Pattison Resists Using State Arms in Westmoreland Disorder
Harrisburg March 30 Governor Pattison refused to deploy state arms to aid Sheriff Clawson in Westmoreland County. Telegrams show deputies sworn in, mine unrest and property destruction at Morewood. Adjutant General McClelland and Captain Lear deny official military on duty. civil authority remains primary.
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Harrisburg
Pattison
Sherif Clawson
Westmoreland County
Clawson
McCleand
Company E
National Guard
Hankispens
Cptain
Janes A. Loar
Mount Kant
Neuieiland
J. A. Loan
McCicken
Mr. Pleasant
Sherif
J.A. Tearn
A. M
McClelland
Lear
Ational Gosrdlite
Altlla
McKibbin
Pitlshure
Frick
Leith No
McCormick
Fayette County
Wiley
Streeter
Hawkins
Executive Department
Grrenspine
Wy Posse
Wanterderop
Laird
Lear Tor
Beaver
Sheri
McKibbie
Depply Sherffe
Injunction Sought by H C Frick Coke Company Strikers Targeted
District Master Workman Wise named among parties as H C Frick Coke Company seeks injunction to restrain all workers at its works from assembling near plants or interfering with operations. Warrants issued for those named in the injunction. Special Telegram to the Director from Uttoxeter Mar 36. The company moves to curb strikes and protect workers and property.
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Workman Wise
Asne
Frick Company
Uxroxtons
H. C. Frick Coke Company
Judge Ewing
Labor Riot Sparks Injunction Battle at Jimtown
District Master Workman Wise and 23 labor leaders face a preliminary injunction after affidavits describe assaults with clubs and iron bars during a Jimtown riot. Judge Ewing scheduled a hearing for a permanent injunction as 40 defendants charged with conspiracy and assault. Frick Company officials say workers petitioned for pay and insist on labor in a conflict testing law and order.
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Wise
Penna
Valentine Noviskie
George Black
Om W. Irwin
Florence Towler
BH. C. Frick Coke Company
Ewing
Dawson Oremen
Wilson Risser
Walker Pringle
Davis
Coder
Jimtown
Eager
McCormick
Thomas Lynch
Frick Company
Tse
Free America
Force Among the Cokers and Morewood Strike Turmoil
Special Telegram to the Dispatch reports explosive clashes as coke field strikers raid Jimtown and Morewood works. A dynamite shell near a Frick residence and widespread arrests follow, with deputies retreating and militia contemplated. Leaders sought as 3,000 strikers confront authorities. The American Federation of Labor considers backing the strikers amid an eight hour concession dispute.
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Broaaford
H.C. Frick Company
Leith
President Rea proposes deputized guards for coke plants
A telegram from March 2 reports John B. Rea of the United Mine Workers considering offering to deputize 1,000 citizens and workers to guard coke facilities. The McCture Goal Creek plant runs full and will be guarded. 50 deputies armed with Winchesters were en route. Nearby incidents include non-unionists assaulting two bosses at Leith and a striker badly hurt at Everson in a row colored by a grudge.
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Aor
Scottpale
John B. Rea
United Mine Workers
Coke
Goal Creek
McCture Company
Leith
Everson
Strife at Mt Pleasant as Coke District Stands Guard
Special telegram reports no radical change in the coke situation at Mt Pleasant as depu ty sheriffs guard Morewood after rioters recaptured destroyed property. Strikers hold secret meetings and fear another raid at first signs of resumption as night may bring fresh action.
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MT. Pleasant
Morewood
Attack by Hungarian Women Shuts Down Ovens Strike
A March 30 report from Amiostows describes Hungarian women attacking oven workers during a strike. The assailants used clubs and stones while liquor-fueled, and several workers were injured including Bayne Boss O'Connell and Pit Bows Hooper. Superintendent Whyel attempted to intervene with a revolver.
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Dietator
Whyel
Bookk Taylor
O'Connell
Hooper
Stitch
Rene
Ravages of the Grip Epidemic Strikes Chicago and Beyond
New York reports show the grip epidemic contributing to six deaths in 24 hours and a total 30 grip related fatalities to date. Police sickness rises with 199 off duty, while municipal and private sectors suffer from overwork and transportation woes amid widespread illness. A prisoner at Essex Market courts is described as afflicted with grip, claiming gas would escape by pressing his head against iron.
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Chicago
Stacial
Dispatch
New York
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Joseph Jones
Essex Market Court
Smith
Jones
Third Avenue
Grand Street
Appalling Death Rate Sweeps Chicago
Chicago records a death rate of one every five minutes as 600 bodies await burial. Rainy warm weather and a spreading scourge overwhelm hospitals and morgues, with processions clogging Warren Avenue and crowds at doorways seeking relief.
