Rochester Hosts Liquor Dealers Convention Sessions
Rochester New York September 4 The State Liquor Dealers association held its first session at Maennerchor Hall with up to 300 delegates in attendance Mayor Parsons urged sober conduct and citizen duty while President Kearns noted the group’s strengthened position Worcester Massachusetts September 4 The state prohibition convention opened at Mechanics Hall with Geo Kempton of Sharon chairing and a postscript attacking temperance Republicans John Blackmer Springfield nominated for governor Syracuse New York September 4 Nearly 500 delegates met at 118 pm for the prohibition state convention chaired by F W Wheeler A A Hopkins Rochester temporary chairman gave most of the morning remarks Meanwhile coal miners at Streator have not returned to work subsisting on seventy two and a half cents per ton amid local grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
State Liquor Dealers’ Association
Maennericher Hall
Parsons
Commonwealth of the Empire State
Kearns
Worchester
Mass
Mechanics’ Hall
Geo Kempton
Sharon
Kempton
John Blackmer
Springfield
Syracuse
London Strike Continues Yet Workers to Win Says Report
London onset shows dock loading resuming as strikers clash with police with a fatality. London wharfingers begin conceding to demands and plan to use strike funds. Liverpool quiet as employers concede but wage rates stay, resumption set for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lorpon
Thames
Burns
Soei
Australia
Liverpool
Burns and Fillett
Riot in Greenwood Mississippi Leaves Five Negroes Dead
Captain Baskett, sheriff of Sunflower County, reports only five Black individuals were killed in the Greenwood riot last Saturday night. White posse remains in control with Cromwell and Tom Alton leading a surrounding force of Black men. Troops sent by the governor have returned to Jackson after finding white control in place. The sheriff warns the unrest is not over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Miss
Baskett
Winter City
Cromwell
Tom Alton
Jackson
Unknown man’s body found near Pugh’s woods. Emerick link eyed
In Mansherp Ohio on September 6 J K Anderson of Toledo and E K Emerick of Ypsilanti investigated a body found in Pugh’s woods east of the city. They suspect it may be A C Emerick, a missing brother of BE K, and hope identity would unlock an estate matter. They and others had lived in Toledo for years selling Sapolitan cleaning compound. Separately in Cuirvellano Ohio a well dressed foreign man’s body was found in the lake near the breakwater with rope tied to both wrists. foul play is suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerick
Emericks
Anderson
A. C. Emerick
Toledo
Cuirvellano
Ohio
Father Phelanns
Leo XIII
Rome
Mgr. Dela Volpe
Leo
Peter
Leo Xtil
Not Chrough With Tanner by Secretary Noble
Washington Sept 4 Secretary Noble with private secretary Hinton Pope returns to the city from Richfield Springs after three weeks. Investigators say the Tanner case will be acted on decisively before week end as the committee has learned enough to warrant action. President and Mrs Harrison and Halford arrived from Deer Park at 2 and left at 4 for Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Noble
Hinton Pope
Richfield Springs
Harrison
Halford
Deer Park
Philadelphia
Mr. Scott
Mr. Wanamaker
Jenkintown
Mr. Harrison
Wannamaker
Spring Valley miners face eviction threats amid mine shutdown
Reports from Spring Valley indicate imminent eviction of tenants from company houses as mines are ordered closed for six months. Other northern Illinois mines resume on 72 percent of ton rate, but Spring Valley workers face eviction with potential riots if forced out. The situation remains tense as workers resist leaving occupied homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cxrcaco
Spring Valley
Ilinois
Isurator
Tragic Leap at Niagara Falls Ends in Death
At Niagara Falls Mrs Lawrence, about six feet tall and 150 pounds, walked to the park brink and jumped in. She laughed during the fall and drifted to the abyss head first. Her body surfaced near the suspension bridge after the torrent washed her dress ashore. Officials said the neck was broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niacara Falls
Prospect Point
Suspension Bridge
Lewiston
Robinson
Uproar and Bloodshed After Leflore County Uprising
In Leflore county Mississippi on Monday and through the week, twenty two Black laborers were killed by bullets during an uprising sparked by arrests. George Allen and Oliver Cromwell led the revolt but escaped. Cromwell was captured in Jackson but released. White militias and armed squads pursued armed Black survivors as mass fear and flight followed. A New Orleans dispatch notes scattered armed Black groups in swamps, burning Jamison's store, and forty Black men killed elsewhere in the parish. Governor Lowry faces strong criticism for Cromwell’s fate amidst heavy tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Miss
Leflore
George Allen
Oliver Cromwell
Allen
Cromwell
Jackson
Leflore County
New
Ortrans
Jamison’s
Tallahatchie River
Lowry
John Hampton
State Penitentiary
Explosion At Penicnick Colliery Kills Fifty
Epormsure Sept 6 reports fifty dead recovered from the Mau rice Wood colliery at Penicnick after yesterday’s explosion. London Sept 6 notes Cardinal Manning the lord mayor and the bishop of London met with dock directors and shippers seeking a settlement of the dock strike. Dundee deliberations saw the Trades Union Congress reject an eight hour day standard by 88 to 63. Maparip Sept 6 records the sudden death of Marquis de Moline, conservative senate leader and noted literateur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epormsure
Maurice Wood
Penicnick
London
Cardinal Manning
John Lubberock
Trades Union Congress
Dundee
Fatal duel ends two lovers over same girl in Clark's Flat
Sant Luxe City Utah reports that Abraham Likes and Jude Spring of Clark's Flat were partners in a ranching venture. Both wooed Jemima Frantz and due to failed agreement, they fought with six shooters. Both men died and were buried side by side. Her fate remains unknown.
