Autonomy Push in Cuba and Weylers Cuba Stay Explored
Madrid and Havana reports describe Spain’s reply to the Woodford note and plans to retain General Weyler in the Philippines. A private cable from Washington says President McKinley aims to induce Cuban insurgents to accept autonomy and to curb filibustering if Weyler is recalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moe
Woodruff
Madrid
Spain
United States
Stewart L. Woodford
Senor Gallen
Primo de Rievera
Philippine Islands
Havana
Senor Romero Robledo
Weyler
Antequerra
Andalesa
Cuba
Barcelona
Woodford
Washington
McKinley
Congress
Drummers' Convention Elects Officers in Binghamton
At the sixth annual convention of the Commercial Travelers' Home Association in Binghamton officers were re elected. George K. Green was chosen president with a slate of re elected vice presidents and national board members from cities including Albany Newark Scranton Boston Cleveland Chicago Baltimore St. Louis Chattanooga San Francisco Detroit and more. The reserve fund trustees and finance committee were also re elected and resolutions endorsed preparations for the Commercial Travelers' fair at Madison Square Garden from Feb 2 to Mar 6 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
Commercial Travelers’ Home Association Delivery
George KE. Green
P. Corlie
Albany
J. A. Southard
Newark
Pr. J. Caffrey
Scranton
W. H. Holmes
Boston
H. H. Cady
Cleveland
D. K. Clink
Chicago
J. Frank Supplee
Baltimore
John A. Lee
St. Louis
W. R. Jiddel
Chattanooga
HM. L. Juddell
San Franciseo
J. A. Murray
Detroit
National Board of Managers
Kelley
Pittsburg
John BE. Rovhe
A. G. Milard
Troy
Larrabe
Arthur Cowere
New
T. FP
Powdery
Herenton
Madison Square Garden
Pennsylvania Petitions Summarized in Washington
In Washington on Oct 12 a list of Pennsylvania petitions is recorded. Names span several counties including Blair, Carbon, Dauphin, Lackawanna, Luzerne, McKean, Montour, Indiana, Westmoreland and Allegheny with actions such as original, supplemental, restoration and reissue, and increase requests. Notable applicants include John K. Stewart, Henry Zernor, Jackson Armstrong, Ephraim Hale, George Knight, Abraham Pierson, Julia Dowd, and Elizabeth Haggerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Pensions
Washington
Pennsylvania
John KR. Stewart
Logania
Pennry
John HH. Rodgers
Bete
Henry Zenor
Weinsport
Carbon
Jackson Armstrong
Bhirw
Butler
Benjamin Caley
Bondate
Rauphin
Ephraim K. Hale
Danville
Montour
Joseph A. Crabbe
Lutthestown
Adiams
Dennia Pedicord
Dilltown
Indiana
Atram J. Moist
MiMintown
Juniata
George B. Knight
Pittaton
Luserne
Abraham J. Pierson
Meniville
Julia M. Dowd
Eric
Hilabeth Haggedon
Coultereville
Allegheny
Miners Strike in Soddy Coal Mines Demands Wages Rise
Nashville Tenn Oct 12 Three hundred miners at the Soddy coal mines walked out today seeking higher wages. The strike affects operations and bargaining is expected with company officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville, Tenn
Soddy
Steamship Arrivals Cleared in Port Call List
New York aboard October 12 itemizes cleared steamship arrivals including Prive land Antwerp Teutonic Liverpool and Lele Southampton with vessels listed under port clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bold Robbery Near Austin on Cannon Ball Train
Four men held up a southbound Cannon Ball train near McNefil within twelve miles of Austin. They wounded conductor Tom Healy, robbed passengers of money, and attempted to rob the express safe. Two robbers joined the confrontation on the rear platform, shots were fired, and the train was halted. The bandits escaped with about 200, uncoupled the engine, and fled down the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Broad
International and Great Northern Railroad
Tom Healy
McNefil
Tornado Tears Through New Jersey Leaving Fatality
A tornado swept from Far Hills near Summit to Elizabeth New Jersey killing laborer John Clark who sought shelter in a partly finished Atlantic Street house. The storm unroofed a railroad station and damaged barns homes and wires across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Jersey
Far Hills
Summit
Elizabeth
Atlantic Street
John Clark
Clark
Burglar Killings Shock Camden Home Invasion
