Trusts in Trouble Cordage Combine Faces Court Action
A leaked report details the Cordage Trust methods to raise rope prices while suppressing hemp costs, creating a nationwide monopoly. It outlines the National Cordage Company forming a 15 million dollar New Jersey charter, buying up cordage firms, manipulating stock and contracts, and plans for further acquisitions amid ongoing lawsuits and a trial set for March 28.
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New York
Cordage Trust
National Cordage Company
Whisky Trust
Elizabethport Cordage Company
Ea Free Br Cemens Company
Nation Coen Sm
United States
New Jersey
The
Combine
Port Cordage Company
EM. Futton, Sr
1 Waterbury & Co
J. M
Tyi
Nations
National
England
Manilla
Yuestan
Sid
Colonel Sellers
Ees
Yue Lawrence Rope Works
Belgian Mine Disaster at Anderluis Colliery
Fire damp explosion in a Charleroi area mine trapped 270 workers 400 feet underground. Rescue efforts retrieved 30 to 40 bodies while others were severely burned and inhaled toxic gases. Officials fear nearly 2090 deaths as ventilator damage raised explosion risk.
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Broussels
Bertrom
Anderluis
Charleroi
Ex-President Cleveland backs tariff reform for Democrats
Ex-President Grover Cleveland told a Baltimore Sun reporter at Spesutin Island Maryland that tariff reform should be the Democratic party’s main issue. He favored the Springer free wool bill and any measure reducing taxation, saying the party must stay true to its principles to win.
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Baltimore
Grover Cleveland
Baltimore Sun
Spesutin Island
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Congress
Old Style Round-Up Wolf Hunt in Hudson Area
In Hudson and nearby townships a grand old fashioned wolf hunt drew 1500 participants with 50 hounds under leash. Miss Morrow of Hudson chased a wolf to ground as hounds killed it. two wolves were surrounded and both broke through the circle in a lengthy chase. Firearms were not allowed.
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Bloomisdox
Hudson
McLean
Mackinaw River
Hudson Township
Miss Morrow
Woodford
Tarwell
Parishioner Dies at St. Mary's Cathedral Funeral
At St. Marys Cathedral in Trewrox New Jersey during a funeral a parishioner Mrs Patrick Lanigan collapsed and died from heart disease causing a brief commotion before services resumed. Her remains were left in the church until the procession began. George Alf eev y Townsend sends two sketches to The Dispatch tomorrow featuring Senator Hill and Attorney General Miller.
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Trewrox
N. J
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Patrick Lanigan
George Alfeevy Townsend
Dispatch
Senator Hill
Miller
Seized Seal Vessels Stir Bering Sea Dispute
British authorities plan to prosecute Otto and E B Mar win for sealing violations while US courts condemned La Nimfa and Ethel. Cabinet meeting yielded no new action on the modus vivendi as Salisbury’s response remained awaited and Blaine Foster and Noble were absent.
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Washington
Bering Sea
United States
Lord Salisbury
Blaine
Foster
Noble
Senator Brice Grants Floor Privileges to Guest
In Wasmixeton on March 11 special report says Senator Brice unintentionally breached Senate rules by bringing J. M. Ashley of Toledo onto the floor as his guest. Ashley, a former House member famed for proposing impeachment of President Johnson, was politely removed after Brice was informed his guest was not allowed on the floor.
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Wasmixeton
Brice
Senate
J. M. Ashley
Toledo
House of Representatives
Andrew Johnson
Senate Chamber
Ashley
Chamber
Nearly Forthy Tariff Speeches Reach House
The House has 36 members with declared plans to speak on tariff questions, from general tariff debate to specific topics. Most speakers are not yet listed, with only a few Ways and Means members named, including possibly Chairman Springer, on tariff topics. Representative English of New Jersey plans to discuss jute bagging.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Springer
English
New Jersey
Night Sessions Deliver No Pension Action in House
Washington March 11 The third night session of the House over pension bills produced no enacted measures as members argued over decorum and quorum. Friends of pensions vow to press for a rule change that would extend the session beyond 10 30 PM to force action.
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Washington
Friends of Pension Legislation
Spread Of Cattle Disease Alarm In England
March 11 report says foot and mouth disease in Great Britain raises fear among American stock owners and Secretary Eusk. Livestock imports from Britain risk spreading contagion to cattle, sheep, goats, and swine, prompting potential total import bans until the outbreak is controlled.
