Collapse of Coxeyism Ends in Capitol Ground Scuffles
A Coxey protest in Washington on the Commonweal plan ended with police clashing against Coxey and Browne as they attempted to address the crowd near the Capitol. Browne and Jones were jailed after a violent melee, while Coxey was escorted away to safety amid outraged supporters.
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Capitol
Coxey
E Browne
Jones
Coxey Eal
Whowne
Batreet South
New Jerney Avenue
Piret Street
Browne
Corey
Clos
Mot
Brown
Christopher Columbus Jones
Philadelphia
Stramline
Carl Browne
Springfield
Christopher Columbe Jones
Coxews
Agrarian murder rocks Ballyhavistock farm in Antrim
Belfast reports a farmer named Gardiner was shot dead yesterday evening while sitting at the kitchen window of his Bally havistock home in County Antrim. The crime is believed to be agrarian in origin and a neighbor has been arrested on suspicion.
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County Antrim
Ireland
Belfast
Gardiner
Ballyhavistock
Multiple Local News Items From A Scranton-Area Paper
The report describes various incidents including a mine fire near Ashland now under control, a reading room ice plan for summer, a court case involving Mrs. Jonnie Wood and District Attorney Flood, and a proposed railroad from De Porit to Syracuse. It mentions community actions in Pottsville, Lancaster, and Allegheny, plus weather notes and a fatal mining accident at a Wyoming colliery.
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Reading
Balmera al City
Jonnie Wood
Flood
Berks County
Susquehanna
Deporit
Syracuse
N.Y
Pottsville
Pattivon Ac Grobond
Mra. LG. Mages
Lancaster County
Ida M. McKibben
Allegheny
Weather Bureau
Dutalio
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Wilkes-Barre
Rens Price
John Hughes
Lancaster
Frank McCune
Markedstree Harrino
Wea
Lave
McCude
Disorderly Harrisburg Convention Nominates State Ticket
At a chaotic Harrisburg gathering of the People's party of Pennsylvania delegates wrangled over rules and platform revisions. J. T. Ailman was chosen for governor with Jerome J. Akin, Abram Louder, Wm. O. Desher, Victor A. Lotier, and B F. Gheeman named to fill key statewide posts.
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Hantisaina
People's Party of
Pennsylvania
Wanda
Noor
J. Edd Leslie
McKeesport
H.3. Harr
Beaver Falls
Mise Nallis Quick
Suequehanna County
Weatern
Northwernat Ern
George Rhey
Westmoreland
George W. Diawaon
Washington
Abram Louder
Edle
OM Desher
Berks
Victor A. Lotier
Montona
B F. Gheeman
Bradford
People's Party
Sibley
Frien
Miners Driven Back To Work Under Threats, Union Claims
Miners from Striking Miners union say forty workers at the Washington Row mine owned by Osborn and Saegar were driven from their homes on Saturday. They allege deputized riders or deputies forced them at gunpoint to return to work, with one miner, John Risco, beaten for refusing. Union leader Caiina claims proof will emerge and that a suit for felonious assault will be filed.
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Prrvencra
Caiina
Miners’ Union
Washington Row
Osborn & Saegar
Winchesters
Rytheriffs
John Risco
Cairns
Blatherskite Carter Leads 550 Tramps on Foot Protest
Carter and about 550 men left Blatherskite Utah amid failed talks with the Rio Grande Western railroad. He proclaimed an incendiary note urging arming if peaceful measures fail, declaring they will endure tyranny and pursue their mission.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Carter
Rio Grande Western Railroad
Arma
Washington trip spurred by Utah force ready to defend
The text notes a large force in Utah of about 5,000 men prepared to mobilize for defense at Carter’s word, signaling strong military readiness during a tense period. It implies deep commitment to national security and potential action if prompted by leadership.
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Washington
Utah
Carter
Agreement Ends Great Northern Strike in Missavouis
Missavouis May 1 The Great Northern railroad strike involving 5000 employees on 3700 miles halted all freight and passenger traffic for two weeks. An agreement was reached by a joint committee of business leaders rather than a court of arbitration, granting striking workers nineteen twentieths of their claims.
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Missgavouis
Minn
Great Northern Railroad
Coal Strike Shuts Mines as Convicts Labor May End
Miners in Knoxville Tennessee strike, leaving convicts at work to cover summer demand. Strikers warn they may free convicts again, raising fears of further trouble after May. Authorities take precautions against outbreaks of violence.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Freeze Out General Kelly in Des Moines City Confrontation
Des Moines faces a standoff as General Kelly’s army may be forced to abandon town with provisions dwindling. Mayor Hill cites a city resolution, while Kelly, applauded by reformers, hints at staying to be paid for an upcoming Drake University lecture. He may travel to Topeka for another talk.