In Camden on October 1 a 79 year old woman Emma Zane and her daughter Sarah Shaw were shot dead in their home on Ma Line Street. Shaw's 16 year old son Eli survived amid conflicting statements as police search for clues and motives. The burglars likely real or suspected to target rent money and a monument fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
Emma Zane
Sarah M. Shaw
Ma Line Street
Shaw
Eli
Whother
Zane
Mra. Shaw
Goodwin's Sentence in Mansfeld Murder
Wellsboro judge Mitchell condemns Walter E. Goodwin to hang for the Mansfeld wife murder. The governor will name the execution day. Gertrude Taylor, the companion at the time, is released to return for the next term where Bert Ogden, alleged accomplice, faces trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsboro
Mitchell
Walter EL. Goodwin
Mansfeld
Gertrude Taylor
Bert Ogden
Capitol Commission Denounced by Architects Chapter
At the Philadelphia chapter meeting of the American Institute of Architects a statement was circulated detailing the Pennsylvania state capitol competition. It denounces unprofessional methods by a Philadelphia firm, supports the chapter’s protest, and reports the institute board's unanimous condemnation of the firm and its appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
American Institute of Architects
A. J. Bogden
Pennsylvania
Board of Directors
Firm of
Architects
Board of Directurs
Board of Experts
Institute
M Kelvy Resigns Police Post to Run for Kings County Register
Police Superintendent McKelvy of Brooklyn formally resigned today the move accepted. He quits to run for Kings county register on the Citizens union ticket. He entered the police force in 1870s, left briefly, then was reappointed in 1920s and has served since. He was appointed superintendent last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McKelvy
Brooklyn
Register of
Kings County
Citizens’ Union
Tribesmen Surrender Amid Peace Drive in Mamund Expanse
A Ma mund dispatch says Jirga tribesmen surrender their arms and vow peace while Mamund punitive expedition forces destroy twenty six fortified villages and kill many insurgent natives as they pursue Umra Khan followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simla
Tom Cooper Dominates Open Mile and Sets Track Record
Louiville October racing open day features Tom Cooper winning the mile open and breaking the world half mile handicap record with a 1 09 25 on a six-lap track. Bea ton leads 2 0 class with Walthour second Wells third in a 2 10 time. Don Baker wins the amateur half-mile handicap while Cooper posts 1.00 28 in another event. Cooper also wins the one mile open professional with Walthour second and Butler third in 2 07 d6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louieville
Tom Cooper
Orateh
Beaton
Walthour
Wells
Don Baker
Watson Coleman
Cooper
Butler
Waring Declines Controller Nomination in New York
Col George F B Waring street cleaning commissioner declines Monry George Democracy nomination for controller in a letter thanking the party but noting he was not consulted and cannot give up his post to pursue Greater New York control. He cites ongoing department improvement plans and his wish to continue directing street cleaning operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George FB. Waring
Monry George Democracy
Greater New York
Department of Street Cleaning
Prominent Manufacturer Hull Found Dead in Stroudsburg
The obituary notes Hull, a well known Stroudsburg manufacturer, was found dead in bed today. He recently formed a company to produce fibreware and held patents for many labor saving inventions, with much machinery in the bre business devised by him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroudsburg
Pao
Hull
Bre
Hihn
Taggart Defeats Harring in Indianapolis Mayoral Race
Thomas Taggart, Democrat, defeats Republican W N Harring for mayor of Indianapolis by about 600 votes. Republicans forecast to win at most four of fifteen ward council seats. Taggart, elected on a silver platform, is seen as a future Democratic gubernatorial candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
Moarning
Indianapolis
Thomas Taggart
W. N. Harring
Taggert
Chairman Mott Issues Bulletin On Racing Board Actions
Chairman Mott of the L A W racing board issues a bulletin listing suspensions and rulings. Dixie Mines of New York is ruled off tracks and J Frank Blurneck of Philadelphia is suspended from truck and road racing until pacemaking accounts are settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Mott
L. A. W. Ricing Board
