Pennsylvania Democrats Split Over Harrity Vacancy
Reading Pa August meeting of the state Democratic Committee votes 58 to 26 to declare vacant the seat of William F Harrity on the national committee. James M Guffey is named to fill the vacancy while debates about party unity and Chicago platform responses unfold. The session ends with a plan to report the resolution to the national chair and preparations for a January convention in Philadelphia.
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State Commecratic Committee
State Democratic Committee
Reading
William F. Harrity
Philadelphia
National Democratic Committee
O'Leary
Garman
W. R. Brinton
Lancaster
John B. Keenan
Westmoreland
Harrity
Democratic Party
James M. Guffey
Pittsburg
William J. Bryan
Charles P. Donnelly
Donnelly
State Committee
National Committee
Joseph Hawley
Hubert W. Erwin
Washington
Democracy of
Pennsylvania
James H. Barr
William L. Scott
Thomas C. Barber
Union
Keenan
Tls
Carman
Chicago
Guffey
Bryan
Charles 8. Duncan
Adams
Mr. Garman
John Cavanaugh
Chester
DeWitt C. DeWitt
Bradford
Mifflin
Pike
Potter Counties
D. A. Orr
Harrisburg
Ones
Daniel Elmentrout
Robert W. Erwin
Matt Savage
Clearfield
William Murphy
John TB. Larkin
Bth
Thad
Menimeus
Robert E. Wright
State Central Committee
Jones
Mm Bryan
Democrats of
Chairman Jones
Senator Jones
Curley
Whl
Mr. Jones
Ir. Jones
Democrats
Open Letter from Mr Garman to Harrity Calls for Resignation
Democratic State Chairman John M. Garman criticizes William F. Harrity in a published open letter. He argues Harrity’s election to the national committee was irregular and urges Harrity to resign, replacing him with a loyal party worker.
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Reading
John M. Garman
Associated Press
Democratic county convention endorses Chicago platform
Johnstown Pennsylvania August 30 at the Cambria county convention in Ebensburg resolutions approved the Chicago platform and disapproved the action of Hon William Fr Harrity delegates elected include W Horace Rose W B Hoover A H Swope James Campbell James V P Greene D A McGough and Thomas T Sheridan Herman Baumer nominated for sheriff Alexander Selly for jury commissioner Alexander Strittmat ter for poor director and ex Sheriff Joseph A Gray for county chairman
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Marrity
Johnstown
Hbensburg
Chicago
William Fr. Harrity
W. Horace Rose
W. BD. Hoover
A. H. Swope
James Campbell
James V P. Greene
D. A. McGough
Thomas T. Sheridan
Herman Baumer
Alexander
Americans to Fight for Cuba Prep Rally in Chicago
Two hundred Americans and three carloads of ammunition reportedly leave Chicago for Jacksonville to board the Soledad for Cuba. The group, largely unemployed, seeks pay and land if Cuba gains independence, aided by agents of the Cuban cause. Spanish officials seek injunctions to block the movement and warn railroads against transporting insurgent material.
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de Lome
Chicago
Times Herald
Jacksonville
Fla
Cuba
Spain
Dominez
New York Junta
Cisneros
Benjamin Guerra
Fernando Staud Y Giminez
Federal
Gomez
Pinar del Rio
Minister de Lome
Lenox
Mass
Sherman
Washington
Florida
Young Men's Institute Holds Second Annual Convention
The Pennsylvanian jurisdiction of the Young Men's Institute opened its three day business session at Old Fellows' temple after a Mass at Church of Our Lady of Mercy. About 100 delegates attended as Father G W Kelly delivered the annual address and noted a large membership increase in the past year. Archbishop P J Ryan serves as grand chaplain with P H Gilmer of Scranton as grand president.
