Buffalo Rail Strike Destroys Cars and Paralyzes Lines
Erie Lehigh Valley and Buffalo Creek switchmen strike for higher wages at Buffalo causing fires destroying 20 inflammable cars two passenger coaches and a tank wreck. Trains derailed blocks across lines with police reserves summoned as outbreaks spread to New York Central West Shore Lehigh Valley and Jersey City areas.
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Burraro
Erie
Lehigh Valley
Buffalo Creek
Buffalo
Sweeny
Brotherhood
Erie Road
Williams
New York Central
West Shore
Waverly
Sayre
Burrato
N. Y
East Buffalo
Eptties
Bourraro
New York & Pittsburg
New York
Lehigh Valley Road
Burrano
Williams St
Jerbey City
Sweeney
Lodge 115
Switchmen’s Mutual Aid Association
Jersey City
Cricsao
Simsratt
Switchmen's Mutual Aid Association
Chicago
Prinaphraia
Notre Dame Diadem Theft in Montpelier Church
Thieves entered Notre Dame at Montpelier in Herault Sunday night and stole silver gilt duplicates of diadems from the statue of the Virgin and child. The costly originals remained locked and safe.
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Paris
Six Children Poisoned In Worcestershire Incident
London reports six children at Oldbury Worcestershire were poisoned after drinking a mixture bought for ginger beer. Two died and the remaining four are in critical condition. Local authorities investigate the accidental poisoning and monitor the situation.
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London
Oldbury
Worcestershire
Marguerite Murry seeks separation amid 1890 abandonment
Various city items report Marguerite Murry filing for divorce from Asher citing abandonment in 1890. Other notes: health board warns on weed growth. police chief will visit Evansville. postal workers baseball game 17 to 4. multiple civil suits amounting to $950 and $5,000. a canal baptism event drew 1,000 spectators. a train mishap left a leg injury. city contracts, sidewalk grades, and planking orders. band from Fort Wayne serenaded. deaths and marriages notices. a photo payment dispute over enlargements is noted.
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Marguerite Murry
Asher
Health Board
Colbert
Evansville
Quigley
Postal and Western Union Telegraph
Ohio St. Grounds
Elmer E. Martin
Louisa
C. Rodgers & Co
Jertera
Skccden
Conn
Louis Burgheim & Co
Kline’s
Indianapolis
Langsdale
Soldiers’ Monument Commission
Gandens
D. O
Reach
New York City
B. Atwood
Chicago
Rees
Covert
Leonard Meredith
New Fair Grounds
Meredith
Daniela
Kelly
Gus Haywood
Massachusetts Ave
Haywood
Board of Public Works
Alabama St
Tenth
Fourteenth Sts
Western Paving Company
St. Maryst
Clyde St
Jefferson Ave
Jay G. Voss
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Louisiana St
John G. Blake
Fort Wayne
Plainfield
Henry Zrodick
Brutus
August
Ella Overtree
C. W
Metta Smith
Elmer
Effie Gilpin
Richard
Josie Shimer
Frank
Hannah Ac Bar
Clifford Cain
Helen St
North-st
Louis Kiefer
Eraline Conner
Valentine Zengmeister
English Ave
N. Delawarest
Zengmeister
Democrats Alarmed by Alabama Outlook in World War Era
In Washington on Aug 15 Senator Morgan of Alabama warns Democrats face a grim outlook with fears of factional splits. Ex-Sen Richardson calls the party in bad shape as farmers rally to break from old ties, suggesting new congressional district strategies to safeguard the national ticket.
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Washington, D. C
Morgan
Alabama
Washington
Richardson
Elopement Sparks Trial in Warton Neighborhood
John Williams, a known local figure, elopes with Alfred Wood’s wife near Dryden New York. Williams allegedly robbed his mother and sister for funds and Mrs. Wood abandoned four children. The deserted husband, shown in a photograph with the couple, awaits trial while Mrs. Wood seeks reconciliation, her husband refusing to take her back.
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Warton
N. Y
John Williams
Alfred Wood
Dryden
Williams
Riot in Ireland between Parnellites and opponents sparks wrecked homes
A riot erupted in LimrrRicks on Aug 15 as Parnellites clashed with anti-Parnellites. Houses of the pro-Parnellite faction were badly wrecked by stones. Police dispersed the combatants, several arrests were made, and bail was refused.
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Ireland
LimrrRicks
Cholera Vaccination Claim From M Pas teur Pupils
Pupils of M Pas teur report a discovery after experiments that a vaccination method will surely prevent cholera infection in those vaccinated. The claim, shared from Pants on August 15, suggests a new preventive measure though details and verification are not provided.
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Pants
M. Pasteur
Funds Safe or Not in Examinations Probe
Supreme Justice Somerby and lawyers pursue the examination of Cashier Davis books while the board plans to study Accountant Walker records. The Union station trip to Philadelphia aims to secure affidavits on Mutual bank conditions, with no offers of settlement from the defendants, according to plaintiff spokesperson H A Sampsell.
