Massive mine stoppage as six hundred workers walk out
Six hundred men and boys went on strike at Hickory Ridge colliery in Pa owned by Union Coal Company causing a shutdown. The piece notes broader topics including plans for reorganizing collapsed asphalt companies, United States political debates on ship subsidies and Lord Roseberry's Liberal split, and updates on Schley, Castro, and Marconi wireless tests. Justice Horace Gray suffered a paralytic attack at age 74 with partial motor loss but expected recovery.
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Girlke
Hickory Ridge
Union Coal Company
Senate
House of
Congress
Lord Roseberry
Sir Henry Campbell
Castro
Herrera
United States
Agua Dulce
Yeovia
San Carlos
Panama
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company
Mr. Marconi
Lawmakers push Alaska split and hatchery funding
Representative Jones proposes a 26 dollar appropriation to establish a trout hatchery in Yakima County. Senator Hoar seeks to divide Alaska into three divisions east of the 141st meridian. Cushman asks the president to back a delegate for Alaska and notes other needed bills. Senate panel reports against Simon’s pond net ban on the Columbia River. Mitchell, urged by Siuslaw Lumber, asks Treasury to study a Sluslaw River lifesaving station. Portland leads U.S. wheat shipments in January, surpassing several eastern ports.
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Hoar
Alaska
Cushman
Alaska Chamber of Commerce
Senate Commerce Committee
Simon
Columbia River
Mitchell
Siuslaw & San Francisco Lumber Company
Treasury Department
Sluslaw River
Oregon
New York Democrats Plan National Party Reunion at Manhattan Club
The Manhattan club hosts a reception and dinner in New York on February 22 to discuss reuniting the national Democratic Party. Speakers include ex-Senator David B. Hill on Middle States democracy, Mayor Patrick A. Collins on New England, and General Charles E. B. Hooker on the South.
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New York
Prince Henry
Manhattan
Onizh
Middle States
David B. Hill
Democracy of
New England
Patrick A. Collins
Boston
Democracy of the
South
Charles EB. Hooker
Mississippi
Printers Wage Scale Anniversary Marked in Philadelphia
A century ago on February 22 1802 the first printers wage scale was adopted in the United States in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Typographical Society then 47 members. The scale set compositors wages at no less than 8 dollars per week and 25 cents per 1000 ems for brevier to English types. A copy remains with Typographical Union No 2 in North Ninth Street and is honored in the union headquarters.
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Philadelphia
Fed. Ve
Philadelphia Typographical Society
Typographical Union No. 2
Union
North Ninth Street
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and endorsements
A vintage advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cures Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Endorsers West and Tavax Kinwan Marvin wholesale druggists Toledo Ohio vouch for F J Cheney and Co. Drug price five cents per bottle with testimonials available.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Tavax
Oho
WaLpine
Kinwaan & Marvin
Ohio
Nest
McGovern and Sullivan Set for Twenty Five Round Bout
In Louisville at the Southern Athletic Club Terry Mc Govern former class champion and Dave Sullivan of New York prepare for a twenty five round fight tonight. Both vow no limit on rounds as backers expect a long bout. Mc Govern aims to rebound after loss to Young Corbet while Sullivan seeks to retain prestige. Weighing in at 126 pounds each, the event draws fight fans from St. Louis Indianapolis Cincinnati and surrounding areas for a possible record crowd.
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Louisville
Terry Mc Govern
Dave Sullivan
New York
Southern Athletic Club
Corbet
Sullivan
McGovern
Johns Hopkins University centennial celebration inaugurates new president
Baltimore February celebration marks Johns Hopkins University quarter centennial with the inauguration of Ira Ramsen as president. Notables from colleges across the United States attend in Music Hall as Gilman presents symbols of authority. Remsen outlines university history and growth, praising founder Johns Hopkins and noting recent philanthropy brightening finances.
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Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University
Ira Ramsen
Ceremonica
Silace
Music Hall
Daniel C. Gilman
Remsen
Gilman
Johns Hopkins of Baltimore
Clifton
Ira C. Remsen
Johns Hopking University
Columbia College Medical School
Munich
Geottingen
Williams College
American Chemical Journal
National Academy of Sciences
Chemical Society of London
Penny Jubilates in Philadelphia
Philadelphia observers celebrate Washington's birthday at the University of Pennsylvania with campus processions to the academy of music, honorary degrees presented by Provost Harrison, and Bishop Doane of Albany delivering the oration. The class of 1852 presents a Gainsborough portrait of Benjamin Franklin to the university.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Washington
Academy of Music
Weir Mitchell
Harrison
Doane
Albany
University
Benjamin Franklin
Gainsborough
Cannonsburg Celebrates 100th Anniversary as Borough
Cannonsburg Penn February 22 The town marks its centennial since incorporation as a borough. Once forested with Indian homes and wildlife the site has grown into a thriving industrial valley with busy manufactories. Streets sparkle with decorations as parades speeches and amusements honor the milestone.
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Cannonsburg
Penn
Softness of Sealskins and Hair Health Promises
The article extols sealskin softness and gloss, compares it to healthy human hair, and blames dandruff as the hair’s chief foe. It promotes Newbro's Herpicide as the sole remedy fatal to the dandruff germ, claiming it prevents hair loss and ensures luxuriant growth. Thousands of women credit the product for beautiful hair.
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Newbro
Cure grip in two days with Laxative Bromo Quinire
Cure promised in two days using Laxative Bromo Quinire to remove the cause. Product bears E W Grove signature on every box and is priced at 20 canta.
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E. W. Grove
Outlaws Terrorize Harrisburg I T In Widespread Robberies
A band of outlaws attacked Harrisburg, Indiana Territory, shooting up the town and robbing stores and residents, leaving fear and disruption in their wake as authorities pursue clues.
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Harrisburg
I. T
Ohio Senator May Launch His Boom
Peoria Illinois February 22 political wiseacres speculate on what the Ohio senator will say at a Creve Coeur club banquet tonight. The event draws attention for signals about an expected political push and possible new campaign themes.
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Washington
Frank P. Sargent
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Hianna
Hanna
Offfeiala
Lne
United States
Ohio
Cushman
Edward Detweiler
Pennsylvania
Alderman
Tulane University
Peoria
Illinois
Creve
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