Krupp Seek Location in Monongahela Valley for Great Foundry
An Erie driven rumor centers on Krupp of Essen seeking a five mile riverfront site near Monongahela City to build a major cannon works with two rail links. Attornies Finley and McKvaine pace negotiations with Eastern capitalists while Flemish Belgian glass works nearby boost the valley’s industrial push. If completed, the project would transform the Monongahela area into a leading manufacturing hub rivaling Birmingham, with ample natural gas and low fuel costs supporting mass production and shipment by water or rail.
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Tenron
Krupp
Essen
Germany
America
Monongahela River
Monongahela City
Great McKean
Pittsburg
Monongahela Valley
McKean Bottom
Washington County
McKean
Cscurance
J. B. Finley
Charles G. McKvaine
Allegheny County
Finley
McKvaine
George Washington
Eac
Mercer
Meckvaine
United States
Bellevennon
Krapp
Birmingham
Pittsberg
New York
Kropp
Arthur Elected Grand Chief by Locomotive Engineers
Denver October 23. The convention nominated P. M. Arthur for Grand Chief after a near unanimous ballot. Vroman Bellows Vedder and others nominated. Arthur led 313 to 101 with scant dissent. Joseph Sprague of Canada was re-elected Third Grand Engineer unanimously. A split remained for Second Grand Assistant Engineer after six ballots. The meeting adjourned to resume the next day.
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Denver
Convention of Locomotive Engineers
Ohio
P. M. Arthur
Vroman
North Platte
Neb
Vedder
Sedalia
Bellows
Mississippi
Arthur
Gavener
Chicago
Joseph Sprague
Canada
Hendrick
Pennsylvania
Hayes
California
John J. Hannahan
International Brotherhood of Locomotive Enginemen
Brotherhood
Mr. Hannahan
Railway to Connect Hankow and Peking Promises Chinese Access
A private dispatch from Washington reports an imperial decree approving the Grand Trunk Railway from Hankow to Peking. Li Hung Chang to build the north portion and Chi Tung the south. The line will open up three provinces and boost both passenger and freight traffic while reducing isolation of the capital in winter. The project will be funded gradually, with an initial loan of 6,000,000 taels at about 5 percent for the first segment. Shanghai’s position as a trade hub would grow alongside China’s new era of development, elevating the region’s global stature.
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Washington
Denby
State Department
Grand Trunk Railway
Hankow
Peking
Li Hung Chang
Chi Tung
Great Western
Chibli
Honau
Hupstae
Hanti
Soo
Ui Sombene
Pekin
Yellow River
China
Shanghai
Tried to Steal Her House Complaint in Brooklyn Suit
Brooklyn woman sues her husband George W. Lillcox to stop him disposing of their $14,000 Seventh Avenue home and its belongings claiming he plotted to cheat her out of her interest and eloped with Georgiana Parker. He sent a Lake George note asking for money to sell the house and obtain a deed she signed.
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Brooklyn
THE
Dispatch
New York
George W. Lillcox
Seventh Avenue
France
Germany
Georgianaarker
Lake George
New York French Count pleads guilty to forgery
William C. Tenner known as the French Count was arraigned before Judge Martine in New York and pleaded guilty to forgery in the third degree. He admitted guilt, claiming poverty, and was remanded. Records show a history of forgeries including Sarah Bernhardt’s name for 10,000 francs.
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New York
William C. Tenner
Martine
Tenner
Sarah Bernhardt
Bot
Hansbroveh seeks aid for Ramsay County settlers
Representative H C Hansbroveh of North Dakota met with Secretary Proctor to request relief for Ramsay County residents facing destitution after two poor crop years. He asked to allow cutting firewood on Devil's Lake reservation timber. Proctor was unsure of authority but promised an answer tomorrow and seemed inclined to grant the request.
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Washington
H.C. Hansbroveh
North Dakota
Proctor
Ramsay County
Hansbro
Devil's Lake Reservation
Hansbrough
Remarkable duel ends in mare and ox death
A blooded mare valued at 500 and a large ox fought in a Cowan station enclosure. After farm hands failed to separate them the mare was gored, and the ox lunged with its horn into the mare's neck. The ox died later the same day from injuries and being badly kicked and bitten.
