The Leaders and Jubilant Over Miner Strike Prospects
National officers of the United Mine Workers celebrate reports of growing strike support west of the Mississippi. In Tennessee and Kentucky about five thousand idle miners. Uniontown coke region and Monongahela district in West Virginia show strong sentiment. Telegrams from Missouri and Illinois note many miners ready to join, with partial compliance at Scottdale and ongoing preparations to strike further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Tennessee
Kentucky
United Mine Workers
Uitnera
Turtle Creek
Dearwit
Mindy
Coke Region
Monongahela
West Virginia
Rigginsville
Mou
McBride
Mississippi River
Missouri
Rich
W. CO. Webb
Deliico
Tle
Kanthony
P. A. McBritda
St Nicholas Mine Fire News Indicates Extinguishment
Reports from Mananoy City Pennsylvania on April 4 describe a mine fire at St Nicholas. Officials believe water ingress has halted the blaze and that lifting the fire water will permit inspection, though access remains blocked by the fire gap until it closes enough for entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mananoy City
St. Nicholas
Oxford Aims to Challenge Yale Harvard Boat Race
The Oxford University Boat Club president said there is a possibility of Oxford challenging the winner of the Yale Harvard boat race. No formal proposal for a race has been made.
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Yale
Harvard
Lospen
Oxford University Boat Club
Osford
Yale Harvard
Challenge to Oxford Sparks Notes of College Match Race
Reporters note undecided stance on accepting a challenge from Oxford with possible contingents from Yale or Harvard. Indications suggest a match race could be arranged if a contingent challenge is sent promptly.
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United States
Oxford
Watit Im
Yale
Harvard
Yurvari
Great Rejoicing Among the Thiraty in Tillman Territory
Reports from Conumbia South Carolina on April 4 describe carloads of whisky arriving and saloons reopening under the new regime. New establishments are opening at several sites while authorities have not yet begun enforcement. Prohibitionists threaten action and have written to authorities, though no warrants have been sworn.
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Psiontown
Oinemal Esiastows
Ature Onder
Yeaterday
Scottdale
Mondt Braddock
Beat Oliver and Leith
Trey
Turre
Oliver
Aameet
Sena Trock
Avena
Oliver Sirne
Faircianee
Dentar
Dunbar
Standard
Waller
Bookevye
Stas
Tillman
Concumia
Murderous Husband's Act in Lintaxostad
J Workman, 23, a Methodist, killed his wife after months apart and then shot himself. Witnesses say he dragged her back when she refused to reconcile, then fired three bullets in front of bystanders. He fell, revived, and fired again before dying.
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Workman
Beadlogg
Lotl
Tragical case of child inhaling acid leads to suicide note
A two year old girl from Mine Gallagher at Tron City Business College area drank oxalic acid amid suicidal intent. She boarded a ban in Alltheny and died after leaving New Stanton Westwordland county. A letter to her parents suggested she felt mistreated at home.
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Pirrsepas
Mary Gallagher
Tron City Business College
Alltheny
Gallagher
New Stanton
Westwordland County
Attorney General Rules Chicago Light Firms Violating Law
In a court opinion Attorney General Moloney holds Chicago light companies violate the law by maintaining a trust and obstructing records. He states they face charter annullment and will be prosecuted. the decision cites positive knowledge of altered books and records favoring the trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicada
Moloney
Tule
Waa
Ibi City
Tha Eaay
Reading Grain Cars to Pass Through Philadelphia
The article reports that 10 million grain cars will soon pass over a route to Philadelphia. Cars are en route from Buffalo loaded with about 60,000 bushels of grain. This marks the first shipment of grain in considerable quantity over this line in a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nonnistows
Perkiduen Rayeodd
Philadelphia
Phila
Thea
Cara
Buffalo
Railhouse break in alarms Northern Pacific yards
Reported break in at the Northern Pacific rail yard last night where intruders wetted an engine and train and manned them from their own number. They started east at a swift rate amid unclear details for motive or aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Si Faun
Ming
Botte
Mom
Northern Pacific
Riot hangs miner and other notable events in Ohio and Illinois
Ime Hogg an eight year old daughter of a Texas governor is said to have been murdered by a colored miner named Pied Heinan. A white miner was hanged after a riot. Hortmut Liberty, a wealthy Lake County resident, reportedly hanged himself at Deerfield. A body found in a Hotel Barone root in St. Louis is identified as William Friedman. Senator John Sherman's oldest daughter and Mrs Mary Elizabeth celebrate her eighty fourth birthday in Lancaster Ohio. Ohio House passes a bill granting women the vote in school elections. Clark Senate bill becomes law establishing that right. Superintendent Brockway of Elmira reform school receives leave while investigations proceed.
