Protest of Labor Tangles Rival Leaders Over Reform Report
Harrisburg dispatch notes Republican leaders fear labor legislation failure will hurt State Treasurer race and push a Knights of Labor report. McGarvey resists signing. internal conflict seen in coal regions as miners vow to back Boyer against McGarvey and press labor agenda before elections.
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Old Log College Exercises Honor Cradle of Presbyterianism
Preparations for a large commemorative gathering at Hartsville Pennsylvania on September 5 honor the cradle of American Presbyterianism. Hundreds of Presbyterian clergy from across the country will attend with high-profile figures including the President of the United States, the Postmaster General, and likely the Secretary of State. Prominent educators and theologians such as President Patton of Lafayette College President McCosh of Princeton and others are expected. The program is not fully announced but will include brief addresses by the President and state governors and by Mr. Wanamaker. Rev Dr T Murphy of Philadelphia presides and oversees the commemorative effort.
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Wanamaker
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Philadelsian
Hungarians Riot in Martin's Ferry Labor District
A gang of Hungarian blast furnace workers caused a major disturbance in Martin's Ferry on August 18. Police struggled to control the scene as a group attacked residents, broke a door, and wounded Marshal Burns who repelled several attackers. Seven arrests followed.
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Martin's Ferry
Pratarom
Martin’s Ferry
Second Street
Manufacturing Fuel Gas Replaces Exhausted Natural Gas
Younestown August 18 natural gas from Home Gas Fuel Company is exhausted. The firm now furnishes fuel gas made from crude oil by the Archer process as a substitute. Six months earlier the aes Fuel Company built a plant and began experiments. Tests by New York expert P W MacKenzie, under R S Tennant and J B Kendall, show the new gas meets needs. Last night the new gas was piped into Home Company lines with favorable commentary.
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Home Gas Fuel Company
Archer Process
Aes Fuel Company
New York
P. W. MacKenzie
R.S. Tennant
J. BR. Kendall
Comany
Money and Whisky Spark City Turmoil at Cambria Works
A special telegram from Johnston Town notes pay day at Cambria Iron Works and state workers, leading to heavy drinking and police detentions. A small fire behind businesses caused alarm, while calls grow to restore a local fire engine and debate paid fire department funding from relief funds amid rising costs and potential new engines.
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Cambria Iron Works
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Bounty Suit Heard in Columbia Court Case
Justice Evans in Columbia hears evidence in Albert Roberts of Steelton v borough over $300 Civil War bounty promised by Council under 1889 act. Roberts enlisted 1861-64, re enlisted, received credit notice from James Beatty, then Clerk, but never paid. Case tests rights and portends many similar suits.
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Columbia
Justice Evans
Albert Roberts
Steelton
Roberts
James Beatty
Three Murders Reported in Pittston Region
Special telegram reports a brutal payday in the mines with three deaths. In Pittston John Tates struck Thomas Snell and killed him. Gerald Waatz was stabbed and died tonight. Edward Welsh inflicted a fatal wound.
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Wilkesbarre
Pittston
John Tates
Thomas Snell
Penne
Fitsgerald Waa
Edward Welsh Cbeihi
Bloomfield Singing Society Excurts Visit Wheeling Guests
Over 100 excursionists from Bloomfield Singing Society of South Side Pittsburgh toured Wheeling today as guests of the Beethoven Society. Also invited were members of the Germanic Club of Parkersburg in a cultural exchange event.
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Bloomfield Singing Society
Pittsburg
Beethoven Society
Parkersburg
Baptists in Conference in East Ohio Western Pa
Special telegram reports the Ex ordial Baptist Association meeting in Youngstown with 75 delegates in attendance. The association includes colored first congregations in Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, gathered for sessions in August.
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A Palace of Wheels van tour draws attention in London press
The Rover, a compact mobile home on wheels, features blue and red paint, two box seats, outside meat safe, storage under the rear, a built in table and wall shelf, a double bed that doubles as seating, washroom paraphernalia, a steam cooker, and multiple cupboards. The Rover owner and wife plan a West of England trip with a coachman, as crowds watch.
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Magenatad Myer
Rover
London Court Journal
West of England
A Colored Preacher Shot in Cornfield Near Angelie's Springs
Rev. Henry Montgomery a colored preacher was shot in a cornfield near Angelie's Springs Atlanta August 18 by Amos Johnson an elder colored man hired to watch the field Johnson advised violence saying somebody was stealing corn He was shot while leaving the field with a sack of ears suffering two serious wounds and Johnson was arrested
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Henry Montgomery
Angelie’s Springs
Amos Johnson
Johnson
Angerie
Montgomery
An Eager Collector and the Stamps from Heaven
A San Francisco Chronicle tale of a boy obsessed with foreign stamps who brings home a package from the post office. His sister arrives the next day, claimed to have come from heaven, prompting the boy to realize the mysterious link between the stamps and his new sister.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Post Ofice
Cramer Thrashed His Father Court Sentences
Magistrate McKenna disposed of twenty nine cases yesterday with ten discharged. Higgins received ninety days at the barrel factory and Cramer four months for disorderly conduct. Cramer assaulted his old man in an incident reported in the docket.
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Navy to settle fate of Thurlow gun experiment
Washington dispatch reports ongoing naval dispute over the cast steel Thurlow gun. Secretaries Whitney and Tracy seek a path to fund further testing and possibly pay the Standard Company for the gun at Annapolis, aiming to prove its viability for shipboard use and coast defense.
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Tracy
Pittsburg
Standardmpany
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Discovery of the Bholeten of a Man Who Had Been Tarred and Feathered
A historical report traces the supposed Bholeten find linked to a man tarred and feathered in a late 19th century incident. Local records describe the strange object unearthed, with authorities noting its unclear purpose and potential cultural significance.
Bargain price on fabrics for sale at Bea yard
The listing notes low prices on fabrics with 36 percent discount and 4 cents on Ford originals. Sateen and fine Ginghams advertised at 2 cents, highlighting cheap, desirable goods for shoppers.
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Divorce sought after alleged kidnap and forced marriage
Chicago August 18 Charles Mitchell seeks a divorce alleging he was abducted near Evanston a year ago and driven to Chicago where a marriage to a stranger woman was performed without his knowledge He says he remained loyal and now requests relief from a union formed under duress while fearing future claims or a wife unknown to him.
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Charles Mitchell
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Evanston
Chisago
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Wanamaker Stock Clearout Promises Low Prices
Wanamaker announces stock clearance on seasonable thin goods and broken lots at lower prices. Emphasizes reliable goods, steady demand, and large sales from a vast tailoring operation offering 1,000 styles.
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