Fire in Lehigh Packer Ke mine area burns drove tower loss
A severe weather sequence across Williamsport and Lehigh County caused heavy damage. A factory fire at Lost Creek spread after a surface tower was destroyed. Flooding washed away bridges and damaged homes while a skeleton was unearthed at Manheim. Drownings and injuries followed in Plymouth and Norristown as winds and rain battered the region.
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Lehigh Company
Ke. Scolliery
Lost Creek
Williamsport
Sara Dd
Lamet Stewart
Green County
Wednes
Richard Pach
Plymouth
Thomas Vepper
Evemon
Clinton County
Manheim
Bentinauca
Beubes Wilkinson
Joins Wilson
Keystone
Pitsburg
POW & Corot
Homeing Company of
Jamestown
Merces
Greenville
Membranes of telephones linked to bacillary infection found
A murky note from Weriin claims discovery that bacillary infection can be communicated via telephone membranes. Reports from Essen, Germany describe a drowning accident where fourteen water works employees perished when a boat capsized crossing the Ruhr.
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Weriin
Essen
Germany
Ruper
Treasury reports July receipts and debt reduction estimate
Treasury surplus totals 57 million with 4.5 million expected debt reduction for July. Custom and internal revenue receipts project around 29 million, plus miscellaneous income and repayments. Expenditures include pensions and a Treasury balance rise of about 4.5 million since July 1. Since July 21 shipments of small currency began to move to Chicago and Cincinnati to meet autumn crop needs.
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Washington
Treasury
LMU
Amrkob
Inelidi
Sasu
Treasury Department
Railroad Crash Near Bellaire Kills One, Hurts Several
An accident on the Bellaire Zanesville and Cincinnati line south of Bellaire left one man fatally injured and several others badly crippled. A baggage car and a coach plunged down an embankment after a passenger train bound for a circus jumped the track. Baggage master Joseph Morris was killed when the car overturned onto him. Six others suffered serious injuries.
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Bellaire
Ellaire
Zanesville
Cincinnati
Bagsare
Joseph Morris
Seriouly
Indian execution and tribe honors at Weraka burial
John Frog and Jackson Wolf of the Seminole Indians were executed in Weraka Indian Territory for the murder of John Hare. The entire tribe paid tributes and held a funeral befitting fallen warriors, with the council decree ending the feud between the families as the tribe gathered in ceremonial attendance.
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John Frog
Jackson Wolf
Weraka
Indian Territory
John Hare
Persistent Lover Slain by Suitor Father in Oakland
In Oakland California on August 5 a young stenographer named I. Calvin was shot to death by John G. Howell the father of the girl Calvin wished to marry. Calvin had pressed for marriage despite the breakup years earlier and a quarrel culminated in Howell firing three shots. A friend Maxwell witnessed the incident as Howell demanded surrender before shooting.
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Barry Tate
Altoona
Norristown
Adewia Lewis
New Casafer
Beto
G. T.delamater
Mexdvilie
Fennsylva- Keel
North Point
J. M
E. Sweetland
Thomas E. Snyder
Ossman
Lehigh County
Clarksview
Francis B. Savidze
Deg Anderson
D. R. Weaver
Gremashurz
P. L
Little Annie Fredericks
Wilbe-barre
Totacco
Pennsylvania
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Serpe
Neel
Cos
Neadville
Ute
Ees
Oakland
Cal
Calvin
John G. Howell
Howell
Maxwell
Sudden'y Llowell
Grand Army of the Republic Silver Encampment Parade
Detroit Aug 4 veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic paraded over six hours in a massive Silver Encampment procession. General Veazey reviewed the lines as divisions from Wisconsin to Alabama marched past arches amid cheers. Ex-president Hayes marched with the Buckeye post and received a diamond studded badge from the national headquarters.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Stephenson
Iinois
Ean
United States
Michigan
Veazey
Detroit Post
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War Previly
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Orezon
Kentucky
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Palmer
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Arkansas
Florida
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Montana
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Lonestar
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Itahy
Alabama
Seymour Bullock
Georgia
Mobile
Montgomery
Birmingham
Bullock
Sons of Veterans
L.J. Webb
Rutherford B. Hayes
Cleveland
Buckeye
National Department
Hayes
Order
Grand Army
Alger
Pineree
Wolverine
Procter
Hovey
Page
Butterfield
Fairchild
Labor unrest and factory actions across states
Reports show fires, strikes, and plant shutdowns from Cambria Iron Hollidaysburg to Pottsville mills. Actions include non union hiring, two week ultimums, double shifts adding 150 jobs, and labor meetings in Harrisburg. Incidents include theft, drownings, arson suspects, and a fatal rail strike fine in Chicago.
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Cambria Iron Company
Hollidaysburg
John E. Drake
Quincy
Mass
Pottsville
Millikin
Pottsville Iron and Steel Company
Hamburg Buill
Tyler Tube Works
Washington, Pa
P. L. Kimberly
Greenville
Washington Notes and Cabinet Change Rumors
A pension office statement shows 5917 pensions granted in the week ending July 18 with first payments averaging 8125 and total first payments at 742 219 dollars. Secretary Noble plans retirement from Interior. J Sloat Fassett named Collector of the Port of New York. Public debt statement: July debt decreased by 1 557 902 dollars. cash in Treasury 734 6972. July customs receipts down 3 485 232 from last year.
