Industrial Commission probes railroads coal business
A New York hearing of the Industrial Commission examined whether railroads own operate or control coal mines and transport coal to tidewater. Witnesses testified that independent operators struggle to compete with large railroads and discussed price setting arbitration and labor conditions in the anthracite regions.
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Tidewater
Saward
Pennsylvania
Times FE
Childs
New York, Onfit and Western Railroad
Hilds
Penneylvania
Mennerlvania Coal Company
Erle Railroad
Vanderbilt
Theoketelior Imlerehia Toy
Mr.hilds
Depew
West Shoe
Question of Law and of Facts in Sugar Duty Case
Secretary Gage defends Russian sugar countervailing duty as a matter of law and fact not producer preference. He notes the treasury enforces the law and the board of general options decides legal questions in customs matters, inviting prompt hearing and judicial review if needed.
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Washington
Gage
Secretary of the Treasury
Mile
Senate Committee Deliberates River Tariff Proposals
A late February report from Washington notes a senate committee quietly considering river tariff provisions. Several amendments were debated while total appropriations were adjusted downward. The division is expected to vote on the bill tomorrow in the Senate chamber.
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Senate
Boiler Explosion at Creenwood Colliery Injures Workers
A boiler exploded at Creenwood colliery causing extensive damage and injuring several workers including Virenown Wilton Rowning and Drie Charles Nealan. Four years of aging equipment and a malfunctioning breaker set contributed to the disaster as rescuers and medical teams responded at once.
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Tamaygua
Creenwood
Wilton Rownig
Drie
Charles Nealan
Indore
Eolders
Wilenew
Dhorhing
One Hundred Men Laid Off in Erie Railroad Shop
Susquehanna Pa February 1 A contentional dispute over the company’s shape led to layoffs. One hundred men from various departments in the Erie Railroad shop lost work amid the labor contention.
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Susquehanna
Erie Railroad Company
Amlite
Galehurst library board plans 860000 funding bid
The Galechurs public library board announces a plan to seek 860000 dollars for a new library building. The proposal includes a commitment of about 34000 dollars per year to cover operating costs.
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Galesburg
Associated Prias
Calecburg
Andrew Carregiv
Galechurs
United States Pressed to Dissuade Waldersee Campaign
Washington officials debate how to curb Field Marshal Count Von Waldersee’s planned Chinese expedition. General Chaffee may be kept out of combat as the cabinet weighs actions to deter Germany, Russia, and Japan from joining the offensive amid China’s slow peace talks.
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Washington
United States
China
Count von Walderne
Chaffee
Pekin
War Department
State Department
Count von Walderser
Germain
Isa
Conger
Fire destroys Rockey Hill general store burglary suspected
Police report the Williamson and Griggs general store at Rockey Hill was burned last night after a break in. Evidence suggests burglars pried the safe and stole items before the building was set afire.
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Trenton
Williamson & Griggs
Rockey
Daughters of the American Revolution Open Tenth Continental Congress
The opening session of the tenth continental congress of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at the Grand opera house in Washington. Mrs Daniel Manning, president general, called the congress to order and led a prayer. Mrs Manning gave an address of welcome, with a response by Mrs Fara T Kinney, state regent of Connecticut. Reports of committees were read as the session continued.
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Washington
Continental
Ex-President Cleveland to Lecture at Princeton
Official notice from Princeton indicates ex-president Grover Cleveland will speak under the Stafford Lilith Lectureship in Alexander Hall on March 27 and 28. The topics center on the Venezuelan question, with arrangements being made to accommodate nonstudents and general friends of the university.
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Associated Press
Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Stafford Lilith
Alexander Hall
St Louis Exposition Authorization Passed In House
Washington February 18 The bill to authorize the St Louis International Exposition to celebrate the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase passed the House by a vote of 41 to 0 under suspension of rules. The measure includes a $5 million appropriation and there was no debate on Sunday closing. The session also considered a bill redefining conspiracy in the Sherman act and discussed appropriations by Cannn as chairman, noting criticisms of congressional extravagance.
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Washington
St. Louis
Judiciary Committee
Labor Organization
Cannu
Congress
Against Secret Societies Report From United Presbyterian
Pittsburg Feb 18 The committee appointed by the last United Presbyterian general assembly to report on review societies has completed its work. For fifty years the church has tried to enforce its law against secret societies. City churches have lagged and many members belong to secret orders. The committee does not seek repeal but urges caution and wisdom in administration.
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Pittsburg
United Presbyterian
Pot Assembly
United Presbyterian Church
Jealous husband kills wife then dies at scene
In a jealous rage Charles B. Tent of 144 Luciade avenue killed his wife and then took his own life. The crime was carried out with apparent deliberation as onlookers described the scene and the husband’s act before a nearby minister and crowd.
