Quay and Allies Hold Secret Philadelphia Conference
The Inquirer reports a secret meeting in Philadelphia led by United States Senator Quay and allies to plan a party line campaign. They aim to control city conventions, secure Philadelphia delegates, and distribute future favors while avoiding public investigations and maintaining unity with Hastings Warwick administration.
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Philadelphia
the Inquirer
Quay
United States
Richard Ro Quay
Reeder
Hanking
Gilkeson
Dorhim
At &Oelock
Campilon
Gietoud
Cty
Deedie
Durham
Biust
David Marit
Senator Quay
Senator Way
Walter Lyon
W. H. Andrews
Crawford
Arthur Kelininig
Alle- Bheny
Hales Penrose
Panrose
Warwick
Hastings Fini
Hastings
Penrose
aMee
Pen- Tike
Asproanf
Thids
Jemmer
Scalhy
Marriabure
Thomas
Panker
Martin
Sons of Frederick Douglass Deny Rift With Widow
The sons of the late Frederick Douglass deny any conflict with their father's widow. They say reports of antagonism are utterly false and that no will has been offered for probate. Mrs Douglass dismisses the story of undue influence as groundless and unsupported.
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Frederick Douglass
Washington
Rochester
Life of Desperate Deeds in Adel Bank Robbery
Orlando Wilking, killed escaping after robbing the Adel state bank, left a family of a mother sister and two brothers in Livingston Montana. The Wilkins and Adel names mark a prominent and wealthy warning of crime fallout.
Rustler from Montana Sentenced to Stillwater Penitentiary
A dead man linked to Montana rustling rings is identified as a former Madison county wanderer. He was sent from Montana to the Stillwater penitentiary after robbing a Jew of 700 dollars in drafts in St Paul, serving two years before release six weeks ago and returning to Madison county.
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Montana
Stillwater, Minn
Madison County
Northwest
St Paul
Stillwiter
Important Meeting at Harrisburg Addresses License Reform
March 7 Harrisburg IA reports a convention addressing a proposed increase of the license fee for bottles from 500 to 2000. The group advocates broad reform, personal rights, and temperance measures while planning a Scranton convention in September. State officers are listed including Richard Patterson as president and J H Moloney as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrishire
Thei
Scranton
Richard Pattersanm
Philwadlelpring
PS. Mospenstein
Pittsburg
Shc
Jacob Etzel
Reading
Bamuel Mire
Philadelphia
Herre Lars
Gerald McKernan
Pottavitle
J. H. Moloney
Harrishuns
Mt Firma
A. L. Martin
Sermaten
Nolan
German Consul Seeks Explanation Over Gretna Attack
The German consul in New Orleans reports arrests of attackers on the German steamer Markomitania and says a formal investigation will be presented to the German ambassador in Washington. A tug carried a party to Gretna under U S marshal protection to unload the Niagara amid labor tensions and court injunctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Marth
Vor Meyaentors
Gretna
Washington
Narrows
United States
Strikers End Monona District Mine Strike
Miners in the Mittibure district were pleased by news that Cuteburk mines near Monona City will pay the event rate if matched by 20 men. Strikers will return to work at once and share half of the advance secured to support others.
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Tutsute
Mittibure
Cuteburk
Monona City
Strikuce
Big Ship on Fire and Firefighting Efforts at Sea
A large steamer caught fire and ran aground near Boston while attempting to reach port. Firefighting crews worked for hours to control the blaze and save the vessel, which carried powdered merchandise. Another report notes the steamer Havel ashore in New York harbor after rough seas and fog.
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Boston
Maren T—Pire
United States
Trianna
Pia
Offleera
New York
Mareti
Havel
Attorney Pattivon Applies for Active Practice in City
Short note states Philladelphia attorney Pattivon, March 7, seeks to resume active law practice after moving into the seventh floor of the Broad and Gheatnutatreeta building, Mir. The filing appears in relation to Cievertiar Rolort 4 and local police records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattivon
Philladelphia
Marth
Cievertiar
Tmtivon
Ciroed Trust Company
Broad and
Damaged Columbia Dam Segment Sparks Trial At Hanover
A Columbia dam section torn out prompts legal action against the former attorney general G W Burkholder held for trial at Hanover for alleged misdeeds. State officials reelect A J Teubenstein as council president for a 23rd term and W H Smith of Philadelphia oversees new book examiner role under the act. Shipping disruption follows Jersey Central wreck at Allentown injuring several cars, while a St Paul’s Church Bethlehem parishioner laments untidy church leadership amid local tensions.