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Sant Luxe City
Utah
Idaho
Abraham Likes
Jude Spring
Clark
Jemima Frantz
Mrs Myers Throws Vitriol at Doctor Destroys Sight
In Bourney Indiana on Wednesday night Mrs Myers wife of a blacksmith threw vitriol in the face of Dr T F Linu a leading physician destroying his sight. Her brother then assaulted the doctor delivering a terrible blow.
Boston Democrat Declares Candidacy for Congress
The writer states he will seek the Democratic nomination in Boston when elections proceed, noting after reflection he will be a candidate if offered the nomination. The message signals intent to run as a Democrat in the next congressional race in Boston.
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Boston
Pullman Subscribes 100000 to World Fair Fund
Curiaco September 6 George M Pullman subscribed 100000 to the world’s fair fund. He said he supported quick action to raise 5000000 by securing a lump half million from five Chicago citizens in 100000 subscriptions each. The other four names were not disclosed but P D Armour and Marshall Field are named as two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
George M. Pullman
World’s Fair Fund
Pullman
Chicago
Mr. Pullman
P. D. Armour
Marshall Field
Cometa Burrs Man Dies After Postmortem Reveal
Ta Sept Frank Havens aged thirty eight collapsed yesterday afternoon. Postmortem shows abnormal organ placement and heart rupture as the cause. Heart on right side with apex near second rib. Large clot around heart and other organs displaced. Coroner's jury rules death from rupture of the heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cometa Burrs
Frank Havens
Destructive Antwerp Explosions Kill Dozens at Factory Bourse
A massive dynamite blast at a cartridge factory near Antwerp's Bourse region wrecked the building, lit the area on fire, and caused panicked injuries. Authorities report about 140 killed and hundreds wounded as fires raged, with petroleum stores ignited and waterworks damaged. a judicial inquiry has been ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwenr
Antwerp
M. Corvillain
Brussels
Paris
Chicago
Scheldt
Europe
Multiple Telegrams Report Sudden Deaths and Accidents
Aurora reports Dr David Tilton Brown a retired farmer hanged himself in his barn near Bata via on Wednesday night. Emmwasers NJ notes Frederick Schultz and Louis Ludwig ages sixteen struck by an express train crossing Pennsylvania tracks in a covered wagon, killed instantly. New Casrir Indiana records miserly farmer William Cossand who hid $26 in gold and notes. relatives prompted a safe deposit. Republic Ohio reports wholesale cheese poisoning at Empire House with many guests affected. investigation underway. Wicura Kansas documents L L Clawson found with four bullet holes in Riverside Park, suspected foul play. Portranp Ore notes Lewis accidentally fatally shoots sister Lucy aged sixteen. Suanox Pennsylvania wages at Stewart Tron Co raised ten percent, signaling broader rise. Brr