Conflict in Ohio over returning board and McComas bill
Democratic leaders in the Ohio Legislature push a plan to make the Governor the Returning Board and issue certificates of election to Congressmen under a redistricting bill. They aim to secure a Democratic 21 member Congress, with the McComas measure seen as a threat to fair redistricting. Governor Campbell says he will issue certificates for those elected under the redistricting plan if the bill passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Congress
Senate
Campbell
N. KR. Hysell
House
Monnot
Stark County
McComas
Zits
Ohie
Returning Board
Adams
Seneca
Dan Gaumer
Muskingum
Etcee
Board of Improvements
Cincinnati
George B. Kerper
McComas bill tests partisan redistricting plan
Washington dispatch reports the McComas bill to curb Democratic gerrymanders in Ohio and Maryland faced House committee scrutiny. Republicans largely back the measure but warn it could provoke confusion and shift House power, with Democrats predicting gains if the bill passes. Representatives Burrows and McComas articulate concerns about cross state implications and electoral consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McComas
Ohio
Maryland
House Committee
House
Burrows
N Xomas
Congress
Indiana
South Carolina
Lees
Embezzlement Charge Against Rubber Firm Clerk
J Frank Armstrong, once trusted bookkeeper for James H Hillington & Co at 113 Chestnut St Philadelphia, jailed on $10000 bail for alleged theft of firm funds. Police tied missing cash to false footings and a Canada postmark letter to his wife suggests desertion. man housed as J Frank Tompki at 129 North Second St. Case to continue next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
J. Frank Armstrong
James H. Hillington & Co
Chestnut Street
Central Station
Armstrong
Billington
Bis
Canada
Bull
North Second Street
J. Frank Tompki
Hillington
Armatrong
Reception for Charles Emory Smith by Philadelphia Republican Club
Charles Emory Smith was hosted as the new Minister to Russia at a Philadelphia Republican Club event attended by major state figures. Guests included Pension Commissioner Raum, Lieutenant Governor Davies, Congressman Darlington, Senator Penrose, Adjutant General Hastings, Chief Justice Paxson, Postmaster Free, judges Mitchel and Williams, Mayor Fitler, and other prominent officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxson
Supreme Court
J. T. Mitchel
H. W. Willams
Zouk
Furgerson
William Non
Wiliam E. Hanna
D. Newlin Pell
W. Pennypacker
Georges Smith
Fitler
William R. Rawn
Od Bank
the Republic
James James K. Gates
Select Council
Charles F. Warwick
William Smith
Common Council
Thomas Cochran
Win P. Colesbery
Wagner
Thomas Eae Hamilton Disston
John C. Gi
John Mason, Jr
H. A. Bingham
Ee Lee
W. H. Andrews
Hon
Rigid Probe Into Italy to Uplift Labor Contractships
Special telegram reports 1350 Italian laborers aboard the Belgravia, due March 22, kitting Naples March 6, suspected under padron contracts in New York. Emigration Commissioner Stephenson seeks inquiry with Senator Chandler on possible employment promises amid Hungarians arriving by Friesland. Government pays five men daily to monitor contract labor. many workers head west from Castle Garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Belgravia
Naples
Stephenson
Chandler
Joint Commerce Committee of Congress
Friesland
Castle Garden
Train Plunges from Track in 25 Foot Embankment
A morning northbound passenger train derailed ten miles east of Dembrooke Ontario, plunging all cars down a 25 foot embankment. One passenger’s mother of a contractor died. many injured with broken bones. A convict in charge of a bailiff helped after freeing himself. Doctors arrived from Cobden and Pembroke.
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Cobden
Pembroke
Prohibition Debate and Florida Orange Tariff Fight
A Florida delegation urged a $1 a box tariff on foreign oranges before the Ways and Means Committee. Roswell Flower of New York clashed with the Florida advocates over tariff terms as Lt. Gov. Mabry and others pressed protection for domestic growers amid a broader Oklahoma Territory prohibition debate.
