Twenty-Eighth International Y M C A Convention Opens in Philadelphia
The twenty eighth International YMCA convention opens in Philadelphia with over 1 000 delegates from many lands. General Howard presides as Sankey sings and delegates elect officers, signaling the start of formal business and religious proceedings.
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Young Men's Christian Associations
Philadelphia
General Howard
Ire D. Sankey
Phoilaperma
Association Hall
Howard
Governor's Island
Sankey
Horatius Bonar
Shiras Demands Publication of His Letters in White Case
George Shiras issues a last statement demanding publication of his letters to Judge White and calls for an official inquiry into the License Court methods. He denies White's statements, accuses a conspiracy of liquor dealers, and argues the bar supports an investigation to settle the matter.
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George Shiras
White
Schad
Bar
Hamarsree
Shiras
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Sched
Everal
WIPED OUT BY FLAMES A Minnesota village burned
Special telegram reports Eiba Minnesota 18 miles from the city destroyed by a prairie fire. The Elba Flouring Mill and hotel with center buildings burned as high winds pushed the flames beyond control. Several business houses and many residences were wiped out leaving the poor community without fire apparatus.
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Minnesota
Wrroxa
Mixx
Eiba
Elba
The Cronin Mystery Drags River for Clues Near Fullerton Bridge
Chicago police led by Captain Schaack and six officers dragged both sides of the Fullerton avenue bridge for six hours seeking any sign of Dr P and Cronin. The bloody trunk found in Lake View is believed not to be connected. A large reward may be offered for his return, dead or alive. The case remains unfathomable with many believing he is alive.
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Robert Simpson
Harrisburg
Prrrasure Disp
Mr. Henry
Chicago
Lake View
Dr. Cronin
Appeals From the Miners Call for Relief in Anthracite
The Knights of Labor Joint Executive Board issues a heartrending appeal for miners and laborers in the anthracite region. It reports no meat since Christmas and bread scarce in many homes. The circular urges companies to reduce prices and end excess profits, citing a $2,275,880 surplus. It condemns crowding of foreign labor into the region.
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Wiileesbaere
Knights of Labor
Man and Money Missing in Montana Affair
Mrs Mary Alner, a Chicago widow, arrived in Henexa with 62500. She met George Morrack who claimed wealth and offered to invest. He wooed her, and they were said to be married in Portland. He vanished with the funds, leaving no trace.
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Henexa
Mont
May
Mary Alner
Chicago
George Morrack
Portland
One Striker Shot at Homestead
William Dunn, a striker at Allegheny Bessemer Steel Works in Homestead, was shot by shipping clerk John Galloway after a dispute at the station. Dunn is badly injured and may die. Galloway was detained after the shooting as crowds gathered.
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Wm. Duss
John Galloway
Tron Works
William Dunn
Allegheny Bessemer Steel Works
Homestead
Don
Galloway
Dunn
Will McBrum
Squire Deffner
Se Ee
Gladden
Duquesne
Seven Railroads Form St. Louis Terminal Trust
A special dispatch from St. Louis reports the formation of the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis. The trust will absorb the Union Railway and Transit Company of East St. Louis, the Terminal Railway of East St. Louis, and the Union Depot Railway Company in the city. It aims to secure transfer of leases on the Bridge and Canal property, with $570,000 seed money and $2,000,000 for terminal use. The plan includes shared terminal and depot facilities on both riverbanks and wheelage-based payments.
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Combloo
St. Louis
Dispatch
Terminal Railroad Association of
Union Railway and Transit Company
East St. Louis
Terminal Railway
Union Depot Railway Company
Missouri Pacific
Wabash
Vencelin Watson
Indianapolitan
Massie Louise
Nashville Ee
Tom
Ia Lines
Death in the Smoker on Valley Railroad Near Cleveland
A northbound Valley Railroad passenger train derailed the smoker car near Cleveland on May 8, hitting a coal car on a side track. Fourteen aboard, two killed instantly and four injured, with others bruised. The old, unrepaired smoker was demolished and officials aided victims.
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Cleveland
the Valley Railroad
Cit
Jury Deadlocks in Election Fraud Case at Federal Court
In Little Rock May, a federal court jury failed to reach a verdict in the Highnight Martin and Anthony election fraud case and was discharged. A new trial is anticipated due to witnesses and high costs. Rumors suggest a mix of convictions and acquittals. The grand jury presented two indictments not yet made public and was discharged.
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Little Eock
Martin and Anthony
Goff Fleming Contest Objections Rise in Debate
The Legislative Committee investigating the Gubernatorial contest met at the State House in Charleston. General Goff's counsel, Jose Hubbard, argued to strike out new evidence on Fleming’s side as improperly admitted. The committee took the issue under advisement after hours of debate and will reconvene tomorrow.
