The conflict pits State prohibitions against federal authority while dealers from Missouri face continued arrests and intensified enforcement efforts.
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Kansas
Topeka
United States
Missouri
Torska, Kas
Guthrie
Foster
United States Court
United States District Court
Charles Jackbeck
Jackbeck
M. Chandler Bottling Company
Kansas City
Congress
Daily Capital
Temperance Party
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Temperance People of
Stud
Judge Ewing Praised For Handling of Liquor Case
William J. Fowler of Rochester, a temperance advocate, writes Judge Thomas Ewing praising his stance in a recent case where Pennsylvania and Missouri game laws conflicted. Fowler argues the original decision would erase state liquor restrictions and hinder police power to protect public health.
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Dispatch
RochEster
N. Y
William J. Fowler
Thomas Ewing
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Fowler
Supreme Court
Supreme Court decision on coal taxation in transit
Judge E S Huston reports a Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Houston that contradicts the earlier police case. The decision says coal shipped from Pennsylvania to New Orleans becomes general property at destination, making it taxable as it arrives.
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Bartimcroy
E. 8
Huston
United States Supreme Court
Houston
Pelvania
New Orleans
Mystery river murder forged aged drowning remains
Three weeks after Richard L. Edwards 19 disappeared while skiff riding on the Ohio a drowned body found near Rising Sun Indiana was identified as him. The corpse showed signs of strangulation and heavy dragging with a ring and watch bearing his initials. Authorities speculate river pirates killed him during a struggle over valuables and aged the body by prolonged submersion. The case has stirred riverfront residents.
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Richard L. Edwards
Ohio
Ind
Immala R. L. E
Edwards
Sukaing
Mysterious Barge Drowning In New York
Italians on a moonlit East River barge witnessed a man jump overboard after removing coat hat and signaling distress. The drowned man identified as Benjamin Baer a Brooklyn cigarmaker with several children. The man and woman on shore remain unknown.
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New York
East Serventieth Street
Benjamin Baer
Brooklyn
Kensington youths jailed for Sunday liquor defiance in Camden
A group of nine Kensington youths jailed for 30 days after attempting to evade the Camden Sunday liquor law. Their leader Frank Read received 60 additional days for contempt of court after aDiscordant singing and boisterous behavior aroused neighbors near a lumber yard rendezvous.
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Epator
Philadelphia
Kensington
Camden
Hilanonus
McGinty
Annie Rooney
Justice Hope
Frank Read
Louis Lyon Fatally Injured in Chicago Train Fall
Philip Lyon son of Judge Lyon Ithaca New York was fatally hurt in Chicago when he tried to jump between train cars. He tripped fell between platforms and was dragged under the car until the conductor stopped the grip train. He was unconscious and severely mangled.
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Chicago
Philip Lyon
Judge Lyon
Ithaca
N. Y
Lyon
Copper Syndicate Convicts Appeal
Paris judges hear appeals from M M Leveissiere and Hentsch challenging sentences tied to alleged copper syndicate operations.
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Copper Syndicate
Paris
M. M. Leveissiere
Hentsch
Mad dog bite scare drives Illinois family to Pasteur Institute
Seven boys aged 12 to 14 from St Joseph Illinois traveled to New York to receive rabies inoculations after each was bitten by a rabid dog May 25. Dr Gibier began first injections at Pasteur Institute with a cautious crowd observing, while relatives and a minister among the group watched the treatment proceed.
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Illinois
New York
Grand Central Station
Forty-second Street
St. Joseph
Champaign County
Pasteur Institute
Gibier
Thompson
Lombia
Floyd Ha
Gallion
Glass workers detain Belgian laborers at Glassboro
New York dispatch reports Warrich Glass Manufacturing Company in Glassboro New Jersey imported Belgians under contract. Knights of Labor representative George L. Cade identified them by calloused hands and Labor inspectors detained the men at the barge office. They came from Charleroi with families and prepaid tickets, expecting work in autumn if the plant resumes.
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New York
Warrich Glass Manufacturing Company
Glassboro
N.J
George L. Cahe
Knights of Labor
Charleroi
Cade
Tried to Poison Her Husband in Vineland
The wife of Daniel Lockwood, a 66 year old farmer, was arrested in Vineland for allegedly attempting to poison him with morphine in tea. The husband intercepted the cup, daughter took the powder to a physician, and Mrs Lockwood, 45, born in Virginia, remains detained with a guarded statement.