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Florida
Ways and Means Committee
Flower
House
Oklahoma Territory
J. E. Hartridge
Jacksonville Board of Trade
New York
Mabry
Mr. Flower
New
Corbin's Plan Spans Rail Lines From Elmira to New Connections
New York dispatch reports Austin Corbin after taking control of the Reading system secured Elmira Cortland and Northern Railroad assets and outlined a major scheme. A line from Northumberland through coal regions to Elmira would link to the Elmira Cortland and Northern at Elmira, with surveys accepted and construction contracts opened. The route would connect regional industry to New York Central systems, making the small Elmira line pivotal.
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New York
Austin Corbin
Reading System
Elmira, Cortland
Philadelphia
Reading
Pennsylvania
Elmira
Cortland
Northern
New York Central
Ag Company
Little Elmira and Cortland Road
Corbin
Pirates on Logs Spark Long Tenn Action Across Rivers
Baxter Brotherton with John Dorrity James Epperson and Elijah Fleming led a scheme to steal hundreds of branded logs from the booms, replace brands, lash them, and drift south. F B Clement pursued with five men. a naval chase from Kingston to Chattanooga ended in arrests. Assistant Attorney General Kirk seeks piracy trials in the District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Tenn
Baxter Brotherton
John Dorrity
James Epperson
Elijah Fleming
F. B. Clement
Kingston
Clement
Chattanooga
Kirk
Indicted Officials Charged With Bribery In New York
Warden Keating and Deputy Sheriff McGonigie of Ludlow Street Jail were arrested on indictments for bribery. Keating allegedly took $20 from a reporter to release him for three hours, while McGonigie took $40 to avoid serving a warrant for five hours after learning of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keating
New York
McGonigie
Ludlow Street
McGonigh
Pardon sought for Larabee in Williams murder case
Harrisburg reports the Board of Pardons will consider Charles Larabee of Venango County for a pardon. Larabee was sentenced to hang for the murder of Lewis Williams, later commuted to life. The incident near Ol City involved Williams shooting himself, allegedly with Larabee’s involvement while intoxicated. The pardon petition is widely signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istacial Telegnam
Harrisburg
Board of Pardons
Charles Larabee
Venango County
Lewis Williams
Williams
Larabee
Ol City
Willes
Inquest Rules Taulbee Death At Capitol
Kincaid held in the United States Capitol on February 24 for the pistol death of ex Congressmen Taulbee. An inquest in Kincaid, Washington, determined the death caused by a bullet wound with base skull fracture and brain abscess. Funeral set for Taulbee at 10 tomorrow. Kentucky delegation to serve as pallbearers.
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Washington
Taulbeo
D.S. Lamb
Army
Taulbee
Charles BE. Kincaid
United States Capitol
Kincaid
Zurhorst
Kentucky
Congress
Demands of Indiana Veterans Seek Immediate Pension Bill
The Indiana G. A. R Encampment in Indianapolis closed with resolutions demanding immediate passage of the service pension bill and repeal of the arrearages bill limitation. Officers were elected including Gil. R. Stormant as Commander in Chief and W. W. McBeth as Senior Vice Commander, with I. Walker and W. M. Cochran in key posts. Governor Alvin P. Hovey named Delegate at Large to the National Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Gil. R. Stormant
Princeton
W. W. McBeth
Joseph Grimsley
I. i Walker
W. M. Cochran
Alvin P. Hovey
Jones Improving After Suicide Attempt At Fifth Avenue Church
A Pittsburg man, James H. H. Jones, recovering at Bellevue after an attempted self harm in front of the sitar at the Church of the Heavenly Rest on Fifth Avenue. He is expected to appear in court soon to answer the charge of attempting death by own action. Family in Pittsburg has not yet been heard from.
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New York
James H. H. Jones
Pittsburg
Church of the Heavenly Rest
Fifth Avenue
Bellevue
F. H. Coursin
John H. Bestwick
Mr. Coursin
Dr. Wheeler
Cings
Coursin
Deadlock in postmaster selection persists in Washington
Still at a deadlock Samuel Carrotheras and Stone visit Representative Ray to push for a McKeesport postmaster if Captain Thompson is withdrawn. Ray remains firm by Thompson while Wanamaker backs another candidate. No clear resolution on McKeesport’s postmaster appointment.
