Natural gas supply revives as new wells show renewed pressure
Reports from Pittsburg and surrounding fields describe gas wells previously deemed exhausted regaining pressure under energetic drilling. A notable Belleville gas well surges with high pressure, signaling a potential increase in supply. Other revived wells include Homewood Nos 1 2 and 7 in Pittsburgh’s Canonsburg area, with tests reaching 275 pounds per square inch.
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Pennsylvania
Bellevion
Pittsburg
Murraysville
Homewood
Charles A. Ashburner
Decoration Day
Homewood No. 2
No. L
Homewood No. 7
Canonsburg
Gas supply unlikely to exhaust soon say geologists
Prof. McGee of the United States Geological Survey and Ohio State Geologist Orton contend natural gas will not fail soon, with other experts noting shifts in opinion. In Canonsburg, field superintendent Rowe urges continued development, citing an area 12 by 15 miles and multiple producing sands. The Pine Iron Gas Co extends pipes to serve Apollo and Leechburg, relying on Murraysville gas.
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McGee
United States Geological Survey
Orton
Ohio
Leslie
Pennsylvania
White
West Virginia
John F. Carll
Iste
Charles A. Ashburner
Canonsburg
Rowe
Philadelphia Company
Taylorstown
Gordon
Butler
Forest Oil Company
Pine Iron Gas Company
Apollo
Leechburg
T. A
E.G. Gillespie
Murraysville
World Fair Director General Contest Heats Up
General D. H. Hastings of Pennsylvania quietly presses for the World’s Fair Director-General post while A T Gershorn of New York and ex-Congressman George R. Davis of Chicago are also discussed. Chicagoans hope a local pick gains favor as the Permanent Organization Committee finalizes its plan for submission next Monday.
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Chicago
D. H. Hastings
Pennsylvania
A. T. Gershorn
New York
National Commission
George R. Davis
Bloody fight over property ends in fatal shooting near Lanesville
John J. Waters, 45, was shot dead by George Knowles, 21, during a property dispute over a house left by David Knowles. Waters' relatives say he was among a neighbor group breaking in when gunfire erupted. Dr. David Knowles, his wife, and George Knowles were arrested. Waters leaves a wife and six children.
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New MitFonp, Corp
John J. Waters
George Knowles
Lanesville
Here
Jay Knowles
David Knowles
David
George
Jay Konowles
Waters
Terrible death of deunkards near railroad track
Three men Matt Wagner Nic Steinmetz and Peter Mans were found mangled beside a railroad line near East Dubuque after a liquor fueled journey to Menominee. Authorities suppose they were struck by an Illinois Central train that departed the city the prior evening.
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Dubuuque
Matt Wagner
Nic Steinmetz
Peter Mans
Menominee
East Dubuque
Illinois Central
Hale case set for Court of Queen's Bench hearing
Garfield's 80n as witness in Montreal details the murder case of C C Hale who shot Eugene H Cowles in Cleveland. Witnesses include Judge Ingersoll, Mrs Cowles, Mrs Bolton, H A Garfield son of the ex president, and Prof Starley of Case College to testify on Hale's character.
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Montreal
C. C. Hale
Eugene H. Cowles
Cleveland
Court of Queen’s Bench
Ingersoll
Mra. Cowles
Bolton
H. A. Garfield
Hale
Prof. Starley
Case College
Rumors Fly Over Ax and Tool Trust Turmoil
A New York Telegram reports Charles Hubbard, president of the American Ax and Tool Company, may have resigned though company officials dispute it. Rumors swirl about trust disputes, the Dunn Edge Tool Company sale, and a possible relocation of the firm’s principal office from Pittsburg to New York as pressure mounts on the industry.
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Hubbard
Pittsburg
New York
Charles Hubbard
American Ax and Tool Company
the American Ax and Tool Company
Pittsboro
Down Edge Tool Company
Iron Age
Dunn Edge Tool Company
State Fair submerged as rains flood Syracuse grounds
Ceaseless rain for 60 hours leaves 118 acre fair site under water up to six feet. Exhibitors face muddy conditions delaying preparations for the new permanent State Fair grounds near Onondaga Lake. Rail traffic disrupted on multiple lines as other towns report high water and closed roads.
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New York Agricultural Association
Syracuse
Onondaga Lake
Ots
New York Central
West Shore
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Elmira
Canisteo
Cuba
Chauncey Depew Praises McKinley at Union Teague Club
At the New York Union Teague Club meeting chaired by Dr. Chauncey M. Depew General W. T. Sherman spoke and resolutions mourned Aqueduct Commissioner Walter Howe. Depew praised McKinley, suggested he foresaw expanding American consumption and hinted at moving European factories and workers to the United States to boost demand.
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Union Teague Club
Chauncey M. Depew
W. T. Sherman
Walter Howe
Newport
Depew
General Grant
Dane
James G. Blaine
William McKinley
McKinley
Europe
Sailors Left to Perish After Ice Boat Incident
The schooner J H Lewis arrives in San Francisco with 1464 seal skins trip total 2594. She picked up three boats carrying 11 crew from the schooner C G White after it was wrecked near Copper Island. Four boats strayed, three men were shot, James Carr died, and survivors were left to drift until rescued by the Karluk. Captain Hageman of the C G White allegedly left the men to their fate.