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Philadelphia
Grand Council
Young Men's Institute
Church of Our Lady of Mercy
G. W. Kelly
St. Bridget's Church
Pittsburg
Father Kelly
Old Fellows’ Temple
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
District of Columbia
New England
P. J. Ryan
P. H. Gilreer
Scranton
Tomato yield runs short in South Jersey heavy losses expected
Glassboro New Jersey August crop reports show tomato yields markedly down with many farmers forecasting less than a ton per acre and some canners pessimistic about packing. Producers say gains will come from lima beans corn and other crops despite the tomato shortfall.
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Glassboro
N. J
South Jersey
Cumberland County
Watson to Quit Politics and Sell Paper
Southern Populist leader Thomas E. Watson plans to abandon politics and sell his paper to a western politician. He believes Populists in the west will ally with Free Silver Democrats, and that the southern wing cannot stand alone. The move surprises supporters who expected a fall campaign.
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Atlanta
Thomas E. Watson
Watson
West
Free Silver Democrats
Cammalen
PANTS MAKERS STRIKE IN PHILADELPHIA FOR BETTER CONDITIONS
About 1200 trousers makers walked out in Philadelphia for shorter hours and higher pay after a Central union meeting of the Pantaloon Makers' union within the Associated Jewish Trades. The vest makers’ recent victory is seen as inspiration. contractors are expected to concede, fielding a short strike.
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Philadelphia
Central Union of Associated Jewish Trades’ Organizations
Tt Ia
Kirkpatrick Denies Retirement Talk in Easton
Congressman Kirkpatrick of Easton denies rumors he intends to retire. He has not told anyone he will or will not seek renomination. With no declared candidates in town for the two offices, delegates to the county convention are not expected to face a contest.
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Easton
Kirkpatrick
Republican Clubs League Convening in Williamsport Aug. 10
Williamsport Pa August 10 The convention of the Republican League of clubs to be held September 7 and 8 promises many booms and a gathering of Keystone politicians. Williamsport offers two gubernatorial candidates Attorney General H C McCormick and Colonel James B Coryell. A strong Quayward youth organization backs Coryell as part of the party split. The local committee works on details for guests and entertainment with an expected 100 delegates and many visitors.
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Williamsport
Republican League of Clubs
Williaméport
H. C. McCormick
James BR. Coryell
McCormick
Colonel Coryell
Quay-ward
William Sport
Republican Party
Charire
Navy Yard at Brooklyn Aches to Finish Four Warships
The Brooklyn navy yard bustles with workers in blacksmiths and punch shops as four warships under repair receive urgent orders. Plans call for the Cincinnati to depart September 8 and Montevideo. the Detroit and Terror leave September 11. the Helena returns for boiler repairs. the Annapolis may be called to Florida coast service. Rumors link Secretary Roosevelt to speeding ship readiness.
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Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Mr. Roosevelt
Navy
Spain
Annapoli
Helena
Florida
Hibbs
Cincinnati
Terror
Detroit
Indianapolis
Montevideo
Young Women Ready for Alaska
Two Kansas City girls in Chicago prepare for a Klondike voyage to Alaska. Emma L. Kelly and Mildred M. Hurlbut will sail from Seattle on the City of Topeka September 1 and travel by dog train to Dawson. They aim to find gold claims and return wealthy, carrying Klondike gear and a large supply of tobacco to aid in locating claims.
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Chicago
Emma L. Kelly
Mildred M. Hurlbut
Klondike
Miss Kelly
H. B. Kelly
Topeka
Miss Hurlbut
Alaska
Seattle
Dawson
Chilkoot
Baratoga Hotel
Kelly
The
Times
Dr Swallow Seeks Indemnity Bond at State Treasury
Prohibition candidate Dr. C Swallow called at the state treasury to view an alleged indemnity bond held to cover payments to un elected or unappointed legislative staff. State Treasurer Haywood declined to confirm the bond's existence and suggested it would be revealed after his term ends. The exchange was described as cordial.