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Dg. W. Burkholder
Tabanon
Ashiind Beruveh
A. J. Teubenstein
Hilkeson
W. Ft. Smith
Pieelphia
Aot
Ranton Becanes
Trolley Company
Inland Park
William H. Patten
Allegheny
Tojefe
Pennsylvania Railrod
Telegraphic items from the era mix politics and crime
The report mentions Marlin of Iowa seeking the Republican governor nomination, Coxeyite activity led by Carl Browne in Massillon, debtors oath by Meek in Fall River, and an incident in Baltimore with inadequate carriages. It also notes R W Hudson of Coalbury, Alabama, surrendering after a summer killing during a failed arrest, while his two sons remain fugitives.
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United States
Benator Marlin
Towa
Moexton
Georgia
Coxey Compalen Bureau
Carl Browne
Massillon
Meek
Maweon
Cotton King’ Company
Fall Hiver
Mass
Beenie
Baltimore
Fueron
Mather McCoy
Mark
Clark
R. Wf. Hudson
Coalbury
Als
Treasurer of American Missionary Society Under Cloud
Investigation finds deficit of about $19,000 in the society with treasurer Henry A. Gakley and assistant William A. Newbold implicated. Newbold allegedly overdrawn funds and failed to credit money. he confesses to four members and cites need to support a large family. Newbold lives at Mount Cliff New Jersey, claims a mansion valued at $25,000 with mortgaged house and carriages.
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New Yorks
Gomceritis
Henry A. Gakley
William A. Newbot
Geone
Bolonoua
Evers
Dad Davis
Hla
Witten
Newbold
Fawnee Committee
George C. White
White
Monese
Jenjeins
Newbold Lves
Mount Cliff
N. J
Wixpeyt
Wilds Close the Canal in Pennsylvania Rail Road Era
The old Pennsylvania canal once linked to the Wyoming coal region is declared now useless under the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Starting at Columbia and extending through nearby towns to Northumberland and Wilkes Barre, the waterway’s decline marks the shift to rail transport after a costly era.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Pennelvania Canal
Norviceness
Shaker Indian Prophet Claims Heavenly Mission
A Scranton style report from Tacoma Washington notes Mooney Shaker Indians on Squaxin Island held a four day gathering with John Slocum named as chief prophet. Slocum says he visited heaven and was sent back to warn Indians of an impending fate. The event includes a ghost dance and promotes a revival of religious fervor among western Washington tribes.
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Tacoma
Wash
Squax
Ieland
Yorlon
Wealvrn
Eibe Survivor Demands Pay to Testify in Chicago
Carl Hoffmann, survivor of the Eibe wreck, says German consul Liens at Chicago asked for retaliation for testimony in the sinking. Hoffmann replies he will travel to Chicago at any time if traveling expenses, a legal adviser, and compensation for loss of time are paid.
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Hoffmann
Eibe
Grandstand
Neb
Carl Tioffmann
Conmul
Chicamo
Newon
Chicago
Yaqui Outbreak Leaves Seven Farmers Dead In Sonora
A band of about fifty Yaqui braves attacked ranches along the Yaqui River in Sonora on March 7, killing seven, including two women, and burning large quantities of grain. A courier reports the outbreak follows their mountain rendezvous.
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Tyes
Sonora
Mex
Courier
Peculiarities of the Cleveland Administration Noted
Washington report highlights a tabulated comparison of appropriations made by the Fifty state and federal budgets. The analysis points to spending patterns under the Cleveland administration, noting variances in allocations and fiscal management across departments.
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Republic
Cleveland
Harrison
Hia
Congresa
Washington
President Cleveland to Convene Next Congress If Treasury Crisis Looms
An evening paper cites an unnamed cabinet officer claiming the president may call an extra session if Treasury gold or reserve is threatened. The president reportedly favored not calling one now to allow the country rest but would convene the next Congress if urgencies on the treasury arise.