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Ime Hogg
Texan
Jet Tugere
Pied Heinan
Hortmut Liberty
Lake County
Jil
Deerfield
the Pooria
Democratic Traveling Mena Club
Bas
Banator Hill
Wilcod
GIL Minalog Saleaman
William Friedman
Clark
Fire rages near Ashland amid clashes at St Nichs
A large fire continues to burn near St Nich, clashing with reports from Ashland. Trinity Lutheran church in Konading plans a centennial celebration, while a Philadelphia boy Frank Abbot is sent home from Reading after claims of police by a stranger. A barn was destroyed near York while Palmer Banklits faced arson-related damage as a man Hemperly from Lebanon county townsship was arrested for practicing medicine without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nich
Ashland
Trinity Lutheran Church
Konading
Philadelphia
Frank Abbot
Reading
G Atranger
Palmer Banklits
York
Hemperly
Lebanon County
Ceateriay
Coxeys Army Presses Washington Camp Plans
A report from April 24 describes Coxey's followers seeking approval for a permanent camp in Washington near Woodley Park and Glen Echo. City and county officials, property owners, and business interests oppose occupancy, with talks of fees and legal constraints for street meetings and demonstrations.
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Coxey
Thoraday
Pennsylvania Avenue
United States
Tommorrow
Adilredd
Moodwanl Sankey
Ion Fee
Glen Boho
Mel
Weenington
Frederick
Mil
Han
Lot Weirgamsn
Woodley Park
Woodley
Clavelands
Dynamite Explosion Kills Youth in Mount Washington
An explosion of dynamite at the corner of Southern avenue and Natchez street in Mount Washington killed Hugo Ralph, 17, fatally injured Andrew McClane, and seriously wounded Michael Gallagher and George Kent, a sewer builder.
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Pversecret
Southern Avenue
Natchez Street
Mount Washington
Hugo Ralph
Andrew McClane
Michael Gallagher
George Kent
Boy Ignites Explosion Damages Gallagher Shop
Ralph disobeyed orders and carried dynamite into Gallagher's blacksmith shop. The blast demolished the shop and threw the boy through the roof. Gallagher may be blinded if he survives, and nearby Barrett residence suffered heavy damage with debris clearing in surrounding dwellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Etrent
Ralph
Gallagher
Peter Barrett
Parthenon and Antiquities Damaged by Athens Earthquake
A Times dispatch from Athens reports perceptible tremors with no severe shocks. The Parthenon suffers damage including a three foot splinter from a column and fallen stonework on the northern side while decorative elements crumble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parthenon
Loxley
Athens
Times
State Music Teachers association seeks petitions to regulate measles
The executive committee of the State Music Teachers Association decided to send petitions to vice presidents in every county asking the legislature to enact measles as a regular subject in common schools act. Petitions will be sent for signatures.
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Haniusnone
Apell
Staite Muaic Teachers Association
Bere Toliy
Murder in a Mine Shaft Near Ciwn Leon
A miner Thomas M Morgan aged 43 was found dead in a mine shaft near Ciwn Leon ten miles away after quitting work. The body showed a thrust wound. no weapon located. Coroner to investigate tomorrow. motive unclear with possible grudges. Morgan resided in Nanticoke.
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Wirges-Lance
Deap
Ciwn Leon
Thomas M Morgan
Nanticoke
Sia Veour Old Vonktom Girl Crnally Flogged in City Court
A girl named Sia Veour Old Vonktom admitted in court to being whipped by a Benedictine sister and a Florentine nun in a convent in the city. The trial reveals a sixpence worth of blows and the case has stirred public concern, with officials promising investigation.
