Senate tariff debate drags with no action
A sweeping roundup of political turmoil and labor unrest spans April 26 to May 1. It notes Mills closing tariff debate in the Senate, House actions on post office funds and reform bills, Coxey's army movements toward Washington, and widespread strikes. It also mentions earthquakes in Greece, unrest in Hungary, fires in New Orleans, and notable political trials and prosecutions across the United States and abroad.
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John Y. McKane
United States Supreme Court
Washburn
Carnegie
Koontze
Monterey
Elmira Reformatory
Grant Brockway
McBride
Miners’ Union
Coxey
Chicago
District of Columbia
Senate
Washington
Hungary
Ferarra
London Exchange
Melville
Carnot
Louisiana Supreme Court
Corbett
Europe
Coronado
Cal
John Jacob Astor
Sherman Bank of New York
Indiana
Harrison
William D. Lohman
Brooklyn
Toronto
Enid
O. T
North Enid
Greece
House Coinative Committee
Meyers
Bland
Herbert
Heyerman
Lyman
Kearsarge
Doe
Graham
Young
Albany
New York
Brockway
Flower
Williams
Supreme Court
Bat Shea
Robert Ross
Troy
N. Y
New Zealand
Samoa
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Ireland
New Foundland
Paranigua
Nicaragua
Uncle Sam
Mosquito Reservation
Dr. Meyer
New York City
Indianapolis
Dominick O’gra
Mary Gilmartin
Cincinnati
Indianpolis
Ale Buzzard
Pennsylvania
Hogan
Billings
Mont
Coxxyites
Oklahoma
Illinois
House of Commons
Lisbon
France
War Department
Italy
Goggia
Sheffield
Manchester
Eng
Dixon
Griffo
Madison
Ills
East St. Louis
Henry Newman & Co
Clothiers’ Supplies
Gosport
George Francis Train
House
Bradley
Breckinridge- Pollard
North Dakota
Democratic State Central Committee
Jones Division
Coxey Army
United Forces
Kelly
Des Moines
Ohio
Galvin
Union Pacific
Troutdale
Ore
Yale
New England
General Randall
Missouri Valley
J. H. Parke
Chatham
Ont
Emile Henry
Czarewitch
Don Carlos
Spain
Marie de Rohan
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
al Rahman Bey
Cashmere
Lucania
Prince Poniatowski
Burke
San Francisco
Paul Marenhoff
Ella Blumenthal
Rothschild
Vienna
Montgomery Gibbs
Buffalo
St. Charles
New Orleans
Carlisle
Harriet Blaine
James G. Blaine
Truxton Beale
Persia
California
Washington Territory
Northern Pacific
Lawrence Spiller
Lottie Rowe
Staunton
Austin
Tex
Mgr
Satelli
America
Colombia
Bob Fitz-immons
Joe Choynski
New York State
Uige
John L. Sullivan
Harry Hill
John L. Waller
Madagascar
Runaway Injury Ends Father’s Life in Palmyra
Charles Smith, a young man from Farmington, suffered serious injuries in a runaway accident. En route home with aid, his father rushed to help and fainted, dying shortly after. His mother remains at risk from the shock.
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Palmyra
N. Y
Charles Smith
Farmington
Fire destroys Tilden barns at New Lebanon
Fire at Samuel J. Tilden's New Lebanon farm in Hopsey destroys large barns. Two valuable blooded horses and four other prized animals roasted to death. Loss heavy and not reported, partially insured.
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Hopsey
N. Y
Samuel J. Tilden
New Lebanon
Gladstone Sends Best Wishes to Dr Talmage
Herbert Gladstone replies to a religious paper editor saying his father wishes to convey that Dr T DeWitt Talmage has best wishes for his approaching celebration in London on April 30.
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Gladstone
Dr. Talmage
London
Herbert Gladstone
T. DeWitt Talmage
Sudden Death of Senator Stockbridge at Relative’s Home
Senator Stockbridge of Michigan died suddenly on May 1 at his nephew J. L. Houghtaling’s residence. He collapsed while seated in a chair in his sleeping room, according to the report.
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Curiaco
F. H. Stockbridge
Michigan
J. L. Houghtaling
Boy 14 Dies From Bicycle Collision Injuries
Wilfred Levitey of Battleboro aged 14 died from injuries after being run over by an unknown bicyclist. His skull was fractured in the accident reported April 25 in Massachusetts.
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Attleboro
Mass
Wilfred Levitey
Bluffing Burglar Falls to Neighbor’s Poker Blow
In Bridgewater Massachusetts a thief calling himself John Wilson tried a burglary at Mrs. E. C. Fiske’s home. He mistook a kitchen gesture for a weapon and surrendered to a sudden demand. A neighbor who arrived after the ruse felled him with a poker. the burglar is hospitalized and near death.