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Ceicaco
Chicago
Warren Avenue
Quarantine Suggestion for United States Arrivals
A March 3 report from Loxpox notes a proposal to establish a quarantine for travelers arriving from the United States similar to current measures for yellow fever and cholera, aimed at preventing infectious disease spread.
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Dunlap’s Cable Company
United States
FORAKER'S POSITION Nominating McKinley Depends on Major's Desire
Ex Governor Foraker says he would place McKinley's name before the coming State Convention if Major McKinley desires it. He notes a past letter from Secretary Foster asking for the nomination and asserts no personal rift with McKinley. He says he will act to support McKinley if aligned with his friends and that Sherman’s endorsement is not assured.
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CivclyNati
Foraker
McKinley
Foster
Major McKinley
Ball
Sherman
Jury Bribe Attempt Exposed in Chicago Trial
In Judge McConnell's court a $10 000 damage suit against Yerkes Cable Street Railway revealed a jury bribery scheme. Real estate brokers J J Hopper and J Shannon are accused. Hopper confessed while Shannon denied involvement. Hopper described a plan to pay for a favorable verdict or a hung jury and signaled bribery with a water cooler gesture.
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Chicago
Yerkes Cable Street Railway
McConnell
J. J. Hopper
J. & Shannon
Hopper
Shannon
Ving Calkeuw
Carpenters Demand Higher Wages in St Louis Strike
Journeymen carpenters and joiners of St Louis prepare to demand 4 cents an hour starting May 1. They previously struck for 39 days two years ago, winning a wage increase and eight hours work per day with Bavdie! of union men.
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St. Louis
Bnlon
Massacre in Manipur Triggers British Retaliation and Muted Reports
News from Calcurra dated March 30 describes a brutal two day battle near Manipur in Assam province. Goorkha troops suffered heavy losses with 470 claimed killed though figures vary. Chief Commissioner Quin ten and several British officers reported missing as tribes attacked the camp and communications were cut.
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Calcurra
Manipur
Assam
James W. Quinten
Bobima
Quinton
Shillong
Goorkhas Light Infantry
Mr. Quinton
Kobina
MS Sonesl Ts
Tomsourene
American Plan for Tubular Frame Wagons in Barrow
The Vulcan Steel Forge works have been bought by the Tubular Frame Wagon Company of Barrow in Furness to build bogie wagons on the American system. Directors include Colonel Church and Colonel North, with M. R. Jeffords in charge. They plan to produce tubes and castings for railway wagons at about 20 wagons daily and have received more orders than they can fill for two years, aiming to boost Looming port.
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MY Dunlap's Cable Company
Barrow-In-Furness
Vulcan Steel Forge Company
Tubular Frame Wagon Company
Church
Colonel North
M. R. Jeffords
German alarm as troops mass on Austrian frontier
Germany shows uneasy mood over troop concentrations on the Austrian border and a perceived display of Russian hostility. Berlin remains cautious, noting Foreign Office information does not confirm an imminent abnormal shift in Russian policy.
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BrEruss
Germany
Order of St. Andrew
Carnot
Balkan
Berlin
Foreign Office
Workmen's Congress Adopts General Reform Programme
The Workmen's Congress approves eight hour day minimum wage for all workers and bans child labor under 14. It calls for social support for unemployed workers and employer liability for damages, plus municipal services and local borrowing rights. It also urges trades to prepare for a general strike to pressure employers.
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Workmen's Congress
Allemane Dow
Excited Town in Clitheroe Over Jackson Family Dispute
The Lancashire town of Clitheroe remained volatile after attacks on the Jackson family homes. Mrs Jackson and her sister Mrs Baldwin faced Saturday night pressure as crowds damaged property and rioters threatened further violence, with police draft brought in to maintain order.
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Manchester
Clithero
Lancashire
Jackson
Mra Jackson
Mra Baldwin
Vatican decree blocks services for Prince Napoleon in Paris
The Archbishop of Paris decided not to permit special religious services at the Church of St Augustine for Prince Napoleon's repose. The action follows a Vatican hint, reflecting church policy at the time.
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Paris
Church of St Augustine
Prince Napoleon
Vatican
Memorial Masses Align For Prince's Repose
The article notes ecclesiastical functions being diverted to a political use. It states all masses to be paid tomorrow morning at the church will be said for the repose of the Prince's soul. Bonapartists and other friends may choose their own hour to honor his memory.
Easkey Meeting Outbreaks Drag On in Irish Rivalry
Reports from Easkey County Roscommon recount violent clashes between Parnellites and McCarthyites during election canvassing. MP John Pinkerton in hurt by a stone, police charged with bayonets as mobs fought, while Mayor refused town hall use to both sides. Michael Davitt and Roche among those returning from Sligo. Camphign continues amid injuries.