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Fiy
Provo St. Tonle
Charles B
Luciade Avenue
Veteran NYSE member Mutoh dies after long career
The obituary notes Dante J. Motel of the New York Stock Exchange and veteran member Mutoh, who centered on January 2, died after a long career, with the 21,000 share high record cited in the report.
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New York
Fol
Dante J. Motel
New York Stock Exchange
Lan Hoon Mall
Mutoh
Exchange
Adellert Le Clam Bron Grows License To Mary Miss Clore
In a brief legal notice from Cincinnati authorities, Adellert Le Clam Bron received a license to wed Miss Clore i. Longworth of the city. The ceremony will take place in the near future following standard civil procedures.
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Cloeinnai
Adellert le Clambron
Mary Miss Clore i. Longworth
Ile
Ireland
Vice President Roosevelt to Visit Colorado Springs Tomorrow
Exclusive wire says Roosevelt, returning from a dive, will arrive in Colorado Springs tomorrow evening and is expected to head to a hotel later.
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Donover
boeeVice
Roosevelt
Colorado Springs
Denver
Morgan & Co Deposits Funds In Bank Transfer Headline
An exclusive wire states Morgan & Co. deposited in the Vint National Bank a check covering the transfer of control of the Central Railroad of New Jersey to Morgan interests.
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Fiy
Morgan & Co
Vint National Bank
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Morgan Interente
Mrs Nation Remains in Jail as Trial Proceeds
The Kansas city court hears the Mrs Nation case amid a jeering crowd. The defense cites a New Hampshire nuisance statute as Mrs Nation moves about the courtroom. A colored prosecutor argues the act violated property laws and the judge vows a Thursday decision. Bond set at $2000. Nation remains jailed.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kansas
Wis
Mrs. Nation
Joinnt
Kansas Avenue
Jamison
Attorney Dument
Dumentl
Tolenovo
Jamivaan
Bheran
Lynching of Fred King after hatchet attack in Tennessee
Exclusive report from Dyersburg Tenn February 18 1900 says Fred King a colored man was lynched after bloodhound pursuit and arrest at Dr Elione Arnold home. A hatchet covered with blood was found and Elise Arnold daughter of a physician was attacked. King confessed implicating Beebe and was hanged.
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Fred King
Prete
Dyersburg
Tenn
Colo
Elise Arnold
King
Dr. Arnold
Kings Room
Misa Arnold
Mr. Arnold
King Fret
Beebe
Editor shot in republication office after controversy
By Exclusive Wire from The Amputated Treg Micin Gill editor of the Republican shot and seriously wounded Mortimer H Stevens a member of the email of the Advertiaer in the office of the Republican on the evening of the 6th. The shooting followed a controversy about an article Gill had published concerning some young ladies stopping at the Howullin hotel.
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Tlonotalu
Micin & Gill
The
Republican
Mortimer H. Stevens
Advertiaer
Gill
Howullin Hotel
Pittsburg Has Hall Stock Sold to Local Syndicate
The Associated Press reports that Monara Kerr and Auten, holding the controlling stake in the Pittsburg Has Hall club, sold their stock today to a local syndicate including Barney Dreyfus as president, Harry Pullman as secretary, C. Verahitan as manager of the Cittebung Tress, and W. Kesley Schoept as general manager of the Conplidated Traci hoi company.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Monara
Kerr and Auten
Carnegie grant funds library at Knox College Galeton
A telegram from Andrew Carnegie to J. J. Findley head of the political science department at Knox College Galeton announces a 6000 dollar grant for a new library. The message confirms Carnegie's intention to support building the library at Knox College.
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Princeton
Nodie
Jeli J. Findley
Department of Politica
Knox College
Galeton US
Andrew Carnegie
Envoys Seek Firm Answer Over Chinese Punishment
Berlin Feb 1 foreign envoys held a conference on the Chinese reply to their demands. The reply was deemed unsatisfactory and the envoys resolved to press for compliance with their original terms.
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Berlin
Morning News Summary of Weather and Local Affairs
Weather indications today show pair and northwest winds. A general inquiry into a recent railroad combination is noted. Carbondale department and local court provisions are listed along with civic and trade notices.
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Jol
Kpankh
New York Pool Rooms Raided In Anti vice Sweep
A well planned raid on a pool room run by Ridge Levien at Dey Street west sides by District Attorney Philbin and assistants followed by Justice Jerome. Detectives, police, and an improvised hear ing kept suspects inside as witnesses were questioned to build cases against Levien Percy Levien and George Sne decker.
