Remarkable Pennsylvanian Convention Ends In Acclamation
Harrisburg August meeting humbles high drama as absent key leaders and brief speeches yield harmony. The platform endorses McKinley and Pennsylvanian prosperity while praising Senator Quay and Penrose and denouncing yellow journalism. Potter nominated for Supreme Court by acclamation. Harris elected state treasurer also by acclamation.
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Harrisburg
Udge Wilthwin P. Potter
Pittsburg
Nun Tate
Supreme Court
Frank G. Harris
Thell
Jduidee Potter
Supreme Bench
Stone
Shir
Judge Green
Baston
Hernia Fe
United States
Thuay
Peti
Rene
Tr McHinley
Penneyivanti
Dad
Rheans
Pennesyleania Oon
United Party
Quay
Penrose
Bielle
Janet
Poyroxe
No Extension of Strike in Demmler Works Reported
Late in the day fires were lit at the Demmler tin plate works but machines were not started. Managers plan to reopen with non union labor while Monessen and Cleveland plants run with crews. Rumors of mediation denied as leaders push toward a strike conclusion and possible non union shifts.
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Demmler Tin Plate Works
Pittsboro
Ave
Deminik Tin Plate
Mekkeesport
Monessen
Cleveland
Crnecio
Very Preston
Carnegie Steel Company
Wo I Yey
Shaffer
Amalgamated Assciation
Monongahela Tin
United States Steel Corporation
England
John Sternsdorf
Richmond
Alabama
Joe” Carter
Carter
Sternadorf
M. F. Vighe
Chicago
Steel Corporation
Theodore A. Shaffer
Amalgamated Asseociation
Proof Corporation
Shaffer Hive
Notinls
Jreets
Archbishop Ireland
Kishon Potter
Seth Low
Pittsburg
Broken Rail Trains Overturn in Spill. No Injuries Reported
A faulty rail on the Pitrebure Johnstown Ebens- Chure line caused a passenger train to overturn between Woponenock and Juntain at noon. The engine led, a freight car derailed and toppled, seven people aboard escaped unharmed despite the wreck.
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Altoona
Pitrebure
Johnstown
Ebens- Chure
Woponenock
Juntain
War Between Colombia and Venezuela Deemed Improbable
Exclusive wire report from The Associated Merc cites General Rive Alfare of Kenador stating war between Colombia and Venezuela is improbable. Conservativ e blocs seek control. press condemns armed intervention. Messages from General Uribe request rifles and ammunition for troops in Suan Cristobal. clericals reportedly beaten in battles.
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Associated Merc
New York
Aemitch
Associated Press
Rive Alfare
Keunodr
Kenador
Colombia
Venezuela
Alfare
Aus
A. J. Rextrop
Tyrhune
Tomermw
Genral Haefool Uribe
Alexa
Suan Cristobal
Uribe Adde
San Ristobal
Maraciba
Jestrop
Vrihe
Fie
Women Kill Peddler in Camp Street Home
Robert Nogler, a Hebrew peddler, was slain today at No 1 Camp Street during a confrontation with two women, Mrs. Arriel Leos and Mrs. Ginnee Woods, who defended themselves against his intrusion. Leos faces murder charges. Woods is held as a witness as they flee the scene.
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Pittsburg
Aue
Robert Nogler
Osborne Woods
Camp Street
Arriel Leos
Ginnee Woods
Fig
Ato Ehige
Nagler
Wood House
Suirway
Steamship Arrivals and Destinations
Arrived ships include Majestia New York bound for Diversgenil and Kaiserin Maria Therein New York for Apemon. Also Stotimiamn New Yok via Hoolvene Si Mer Southampton and 81. Louie New York reported arrivals.
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Pres
New Vath
Aeg
Ainsi Koreforet
Hreioetis Toaytedite
Liserpeyd
Olean Ho Chaseegte
Mlavies
Piberths Ther Cinveese
Fleet
Vd Sekt Pt
Othe
Marytiang
Ola Pieniith
Cherhowne
Ohwanie
Diyerwels Zeeland
Antworm
Hvebourge
Soothamptt
Qeeritiwn
Majestia
New York
Diverrgenil
Subjedt
Servte
Tidey Wre
Cie Tonne
Kaiserin Maria Therein
Apemon
Rotterdam
Nerived
Stotimiamn
New Yok
Hoolvene Si Mer
Southampton
Louie
France Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Turkey Over Promises
French ambassador Constans reports to Paris that France has broken diplomatic relations with Turkey after the sultan allegedly breached a personal promise regarding quays and a French citizen claim. The Turkish foreign office explains the sultan intended to send a satisfying document but sent a differing terms note instead, leading to the breakdown.