Seurmes Nevada reports two Day children burned to death in Reverend Andrews barn while playing with matches. Brumixcuam Alabama suggests Dan Tramont likely elected president of Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co. office worth $10,000 yearly. Lancaster Pennsylvania Peacock & Thomas furnace restarted after three months. Scranton Pennsylvania No 2 colliery of Delaware and Hudson rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olyphant
Penswan
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West
Edward A. Begler
Washington
Chief Bell
Secret Service
M. G. Bauer
Cincinnati
George W. Williams
James H. Clark
Clark’s Station
Indiana
Keyser
W. Va
Cincinnati Express
John Carr
Carr
Renssevart
Ind
Kankakee
Sovro Wgenp
A. C. Staley
Morton
Ellerslie
Wicuita
Kan
David Lemon
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Webster
Fort Reno
Crrcaco
Finance Committee
The
World’s Exposition Company
Chicago
Albuquerque
N. M
Eastern View
San Pedro
Nacana Fallls
N. Y
Nasovit~r, Tenn
James K. Polk
Crawforpsvitle
Ept
M. D. Doherty
Roxomo
Moore
Taylor Jackman
Armstrong, Langdon, Hunt & Co
Isarenine
Mich
Ford River Lumber Company
Escambia
Xena
Xenia
Foraker
C. H. Grosvinor
Peoria
Ill
Congress
Washineton
Deer Park
Baltimore
White House
New York
Henry
Ives
George
Stayner
Hamilton and Dayton
Killarny
Guorcester
Mass
Bhen Dale
Boston
Fresh Water Cove
Anpany
Pire
P. J. Medrole
Scott
Hyman
Loxpon
Cardinal Manning
Aurora
David Tilton Brown
Batavia
Emmwasers
N. J
Frederick Schultz
Louis Ludwig
Bayway
New Casrir
Wm. Cossand
Republic
Mansfield
Cynest
George Rudd
Dollie Kimmell
Bellevue
M. J. Ink
Warren
Empire House
Wicurra
L. L. Clawson
Riverside Park
Ninth Street Bridge
Fount Play
Ponrtranp
Ore
Lewis
Lucy
Samaamish Lake
W. T
Suanox
Stewart Tron Company
Shenango Valley
Brrr
Seurmes
Nev
David Day
Andrews
Brumixcuam
Ala
Dan Tramont
Tennessee Coal, Tron and Railroad Company
South
Lancaster
Peacock & Thomas
Scranton
Delaware and Hudson_rail
Cox Dying in New York Stateman's Illness
Congressman Cox lies gravely ill at his residence 48 East Twelfth Street New York. Six physicians including Dr. Barker and Dr. Stanton attended, with no hope of recovery by noon. He had recently returned from a lecturing tour in Dakota and Washington territory and fell ill after traveling to Washington.
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New York
Cox
East Twelfth Street
Fordyce Barker
Stanton
Washington
Dakota
Washington Territory
Founding of the Old Log College Celebration
In Puuapenpars Pa on September 5 a broad, multidenominational celebration marked the foundation of Log College, with President Harrison, Governor Beaver, Governor Green of New Jersey, and Postmaster General Wanamaker leading a procession from Wanamaker’s Jenkintown home to the Tennett farm in Bucks County. The event featured arches, bells, and a large audience, with speeches by Princeton and Hampden-Sydney leaders and a lengthy presidential address praising Presbyterian heritage and steadfastness.
