Striker Shot Down as Arrests Grow in Mine Clash
Reported Aug. 19 from Mauch Chunk Nesquehoning Pennsylvania describes Patrick Sharp a Laneford striker shot and killed by deputies during a clash with lawmen. Deputy Harry McElnoyle arrested for the killing. The scene sparked excitement and a near riot but order was restored. Also notes Union Pacific rail shop walkout with about 200 carpenters painters and coach builders and governor Savage says militia not required. In Scranton two non union Edgerton golliery workers Michael Connelly and Forest Crossman were shot from a bush Crossman badly wounded with amputation of his right foot Connelly in serious condition.
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Patrick Sharp
Laneford
Harry McElnoyle
Sharp
Mauch Chunk
Union Pacific
Omaha
Carmen
Savage
Scranton
Michael Connelly
Forest Crossman
Edgerton Golliery
Crossman
Connelly
Troop Reinforcements Arrive in Lansford Pa in Strike Tidings
Gen Corbin arrives with a battalion at Lansford after sheriff request. Strikers refrain from marching to Nesquehoning and no demonstrations occur there or in Nesquehoning. Public debate centers on the Sharp shooting with strikers calling it murder and deputies and coal officials claiming self defense.
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Lansford
Corbin
Welfth
Carbon County
Nesquehoning
Sharp
Miss Sadie Warmack Hurt in Dallas Runaway Crash
Mrs Sadie Warmack and a small child were injured when a frightened horse pulling a buggy sped along Main Street near Akard and Stone. The buggy struck a water plug at the corner, throwing them onto the pavement. Mrs Warmack was taken to the city hospital in serious condition. the child sustained injuries but is not seriously hurt.
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Dallas
Sadie Warmack
Akard
Main
Stone
Miner and stockman robbed of 3000 dollars in San Antonio
Carlos Mirands of Zacatecas Mexico, a noted miner and stock man, was robbed of 3000 dollars in cash after midnight Saturday in a saloon side room where he was given drugged liquor. Detectives arrested a bartender Monday, claiming a witness saw the theft from the victim's pocket. none of the money has been recovered.
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San Antonio
Carlos Mirands
Zacatecas
Mex
Fragmentary note on Kalga Pyth supreme lodge proceedings
Fragmented OCR reads of a San Francisco dated report reference the supreme lodge of Kalga Pyth and a proposed sanatorium at Mot Springs for disabled knights. It mentions a parliament like vote, a protest under the constitution, and a purchasing decision in Scotland Camden NJ. New York Shipbuilding Co. is cited for a $6,000 iron and steel order amid duties concerns.
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San Francisco
Sion
Supreme Lodge of
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Pyth
Anitarium
Mot Springs
Order of
Scotland
Camden
N. J
New York Shipbuilding Company
O’Brien Ordered Delivered to Washington Authorities
Corral R. O’Brien, arrested in North Adams on perjury charges before a U.S. Senate war in the Philippines inquiry committee, was ordered by Judge Lowell to be delivered into Washington authorities. The ruling follows federal procedure as the case moves to the capital for further action.
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O'Brien
Washington
Boston
R. ?. O'Brien
North Adams
United States
Senate Committee of Inquiry
Philippines
Lowell
United
Dickson Texas Pear Crop to Be Sold In Cash Shipments
Dickinson Texas August 19 growers expect the largest pear crop ever with about eighteen railroad cars. A Chicago dealer has contracted to buy the crop f o b Dickinson for cash. The first shipment of five cars will depart in about a day. Prices are considered low by growers.
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Dickinson
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Chicago
B. Dickinson
Transmississippi congress opens in St Paul with western delegates
The Transmississippi congress convened at 10 am in St Paul with delegates from states across the west and territories including Arkansas California Colorado Idaho Iowa Kansas Nebraska Nevada Louisiana Minnesota Missouri North Dakota Oregon South Dakota Texas Utah Wyoming Washington Arizona Indian Territory New Mexico Oklahoma Alaska Hawaii and the Philippines. President J H Smith of Salt Lake City outlined the goal to crystallize western opinions on national legislation and present them to Congress. Archbishop Ireland gave the invocation and welcome addresses followed from Governor Vanzandt D W Lawler Rufus A Hart and others before the session adjourned after a brief morning program.
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Transmississippi Congress
J. H. Smith
Salt Lake City
West
Transmississipp Congress
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Nevada
Lauisiana
Minnesota
Missouri
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Oregon
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
Wyoming
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Arizona
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Alaska
Hawaiian Islands
Philippines
Smith
Congress
Archbishop Ireland
Vanzandt
D. W. Lawler
E. C. Stringer
Rufus A. Hart
Boer Generals Receive Warm Welcome in The Hague
Aug 19 public reception for Boer generals Eyter and Botha from Rotterdam. Botha notes Dutch aid to families and hints at future publication of war accounts. Generals cheered as they toured city in open carriages. a Boer veteran guard of honor stood by.
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The
Hague
Roterals
Eyter
Botha
Generals De and Botha Enter The Hague Welcome Scene
In The Hague on August 19 delegates De and Botha and an accompanying Boer party arrived to a municipal welcome. Local authorities and representatives were present as ships in Rotterdam Harbor displayed flags and bouquets were presented to the generals' wives by many ladies, signaling a formal reception.
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Botha
Mapped Body Found in North River Mystery
Police investigate a severed right leg found near Gravesend Bay after a body was recovered in the North River near the Battery. The body lacks a right leg and clothing, with reports noting details of the severed limb and possible matching trousers. Authorities seek to identify the deceased and solve how the injuries occurred. The article also mentions U.S. government currency stamp deliberations affecting Cuban republic affairs.
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New York
North River
Battery
Gravesend Bay
Cuban Associations Push Reciprocity in U S Congress
A Washington representative of Loves econo delegation and Cuban associations plans a campaign to win passage of reciprocity measures by the next United States Congress. The effort targets a systematic advocacy program to influence lawmakers.
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Econo
Washington
United States
Actress Rose Coghlan injures face with carbolic acid
Helena Montana August 19 Rose Coghlan the actress was severely burned after mistaking a bottle of carbolic acid for facial lotion. She applied the acid in a dark room and nearly destroyed her sight before realizing the mistake.
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Helena
Mont
Rose Coghlan
Disastrous fire devastates Ymir region in West Koot
A massive blaze near Ymir British Columbia on August 19 destroys timbered areas spanning miles. Mine buildings are wiped out and transportation links including wagon roads and a railroad bridge are ruined, marking one of the era’s most severe fires in West Koot.
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Ymir
B. C
West Koot
Paper to Advocate Reciprocity in New York
New York August 19 Senor Luis V dbad who was secretary and special envoy advocates reciprocity on diplomatic exchanges. The brief note highlights his role and the ongoing push for mutual concessions between nations.
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New York
Senor Luis V Dbad
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