LYNCHED AND SHOT AT BRIDGE GALOwS VICTIM EPH GRIZZARD
Nashville April 30 citizens lynched Eph Grizzard colored after a failed mob attempt to seize him from jail The bridge over the Cumberland River served as the gallows as gunfire followed the hanging two mob members were mortally wounded Governor Brownlow urged restraint and the crowd dispersed only to threaten renewed violence the body was later displayed and returned to Goodleville for burial
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Nashville
Eph
Cyoberland
Rome
Allen BR. Guthrie
Charles Bear
Guthrie
Bear
Bloody coat lure in jail smuggling bid linked to murder case
Chicago reporters recount a claim by State officials that blood stains in a suspect's overcoat pocket may hold the weapon said to have killed Mrs Elizabeth Parker Dunton. Mrs Scudder attempted to remove the coat from the county jail before guards stopped her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry Martyn Seudhler
Elizabeth M. Parker Dunton
Dr. Scudder
Morris
Spray
May Day in Europe Masses Quiet Amid Tense May Day Preparations
Reports from Germany indicate planned peaceful May Day with police at key points and restricted access. Socialists aim for nonviolent demonstrations while anarchists are targeted. Hamburg plans include a 15,000-strong procession and a separate Marseillaise variant. Police raid a printing plant publishing inflammatory socialist material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korrment
DY XN. T. Associated Fuess
Germany
Berlin
Liebknecht
Dusseldorf
Hamburg
Laubeck
Paris
Berlin Schloss
Huge Panhandle strike looming on machinists drive
Prospective action by the International Association of Machinists may trigger a 1500 to 2000 worker walkout across the Panhandle Railroad. The union seeks to broaden the fight to boilermakers and other iron trades, with potential spillover to the Pennsylvania line. Board members push for a convention-backed strike over the wage and price system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcaco
International Association of Machinists
Panhandle
International Association
Pennsylvania Railrowl
Pennsylvania
Grand Pacific
James O'Connell
Indianapolis
Assyrian Man Seeks Wife Missing Since January
Joseph George Bassett called at the Department of Public Safety seeking help to locate his wife who came to the country three years ago and moved away last January. He notes she is 71, with brown hair and eyes, a forehead scar, and a crooked index finger on her right hand, and she may be in a town near Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph George Bassett
Department of Public Safety
Pittsburg
Will O A visiting Washington Association meeting
A large turnout at 41 Smithfield street for the Washington Association meeting to arrange visits to John Grey Council May 3, Troy Hill Council May 1, Acme Council May 19, Continental Council May 27. May meetings set for May 3 11 17 and 27 as headquarters are being updated.
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Washington Association
Smithfield Street
John Grey
Troy Hill
Acme
Continental Council
Industrial peace in sight in Durham strike
April 30 Londow report says the Durham strike backbone is broken as miners vote to return to work except those at pits owned by Mine Owners' Association members. About twelve thousand men can resume work, aiding iron works and factories tied to fuel shortages while association pits may seek compromise with their workers.
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Londow
Durham
Mine Owners’ Association
Mine Owners' Association
Rome Turbulence After Riots Ends in Grave Desecration Plot
Anarchists plan to honor Piscitelli with a grave visit for the May Day rioting but authorities close the cemetery until Tuesday. A late-night blast at Prince Massimo’s palace injures only the vestibule and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Piscitelli
Piazza Santa Croce
Prince Massimo
Italy
Railroad fare cuts lower travel costs in region
The Baltimore and Ohio line trims single fare from McKeesport to Pittsburgh to 35 cents, a 10 cent drop, with expected follow by Lake Erie road. The move aims to boost regional travel and commerce.
