Miners Strike Persists in Irwin Field With Farmhouses Targeted
The 2000 strong miners strike in the Irwin coal field continues as Peter Wise reports firmness after canvassing the district. He notes widespread idle plants from the Yough river to Irwin with Claridge an exception and says ten days notice to leave company houses has been issued, raising tensions.
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Sportpale
Irwin
Peter Wise
Wim
Yough River
Claridge
Extension Work Push Through Cumberland Valley Rail Line
The Cumberland Valley Railroad gains a competing line as the Harrisburg and Terminal Railroad advances from Harrisburg to Bowmansdale and Bowmansdale to Shippensburg. The Western Maryland connection links Winnebago agricultural markets and expected through traffic from New York and Philadelphia reaching Baltimore via Shippensburg. Over 400 Italian workers lay track from Bowmansdale to the Susquehanna River.
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Cumberland Valley
Carliste
Cumberland Valley Railroad
South Penn
Harrisburg and Terminal
Harrisburg
Bowmansdale
Philadelphia and Reading Company
Shippensburg
Misers at Harleton Fend Flames in Sandy Run Pump House
August 16 Harleton. at 1 am a pump house fire in No 6 colliery Sandy Run owned by M. & Kemmerer & Co. two firemen collapsed from smoke as residents joined in fighting the blaze. By evening the pump house and timbers along the manway were burned. extensive damage and loss of a large, valuable mine feature.
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Hasleton
Sandy Run
M. &. Kemmerer & Co
Butler County National Bank Opens Amid Large Local Investment
Butler August 14 The Butler County National Bank with 100000 paid in capital will open August 18 for business. Prominent shareholders include G A Jenks ex Solicitor General Captain J J Vand et Noah F Clark and W J Ovate Forest Oil Co. executives among Pittsburgers. Taylor president J V Kitts vice president D Osborne cashier C A Bailey assistant cashier.
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Butler
Butler County National Bank
G. A. Jenks
J. J. Vandet
Noah F. Clark
South Penn Oil Company
W. J. Ovate
Forest OH Com
McKeesport Railway Wins Injunction Over City
The city repealed the tram franchise and tore up tracks, but attorney E. P. Douglass and president J. C. Smith obtained an injunction. By evening, tracks were relaid and the company claimed priority on streets it had rights of way. They report capital increase to 900,000 and plans to use electricity.
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Dteratoon
Mckeesporrt
City Railway
E. P. Douglass
J. C. Smith
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Man from Cecil Dies After Self-Harm Attempt
A man identified as A. A. Meredith of Cecil Taylor county West Virginia, visiting a camp meeting in Newburg, attempted suicide due to ill health and was killed when a freight train passed over him after friends intervened earlier. He left a wife and three children. Also reported, P. H. Linsebigler, Penn Council No 16 Jr O U A M treasurer, is located in New Jersey. authorities plan to bring him back for trial.
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Newbuhg
A. A. Meredith
Cecil
Taylor County
W. Va
Divisraren
Greensburg
P. H. Linsebigler
Penn Council No 16
New Jersey
eTee
Penn
A. B. Miller
Edward Church in Cabell County Jail Awaits Peculiar Trial
A fragment from Charleston dated August 15 notes Edward Church, jailed in Cabell County for alleged charges involving two relatives at Wyotta, remains in a dreamlike state as the case moves toward an unusual legal proceeding.
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Charleston
Edward Church
Cabell County
Wyotta
Derricks and Haystacks Burned at McCullough Farm Oil Well
Fire at the McCullough farm oil well destroyed four derricks and several haystacks. About 200 men worked hours to contain the blaze and protect a large iron oil tank holding thousands of barrels. Loss estimated at six thousand dollars.
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Dispatcil
Lima
McCullough
Noted Explosion Halts Refinery Work
An explosion caused a halt in refinery operations with one person killed and another man named Mr. Rice planning immediate rebuilding. The incident reports indicate significant losses, with a figure around $35,000 in damages and a warning that foes may threaten continued progress.
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Rice
Transformation of Convent convention Renames Knights of America
Delegates vote to rename the severed Select Knights of A. D. U. W. to Select Knights of America. The first annual session is set for the third Tuesday in October 1891, with a grand reception at the Central Opera House and an excursion to lumber camps. Ohio and Pennsylvania figures noted in withdrawal from the Grand Legion.
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Knights of A. 0
Pittsdue Knights
Central Opera House
Pennsylvania
Grand Legion of the
U. W
Ohio
Franklin and Marshall alumni form permanent organization
Alumni of Franklin and Marshall College in central Pennsylvania met in Leisterman Hall and formed a permanent organization with 25 members. Officers elected include President D. M. Weeks, Vice President J. W. Rawlins, Secretary Jley, and Treasurer ao Rk. 0. Boyle.