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J. H. Lewis
Behring Sea
Copper Island
C. G. White
James Carr
Carr
Karluk
Hageman
The
C. G. Te
Mexican and Guatemalan leaders push for peace amid rumors of war
President Diaz stated he desires no war and seeks Mexico’s prosperity in peace. Foreign Minister Mariscal echoed that Guatemala seeks peaceful development. Guatemalan minister Diegues recalled prior gratitude for Mexican neutrality and Barrundia incident criticism grows in the press.
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Guatemala
Diaz
Mariscal
Manuel Diegues
General Barrundia
United States
Barrundia
France in Disgrace over Boulangist Revelations
Paris dispatch details Boulangist corruption as duchesses and noble figures allegedly funded the movement. Observers claim the disclosures tarnish monarchy and republic alike, with royalist forces suffering while the republic gains attention amid a climate of scandal and political maneuvering.
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France
LULL IN THE STORM AT LEY DUNLAF CABLE CO
SoutHampton reports a quiet night as strikers pause for negotiations with employers. The strike endangers regional commerce as trade suffers across all sectors. Masters refuse to recognize the union, and a mixed religious group awaits entry to address officials but is barred.
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SoutHampton
Cavalry Horses Fail To Swim Across Thames Trial
Not a success as the plan to swim cavalry horses across the Thames at Moulsford and Wallingford was countermanded. Twenty Guards officers attempted the feat for recreation, some reached the far bank while three riders were rescued after falls. The event showed the futility of swimming horses across a river in a body.
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Thames
Moulsford
Wallingford
Together in Death in Langsberry Tragedy
Frau Augusta Sobley and her eldest daughter, a 15 year old, drowned themselves today in Langsberry after fleeing a Rosenthalerstrasse husband. They embraced in the water as rescuers fought to save them, ending their act in a fatal embrace.
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Frau
Augusta Sobley
Langsberry
Rosenthalerstrasse
Passion Play denied by syndicate owners
Monica September 11. Officials deny rumors that a syndicate has purchased the Ober Ammergan Passion Play or will run it. they say no syndicate, Hebrew or otherwise, owns the production and it will not be repeated at other locales.
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Monica
Rumors of Distress in Ireland Exaggerated Says Treasury Official
William Laweis Jackson Secretary to the Treasury and General Lankey inspected Mayo and reported to Dublin that rumors of impending distress in Ireland are exaggerated.
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Dunlap
Dublix
William Laweis Jackson
Treasury
General Lankey
Mayo
Dublin
Jackson
No Surrender and Labor Strife in Australia
Associated Press reports private union talks in Australia as 7,000 New Castle workers remain out, employers confident, and Melbourne strikers weakening. Seven dozen seamen released after refusing to work with non union men. Military presence reduced as crisis eases.
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Australia
Associated Press
Sroxtox
New Castle
Melbourne
Russ
Compromise Reached In Pennsylvania Railroad suit
Logan Emery and Weaver settled their freight rate suit with the Pennsylvania Railroad after late night talks. Plaintiffs sought 107120 70 in overcharged damages and 321262 10 treble damages under an 1883 act. terms undisclosed. Ex Senator Emery stated he did not get left. The settlement followed a special Philadelphia train arrival of company officials.
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Bradford
Logan
Emery
Weaver
Pennsylvania Railroad
Roberts
Downing
Philadelphia
They Were Married in Fur in Millville New Jersey
Charles F. Harris of this city and Miss Nellie Butler of Norfolk Virginia were legally married after a mock ceremony by a friend turned justice of the peace. They renewed the vows the next evening before Rev. Clearfield Park with a small group of friends.
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Berpleton
N.J
Charles F. Harris
Nellie Butler
Norfolk
Harris
Clearfield Park
Millville
Methodists Consider Arbitration Request from Presbyterians
At the Montreal session of the Methodist General Conference a letter from the Presbyterian Assembly in Ashfield North Carolina urged joining in seeking worldwide dispute submission to arbitration.
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Montreal
Methodist General Conference
Presbyterian Assembly
Ashfield
N. C
Raum investigating committee in oaths at stand
The Raum investigating committee faced sharper exchanges as lawmakers pressed witnesses and accused speakers of unmanly conduct. Assistant Secretary Bussey defended the pension file order while Cooper questioned sources and noted disputes among members ended with a recess and reconciliation.
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Raum Investigating Committee
Bussey
Mr. Cooper
Flick
Cooper
Washington
Lemon
No End In Sight As Tariff Bill Delays In Committee
Washington dispatch reports the tariff bill lingering in committee after enrollment and Senate signing. House references it to Ways and Means, then to the conference. sugar schedule reciprocity discussions may delay action past September. Merchants fear duties rising and import timing shifts as the law nears effect.
