Surprises in the Tenth and Fourteenth Ward Delegations
In the Republican primaries last night Alfred Gratz appears set for Register with strong early support, while John Bardsley runs unopposed for City Treasurer. The McMaves campaigned at the Hotel Brunswick as ward chairmen reported varied results, a clash in the Tenth ward broke the usual solid delegation, and Disston factions claimed majorities with two conventions planned and 520 delegates opposed to Gratz reported at midnight.
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Alfred Gratz
Register Villa
John Bardsley
McMaves
Brunswick
Broad Street
Filbert
Register of Wills Convention
John J. Macfarlane
Andrew J. Maloney
John Ward
Harry Hunter
Mr. Gratz
Joseph Klemmer
Halterman
William J. Foster
Jacob Wildemore
Alexander Crow
Joseph Ash
Samuel B. Gilpin
Disston
Ahern
McKinley
Mercantile
David Martin
J. Wesley Durham
Shultz
L. Shields
John Morrison
Gratz
Harry B. Ring
Messrs. Kinsey
Hunter
Union Republican Club
Hamilton Disston
Big Baby Show Highlights at Lancaster Fair
In Lancaster on September 18 the fair featured a baby show with winner John Meissenberger who will receive about 400 in presents. The track was heavy. Three trials of speed included Lancaster county horses with Andrew Miller's Big George winning the three-minute class, Rosa Pearce owned by G. W. Madocx taking the 2.34 class, and Valley Boy winning the half-mile running race.
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Lancaster
John Meissenberger
Lancaster County
Andrew Miller
Big George
Rosa Pearce
G. W. Madocx
Valley Boy
That Creature Harrison and the White House Hopefuls
The piece reports a heated Lewis Cameron exchange in Philadelphia regarding Benjamin Harrison and Indiana's politics. It notes Cameron’s push for the Republican standard bearer and warns that Indiana may shift away from Cleveland. The gist is Republican factional tension over Harrison and party loyalty.
Havana Cigar Strike Causes Trade Disruption
A serious strike among Havana cigar makers disrupts imports and drains stocks in the city. Havana manufacturers formed a union to withhold shipments as a lockout extends beyond three weeks, halting exports and forcing delays on orders. Funds are being sought from U S cigar makers to support the strikers, while managers deem the strikers well funded and capable of work if not for the union’s influence.
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Havana
United States
Cuba
Henry Clay
Wages Here and in Europe Debate Tariffs in Senate
A Senate tariff subcommittee hearing features about fifteen well dressed women led by Mrs. L. Ellen Foster of the Iowa WCTU. They urge protective tariffs citing women's condition as key to nations, recount factory experiences in New York and New England, and contrast wages and conditions with Germany.
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Washington
Senate
L. Ellen Foster
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Iowa
Allison
Foster
New York
New England
Boboer
Rockville
Bons
Germany
Old Country
Sites for Miners Hospitals Reported in Harrisburg
Harrisburg report on sites for bituminous coal region hospitals found the Third Fifth and Eighth districts eligible. Mercer Knelisville and Phillipsburg will host the facilities with local land donations of three to five acres each.
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Harrisburg
Mercer
Knelisville
Phillipsburg
Two Child Pedestrians Hurt in Street Incidents
Ellie Kerns, five, of 6 Leeds avenue, was struck by a light carriage near her home around 5 pm and taken to Hahnemann Hospital. Three-year-old Willie Wiley, of 1511 Bancroft street, was hit by a gro cer's wagon at Bancroft and Dickinson streets last night, slightly injured and returned home. the driver, Thomas Sheridan, was not arrested.
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Ellie Kerns
Leeds Avenue
Mr. Sellers
Sixteenth
Hamilton
Hahnemann Hospital
Willie Wiley
Bancroft Street
Thomas Sheridan
Bancroft
Dickinson
Wreck of the Overland Flyer near Gardner Nebraska
The Union Pacific Overland Flyer was wrecked west of Omaha at Gardner Nebraska sixty miles distant. The wreck was caused by a rail being cut, possibly on purpose. No casualty figures were provided as yet.
