Injunction Hearing in Pittsburg Miners Strike
In Pittsburg the injunction hearing before Judges Stowe and Colier on the coal miners strike drew national attention. The case restrains five named men from marching on company property while allowing others to move with caution, signaling potential changes in the labor dispute.
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Pittsburg
Dolan
Stowe and Coliier
Pennsylvania
capitol
Coliier
Stowe
Patrick Dolan
William Warner
Cameron Miller
Uriah Bellingham
Edward McKay
Eastern Pennsylvania miners strike over wages and leadership
About a hundred miners from the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre collieries in Honey Brook form the first eastern Pennsylvania defection. They demand Jones's discharge or transfer and guard his house with an armed escort. Joseph Keshilla elected president and other ethnic group representatives chosen. Resolutions vow solidarity and a committee will press for prior conditions. Deputy Sheriff Fatally Shot in Pittsburg Camp Isolation incident ends with Captain Anderson at large.
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Lehigh and
Wilkesbarre
Honey Brook
Pennsylvania
Jones
Joseph Keshilla
meet
Ing
Kesh
Niilie Duse
Alexander Mullen
Pittsburg
Camp Isolation
Carr
Captain Anderson
Anderson
liberty
Insanity in New York Prisons Spurs State Statistics
Albany August report from the state prison commission shows 38 insanity cases in state prisons this year and 33 in Kings County penitentiary, with total penal insanity up 31 this year. Prison population 3297 on Aug 1, 2000 employed 200. idle prisoners rise 0 from last year.
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New York State
Albany
Aug
state prison commission
Kings County
National League Baseball Scores From New York to Pittsburgh
National League games totaled across cities including New York Philadelphia Baltimore Boston Pittsburgh and Washington. The standings show New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh with varied win totals and many errors recorded in the games.
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New York
Philadelphia
Piladelphia
Baltimore
Baltmore
Brooklyn
Brook
Iyn—tirgs
Hogtun
ABuswan
PRVTAVG OO
Washington
Busian
Pritsbur
Pritsbury Louryile
Pittsbu wille
ITjtz
bouis
B.C
Bogtun
Dalumoere Cone
Whowebarel
Pittsburgs
wees vey
Louisville
stiacey TY
Lowis
Charlies Compton Dies in London and Other News
Charlies Compton the actor died in London. A Tybee Island government works locomotive fell through a trestle, killing several. George Seymour woke from four weeks of hypnosis convulsing and now refuses to converse. John Waltz convicted of second degree murder in Forest City Fa. A gun burst on the British cruiser Champion injuring one officer and three others. A Dresden steam ferryboat capsized by a steamer wake, over 50 people thrown overboard with several missing.
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Charlies Compton
London
Tybee island
Savannah
George Seymour
John Waltz
Jacob Lemon
Forest City
Norwegian
Dresden
Destruction at Narragansett Pier Storms Flood Fire
Narragansett Pier suffered from storm flood and fire on August 17. A section of the Ocean road sea wall was damaged by $500 in losses. Edward Davis of Providence owned a barn struck by lightning that burned with $3,000 contents and $7,000 for the barn. Other local properties including the Gladstone hotel John Carver cottage Anewan cottage Hotel Continental and the Chandler House were struck but incurred little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narragansett Pier
Narrac Ransett Pier
Ocean road
Edward Davis
Providence
Gladstone
John Carver
Anewan
Bloodgood farm
Strangely Loaded Klondike Ship Bristles With Oddities
Victoria B C Aug 17 Friends of 500 gold hunters bound for the Klondike aboard the 3600 ton Bristol fear for safety as the vessel carries an extraordinary mix of freight. Men horses outfits bicycles magazines and even dogs crowd every nook with new police aboard on the Islander and Humboldt ships. A balloon scheme to speed travel is proposed to cross the Alaska mountains in 24 hours.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Rea
Carney
Tyr- Connell
Pennsylvania
Monongah
Pritchard
Montana
Clarksburg
Palatine
New England
Judge Mason’s
Victoria
B. C
Klondike
Bristol
Dawson City
Yukon
White pass
Newfoundlands
St. Bernards
New York
Boston
Seattle
Humboldt
California
Michael Cal
hepun
Juneau
Dawson
Ayers
Alaskan
Fscombs
British Column Development association
Lake Bennett
Skaguas bay
Oklahoma
Gold Rush Report From Alaska Trails Warns of Hardship
United States commissioner William J. Jones reports from Dyea on the Dyea and Skaguay routes blocked by the gold rush. About 1,800 people crowding the trails abandon packs and provisions, risking hunger, exposure, hardship, and possible deaths next winter. A duplication of commissions creates an unresolved appointment dispute between two men for the same post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Willam J. Jones
United States
Alaska
St. Michaels
interior department
Dyea
Skaguay
Mr. Jones
New York Firemen's Association Convention Opens in Schenectady
The twenty fifth annual New York State Firemen's association convention begins in Schenectady today and runs four days. The first two days cover association business with a banquet on Wednesday afternoon and a fireworks display that evening. Thursday features field day contests and Friday hosts the grand parade.
