Senate Closes After Nine Month Session At Last
The Fifty third Congress adjourned without day as the senate wrapped a lengthy session. President Cleveland congratulated the House on its work while no final fate for the tariff bill was officially communicated. Vice President Stevenson presided and thanked senators for their courtesy before ad journment.
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House
Senate
Wasuinatos
United States
Yeaterday
Representative Catchings
Mississippi
House of Representatives
Jones
Arkansas
Crisp
Congress
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Quay
Stevenson
Harris
Muanderaon
Fee
Ross
Regent Luitpold statue removed before unveiling event
In Moreau Upper Batavia the statue of Regent Prince Luitpold in Wittelabach park was removed from its pedestal the night before the Ludwig monument unveiling. Local authorities have no clue about the conspirators and admit the act is serious.
Plan to make unions responsible for strike violations
Chicago August 28 General Superintendent A W Sullivan Illinois Central railroad outlined a plan to settle labor disputes by holding unions liable for member violations and contract breaches by heads of organizations. The labor commission heard witnesses including General Nelson A Miles who denied saying the backbone of the strike is broken and returned to federal troops.
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Sullivan
Chicago
Labor Commission
A. W. Sullivan
Illinois Central Railroad
Nelson A. Miles
Councilmen at Odds Over Pavement Decision Stalemate Persists
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania Aug 28 officials describe a division in the reform council with three exiled members Kearney Hennigen and Tigne holding balance of power Donnielmen Donnelly and Reap favoring asphalt while Clifford Lynett Maloney and Mangan back vitrified brick Kennedy says to seek constituents wishes and no meeting until a side gains the winning hand taxpayers warn the contracting process merits scrutiny
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Scranton Tribune
PittsTox
Reform Council
Kearney
Hennigen
Tigne
Rifle Practice Opens at Mount Gretna Booting Day
State Guard at Mount Gretna began rifle practice on August 23 with sessions from 9:10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. darkness halted play. Teams were reversed from last year as the day ended.
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Mount Gretna
Farmers Picnic Draws Large Crowd at Williams Grove
Williams Grove Pa August 28 The second day of the Grangora exhibition attracted a huge audience with thousands arriving by train from neighboring states. Hon J T Dilmanthe Populist candidate for governor spoke on the tariff bill and its future effects. Following were Hon Leonard Rhone state master, Hon A S Solan of Washington D C, Manager Thomas, and Hon Benjamin Butterworth who delivered an address in the afternoon.
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Williams’ Grove
J. T. Dilmanthe
Leonard Rhone
Washington, D. C
Thomas
Benjamin Butterworth
Hines Renominated at Democratic Convention
At WirxrS Barne on August 28 the Democratic convention renominated Congressman Hines along with the tickets for Orphans' Court Judge D L Rhone Prothonotary Jacob Schappert District Attorney A A O Boyle and Clerk of Courts John H Rica
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Wirxrs Barne
Hines
Orphans’ Court
D. L. Rhone
Jacob Schappert
Distriet
A. A. O'Boyle
John H. Rica
William Scanlan’s Widow Named Legal Administrator
Historic notices record William J. Scanlan’s estate in the amount of 4000 dollars with his wife named as administrator. Other items mention alleged murder by Isaac White, a Lansdale business distress, and notable clergy retirement from Elmira Park Church. A Lehigh Valley railroad official’s nephew drowns on Sensea Lake near North Hester.
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William J. Scanlan
Anne
Isaac White
Ann Lawfrancs
Hogansburg
A. G. Freed
Tramont
Lansdale
Thomas K. Beacher
Henry Ward Beecher
Park Church
Elmira
N. Y
Erhart
King
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Sensea Lake
North Hester
Seere
Thomas J. Edgor
Bucraburg
Diane
Massacred by the Arabs at Timbuctoo conflict reported
Paris reports from Sengal say French garrison at Timbuctoo suffered a brutal nighttime assault by Tuaregs and allied tribes. The expedition, led by Colonel Bannier, was overwhelmed. many French were killed or wounded as Arabs overran the camp and pursued survivors toward Timbuctoo.