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Bridgewater
Mass
John Wilson
E. C. Fiske
Fiske
Six white caps attempt hanging of local woman in Futon
In Futon Illinois on May 1 six men armed with a rope confronted Mrs Sarah Lent at her home intending to hang her over alleged cruelty to her crippled husband. Neighbors intervened with cries and frightened the assailants away.
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Futon
Ill
Sarah Lent
Tariff Debate Progress and Senate Speeches
A series of Senate debates on the tariff bill unfolds across April 25 to 27 in Washington. Texas Democrat Mills urges party unity and support, while House amendments on post office subsidies and periodical classifications are debated. Senators Stewart, Higgins, Dolph, and Wolcott address Hawaiian policy and constitutional rights as proceedings lag without a final conclusion.
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Washington
Senate
Mills
Texas
House
Southern Mail
Dockery
Springer
Rlief
Hir. Stewart
Harris
Washingtown
Allen
Congress
Wist
Wolcott
Colorado
Dolph
Gray
Higgins
Guarding Congressmen Pay During Coxeyite Influx
Sergeant at Arms Snow ordered Capitol security to protect the pay lockers for congressmen. Captain Garden assigned an armed guard outside the pay office, with another officer to guard the safe all night. Cash on hand to be trimmed to essentials and a lounge added for Snow to sleep in starting next week.
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Washington
Snow
Mr. Snow
Captain Garden
Capitol
Meyer Bill Sidetracked By House Panel
Washington April 26 The house coinage committee voted overwhelmingly to sidetrack the Meyer silver seigniorage and small bonds bill and instead consider the Bland free silver coinage bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Coinage Committee
Meyer
Anthonio Prisco Murder Believed Tied On Track
New Brunswick detectives report further clues supporting the theory that Antonio Prisco was tied to a railroad track and run over. Wrist abrasions from the binding cord and other undisclosed facts strengthen the murder claim as authorities withhold details. In Paris, Emile Henry, an anarchist, has been sentenced to death by guillotine.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Oliver
Antonio Prisco
Prisco
Paris
Emile Henry
Bloodshed at Oliver plant as women riot in Uniontown
In Uniontown Pennsylvania on April 24 a clash erupted at the Oliver plant when striker Michael Fetzko was attacked by workers in the yard. Sheriff Wilhelm and deputies arrested him as about 50 women gathered demanding his release. The crowd clashed with officers, with injuries reported among deputies and workers. Mrs Fetzko led the assault with an axe, was knocked unconscious by a deputy, and later revived. The confrontation escalated as men attacked deputies with maces bayonets and gun stocks.
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Uniontown
Oliver
Here
Michale Fetzko
Wilhelm
Fetzko
Furies
Richards
Harmony society land sold to Union company in equity move
The Harmony society at Economy Pennsylvania sold 2650 acres of Allegheny and Beaver counties real estate to the Union company for 395000 dollars. Union company stock totals 400000 with 395000 held by Duss and Riethmiller trustees to prevent heir claims and future litigation.
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G. Pa
Allegheny
Beaver Counties
Harmony Society
Economy, Pa
Union Company
Messrs. Duss and
Riethmiller
The
Harmonist’s Society
Suit to Oust Nun Teachers in Gallitzen Schools
Judge Barker grants a preliminary injunction restraining six Roman Catholic nuns from teaching in Gallitzen public schools. Residents complain the nuns wear religious garb in class, insist on being called sister, and teach Catholic catechism during school hours.
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Hoipayspurs
Barker
Gallitzen
Primaries Sensation Over Conneaut Vote Count
In Meadville on April 28 the uproar over alleged unfairness in the Conneaut primary tally continues. Some Republicans urge Andrews to withdraw to avoid a likely defeat in the fall if he stays in the race.
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Meadville
Andrews
Idle Man Drowns Himself in Delaware River
In Bristol on April 25 a note found by Annie Karey and Annie Kelly led to the discovery that Henry Vonleer of Pittsburgh drowned himself after failing to find work to support his wife and two children. The note was given to the police.
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BrisTol
Delaware River
Annie Karey
Annie Kelly
Henry Vonleer
Pittsburg
Thief Captured by Crowd Near Quakertown
Charles Hafler was caught burglarizing a wealthy farmer near Quakertown. He was chased by a mob of men and boys, captured, and led to Quakertown with a rope tied around his wrists.
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Philadelphia
Charles Hafler
Quakertown
Tragic Kiln Discovery In Mahoney City
In Ashland, April 30, James Garri gan aged 31 years and his brother Thomas aged 35 were found at an early hour in a limekiln in Mahoney City. James was dead and Thomas was dying from injuries in the incident.