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Harrisburg
8. C. Swallow
State Treasury
Haywood
Billie
Swallow
Avenged Pup Death Drives Cycler Attacks
In Port Jervis on August 3 a puppy owned by Ed Bishop was killed after a cyclist struck it. The mother dog then sought revenge, attacking riders on the road. Citizens pursued and killed the furious animal in Traceyville after a ferocious chase.
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Port Jervis
Ed Bishop
Carelees
Traceyville
Hospital Trustee Appointed in Harrisburg
Governor Hastings named William H. Irwin of Centre County as trustee of the Philadelphia Miners' Hospital in Harrisburg. The appointment adds a new member to the hospital's governing body and reflects state oversight of public health facilities.
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Harrisburg
Hastings
William HW. Irwin
Centre County
Philligaburg Miners’ Hospital
Unity is Raided as Detectives Pick Up Dozens
Unity in DuBois and nearby towns is raided by detectives and deputies guarding De Armit coal mines. Twenty six African Americans including 11 women are arrested and jailed in Pittsburg amid a crackdown on alleged criminal activity. Further arrests to follow as warrants are executed and evidence gathered. Miners at Hazleton and surrounding areas report ongoing disputes and stalled strike talks with Emanuel Van Wickle and others cited.
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Pittsburg
Unity
de- Armit
Pittshore
Bessemer and
Lake Erie
du Boies
Robinson
Tecome
Walston
Adrian
Helvetia
Hazleton
van Wickle
Miners’ Union
A. B. van Wickle
Newport
Egald
Esperanza
Coleraine
Colierlea
Earnings Of The Pennsylvania Railroad For July And Seven Months
A Philadelphia report outlines July and seven month earnings and expenses for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Direct lines show gross earnings up, expenses up, net earnings up for July while lines west of Pittsburgh show declines in gross and expenses but a net decrease. For seven months, overall gross earnings fell, expenses fell, and net earnings rose by a sizable amount.
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Philadelphia
Aug. C
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Erle
Tea breaks a heart in New York autopsy report
Peter Schultz, an almshouse inmate, died from a heart rupture attributed to excessive tea drinking. The autopsy by Dr. Tuttle showed a clean heart break, highlighting overindulgence in tea as potentially as harmful as narcotics and alcohol.
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New York
Peter Schultz
Schultz
Citya Almshouse
Tuttle
Democratic county convention nominates local slate in Bunbury
In Bunbury Pennsylvania the Democratic county convention gathered with wide attendance. Samuel D. Artman of Milton won the recorder nomination and Charles O'Connor of Trevorton the jury commissioner post. Resolutions call for free coinage of silver and gold at 1 to 1 and back William J. Bryan for president.
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Bunbury
Ramuel D. Artman
Milton
Charles O'Connor
Trevorton
William J. Hrgan
Bwallow
Girl Captures Tramp After Shoe Theft in Walton
Miss Minnie Inderied of Walton pursued and captured a tramp who had stolen a pair of shoes from Mr. J H Townsend’s home. The man entered the kitchen, helped himself to biscuits and cold meat, then grabbed the shoes and fled. Inderied chased him, he tripped on a dog, she pinned him, tied his hands, and brought him to Townsend, who released him after recognizing the shoes.
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Walton
Minnie
J. H. Townsend
Miss Inderied
Mr. Townsend
Desperate Battle With Moonshiners Kills Two Deputies
Two deputy U S marshals are dead and two more seriously injured after an ambush by moonshiners during a Pope County raid. Dodson and Taylor died at the scene, both seasoned officers, while the wounded Renfrew brothers were hit as the team neared an illicit distillery near Russellville, about thirty five miles from Witt Springs. The attackers are believed led by Horace Bruce and John Church, notorious figures in the area.
