Fearful explosion of dynamite at Ashley yards
A heavy dynamite explosion at Jersey Central railroad yards in Ashley caused multiple deaths and injuries. A 27 year old man Frank McLeaughlin and brakemen William Buchiy, Michael Dird, and others were killed or badly injured as a 42 car train descended a mountain and detonated near the round house. The blast shattered the round house and blew a tank and water tower, with windows broken across town.
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Maueh Chank
Eneineer
Jen Neaghley
Ashley
Williwia Brown
Round House
Trakeman Thamay Thaw
Newton
Phignun Michael Coste
Aghtey
Mauch Mhink
Joh Tehri
Latvel Run
Downtain
Aghley Yards
Wis
Disaster at Altoona during horse shoing exhibition
At Beck's blacksmith shop in Altoona a crowd of 200 caused the building to collapse during an exhibition. Charles Stover was crushed beneath falling doors and is in serious condition. Several others were injured including Sam Rhode, Edward Singer, and Moses Brown as the crowd trampled in the rush to escape.
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Altoona
Beck
Charles Stover
Stover
Samwil Tihodes
Edward Singer
Eighteenth Avenue
Ninth Street
Moses Trown
Brown
Mane
Ble
Leaner
Buffalo
Pope and Italy Prompt Vatican Reconciliation Debate
Paris dispatch notes comments from Cardinal Capua’s archbishop speech about reconciling Vatican and Italian government. He said Pope Leo XIII awaits a government able to accept his invitation, though his words carry little weight amid the pope’s trusted cardinal.
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Paris
Vigaro
Rome
Caypeelatro
Capua
Vatican
Talian
Leo MII
Labor leaders push ban on convict made goods trade
Washington January 25 the house committee on labor heard President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor and reps of other labor groups in support of a bill to prohibit interstate commerce in convict made goods.
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Washington
House Committee On Labor
President Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Ashantee Overdue from Liverpool After Heavy Weather
Halifax reports the mail steamer Ashantee nearly ten days overdue from Liverpool. It is believed she met mishap in the recent heavy weather and anxiety is growing.
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Halifax
Liverpool
Filipinos Beaten at San Diego and Laguna Campaign
Manila reports General Schwan’s six company column and artillery drove 400 insurgents from trenches at San Diego near San Pablo with 67 killed and many wounded. One American killed and 14 wounded. A flank move routed 100 rebels with 15 killed. Schwan then attacked Jayjay Laguna province, driving out the entrenched enemy with river-bank rope drops and killing six at Santa Cruz. General Otis notes Schwan’s energy and near destruction of remaining insurgents in Laguna area with light American losses.
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Schwan
San Diego
San Pablo
Aother
Sehwan
Majayjay
Laguna
Rones
Santa Cruz
Washington
Otis
Lagon
Laguna de Thay
Wine man fights a duel in Maisons-Lafitte clash
Paris reports a duel at Maisons-Lafitte between Jacques de Bremond, owner of the Holocaust racing horse, and a young champagne firm partner named Perler. Both were wounded. de Bremond was badly hurt with a pierced lung while Perler sustained a lighter chest injury.
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Paris
Maisons- Laflitte
M. Jacques de Bremond
Perler
M. de Bremond
M. Perler
Towanda Glass Co Board Orders 5 to 16 Percent Price Cuts
Harrisburg Jan 2 The Towanda Glass company board of directors ordered a 5 percent cut on single strength and 16 percent on double strength. A 10 percent cut will apply to large brackets of cevia tides strength. The prior cut was 1 3 percent about a month ago. The price slash follows the war declared on independent manufacturers.
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Harrisburg
Towanda Glass Company
Deaths Of A Day Lock Haven Professor James Eldon Dies
Lock Haven Pennsylvania January 2 Professor James A Eldon died at the hospital from an abscess on the brain He was a west member of the Central State Normal School faculty aged sixty five years and unmarried A graduate of Dickinson College class of 190? Interment will be in Adams County.
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Lock Haven
James A. Eldon
Ile Wiist
Stute Nor Mal
Woich
Howan
Dickinven College
Adams County
Bryan Discusses Live Issues at Pennsylvania State Democratic Rally
Colonel William Jennings Bryan spoke at Harrisburg as Pennsylvania Democrats named him as their presidential candidate. He urged opposition to trusts and the gold standard, defended Filipino independence, and warned of a looming paralysis from the Republican money power. The Kelker Street hall event drew thousands and set a record political gathering.