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Iron Hall Order
Davis
Board of Trustees
J. T. Younghusband
Detroit
Walker
Supreme Justice
Somerby
Union Station
Philadelphia
Mutual Bank
Sun
H. A. Sampsell
A Sad Circus Story of Tom Carter and Annie Colton
An old showman recalls a Knoxville tragedy in which trapeze partners Tom Carter and Annie Colton married and performed a dangerous midair act. Tom fell short of the bar during a leap. Annie leapt to save him, fell with him, and died, while Tom was badly injured and left a life crippled. Tom later died in Denver last December.
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Carter Brothers
Tom Carter
Tony Carter
South
Tom
Annie Colton
Miss Colton
Annie
Knoxville
Tenn
Annis
New Orleans
Tony
Denver
RASCAL ATTORNEY SWEET FLEES AFTER $75,000 FRAUD
Bellefontaine Ohio August 15 The fugitive attorney John O Sweet is accused of embezzling up to seventy five thousand dollars from workers and relatives alike. He championed local option while robbing clients and relatives and vanished leaving his wife and son distressed. Most funds purportedly invested disappeared likely in western land ventures. Family possessions mostly sold save a piano bought by Mrs Sweet.
Ragged Man Faces Court After Petit Larceny Plea
John Smith appeared in criminal court on a charge of petit larceny. He pleaded guilty and asked for character witnesses within six days to avoid a potential year in prison. He explained his first offense and lack of money and friends, citing a sister in Cincinnati who might provide letters of good character. The judge granted a further continuance and the man was sent back to jail.
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Criminal Court
John Smith
Cincinnati
Raggedy
Quod Recipes Tomato Catsup Preparation
A recipe lists combining three cans of tomatoes with brown sugar vinegar pepper salt onions celery seed and cloves. Simmer slowly for three hours, strain, bottle and serve. From Burkin wares Cancer Without knife or danger. 964 N Dist.
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Burkin
Congressman Warwick Dead in Washington D C
John G. Warwick 62 a native of Ireland who defeated Maj McKinley for Congress died Sunday night at his rooms in the Riggs house in Washington D C Prostrated by hot weather he never recovered His wife arrived from Atlantic City last Friday and his son came from Massillon honorary pallbearers include Senators Brice Hill and Representatives Bynum Donovan Caruth and Hurd Funeral train leaves Washington for Massillon Monday evening
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Washineaton
D. C
John G. Warwick
Maj. McKinley
Congress
Riggs House
Atlantic City
Massillon
Ireland
Democrats
Ohio
Brice
Hill
Bynum, Donovan
Caruth
Hurd
Washington
Strike of Machinists at Jenney Electric Plant
A wage dispute at Jenney Electric Motor Company on Illinois Street leads to a union strike after 30 machinists quit. The company, accused of hiring cheaper labor and “bunkers” for rough work, refuses arbitration and plans to resume work soon. Charles Jenney claims the strike was unfounded and blames a single worker for inciting others.
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Manaager Jenney
Jenney Electric Motor Company
Illinois-st
John O’day
International Machinists’ Union
Charles Jenney
Sun
John Hunt
Grandmaster O'Day
Omaha
Indianapolis
Bicycle rider struck by Big Four train in North Indianapolis
John Lindale of Greenwood Indiana visiting his sister on Francis street was struck by an outgoing Big Four mail train at the India avenue and Michigan street crossing while crossing on a bicycle. He was hurled to the ground, injured and unconscious, and taken to his sister’s home by Flanner Buchanan’s ambulance. A second report notes Jefferson Lover injured near Seymour while boarding a J M I freight train en route to Louisville. His foot was amputated on site and he was treated at his home, 173 Bloomington Street, by Flanner Buchanan’s ambulance.
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John Lindale
Greenwood
Ind
Francisst
Indianapolis
Indiar.aave
Michigan St
Flanner & Buchanan
Jefferson Lover
Louisville
Seymour
Bloomington St
Cholera Toll in Russia Reports Flood of New Cases
Dying by thousands. St. Petersburg Aug 15. Official reports show Russia’s daily average of new cholera cases at 8601 with 4283 deaths, about 50 percent fatal. Despite high totals, officials say the situation is improving and sanitary regulations may curb the outbreak soon.
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St. Petenssune
Russia
Gov Brown vetoes revenue bill ending 261 day Kentucky session
Frankfort Ky Aug 15 Gov Brown vetoed the revenue and taxation bill after the legislature had been at work 261 days. The veto nullifies the entire session and requires the work to be started over again.
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Kentucky
Frankfort
Gov
Brown
Minister Resigns From First Presbyterian Church
Rev J P Cowan of the First United Presbyterian Church resigns after ten years of service over disagreement on selling church property at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and East Street. Cowan, former secretary of the Union Ministers Meetings, leaves to seek a successor.