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Sia-Veour
Crnally
Providence Hospital Patient Improves With Slow Recovery
A reporter at Providence hospital notes health progress for a patient named Mien Made in Waontserra Agri 24. The condition shows gradual improvement and she is expected to be strong enough to leave the institution. She was not much improved yesterday and Hintsie wept briefly during a short walk.
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Waontserra
Agri
Madeine
Providence Hospital
Great Northern Strike Leaders Refuse Arbitration
In Minn a strike committee rejects arbitration and designs to seek wage terms from President Hill of the Great Northern. A dedicated committee will approach the railroad chief to press for the demanded wage increases.
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Minsiarons
Minn
Great Northern Railroad
Shike
President Hill
Great Northern
Kansan Representative Jerry Simpson Improves Slowly
Congressman Jerry Simpson of Kansas shows gradual strength gain after illness. Medical staff report steady progress and expect full recovery in coming weeks.
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Wasiinaroy
Jerry Simpson
Kansan
Hoe
Race in New Ibert and court figures noted
Chalemat Witten from New Ibert, La. Anya Liv father remains quiet on bankruptcy bill as Senate Judiciary Committee adjourns without action. Secretary Horton thanks Rear Admiral Henbain for guarding American interests at Rio Janeiro. Supreme Court session yesterday drew six state attorneys general Poe Maryland Hensel Pennsylvania Richards Obie Hendricks Kentucky Scott Virginia Pickls Tennessee at one time.
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Chalemat Witten
New Ibert
Anya Liv
Senate
Hortort
Henbain
Rio Janeiro
Supreme Court of the United States
States
Poe
Maryland
Hensel
Pennsylvania
Richards
Obie
Hendricks
Kentucky
Scott
Virginia
Pickls
Tennessee
Paris Art Salon Opens with Carnot Visiting
The Champs de Mars Salon of Art opened in Paris yesterday and was visited by President Carnot. Many American artists are exhibitors attending the event. Carnot states decrees on diplomats marrying without official permission were not aimed at American women.
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Lisbon
Germany
New Zealand
Samos
Champs de Mars
Paris
Carnot
Amer
In the Halls of Congress Contempt over Tariff Debate
April 2 Wasiisaros details a heated House session centering on Senator Mille of Texas and his contempt for Senate rules as he urged rapid passage of a tariff bill. The chamber debated amendments, adjourned after a tense privilege dispute, and Mrs. O’Neill faced seating questions amid party tensions.
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Wasiisaros
Diay
Mille
Dew
Tex
Endleke
Mr.Atiite
Senate
Movement to abolish an institution in Pennevivania
An April 21 meeting of department officers of the Gratia Army of the Republic to discuss dissolving a soldiers home project in the eastern state. Colonel Jones M. Bennett proposes using the old Methodist orphanage at Monument and Fort Roads as the site, with the offer likely to be accepted and the home established there.
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Pribanespars
cMlcera
Gratia Army
Jones M. Bennett
Monument
Fort Roads
Spanish Government Sends Expert to Lisbon for Frontier Aid
April 3 report notes Spanish doctors sent to the Portuguese frontier to supervise relief and baggage handling from Lisbon. Government also instructed to report on alleged cholera outbreak.
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Liston
Manin
Portugal
Lisbon
Thwarted White Cap Attack at Thompson House
Relatives of a sweetheart faced threats as White Cap letters were sent. Harry Sooday reported three masked men forced entry at Thompson House. a gunshot wounded one intruder and the others fled. Thompson had predicted the ambush and warned his hired man to guard the bed, using a loaded weapon after the window was broken.
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Benn
Harry Sooday
Thompson
Aka
Bogine Siquehanna Threatens Local Flooding Scene
Wiliets Banie reports the San quehanna River rising rapidly on April 21 threatening to overflow low grounds between Pittetun and Nanti coke bifors morhing.
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Willeoe-Barenane
Wiliets-Banie
Sanquehanna
Pittetun
Nanticoke Bifors Morhing
Qua Elks Entertained in Wilkes-Barre Social
A large Scranton contingent attended the Wilkes-Barre social event hosted by the Elks. Judge Stanton Woodward and notable locals spoke, with many Scranton figures listed among attendees enjoying the gathering and a Sullivan Kilrain tent examination.