Dixie Mines
New York
J. Frank Blurneck
Philadelphia
Senator Tillman Remains Poorly With Jaundice
Columbia Oct. 12 Senator Tillman MM remains in poor condition with jaundice and no immediate danger is perceived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Tillman
Columbia
Four Men Burned in Hannah Furnace Accident
Four men were badly burned in a Hannah furnace accident at the Mahoning Valley Iron Co. in Youngstown Ohio at 1 pm. The injured are Simon Christian Jesse Franklin Joe Dieta and Arthur Hurekin with one likely fatally burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown, O
Hannah Furnace
Mahoning Valley Iron Company
Simon Christian
Jesse Franklin
Joe Dieta
Arthur Hurekin
Women's Christian Temperance Union Concludes Williamsport Session
The twenty third annual W C T U convention adjourned in Williamsport after a successful meeting led by Mrs. Hoole of New York. Olive Pond-Amics of Philadelphia presented the school of method report, and the organization restructured the temple at Chisago as a department. Reading will host the next gathering. Buffalo hosts the national convention. Congress delegates were elected and memorial services observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Ladies Temperance Lenge
Union
Reading
Buffalo
W. H. Woods
Huntingdon
Ladies ‘Temperance League
Sabbath School Convention Opens in Harrisburg
The twenty third annual Pennsylvania Sabbath School Association convention begins at Westminster Presbyterian Church Harrisburg with expected attendance near 500. John Wanamaker and other officials arrive as sessions include field workers conference and state primary council meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Sabbath School Association
Westminster Presbyterian Church
A. Roop
Shippensburg
State Normal Department
Charles H. Roades
Philadelphia
C. J. Keephart
Antville
John Wanamaker
Roop
Kephart
George M. Seller
Dauphin County Association
Dr. Bonds
B. L. Mackey
Darby
State
Mre. M.G. Kennedy
J. Nelson Clark
Warriigburg
Gray
Pittsburg
J. H. Kurgenknabe
Wanamaker
Hastings
William McNally
Winemaker
Tale Made Him Weary. Shooting in Washington Street
In New York on October 12 Gottfried Tiets aged 2 and Johann Boyson aged 24 met at a Washington street boarding house. The pair drank and talked with Boyson boasting of a girl he had met. Tiets said the tale made him weary then Boyson shot him in the breast and killed himself after being wounded as they went to the basement stairs. Both were hospitalized with Boyson dying and Tiets’s condition failing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gottfried Ticts
Johanns Boyson
Fuitors
Washington Street
Doynon
Tietz
Boyson
Tieta
Henry Matz Arrested in Dynamite Trial Case
Henry Matz and H C W Mats were arrested in Reading by Constable Wesley Knorr and a detective for alleged criminal solicitation to commit perjury and subordination of perjury in the Waller Wintersteen dynamite trial. They waived a hearing and posted bail for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
Wesley Knorr
Reading
Henry Matz
H. C. W. Mats
Maiden's Revenge in Cleveland Office Shootout
May C Darling a 17 year old girl entered attorney M G Powell's office in the Cuyahoga building and fired a pistol missing him. A desperate struggle followed as occupants of nearby offices intervened. Darling was arrested and Powell denies the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
C. Darling
M. G. Powell
Cuyahoga Building
Ratication Meeting Draws Massive Tammany Attendance
New York reports a large turnout anticipated for the Tammany Democracy ratication at Tammany Hall tomorrow night with overflow gatherings on Fourteenth Street and Irving Place. Speakers include Governor Campbell of Ohio Congressman Amos J. Cummings and Thomas F. P. Grady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tammany Democracy
Tammany Hall
Fourteenth Street
Irving Place
Campbell
Ohio
Amos J. Cummings
Thomas FP. Grady
Gold Hunters Meet Hardships On Bleak Yukon Beach
Sheldon Jackson reports from St Michaels that Yukon mining expeditions crowd a beach at the inlet before the Bear sails for Reindeer station. Miners arrive by sea with plans to build river craft and push upriver to Timber then winter in log huts. Snow and a looming clash with lawless camps define a harsh season on the riverfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sheldon Jackson
