Governor urges leasing canal to railroads over canal maintenance
Maryland Governor Jackson argues the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal operates at a loss for years and proposes leasing the canal to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to spur competition and boost Maryland commerce. He cites rail gains, canal decline, and a trans Allegheny scheme as impractical. Public sentiment in Cumberland favors rail expansion over canal upkeep.
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Jackson
Maryland
Askapolis
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Beaver
Pennsylvania
E. E. Jackson
Union
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Great Lakes
Pittsburgh
Seaboard
Alloper Mountains
Onongahela
Roberts
Pennsylania Railroad
Tor Dispatch
Timore & Ohio
Cumberland
Washington
Geetown
Potomac
Bay
Baltimore and Coast
Cumberland Field
Bost-Builders
Upper
Potomac Valley
West Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio
Morgantown
W. Va
Monongahela
Chesapeake and Ohio
Alleghenies
Asa Wilson
Washington and Cumberland Railroad
Cumberland Cast
Chesapeake and Qobic Canal
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
L. E. Storren
Mason Almost Killed Self After Niagara Falls Scam
Dispatches from Corry Pennsylvania report Samuel S. Mason lost 46 wounds in a self inflicted attack Sunday morning. He aimed to cut his left wrist then stabbed at various parts while his wife, mother and brother tended him. He had $2000 taken by so called friends at Niagara Falls who lured him to the scene. He survived and rests under care as investigators note the mislaid trust and melancholy episodes.
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Corry
Samuel S. Mason
Mason
Niagara Falls
Columbus Claim on Lehane Escalates in Baseball Feud
Semi official telegraph report from St Louis says the American Association backs Columbus in Lehane dispute and accuses John B Day and the New York League club of illegal interference. War is threatened if arbitration fails to assign Lehane to Columbus. Abe pledges firm stance against the League and promises retaliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
St. Louis
American Association
Columbus
Lebane
John B. Day
New York League
Lehane
League
Board of Arbitration
On der Abe
New York Club
Oil field timber haul by men amid mud in South America
Report states oil well borers move timber long distances on shoulders due to impassable mud for hauling. A new well near the Davis cone has been struck but lacks material to connect with the pipeline, leaving owners hesitant to proceed in a district described as a sparse, unsettled area.
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Davis Cone
What People Are Doing In The Albany Area
The Rev Dr 8 W Leech pastor of First Methodist Episcopal Albany N Y visits his brother in law Dr W F Fond East Liberty Rumors note Leech is a National Board trustee of United Societies Christian Endeavor and was lately Chaplain of the New York State Senate John E Harris son of L H Harris Pittsburg reports a Florida venture Florida Facts a bold Pensylvania backed project in Fravein Lake County Florida draws attention Boyd Crumrine state Supreme Court reporter was at the Beventhree Hotel recently and discusses Wash v the List
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8. W. Leech
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Albany
N. Y
W. F. Fond
Arabella Street
East Liberty
United Societies Christian Endeavor
New York State Senate
John E. Harris
L. H. Harris
Pittsburg
Pennalvania Enterprise
Fravein
Lake County
Florida
Florida Facts
Boyd Crumrine
State Supreme Court
Beventhree
Oes Wash
the List
Le Coney Acquitted After Four Week Camden Trial
Chalkley Le Coney was found not guilty in Camden New Jersey after a sensational four week murder trial over his niece. Prosecutor Richards Jenkins collapsed mid argument prompting a shortened State case and Judge Garrison delivered an impartial charge before the jury’s verdict. Relatives congratulated Le Coney as he left with friends, while jurors noted doubts about the key witness Murray though believed Le Coney not proven guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalkley le Coney
Camden
N. J
Jenkins
Campos
Richards Jenkins
Walter Earl
Kength
Garrison
le Coney
Camden County
Murray
Drunken Guest Fires Revolver at Seventh Avenue Hotel
Three young men staying at the Seventh Avenue Hotel fired a revolver early yesterday injuring the counter with a bullet. Night Clerk Borland saw them talking calmly and no arrests followed as they were heavily frightened and the shot was blamed on a drunken impulse. The incident left no injuries.
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Seventh Avenue
Borland
A Mistake Averted by K of P Leader over Connellsville Lodge
J J Davis state K of R and 8S for Pennsylvania received a letter signed J C White from Connellsville asking to form a lodge with 35 initiates. Davis investigated and found the applicants were all colored, and since the constitution bars nonwhite members he refused the charter, noting the name White did not shield the plan.
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J.J. Davis
Order
John J. Davis
Irene
Local Man Charged With Choking Five Geese to Death
Joseph Haberfield faces a hearing before Aldermen O'Donnel on Thursday for choking five geese to death. The incident was reported in the filed charges and is set before the city officials for adjudication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Haberfield
Donnel
Joseph Ee
Seven Men Trapped in Wilkesbarre Coal Shaft Fire
A Rock Town Wilkesbarre Colliery in the southern city section reports eight miners trapped after a torch light ignited gas and timbering in a tunnel. Thomas Jameson led a message to save others but disappeared along with seven imprisoned workers. rescue efforts continue as flames burn through timbers and coal.