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Eusk
Great Britain
United States
Uni
Erban
Liberalities to Territories and Territorial Statehood Efforts
The House Committee on Territories reviewed Delegate Josephs bill to allow New Mexico to draft a constitution and seek statehood, with liberal public land provisions including one ninth of lands for the territory and allocations for schools and reservoirs. Arizona statehood consideration was also noted alongside lighthouse expansion on the lakes.
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Washington
House Committee On Territories
Joseph
New Mexico
Koube
Smith
Territory
Arizona
Amended Bill Aims at Great Lakes Lighthouse Reform
Today the Senate introduced an amended bill by Senator B to provide for a number of lighthouse projects along the Great Lakes and adjoining waters. The measure seeks to standardize beacon maintenance and funding across coastal districts.
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Senator B
Great Lakes
New Patented Rapid Firing Gun Demonstrated in Senate
A newly patented machine firing gun was shown to Senate Military Affairs members in Washington. The device feeds cartridges from below via a chain like mechanism and claims 250 to 300 shots per minute. Senators Hawley Frye Blackburn and Major Maginnis witnessed the display with General Anson present, praising its potential for warfare.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Hawley
Connecticut
Frye
Maine
Blackburn
Kentucky
Martin Maginnis
A. W. Lyman
Montana
Anson
Senator Hawley
Divorces Stir Theatrical Circles Over Kernell Cruelty Charge
Theatrical gossip centers on Queenie Vassar filing a limited divorce suit against Irish comedian Harry Kernell for cruelty. The petition seeks an injunction to protect wife and children. case set for March 17. Kernell, once married after a prior divorce, has been active in farce and comedy, with two children split between him and Queenie.
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New Yorks
Queenie Vassar
Harry Kernell
Kernel
England
Tony Pastor
Kernell
Chinatown
Madison Square Theater
Cleveland
Isintifi
Cecilia Joell
Asbury Park
Auditor General urges counties keep license revenues and reform tax renders
Harristown March 11 Special The Auditor General McCamant reports 1891 receipts 13 007 161 74 expenditures 10 453 952 64. He urges surrender of wholesale license revenues to counties and retention of state tax on personal property. He argues licenses local, taxed like real estate and rating to be simplified by local assessors and boards. Secretary Elkins chats romance of his career with Frank G Carpenter for the Dispatch tomorrow.
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Harrispure
McCamant
United States
Commonwealth
Board of Revision of Taxes
Philadelphia
Many Accidents on Purpose The Latest Attempt to Wreck a Train
Missouri report of a deliberate wrecking attempt on an Illinois Central passenger train near Jacken. The engine derailed after 35 mph travel, five tied up wheels left in ditch, several train crew seriously injured. Evidence shows intentional placement of spikes and plates. State Railroad Commission to investigate.
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Jacken
Miss
Illinois Central
Illinois Central Ial
State Railroad Commission
Lodges in furor over church funeral clash
Odd Fellows and Masons in the city are shaken by a controversy at Rev. Metta’s funeral. They planned to use the Methodist Church for services but District Elder B Kamp refused secret lodge services there. The orders yielded to avoid trouble, but vow to pursue the dispute.
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Matners, Inc
Metta
Methodist
B. Kamp
Odd Fellows
Masons
Lodges
Sage on the Stand When His Office Was Dynamited
New York inquest into the December 4 bombing at Russell Sage’s office delayed by W R Laidlaw’s recovery hears Sage deny shaking Laidlaw’s hand. jurors led by Henry Clews tour Norcross’ morgue head, identify Norcross and Norton as victims, verdict finds death from explosive dropped by Norcross and Norton, and considers licensing of dangerous devices.
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New York
Russell Sage
William RB. Laidlaw
Henry L. Norcross
Laidlaw
Sage
Mr. Sage
Henry Clews
Toodlaw
Norcross
Idlaw
Laidawy
Munn
Connor
Mr. Connor
Essemer
Inspector Byrnes
Sorore
Ute
Henry L. Norcrose
Broadway
Benjamin F. Norton
Clews
Mercier Faces Push to Expulsion and Trial
Montreal reports say Quebec Conservative leaders push to expel and indict Mr. Mercier though he has offered resignation. Backers warn prosecution would spark public outcry and a sensational criminal trial, while tensions rise as ERAPID TRANSIT notes promise further dispatch coverage.