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Washington
Samuel Carrotheras
McKeesport
Stone
Captain Thompson
Representative Ray
Thompson
Ray
Wanamaker
Mr. Wanamaker
Mr. Thompson
Boomers Plan Cherokee Strip Invasion Town Site Picked
Report from CaLpWwEL Kansas describes a local company forming to invade the Cherokee Strip and lay out several town sites. Promoters say they will not wait for the President’s message and expect no ejection. Captain Burbank of Oklahoma City is investigating cattlemen moving toward the strip.
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Calpwwel
Kan
Cherokee Strip
Burbank
Oklaoma City
Emigrant Swindlers Sentenced In Poland Case
In Wadowice the court jailed two emigrant swindlers for four years hard labor, while the remaining defendants drew sentences ranging from one to four years. The Public Prosecutor appealed saying the punishments were inadequate. Separately in Tacoma Washington the British Consul will probe the Craigen incident after crew desertion and an alleged insult to the British flag.
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Viexna
Wadowice
Tacoma
Wasa
Craigen
Sawtelle murder trial opens amid large crowd in Rochester
The adjourned trial of Isaac Sawtelle for the murder of his brother Hiram began in Rochester New Hampshire with about 1,000 people present. Normal court proceedings faced some crowd excitement and minor trouble as the case started.
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Rochester
N. H
Isaac Sawtelle
Hiram
Chock
Sharos Iron Mos Interview With Major McKinley
A Sharon Pa man J J Spearman and his son visited Washington in March and met Representative Townsend who introduced them to Chairman McKinley of the Ways and Means Committee. Spearman sought updates on tariff policy impacting his business interests.
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Washington
J.J. Spearman
Sharon
Townsend
McKinley
Ways and Means
Spearman
Yehaeger
Ennante
End of Railroad War in Boston March
Boston reports the Chicago Burlington and Northern rail line will take the majority stock of the Clinton and Quincy rail interests ending the rate war between the two roads.
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Boston
Chicago, Burlington and Northern Railroad
Cliiton and
Quincy
Whisky in the House Prohibition Debate Over Oklahoma Territory
A heated House discussion on Oklahoma Territory liquor laws centers on whether Kansas or Nebraska statutes apply until after the first Legislative Assembly session. Amendments from Mr. Kelly and Mr. Pickler clash with friction over prohibition and tribal trust, ending with Stewart's substitute adopted by a 70 vote.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Kelly
Kansas
Nebraska
Legislative Assembly
Pickler
South Dakota
Hangas
Fitch
New York
Cutcheon
Michigan
Funston
Tarsmey
Missouri
Mills
Texas
Stewart
Tariff Bill Nearing Report As Lead Duty Stirs Debate
Washington March 12 Congressman Bayne says the tariff bill should be reported from Ways and Means in ten days. The committee is troubled by the proposed duty on lead used with silver ores, with a delegation arguing it would shut smelting furnaces along the Mexican border and in Missouri and Kansas. Representative Townshend of Colorado warns he will oppose the bill without the duty.
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Washington
Bayne
Committee On
Mexican
Missouri
Kansas
Saaraoe Aes
Townshend
Colorado
Monon directors reshuffled as Pennsylvania gains control
At the 31 Nassau street meeting, old directors of the Monon route were largely replaced by a Pennsylvania-led slate. William L. Breyfogle elected president, W. F. Slack named general manager, and existing directors like Postlewaite retained seats. The move paves the way for closer cooperation with the Pennsylvania and potential expansion toward a Chicago to Gulf of Mexico corridor.
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New York
Louisville, New Albany and Chicago
Monon
Nassau Street
Wall Street
Samuel Sloan
John Jacob Astor
Pennsylvania Company
William L. Breyfogle
Neustad
Hiram W. Hunt
Geo. F. Postlewaite
Samue Castleman
George L. Hutchings
James L. Breese
Charles W. Ludington
Isaac Winstanley
Joan B. Hughes
Joan B. Reynolds
Jobin E. Russell
Breyfogle
Liam Dowd
If & Louisville
Southern
William Dowd
Joel B. Erhardt
James Roosevelt
Eliha Root
Postlewaite
W. F. Slack
Black
Pennsylvania
Jeffersonville, Madison and Chicago
Louisville
Chicago
Jeffersonville
Ind
Logansrt
Anhandle
Nashole
Lake
Gulf of Mexico
Tax Court Cases Target $1 Million in Back Taxes
In Harrisburg on March 12, Dauphin County Court decided 13 cases on loan taxation for 1888 1887 1848 and 1880 in favor of the Commonwealth. The actions involve Phenix Iron Company William Cramp & Son Catasauqua Manufacturing Company Pennsylvania Gas Coal Company Millwood Coal and Coke Ricly Park Association and Delaware River Iron and Slip Building and Engine Works. The total at stake exceeds $1,000,000 with the state aiming to recover the full sum.