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Baltimore and Ohio
McKeesport
Pittsburg
Lake Erie Road
Stories Told Under Oath in West Liberty Pipeline Case
Faask Keucer faces trial for allegedly assaulting John Soden during pipeline work at West Liberty. James Arey was arrested for unlicensed peddling along Wylie Avenue. James Carry detained for assaulting his wife with a flat in a reported violent incident. Tommy Davises, once linked to a Brushton kidnapping scare, has returned. Josefa Striver filed charges against Samuel Owen for assault and battery, with the pair involved in a street altercation on Butter Street. Striver was arrested and Owen fined and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faask Keucer
John Soden
West Liberty
James Arey
Oficer Carr
Eleventh Ward
Wylie Avenue
James Carry
Fourteenth Ward
Rohan
Assaaitine
Tommy Davises
Brushton
Lee
Brad
Josefa Striver
Alderman Kerr
Samuel Owen
Bart
Butter Street
Striver
Owen
The Anarchist Hunt in Paribr Police Hope Reds Are About
Police search city and suburbs for anarchists as arrests are made and May Day approaches. Officials vow strict precautions to prevent any outbreak during tomorrow's labor demonstration and to suppress red flag displays.
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Chicago
Washburn
McLaughrey
Hubbard
Local Assembly Reports Health Cases Citywide
The Assembly met last night and held routine proceedings. Six new cases of scarlet fever and three new cases of diphtheria were reported to the Bureau of Health yesterday. They are scattered across the city and not confined to a single locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tas Trades Assembly
Bureau of Health
Wholesome Paper Ad Seeks Finest Pressed Goods
Iast received finest line of new pressed goods in the city. Assortment of wall achantisms offered by Jane A Crank Bare & Co. 207 Wood Street. Prov. Lorrie, 73 Sixth Avenue, claims to be the only graduate optician in the city. His system assures vision in lenses and frames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iast
Jane
Lorrie
Sixth Avenue
Belgium Prepares Peaceful May Day Celebrations
Reports from Belgium indicate general readiness for May Day with labor organizations planning parades and meetings. Authorities expect peaceful displays as police ease tensions in industrial centers. London hosts a festival occasion reported from London by cable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Belgium
Iabor
May Day Demonstration To Feature Genuine Labor Display
May Day events in the city tomorrow will center on a genuine labor display with 14,000 metropolitan agency forces held in readiness. Officials expect no disturbances as the orderly show proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agene
Military Behind Arms in Spain and Portugal
April 30 dispatches report Spain mobilizing the army in major districts as workmen suspend outdoor demonstrations and meet indoors. War authorities authorize rapid civil power, with detachments guarding lines and proclamations seized. In Barcelona Blondel, linked to Ravachol, is arrested. Lisbon troops confined to barracks, ready to act. Porto police monitor frontier trains for refugee anarchists. No disorders expected but precautions are strict.
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Maprro
Barcelona
Blondel
Ravachol
Lisbon
Oporto
Anarchists Target Swiss Official's Mother in Bombing
In Berne April 30 Swiss authorities heightened security for May Day after exiled anarchists threaten disturbances. A dynamite bomb exploded at the prefect’s house injuring the building and prompting arrests of three French and Italian anarchists.
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Berse
Switzerland
Lausanne
Scotch Irish Congress Day Highlights Inventors
The third day in Atlanta features Rev Dr J Bryson of Huntsville Alabama praising Scotch Irish inventors. He profiles Robert Fulton Samuel Morse and Cyrus McCormick as archetypal Scotch Irish figures. Attendees include David R Roger and Rev Henry Young with greetings from international and regional notables inviting next year’s meeting.
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Atlanta
J. Bryson
Huntsville
Ala
Robert Fulton
Samuel F. B. Morse
Cyrus H. McCormick
Brison
David R Roger
Pennsylvania
Henry Young
Lord Duefferin
Lord Wolseley
Colonel Wilson
West Point
Des Moines
Springfield
Jacksonville
Fla
Congress
Notable arrivals and departures at city hotels and venues
Colonel Thompson and Joseph McBirney, directors of the Lend Trust, registered at the Anderson yesterday. Dr. Sadler returns from Florida with improved health, his family staying at Paso Del Mar Beach until May. Various locals including T. J. Phillips, Republican congressman candidate, and Frank P. Holtzmann depart for Europe on business.
