A Startling Change in Iron Ore Production
A special dispatch reports that within a week the Census will reveal Alabama surpassing Pennsylvania in iron ore production, signaling the South as the future iron center of the United States. The bulletin cites 19th century baselines and notes Alabama's dramatic growth, with Pennsylvania shifting to other industries.
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WasnixcTon
Alabama
Pennsylvania
Kerstone
South
Titel States
United Sites
Mason and Dixon
United States
England
Sheffield
Birmingham
South Wales
Barrow
Puget Sound
Pacific
East Tennessee
North Carolina
Pittsboro
Harrison
Keystone
Michigan
New York
Tennsylvania Mus
Alabwua
Bringing Down the Rain An Experimental Balloon Test
A 4000 appropriation funds rainfall experiments by the department. A preliminary balloon test last night produced a violent blast, with heavy rain following. Officials plan a larger scale trial to test the theory that explosions trigger rainfall.
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Wacntveton, Innes
Alowe
Nation's Finances Net Balance From Treasurer's Statement
The United States Treasurer's latest statement shows a cash balance of 44 507 793 with 22 793 467 on national bank deposits and 421 leading fractions, totaling 42 041 221, leaving a net balance of 1 505 571.
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Wasniveros
United States
Man Broke Immigration Law Probe Targets Potland Native
WalenMETON June 21 Acting on information that William McDowell a native of Portland came to this country under contract with James McReadie proprietor of The story notes a prosecution plan for McDowell based on illegal entry and employment arrangements with McReadie.
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Walenmeton
William McDowell
Potland
James McReadie
Immigrant Detention Ordered in Factory Labor Case
Assistant Secretary Nettleton directs a New York immigration superintendent to detain a factory worker at Earlyile HL and to consult with the U S Attorney in New York regarding the case. A witness is summoned against Mc Readie for alleged violation of the alien contract labor law.
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Fountain
Earlyile
Nettleton
New York
McReadie
United States
Treasury weighs continuing standard silver dollar coinage
Washington reports the Cabinet will decide at Friday’s meeting whether to continue coinage of standard silver dollars after the first of the month. Most officials favor continuation while a few New York bankers oppose. Treasury data and communications suggest adoption is likely.
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Washmpton
June
Tment
Ea Great
Eens
New York
Ee Se
Treasury
IOWA FLOOD TERRIFIES TOWN AND RAILROADS
A Niagara like flood devastates Cherokee and surrounding towns. Seventy five houses swept away. many farms under water. bridges and trestles ruined. rail lines and telegraph lines disrupted. a tornado at Sutherland destroys 16 dwellings with no injuries reported. Widespread flood damage across Le Mars Merrill and other communities.
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Johnstown
Cherokee
Illinois
Sioux City
Iowa
Floyd
le Mars
Merrill
Hintet James
Central
Coeenee
S J. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Leeds
Lewistown
Floyd River
Sutherland
Chicago and Northwestern
Desperate Convicts Plot Report at San Quentin
Special telegram from San Francisco says Warren Hale at San Quentin moved to stop a planned uprising after 17 Winchester rifles and ammunition were found on prison grounds. He notes a former jail break and warns the danger could grow if escapees reach Marin County and beyond.
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San Francisco
Warren Hale
San Quentin
Surivey
Pors
Marin
Sonor
Puri
Fight Over A Body In Equity Suit At Supreme Court
Paovipeyeye June 244 A novel equity case in the Supreme Court centers on who may control burial of a deceased man and where the body should lie. Mr and Mrs Thomas Hackett of Warwick quarrel over exhumation and final resting place after differing religious rites. The court finds the bill flawed and allows amendment.
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Paovipeyeye
Equity
Supreme Court
Thomas F. Hackett
Warwick
Diedett
Riverside Burial Society
New Haven Officials Free in Railroad Trial
In the New York and New Haven Railroad case the court dismissed all manslaughter indictments except one for President Clark. The jury later acquitted Clark after deliberation at 5 o clock, while the other defendants faced dismissal of charges. Judge Van Brunt praised the legal process and ordered the indictments removed except for Clark.
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Jane
New York and New Haven Railroad
van Brunt
Clark
Chilean envoys arrive seek U S recognition of insurgent government
Pedro Montt Antonio Varas and Jose M St Cruz representatives of Chile's Constitutional party reached New York on the City of Para from Valparaiso. Their mission is to persuade the United States to recognize the insurgent government as the legitimate Chilean authority.
