Great Mill Explosion Devastates Minneapolis Mills
A violent explosion at 7 PM in Minneapolis's flouring district near St Anthonys Falls devastated the Washburn Mill and connected plants. Fire rapidly followed, with many workers missing or killed. later estimates put dead at seventeen and property damage around 1.5 million dollars. Firemen battled flames as the city endured shattered glass and widespread destruction along the riverbank.
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Minneapolis
St.Anthony’s Falls
Washburn
Thompson Hoyt
Humboldt Mills
Galaxy Mills
Pettit, Robinson & Co
Cahill, Ankeny& Co
Ni. Day & Sons
Day & Rolles
Buell, Newton & Co
Gorton, Hayward & Co
Washpurn A
B. Mills
Minneapolis and St. Louis
Chaba Ee
Big Mill
Charles Henning
Fred Merrill
Clark Wilbur
Oilers
Wm. Leslie
Chris Ewing
0. C. Shie
Walter Savage
Patrick Judd
Ed. Merrill
Harry Heeks
E. W. Burbank
Aug. Smith
Diamond Mill
John Boyce
Galaxy Mid
Joe Mantic
Zenith Mil
Widastrum
Fred. George
Dean Day
Daniel Day
Pettit & Robinson
Minneapolis and
St. Louis Road
Washburn Mill
Secret armed organizations across the South and North
The piece notes secret oath bound groups in the North drilling nightly while Southern authorities face no similar crackdown. It argues many oppose suppression yet accept lawful banding. in Washington, Congress contemplates adjournment and tariff battles as mills report eighteen deaths after a fatal explosion with plans to rebuild a vast Washburn mill.
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Washington Post
South
North
Warra Ledger item heavy with 1878 Philly, politics and crime
In this May 10 1878 issue the ledger reports on Philadelphia liquor saloons count, pending legislature adjournment dates, and a broad sweep of national politics. It notes Fenians arming rumors, Quay resignations, Packard nomination doubts, and a Pittsburgh Convention question. It also covers a Chicago Times speculation on Roscoe Conkling, tariff remarks by Hendrick Wright, Morrison IL censure, and a Milwaukee tragedy of John Binckley’s death.
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Wueen Hendrick B. Wright
Morrison
Illinois
Col. Watson
Corrupt Bargain Alleged in Erie Warren Venango Nomination
A 19th century critique accuses Erie county politicians of fixing a congressional convention by allocating delegates: 77 from Erie, 32 from Warren, 42 from Venango. The piece claims a money driven scheme to secure nominations, with delegates to be bought and traded, mocking the process and urging voters to end the corruption at the polls. It warns the three Republican candidates from Erie Warren and Venango are tied to this scheme and calls for reform.
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L. F. Wat- Jongresa
Reed
Erie
Mc. Watson
Warren
Olmier
Venango
Erie County
Corry
Washington
Congress
Heriff
Court of Common Pleas
Warren Co
Court ‘House
Borough of
Tidioute
County of
State of
Pennsylvania
Tidioute and
Jefferson Streets
Jefferson Street
Tidioutest
Frank Williams
Thomas Arters
Recorder's Office
G. B. Gilson
Peter LP
Garrett
Henry Brace
Sherif
Henry Brach
Peary
Orphan’s Court
Warren County
Norman Snider
Warren Borough
Court House
Glade
B.G. Waide
Susan A. Snider
Maylots
United States
District of
James K. Webb
Elk
Apid
North Park Row
Pefora
E. Woodrutl
Hsg
Roelster
May Convention Deluge Promises Political Turmoil
The May calendar foresees a surge of conventions and political maneuvering across Pennsylvania. Voters will hear loud orators while party discipline guides votes, as National and Labor or Greenback, Republican, Democratic, and Prohibition tickets converge from Philadelphia to Altoona. The piece notes fear of rancor, financial scheming, whisky, and shifting loyalties amid a crowded field.
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National
Greenback
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Pittsburgh
Prohibition
Altoona
Pennsylvania
Louisiana and Florida Frauds to be Investigated
A Buffalo Cour ier dispatch reports Democratic leaders favor an inquiry into Florida electoral fraud but differ on timing. The plan is a privilege resolution leading to a judiciary committee inquiry. The piece flags no major disturbance, notes Hayes’s alleged corruption fund ties, and predicts a Democratic Senate after March 4 with Republican money to flip the House.
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Buffalo Courier
House
Florida
Judiciary Committee
The
Sun
Electoral Commission
Dow
Hayes
Congress
Grant
Senate
Senator Cameron and May and December marriage shocks
Senator Don Cameron marries Elizabeth B. Sherman in Cleveland amid gossip about May and December. The piece notes the Harrisburg Republican Convention may challenge his leadership, and outlines U S political maneuvers including campaign speakers for Southern districts. It mentions Governor hopeful George W. Jenks with Dill as likely nominee.