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Sengal
West Africa
Bannier
Timbuotoo
Hugueny
Phillippe
Dougoi
Gonudam
Timbuetoo
Nigotte
Sarda
Timbuctoo
Epidemic of Personal Crises Strikes Washington
In Washington three self harm attempts occurred within 24 hours. An elderly man pair failed in their efforts. Fifteen year old Elizabeth Walter, employed at a dry goods store, died after taking morphine. She lived with her uncle C F Walter at 50 Dafrees Street NW. Authorities cite no clear motive beyond concern for her mother's health. She wrote two letters addressed unknown.
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Washington
National Capital
Bruckenness
Elizabeth Walter
Unkle
C. F. Walter
Dafrees Street
N. W
Walter
Sioux City in Earnest Eyes Corbett Jackson Fight
The Sioux City Athletic Club sent two $2500 certified checks to James Corbett and Peter Jackson as good faith toward a glove contest under club supervision. Corbett has accepted one order, and a final report will follow if Jackson accepts.
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Corbett-Jackson
Sioux City
Sioux City Athletic Club
New York
James Corbett
Peter Jackson
Corbett
Mr. Jackson
Two Trains Collision Hurts Dozens in Whiting
In Hammon Indiana Aug 28 foggy conditions and smoke from northern lakes obscured view as electric cars Nos 2 and 3 collided at Whiting. Motorman Charles Mashioo of No 8 sustained fatal injuries. about twenty passengers were injured by glass and debris but many will recover.
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Hammon
Ind
Whiting
Doeplis
Charles Mashioo
Widower Arnold seeks court review over two dollar dispute
Arnold of Smithton appeals to St. Clair county court after a justice ordered him to pay $2 to Charles Timmie, who was hired to find a wife for the bashful widower but failed to locate one. The case centers on the small monetary claim and the employment arrangement.
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Arnold
Smithton
St. Goons
Mascoutan
Ill
Henry Arnold
St. Clair County
Charles Timmie
Timmie
Marriage Matches Draw Interest Amid Courtship
The matter will be sought iteratively and will likely prove interesting as several marriageable women were courted.
Bandits spike Lake Shore train at Erm Pa depot
A group of five men led by Thomas Quinn attacked the Lake Shore passenger train at the Union depot in Erm Pa last night. They demanded money from passengers. one traveler alerted others from a window. Officers pursued. Angel, from Connellsville Pa, escaped but was captured after a chase and clubbed into submission.
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Erm
Lake Shore
Union Lepot
Thomas Quinn
the Ender
John Gray
J EB. Angel
James Porter
Frank Kelley
Cara
Angel
Connelsville, Pa
Storm Strikes Laurahutte with Destruction
Bresnau Aug. 28 A florid storm swept Laurahutte causing thousands of windows to break as hail and intense wind toppled trees and chimneys. Rail cars were hurled from tracks injuring workers. Two people were killed by lightning in the disaster.
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Bresnau
Laurahutte
Japanese Forces Reported Advancing Toward Pekin
In Shanghai Anglophone dispatches claim Japanese transports escorted by war vessels are landing troops north of Taku to advance on Pekin. A second report says 20 000 Japanese troops landed on the Yalu river cutting Chinese supply lines to Corea. A third notes the French commissioner at Hong Tyong allegedly murdered by General Yeh's troops. All reports are unconfirmed rumors.
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Shanghai
Ang
Taku
Pekin
Yalu River
Corea
China
Corean
Hong-Tyong
Yeh
Spinners and Carders Vote to Forbid Union Benefits
In New England mills union meetings vote to suspend all benefits for four weeks starting Monday, with Coldova' union also stopping benefits during a lockout. The action aims to safeguard funds amid ongoing industrial tensions as crowds gather in the city.
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Manufacturers’ Association
Fatal Blast at Well Kills Child in Center Moreland
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Tunkhannonk Aug 28 reports two Payson children playing near a wall with stored explosives. A stone strike triggered a concussion. one child died and the other was severely injured.
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Scranton
Tunkhannock
Centermoreland
Payson
Multiple Foreign and Domestic Moves Tidied in Washington
The report notes Mr. Kurino arrives in Washington as Japanese minister. The Sobkelins department orders changes in postage stamps lanes. The Ericason tornado boat reaches Charleston and will head to New York. Superintendent Stump prepares a six week European trip from New York. Sergeant-at-Arms Snow will remit 20000 dollars from absentee members’ salaries to the treasury. Treasury receipts exceed expenditures by 0 007 in August up to Monday morning. The civil service commission probes the colored Democratic recorder of deals district and heads to a recommended action. The Monterey arrives at Port Townsend while Portamouth departs Cherbourg for Gibraltar. Carlisle offers 200 rewards for the distiller in Stokes County North Carolina who shot W C Lows a US raider during moonshine raids.
