State of affairs in coal mines sparks reform urged
A contemporaneous report details brutal wage cuts and dockage in Pennsylvania coal mines, exposing child labor, long hours, and withheld pay. It cites miners earning as little as 19.90 dollars in March after deductions, with operators squeezing families through dockage for meals, repairs, and supplies, while Reading coal owners push petty tricks to widen profits and ship coal to urban markets.
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Delaware, Lackawaune , Western Railroad Company
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Cumence Carrier
Mali
New York
Regulators Hit Jersey City Train Gates Rule
New Pennsylvania Railroad rule bars entry at Jersey City gates without a ticket causing public anger. Traveling patrons complain of delays and gate penalties, with many prevented from escorting ladies and lifting luggage on the Jersey City end.
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Ita Jersey
Jersey
Disappearances Stir Wyoming Cattle War Witnesses Missing
In Fort Russell a sudden loss of the only known witnesses against cattlemen shocks the area. Trappers Jones and Walker, captured during clashes, were later released and disappeared en route to Casper. Deputy Kimball left briefly, leaving them asleep in the jail, and they vanished during the night. Authorities search with telegrams sent nationwide.
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Wye
Cattemen
Fort Russell
Jones Sd Walker
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Reyed
Casper
Kimball
Lal
Ray
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Jones
Walker
Fire devastates Newry works and riverfront blocks
A massive blaze swept a Newry meat processing district along the East River from 45th to 4th streets, starting at 2:30 a.m. in the tallow house. Flames spread through wooden buildings, trapping cattle and causing extensive damage estimated near 400,000, with 27 engines aiding until the fire was controlled by 8 a.m. Two firemen were injured. Separate report notes Mrs Montagu’s release from prison is advised due to health and family considerations.
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Saliwarschild
Sulaherner
Suleberger
New York Veal and Mutton Company
Oremco
Monser
Sulsberger
Levons Snd Hannigan
Warren Pfad of Posumonta Dies of Pneumonia
Warren Pfad, proprietor of the Buffalo Commercial, died at his home after attending the Republican State Convention. He fell ill with a severe chill Friday after returning by train, developing pneumonia that led to his death.
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Watale
Burva
Warren
Buffalo
Minister Smith to Washington as envoy amid famine debate
Putapernia Simith departs for Washington to deliver his resignation and press the case for famine aid as part of the Presidential campaign. He seeks to become United States minister to Russia, arguing his move frees him from journalism to serve national interests. He defends famine relief funding while stating crops look favorable for next year.
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St. Petersburg
America
Smith
Mysterious C4: Whipple Fatally Injured on Central Road
May 7 report from Fora New York details engineer Billy Whipple of a fast freight found unconscious with severe head injuries after a collision near Palatine Bridge. Fireman drove the train to Foods. Whipple’s watch and $100 were examined as investigators review possible obstruction and circumstances surrounding his death.
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Delamater Bank Failure and Miller Indictment in Chicago
A Chicago indictment charges 58 year old Miller with embezzling about 90,000 from Delamater Bank funds. Miller, a former employee linked to Crawford County and Bentville, faces scrutiny tied to the bank’s failure. Separately, Michael Powers, contractor for the Havemeyer building plastering, surrendered to police after Thursday's fatal accident. Powers was taken to Leek Bootsives in St Paul for recovery. In Baltimore, manager Hanlon of the Orioles is preparing for a major team shakeup after resignations and changes ahead.
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Anrest
Faery Miller
Chicagmford
Chicago
Crewford
Bentville
Powert
Yoas
Mey
Michaal Powers
Havemayer
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Obituary notices and weather from a late May issue
Obituary notices include Professor Augustus William Hoffman of Berks who died of apoplexy and Marcus W. Robinson of Brooklyn reported dead at the Storrs homestead Mansfield Conn. a general note on Newfoundland's admission discussions in Ottawa and a brief item on Arbor Day observances. Weather forecast for Eastern New York and Western New York indicates cooler temperatures, showers, and varying winds with a chance of warmer spells.
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New York
Wesern
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