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Uncle Sam
New York
Pedro Montt
Antonio Varas
Jose M. St. Cruz
Constitutional
Insurgent Party
Chile
Para
Valparaiso
United States
Constitutional Party
Chilean Constitutional Government Claims Legality and War Funding
Mr Montt affirmed he spoke for the legal Chilean government now headquartered at igasaes and described a fully organized Constitutional government with Congress. He said President Balmaceda plans a direct tax of 12 million dollars to fund the war, and that Balmaceda’s actions would aid the Constitutional party.
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Chile
Montt
Igasaes
Congress
Chamber of Deputies
Ple
Imaceda
Balmaceda
Constitutional Party
Balmacsda
Young Hero Dies Saving Girlfriend at Elberon Beach
Frederick Brokaw son of Isaac W. Brokaw and Annie Doyle perished while rescuing Annie Doyle and Maggie Birsch from a dangerous current off Elberon. Dr Ferris of Philadelphia aided one swimmer and James Bradley then attempted rescue. Brokaw's parents witnessed the tragedy. Princeton student, active in sports, had been slated to graduate next year.
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Love Braxon
Frederick Brokaw
Isaac W. Brokaw
Annie Doyle
Simon Hess
New York
St Elberon
Brokaw
Dr. Ferris
Philadelphia
Elberon
Long Branch
Taokawassecan
Dr. F
Maggie Birsch
Bradley
Tong Brokaw
Ac Ee
Young Brokaw
Princeton College
Unwilling Soldier Seized Near Buenos Ayres
Special telegram reports Captain Kenneth Pritchard of the British steamship Tangier was captured near the arsenal at Buenos Ayres after the ship arrived with iron ore. The captain was taken at close range by figures indicating a possible conflict between federals and rebels, leaving his status unresolved.
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Battxonr
Kenneth Pritchard
Tangier
St. Jago de Cuba
Buenos Ayres
Arsenal
Os Po
Winchester i Maen
Chester
Lovers Die Together in Double Tragic Suicide
In Minuterows New York a German immigrant Herman Hornsein and Jessie Gibbons, a dining room worker, planned and executed a suicide pact. Hornsein died first after poisoning a soda water bottle. Gibbons, urged by him, drank the deadly mix with him and lingered through the night.
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Spacia Soseuna
N. Y
Herman Hornsein
Jessie Gibbons
Ussell House
Reece
Hoe
Frenchy No 1 On Trial For Murder Of Carrie Brown
New Years June M George Frank known as Ameer Ben Ali and Frenchy No 1 faced murder charges for killing Carrie Brown at the East River Hotel on April 2. George Finink appeared unnerved yet composed, and the session focused on selecting a jury amid a tense courtroom mood.
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George Frank
Ameer Ben Ali
Frenchy No. 1
Carrie Brown
Shakespeare
East River
George Finink
General Sessions
Chronic Insane Asylum Planned With $600000 State Aid
James B. Scott of Pittsburg reports the State Board of Public Charities will consider a site for a new chronic insane asylum funded by a $600000 appropriation signed by the Governor. The facility aims to relieve overcrowded institutions at Warren Dixmont Harrisburg Danville and Norristown within three years.
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Phlarrivats
James B. Scott
Pittsburg
State Board of Public Charities
Altoona
Williamsport
Warren
Dixmont
Harrisburg
Danville
Norristown
Connecting with Jersey progress on bridge linked depots
New York on June 24 reports progress in linking New York and Jersey City by a bridge for passenger mail and express traffic. Plans for a Union depot on the west side of Broadway are finished. The depot will serve as the bridge terminus, resembling London’s St Pancras station, and measure about 400 feet wide and 1,200 feet long.
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New York
Jersey City
North River
Broadway
St. Pancras
London
African Methodist Episcopal bishops meet at Curiaco
The semi annual council of the African Methodist Episcopal Church met in Curiaco. This body represents the largest organization of African Methodists in the world, organized in 1787 with members across many states. Included are delegates from San Domingo and Rio de Janeiro.
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Curiaco
M. E. Church
Wera
San Domingo Rioa
Democrats Renominate Boies as Iowa turns to 1892 race
In Oramwa Iowa on June 4 the Iowa Democratic convention renominated Governor Horace Boies by acclamation as a heated campaign opened. The platform calls repeal of the prohibitory liquor law, direct election of U S Senators, and one year free coinage of silver.
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Orremwa
Iowa
Hawkeye
Boies
Boles
Prohibition
Repubcan
J. H. Lloyd
Wapello County
Charles A. Clark
Cedar Rapids
Horace Boies
Clark
Govesae Boies
Ficke
Daven
J. H. Shields
Dubuque
Geing Sng
Samuel T. Bestow
Chariton
T. G. Kinne
Tome County
J. B. Knoepler
Public Institution
Peter A
United States
United States Senate
Wefondera
Congress
Ex President Cleveland Sorrow Over McDonald’s Illness
A letter from ex president Grover Cleveland, written from Buzzards Bay Massachusetts, expresses distress at reports of the late Mr McDonald’s dangerous illness. He pledges continued friendship and hopes for McDonald’s recovery and continued usefulness.
