Governor Ames backs New England iron petition to curb duties
Governor Ames signs a petition by New England iron manufacturers seeking abolition of duties on iron ore and coal. He says the movement is nonpolitical and driven by self preservation as Pennsylvania rivals drive eastern mills to close. He cites fallen works from Taunton to Fall River and Somerset, noting only the Kinsley Machine Company remains profitable by using scrap. He opposes government interferences in trade and defends protection in principle.
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New England
Pennsylvania
Norrs Eastox
Mass
Ames
Old Colony
Bquawbetty
Raynham
Taunton
Fall River
Somerset
East Weymouth
Dighton
Middleboro
Portland
Bridgewater
East Bridgewater
Monmouth
Ames Manufactory
Kinsley Machine Company
Canton
Ameses
Governor Ames on Free Admission for Pig Iron and Coal
The speaker argues that domestic price effects come from internal competition and foreign production, not tariffs. He notes labor value is higher in manufacturing. hence pig iron and coal should be admitted free to benefit labor, except for patented articles.
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Ames
Southern tariff views clash with Democratic dominance
Washington dispatch summarizes Representative Breckinridge of Kentucky and Senator Wade Hampton endorsing a very low tariff to keep the South from threatening Democratic unity. They argue cheaper Southern labor gives the region an edge, while Northern iron and steel rely on tariffs. A protection Democrat notes shared interests between Southern and Northern manufacturers.
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Dispatch
Washington
Breckinridge
Kentucky
Wade Hampton
United States
Brave Switchman Saves Laborer From Express Train
Frank Pugh, a switchman, leaped to rescue a laborer at Forest Hills station on the US Colony Railroad. He grabbed the man by the shoulders and lifted him clear as an express bore down at 50 miles per hour, just escaping tragedy despite a nearby gravel train masking the danger.
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Dispatch
Boston
Forest Hills Station
Providence
US Colony Railroad
Frank Pugh
Pugh
Old Man Murder Mystery Near Frederick Investigated
August 23 reports say detective inquiry continues into the death of Brish W. Burgess the farmer who drank poisoned whisky. Coroner's jury found poisoning. relatives suspected. Incidents at the farm include arson attempts, horse theft, and a missing $65 and a gold watch chain from a house room.
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Frederick
Brish W. Burgess
Annie
Carlisle Visits Texas City for River Dam Plan
Speaker John G. Carlisle arrived in El Paso to inspect the Rio Grande above the city where a 60 foot stone dam is proposed as an international irrigation project to regulate the river between the United States and Mexico. He backs the plan as a solution to Rio Grande fluctuations amid a reciprocity treaty dispute and a mass meeting protested a Treasury ruling on Mexican silver lead ores.
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el Paso
Tex
John G. Carlisle
Rio Grande
United States
Mexico
Carlisle
United States Treasury
Saloon Keeper Flees After Double Murder in Eldorado
On August 10 Robert Snyder killed his wife and mother in law in Eldorado Kansas. A mob attacked the jail last night but officers could not stop them. Snyder leaped out a back window with two officers, fled to Leon by buggy, then reached Wichita. Eldorado residents threaten to send a 100 man committee to lynch him.
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Wrentoa
Kax
Robert Snyder
Eldorado
Snyder
Leon
Wichita
Maybrick Case Sparks Fresh Push for Pardon
The Maybrick committee resolves to agitate for a pardon after Home Secretary Matthews' decision raises doubt about whether Mr Maybrick was poisoned.
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Maybrick
Lospex
Home
Matthews
Uncle Sam's Navy Denies at Disraten by 4
Navy officials deny a report from Disraten claiming a 4 point advantage in a disputed match. Officials offered no further comment and cited ongoing reviews.
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Uncle Sam
NAVY
Disraten
M. H
Politician Leaders Hold Pittsburg Meeting In West
William H. Andrews heading from Philadelphia to Pittsburg to coordinate cross roads post offices with Quay Cameron Delamater and Clarkson. The plan includes distributing appointments through county committees and preparing for upcoming state and national party efforts in West Virginia Virginia and Washington.