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Omaha
Union Pacific
Gardner
Neb
Damage by Rains and Floods in Northampton County
Rough estimates place Northampton county damage at about 100000 from rains and floods during night and day. The Slater River rose through the day and night, reaching twenty three feet above low water, with the flood extending into Western New Jersey. The report notes the extent of rainfall and rising waters causing widespread damage and disruption.
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Easton
Northampton County
New Jersey
Slaware
Robert Elder Murder Trial Sees Struck Jury Scheduled
Lawyer Samuel E. Perry of Atlantic City said no actions would occur tomorrow in the Hammonton murder case of Robert Elder. The trial likely set for October 22 with Perry and Arlen B. Endicott as counsel.
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Samuel E. Perry
Atlantic City
Robert Elder
Hammonton
Perry
Arlen B. Endicott
Peninsula Horticultural Exhibit Opens in Wilmington
The Peninsular Horticultural Society Fair opened in Wilmington this evening featuring the finest and most varied display of fruits and flowers yet seen. Displays include Delay Ware peninsula, New Jersey exhibits, and a large exhibit from George W. Childs' Woodton gardens.
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Wilmington
Peninsula Horticultural Society
New Jersey
George W. Childs
Wooton Gardens
Trial on stand for three hours in Paullin case
The Charles Pais trial resumed in the old Court House with Miss Paullin on the stand. She described the theft and her finances, and gave dramatic testimony while witnesses including Miss Vincent and Miss Wisdom testified. The matinee complication risked delaying proceedings as Judge Willson denied a full adjournment.
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Charles ©. Pais
Old Court House
William F. McCully
The
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Alice Vincent
Robert H. Hinckley
Miss Paullin
Paullin
Warner
Miss Vincent
California
Mr. Heverin
Charley
Harry
Fats
Miss Wisdom
Clara Louise Wisdom
Boyle
Mr. Kinsey
Judge Willson
Kate Griffiths
Fais
New York
Mr. Heyerin
Carleton
Nixon and Zimmerman
Willson
Belmont Tennis Tournament Unfinished Match Result
Yesterday in Belmont a mixed doubles match began but play was slow due to a soaked court. W L Goforth and Mellie Dreka defeated Duke Smith and Nellie Hansell in two sets, 6 3, 6 3, after dropping the first 2-6. competition will continue.
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Belmont
W. L. Goforth
Mellie Dreka
Duke Smith
Nellie Hansell
Goforth
Miss Dreka
Pardons Board Deliberates on Murderer Showers Case in Harrisburg
The Board of Pardons in Harrisburg heard multiple petitions including Murderer Showers seeking clemency. Lebanon Colonel Frank Seltzer led the plea arguing possible mental impairment. Several other defendants and related cases were discussed, with no final action taken. The next session will address the Samuel Johnson murder case.
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Harrisburg
Frank Seltzer
Lebanon
Board of Pardons
Showers
Ergood
Lebanon County
Robinson
Oscar Beasley
Samuel Johnson
Delaware County
John Sharpless
Frank B. Eahleman
Samuel Reynolds
Mr. Bomberger
Ardon
Joseph Herzog
March
Lancaster
J. Bomberger
Eero Marcus I. Brock
Philadelphia
Frank McCran
Osceola
Tioga County
Dr. Agnew
Charles Silngluft, Jr
Norristown
William P. Pierson
Siete
Baptist Board of Publication
M. D. Swisher
Henry Willard
Chicago
Milton Weston
Curtis Accepts American Party Nomination in New York
James Lang don Curtis accepts the American party presidential nomination. He deplores immigration from certain nations, urges restrictions and naturalization limits, and calls for benefits for labor through market expansion and protection from trusts. He favors Americans in public offices and a tariff debate resolved to aid workers. He urges unity under one nation and one constitution.
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New York
James Langdon Curtis
America
Curtis
Congress
National American Party
Quay Talks Daring Predictions On Key States
Chairman Quay of the Republican national committee spoke at his Beaver home in a private interview that surfaced as he discussed race prospects for Harrison. He said New York and Indiana were doubtful, backed Bill by party and liquor interests, and warned against assuming Cleveland’s defeat.
