Gas Pipe Explosion on Southside Kills and Injures Dozens
A compressor blast of 62 pounds in a 230 inch Monongahela Natural Gas main on the Southside killed two men and injured many as mills emptied and crowds gathered. One victim was hurled 25 feet into a building. another buried under trench dirt. Coroner McDowell plans an inquest today as authorities assess responsibility.
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Morengabela Company
McDowell
Monongshela Natural Gas Company
Monongahela Natural Gas Company
Nightwork disaster at Bingham street trench explosion
Foreman Paddy Ryan tests a 30 inch main with air in a trench at Bingham and South Eighth streets. Workers Martin Garvey William Jones and John Connors watch as pressure peaks. A sudden explosion follows a misread warning, transforming the scene into a fearful catastrophe.
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Bingham Street
Paddy Ryan
Martin Garvey
William Jones
John Connors
Ripley’s Glasshouse
Oliver's Ninth
Thirteenth Street
Oliver & Roberta’ Wire Mill
Beott's Wire Mill
Bingham
South Eighth Streets
Death's
Fragmented battlefield scene after blast injures many
Eyewitness accounts describe a massive concussion that hurled at least 100 men from a ditch, tossing them like feathers and collapsing structures. One boy died, a dog perished, and John Greener, gravely injured near Mount Washington, was rushed to hospital with internal injuries and severe bleeding.
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Ripley's
Girt House
Explosion Near Ditch Wrecks Mill Left Bodies and Injuries
A boiler explosion at a wire works district near Carson street injures multiple workers and kills John Connors and 16 year old John Miller. Dozens are treated at South Side Hospital as investigations begin and a coroner plans an inquest.
Spectator Witnesses Describe Fatal Pipe Accident on Bingham Street
Eyewitnesses recount Johnny Millers ghastly fall from a plank over a ditch as a pipe cap blew off. The force struck a timber, launching Miller about 25 feet into Ripley’s glass house where he died of a broken neck. John Conners, 35, also died in the same incident on Eastoe-Pie property.
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Jackson’s
East End
John Miller
Ripley Glasshouse
Jackson
Eighth Street
Carson
Johnny
Johnny Miller
Bingham Street
John Greener
Young Miller
Ripley's Glass House
John Conners
Helis
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Oceu
Propery
Tired of His Bargain A Man Buys Wife but Loses Love
In Tacoma Justice Court Santos Cordova an Italian betrothed to a 16 year old girl, sold the maiden to Martin Petrick for 150. Petrick paid 50 cash and gave notes for 100. The court voided the illegal contract. Cordova won and Petrick faced no claim on the girl’s affection.
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Tacoma
Wash
Santos Cordova
Martin Petrick
Cordova
Petrick
Santos
Settlement Arguments Amid Georgia Business Dispute
A Georgia legislative committee session heard President Williamson of the Chattanooga Rome and Carrolton road denounce a claim by Piat Calhoun, West Point Terminal banker, as false. The meeting involved questions of a ten billion demand, with Captain Henry Jackson and others referenced in the dispute.
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Williamson
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Carrolton Road
Piat Calhoun
Abanak
West Point
Henry Jackson
Mr. Calhoun
Eco
Jack Ming
Oslonal
William
Foraker Confident in Winning Third Term in Ohio
Governor Foraker of Ohio, visiting New York, asserts Republicans are united and determined to carry the state and its legislative tickets. He dismisses Halstead as sole challenger, expects a Republican successor to Payne, and notes home rule debates in Cincinnati are settled in favor of his ticket. He attends a Union League Club banquet with ex-Gov Cornell and others.
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New York
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Halstead
Senator Delamater
Bedford
Major Montooth
J. B. Foraker
Ohio
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Benson
Hill
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Cornell
H. A. Barnum
Catskills
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Barnum
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Foster
Henry B. Payne
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Neal
Kline
Forakee
Union League
Gover
Alonzo B. Cornell
Newark
Co O
Washington
Beaver
Delamater Seen in Bedford After State Convention Visit
Senator Delamater arrived in Bedford after the state convention and met with Judge John Stewart of Franklin County. Deputy Secretary Longnecker escorted him around and introduced him to local Republicans before he headed to Philadelphia.
