Farmers Encampment in Mt Gretna Prompts Road Year
A Pennsylvania farmers encampment opened at Mt Gretna to push agricultural reform and discuss how roads and markets affect the industry. Leaders from the Alliance, People’s party, and major parties spoke on unity, reform, and better infrastructure as politics and weather shape the week’s agenda.
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James B. Meyers
Cumberland County
Pennsylvania
Pierssure Dispatch
Keystone State
Meyers
Pund
Heer Snavely
Snavely
Weaver, Field
Omaha
Allance
Wible
Gettysburg
People's Party
Weaver and Field
Mt. Gretna
Pattison
Watres
J. T. Wilnean
Montrose
Cresson
T. Vv. Powderly
A. W. Wright
J. Beaver
Bancroft
Democratic Michigan Convention Names Strong Ticket
In Grand Rapids on August 17 the Michigan Democratic convention endorsed a large slate led by Allan E. Morse for governor and James P. Edwards for lieutenant governor. Adolphus A. Ellis of Ionia, backed by the People's party, was nominated for attorney general. other posts went to Frederic Marvin, Charles F. Marskey, James A. Vannir, Ferris Fitch, G. T. Shaffer, and James A. Burr. The withdrawal of Gov. Edwin B. Winans left smooth sailing for most offices.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Edwin B. Winans
Adolph A. Ellis
Ipaia
Ellis
Ionia
James P. Edwards
Houghton
Frederick Marvin
Wayne
Charles F. Marskey
Saginaw
James A. Vannir
Marquette
Adolphus A. Ellis
Ferris &. Fitch
Pontiac
State Land Office
G. T. Shaffer
Cass
Senator Spooner's Walkover in Wisconsin Convention
Milwaukee August 17 It was 1230 when Chairman Thom called the Republican State convention to order. Rusk entered to cheers as Spooner and Koch were nominated by acclamation for Governor and Lieutenant Governor with enthusiasm. Ailey Peterson was named Treasurer as the platform backed the Minneapolis plank and attacked Democratic efforts to repeal state bank circulation taxes. The piece supports Harrison administration and rebukes Democratic claims about bond rights.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Thom
State Central Committee
Score Rusk
Cheera
United States
Spooner
Hudson
John C. Koch
Ailey Peterson
Crawford
Minneapolis
Democratic National Platform
Arrison
Multiple Party Nominations and Withdrawals Reported Across States
The report lists various party actions and candidate statuses: Myron H. McCord nominated by Wisconsin Republicans in the Ninth District. W L Terry named by Arkansas Democrats in the Fourth. Ronent L Hest withdraws in Illinois First District. N A Weara nominated for delegate by Oklahoma People's Territorial Convention. A E Stevenson and James Ewing depart for New York. J H Wuittxae renominated by Michigan Democrats. W J Deboe nominated by Kentucky Republicans in Crittenden County. J C Hutchison nominated by Texas Republicans in the First District. Henry F Thomas unanimously chosen in Michigan Fourth District after 147 ballots. E M Woomer named Republican nominee in Lebanon for Harrisburg district confluence. Judicial conference to nominate Judge J B Meler o. Second Kansas Democrats and People's party withdraw King from Congress to consolidate support for Funston nominee.
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Wisconsin
Myron H. McCord
Arkansas
W.L. Terry
Congress
Ronent L Hest
Illinois
People’s Territorial Convention
Oklahoma City
N. A. Weara
A. E. Stevenson
James 8. Ewing
Bloomington
New York
Texas
Charles Stewart
J. C. Hutchison
Michigan
Henry F. Thomas
Allegan
Harrisburg
Lebanon
Perry
Dauphin
E. M. Woomer
Judicial Conference
John B. Melero
Democratic and
People's Party
Kansas
Congress of
King
People's
Funston
The Czar's double in Copenhagen ends in madhouse
Wealthy Copenhagen retiree M. Carlsen, known as the Czar's double, long courted imitation of the Russian emperor. His vanity grew, he built a villa, fenced his estate, and adopted czarist habits until fear and paranoia drove him to Bidstrup asylum, where doctors call his case incurable. He died as he lived, a counterfeit czar.
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Copenhagen
M. Carlsen
Carlsen
Bernstorff
Fredensborg
Ablic
Alexander
Czar
Copena
Palace of Amalienborg
Terra Firma
Carlten
Efore
Dyamiter
Shore Road
Zar
Lanas
Bidstrup
Bedlam
Czar Seacere
The Buffalo Situation Continues On Job Terms
The report describes conditions at Buffalo with workers offered 60 dollars per month for 12 hour day shifts seven days a week and 65 dollars per month for the same schedule at night. It notes the ongoing discussion over pay and hours affecting labor unrest.
