Rail labor dispute grows as plan to strike looms
Aug 22 Chicago and Terre Haute reports describe a threatened general strike by railway employees. Workers claim false promises of wages 70 to 904 dollars monthly and misassignment to yard work upon arrival in Buffalo. Leaders deny federation with Knights of Labor and caution restraint while awaiting supreme council decisions.
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Woman Burned to Death in Thousand Island Park Hotel Fire
Despatch recounts a fire at Thousand Island Park Hotel as three youths alerted guests and hallways flooded with people in night attire. Julia Morrow of Watertown, the head laundress, died in her room. others escaped via stairs as flames and smoke surged. bucket brigades fought the blaze.
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N.H
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Marden
Carlisle Frames Tariff Debate As Figures Tilt Toward 25 Percent
Washington August 22. The tariff bill debate centers on McPherson amendments to Paragraphs 162 167 and 168. Resolved issues include 25 percent ad valorem rates for various metal goods nails and enamelling and the economic impact of duties. The day ends with executive business after nine pages of the bill are disposed.
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Memorial Mass Meeting for John Boyle O'Reilly in Manchester
A grand mass meeting in City Hall Manchester featured speakers J P Bartlett David Cross L Fr McKinney W H Morrison Col Linnehan A A Taggart and Col George C Gilmore with Mayor Varney presiding A poem by Allen Eastman Cross honored O'Reilly and resolutions were adopted in sorrow New York plans memorial exercises at the Metropolitan Opera House September 8 inviting governors and notable figures with Gilmore's Band and harpist Mile Inez Carusi involved
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Steamer Sarah Thorpe Injured in Sounds Collision
The steamer Sarah Thorpe of Westport was struck amidships on the starboard side by the tug Americus of New London two miles east of Execution Light while towing for New York. The Americus lost her stem and flooded, forcing beaching. A man jumped overboard as both vessels faced a dark night and strong wind. many crew were thrown to the decks and several weeks will be needed to repair the Thorpe.
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Execution Light
House Debates River Harbors Bill and Harlem River Aids
Congress considered Senate amendments to the river and harbor bill and non-concurred in several changes. The debate touched Burlington harbor funding Harlem River improvements and a proposed ship canal through New York City. A privilege resolution over Post Office papers prompted a request for a three-member committee to secure documents before an 8 pm recess.
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Iowa
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Mystic Park concludes fourth annual trotting meeting
The New England Association of Trotting Horse Breeders closes its fourth annual meeting at Mystic Park with lower records by Agnes and Mountaineer, a program featuring three races and trials against time. Éxhibits include Meadow mare Agnes beating 2:33% and 2:20 miles by Sweetbriar, plus Mountaineer dropping to 2:33 and Hugo H. showcasing a strong five year old field.
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Maine
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Fifteen Heats At Poughkeepsie Horse Meet Report
At Poughkeepsie New York on August 22 fifteen heats were trotted and paced, with Mocking Bird setting a new 2:17 profile and Justina, Chelsea D., and Henreitta delivering fast times in the 2:24 and 2:22 classes. Various races and mishaps occurred including a runaway and several sharp finishes as track conditions improved after a prior deluge.
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Neal Whitbeck
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Yorktown Belle
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Belle
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Lie
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Hartford
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Wong
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Ourewr
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Oi Fieek
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Driscoll
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Herlington
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Mamie Woods
Time-2 Racing Purses Highlight 1500 Field at Purse Purse
The notes list multiple 2:xx class events with purses of 1500 and 1000 dollars. Riders Hank Henrietta Mambrino King Andrewa Yorktown Belle and others are named with multiple race times and placements. The fragment references organizers and participants such as Goldsmith Herrington and Gabenstaller in a chaotic OCR style.
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Andrewa
Yorktown Belle
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Luchmond, Jr
Goldsmith
Tangtéra Sy. Owenis Pos Anthianmiord
St. Bln
Herrington
Gabenstaller
Wirdwell
Ceesesedeeses
Anitewa
Taylor
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Redmond
Palo Alto Wins 5000 Dollar Purse at Washington Park
Palo Alto and Jack raced for a $5000 purse at Washington Park. Palo Alto won the three heats with his best time 2:18.
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Crisco
Jack
Washington Park
Jones wins trophy in brisk A C A Camp race
At Jessup Point Aug 22 1900s the trophy race ends with Ford Jones leading windward rounds then narrowly edging Paul Butler as Gage and Ward follow. John Douglas wins the sailing cruiser, with multiple prizes awarded in camp activities. camp closes next day.
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Funeral of the Rev Frederick H Hedge
The funeral of the Rev. Frederick H. Hedge, D D, will be held at Mt Auburn Chapel Sunday afternoon at 3 30 o clock. The Revs J H Allen and E H Hall will officiate.
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Train Runaway Kills Four Near Lyons Colorado
A freight train on a downgrade near Lyons Colorado ran away after brakes failed. Four men were killed and several injured as seventeen cars wrecked in the morning incident.
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Col
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