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Washington
Sobkelins Department
Ericason
Charleston, & C
New York
Stump
Bureau of Immigration
House
Treasury
Colored Democratic Recorder of
Civil Service Commission
Monterey
Port Townsend
Wash
Portamouth
Oherbourg
Gibraltar
Carlisle
Stokes County
N. C
W. C. Lows
United States
Dutch Losses in Lambok Defeat Kill 164 Datel Troops
Amsterdam reports a punitive expedition against the Lambok rajah ended in heavy Dutch losses. Fourteen officers and 164 Datel soldiers, including General Van Ham, were killed, with many wounded as natives repelled the assault. Dutch residents fled Lambok to safety.
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Amsterdam
Lambok
Java
van Ham
Murder Case Ties Plantation Employee and Witnesses
A white plantation employee is suspected of killing a man and two women to stop their testimony. Authorities believe he fled the country after the crime.
Arbor Day and Forest Battle Highlight New England Forestry Meet
Jackson New Hampshire August 28 Francis H Appleton vice president of the Association of Massachusetts presided at the annual American Forestry Commission meeting. Senator W E Chandler urged arousing sentiment for trees and hinted it boosts forest preservation. Professor B E Fornow spoke on The Battle of the Forest as the group adjourned to meet in Washington in December.
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B. E. Fornow
Forestry Division
Agricultural Department
Washington
Waite Arrested In Denver Over Opened Letter
Governor Waite was arrested on a warrant charging opening and retaining a letter addressed to Mrs Likens, former matron at police HQ. Warrants also issued for Police Chief Armstrong, Kate Dwyer, and Dennis Mullins. Witnesses included Mrs Likens and Jesse Parr. Bail set at 100. Politically charged reaction follows.
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Denver
Colorado
Waite
Likens
United States
Hinsdale
Dennis Mullins
Police Board
Hamilton Armstrong
Kate Dwyer
Johnson
Mra
Likena
Jesse Parr
Pueblo
Parr
Likenn
McMahon
Chief Armstrong
Davin Camp 433 Wins Sons of America State Contest
David J Davin camp 433 of Scranton won the Sons of America state oratorical contest in Erie, with six contestants, including national president and state president Eliot Clarence Hath of Shamokin among entrants, in front of about 1000 spectators.
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Erie
Scranton Tribune
David J
Davin Camp
Scranton
Sons of America
Eliot Clarence F. Hath
Shamokin
Hazleton Considers Lehigh River Water Supply Plan
A Hazleton advisory study weighs tapping the Lehigh River for municipal water. Other items report a fatal Robbies wreck with J C Price, drowning of Millie Bord, typhoid deaths in Pottsville, a fatal horse accident at Annville, a wagon accident at New Tripoli, and various local incidents from North Rome to Norristown.
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Robbies
J. C. Price
York
Millie Bord
Pottsville
Are
Catharine Wingst
Annville
New Tripoli
Seg M. Schillhammer
Myron Osborne
North Rome
Fanny McCabe
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Erie
William Rohr
St. Bernard’s Catholic Church
Bethlehem
W. C. Wreak Barnear Norristown
Tragedy Unfolds as Bodies Found Near Shellmound Ave
In a Shellmound Avenue cabin near Aug 24 discovery, a Black man and two Black women were found dead on a plantation. An inquest heard that several Black fugitives had performed the work before white locals pursued a further inquiry and found a child of one victim.
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Gateswoop
Misa
Shellmound
Forecast for Western Pennsylvania Cooler Air and North Winds
Readable forecast notes a cooler trend for Western Pennsylvania with cooler air. South winds shift to north later, bringing fair skies and refreshed air as the day progresses.
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Suan Yemighania
Ores
Pennsylvania
Finley Opens Fall Styles Exclusive with No Duplicates
Finley unveils a Fall collection emphasizing exclusive styles and limited duplicates. The event highlights new arrivals and distinctive designs across multiple departments, aiming to attract shoppers seeking unique apparel this season.
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