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Pitecus
Wheeling
May
Legislative Committee
State House
Charleston
Jose
P. Hubbard
Goff
Jan Vee
Fleming
Stealing a Freight Car Charged Again in Cal
E M Coates sues Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad for damages claiming the railway took his coal car and city trailer. The suit seeks 96000 dollars with a criminal angle noted in the record from YarurTon California dated May 8.
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YarurTon
Cal
E. M. Coates
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Company
Lao
Southern howl over slow federal appointments frays party lines
The Dispatch reports Southern Republicans fault the President for delaying fat offices while Northern Republicans deride Governor Thompson. Senator Quay deflects questions on appointments as factions clash over district attorneys, postmasters, and internal revenue collectors with Carolina contenders White Young Hawkins and Settle noted among the ebb and flow of patronage.
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Thompson
South
Senator Quay
Senator Quay Delays Appointments In Cold Day
In Chamberlain's rooms Senator Quay received callers with courtly manners but claimed complete ignorance about any Florida or Western Pennsylvania judicial appointments. Judge Gilkerson attended nearby, amused by the inquiries. Quay said he might not leave the city soon as the weather chilled plans for new officials.
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Senator Quay
Chamberlain's
Gilkerson
Florida
Quay
Pennsylvania
Mercury
President vows to wait for vacancies before filling commissions
The President declares he will not hurry to appoint officials. He will only replace those whose terms end, saying he has more work than to fill all vacancies. Some candidates have returned home after being told their cases would not be reached before autumn.
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Psprctal
Washington
May
Clarkson's Axe Sharpened for New Action at Post Office
General Clarkson has returned to his desk in the Post Office Department and prepared for a decisive move tomorrow. A large list of Democratic heads is expected to be presented to the public as part of renewed efforts against the opposition.
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Clarkson
Post Office Department
Governor Thompson Appointment Disputed by Northern Republicans
MPROAL Telegram to the Dispatch notes dissatisfaction among Northern Republicans with Governor Thompson’s appointment of Harrison. It cites complaints that the South gained the Democratic seat on the Civil Service Commission and that the pick came from Cleveland’s allies, provoking calls for a new Republican party alignment.
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Thompson
Wastaxoros
May
Harrison
Civil Service Commission
Thomp- 800
Cleveland
North
Fire sweeps Moreland area as church burns and blocks blaze
A bonfire started by boys near West Forty-eighth Street Presbyterian Church sparked a wind driven blaze in Moreland. In moments seven two story houses caught, four blocks burned, dozens of officers battled the flames as 46 houses were destroyed, leaving 300 homeless with losses near $200000.
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Chicaco
Moreland
Chicago
Conway
Lieutenant Beard
Emerald Beneficials elect officers and grand delegates
Emerald Beneficial Association met as Finance Committee reported a death benefit levy and per capita tax fund of 20104 28 disbursed. Officers elected for two years include Pete Briel and John Dawson with John Luserne as secretary and PBY as marshal. Delegates to the International Grand Branch named: G I Benton, Ja Baal, William A Carney, A Golden, James Moran, and more. Rev Father McBride addressed the meeting.
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McCausy
Pittsburg
Digpaton
Haxnissveg
Emerald Beneficial Association
É Taco
Pete Briel
Manon Trial for a Murder Over Thirty Years Ago
Howard O. Spencer faces a district court trial for the 30 year old murder of Sergeant Pike in Sant Laez City. The case stems from a Bush Valley dispute and a later street shooting. Spencer, a Mormon connected with local leading families, draws strong test interest amid a pending examination.
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Dispatch
Sant Laez City
Howard O. Spencer
Pike
Spencer
Bush Valley
Augus
Quashed Indictment Faces No Further Action Against Burlington Dynamiters
In Federal Court this morning the cases of Broderick Bauereisen and Goding, accused as the Q dynamiters, were dismissed as indictments were stricken after defendants had been convicted previously. Bowlea and Smith, earlier indicted, were allowed to stand as informers. The action concludes the long conflict between the CB&Q Railroad and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
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Burlington
Curiaco
May
Broderick
Bauereisen
Goding
United States Mail
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
United States District Attorney
Bowlea
Smith
Chicago, Burlington and ‘Iney Railroad
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Scotch Irish Congress Opens in Columbia Tennessee
The Scotch Irish Congress opened in Columbia Tennessee with visitors from across the country. Proctor Knott and others delivered addresses while the harp of Thomas Moore and a tribute poem were featured. The event included an opening prayer by Rev. John Hall and a welcoming speech by Colonel E. C. McDowell.
