Tables Turned in Labor Talks Stand Against Wages Rise
President James Campbell of the Window Glass Workers Union returns from Philadelphia where mutual protection plans were discussed with the Green Bottle Blowers. Cleveland manufacturers decide not to advance wages. a telegram signals possible agreement on the current scale.
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Campbell
Philadelphia
Washington
Jeannette
Awnay—Cue Firm Telegraphs
Manufacturers
Cleveland
Lyon
James Campbell
Window Glass Workers’ Union
Conference of
Glass Workers
Distatch
Green Bottle Blowers
D. A. 149
Windsor Hotel
John Coffey
G. H. Foster
Edward Grenner
Joseph Troth
Henry Kaltenbach
Green
Flint Glass Workers
D. A. No. 149
Baltimore
New York
Canada
Mr. Campbell
Glass wage dispute stalls raises and risks mass cutbacks
The meeting rejected wage increases citing weak glass market and possible operation at last year’s scale. A Wage Committee pledge was signed to adhere to no raise, while talks on resuming September production faced a hostile circular from Van Cleve Glass Co offering heavy discounts to push early inventory.
Indifferent stance in Jeannette glass case as Lyon talks
District Attorney Walter Lyon appeared to confirm no interest in the Jeannette window glass blowers case. He said he followed department orders, would not disclose correspondence, and noted he recommended return of the men. He added he cares not whether proceedings are dropped or England-bound.
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Walter Lyon
Washington
Jeanette Window Glass Blowers
Lyon
Department
England
Cottom
Clergyman Rescues Children From House Fire Amid Powder Explosion
In Oxt., August 20, a fire at Rector Robinet’s house damaged three buildings. Robinet saved his three children by tossing them to bystanders from a second story window. Mrs Robinet was rescued unconscious. her father-in-law died from injuries. A keg of powder caused a wine shop blast, hindering efforts, as about 3 000 people gathered and two hours of work saved adjacent structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troumseh
Rector Robinet
Robinet
Trys
Gambler Arrested in Paris Bank Robbery Case on Beach
United States Marshal Bernardo Bernhardt arrested Paul Haimont a Parisian gambler at West Brighton Beach on an arrest warrant from the French consul for involvement in a 163 000 franc robbery of Belissire Jornell Co Paris bankers. Noll and his wife were recently arrested and sent back to France amid a web of gambling and romantic intrigue.
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Presch
New York
United States
Marshal Bernhardt
West Brighton Beach
Paul Haimont
France
Haimont
Belissire, Journell &Co
Noll
Ialiginene
Pian
Piau
Nolls
New York Democratic Convention Called for Syracuse October
The Democratic State Committee, meeting in Gallots, issued a call for its state convention to meet in Syracuse on October 12. The Republicans previously set theirs for September 25 at Seoatogs.
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New York
Republican State Committee
Seoatogs
Democratic State Committee
Galatogs
Syracuse
Long Lost Relatives Seek Family Ties in New York
Andrew McDonald of Frankfort Pennsylvania, superintendent at Friend's Asylum, traced a family saga from 1867 when his father mother and six siblings vanished. He learned a sister lived in Baltimore, the mother died, and a brother married. further clues linked to Randall's Island, the Home of the Good Shepherd, and the Catholic sisters. The missing Mary may be in retirement.
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New York
Andrew McDonald
Frankfort
Friend's Asylum For
Owen
McDonald
Andrew
Edward
Mary
Mulberry Street
Randall’s Island
Children’s Aid Society
Greenville
Park County
Baltimore
Chris Rhein
Patrick
Children’s Sid Society
Randall's Island
the Good Shepherd
Villard Sues Davis for 125000 Over Stock Deals
Henry Villard filed suit against Noah Davis former presiding Justice of the New York Supreme Court seeking 125000 alleging unpaid balance on stock transactions. Villard says the matter stems from six years ago and awaits fall term trial in the Superior Court. Davis denies the claim and says he will answer at once.
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Henry Villard
Bss
Noah Davis
Supreme Court
Villard
Judge Davis
Davis
Lawrence Godkin
Pastor Fires at Suitor. Man Shot Dead in Neola Incident
Rev. D Nelmick of Neola Methodist Church shot Earl Palmer in Neola last night after Palmer, a Council Bluffs youth, won Miss Ella Porter’s hand. Palmer died from a bullet to the head after an earlier Sunday incident and mounting local tensions.
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Helmick
Palmer
Whale Invasion Sparks Narrow Escape On Yacht
In Marblehead Mass on a Sunday fishing trip aboard the Tantrum two finback whales forced a near collision. A passenger fired at a whale from under 60 feet, enraging the creature as the yacht veered and escaped before a collision.