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Louuisville
C. W. Hammond
Cowan Station
Sane
Dat Ak Tad Oka Ib Naan Ieee
Outlaw Rube Burrows Kills Officer in Cave Standoff
In Alabama near Oneonta, Rube Burrows and a companion killed James Delano during a showdown with a pursuing posse led by bloodhounds. Detectives sheltered in a cave as gunfire raged, while Governor Sear ordered 25 armed men to reinforce Seat of war.
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Burrows
Birmingham
Ala
Rube Burrows
Oneonta
Brount County
James Delano
Delano
Smith
Pickard
Sear
Seat of War
Sheriff Smith
Winchester
Fisher
Costonta
Blaine Story Doubted by Boston Republicans
Boston Republicans question the New York World's Florence letter report about Mr. Blaine illness and its link to a Paris letter. Governor Ames doubts extended illness. he sees no obstacle to 1892 candidacy. Jesse Gove questions the Florence physician’s portrayal as unprofessional.
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Boston
Dispatch
New York World
Mr. Blaine
Florence
Ames
Blaine
Paris
Republican Party
Jesse Gove
Mr. Gove
Gould Will Rebuild The Manhattan Elevated
New York October 23 Jay Gould has returned from a Western trip and plans a major rebuild of the Manhattan Elevated. He intends to spend about 20 million dollars to reconstruct the Manhattan Railway replacing the Third Sixth and Ninth avenue elevated lines.
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Manhattan Elevated
Wall Street
Dispatch
New York
Jay Gould
Manhattan Railway
Gould
Sixth
Ninth Avenue
Manhattan
That Cruel Pauper Law
Mary Casey a 21 year old school teacher arrives at Castle Garden with John Dolan 19 from Kilkenny Ireland seeking marriage. Her grandfather left £330 and she has £217 remaining. Emigration Commissioners detain them as Mary laments landing constraints while John likely faces deportation.
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New York
Mary Casey
Castle Garden
Sergia
John Dolan
County Kilkenny
Ireland
Mary
John
Dolan
Philadelphia police await Tascott photograph in Tascott case
October 28 report says Philadelphia police still awaiting Tascott photo at headquarters while the prisoner denies being the wanted man. He claims acquaintance with Tasentt and says he played pool with him in Chicago. Philadelphia chief believes the suspect is the right man and has earned rewards.
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Curcaco
Philadelphia Tascott
Philadelphia
Tasentt
Chicago
Collom trial resumes as forgery notes debated
The Collom trial continued with H. L. Tolman of Chicago testifying for the State. His statements supported Prof. Ames that the notes are forged, while public opinion remains split on Collom's guilt or innocence. The case likely won’t reach the jury until midweek.
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Mrsxferpolis
Collom
H. L. Tolman
Chicago
Prison Break At NevapDa Missouri Jail
Two inmates escaped from NevapDa Missouri jail after prying up the iron floor section and digging toward the wall. George Jewell serving robbery sentence and Frank Beers awaiting felonious assault trial had a one hour head start before other prisoners alerted guards.
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NevapDa
George Jewell
Frank Beers
Lyon Apology and Imported Glass Workers Controversy
District Attorney Walter Lyon of Pittsburg seeks more evidence on alleged alien contract labor involvement at the Jeannette glass factory. Officials warn direct proof is hard to obtain amid publicity, making a possible drop of the case likely and the matter possibly referred to the Treasury Solicitor.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Walter Lyon
Pittsburg
Jeannette
Department
The
Treasury
Contracts for New Cruisers Awarded to Columbian Iron Works
Washington October 28 Secretary Tracy awarded the contract for two of the 2000 ton cruisers to the Columbian Iron Works and Dry Dock Company of Baltimore for 1 225 000 dollars. The third cruiser will go to Harrison Loring of Boston or N F Palmer Co of New York for 674 000 dollars. Palmer Co builders of Concord and Bennington and making machinery for the Maine with hull at Brooks Navy Yard. If further details remain unsettled as both bidders must decide.