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Ashland
James Garrigan
Thomas
Mahoney City
James
Abe Buzzard Arrested in Cedar Lane Post Office Robbery
Reading April 28 Abe Buzzard a reformed Welsh mountain outlaw was arrested by Lancaster county officers on charges of participating in the Cedar Lane post office robbery.
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Reading
Abe Buzzard
Lancaster County
Cedar Lane
Carter's Father Fired from U S Mint
Philadelphia April 25. E. C. Carter father of the Republican National Committee chairman was dismissed from the mint as a watchman earning 2.25 dollars a day.
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Philadelphia
Mint
E. C. Carter
Republican National Committee
First Woman Admitted to Berks County Bar
Miss Carrie Y. Kilgore is admitted to practice as a lawyer in Berks county courts becoming the first woman to attain that distinction there.
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Philadelphia
Carrie Y. Kilgore
Berks County
Minster's Residence Burned in East Donegal Township
The residence of Rev. Abram Z. Hess in East Donegal Township was destroyed by fire with its contents while the owner was away. Loss estimated at 3,000 dollars in Lancaster, April 26.
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Lancaster
Abram Z. Hess
Donegal
Railroad Station Dynamited in Watts
The Pennsylvania railroad station at Watts was badly shattered by a dynamite explosion on April 25. No clue to the identity of the miscreant.
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Lancaster
Pennsylvania Railroad
Watts
Mieisos
Tragic trolley accident claims five year old in city
A five year old boy named Brannon was killed at Beaverenue and Adams Street when struck by a trolley car on the north side. A witness did not see the child before impact.
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Pitrspure
Arry Brannon
Beaverenue
Adams Street
Xannz
Woman Hangs Herself in Mastown Home Attic
Philadelphia April 27 Mrs Adam Longnecker 40 years old hanged herself in the attic of her Mastown Lancaster county home in an apparent suicide.
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Philadephia
Adam Longnecker
Mastown
Lancaster County
Temperance Convention In Session In This City
A convention of the grand division of the Sons of Temperance in Pennsylvania is in session in this city. Delegates gather to discuss temperance measures and organizational business.
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Sons of Temperance
Hazvtetox
Grand Division of the Sons of Temperance Ofensylvania
Notable Curiosities and Quirks of Public Figures
A collection of brief anecdotes about politicians, performers, and dignitaries. Highlights include Kellar the Erie-born magician, Senator Hale's cocktail craft, George Gould the secretive stamp collector, Kossuth’s austere pride, Jubal Early’s notorious profanity, and Lord Rosebery’s schoolboy nickname. Also mentioned are Alfred Norton’s Boston customs tenure, a Japanese naturalization applicant in Boston, Senator George’s sun-ruled routine, a heavily built Bloomington youth named Baby Bliss, Paderewski’s Paris home and his son, Schwatka’s hot Arizona memory, Gorman and Irby as baseball-keen senators, and Sherman recalling Mexico after the Civil War.
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Carnot
Kellar
Erie
Senator Hale
Washington
George Gould
Kossuth
Jubal Early
Lee
New York
Cochran
Payne
House of Representatives
Alfred Norton
Custom House of
Boston
Shebato A. Saito
United States
George
Mississippi
Bliss
Bloomington
Ills
Paderewski
Paris
Schwatka
San Carlos
A. T
Senate
Gorman
Maryland
Irby
South Carolina
General Sherman
New Mexico
Mexico
English Writers and Their Quirky Habits and Honors
Thomas Hardy quits smoking and limits walking twenty miles daily and says both changes boost his work. Stevenson notes a character likeness to one of his own, while Howells urges daily manual labor for health. Hardy recalls visiting J M Barrie with a funny reaction to lines then jokes with Toole. Conan Doyle as a London physician-writer entertains readers with brisk adventure tales. Baron Haller saved his poems from a fire and later burned them out of disgust.
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E. C. Allen & CO
Augusta
Maine
Thomas Hardy
Stevenson
Irving
William D. Howells
Central Park
J. M. Barrie
Walker
London
Toole
Barrie
Conan Doyle
Baron Haller
Spider Eyes and Strengths Across Species
A colonial bird of facts describes spider eye placement in the thorax and notes spiders are seven times stronger than lions relative to size. It mentions Dasypeltis scabra snakes feeding on eggs and bees cleaning trees before honey storage. Also tells of regiments of lobsters and a 15 foot lake fish near Owosso, Michigan, said to haunt Hopkins Lake for 50 years, capable of tossing boats.