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Messrs
Quay, Cameron, Clarkson and
Andrews
Pittsburg
Quay
Cameron
Clarkson
Philadelphia
William H. Andrews
Republican State Committee
West
United States
Delamater
Wheeling
W. Va
General Goff
Mahone
Virginia
Goff
West Virginia
General Mahone
Painter of the Town in Gainesville Shooting Incident
Ed Hendrix, a Black man from Indian Territory, arrived drunk and rode through town with a Winchester. He forced Black residents to dance, abused a 16 year old, cocked the gun and fired as the boy blocked the shot. the bullet struck the ground near Grover's leg. Hendrix was arrested by officers.
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Gainesville
Tex
Ed Hendrix
William Perry
Indian Territory
Jarrett
Lewis Grover
Grover
Hendrix Endeavo
Plese
Wiggins Poised for Knighthood by Queen Victoria
Ottawa August 23 Prof Ezekiel Stone Wiggins weather prophet and Finance Depart chief clerk says he is to be knighted by Queen Victoria. He claims his scientific services are finally recognized and notes his discovery of the earth's recession of the sun. He cites the warning given to the Swedish barque Louise.
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Queen Victoria
Dispatch
Ottawa
Ont
Ezekiel Stone Wiggins
Finance Department
Svens le Louise
England
Boycotting Chinese Laundries Urges Labor Alliance Action
The Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel in St Louis plans a city wide boycott against Chinese laundries after a meeting. The aim is to organize laundry workers into a union to secure wages from proprietors. Central plans await committee reports for stationing and enforcement.
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Amalgamated Association of
Epidemic Strikes Berks and Nearby Areas Destroys Cattle
A telegraph report notes a profuse wet season spreading diphtheria typhoid and fever through Newmanstown and northern Berks while cattle across Berks Chester Luzerne and Westmoreland suffer sudden illness and mass die-offs including cattle with blindness and splenic disease.
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Newmanstown
Chester
Carbondale
Berke County
Chester County
Luserne
Westmoreland County
State Board of Agriculture
Texas
Brave to the Last Breath in a Daring Rescue
In New Jersey August 23 a coachman for Richard J. Dobbins in Long Branch used handkerchiefs to stem arterial bleeding after an injury near Jenkintown Pennsylvania. He knotted and bound them to his legs in a final effort to save a life and reportedly saved hours before dying.
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Reppane
N. J
Richard J. Dobbins
Long Children
Jenkintown
Indian murder inquiry at Colville agency spurs action
The Indian Bureau reports an inquiry into arrests of Colville Reservation murderers. District Attorney Jones declined to prosecute, saying no grand jury would indict an Indian for murder if white victims are not involved. Indian Bureau officials say they will enforce laws protecting Indians within Colville jurisdiction.
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Washington
Indian Bureau
Cole
Colville
Washington Territory
Welton
Colville Reservation
W.C. Jones
Stevens
Jones
Colville Agency
Duellists Fire On Charleston Street Spree
In Charleston W V two rival men Trigg Peno colored and George Young white met in Coal Valley Street and exchanged gunfire. Five shots were fired by each man. Penn was struck twice in the breast and is expected to die. Young was not seriously hurt.
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Charleston
W. VA
Trigg Peno
George Young
Coal Valley
Penn
Young
Deserved Punishment Strands Local Society Gossip
Three society girls from Wronkra Eanx August 23 berated a man with a rawhide after accusing him of traducing their characters. He cried and retracted his statements in a public scolding by the trio.
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Wronkra, Eanx
Mary Gooddie Gowan
Hie
Arrest of Missouri postmaster Cun ningham for $3000 embezzlement
Reports received today state J B Cuningham, postmaster of Missouri, was arrested at Bentonville Arkansas on charges of absconding with three thousand dollars from a sending department payment. The case follows a period of disappearance and investigation by authorities.
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Kansas City, Mo
Bentonville
Ark
J. B. Cuningham
Rev Charles Spurgeon obituary notice
Obituary note honoring Rev Charles Spurgeon and his years of ministry. Details unclear but preserves his identity and role as a religious leader in the community.
Pittsburg Committee demands $125000 refund from Governor Beaver
William McCreery, head of the Pittsburg Relief Committee, sent a formal bill for 125000 to Governor James A. Beaver for funds spent during Johnstown flood relief. The committee says funds are exhausted and the payment is needed to close accounts, criticizing delays in repayment and urging immediate action.