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Buffalo
Iron Hall receivership case delayed in Indianapolis
Indianapolis judges delayed action on the Iron Hall receivership as attorneys returned late from Philadelphia. Reported funds include $720,000 in Iron Hall accounts and $1,000,000 surety from Mutual Banking Surety Trust and Safe Deposit. Local deposits total about $30,000 to $35,000 awaiting resolution.
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Indianapolis
Taylor
Iron Hall
Philadelphia
Mutual Banking, Surety, Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Stockwell
Mutual Company
Advance Beneficial Oder
Order of the Iron Hall
Mutual Band
Arbitration Fails as Strikers Push for Settlement
In Burvale on Aug 17 a State Board of Arbitration failed to move the dispute toward arbitration. Strikers led by Grand Master Switchman Sweeny pressed for arbitration and backed any decision, while railroad officials declined to submit. Fear mounts of a broader strike as firemen, engineers, and other unions show sympathy, though passenger service remains unaffected for now.
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Harrison
Clevelan
Fed
State Board
BurvaLo
State Board of Arbitration
Switchman
Sweeny
Donovan
Central
West Shore
The Blockade at Sayre Intensifies Risks of Militia Action
Sayre New York August 17 reports show both sides remain passive with a forecast of action within 24 hours to move trains. Sheriff reportedly assembling deputies to seize property if needed while the company hints it would use State militia to break the blockade. Non union labor may arrive to replace striking switchmen as boarding houses pledge cooperation. Strikers retain strong support among railway workers.
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Etura
N. Y
Sayre
Stephenson
Sherff
Guards On Duty At Lyons After Wrecking Threats
Lyons N Y Aug 17 The Fallbrook Coal and Central Hudson and Lehigh Valley railroads posted special guards here as tensions rise. Lehigh blocked below Ithaca with sidings full between Ithaca and Geneva. Oswego Auburn Geneva militia units moved toward Busington to protect lines while rail traffic risks persist. An attempted tie placement on the New York Central at One Hundred Sixty seventh Street was spotted and removed by a yardman. An employment agent sought workers to replace striking switchmen with unclear success.
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Oswego
Auburn
Geneva
New York
New York Central Railroad
ScoTrpne
New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad
West Shore switchmen refuse strike over hours pay
Elveston Aug 17 switch men at the West Shore yards numbering about 25 say they will not go out on strike, expressing satisfaction with their hours and compensation.
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Elveston
West Shore
Special Excursions From Pittsburg and Erie to Niagara Falls
Special excursion trains depart August 20 for Niagara Falls and return with 8 15 PM departures. Other trips include Lake Chautauqua in August, Cleveland and Toronto round trips, and Detroit routes with several dates and ticket prices listed in the preserved text.
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Niagara Falls
Niagare
Toronto
Lake Chautangus
Reta
Cleveland
Detroit
Knights of Pythias Kansas City Camp Excursion Rates
Advertises B&O Railroad excursions for Knights of Pythias encampment in Kansas City with round trip prices from Pittsburgh to Kansas City 15 dollars, to St Louis 13 dollars, to Chicago 10 dollars. Dates August 19 20 21 22 with return by September 15. Also notes Atlantic City trip via B&O Railroad priced at 0 dollars round trip for 8 days with Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington stopovers. Contains dyeing advertisement and contact details.
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Kansas City
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Weshinatos
Pitvevurg
Free Coal from Nova Scotia Politico-Commercial Story
A Boston dispatch reports a rumored plan by leading New York and Boston Democrats to bond Nova Scotia coal mines with aim to buy them if Cleveland and a Democratic Congress win. The strategy, seen as a tariff move to boost coal prices, centers on figures like William C. Whitney and Henry M. Whitney, with denials of personal interest from the Whitneys. A New York man named Wilson is noted as buying the property.
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Boston
Mass
New York
Nova Scotia
Cleveland
William C. Whitney
Henry M. Whitney
West End Street Railway
Whitney
Mr. Whitney
Mr. Wilson
Wuote
Calumet and Heela Mining sells timber lands at auction
Boston Aug 17 At the annual meeting of the Calumet and Heela Mining Company stockholders Colonel Thomas L Livermore presided It was voted to sell and convey the timber lands in Luce and Alger counties for 175000 yielding about 5 percent profit on cost The following directors were elected Alexander Arassiz Quincy A Shaw Thomas L Livermore F W Hunonewell of Boston and Thomas L Chadbourne of Michigan
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Boston
Calumet and Heela Mining Company
Thomas L. Livermore
Luce and
Alger
Alexander Arassiz
Quincy A. Shaw
F. W. Hunonewell
Thomas L. Chadbourne
Michigan
San Francisco Firm Attached for 45000 in Debt
San Francisco August 17 S F Arnold Pollack and Co wholesale and retail tobacco dealers have been attached for 45000 by Dunns Mercantile Agency for creditors. The failure is blamed on tight money markets. Liabilities are not fixed but East and Havana debts exceed 70000 with totals over 180000 including domestic obligations.