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Wilkesbarre
South Wilkesbarre
Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Thomas Jameson
Jameson St
Frank Cull
Ag McDonald
Iams
Dren
Thomas McDo
John McNea
Last Minute Vehicle Licenses Bring Large Crowds
Crowds gathered at the City Treasurer’s office as license applications surged beyond prior records. The day produced receipts at least $1,300 with many applicants still awaiting their varied license plates from pewter to two by three inch forms, as some delay lingered in finalizing enrollments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euclid
Day Without Gas Causes Widespread Disruptions in Allegheny
Cold weather slashed natural gas supply across the Southside causing mill and factory shutdowns, early school dismissals, and several small fires from gas sparks. The Knoxville School closed early, many homes ate cold dinners, and multiple businesses suffered gas-related damage while power and water remained intermittent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Knoxville
Ward
South Thirteenth Street
Weber
Carson Street
Grover Cleveland Democrats Meet in Houston Hall
The Grover Cleveland Democratic Society convened at Houston's Hall in Lawrenceville last night. Fifty applicants received favorable consideration for membership. President Bellman was elected to the General Committee of Democratic Societies of Pennsylvania.
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Grover Cleveland Democratic Society
Houston’s
Lawrenceville
Bellman
General Committee of Democratic Societies of
Pennsylvania
Maxwell in Street Brawl Arrest Sparks Crowd Disturbance
George Maxwell acted disorderly on Smithfield Street last night and fought when Officer Miles Maloney placed him under arrest. The struggle drew a crowd of several hundred as the officer finally secured subjection of the prisoner.
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George Maxwell
Smithfield Street
Miles Maloney
Local jail for Sadie Morgans alias Lewis on liquor charges
Sadie Morgans alias Lewis was committed to jail last night by Alderman McNulty of Allegheny on charges of illegal liquor selling and keeping a disorderly house. The hearing for defendant Basbotsea Ginnilf is set for the 6th. An alarm of fire reported near Frank Anshuta to Libornsteirees with no serious damage. Anny Sport, manager of the Worlds Museum Allegheny, was relieved of duties and resigned. Richard Thompson was injured by an engine while on duty at East Liberty. Allegheny police received payroll de tails showing a roll just over 90 000.
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Sadie Morgans
Lewis
Alderman McNulty
Allegheny
Basbotsea Ginnilf
Grant Oees
Frank Anshuta
Libornsteirees
Anny
Anarchists and brigands terrorize Cuba amid graft claims
A Havana note reports political upheaval after Captain General Salamanca’s death. Corruption estimated at 25 million dollars over ten years under Conservative rule. Anarchist bombings target La Antilla Cubana cigar factory. two killed in a railway blast. Brigands demand ransom as two captives released for payments. Cuban authorities extradite a bank cashier. a defaulter remains in New York.
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New York
Havana
Cuba
Salamanca
Cortes
Madrid
Washington
Congress
la Lucha
Boldy
United States
Spain
Chinchilla
Cubs
Rodriguez Arias
Pro
Count de Mor’e
Seer
Fire tears through Ex change Hotel in Town of LetTown
A January 3 fire at 2 a.m. destroyed the three story Ex change Hotel near Main Street depots of the Erie and Ontario and Western Railroads in LetTown New York. About 30 guests were asleep and escaped in night clothes after lower floors burned and smoke filled upper rooms. D J Robbins an Ontario and Western brakeman was found unconscious and is in critical condition. Two hotel maids Lillie Peck and Minnie Johnson escaped by leaping to safety. Miss Peck is badly burned but expected to recover. Origin of the blaze unknown.
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United Railway
Puesto Principe
New York
Dispatch
LetTown
N. Y
Exchange Hotel
Main Street
Erie and
Ontario and Western
D. J. Robbins
Lillie Peck
Minnie Johnson
M.F. Clune
Miss Peck
Fight Against Bucket Shops Moves to the Limit
New York on March 3. Frank Maier declares the Union Quotation Company will discontinue service. The NYSE shifts to Commercial telegraph instruments, delaying official quotations by four to five minutes as gold and stock instruments move to the outside rail.
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The
Stock Exchange
New York
Frank Maier
McLaughlin
New York Stock Exchange
Union Quotation Company
Maier
Broadway
Gold
Defending Parnell in House of Commons Debate
In Lowpox on March 3 the House debated the Parnell Commission report. Mr. Gladstone challenged the government motion as inadequate and urged MPs to judge with conscience rather than party lines. He pressed Conservatives to reflect on Parnell's position and demand full reconciliation for past wrongs.
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Lowpox
House of Commons
W. H. Smith
Parnell Commission
Gladstone
Morley
Commissions
Jad
Commission
League
Parnell
British Minister Petre Seeks Post Change Over Portugal Tensions
The British representative to Portugal, Petre, troubled by hostile Portuguese demonstrations over the African issue, appealed to the home office for a new post. Brussels and The Hague were declined, and Washington was requested as Pauncefote also sought a change.