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Vineland
Daniel Lockwood
Vine Road
Lockwood
Skeleton Found in Hollow Tree With Hidden Gold
Two boys, Jerry Coons and Frank Lyons, found a man’s skeleton inside a hollow tree by Black creek near Coatsville, Pa. A six inch tin box beside the skeleton held 135 in gold coins dated up to 1855. No identification or clues surfaced, the bones were buried in the local cemetery, and the boys split the money.
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Coattox
Jerry Coons
Frank Lyons
Black Creek
Roaring Falls
Methodist Crave
Ex‑convict David Barrett Saves Boy From Drowning
In New York on June 1, David Barrett 29 an ex convict saved Charles O Connor alshor 8 from drowning at grave risk to himself. Barrett dived under a barge and pulled the boy to the surface before many onlookers. He was exhausted upon reaching shore and sent to hospital. Barrett has served two state prison terms, the latest ten years.
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New York
David Barrett
Charles O'Connor
Alshor
Barrett
France Extends Fishing Bounty to 1911
A bill in the Chamber of Deputies backed by Finance Marine and Commerce ministers proposes extending the fishing bounty system until June 1911. It argues Newfoundland restrictions threaten French fishermen and the nations interests unless the policy remains.
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France
Paris
Seus
van- Cae
Cane
M. Naquet
Pattison A Power Searight Slate Successful
In Fayette county Searight forces win Democratic primaries ensuring Pattison instruction for delegates. Returns slow across Forest Greene counties with contested election talk in Congress. Uniontown and nearby districts show Beatty Kane likely Assembly nominees. Poundstone Thornton lead for local offices. Searight retains county committee influence.
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Searight
Fayette County
Pattison
Forest
Greene Counties
House
Uniontown
Assembly
Beatty
M. P. Kane
J. A. McKee
D. P. Morgan
Connellsville
New Haven
the Dunbars
Register and Recorder
D. ER. Anderson
J. A. Poundstone
J. R. Thornton
Poundstone
Thornton
Connellsvilles
B. L. Miller
Douglass
Issac W. Butler
J. P.pes
Sidney Patterson
J. K. Hazett
W. B. Thorndell
Silver Bill Dominates House Agenda This Week
Congress weighs the Republican Silver Bill and related measures with long Senate speeches on silver likely. Alabama election case, bankruptcy bill, and post office reform are also expected to be discussed, while conference reports on army appropriations and anti trust measures may be presented.
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House
Senate
Wasninetos
McDuffin
Alabama
Post Office
Pugh
Jones
Morrill
Hiscock
Finsnes Committee
Allison
Congress
Warm Democratic primary seen in Greene county contests
A June 1 report from Waynesburg notes a lively Greene county Democratic primary. Early returns show leaders for Senate Matthias Brant Wayne and Assembly N M Hardy Jr Monongahela, with other top candidates including J B Heey Whitly and D C Cumpston Allepo. Returns due Tuesday.
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Waynesburg
Greene County
Senate
Matthias Brant
Wayne
Assembly
N. M. Hardy Jr
Monongahela
J. 8. Heey
Democrats Decide County Instructions in Forest County Race
Special telegram from Tioga reports Democrats held primaries in Forest County. The main contest was over instructions for the Twenty eighth district Congress seat, with Dr J B Siggins likely ahead of J M Kepler. Gubernatorial fate to be settled next Tuesday at the convention which will appoint a delegate.
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Forest County
Tionesta
Congress
J. B. Siggins
J. M. Kepler
Oregon Election Quiet Campaign Ends With Penoyer Leading
Te-Day's election in Oregon closes after a quiet campaign. Penoyer, the incumbent, leads the Democratic ticket and is expected to be re-elected. Returns will be late but midnight should offer a fair snapshot of the race.
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Oregon
TRE Praratow
Penoyer
Inter Oceanic Railroad opens Pueblo to Matamoroso line
The Inter Oceanic Railroad branch from Pueblo to Matamoroso Izucai began service with ceremonies in Mexico. United States Consul General Guenther from the news report joined celebrations with flowers in Juarez. A coal seam was discovered in Oaxaca State.
