Execution of Kemmler by electricity at Auburn nears
Reports detail preparations for Kemmler’s execution by electric chair in Auburn with witnesses invited and a secret date. Warden Durston plans 27 attendees including physicians and electricians while debating chair modifications to prevent evasion of the current.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durston
Kemmler
Auburn
Carlos McDonald
Samuel B. Ward
Albany
A. BR. Southwick
State
BE. C. Spitaka
New York
George E. Fell
Buffalo
C. M. Daniels
Charies Powell
W. J. Jenkins
Lewis Balch
State Board of Health
W. J. Nellis
Henry A. Crague
Corning
Daniel H. McMillen
John D. Stanchfield
Elmira
Tracy C. Becker
Robert Dunisp
Dunlap Cable News Company
C. R. Huntley
Henry A. Childs
Yates Aod
Houghton
Dorston
Mr. Houghton
Superintendent Barnes
Rochester
Duraton
Dent Barnes
Mr. Barnes
Arnes
Warden Durston
Electrician
Huntley
Presidential party at Cape May reviews tariff and reciprocity
The Cape May visit details President Harrison and Secretaries Blaine and Wanamaker in a busy day. They discuss tariff and reciprocity, attend a beach stroll, a near drowning incident, and a reception at the Stockton Hotel with notable guests and a tally ho ride for the president's family. The party departs Wednesday for Washington and Bar Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker
Cape May
Blaine
Harrison
Stockton Hotel
Reyburn
Evan Morris
Henry B. Tatham
Philadelphia
United States
William J. Sewell
New Jersey
Morris
Mr. Blaine
Mr. Tatham
Wier
General Sewell
Judy Frank B. Gibney
I. Walker
John H. Gould
Harry Martz
Charles K. Morgan
Thomas L. Dawson
B. EK. Jamison
Carlton
Cape May Point
Mr. Wanamaker
Washington
Bar Harbor
Robbed Pouch and Resigned Western Route Agent
A mail robbery on the incoming Alton train from Chicago leads to the resignation of route agent George Barris who turned over mail matter to the post office and went off duty. Seven teen registered letters are reported missing with Harris carrying considerable money. Barris’s whereabouts are unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Augusta
Alton
Chicago
George Barris
Harris
Skulls Found During Trench Work Near Armory Hall
Workmen digging behind 59 Elisabeth Street unearthed two human skulls and a pile of bones. The site lies behind the old Armory Hall, long used as a notorious dive run by Hilly McGlory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elisabeth Street
Armory Hall
Hilly McGlory
Carpenters and Joiners Delect Convention Opens in Chicago
The Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners held a National Convention in Plasterers Hall Chicago with 177 delegates from 77 000 members. Mayor Cregier welcomed them as Judge Tulley urged labor harmony and arbitration over strikes. Reports show eight hour day established in Chicago and wage gains totaling about 5 million annually nationwide. Strikes numbered 144 last year with only eight failures and more than 500000 spent on death and sick benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Industry
Cregier
Chicago
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
United States
Plasterers’ Hall
National Convention of the Brotherhood
Rowland
Cincinnati
Crogier
Tulley
Talley
Maher
Buncombe
War on Knights of Labor Affects Hudson River Train Staff
The New York Central Railroad reports 25 to 30 conductors and other trainmen between New York City and Albany dismissed as part of a year end purge. Many were K of L members and grievance committee participants. General Manager Toucey cites a slow season and a chance to weed out poorer workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson River
New York Central Railroad
J. M. Toncey
Albany
K. of
New York
Toucey
One Toucey
Cumberland County Ticket Nominated by Republicans
Republicans at Cortisie nominate a full county slate for Carlisle area offices. Dr. J. M. Bentz serves as Permanent Chairman. The ticket includes Zearing and Woods for Legislature, Firestone for Prothonotary, Thompson for Court, Miller for Register, Lindsay for Treasurer, Hertzler and Fogelsanger for Commissioners, Shenk for Director of Poor, and Tayor and Selenr as Auditors. Resolutions back current national and state administrations. The ticket deemed one of the strongest yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortisie
Carlisle
C. P. Adams
J. M. Bentz
Monroe
Horrible Explosion Hits Denver Chemical Office