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Elizabeth B. Sherman
Cleveland
Ohio
Sherman
Harrisburg
Don
Proposed Presidential Investigation Moves Through Judiciary Report
Washington May 4 Representative Springer cites a Judiciary Committee draft resolution to reopen the presidential question by ordering an investigation into alleged Florida and Louisiana frauds. The plan mirrors Blair's urging for deposition evidence from McLin and Dennis and authenticated papers.
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Washington
Springer
Blair
Maryland
Committee On the Judiciary
Iie
Congress
Florida
Louisiana
Committee of the Judiciary
McLin
Dennis
Hayes
Democratic Lawmaker Seeks Florida Louisiana Fraud Inquiry
A Washington Democrat says a resolution for investigating alleged frauds in Florida and Louisiana will be introduced later this week. The Judiciary Committee will head the probe, with broad Democratic support and some Republicans backing the move to reveal how Hayes and Wheeler votes were awarded. The inquiry will focus on facts, not incumbents eligibility, to let the truth speak.
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Washington
N. Y. Herald
Congress
House
Florida
Louisiana
Committee On the Judiciary
Hayes
Wheeler
The Greatest Blessing Promotes Hop Bitters Remedy
The column touts Hop Bitters as a universal cure and purifier for blood, stomach, kidneys, and liver, claiming thousands are saved and cured. It notes proprietors are blessed by users and urges readers to try the remedy, with a brief aside about newspaper tax listings in Pittsburgh.
Burlesque Legislation Delays House Action on Bill
Special dispatch reports the Pennsylvania House wasting time with frivolous resolutions and delaying the anti-discrimination bill. The artificial spider gag and a Philadelphian impersonator disrupted proceedings as Sergeant-at-Arms Gaines was fooled. The farce is set to resume Friday with action still postponed.
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Times
Alarrisburg
Gillespie
Philadelphia
Gaines
O’Brien Estate Probate Sets Six Million Bound
W S O’Brien’s will probated in San Francisco sets estate value under six million. Each of seven nephews and nieces receives 300000. Catholic orphan asylum of San Rafael and Catholic and Protestant asylums receive 50000, 30000, and 20000 respectively. Residue divided among deceased’s sisters. Reference to John Morrissey’s past philanthropy and party separation noted.
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San Francisco
W. S. O’brien
Catholic Orphan Asylum
San Rafael
Awidster Report on Gonewango Township Accounts
Summary of financial entries for Gonewango Township by Adam Shutt and ex-treasurer Seigrist. Includes amounts for Brown 33.53 and Clearfield County 153,115, cash part of road duplicate for 1837 507.06. Debits and credits appear as part of 74 and related ledger references.
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Adam Shutt
Dector
Seigrist
Brown
Clearfield
Plank
Jon Thomas
Pink
Phylip Seigrist
L. Miles
Plank and Struthers, Wells & Co
Somers
Hazeltine & Allen
W. V. Hazeltine
Mutch
BR. F. Morris
Mead
John Thomas
J. B. Arnold
Thomas
Robinson
Gein
Ris
G. F. Eldred
Mary Woodruff
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LD. H. Sanford
A. W. J. Verback
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Joseph Damon
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Francis Hook
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R. H. Morrison
Harry Evans
Emeline
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John Shutt
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J. H. Fox
Charles Chase
Geo. W. Fox
J Alexander
Rueister
Awidster
Gonewango Township
J. Ben. Arnold
H. C. Robinson
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Thainla
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P.O
Gu Guru
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Mudgeer
U. W. Lord
Co-Operative
Een Ti
New York
Co-Operative Nowapipers
Buales & Foster
Gen’s Agts American Newspaper Union
Spruce St
N.Y
Mason & Siambein Organco
Boston
Nassau
L. Jones & CO
Blart Y
Washington, NJ
Aday
Agenis
Vickery
Augusta
Maine
O. A. Jackson & Co
Mire
Petersburg
Vic
Cincinnati
Cleers
Bkin
H. Grotigny
M. D
Cimelanatt
J.D
LACK
Hackettstown
Igg
C. H. Hunter & Son
Gunit
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Devon
Asborne
Penn
Mayes
Europe
America
Bae
Pastora
Es Oc
Youngsville
Warren, Pa
John Hall
May
Charles Chamberlain
Carver House
William D. Buckfin
National Hotel
Tidioute Erough
Sonn M. Hadley
Empire Hotel
Tidioute Bore
N. N. Hanchett
Producers’ Exchange
Tidigate Boro
D. Green
Fairmount House
John Cooney
Junction House
Brokenstraw Township
Brokenstraw
G. W.rena
Mead House
Triumph Township
Leroy D. Fairchild
Ee David Wiggins
Jerome Hyatt
Pine Grove
Julia A. Acocks
Acocks
Pittsfield
Theodore Chase
M. Mead
W. Waters
Prothonotary’s Office
Parmlee & Henry
Clark
Bambure Embroideries
H. A. Jamieson
General Merchandise
Warren, Va
Davis & CO
Mars A. A. Davis &Co
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