Telegraphers Strikes Split Telemetry News Across Cities
The Western Union labor dispute broadens as Rochester telegraphers and a war department clerk face potential dual employment. In New York 22 strikers sought rehire, 17 returned, totaling 89 deserters. Pritsmure’s Etlemiller, a chief operator, resumed work, dealing a blow to the brotherhood as Baltimore reports near end of strikes.
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Woasnuxarox
Western Union
Philadelphia
War Department
New York
Brotherhood
St. Louis
New Orleans
Chicago
Albany
Pritsnure
Etemiller
Baltmorg
Races at Grand Circuit Meet Highlight Jay Eye See
Homester reports large attendance and enthusiasm at the grand circuit meeting. Jay-Eye-See trotted to beat his own record for five year olds with a first heat of 2.25 and second heat 3.14, achieving world best five year old mark. Other races included 3.20 pacing for 2,000 and 2,000 purses, and a free-for-all with a 5,000 purse.
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Homester
Case
Jay-Eye-See
B.S. Johnson
W. Ledford
G. G. Eddy
Hickok
G. Overman
W.j.gordon
ch.m.Clemmie
W. Spencer
Billy Button
J.koauber
B.g. Deck Wright
C. Hickok
B. G. St. Julien
Thorne
Edwin Thorne
J. Splan
Fanny Witherspoon
J. L.case
Negro Hanged by 600 Citizens in Mississippi
Aug 16. Joe Payne, a negro, accused of murdering merchant Thomas Sayles to rob him, was hanged by a 600 citizen jury after confession. A court was organized with the mayor presiding, two attorneys for the prosecution, and a crowd that acted as jurors. Payne urged children to avoid evil thoughts before death.
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Joe Payne
Thomas Sayles
Payne
Amalgamated Convention Reneges Strikers Demand
The Amalgamated Convention of Iron and Steel Workers adjourned and repudiated all demands against the association. The nailers scale will be signed June 1 annually, and nailers must reach three percent annually of nail-feeders if they are Amalgamated members. Weill, newly elected President, is a Democratic Assembly member and aims to pursue Jarrett policy. G. W. Strickland, once jailed in Chicago for forgery, is reported to have broken jail with accomplices.
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Yunranenpaia
Amalgamated Convention of Iron and Steel Workers
Amalgamated Association
Weill
Assembly
Jarrett
Yellow fever at navy yard and July immigration drop
News notes report yellow fever at Pennscola naval yard in Florida, a July US immigrant total of 46,000 with a 19,000 decline from the prior year, Folger's Geneva visit planned, customs receipts down in early August while internal revenue rises, counterfeiting arrests at Eagle Grove, a Venezuelan leader ill, and tariff and postal stamp updates.
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Navy Yard
Pennscola, Fla
Spares From The Wire Highlights A Troubled Year Across Towns
A roundup of brief reports from multiple cities notes a Canadian cholera death in Quebec, fatal goring near Rose Till, a pedestrian fatality in Shenandoah, a derailment killing cattle near Pacific City, a fatal melee in Cassopolis, and a train-immigrant count in Ottawa. Excursion trains bring visitors to Bennington’s anniversary celebrations as a short, scattered wire summary.
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Shenandoah
Burke
Jacob Alshenski
Reading
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Pacific City
Charless Ingerzoll and town notes in Predonia
Neighboring Towns brief lists names and visits including Mr Charless Ingerzoll Westfield in town yesterday and a string of social events. Mentions Dr Nelson Richmond’s return, Miss Kate Camp visiting Sinclaireville, Mrs S Camp’s trip, and many local residents at tea, church gatherings, and a pink themed social at the hill house with 150 guests. Prof Babock to leave for Oil City to oversee schools, with five students missing him.
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Matteson
Dunkirk
Dr. Blackham
Mr. Marsh
Miss Whittlesy
M. McKinstry
Miller
John McDonald
Rochester
Clara Mortisi
Ming
Julia Woodford
Carrie White
Carrie Irwin
May Clute
Guild Association
Dans
Guild
Wne
Fredonig
Babcock
Oil City
Prof
Camp Cassadaga Updates and Camp Cassadaga Chips August 16
Mrs Anna Kimball learns of her brother s death from a building collapse in Brocton. Corrie Stevens of Dunkirk visits the camp with a Forestville friend. The President asks arrears to pay rent for lots. Hyron Sheldon of Michigan praises the camp and plans to return. Children hold an entertainment under Miss Hattie Meyers. Zack Taylor departs for Dunkirk tonight then returns tomorrow. Surveyors mark more cottage lots. Ten cents rides to Cassadage by boat or bus. Mrs A H Colby of St Louis arrives with Mrs Olive Smith to entertain. A W D
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Anna Kimball
Brocton
Corrie Stevens
Dunkirk
Forestville
Hyron Sheldon
Michigan
Buffalo
Omaha
Hattie Meyers
Zack Taylor
A. H. Colby
St. Louis
Olive Smith
Mia
Colby
Local notes and family milestones from Irving area
A Westfield to Chautauqua overland express update arrives by midnight each morning. J O Clark sold a four year old pacer to R L Newton for 400 dollars. Ledger-sired and raised by C M Ball. L W Lazell reports rising bed-spring demand, new staff, and spring growth. Mr and Mrs Harry Goodell of Irving mark 64 years of marriage on August 8, ages 83 and 86, with healthy lives and a large garden. they have eleven children, five living in nearby towns.
