Conference on Pittsburg silk mill strike aims to sidestep
Pittsburg August 23 1892 labor leaders meet at Hotel Henry to devise ways to sidestep strikers with President Mitchell Grand Master Bargent and other officials in attendance. Amalgamated and local union reports indicate no major changes though tensions rise as non union workers arrive amid mobs and police warnings.
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Pittsburg
Seasion
Hotel Henry
Ssid
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Bargent
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
White
Garment Workers of America
Easley
National Civil Federation
Anz
Star
American ‘Tinplate Company
Pennsylvania
Bett
Renee Om
Kieweletzn
Fiat Tynit Riromkest Wien
Ion Smtt
Fenperteogia
Agralgramated Association
Milla
Astairy
Ae Pittsburts
Amaleamatet
Shaffer
Wae Beant
W. A. Stone
New York
Uaited
States Steel Corporative
Prither Vrendear
Martial law decree closes stores in Queenstown district
Cape Town August 23 a fresh order proclaims martial law closing all country stores in the Queenstown district and directing goods likely to be sent to the enemy to be sent to specified towns. Residents are forbidden to possess more than a week’s provisions.
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Cape Town
Queenstown
Bear attack leaves multiple victims and search under way
A torn report from Arizona and Michigan notes a bear incident near Fort Apache with casualties and missing persons. divers, a hospital transfer, and pardons also appear. Other items include a fatal windstorm in Anadurko, a poison attempt in Connersville, and a tarred farm hand in Parsons.
France and the Turk Conflict Rumors Stir Europe
Reports from Vienna and Paris describe mobilization along the Turkish frontier and an ultimatum from the French ambassador to the sultan. The Times notes France denies naval demonstrations while diplomatic officials remain cautious amid war rumors. The Turkish ambassador’s absence and summer holidays among diplomats affect commentary as France and Turkey contemplate backing away from a broader clash.
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Galat
Dniester Delta
Constanstinople
Constans
Constantinople
Paris
Foreign Office
Toulon
Muir Bey
Tromp
Ety
Ford
Jane
Sean Willewl
France
Engineer's Wound From Splintered Rail Car Incident
An engineer on the Illinois Central railroad was badly wounded Wednesday when a chunk of molding studded with nails pierced through the breast and back as the locomotive failed to stop at the aide track. The engine toppled into a freight train, causing extensive damage. the engineer was knocked around but the splinter was removed and recovery is expected.
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Frank Agineer
Ilindle
Mondor
Bird
European revolution and US policy debate spurs tension
Vienna reports Professor Edward Saree discusses industrial and political forces shaping the United States and Europe. He warns of central European labor strains, rising defense aims, and potential clashes as China Russia and the US seek influence. Four injured in a train collision near Fond du Lac Wisconsin as investigators probe the crash.
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Vienna
Edward Saree
Sud Paleontologist
United States
Europe
China
Amerte
Thiria
Walt
Muwrican Minton
Lucey
Vince Way
Czar to Interfere and South African Mediation Discussion
Belgian dispatches claim a Russian circle suggests Emperor Nicholas II may intervene in the South African crisis. The report notes a potential private audience during a stay in France to gauge the Boer position and consider a mediation plan.
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Brussels
Adige
Belgie
Drs. Peretrott Copephagen
South Africa
Tou Het
Adj. Unier
Kroger
Mosquitoes Attack Man Near Hoboken Before Rescue
A man fell into mud and water in a park area near Hoboken, struck by mosquitoes that caused severe stings and shock. He sank neck-deep, survived the fall, but died after distressed attempts at rescue. meanwhile Captain Stephen A. Jackson, a noted lake captain, died at his son's home in Kenosha after a long illness at age 74.
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Beramaut
New York
Tenjamin Bensani
Jeff
Tvou
Hoboken
N. 4
Sehuet- 200
Park
Benjamin
Mackensays
Jaries
Kenosha
Wis
Ave
Stephen A. Jackson
Dahngon A. Jackson
Jackson
Rebels Win a Fight Castro's Doom Said to Be Sealed
A chaotic dispatch from Quito reports Liberal forces in Colombia scoring a great triumph near southern operations led by generals Peres and Tosas, signaling potential civil conflict and possible war declarations as Castro and U S interests weigh shifts in regional power amid reports of robbers, bushwhackers, and growing anarchy.
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New York
Ange
A.T. Trestrepo
Colombia
Quito
Pauseto
Sergio Peres
A. Tosas
Clements
Restrepo
Mat Faxto
Boon
UribeWrile
Thari
Pls
Canmalgn
Vrie-Uribe
Castro
Loney Polen
Terr Ries
Secon
Albait
Jeff Peasaid
Zelarn
Nicaragua
Ton- Alleas
Sitath
Hiendinere
Colombo
Abewulth
Cnisa
Willy Kile
Cour
Boone
Nienragret
Nieman Eenalor
Malsery
Erterante
Betne Robins
Liberty
Isle
Calls for Explanation and Large Real Estate Deal In Midwest
Governor Tomeine Bowed a statement on tyshite treasing revealing a shortfall of 752 dollars. Stowers declined to speak as the treasurer seeks full explanation before any action. A. D. Clarke bought 440000 acres from Northern Paville railroad in a North Dakota deal expected to yield big profits. Highwaymen robbed a staged wagon near Ager California while a man leapt from a boat into a lake, described as temporary insanity.
