Mystery of Amine Mine Fire Sequel Surfaces Bodies Found
A long awaited inquest into a Lithday mine fire at W. J. Rainey & Co. in Moyer reveals the body of Antonio Newark found, two Rohovel boys still missing. Coroner Holbert and a jury suspect foul play while no explosion is proven. secrecy shielded findings as officials search for the remaining remains and examine possible strikers’ involvement.
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Cosnelisville
Tsroce
W. J. Rainey & Co
Moyer
Lithday
Unee
Antonio Newark
Ens
Andy
Charles Rohovel
Liamane
Barney
Sen
Mountz
Newark
Holbert
J. M. Carender
Joseph Johnson
G.©. Armstrong
Cyrus Eochard
W. H. Thomas
Willard Raises
Duncan
Bern
Fim
Rohovel
Thondreas
Blainey
McDonald
Sneer Leech
Leech
Fight For Big Money In Gas Company Board Battle
Chicago Gaslight and Peel Company directors clash as outgoing directors seek 8.5 million claiming misused bonds. Accused include C T Yerkes P A B Widener Wm L Elkins and others. Officials allege illicit bond issue to retain control. new board demands full 27.1 million in restitution.
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P. A. B. Widener
W.L. Elkins
Yerkes
Dispatch
Chicago
Chicago Gaslight and Peel Company
Napoleon
Henry 8
Board of Directors
Wall Street Battle Over Chicago Gas Company Clash
A telegram reports a Wall Street battle on August 4 involving Standard Oil capitalists against the Chicago Gas Company and its directors. Key figures include Henry H. Widener and W L Elkins of Standard Oil, Charles T. Yerkes, A E Kent, and A M Hutchinson of Chicago. Traders await details as market tensions rise amid speculation and mounting money concerns.
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Wall Street
Standard Oil Company
Chicago Gas Company
Aes
Economic Gas Company
Chicago
Ilinois
Henry H. A. B
Widener
W.L. Elkins
Philadelphia
Charles T. Yerkes
A. E. Kent
Amin F. Hutchinson
Mr. Rogers
Seer
Woman Burglar Snared in Brooklyn Home
In Brooklyn a female intruder entered James H Benleser’s bedroom, stole several articles from a bureau, and was restrained by him until others intervened. The thief, a 5 year old girl named Ann Devine, faced charges of vagrancy and was sent to the penitentiary for six months by Judge Patterson.
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James Hbenleser
Brooklyn
Benleser
Ann Devine
Patterson
Outbreak Feared Over Alaska Fish Price Dispute
SPECIAL TELEGRAM REPORT. News from Alaska warns of a threatened outbreak among Alaska Natives at Chilkat over fish prices. The steamer Queen arrived from Alaska Sunday night carrying the dispatch. The situation centers on a dispute that could escalate tensions in the region.
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Alaska
Tacomas
Queen
Chilkat
Treasury Inquiry Set With Chairman Absence In Europe
A special telegram reports the joint legislative committee to investigate the State Treasury and Auditor General's department met in Hannissora with Rep Fow presiding. Chairman Handy Smith was absent in Europe, but the panel pressed for action. August 25 was set for the next meeting and Governor Pattison indicated readiness to testify.
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Hannissora
Fow
Philadelphia
Joint Legislative Committee
State Treasury
Auditor General's Department
Mr. Fow
James
Peetee
George Has
Europe
Wesceeas
R Toew
Annepop Geen
Skinner
Pattison
Italy Seeks Silent Wounds Healings in Diplomatic Return
Aug 4 dispatch from Wasinxeron reports Italians in the city expect Italy to resume relations with the United States. Baron Fava may not return, and officials anticipate a small appropriation to aid families of Italian victims, not criminals, as Congress acts.
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Congress
Baron Fava
Washington
Wasnixeron
Italy
United States
State Department
Marquis Imperiali
Legation
Millionaire Wiechers Will Widow Confirmed by Court
Justice O'Brien in New York confirms Referee Davis's report in the Wiechers will contest. Isabella Wiechers known as Covert is declared the widow of William Alfred Wiechers the sugar refiner who died in December 1833 leaving 2,558,000. Isabella is confined in an insane asylum at Trenton. The ruling assigns the estate primarily to the decedent's brothers and sisters with the widow receiving dower rights.
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New York
O’brien
Supreme Court
Gherardi Davis
William Alfred Wiechers
Isabella Wiechers
Covert
Oncerel Og
Ss Rers
Mr. J
Wieckers
Dent
Cattle driven from Cheyenne and Arapahoe Reservation
In Kingfisher Oklahoma on August 4 a Territorial Court writ ordered removal and seizure of more than 20 000 cattle unlawfully grazing on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation. Officials say stock may be seized and sold to pay the city, while cattle men vow to resist the marshal with force if needed.
