Strike Hits New York Beef Packers Drivers and Stablemen Walk Out
About 500 workers across independent and trust packers halted operations over a 65 hour work week and higher wages. Traders were told to send their teams to depots. some wagons were later recovered. Union officials blamed the packers for refusing longer holidays, while both sides discussed arbitration without progress.
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New York
Trust
Teamsters’ Union
George W. Morgan
Elections of
Teamsters
Willie
Charles Hilton
Loreal Teamsters’ Union
Thilton
Telegraphers Union Chief Denounces Company Handling
President Small of the telegraphers union accuses companies of hiding failures and challenges open operating rooms for an impartial inspection. He claims rooms are staffed by branch officials and clerks, with real operators rare, harming public service. Reports from Jackson Mississippi note governors and supervisors seeking protective action amid strikes and threats to managers.
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Chicago
Small
Telegraphers’ Union
Hesses
New York
Te Graphers
Wattey
Fnn
Jackson
Miss
Ferdune
Western Union Telegraph Company
Vardatin
Western Outopatt Shally Springs
Grendida
Greenwood
Terhune
Havoc by Gasoline Fires in Pittsburg Ends Widespread Blaze
Two fires caused by gasoline explosions at clothing presses in Pittsburg destroyed multiple buildings and threatened the east end. The Club Pressing and Cleaning Co. suffered a three story ruin with 14 workers rescued. Enterprise Pressing Co. sparked a larger fire that wiped out seven more buildings. Four firemen were hurt including Lt. Michael Moore with a broken ankle.
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Pittsburg
East End
Club Pressing and Cleaning Company
Peon Avenue
Enterprise Pressing Company
Center Avenue
Allen Rug Weaving and Carpet Cleaning Company
East Tilberty Automobile Company
American Reduction Company
East End Mantle and ‘Tie Company
Crown Laundry
Andrew Safenbach
Horsesheer
Snively Plumbing Company
Michael Moore
Philippines orders suppression of Katipunan flag
Manila reports government orders to suppress the Katipunan flag and halt sales of Katipunan emblems. Nacionalista leaders flaunt the secret society flag and U.S. citizens express indignation over treatment of the United States flag. A mass meeting of Filipinos is planned to protest the action.
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Manila
Philippines
United States
Inspector savors small loss in mail robbery case
Denver August 23 J 2 Harrison chief post office inspector in Denver says the Burling ton route robbers who stole three registered mail sacks between Denver and Oxford Neb secured no more than 250 dollars instead of 250000. He promises a complete list of letters and packages and asserts no large sum was taken.
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Denver
J. 2. Harrison
Burlington
Oxford
Neb
Harrison
Four to Die in One Day in Pennsylvania
Lancaster Pa August 23 A death warrant orders the hanging of four Italians on October 3 the first quartet execution on a single scaffold in Pennsylvania history. The state has seen double hangings and few triple cases but never a four man execution at one time.
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Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Rifle champion crowned at Camp Perry in President's Match
A D. Sere of the Second Washington won the president's match at Camp Perry Ohio and the national individual rifle title with a 310 out of 500 score. The event determined the top rifle shooter in the United States.
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Camp Perry
A.D
Moors Advance At Casablanca In Fog Fight
In Casablanca the Moors briefly pressed French lines before a lifting fog exposed their retreat with heavy casualties. Prince William of Sweden visits Newport amid high society.
Regular newspaper delivery notice requested
Patrons are asked to inform the office if they do not receive their paper regularly so the delivery issue can be addressed.
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics Liver Diseases Cure
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics cures diseases of horses cattle sheep dogs and poultry by acting directly on affected parts without delay. Includes cures for glanders lamness coughs colds influenza diarrhea dysentery and miscarriage prevention. Sold by druggists or prepaid from Humphreys Medicine Co New York with free mail order catalog.
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Stabie Cage
Humphreys’ Medicine Co
Wuwam
Joba Streets
New York
Golden Medical Discovery touted for digestion and liver health
The article describes Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo promoting Golden Medical Discovery made with glycerine and herbal extracts from native roots. It claims benefits for weak stomach indiges tion biliousness and torpid liver, with cautions that it cannot cure consumption in advanced stages and that no medicine can cure the disease when advanced.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Thunder Barrel Incident in Macbeth Prank
London Mail reports a youth hiding in a barrel behind the scenes to witness Macbeth. A thunder machine with cannonballs rolled on stage, bursting the barrel head as Cooke, the actor, appeared before the audience causing shock and laughter.
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Cooke
Macbeth
Jupiter Towans
London Mail
Poisonous Mushrooms Have a Death Cup Warning
Georgia Torrey Denman explains in Good Housekeeping that poisonous mushrooms lack antidotes and can be distinguished by features like the death cup around the stem. She cautions readers to reject bulbous stems or cups and favors straight stems in edible varieties for safe foraging.
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Georgia
Mystery of Truth and Lying in a Daily Tale
A story describes Tils weakness for prevarication and his wife urging honesty. He promises to tell the truth but admits only a partial truth, claiming it was the only lie of the day. Jupiter jokes that his spending money grants a sense of humor to watch others.
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Jupiter
Louisville Courier-Journal
Piano Tuner J Burdett Places Orders in Local Shops
J Burdett, a piano tuner, places orders at Brown and Dollmeyer’s and Penne a tts, indicating active business dealings in the local music trade.
Ancient Tricksters and the Cruelty of Early Stage Magic
A study of conjurers through history notes brutal tricks and hoaxes, from boiling a living horse's head to fake head removal. It describes how medieval and early modern performers used everyday utensils, urged audience bets, and staged macabre demonstrations to mystify or frighten, with examples of henbane-induced feigned death and other dangerous ruses.
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Havin
Werpthinnig
Faery
London Standard
Kodol for Indigestion and Dyspepsia Advertised
A newspaper ad promotes Kodol for Indigestion and Dyspepsia as a vegetable juice based digestant. It notes availability from Wm F Jungkunz at 85 Stephenson St and mentions vacation paper delivery services by address update via phone 25. It adds that readers enjoy vacation reading at home.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Journal
Matrimonial meddler sparks a hasty wedding
Lorene C. Adams recounts a meddling matchmaker who unites Charlie Barnes and Susan Nutter to end their courtship missteps. A comic misadventure leads to a hurried marriage and a surprise baby named Arabella Marie as the couple contends with domestic chaos and community opinion.
The Caressing Irish Voice
The author praises the Irish voice for its soft caress and courtly manners while acknowledging faults. The passage contrasts Irish speech with other voices, highlighting its pleasant social interaction style and engaging tone.
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T. P. O’connor
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