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City of Mexico
Inter- Oceanic Railroad
Pueblo
Matamoroso Izucai
Trafic
United States
Guentheree Sher
Newsree
Dee Rating
Oaxaca
Open Air Marriage Draws 1000 Spectators in Pottstown
A singular ceremony in Pottstown saw over 1,000 spectators witness an open air marriage at James W. Ward's home. Bride Annie Estricher and groom Herman Freedman, with Rabbi Cohn officiating, exchanged a gold ring amid chants and a wine ceremony under a bright canopy as guests from New York Reading and Philadelphia attended.
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Portstown
Pottstown Manson
James W. Ward
Philadelphia
Annie Estricher
Pottstown
Herman Freedman
New York
Reading
Reading Railroad Ends Conductor Union Tie in Reading
Assistant Superintendent Bonzano confirms Reading Railroad forced conductors to quit the Brotherhood of Conductors after its Rochester convention. He says the anti-strike clause was repealed and all employees must leave the union, with many already doing so. Bonzano labels unions harmful to workers and company.
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Reading
Philadelphia
Jane L
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Brotherhood of Conductors
Bonzano
Rochester
Bonazano
Mr. Bonzano
Reading Road
Fight with Moonshiners in Winston County Leaves One Dead
Sheriff Mitchell and a posse engaged moonshiners led by Newton Rowe and Henry Barfield in Winston County Alabama. Barfield was killed instantly and several posse members and two outlaws were wounded. Rowe and others escaped with the sheriff pursuing.
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Brem Mixygham
Winston County
Alabama
Mitchell
Newton Rowe
Henry Barfield
Rowe
Barfield
Murdoch the Acro Bat Found Dead After Disappearance
Murdoch, an acro bat, was found dead in the river with five wounds to the head. A large sum of money and his watch are missing. His partner West fled the city toward Racine after Murdoch vanished and police have telegrammed Racine asking for West's arrest.
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Carcaco
Murdoch
West
Czar Promises Inquiry Into Siberian Scandals
A June letter from the Czar replies to the Queen of Denmark, stating a strict inquiry into Siberian scandals and a pledge to punish excesses by officials. He also says ministers will draft measures of amelioration to improve conditions.
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Loxpon
Denmark
Siberian
Woman Jumped into Lake Michigan Suicides Miss Ida Smith
In Chicago on June 1 Miss Ida Smith a young dressmaker killed herself by leaping into Lake Michigan at Fullerton avenue. Reports say an unknown man who tried to rescue her may also have drowned though this second death remains unconfirmed.
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Chicago
Ida Smith
Lake Michigan
Fullerton Avenue
Nicaraguan Interior Minister Resigns in Managua
Senator Modesto Barrico has resigned as Minister of the Interior in Managua. Licentiate Frutos Panisgua, formerly Chancellor of the Exchequer, replaces him. The government appoints the former minister for Nicaragua in London.
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Managua
Nicaraagua
Modesto Barrico
Licentiate
Frutos Panisgua
Nicarangua
London
Costa Rica Imposes Coffee Export Duty for Theater Fund
Costa Rica's Congress levies a 20 cent per 40 kilos export duty on coffee to raise funds for a National theater in San Jose. The project aims for a total cost around £200,000 with proceeds directed to construction expenses.
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Costa Rica
San Jose
Congress
Lightning strikes barn. two sons die near Chillicothe
A barn fire in CuitLicorns was set afire by a Saturday lightning strike. Nearby two of Charles Johnson’s sons died in the event two miles south of Chillicothe. In Marinette Wisconsin, banker C. Brown killed himself, his illness and temporary insanity cited as motive.
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CuitLicorns
Charles Johnson
Chillicothe
Marinette, Wis
C. ©. Brown
Count Herbert Btamarck Engaged to Noble Heiress
Loypos June 1 Chronicle Paris correspondent reports Count Herbert Btamarck engaged to the eldest daughter of Lady Dadiey. The announcement ties the aristocratic families and signals a notable alliance within society.
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Herbert Btamarck
Loypos
the Chronicle
Paria
Herbert Biamarck
Dadiey
Collision on a High Trestle near Richmond
A Norfolk and Western Cannon Ball express carrying about 1,200 passengers collided on a new high trestle near Manchester, Virginia, injuring the engineer fatally. Passengers faced a perilous drop into the river below but escaped with few deaths as guards and conductor kept passengers from jumping. After the shock, the train slowly returned to Manchester and the travelers trudged to Richmond, grateful to have survived.