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Jackson
Tomeine Bowie
Terete
Stowers
Amy Kent
Algona
A. D. Clarke
Paville Rilroad
North Dakota
Biamarck
Clarke
Mother Reclaims Child After Turbulent Family Battle
In a case near Edgar County Mrs. Taylor and her former husband Edgar Taylor clash over custody. Paris, the father, arrived with a revolver during a dispute at a farm, threatening and pursuing the younger children as he attempted to take one. The matter moves toward legal resolution with the parties in dispute.
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Mattoon
Ang
James Puris
Dawn Taylor
Wurin Bolilly
Taylor
Edgar
Joseph Tek
Imparsial
Paris
Sion
Wick
Law
Resorters Display In Wisconsin Parade Wins Prizes
Aug 22 Wankestin Wisconsin residents hosted an ornate display parade featuring decorated outfits and lively pageantry. Winners included K Rety of Chicago in Class A and Edenher of Thivage in Class B, with runners up Mira RET and Miss Anne Wylker. A notable participant, That of Misatonic Sykes, also showcased well despite not winning.
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Wankestin
Wis
Rety
Chicage
Ftnsenthal
Chivas
George LH. Withur
Wankesta
Anne Wylker
Nashville
Janos
Mise Edenher
Thivage
Mike Genevieve Wake
Wake Shu
Sykes
Cherry Girls in Trouble at Merform Park
The Cherry sisters performing at St Nicholas tote faced trouble when park managers refused further rent. About thirty spectators watched as manager Harris ceased showing acts until payment was made, with the troupe later leaving under pressure.
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Westeriay Manus
Stale Lainyiile
Telegraph briefs report oddities across the United States
United States and various reports describe Americans of Chinese birth in Hawaii, a Chicago man nicknamed Bowser in Niagara whirlpools, and shooting incidents in Colorado. Other items cover labor disputes at Yonkers, a marriage in Chile, postal robbery, court votes, and snake incidents in Lafayette and on South Street.
Free Silver Not to Be Discussed in Convention
Des Moines Aug 23. Populist state mass convention convened to nominate a governor candidate, ex Congresssman Weller of Nashua favored. Platform supports Omaha and later planks, endorses paper money and limited silver, calls for abolishing state printer and binder positions. Free silver not to be discussed. Clayton of Oska looss chosen chairman at GOP central committee meeting.
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Des Moines
Weller
Nashau
Goveror
Omaha
Clayton
Republican State Central Committee
G. W. Clayton
Oskalooss
Nordstrom Hanged for Murder of Rancher in Seattle
Charles N. Nordstrom was hanged in Seattle today for the murder of rancher William Morin in November 1891. The case drew national attention as Congressman James Hamilton Lewis lobbied to save Nordstrom by arguing insanity for nine years, contesting state and federal courts.
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Nordstrom
Seattle
Wash
Charles N. Nordstrom
William Morin
James Hamilton Lewis
Lewis
Five Lives Taken in Quarrel Over a Woman
Williamsburg Ky August 23 news reached here of a bloody battle in the eastern county district twenty miles away in which Blake Logan and his two sons and two Wilson brothers were slain by West Mays and George Otueu. The dispute centered on Mays wife. A posse has left for the scene to make arrests and bury the dead as neighbors fear to go there.
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Edwin Tirur
Pest
Tn Cutield
Turkey
Eranet Haw & Postatties
Constantine
France
Shwe
Yar Wharf
Internec
Munir Ber
Varkey
Anfhareatier
Paris
Mehem Wel
Madixon
Wis
Ang
Ed McVetritge
Baraboo
Dudge Slebecker
Fidlge Brothers
Williamsburg
Blake Logan
Wilson
West Mays
George Otueu
Mays
Edward and William Meet in Prussia
Edward and William meet in Prussia as Wilhelmshohe hosts a cordial reception. Aug 23 reports Edward arriving with Emperor William and sharing luncheon at the castle before touring the grounds. A sequence of unrelated items follows including a fatal boiler incident near Rapidan Landing and a jail escape in New York.
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William
Prussia
Wilhelmshohe
Boller
Donaldsonville
Tla
Rapidan Landing
Leisel & Israel
New York
Navy Gred
Fown
Appearance's Sake and a Streetcar Mishap in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Record notes a comic exchange about keys and street names as a passenger asks to be let off at Minute Street but the conductor denies it and suggests Sixty-second Street instead. A humorous framing accompanies a naval battle joke from the Punic War where Carthage loses as galley slaves fail to hold their seats amid ship noises.
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Minute Street
Sixty-second Street
Spain
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