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Puuapenpars
Old Log College
Harrison
Beaver
Green
New Jersey
Wanamaker
Jenkintown
Tennett Farm
Hartsville
Bucks County
Old York Road
Wannamaker
Abington Village
Abington Presbyterian Church
Log College
Abington Church
Wannamaaker
Presbyterian Church
Abington
Howers
Willow Grove
Hatboro
Fisher Post G. A. B
Loc Coureer Grovup
Philadelphia
Presbyterian Church of
United States
Princton College
Tennett
Jos. Beggs
L. LL
Falls of Schayekill
Abington Committee
D. Moyer
R. M. Patterson
The
Presbyterian
Francis L. Puler
Princeton College
Murray
Richard McIlwaine
Hampden-Sydney College
Virginia
Mississippi
Missouri
Tur Gald
Brodie’s Bra Ey Daring Niagara Falls Feat
Steve Brodie swam over Niagara Falls in a inflated rubber suit at 5 30 am with a companion crew and ropes. He was carried to the Canadian shore and pulled to safety by Jerry Ledger using a rope through rubber bands around his waist. He lay insensible for twenty minutes and suffered bruises a sprained back and an ankle. Blood oozed from his mouth nose and ears before being revived with ammonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Steve Brodie
Brodie
John McCarthy
Ernest Jerold
Jerold
McCarthy
Horse Shoe
Jerry Ledger
United Press
Ledger
Notorious Outlaw Morales Captured Near Almitos Bay
NA CAPTU Sylvesto Morales, the Notorious Cal ifornia Outlaw, Falls Into the Hands of the Officers. Morales was seized near Almitos Bay by Constable Wilson and two deputies after emerging from brush while washing his hands. Nymphia Brown, abducted by Morales, found in the brush. Morales held for murder of Henry Charles. girl to be returned to her parents. Also, a Kansas mob attempted to lynch Robert Snyder as he was taken to court for murder. deputies thwarted the attack with a battle, injuring several mob members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Ancrues
Cal
Sylvesto Morales
Almitos Bay
Wilson
Ocean Side
Morales
Nymphia Brown
San Luis Hey
Henry Charles
Bloody ending of an old quarrel in Silverville
Reports from Silverville Indiana describe Ira Cobb shooting and killing Alexander Waggoner Jr. in what is called an old quarrel renewed. Cobb is arrested to be brought to the county jail. Other items note a telegraph mishap causing train wrecks near Millersburg with $175,000 damage and no deaths, plus a bold Union township robbery where Lizzie Koehler lost $50. The issue also mentions various ads and medical remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brvrorp
Ind
Ira Cobb
Alexander Waggoner, Jr
Silverville
Cobb
Gosurn
Millersburg
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
Courapes
Union Township
Lizzie Koehler
Fort Wayne athletic meet yields twenty three events and funds
The Fort Wayne Athletic Association launched with 23 events at the fair grounds drawing strong attendance. Major George W. Ewing judged, with George McKinnie and George Brown refereeing, and S. D. Bond as timekeeper. Winners included DeRome in the 100 yard dash and 200 yard dash, Pipenbrink in hammer and standing broad jump, and Gibford in standing broad jump and long running events. A separate death and bastardy note follows about twins born previously, with one dead and both buried privately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne Athletic Association
Fair Grounds
The
Athletic Association
George W. Ewing
George McKinnie
George Brown
S. D. Bond
DeRome
Evans
White
Smith
Pipenbrink
Conlon
Peltier
Trenkley
MacNeil
Gibford
Rossington
Leonard
Old Man Francis Gocke Dies in Stairway Plunge
Francis Gocke, an eighty two year old Lake Township resident and German immigrant, fell headlong down stairs after dizziness. He suffered internal injuries and is likely fatally harmed. attended by Dr. Howard McCullough. Related relatives include Anton his brother and sons Frank Louis Gustave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Gocke
Lake Township
Gocke
Anthony
Frank
Louis
Gustave
Louis Andrank Gocke
A. C. Trentman
Howard McCullough
Death of Lake township resident Francis Gocke in fall
Early hour last Saturday the old Allen county settler Francis Gocke died at his Lake township home after a frightful stairway fall. He was eighty three, with many relatives in the county and city. Funeral Monday at St Pauls Catholic Church, Rev Koenig officiating. Also reported is the formation of the Michigan Grand Temple of the Patriarchal Circle in Fort Wayne with officers elected for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Township
Francis Gocke
Frank
Louis
August
Mary
Anthony
Gocke
Allen County
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Father Koenig
Patriarchal Circle
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Hall of
Fort Wayne
P. C. Sn
Grand Rapids
Mich
Grand Oracle
F. W. Knapp
Defiance
George Pressler
Ind
W. H. Johnson
Fenton, Mich
Harry Dibble
Samuel Headford
M.T. Krueger
Michigan City
Grand Guard
County asylum expansion urged by Supt Wilkinson
Supt Wilkinson filed a petition with the county commissioners for a new addition to the county asylum. The existing insane ward holds twenty four but now houses forty four patients. Indianapolis asylum will receive no more Allen county patients, and no relief is seen from Richmond once the feeble minded institute opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinson
