Pittsburg Wins Ore Rate Cut To 165 A Ton
A railroad pact among the Pennsylvania Company Pittsburg and Western and Pittsburg and Lake Erie slashes ore shipment rates from 125 to 165 per ton, a 20 cent reduction. Leaders Oliver Newell and McCullough push the plan asserting Pittsburg gains, with Carnegie's expectations nearly fulfilled and broader competition cited as the motive.
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Pittsburg
McCullough
Pennsylvania Company
Oliver
Pittsburg and Western
John Newell
Lake Erie
Pittburg
Tee Disratch
Hocking Valley
Ohio
Andrew Carnegie
Dallery
Harry Oliver
Pittsburg Gains Edge as Freight Reductions Boost Iron Industry
The article argues freight rate cuts improve Pittsb urgh’s iron and steel sector by lowering ore and material costs. It notes 890000 tons of pig iron last year and over 600000 tons of finished iron in Allegheny county, predicting annual savings near 600000 dollars and a stronger position against Chicago.
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Allegheny County
Chicago
West
Pittsburg
Furnaceman’s View on Freight Reduction for Pittsburg Iron
A.M. Byers advocates lower freight rates to help Pittsburg iron producers compete with Chicago. He notes lake shipments vs inland routes raise costs, urging railroads to cut to 105 dollars a ton and suggesting labor groups may accept relief if employers ease prices.
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B. ¥. Jones
John W. Chalfant
A. M. Byers
Byers
Pittsburgh
Mahoning
Shenango
Pittsburg
Western Railroads
Chicago
Lake Superior
Cleveland
Ashtabula
Fairport
Valley
Pacific coastal defenses to be begun this summer
Ottawa reports imperial authorities say work on Pacific coast defenses will start this summer. Plans focus on Esquimault and Puget Sound approaches with strong batteries to deter incursions. Canadian and imperial officials expect major improvements along the Pacific sea board. Dixey ends touring career. actor to retire from stage and travel.
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Ottawa
Oxt
Pacific
Esquimault
G. F. Foster
Ben Prentice
Paget Sound
Gibraltar
Exton
Pacific Seaboard
Puget Mek
Jenks Jilts Miss Evans in Cumberland School Row
A boy Jenks protests Miss Evans at Chapel Four Corners School district No. 5 Cumberland. Boycott spreads as seven nonresidents left. four pupils remain, risking loss of town support and possible school closure as trustees seek new enrollees.
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Dispatch
Providence
R. J
Chapel Four Corners
Cumberland
Miss Evans
Jenks
Mon Jenks
Watterson
Sanual
Jenks Ple
Four Corners
No. 3
Woman Indicted for Libel Over Bogus Marriage Claim
May 20 Philadelphia reports Sarah A Poole indicted for libel after she swore before Magistrate Baird that Henry J Woodhouse deceived her with a bogus December marriage. Poole, a widow and nurse at Pennsylvania Hospital, sought to ruin Woodhouse after he later married another woman.
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Diafatch
Philadelphia
Sarah A. Poole
Baird
Henry J. Woodhouse
Woodhouse
Poole
Pennsylvania Hospital
Sterward
Cam Woodhouse
Europe
Good H
Become & Ee
Jefferson
Sheray
Holland
Clemson Will Case Nears Final Ruling
The Clemson will case nears completion as the court weighs a decision likely to grant about $80,000 to Clemson Agricultural and Mechanical College. Chief Justice Fuller signalled preference to hear all contestants before issuing a possible ruling in favor of the State and upholding the Clemson will.
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8. C
Clemson
Clemson Agricultural and Mechanical College
Fuller
Fort Mill
John C. Calhoun
Melbourne and Fanny Davenport Honeymooning After Wedding
New York May 20 Fanny Davenport and Melbourne McDowell stars of La Tosca are honeymooning at the St. Cloud Hotel after a private non publicity wedding. They plan to head to California for a new wardrobe and another season of the show as McDowell recalls past marriages and nervousness during the ceremony.
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Sfecial Telegram
Dispatch
New York
Fanny Davenport
Melbourne McDowell
la Tosca
St. Cloud Hotel
California
Tekeabouski
Fatal wrestling clash ends in injury near Hawkins Ohio
Cleveland May 20 Arthur Frazier an Ohio canal boat captain visited Edward Howe and his wife near Hawkins Summit county. Mrs Howe boasted she could throw any man Frazier challenged her they wrestled and after a brief struggle a rupture of an artery was reported as the cause of death or serious injury in the altercation.
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Cleveland
Arthur Frazier
Edward Howe
Hawkins
Summit County
Old Negro Speaker Highlights Presbyterian Education Debate
In New York the Presbyterian General Assembly discussed education for African Americans and missions in the South. A youthful Uncle Joe style sermon and debates over board leadership marked the session, with ministers arguing over funding and duties.