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la Presse
Mercier
The Tornado Strikes Greenwood Delaware Barn
The tornado and gale that swept through the lower part of Delaware last night damaged Greenwood most severely. It wrecked the fine barn of Simon Pennewill, causing a substantial loss.
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Bridgeville
Det
Delaware
Greenwood
Simon Pennewill
Funeral for Michael Ernwein Held in City
On Friday March 11, the community gathered for funeral services for Michael Ernwein, age 76 years 1 month 18 days, brother of Mia Iscom Kunesrein. Services were held at 2 PM from the local synagogue.
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Ehestein
Ig 1
Iscom Kunesrein
Mia
Michael Ernwein
Ohio River steamboat men oppose Senate bill 1775
In CininnCity Ohio River steamboat men and merchants read a report to Senator Frye stating that bill 1775 is impractical for American steam vessels. They oppose pilot regulation changes boiler inspections officer qualifications and broader control by Congress. Washington telegram notes John Treber of Deadwood is pardoned in Germany.
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United States
Washington
Secretary of State
Charge d’ Affaires Ad Interim
Berlin
John ‘Reber
Deadwood, & D
Germany
Sealed Proposals Invited For Six Months Coal Supply
Sealed proposals are invited for a six months coal supply for Soldiers and Sailors at Erie. Bids via prescribed forms to Colonel R B Beath Chairman Supplies 419 Walnut Street Philadelphia Pa. Bids due by 12 noon March 33 02. Blanks available at the home. William W Tyson Commander.
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Pennsylvania
Erie
R. B. Beath
Mitten
Walnut Street
Philadelphia
William W. Tyson
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Contro
Nese Cosas
Field Cordage Company
Onia
Ye National Company
City Company
George Pooler
Gey
New Bedford Cordage Company
Chusetts
Boston Cordage Comay
Beaton Standard Cordage Company
Sewell& Day Cordage Company
Boston
Day Cordage Company
Somos Pr
Maivillian
Deering Twine
Tinote
Peoria Company
Illinois
Miamisbu Twine and Cordage Company
Ohio
Field Company
Xenia
Hooven & Allison Cordage Company
Ohio Cordage Company
Hanover Cordage Company
John Rineck
Easton
Thomas Jackson's Sons
Reading
Ational Company
Trust
Edwin Fitler & Co
Pearson Cordage Company
Plymouth Cordage Company
Plymouth
Mass
Dct
Socoesa
Uncle Sam
Senator Brice
Friends OF Pensions
Nincays
Dolph
Committee On Commerce
Uncle Sam 5Wells
Elkins
Frank G. Carpenter
Times
William Laidlaw
Proms
Quebec
Montreal
Ohio River
Arena Alee
Seaceerea
Stanley
Ory
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Clave
Bellevue Residence
Bellevue
Nia Avenue
Railroad Bac
Beye
Sfc
Ewing &Co
Drygoods
Orthern Sanswothine
P. O. Box
Wallingford Street
Herron & Sons
Fourth Avenue
Center Avenue
Wylie Avenue
Devilliers Street
David Shaw & CO
H. & CG. Flahlers, Merchant Tailors
Smithfield St
Nitarian
Migs
Mary Lyman
Oakland Square
Pittsburg
Tal
Latimer’s
Paris
India
Smithfield Street
Third Avenue
Western
Allegheny
Coal Creek
Hoa
West Liberty
Swinsvale
Beaver Av
Steuben St
West End
City
Franklin St
Fidelity Title and Trust
Chance
Shuman Bros
Mhéierrs
T. M. Latimer
Federal Street
Alleghe
Iwy, PA
Kensington
Chambers Glass Co
Burrell Improvement Co
Pittsburg, PA
Burredt Improvement Co
Hostetter Building
Fort Pitt National Bank
Choice Offices
WEW Germania Savings Bank Building
Ite
Germania Savings Bank
Sixth Avenue
Ee Wooster
Wood Street
Wood ST
Choice
Hamilton
Dallmeyer
Rentlow
W. A. Herron & 50Ns
Liggett Bros
Seventh Avenue
Montourney
the Methodist Episcopal Church
W. A. Herron & Sons
Fourth Ave
Beushtor
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