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Franklin and Marshall College
Pennsylvania
Leisterna
D. M. Wek
J. W. Rawlins
J Ley, Jr
Ao Rk
Minor police matters from a city report
A series of small town police notices include a man named Grorcki exso accused of threatening to shoot his wife last Monday and arrested. Robert Smith of Imperial charged with cruelty to his daughter Nettie. Frank McCombs involved in an assault at work. Alderman McKenna to hear a case on removing property to defraud creditors. William Wilson of Race street intoxicated and quarrels with his father leading to arrest. Detective Shore arrested Miss Cora Hamlin for jewelry theft with failure to find items. Josefi Calico accuses Harry Pernatia of threatening to cut his throat with a four inch pocketknife found on Pernatia.
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Grorcki
Ohara
Ean SS
Dean
Robert Smith
Imperial
Nettie
Michael Malischnepshi
Frank McCombs
Bin
P.poorknavgh
Alderman McKenna
Basin Alley
Harry PernaHa
Calico
Pernatia
Compact Between States on Salvador Crisis Signed
A transmission from the Honduran foreign minister reports four Central American republics Guatemalas Costa Rica Nicaragua and Honduras have published a translated version of their agreement on Salvador. The pact recognizes the legal regime in Salvador when restored and seeks retirement of Exeta while offering aid to restore order and amnesty to revolutionaries.
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New York
Guatemals
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Honduras
Salvador
Exeta
Paradine Held for Killing of Dr Campbell
John Paradine was held by Coroner McDowell on a manslaughter charge over the death of Dr. James Campbell. Inquest witnesses Peter Walker and Paul Cole testified Paradine struck Campbell after an earlier dispute, with a single blow cited as the fatal cause.
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John Paradine
McDowell
James Campbell
Peter Walker
Paul Cole
Paradine
Campbell
Pool
Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhea Remedy praised
A Crofton Kentucky man in his seventies credits Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhea Remedy with prompt relief from summer diarrhea. The ad notes the remedy is pleasant when mixed with water and that children do not object to taking it. Also mentions Walker's Wax Soap and a bank relocation in Allegheny with deposit and mortgage services. Local merchants advertise fall goods and hats.
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Matthew Armstrong
Crofton
Chamberlain
Italians Must Go amid City Hall Italian Labor Conflict
At Pittsburgh City Hall Mayor Gourley and Controller Morrow clash with Superintendent McKnight over Italian labor at Schenley Park. Morrow orders inquiry into denied American applicants and possible discharge of Italians if American workers can be found. Chief Bigelow is away in England.
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Schenley Park
City Hall
Gourley
Controller Morrow
James McKnight
McKnight
Morrow
United States
Bigelow
Pittsburg
Bijou Theater Opens With New Drop Curtain and Upgrades
The Bijou Theater in Pittsburgh opened to the press with a host of improvements for audience comfort and safety. Upgrades include white and gold lobby paint, velvet stairs, brass lamp shields, enhanced lavatories, electric footlights, and a new drop curtain by Tim Carroll depicting a Parisian scene. The article notes cleaner dressing rooms, a refreshed auditorium, and a supper service by Schlosser. Tonight Cleveland’s Minstrels perform.
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Tim Carroll
Bijou
Phil Weis
Schlosser
Cleveland
Minstrels
Advertising man in Chicago opera fraud case
Albert Beaumont chief advertising agent of the Chicago Opera House was arrested by a private detective in Curiaco August 13. He confessed to selling advertising tickets and diverting proceeds. He implicates other ad men and outlines a scheme defrauding Chicago theater proprietors. Further details awaited by manager Henderson and the detective.
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Curiaco
Albert Beaumont
Chicago
Opera House
Henderson
Farmer Norvell St. Clair Shot On His Farm
Norvell St Clair, a Ky farmer living about 11 miles northeast of Preoreetor, was killed by a rifle shot fired from ambush as he crossed his fence returning from Titus McGregor's. He had recently faced threats after a dispute with neighbors over burning his house and planned to sell his crop and leave the country.
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Preoreetor
Norvell Bt Clair
St. Clair
Titus McGregor
Will of James M. Brown Distributes Funds to Religious Groups
The Brown Brothers banker James M. Brown's will filed in New York provides 5000 dollars each to the American Bible Society American Tract Society Society of St John and St Luke's Hospital Childrens Aid Society and Foreign Committee of the Board of Missions of the Protestant Episcopal Church receive 2500 dollars each Remainder divided between his wife and four children. Profess Alphonso Favre Swiss geologist dies in Ottawa after influential ties to American geologists and Canadian acquaintances.
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New York
James M. Brown
Brown Brothers
American Bible Society
American Tract Society
Society of St. Johniand
St. Luke's Hospital
Children’s Aid Society
Foreign Committee
Board of Missions of the
Protestant Episcopal Church
Cleveland's Superior Baking Powder Ad Claims Purity
An advertisement warns that some baking powders dry out cakes and may contain ammonia or alum. It promotes Cleveland's Superior Baking Powder as pure cream of tartar based and moisture retaining. The copy asserts official reports show it to be the strongest pure cream of tartar powder.
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Cleveland
Tartar Gleveland Baking Powder CO
Falton St
New York
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