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Marblebead
Mass
Mannes
Romance Elopement Tie Up in Jackson Mississippi
In Canton Mississippi August 20 a romantic ceremony united Dr Robert Lowry of Canton and Miss Mary J Foote of Oakland California in Jackson at St Andrews Episcopal Church Rev Frank Hallam officiated The bride is daughter of Henry 8 Foote a California state court official and former Seeeennee resident The couple reportedly faced opposition but chose to elope to Jackson amid family reluctance and a show of enduring affection
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Dispatch
Jackson
Miss
Frank Hallam
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Robert Lowry
Canton
Mary J. Foote
Oakland
Cal
Foote
Henry 8. Foote
Calif
Seeeennee
Young Lowry
Lowry
McDonald Wife Elopes With French Priest Again
Chicago politician Mike McDonald says his wife, 44, has eloped with Rev. Father Joseph Maysant, an Notre Dame priest. She previously ran away with minstrel Billy Arlington in 1875. The couple has four children and two grandchildren. He alleges she aided by the priest, pawned diamonds, and plans to flee to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike McDonald
Chicago
Cincinnati
Dispatch
Michael McDonald
Hugh Mullaney
Johanna Gaudy
Notre Dame
Bourbournais Grove
Dixon
McDonald
New York
Presidents Tour Departure From Cincinnati
August 20 report notes the presidential party leaves Cincinnati for Indianapolis tomorrow at 5 p m via the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad. The Baltimore and Ohio private car Baltimore and two CHandD cars A and B will form the train with engines and officers ensuring comfort for all aboard.
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Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
Hamilton and Dayton
President Harrison Train Tour Through Deer Park
The train bearing President Harrison and party left Deer Park at 11 30 P M on August 20. Secretary Rusk and Captain William M Meredith entered the private car Baltimore attached to the train. Captain Meredith newly appointed chief of the Bureau of Printing and Engraving joins the party.
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Oakland
Harrison
Deer Park
Rusk
William M. Meredith
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Baltimore
Million Wives Crank Seeks President At Masses
A German-born crank named J A Sobach arrived in Washington after chasing a legal reform to free him from a bizarre fate. He claimed a law forced him to marry over a million Massachusetts women to earn 2 million dollars. He aimed to meet the President but was arrested. He had wandered from Springfield and Hallowell seeking an audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Springs
Washington, D. C
Massachusetts
Dispatch
J. A. Sobach
Springfield
Mass
Con
Massachusetts m
Washington
New England
Hallowell
Iee
Washi
Myatt Slices Throat in Trenton Prison Cell
Trexton New Jersey Aug 20 Austin A Myatt sentenced to ten years for shooting James E Cavanaugh at Trenton China Works killed in his prison cell by slashing his throat with a shoeknife. He had shown signs of derangement and a prior razor discovery. Doctor says he cannot survive long. He leaves a wife and children in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trexton
N. J
Austin A. Myatt
James E. Cavanaugh
Trenton
Dr. Sheperd
Jonathan Hughes
Camden
James Smith
Essex
Myatt
Dr. 5
Thunderstorm thrills Denison family with close lightning strike
Denison Texas August 20 J O Abernathy recounts a severe storm that shattered a front room clock and sewing machine wheel. A fireball through the window and molten metal from a hat rim melted and scorched the floor. His family felt a terrifying shock but remained unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Denison
Tex
Abernathy
Sherrill
Johnstown Recovery Praised by Local Finance Chairman
James McMillan, chairman of the Johnstown Local Finance Committee, says the city is rapidly recovering with adequate food and clothing supplied. He defends Governor Beaver and General Hastings amid criticism and reports the Cambria Iron Company is returning to normal, with rebuilding and new houses under way as 500 workers continue cleanup.
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James McMillan
Johnstown
Beaver
General Hastings
Philadelphia
Cambria Iron Company
McMillan
Ople
Hastings
Atose Wl
Ross Socie
Ellow Ta Ee
Aia
Shuslan
Waa
Sullivan aims to dodge trial and travel amid legal bond talks
Kilrain's backers seek a personal indemnity bond in Mississippi as Kilrain faces potential trial. Kilrain may skip the sessions, while attorney Joe Whyte negotiates with several lawyers to arrange a satisfactory settlement. Childs accuses Kilrain of dodging, as Kilrain plans to stay away. A New York dispatch notes John L. Sullivan left for Boston with plans to be away two weeks, weighing a possible fight with Jem Smith and denying a match with Peter Jackson. Sullivan attends to supporters at home, weighing future steps and vowing not to fight a Negro. Corks fly before morning.
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Mississippi
Joe Whyte
Kilrain
Childs
Kilrain Pelsagen
New York
John L. Sullivan
Boston
Sullivan
John L
Vanill Hotel
Salli
Minn
Bor Bosme
Yephia
Muldoon
Wall Street
Heston
Parnell Street
Providence Junction
Peter Jackson
Jem Smith
Catastrophe Predicted Fears For Government Printing Office
A telegram from MAPESIAL to the Dispatch reports rising anxiety over the safety of the Government Printing Office building. Cracked walls and jarring indicate structural danger as workers fear for their lives in a crowded, underprotected facility with no immediate plan for relocation.
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Great
Dangeor
Wasnivetos
Jena Fn
Congress
Scranton Cyclists Start 600 Mile Six State Tour
Several members of the Scranton Bicycle Club embarked on a 600 mile tour through Pennsylvania New York Massachusetts Connecticut New Jersey and Delaware leaving August 10. They rode via Trenton Falls Richfield Springs the Catskills Lebanon Springs Hudson River towns and reached West Point New York and the Grand Union Hotel. The group planned Coney Island then a return to Scranton reporting a fine ride with no serious obstacles.