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Don Cameron
New York
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Fifth Avenue
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Congress
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Hale
Reaparivanis
Larrison
Indiana Statesman
Cleveland
Weill
Senator Cameron
Harrison
Simon
United States Senate
Mregargee
Republican National Committee
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Bill
Empire State
Murderous Sailor Stabs Mate Aboard Camelia
Peter Wilson, a sailor on the German steamer Camelia, was arrested by Schuylkill Harbor police upon the vessel’s arrival at Kaighn’s Point on the charge of stabbing Bernard Meyerditch the mate. The assault occurred at sea last Wednesday. Wilson was jailed at Central Station and will face a United States Commissioner this morning.
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Peter Wilson
Schuylkill Harbor
Kaighn's Point
Bernard Meyerditch
Wilson
Delaware Harbor
Scnnylkill
Central Station
United States
Democrats Reject Adjournment Move in House Caucus
In Washington on September 18 the Democratic House caucus, though well attended, could not agree on adjournment. After a lengthy discussion the majority decided no action would be taken by the House, leaving the matter to the Senate.
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Washington
House
Senate
Yellow fever deaths rise in Havana during July and August
The July death toll from yellow fever in Havana reached 86, rising to 114 in August. Reports note the disease's impact and ongoing health concerns across the city as authorities monitor the outbreak.
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la France
Patriotic Sons of America
Spring City
Royersford
Phoenixville
Kimberton
Pottstown
David Arnold
Vine
Warren
Thomas W. Connell
Chicago
Eiffel Tower
Paris
General Greely
Pittsfield
Mass
Washington
Washington Yesterday Morning. Generalors
Plaza Hotel
Fifth Avenue
New York
Fifty-eighth
Fiftyninth Streets
New York Life Insurance Company
John D. Phyfe
C. J. Delon
Dearborn Wenue
Woman Falls Thirty-Two Feet in Cellar Accident
Emma Moore, 32, of 7309 Wyoming Street, fell through an open pavement shaft in a Jayne Street building, dropping 32 feet to a sub-cellar. She was rescued by officers, taken to Jefferson Medical College Hospital, with a deep cut on the forehead and severe contusions. condition serious. No safeguards around the open pavement. temporary fence later erected.
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Young, Smyth, Field & Co
Jayne Street
Ninth
Boyce
Sixth District
Ninth Street
Girard House
Jefferson Medical College Hospital
Calander
Ort
Emma Moore
Wyoming Street
Fifteenth
Bainbridge Streets
Boyes
Willie Todd's Adventure Ends With Return to Relatives
Twelve year old Willie Todd wandered Reading streets after being left on a train to Minersville. He claimed tramps took his ticket and $2 then bought a Reading return. Police confirmed the tale and sent him to Minersville to reunite with relatives. father Mr. Todd learned of the story from a Times reporter.
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Willie Todd
Reading
Minersville
Todd
Times
Wiliie
John Oakey
Conshohocken
Willie
Troy Labor Convention Drops Endorsement of Hill
The Troy Labor Convention met fitfully and did not endorse Governor Hill. It adopted routine resolutions, condemned the conspiracy laws, and voted to elect a central executive committee with one member from each congressional district to pursue convention objectives.
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Troy
Hill
General Harrison Receives Illinois and Kentucky Delegations
In Indianapolis on September 18 General Harrison hosted three visiting delegations. Vermilion county Illinois supporters from Danville led a 1200 to 1500 crowd with three bands and heard Harrison speak on tariff policy. A large Kentucky delegation also met him as he addressed campaign issues.
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Indianapolis
Harrison
Danville
Vermilion County
Illinois
University Park
Veterinary Surgeons Meet Open 24th Annual Session
The United States Veterinary Association opened its 24th annual meeting at the Rossmore in New York. Dr. Hoskin of Philadelphia reported most colleges favor extending veterinary curriculum from two to three terms. New York Chicago and Toronto colleges refused the extension. Officers elected include President Rush Shippen Huidekoper of Philadelphia, Vice President W B E Miller of Camden, Secretary W H Hoskins of Philadelphia, and Treasurer James L Robertson of New York.