Indianapolis
Allen County
Richmond
Death of Child of Miss Green on Chicago Street
A Friday morning death occurred at the home of the mother on Chicago street. The deceased is described as the infant daughter of Miss Green, a colored girl. The notice notes the child’s death as part of an ongoing local report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Street
Miss Green
Nuptials of Several Fort Wayne Couples at Local Homes
The article records multiple weddings in Fort Wayne including B C Bell and Sadie Fairfield at 58 High street with Rev J P Lloyd officiating and plans to Omaha. Another ceremony united B J Hartwell and Ella Wilson in Delphos. Charissa Graves and Dr Thomas Hubbard wed at Trinity Episcopal church and depart for Toledo after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Greer, Jr
High Street
B. C. Bell
Sadie Fairfield
J. P. Lloyd
Omaha
Neb
Me. Bell
A. Northrop
Delphos
Ohio
B. J. Hartwell
Ella Wilson
Frank Cosgrove
Four Hurt When Carriage Wheel Tears Off Near Churubusco
Last Saturday four people from the Pittsburg office including Miss Louise Carnahan Miss Celeste Gaylord Mr Rob Carnahan and Mr Lord rode to Blue Lake near Churubusco. Returning a passing attempt caused a hind wheel to tear from the axle tipping the buggy and throwing all to the ground. Mr Carnahan controlled the reins averting a serious runaway. Miss Carnahan suffered severe contusions and one man sprained his arm, all shaken. Mr Carnahan reported to liveryman Read and a relief carriage went out to aid them home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Carnahan
Celeste Gaylord
Rob Carnahan
Lord
Pittsburg
Blue Lake
Churubusco
Carnahan
Miss Carnahan
Mr. Carnahan
Mr. Read
Oyster Seeks Safety as Rites of Spring Alarm Looms
An old oyster laments a season disrupted by a dreaded letter R predicting danger in the sea bed. Curious People advertising Kemp’s Balsam for Coughs and Colds touts free sample bottles while promoting bottle prices. Featured quips include a castle mistress boasting of living ancestors and claims about a bowel remedy being the prompt relief for colic and diarrhoea.
County Will Not Erect New Building at Asylum This Year
Supt John Wilkinson petitioned County Commissioners Thursday for relief from crowded insane wards but no new building will be erected this year. He has crowded forty four patients into a space meant for twenty four and faces a harsh winter with insufficient facilities. The list of chronic patients includes Peter McTague Henry Quinlan Martin Barcus and many others. Reese Fitzgerald and Shyall have recently returned from the asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilkinson
Peter McTague
Mr. Locker
Henry Quinlan
Martin Barcus
Thos Fins
Fred August
Michael O’connor
Lew Rheine
Peter Winters
Jacob Parker
Antony Kemp
Patrick Kane
Cleas Shyall
Joseph Metan
Lewis Behraden
Henry Neireiter
Perry Snurr
Ps Seibelist
Wm. Palmer
Henry T. J. Hammond
Peter Walamuth
Jass Spring
Christian Kerkhoff
Rebsess Albright
Amanda Smith
Barbera Dagitz
Barbara Reese
Mary Klinger
Rebecca Clark
Mary Buquardt
Mary Grover
Barbara Shellner
Ellen Fitsgerald
Caroline Rabel
Lizzie Schreck
Mrs. Welker
Ellen Reese
Mary Sprankle
Martha Gouty
Reese
Fitzgerald
Shyall
Inexpensive window greenery ideas for home charm
A horse reporter shares tips for inexpensive houseplants to brighten windows. Advice covers ferns on fire mantelshelves, ivy and Wandering Jew baskets, mistletoe decor, and using sponges with beans and peas for quick greenery. Suggestions include movable brackets for heliotrope pots and simple sourcing to create year round ornamentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haven
Yergens hands over internal revenue books to new appointee Diehl
Wednesday last, deputy internal revenue collector Gustav Yergens transferred the office books to new appointee D. D. Diehl, a Butler resident who will move here soon as his headquarters. Diehl replaces George Ohneck in an unexpired term, while Yergens plans a Stryker, Ohio vacation before joining Joseph Lohman’s cigar business as traveling salesman by the 15th. Elliott E. Underhill expected to succeed E. R. Sweet, who has served capably. Sweet will leave soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav Yergens
Internal Revenue
D. D. Diehl
Diehl
Butler
Yergens
George Ohneck
Stryker
Ohio
Joseph Lohman
Elliott
Underhill
E. R. Sweet
United Ganger
Sweet
Monroeville raises liquor license from fifty to one hundred fifty
Monroeville imposes a new license fee for saloonkeepers of one hundred fifty dollars, up from fifty, aligning with a state limit. In contrast the city rate remains fifty dollars though the legal ceiling for cities reaches two hundred thirty. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertises its claims and emphasizes its purity and effectiveness as a blood purifier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroeville
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Yorkity
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