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San Francisco
S. F. Arnold, Pollack & Co
Dun’s Mercantile Agency
East
Havana
Business Briefs Highlight Weather and Industry Woes
Corn needs rain and Missouri wheat underperform. Lorista in Washington plans a World's Fair exhibit while delaying Texas cotton. Boll worms emerge. Benford Electric Railway granted. Capital 450000. Tut Waverly Stone Co warned by unions not to sell to non union firms. will defy order. Evenert New York fruits firm insolvency liabilities 75000 to 85000 assets 10000 blamed on California fruit demand. Fort Payne Coal and Iron adjourned meeting to choose a new president amid concerns over W Sheldon suitability.
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Missouri
Lorista
Seasion
Washington
Texas
Benford Electric Railway Company
Tut Waverly Stone Company
Holland
Stone Company
Evenertt
New York
Firgn
California
Fort Payne Coal and Iron Y
Fort Payne
Ala
W. Br. Sheldon
Railway Interests Clash Over Encamp Fares and Plans
A railway dispute unfolds with Illinois Central announcing a $25 Chicago to New Orleans round trip fare tied to the Sullivan Corbett fight. The Truthmen's Union secret sessions in Chicago prepare grievances for next week. Baltimore to Baltimore Washington Turnpike and Tramway plans a fast electric line. Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway stockholders approve increasing capital by $13 million and borrowing $10 million for vast railway construction and operation.
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Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company
Fires Damage Stores and Barns Across Several States
Fire reports from Rogblaix France to Pine Bluff Arkansas describe losses of 800000 francs at M Bousset silk store, 80000 dollars in California or Idaho area, 5000000 feet of lumber in Connecticut River Lumber Co, 4000 dollars at Charles Naylor barn, plus crops and livestock losses. A New York Opera House area blaze destroyed multiple blocks, while a hotel and Cotton Bar depot burned at Pine Bluff Arkansas with one death.
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Rogblaix
France
M. Bousset
Kendrick
Idaho
Indoes
Connecticut River Lumber Company
Charles Naylor
Piqua
Pineuff
Ark
Lindell Hotel
Flue
Fragments Describe Insurance and Freight Papers Salvaged
A fragmentary note notes insurance and freight papers saved with reference to a hotel and railroad documents. The text hints at multiple carriers and insured accounts, but details are incomplete. It mentions cotton and operaright and a trust in recovery through saved records.
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Poe
Toa
Baan Surance
Oe Cotton & Oper Aigit
Folly Famared
Big ordnance to ship from Washington to San Francisco
Washington officials announce a massive shipment of coast defense ordnance from the navy yard in Washington to San Francisco. The transfer will form a complete special train of cars carrying 12 inch and 10 inch guns, hydraulic mounts, smaller arms, and stores. The operation aims for a smooth unbroken transit with airbraked cars and rapid loading.
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Washington
Navy Yard
Monterey
San Francisco
Washington Yard
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Navy
Napoleon Ives at Work on Southern Ohio Rail Plan
In Springfield Ohio August 17 the Southern Ohio Railway sees a leadership change as Superintendent W H Van Tassel resigns and William Ramsey takes the post. Rumors tie financier Henry S Ives to the line as he buys stock and eyes expansion to the river and toward Lima, signaling potential value rise and Big Four leverage.
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Springfield
W. H. van Tassel
Ohio Southern
William Ramsey
Ramsey
Big Four
Henry S. Ives
van Fassel
Saul
Ives
Fairbanks
Sully
Greaves
Lima
Chicago
Dream of Death Predicts Tragedy North of Souith Benn
Mrs Jacob Traub dreamed her 14 year old son Willie would drown in the St Joseph river, and the boy and his sister went to the river the next day. Willie fell in and drowned despite his sister efforts. Other men helped prevent another drowning.
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South Benn, Inc
Jacob Traub
Willie
St. Joseph
Work of renegade Apaches on Davenport murder case
General McCook reports eight renegade Apaches led by Kidd likely killed two men at Davenport's ranch near Sever, N M on the 8th. Acting Secretary Grant says four search parties are active from San Carlos Bowie and Grant with boundary commission troops monitoring the area.
