Coxey’s Army Ships Out From Cumberland Towpath Embrace
The Commonweal marchers under Browne embark two coal barges named in honor of Coxey and march to Hancock with Camp Cumberland planned, while Mayor Hopewell Hebb and Sheriff King observe. Colonel John H. Grover plans to lead 5,000 unemployed to Washington for work or rations after a Cincinnati mayoral defeat.
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Loxrwy
Coxey
Cumberland
Ands
Mertens
Sons Lumber Company
Inneh
Sueday
Growns
Moses
Coxuy
Columnius
Hopewell Hebb
Marahel Browne
Alpe
Italy
Maryland
Thackeray
Lowder
Canal Company
Atay
Browne
Hancock
William Aport
California
Frye
Hagerstown
Cincinnati
Ohio
John H. Grover
People’s Party
Cincinnnati
Aetter
Washington
Has
Nellie Grant Sartoris Arrives in Washington Society Scene
Mrs Sartoris, widow of Gen. Grant's son, lands in Washington after arriving from San Diego. She stays at the Arlington hotel awaiting her mother Mrs Grant, planning residency with social prominence ahead. Her wealth includes an annual income of 219000 from estate inheritance.
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Wiismisetos
Nallie Grant Sartoris
Cever
Arlington Hotel
General Geant
San Diego
Cal
Theresa
Dreseen
Oxford University
England
Sartoris
Editors Arrested Over Contempt Claim in New Haven
Early this morning the entire editorial staff of the New Haven Register were summoned to appear at 10 o clock to show cause why they should not be held in contempt of court. The issue concerns a New Haven murder case testimony report alleged not to have been stated properly by the Register. Judge Robinson delivered a lecture.
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New Haven
Conn
The
New Haven Register
Ivy
Conor
Dr. Lee
Almina Too Register
Robinson
Roblawod
Courtroom report mired in cryptic phrasing and alleged objections
A murky court room report shows a registrar claiming bias amid convoluted remarks. The judge temporarily intervened as officials discuss who authored a controversial objection and face pending criminal patent related charges.
Howell Thomas Charged With Theft From Colonel Jacques
Howell Thomas, ex-solicitor, was charged at Tow Street police court with obtaining 1100 pounds from Colonel J. P. Jacques, claimant of the Townley estates, by false pretenses in an alleged attempt to secure funds for the treasury. He was held without bail.
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Pall Lospos
Tow Street
Howell Thoma
Claintoo
Fale Protesss
J. P. Jacques
Townley Estates
Thomar
Jacques
Caer
Treasury
Startling Revelations In Lady of Hazirros Death Case
Startling revelations emerge about the Mount Yoager mill fire in Hazirros Pennsylvania. Joshua Santes died in the blaze while Joanna Santee was killed after a supposed chloroform attack to steal $1000 in gold. Detectives say a clue exists and an arrest is likely soon. Santee was a wealthy farmer who owned a 300 acre farm operated two saw mills and employed many men.
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Hazirros
Mount Yoager
Joshua Santes
Santee
Columbus in Clover Coxeys Army Ends Elkton Stop
Christopher Columbus Jones commander in chief of the Philadelphia division of Coxey's army reached Elkton with about sixty men at noon. They halted outside town briefly then entered. Jones praised the townsfolk after being told of decorations by local fish peddlers.
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Coxzey
Philadelphia
Pleasant Highway
EuKros
Christopher Columbus Jones
Coxey
Elkton
Jones
Local Notices and Early 20th Century Miscellany
The fragment reports a rush of items including liquor licenses issued to a group in Allentown, a Pottsville club electing J B Foster as president, and a memorial gift of an $4 000 organ to a church. It notes a Tyrone murder case, a flood threat from melting snow on the Susquehanna, a fatal pedestrian-car accident on East Harrisburg’s Holly Street line, and the Forty First Defenders’ anniversary in Pottsville. It also mentions death warrants for two men and presidential nominations in the Senate.