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Loxpoxs
Petre
Portugal
Home Office
Brussels
Hague
Washington
Pauncefote
A Ridiculous Interdict on American Pork Urged Repeal
The Frankfort Zeitung urges the Bundesrath to repeal the interdict on American pork. It argues that imports via Holland have been eaten for years without any trichinosis cases, proving the ban ridiculous.
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Frankfort
Frankfort Zeitung
Bundesrath
Holland
Result of the German Elections in Reichstag Seats
BeRiry reports the German election results with 307 Reichstag seats allocated as Centrist 112 Freisinnige and Volkspartei 80 Socialists 37 Conservatives 66 Imperialists 20 National Liberals 39 Poles 16 anti Semitics 4 Independents 3 Alsatians 11.
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BeRiry
Reichstag
Freisinnige and
Volks Party
The Darkest Africa The Quest Rescue and Retreat
Loxpow March 3 reports Henry M. Stanley’s new book titled The Darkest Africa The Quest Rescue and Retreat of Emin. The work chronicles exploration and entanglements in Africa with emphasis on discovery and peril.
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Stanley
Loxpow
Henry M. Stanley
Africa
Emin
Victory for Parnell notes amid blackmail claims
In Loxwool on March 4 the Atheneum Club is alleged to have blackmailed Flanagan, the author of the Parnellism and Crime articles.
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Parnell
Loxwool
Athenseum Club
Flanagan
Baptist Clergymen Clash Over Mason Influence
A Boston dispatch reports a Baptist meeting where Rev Grant of Beverly charged Masonry harms religion and Christian spread. Masonic members denied the claim, with another clergyman defending the order.
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Dispatch
Boston
Grant
Beverly
Masonry
Lodge
Diamond theft charge against Philadelphia diamond dealer
Henry D Lecato, a Philadelphia diamond dealer, was arrested in Toronto on a theft charge. He allegedly obtained a large batch of diamonds from Sandford and Cook in New York and traveled to Toronto to settle. Detectives tracked Locato, who volunteered to return to Buffalo for rest amid the investigation.
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the Dispatch
Toronto
Henry D. Lecato
Philadelphia
Sandford & Cook
John Street
Maiden Lane
New York
Stark
Locato
Eee
Bulalo
Police Lieutenant Confined at Home with Illness
Lieutenant George Snyder of the Second Police district is confined to his home at 317 Taylor Street for three weeks with a cate tene illness. His wife is also very sick and the family reports little hope of his recovery. The note came from the Nineteenth Ward station at night.
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George Snyder
Taylor Street
Nineteenth Ward
Fire destroys Adams cabin killing unnamed mother and son
A Booneville Mo. special reports the Adams cabin on the city outskirts burned last night. Inside, investigators found the charred remains of an unidentified colored woman and her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Mo
The
Journal
Booneville, Mo
W. B. Adams
Stephenson's Successor Elect by Fifteenth Ward School Board
A meeting of the Fifteenth ward public schools Board of Directors will be held at the Laurenes School tonight to elect a successor to the late Professor I. An appointment to fill the seat will be announced after the vote.
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Fifteenth Ward Public Schools
Laurenes School
Heart Disease Defense Under Opium Raid In New York Flat
New York police raided a fashionable flat and arrested several opium smokers including Dr Charles Holland a Philadelphia medical grad who claimed he visited the place for scientific study. He was released on parole while Ackerman and Annie Brown faced charges of keeping a disorderly house. most prisoners were held on bail.
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New York
Philadelphia
Dispatch
Charles Holland
Nathaniel Ackerman
Annie Brown
Justice White
Captain Murphy
Philadelphia Medical College
West Rest Twenty-sixth Street
Tray Scachanan
Metropole
Ackerman
Holland
Dr. Holland
Captainurphy
Slow Progress On Government Building Roof Renewal
The Pennsylvania Construction Company promised 35 days to install the iron roof but progress suggests 60 days more likely. Inspector Pattison notes eager workers though material shortages delay work. About 20 men are on site with tilers and copper work to follow. Arch work bids due March 10 with several bidders. Pattison also seeks bids for Lemmy lumching. Two pavements facing Smithfield Street to be finished today.
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Pennsylvania Construction Company
Pattison
Lemmy Lumching
Smithfield Street
Duquesne Traction Company Orders 60000 Tons Rails
The Duquesne Traction Company has placed an order for 60,000 tons of best steel rails with Wharton & Company of Philadelphia. Rails are to be delivered by May 15, signaling immediate progress on tracks over the company’s newly acquired right of way.
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Duquesne Traction Company
Wharton & Company
Philadelphia
Puneaaie Johnson Steel Rail
Cie
Fessee
Wharton Company
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Chesapeake Bay
Long Island Sound
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Hagerstown
Ooe
Potomac River
William Walsh
C. C. Gephart
Pittsburger
WARE
South America
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Fellows
Immael Ferry
Hugh Dugan
Thomas Single
Thomas Wills
Chilald
Maxwell
Uncle Sam
Hows
Euuni
Germany
Dunlap's
Cable Company
Free Masons
Dominion
Stephenson
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