Strike Near in Coke Regions as Valley Ties Fray
Monongahela Valley coke workers near a strike amid tensions between the H C Frick Coke Company and Knights of Labor leaders. Wagons filled and mine operations face shutdowns if no agreement. A mass meeting and speeches by Kerfoot Kane and Parker precede possible six day notices demanding wage and freight adjustments.
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Lynch
H.C. Frick Coke Company
Kerfoot and Parker
Knights of Labor
Meao
Objects to Being Hung in West Virginia Jail
Shrell Trose, a colored man sentenced to death for an assault dated May 23, is reported to be in a volatile mood in Moorefield prison. He has refused food and twice attempted to saw his leg chain with a case knife. A locksmith reinforced the chain and floor ring, but the floor lock was later found broken. Trose threatens to kill the jailer if he escapes and swears his friends will avenge any death on the scaffold.
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Psipcial Teleonam
Distatch
Moorefield
W. Va
Shrell Trose
Imst
Troe
Bisocksmith
Tross
Lutheran Church Pulpit Row at Mercersburg Classis
A telegram from Chambeeueg reports the First Lutheran Church objected to Rev. Cyrus Cori of Green Castle occupying their pulpit during Mercersburg Classis meetings. Public opinion is split but largely supportive of the Lutheran congregation's stance. The classis adopted resolutions endorsing the city church’s action against guest preaching due to municipal refusals.
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Chambeeseueg
First Lutheran Church
Cyrus Cori
Green Castle
W. Va
Mercersburg
Train Wrecking Attempt Delayed Near Middlebranch
A southbound Con notion Valley train was halted just feet from a curved section near Middlebranch when five ties were placed on the tracks. The misdeed was discovered by the engineer, stopping the train before harm occurred. Separately, Glass factory workers walked out over ice water, then agreed to return after the Board promised a resolution.
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TUE
Castoon
Connotion Valley Road
Middlebranch
Finnduay
Westpark
Arm injury suit seeks twenty thousand dollars
John Shea, a yardmaster who lost an arm after being run over by a switch engine, sues Lake Erie and Western Railroad Company for 20000 damages. He alleges criminal carelessness for allowing an insecure step to remain on the engine, which caused the accident.
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Disrateh
Lisa
John Shea
Lake Erie and Western Railroad Company
Beaver Falls Sheep Kill Much Loss to Farmer Irwin
A flock of sheep in Big Beaver township suffered a brutal attack last Saturday when many dogs killed 241 head. Only four sheep survived. Farmer Irwin estimates the loss at about 900 dollars for the dogs and livestock combined.
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Beaver Fall
Meg
Irwin
Big Beaver Township
Dispute Over Life Insurance Benefits In Knights of Honor
In Newark Ohio May 5 a major case challenges who should receive a $2 000 Knights of Honor life policy. James Sweet a bigamist died Oct 1 1888 leaving a wife and children here and a remarriage in Memphis. The case hinges on whether Mrs Sweet alias Smith No 2 or the Sweet children inherit the benefit. Depositions are being taken as the Supreme Lodge delays payment awaiting court direction.
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Pepmctal
Newark
J. H. Zarecara
Nashville
Tenn
Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Honor
James Sweet
Memphis
Smith
Lodge No. 196
Sweet
Smith No
Carpenter strike likely settled with union agreement
May 5 in Youxsestons reports that carpenters, contractors, and planing mill operators expect a 24 hour settlement. Frederick Hoffman and Gee Dingledy signaled acceptance of the Carpenters' Union proposed scale. Union officers say a settlement is probable and work will resume with a pay raise within a day.
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Youxsestons
Carpenters
Carpenters’ Union
Frederick Hoffman
Gee Dingledy
Dr. Gladden Urges Nine Hour Day and Saturday Half Holiday
The Rev. Dr. Washington Gladden preached on May Day labor lessons at First Congregational Church. He argued labor and capital are partners, noted Columbus Ohio workers faced few strikes, urged gradual eight hour progress, supports a nine hour day with a Saturday half holiday to allow daylight recreation and worship.
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CostumEns
Washington Gladden
First Congregational Church
Columbus
Street Railway
Dr. Gladden
Gladden
Massachusetts
Satan
The Callaghan Conspiracy Case Moves Toward Grand Jury
Y Scorrpne reports that the Callaghan conspiracy case will be presented to the Westmoreland grand jury next week. Witness subpoenas are expected for the defendants this week. Peter Wise, now General Organizer of the United Mine Workers, is in Illinois. Powderly predicts a victory and shifts costs to Callaghan. John R. Byrne, newly active in politics, campaigns for the Republican Assembly seat in Fayette County.