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McCook
Grant
Los Angeles
Cal
Davenport's
Sever
N. M
Kidd
San Carlos
Bowie
The
Boundary Commission
Republican Women to Hold Meetings in Buffalo
The National Republican League urged the Woman's Republican Association to stage a mass meeting and related events for the league convention in Buffalo on September 15 and 16. Association officers accepted and urged Republican women nationwide to attend the convention and be at the mass meeting September 14 at 10 a.m.
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New York
National Republican League of the United States
Woman’s Republican Association
Buffalo
N. Y
Italians Fill Jobs After Winsted Strike
In Winsted Chapinsville and Tariffville new gangs of Italians arrived to replace strikers who walked off for higher pay. The Central New England Railroad has lacked labor since the strike and former crews refused work when wages were set at 125 dollars per day.
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Wrexstep
Conn
Winsted
Chapinsville
Tariffville
Central New England Railroad
Carr receives instructions in Ryder case at Copenhagen
General Carr United States Minister to Denmark has learned instructions regarding the Ryder case the United States Consul at Copenhagen who has confessed to misappropriating funds. The details are unavailable but the strong impression is that the Consul will be dismissed.
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Hrxetonm
General Carr
United States
Denmark
Ryder
Copenhagen
Report on George Cake charges reaches Washington stage
A state report from Special Agent Martin, sent to Pittsburgh to investigate charges against George Cake, reached Washington today. Acting Spauld to-day could not rule on it, and a definite statement may come tomorrow.
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George Cake
STATF
Washington
Martin
Pittsburg
Vnr
Actin Spauld
Ofhetalaia
Ocean Steamship Arrivals Update
Maritime brief notes arrivals of steamers including the Persian Monarch and other vessels to Boston harbor, with reported berthing schedules, cargoes, and docking times. Official lists indicate port entries by these ships along with fleet movements and customs checks.
Gladstone Cabinet Meets in Loxpox Seeks Key Appointments
The first Cabinet meeting presided by Gladstone lasted two hours. Possible appointments include Burt as Under-Secretary Home Office, Buxton for India Office, and Grey for Foreign Office. Marjoribanks sent out his whip for Liberal MPs to assemble in the Commons.
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Gladstone
Burt Laborist
Home Office
Buxton
India Office
Edward Grey
Foreign Office
Edward Marjoribanks
The
Treasury
House of Commons
Trish
Quden Grove
Chicago
Times
Messrs
Dillon
Davitt
Another Warship Disabled In North Atlantic Maneuvers
Lonpox August 17. The British gunboat Sharpshooter leaking boiler tubes could not keep engines running while under convoy from Holy Head to Torbay with H. M. & Thetis. Crew report extensive flooding as the ship listed and shipped 70 tons of water in heavy seas before Thetis secured a tow to Plymouth near Scilly Islands.
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Lonpox
Sharpshooter
Torbay
Holy Head
H. M. & Thetis
Scilly Islan
Thetis
Plymouth
Czechs Clash with Germans in Bohemia Riots
Rioting erupted in Prague and Bohemia on the Czech fete day as a Czech man fired at a German party, and glass factory workers raided Antienthal market beating Germans with red hot bars. Several injured. authorities arrested many. Gendarmes restored order.
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Vienna
Prague
Bohemia
Moravaets
Antienthal
Cholera Encroaches on Rustan Provinces and Teheran Deaths
Cholera spreads to the Government of Amida in a district north of the Crimea. Teheran reports a sharp drop in cholera mortality due to cool winds, yet 350 deaths occurred Sunday. The American Presbyterian Mission opens a hospital led by Rev. Mr. tyn, performing essential work but hampered by lack of funds.
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St. Petersburg
Crimea
Teheran
American Presbyterian Mission
Tyn
Exan
Irish Catholic Benevolent Union Holds 24th Convention
The twenty fourth annual national convention of the Irish Catholic Benevolent Union opened in ToLEpo on August 17. The Secretary reported 15 new societies, ten organized by Catholic women led by Mia Reilly the Second Vice President.
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Tolepo
The
Irish Catholic Benevolent Union
Mia Reilly
No Money Can Buy This Boy Portrait Tale
Mrs William May of Provincetown Massachusetts shares a family portrait and a moving account of her frail baby who thrived after weaning and lactated food. She recalls doctors warning death and notes the child gained a pound monthly with little sickness.
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William May “Mich
Provincetown
Mass
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