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Pension Office
Harrison
Secretary Noble
Interior Department
Noble
J. Sloat Fassatt
L’ort
New York
Freight Wreck Kills Brakeman In Panhandle Collision
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania on August 5 a fast east freight No 73 collided with a west bound extra on the panhandle line between Keiley's station and Reed's mills. Both engines wrecked and fourteen cars demolished. End brakeman T E Tillmupson was pinned between cars and killed instantly.
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Pittsburg
Panhanille Road
Keiley's Station
Reed's Mills
T. E.tillmupson
Bloomfield Family Murder Report Denounced At Cattlesburg
The Bloomfield family murder report from Cattlesburg Ky is denied as utterly false by local citizens who plan a mass meeting to stop further dissemination of such rumors. Also reported is the murder of Prof Korff in Brooklyn with wounds and robbery, the watch and $300 missing.
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Graham White
Helena
Ark
Prince Sally
Sylvester Young
Louisville
Chesapeke & Ohioa Railway
Bloomfield Famiy
Cattlesburg
Cincinnati
Cettlesburz. Kr
Bloomfieid
Brooklyn
Korff
Oskpoint
National finances show monthly debt decline and mixed changes
The United States Treasury reports a debt reduction of 3.447 million for the month, offset by increases in interest bearing and non interest bearing debt. Surplus rises by 1.539 million with a total debt and reserves figure around 45. The month’s receipts total 33.44 million, expenditures 39.71 million, and national bank circulation funds adjust. Coinage for July includes gold, standard silver dollars, dimes, and minor denominations.
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United States Treasury Department
Washington
Casa Balanca
Gardas
Treasury
Azere
Cambria Iron to Rebuild Wire Works After Flood
The Cambria Iron Company of Johnstown Pennsylvania plans to rebuild the large wire works destroyed by the flood at a cost of one million dollars. The new facility will employ about five hundred workers.
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Omaha and Grant
Omaha, Neb
Johnstown
Cambria Iron Company
Marseilles
France
Pontsville
National League Baseball News and Player Movements
The National League race tightens as teams crowd the midseason stretch. Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and Cleveland see player releases and arm treatments while Boston and New York pursue pitchers and battery material. Highlights include O'Brien's calm defense, King’s pitching, and Chicago’s strong re-entry as teams adjust rosters.
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Dev
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Brooklyns
Fourz
Brooklyn
Cincinnati Association
Cab
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Fitzgerald
Prreger Kxavis
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Buff
Clarkson
Rusie
Yount
Massachusetts
Baurimore
Tabeau
Cleveland
Pittsburgs
King
Seckerany Foster
Bostos
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Weaver
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Kansas
Farmers’ Alliance
Latwan
Nichol
Chicago
Masacer Jack Caapuay
Louisvilles
Atlantics
Bob Ferguson
PhrcHen Cuaales Getzetn
Boston
Selee
Getzein
Igmeara
Axsey
J. O'Brien
Buck” Ewine
New Yorks
State Elections by State in 1891 1893 Details
Summary of state election plans across the United States listing dates and offices to be elected in 1891 1893 including governors state officers legislature and constitutional amendments. States covered include Arkansas Delaware Iowa Kentucky Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Mississippi Nebraska New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania Texas Utah Virginia Wisconsin and more with notes on proposed constitutional amendments and university or court positions.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Covington
United
Pew
Farmers
Farmer-Democrats
Arkansas
Supreme Court
Delaware
Iowa
Kentucks
Maryland
Massachusetts
Lagislature
Michigan
State University
Mississippi
Lagwsature
Nebraska
New Jersey
Senate
Asmbly
Sentor
Tate
Assembly
Congrm
Ohio
Ois
Tusta
Candione
Fi ‘Exaa
Relic of Indian Butchery and War News From Fort Riley
A War Department report from Fort Riley Kansas describes a wounded knee era guidon with battle holes and a cross marked by a surgeon. The note cites gallantry certificates for Richard Costner and William Girdwood from the White Clay area fights and a fatal hospital scene. In Louisiana a shooting by a gang against native workers left 14 dead and two missing at Lockmoore after earlier events.
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United States War Department
Joan van B. Hoff
Fort Riley
Kan
South Dakota
New Orleans
Lake Charles
Lockmoore
Todays
Salton Lake On A Stand Evaporation Meets Overflow
San Francisco on August 1 reports Superintendent Durbrow of the Salton Salt Works in San Diego county arriving to confer with directors. He says Salton Lake on the Colorado desert holds a steady level as evaporation appears to equal the Colorado River overflow, casting doubt on the future of the local salt industry.
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San Francisco
Durbrow
Salton Salt Works
San Diego
Colorado Desert
Colorado
Fire at Weeks house in Falmer Mass kills Reverend
Anz Fire gutted the Weeks residence in Falmer Massachusetts yesterday causing about 13009 dollars in damage. Guests panicked and Reverend Dr Williams died before rescue could reach him others escaped with their lives
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Falmer
Mass
Anz
Dr. Williams
Bstorahe
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