Coxey Army Tensions Rise Across Washington State
Reports from Tacoma to Portland describe growing unease as federal marshals swear in 160 deputies to protect Northern Pacific property. Coxey followers mass near Meeker and at Mosher junction while Seattle and Vancouver contingents mobilize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Lucy Parsons
Chicago
Washington State
Portland
Union Pacific
Vancover
Tacos
Wash
Coxey
Uuwee
Ulrt
Marshal Drake
Seattle
Mosker Junction
Matt
Meeker
Wholesale Lynching in Madison Parish Sends Four to Trees
Reports from New Orleans detail a violent week in Madison Parish with nine deaths and a mass lynching spree. Four Black men Pomp Claxton Shell Claxton Scott Harvey Tory Melly were hanged after a mob overpowered guards near Crescent Tallulah. Seventeen other prisoners await trial as fears rise over further executions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Caieans
Madison Pariah
Elst
Tule
Oyce Aisaasing
Lauil
Bia Posse Anila
Ascvssina
Mississippi
Peass
Bouws
Poane
Pomp Claxton
Shell Claxton
Scott Harvey
Tory Melly
McClarland
Tallulah
Wail
Tom Krif Bu
Gritin
South
Negro editor Yarboro commits suicide in Washington
C E B Yarboro, a colored clerk in the Geological Survey office and former editor and proprietor of the Southern Appeal at Atlanta, Ga, died by his own hand in Washington yesterday afternoon by shooting. About a month ago Yarboro answered...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
EB. Yarboro
Geological Survey Office
Prietor
Southern Appeal
Atlanta
Yarboro
Despondent Editor Expected Death After Stroke
A newspaper editor who had a stroke became despondent and believed paralysis would end his life soon. He had warned friends of an imminent death and had been in Washington before returning home where the paper’s publication was suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarboro
Washington
Woman in Bevier calls for national day of fasting and prayer
A Bevier Missouri writer urges Governor Lewelling to designate April 30 as a day of fasting and prayer in Kansas to seek divine aid against industrial troubles. She recalls prior state decrees for grasshopper expulsions as precedent, though doubting their effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tormka
Bevier
Lewalling
Kansas
Kanan
Missouri
Tramp Suspected of Assault as Mob Gathers Near Tama
Over 2,000 men, mostly farmers, surrounded a four mile timber strip near Tama Iowa after a tramp reportedly assaulted Miss Peggie Pooth on the public highway two miles east of the city. The mob threatens lynching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Bay
Tama
Peggie Pooth
Wien
Lisbon Faces Sanitary Push Amid Cholera Calls
A Lisbon dispatch says typhoid remains widespread but no alarm. Government will adopt sanitary steps to improve health. In the last 24 hours eighty seven mild cholera cases were reported, total cases reaching four hundred forty. One hundred twenty two cured, one patient died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lospos
Timea
Lisbon
Multiple incidents and notices reported from Reading to Philadelphia
A mix of tragedies and events includes Senwbor Quay Ja’s severe illness at Beavar and Anna Longnecker’s suicide in Maytown. A man in Lancaster County inhaled gas and survived, while Lancaster’s Lig ie Slogle remains unconscious from gas inhalation. A crop-devouring clover worm devastates Chester County and anti Bowermanite preachers meet in Reading to discuss church healing. The Philadelphia Presbyterian district Women’s Foreign Missionary Society plans its annual convention. Three men burned while attempting a safe explosion in Lebanon County are believed thieves. French free forge in Phoenixville plans to resume with 100 workers after six months idle. Spring City glass works reopen with sixty workers after winter shutdown. Gas explosion at Hazle Pines colliery in Hazleton kills Joseph Brongenberg. A late poker in Littimer ee Salvador iizo is ground to death between rollers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senwbor Quay
Beavar
Anna Longnecker
Maytown
Lincaster
Lancaster
Routhern Berks
Chester County
Reading
Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
Lebanon County
French Freek Forge
Phoenixville
Ileneam
Spring City
Hazle Pines
Haxieton
Joseph Brongenberg
Littimer Ee
Salvador Iizo
Echoes from the Strike In Bituminous Coal Fields
Telegram reports organized mining strikes across West Virginia Indiana Ohio and New York as 155000 miners join the idlers. The output drops and coal shortages threaten cities with near famine while rail and coke furnaces face curtailments and layoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Indiana
New York
Preal- MN
Meirile
Thomas Farry