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Constantinople
Constans
France
Turkey
M. Constans
Yildia Palace
Paria
Foreign Office
Franne
Quays
Cultan
M. Donatins
M. Constana
Porte
French Foreign Office
Grand Circuit Spreads Thrills As Eleata Sets Heat Record
An AP report from Readville Massachusetts notes Eleata lowered the stake record in heat two of the Massachusetts stake event worth 31000, Onward Silver then posted 2.05 miles in heat three. Klenta led early, Leola won two heats in a separate 2 19 class, and Royal Sheldon won the 2 15 pace. Susie J won the 214 trot for 1500, while Frazier claimed two heats in the unfinished 215 pace.
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Associated Press
Readvile
Mass
Eleata
Massachusetts
Onward Silver
Klenta
Leola
Royal Sheldon
Medford
Susie J
Miss Whitney
Frazier
Three Die As Train Strikes Victim Near Worntown Bridge
Harrisburg man James Wilson died after being struck by a train on the Marrishyre Uractiot line near Wort Vinter Wileoots. Investigations indicate the victim was killed and then placed on the tracks, with three large gashes found in the throat.
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Associated Pros
Harrisburg
Mig
QTR
James Wilson
Heokville Bridge
Weather and Politics Amid Turbulent Day
Weather shows cloudy spells with scattered indications of rain. In politics, Republicans name a ticket amid strike tensions while a major plant collapse injures hundreds. Local notes include a Newark Falls trip, veterans group activities, and educational conference efforts.
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Chane
Tne
Republicans at Richmond Convention Nominates Hoge for Governor
Exclusive dispatch from Richmond Virginia reports the Republican state convention opening with temporary chairman Abernine and text noting a straight ticket for the first time since Civil War days. Col. J Hampton Hoge of Roanoke received the governor nomination amid enthusiastic support while General John Toller of Harrisburg nominated Warren Lutey of Rockingham. credentials to seat contested delegations were resolved and adjournment followed lengthy speeches.
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Joseph «. Brown
Tittsbure
David W. Taine
Philadelphia
Brown
William A. Flinn
Pittsbure
Pennaylvania
Flinn
Lane
Rehividee
Moihuedelphia
Frank Reeder
Easton
Cameralttes
Rewler
Weleek
Pailadelphia
Elage
Hevorder al M
Pittsburg
Firth
Emi
Dalegates
Jhon MM
Bertto
Fhiitadelpha
Mr. Brown
Ton. Porury Chyttina
Messrs. Beott
Republican Organization
Allegheny County
Republican Party
Alieshens County
Hr. Biblicans
Pitteburge
Carlin
M. Morri Wit
Charisse
John
Kerk
Max G
Lele
Keype For
Pietyevteth
AL BL Dut
Piytsweil A A
Melangine
Woodiwkte
Portyeninth
Clark Olde
Pittiett
Wo Phenedliet
John Mc Tale
Bellefonte
Bhademy
Shmuel S. Jones
Cartendaly
Jones
Dale
Pillan
Kew
Wee van Fener
My. Benedict
Dean CL Open
Greeneburg
Woeetmoreland County
Waeh Orme
Schuylkill
Richmond
Moon Te. Jay
William Mahote
Aber
Montgomers
J. Hampton Hoge
Walker
Hosser
Ventiona
Committee On
Roanoke
Grovehland
Orange
Thomas L. Moore
Montgomery
John Toller
Harrisburg
Warren, Luty
Rockingham
Hoge
Train Collides With Trolley Car in Camden
A Reading railroad train struck a loaded trolley on the Camden and Gloucester line at Gloucester. Mrs. Albert Winter of Camden died almost instantly. Her daughter Blanche, 14, had a skull fracture and will die. Phebe Jones of Camden suffered brain concussion and will probably die. Four others were injured but not seriously.