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Scorrpne
Callaghan
Westmoreland Courts
Peter Wise
United Mine Workers
Illinois
Powderly
John R. Byrne
Assembly
Fayette County
Washington Carpenters Strike Paralyzes Work
A Washington strike began with carpenters leaving their jobs and was followed by painters and tinsmiths. The union seeks only non union workers, while painters mostly won their demands and returned. Contractors try to hire replacements as 200 idle workers pace the streets with little unrest.
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Contractors’ Association
Beaver County Strike Ties Up Coal M ine Town
Beav er May 5 The coal miners of this place and vicinity on a several days strike demand a 2 cent per car advance of tea bushels. A large meeting voted to stay out until the raise is granted. All banks in the area are closed. Polisher workers at H M Myers and Co shovel works reached an amicable settlement and returned to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tefpeclal
Scormpans
Coke
Beaver Fas
H. M. Myers & Co
Republicans Head Toward Congress Delegates in Armstrong
May 5. Doubt persists over Saturday primaries in Armstrong County as returns trickle in. Heiner appears the clear County choice for Congress, Whitworth is set as a State Convention Delegate, and Ras is leading for the nomination. Cochrane McKee and Mast lead the Legislative race pending official tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karrassixe
Heiner
Whitworth
Dior Ras
Ragoar Blapsaker
Youngstown Electric Light Co. organizes with new officers
Stockholders meet in Youngstown and elect John Smith president Thomas E Davey vice president Bailes Campbell secretary and B P Holmes treasurer The group plans to have an incandescent plant in operation within 60 days.
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Youngstown
Youngstown Electric Light Company
John Smith
Thomas E. Davey
Bailes M. Campbell
B. P. Holmes
Spaulding iron mill sale ordered by court
Steubenville May 5 the Spaulding iron mill property will be sold at public auction on Monday June 9 by receiver John McFeely. Payment goes to T A Hammond cashier National Exchange Bank trustee for bondholders. Brilliant residents hope the mill restarts soon to ease hard times.
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Steubenville
Spaulding
John McFeeley
T. A. Hammond
National Exchange Bank
Brilliant
Multiple incidents reported from several towns across the region
Reports include Edward Ropdebaugh shot in Canonsburg and William Keen caught stealing in Easton church. Wealth of crime and accident notes follow: silver ore found in Wirt County to power smelting works, Remme Slater dies after train crash in Washington, McBride found alive in Seattle, train jumps injure Thomas Harpise near Freedom, unknown woman found dead in Smith’s Ferry river, a skeleton found in Point Pleasant ruins, a boy near Conway nearly hanged, U S Marshal Woke Man jailed for whisky retailing, a fire at Everson damages homes, Hoyle College Hill land suit, and robbery after bad company at Rochester.
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Epward Ropdebaugh
Canonsburg
William Keen
Easton
Wirt County
W. Va
RemMe Slater
Washington, Pa
Thomas Harpise
Crow's Run
Freedom
Smith's Ferry
Point Pleasant
Fred Miller
Conway
Derury
United States
Wokeman
Wyoming County
Jackson
United States Court
Everson
M. Wimmer
Isis
David Boyle
Hoyle
College Hill
Beaver
Cuthbertson & Boverty
Henry J. Joms Downey
Baden
Beaver County
Rochester
Windlass accident claims Elder Pattee in California
A telegram from California reports the death of Elder Pattee, former pastor of the Disciples Church in Whelsburc. He was struck on the head by a revolving windlass after it slipped from his grasp. He was a Bethany College graduate and leaves a widow formerly Miss Goudy.
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Weelispurc
W. Va
California
Pattee
Disciples Church
Bethany College
Miss Goudy
Deputy Marshal Held for Selling Illicit Liquor
In Craigg Lestox West Virginia on May 5 Deputy United States Marshal Workman was arraigned on an indictment for selling illicit liquor. He was convicted and fined 100 dollars and imprisoned for 30 days. He had been active in moonshine arrests but accused of acting to curb competition.
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Lestox
W. Va
United States Court
United States
Workman
Thurman Praises Beck As Hard Working Democratic Leader
Judge Allen G. Thurman spoke warmly of the late Senator Beck, noting Beck entered the House in 1860 the same year Thurman joined the Senate. He called Beck a tireless worker, a reformer with strong finance views, and a frank outspoken leader respected in Congress.
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Columbus
Allen G. Thurman
Beck
House of Representatives
United States Senate
Kentucky
Congress
Senate
Electrical street lighting scheme falters in Wheeling
In Wheeling on May 5, reports say the long discussed plan to illuminate streets with electricity is failing. A sub-committee set six months ago to study the project met rarely, and it is now charged that the committee will not meet at all due to council members' influence.