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Beaver
Pittsburg
William MacCreery
Johnstown
McCreery
Lincoln Avenue
Hart
Theinabe
Thane
St. Marvin
Beavyer
Power Hall
Vania
W. B. Thom
Mesars
Irnebeett
Thompson
Harrisburg
Messrs
Rinehardt
Farrar
Governor’s Commission
First National Bank
Millvale
John C. Reed
Germany's Noble Work Adds 5000 From Berlin To Johnstown
In HarisportG August 23 Governor Beaver received another $5,000 from Berlin for the destitute people of Johnstown. Berlin's total contributions reach about $24,000 and Germany's total is $351,000. Governor Beaver reports nearly $1,500,000 raised from all sources.
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Berlin
Johnstown
Disrator
Hararisporg
Beaver
Aoother
Germany
Rhode Island Senator Narrowly Escapes Assassination
State Senator Franklin P. Owen of Rhode Island survived an attempted shooting in Central Falls while at a mortgagee sale at James Chute's cottage. Chute fired a bullet past Owen as police seized him. Draper later bought the property at the sale and faces a possible prison term for the attempted murder.
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Providence
R. L
Franklin P. Owen
Rhode Island
Central Falls
James Chute
Chute
Owen
William H. Draper
Draper
Charleston Race War Till Ends In Siege After Accidental Shooting
In Charleston on August 23 a 17 year old boy cleaning a gun mortally wounds a Negro woman Massie Holmes in a grocery. Negroes vastly outnumber whites and mobs form. Sheriff calls for deputies and militia as crowds demand blood. The governor orders troops to the scene. The woman dies around 2 pm after stating the shooting was accidental.
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Coar Estor
8. C
Charleston
Mt. Pleasant
Massie Holmes
Fred Shaefer
Wang
Fusi
Sumpter
President Harrison Goes by Special Car to Washington
President Harrison travels from Indianapolis to Cincinnati aboard the Baltimore attached to the regular train. An impromptu depot reception greets him with warm welcomes from old friends before supper in the private car and a resumed journey eastward after a one hour delay.
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Harrison
Indiana
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Baltimore
California on the Ground Arrives for Grand Army Event
The first Grand Army delegation arrives in a body from Southern California, 44 strong, tonight. Tomorrow posts totaling 10,000 veterans are expected. The city is heavily decorated with bunting and garlands, and the business sections display extensive patriotic adornments.
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Mruwwavukee
Grand Army
California
County Official Reports $36,000 Short in Ex-Collector Accounts
A county committee studying alleged shortages in ex-Collector Sandy H. Trice's books found a $36,000 deficit. Trice claims $34,000 in credit that the committee did not allow, and the report was released in St. Jasmin on August 23.
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Ebert
St. Jasmin
Sandy H. Trice
Trice
Tragic B&O Collision Near Petroleum West Virginia
A disastrous wreck on the Baltimore and Ohio line near Petroleum and Silver Run Tunnel killed three men and injured many. Conflicting telegram orders caused a passenger accommodation to collide with a special inspection train, sending engines and cars over a cliff and leaving crew members dead or severely injured.
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Petroleum
W. Va
Gome
Parkersburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Silver Run
Flannigan
James Layman
Cephas Rowland
Rowland
Alex Bailey
John Fletcher
Fletcher
J. A. Hunter
Peters
J. Malley
Jefferson Rose
Washington Gas Intervenes in Pittsburg Electric Foster Fight
A Pittsburgh Electric Enterprise seeks an injunction against Washington Gas Company over rights to lay underground wires for lighting. The dispute centers on power to tear up streets and the scope of congressional authority. Locals expect a heated legal contest as both sides engage in a high staked battle over city lighting contracts.
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Washington
Electric Heat and Power Company
Pittsburg
Congress
Uswal
Conflict of Authority Delivers Saloon Access at Cemetery Protest
At Louisville Ohio August 3 villagers protest a village council decision that allows saloonkeepers to sell drinks after hours near a new Catholic cemetery. Citizens fear defiance of Sunday laws as crowds gather and seek water for visitors and mourners.
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Tard
Attimayce
Louisville
Here
Cmvenadina
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