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Camden
N. J
Reading Railroad
Camden and Gloucester Road
Gloucester
Albert Winter
Blanche
Phebe Jones
Foreign Laborers Strike Delays Pennsylvania Railroad Contract
About four hundred foreign laborers on A B Kerhwugh & Co grading work at Marynville quit in a dispute over wage increases. Three hours later they induced about one hundred more on the western bridge section to strike. The firm settled the dispute this evening and the men will return to work tomorrow.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Kerhwugh & Co
Marynville
Explosion in quarry wounds two workers in Baltimore area
An explosion at a stone quarry this morning injured two workers, Braxton Tagner and Reward Witte. Authorities from the Swell a Pe company are investigating the incident and evaluating the cause as dynamite related.
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Baltimore
Braxton Tagner
Reward Witte
Alvan
Plode
Doleig
Fragmented Wire Report on Local Steel Firm Dealings
An Exclusive Wire from The press describes turmoil around Bethlehem steel and related entities. It notes a $700.00 claim involving a trust and mentions multiple names and places in cryptic terms. The text is unclear but indicates corporate financial action and regional business ties.
Knights of Pye Tie Grand Lodge Decision in Mennarlonia
Exclusive report from Allentown shows the Knights of Pye reaching a final agreement at the grand lodge in Dunes Ville. The decision centers on a staged event and involves ML Fethers and key officials amid rising tensions at the Yellowment rank.
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Prem
Allentown
Pay
Aue
Ste
Knights of
Pye
Mennarlonia
Dunes Ville
Wie
Mining event at Clanton Gul park in Hartford Westmetay
A fragmentary report notes a mining activity at Clanton Gul park Hartford Westmetay with unclear time references. The text includes names and dates obscured by OCR errors, preventing full identification of participants or outcomes.
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Presa Basten
Vetoeie
Mee
Abeta
Clanton Gul Park
Hartford
Westmetay
Steyn Santiond Evening Scene Report
An OCR fragment describes an evening social or market in Steyn Santiond with mentions of people and local activity. The readable text names several individuals and clues about a gathering, sale, or event, though many words are garbled. The fragment provides limited concrete facts beyond locality and some participants.
Unclear fragmentary text on strike talks and officials
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Vaerk and United States, mentioning a conference, steel strike, and officials, but the details and context are unreadable. No clear event, date, or names can be confirmed.
Fire at Point Breeze Refinery Sparks Massive Petroleum Blaze
An Atlantic Refining plant tank exploded near Point Breeze, Philadelphia, sending burning petroleum into Paseyunk avenue and triggering a violent stampede. Ambulances treated many on scene while fire crews containment blocks of two streets, fearing further tank explosions could flood trenches and threaten the gas works. Authorities report about fifteen tanks burned with 24,000 barrels per tank on average, as other structures remained at risk tonight.
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Philadephia
Atlantic Refining Company
Point Treese
Regina Eines
Pusesunk Avenue
Commany
Paseyunk Avenue
Thames
United Oas Improvement Company
Fas Company
Offlellas
Four Fatal Accidents Reported in Quick Succession
A combined report details four fatal accidents within two hours. Samuel Munn, a well known contractor, fell from a building and died. Ead Schaeffer, a bridge builder, perished from injuries after a fall from a power house. Samuel Rout of West Leport and W Deyden from Philadelphia’s aircraft chemical works were killed at a grade crossing on the Pennsylvania railroad near Mohnsville.
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Assorueted Press
Reading
Aue
Woo
Munn
Eadwail Schaeffer
Bumuel
West Leeuport
Deyden
Aerion
Lipton Arrives Amid Gala New York Reception
Sir Thomas Lipton, owner of the America’s cup yacht, arrived in New York this evening. He and his party were received by dignitaries aboard the steamer and taken to the Waldorf Astoria for dinner after a reception in Sandy Hook.
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Prem
New York
Thaiae Lipton
Waldorf Astoria
Harrington Haplessly Ends Life in Secluded Home
The recluse Harrington reportedly hanged himself at his extended estate in Ohio. Neighbors and Coroner Vangie Niel examined the scene at a warehouse for the Menhovpet firm. Harrington, aged about 20, was found by a stepchild near Pew Sormnary, with authorities noting he had contemplated self harm.
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New
Weather data fragment from yesterday
Incomplete weather note shows yesterday's observations with scattered figures. Mentions rainfall and temperature cues but text is garbled making specifics unclear. Likely reports precipitation amount around a small quantity and general conditions but cannot confirm exact values or times.
Eastern Pennsylvania Forecast for August 21
Washington weather bulletin notes partly cloudy skies for Thursday and Friday in eastern Pennsylvania with light southerly winds and mild temperatures.
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Washington
Pennsylvenia
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