Fire destroys Worthington block housing World and Kellogg plants
A five story brick structure at Ontario and Noble in Cleveland burned last night, housing the World newspaper plant and A L Kellogg. Losses total about 40 000 for the building and 60 000 for the World, with heavy insured amounts. Kellogg and others report substantial damage as investigators seek the cause.
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Cleveland, O
Worthington
Ontario and
Noble Streets
World Newspaper
A. L. Kellogg Newspaper Company
Kellogg Newspaper Company
The
World
Claflin Manufacturing Company
Bandeau Bros. Passementerie Company
Cleveland World
Kellogg
Bandeau Bros
Good verdict in Curtis vs DeCoursey negligence case
In Meadville on March 18 a jury awarded Laura M. Curtis 4000 dollars for the death of her husband. The suit claimed the railroad's negligence caused the fatality at Hydetown against Samuel DeCoursey receiver of Western New York and Pennsylvania.
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Meadville
Mar
Laura M. Curtis
Samuel DeCoursey
New York
Pennsylvania
Bootmakers strike widens in London with 200000 idle
The London bootmakers strike extends through the week leaving about 200000 workers idle across factories. Some London trade unions are granting strikers ten shillings a week as support.
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London
Spain Will Not Repeat Such Offenses, Official Says
The State Department has received a dispatch from Minister Taylor in Madrid reporting that the Spanish government assures the United States there will be no repetition of offenses like the firing on the mail steamer Allianca.
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Washington
State Department
Taylor
Madrid
United States
Allianca
Will Drill For Oil Near Salamanca Hilldale Project
Salamanca March 18 Land is being leased and drilling arrangements nearly complete for oil at Hilldale about three miles from town. A test well drilled years ago yielded claims of small oil finds and the current operators are confident of striking oil or gas.
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Salamanca
Hilldale
A Hospital for Corry
Corry Pa March 18 the property of T A Allen president of the defunct National bank was bid in by Al Crosby for 3701 The mansion worth 20000 will be converted into a hospital
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Corry
T. A. Allen
National Bank
AL. Crosby
Amber oil discovery prompts land leases in upstate New York
In Watertown on March 18 prospectors report very good amber oil near Greig in Lewis county. Large tracts in Southern Jefferson county have been leased in anticipation of finding the fluid in paying quantities.
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Watertown
Greig
Lewis County
Jefferson County
Fire in Glade Burns Newberry Home
A Thursday evening blaze consumed Joseph Newberry's new Glade residence. With no hydrants nearby, neighbors improvised using ladders on adjacent buildings and War ren Fire Department aid to douse flames. The home, insured for 1900 with Mitchell and Shaw, was largely lost while much furniture was saved. The incident underscored fire protection needs and may spur a local volunteer company and hydrant installation.
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Gladeé
Joseph Newberry
Rames
Mgr. Newberry
Mitchell
Shawkey
Warren
Nelsons Cleared in Plush Theft Case at Meacham Court
Ed and Frank Nelson and their father appeared before Justice Meacham on theft charges from December 1898. Wits testified plush was found hidden in the Yankee Bush hill house, matching the stolen goods in color and quality. Bail set at $200 for the elder Nelson. the two sons were discharged for lack of evidence.
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Rogers
Magee
Allen
Nelson
Frank
Cuban War Update From General Gomez Forces
The latest Cuba report places General Gomez as commander in chief with 50,000 infantry and 30,000 cavalry, armed with machetes and rifles. A Key West dispatch notes armed crews from the Spanish gunboat Infanta Isabella patrolling the island’s shores all Wednesday night, guarding a filibustering expedition ready to sail for Cuba.
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St. Louis
Cuba
Gomez
Provisional Army
Key West
Western New York and Pennsylvania Railway Formed
Stockholders met in Philadelphia to consolidate Northwestern Pennsylvania Railway with Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad under the name Western New York and Pennsylvania Railway company to complete their reorganization.
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Philadelphia
Northwestern Pennsylvania Railway
Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad Companies
Western New York and Pennsylvania Railway Company
New Gas Being Tested in Cleveland
A sample of illuminating gas recently discovered in New York, capable of delivery to consumers in cans, was received and partially tested by the Cleveland Gas Light company. It is made from lime and coal dust welded by electricity into a dark brown porous substance and yields excellent light when dissolved in water.
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Cleveland. O
New York
Cleveland Gas Light Company
Eric
Perry Brown
Bemus Point
Fish
Salamanca
Gorder Cleveland
Clymer
Coleville
McKean County
Gilbert Blanding
Cherry Creek
New Park Opera House
Evie
Frohman
Shenandoah
Tragic Train Collision Kills Couple in Warren
Charles Headley a school teacher and Mary Bodt aged 24 were struck and killed instantly while crossing the railroad tracks at Milburne in a buggy as an express train passed.
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Warren
Charles Headley
Mary Bo3d
Milburne
Modern Jury Views and Rural Misconceptions
A long critique on the perceived fairness and flaws of the modern jury system, interwoven with anecdotes about rural ignorance and city life. Includes anecdotes of jurors, a boy in night school, stories of farmers, and a local crime involving Nugent shooting a constable.
