Telegrapher strike ends as operators condemn Knights of Labor
In Paris and Pittsburgh Aug 20 reports show operators rebuking the Knights of Labor after the telegraphers strike. Most adherents return to work with Western Union, while Grand Secretary Hughes and Master Workman Egan refuse reinstatement. Reinstatement pace varies, women fared worse, and a press thanks event follows.
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Parispuner
Knights of Labor
Campbell
Shiehes
Egan
Western Union Company
Hughes
Workers Union Company
Pittsburgh
Hughes and Eagan
New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Hamstone
Mitchell
Somerville
Gatatter
Aed
Shingtos
Clark
Mark Curdher
Funeral of a Veteran in Florida and Indiana Burial
A veteran, formerly with the regular army, is memorialized in Florida and Indiana. He declined a commission, served in the Army, and was buried at Darby. The obituary notes his local ties and public service.
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Purns Vha
Indiana Wa
Darby
Cieayze W
Judge Jeremiah Black Dies in York Pa Aug 2
Judge Jeremiah Black died at home after a sudden illness following a period of poor health. Born January 10 1810 in Somerset County he built a major legal career including Supreme Court of Pennsylvania member and Attorney General. He served Buchanan era and later focused on private practice until his death.
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York
Jeremiah Black
Mary
McKennon
Meiserhelder
Judge Glack
Jeremiah 8
Black
Somerset County
Hfe
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Buchanan
Explosion at Eclipse Lubricating Works Burns Seventeen Tanks
A massive fire at the Eclipse Lubricating Company works in Franklin PA destroyed seventeen oil tanks and damaged the pump house and boilers. Firemen and company workers fought the blaze from about six o clock until containment, but loss is expected to be large with no precise estimate yet.
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Eclipse
Franklin
Eelipse Lubricating Companys
Lake Shore
Oil Phy
Stuntird OH
Gold Discovery and Weather Impacts Near Alaska
The report notes gold discoveries near the Yerkon Niven in Alaska and warns of severe cold with temperatures twenty below zero hindering operations. It cites a mining party led by BE Sehielia and mentions activity in Arizona involving substantial spending, plus agricultural and pest concerns as caterpillar swarms appear on nearby plantations. Weather and frost damage complicate prospecting and crop protection across regions including Sipler County.
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Alagdka
Ana
St. Maul
Adiska
Yerkon Niven
Alaska
BE. Sehielia
Arizona
CoLumbia
Sipler
Killed Highwayman Attacks Newsshadowed in Guescron
In Guescron New York on August 20 John Sands an elderly local resident was killed during a nighttime highway robbery. The assailants remain unidentified and the motive is under investigation.
Conviction Upheld Against Colored Man for Denied Dining Privileges
Washington report details a civil rights case in which Rev. George H. Smith of Norwich Conn. sued James W. Bell for denying meals due to race. Judge Mills ruled innkeeper must serve all travelers, enforcing the Civil Rights Act of 1875. Bell was found guilty of misdemeanor and fined under the act.
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Washington
The
Treasury Fas
Jones M. Swank
American Iron and Steel Association
Dutley
Tariffic
Department
Treasury
ISTA
Congress of the United States
Daredevil Captain Rhodes Aims Over Niagara Falls
Captain Rhodes and Hernan Burkhart swam a Niagara stretch on Saturday in cork suits touted as Rinstus patents though only one suit arrived. A tug trailed them. after five miles they cooled, Rhodes exhausted and ill. He threatens a second plunge and a third over the falls insisting secrecy. He seeks a $4000 Government prize and, if successful, plans to donate $35,000 and share Captain Webb's widow’s award.
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Durrabo
Rhodes
Hernan Burkhart
Niagara
Rinstus
Unetis
The Tourists At Camp Anrun GaosrexTAR August
The President and party ride from Camp Esbaar into mountains and cross the Grosventre River. They reach Low Mega and stay at Camp Arthur. Generals Sheridan and Stager fish, with Senator West among top catches. Cholera reports abroad warn of disease spread and US safety measures. Local incidents include Peter Smith killed by a laborer in Kentucky. Maritime talks hint at Atlantic outlet routes. A Halifax cable car proves successful.