Weat
Virginia
Loop Crewk
Taivern
New River
Noamals
Benais
Indi
Ato Day
Wee
Tonebe
Sif
Wheeling
Erie Railway
Keapmd
Robesonia
Reading Company
Smallpox Outbreak Closes Chicago Schools
In Chicago regions around Winter and Sixty fourth streets the Kerhaw school at Winter and Sixty four closing due to smallpox. Longnetl School on Throop near Nineteenth also shut. A temporary smallpox hospital is set up at 60 Law Avenue under the Visiting Nurse Association as the outbreak spreads in the district south of Forty seventh Street between Ashland and Halatoad streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmeano
Kerehaw
Longnetl School
Throop Street
Nineteenth
Law Avenue
Nurea’ Association
Ashland Avenue
Lalatoad
Forty Seventh Street
Maidens name assumed in travels sparks fortune tale
The passage notes Miss Pottinger, also known as Lady Read, traveled in the country and assumed her maiden name. Her husband is Sir Henry Reed, an English baronet, and she inherited a large fortune. Mr Laner recently finished a palatial $100,000 residence. The Lauers are married ten years with no children. Pottinger, called Lady Read by friends, is about 40 and not exceptionally beautiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Pottinger
Henry Reed
Laner
Horn
Mra. Lauer
Cash Fund for Jackson Corbett Mill Swells
Wall J. Davin, a stakeholder in the Jackson-Corbett mill, received £3000 from Jack on Corbett's funds before departure to Barops. Hachmoan has posted $7000 of the $10000 side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson-Corbett Mill
Cuicane
Henry the Anarchist Trial Opens in Paris
Emile Henry, the Anarchist, faces trial in the Seine Assize Court for the February 12 cafe bombing beneath the Hotel Terminus. Nineteen witnesses are expected. defense aims to prove insanity while Henry and his attorney push a lengthy defense. The courtroom is crowded and Henry appears in court in a black cloak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pars
Emile Henry
Ulalwanx
Henry
Naa Wittess
Henry Dueeelfie
Powell
bin Kyepere
Bo Jong
Potter
Bie Enat
Hearey
Ferminas
Bourgeoin
Witnerses
Ex Speaker Thomas J Heed Honors at Americas Club Banquet
Ex Speaker Thomas J Heed attended the Americas Club banquet in Pittsburgh on April 27 as guests included Representatives W A Stone Wan ger J B Robinson and I M Bryce of Pennsylvania. The event marked the club's eighth annual dinner and the seventy seventh anniversary of General U S Grant's birth with a principal speech by ex Speaker Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
US Grant
Reed
Senator Lindsay Seeks Final Vote on Tariff Bill
The Senate debated the tariff bill with Senator Lindsay pressing for a final vote to relieve the Democratic Party from shame and satisfy the country. The House approved a pension and relief bill financing 610,000 to increase the library force and payrolls for clerical staff in relation to the copyborns law, while private calendar items and a recommitment to the warships committee dominated the day's proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
House
Wastington
Dolph
Lindsay
G Lindway
Senate
Democratic Party
Senatore Harris
Rawley
Alutric
Teller
Aetiate
Felief Ville
Ise Hill
Raimed
Train in Jail Follows Noted Sect Leader in Washington
The Cranky Follower of Corey Train was brought to police court for immediate trial after arrival in Washington. He gave a talk without a license, prompting police action for violation of the local order, and was then placed under arrest in relation to the Coxsy movement uproar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastinaton
George Francia
Anchor
Langile
Train
Washington
Paria Billiard Highlight Sets May Finalists
Curacao reports a sensational billiard clash with Yves and Sela on one side and Vignaut and Carter on the other. The decisive match is slated for the final week of May or the first week of June after all principals sign articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curacao
Paria
Yves
Sela
Vignaut
Carter
Burglary Taken After Bold Chase in Riehiland
A crowd seized a thief after a burglary attempt at Riehiland. The suspect threatened a man named Tim and tried to flee via a second-story window. A rope was placed around his neck and he was carried to a wagon shed before a justice sent him to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barron
Riehiland
Tim
Seath
Peter Lewis
Jona Wetrlack
Arms for Washington shipment from Springfield Arsenal
Major Rexford of the United States armory shipped sixty five carbines and one hundred rifles to the chief of ordnance in Washington. The arms were sent by express and freight and are already received in Washington. Rexford says he has 250,000 rifles and carbines ready to ship on short notice for treasury protection against possible attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srniwarep