An explosion at the Denver Firebrick and Chemical Supply house in Denver on August 4 leveled the front of the building. Joe Bosworth is identified among the dead and a second Bosworth is believed trapped. The blast buries bystanders and destroys the stock with about $20,000 loss and active fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Joseph Bosworth
J. C. Bosworth
Parrow Caca
J. Bosworth
Canal lock repair ends long delay at St Marys
The St Marys Canal lock valve failed Thursday afternoon and was repaired by Friday morning resuming operation at 9.0 o'clock. About 150 vessels were tied up there carrying roughly 700 tons of cargo valued around 10 million dollars. The delay hurt canal merchants and the public, with estimated losses near one hundred thousand dollars to the weaselmen and additional costs to the public. Paul Tillow reportedly pressed Davis in Washington to speed recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Ste. Margie
Mrow
St. Mary's Canal
Paul Tee
Davis
Washington
Tariff debate trims glassware duties in Senate session
In a spirited Senate debate on the china and glassware paragraph of a tariff revision bill, West amendment reducing decorated ware duties to 50 percent and plain ware to 40 percent faced rejection. Plumb led calls for careful rates, arguing against high duties, while McPherson and Manderson pressed for broader protection. Final committee amendments lowered several glass and glassware rates and the chamber adjourned after votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Plumb
Sid
Finance Committee
Hiscock
New York Times
Mr. McPherson
McPherson
New Jersey
New York
West
Iinanes
Aees
Yeas
China
House of Itee
Messrs
Manderson
Paddock
Ingalls
Vance
Aldrich
Pittsburgers at the Capital
A Washington dispatch reports a delegation of officers from the Amalgamated Iron and Steel Association of Western Pennsylvania visiting the capital to press for labor demands and examine federal actions affecting the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Amalgamated Iron and Steel Association of Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Men Lobby Senators Over McKinley Metal Schedule
A group including William Martin’s sister and Ed Keil and John Pierce from Pittsburgh, plus James H. Nutt of Youngstown, met Representatives Dalsell and Bayne and Senator Quay. They pressed for McKinley bill metal schedule adoption with facts and figures. Secretary Swank of the American Iron and Steel Association accompanied them to urge Senate support, with Weeks and Porter also involved. State Chairman W. H. Andrews arrived and reported encouraging campaign conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Iron and Steel Association
House
Joseph D. Weeks
American Energy
Census Office
W. H. Andrews
Senator Quay
Why Caldwell's Bill May Not Reach the House This Session
An unnamed correspondent reports that anti lottery legislation remains uncertain despite a reported House bill. The lottery lobby cites upcoming elections to block votes, noting past threats by a Washington social figure promising to oppose supporters in districts. Committee leadership and Caldwell control the clock as insurers of delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Loulalana Octopas
Wasurrotos
Tyner
Heed
Bingham
Rouse Post Office Committee
Chamberlain
Louisiana Lottery
Lottery
Ohio
Greene County Prohibitionists Nominate City Ticket
The Greene county Prohibitionists met in the Court House with AC Shaw presiding and J C Owen as secretary. They ratified Judge Edward Campbell of Uniontown as Fayette county candidate for Congress and named Aston De Good, J H Rae, A J Goodwin, George Hughes, W H Rose, Wm Thaddis, Wm E Hill, L H Mitchell, G W Wilson, William Kelly, Adam Maple, and G W Sellers to key posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Spectal Thiegram
Neessarg
Court House
Shaw
Jefferson
J. C. Owen
Edward Campbell
Uniontown
Fayette County
Congress
Nate
Aston de Good
J. H. Rae
Carmichaels
A. J. Goodwin
Richill
George Hughes
Aleppo
W. H. Rose
Franklin
Wm. Thaddis
Rice's Landing
Wm. E. Hill
Waynesburg
L. H. Mitchell
Jackson
G. W. Wilson
William Kelly
Adam Maple
Washington Township
G. W. Sellers
Richfield
W. G. Throckmorton
Nineveh
A. C. Shaw
Eee
Supreme Qa
Steamer Thomas Clyde Battered by Wind Storm Near Ready Island