Trains Collide on Richmond Trestle in Fatal Wreck
On the Richmond side of the trestle a long line of loaded passenger cars met two locomotives. The Norfolk engine reversed as brakes failed but handbrakes saved lives. Engines telescoped in a crash. Engineer Lowry suffered a broken leg and fatal injuries while his fireman escaped through a tender to a car. An all night effort removed the wreckage.
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Manchester
Richmond
America
Brooklyn
Norfolk
Lowry
A Reformer's Memory Marcus Thrane Honored in Aurora Hall
A large Scandinavian audience in Aurora Turner Hall honors Marcus Thrane the Norwegian reformer who died April 20 in Esu Clare Wisconsin. Speakers recount his life in Norway advocating reforms in law and church, his imprisonment, emigration to America, and Thrane's role in eroding feudal tenure aiding about 50 000 Norwegian families.
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Marcus Throve
Idees
Hle
America
Curcaco
Aurora Turner Hall
Marcus Thrane
Esu Clare
Wis
A. Doe
Trambuill
Robert G. Iogersoll
Christopher Janson
Doe
Thrane
University of Christiana
Norway
Danker
Henrik Ibsen
Ibsen
Dangerous customer case ends in knife assault on stepfather
New Yorks June L James Foley 25 leader of Village gang attacked and stabbed his stepfather John MelIntyre in a late night incident. Officer Malone intervened as Foley turned on his mother and gang members. the officer raised the alarm and was rescued as Foley’s mother edged toward a fatal strike. The officer remained in critical condition.
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James Foley
John MelIntyre
Malone
Foley
Bay Eee
British ship brings captain and crew from sinking Louis
The Exeter City arrived from Bristol with Captain Heffermeh his son and ten crew after rescuing the Norwegian bark Louis 120 miles off the Irish coast. Louis sailed from Ostend April 28 in ballast for Sydney and sprang a rip in heavy weather. The captain was injured and both he and his son were lowered into Exeter Citys boat.
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Exeter City
Bristol
Heffermeh
Louis
Irish
Ostend
Sydney
Rev Sam Small Named President Of Ogden Methodist University
Rev Sam Small, who led revival meetings in Ogden Utah, has been elected and accepted as President of the Methodist University of Ogden. He will move his family here to make Ogden his future home, severing from the Southern Conference to join the Northern Methodist branch.
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CcpeEx
Utah
Sam Small
Ogden
Methodist University
Northern Methodist
Southern Conference
Blaine's Coachman Hurt In Runaway Incident
Mrs Blaine and Mrs Harrison visit Alexandria and attend Christ Church services. Washington was not initially recognized at the site reserved for distinguished visitors. While awaiting Mrs Blaine the carriage horses ran away, throwing her coachman George Lamb and causing serious internal injuries.
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Washimetox
June L
Harrison
Blaine
Alexandria
Christ Church
Washington
George Lamb
Governor Thayer cancels extra session call
The June 1 proclamation declares the governor revoked his call for an extra legislative session. He cites potential legal challenges to the acts of the Legislature under his recent call, risking nullification by the courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Lixcony
Thayer
B'nai Brith Holds Quinquennial Convention in Richmond
The Independent Order of Bnai Brith convened in Richmond with Germany and Roumania represented. Senator William Levinstein of Richmond was chosen permanent chairman.
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Richmond
Independent Order of B'nai Brith
States of Union Oe
Bedal
Roumania
William Levinstein
Growth of Pittsburg and Allegheny County Toward 1890 Census
Interviews with business leaders show Pittsburg population near 250000 and county about double. Real estate value rises from 93.7 million in 1880 to about 200 million, manufacturing expands with iron industry doubling, water use up sharply, and 1880 to 1890 dwelling and building activity surges.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny County
Twin Cities
United States
Allegheny
Cleveland
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Brooklyn
Boston
St. Louis
Baltimore
Pittaburg
Granton
Ighest
Allegheny City
Figures of a Statistician on Pittsburg Growth
A respected statistician, Mr George H Thurston, discusses Pittsburg’s decade growth. He notes population estimates are unreliable due to transit expansion pushing growth into suburbs and city boundaries not expanding. He cites 1870 county figures and hints at further county counts.
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George H. Thurston
Pittsburg
Sonveyor
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