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Scranton
BQRAM
Disratcn
Roxwport
N. Y
Scranton Bicycle Club
Pennsylvania
New York
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Jersey
Delaware
Trenton Falls
Richfield Springs
Catskills
Lebanon Springs
Valley of the Hudson
Eec
Newburg
West Point
Grand Union Hotel
Coney
Fetina
Coke in the Engine Aids Fast Train Run
The Baltimore and Ohio limited express from Washington to Philadelphia used a coke heated engine. The 92 mile trip began at 8 am, arriving about three hours later. Steam pressure rose to 145 pounds and then fell to 130 as the train rolled into Philadelphia ahead of schedule.
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Philadelphia
Baltimore and Ohio Limited
Washington
Canton
New Cronin Case Clue Involving Ice Wagon Horses
Police report new evidence in the Cronin murder case. A pair of O Sullivan ice wagon horses are said to have been hitched to a wagon driven by three men to a Lakeview saloon around 9 p.m. those inside reportedly drank and the horses appeared foam covered. Police confirm the statements but will not elaborate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
Cronin
Two Verdicts Seen On Electrician Death Cause
Coroner Hanly in New York held an inquest into the death of Edward Quinn of Brush Electrical Illuminating Company killed by an electric shock at the plant on June 23 while adjusting disabled wires. A jury of electricians returned two verdicts with eight scolding the company for lacking duplicate appliances and three urging better protection including rubber gloves for workers.
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New Yor
Hanly
Edward Quinn
Brush Electrical Illuminating Company
Opening a Prisoner's Mail in Pineville Case
Kansas City August 20 District Attorney Kimball will authorize a warrant for arrest of the Pineville jailer on the charge of violating the postal law by opening the mail of John Mitchell a prisoner awaiting trial Mitchell contends he cannot die under the law until convicted and asserts the jailer has no right to open his letters this question has not been before Missouri courts and will be a test CHLAC
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Kansas City
Kimball
Pineville
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Missouri
Mortgages Placed On Wabash Railway Property
Two large mortgages filed in St. Louis secure the Wabash Railway Company assets. A first mortgage for 34 million dollars to Central Trust Company of New York covers all real and personal property west and east of the Mississippi to back 5 percent bonds. A second mortgage for 30 million dollars to Mercantile Trust Company finances bond issuance and debt redemption plans.
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St. Louis
Wabash Railway Company
Central Trust Company
New York
Mercantile Trust Company
Consolidated Lines
Mississppi
Race Trouble in Selma Alabama Sparks Arrest Warrants
Selma reports ongoing racial unrest with warrants issued for Bryant Clark and Jones of the Independent for inciting race animosities. Four colored individuals were arrested for obstructing Sheriff service. trials set for the morning. Military kept in readiness for an emergency.
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Selma
Ala
Bryant
Clark
Jones
Independent
Wife of Sheriff Flack Seeks Divorce in New York Court
The wife of Sheriff Flack moved toward divorce in a New York court on August 20. The action begins amid a mounting domestic dispute as proceedings start to address separation and potential settlement.
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Sheriff Flack
Sulit
New York
Flack
Mail Coach Robbery Between Canyon City and Baker City
A mail coach on the Canyon City to Baker City route was held up yesterday and the entire mail stolen. Postmaster Roby wired Post Inspector Trentland for a scene report. Details on robbers and loot were not released.
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Canyon City
Baker City
Roby
Trentland
Enco Oes
Woman’s matrimonial scam grips Meadville case
Special telegram details Seymour Hitchcock and wife’s arrest for using the mails to defraud via matrimonial advertisements. The couple operated from Oneonta to Olean and Ashtabula, with Mrs Hitchcock described as artful and persuasive, drawing in dupes who paid fees and sent money orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour Hitchcock
Meadville
Dean
N. Y
United States
Matthew Hitchcock
Franklin
Hitchcock
Advertiser
Sarah Hugell
Americans Only Clash Over German Trustees at Alaska Fur Firm
A Treasury inquiry follows a report that the Alaska Seal Fur Company, chartered in 1870 to permit only native-born Americans to fish Alaskan waters, has become largely German citizens. Verification is hindered by missing company members and an absent attorney, raising questions about the charter’s status and future validity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasnarxotox
Alaska Seal Fur Company
Treasury Department
Fshing
Alaskan
Germany
Customs Bureau
Benson
Pug Dennington Dies Here Noted Charleston Billiard Expert
James Dennison, 53, famed as the South’s top billiard cue expert, died in Charleston. Known as Pug, he dominated both pocket and early carom games, rarely playing white opponents before the war, and refused offers to move North.
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Charleston
James Dennison
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Fom Hughes & Co
Bellefonte
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Guise & Fry
Hilrain
Bester
O'Sullivan
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Oregon
Lolsarc
Smethport
Ounght Sera Aean
Gera Hiteksosk
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Bone By Hitchcock
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Erie
St Meadrville
Digpater
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