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Firemen’s Convention
Schenectady
N. Y
New York State Firemen's association
Convicts Edward Marsh and George Wroe Escape from Asylum
Two insane prisoners at St Elizabeth Government Insane asylum free themselves by ropes of bed sheets and flee the facility. Marsh, a Leavenworth convict from Texas, and Wroe, a Trenton inmate, are at large and being sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward Marsh
George Wroe
St. Elizabeth Government Insane asylum
Marsh
government
Leavenworth
Kan
Texas
Wrae
Trenton
Anarchist Angiolillo Sentenced to Death in Vergara Trial
Madrid reports Michael Angiolillo, the assassin of Premier Canovas del Castillo, found guilty of premeditated murder by court martial at Vergara and sentenced to death. He collapsed at the verdict and will be garroted in prison. The trial drew about 209 spectators as officials described his actions and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Michael Angiolillo
Canovas del Castillo
Vergara
Angiolillo
Foggia
Marseilles
Barcelona
Fose Sanz
Coromina
Belgium
London
society of anarchists
Corpus Christi
Canovas
Spain
Gerria
Angiolo
Angiolilio
Gorria
Larg
Angiolitto
Cuba
Philippines
Angiuhiro
Mexicans Fight the Yucatan Indians in Mexico War
Arthur Savage arrives from Mexico and reports that Mexico is engaged in a destructive war with the Yucatan Indians. He cites early skirmishes and predicts a broad conflict with Guatemala as the boundary dispute remains unsettled.
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Yucatans
Denver
Arthur Savage
Lie savage
Mexico
Cuatemala
On the Trail of Murderers in Pittsfeld Mass
Police seeking Charles Bonai and David Weeks in the Nichols murder case have learned they were seen Saturday afternoon at Richmond eight miles away. Tionai, formerly of Richmond, was recognized by people who know him well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfeld
Mass
Unis
May Close Creede Silver Mines in Colorado
Denver Aug 17 reports that the Creede silver mines may be closed due to low silver prices unless smelter and railroad rates are cut. Mine owners smelters and railroad officials have held conferences and plan concessions to keep the mines operating.
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Creaie
Denver
Creede
Cotp
Polish Nobleman FightsDeath Wish in Chicago Hospital
A man identified as Dr Tolfl S Lawovynski a Polish nobleman and Belgian guard officer lies at Mercy hospital Chicago after taking taudium in a crisis. He plans another suicide attempt and won t discuss his identity. A Belgium letter signed Maria Magdelene accuses him of dishonor and appeals for his return to Africa for Leopold s pay.
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Chicago
Tolfl S. Lawovynski
Blercy hospital
Fie
Belgium
Maria Magdelene
Africa
Leopold
Baron von Bach
Ballston Spa Man Fatally Shot by Saratoga Worker
In Saratoga County near Rock City Falls on an electric road project, James Radigan, a Ballston Spa section boss, was killed by Joseph de Vie of Saratoga Springs after a dispute over time on the payroll. De Vie was arrested and the sole witness is held for examination.
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Saratoga
Aus
James Radigan
Ballston Spa
Joseph de Vie
Saratoga Springs
Radigan
Rock City falls
Saratoga county
Radizan
De Vieve
National Silver Republicans Name Executive Committee
Duluth August 17 Chairman Towne announces the executive committee of the National Silver Republican party The members include Chairman Fred T Dubois of Idaho Judge J J Harper of Washington Ben Dean of Jamestown N D A M Stevenson of Denver Nathan Cole Jr of Los Angeles James H Temner of Chisago and Charles S Hartman of Bozeman Mont
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Silver Republicans
Duluth
Towne
National Silver Republican party
Fred T. Dubois
Idaho
J. J. Harper
Washington Courthous
Jamestown
A. M. Stevenson
Denver
Nathan Cole, Jr
Los Angeles
James H. Temner
Chisago
Charles S. Hartman
Bozeman
Mont
Prominent New Jersey business leader dies by own action
Newark August 1 Jay M. Adams a well known Williamson County business man shot himself in the head with a revolver and was found later by his son. Despondency caused by ill health and legal complications led to the suicide. He leaves a widow and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Jay M. Adams
sf Williamson
Rubber and boot factories adopt new work hours in Millville
Beginning tomorrow United States rubber factories at Millville Mass will run from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bootmakers will be allowed to take on all work they can finish. An extra bootmaking room will be opened, boosting daily output to 5 000 pairs.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Cherokee
Crawford counties
Woonsocket, R. L
United States
Millville
Mass
Body of Taunton convicer buried at Bristol
The body of Herbert A. Willis, known as the Taunton convicer, arrived in Bristol yesterday escorted by a Taunton undertaker. His mother and two sisters accompanied the remains to North Cemetery for burial and a prayer was given by Mr. Griffin of Barrington.