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Arapahoe
United States
Mercer County Rally Endorses Blaine for 1892 Presidency
In Merce r County Pennsylvania Republicans stage a county convention endorsing James G Blaine as the party's 1892 presidential candidate amid excitement over delegates to the State Convention. Henry Hall C W Ray and J D Madge win delegates while A W Williams is nominated for State Treasurer and Blaine receives strong support against the Harrison administration.
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Merneen
Pennsylvania
Harrison
Senator Quay
Quay
Dudley
National Committee
Henry Hall
C. W. Ray
J. D. Madge
A. W. Williams
Sharon
John W. Morrisson
Mexico
Cuba
South America
Committee On
Phillips
Sheakieyville
Alexander McDowell
Vtol
Blaine
Philadelphia
Senator Cameron
Senate
Bisine
Anatanker
Pas
Blaine’s Big Majority Shown by Republican Delegates
Special Telegram from Srancese July visits to the State League of Republican Clubs gathering reveal weak turnout and scattered support. Kenyon and Onondaga County organizers boosted club numbers to eight from two, escort duty included. A vote in transit suggested Blaine leading Harrison, McKinley, with 14 undecided, indicating minimal momentum at the convention.
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Blaine
Republican Club
Srancese
State League of Republican Clubs
Kenyon
Onondaga County
Pepemes
Clarkson
Harrison
McKinley
Dauphin County GOP Convention Ends McIhenny Era
Special Telegram reports Dauphin County Republican leaders clashed at the convention. Samuel McIhenny, boss for 25 years, suffered a decisive defeat while nominations went to John W. Simmonton for Judge Henry Cardes for Director of the Poor Bert Miller for Coroner and Henry Mace for Jury Commissioner. Delegates to the Constitutional Convention were A J Herr and Frank Duertace. A brawl erupted between Hershey and Bixter at the Lochiel House, halted by bystanders as bottles flew.
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Dauphin County
Ranarseree
Samuel McIhenny
John W. Simmonton
Harrisburg
Henry Cardes
Millersburg
Rebert Miller
John = fer
Henry Mace
Halifax Township
A. J. Herr
Duertace van Ene
Hershey
Bixter
Lochiel House
5AM LOSCHS VICTORY IN SCHUYLKILL RCOPE CONVENTION
Portsville Aug 4 Republicans held their county convention this day aiming for harmony. Seven conventions were conducted including County Twentieth Ninth and Thirtieth Senatorial districts and four Legislative seats. An ancient enemy of Losch contested the victory amid shifting loyalties and disputes within the party.
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Schuylkill
Portsville
Congressman Renounces GOP for People's Party
Toreka Kansas Aug 4 Harrison Kelley the sitting Congressman defeated by Alliance candidate John G Otis renounces the Republican Party and endorses the People's party He cites failure to pass the election bill and criticizes GOP and Democratic abuses He supports free silver coinage and a currency expansion while opposing sub Treasury and land loan plans.
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Toreka
Kan
Harrison Kelley
John G. Otis
Alliance
People’s Party
Kelly
Congress
McKinley
Republican Party
People's Party
Republican
Democratic Party
Farmer's Alliance
People
Nwa
Michigan Knights of Labor Reject People’s Party Endorsement
NO INDEPENDENT POLITICS. The General State Assembly of the Knights of Labor in Laxsinc Mich town hall session with 20 delegates from 100 assemblies declined to endorse the People’s Party. They endorsed industrial council efforts toward ballot box consolidation aiming at emancipation from industrial slavery.
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Laxsinc
Mich
General State Assembly
The
Knights of Labor
Order
Philadelphia
Ceof
John Devlin
Detroit
Order In the United
Schoolc
Hiad
County Republican Committee Organizes in Chambersburg Area
Special telegram reports the new County Republican Committee holding organization today. Officers elected include Chairman A N Pomeroy of Chambersburg, Secretaries Horace Bender and Samuel Haverstick, Treasurer W H H Mackey. They chose not to fill county delegates to the Constitutional Convention now, preferring not to push such a convention. pending adjourned meeting, sentiment against it remains strong.
County Democrats Nominate Ticket At Convention
The Democratic County Convention met and placed in nomination President Judge J. M. Reynolds Delegate to the Constitutional Convention E. F. Kerr Poor Director Job Boor and Jury Commissioner John Hufford. Resolutions endorsed the State administration censured Republicans for state treasury looting and urged voters to help overthrow corrupt politics and politicians.
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Reprorp
J. M. Reynolds
E. F. Kerr
Job Boor
John Hufford
Republican Party
McKinley Tariff Indorsed By Republican County Convention
Reverentr Aug. 4 The Republican County Convention met with fair attendance. Samuel Aley was nominated for Jury Commissioner, John Aiken of Bellefonte and Harry Wafel of Phillipsburg elected delegates to the State Convention. W. T. Reeder chosen County Chairman. The body passed resolutions endorsing the McKinley tariff and endorsed the Republicans in their feud.