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Susquehanna
Jogaara
Williamsport Milla
Samuel Thornton
Holly Street
East
James B. Carpenter
Railway unions threaten nationwide strike after hire of non union men
An important conference of railway orders chiefs in St Paul ends with efforts to uphold Great Northern workers strike. Reports say unions will strike trans continental lines except Union Pacific to back a non union hire ban. Northern Pacific and Canadian Pacific blockade worsens after refusing to move Great Northern freight as talks stall.
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Northern
Canadian Pacific
St. Paul
Stearti
Great Northern Railway
Png
Cape
Siren
Convarsnae
Union Pacific
Wade
Norisara
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Althoves
Breckinridge firms new trial motions in Pollard suit
Counsel for Congressman Breckinridge filed four motions for a new trial in Madeline Pollard's suit. Reasons include verdict against evidence weight, insufficient evidence, excessive damages, and various alleged legal errors in instructions, jury charge, and rulings. The filing is signed by Butterworth Dowell Shelby McKenney and Thompson for the defendant.
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Fh. Wasnixcroy
Counsal
W. CP. Breckisrifge
Madeline Pollard
Suntany
Por
Wien
Butterworth and Dowell
John T. Shelby
William A. McKenney
Phil B. Thompson
Trial of the Buzzards For Robbery and Shooting
Mart Buzzard and Jne Browneweiger were arraigned in Lancaster for robbing and shooting Isaiah Shaffer, an aged farmer from Croffville, on last October night. Bovaaril testified as key witness and others supported the prosecution, with defense planning to challenge further testimony naming Abe Bozeerd as principal.
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Lancaster
Mart Buzzard
Jne Browneweiger
Iaaial Shaffer
Croffvile
Ads Bovaaril
Mart
Rugeard
Abe Bozeerd
Senator Cameron Speaks After Illness Threat Letter
Quay's correspondent reports an erratic individual warned Senator Cameron he would burn his Beaver Street home and harm his family unless he opposed the tariff bill. Cameron returned to the Senate seat today and pledged to act when possible, after receiving an anonymous Pittsburgh letter.
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Wasiusaros
D. C
Cameron
Tle
Wilson Dillas
Natorally
Unclear: Historical race results with multiple names
Fragmentary report from Lexington event lists performers and owners such as W. Wy, Adana and D. P. Coleman of Ag yuety. Details about a Stallion, Derd White Baig Pewojaed, and other contestants are garbled, with no coherent outcome or dates clearly identifiable.
Women Baye Joined Northwest Team in Hunt for Washington
A fragmentary report notes a new feature lineup guided to the Northwest contingent by the coach. It states both male and female squads will travel to Washington in a few days to join the mission and training efforts amid April activities.
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Wash
Fonteinel
Washington
Forger's Jail Break Attempt Foiled in Rome
Union reports Silas William Schoffiell confined at Rome for forgery faced a jail break attempt aided by a woman smuggling a steel saw a monkey wrench and a lockpick. Authorities say the plan to escape from Elwira reformatory was thwarted during the night of the April incident.
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Union
Rome
Silas William Schoffiell
Elwira Reformatory
Lockhart Declines Run Against Breckinridge
Hon G C Lockhart of Bourbon county announces he will not seek a congressional seat against Colonel Breckinridge. The statement comes from Lexinviox on April 17.
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Mr. Lockhart
Breckinridge
G. C Lockhart
Trourbon County
Record of Yeuterchay’s Bane Ball Garmeo Throwgh
A sparse tally lists games across cities including New York New York 10 and Baltimore Baltimore 10 with Erie 2 and Wilkes Barre 5. Cleveland blanks appear as 0 while Toledo shows 4 and Philadelphia hosts no score.
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Yeuterchay
Bane
Garmeo
New York
Springfield
Baltimore
Erie
Philadephia
Wilkes-Barre
Toledo
Cleveland
Disorderly Reform Efforts Highlight Fragmented Washington Actions
The report outlines a disjointed set of legislative and administrative moves from Congress and federal departments. It notes perturbations around a New York matter and tropical fruit trade, mentions Jere Simpson’s fragile health, and references shifts in Navy, Indian, and antitrust related posts as well as a controversial court case.