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Ison
New York
Tammany
Ridge Levien
Dey Blront
Wismide
Philbin
C'onner
Sehurman
Thrat
Levien
Justine Jerome
Dismer
Nixon
Committee of Five
Justice Jerome
Hind
Ippeir Lomor= von
Hide Levien
Percy Levien
George Snedecker
Nationalism Spreads Against Joint Saloon Protests
A Kansas network of towns reports strong actions against saloons and liquor joints. Wellington residents threaten removal of joint owners, while Arkansas City and Lawrence mobilize efforts with warnings and a mass temperance surge. Police actions follow raids and public bottle destruction.
Danish West Indies Sale Talks Continue Amid Delays
Exclusive wires report London sources say postponement of the Danish West Indies sale to the United States is not supported by facts. Officials anticipate renewed talks after consultations with Washington. A separate Memphis report notes Hobby Dobbs and Younhifer Jackson drawing in a 25 round boxing match at the Phoenix Athletic Club.
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Copenhagen
Londo
Danish West Indies
United Statice Haa
Newollathon
Wiguday
Feelutve
Proms
Memphis
Hobbhy Dobbs
Younifer Jackson
California
Phoenix Athletic Club
Arrivals and departures list ships from Glasgow to New York
By exclusive wire, ships Varneale arrives from Glasgow Servia Liverpool Glasgow and Anvhoria arrives from New York City, reported from New York on February 18.
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Associated Press
New York
Varneale
Glagow
Servia
Liverpool
Glasgow
Anvhoria
Spain considering coalition cabinet with Lopez Domingues or Robledo
Madrid reports a cabinet council Friday and possible Saturday resignation. A coalition ministry under Lopez Domingues or Tomero y Kohloda may be formed. Silvela says disorders stem from the American war. Valencia and Seville report fresh disturbances. Sagasta cabinet reportedly approved by the queen.
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Lopez Dominguez
Robledo
Silvela
United States
Madrid
Cabinet Council
Nhice
Hieen
Mareahal Lopea Domingues
Tomero Y Kohloda
Senor Silvela
Spain
Counel
Ecouncil
Agcarraga
Bilvela
Maris
Mendaye
Valencia
Seville
Aranjuela
Senor Sagasta
The Oldest Clergyman Celebrates 20th Birthday
Philadelphia report notes Rev. John Naile of Tripe, near Pittsburgh, marks his 20th birthday anniversary today. Born near Westminster Indiana February 21 1811 he is said to be among the oldest clergy in the United States and was ordained at age 40. He has preached in Reform churches across the state and in Buffalo Indiana though recently he has fallen into poor health.
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Philadelphia
John Naile
Tripe
Puc
Westminter
Ind
United States
Naile
Buffalo
Indiana
Partiv Puri Ly Geil
Fire devastates Sugar Notch. dozen homes destroyed
A destructive blaze swept the mining town of Sugar Notch four miles south of here late tonight. Twelve miner dwellings were burned as fire apparatus failed to contain the blaze. it was under control by midnight. Estimated loss around $30,000.
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Wilks-Tiarre
Web
Sugar Notch
Here
Interior Expedition Rumor Denied by British Official
London notes the under secretary of state for foreign affairs told the House of Commons no plan for a new expedition into China's interior is contemplated. If a venture arose British commanders would need fresh instructions.
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London
State For Foreign Affairs
House of Commons
China
Emperor William Returns From Visit to Dowager Empress
Emperor William and the Dowager Empress Frederick met today as the Emperor’s health remained unchanged. The pair then left for Homburg later in the day. Spike Sullivan defeated Tom Kearns after twenty rough rounds in Louisville tonight.
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Emperor William
Pree Crontens
Prusia
Empres
Frederick
Homburg
Associated
Louisville
Spike’ Sullivan
New York
Tom Kearns
Brooklyn
Southam
German Miner Dies in Sherman at 103
August Behroeder, a Susquehanna native born in Germany, died in Sherman aged 103. He worked in coal mines for nearly sixty years in Europe and the United States.
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Susquehanna
August Behroeder
Germany
Sherman
Europe
Washington Fel Vorecant Aims East Pennihylvania Link
Fragmentary notes suggest an effort to connect Washington Fel with eastern Pennsylvania via Tuesday and Wednesday events. The text indicates shifting focus toward a potential link with Cidaaa, but details are unclear.
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Washington, Fel
Penneylvania
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le Wi
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Tenth Continental Congress
MR. Cleveland
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Honolulu
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Carnegie
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Teilnne's Prize
Lernl
West Keranton
Genel Northeastern
Winanial and Commercial
Tdadpooter Mey Terch
News of the World of Labor
Municipal Improvement Company Thangurated
Anti-Vice Committee of
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Wlemnl
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Wellington
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Herrington & Mase
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Lawrence
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Snahi
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Interior Expedition
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