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J. P. Cowan
First United Presbyterian Church
Massachusetts-ave
East-st
Thal
Cowan
Fatal Shooting After Board Dispute at Cook Street
Charles Fowler ordered his stepson John Rairdon to pay board or leave. Rairdon refused and left, later throwing a stone at Fowler. Fowler fired at Rairdon, hitting John Bellis who witnessed the incident. Bellis wounded and Fowler at large, police expect arrest within 12 hours.
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Charles Fowler
John Rairdon
Rairdon
Fowler
Cook Street
Frank Schrader
Schrader
Cook St
John Bellis
Bellis
Baily
Colbert
Police Court Roundup Sees Local Quirks and Minor Fines
A crowded Monday session in police court featured KREVEHR POUOKHED AIM Cadi Buskirl as he kept focus during a circus parade and nine oclock start. Cr. Vantress slapped Patrick King after a row near Ryan's window. King fined $1. Warfield, racist with a blow, is fined $1. Lott, alleged con artist, remanded after Chicago capture and return. Linson, accused robber, brought from Cincinnati. to grand jury.
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Cadi
Vantress
Patrick King
Ryan
Illinois St
First Fulton County Appeal to State Tax Board
The State Tax Board heard Fulton County Board of Review’s appeal at 1025 a. m. with only Col ELON Walker and Secretary Matthews present. a quorum formed when Commissioner Gwin arrived near noon. Indiana pipeline company sought to cut Fulton county pipeline assessments from 2600 to 2000 dollars per mile.
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State Tax Board
County Board of
Col EL ON. Walker
Matthews
Gwin
Indiana Pipeline Company
Ohio
Indiana
Chicago
F. M. Owl
Fulton County
Gladstone Departs for Osborne amid Cheers
Gladstone accompanied by Sir Algernon West left Loxpox for Osborne in the royal yacht Alberta. He appeared in excellent health and bowed to the cheering crowd. Reports say Lord Brassey may become Ireland secretary and Lord Aberdeen may become Scotland secretary.
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Loxpox
Gladstone
Algernon West
Osborne
Lord Brassey
Ireland
John Morely
Lord Aberdeen
Scotland
John Bryce
Portsmoora
Alberta
Lizzie Borden Murder Case Draws Wide Attention
Fall River reports the Lizzie Borden murder case drawing police focus with growing sympathy for the girl. State officials reportedly believe if Lizzie Sorden did the deed she is in danger. A preliminary hearing set for August 23 is expected to last long.
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Falln River
Mass
Lizzie Borden
Misa Sorden
Hermit Conrad Burch Dies Leaving Hidden Hoard in Sand Hills
In Valranaiso Indiana on August 15 30 years hermit Conrad Burch German born lived in a hut among Pine township sand hills He died alone leaving jars of coins hidden in inconceivable places awaiting heirs none in the vicinity A thorough search will locate his children and fortune.
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Valranaiso
Ind
Conrad Burch
Pine Township
Stockade Burned At Tracy City Convict Laborers Moved
At Tracy City Tennessee a stockade housing convict miners for the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company was burned early Saturday. About 150 armed men demanded higher convict hours, were refused, and machinery was removed before the stockade was set afire. Convicts were loaded for transfer to Nashville while a new stockade is prepared. The scene is quiet again with authorities monitoring the situation.
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Nasxavini
Tenn
Tracy City
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Bakkrete Dying After Assault by Holden in City
N P Barrett lies dying at City hospital after being struck on the head with a gas pipe in a quarrel with William Holden on Saturday. Barrett has been unconscious since, with no hope of recovery or ability to explain the incident. Holden fled and police have no clue to his whereabouts.
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Wm. Holden
N.P. Barrett
City Hospital
Holden
Patrick Lauvlor's Arm Torn From Shoulder at Pork Plant
Patrick Lauvlor, an employee at Kiagan's pork packing, suffered a severe accident Monday when a lard machine seized his left arm and tore it from the shoulder before rescue. He fainted after a pitiful cry, was transported by Powers Murphy ambulance to St. Vincent's hospital, and is expected to recover while living with his sister at 82 Meekat.
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Patrick Lauvlor
Patrick Laulor
Kiagan
Laulor
Powers & Murphy’s
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Meekat
A New Cancer Cure Disclosed by Moscow Doctor
Aug. 15. Dr Patscheff of Moscow claims a cancer cure based on sulphuric baths. He treated two women who had sought relief in Paris and Berlin without success, and plans to report results to the Academy of Medicine.
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Sr. PrrEenssure
Patscheff
Moscow
Paris
Berlin
Academy of Medicine
Seventeen Drowned Off Isle of Man Ship Capsizes
The Thracian, built at Glasgow and towed to this port, capsized off the Isle of Man. All seventeen crew members perished. In Paris a cabmen’s meeting on August 15 declared to strike though it may not become general. An advertisement touts a remedy and new hat racks are noted at Wim. L. Elders.
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Lyverpool
Glasgow
Isle of Man
Paria
Paris
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