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Samuel Aley
John Aiken
Bellefonte
Harry Wafel
Phillipsburg
W.T. Reeder
Returns from Kentucky show 25 thousand Democratic lead
Louisville Aug 4 The latest returns indicate the Democratic State ticket carried yesterday's election by about 25 009 with 80 of 119 counties in. The result shows Crown Democrat ahead by 4 707 votes while the People’s State ticket appears to be unlikely to show as heavy a vote as hoped. Alliances have elected some candidates against both major parties in a mixed result.
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Louisvitts
People's State
Alliance
Engineers at Work Again on the L Road
The receivers accept terms as engineers on the L road return to service after a week’s discharge. They will be paid 207 a day rather than by the hour, under conditions proposed by Chief Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. A representative from Lon s visited Receiver D. N. Beegresos at his home to discuss settlement and possible positions.
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Knapp
Johnson
Kansas City
Arthur
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Conaieleten
D. N. Beegresos
Lons
Ee Atoer
Edgerton
Thar
United States
Hayes
F. J. Hecker
General Veazey
Nat Dementhwarters
Veazey
Grand Army of the Republic
Ferndale
Lincoln
Veterans Parade in Detroit Honors G A R Encampment
Forty thousand veterans marched in Detroit for the Grand Army of the Republic twenty-fifth Silver Encampment. General Veazey reviewed the lines amid cheers from diverse state divisions and visiting dignitaries. Ex president Hayes led a notable reception with a diamond badge presented to Veazey.
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Dersorr
Grand Army of the Republic
Stephenson
Illinois
United States
Michigan
Veazey
Alger
Detroit Post
Miles
Detroit
Detroit Re
Proctor
Navy
Tracy
Interior
Bussey
Woodward
Adims
Woodward Avenue
Wisconsin
W. Lucius Fairchild
A. G. Weissert
W.H. Upham
Bryan
Griffin
Department of
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Kansas
Delaware
A. J. Woodman
J. B. Stradley
Ganstarewater
D. B
Oregon
Beveridge
Silby
Washington
Alaska
Theo Gallant
W. H. H. Cla
Ee Boden
Clayton
Arkansas
Florida
John H. Welsh
Montana
Ees
C.opeie Ag
Lone Star State
Department
Mae Mann
Texas
Idaho
Georges L. Shoup
Alabama
Bullock
Theeorgia
Montgomery
Birmingham
Amander Bullock
Sons of
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L. J. Webb
Hayes
Fremont
Ohio
Griswold Street
Congress Street
Lees
Doc
B. Aubrey
Ofd
Chivas Post
Milwa
Old Lion Brigade
Pennsylvania
Yania
Dress Reform Crusade Outlines Modern Women’s Goals
Mrs. Frank Stuart Parker urges a dress reform crusade to help women contend with men by improving posture breathing and movement. The program starts with anatomy and body proportions then studies ancient statues and aims to create ready made garments matching female outlines to avoid hindered action and balance deformities.
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Stuart
Cuautarqua
Tolso
Frank Stuart Parker
Ng Brother
Chicago
Tin Makers to Be Found in St Louis Riot
Frank G Witte secretary of Local Division No 4 Knights of Labor received a letter from T J Lee inspector of the Bureau of Emigration New York seeking investigation into the Niedringhaus dispute and the extent of tin making in St Louis It notes there are skilled tin makers in the city and that Niedringhaus had sought to import from Wales Witte will report findings to the National Emigration Bureau in New York.
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R. Louis
Frank G. Witte
Knights of Labor
T. J. Lee
Bureau of Emigration
New York
Niedringhaus
Wales
Witte
St. Louis
National Emigration Bureau
Abraham Garrison
Pittsburg
Ohio
Beaver
Monongahela
Iine
Taliary
Westmore
Connellsville
Reduction of postage to Europe after Oct 1
N M Brooks, head of foreign mails, says the rate to Europe will be 5 cents per ounce after October 1 for members of the Postal Union. He spoke at the New York post office about the Vienna congress decisions and the changes in rates for mail matter sent to European countries that belong to the union.
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Europe
New York
N. M. Brooks
Washington
United States
Vienna
Pittsburg Coal Trade Poised For Transportation Revolution
The article argues Pittsburg’s coal industry stands on the verge of a freight revolution through improved water routes and whaleback barges. It notes lower costs from Duluth to Liverpool via the Great Lakes and Welland Canal, estimates tonnage capacity, and discusses shifting market dynamics including Cuba and competing routes. It warns about upriver coal exploitation and the need for capital to expand and adapt river shipment methods.
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Pittsburg
Great Britain
McDougal
Duluth
Buffalo
Welland Canal
Atlantic
Liverpool
Welland Conal
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