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Hopkins Lake
Owosso
Mich
Underground St Louis Lines to Be Buried by Postal Telegraph
The Postal Telegraph company plans to place its St Louis lines underground using Sut ter conduits cast as cement lined iron pipe. A recent paper by Mr. Preece speculates on auroral effects on telephone circuits and the possibility of hearing a thunder storm in the sun. An English newspaper reports a woman at a fancy ball wearing electric lights powered by a battery concealed in a mock hand organ carried by her husband as an organ grinder.
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Postal Telegraph Company
St. Louis
Preece
Obituary Note Ends With Odd Public Notice
A Connecticut obituary ends with a strange line promising further deaths are deferred. In Portland on May 1 a ball game accident injured 16 year old John Cantwell of Middletown when a bat struck him in the head. Medics prepared to operate but his prognosis remained grim.
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Portland
Conn
Angus Graham
John Cantwell
Middletown
April Clearing Totals and Balances for Buffalo
Buffalo reports April clearings of 15 155 324 57 with balances at month end 2 692 389 57. The prior month showed clearings of 20 372 35 39 and balances of 2 707 766 28.
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Buffalo
When Other Days Will Come for Me
A poetic reflection from Kate Field's Washington about waiting for future messages and experiences not tied to flowers. The speaker imagines walking a meadow path for hours without noticing pebbles or caring about the color of rose petals falling.
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Kate Field
Washington
The Potter and the Silent Palace Vision
The speaker reflects on a potter shaping clay pitchers and compares royal relics to a palace once grand. The turtle sits in silence as a question echoes, while wise figures are described as guiding light but remain still in the night of mystery. The verse weaves imagery of creation, disparity, and unspoken questions.
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Geo. Ball’s
Warren, Pa
En & McCalmont
Attorneys At Law
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Liberty Street
J. H. Donly
H. R. M’calmont
Allen & Sons
Attorneys and Co Second and Liberty
Allen Block
Corner Streets
Warren
Orren
Samuel G. Allen
JWM
Harrison Allen
the. Gilbert F. McNitt
Third Street
Dr. Bartholomew’s
F. W. Whitcomb
M. E
Oo G. Ball
Hoffman Block
Room
Ji & Peterson
Warren Savings Bank
Chas. Dinsmoor
Chas. A. Peterson
J T. Donly
Diamond St
Courts of Allegheny Co
U. 3 S
Supreme Courts
Joseph T. Danforth
Second
Liberty Streets
S. Perry
Water Street
Woodard & Uesser
J Norman Davies, M. D
A C. McAlpin
R. W. Stuart
D. D.S
C H. Meacham
Justice of the Peace
Cornelius
Front Street
Schnur
Hazeltine Building
W. Wilbur
WM. Schnur
J W. Dunkle, E
W W. Freeman
Hazeltine
Greaves
Thompson
Beaty Or
Indsey & Parmlee
Johnson’s Exchange
W. M. Lindsey
J. O. Parmlee
Franklin Typewriter
Aestnte
Universal
Chestnut St
Or Geo. H. Herrick
Phoenix Mutual Life
B. G. Gregory
G.offerle
McClure & Co
Wm. Richardson & Co
Locke Shoe
Columbus
T. W. McNet IL
Second St
Liberty
Short Street
Weekly Tribune
Baugh
Baugh & Sons Company
S. Delaware Ave
Philada
Sapolic
H. A. Arcuer
M. D
Oxford St
Carol Martyn
D. D
Castoria
Epwin F. Parpee
125Th Street
7Th Ave
Tue Centaur Company
Murray Street
WM. Spinner
Diamond
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Frank Hatton
Washington Post
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Albert T. Beck
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Saranac Lake
Butte
Frye
House of Lords
Walter Wellman
Aalesund
Norway
Spitzenbergen
Harvard
Keen
Brazil
Michael Donnelly
P. J. McArdle
Morgan
Brice
Dr. Jenkins
Port of New York
Breckinridge
Miss Pollard
Oddfellows
Turpie
Fawcett
Forsyth
Ind
Randall
Senator Stockbridge
Caritol Matters
Meyer Bill
Henry
Ren
Wm. Johnson
Normanville, Pa
Hood
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell
William Johnson
Normanville
Pennsylvania News
Commonwealth
Economite Land Transfer
Carter
Minster
Poy
Wellman
Tromsoe
Tromoe
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Peropte
Ragnvald Jarl
Ragnvold
U.S. Gov’t
Lord Rosebery
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Miss Prim
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the Electrician
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Itsilfield
Clearing House Report
GEMS
the Potter
Heaven
Richard Henry Stoddard
Galveston
Hudson
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Lawa
W.A. Greaves
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