Explosion at Barretts chemical works in Frankford kills and injures many
A naptha explosion at Barrett Manufacturing in Frankford Philadelphia Aug 5 triggers a massive fire. Thirteen firemen and two workers badly burned and scalded as two large tanks explode destroying a brick refining house and threatening 189 barrels of naptha. Fire companies battle flames while barrels explode like cannon shots. Dozens are treated. no deaths reported though injuries and disfigurement feared. Loss estimated at 320000. Additional items include an Eloping Woman's Fortune summary and extradition note about Bealensi in New York.
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Philadelphia
Barrett Manufacturing Company
Frankford
Robert Gettie
John Garrish
Getile
Fremen
Tenning House
Wiliam ¥ Kc- Dade
Samuel Cook
Samuel White
Fred Hempshire
Aaron Knight
James Newling
John Deffield
James Ridge Way
Charles D. Myers
Charles Miler
John Blair
Thomas O’dair
Jacob Leonard
Capture of a Notorious Crook Marqueise Held by Sheriff
San Francisco reports the capture of Notorious crook Marqueise alias Harry Kendall, pursued by New York police from coast to coast. Posing as a physician, he robbed houses and offices before a January Syracuse arrest and recent capture at Los Gatos, with Oneida County sheriff escort.
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San Francisco
Harda
Dr Bull's Pills Endorsement Warns Against Counterfeit
An advertisement touts Dr John W Bull's Pills as a cure for dyspepsia and biliousness with a testimonial from T J Burke of Davenport Iowa. It notes a sixty pill box for 25 cents and a cheaper ten cent trial box with mail orders through A C Meyer & Co of Baltimore and cautions buyers not to purchase counterfeit packs.
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John JW. Bull
A.C. Meyer & Co
Baltimore
Attendance Surprises AU Preous Meetings in Philadelphia
The American Wheelmen convention draws large crowds, with registration near 5000 yesterday. Pennsylvania appears set to outpace New York in membership as visitors flood the arena and line up at the clerk’s desk.
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Philadelphia
Aus
Las
Lour
Long Nes
Pew
Pennsylvania
New York State
League
Moun
Grief Kills Robbed Miser Buried After Shocking Loss
Christopher Schrage, robbed of 55000 a year ago in Sands, died yesterday from the shock. Though most of the money was restored, he refused food last month and spoke of the robbery until his death. The Sands case drew police attention with Sleepy Burke implicating officials, though no convictions followed.
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Aus
Christopher Schrage
Sands
Schragewood
Chicago
Burke
Bloodhounds Track Thieves in Camden New Jersey
Bloodhounds were used in Camden New Jersey to chase down horse thieves. The item notes ongoing police search methods and crime response in the area.
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Camden
X. J
Fruit Belt
Alabama
Sherman
Washington
Amagansett
Mare Island Navy Yard
California
Gorman
Senate
John T. Johnston
Department of Internal Affairs
Harrisburg
Booth-Tucker
London
United States
Booth
Klondike mining strikes and Alaska traffic shifts
Aug 3 items from Seattle report steamers Georgy E Starr and Ajax with passengers, horses, and stock bound for Dyea and Dyea routes, plus ships like Queen and Topeka making port calls. Commentary from John H. Smith notes 500 plus awaiting passes, rising packing prices, and Klondike freight activity as miners push through boundary east of 141st meridian into British territory. Also mentions Clarence J Gerry option on Klondike properties, and plans to consolidate operations under Underwood.
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Wash
Georgy EL Starr
Guldields
Aus
Queen
Shell
Ajax
Klondike
Tacoma
Coquinian
Vancouver
Mexico
Dyea
Northern Pacific Company
Fairway
Miuhor Dellar. Fors
Frank L
Meni
Stock Exchange
Clarence J. Gerry
Fresno
Eldorado Creek
T Under- Wood
Berry
Washington
Dat
Chinese Exclusion in Hawaii Plans to Stock Inlands
The Hawaii government on July 2 decided to issue six more months residence permits to Chinese workers, a policy echoed by a reported plan to bring colored laborers from U.S. cane plantations. The move aims to reduce Japanese presence and labor competition, amid annexation uncertainties and evolving immigration tensions.
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Massison
Watson H. Wyoun
San Francisco
V Man Alsy
Honolute
Kamebte
Louisiana
Texas
Alississippi
Miners Strike Actions Press Open Air Rally in Pittsburg
Pittsburg August reports show miners' strike activity largely quiet with 215 at the Turtle Creek mine out of 585 and no work at Oak Til or Samly Creek. A large open air meeting planned at Duquesne wharf aims for 20 000 attendees with Debs and other leaders seeking financial support for striking miners while authorities prepare for possible National Guard intervention.