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Congress
Sesalon Vari
WasHiNcTon
House
Senate
Committee On
New York Democrats
Republicans Set Order of Business for Remainder of Session
A Republican Senate caucus in Washington, presided by Senator Edmunds, narrowed the chamber’s agenda for the rest of the session. After the land grant forfeiture bill, nine measures were placed on the calendar, including anti lottery, timber culture repeal, private land claim courts, and various labor and public works bills.
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Congress
Edmunds
Conference
Antilottery Mall
Caer
Bsix
Upley
Omby
Revenue Marine Service
Treasury
Navy Department
District of Columbia
Deadlock in House as Absentees Trigger Adjournment Move
Washington September 11 The House faced a quorum failure due to half the Republican members being absent. A motion to adjourn by Mr. McKinley followed the lack of a quorum and Speaker Reed’s return from ten days away. Absentees are pursuing re election, delaying contested section legislation. Personal letters and telegrams will urge attendance for upcoming proceedings.
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Washingson
McKinley
Reed
Ingalls Likely to Attend Campaign Opening in Pittsburg
Washington reports confirm Senator Ingalls will attend the campaign opening in Pittsburg, with Speaker Reed and Chairman McKinley weighing attendance. Warmcastle and Senator Quay push for the event while the tariff bill delays debate. Delegates plan to depart Friday evening for a Saturday morning arrival.
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Washington
Warmcastle
Pittsburg
Reed
McKinley
Ways and Means Committee
Quay
Senator Ingalls
Austrian Bond Scam Snares Agent in Police Sweep
Maz Leffler, an agent for the European Bond Company, is arrested for selling what police call a lottery ticket shaped bond allegedly issued by the Imperial Government of Austria and guaranteed. Victim Charles F. Gunther paid eight dollars as an installment, with Justice Doyle noting the bond appeared unremarkable. Police estimate over 300 residents bought the bonds in the city district.
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Maz Leffler
Austria
Charles F. Gunther
Leffler
Gunther
Justice Doyle
Wyoming Election Largely Enthusiastic Despite Ballot Curbs
The Wyoming state election day saw strong party enthusiasm as the Australian ballot system and registration issues limited turnout. Republicans claim a tight lead in the governorship and Carey leads for Congress. Democrats push for gains in the legislature though total votes were hard to tally from distant precincts.
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Wyoming
Kinley
Carey
Congress
HOPES FOR M KINLEY ELECTION CONFIDENCE GROWS
SPECIAL TELEGRAM FROM MASSILLOW SAYS JUDGE MUNSON REPORTS favorable district feedback boosts belief McKinley will win. Congressional Campaign Committee met at Orrville to map preliminary work with Smyser as chairman and Stark county delegation expected.
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Judge A. Munson
Medina
McKinley
Congressional Campaign Committee
Orrville
Smyser
Stark County
Major McKinley
Tillman Nominated by Democratic Convention in South Carolina
The Democratic Convention early today nominated B. E. Tillman for governor with E. B. Gary for lieutenant governor and T. E. dall, J. Pope, and others for state offices. The platform endorses silver coinage, denounces the McKinley and Lodge bills, condemns Speaker Reed, and calls for laws to reduce public burdens.
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Corventa
B. E H. Tillman
Edgefield
E. B. Gary
Abbeville
T. E. Dall
Clarendon
W.T. C. Bates
Grangeburg
J. Pope
Newberry
Reed
Ponte
Marion Democrats oppose Hare for Eighth District
Democrats of Marion county plan an indignation meeting to denounce D. D. Hare for Congress in the Eighth district and urge him to decline the nomination. The arrangement gave Wyandot the judge, Marion the congressman, provoking opposition from Marion Democrats.
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Hspatch
Marion County
D. D. Hare
Congress
Marion
Wyandot
Marion Democrata
Democratic Convention Defeats Alliance Pick in Second District
The Democratic Congressional Convention of the Second district met at Maneato on September 11. An effort to indorse General H. Baker, the Alliance choice, failed as ex-Senator Wilkinson was nominated instead.
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Oprssa
London
Federation
Veterans Form Permanent War Veterans Club in Hannessevre
A permanent organization of a war veterans club has been formed in Hannessevre. Its aim is to unite veteran soldiers of the late war to support office seekers irrespective of party.
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Hannessevre
Nominations for Congress Include Carter and Evans Renomination
Montana nominee Thomas H. Carter, Republican, for Congress. Third Tennessee nominee H. Clay Evans, Republican, renominated. Third Minnesota nominee O. M. Hall, Democrat.
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Montana
Thomas H. Carter
Tennessee
H. Clay Evans
Minnesota
O. M. Hall
Robbed and Almost Murdered Woman Found Near Death
Mary Batchelder, wife of lumberman Benjamin Batchelder, was robbed of 1800 dollars while returning from Corry to Glyndon. She was found wandering in the woods in a demented, chloroformed state with torn clothes and bruises, indicating a violent assault. The purse was missing and investigators seek the attacker.
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Eate
Glyndon
Corry
Mary Batchelder
Benjamin Batcba
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