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More Company
Washington
Tracy
Columbian Iron Works and Dry Dock Company
Baltimore
Harrison Loring
Boston
N. F. Palmer & Co
New York
Messrs. Palmer & Co
Concord
Bennington
Maine
Brooks Navy Yard
Tardar
Brooklyn
Re rated men tremble over looming dismissals
Washington October 28 anxious groups of re rated pension office workers discuss a letter from Secretary Noble to Colonel Smith indicating plans to remove all re rated employees. Commissioner Raum denies prior knowledge but voices no opinion.
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Disfatch
Wasuixetox
Pension Bureau
Noble
Smith
Raum
Pension Office
Banquet Planned for Admiral Walker at Morton's Apartment
Washington October 25. Vice President Morton hosts a complimentary banquet Wednesday evening at Morton's new apartment house prior to Admiral Walker's departure for a tour abroad. The event will honor Walker, who will command the fleet of new cruisers, with 80 covers including navy officers associated with the flagship.
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Morton
Washington
Walker
United States
Arm Avi Oavy
Elaborate Dinner Menu Planned for Morton Flats Event
A Chicago society feature highlights a centerpiece miniature Chicago on the banqueting board with smilax stems forming corn and large floral decorations. The meal marks the first dinner smeg in the Morton flats and aims to be among the most elaborate Ever presented to epicures at the National capi.
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Chicago
Morton Flats
Conoe
Epicures
Postmaster Teaches Revenue Lesson On Sample Newspapers
A California postmaster ruled weekly story papers mailed as sample copies must pay third class rates, not second class. The ruling, supported by the department’s law branch, threatens backers of Postmaster General Wanamaker with potential losses around 350,000. Protests mounted as publishers consider approaching Congress.
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Department
Wannomaker
Hicks
Distator
California
Law
Tyner
Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Washington
Congress
Aobby
Old Charlie Clark a Former Millionaire Ends Life in Chicago
Charles Clark known as Old Charlie a one time New York millionaire and later Chicago bartender died from a self inflicted gunshot at 173 West Lake Street. Friends say despondency after years of hardship and unemployment led to the suicide. He was about 65 and leaves a daughter in Brooklyn. The body moved to the morgue for burial by the city.
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Dispatch
Chicago
Charles Clark
Charlie
New York
West Lake Street
Clark
New York State
Brooklyn
West
Mrs. Lustra
Jersey girl claims restoration of sight by prayer
Miss Annie Ryder of 189 Mercer Street says prayer healed her blindness after childhood smallpox left her nearly blind for eighteen years. Her mother corroborates the account, noting doctors declared the case hopeless and that she was fed by a companion until attending Mt Zion Lane services led by Sister Annetta Jackson and Brother Hance where prayers were offered. Darkness faded gradually after the visit and continued prayer.
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Jersey
Mt. Zion Lane
Greenville
Annetta Jackson
Hance
Hartford Petition Seeks Liquor License Cap at 100
A Hartford County Commission hearing was granted on a petition to limit liquor licenses to 100. Signed by 160 business and corporate names, the move drew strong support from prominent citizens while saloon keepers organized a boycott against signers. Coal dealers, insurance firms, and a hay and grain firm report lost orders as tension rises.
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Ieprotat
Hartrors
Hartford County Commissionera
Hartford
Ideal Insurance
Opium Smuggling Ring Reported at Port Huron Area
Report from Marte Mica October 28 states opium smuggling has operated for six months from Vancouver to across the river. U S customs detective W L Baby joined local officers to arrest implicated parties as a large gang operates. Port Huron and Sarnia figures cited with $2,000 worth recently imported to dealers amidst growing drug activity.
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Marte
Mica
Vancouver
W. L. Baby
United States Customs
Port Huron
Sarnia
Mohican Steamer Returns to Adams After Banished Cruise
In San Francisco on October 28 the United States steamer Mohican, bound from Callao via Honolulu, completes a voyage under orders to join the Adams which is already in port awaiting further handling or assignment.