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Colonel Thompson
Joseph McBirney
Lend Trust
Anderson
Thom
Wheeling
Pittsburg
Combination
McBirney
Dr. Sadler
Florida
Fire damages sweep through towns with heavy losses
Across multiple cities a major blaze causes cash losses and insured damage. Fall River Kansas reports 30 000 lost with half injuries to residents. Coffeyville Kansas records six business blocks and a newspaper office burned for about 50 000. West Orange New Jersey destroys post office police station and tax office with 40 000 loss, all insured. Boston cotton and wool stock damaged with 25 000 loss, partly insured. Little Rock cotton warehouses lose 5 000 with multiple insured claims.
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Fall River
Kan
Chien
Cottage Grove Avenue
Nottingham
England
Anglo-Scotia
Loase
Coffeyville
Aaige
Ofice
West Orange
N. J
Toml
Boston
T. Remick & Co
Little Rock
Richard Fletcher
Arkansas Cotton Company
Doles
Dudley
Jones CG Y
Jones
Jon
Sista Ae
Denmark Is Not Left as Separate Mission Debate
In the House debate April 30 the Denmark mission remained separate as Democrats from the Northwest backed restoring the minister’s salary to 7 500 dollars while Hitt opposed reducing Denmark’s mission. The session also touched on the Italian indemnity paid from the emergency fund and related diplomatic appropriations with heated exchanges before adjournment.
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Aioctor
Hitt
Ilinois
Venezuela
Denmark
Northwest
Post
Illinois
Butler
Iowa
Blount
New Orleans
Mr. Chipman
Michigan
House
Oates
Alabama
Town
Bryan
Nebraska
Lynch
Wisconsin
Democratic House
Bushnell
United States
Ihs
Mr. Blount
Cummings
New York
Mr. Cummings
South America
Mount
Breckinridge
Kentucky
McMillin
Chipman
Public debt grows as April adds 84 million
The April public debt statement reports a cash balance of 129 million dollars, a nearly 4 million decline since April 1 due to heavy disbursements and light receipts. Increased expenditures stem from pensions and bond interest. The note notes a debt rise excluding cash in the Treasury. The President's message to Congress highlights Canadian tolls on American and Canadian vessels and the Sault Ste Marie Canal.
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Wasumetox
Washinctor
Congress
Walléad
Lanepee
Yellowstone Park Lease Inquiry Reopens In Congress
The House Public Lands Committee questioned E C Waters about a 5000 stock promise linked to Yellowstone Park Association and Russell Harrison. Waters testified the stock was intended for Harrison for influence though he denied promising it. The investigation continues Monday.
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Russell Sarrison
Washington
House Public Lands Committee
E. C. Waters
Montanta
Yellow Stone Park Association
F. F. Oakes
St. Louis
Tollowstone Park Association
R. C. Kerena
St. Louia
Gibson
Reas
Tully
Witness
Waters
Vilas
Oakes
Russell Harrison
Harrison
Kerens
Watera
Noble
Opponents Unite in Fight Against Hatch Anti-Option Bill
Washington April 30 special report says opponents of the Hatch anti option bill organize with firm resolve, claiming its passage would close stock exchanges and ruin major businesses. Representative Raynor notes concerns about constitutionality, while House debate looms amid other appropriations legislation. In Ecuador, after June inauguration, General Flores may be sent as minister to the U.S. and General Mee may become minister to England to attend the Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Raynor
Maryland
House
Committee On Agriculture
Hateh
Hinoros
Bureau of American Republics
Ecuador
General Flores
United St
Mee
England
Notice Columns Highlight Desirable Houses For Rent
The Daily and Sunday Dispatch advertise in their To Lat Rooms and Wanted Boarders columns. They feature desirable houses at moderate rates in the best locations, inviting readers to note available rooms and boarding options.
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Ifnot
Daily and Sunday Dispatch
Weather outlook for Westen Pennsylva nia and neighboring states
For Westen Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio: Generally fair. Showers Sunday afternoon or night in northern Ohio. Warmer conditions with southeast winds across the region.
