Miners Strike Triggers Sheriff Request for Troops in Scranton
Sheriff Schadt of Lackawanna County telegraphed Governor Stone for troops after a night of violent disturbances in the Scranton region. A mob attacked the Raymond washery, took control of the breaker, and caused power failures while two men were shot. Governor Stone ordered the Thirteenth regiment, about 700 men, to report for duty with possible deployment of the Ninth regiment if needed.
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Sie
Scranton
Schadt
Lacawanna County
Stone
Stewart
Citizens’ Alliance
Archibald
Raymond Washery
Ontario and Western Company
Crescent Electric Light Company
Miles McAndrew
Olyphant
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Old Forge
William A
Harrisburg
Gobin
State Arsenal
Wilkesbarre
Saks Building Fire in Birmingham Warns of Doom
In Birmingham on September 23 part of the Saks building wall collapsed as firefighters battled a blaze now beyond control. The Louis Saks clothier building, with the entire block at risk, faces an estimated loss around 220000 dollars. Firemen focus on saving adjoining structures.
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Birmingham
Ala
Saks
Louis Saks
Clothier
Demonstration Sparks UK Education Bill Opposition
Demonstrations against the education bill gain momentum across England and Wales as nonconformist leaders plan mass meetings. The campaign strengthens after the pullback on rate objections if the bill passes, signaling wider opposition.
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HII
London
Yorkshire
England
Wales
Five Interferers Arrested At Lykens Valley Coal Mine
Interfered with non union workers at the Lykens Valley colliery near Lykens. Five women and three men were arrested by Sheriff Reiff and deputies at Wisconisco, brought to Harrisburg, and jailed in default of bail for trial. Local authorities pursue further action if needed.
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Harrisburg
Wisconisco
Reiff
Lykens Valley
Lykens
Tral
Strike by piano and organ makers for wage rise and nine-hour day
In New York on September 23, a strike by piano and organ workers across several factories began to press for a 10 percent wage increase and a nine-hour work day. Two thousand workers secured the gains without a strike.
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New York
Derby Prisoner Identified as New York Murder Suspect
William Hooper Young, sought by New York police in the murder of Mrs. Anna Puiitzer, is in Derby jail after local arrest. He finally admits his identity to Mac Levy and Detective Sergeant Edward Hughes and consents to return to New York without requisition papers.
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Derby, Conn
William Hooper Young
New York
Anna Puiitzer
Derby
Young
Mac Levy
Brooklyn
Edward Hughes
Levy
Bert Edwards
Portland
Ore
Coper
Hughes
Dixie Anzer
Hoboken
Anzer
Ansey
Galveston Wheat Shipments Surge as Railways Deliver
Galveston Texas reports enormous wheat shipments with the Santa Fe railway leading at about 70 cars in yards and averaging 100 cars daily this month. Elevators operate day and night, unloading from cars and loading into ships as fast as machinery allows, while other lines also contribute to the large movement.
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Galveston
Tex
Santa Fe
Death of Aunt Rachel Lumley in Mesquite Texas
Mesquite obituary reports Aunt Rachel Lumley, the county’s oldest settler, died Monday at 78. Born in Ohio, she moved from Illinois fifty three years ago to White Rock creek area near Dallas, then to the final home two miles southeast of Mesquite. Survived by three sons and a daughter, all local residents.
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Mesquite
Tex
Rachel Lumley
Ohio
Illinois
White Rock Creek
Dallas
Remains Found Near Track East of Lake Charles
In Lake Charles Louisiana on September 23 the remains of a man about 25 were found Monday near the Southern Pacific track east of the city beside a small trestle. Details of the case appear unclear but investigations are underway to identify the deceased and determine the cause of death. The report notes uncertain conditions and ongoing inquiries by local authorities.
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Lake Charles
Fatal Train Tragedy Near Trestle in Louisiana
Coroner reports a man named Thompson of Fenton La was struck by a train last night while sitting on a trestle and killed instantly. Details indicate the fatality occurred on the trestle causing immediate death with information from law enforcement.
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Thompson
Fenton
Negro Lofton Surrenders After Texas Killing
Lofton, a Black man, came to Bastrop and surrendered to Constable Woody Townsend claiming he killed George Davis, another Black man. The shooting happened above Cedar Creek store near Bastrop.
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Beslan
Tex
Lofton
Woody Townsend
George Davis
Cedar Creek Store
British Match Industry Crumbles Under American Competition
London Sept 23 The British match making industry has been driven to a deplorable state by American competition. Several British firms plan to quit the business rather than continue manufacturing at a loss.
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London
Voted for Amalgamation
Detroit on September 23 reports Spanish war veterans voting in favor of amalgamation with the Spanish-American war veterans, uniting two veteran groups under one organization and leadership.
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Detroit
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Batavia
California
Howell Bros
Heptol
Morrison Drug Co
Waco
Texas
Bryan
DR. Long
Wilson & Jenkins’ Drug Store
Madisonville
Daily Hack Service
S. W. Buchanan
Lackawanna County
Hig
Vienna
Neue Freie Presse
Venna Lander Bank
Edmund Jollinke
New-Union
Beeneherefit
S. H. Nikkel
Opera House
Bastrop
Int
New City
A. L. Zinanti
Giruffre
Zannatti Block
James & Hart
D. Mike, Jr
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