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Washington
Enuge
Treasury
Li Hung Chang Vindicated and Granted Full Powers
A Tokyo dispatch reports the Chinese emperor vindicated Li Hung Chang and vested him with full authority to negotiate with Japan for peace and reforms. In Hiroshima, Noda confirms Japanese forces entered New Chwang with prisoners taken and casualties on both sides, while another Chinese advance toward Taping Shang was repulsed by Japanese artillery.
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Japan
Islands
London
Teen-T'sin
Ching
Li Hung Chang
Hin
Li June Chang
Sunes
Li Hung Chane
Hiroshima
Noda
Lung
Taping-Shang
De Santo on Trial for Stabbing in Potteyills
Anthony De Fonte of Maertville faced trial before Judge Bechtel for the murder of Richard Linyd after a late night confrontation at De Santo's residence. A man named Griffiths survived with injuries, while Lloyd died two days after the stabbing.
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Potteyills
Anthony de Fonte
Maertville
Bechtel
Richard Linyd
Te Santo
Dlesdh Lingard
Geigi
de Santo
Im Santo
Brooklyn Trolley Strike Leader Lapses Into Coma
Martin J. Connolly, head of the late Brooklyn trolley strikes, was treated for brain complications at St. Mary's Hospital. Doctors say he had a brain incident during the strike and his erratic conduct at that time is linked to the episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Martin J. Connolly
St. Mary’s Hospital
Thie le
Hyvor Dealer Convention Addresses Reducing Costs
Morrin Tolkulsky of New York, a national committee member, spoke at the Harhlabank convention on March 7. Delegates opposed Hey oral bills before the legislature and favored reduced taxes and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oper
Morrin Tolkulsky
New York
National Committee
Senator Quay Visits Governor Tastings on Civic Tour
Senator Quay arrived in the city and visited Governor Tastings in the governor’s residence this evening. He will depart for Washington tomorrow and begin a trip to Florida on Saturday.
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Tarriehure
Quay
Washington
Florida
Navy to Add Five Ships Under New Law
Army recruitment drives expand during wartime as the Navy gains authority to commission five additional ships. Posts and mercantile offices adjust to new limits on matches sales, while officials Lanont and Bitsell travel to New York for tonnage talks. The cruiser Minneapolis joins Admiral Meade’s squadron at Trinidad as Machias reaches Hong Kong.
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Saix
Lrenfier
Merc
Bitsell
Secrlary Lanont
New York
Cruie
Minneapolia
French Forces Cite Island Southwest of Madagascar
President Faure reports French forces citing an island southwest of Madagascar. Queen Victoria plans to begin a voyage for the con to be March 1 traveling incognito as the Countess of Batineral. The revived tale concerns the Prince of Naples and Princess Maud of Wales.
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Faure
France
Noesl-Vey
Lyiig
Madagascar
Victoria
Naples
Maud of Wales
Harrisburg Session Recap Highlights Posture on Funds and Bills
Harrisburg reports describe a Senate session with crafts of proposed laws and budget items. Highlights include actions on foreign building laws and water rights, a workhouse bill advancing, and a clash over health board salaries and staffing.
Postoffice Ruling Declares Newspaper Law Schemes Invalid
Assistant Attorney General Thomas of the post office department rules against so called newspaper laws. He says publishers who threaten criminal action to collect arrears or stop delivery without full payment may be prosecuted for obtaining money under false pretenses. The ruling clarifies these laws have no legal existence.
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Postoffice
Washinton
Thomas
Postoffice Department
Ale Thomas
Puplikher
Herman
Orive
Woman shoots passerby in Dalton Avenue murder in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on March 7 a woman during a domestic mishap shot and killed Herman Weasyle, a furniture varnisher, as he passed James Martin's residence on Dalton avenue. Mrs Martin had just moved a revolver from under a pillow when a pistol shot rang out. authorities investigate the incident.
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Cincinnati
James Martin
Dalton Avenue
Herman Weasyle
Shooting story accuracy questioned after accident claim
The report notes uncertainty about the shooting's accuracy with no evidence of intent and mentions the victim titled as an accident as details remain unclear. It states Mr. Martin traveled from Chattanooga to the scene.