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Scotch-Irish Congress
Tennessee
Cotch Irish Congress
Columbia
Tenn
Thomas Moore
Proctor Knott
Robert Bonner
James E. Polk
George Wee
Ireland
Kenta
John Hall
McDowell
Alstesie
Ose
Johnson
Congress
Steg
Gettysburg
A. C. Clark
Margaret Smith
The
Athenium
Wallace Bruce
Hyde Park Repeals $1000 Saloon License Law
Hyde Park, a Chicago suburb of about 50 000, rescinds the 1000 dollar saloon license requirement adopted weeks earlier. The move follows pressure from saloonkeepers and local factions. the license stalemate had stretched for months as trustees faced opposition and bargaining.
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CuroaGo
Hyde Park
Senator Chandler Signs as Bondsman for Beecher Palmer Case
Special Telegram reports from Wasnmeter on May 8 that Senator William E. Chandler has signed as bondsman for a pair connected to the office awaiting an inventory of assets. The incomplete dispatch notes the bond for a Mr. Frankie and another party linked to Mr. Palmer, with details pending.
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William E. Chandler
Ogees
Frankie Bond
Palmer Co Ae
Pittsburg and Canton Railroad Directors Re elected
The Pittsburg and Canton Railroad stockholders met in Canton on May 8 and re elected all existing directors. F. W. Hopkins of New Jack and other officers were confirmed in their positions.
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Cleveland
Pittsburg and Canton Railroad Stockholders
Canton
F. W. Hopkins
Ot New Jack
Educational event features Rev Wilson Phraner and Bonner remarks
The gathering included Mr Bonner and Hall among attendees. Rev Dr Wilson Phraner of Sing Sing delivered a brief talk. Robert Bonner of York praised Columbia and named him General. Dr Hall of New York and Dr McIntosh of Princeton to speak tomorrow.
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Ehecer
Princeton
John Hall
New York
McIntosh
Conduit Gas Fire Blasts Around Lawrenceville
A midnight explosion in the Citizens' Traction conduit near the Forks of the Road sent manhole covers flying and a six foot blaze along the line. Gas from the Philadelphia Natural Gas Company ruptured the track area, heating paving stones and forcing officials to cut the main to stop the fire. The extent of the damage and repair timeline remains undetermined.
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Lawrenceville
Tme
Citizens’ Traction Company
Philadelphia Natural Gas Company
Penn Avenue Traction Road
Senate Committee Probes Canada Relations In San Francisco
The United States Senate Special Committee investigating relations with Canada met in San Francisco with Senator Hoar presiding. General Nelson Miles outlined Pacific coast defenses noting Puget Sound and Columbia Fort Canby defenses as currently limited and warned that foreign naval forces could shell San Francisco from eight miles off. Maps and charts demonstrated harbor fortifications and defense potential for the Golden Gate area.
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San Francisco
United States Senate
United States
Canada
Hoar
Massachusetts
Nelson Failes
Pacific
Puget Sound
Wash
Columbia
Fort Canby
Badengoe
Petrass
Ore
Golden Gate
Miles
Rne
Forest Fires Rage Across Northern Michigan Towns
Fires devastate Bruce's Crossing and O'Brien in Ontonegan county and half Spaulding, with about 20 buildings and 12 houses in Stambaugh damaged. Fire reaches the Vulcan mine near Ishpeming, destroying an engine house and large wood stocks as residents face two days of encroaching flames.
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Ishpeming
Mich
Bruce's Crossing
O’brien
Ontonegan
Spaulding
Stambaugh
Menominee County
O. Saya
Orwa
Vulcan
Porter as a Reformer
Washington May 4 Mr Robert P Porter superintendent of the eleventh census says civil service rules do apply to the census office and appointments will be gate kept by civil service examinations only. He states no wholesale hiring will occur and those who pass exams will determine appointments next year.
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Washington
Robert P. Porter
Civil Service
Lamont Leaves Politics for Business Masters
Colonel Dan Lamont former private secretary to President Cleveland arrived in St Louis from Birmingham and said he is out of politics devoting his attention to business affairs. He will leave for New York in the morning with no political plans.
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St. Loui
May
Dan Lamont
Cleveland
St. Louis
Birmingham
Ala
New York
Lamont
Lee Austine
Trial Trip of the Charionton
United States cruiser Charleston arrives from San Francisco to begin her trial trip homeward under easy steam after a brief, daring leg of the voyage from the west coast.
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Banta BanpaRna
United States
Charleston
Tri Ae
San Francisco
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