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Wis
Bristol BR
Herbert A. Willis
Taunton
Wills
cemes
Me. Griffin
Barrington
Not the Man Wanted
James Durick of Honesdale Pennsylvania, suspected as David Weeks, the alleged killer of George M Nichols of Bridgeport Connecticut, is discharged by Police Justice Freeman at Pakiston Spa for lack of evidence.
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Saratoga
James Durick
Honesdale
David Weeks
George M. Nichols
Bridgeport
Poison claim circulates over Tehran physician death
A Paris dispatch to The Daily Mail reports rumors that the Tehran death of Dr. Thuluzan, physician to the late shah, was caused by poison administered at the instigation of the reigning shah. The rumor suggests she knew many state secrets.
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London
Daily Mail
Paris
Teheran
Persia
Thuluzan
shah
Mrs Struck by Lightning in Lowville Wyatt
Aug 17 in Copenhagen a three story planks mill and veneer mill of Plank and Netflix were struck by lightning and burned. The mill built three years ago was well equipped. Loss is estimated at 20000 dollars. Anna Keenan of Glens Falls files a state damage claim for 3600 dollars including canal purchase 8000 and land damage 100 for erecting around the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowville
Plank & Neflix
Copenhagen
Theo less
TNO ge
Albany
Aux
Anna Keenan
Glens Falls
state public works department
President McKinley Visit Delayed to a Far Future Date
Worded telegrams indicate President McKinley will not visit Saratoga this weekend as planned. Secretary confirms he will be compelled to postpone the pleasure of a visit to an unspecified future time, leaving Saratoga awaiting further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methinsey
Hla
Saratoga
Ave
McKinley
British Naval Appointment Heads North American Station
Admiral Sir John Arbuthnot Fisher, comptroller of the Admiralty, is appointed to command the North American and West Indies Station, succeeding Vice Admiral Sir James Ogilvy Erskine. The shift places Fisher in charge of British fleet operations across the Atlantic theater.
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Lomion
Ang
John Arhbuthna
Fusher
the
admiralty
North Americ and West Indies
theritish
James Flooringstone Erskine
Netherlands adopts international rules to prevent sea collisions
Washington dispatch reports that the Netherlands government has adopted the international regulations for preventing collisions at sea for its inland waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Hague
Netherlands
Murder at Wilson's Library News of a violent robbery and death at a Walnut Street library
William G. C. Wilson, 35, proprietor of Wilson's circulating library at 1119 Walnut Street, was murdered last night. Thieves broke in after hours, battered him with a heavy hammer, strangled him with a towel, looted cash, and fled. The crime, carried out after a planned wait, targeted a quiet, book-filled storefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William GC. Wilson
Wilson
Walnut street
Air
polica~ Toan
Damage by a cyclone strikes Fulton county farms
A cyclone crossed eastern Fulton county demolishing three farmhouses and many barns. Mrs Robinson and her son were seriously injured when their building collapsed while they fled to the ground. Thomas Steele’s farm buildings were leveled and Hartwick farm structures including the residence were destroyed. Two horses were killed. the family escaped miraculously.
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Gloversville
Fulton county
Robinson and son
Broad Alabin
Thomas Steele
Hartwick farm
Record For Long Service on the Beach
Washington August 17 Justice Stephen J Field of the United States supreme court set the record for longest service on the bench. He surpassed Chief Justice John Marshall who served 34 years, Field appointed in 1863 by President Lincoln remains active at eighty one.
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Washington
TJustice
Stephen
J. Field
United States supreme court
Cntil
John Marshall
Justice Fields
Marshall
Lincoun
hale
supreme couch room
Meeting of the British Association for the Sciences Poronte Arrival Surges
The Aug 17 note reports a rising influx of foreign visitors for the British Association meeting. Notables include Professor Crookshank from East Grimstead Sussex, Professor Kalhiburton of London, P Bolger and WN Marvick of Chicago, MM Durfee of Geneva N Y, and Mrs BE Herman of New York. Secretary prepares to host guests over the next two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Association
Poronte
British Association For the Advancement of Sciences
Crookshank
East Grimsgtead
Sussex
England
Kalhiburton
London
P. Bolger
WN Marvick
Chicago
MM. PL Durfee
Geneva
N. Y
BE. Herman
New York city
Colonel Samuel Reid's Body Cremated in Washington
The body of Colonel Samuel Chester Reid son of Captain Samuel Chester Reid was cremated in Washington. The ashes will go to Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn and rest in the grandfather’s graves. He leaves a widow Miss Josie Rowan of Kentucky and five children.
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Reid
Washington
Samuel Chester Reid
Greenwood cemetery
Brooklyn
Josie Rowan
Kentucky
Joh Rowan
Woman’s Death by Own Action Reported in Flizabethtown
Mrs Fannie Buili aged 21 residing at 63 West Eighth Street Plantfield NL JL reportedly died by self inflicted means at her mother's home in Miller. The Aug 17 notice records the death and location in a terse local brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Buili
West Eighth street
Ptainflerd, NL
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