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Hannisuone
Dauphin County
Commonwealth
United States Supreme Court
City of Chester
Phenix Iron Company
William Cramp & Son, Ship and Engine Building Company
Catasauqua Manufacturing Company
Pennsylvania Gas Coal Company
Millwood Coal and Coke Company
Ricly Park Association
Delaware River Iron and Slip Building and Engine Works
Bankers Purchase North Dakota Seed Wheat Bonds
Ramsey county issues thirty thousand dollars of bonds to buy seed wheat for farmers. W J Hayes and Son, Cleveland bankers, purchase the bonds at a premium. Bond details and interest terms described as part of Devin's Laws, North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Bankers
North Dakota
Devin's Laws
N. D
Ramsey County
W. J. Hayes & Son
Cleveland, C
Morsa Mine Disaster Claims Dozens in Loxpox
March 12 report states nineteen bodies recovered from the Morsa mine as flames spread and hopes fade. Officials estimate at least one hundred workers lost their lives in the disaster.
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Loxpox
Morsa
Cleveland Iron Firm Fails
Cleveland March 11. The works of the ee ae Company were closed by order of the sheriff on writ of attachment secured by notes and mortgages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ee Ae Company
Churchmen at War in Mansell Trial Contests Bishop Charges
In McKeesport the Mansell trial erupts as doctors and ministers clash over charges against the Pittsburg diocese. The defense seeks to prove Mansell signed papers in agitation and that the McKeesport appointment claim was misinterpreted, amid testimony of church fights and wartime rhetoric.
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Mansell
F. W. Coursin
E. P. Murphy
McKeesport
Mr. Mansell
N. G. Miller
Latrobe
D. A. Stoll
Coursin
Sayin Coursin
Wheeler
Turmoil as witnesses recount church district conflict
The testimony details coercion and pressure over a contested paper. Witnesses describe a heated Latrobe Conference with a bishop and doctors Meacham Mansell and Core, including threats and repeated attempts at reconciliation and a commission to take further testimony at Christ M. E. Church.
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Dr. Smith
Warren
Mansell
Core
Latrobe
Dr. Norcrosm
Christ M. E
Dr. I
Strike at female college shocks Mississippi town
A strike at a Mississippi female college has grown from student protests to faculty walkout across departments including mathematics, science, art, music, and housekeeping. Students accuse Prof. Creke of poor credentials and weak convictions, while Governor Stone’s investigation is anticipated as 146 preparatory students join 54 from advanced classes. The faculty and student factions remain out and Governor Stone is due to arrive tomorrow.
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Columbus
Croke
University of Virginia
Chinamane
T “San
Polie
Creke
Meeting of Loyal Legion in Philadelphia for 25th anniversary
General Committees of the Pennsylvania Commandery plan celebrations in Philadelphia April 15 16 and 17 marking the Loyal Legion of the United States twenty fifth anniversary. About 2000 companions including President Harrison and ex President Hayes are expected among a guest list of Army Navy and Marine Corps leaders.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
Army, Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Meno
Army
Navy
Harrison
Hayes
Suit over ejectment in Dyer & Davidson subdivision
In Superior Court a title dispute pits Lewis C Straight against Thomas H Watson over a lot in Dyer and Davidson subdivision. Watson seeks an injunction blocking further prosecution. The case centers on a will gift to Robert B Ennis and a conditional reversion if he remarried, amid unclear lineage of Ennis’s second wife and competing claims by Ennis heirs to the estate.
