Freight Trains Again Moving Amid Strike Turmoil
Erie county faces a grave railroad strike as troops advance with Brownout law force. Governor signs orders and New York regiments move to Buffalo while Lake Shore and Lehigh Valley yards halt, crews idle, and fears of wider disruption spread.
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Schenectady
Catskill
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Strike Threat Looms as Workmen Move Toward Buffalo
Rumors swirl of potential callouts by switchmen and looms of action within 24 hours at Hornellsville yards as Buffalo authorities prepare. trains run on Husquehanne line but West-bound runs are sparse amid the tug Gremen fire and strike dispersals.
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Honwellisynee
Buffalo
Husquehanne
Hornelleville
Mearty
Man Turns Himself In Admitting Bordens Murders
Charles A. Peckham of Westport Massachusetts walked into Central Police Station and confessed to killing Mr and Mrs Andrew J Borden two weeks prior. He described entering via rear door and claimed to act out of love for blood. He is 62, about five feet tall with gray beard and claimed to lease a small Westport farm. Police investigate relatives and friends while weighing if the tale reflects a disturbed mind.
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Central Village
Westport
Maas
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Marshal
Andrew J. Borden
Borden
Terent
Medford Road
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Hin
Rassiae Bureau
Washington
Peckham
Edround
Davia
Tate
Fleet
New Betford
Theane Vie
New Bedford
Andrew J. Jeu
Lizsie Banden
Jennings
Narrow Escape for Hotel Greats at Grindelwald Fire
Fire destroyed the Hotel de Lionts in Grindelwald during the night as crowds of American and European tourists were present. The blaze razed the hotel and thirty houses, origin of the fire unknown. Tourists narrowly escaped with bags and valuables, all getting out safely.
Mountain men fill Lehigh Valley strike positions in Pa
One hundred seasoned workers arrived from Fine Grove Frankville and Cressona to replace strikers on the Lehigh Valley Railroad. The company plans to man the entire system with experienced non union labor and guards accompany all routes. Mock trains were run from Buffalo to test handling freight until the block is lifted.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
Fine Grove
Frankville
Cressona
Packerton
Tapan Pere
Rail strike effects and stock reactions in New York
New York markets opened with rail stocks flat after a strike call. The prompt militia action sparked hopes for quick settlements and assurances from Chicago lines. The Buffalo spread of the railway switchmen strike remains uncertain, with potential East Coast impact and trunk line preparations underway.
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New York Central
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Buffalota
Chisage
Wales Shakes in Pembrokeshire Earthquake Night
An earthquake struck Pembrokeshire Wales with tremors felt in Haverfordwest and surrounding areas. Residents rushed from buildings as furniture moved and lights flickered in a sequence of shocks, with the first being strongest and follow up tremors minor. People returned indoors after quieting periods as no further damage was reported.
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Pembrokeshire
County of Wales
Haverfordwest
Seartul
Nancy Hankss Record Breaking Mile At Washington Park
The great mare Nancy Hanks trotted a mile in 2 07 14 at Washington Park on August 19, aiming to beat her 2 00 mark. She overtook the old record by a full second and eclipsed Sund Pales world notch, drawing twelve thousand spectators as she led to the paddock amid fanfare.
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Washington Park
Mark
Robert Ronner
Denied writs of habeas corpus for Jersey City ballot staff
Judge Acheson in the U S District Court denied petitions for writs of habeas corpus seeking release of Jersey City ballot-box staffers Jacob Mitchell James Hart and Theodore Fallon from New Jersey. The petition argued unlawful restraint. the court indicated the petitioners could not proceed as requested.
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Metenee Tee
Jersey City
Bullat-Rox Ringers
Prrvencac
Acheson
United States District Court
Beheas Corpes
Jacob Mitchell
James Hart
Theodore Fallon
New Jersey
Prisoner Havers Escapes by Slashing Cell Door at Workhouse
Aug. 19 report of Charien Havers alias Hunter a prisoner at Allegheny County workhouse attacking keeper Jobe Weberhars slashing and cutting him then seizing keys to escape locking doors. He feigned illness to avoid work and fled with guards discovering the assault three hours later as he vanished toward New York bound addresses.
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Hunter
Allegheny County
Jobe Weberhars
Havers
Mya Bine
Travers
Dag Contract Approved for 12 Million Frat Order
In Conn Aug 1 al Dag received the contract for 12,000,000 cents, the project valued at twelve million. The fee or order details appear in a fragmented update from the Peiding Festa trade item.
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Conn
al Dagtoo — Bee
Ten more horses with glanders taken out
Saw Youn, Aug. 1. Ten more horses affected with glanders were taken out of service, indicating a broader outbreak response.
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Buchanan Yields in Coal Creek Standoff and Miners Withdraw
Miners threaten force over Coal Creek dispute near Tennessee, prompting Gov. Buchanan to withdraw troops and convicts. After tense standoff at Oliver Springs, miners seize locomotives and cars, capture convicts, and force engineers to move stock to safety as guards call off assault. Authorities aim to settle with promises of calm and withdrawal.
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Oliver Springs
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Military Dispatches Spark Anxiety in Aug 19 Bulletin
In Cuarramuccs a large crowd gathered as bulletins were read about a captured Knoxville soldier. Col Woolford reported from Harriman that the 80th had been captured near Oliver Springs, deepening fears of demoralisation and testing Mayor Andrews guidance to deploy troops if necessary.
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Harriman
Knoxville
Ox Ieee
Oliver Springs
Andrews
Col. Woolford
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