Judge Jenkins Busts Harper in Right to Strike Hearing
Milwaukee March 2 Judge Jenkins heard arguments on modifying the order barring Northern Pacific employees from striking Chief Arthur and Chief Sargent of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and other labor leaders argued for relief T W Harper of Terre Haute fought with the court over the meaning of strike The court stated quitting work is a legal right and the hearing continued with receivers and labor leaders present
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Milwaukee
Harper
Jenkins
Mr. Harper
Charles Quarles
General McNaught
Spooner
George T. Miller
Payne
Oakes
Arthur
Sargent
Ramsey
Clark
Wilkinson
Wilson
Robert Schilling
Congress opens with Bland seigniorage bill vote and committee actions
The House, Washington, March 3, begins with the Bland seigniorage bill passing 168 to 189. A resolution by Mr Bankhead to form a Chicago post office building investigation subcommittee carries 1,500 in appropriation. Kilgore’s probe request on missing salary deductions is referred. A lands bill to open abandoned military reservations passes. Ex-Speaker Grow, newly elected at large from Pennsylvania, is sworn in.
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Washington
Bankhead
Mittee
Chicago
Kilgore
McRae
Committee On Public Lands
Holman
Grow
Pennsylvania
Pugs Out of Court in Corbett-Mitchell Fight Case
All parties linked to the Corbett Mitchell fight are cleared as the last court actions were dropped. Attorney General Lamar Neill pressed charges against Charles Mitchell for fighting by previous appointment and against Duval Athletic Club members for aiding and abetting a fight. The moves follow Corbett's acquittal.
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Jacksonville
Damages Awarded in Texas Fever Case Against Hozier Bros
In Esporia Kansas a district court judgment of 47000 dollars was entered against Hozier Bros of Kansas City. The Texas fever cattle case involved 159 farmers seeking damages after Texas cattle spread disease to Kansas stock. The ruling ends the last phase of the long-running action.
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Kansas City
Esporia
Kan
District
Hozier Bros
Texas
Kansas
Ers
Bel Line Bridge Draw Bridge for St Paul Belt Line
Arrangements with J Stewart & Co of St Louis to build a new railroad bridge at South St Paul. The draw bridge, 2200 feet long with four 150 foot spans and a 480 foot draw span, will cost 1 500 000. It will connect with a belt railway and give direct access to packing districts.
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St. Paul
J. Stewart & Co
St. Louis
South St. Paul
Milwaukee and Paul
Chicago
Kansas City
Bank Officials Indicted in Tacoma Failure Case
Walter J Thompson president of the Merchants National Bank, which failed last July, Henry Drum vice president, and Davis assistant cashier were indicted by the United States grand jury in Tacoma Washington on March 8.
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Tacoma
Wash
Walter J. Thompson
Merchants National Bank
Henry Drum
Davis
United States Grand Jury
Insurgents Defeated at Sarandi With 400 Dead
A Rio Grande dispatch reports government forces defeated insurgents at Sarandi with about 400 killed. Many prisoners and guns were captured, signaling a decisive victory for the government.
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Buenos Ayres
Rio Grande
Sarandi
Photograph the Catlin Collection at Smithsonian
Col Kiefer receives a letter from R J Holmcom e requesting permission to photograph all Minnesota scenery and Minnesota Indian paintings in the Catlin collection housed at the Smithsonian Institute for the State Historical Society of Minnesota. Catlin, famed artist, was commissioned in 1835 to document frontier territories and native peoples.
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Catlin
Washington
Col. Kiefer
R. J. Holcombe
State Historical Society of
Minnesota
Boss McKane in Coney Island History Column
The Times of London publishes a column on Boss McKane of Coney Island. It argues his downfall could purify elections across the United States and notes the shock of such a career in the heart of the nation’s oldest, richest, and most educated region.
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the Times
Boss McKane
London
McKane
Coney Island
Wyoming Quarantine Bans Cattle From Infected Texas Districts
Governor Osborne issues a quarantine against importing cattle into Wyoming from infected districts south of the 37th parallel from Feb 15 to Dec 1 unless a clean bill of health is shown. Excludes Willbarger Baylor Brockmorgan Shackleford Nolan and north half of Pecos county Texas.
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Cheyenne, Wy
Osborne
Wyoming
Sith
Willbarger
Baylor
Brockmorgan
Shakleford
Nolan
Pecos County
Texas
Wisconsin Press Association Meets in Oshkosh
At the second day of the Wisconsin Press association session President Youmans gave the annual address while papers were read by Byron J. Price of Hudson Mrs G A Buckstaff of Oshkosh and L T Boyd of Milwaukee In the afternoon W L Osborne of La Crosse and O F Roessler of Jefferson presented papers H M Youmans was elected president.