Dunkster, August 4. The steamer Thomas Clyde battled a severe wind storm off Ready Island. The vessel shipped a paddle wheel out of the water, capsized momentarily, while chairs blew from the deck and passengers were terrorized. Miss Kate Haslan of Morton Avenue, Dunkster, was rendered speechless by the shock and remains unable to talk, communicating only by signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunzster
Thomas Clyde
Ready Island
Kate Haslan
Morton Avenue
Pisstines
Alabama Election Quietly Delivers Democratic Majority
Reports from Montgomery indicate the Alabama state election proceeded with calm and produced sweeping Democratic majorities for governor and state offices. Early returns show Republicans largely lacking, with independents present in the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Montcomery
Ala
Emperor of Germany Lands in England in Royal Welcome
The German Emperor arrived at Cowes with a grand staff, greeted by the Prince of Wales and Queen Victoria. He and the royal party visited Osborne House, met the Queen and royal family, and planned a sequence of royal and naval events including races and dockyard inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap
Cowes
Germany
E. W. Biale
Portsmouth
Albert
Prince of Wales
Emperor
Prince Christian
England
Osborne House
Princess of Wales
Duchess of Edinburgh
Prince Henry
Marchioness of
Royal Yacht Club
Portedown Hill
International Medical Congress Opens in Tyne with Global Attendance
The tenth International Medical Congress opened in Tyne with about two thousand five hundred German and 2500 foreign doctors including 500 American physicians. Speeches followed the welcome address by Dr. Hamilton, Surgeon General of the Marine Hospital Service. British attendees include Paget Clarke Stewart and Stokes. Americans include Draper Jacobi Busey and Bexton. Verchow announced section arrangements and invited members to an evening fete at Austelllogs Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyne
Gpust
America
Hamilton
United States Marine Hospital Service
Washington
James Paget
Andrew Clarke
Stewart
Edinburgh
Prof
Stokes
Dublin
Dra
Draper
Jacobi
Busey
Bexton
Verchow
Austelluogs Park
Death in a Red Parasol A Berlin Wagonette Tragedy
August 4 a shocking accident occurred at Grunewald where eighteen Berlin pleasure-seekers in a wagonette were thrown into the Havel after the horses shied at a red parasol carried by a walking lady. Five were killed and several injured including Miss Tiegler who died soon after. her fiancé Herr Wilberforce was among the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beir
Grunewald
Berlin
Havel
Tiegler
Herr Wilberforce
Influenza Victim Johann Weiss Ends Life in Raven
Raven August 4 The concert singer Johann Weiss, once a leading figure in the nation, died by suicide after losing his voice to influenza. He left letters detailing his plans and disposition of property, marking a clearly premeditated act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raven
Johann Weiss
Mount Athos in Flames Fires Devastate Monasteries
Advices from Athens report a disastrous fire on Mount Athos the holy mountain of the Greek Church. The blaze destroyed a large portion of forests and most of the 200 monasteries. damage estimated at 6,000,000 francs. Twenty monks and hermits perished in the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Mount Athos
Conference on securing McKi bill in Europe reported
Pan reporting a conference at the American Consulate with fifteen consuls on the McKi bill in Europe. Mr Clair of the Sular Bureau named president and Mr Tingle of the Treasury Department named secretary. The note mentions 100 600 francs allocated to fight cholera in some context. The Senate today voted 100 000 francs for establishment of something unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan
Europe
Clair
Sular Bureau
Washington
Tingle
Treasury Department
Senate
Mecca Pilgrims Struck by Cholera Amid Mecca Visit
News dispatch from August 4 reports Mecca now crowded with about 10 000 Mohammedans most of whom are stricken by cholera. The worst fears say pilgrims could carry the disease to Europe via Bosnian and Bulgarian travelers as officials urge stringent protective measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Germany
England
Victorian
Mecca
Europe
Tou
Mohammedas Piligrims
SY Dunlap
Bupa Pestu
Pesther Idoyd
Pesther Lloyd
Central American Crisis and San Salvador’s Bold Stand