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New York
United States Veterinary Association
Rossmore
Hoskin
Philadelphia
Chicago
Toronto
Rush Shippen Huidekoper
W. B. E. Miller
Camden
N. J
W. H. Hoskins
James L. Robertson
Colored Democrats In Camden Organize Pioneer Corps
The Colored Labor Tariff Reform Club of Camden with about fifty residents formed a pioneer corps named the Colored Pioneers of the Abbott Legion at a meeting hosted by Bishop Howell B. Price. Officers named included President Richard T. Williams, Secretary Ephraim Johnson, and Executive Committee Chairman Bishop Price. Speakers supporting tariff reform comprised Bishop Price, J. H. Sayers, and George Armington.
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Camden
Colored Labor Tariff Reform Club
Howell B. Price
African Methodist Church
Bishop's House
Pioneer Corps
Colored Pioneers of the
Abbott ‘Legion
Richard T. Williams
Ephraim Johnson
Bishop Price
J. H. Sayers
George Armington
Release Granted for Mr Dillon After Medical Report
On release by the Marquis of Londonderry acting as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland the term of imprisonment would not have ended this year. He arrived in Dublin to a warm reception from friends including Thomas Sexton William O'Brien T D Sullivan Peter McDonald and Joseph Edward Kenny. Dillon appears thinner and paler and evidently ill after confinement.
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London
Marquis of Londonderry
Ireland
Dillon
Balth
Dublin
Messrs
Thomas Sexton
William O’brien
T. D. Sullivan
Peter McDonald
Joseph Edward Kenny
Mr. Dillon
Old Woman in Hammonton Dies by Her Own Hand
Mrs. Davis a longtime Hammonton resident hanged herself in her room at her son in law Alonzo Davis’s residence. Found at 6 o clock the body was cold. She tied a bed cord to an attic ladder and slowly strangled herself after months of mental distress following her husband’s death.
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Hammonton
N. J
Carrie Bamberger Weds Moses Thalhimer in City Ceremony
Miss Carrie Bamberger was married to Moses Thalhimer a Southern merchant from Richmond Va at 528 North Fourth Street last evening Rev Joseph Krauskopf presided Miss Claudie Bamberger sister of the bride served as maid of honor and Benjamin Siedenbach was best man About twenty five guests attended The couple left for a Southbound trip and will reside in Richmond Va.
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Carrie Bamberger
Moses Thalhimer
Richmond
North Fourth Street
Joseph Krauskopf
Claudie Bamberger
Benjamin Siedenbach
Italian youth stops train by placing stove on track
A young Italian was seen placing a stove on the track to disrupt an approaching passenger train on the Mahanoy Gap and the Lehigh Valley Line today. The train halted and the youth was captured.
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Poutsvi Lilea
Mahanoy Gy
Thenundoad
Lehigh Valley Road
Fend
Prohibition and immigration shape Stanford view of California vote
Special dispatch quotes Leland Stanford on California politics in 1888. He says California seen as doubtful, leaning Republican under ordinary conditions, with Prohibition and immigration questions likely to swing voters. He forecasts Harrison and Morton win due to infant fruit industry protection and wheat competitiveness, but notes losses from Prohibition and immigration positions.
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Cable Telegram
the Times
N. Y. Herald
California
Leland Stanford
India
Austria
Russia
Europe
Ater
Ocean
Harrison and
Morton
Coamenielifornia
Los Angeles
Harrison
Bartley Henley
Mendocino
de Bath Shord
American Party For Restriction of
Cleveland
Camden Almshouse Probe Extends Charges Against Manager
Camden County special committee, five Freeholders, continued hearings at the Freeholders room in Camden investigating fraud cruelty and immorality at Brickwood Almshouse. Witnesses testified to Archer drinking at the asylum and to alleged assaults on inmates including Kate Sullivan whose husband died with bruises. Former matron Mary J. Gardner and attendants described verbal threats and improper advances. Two laundry workers missing, investigation to resume Tuesday.