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J. O. Clark
Laona
R. L. Newton
Irving
Ledger
C. M. Ball
Fredonia
Harry Goodell
August Sth
Benjamin Goodell
Fagonia
Nathan Stone
Derry
Dr. Rugg
Jamestown
Sarah Mertill
Forestville Typhoid Not An Epidemic Say Officials
Special dispatch from Forestville disputes an Observer report of twenty typhoid cases. Only two deaths since April 1. Malaria present in some, but physicians report most sick are convalescent. No epidemic feared. corrections requested to Liver Creek notice.
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Forrstrinze
Silver Creek
Forestville
F. D. Ellis
Liver Creek
The Labor Question Presented Before Senate Panel
New York August 17 Special Dispatch reports telegraph contractor D L Robertson disputed McClelland’s $725005 cost estimate for an eight wire line from New York to Chicago. He would not provide a detailed quote. Senator George Saillle questioned the witness value, Blair clashed with him over courtesy, and the witness cited cases paying over $1000 for pole rights in evaluating construction costs.
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New York
Senate Committee
L. Robertson
McClelland
Chicago
George Saille
George
Blair
On a Strike Special Dispatch to the Evening Observers Borg Wormn
Two hundred railroad workers strike for higher pay. They currently earn 31.75 and demand 2.00 more per day. Preparations begin in the morning as streets fill with supporters.
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Borg Wormn
Bird’s Condition After Injury at Home Build Site
Daniel Bird, injured while raising a building on his property in Brocton Aw 17, remained in a precarious condition. His arm was caught and held for about half an hour before help arrived. Dr. Dean cannot yet determine if amputation will be necessary.
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Evening Observer
Brocton
Daniel Bird
Dean
Four Stores Destroyed In Olean Fire Burned Out Shops
A morning blaze in Olean destroyed four stores including Fred Eaton's jewelry Matson’s clothing Oakill News and Stationery Depot Vic Jackson's Variety Store Henry Hartman tailor and Vand Marras Photo Gallery. Fire officials reported swift containment with no further losses noted.
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J Oru
Ang
Pire
Fred Eaton
Michael
Ilent News
Vic Jackson
Henry Hartman
Blatts
Died From Chloroform After Dental Extraction
Miswenis Aug 17 Mrs Samuel Schel bier died in a dentist chair after taking chloroform during a tooth extraction. The accident occurred at the dentist’s office and authorities noted the fatal outcome from anesthesia.
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Evening Observer
Miswenis
Samuel Schelbier
Tragedy at Aug. 17 Train Saving Two Boys Thwarted
James Eliott, an elderly cripple, died after saving two boys from an oncoming train. He attempted to shield them and was struck and mangled in the accident. The event occurred late in the day and witnesses describe a selfless act with a fatal outcome.
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Pritapgeenta
James Eliott
Weather Forecast for Lower Lakes This Weekend
Probabilities indicate signal station Wasmtsatox Onagivation 3 Fa reports lower lakes with fair conditions. Winds mainly southerly, temperatures stationary or rising. Saturday and Sunday expect fair skies and warmer weather.
Electric Robbers and Bank Safe Take in Williams House
In York Pennsylvania bold robbers bound banker Mr. Williams and forced him to open his bank safe. They stole ten thousand dollars and disappeared. Other notes report Judge Black's improving condition after a radical operation, widespread heavy rains benefiting crops, and a Texas Central train boarded by four armed men at Bryan.
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Eric
Williams
Galveston
Texas Central
Bryan
Grain Markets Mix of Activity Across Regions
Flour holds steady while cornmeal oats and millfeed show modest activity and steadiness. Spring wheat neglected yet firm, No 1 hard Duluth at 194. winter wheat in demand with No 1 old white Michigan at 116 and No 2 red at 193.41–220. Corn dull around unchanged. oats inactive. Cincinnati Park shows unsettled 1850 41400. Whisky steady around 113. foogs weak for common and light. Toledo reports No 2 red wheat at various August to January futures. corn and oats quoted with mixed bids and asks. Continuous regional price movements and futures bids reflect a broad, unsettled grain market.
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Duluth
Michigan
Western
Sic
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Delaware Ave
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