United States General Agent of Education
Alaska
St. Michaels
Etill
Puget Sound
Seattle
San Francisco
Yukon
Reindeer Station
Siberia
St. Lawrence Island
Respite Granted for Frank Jongrass Ahead of Pardons Board
Oct 1 Governor Hastings grants respite for Frank Jongrass of New Castle from Oct 2 to Jan 7 to allow presentation of his case to the board of pardons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jongrass
Harrisburg
Hastings
Frank Jongrass
New Castle
Board of Pardons
Lexington Races Highlight Thrilling Heat Wins
Lexington Ky Oct 1 racing crowd about 6000 saw Hoek at Law sweep heats in 2.14 class trotting and Sherman and The Monk claim multiple wins in pacing and trotting divisions. The meet featured heavy wagering and unfinished races carried to later program segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Hoek-at-Law
Planet
Caid
Highwood
Wiley
Sherman
Clay
Clayidrust
West
Br. G
Chimes
Geers
The
B. G
Limerick
Prodigal
Kenney
Mambrino King
Mackey
Er. G
Saunders
Dorris Wilkes
Bik. m
Ewart
Fortune in a Bustle In a Woman's Apartments
In Suffolk County private court a hearing was held on a petition for partial estate distribution of Almira M. Perham. A search of her rooms found 21,000 in an old bottle and other securities totaling around 61,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poston
Mass
Buffolk County
Almira M. Perham
Honda
Freed by the man he wronged at Waldorf hotel case
John H. Srants, former Waldorf hotel superintendent, was discharged by Judge Cowling after recent arrest for robbing the hotel of varied items from a valuable rug to a brick. Clemency was urged by Waldorf manager Bolit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John H. Srants
Waldorf Hotel
Cowling
Bolit
The
Waldorf
Treasury balance and receipts report from Washington
The treasury shows an available cash balance of 1146.2 percent? 1146 2 percent? gold reserve 14707 582, net silver 3? W 40), United States notes in treasury Hag 615, treasury notes of 100 315 407 68, total receipts this month 674 08 percent, total receipts this year 64 015 015, total expenditures this month 548 000, total expenditures this year 122 015 771.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
United State
Burmese Gang Attack at Mandalay Fort Narrowly Suppressed
A 25-member Burmese gang armed with long knives charged the south gate of Mandalay fort aiming at Major Dobble’s residence. British officers repelled them. four attackers were killed and four wounded. Lieutenant Harrington was wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandalay
Burmah
Mandalay Fort
Dobble
Harrington
Trenton Iron Co Secures Alaska Tramway Contract
The Trenton Iron company has received a contract to furnish a seven mile wire tramway to be built in the Chilkoot Pass Alaska. Work will be pushed to early completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Trenton Iron Company
Chilkoot Pass
Alaska
Honeymoon Ends With Teen Bridegroom in Jail
Patrick Barrett, a one day groom, lies in county jail on a perjury charge after marrying Kate Lynn a 20 year old Keyser Avenue girl. Alderman Roberts heard that Barrett admitted he was 19 and that a preacher conducted the ceremony. The stepmother Mrs Krommage opposed the match and obtained a warrant last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Barrett
Patrick
Barrett
West Mountain
Yellow Fever Crisis Ripples Through Texas Railways
Austin reports a near total rail shutdown as yellow fever fear spreads. Quarantine measures spread to small towns with shotgun restraints, threatening southern and central Texas transport within 24 hours. Mobile and Galveston show mixed results with new cases and slight recoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas
Tate
New Orleans
Mobile
Galveston
Beggars Rampage on Lower Lackawanna Avenue
A mob of about fifty beggars attacked a foreigner near the Railroad Y M C A and bridge last night, robbing eleven men of tips. The targeted man was knocked down and badly pummeled by three assailants before being left at the station. No arrests were made as police prepared a later coup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Avenue
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Station
Adventist four day convention in Hyde Park area
