Workingmen Gather Welcomed to the Quaker City
The Twelfth annual convention of the American Federation of Labor opened at 10:35 AM in Independence Hall with President Gompers presiding. About 75 delegates representing around 400,000 tradesmen attended, hearing George D. Chance address labor conditions and urging action to improve wages and state affairs, amid calls for unity across unions and discussions of national politics.
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Martin Burke Dies in Joliet Penitentiary Hospital
Martin Burke, condemned for the Dean murder, died at 8:20 p m Friday in Joliet penitentiary hospital where he was serving life. He collapsed while seated. Father Van and Frederick of the prison staff were present. Burke maintained innocence to the end, and his death was attributed to close confinement and tracheal complications after a lengthy illness. His attorney Daniel Donating visited regularly but Burke offered no confession.
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Four men linked in jailbreak and riot described
The report details a chaotic jailbreak attempt at a county jail with four men entering the jail yard and assaulting guards. It mentions injuries to Hite and McCarthy and the crowd reacting as inmates were moved to the gallery. Officials, clergy, and a minister tried to calm the scene amid a violent distraction.
Two Children Safe After York House Fire
Mrs Ole B K Albertson of York Benson county left her home Saturday night for a short time. Fire started from the stovepipe and the rock was filled with smoke before neighbors could control the blaze.
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Rouvier resigns amid Panama scandal shock
Finance Minister M. Rouvier has resigned after exposure of links to the Panama affair. President Carnot accepts the move as a cabinet reconstruction follows the scandal. A successor, A. Tirard, is named finance minister. reports name Hetrach and Herist in the unfolding inquiry.
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Death of Beyer Gray in the Confederate army at Coushaug La
Beyer Gray, a general in the Confederate army, died at Coushaug, La. He was brother of Mes Pi driaour and connected to Cucinnet Dasip M. Eschergixz, with widespread recognition among readers.
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Counterfeiter Arrest Causes Turmoil and Confession
An Englishman, 27, Treated as a counterfeiter, was found with 140 silver coins and confessed after police seized tools at 47 North Third Street. The report ties the case to a girl mistreated by her stepfather, Pred W. Davis, who allegedly forced her to pass counterfeit money. Davis denied the charge but confessed after evidence. He and his wealthy English parents faced questions about his behavior while authorities pursue related details. reported weather disruption and various local incidents follow.
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