Dispatch from Panama July 25 reports San Salvador sending 20 000 troops into Guatemala in a widening conflict. Observers fear Guatemala and Honduras mobilization could overwhelm the San Salvadoran force leaving Central America to seek US or Mexican mediation as tensions rise over a potential shift to centralized rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
San Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Nici
Costa Ries
Mexico
United States
San Jose de Sea
Pacific Mail
Colima
San Francisco
Blaine
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Central America
Uncle Sam
Colombia
Aris
Fatal Feud Sparks Gravel Pit Tragedy Near Bound Brook
In Roux xp Brook New Jersey a deadly clash erupted from a love affair in the Gravel Pit Italian settlement. A jilted lover and the husband fought beside a crowd using knives axes and heavy tools. Two died on the spot and five were arrested with more to follow as others lingered in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouxp Brook
N. J
Gravel Pit
Bound Brook
Italy
Large Democratic Victory Reported in Kentucky Election
Louisville August 4 The state election proceeds with a large Democratic majority. The only statewide office is Clerk of the Court of Appeals contested by W W Fisher and H Tinsley. Three Superior Court judges will be chosen and delegates to a Constitutional Convention selected. Early returns from 60 of 119 counties show Longmoor leading for Clerk by about 35 000 votes, a large margin over the last election. Governor Buckner traveled from Clifton Springs to Hart County to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Siste
Court of Appeals
Ae W. W. Ceeiaeeet Ag
Buckner
Clifton Springs
New York
Hart County
Longmoor
Court of A
Mad jeweler barricades store in Grarroy crisis
In Grarroy North Dakota on August 4 Nels C. Neilsen a jeweler barricaded his store fearing robbery and refused entry to citizens. Police including Mayor Chandler and 100 others attempted to dislodge him. Neilsen fired at them and later shot himself, dying from a heart wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grarroy
N. D
Nels C. Neilsen
Veral
Neilsen
Chandler
Cleveland Shoe Firm Makes Assignment in Evening
Cleveland August 4 Seaman and Smith owners of the oldest retail shoe store in the city made an assignment at 8 o clock this evening. Executions repre ating claims of on the fim at 70 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Seaman & Smith
Fim
Perilous Iceberg Encounter Aboard Portia of Fogo Head
The Portia arrived from Newfoundland en route to New York after an iceberg collision off Fogo Head. Captain Ash reports a miraculous escape as 150 feet high and 600 feet long icebergs broke apart, one 200 feet long rose beneath the steamer, lifting her from the water before freeing herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Portia
Newfoundland
New York
Ash
Fogo Head
Aberg
They Don’t Like It Either Lodge Bill Protest Meeting Planned
In Binningham Alabama several colored men organize a grand mass meeting to protest the Lodge bill. Leaders own local property and oppose laws they say would worsen race prejudice in the South and inflame racial tensions. A large gathering is expected within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Binmingham
Ala
Bridge Works Sale At Sheriff Auction Reaches 38000
Bought by Carpeale Phipps Co Dartow C August 4 Carnegie Phipps Co bid in the sheriff sale for 38000. The stockholders lost everything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpeale, Phipps & Co
Dartow,c
Carnagie, Phipps & Co
One Bridge
Sheriff's Sale
Ara
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Charles Kemmler
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Him
Fish
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Hemas
Gotham
Carpenters and Joiners
Knights OF Labor
New York Central
Eclil
Cumberland County Ticket
Denver Chemical Supply House
Boo Canal
Biab
Mr. Hiscock
MR. Plumb
Pittsburgers
Sproul
Queen Victoria
Kaiser Wilhelm
Old England
Etri Heey Gesicken
Borses
Dunlaf
Duslap
Central American
Matic
Odd Fellows
Windy City
Pito
RCHS
Lady May
Sverican
Hari
Cnicaco
Odd Fellows and
Patriarchs
Order
Underwood
Ayapreme
Miliwad
Rebekah Degree
Queen of the Lakes
Rebekah Degree Lodge
Flora’s Lodge
Rebekah
Viroqua
Wis
Columbus
Richmond
Ind
Minneapolixy
Bloomington
Omaha
Lake Front Park
Battery D
Ino Pengton
Rttarsan
B. H. Kavanagh
Lynn
Mass
C. T. Steers
5. H. Kelsey
Atchison, Kan
Military Council of the Order
Battery ID
Fogo Ead
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