Morgan's Great Coal Combine Consolidates Mines Across Six States
Pittsburg Sept 4 J P Morgan syndicate plans to consolidate into a single corporation all bituminous coal mines in Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois West Virginia and Kentucky The combined capital is placed between 200 million and 300 million The Pittsburg coal company with 64 million capital and the Monongahela River consolidated coal and coke company with 30 million capital are included
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Pittsburg
J. P. Morgan Syndicate
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
West Virginia
Kentucky
Hhe
Pittsburg Coal Comny
Capital
Mononahela River Consolidated Coal and Cok Company
Three Candidates Vie for G A R Commander Amid Campaign
Cleveland veterans discuss en campment selection for G A R commander in chief. Gen Dan Sickles of New York, Thomas J Wart of Pennsylvania, and Judge Erskins of Minnesota are active candidates as votes begin.
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Bassieur
Jorgen. Sickles
New York
Thomas J. Wart
Pennsylvania
Errsines
Minnesota
Man Trampled by 450-Pound Hog Sues Over Alleged Assault
B. H. Barnett, a salesman at the Interstate stockyards, sues Frank Hilgefier for $5,000 damages alleging assault at the yards on June 14. Barnett says Hilgefier, heavier and stronger, struck him with a club after knocking him down, and a 450-pound hog in the pen trampled him during the rumpus.
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B. H. Barnett
Intertate
Frank Hilgeféier
Barnett
Bryanites in the Air Massachusetts Turns Down the K C Platform
The Massachusetts Democratic state meeting on Tuesday rejects the Kansas City platform, signaling Josiah Quincy as likely governor nominee against Crane. George Fred Williams falls from consideration as the party reaffirms its line and stance.
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Josiah Quincy
Will
Crane
Eorge Fred Williams
Kansas City
Fork accident blinds girl in Indiana shoestring untie
In Muncie Indiana Amy Martin seven lost sight in one eye after a fork slipped while she tried to untie a knot in her shoe string. The incident left a graphic facial injury but details remain limited. Also noted is the death of John Forrest aged seventy six of 1424 East Washington Avenue who died Tuesday evening of consumption. He was a longtime G A R veteran with a widow, son, and daughter.
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Muncie
Ind
Amy ‘Martin
Joh. Forrest
E. Washing- Von-st
A. R. Mon
Veteran Legion
Biggest Shamrock II bet reported in Pittsburg yacht races
Pittsburg on September fourth saw Walter J. Kingsley of London post bets of 150000 to 250000 on Shamrock II. The stakes, claimed as the largest ever, were witnessed by a small circle of rich Pittsburg residents.
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Pittsburg
Seized $25,000 Worth of Jewels at New York Port
In Chicago on September 4, diamonds and valuables valued at $25,000 were seized by Treasury Agent J. J. Crowley after entering the country from Europe without duty payment. The jewelry, bought in Paris, had been worn by Chicago residents on landing in New York, including a wife wearing a $15,000 diamond necklace. The owner faces possible costs around $10,000 and no prosecution is expected.
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Chicago
Europe
J. J. Crowley
Treasury
Paris
New York
Anderson Winners Report From Racing Meet
Mollie C wins road race with 2 49. Coal Black Lady takes trot in 2 19 pace. Frank McKinney leads half mile, Dollie the two year old pace or trot with Dock Marvin. Lafayette shows Shadel and Harry as winners for road race. Princeton posts 2 21 trot and Coronation 2 45 pace for Rachel F.
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Nderson
Mollie C
Coal Black Lady
Frank McKinney
Dollie
Lafayette
Dock Marvin
Shadel
Harry
Princeton
Coronation
Rachel F
Independent spin and racing notes from a busy season
A roundup of maritime, horse, auto, and golf news with race results and upcoming events. Highlights include Independence’s fragile prospects after a tumbling spin. a diver finding no issue with Constitution’s hull. Wm F King of Los Angeles winning the Salt Lake 24 hour race at 473 miles. Mayo and Bowler taking the Boston 6 day race.
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Wm. F. King
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
Mayo
Bowler
Boston
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H. H. Lee
Alexandre
East Washington ST
Chiist Denison Block
Morgan's Great Coal
G. A. R. Plum
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Cleveland
Dan E. Sickels
GA. R
Bryanites
Massachusetts
K. C
Ston
J. H. Forrest
Rlain
National League
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Cincinnati
New. York
Rhe Poston
Dineen
Kittredge
Phillippi
O'Connor
Maul and Warner
Meneses
Kahoe
Western Association
Grand Rapids
Dayton
Escoccees
Toledo
Thena
Fort Wayne
Wheeling
Matthews
Marion
Columbus
Pfe
American League
Rhe
Moore and Wood
Lewis and Criger
Christall and Wood
Mitchell and Schreck
Rhe W'shing
Milwaukee
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Sparks
Maloney
McGinnity
Bresnahan
Vatteries
Hustimes
Katol
Robert Gregory
Hammond
Bloomington
Ill
Rube’ Waddell
Gideon
David Gideon
Sheepshead Bay
Josepha
Jamsie
Frisco
San Francisco
Jeffries
Joe Kennedy
Kennedy
Indianapolis
Lenox
Washington
Turners
German House
Pastime
P. A. Havelick
Harry B. Smith
W. A. Borgardus
Alleys
Gay
Kahlo
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Bryson
Hardie
Field
Detroit
Wiseee
Melange
Independence
Constitution
Country Jay
Hartford
Purdue
Maher
London
Denver
Savannah
Western Jockey Club
Delmar Track
Joe Walcott
George Gardner
Sullivan
Ian
John Deitrich
Waveland
Atlantic City
Jay
Gardner
Sachs
Ramblers
Gibson
Archibald
Gerritt A. Archibald & Co
East
Washington Street
Mr. McFarland
Miss Hamnen
Gnd
Wasson
Brussels
Nottingham
Wena Mbeclink Etmy
Madras
H. P. Wasson & CO
Sarenmat
Washington St
Virginia Ave
National Furniture CO
Fairview Park
Indianapolis Military Bandee
Pekin
Jong
Knabe, Starr, Richmond
Original
Chase
Jesse
Representative Piano House
Starr Piano Company Manufacturers
Pennsylvania St
Big Four
Buffalo
Mass. Ave
Union Station
H. M. Bronson
HAT Store Cay
Court House
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