Seek to Head Off Big Rail Strike
Reported in Philadelphia July 14 as Pennsylvan ia railroad unions vote on a strike plan. Delegates from conductors trainmen and yardmen press for wage and hour changes while awaiting a possible conference with General Ayers. Ballot results show strong support for action. A cloakmakers strike looms with 66,000 workers ready to strike nationwide if called.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Ayers
Pennsylvania Railroad
Myers
Myers A. K. Garretson
Order of Pailie
Caranttts
Yoria
A . Garretson
Poenassivaniai
New York Central
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Rtyers
New York
General Sterake
Isidorelpstein
Chaiman
Diamond of 3044 Carats Unearthed at South African Mine
Frederick Wells, surface manager, discovers a colossal 3044 carat diamond at a South African mine. Telegraphs spread the news of the largest gem of the age. The piece prompts recollections of diamond discoveries over the past thirty-nine years and contrasts with tales of animals and construction in unrelated notes.
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Frederick Wells
Wells
South Africa
The
Christian Herald
Capetown
Wimberly
Early European Banks Earliest Records of Venice
The fragment notes banks in Europe before the Christian era mentioning Venice founded around 1171. It references Nine China Babylon Greece and Rome as earlier examples. The text highlights Venice as an early banking center with a date tied to an AL prefix and year 1171.
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China
Babylon
Greece
Rome
Venice
Long Lost Treasure Found in Cedar Log Hoard on Wisconsin Lake Beach
Campers on a Lake Washington beach unearthed a cedar log containing a stash from the logging era. Inside were 500 dollars in gold, 68 in silver, and 500 in currency plus dated money orders to a Claude Parsons or Parker. Local efforts aim to locate the rightful owner.
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Wisconsin
Lake Beach
Lake Washington
Seattle
Wash
New York
Sterald
Claude Parsons
Parker
Hall Claire
Wis
Metal filament lamps praised over earlier types
The article contrasts newer metal filament lamps with earlier models, noting they are not nearly as tragic or problematic as their predecessors and implying improvements or reduced failures.
Mausoleums of Concrete Rise as Cemetery Reform
A move toward reforming dead disposal seeds mausoleums concrete structures to hold hundreds of burials. Detroit Roseland Park and Philadelphia sites progress with ornate concrete interiors while plans in Springfield Illinois Zearing Ohio and other towns advance.
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Philadelphia Record
Sir Netutes
Detroit
Cleveland
Brooklyn Heights Cemetery
Roseland ‘Park Cemetery
Philadelphia
Springfield
Lincoln
Zearing
Watertown
N. Y
Shelby, O
Maroa
Attica
Mutual Poisonous Excretions Stunting Grass and Fruit Trees
Harper's Weekly notes experiments in both the United States and England showing grass and grain suffer when grown near trees. The trees release substances harmful to grass while grass or fruit trees likewise secrete compounds that harm trees. The issue is not shade or soil exhaustion but mutual excretions hindering growth.
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England
Harper’s Weekly
Baseman Herzog Suspended by Boston Boss Sparks Trade Talk
Charles Herzog, third baseman for the Boston Nationals, is indefinitely suspended by President John C. Dovey. He left for Maryland, with no official reason given. Rumors say he could be involved in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Herzog is batting .200 this season.
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Charles Herzog
Boston Nationals
John C. Dovey
Boston
Maryland
Pittsburg Pirates
Herzog
Baseball Standings and Schedules Across Leagues
National League results show Chicago 1 Philadelphia 2 Pittsburg 4 New York Cincinnati 2 Boston 0 St Louis 9 Brooklyn 3 American League values include Boston 4 Chicago 1 Philadelphia 2 St Louis 1 in fourteen innings Detroit 7 Washington 6 New York 2 Cleveland 9 American Association scores Louisville 0 Milwaukee 1 Indianapolis 0 Kansas City 4 Columbus 4 Minneapolis 5 Toledo 4 St Paul 0 Central League South Bend 1 Zanesville 0 twenty one innings Grand Rapids 12 4 Wheeling 3 0 Dayton 6 5 Evansville 2 3 Upcoming games Philadelphia at Chicago two games New York at Pittsburg Boston at Cincinnati Brooklyn at St Louis American League Chicago at Boston two games Washington at Detroit St Louis at Philadelphia Cleveland at New York. A Detroit Free Press quote remarks a boastful figure and Oyster Bay reference. For sale barred rock chicks by Dickerhoff 81 Bennett Street 16.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
New York
Cincinnati
Boston
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
American Association
Louisville
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Columbus
Minneapolis
Toledo
St. Paul
South Bend
Zanesville
Grand Rapids
Wheeling
Dayton
Evansville
Detroit Aers
Pet
Weswe
Eeteene
Indianapolis Louisville
Lu Pet Oath Bend Wees
Those Small Flats and a Calling Garment
Fragmentary Yonkers Statesman snippet shows a dialogue about a grocer's boy in the hall and inviting him in. The scene hints at domestic negotiation over space and hospitality without full context or event.
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Yonkers
Statesman
Electric bill reminders extend to July 15
Office hours posted show the electric light office open until 9 p m on July 14 and 15 to receive payments and settle accounts. The notice emphasizes timely payment to avoid service disruption.
Dream Dreams Too Much Phrase Appears in Paper
The Birmingham Age-Herald quotes a critic noting life is no nightmare but adds a wry remark that it might improve if he would wake up. The brief item reflects opinion on existential themes in a literary context.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Electricity bill due dates and office hours notice
The notice states payment due by July 14 and 15 and that the office remains open until 9 p m. on those days. It appears as a brief public bill reminder with a small date range.
Use of the Aeroplanes Threat to Battle Ships Considered
The New York Times notes Hiram Maxim and Glenn Curtiss debate dropping explosives from planes on ships. Experts weigh feasibility and risks of airships delivering bombs versus battleship defenses, arguing a thousand dynamite drops could challenge armored fleets.
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Hiram Maxim
New York Times
Friends of’ Peace
Tennyson
Parliament of Man
Federation of the World
Mgr. Curtiss
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