Alarm Over Cholera Quarantine Sparks U S Debate
Washington observers report Secretary Foster faces pressure for immediate action as cholera fears rise after Moravia outbreak claims 22 lives and 26 cases. discussion centers on stricter immigration restraints and full quarantine measures to prevent entry of infected persons amid political worries.
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Tae Drsraton
Secretary of the Treasury
Associated Press
Ioster
New York
Foster
Marine Hospital
Moravia
Hamburg
United States
Indy
Public urged to halt immigration over cholera fears
The article argues that steerage passengers pose the greatest risk of cholera and urges total immigration prohibition until danger passes. It criticizes President Harrison for inaction, noting officials fear a plague could devastate trade and the World’s Fair plans. Senator Cullum doubts extra sessions are needed.
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Harrison
Poster
Marine Hospital Service
Moravia
Spaulding
Foster
Washington
Congress
Cullum
Temporary Pastor to Lead Mt Troy Parish After Death
Rev Father John B Daffner will take temporary charge of the Mt Troy congregation left pastorless by Father Mollinger the bishop's selection to follow on his return. Daffner denies medical practice and states no appointment details are available until the Bishop returns.
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John B. Daffner
Mt. Troy
Father Mollinger
Order of the Holy Ghost
Phelan
Father Dauffner
St. Peter’s Church
Southside
Troy
Thie
Father Mellinger
Church of the Most Holy Name
Assault on Non-Union Worker at Duquesne Steel Works
A. P. Warren a non union worker at Carnegie's Duquesne steel plant was assaulted Monday at Duquesne grove picnic by a man who sought a private talk and with accomplices beat him severely with a billy.
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A. P. Warren
Carnegie
Duquesne
Duquesne Grove
Warren
Billy
H. C Frick
Carnegie Steel Company
Homestead
Pittsburg
Munhall Station
Idlewild AME reunion draws four thousand attendees
Four thousand people attended the African Methodist Episcopal Church reunion at Idlewild, gathering from Allegheny Southside and nearby towns. Attendees enjoyed the event and voted the picnic a grand success.
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Idlewild
African Methodist Episcopal Church of
Allegheny
Southside
Gladstone Knocked Down by Heifer in Hawarden Park
August 31 report states Gladstone was walking in Hawarden Park when attacked by a heifer and knocked to the ground. He found cover behind a tree and sustained no injuries.
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Gladstone
Los Pex
Mr. Gladstone
Hawarden
Viay
Grand Old Man
Asquith Considers Irish Prisoners Release
In Loxpon on September 1, Home Secretary Mr. Asquith agreed to review the fate of Irish prisoners jailed for dynamite plot connections. The move signals possible clemency or parole considerations.
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Loxpon
Boxers Sullivan and Corbett Bet Odds Rise Ahead of New Orleans Fight
A lucrative betting scramble surrounds the Sullivan versus Corbett bout with bettors in New York and cities coast to coast placing wagers. The prevailing odds run Sullivan at 100 to 60, while trainers and backers rush to assemble larger stakes as the fighters prepare to travel to New Orleans on special private cars.
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Dispatch
New York
Sullivan
Casey
Corbett
Joe Lannon
George Bauman
John O'Neil
New Orleans
J. E. Ellis
Albany
Nail Brothers
George Dixon
McAuliffe
Dixon
Jerry Moran
Frank Moran
George Downing
Hot Springs
Matt Clune
A. H. Daniels
Jimmy Wakely
Ick Connors
St. Paul
Fred Harvey
Dixon Vaudeville Company
Skelly
White Elephant
Gilsey House
Coleman
Vanderbilt
Madison Square Garden
Corbet
Thomases
Smith
Levin
Charley Johnston
Johnston
Billy Edwards
Hoffman House
DeGrew Street
West Shore
Hoboken
Jack Ashton
Billy Mor
John J. Sullivan
McCagney
Sch
Jim Corbett
Lochur
Orleans
Oreac
Go Brady
Billy Delaney
E Donovan
Jim Daly
James Taysy
A A
New York Athletic Club
Porting men depart on Piedmont flight to New Lines
A small group including Dick Roach and "Honest John" Elby left yesterday aboard a Piedmont airline flight bound for New Lines. The travelers were part of a porting crew gathering for the next assignment.
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Piedmont
Dick Roach
John” Elby
Daughters of Liberty Uphold Tax and Regalia Rules
Philadelphia dispatch reports the Daughters of Liberty voting against establishing state councils and a badge system change. Officers were installed including National Councilor A. E. Burkitt and National Secretary W. C. Staples, with appointments for several national posts and plans to fund organizer premiums to grow councils.