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Wheeling
Elopement of James Walker and Minnie Alter
Special telegram from Blairsville reports James Walker a former drug clerk for M G Miller eloped with Minnie Alter daughter of J O Alter a prominent timer. The couple is believed to have fled to New Jersey. Friends are attempting to persuade the girl to return home.
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Blairsville
James Walker
M. G. Miller
Minnie Alter
J. O. Alter
New Jersey
He Didn't Steal the Earth Defamation Suit Filed
Massillon May 5 Henry R Sibila sues Z T Shoemaker a leading real estate dealer for 5000 damages claiming libelous statements accusing Sibila of stealing earth from Shoemaker's lot. The suit alleges defamation of character and cites remarks attributed to Shoemaker.
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Disrater
Unknown man leaps from eastern Fort Wayne train
An insane man in charge of friends jumped from an eastbound Fort Wayne train at Castos on May 5 and was recaptured after a long hot chase. his name could not be learned.
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CasTos
Fort Wayne
Sayles Gang Fugitive Henry Sayles Returns to New York
New York reports indicate ex alderman Henry L. Sayles, once part of the Bobdle gang of 1884 who fled to Canada and forfeited $20,000 bail, has come back to the city. His brother Sol Sayles met with the District Attorney to arrange bail, then with Detective Thomas Kirnan searched for him. Henry was not found by nightfall, with officials thinking he hid to avoid possible bail tonight and await tomorrow.
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New York
Henry L. Sayles
Alerman
Bnodle
Canada
Sol Sayles
District Attorney's Office
Bai
Seint Thomas Kirnan
Envy
Henry
Plea for Shorter Hours Prompts Room Applause
In the room, Dr. Gladden spoke to urge fewer hours and better advantages. The audience clapped to show support for the earnest plea and the call for improved conditions.
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Elere
Dr. Gladden
Move to grant ground for Herr's Island dam abutment
Allegheny committees on Streets and Sewers and Wharves and Landings met to act on a resolution to grant a land strip to the United States for a movable dam abutment at Herr's Island. United States District Attorney Lyon attended and opposed granting to avoid delays from appeals. The committee approved an amended resolution to sell the land for $1 if the government would erect a movable dam, a condition the government could not accept, yet the resolution passed.
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Allegheny
United States
Herr's Island
Lyon
Board of Viewers
Muehlbruenner
Davis Island
Girl struck by train at Copper Works station
Mary Hunsky, about five, was hit by the eastbound McKeesport accommodation on the Baltimore and Ohio line near Copper Works station last evening. Her right leg was fractured in two places and she was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital.
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Mary Hunsky
Baltimore and Ohio
Copper Works
McKeesport
William Fisher
A. W. Woods
Forbes Street
Meyran Avenue
Mercy Hospital
Patrick Hunt
Carnegie
Twenty-ninth Street
J. A. McCready
John Roberts
Oliver & Roberts’ Mill
New Adver The People s Store Pittsburg Fifth Ave
New advertisement from The People's Store on Fifth Avenue in Pittsburg offers colored mohair fabrics 40 and 46 inches wide at 50c, plus a large selection of American dress goods for school and house dresses. A line of trimming silks Plaid silks Sarah silks faille francaise and silk velvets to match dress goods. Black goods in mourning varieties.
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SARAH
Faille Francaise
Weather data from Pittsburg on May 5 1890
United States Signal Service reports in Pittsburg on May 5 1890 the temperatures 77 maximum 68 mean and 0 minimum, rainfall 0.42 inches, river gauge at 6:20 PM showing 8 feet and a 0.5 foot rise in 6 hours.
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Pittsburg
United States Signal Service
Oo LP
Hainfall
River rises boost boating prospects for coal export
Reports from points up the Alleghenies show the river rising with 6 feet 1 inch at Pittsburgh at midnight and 14 inches by 4 PM. Boatmen expect good boating in the morning as loaded barges depart last week. coal market remains well stocked though fewer vessels are in harbor. Various towns report Elver readings and weather as cloudy, warm, or cool with showers.
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Allegheny
Pittsburg
Brownsville-Elver
Waneeux—Elver
Morgantown
St. Louis
Grover Cleveland Buys Building Lots Near Plymouth
Plymouth reports two deeds recorded at the County Registry conveying three Barstow Bluff building lots to Grover Cleveland from William H. Brine and Hannah Brine. The parcels 157 158 and 159 sit near the Barstow House eight miles south of Plymouth with ocean views, near railroad survey routes. Cleveland’s visits to Marion last summer are noted amid local speculation on his plans.
