Labor Conference at Chicago set for later action
Labor leaders meeting in St Louis concluded without decisive steps on abolishing government by injunction. Debs urged immediate action, calling for mass support and a Chicago convention to organize, fund miners, and pressure for broader labor reform. Reports note tensions with authorities and speeches advocating direct action.
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St Louis
Chicago
Uve
Messrs
Mahon
Debs
Sovereign
DommeHy
O'Connell
Pearce
United Mine Workead
Columbus
America
Strugsting Brothers
Rou
Plutocracy
Pocahont
Ghis
McKinies
Ion
W. D. Ryan
Tinois
Roush
Wheen
Shpartic
Governor O'Ferrell Still a Boker
Washington Sept per The Post prints an interview with Governor Charles T O Ferrell of Virginia who opposes the Chicago convention nominees and platform and heads Virginia gold Democrats He says he will not support the state ticket at the Heaneke convention and criticizes leaders for endorsing the Chicago platform and pays respect to free silver Democrats The Case of Miss Cisneros Washington Sept 1 Consul General Lees inquiry into Evangeline Cisneros arouse romance finding she is the daughter of Augustin Cesic not the Marquesa Santa Lucia nor an only child and that she was not raised in wealth Nicaragua Merchants Want Golden Managua Sophia n merchants estimate the present paper dollar or silver dollar at 24 cents gold urging certificates issuance and government export and sale of reserves
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O'Ferrell
Washington
Sept. L
The
Post
Charles T. O'Ferrell
Virginia
Miss Cisneros
Lee
Evangeline Cosio Cisneros
State Department
Havana
Santa Lucia
Augustin Cesic
Cisneros
Nicaragua
Managua
Written exam for attorney licensure in state history
In San Francisco on September 1 a written test was administered for a state bar license for the first time. The Supreme Court confirmed the applicant passed the exam, enabling potential admission to practice law, pending governor approval and further steps toward the Harrisburg bench.
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Lauwrer
San Francisco
Supreme State
Heavy Frost Strikes Michigan and Midwest Crops
Heavy frost visited northern Michigan Monday night causing severe damage to generation and ruined remaining crops near East Tawas. The frost was general in that area with reports of damaging frost reaching southern Minnesota North Dakota and Iowa.
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Michigan
Detroit
Sept. L
East Tawas
Minnesota
North Dakota
Iowa
Kansas City Saloons Raided And Liquor Seized
Kansas City Missouri reports police raided ten saloons in Kansas City Kansas. About 2000 dollars worth of liquor was seized and poured into gutters. Saloon furniture and fixtures from ten establishments were collected on drays and sent to police HQ for burning. Authorities plan action against seventy more saloons.
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Kansas City
Kan
Ritter and Brown The State Convention Sustains Guffey
The Democratic state convention met in Reading to nominate candidates for auditor general and treasurer. A large banner honored William J. Bryan as delegates debated substitutions and seating, with uproar, police, and a riot over claims of irregular elections. The session adjourned, resumed, and new officers were chosen while a reform platform reaffirmed the 1896 Chicago platform and Cuba support.
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Reading
Willam J. Bryan
Garman
Exmen
Wilam J. Bryan
Charles Gallagher
George Corle
Philadelphia
John J. Curley
Coyie
Gallagher
Mr. Curley
Aly
John T. Lenahan
Wilkesbarre
Luzerne
Ermenhaut
Lenahan
John T. Murphy
Ermentrout
Murphy
John T. Bmirphy
R. W W. Irwin
Washington
C. W. “Ulick
Northampton
James Kerr
Clearfield
Resolutions Committee
Chicago
Cuba
Fey
Willa Es
Charlie P. Don
Comton
Farrity Fights Upholds Coinage Stance After Reading Convention
In a heated exchange, Farrity defends his position against unlimited coinage of silver and gold at eighteen to one, insisting the Democratic National Committee must decide membership disputes from Pennsylvania. He signals a broader shift for Pennsylvania Democrats if victory is sought. He rejects any claimants to the national committee from Pennsylvania until the committee rules.
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Reading
Harrity
Pennsylvania
Democratic National Committee
Mrs John Drew Dead After Long Stage Career
New York reports the actress Mrs John Drew died at Larchmont aged 71, ending a storied career on English and American stages. Born in London January 19, 1820 she starred alongside Booth Forrest Barrett and Macready, later leading a prominent acting family including son John Drew and daughters Sydney and Barrymore. Known for intelligence and refinement she credited education to reading and conversation with clever people. Her early years included a debut in Time and Tide, and performances at Walnut Street Philadelphia and New York theaters.