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Camden County Board of Coowen Freeholders
County Almshouse
Brickwood
Freeholders
Camden
Furey
Mra. Nichols
B.A. J
Sulul- Yan
Mary J. Gardner
Asylum
Archer
Martha A. Cunard
Maggie Carter
Miss Cunard
Isabella Lawrence
Maggie Parks
Carlisle Renominated for Seventh Term in Sixth Kentucky
Cincinnati September 18 The Democratic Congressional Convention of Kentucky's Sixth district renominated John G Carlisle for a seventh term amid large crowds. Carlisle praised Cleveland tariff reform, criticized bond purchases, and argued wages are unaffected by tariff. He contrasted protected and unprotected industries and mocked Blaine on trusts.
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Cincinnati
Kentucky
Covington
Mark Gray
Grant County
John G. Carlisle
Theodore Hallam
Carlisle
Harrison
Cleveland
Acre
Europe
Blaine
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Evangelical minister visits Reading amid yellow fever fears
Rev J L Guinther, a well known pastor who moved to Florida four years ago, says the Jacksonville district reports match the bad local conditions. He recently returned to marry a Womelsdorf woman and plans to depart for Florida shortly, insisting there is no danger.
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Reading
J. L. Guinther
Florida
Jacksonville
Wright Brothers assign to Nicholas H Larzalere collapse at Wholesale Grocers
The Wright Brothers firm of Jacob T and Howard A Wright grocers at 508 North Second Street assigned to lawyer Nicholas H Larzalere of Norris town. Tardy collections blamed for failure with liabilities around 10000 and assets about 5000. The firm took over Kendly Brothers about two years ago.
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Wright Brothers
Jacob T
Howard A. Wright
Dosing & Grocery
North Second Street
Nicholas H. Larzalere
Norristown
Kendly Brothers
Doctor Ege Charged With Illegal Voting
Special Telegram from Reading reports Constable Ebr good today presented information before Alder man Printz charging Dr. John Ege leading physician here with voting illegally. Ege, naturalized only weeks ago, is accused of voting for several years. defense cites ignorance of the law.
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Reading
Ebrgood
Printz
John Ege
Ege
Republicans Nominate Voorhees in Fourth New Jersey District
Bevipens New Jersey September 18 The Republicans of the Fourth New Jersey Congressional district met at Newton and nominated N W Voorhees of Clinton The district is usually Democratic but with two Democratic candidates in the field the Republicans have a chance to win.
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Bevipens
N. J
New Jersey
Newton
N. W. Voorhees
Clinton
Farmer Arrested After Shootings in Cynmur Orchard
Daniel Hoffer, a Cymru township farmer, was arrested for shooting 15 year old Italian boy Cosmic Perpetuary who picked a few spre en in his orchard. The boy was severely wounded and remained in danger for some time.
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Reading
Daniel Hoffer
Cymru Township
Cosmic Perpetuary
Montgomery County Republicans Name Ticket at Norristown Convention
At the county convention in Norristown on September 18, Republicans nominated a full ticket for the upcoming election. Henry K. Weand was named Additional Law Judge, Assemblymen Austin L. Taggart of Upper Merion, Joseph A. Shoemaker of Jenkintown, Theodore W. Bean of Norristown, Dr. Charles Moore of Pottstown, and C Tyson Kratz of Lower Providence as Director of the Poor. Morris Y. Johnson of Conshohocken was selected Commissioner, with John A. Arnold of Norristown also on the slate.
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Montgomery County
TIMES
Norristown
Henry K. Weand
Austin L. Taggart
Upper Merion
Joseph A. Shoemaker
Jenkintown
Theodore W. Bean
Charles Moore
Pottstown
C.tyson Kratz
Lower Providence
Morris Y. Johnson
Conshohocken
John A. Arnold
Superintendent Lamon Targets All Blind Beggars
Superintendent Lamon received a request from the Institution for the Instruction of the Blind asking him to arrest all blind beggars on the streets. He directed the lieutenants to apprehend every blind beggar, with the institution providing care.