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Cleveland
Buzzard’s Bay
Mass
McDonald
Michigan's First Choice Blaine as Nation’s Nominee
Senator Stockbridge of Michigan states that Blaine is the choice of Michigan and the Republican party. He believes Blaine will ultimately accept the nomination if pressed by party will after the first ballot at the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnicaoo
Blaine
Michigan
Senator Stockbridge
Senator Foresees Harri Hae Nomination Renomination
The excerpt notes expectations that President Harri Hae will win renomination. It suggests Seaster believes the next House will oppose or veto the President’s agenda, reflecting political maneuvering prior to a vote.
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Harri- Hae
Factions Keep Peaceful Tone in Ohio Democratic Meet
Ohio Democratic State Central Committee tighted the reins at Columbus June 2 to set July 14 15 as Cleveland location for the state convention and fixed apportionment by last fall's Secretary of State vote. Allen W. Thurman named temporary chair as Campbell and Neal factions ponder withdrawal amid corruption charges over Cincinnati primaries.
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Cleveland
Campbell
Cincinnati
Columius
Democratic State Central Committee
Neal
Mwe
Hamilton County
Allen W. Thurman
Dungan
Thirteenth
John A. McMahon
Dayton
Samuel F. Hunt
Letters Boost Robinson in Fight for State League Walkover
Philadelphia June 21 Congressman Jack Robinson gains momentum as Pittsburg letters hint at Western support and doubt Dalzell’s strength. A. F. Barchfeld of Pittsburg urges loyalty to Robinson and notes Dalzell’s weaker standing in the region. Barchfeld recalls past loyalties and questions unity for Dalzell.
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Pittsburg
Dalgell
Philadelteria
Jack Robinson
Republican State League
John Dalzell
Robinaton
Dalzell
Robinson
Scranton
Alleghenies
Trusty Leutenants
A. F. Barchfeld
Republican State Committee
Barchfeld
Mr. Barchfeld
Blois
Ata
Wanamaker Stock Testimony in Keystone Probe
Proceedings before the Councils Committee probing the Keystone National Bank collapse reveal John Wanamaker denying stock ownership while evidence shows 2,516 fraudulent shares issued in his name or pledged as collateral. Witnesses describe transferred certificates, canceled stubs, and loans secured by stock notes with many as straw holders.
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Philadelruta
Councils
Keystone National Bank
John Wanamaker
Wanamaker
Robert M. Yardley
Yardley
Hank Examiner
Drew
Huey
Lucas
Mr. Drew
Etting
John ‘Anamaker
Mr. Yardley
John Eee
John c A
Gideon Tare ‘Aehier
Mr. Anima
William Iain Wi Thomas
William Rankin
Marsh
D. W
Mr. Wanamaker
John Wana- Barat
Wenamekat
Howard
Neer Jones
Erwin & Stelend
Saraiy Seal
Ohio political talks at Manhattan Club conference
A conference in New York brought Senator Calvin Brice Senator Arthur Gorman J J Hill and Colonel Daniel Lamont into a long discussion focused on the Ohio situation. Lamont arrived from McGrawville and joined the group at the Hoffman House after a day of travel.
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Brice
Gorman
Lamont
Manhattan Club
Calvin Stewart Brice
Arthur P.gorman
J. J. Hill
St. Paul
Daniel &. Lamont
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Colonel Brice
Ohio
Mr. Hill
Colonel Lamont
McGrawville
Hoffman House
Senator Georges Stand for Ocala Platform with Exceptions
The Mississippian will publish a seven column letter from Senator George declaring support for the Ocala platform with exceptions on sub treasury land loan and government ownership of railroads and telegraphs. The letter advances Alliance demands and was deemed a strong exposition by Colonel Livingston.
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Ocala
Carros
Miss
The
Mississippian
George
Ocala Platform
Livingston
Georg
Southern Alliance
Dcath
Braddock Men Enter Republican Legislative Nomination
Braddock aspirants for legislative honors announce bids for the House seat. W. F. Vance and E. F. Edwards plan to enter the Republican Convention to contest the nomination. Vance holds a position at the Edgar Thomsen Steel Works.
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Dpatch
Brappock
Juno
Braddock
House
F Vance
F. BE. Edwards
Vance
Edgar Thomsen Steel Works
Election results show ministerial and opposition gains
Sypnry N S W June ?1 107 results known with 45 percent for ministerial candidates ? in favor of opposition 23 for indior and ? for independent candidates.