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Sligo
Disratcr
Easkey
County Roscommon
Parnellites
McCarthyites
Jobn Pinkerton
M. P
Galway
Tieraragh
Pear Easkey
Ichael Davitt
Mr. Roche
Condon
Moe
Mr. Davitt
Messrs. Roche
Conway
Qolet
North Sligo
Parnei
Tleraragh
Tanner
James Christopher Rm
North Cork
Dr. Tanner
London Becomes Refuge for European Outlaws and Nihilists
The Nihilists of St. Petersburg are increasingly dangerous and many have relocated to London after being driven from the Continent. English papers report heightened activity and influence from Russian Nihilists, with officials noting propaganda against Russian cruelty. Notable arrivals include General Boulanger and Don Alves de Veiga, leader of the Oporto rebellion.
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Dunlaf
Lexpos
St. Petersburg
Ce Ee
Switzerland
S. Petersburg
London
England
Europe
General Boulanger
Don Alves de Veiga
Oporto
Tragic double murder at Great Marlow near Maidenhead
A woman finds her parents dead and wounded in a cottage on the Thames moors. The wife is found with her throat cut and the husband Cooper is severely wounded in the throat and abdomen but alive. Police suspect the husband killed his wife and attempted suicide.
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Dunlap
Lorpox
Great Marlow
Thames
Maidenhead
Cooper
Turkiye's Position. Russian Press Shapes Eastern Roumania Status
From Constantinople March 2 a dispatch reports the Constantinople conference mandate appointing Prince Alexander as Vice Regent of Eastern Roumania and later transferred to Prince Ferdinand will expire April 6. The Russian press claims significance though Ankara is expected to maintain tacit recognition of the status quo.
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Dunlap
Constantinople
Alexander
Roumania
Ferdinand
A LAOCE OF ARMS Prevents Chilean Rebels Strike
Telegraph dispatches from Chile report insurgents cannot win a decisive victory due to shortages of arms and ammunition. A recent attack on Valparaiso failed and President Balmaceda predicts the uprising will be quelled and order restored soon.
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Paris
Chile
Valparaiso
Balmaceda
Spain Names Commissioner for Treaty Talks with Foster
The Minister of the Colonies designates the Director of the Financial Department to represent Spain in negotiations with General J W Foster for a commercial treaty with the United States. Premier Canovas Del Castillo will host a banquet in Foster's honor tomorrow. Also present: General EK Burd Grobl, the American minister, his family, and Mr J G Blaine Jr.
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Madrid
Financial Department
Spain
J. W. Foster
United States
Canovas del Castillo
Foster
EK. Burd Grobl
J. G. Blaine, Jr
Submarine Gun Test Sinks Boat in Lake of Como
A submarine gun by Signor Iselli was tested in Lake Como sinking a boat at 250 feet depth. Despite water pressure the projectile delivered enough force to strike the boat. Authorities plan further trials with a larger gun.
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Cupant
Lorpox
Lake of
Como
Signor Iselli
Haggards Reunited in New York After Mexico Misadventure
Rider Haggard and wife were separated on the Mexican coast during a Mexico visit and unexpectedly reunited in New York. Haggard, returning to Vera Cruz, arrived in New York to find his wife aboard the City of Washington, and they met at the Victoria Hotel. He discusses travel discoveries, Aztec lore, and the new U.S. copyright law ahead of July first.
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Dispatch
New York
Rider Haggard
Cleopatra
King Solomon’s Mines
America
Mexico
Haggard
Vera Cruz
Atlantic
Mr. Hag
Mae Sung
Mexican
Mr. Haggard
New York City
Decatur
Ala
Eawin. H. Tow
Grand Central Depot
Tirs
Victoria Hotel
the Louse
Haggards
Chiapas
United States
London
Albany banker Quinlan linked to Boston stock boom story
The text notes Quinlan, son of WJ Quinlan of the Ince import firm and a founder of a chemical bank, died after trading activity during the silver boom. It mentions his wealth, a 1886 stock exchange seat, and a disputed short position of 22,000 shares before his death following telegrams and family notices.
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Eal Bank
Brooklyn
Albany
Quinlan
WJ. Quinlan
Ince
Chemical Bank
Stock Exchange
Lhat
Hean
Saturn
C. Dg
Grand Jury Admonishes Directors in Tanner Disaster Inquiry
Chauncey M. Depew testified as grand jury questions directed Judge Fitzgerald. The court outlined that directors share responsibility for passenger safety under the law and may face misdemeanor charges if indicted. A clear bill against the road’s directors was anticipated.