The Seventh Day Adventists announce a four day convention at their Wood street and North Main avenue church. Services run Wednesday 2 00 pm with daily morning and evening sessions led by Elders Williams Underwood Russell Mead and others focusing on the second coming of Christ and current issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeventh Day Adventists
Hyde Park
Providence
Wood Street
North Main Avenue
J. N. Williams
A. Underwood
K. C Russell
F. J. Mead
Smith and Co
F. McVagh
Christ
Howton Texas Faces First Yellow Fever Case
Howton Texas woke to a quarantine declaration after four suspected yellow fever cases. Public schools remained closed and train service ran, with town activities paused as officials ordered immediate health measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howton
Tex
Senorita Claneros to bow before New York public
New York reports from the Cuban Junta say Senorita Claneros will make her bow before a New York public tomorrow if all goes well she will hold a reception with time and place yet to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Senorita Claneros
Weather signals cooler and westerly winds today
The morning brief notes cooler conditions and westerly winds across regions. It also references international responses and local civic items, including a Philadelphia architectural critique and judicial notes.
Secretary Sherman Eyes Behring Sea Conference Row
Washington reporters reveal Secretary Sherman replied to Lord Salisbury’s note declining Britain’s participation in the Behring Sea conference with astonishment. The United States notes Russia and Japan are to attend and suggests a three-nation expert conference with Great Britain, the U.S. and Canada. Japanese delegates travel from San Francisco via Chicago to Washington, with Russian delegates Botkine Routkinsky and Grebnitsky expected. a gathering aimed for October 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sherman
Lord Salisbury
Great Britain
Russia
Japan
United States
Hay
State Department
Canada
Mr. Sherman
London
San Francisco
Chicago
Botkine
Routkinsky
Grebnitsky
Equity suit seeks interest clause addition in Capouse Ave sale
Nettleton sues Cary to compel insertion of with Interest annually in the 1996 Capouse avenue real estate sale contract. Dispute centers on additional interest payments claimed by Nettleton and denial by Cary. Court action filed yesterday as an equity suit to fix the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettleton
Josiah D. Caryl
Josiah BD
Cary
Mr. Nettleton
Public meeting to push chemical wagon proposal
The William Connell Hose Company plans a Thursday night public meeting to gain resident support in the Twentieth ward for approving a chemical apparatus. Chief P J Hickey received a letter requesting his presence, aiming to secure ward opinion and push the matter through councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Connell Hose Company
P. J. Hickey
Twenteeth Ward
New Deputy Appointed in Harrisburg York Lawyer Named Deputy Secretary
Secretary of the Commonwealth David Martin announced the appointment of Heh im E Cochran of York as deputy secretary. Cochran will replace Colonel James B Barnett of Washington whose resignation was requested. Cochran is about 42 and a York bar member and will assume duties next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
Davil Martin
Hehim E. Cochran
York
Cochran
James B. Barnett
Washington
Heraid Weather Forecast for New York and New England
The Middle States and New England experience clear skies with lingering heat and stationary temps today. Winds shift from southwest to northwest, with local frosts possible in the lake region tonight. Thursday brings continued fair weather in both areas with cooler temperatures and lighter winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New England
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gen. Weyler
MR. M’kinley
Vate Cablegram
Drummers’ Convention
Commercial Travelers’ Home Association
Goodwin
Capitol Commission
M'Kelvy
Register
Col. Waring
Mott's Bulletin
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Sabbath School Convention
Pennsylvania Association
Knorre Wintersteen
Maiden
Miss Darling
Tammany Ratification
Kentucky
Staats
the Waldorf
Tramway
Chilkoot
Convention of Adventists
Houston
Miss
Lord Ballebury
Biate Poor Directory
Watson
Associated Jdg of Health
Sergmton
Loqai
Weat Side
Tuckawanna County
Whitnes
Salisbury
England
Behring Sea Conference
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