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Redford
Delamater
John Stewart
Franklin County
Commonwealth
Longnecker
Delphi
Phil
Stewart
Mahone mobilizes political clubs in churches to rally black voters
Special telegram reports Mahone organizing negro Republican clubs within churches to boost turnout. The strategy aims to align black voters with the Little Doss and related factions as voting approaches. Details on locations and leaders are given from MonD, Va. dispatches.
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Little Doss
Diésra Tochi Rion Mond
Mahone
Fragmentary political note on anti Mahonist rhetoric
The text shows fragmented remarks about anti Mahonists and black members in churches, mentioning ministers elders and banners. It notes divisions within the Mahone ticket and suggests a belief in Democratic cohesion despite perceived racial tensions amid political campaigning.
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Mahone
Infuriated Bull Tramples Funeral Procession in Louisville
On East Green Street a mad bull charged through carriages awaiting funeral services at St. Boniface’s Church. The animal gored two young girls injuring a shoulder and leg while causing several women to faint. F. M. Eaton of the Merchants' police fired five shots, the bull fell dead after the second. Rebben’s injuries were painful but not life threatening.
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Jackson Street
F. M. Eaton
Merchants’ Police
Rebben
Barnett Refuses to Reduce Gospel Meetings Hours
In Porcurrersi New York on August 9 Charles N Barnett set up a gospel tent on Market street and holds nightly faith care services past midnight. Neighbors complain and Barnett is indicted for a nuisance but plans to stay jailed until October and vows to keep meetings going with supporters. Edward Crummey appeared but Burnett refused to sign bail. court later released him.
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Charles N. Barnett
Market Street
Salvation Army
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Burnett
Edward Crummey
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E Court
Glassware Trust Rumor From Pittsburgh Reports
A report from Pittsburgh claims a new trust of table glassware manufacturers in Ohio Pennsylvania and Virginia aims to control trade. J M Young of Murrey Street warns such a pact could curb competition and lower prices, risking collapse, though others see potential to protect against fraud and credit risks.
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Dispatch
New York
Pittsburg
Ohio
Pennsysvine
Wailers
Virginia
J. M. Young
Murrey Street
Elixir Experiments Reported By Two Doctors
Kansas City reports doctors L A Berger and C W Adams have given Brown Sequard elixir of life injections to two Home for the Aged inmates over three weeks. The vitality of the men improved while the patients were unaware of the treatment. A further comparison trial with opium, cocaine and brandy is planned on two more inmates.
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Indiaeapolis
Kansas City
L. A. Berger
C. W. Adams
Treasurer vanishes with village funds in July theft
Henry Kusel, village treasurer at Numesta Lake, disappeared July 27 with 1900 dollars from village funds after receiving 1500 dollars from saloon licenses. His wife’s sister left days earlier. Authorities have seized the money and await recovery as details remain unclear.
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Marxkora
Mrex
Henry Kusel
Numesta Lake
Gang Gey
Yeldell in Court as Jury Race Delays Trial Start
John Yeldell alias Parson Flemon faces murder charges in Edgefield D C. Proceedings open with two defense witnesses missing and jurors scarce as one panel member bolts into the woods. The State and defense press to secure a full panel while witnesses await.
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E. F. Flemon
Pittsburg
Edgefield
D. C
Cotumsid, & C
Edgefield Court
Parson Flemon
Sheppard
Supreme Court of Georgia
Pennsylvania
J. W. Echols
Pressley
Blackwells
Josh
Nei
Ha Teste Daltene Meteon
Bang
Veldell
Messrs
Benet
Tompkins
Yeldell
Mitty Briggs
Caera
Nccephe
Ned
Lige Bri
C. F. Chestham
Scheme That Didn't Work At Columba Court House
August 9 report notes large crowds of black attendees at the courthouse and growing unrest over Josh and Lige Briggs. Rumors claim a plan to abduct or lynch the two men near a black resident’s home, but officials and friends are said to be containing the threat.