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Grand Jury
Fitzgerald
New York
Chauncey M. Depew
New York Central Tunnel
Capen
Fitggerud
Athin Court
Primaries Declared Farce Amid Violent Ballot Chaos
Baltimore dispatch reports violent scenes at Republican primaries with excessive ballots and crowded polls. Fights among Black and white voters erupt as police haul away revelers. observers warn the anti administration faction gains influence while Harrison supporters plan a state convention fight.
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Baltimore
Sattle
Harrison
Killled a Mad Dog Two Women Make Themselves Famous
Mr John J Fell of Eagle Rock avenue West Orange and Miss Mattie Chrisman visiting from Virginia killed a dog believed mad that had attacked Fell's setter and slain two pups. Chrisman felled the intruder with a hayfork while Abs Fell shot the beast, which collapsed and died. The event made the pair famous as neighborhood saviors and the dog was kept under watch for rabies symptoms.
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New Yorks
John J. Fell
Eagle Rock Avenue
West Orange
Mattie Chrisman
Mrs. Fell
Virginia
Miss Chrisman
Morel Fell
Abs. Fell
Fall
Peeping Tom Run Out Of Town By Indignant Mob
Alonzo Ains wort known as Peeping Tom was caught peeping into a young woman’s room. He was thrashed by the father and told to leave town within half an hour. Citizens gathered with drums and whistles to escort him from Ainaworthhouse toward the railroad.
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Conan
Alonzo Ainswort
Wellisens
Ainaworth
Increased Gas Price Approved by Columbus Council
The Columbus City Council authorized Central Ohio Natural Gas and Fuel to charge 2 cents per 1,000 feet of gas, up from 0. The 7 cent franchise runs ten years, with gas previously shut off January 15 due to shortages. About 85 of 1,200 users petitioned to pay the higher rate.
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Mary Columbus
Ceantral Ohio Natural Gas and Fuel Company
Inquest Delayed as Detective Murphy Remains Wounded
The Gilkinson murder inquest was postponed again awaiting Detective Murphy. Fitzsimmons and associates are under legal scrutiny, with Marshall Sr. defending the suspect. Local investigators, Beltzhoover and Officers Me Allister and Calvin, surface in coverage of the case.
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Murphy
Frederick Carrolton Fitzsimmons
Thomas M. Marshall
Fitzsimmons
Commonwealth
Beltzhoover
Allegheny
Gilkinson
Desperado
Court House
Cae
Jy A Eoy
Clarkes
Charles Monteath
Laura
Marshall, Sr
Fitzsimons
Judes
Allister
Calvin
Homestead
Fitsimmona
Detective O'Dwyer Lookalike Portraits of Fitzsimmons Family
A damaged OCR passage describes a man resembling Detective O'Dwyer with freckles and tattooed wrists, comparing him to the Homestead police officer. It notes photographs of Fitzsimmons, his Southern wife, and child produced by a police artist, claiming perfect likenesses of the murderer and family. It recalls Fitzsimmons as a clever robber who planned for trouble with authorities.
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O'Dwyer
United States Secret Service
Homestead
Fitzimmons
Demactorives Reveal Paged Clues To Fugitives
Excerpt notes that demactives gained items from the Buil's zoo farm house including books about towns in the country and Mexico. It mentions maps with routes to Mexico and Canada, and a reach map with stopping places. Police expect murders and robberies may be traced through these materials and a published picture may help recognition in other cities. Paddy Murphy is said to be last seen fleeing Desconbuonent.
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Hhese Ie
Paddy Murphy
Snd
Bam
Death of Wall Street broker Washington Quinlan identified
A man registered as G. B. Spencer at the Kenmore Hotel Albany on Saturday was found dead in his room with morphine tablets. The deceased is identified as Washington Quinlan, a Wall Street broker and brother of William J. Quinlan Jr., former Chemi cashier, who failed last May.
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DISF
Tom
New York
Kenmore
Albany
G. B Spencer
Troy
Washington Quinlan
Wall Street
William J. Quinlan, Jr
Chemi
Sunday Game Contention Splits City Politics
In Columbus a Republican slate nominates Forward Pagele for Major. The ticket, led by Hoe at Union Station, appeals but faces defeat due to reform resolutions pushing Sunday and midnight closing of saloons and theaters. Democrats plan their own ticket tomorrow showing split on the issue.
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Foward Pagele
Hoe
Union Railway Station
Queen Victoria Witnesses a Pretty Scene on the River
In Greece on March 302 the scene on the river impressed Queen Victoria as a flower battle was observed. A ceremonial procession gathered along the banks, with spectators noting the colorful display and festive atmosphere surrounding the event.
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Greece
Queen Victoria
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