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State Democratic Committee
Pew
Staws
William de Brean Ite Chielee
Struan
Harrisburg
New York
Pennsylvania
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Nebraska Crater
Kelker Street
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Congress
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Board of Trade
le Committee
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Commonwealth Hotel
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Guffey
Chatyman Killing
Modern Woodmen
Lincoln
Bryan Witco
Willameton
Det
Washington
Congressmwin Hall
Toik
Columbia
Ciroen
Berks
Bryan
Roberts
Pierce Brothers Arrested In Murder Case
Chester Pa January 2 preliminary hearing held for James and Amos Pierce accused of murdering George B Eyre. No evidence taken. District Attorney requests postponement to tomorrow afternoon. Defendants and family present. defense counsel requests humane treatment for Pinney Pierce who is ill. Annie Meres explains a ring on James Pierce’s finger was a Christmas gift.
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Chester
James
Amos
Pinney Pieres
James Pierce
Annie Merce
Quay case delayed in senate by absence of Turley Tenn
In Weehintien Jan 21 Senator Chandler chairman of the committee on privileges and elections says the Quay case will not be called this week due to the absence of Turley Tenn. He hopes to bring it before the senate at an early date during a period of legislative matters.
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Europe
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Senate
Chandler
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Turley Tenn
Chandi
Howley
Dittsburg
Bryan
Pennsylvania
Sowden
Peniastanta Democracy
Prsin
Thinley
Pitsburg
Brean
Choles
Ponuewiwanta Democracy
Mr. Hannas Bill Promotes U S Manufacturing
In the Senate today Hannan introduced a bill for the incorporation of manufactures aimed at promoting United States manufacturing.
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Washington
Senate
Hannan
United States
Emperor Kwangeu Reported to Have Died by Own Action
London reports a disputed speech attributed to Bhonehal stating that Emperor Kwangeu died by his own action. The claim remains unverified amid conflicting accounts and regional tensions.
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Kwangsu
London
Jan
Bhonehal
Emperor Kwangeu
England Exudes Confidence as Buller Reports on War
London January 26 General Buller praises his troops while noting difficulty in estimating Boer strength. Spion Kop’s capture deemed a lasting gain though observers caution about the Boer entrenchments. Reinforcements arrive as French dispositions form a ring around Boer positions near Colesberg. Reports of Kruger and Steyn disputes reflect allied tensions. Lagos reports 150 West African frontier troops attacked by Mitchi and Basa tribes. 128 wounded, one killed, 80 dead locals in nearby Niger region.
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Buller
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Spion Kop
Ladysmith
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Thirboan
Ploer
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Lettier
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Steyn
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British West Africa
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Carr
Norfolk Regiment
West African Frontier Force
Mitchi
Faton
East Kent Regiment
Retbels
Iyokoja
Niger
Weather and political notes from a 1919 era morning paper
The item lists cold wave weather indications and a dynamite explosion at Ashley plus reports of a British victory in South Africa. It mentions Brigham H H Roberts excluded from Congress and Bryan in Harrisburg with Democratic leaders meeting at Harrisb urn. Also, an array of local and county items including a West Lackawanna Avenue grade crossing ordinance and a Caledonian Banquet.
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Ashley
South Africa
Brigham HH. Roberts
Congress
Bryan
Harriesburg
Tlarrisburg
West Lackawanna Avenue
Banquet of the Engineers
Chih
John Ruskin Buried in Rural Coniston Ceremony
The body of John Ruskin, removed from Brantwood, was interred at Coniston amid sadness. The coffin lay in a white tile grave close to the Misses Seevers’ resting place, with a mass of blooms including a royal tribute. A Westminster Abbey memorial service was held earlier, largely attended.
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London
John Ruski
Brantwood
Coniston
Khuskin
Seevers
Ruskin
Westminster Abbey
Honors to Justice Green
Chief Justice Henry Green of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court was honored at a large reception in Philadelphia hosted by Isaac N. Colles. More than 300 guests from federal and state courts, city, county and commonwealth government, the legal profession and other walks of life attended.
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Philadelphia
Henry Green
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Isaac N. Colles
Separate rail car rule for Whites and Blacks passes senate
The bill to provide three separate rail cars for whites and negroes in the state passed the senate this afternoon without a dissenting vote, following its origin in the house. The governor is expected to sign, making enactment likely.
