Furnace Explosion kills workers at Edgar Thompson Steel Works
A barrow loaded with raw ore fell through the bell of a furnace stack at Carnegie’s Edgar Thompson Steel Works in Braddock. An explosion followed trapping and injuring many, with several workers dead on arrival or dying en route to Mercy Hospital. Most victims identified as Slavs.
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Edgar Thompson Steel Works
Avsuviatyul Prova
Tirisnunu
Porpace
Carnegie
Hes Gener
War Hraddock
Mercy Hospital
Pitteburg
Pirrspune
Joseph Luokai
Wallon
Stephen Huyrille
Braddock
Oll
Joho RP
Kopoko- Sitch
Lesvomer
James Kuche
Joxepu Cotese
John Mika
Jobo Warehart
Dolu Skumda
Michael Jura
Jobo Waogesky
Anodeen Drobou
Jou Bore
Jobo Hareioul
Michael Inopaus
Wen
Viutios
Alchael Koporos
Andrew Drobue
Hroddock
Fatal accident at Washington Street depot shocks Petersburg
A young man Henry Battoile, son of Jobo Buttaile, died after being struck by a wheel near a telegraph post while a northbound train moved at a Petersburg depot on Washington Street. The accident, witnessed by locals, caused a crowd to gather as responders attended.
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Norfolk
Verensnine
Washington Street
Henry Battoile
Jobo Buttaile
Dinwide
Mula Postel
Tie Bend Aguivet
Syeanore
W. Carroll
Matthews
Petersburg
Tco
Old Shops Church
Pringethorpe
Mev
Hover
Henrico County
Shiloh Churel
Dinwiddie County
Snonday
Wall Gu
W. Dike
Count Gourt
Dinwiddie
Central State Hospital
Jal
Casa
Sowetune Iaet
Messre
Campbell & Parker
Bank Street
Mars Ammie Ly
Sfarp
Mixa Alary Bain
Cook's Bridge
Sussex Couty
Ned
James G. Harrison
Fragmented Social Row and Post Office Robbery Trial
The piece lists social participants from Surry Petersburg Ivor Waverly and other towns with chaperones for a local event. It notes HM Groves ex Postmaster at Crewe jailed for robbing a post office with $300 to $4000, unable to post bond for Richmond Circuit Court next October. It also mentions John Lifley of Bravewick county and his relation to condemned Robert Ridley, with speculation about funds to hire counsel for a Supreme Court appeal.
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Annie Sharp
Surry County
J. A. Minetree
Petersburg
Mary Dalton
Ivor
W. O'T. Bough
Hortunes Parham
Waverly
Leo Sharp
Artingdale
Misa Kianoka Fleetwood
Wesley Hichardson
Alice Lillian Prentis
Wm. Rainey
Liswutwuta
Mise Mabel Johnson
Harvey Ileatwood
Misa Sue Gee
Diaputanta
John Williame
Jameu G. Morrison
Prince George County
L. G. Sharp
HM. Groves
Crewe
Richmond
John Lifley
Bravewick County
Robert Ridley
Sussex
Agi
John
Supreme Court of
Appenta
Minnie Williams Telegram Claims She Is Alive and Well
A telegram from Minnie A. Williams, dated Providence Rhode Island, states she is alive and well. Holmes defense counsel W A Shoemaker regarded the message with skepticism but noted it could be genuine, suggesting Minnie may have been prompted by friends after allegedly being murdered in Chicago.
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Minnie Williams
Holmes
W. A. Shoemaker
Minnie A. Williams
Providence
R.1
Chicago
Onetlio
Air
Minnie Willmore
Lundon
Iis
Sevier
Anguet
Slstamen
Dida Diolphins
Siguad
Winurans
Southern States freight association formed at Waldorf
An important meeting at the Waldorf Hotel brought the Great Southern Railway and Steamship Lines into a new Southern States freight association. Notables including Samuel Spencer and others from Plant System and Atlantic Coast Line signed the agreement after sermons and committee work. A five member committee was named to nominate officers for a Tuesday meeting.