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Des Mavee
Kelly
Des Moines
Colfax
Hill
Tura
Drake University
Bo Arleeworth
Opera House
Topeka
Kan
Money stolen from train baggage car on Delaware Maryland railroad
Vitassaros Delaware May 1 six thousand dollars in greenbacks were stolen from the Adame Express cafe baggage car on train No 4 of the Delaware Maryland and Virginia railroad near Harrington. The cash was from Milford National Bank to Philadelphia National Bank. At Harrington the baggage master George Raleigh stepped from the engine. on return the safe was found unlocked and the money gone. A prior theft of 100 dollars occurred months earlier. No clue to the robber.
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Vitassaros
Del
Thousan
Adame Express Company
Delaware, Maryland and Virginia
Harrington
National Bank of Milford
Philadelphia National Bank
George Raleigh
Asmeanfe
Masses Strike as Vienna Masons Walk Out
Reports say over 3000 masons and bricklayers in Vienna are out on strike amid unrest. The era also notes a roaming explorer, church gifts, and political tensions across Europe with multiple incidents and statements from leaders.
Chinese Registry Figures and Government Financial Actions
The record notes 84 000 Chinese registered out of 105 000 in the country. The first quarterly interest on the 80 000 000 gold loan bond is due at the treasury today. The House Indian committee restores pay for the superintendent of Indian schools to the Indian appropriation bill. Fifty clerks are dropped from the War Department pension office and about 150 remain, likely none past the first of next month. The discharges reflect the office’s practical completion.
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Viennia
Tribe
William Astor Chasler
Africa
Montmartre
Frances
Tna
Massachusett
Hida Peath Bridge
House of Commone
Gambia
Igbrid
Edward Norman Robinson
San Francisco
Cal
Portunn Mansions
London
Ancona
Leghory Terday
Baglans
Germany
United States
Edward Gray
House of Commons
Martinez Campos
Alexander of
Servia
Milan
Archae Josef
Budapest
Att
Treasury Department
House Indian Committee
War Department
Death of Senator Stockbridge Highlights Congress Day
Senate mourned Michigan's Senator Stockbridge with unanimous resolutions and adjourned after remarks. Coxey parade drew spectators to the House gallery while business remained largely formal. A Yellowstone game fund bill and treasury reforms were discussed in committees.
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Coxey
Marcel Tanner
Hous of Representatives
Yellowstone Park
Doekkerr
Treasury Department
Comptrvilera
Intruder Stopped by Clerk After Break-in at Pallantere House
In Mirrorp Del May 1 a clerk alarmed by a pile of boom under a table at George HL Pallantere's home led to the arrest of Jobe Hillman a young man of the town. He offered no resistance as he was examined and Hall ordered him to leave town within sixty minutes. He then departed by driving to Harrington and boarding the northbound Norfolk express.
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Del
George HL Pallantere
Mall
Thera
Tle
Jobe Hillman
Hill
Hillman
Hall
Juliman
Ones
Harrington
Norfolk Express
Destructive Hailstorm Strikes Arkansas Town
A severe hailstorm and cyclone like winds yesterday near Howe Arkansas caused major damage at Parks four miles west. A year old son of Rev. J O McDougal was killed and WG Blocker’s residence was blown down fatally injuring him. The Methodist and Baptist churches suffered and timber areas north of town are feared damaged.
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Crelnie Farre
Howe Io
Texawkasa
Ark
Parks
J. 0 Mc Dougal
Methodist
WG Blocker
Wreck on the Lehigh Valley Delays Trains After Express Freight Collision
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports a Lehigh Valley wreck between Wyalusing and Laceyville No 2 as the fast express collided with a freight. The pilot locomotive broke off, passengers were shaken but none seriously hurt, and service was four hours late.
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Scranton Tribune
Recruitment Drives Regimental Departure Draws City Crowds
Galvin led forty five recruits to swell the regiment to 210 men who paraded through the city to the depot as between five thousand and six thousand spectators watched its departure.
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Galvin
National Mine Workers Leader Arrives in Pittsburg Talks Strike
National Secretary Treasurer Patrick McBride of the United Mine Workers of America arrives in Pittsburg to confer with district officials. He warns that if the miners lose the current struggle they will strike until living wages are won. No result yet. more layoffs expected at Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad as business declines. Night operators at many stations will quit work until the strike ends.