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Lamon
Institution
Sayley
Leutenants
National Typothetec Convention in New York Reported
National Typothetec Convention met in New York with one hundred delegates present. A letter from the International Typographical Union proposed arbitration of disputes. The committee was tasked to report on the subject of increased rates to type founders.
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New York
International Typographical Union
Samuel Greenwood Accepts Nomination for Congress on Abroad Tour
West Chester September 18 Samuel Greenwood Democratic nominee for Congress telegraphed his son James Greenwood of Coatesville that he has received the nomination and would accept. He will return about October 10 and go upon the stump to campaign for the district seat.
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Samuel Greenwood
Congress
James Greenwood
Coatesville
Greenwood
Big Ejectment Suit Filed in Sugar Loaf Coal Land
Calhoun M. Derringer of Philadelphia today commenced a suit in ejectment against Franklin Coxe and the heirs of the late Franklin Coxe to recover possession of 400 acres of coal land in Sugar Loaf township valued at nearly half a million dollars.
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Wilkesbarre
Calhoun M. Derringer
Philadelphia
Franklin Coxe
Sugar Loaf Township
Democratic conference names for Twentieth district ballot
SPECTAL TELEGRAM TO THE TIMES. ALTOONA, September 18. The Democratic conference of the Twentieth Congressional district met here today. The nominees listed were Robert Holliday of Bedford T. H. Greevy of Altoona Frederick Groff of Somerset and J. J. Thomas of Cambria county. Seven ballots were cast without choice and the conference adjourned until tomorrow.
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Altoona
Twentieth Congressional District
Robert Holliday
Bedford
T. H. Greevy
Frederick Groff
Somerset
J. J. Thomas
Cambria County
Elk County Democrats Stirring
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO TATE TIMES Rip WAY September 14 The largest political demonstration ever held in Elk sonal was held there this evening Addresses were made by Co. oy es of Warren Ex Senator J G Hall and A A Clay Congressional Nominations Five hundred ballots have been taken in the Second South Carolina Tillman district without a result the present incumbent lacking one vote of a nomination.
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Elk County
Tate Times
Elksonal
C. Rarly Arete
Co.oyes
Warren
J. G. Hall
A. A. Clay
South Carolina
Tillman’s
The Awful Fever Blackens Jacksonville Chronicle
The Jacksonville area reports 156 new yellow fever cases in the last 24 hours ending at 6 P M plus about 60 more in a separate tally. Deaths total 153 to date with 1,203 cases overall. Health officials warn of a worsening outbreak as sunshine and damp soil favor transmission and nurses are fully utilized. The Camp Perry situation notes yellow fever cases in nearby Florida towns and distressed refugees, with no more special trains planned.
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Jacksonville
W. H. Moss
Mra. Jacobs
Margaret Jon Walter G. Farmer
Peter Lopes
Georggan
Julia Jones
Nelheimon Grant
Misa Edith Snyder
Mrs. Eee
Mra. Crimney
Miss Connelly
Mra
H. E.smith
Ida ©. Hartland
Mra. Foley
Mra. Slidell
James Graves
Mr. McNait
Hubs Granthall
Camp Perry
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Hamilton
Fla
Posey
McClenny
Gainesville
Wellborne
Fernandina
Wise
Guiteras
Seaboard
Hendersonville
Medical congress formed in Washington by American Physicians and Surgeons
The first triennial meeting of the Congress of American Physicians and Surgeons opened in Grand Army Hall with Dr. William Pepper presiding. Dr. John Shaw Billings elected president and Dr. S C Busey praised the gathering as a historic milestone for medical science. By laws define name, national associations, and triennial Washington sessions. Eleven specialist societies held two sessions each, presenting papers for discussion.
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Washington
Congress of American Surgeons and Physicians
Grand Army Hall
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Philadelphia
Congress
John Shaw Billings
S.C. Busey
Congress of the
United States
The Charges Against Stahlnecker Inquiry Postponed
The special committee investigating Representative Stahlnecker resumed cross examination of Mr. Smithmeyer. Senator Voorhees was proposed as a new witness to discuss the elder Stahlnecker’s interest in the Tuckahoe quarry, with adjournment until Friday when Voorhees could attend.