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San Francisco
Mohican
Honolulu
Callao
One Curious Woman Testifies in Cronin Trial
Mrs. Conklin, landlady of Dr. Cronin, testified about luring the doctor from her home by a messenger from O'Sullivan. She identified the white horse and buggy linked to Cronin’s disappearance, and her cross examination failed to shake her story.
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CurIence
Daniel Coughlin
Patrick O'Sullivan
Dr. Cronin
T. T. Conklin
Coughlin
O’sullivan
Aes
O'Sullivan
Carlson Cottage
Mr. Conklin
Pinkerton
Conklin
Mrs. Conklin
Cronin murder case details cited in witness testimony
Reporter Charles Beck describes the identification of the white horse used in Cronin's disappearance. Mrs. Conklin recalls the doctor carrying little money. Dr Cronin’s brother Frank testifies to seeing Cronin depart in the white horse rig and the family searches launched after breakfast. The court adjourns with the saloon keeper still on the stand.
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Cronin
Conklin Mantel
Bia Funda
Charles W. Beck
Ch’ Times
Guam Conklins
Conklin
Sarah McNerby
Corklin
O’sullivan
Nklin
Chicago
Pinkertoos
Burke Extradition Case Probed by Chicago Prosecutor
Assistant State's Attorney Baker of Chicago returned to Winnipeg to press Chief McRae to travel to Chicago as a witness. He seeks statements from prison inmates claiming Burke confessed to three of them while incarcerated. One alleged confidant has gone insane, another awaits trial, and Heffer remains the only potential witness in Chicago. Baker aims to finish efforts by Wednesday.
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Wisrirge
Beker
Chicago
Burke
Winnipeg
McRae
Baker
Heffer
Mayor Davenport Slaps Congressman Tarsney in Public
In Kansas City on October 28 Mayor Davenport struck Congressman Tarsney during a dispute over Pan American tourist entertainment. A near volley of bullets followed. the confrontation ended without further harm as Tarsney restrained himself and the Mayor declined to use a weapon.
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Kansas City
Davenport
Tarsney
Commercery
Devens
Taran
White Caps Mob and Family Feud End in Shootings
Northville Fulton county residents describe a mob led by Robert Barclay’s father attacking Carringtons with tar and feathering. Barclay shoots in defense, killing his brother and drawing coroner inquest as warrants race through town. Three White Caps implicated as witnesses and neighbors warned to desist.
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Robert Barclay
Northville
Fulton County
Barclay
Bor
Allen
Gunn Barclay
Rooner Orton
Terse
Chewyin
Soma Carrington
Mehee ‘Barclay
Eaca
Washburn Pillsbury Mills Sale Reported Nearing Closure
Minneapolis dispatch reports imminent completion of the Pillsbury Mills and O T Washburn Mills sales. Purchasers are English interests with the price for the system of mills and elevators cited as five million? thousand dollars. A. Pillsbury declines to confirm the price and will not discuss details.
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Minneapolis
Washburn Mills
Pillsbury Mills
O. T. Washburn Mills
Pillsbury
Pi Institution
Arsaioes
A. Pillebury
Attempted gas attack on St Peter's Church in BaLTmmoxe
An unknown intruder tried to explode St Peter's Catholic Church on a Saturday night. The sexton detected gas when entering the church between 6 and 7 pm. All church jets except sanctuary ones were forced open, including choir jets, with a strong gas odor detected. Investigators believe the plan was to ignite a gas-filled church by a lit lamp or candle, causing a large explosion before services.
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St. Peter's Catholic Church
Ti Ia
Actress Phyllis Broughton Settles Breach of Promise Suit
In an English court at long last the breach of promise case between actress Phyllis Broughton and Lord Dangan was settled. The settlement pays Broughton £2,500 in cash and includes additional terms related to publicity and the star’s public image in connection with the love affair.
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Lorpon
Phyllis Broughton
Lord Dangan
Twenty Linchers in Jail After North Carolina Lynching
A special telegram from Bareton North Carolina reports about twenty men who helped in the lynching of a murderer named Ber rier, who killed his mother. They were arrested and are now in jail following the incident two weeks ago.
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North Carolina
Bareton
N.C
Lexington
Berrier
In-Lee
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