Decree on annexation of Glade Township to Warren Borough
The court confirms the grand jury report and orders Glade Township land to join Warren Boroughs second ward. It fixes payments between Warren and Glade school districts and imposes a borough tax of 526.11 with 289.67 to the Warren school district. Costs allocated to petitioners and borough.
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Glade Township
Warren
Borough of
Township of
Glade
Warren Borough
New Orleans Report Records No Labor Change
In New Orleans on March 16 there was no change in the labor situation in the last twenty four hours. Authorities state there is no increase in unrest. Police remain vigilant and prepared to suppress any riotous activity if it arises.
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Orleans
Stile Lcoop
Wages Advanced for 10000 Coke Workers at Frick Southwest
In Mount Pleasant on March 16, ten thousand workers at the Frick and Southwest Companies were informed that wages would rise April 1 by fifteen percent after a sudden announcement made yesterday afternoon.
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Mount Pleasant
Frick and Southwest Companies
DuBois Lumberman Confesses Judgments Totaling 520000
DuBois Pa March 16 R L Loeb an extensive lumberman of this city confessed judgments aggregating 520000 His embarrassment is attributed to the suspension of the Bank of DuBois.
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DuBois, Pa
R. L. Loeb
List of Patents Granted to Pennsylvania Inventors This Week
A long list of patentees from Harrisburg Pittsburg and other Pennsylvania towns is given with various inventions ranging from hat-securers electric-arc lamps and train-signals to pumps and chimney-holders. The notices name inventors such as H Astrich H P Davis W H Downing A R Ferriby A H Guiley W M Harrison I N Hoadley J W Holaday T Holman W H Lorimer J W Birkey W D Markley J W Matthews J O Neill J H Pipher D Stringfellow H N Potter J J Rhine G A Rogers J Schilinger J H Stewart L B Stillwell C F Scott J G Sutton G A Trautwein G S Trumbore L H Wolfe A Wurts and others.
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H. Astrich
Harrisburg
H. P. Davis
Pittsburg
W. H. Downing
Goodell
A. R. Ferriby
A. H. Guiley
South Easton
W- M. Harrison
Williamsport
I. N. Hoadley
Bradford
Anchor Wellpacker
J. W. Holaday
Ridgway
Furnace
T. Holman
Atlantic
W. H. Lorimer
J. W. Birkey
Bristol
W. D. Markley
Menalen
Harvester
J. W. Matthews
J. O'Neill
Taylorstown
J. H. Pipher
D. Stringfellow
Parker’s Landing
8. A. Sutton
West Newton
G. A. Trautwein
G. S. Trumbore
Pennsburg
L. H. Wolfe
A. Wurts
The Jamestown Strike Ends After Mediation
Jamestown March 16. The Hall's Worsted Mills strike ends after Rev Albertson intervention. Strikers report their first resolution and adopt another promising to return to work next Monday. Superintendent confirms wages stay the same and no discharges will occur due to the action.
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Jamestown
Hall
Albertson
A Colony of Veterans Scheme in Georgia
Indianapolis march 15 a plan to buy one hundred thousand acres in Georgia and establish a Colony of Veterans has been launched with four hundred fifty thousand dollars already subscribed the Georgia governor is a leading supporter of the effort
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Indianapolis
Georgia
Granted a New Trial in New York Case
Erastus Wyman has been granted a new trial by the supreme court after his earlier conviction for forging an endorsement on a check. The March 16 decision overturns the prior verdict and orders fresh proceedings.
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New York
Erastus Wyman
Ben
Supreme Court
Tie
New Party Name Chooses The Prohibitionists Merger
Pitleburg March 16 The name of the new political party intended to merge the Prohibitionists has been decided as The Tor a Peuteetie. The article notes the consolidation plan and the party’s alignment with temperance advocates.
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Pitleburg
Merse
Fatal mine explosion at Austrian silica mines claims many
A deadly blast struck Austrian silica mines this morning killing or trapping many miners. About eighty were killed, with over 200 still entombed as rescue efforts continue and workers fight to reach the victims.
Silver Barred Out Caperons A. Mar 16 Act Prohibits Silver Coin Import
The Transvaal Republic government passes an act strict against importing silver coin. The law, dated March 16, bans entry of silver currency into the republic, affecting trade and monetary policy.
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Caperons
S. A
Transvaal Republic
Hope Not Yet Gone Amid Rumors Afloat
Madrid reports March 16 that Admiral Ber anger and naval experts believe the cruiser Keine Regente, long overdue, remains afloat despite expectations of sinking.
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Madrid
Beranger
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U.S
Cleveland’s Blaze
the World and
Kellogg’s Newspaper Company
Maprip
Sagasta
Chamber of Deputies
el Globo
Senor Castelar
Martinez Campos
Nelsons
Qur Man
Lew
Aroun
Congress
Senate
Sen
Nellie Brookmyre
Busti
M. L. Maxon
Portville
NM. Y
Hazeltineat
Jamcestown
Utica
United States Grand Jury
Bion H. Butter
Balovia
Patrick H. Nugent
W. Harvey Johnson
Waerron
C. H. Novus
J.T
John Schultz
D. W. Beatty
Third Street
D. J. Ball
New Orleans
Christian Arnold
Mr. Arnold
Alsace
Market Street
Arnold
Arthur Stogart
John Hand
Falconer
Evangelical
Kanaga
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