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Wilson
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Stahnecker
Tuckahoe
Riot at Irish Immigrants Home in Glasgow
A riot among inmates at the Irish Immigrants Home in Glasgow led to extensive damage and clashes with police. Sixty-five arrests were made. fifty-two rioters were sentenced to one month in jail, while others were remanded for further hearing. Twenty policemen’s batons were broken during the disturbance.
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Glasgow
London
Trying to Effect a Reconciliation, Bellerabe, September 18
The German and Austrian Ministers at Belgrade have gone to Gileichenberg, Austria, where King Milani is staying, to confer with his Majesty on a settlement of the troubles between him and Queen Natalie.
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Belgrade
Gileichenberg
Austria
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Natalie
Five of the Six Children Dead in Portstown
Samuel R. Ellis family once had six children now only one survives after a fatal year. The latest death, a 7 year old boy, occurred this morning from intermittent fever. The notice notes fair weather and stationary temperatures with southerly winds.
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Portstown
Samuel R. Ellis
Woman Stabbed Husband During Quarrel At Home
In a quarrel at 426 Christian Street Jane Allen stabbed Charles Allen in the side. He was removed to Pennsylvania Hospital with a not dangerous wound. Mrs. Allen is under arrest.
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Charles Allen
Christian Street
Jane
Pennsylvania Hospital
Allen
Senators deny Morgan intoxication in Senate and elsewhere
Washington September 18 senators Plumb Pugh Jones of Arkansas Coke Hale Walthall Cockrell West George Hampton Barris Barry Brown Call and Butler state they have never seen Senator Morgan intoxicated in the Senate or elsewhere.
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Washington
Plumb
Pugh
Jones
Arkansas
Coke
Hale
Walthall
Cockrell
West
George
Hampton
Barris
Barry
Brown
Call
Butler
Morgan
Senate
Struck by a Train in Porrsville
John Magarry a machinist at Morea was struck by a Lehigh Valley train while seated on the track near Deluco in the morning and fatally injured.
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Porrsville
John Magarry
Morea
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Deluco
Married by the mayor ceremony in city hall
Major Theodore I. 8. Sucrom of the German army wed Wilhelmina Constable in Mayor Fitler s office yesterday afternoon. The couple left for New York together after the ceremony.
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Canal Boats Carried Away by Flooded Schuylkill
Several canal boats near Gibson's Point were swept away by the Schuylkill River rise after heavy rains on Monday. The Harbor Patrol recovered them.
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Gibson's Point
Schuylkill River
Young Democrats to Open Headquarters in Thron’s Garden
The Young Democratic Battalion secured Thron's Garden at Broad and Locust for campaign operations. Democrats of Media Delaware County plan a wigwam opening this evening with Major Moses Veale as principal speaker.
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George Thomson
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Blaine
Central Labor Club
Fourth Street
Lehigh Avenue
United Labor Party
Rutan
Pittsburg
Clover
New York
Quay
Continental
Twenty-ninth Ward
Republican Executive Committee
Peter Smith
Edmund B. Cotterell
Smith
Disston
Holmesburg Democrats
Vbaries Dewees
Piven H
Max Rowland
Samuel J. Bedford
James J
Amin Snyder
Ward G
James Library Company
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A Charles O'Neil
Edward Nichols
Harles Lowder
Samuel Collins
H. R. Hacke
James L. Cooper
John
Finley
Har Samuel Strine
Harry Myrs
H. Keyser
John H. Rieber
Ana Ernst
Nathan Jones
Enry K. Boyer
Rooks
Pone M. Scott
Hoskins
Bejamin Jones
Frank M. Riter
William Bunch
Esley Thomas
John Smith
G. Richmond
Horatio P.connell
C. Harry Fletcher
James W. Waik
Rich
Patterson
Owes Craig
Joshua Russell
M . Stewart
Creature Harrison
the Board OF Pardons
MR. Curtis
Indorse Hill
Troy Labor Convention
General Harrison
Stanford
Pacific Slope
Camden Almshouse
Mr. Greenwood
Stailnecker
Mr. Voorhees
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!