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CarcaGco
Lewis
Straight
Thomas H. Watson
Dyer & Davidson
Watson
Robert B. Ennis
Mary A
Arriett Tower
Sarah
Pants
Robert B
Mesdames
Mee and
Wells
Ennis
Mr. Ennis
R. Ennis
Pittsburgers Visit Erie Shrine as Shrine Convocation Begins
March 12 arrival of Syris Temple of Pittsburg led by Grand Potentate Colonel Thomas Hudson to Erie for a grand Temple. Sam Briggs of Cleveland and other Shriners join a desert procession band as Erie Shrines pursue a spring temple institute. Constitutional convention bill passes Kentucky Legislature. Missouri treasurer change noted. Irish land tenure bill debated in London.
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SPR
Syris Temple
Pittsburg
Mystic Shrine
Thomas Hudson
Erie
Sam Briggs
Cleveland
United States
Erie Shriners
Imperial Shriner
Montucky
Louisville
Kentucky
North Dakota Lottery Bill Crashes in Legislature Battle
A bid by M A Dauphin and Spencer to supply 250000 bushels of seed wheat and 200000 cash for a lottery franchise failed in the North Dakota Legislature. The seed plan, backed by a commission, was rejected as unconstitutional, with Senate and House voting against passage despite efforts to amend duties and secure seed relief for needy farmers. Governor Miller prepared seed wheat supply plans as elevator firms hesitated to back seed loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Senate
House
Bismarce
N. D
Dauphin
Stee Company
George E. Spener
Spencer
Seed Wheat Commission
Stevens
Miller
Chicago 63
Levee Breach Alarms Arkansas River Flood Danger
Arkansas City reports a 400 foot crevasse in the levee after 40 hours of rain. Helens and Poplar Bluff Missouri report rising waters as Captain Young warns of imminent levee failure along the river coast and urges evacuation, moving stock and valuables to high ground. Government steamers assist with relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City
Poplar Miuffs
Helens
Ark
Arkansas
Lite
Young
Government
Make
Birchall Murder Case Drags On In Crowded Town Hall
The Birchall murder probe of Benwell resumed in Niagara Falls Town Hall as Mrs. Birchall is remanded after review. The crowd swelled the small court room while observers note no statement from Mr. Birchall who appeared unconcerned. Detective Murray cites ongoing evidence of a conspiracy to lure Englishmen to Canada for theft and possible harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Murray
Canada
Inquiry Opens Over McCalla Vessel Discipline
In New York on March 12 the McCalla inquiry presided by Admiral Kimberly heard witnesses testify men were put in irons for drunkenness and that the vessel showed a lack of discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McCalla
Enterprise
Lay
Kimberly
Pasteur Treatment Fails. Boy Dies of Hydrophobia
Dublins March 12 A boy named Rapkin who was bitten by a rabid animal was selected to undergo Pasteur’s rabies treatment in Paris. He has died at Coleraine from hydrophobia, casting doubt on the cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasteur
Dublis
Rapkin
Prof Pasteur
Paris
Coleraine
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Strike Ends Victory Declared
The Pittsburg and Lake Erie strikers have declared the strike off signaling a victory for the workers. The end of the dispute follows negotiations and a return to work by union members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
A Poste ce Appointment On April 1
A fragment notes that on April 1 Gus B Young of Allegheny will assume a post or appointment. The text is incomplete but identifies a named person and a future change in position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus B. Young
Allegheny
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Hastings and Delamater
Charles Emory Smith
Russia
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Dietatoch
McKeespore
Washinotos
Committee On Ways and Means
Roswell P. Flower
Oran
Goodrich
Lightner
Tennesse
Jones Is
Sawtelle
Sharos
Pennsylvanian
Great Railroad Company
Peacomn
Boyle
Smith
Meacham
Holmes
DR. Mansell
H. C. Brodeen
Hirod
Mattin de Long
Beaver
Hoyle
Beacom
McKe
Mr. Meacham
New Brighton
Mr. Core
Dr. Meacham
Advocate Office
Sathorn
Loyal Legion
Eenute
Pittsburgers
Erie Shrine
Initiasior
Jerrinson Ciry
Lon
Brownsville
Noland
House of Mons
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M. A. Dauphin
Cial
Birchall
Commander McCalla
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