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Oshkosh, Wis
Wisconsin Press Association
Youmans
Byron J. Price
Hudson
G. A. Buckstaff
Oshkosh
L. T. Boyd
Milwaukee
W. L. Osborne
la Crosse
O. F. Roessler
Jefferson
H. M. Youmans
Stock Buyers Meet Plans Special Trains to Chicago
A meeting of stock buyers along the Northwestern road in St. Peter Minnesota with railway officers agreed to run special stock trains to Chicago on quick time. A special train will depart Sleepy Eye on Saturday March 10 and continue regularly thereafter.
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St. Peter, Minn
Northwestern Road
Chicago
Sleepy Eye
Expedition to Franz Josef Land funded by Harms offer
Explorer Jackson to The Times announces acceptance of Harms offer to cover all costs for a fully equipped scientific expedition to Franz Josef Land. Jackson is a fellow of the Geographical Society and based in Elnwood Kent. The announcement cites the March letter from London.
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Franz Josef’s Land
London
Jackson
The
Times
Harmsworth
Elnwood
Kent County
Geographical Society
Franz Josef Land
Elevator Seized in Redwood Falls Bridge Writ Action
Sheriff takes possession of the Wal bridge elevator and its contents at Echo in Redwood Falls after a writ of execution to satisfy a judgment in favor of the Bank of Redwood Falls. The elevator is owned by E. M. Walbridge of Northfield.
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Redwood Falls, Minn
Walbridge Elevator and Contents
Echo
E. M. Walbridge
Northfield
Bank of
Redwood Falls
Allen Resigns as County Attorney After Trial
County Attorney Allen resigns after being tried for assault and acquitted by a jury. Commissioners appoint W. Y. Quigley, who defended Allen, to fill the unexpired term.
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Parker
Allen
W. Y. Quigley
Largest Opal Found in Caldwell Idaho Mines
Word from the opal mines near Caldwell Idaho reports the largest opal in the world. The gem is described as flaw free and about the size of a hen egg, estimating a dress of 825 karats and of the highest quality and immense value.
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Caldwell, Ida
Mansfield Saddlery Assigned To Wyman For Creditors
Des Moines March 3 Thomas A Mansfield saddlery harness and leather goods firm assigned to John Wyman for creditors. Liabilities total about 82000. Failure traced to slow collections. Assets believed sufficient to cover liabilities.
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Des Moines
Des Moinés
Thomas A. Mansfield
John Wyman
Awful Revenge Ends in Double Murder and Suicide
In Sui cide Followed. Albert Moss and his father quarrel led to a farm near Evcenk Oregon. David Coleman sided with the father and Moss shot the Coleman family including two daughters. A daughter died, another wounded, Coleman fatally injured, and Moss killed himself.
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David Coleman
Oregon
Evcenk
Albert Moss
Moss
Coleman
Monetary Conference Prospects Not Bright Says Aide
Washington reports that U S lawmakers doubt a monetary conference will assemble this year. Representative McCreary notes European support growing for silver use while England favors gold monometallism but some leaders back international bimetallism as Britain continues to block progress.
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WashineTon
House of Representatives
Sir Vernon Harcourt
McCreary
Kentucky
United States
Europe
England
Mr. Balfour
William Houldsworth
Henry Macey Thompson
Paris
Brussels
Newlands
Nevada
Balfour
Bryan
Nebraska
Allison
Bland
Strikes Rally at Powellton Mines Threaten Troops
A Powellton West Virginia mining dispute escalates as strikers mass near the mines. Sheriff Banks requests troops, Governor McCorkle consulted. Colonel Hodges reports a large approaching force of strikers and a posse on scene seeking to remove workers.
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St. Louis
Post Dispatch
Powellton
W. Va
Thes
Charleston
Hodges
Hinlan
Skinner Is Said to Have Been Skinned Alive
Reports from Harlan county say Len Tye, a Negro accused of multiple murders and kidnappings, was caught after kidnapping a farmer's daughter. Hunters freed her, and a vigilante group tied and skinned Tye. He allegedly confessed to Miss Bryant’s murder and claimed three other victims in Kentucky and Tennessee.
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Barboursville
Harlan County
Len Tye
Miss Bryant
Williamsburg
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mob Attacks Stroudsburg Jail Over Monroe County Murder
A 200 strong mob in Stroudsburg tried to force the jail to lynch Richard Prior, the black man charged with murdering Christian Ehlers in Monroe County. The sheriff repelled the attack at 2 am, police arrived, and the mob withdrew in a sullen mood amid feared reinforcements.