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Pennsylvania
Virginia
Ohio
Temperature and Rainfall Report Summary
The record notes observed temperature ranges and rainfall readings. It lists maximum and minimum temperatures and includes a CU 4A a2 designation indicating data section or station code.
River News and Notes Special Telegrams
River traffic reports from Louisville on April 3 note clear pleasant weather and falling water levels. Vessels Joseph Cook and tow from Pittsburgh arrived. Beaver departed for New Orleans. John K Speed up from Memphis to Cincinnati. Guiding Star and hie passed down river. Upper Gang’s Show at Alleghestown noted. river 3 feet 10 inches and falling with calm conditions.
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Louisviane
Joseph Cook
Pittsburg
Beaver
New Orleans
John K. Speed Ree
Memphis
Cinctoeat
Hie
Guiding Star
Sandy
Cine Swans
Dames Guthrie
Nsriile
Big Kanawha
Carrollton
City of Clarkeville
Kentucky River
Son Barrett
Iron Queen
Bedford
Hodeon
Pittabu
New Griesalr
Parkenspine
Ohio
Kanawha
Mem Pitts
Harry Brown
Jon
W. W. O'Neil
Ohio River
St. Louis
Louis
River conditions and vessel movements reported across Ohio and Mississippi regions
The report lists river levels and conditions with several vessel names and departures. Notable entries include Ohio River figures near 9 feet and Kanawha area readings while Pittsburgh and Cincinnati show various ships and statuses. Weather notes mention clear and pleasant in New Orleans and cloudy warm in Ouleanes areas.
Steamship Movements And Local Excursions Noted
The Elizabeth sails between Pittsburg and Elizabeth. the Germania heads to Morgantown while the Adam Jacobs returns. An excursion party from City of PI is planned to Rochester this afternoon as river traffic reports a falling water level and busy shoreline activity. Bomb ships and general arrivals are listed with destinations as newsprint fills with shipping notices and local ads.
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Congo
Craclonat
Elizabeth
Pittsburg
Mystery Trial in Death of Peter Huffman Stirs Town
Waynesburg reports the April term for W. & Pipes over the August night killing of Peter Huffman. Pipes, a jeweler, says he fired after a man with a revolver threatened him. Huffman identified posthumously, with family claiming a mistake. Harness theft ties to Orndoff and Huffman, revealing contested ownership in a puzzling case.
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Talegham
Waynesburg
W. & Pipes
Peter Huffman
Pipes
Mr. Pipes
Franklin Township
Huffman
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. M. Pipes
United States Senate
Timent of the Potomac
Grand Army of the Republic
Georg Orndoff
Hoffman
Orndoff
Scott
Postoffice Robbed at Curcora for About $500 in Stamps
The Curcora postoffice was burglarized last night with about $500 in stamps and money taken. Intruders pried the rear door with a chisel, blew the safe door, and scattered glass as they escaped with roughly $300 in cards and 8,000 two cent stamps plus other denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcora
Kidnaped child linked to Pittsburg father in April report
A one year old child was kidnapped on a crowded street by his mother. The boy had been living with his grandparents after the father Frank Henning separated from the wife years ago. The mother arrived recently and there is no clue to her whereabouts. A separate report notes three apparent women robbed widow Eliza Lewis of 300 dollars and valuables in South Franklin township. In Bernmom Delaware Lackawanna and Western railways granted a 5 percent wage increase to conductors and trainmen. A printers strike was reported in Marietta Ohio with ongoing publisher-employee labor actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Henning
Pittsburg
John Henning
Washington
Eliza Lewis
Franklin Township
Beramox
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railway
Printers Threaten Strike Over Wage Scale