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Grover Cleveland
Plymouth
Freclal
Mass
Plymouth County Registry of
Barstow Bluff
William H. Brine
Boston
Hannah
Brine
Barstow House
Plymouth Village
Cape Cod
Barstow
Howell
Excursion Boats Up the River and May Festival Plans
The Scotian left Cincinnati for this port. The Elizabeth to figure as an excursion boat from here. The Andes arrived from Cincinnati and will return today. Tow of empties passed Carlo. Tux Sizele Bay came from Charleston and clears tomorrow. Miss Carrie Johnson aboard Beatin from Cincinnati. Pacific left Cincinnati with a tow of one. may be sent out with coal later. Captain James A. Henderson returned from Cincinnati. river trade may rebound with faster boats. A old boatman predicts river passenger business may return to former levels with improvement. A pleasure party of ten arrived on the Kerstone State from Cincinnati and depart at 4 PM. An excursion party of twenty-five plans to visit Cincinnati during May festival. they sail on the Scotia May 2 to 24, with Theodore Thomas and 100-voice chorus aboard.
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Cincinnati
Elizabeth
Andes
Tres. L. Wood
Carlo
Tux Sizele Bay
Charleston
Carrie Johnson
Pacific Stn
James A. Henderson
Aresa
Kerstone
M. Zemeren
H.C Atwood
H. M. Atwood
Irwin
Keyt
Richards
Theodore Thomas
Java Coffee Near Extinction Threat From East Blight
The Blight threatens Java coffee and may end its era as a global staple. Ceylon, Java, Sumatra and other islands are affected. Java’s last crop was 190,000 piculs versus 1.2 million five years earlier. Brazil remains the dominant supplier with harsher, ranker beans.
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Cilesgo Herald
Blackall
Java
Ceylon
Sumatra
East India Islands
Arabia
Mexico
Guatemala
San Salvador
Costa Rica
Bogota
Maracaibo
Porto Rico
Venezuela
Brazil
Sensational Courtroom Collapse After Guilty Verdict
Joseph Morris 60 is convicted of attempted assault in Superior Court. He curses the judge and jury before collapsing, later listed in precarious condition. Salem Republican Era editor W B Johnson missing after visiting Pittsburg. described as 30, medium height, light complexion.
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Criminal Court
Superior Court
Joseph Morris
Schrader
Morris
W. BR. Johnson
Salem
Pittsburg
Mr. Johnson
McKeesport and Canton Hold Rain-Called Baseball Game
McKeesport and Canton played a hard eight inning game prior to rain stopping play. Milbee and Williams pitched well while Show attacked the home lineup. Detectives pursue exchanger J H Grable from the Southside Enterprise for alleged misused funds involving Miss Asia L Higgs.
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McKeesport
Canton
Milbee
Williams
Show
Carrigan
Southside
East Liverpool
J. H. Grable
Southside Enterprise
Asia L. Higgs
Campbell and Dick Mail Department Trial Offer
N B We have a well organized Mail Department. Send us a trial order. If we fail to satisfy you money will be refunded at once. Samples sent on C and D.
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N. B
Collision wrecks Bramhall schooner off Tompkinsville
The steamship Helvetia of the Nations Line, arriving from Liverpool, collided with and completely wrecked the British schooner Bramhall off Tompkinsville. All Bramhall crew members were rescued and landed at New York.
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New York
Helvetia
Nations Line
Liverpool
Tompkinsville
Theological Students Examined by Seminary Committee
The Western Theological Seminary students were examined yesterday by Rev. W.H. Gill of Philadelphia and Rev. George P. Donchoo of Mt. Pleasant. The committee appointed by the Synod of Pennsylvania will visit the seminary and report on the work at the annual commencement. The examination will continue two days.
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Western Theological Seminary
W.H. Gill
Philadelphia
George P. Donchoo
Mt. Pleasant
Synod of Pennsylvania
Women's Industrial Exchange Elects New Officers
At the annual election, the old board was reelected with the exception of Mrs John G Holmes the First Vice President who resigned during the year and Mrs William K Thompson was elected to the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Industrial Exchange
John G. Holmes
Ald
William K. Thompson
Tien
Cable car expands fleet with new add-on in Pittsburg
The Pittsburg Traction Company received a second new hook on car from Philadelphia shops yesterday morning. It will be run over the road tomorrow attached to a new grip car. The average daily passenger travel over the road for the past month ending April 19 was 20,896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Traction Company
Philadelphia
Old Lady James Hopkins Wife Found Dead at Home
James Hopkins of Acorn Street Twenty third ward found his 80 year old wife dead at home. Coroner to investigate today. Death attributed to natural causes.
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James Hopkins
Acorn Street
Twentythird Ward
Ace
Hopkins
Columbus and Maysville Railroad Sold at Auction
The Columbus and Maysville Railroad was sold at auction on May 5 in a suit by Central Trust Company of New York to secure payment on $200,000 in bonds. The property was conveyed to satisfy bondholder claims of $50,000 by trustees for the bondholders.
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Commers
Columbus and
Maysville
Central Trust Company
New York
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