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Pittsburg
Turtle Creek
Dolan
Oak Til
Samly Creek
Justiee Senun
Chamber of Wit
McGovern Canonsburg
Cameron Athiler
Roscoe
Dunlevy
California
United Labor League
Pennsylvania
Duquesne Wharf
Eugene V. Debs
Mary Jones
Chicago
Mlbl Garland
W. A. Carney
Amalgamated Association
Cameron Miher
M. P. Carrick
Br. J. Cornahan
Plumbers’ Union
William Hall
M. &. Church
Wilmerding
J. B. Corey
Hastings
Mit
National Guard
Afr
Corey
Petra
Yesterday's baseball results and local notices
National League games highlight forfeits and scores with Louisville and Cleveland misruns, plus Mount Pleasant and Providence fixtures. A list of fourth class postmasters is released, and Franklin and Marshall College plans to receive a $10,000 De Peyster statue. Various market, political, and local incidents follow, including accidents and drownings in Iowa and New Jersey.
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Pranklin Cotlege
Lancaster
Franklin and Marshall College
J. Watts DePeyster
Tivull
N.Y
Abraham de Peyster
Mayeor
New York
Franklin and Marshall
DePeyster
Cystere
Early Rise in Stocks Then Selloff on Profit Taking
New York markets opened higher with most stock trades above prior close but a late selling wave trimmed gains. Closing bids list prominent names such as Balto. & Ohio, Lehigh Valley, Reading, and Pennsylvania lines, with mixed results across commodities including wheat, rye, corn, oats, beef, pork, butter, and metals. prices show broad fluctuations and subdued end strength.
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Balto
Ohio
Lehigh Valley
Chesa
WL J. Central
Sig del
Wadsen
Pennsylvais
Reading
St. Paul
Phladelphia
S. Do
Delaware
Lewerz
Lord Sun
Western Creamery
Syfe
New York Creamery
Bagbue
Straits
Hagaiag
Jersey
Long Islam
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Renest J. Enase, Jr
James D. Mason
J. Wesley Guest
Ernest J. Enabe
Wm. Knabe & Co
Glinton P. Paixe
Patoe & McLaran
Thomas W. Hall
Wilbur FP. JaCason
Continental Nail Bank
Edward Baine
James D. Mason Co
Weislow Willias
WM. P. Harvey
McD. Prichard
Menezer
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Sole Agen
Feederick, MD
Duquesne
Central Hardware Co
Reos, &C
G. F. Shite Manufacturing
COL
Woodsboho
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Steiner Brox
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William A. Mansfield
Frederick City, Md
iMoney
Quare, Frederick, Ad
Ernest Helfenstein
West
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Opiidawiy
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Philadelphia Chemical Works
Thomas Hogan
Calaveras County
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John C. Scribner
San Andreas
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Jane
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England
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Max Lebaudy
William A. Bellwood
Paris
Rik Marneta
Winc Ning
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United Brotherhood of Cloak Maker
New York Music Conservatory
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Heeter
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Reed
Tien Tsin
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Rey West
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Aross
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Kan
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Brontgomery County
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Liberty
Henry Sheester
Les Lee
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Sheesley
Alexander Shaw
George C. Jenkins
Europe
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
NPS
Clarence J. Berry
Francisco
Frisco Mint
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Johnstown
Daniel Caul
Creah
McCauley
Gautier Steal Works
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Peru
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Lima
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Farmers’ Institute
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Op McFall
Tron
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Hield
Phoenix
Ari
Gordon Hun- Saker
Salt River Valley
Sonora
Inghans
Hunsaker
el Plamo
Hounsaker
Nashville
Jim Key
Wiliam Key
Shelbyville
A. G. Duffield
Charles Dietz
Kate Scollin
Philps Wunderle
Pegg Street
J. W. Rae
Joseph Wood
Kanatha
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Puraned
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May Patton
Matilda Walter
A. Hanson
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Alfenso
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New
Joeys
Fairton
Myers
Ocean View
Albert Way
MerIviait Buarkburg
AL Woods
Burgettstown
J. T. Patterson
Claus Wile
SE Jackson
Edinburgh
Joesiah Robinton
Fairmount City
Luce
Foxburgh
EC. Beecher
Hanmarville
J. BL Thompson
Marsh Creek
Edward Atatt
Millers
Iken
Chicaru
Inter-Ocean
George B. Frewen
Wall Street
Metuchen
Otto Cru- Rel
White Hathipe
Sigourney
Skunk River
Pierce Pample
Adams
East Liberty
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