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Little Rock
Ark
United States
Pope
B. F P. Tarlor
Bearcy County
Joe Dolson
Stone County
Renfrew Brothers
Searcey County
Taylor
Searcy County
Dodeon
Dodson
Shot in a Row Over Money in Mays Landing
William Spencer a baseball pitcher was shot by a youth known as Italian Joe in Cape May avenue Tunden's cottage after accusing a woman of theft. He knocked the assailant down and was shot twice the left breast and stomach with the ball lodging near the kidneys. the attacker fled into the woods. The county physician removed the projectile after probing.
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Mays Landing
N. J
William Spencer
Tunden
Cape May Avenue
Joe
Spencer
Tunden's
Wales
Capitol Commission Hears Protests on Eight Plan
The Harrisburg capitol commission met with Speaker Boyer absent. After executive session, attorneys for Philadelphia and New York architects protested the eight plan chosen by experts, claiming the panel overstepped duties and that cost and space requirements were not met. The commission adjourned to reconvene with full board tomorrow.
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Harrisburg
New Capitol
Boyer
Philadelphia
New York
Altoona Man Held for Jewel Theft in Pittsburg
Thomas O'Connor, resident of Altoona, was arrested in Pittsburg on a telegraphic order from Altoona police, charged with stealing $1,400 worth of jewelry. He will be returned to Altoona to answer the charges.
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Pittsburg
Thomas O'Connor
Altoona
Local Labor and Civic Notes Amid Morning Weather
The edition notes cooler but generally fair conditions and reports on a labor leaders conference in St. Louis. It highlights disputes between General Harrity and DNC responses while mentioning Cuba and labor actions, plus local items like a school building ransack and brewing fires.
Labor leaders fail to reach definite resolution on extra session plan
A conference of labor leaders in St. Louis to urge President McKinley to call Congress into extra session to settle labor disputes yielded no clear outcome. The resolutions committee worked into the night, Debs attending only peripherally, with adjournment anticipated the following day.
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Ratchford
McKinley
Congress
St. Louis
Conference of Labor Jeadera
Sovereign
Debbs
Berger
Murder at church doors in Brooklyn robbery death
George Stultz, assistant sexton at Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn, was murdered in the vestibule last evening. His body showed a violent struggle, his watch was missing, and police describe a tall thin suspect in a light coat, dark trousers, and a straw hat.
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New York
George Stultz
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church
Montrose and
Graham Avenues
Brooklyn
Nicholas
George Russet
Bicycle Girl Shot in Street Near Chicago
Miss Lena Wray of South Chicago was shot while riding a bicycle at night. Her companion Miss Eva McAvoy saw a man retreat into bushes after discarding a revolver. The 17 year old, daughter of a conductor, was taken home in critical condition. motive unknown.
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Chicago
Lena Wray
Eva McAvoy
Miss Wray
McAvoy
Baltimore
Death of Capt Harry Wayne of Altoona Community
Captain Harry Wayne 70 died this morning in Altoona Penn He headed Harry Wayne and Co furniture firm and was a prominent Grand Army of the Republic man He served in the Seventy sixth regiment during the Civil War and was a member of the Union Veteran Legion Post Grand Army of the Republic Sons of Veterans and a Johnstown Masons lodge
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Wayne
Altoona
Harry Wayne
Harry Wayne & Co
Grand Army of the Republic
Seventy-sixth Regiment
Union Veteran Legion
Post - Grand Army of the Republic
The
Sons of Veterans
Johnstown
Lehigh Valley Railroad July earnings rise in 19th century report
The July statement shows net earnings of 44,414 dollars, up 10 percent from July of the previous year. For eight months ending July 31, 1807, net earnings reached 200,114 dollars, higher by 46,674 dollars versus the same period in 1800.
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Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Weather forecast for Middle States and New England
The Herald forecast shows clear and cooler conditions with light northwesterly breezes in the Middle States and New England today. Wednesday will bring fair skies and warmer temperatures with light variable winds turning southward in northern areas.
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New York
Herald
Middle States
New England
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