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Martin
Chattanooga
Pleasant Serenades by the M C A Glee Club
The Young Men's Christian Association Glee Club serenaded prominent citizens and church leaders last evening. They visited Rev. Charles E K Troblngon confined to bed, Rev. James McLaans, Mrs. Thomas Dickson, Rev. Warren G Partridge, and Rev. W H Pontes J D, who were well received. A reception for Miss Macurdy, recording secretary, was held at the Young Women's Christian Association rooms. The club's selections were praised and Colonel Mipple thanked for honoring Miss Macurdy.
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M.C. A. Glee Club
Young Men's Christian Association Glee Club
Charles EK
Troblngon
D. D
IL Nese
James McLaans
Mia
Thomas Dickson
Warren G. Partridge
W.H. Pontes
J. D
Young Women’s Christian Association
Miss Macurdy
Colonel Mipple
After the Flood Repairing Water Pipes Across Wyotaluig
Unemployed crowds watched flooding on Wyotaluig avenue and Spruce street as water rose through coal holes and basements. Water was shut off at 3:45 am and pumped from O Briens barber shop. Holt Fur Dealer and several merchants report losses from 300 to 500 dollars as pipes burst along Lackawanna avenue.
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Wyotaluig Avenue
Spruce Street
O'Brien
Holt
Adam
Wyoming Avenue
Brien
Trols
New York
Jenkins & Morris
Sohank
Christian
Jacobus
Brunswick
Natonal Bank
Jones & Spraks
Lackawanna Avenue
Successful Concert Delights Calvary Chapel Audience
A large audience enjoyed a concert by the Columbian Mandolin Banjo and Guitar club at Calvary Reformed chapel last night. Performers included Neubauer Morse Hall Jones Hall Cadogan Lyons Stanton von Keneeny Garugin Jordan Croft Neu bauer Hazlett with Misses and others, proceeds aiding the new Calvary church building. Refreshments followed and attendees received cups and saucers as mementos.
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Columbian Club
Calvary Reformed Chapel
Columbian Mandolin, Banjo and Guitar Club
KR. W. Neubauer
A. E. Morse
Tr. A. Hall
Daniel Jones
F?. E. McLaughlin
Edgar Davies
C. H. Hall
William C. Cadogan
Leverne B. Lyons
W.H. Stanton
Anna von Keneeny
Lida Garugin
Marie Jordan
N. Croft
HR. W. Neubauer
G. A. Hazlett
Calvary Church
Relatives of Wire to Visit City After Tragic Runover
Relatives of Atwood W. Wire say they will come to the city the morning after he was fatally struck by a Delaware, Lackawanna and Western train at the Notch on Wednesday night. A telegram arrived at A. R. Raub’s indicating no instructions and not from Mrs. Wire. Clergymen visited Raub’s to inquire and expressed sympathy, noting mother’s Christian spirit and the letters of condolence.
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Wire
A. R. Raub
Atwood W. Wire
The
Notch
Tribune
Honor Your Parents Sermon Urges Dutiful Sons
At St Peter's cathedral Rev Father De Haga delivers a forceful sermon urging young men to honor parents by work and obedience. He cautions cruelty to the aged brings divine judgment and urges prayers for deceased parents as well. In Pittsburg news, strike orders show general obedience with few mines operating and no decisive operator action yet.
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Father de Hara
St. Peter's Cathedral
Father de Haga
Father de Hare
Pittsburg
Pitteburg Warrict
Hinkley Dies in Head Down Off Incident
Reading Pennsylvania March 7 Henry Hinkley farmer near Princetown killed himself by shooting head down off with a shotgun no cause known police report details remain sparse at this time from local authorities and observers in the community
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Hinkley
Reading
Henry Hinkley
Princetown
Eastern Pennsylvania Forecast Shows Showers Then Clearing
The forecast for eastern Pennsylvania calls for showers this period followed by clearing weather. Expect gradual improvement as a high pressure builds in later. Temperatures should rise modestly with clearing skies by evening.
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Pennsylvania
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Congress
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Washington Gossip
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Furtner
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Pettyville
State Board of Health
Culbertson
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Orphan’s Court
Committee On Rules
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Talbot
Cheater
Merrick
Tioga
Marve
Lizerne
Finley
Lackawanna Ave
H. A. Kingsbury
Schieren
Spruce ST
Scranton, PA
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