Blizzard shuts New York transit in worst storm since 1888
March blizzard paralyzes New York City and surrounding railways. The New York Central and other lines are practically tied up as snowdrifts 5 to 6 feet halt trains, with freight yards packed and street cars barely moving. Several trains are abandoned or stuck east of the city. some services attempt to resume but remain delayed.
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Staacens
N. Y
New York Central Railroad
Tce
Summ
Cannel
Trafive
Wo & Oh Ie
Worst storm halts Auburn as city shuts down
March 12 reports a severe snowstorm crippling Auburn for hours. Streets were blocked by drifts, utilities damaged, and traffic suspended. Westbound trains reached the city but halted west of there. relief locomotives and stalled passenger service affected the Leb Valley region.
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Auburn
Brge
Mall Way
Leb Valley Row
Watertown Snow Storm Paralyzes Town and Region
A sudden snow storm blankets Watertown and northern areas with up to twenty feet drifts. Temperatures plunge from forty above to seventeen below, closing schools and delaying trains as highways become impassable and business suffers. Local mills and sugar operations halt amid severe winter conditions.
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Ieee S. A
CLOCKADE AT OSWEGO BLOWS TRAINS AND FROST
A March 12 report from Oswego notes a heavy blockade and violent weather delaying all trains and mail for twenty two hours. Locomotives blocked in roundhouses, drifts hinder principal roads, and the thermometer fell to nineteen.
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Dawkan
Cuy
Round House
Brooklilws New Appointment At New York Archdiocese
Archbishop Corrigan receives Rome letter announcing Mgr Mellonnell appointed as private secretary to the New York Archbishop. Mgr McDennel cited as secretary, with biographical notes on early schooling and church service ending with 1890 papal confirmation.
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Brookliws
New Nistor
Mgr
McDenerte
Leogh
New York
Corrigan
Rome
Mellonnell
Brooklym
McDennel Bee
Quay health delay noted. Mason Ball association wage terms
A telegraph from Florida to Geo. Frank Reeder reports Senator Quay will not depart north this week due to a serious lung attack. In Boston, the Mason Ball Association and the Stone Masons union announce 1803 wage terms: nine hours per day for five days, Saturday six hours, regular time 42 cents hourly, overtime 63 cents, holidays 4 cents, tidewater delays may adjust pay, and 75 cents per hour for tasks hindered by tidewater. Also reports fund inquiries about 7000 acres sold to Boston Beaufort Alameda Lumber Company with stock payment, business unclear. Verdict favors defendant in Parochial School case against Maria Kallberg. Father O'Donnell advised boycotts hurting her store. prior trial ended in a hung jury.
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Lewes
Parmapeirma
Florida
Geo
Frank
Mason Kalidern
Bostom
Mason Balls' Association
Stone Masons’ Jou
Tidewater
Borrox
Maria Kallberg
Hugh Roe O'Donnelhe
Boston
O'Donnell
Mine Combination Threatens Financial Dismay in Mayoral Bid
Report outlines a mine venture tied to Northampton figures including Fornesee and Hilt, with claims of $175,000 sunk in developments and $14,000 in property charges. Alleged moves relate to Quivey Company and mining properties sought for sanction. Production figures cited include 70,000,000 pounds from the Anscoula mine and 60,000,000 pounds from the Calamet mine.
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Fornesee
Aves G. AM
Eure
Northampton
Stone Lins
Hilt
Bowron
Mase
Statch
Per Mining Properties
Santion
Quivey Company
Anscoula
Refused Executive Clemency Includes Pardons and Commutations
Refused clemency report notes Hale Hughes of Tenn sentenced July 20, 1691 to thirteen months for internal revenue law violations. Commutation granted for Thomas Mullen of D.C. from Feb 1, 1801 to May 1, 1802 for larceny. Also reports damage to the British schooner Gladstone off New York after leaving San Domingo for New York.
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Hale Hughes
Tenn
Thomas Mullen
D.C
Drowned Man Jumped From Hospital Window into See
A 40 year old Polish man Joseph Patkot aki died after leaping from a hospital window in New York. He plunged into the sea and was drowned yesterday morning in a grim incident reported with limited clear details.
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New Yoas
Joseph Patkotaki
Poland
Holmes Talwed
Brody
Sentences for Oxford blackmail scheme and fraud
Francis Maitland Moreland of St John Street Oxford aged 65 received ten years penal servitude for attempting to obtain 70 pounds and more by false pretences. He used letters from a supposed widow to extort money and admitted guilt after being exposed by Mr Labouchere. Others, including George Woody at Hastings, were jailed for five years for embezzling 15 000 pounds from John Brown’s estate amid a public outcry.
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Beth
Thatie
Eile
Gentoo Lospos
Francis Maitland Moreland
St. John Street
Oxford
Moreland
Otto
Prinoder Wan
Taylor
Hothfield
Oo Citar
Labouchere
Sheiow
Oxford University
Martland
Lord Hothfeld
Waarda
Lord Holmel Lord
Clifton
Lord Russell
Earl Chesterfield
Lord Ormsby
Saxpos
George Woody
Hastings
Kant Worcestershire
Kent
John Brown
Mastings
Worcester
Uastiog
Aleare Nessee
Seyeres
Bow
Monster Meeting Urges Government Pardon for Mrs Osborne
Lexpress, March 12 reports a monster meeting planned to petition the government for Mrs Osborne’s release. Irish papers across parties back the mercy move, citing Capt Entoras's conduct and the wish that his child be born outside prison walls.
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Pepiion
Lexpox
Autw
Osborne
Pettion
Irish Times
Entoras
Hhis
Eutalde Prison
Miners Entombed After Anderipes Pit Disaster
Frightful colliery explosion at Anderipes entombs hundreds of Miners as access to the pit is cut off. Rescue attempts yield few successes and a grim toll of missing and presumed dead grows amid chaotic reports from multiple towns. Local accounts detail fears, injuries, and unverified numbers as authorities pursue recovery.
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Telgiem
Barweta
Anderipes
Ventiletloa
Big Oil Trust Hears Plan to Dissolve In Landmark Vote
The Standard Oil Trust managers call for certificate holders to vote on dissolving the Trust and distributing assets. Todd asserts no reorganization, aiming for dissolution while noting the Trust has lowered oil prices and benefited investors. The decision hinges on two thirds of certificate holders and the law governing distribution of value.
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Standard Off Trust
C. Todd
Soliatter
Comaront Art Shir
Coethal
Cen Teast Aou
Duri Sen Yoagn
Exiotenes
Robbery At Miss Newman House In Catharine Street
A colored servant testified two men robbed the Newman residence on Catharine Street, binding her and pointing a revolver to force silence. About $100 in cash vanished, the alarm raised by a neighbor led police to investigate while the girl’s full account remains uncertain.
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Newtonn
Newman
Catharine Street
Beton
Securi
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