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Frente
Witete-Hanin
Scranton
Aieter
Stanton Woodward
Luzerne County Teneh
Dietrich Atthirney Garman
Frank J Bitevimivyis
Peter Srith
Dan L. Hart
Sam
Sampter
Kr A
Lette
Holand
Adjutant W. Millar
Cinwater
Bip
Craik
Sullivan-Kilrain
Cowmel
Frank J
Kevimana
A. Rose
Foot Mastic
LO Laban Williats
Crug
John Uraly
Jonnes Blackwood
Obra “Coloig
William Tyull
Gere Groneter
J. Seldon Sileter
Jloht M Gorter
Clyde Hinpeweil
James M. Jorge Max Prankel
W. OS Miller
Emil Weichel
Corles Wisehel
Wilk and Marple
Tata Maton
Stes Roll
Dots M Henere
Aln Leste
Hiehard
Hsbc Chase
William Feath
W. L. Pryor
Charles Connor
Sivoo Lauer
Alpert Kramer
John M. Stanton
M. Swarigko
Moarvin Laith
M Meath
Dr. Gunster
Walter Tiediah
Joh A. Duckwarth
Vere Wallner
Louie Pevorn
Charles Weatplahl
Thavid
Crazy Over Gold Sparks Gold Rush Beneath City
The article reports a sudden gold rush after a newly found placer deposit near Hyll’s canon drawing miners and prospectors from the state. Early indications show several Union dollars in gold but results are still uncertain as he details the rush’s status.
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Fea
Frank Hatton Stricken With Paralysis at Desk
Frank Hatton once postmaster general of the United States suffered paralysis while at his desk in Washington. He was transported to Emergency Hospital in a critical condition after the attack this afternoon. details of his status were not immediately available.
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Wasttivarax
Frank Hatton
Propristora
Oliiora
Wasgkieten Post
Arthur
Genered
Lynching of Colored Ruffian in Ravannahs Ga
In Ravannahs Georgia on April 24 a Black man named Rob Everats who assaulted a white girl near Jamaica was lynched by a mob of about 100 whites. He confessed to the crime before the mob strung him up and shot him.
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Ravannats
Rob Everats
Jamaica
Hein
Explosion at Watts station leaves no clue to culprit
Last night about midnight the Pennsylvania railroad station at Watts was badly shattered by dynamite. There is no clue to the identity of the offender or the motive.
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Lancastin
Pennsylvania Railroad
Watts
Baltimore Doctor Convicted of Bigamy in Local Court
Dr. J. J. King a Baltimore physician was convicted in this county of bigamy after marrying Mrs. L. Brewer of Hagerstown while his wife remained in Baltimore. The case arose during a Matrimony rite in Marion Maryland.
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J. J. King
Baltimore
King Marrie i
Marion
This County
L. Lrewer
Hagerstown
Notable Obituary Sketches From Wilmington Post
Ex Judges Neledi Jarvis Waterbury of New York aged 78 and Samuel J. Tilden partner Edward Rohit 72 of Grange N ad veteran of the Iave war are noted. James Wilkins of Wilmington aged tveare had long lodge ties. Ex Sheriff Pennington Corson 34 postmaster at South Saville N J. father Caplin Baker Corson died two days earlier.
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Neledi Jarvis Waterbury
New York
Samuel J. Tilden
Edward Rohit
Grange
N. Ad
Wilmington
Del
James Wilkins
Mechanics Lodge
Independent Order of Od Fellows
Pennington Corson
South Saville
N. J
Caplin Baker Corson
Shooting affray wounds man in Owen township
An exciting shooting affray occurred Sunday in Owen township. One man was badly wounded and may die. Dudley Thompson is a farmer and noted favorite with the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockronm
Owen Township
Dudley Thompson
Weather Forecast For Eastern Pennsylvania On Wednesday
Forecast calls for rain in eastern Pennsylvania with northeast winds. Affects Westra Penta Ald with rain and a wind shift to the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wednemlay
Pennsylvania
Westra Penta Ald
Finley’s Umbrellas Offer Varied Silk Styles for Ladies
Finley’s presents colored silk umbrellas with Dresden knob handles to match outfits. Available in blue brown green garnet black and changing silks with prevailing weekly prices. White mother of pearl frame options and white sutra handle offered at three dollars.
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Dresden
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