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Richmond
Jan
Senate
House
Lawton Fund Subscriptions Grow After Revival Abandonment
Lawton Washington report notes fund organizers have relinquished further efforts but the Lawton home drive continues. General Corbin issued a statement showing total subscriptions reached 3,665 dollars despite the pause in active solicitation.
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Washington
Lawton
General Corbin
Democratic leaders gather as Harrisburg committee meets
The Pennsylvania state committee convened in Harrisburg’s board of trade rooms to organize a meeting of the full committee. Prominent Democrats including Colonel Guffey, Ex-Chairman Garman, and Rep. Creasy attended, with Colonel Bryan drawing broad support for the presidency.
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Dan
Board of Trade
Rilling
Tost
Benater Vandegreff
Bucks
Herbert J. Keenan
Greensburg
Sawden
Allentown
Frank J. Fitasitlimens
Scranton
Brennen
Pittsburg
B. BP. Meyers
Harrisbore
W. HH. Grier
Colunthia
Notte
Thomas Mullen
Pittshurs
Richard BP. Beane
McAheespint
Mr. Mullen
Clarrsburg
Sowden
Guns At Frankfort Spark Vigilant City Welcome
Armed men arrived in Frankfort Kentucky today and left at dusk after politicians advised their visit. They boarded trains after a delay and fired their rifles to pass time while crowds kept distance. They are expected to return when the gubernatorial contest concludes.
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Frankfort
Pension Certificates Issued in January in Pa and DC
Pennsylvania notices list pension certificates dated January 1 for beneficiaries including Michael Yeager (deceased) Harrisburg and James Renfrew Reid Scranton. Amounts shown include 8 dollars for Yeager and 10 dollars for Reid, with others such as George Petty Braddock and Adelbert Hinckley Nicholson. The notice also mentions increases for several pensioners including M B P Thomas Pleasant Gap and Edward B Young Monroeton among Bradford and Wyoming counties.
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Washington
Jan
Michael Yeager
Harrisburg
James Renfrew Reid
Scranton
T.e
George Petty
Braddock
M. BP. Thomas
Pleasant Gap
Centre
Edward BB. Young
Monroeton
Bradford
Adelbert Hinckley
Nicholson
Wyoming
Cold Wave Drops Temperatures Across Northwest District
The mercury fell from 38 above to 4 below in St. Paul as a gale amplified the cold wave. Sub-zero readings were widespread with Minnedosa at 38 below followed by Prince Albert 18 below Winnipeg 16 below and Port Arthur 1 below.
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St. Paul
Minnedosa
Prince Albert
Winnipeg
Port Arthur
Roberts Expelled from U S House Excerpts Debate
Washington Jun 2 Brigham Young Roberts Utah Mormon representative faces expulsion from the House as a vote 268 to 41 adopts a resolution declaring his seat vacant and barring him from future service The tally shows bipartisan support with Republicans and Democrats split on the expulsion and vacancy actions Roberts defends his plural marriage as a moral duty and says he will not run for Congress again.
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Congress
Washington
Brichunm Tf. Roberts
Clet
Utah
House
Tojlanses
Meto x
Bergham H. Roberts
House of Representatives
Torcey
Lanham
Texas
DeArmond
Missouri
Reddy
Pennsylvania
Green
Polk
Iown
Ityan
Speech on Race Question Sparks Senate Conflict
A Washington speech by Dr. Money of Mississippi on the race issue triggered a heated exchange in the Senate. Abe Chandler and Morvan of Alabama clashed over charges that northern senators aimed to force equality with the South. Chandler defended his views with forceful vigor as the debate concluded without a formal vote.
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Washington
Dia
Tidis
Dr. Money
Mississipp Ld
Hinge
Abe Chandler
Senate
Chandler
Morvan
Alabama
Death of the Duchess Broderick Stuns Court of Germany
In Kierden tow lay observers report the death of Duchess Broderick of Schleswig-Holstein mother of the Empress of Germany. Court receptions marking the emperor's birthday were canceled as news spread across the capital.
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Bertin
Jan
Broderick of
Molineux Trial Postponed to Monday Next in New York
The trial of Roland B. Molineux was postponed today and reset for Monday. Juror Manham Brown remains ill, delaying proceedings.
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New York
Jan
Roland B. Molineux
Manham Brown
Weather Forecast Eastern Pennsylvania Friday to Saturday
Forecast for Friday and Saturday calls for a cold wave in eastern Pennsylvania with fair weather. Early morning snow flurries are expected, followed by strong northwesterly winds that diminish, then Saturday remains clear and cold.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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