Welsh Miners Win In British Court Ruling On Work Stops
An English court ruling finds it legal for coal miners to order work stoppages without employer consultation. Justice Bingham ruled against $500,000 damages sought by operators, noting no malice and that output reductions could benefit both sides. The decision empowers unions and urges American miners to study Welsh practice carefully.
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Great Britain
Wales
Operators’ Association
Miners’ Federation
Justice Bingham
Schuylkill Democrats Choose Ticket in Major Primary
In Schuylkill County Democratic primaries the field featured sixty five candidates, boosting turnout fivefold. James W. Ryan of Pottsville won the congress nomination defeating James L. Reilly and Thomas J. Higgins. J O Ulrich of Tamaqua took the state senate seat, James Moran of Pottsville was named district attorney, J A Nichter of Pottsville became recorder, George Ople of Donaldson and W H Bressler of Yorkville won the two commissioner posts, while E R Roeder of Wayne and Fred Portz of Pottsville were selected as poor directors.
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Schuylkill
Schuylkil County
James W. Ryan
Pottsville
Congress
James L. Reilly
Thomas J. Higgins
Pottaville
George Ople
Donaldson
W. H. Bressler
Yorkville
E. R. Roeder
Wayne Township
Fred Portz
Major Buttrick Musket Donated for Statehouse Preservation
The musket used by Major John Buttrick at the North Bridge on April 19, 1775 has been presented by his two great grandchildren, the sole surviving family, to Massachusetts. It will be deposited in the statehouse in Boston for permanent preservation.
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John Buttrick
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Concord
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Statehouse
Boston
Notables Showcases Diverse Local Figures and Events
Joseph Langlois, a Chicago police officer, saved 100 Ives during service. Bar ringen resident Herr Stor welcomes his 37th child baptism. M. C. BE. Clay of Washington holds a Jefferson-gift silver cup aged 123 years. C. F. Klein of St. Louis crafts furniture from animal horns. Mulford Dolbrow sells 1000 shad this season with perfect change. Arbor Day memory monument planned by Nebraska City group for J. Sterling Morton. Prince Nicholas W. Engalitscheff named Russian vice consul in Chicago. Alfred Wilkinshaw famed for lifelong baldness at 92. Calligans of Maine have seven children Matthew Mark Luke John and Faith Hope Charity. Admiral Melville plans a tomb at Arlington with death date left blank. Ellen Terry family on stage noted. Kate Marian retired, Florence died 1896. Christopher Forbes of New York dies. linked to Van Arsdale in Revolution.
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St. Louis
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N. J
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New York
van Arsdale
Orchard and Garden Advice for Better Crops
The article emphasizes clean culture and careful transplanting for superior growth. It suggests weak manure water for house plants and rosin tallow as a wound cover for trees. It warns to prune without removing small fruiting spurs and to remove dead wood. It notes market planning and burning rubbish to reduce pests.
Plays and Players and Cast Changes in New York Theater
Walter Walker will play Nat C Goodwin's part in When We Were Twenty One Flora Zabelle replaces Gertrude Quinlan as Annette in King Dodo Edwin Arden and Katherine Grey lead in Ninety and Nine The Eternal City differs from the book Miriam Lawrence sings Mia Hopping supports Francis Wilson in The Toreador Sally In Our Alley announced for mid August George W Hobart extravaganza Stanislaus Stange finishes new American opera When Johnny Comes Marching Home
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Nat C. Goodwin
Flora Zabelle
Gertrude Quinlan
Annette
New York
Edwin Arden
Katherine Grey
Ramsey Morris
Miriam Lawrences
Mia
Francis Wilson
George W. Hobart
Stanislaus Stange
Dolly Varden
Johnny
Measurements in Ancient Values
The Christian World article lists various historical measures and their approximate modern equivalents. It notes values for money and weight such as a farthing at 3 cents, a talent of gold at $1, a shekel of silver around 50 cents, and a piece of silver or fourpence at 13 cents. It also lists length and volume measures including a cubit about twenty-two inches and an ephah or bath at seven gallons.
Uncooked food advocates claim health benefits and cooking dangers
A discussion on uncooked eating argues that raw foods preserve texture and nutrition and reduce illness. It cites animal health, a physician who followed horse diet lessons, and worries about adulteration, excess stimulation, and salt use. The piece then describes Will Carlton's crew building two miles of track with a large crane and rail-tie trains.
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Nature
Will Carlton
How Singers Are Paid at Covent Garden and Beyond
A historical survey notes Adelina Patti earned 48 000 for sixteen Covent Garden appearances in 1870, 3 000 each night, later earning up to 6 000 a night in American tours. Jean de Reszke held the male record with 36 000 for sixteen appearances, while Lasalle drew 2 000 per performance. During ISST jubilee he shared the stage with both De Reszkes, bringing nightly salaries above 5 000 in aggregate.
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Mme
Adelina Patti
Mme. Patti
New Orleans
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Lasalle
de Reszkes
Track Laying Machine Trial Begins in Pennsylvania
A new track laying machine is being deployed in Pennsylvania to lay railroad lines. The device aims to speed up construction and reduce manual labor while improving alignment and efficiency on upcoming routes. Local officials anticipate economic benefits from faster project completion.
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Pennsylvania
Policeman Artist Impresses at Royal Academy Exhibit
A small Yorkshire landscape with a herd of sheep hangs “on the line” at the London Royal Academy show. The painter is Police Constable Jones, a self taught Leeds officer who has no plans to quit the force.
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Yorkshire
Jones
Leeds Constabulary
Wireless Link Alaska to World via Marcon Contract
Alaska gains direct world communication as a government board awards a Marcon contract for wireless telegraphy on the mainland station to be active by mid October and linked to Washington. Fashion notes highlight white dressing, sheer evening waists with lace, crepe de chine, satin, and old rose tones in women's apparel plus long black cloaks over white gowns.
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Army
Marcon Company
Washington
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