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Pittsnvlle
Patrick McBride
United Mine Workers of America
Pittsburg
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
Skeleton believed to be Fannie Siddons found in swamp near Brook Hidge
Hazieron May 1 skeleton of a girl thought to be Fannie Fildons who escaped from an alma oase a year ago was found by engineers surveying between Brook Hidge and Tombicken. Despite large searches, she was not located and the case is now considered a death.
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Fannie Siddons
Hazieron
Fannie Fildons
Almaoase
Brook Hidge
Tombicken
Fpannis Sildone
State Council of the Under United American Mechanics Meets
The State Councilor presides at a May 1 session in Ubeetnnt Street hall with Philadelphia leaders in attendance. Mayor Eby welcomes delegates and encourages swift progress as nominations are announced for key posts. Philadelphia, Coamberetarg and Scranton named for next west convention. reports show growth and losses in membership and new councils forming.
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Under United American Mechanics
Connecilor
Robert N. Johnson
Pitt
Bore
Holstein
Harrisburg
A. F P. Cottons
Philadelphia
Walter Graham
Charles
Merth
James Walker
Mr Myers
Examiner
Woc
Hilliges
L. W. Murte
TL Fheverets
Prometor
Att
Lehman
A. P. Barnam
Nopple
Vhiladelphia
Edward D Pastoria
Pivatory
Coamberetarg
Scranton
Variona State Officinls
Titaham
New Conneila
Bew
Edlel
Sintenn
Twentyais Connelle
Delaware County Aeklity Porituiseon
American Protective Xesseration
Phtladelphia
Tomorro
Australian comet seen from latitude in May twilight
The new Australian comet, now visible at the given latitude, was observed by Professor Brooks. It appears large and bright through a telescope, without a tail, moving about three degrees daily in a northeasterly path.
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Genena
Professor Brooks
Ltta
World’s fair stockholders face 10 percent dividend dispute
The report notes Max Jadil, consul to Vienna, resigns amid unresolved concerns over a 10 percent dividend from a 1.4 million balance. A Brooklyn woman, Mrs Linea Problecek, dies in a bed fire after a dispute. Montgomery Gibbs, a Thulsalo lawyer, is linked to the murder inquiry. In Washington a guard, Edward Mille, receives a gold watch after fending off a train robbery attempt.
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Max Jadil
Vienna
Mra Linea Problecek
Brooklyn
Montgomery Gibbs
Thulsalo
Thomas Dovery
Washington, D. C
Edward Mille
United States Company
Detectives Arrest Son of Ex-Outlaw in Burglary Case
May 1. Detective Iyle of Lancastr arrested Jacob Buzzard son of Abe Buzzard the ex outlaw and Harry Hower in the city afternoon on burglary charges. Both are cigar makers employed here. Articles reported stolen were seized at Buzzard s home.
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Reapisa
Iyle
Lancastr
Jacob Buzzard
Abe Buzzard
Harry Hower
Barvard
Notable figures tied to scattered obituaries and odd notices
A garbled report mentions Herr Randhaupt Lewler of the Sanon Conservative party in Baltimore, George W Abell owner of the Sun in Oblonge ML, Major Joseph Kirk land described as soldier lawyer and writer aged four, a Cleveland Tennessee physician found dead in Waldapor Atlanta, and Judge Young J G Tarris in Atlanta having donated to education and religious causes aged eight.
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Herr Randhaupt, Lewler
Sanon Conservative Party
Haltimore
George W. Abell
The
Sun
Oblenge
Joseph Kirkland
Poldier
Taki Fh
Cleveland
Tenn
Atlanta
Young J. G. Tarris
military column departs Columbus for Bonwooil West Virginia
The Galvin wing of General Frye's army moves a 210 man unit from Columbus toward Bonwooil, W. Va., traveling on the Baltimore and Ohio line. The railroad offers 1 cent per mile rate. the trades assembly raises funds to support the transport.
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Cotemava
Galvin
Frye
Columbua
Baltimore and
Olio
Bonwooil
W. Va
Columbus
Trades Assembly
Qub
Weather forecast for Wastiinthros May 1
Forecast for Eastern Penngyleania calls for generally fair conditions on Wednesday with evening showers. Cooler temperatures expected later, southwest winds likely.
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Wastiinthros
Wolnentay
Peongleania
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Chas A. Schieren & Co’s
H. A. Kingsbury
Spruce St
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