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Sypnry
N.S. W
Right of Search debate in Pana Chamber
The Pana Chamber of Deputies discussed the Brussels anti-slavery act and measures involving the British mandate for Madagascar and the Comoro Islands. M Faure spoke against acceptance while M Deloncle urged rejection after a lengthy address.
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Pana
Chamber of Oy
Brussels
Madagascar
Comoro Islands
France
M. Deloncle
Anti Hebrew Riots Alarm Russian Government
An anti-Semitic riot in Makovinsk prompts the Russian government to consider harsher measures to quell unrest. Officials weigh expediency of imposing severe Pecambios tanton attacks amid mounting pressures and motives linked to internal and external tensions.
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Lawner
Makovinsk
PARNELL MAY WEDD TODAY UNDER LICENSE GLIMPS
Losnom June 4. It is reported that Mr. Parnell has obtained a license to marry Mrs. O'Shea but he faces difficulties due to his involvement with a man who ignores Mrs. O'Shea being a divorced woman. The ceremony may proceed tomorrow with strict witnesses.
Irish party leadership change signals Dillon return
June 24 Lonnow reports Justin McCarthy expected to retire from party leadership and John Dillon poised to be released from jail. With Dillon as leader supporters hope for more Parnellites to rally under his direction.
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Lonnow
Justin McCarthy
Irish Party
John Dillon
Mr. Dillon
Russian Legation Disclaims Courier Disappearance
Officials of the Russian legation deny reports that a royal messenger bearing dispatches from Japan to the Czar vanished en route to New York. Attaches say the courier, seen in Washington and New York, is on his way to Russia.
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Euuasian Legation
Russia
Wasmetov
Legation
Japan
Oczarewitch
New York
Regation
Washington
St. Ae
Eesen
Yoryan Attac
A Dress Reform Collapse Seized by Deputy Sheriff
New York June reports the Jenness-Miller Magazine Company publisher of the divided skirt being seized. The firm also held a stock of odd garments and printing assets under executors and creditors. Authorities anticipate potential restart of the magazine and related mercantile sales.
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Jenness-Miller
New York
Jenness-Miller Magazine Company
Smaash
Mra
Han
Eeen Trow
Salmens
Fraudulent Failure in Atlanta Boots Dealer Case
Eastern creditors of Stephen A. Ryan, dealer in boots and shoes, clothing, etc., Atlanta, and the firm of John Ryan's, met to hear Lawrence's opinion on liabilities. He estimated debts at about 1,000,000 with assets around 350,000 to 1,000,000. Lawrence called the failure a fraud and said Ryan would pay only what he must, avoiding more if possible. No action was taken. the matter to proceed in courts.
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Bostoy
Stephen A. Ryan
Atlanta
John Ryan
Lawre
Lawrence
Ryan
Troops for the Indian Country To Keep Peace Among Moquis
Colonel H. Corbin departs for the Moqui Indian Reservation to command troops enforcing peace among Moqui tribes divided by a winter order from Indian Commissioner Mo. The dispute centers on a plan to send Indian children to one reservation, provoking factional splits and renewed tensions.
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Los Axorixs
H. Corbin
Moqui Indian Reservation
New Mexico
Ind
Three Hundred Cleveland Cloakmakers Strike Over Wages
At Landsman, Hirscheimer & Co. cloakmakers in Cleveland walk out at noon to protest a wage reduction. About one third of the strikers are women.
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Cleveland
Landsman, Hirscheimer & Co
Governor Seeneat's secretary sues for salary in Hartroop
Judge Hall in Superior Court hands down decision in suit by August Rainey, private secretary to Governor Seeneat, seeking salary. State Controller Stand reports the decision involves Governor Bulkeley's right to the salary and related salary claim.
Taxes Will Tumble as County Hopes for Lower Millage
The Allegheny County court expects next year to cut the county millage by about 16 percent if assessments rise as projected. The 1900s era plan aims to raise property values by at least 50 million, expanding the total valuation to around 533 million and yielding roughly 10 thousand dollars more in taxes, with possible relief for unjustly taxed districts and reforms to streamline assessors’ duties.
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Allegheny County
Mercer
Court House
Seeve
Hill
Psesessors
McKeesport
Braddock
Mifflin
Stowe
Chartiers
Pme Coneaencas
Magnus
Comianem
Loxspos Liberals prep clause on control quota
In June, Liberal leaders including H. H. Fowler will move a clause in committee on the oe bill. The action aims at directing citations toward a control quota, reflecting party strategy amid parliamentary debate.
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Loxspos
H. H. Fowler
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the Chronic Insane Asylum
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Ohio Democratic State Committee
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Hicks
Mr. Lucas
Edward G. Toland
Erwin & Toland
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