Fearful Pastor and Joel Williams Discuss Meeting
The Rev. Lewis Johnston of Arkansas and Joel Williams are named. Tomorrow the assembly will discuss home and there will be a popular meeting in the evening at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church.
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Thomas 8. Hastings
Union Theological Seminary
Park Avenue
Duffield
Princeton Theological Eee
Princeton
Dr. Fulton
Age
Lewis Johnston
Arkansas
Joel Williams
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Evolution Debate Overseen by Southern Assembly
The Southern Assembly of Presbyterians met at 9 a m and debated Dr Woodrow's views on evolution. Rev J E Latham reported a committee finding the minutes should be approved with one exception tied to Charleston Presbytery's action after Baltimore. The assembly adjourned with the report still under discussion.
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Assembly of Southern Presbyterians
J. E. Latham
Synod of
South Carolina
Dr. Woodrow
Evolution
Charleston
General Assembly
Baltimore
Adam
Odd Fellows Session Opens in York with Constitutional Revisions
The Grand Encampment of Pennsylvania opened in York with Grand Patriarch Wiley presiding. 32 Past Chief Patriarchs admitted. committee to revise the constitution proposed as 1890 ends. Officers elected for the year include Amos H. J as Grand Patriarch and Edward C. Deans as Grand High Priest. relief disbursements totaled $65,204.18.
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Pennsylvania
York
Odd Fellowship of Pennsylvania
Wiley
Nicholson
Amos H. J
Edward C. Deans
Jas. B. Nicholson
John Heiss
BR. H. Graham
F. W. van Artsdalen
Outside Sentinel
G. C. Hester
Inside Sentinel
H. Avery
Ed. L. E
Tobin Mystery Deepens As Coroner Gains New Testimony
New York May 20 Coroner J Walter Wood of West Brighton challenges the drowning theory in the Tobin case asserting Mary Tobin was murdered. At the inquest Livingston Snedeker reported an observed sighting on April 29 the naval parade day. Dr Bryan’s accounting of a time lapse after he says he left Miss Tobin remains unresolved.
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New York
Tobin
J. Walter Wood
West Brighton
Wood
Mary Tobin
Snedeker
W. J. Hasbrouck
Miss Tobin
Horace Hillyer
Misa Tobin
Bryan
Quiet Restored After Forest City Riot Turmoil
Forest City reports no new developments as calm returns after rioting. Governor Engle notes no further trouble and urges peace while law handles proceedings. Ed Neely released on bail, Henry Neely expected to be freed tomorrow. Americus Neely shot at discoverers after being found under a floor. he died half an hour later. Military not required, preparations for return underway.
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Litme Rock
Devel
Forest City
Engle
Ed. Neely
Henry Neely
Americus Neely
Advocata
Reward Offered For Cronin Murderers In Chicago Case
The Cronin case details a reward of 5000 dollars for information leading to arrest and conviction of principals or accessories. Blood stained rags found in a barn cellar corroborate a confession that a body was moved from the barn after Dr. Cronin vanished.
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Ohicaco
Woodruff
Dr. Cronin
Place Exe
James F. Boland
Rochefort in Court as Duel Talk Fades in London
Henri Rochefort stood trial at Marlborough Street Police Court and was released after promising to keep the peace. Pilotel, editor of Instransigeant, faced caution for wielding a revolver. both men drew cheers as crowds gathered outside. The case touched General Boulanger's ally, with a tentative duel rumor fading amid court proceedings.
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Henri Rochefort
London
Rochefort
Germany
Loxpox
Pilotel
General Boulanger
Marlborough Street
Lewis
Parnell
France
England
Hochefort An
Pilotes
Individus
Ich
Aowraiooch
Noble Gamblers arraigned at Field Club raid
Lorpox May 2 The case from last week’s police raid on the Field Club continued and led to the conviction of Mr Seaton the proprietor who was fined five hundred pounds while others were discharged The Countess of Dudley denied contacting police about the club and the public prosecutor said authorities will press to suppress gambling clubs across London
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Lorpox
Seaton
Countess of Dudley
Lord Dudley
London
Striking Bochum Miners Return After Berlin Accord
The Bochum miners ended their walkout today by adopting a resolution to resume work while promising to strike again if the Berlin agreement is not fulfilled within two months. The dialogue included a Brunswick toast by a leader confident in guiding Germany toward peace as foreseen by his grandfather.
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Berlin
Bochum
Brunswick
Plot against the Czar Tied to Cronsta garrison
Reports from St Petersburg say police traced the recent plot against the Czar to ringleaders from the Cronsta garrison. The czar is expected to dismiss officials tied to the unpopular administration system as the investigation widens.
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Lorpoyn
Bt. Petersburg
Cronsta
F ‘Arsan
Carew Libertated Early From Irish Parliament Imprisonment
James Lawrence Carew MP for North Kildare has been released a month before his sentence ends due to illness after imprisonment under the crimes act.