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Scranton
Stroudsburg
Richard Prior
Christian Ehlers
Monroe County
Court session in roster case ends with McFail cross examination
Madison Wis March 3 The entire morning session of court in the roster case was taken up with the cross examination of W J P McFail by counsel for Clark Peck O Connor and Bashford The questioning was very close but the testimony of the witness was unshaken in any important particular
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McFail
Madison
Wis
W. J. P. McFail
Clark
Peck
O’connor
Bashford
Wilson Gaining Strength in Mexico City Recovery
Congressman Wilson, ill in Guadalajara, shows satisfactory improvement as typhoid fever subsides. He now rests and receives nursing care. Dr. Mallett Prevost estimates 10 to 14 days convalescence before he can begin homeward travel by car.
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Wilson
City of
Mexico
Guadalajara
Mallett Prevost
Dufferin Recall Denied by Paris Official
Paris reports officially deny any demand by President Carnot for Queen Victoria to recall the British ambassador the Marquis of Dufferin amid Russo-French court intrigue rumors.
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Dufferin
Paris
Marquis of Dufferin
Carnot
Four Fatally Injured In Narrow Gauge Road Crash
A car on the Narrow Gange road between Mocanaque village and West End Coal company mines plunged off the track into an embankment. Four men among the miners bound for work were fatally injured.
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Wilkesbarre
Gange Road
Moccanaque
West End Coal Company
Omaha Extension to Wheeler Line This Spring
Mitchell D D reports the Omaha will extend its line from this city to Wheeler in the spring with operations to begin once the Yankton Indian Reservation opening is settled.
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Omaha
Mitchell
Wheeler
Yankton Indian Reservation
Occidental and Tyee Reported Stranded Near Comax
A private report from San Francisco on March 3 states the ship Occidental from this port, aided by the tug Tyee, is on the rocks near the coal port of Comax. No further details were available.
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San Francisco
Tyee
Comax
Public Debt Statement Shows February Increase
The public debt statement from Washington reports a net debt increase of 40,084,215 dollars for February and a cash balance rise of 34,580,265 dollars.
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Washington
Appropriation Bills Move Ahead in House Session
In Washington on March 3 the House sets four major appropriation bills for swift action. Chairman Sayers will open with the fortifications bill, then the pension, District of Columbia, and sundry civil bills in sequence. Fortifications seek about 5 million dollars for sea coast batteries and works while the pension bill totals roughly 151 million with expected debate, and shows a 15 million dollar reduction from last year.
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Washington
House
Sayers
District of Columbia
Florence Stebbins to wed Count Lionel Von Zoy
Cablegram from Geneva announces Miss Florence Stebbins daughter of W. R. Stebbins will wed Count Lionel Von Zoy a member of the reichstag. The event involves prominent local figures and asserts a high society alliance.
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Kansas City
Geneva
Florence Stebbins
W. R. Stebbins
Lionel von Zoy
Reichstag
Epworth League Plans Reading Course for 1894
Springfield Ohio reports the Epworth League cabinet arranging a reading course for 1894. It notes 14 200 Epworth chapters in the United States with 25 000 members and a committee to publish an official league song book.
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Epworth League
Springfield
Epworth
United States
No Decision Reached At Indiana Coal Miners' Meet
Terre Haute Ind March 3 The second day session of the Indiana bituminous coal miners convention ended without any decision on a 20 percent cut in mining prices. Discussion will resume in the morning.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana Bituminous Coal Miners’ Convention
Man Kills Ex Constable in Ash Grove Morning Shooting
In Ash Grove Missouri on March 3 George Van Pelt fatally shot ex Constable F L Caulfield. Caulfield had earlier wounded Van Pelt when attempting to arrest him during a period of intoxication. Van Pelt had been waiting for a chance to act.
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Ash Grove
George van Pelt
F. L. Caulfield
van Pelt
Caulfield
Condition of Banks Quietly Reported by Controller
Washington March 3 The comptroller of the currency has called for a report on the condition of national banks as of the close of business Wednesday February 28 1894. The notice seeks details on assets liabilities and condition of each bank in good standing.
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Washington
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Pugs
Athletic Club
Nolle
BEL Line
Wisconsin Editors
Powellton, W. Va
Culver & Smith
Huron
M L- Tobin
Frank Wilson
Tobin & Wilson
Sas
Second and
Kansas Streets
Huron,s. D
Crockery
Hmlour
JOY Brothers
Huron, S. D
News of the World
Jo A
NEW York Weekly Tribune
Paber
Shannon & Longstaff
Dakota Huronite
Tribunedin
York City
New York Weekly
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