Tin Plate Mill Dedication Draws 5000 Despite Rain
Elwood hosts a formal opening of an American tin plate factory with Governor McKinley and Governor Chase in attendance. The event, interrupted by heavy rain, draws thousands as 28 excursion trains arrive and a large crowd gathers to hear speeches on tariffs and protection.
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Evyoop
Ian
Elwood
Willan McKinley, Jr
Rrepublican State Committee
Indiana
McKinley
Ohio
Chase
Charles L. Henry
Congress
Columbia Club
Indianapolis
Opera House
Governor McKinley
Crwig
State Committee
Republican Party
Harrison
MccKinley
Democratic Party
United States
Laughte
Europe
Dancers Adopt New Routines at Terpsichorean Society
The American Society of Professors of Dancing meets in New York on September 1 5. They trial and adopt several new dances including the Wentworth by AE Bournique of Chicago and the Majestic Polonaise by Grace W Bek of Chicago. The Harvard Gavotte by Robert Metcalfe also gains approval.
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New York
American Society of Professors of Dancing
AE. Bournique
Chicago
Grace W. Bekk
National Association of Teachers of Dancing
Harvard
M. Yale
Yale
Postal Clerks Discuss Promotion Board At Convention
Delegates at the National Association of Postal Clerks meet in St. Louis to review the Secretary’s report showing higher membership and a healthy treasury. The Legislative Committee favors mandatory laws and a Board of Promotion at each first class post office, but no action was taken. The session planned to resume at 10 A M tomorrow.
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St. Louis
National Association of Postal Clerks
Legislative Committee
Rockfall at Morris quarry traps one worker
A massive limestone rock slide at A G Morris ballast quarry in Altoona traps a crew of about 30. The fall, unseen before, sends rock over 100 feet along the quarry face. John Harmody, 55, a Polish worker, died after returning for his tools.
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Alt Toona
A.G. Morris
John Harmody
Grand Tribe of the United Order of Red Men Opens Session
The annual session of the Grand Tribe of the United Order of Red Men began in Trenton New Jersey with William Bommell of Philadelphia presiding and S W Goodman of Philadelphia recording minutes. All states except California represented and the order reports 6740 members with seven Grand Tribes and eight subordinates. Sick and death benefits paid total 49712 dollars. aggregate funds of tribes reach 202289 pounds. Officers to be elected tomorrow.
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Trenton
N. J
United Order of Red Men
William Bommell
Philadelphia
S. W. Goodman
California
Taxing a Dead Man for Costs in Cronin Case
State's Attorney Longenecker received formal notice of a motion at the October term of the Illinois Supreme Court in the O Sullivan Cronin case. The move seeks a decision on O Sullivans appeal for a new trial to settle whether court costs are to be paid from the deceased defendants estate.
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Longenecker
Illinois Supreme Court
Cronin
Patrick O'Sullivan
O'Sullivan
Two Hughs to surrender on second murder charge in Homestead
Hugh O'Donnell and Hugh Ross will waive a hearing and post bonds for the second murder count tied to the J W Kline case. They plan to surrender in Philadelphia court with bondsmen ready, seeking bail on the prior Conners and Wain murder charge. The Carnegie Steel probe is nearing conclusion.
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Hugh O'Donnell
Hugh Ross
John F. Cox
J. W. Kline
Pinkerton
Ross
Ohio
Homestead
O'Donnell
Pittsburg
McAleese
Cox
Breck
Hughs
Alderman McMaster
Court of Quarter Sessions
John Conners
Silas Wain
Carnegie Steel Company
RB. Petty
McCleary
Mr. Petty
Jesse Miller
Alderman McMasters
Leesa
Charles Williams
Carnegie Company
Henry Wilkey
Weber
Wilker
Arrests, meals and troops mark Homestead standoff
Sheriff McCleary oversaw marked troop deployment in Homestead as three arrests were made. A single meal ticket system begins, replacing meal squads. George Bennett recovers from a shoulder wound after being shot by Al Price. A new mill yard restaurant financed at $5,000 aims to feed 1,000 workers locally.
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Sheri McCleary
Duquesne
McCleary
Homestead
A. George Bennett
al Price
Price
W. H. Williams
T. W. Brown
Mechanical Department
William Murry
McMasters
Howestead
Hulings
Mill Yard
Protestant University Aims For National Scope
Washington major project led by Bishop Hurst seeks $10,000,000 for a non sectarian Protestant university with a women’s era plan. Widow of Senator Stassen joins fundraising, forming an American University League to mobilize subscriptions nationwide via state and congressional district leagues.
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Washington
Methodist Episcopal Church
D. C
National University
Newman
National Capitol
New
Catholic University
Gwendolen Caidwell
Baltimore
Tenleytown
Oak View
Cleveland
Bishop Hurst
Eee
John A. St
Hurst
National Society
Hero of Homestead Aide Amid Mounting Riots
Wounded Pinkerton men describe the brutal Homestead riot scene where they were trapped in boats and fighting for life. Survivors allege fire from oil tanks was used to burn attackers as a doctor appeared amid the chaos.
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Pinkerton
Homestead
Hon A B Clark Case Dismissed by Justice Kees
Newark September 13 Special Hon A B Clark, who faced an affidavit by A D Lee alleging he misappropriated ten thousand dollars held to settle township bond aims, was discharged by Justice Kees today.
Pocket Veto Shadow on Convict Labor Ban in DC
In Washington a push to end convict labor in federal work was vetoed by President Cleveland. The bill would bar convict and prison labor from government contracts and require domestic residence for workers. Labor groups plan to press the issue with officials amid Republican interest.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Cleveland
United States
Congress
Labor Peck
New York
Democratic House
Republican Committee
Cambria Wreck Jury Finds Gross Negligence by Conductor and Engineer
A Cambria County jury sitting in Gallitzin found the collision on the Pennsyl vania Railroad Cambria and Clearfield Branch was caused by gross negligence and rule disobedience. Conductor G E Dunnire and Engineer G S Yoder were held responsible after 17 witnesses testified.
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Altoona
Cambria and Clearfield
Pennsylvania Railroad
W. Ferry
Raymond Parrish
W. S. Rowland
Alexander Gedella
Edward Ayles
Guiseppe Martino
Martin Martino
Hieh
Anton Dinello
Gallitzin
Cambria County
G. E. E. Dunniire
G. S. Yoder
Great Northern Withdraws From Western Traffic Association
The Great Northern filed withdrawal notes from the Western Traffic Association on September 13 in St Paul. Officials in the Great Northern office declined to confirm the report though private advices indicate the action has been taken and President Hill’s withdrawal was anticipated.
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St. Pauul
Miss
Great Northern
Western Traffic Association
Hill
The
Man Promises Niagara Barrel Jump Attempt
Meredith Stanley of this city plans to float over Niagara Falls in an eight by six foot oak barrel. The barrel is strong hooped copper covered and padded inside and ready for use.
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Meredith Stanley
Niagara Falls
Pittsburgh Meadville Round Trip Train Offer
Via Pennsylvania Hines offers a September 15 round trip from Pittsburg for $2. Trains depart Union Station at 7 20 AM and 7 20 PM Central time. Morning arrival in Meadville precedes a big parade. Return valid through September 16 inclusively.
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Pittsburg
Union Station
Meadville
Big Ferade
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Smithfield Street
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