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Sheridan
General Stager
Senator West
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE REPORTS AND INDIFFERENT UPRISINGS
Gazette of Aug 20 details events across nations: Irish language clashes in Commons with Gladstone and Healy, Shepherd’s League activism near Lyngturen, Angra Reguena shipping expansion on South Africa’s coast, and disruptive mob actions in Trieste targeting Italians and foreigners. Bombardment rumors in Hue and France’s naval cautions, Bolivian militia mobilization, Madagascar diplomatic tensions, and a Washington monument planning note amid U.S. recognition chatter.
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Shepherd's League
Lyngturen
Way
Ireland
Hayton
Brenis
Bre
Angra Regaona
South Africa
Capertown
the Post
Paris
Hue
Peyton
Touquin
France
Aro
Aman
Seir
Late News Items From Across Towns and World Events
Forty deaths in Havans over the past week. A farmer, John McCave, fell in Lancaster Ohio. Fire damaged twelve stores and six warehouses at Crawford Miss causing about 100000 in losses. Dr J B Campbell of Westfield, N Y died by suicide using chlorate yesterday. William Wirt Sykes, US Cavalry at Cardiff, wed to Olive Bgan. A farmer, William Kintorl, near Clauteaqua County NY attempted suicide. Archbishop Roger Be Vaughn, Catholic of New South Wales, died in Liverpool at age forty nine. Baseball results listed for January 1st. A storm at Garden City killed four sheep and injured twenty. Cholera deaths in Egypt and Beirut Syria reported. Bank Examiner Hay says First Nation Bank reorganized and strong. A Beington KY resident John Tuder shot. Mrs Grange injured. The steamer Glenfinias burned in Welland Canal. cargo included corn. Dr Sweeney comments on powder explosion injuries at Winchester Ky. Plymouth Church considers extending pastor Henry Beecher’s vacation. Massachusetts Democrats set state convention for September 26. Various obituary and local political notes follow with mentions of tastings, mining regions, and rail proposals.
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Havans Dur
John McCave
Lancaster
Ohio
Crawford
Miss
J. B. Campbell
Westfield
William Wirt Sykes
United States
Casul
Cardiff
Olive Bfgan
William Kintorl
Goodombatance
Clauteaqua County
N.Y
Roger Bele Vaughn
Cathelic
New South Wales
Liverpool
Cleveland
New York
Boston
Wat
Detroit
Providence
Philadelphia
Garden City
Fae Tskand
Jenterda Lightning
Seserley
T Stewart
Egypt
Cai
Eecurnek Beyrout
Syria
Hay
Licuana
Anthe
First Nation Bank
John Tuder
Beington
Grange
Welland Canal
Sweeney
Cheyenne & Ohio
Winchester
Plymouth Church
Henry W. Beecher
Massachusetts
Ilo
Charles Py Thompean Wats
Peentelafrart
Bae
Wilkeshauie
General Granan
Cneals
Baltimore 4
Obie Road
Ele Geden
Grant Lhl
Charrett
Montreal
Ontario & Pacific Railway
Cornwall
Marie
Phildtelphia
David Gallup
Painfield
Condie
Siouse
Taanfaciires
Alexander & Tanne
Nat
Nomination Likely for Rev Les as Speculation Grows
Jefferson City Mo Aug 20 A letter from John Kelly to a friend discusses presidential nominations arguing for candidates who are honest popular and have clean records. He notes the need to act on right ideals and criticizes rivals with a disgraceful record in Congress. He mentions historical judgments and strong support if nominated.
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John Ketly
Jefferson City
John Kelly
ISTT
Congress
Esste
Shooting at a Camp Meeting Amid Frenzy Leaves Casualties
Special dispatch reports a violent camp meeting where a flood of shots was fired causing deaths and injuries among white attendees while the surrounding crowd fled. Separate items note ex governor Hubbard losing a fortune in Wall Street and a warning about cholera with no current cases in Knox, Ohio.
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Evaning Observer
New Haven
Goveror Hubbard
Wall Street
Wotaaiter Arrested Derroie Aug K BM Fiteh
An arrest occurred in Warren where a person described as Wotaaiter was taken into custody. The brief report notes the location and timing of the apprehension, with limited detail available due to the damaged text.
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Wotaaiter
Derroie
Aug
Fiteh
Warren
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