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New York
John Drew
Larchmont
Drew
Geatt
Booth
Forrest
Edwin Booth
Jefe
Macready
Florence
Paterson
Aflalaprops
Winnive
Julio de Mort Ophelis
Desdemona
Pauline
Generigie Drew-Barrymore
Sydney Drew
Birs. Drew
London
Agile
Walnut Street Theater
Philadelphia
Duke of York
Junius Brutus Booth
Richard III
Lienry Hunt
Mosser
Mr. Drexler
Engarfment
Sporting Duchess” Company
Murder in Seton? Father of six shot in West Texas
A man identified as the father of six was fatally shot during a disturbance on a West Texas route. The suspect, described as a frerouse assailant, reportedly surrendered after the incident. Local authorities say the motive and full details are under investigation.
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Fiat
Wounded man found atop train in Poughkeepsie incident
A wounded man was found on the top of a train at Poughkeepsie and is thought to have been shot near Havenshaw. Three robbers, Louis Sime and others, left him bound and gagged as the search continues. Two suspects are under arrest in a related case, but evidence remains sparse. A Japanese government locomotive contract for 20 engines was awarded to Brooks Locomotive Works of Dunkirk, New York.
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Ceuta
Poughkeensie
Havershaw
Louis Sime
St Savings
Ana Gaged
Sexton
George Stelz
Brooklyn
Brooks Locomotive Works
Dunkirk, N.Y
Faure Returns To Paris Amid Vast Ceremonies
President Faure returns to Paris after a Russian visit amid massive crowds. Troops and guards line routes from Gare du Nord to the Elysee as a grand platform and arches unfold in Place de l Opera. Officials including M. Grissom and M. Loulet greet him. choirs sing as the Marseillaise echoes. A later note reports arrests linked to an explosion, with 150 demonstrators dispersing after shouting anti empire slogans.
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Mont Valerien
Place de R Opera
Vic
President Ved
Nuke Cartege
Alors
Felix Faury
Faure
M. MeHne
General Letournes
Baron Fredericks
M. Hanotaux
Place de l'Opera
Vnr
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of
Paris
M. Faure
the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Eirs
Felix Faure
the Elysee
Willam
Yesterday's Baseball Games Across Major Leagues
Transcribed legible portions show a Philadelphia and New York matchup with Norfolk mentioned. Details are fragmentary and names such as Pat sph Gs At New Yorksae Laston and Pagehimn Sanborn Seong Werthans appear garbled, obscuring teams, scores, and dates.
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National Lease
Philadelphia
Pat Sph
New York
Sae Laston
Pagehimn
Suicides of Miss Blanche Wilson in Victoria Hotel
A guest at the Victoria hotel in New York suicide notes indicate Blanche Wilson, deceased, left a message asking not to search for Sam Task and others. The death appears planned, with morphine overdose after a morning bath and bed arrangement. The note mentions a request regarding her mother.
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Wosnich
Victoria Hotel
Blanche Wilson
New York City
Sam
Stablet Affair at Middleton Home Ends in Stabbing
Mrs Frances E Middleton, wife of George Middleton, allegedly stabbed actress Bella Carmen six times, possibly over a suspected affair. Abras Middleton asserts Miss Carmen had influenced her husband’s affections. Police allowed Mrs Middleton to give two statements and remain present at the scene.
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Frances E
Cleorge Middleton
Tiaeathief
Bella Carmen
Middleton
Sending Money South shows banks shipped funds in New York
A New York canvass of reading banks indicates substantial cash movement to the South. About 706000 dollars have been shipped since the week began, with an estimated 5000600 dollars in crop money sent from the city over the past fortnight.
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New York
Reading
Wall Street Irregularity and Sugar Stock Rally
Stock market today showed great irregularity with many prices stable amid large trades while others moved wildly. Sugar was the standout, fluctuating nearly eight points as traders anticipated tariff and bounty implications on Dutch sugar, with Lehigh Valley and Reading among notable issues and live stock at New York desks.
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Wall Street
New York
Aug. A
Treasury Department
Lehigh Valley
Sy. Dt
Cent Roy
Pennsylvania
Reading
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Paine & McLaran
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Wilbur F. Jackson
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Barber Johnson
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City Opera House
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Webster
Dago Serenade
Axerio
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Central Hardware Co
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West Patrick Street
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Anna Giering
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Strasser
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