Explosion destroys three houses in Low Anielen Cal
A blast after midnight in Low Anielen California wrecked three houses at the northwest corner of Spring and Fifth streets. Stores with brick fronts were leveled but no injuries were reported. The cause of the explosion is unknown.
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Low Anielen
Cal
Los Axapirs
Spring
Fifth Streets
Napoleoon of Finance Dies in Asheville
Henry H Ives died at 7 24 this evening after a short illness in Asheville North Carolina. He arrived here about two months ago and resided in a handsome house on Blow Ridge Mountain five miles from the city. He came with his family and was in the tertiary stage of consumption.
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Henry
Ives
Blow Ridge Mountain
Asheville
Ivea
Notable Local Figures Tied to Late County Vote
The obituary notes James M Harvey of Janction City Kansas a former overseer and several named individuals including Adolph Friedrich Von Schuck of Manion captain W J Digs harbor master of Norfolk and others. It states a funeral for a 40 year old Berks county recorder and mentions a long career in wholesale liquor and a fall in the Democratic ticket with the highest county vote.
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James M. Harvey
Janction City
Kan
Kansas
Adolph
Friedrich von Schuck
Manion
W. J. Digs
Vort
Norfolk
Porplysia
Annies Gillard
Lundon
Can
Lange W. Keli
Berks County
Brazilian Rebel Fleet Reaches Buenos Aires in Dilapidated Condition
The five rebel ships led by Admiral De Mello arrived near Buenos Aires with crews ill and short of supplies. Argentina oversees their disembarkation and return to Brazil after a likely lenient settlement. President Peixoto may order a court martial for De Mello if captured.
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Buenos Aires
Tater
Huexos Agnes
Flest
Admiral de Mello
Win
Rio de Janeiro
Amiete
Nkand
Aliipa
Thieia Patel
United Stator
Lagaretta
Ti Ia
Peixoto
Uruguay
Department
Rocha
Brazil
Republic of Brazil
Admiralie Meiro
Salgailo
de Mello
de Ganw
Anyatch
Coal miners plan nationwide strike wave incoming from executives
From Connoyers Ohio April 17 the Unite ming workers headquarters in Pitte hore reports say fifty organizers are in the field preparing for a general strike. A message from President John McBride urges prompt concerted action to win better wages and conditions. The Hocking Fuel company and Ohio Coal directors met to assess the situation and said Pittsburg operators would largely shape the outcome.
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Connoyers, O
Unite Ming Workers Tere
Grant
John McBride
Hocking Fuel Company
Ohio Coal
Pittsburg
Notable Indian lawyer shot in State affair at Tsiranapoli
April 10 at the law office of Miller, Winter & iam in Tsiranapoli a sensational shooting occurred. W R Copeland of Madigan Indiana shot Allan Harria in the arm and wounded W T Bruning. Harria is a leading state attorney.
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Tsiranapoli
Miller, Winter & Iam
W. R. Copeland
Madigan
Ind
Allisan
Harria
W. T. Bruning
Madlison
Harrie
Ron Hull
Madness at St Joseph’s Church Strips to Undress Barricades Altar
A man stripped to his shirt entered St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church this afternoon and threatened those approaching him. Parishioners and onlookers, estimated in the dozens, waved prayers as panic spread amid the disturbance.
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St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church
Fragmented Church Incident Reported At Prayer Service
The article describes a disruptive man in a church during a prayer service who broke altar ornaments and disrupted the ceremony. He seized a bell, caused chaos as the host was elevated, and assaulted the priest. Police or officials detained him and he was taken to hospital after failing to answer questions.
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Chile
Atrock
Coal Magnate Names Probable Governor Candidate
A report from PiiLapeLna dated April 17 states Eckley Coxs, a coal magnate, is presented as a probable candidate for governor at the Pennsylvania Democratic state convention to be held in June. The item notes Coxs and his wealth are central in the party's consideration.