Masa
Rexford
United States Armory
Woraahington
Express
Washington
Rexford Gaya
Treasury
Comeyitea
Celebration of General Grant birthday by Philadelphia Union League
The Union League Club of Philadelphia hosted a birthday anniversary observance for General Grant. Attendees included Senators Charles J. Manderson and Joseph Hawley, ex Senator Edmunds, Governor Pattison, General Sickles, Chief Engineer Mellville, artist Thomas Nast, Mayor Stuart, and about 200 prominent city gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamorrrita
Cieneral Girant
Valon Lesgue
United States
Charlies J. Manidlerson
Nebraska
Joseph Hawley
Connecticut
Edmunds
Vermont
Patthion
Daniel E. Sickles
New York
George W. Mellville
United State Navy
Thomas Nast
Five Hunters Kill Five Bandits and Hang Two Near Texas
Vigilance committees tracking a seven man horse-thief band cornered the group within a few miles of the Texas line. In the ensuing fight five thieves were killed, the other two captured and hanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orher
Hennessey
Organiza
Texas
Coxey Army Passes Through Clarkeburg In Two Hours
Garrienanard Md April 27 The Coxey army marched from Hy attatown to Clarkeborg in two hours. In Clarkaburg the commonweal could not obtain water as pumps were chained and soldiers had to rely on nearby farm houses for water. Some households even carried buckets of water to the roadside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrienanard
Coxey
Hyattatown
Clarkeborg
Clarkaburg
Coxey's Army Won't Parade Through Capitol Grounds
Washington officials say Coxey's army may march orderly down Pennsylvania Avenue but cannot enter the Capitol grounds. Police Chief Moors states the march is allowed on public streets but barred from accessing government grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxey
Capitol
Washington
Comey
Pennnsylvania Avenue
Capitol Grounds
Obituary Notes of Militias and Early Settlers Mentioned
Brigadier General Robert Moore of the Masenchuisattys militia at Hostit is noted. Major H. M. Holveto, who arrived in 1848 with Carl Schoars and Frans Sigal, listed in Lexington, Kentucky aged 73. At Freeport Pennsylvania Hon. James M. Maro Callough aged 70 plus, longest serving attorney in Armstrong county and former legislator 1612-8. Captain Thomas Townsend, 82, of South Seaville New Jersey, a direct descendant of Cape May settler John Townsend who arrived over 200 years ago.
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Robert Moore
Masenchuisattys
Hostit
H. M. Holveto
Carl Schoars
Frans Sigal
Lexington
Freeport
James M. Maro Callough
Armatrong
Hoe
Thomas Townsend
South Seaville
N. J
John Townsend
Cape May County
Boston heiress leaves large college donation to Harvard annex
By the will of Mrs. Sarah Parker of Boston ladeliffe college the annex to Harvard gets 160000. A steamer left Superior for Buffalo carrying 115000 bushels of wheat the record amount. The Standard Fire Insurance company seeks voluntary dissolution after no profit. The New York senate rejected Governor Flower’s renomination of Dr. Jenkins as health officer. Will Green of Ad N. Y. killed the woman he lived with and then suicided.
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Sarah Parker
Boston
Ladeliffe College
Harvard
Curry
Buffalo
Standard Fire Insurance Company
New York
New York Senate
Governor Flower
Jenkins
New York City
Will Green
Ad N. Y
First Passenger Train Leaves St Paul for Coast
The first passenger train for the coast departed St. Paul at 8 40 this morning. It carried forty one passengers and consisted of two coaches a dining car a baggage car and a sleeper. The baggage car held spikes tied sledges and other wrecking supplies. Deputies would meet the train at stations.
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Mixxearonis
Minv
St. Paul
United States
Minneapolis
Wealthy Reading brewer's wife sues alienation of affection
In Reaping Pennsylvania on April 27 Mrs Maria Laner wife of George F Laner a prominent brewer filed trespass for damages alleging alienation of her husband affections against Rebecca Potterger of this city The suit was entered by Mrs Laner's counsel with no declaration of particulars yet filed Miss Pottinger married abroad years ago but her husband died while
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Reaping
Maria Laner
George F. Laner
Rebecca Potterger
Train incident at Osseo as crownnwing gathers
A large crowd assembled to view the train near Osseo at 9 45 a m. Railroad men appeared calm yet strained and heavily armed as they anticipated trouble west of Minot and prepared for it.