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Betfast
James Lawrence Carew
North Kildare
Notorious Local Cable Thug Turmoil Grips City
John Wilkin Lowrey known as Jack Lowrey has sparked a cabling spree over three days in the city. The dispute centers on income between a lavish Capaber land estate and a modest $90 monthly auctioneer wage. Authorities describe the case as escalating tension and volatile financial motives.
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John Wilkin Lowrey
Jack” Lowrey
Paul
Artist's Fatal Love Ends in Suicide on Chestnut Street
Louis Gabrilliot, a poor young artist, killed himself at 2922 Chestnut Street after his sweetheart Marie Roquet refused his marriage proposal. He warned he would die if she did not marry him, then fired a pistol before her eyes. An inquest is expected tomorrow.
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Eelenses
Thlegham
THE
Dispatch
St. Louis
Chestnut Street
Louis Gabrilliot
Marie Roquet
Julian
Jones
Leck
Levi
Lock
Lynch Mob Hangs Suspect in Kentucky Jail
In Wickliffe Kentucky a mob of about 100 masked men stormed the jail at 2 a m and seized Joe Thornton the man accused of brutal assaulting a child. They demanded the keys and led him to a tree where he was hanged after being taken from his cell.
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Wickilire
Joe Thornwn
Little Ah Brown
Thornton
Jolisa
Elleetan
Julian
Mrs Folsom Married in Jackson Michigan
Emma C Folsom mother of Mrs Grover Cleveland wed Henry E Perrine a Buffalo merchant in Jackson Michigan speculation mounted as Mrs Cleveland arrived to attend the ceremony. Rev Balcom officiated at 9 pm in St Pauls Episcopal with family and guests present before the couple left for Chicago and the West amid local excitement.
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Jackeloy
Emma C. Folsom
Grover Cleveland
Henry E. Perrine
Buffalo
Perrine
Hibbard House
Murder Suspects Foiled in Tyler County House Raid
Detectives Burnett and Gale with Constable Annememeetter attempted arrests in the Jacob Morgan murder case. Gunfire erupted at the Morgan home wounding Gale and an assailant, while others fled. blood tracks suggest injuries to several assailants. Reinforcements were summoned as authorities feared another attack.
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Parkersburg
Jacob Morgan
Tyler County
Morgan
Burnett
Gale
Annememeetter
Morgan Hood
Governor Signs Streets and Sewers Bill for Second Class Cities
May 20 in Harrisburg Governor signs a bill by Mr Lafferty repealing the 1887 act governing street and sewer improvements in second class cities. The measure directs councils to plan improvements, appoint viewers, assess damages and benefits, and regulate private property use, with limited authority for public property.
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Harreisburg
Lafferty
Asi Phe de Balivny Companix
Ehartexsd
Quay Seeks Pittsburg Postmaster Appointment
Senator Quay arrived in the city and plans to press the president for the Pittsburg postmaster appointment. He expects no immediate result and will meet the president tomorrow before possibly returning home soon. He appears well after a recent contest at sea.
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Pittsburg
Wassaretos
Quay
Seemen
Unsuccessful Snake Charmer Bit by Ratlesnake
A New York snake charmer, John McConnell, exhibited at the Star Museum on Eighth Avenue, was bitten by a rattlesnake during a performance. Police were notified, and he was given whisky to counteract the poison before being taken to a physician for treatment.
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New York Museum
Dispatch
New York
West Forty-seventh Street
John McConnell
Star Museum
Eighth Avenue
Fleming Gains Four Votes In West Virginia Gubernatorial Count
A telegram from Charleston reports the Legislative Committees examining the gubernatorial contest have chosen Barbour and Berkley counties for inquiry. The tally shows Fleming with a net gain of four votes so far.
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Fleming
Distatch
Charleston
W. Va
Barbour
Berkley
Horrific Testimony Tells of Abuses at Chicago Insane Asylum
Witness George Hill described brutal treatment by attendants at the Chicago Public Insane Asylum in Dunning. He recounted arm breaks, beatings, and a patient beaten to death for not eating, with others starved, malnourished, and improperly clothed, amid claims of systemic cruelty and inadequate medical care.
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Chicago Insane Asylum
Cuicanco
Levi
Harold Moyer
Todd Ee Eean
Kiernan
Insurance Board Dissolves Ulster County Section
A dispute among local insurance men triggers state action. The New York State Board of Insurance and Underwriters has ceased interest in the Ulster County Board of Underwriters after dissension and disciplinary actions over rate cutting. Local officials held conferences with state and national boards as members were arraigned and barred.
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Rowport
New York State Board of Insurance and Underwriters
Ulster County Board of Underwriters
Joss
Saloon Keepers Postponed in Cincinnati Sunday Lawsuits
In Cincinnati on May 20 saloon keepers arrested for Sunday openings were not tried as trials were postponed to Thursday. The judge warned of severity in similar cases and indicated support for stricter enforcement, noting few saloonkeepers will risk Sunday violations.
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Cincinnati
Cincinwati
Louisione Te Sates
Aden Moss
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