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PiiLapeLna
Wastingtod Sayys
Eckley 1
Coxs
Hillionaire
Pragente l
Pennsylvania
Base Ball Contracts Announced Across Major Teams
Secretary Young lists multiple baseball contracts dated April 17 with Reading Harrisburg Scranton Hazleton Allentown and other affiliates. Players named include George Gootbart Ot Stephenson Frank Wilson Porter Griffin Henry Cate and Charles Crooks among many others.
Hi Tartican Police Bill Moves in Speaker Room
Field General Louis BE, Paya shifts his headquarters from the sensite library to the assembly speaker’s room in Attany on April 17. The move aids directing the bi-gartican police bill and related measures as party leaders and corporate representatives discuss smoother passage.
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Attany
Louis BE
Paya
Euward Murphy
Robbery Plagues San Francisco Cable Cars
In San Francisco on April 17 two street cars were held up by masked robbers in crowded districts. A conductor and a passenger were relieved of valuables in the latest incident, following a similar daytime robbery four days earlier. Two young men living near the scene were arrested in connection with the prior hold up.
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San
Unclear historical incident spans multiple events and locations
Fragmentary report describes killings, cremations, suicides, and strikes across several European cities, with references to Italy, Germany, Austria, France, and Vienna. Included are possible figures like Lady MacPherson and Cornelius Schloss, plus mentions of political authorities and labor unrest amid a chaotic, uncertain sequence of events.
Smallpox Spreads in Chicago Area and Public Notices
Reported smallpox spread in Chi net alongside unusual financial notes and travel arrivals. Ex President Harrison delivered a lecture in New York while a history lecture at Lola Sanford sparked regional attention. The first anniversary of emancipation in the District of Columbia was celebrated by the black community.
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Chinet
Lv Bretagnelas
New York
Itavine
Harrison
Lola Sanford
District of
Columbii
Weather Fronts Bring Variable April Conditions
For East Penjanelia and Waaansearos on April 17 expect showers and rain with clouds later. Western Penjanelia sees rain then cloud cover, warming east to west and cooler in the south.
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Waansearos
Hermsdorf Hosiery Spring Opening Festival
Hermsdorf hosiery and gloves offered in a spring opening sale featuring Hermsdorf Dye products. SHop signals a festival style event with discounts and a complimentary Hermsdorf Souvenir for each purchaser, highlighting plain dropstitched and boot patterns.
Best Value in Fast Black Hosiery Sale
Ladies' Hone, 25, 95 and sec. Children's, 6 to 8, all sizes, ase, Gents' Half Hose, 25 to 35c. We believe those to be the best valoon ever offered in Fast Black Hosiery.
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Mrs. Sartoris
Washington, D. C
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Howell Thomas
Joanna Santee
Columbus
Condensed State News
Dodge Albright
Allentown
Schuylkill County
Pen and Pencil Club
J. 8. Foster
Pottsville
Henry Fisher
Kisnenger
Cherale
Senate
Thomas W. Patton
Bristol
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Tern
Toniah Shaffer
Quay
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Cebetius
Vieterdiey
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Ovisk
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H. W. Slocum
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Grand Army of the Republic
Greenwood Cemetery
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United States Artillery
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Ohienco
Carnegie Arior Plate
Navy Department
Milward J. Renick
Georgia
Lineteen
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Hittin
United States Free Court
Carrien
Henry S. Wes
Napoleoon of Finance
N.C
DA Sama
Maine
Kaynest Addrean
Pittehore
Sonoua
Medman
Ghurohi
Eckley
Knights of the Willow
Pavyn
Hi-Tartican Police
Bill
Kurla
Syottieen Teissin
Lady MacPherson
Toronto
Canals
Regidetbied
Cornelius Schloss
Mannheim
Germany
Prisay
Vienna
Linpwrorm
Willian
Francia
Raynal Ereneb
Interior
Bina Seta
Webel de Ville
Paria
Wenigaarti
Finley
Hermadorf
Hermedorf
Hermsdorf
Hermsdorfs
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Chas. A Schieren & CO
H. A. Kingsbury
Spruce St
Scranton, Pa
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Spruce Street
Scranton
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