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Southern
Presa
New Yoak
Ghreat Southern Railway
Hotel Waldorf
New
Southern States Frenht Association
Irwin
Plant System
George 0 Smith
Atlantic and West Point Railroad
Pastero Railroad
Alabama
Samuel Spencer
Southern Railway
HM Worner
Central, of Georgia and Savannah and Western Railram
Devan Stesmalup Co
Pb Jarret
Tanager
Columbus Southern Railway
H Walters
Atlanotic Couet Line
St. John
Seaboard Air Live
Whitney
Merehause
Vod Miners’ ‘Transportation Company
Henry Fink
Norfolk and Western
Pelton
Cincinnat
New Orleans
Texas Pacite Railroad
Ainahama Chreat Southern
Gallesden
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Irving
Pinot System
WL Meuall
Olicera
Waldeart Hotel
Charles St. Job
Henry Pink
H. Watters
J. Cy Whitney
GC. W. Chears
State Department None Known on Chinese Massacre Probe
Washington notes report China blocks free investigation of the Ku Klux murderers of British missionaries. Admiral Kirkland’s Syria inquiry findings disputed. no direct evidence of Christian outrages found. Amphitrite vessel repairs underway. treasury gold reserves shift amid syndicate withdrawals and deposits. Public notices and various local appointments also reported.
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State Department
Admiral Kirkland
Turkey
The
Treasury
Wanguinaros
Ollidisis
Deabey
United States
China
Weehog
Mngland
Chiu
Miss Hareford
Eounus
Kirklaud
Preebytorian
Wirkland
Iis
Syria
Cristius
Wadmiral Kirkland
Ermiger
San Francisco
Christiane
IE Campbells Are Coming to Lead the Democratic Nomination
The Democratic State Convention of Ohio nominates ex Governor Campbell for governor amid cheers and parade. Sorg appears as a potential candidate briefly, but Campbell gains support and signals readiness, with protests and political maneuvering shaping the final ballot. A parallel note covers President Col lor's stance on bullfighting at the exposition and a strike incident at Skalwoite mills.
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Ohio
Himt
Sory
Barrisareuy
Damey EL
Neelanmation
Campbell
Hia
Mary
Lakewood
Nod
N.Y
Ely Donotes
Canphell
Vaoteye
Conlt
Sarge
Dag
Gunogressman
Middletown
Revival of opposition to Liberty Bell transfer debate
August 20 report from Mibabesena on Philadelphia Liberty Bell removal for exhibition at the Cotton States Fair. Mayor Warwick received a protest from Mrs Mary K Lovell urging withholding sanction. Judge Whayer heard arguments on an injunction against moving the bell, no decision rendered. Separate item notes wage scale adoption by Chambers Mulive Co and linked labor events.
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Collier
Myra
Avianra
Angnat
Collor Geolied
Towas
Mibabesena
Tia Liberty
Atlanta
Warwick
Mra
Mary K. Lovell
Bryn Mawr
Department of Mercy
National Woman's
American Hn. Inahy Association
Bocmusy
Abe
Rapowttion
Lovell Asta
UV Soulore
Breda
Pittswond
Chemberw Mekuulusa Company
Kensington
Chambers Mulive
New Koucineton
Sonth
Pittsburg
Wisonksing
Smith
Bhatilisa Workers’ Union
Tug race withdrawal and port schedule details
The report notes the Defenders withdrawal from the race with unclarified reasons given by Mr. Iselin. It mentionsWaters and crew details, then lists upcoming sailings from Old Dominion Wharf with Bay Line and Norfolk schedules. Port plans include a trip to New Orleans and a voyage timetable with fares for children.
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Wo Tlenson
Mofontur Capanin
Sashy Hoos
Joelin
Bint
Iselin
Wallsace L. Flint
Uwuttie Palmer
Delender
New Oehelle
Mathews
Northampton
Old Dominion
Portsmouth
Bay Line
Old Point
Serious Railway Accident Near Alexanderville Ga
A Southern Avocaties Prags morning accident at Alexanderville occurred about 9 30 when a Northbound Page 40 train collided with an open switch tram engine operated by Dixon Mitchell Co. Both engines were wrecked and at least three people badly injured or possibly dead. Injured include Charles Andrews engineer of engine 40, a Waycross fireman Mack Mactruckan, and Joe Brown enginver tram rod. Other details remain unclear due to damaged text.
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Charles Andrews
Wavoriss
Mack Mactruckan
Waycross
Joe Rown
Alexanderville
En-Ginver
Alvey Brother Dies After Typhoid Fever Fever Strike
August 20. Richard Alvey of Alvey Bros. Richmond collapsed and died in the afternoon after a lunge attack of typhoid fever while Asheville officials reported flu. The death ends a long-standing local business presence.
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Asnminruy, N
Richard Alvey
Alvey Bros
Richmond
Asheville
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