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Philadelphia
National Council of the Daughters of Liberty
Pennsylvania
National Council
Friends of the Amendment
Jeast
A. E. Burkitt
Waterbury
Conn
G. E. Keppie
Pittsburg
Nationa
Ars
L. A. Barnes
New York City
Miss Sadie Gribben
W. C. Staples
New Haven
G. Ll. Burton
New York
Dedication of Brushton New School Building
The Brushton new school building will be dedicated next Monday with participation from the United American Mechanics Brushton Fire Department and other associations. An afternoon parade will follow, and a flag will be presented to the Wilkinsburg lodge of American Mechanics.
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Brushton
United American Mechanics
The
Brushton Fire Dearment
Wilkinsburg Lodge of American Mechanica
Liquor Sale Suspect Commits to Jail by Alderman
Carrie Caroline was committed to jail by Alderman MacMasters on charges of selling liquor without a licence and selling on Sunday. The information was made by Sadie O'Donnell and a hearing is scheduled for Monday.
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Carrie Caroline
Alderman MacMasters
Sadie O'Donnell
Exposition Handbook Praised As Pittsburg’s Finest Printing
The Exposition handbook released by Percy F. Smith in Woodstreet Pittsburgh is a 210 page, heavily illustrated volume. It features a six color cover, clear halftone portraits, and superior lithography while highlighting the Exposition’s history and local industry. The book, printed despite a printer strike boycott, is distributed free with ads from leading city businesses.
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Pittaburg Exposition
Percy F. Smith
Woodstreet
Pittsburg
Fe’ Pits Engraving Company
Willower
Eeri
Mellor Hoene Piano and Organ House Ad
Mellor and Hoene established 1831 offer pianos and organs at tight prices with easy terms. Second hand instruments from 75 dollars and organs from 20 dollars, year round. Mutton Horne Warerooms 77 Fifth Avenue. Also a traveling man testimonials chronic diarrhea remedy Chamberlain’s Coli Choleraes and Diarrhea Remedy.
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Mutton & Horne
Fifth Avenue
Frick Visits Homestead Pleased With Plant After Riot
Chairman H. C. Frick toured the Homestead works with Superintendent Potter and Treasurer Curry, praising the plant’s operation and the new workers. Duquesne rioters were arrested. 45 Birmingham workers arrived to bolster the mill while talks and warrants continued.
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Frick
Potter
Currey
Mr. Frick
Carnegie
Howestead
Homestead
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio
McMasters
Duquesne
John Wyper
Wyper
Homestead Advisory Board
Carrier
John Nelson
Braddock
Nelson
Duquesne Steel
Advisory Board
Greenland
Mechling
Butler
Crawford
Works
Birmingham
Ala
Amalgamated Association
Caalans
Will He Hear But One Side
John Fitzsimmons? Also known as Fizsimmons, one rioter from Homestead, turns himself in with attorney John Madden and bondsman. Alderman McMasters pushes for a Saturday 1 pm hearing, Madden seeks Thursday for witness travel. Squire notes he may not take testimony, surprising Madden.
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John Fitzsimmons
Homestead
Alderman McMasters
John Madden
Madden
Alderman McMunsters
Mr. Madden
Attorney Madden
Natural death ruled in Harrison case at Greenville
Coroner's Jury finds John Harrison died of natural causes. Body reburied due to decomposition. Witness Callie Richardson claimed Cochran offered a silk dress for obtaining the Indanum and gave Harrison a large dose, but her testimony wavered and was contradicted. The district attorney's next action remains unclear.
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Greenville
John Harrison
Callie Richardson
Cochran
Central American Coffee Prospects Boost Regional Yields
A report notes improved corn prospects and a promise of a large coffee crop in Central America. In Chicago a Northwest sash door and blinds manufacturers committee sits in session denying any plan to form a trust or raise prices.
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Central America
Northwest
Chicago
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G. Peter's Church
Joan 1
Daughters OF Liberty
Order of United American Mechanics
National Council of the Order of United American Mechanics
George B. Ludlum
Jersey City
W. N Simons
Norfolk
Brushton's New School
Pittaburg
Mellor & Hoene
Chamberlain
Freeman Street
Cowes
C. A
Pinkertons
Molly McGuire
Hugh Ross
MecMasters
Ross
Freehold Bank of Pittsburg
Squirrel Hill Street Railway
Amity and
Ann Streets
Squire
Patrick Fallon
Squire McMasters
Fizsimmons
Business Brevities S
I Elveen Furniture Co
Lin
Smithfield St
Pittsburg, PA
Wood Street
C. K. Chamberlin
Fourth Ave
Murey & Edsall
Fidelity Building
Fourth Avenue
Glenfield Station
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Wylie, Center
Webster Avenues
J. © Reilly
Dismond St
J. H. Coleman & CO
Mia Penn
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Latimer
T.M. Latimer
Federal St
S. Diamond
Alleghenyt, PA
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