A local National Typographical Union branch formed, pressing for higher wages than current employers pay. If employers refuse to subscribe, a strike looms as offices open Monday morning and printers gather tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Typographical Union
Stable Roof Collapses Trapping Horses and Men in Parkersburg
In Parkersburg a large livery stable roof collapsed under its rafters when weakened by age. Fifteen horses, three men, and several carriages were injured or destroyed as beams fell and horses trampled. John Still was pinned under a heavy beam before being freed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Spadit
Collender & Fox
John
Coalbrook Coke Works May Close If Lease Fails
The Coalbrook Coke Works operated by the McClure Coke Company may shut after May 10 as the company’s lease on coal funds from the Johnson heirs of Connellsville, yielding a $10,000 royalty per reat, is unlikely to be renewed when the current agreement expires May 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astortown
Coalbrook Coke Works
McClure Coke Company
Johnson
Connellsville
Newville Flags Raised at Public School. Governor Pattison Speaks
About 5000 people attend in Newville for the flag-raising at public schools led by Governor Pattison with remarks by Congressman Beltzhoover and state officials. The gathering includes Grand Army posts from the Cumberland Valley. An encampment schedule for National Guard brigades is announced with July dates and locations pending Adjutant General approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartrisie
Cumberland Valley
Newville
Pattison
Beltzhoover
L Jo 336
Whelan
J. W. Wetzel
Cantor April 30 Special Past Department Treasurer Targets Ada Clarke
Emma F. Koons says she will press additional charges against Ada Clarke as the department journal ads are being reviewed for about $100. McKeesport reports a letter to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument demonstration committee for July 4 from Senator Quay, with General Hastings named as the day’s orator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantor
Department
Emma F. Koons
Woman's Relief Corps
Ada Clarke
With Ae
Department Journal
McKeesport
Senator Quay
General Hastings
Behalf of Work Stoppage Looms For MoKertsroat Painters
MoKertsroat painters plan a strike tomorrow over a 50 cent daily wage cut. The report notes local labor actions and unsettled pay issues affecting workers and unions in the region.
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Winchesters
Tellee Clack
Moeed
Buchanan
Grizzard
Tod
Dorhwamn
Joes P. Browasxas
Ilo‘elok
Trizzard
James Willis
Coorg
Ain
Lend
Erie
Eer
Henry Grizzard Drake
Mra Lee Brace
Uilleien
Louisville Railroad
Mary
Rosina Ayes
Scudder
Big Wife
Gore
Europe
France
Baron Stumm
Stumm
Socialist Party
Pennsyvania
Will
Paribr
A. Crank Bare & Co
Wood Street
London
Loxpox
Spain
Portugal
Prefect
T. J. Phillips
New Castle
Republcan
Lawrence- Butler
M. Bracken
Gallitzin
St. James
Oil City
D. Herbert Hostetter
Baltimore
West Maryland Railroad
G. Godhelp
Seventh Avenue
Joseph C. Dueber
Canton
M. Loeb
Duquesne
L. A. Holtzman
H. Holtzman & Sons
California
J. & G. Hough
Rock Island Road
D. T. Griffith
Orrville
J. H. Goodwin
East Liverpool
T. Cleary
West Newton
L. A. Cross
Huntington
Monongahela Hoase
E T. Lashell
Meadville
Reb Unombel
Uniontown
Schlosser
A. ©. Boyd
Irwin
J. C
du Bois
Edward Ferguson
Mr. Hitt
Yellowstone Park
River News and Notes
Louisville
Ocsan
Nomannia
Fuerst Blemarck
Hambu
Bothnia
Canada
Oeenneaees Edaim
Rotterdam
Pitcairn’s
Forney CT
Ueiaeman & Oe Basket Seveat
Newsy
Chicora
Marietta
Coke Works
Frigade
Harrisstree
Fee
National Guard
Adjutant General
Mrs. Koons
Wasetrotos
Jerrenses
Tur Inter-State Fire and Paving Brick Manufacturing Association
Rochester
Freep Bowens
B. ¥. Newman
Alliance
Hin
Lirris Wasarerom
Washington Glass Company
Connellaville
A& Spencer
Corry
John Long
First Congregational Church
Beaver Valley
Mr. Ranesman
Reardon
Truman Newman
David Day
Newman
Farrest
Chandlers
Connellsvilles
Sarah Peoples
John Peoples
Southside
Squire Richards
Sidney
Australia
Ntti
Rae Satsee
Cunicura
Forres Dave
Cuanscat Corry Soman
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