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E. Wever
W . Ryan
Mr. Ryan
J/ATCH
ColvmBtra
Joosh
Lige Briggs
John Yeldel
Court House
Lige Skane Ten
Incoherent fragmentary wartime scene described
A disjointed passage describes a tense street scene with a dense crowd and armed individuals. The text references fear and danger, a Sexton figure, and a tense atmosphere as people gather, but details are unclear and multiple garbled phrases obscure specifics.
Madame Pelouard to Press Suit Over Summer Salary
Rumor of a possible salary lawsuit by Madame Pelouard, former cook at the British legation, after dismissal when Mrs. Harrison left for Deer Park creates a stir. French official Marquis De Chambrun seeks explanation as her husband travels from Paris. officials note presidents have often kept cooks over summer, making the case notable but disputed.
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Legation
Mrs. Harrison
White House
Pelouard
Madame
Paris
Marquis de Chambrun
Cleveland
Arthur
Ates
Kalakaua's Danger Riot in Honolulu Overthrow Attempt
The Australia reports on July 30 a failed armed attempt to overthrow the government in Honolulu led by two half white Hawaiians, Robert W. Wilcox and Robert Boyd, aided by 150 natives. Palace grounds and government buildings were seized, the Honolulu Rifles deployed, a skirmish left seven Hawaiians dead and 12 wounded before surrender.
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San Francisco
Australia
Honolulu
Robert W. Wilcox
Robert Boyd
Ives Defeats Schaefer in Billiards Exhibition
About 300 billiards lovers attended an exhibition at Zeltner's brewery hall in New York to watch Ives defeat Schaefer in a 14 inch balk line match to 400 points. Ives won in just over two hours as Schaefer struggled with a late start and equipment issues.
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Zeltner
One Hundred
Ives
Sy Raees
Bradbury Narrowly Escapes as Domestic Scuffle Erupts
In Indianapolis on August 9 George Bradbury general manager of Lake Erie and Western Railroad confronted by his wife at his office. A scuffle followed a police officer intervened. Mrs Bradbury swore out a warrant alleging threats and a police inquiry followed with sensational trial expected.
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Indianapolis
George
Bradbury
Lake Erie and Western Railroad
Chicago
De Young's View on Where World's Fair Should Be Held
M H De Young SF Chronicle publisher and California commissioner to the French exposition, back from Europe, met President Harrison in Washington. They discussed the 1892 World’s Fair and De Young argued for a city with railroads and hotels as the fair site, noting strong local sentiment in favor.
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M. H. de Young
San Francisco Chronicle
California
Chicago
Europe
de Young
Washington
President Harrison
General Harrison
General Miller
Ashington
Postmaster of Mt Carmel Resigns to Resume Editor Duties
A Mt Carmel postmaster and editor known as Havill of the Mt Carmel Register resigns to resume editor duties, explaining he cannot hold office under the Harrison administration. He cites party loyalties, a crowded field of rivals, and a belief that the victor belongs to the spoils as reasons for stepping down. The note humorously critiques politics and pledges to remain true to his beliefs.
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Egypt
Nyes
Bill Nye
Digraton
Carmmet
Ita
Havill
Cauwet
B. Barrison
Grover Cleve Land
Mt Carmel
Tam
Adventurers From Brooklyn Boys Detained After Philadelphia Trip
Three Brooklyn youths James Grimes 12 William Vaughanan 11 and Nicholas Levigk 12 with parents living on Forty third street Brooklyn travel to Philadelphia with 700 dollars. They cash two 100 dollar notes and a 500 dollar bill. the stolen money is discarded as they hide in a vacant shed and are later taken in for punishment. Police recover the boys and return them to their families.
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Dreraror
Wm. Vaughanan
James Grimes
Nicholas Levigk
Forty-third Street
Brooklyn
Ame
Gowanus
Philadelphia
James Number
Broad St Boon
Tous Grimes
Vaughanan
Savick
Hackettstown
Iitie Mow
Brookelyn
British Ship Prince Lucien Sails From Island
Information arrived here that the British ship Prince Lucien left Island on the night of August 7 amid a strong east wind.
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Brox
Miss
Prince Lucien
Arrest of Bradley Manager Placed in City Court
An arrest blotter notes Bradley, city manager press, charged with embezzlement. Details indicate a $4,000 alleged theft and a preliminary appearance before the presiding official.
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Press
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