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Osseo
Minot
Yparing
Rob inson and White Hanged for Attacks in Prince William
Jim Rob inson and Danjinimin White were hanged in Manassas jail yards at 7 this morning for an assault on two white women in Prince William County in January. The victims Mrs Elizabeth Hefflin and her sister in law Mrs Elliot testified against them after the midnight break in. Both men, about 20, were held in jail in Alexandria amid lynching fears until trial.
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Virginia
Manassas
Jim Robinson
Danjnimin White
Prince William County
Elizabeth Hefflin
Elliot
Mattnneas
Alexandria
Dun and Co Weekly Trade Review Highlights Labor Strikes
New York April report notes widespread strikes and labor unrest across industries. Renewal of coke workers dispute and building trades walkouts influence production and prices, while some sectors show demand shifts and cautious improvement in trade conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
G. Dun & Coo
Wien
Washington
United States
Canada
Army of hoboes ordered from Washington Court House
Colonel Galvin and his improvised force abandoned their industrial army of about 20 men yesterday afternoon. The mayor ordered the camp cleared. the group, two miles east of the city, waited for a 4 a.m. B&O freight they planned to hijack. About twenty detectives and railroad officials monitor the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Court House
Wantinens
Galvin
Font Aap
Baltimore and Ohio
Bank Examiner Reports Harlem River Bank In Fall
Fall New York April 4 bank examiner reports that all deposits at the Harlem River bank will be paid in full, though shareholders face little chance of recovery. No criminal charges expected as the bank's troubles are attributed to unfortunate but well meant actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Heena
Mont
Corey
United States
Jadu Knowles
Conneel
New York
Hatte
Helena
Naralguls
Common Wralers
Chicago
Merchy Wood
Haymarket
Lucy Parsons
Coxey
Randall
Tring
Mra Parsons
Mra. Parsons
Harlem River Bank
Paris Police Arrest War Office Employee in Anarchist Link
Paris police arrest a war offices employee and an accomplice of anarchists. The Welsh church bill moves in the Commons led by Home Secretary Asquith. Gold medals from the Vienna salon award to Altered Purioné of Kyland and Walter Gray of America. A Muenoa Artes dispatch says all Insurgents, including Admiral Dy Givi, on a Portuguese warship, have been rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Wales
Honge of Commons
Asquith
Purioné
Kyland
Walter Gray
America
Muenoa Artes
Dy Givi
Public Printer Palmer to Resume Naval Work at Syracuse
Public Printer Palmer will resume naval work at Syracuse as soon as the successor qualifies. Requisitions for pension money including 1 900 000 for Philadelphia were made yesterday by Secretary Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Syracuse
Philadolphia
Smith
Weather Outlook for Pennsylvania on Saturday
Forecast shows fair skies in eastern Pennsylvania with favorable conditions for the focal thunderstorm activity and southerly winds. Western Pennsylvania expects thunderstorms in the afternoon and night, with winds shifting to the southeast and cooler temperatures in northern areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasnmnarox
Ponnsykvania
Ponneylvania
Excellence in designs offers exclusive garments and specials
The notice advertises exclusive fashions from Hines with additions such as THE PRINCESS GOWN for a limited period. It lists CAMBRIC CORSET COVERS in three special numbers at 15, 25, and 83 chats, along with Ladies’ Lawn Dressing Sacques and a refined Shirt Waists collection.
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Coxeyites
Arms Road Station
Ore
Troudtale
Marning
Altornega
Judge Bellinger
United States Court Eine m Rea
Marahal Brady
Union Meat Company
Grady
Groverant Péncover
Ponthanp
Vancouver
Colorado
Delvur
Col
Formlity Reserve Companien
Hewar
Congress
Oncuano
Grayson
Gulf Road
Louisana
Kansas Grasshopper
Hobsons
Iowa
McBride
Tom Reed
Pittsburg
MB. Lindsay
Pension Nila Serie
De'clark
King Hilliardists
Ivee
Schusfer
Vienaux
Bprkfield Arsenal
General Grant
Union League Club
Coxey's Army
Hyattetown
St. Paul F
Lady Reed
DUN & CO
Finley
Lackawanna
Gutta Percha & Rubber Wipe CO
Chas A. Schieren &Co
SH. A
Kingsbury
Spruce St
Scranton
Wyoming
Spruce Street
W. J. Weighed
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