Reciprocity symposium debates tariff and free trade views
Mexican and Central American commerce delegates meet at Philadelphia's Commercial Museum to discuss reciprocity with the United States. Arthur Hitchings argues for free trade while Costa Rica and Argentina favor protection. debate continues as delegates plan further study and data exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Central
South America
Arthur Ss. H. Hitchings
Lews A. Ditton
Ecuador
United States
Europe
F. Ferrari Perez
J. Cordeira de Graca
Brazil
Alejandra Geeland
Lima
Peru
Henry &. Price
Colombia
Antonio FE. Delfino
Caracas
Venezuela
Willowrove
Governor orders inspection of private charities in Harrisburg
Governor Hastings directs the state board of charities to personally exam private relief institutions funded by the last legislature. The study seeks to determine if these facilities can operate with less money, with a report due to the executive next Thursday.
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Harrisburg
Hastings
State Board of Charities
Hospital For Incurables
Philadelphia
Trash Hospital
Epileptic Hospital
Colony Farm
Molico-Chirurgical Hospital
Frederick Douglas
Phoenixville
Aston
Allentown
West Side Hospital
Scranton
Bethesda Hospital
Pittavurg
St. John's Hospital
Allegheny
Almira Home
New Castle
Rye and Ear Hospital
Pittchburg
Titusville
OM City
Butler Hospital
Girls’ Training School
Williamsport
Williamsport Hospital
Mahanoy City Hospital
Thrown From Freight Car Kills Tramp in Philadelphia
Daniel Carron, a tramp, was killed when thrown from a Pennsylvania freight car near Overbrook during a fight. Richard Wigon, an alleged accomplice from New York, says stress forced him to steal a ride to find work as a paper hanger. Wigon claims Carron and others quarreled with him and he acted in defense.
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Philadelphia
Daniel Carron
Pennsylvania Railroad
Overbrook
Richard Wigon
New York
Carron
Wilson
Erie Line Washed Out By Storm Between Union and Venango
Corry Pennsylvania reports devastating storm damage with the Erie line washed out between Union and Venango. Through trains run via Ol City connecting with the main line. Local lows in the region expected to be heavy.
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Corry
Erie
Union
Venango
Ol City
Landslide Blocks Pennsylvania Railroad Tracks Near Spruce Creek
A disastrous landslide in Altoona Pennsylvania at seven o'clock tonight destroyed the middle division of the Pennsylvania railroad just west of Spruce Creek. Debris piled several feet deep across about one hundred yards of tracks. trains are delayed as wrecking crews work through the night to clear the line.
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Altoona
Middle Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Spruce Creek
Farmer Dies From Insect Bite After Delayed Care
Easton, July 8. Christian Buty of Lower Mount Bethel died in Easton hospital this morning from blood poisoning after a bite from an insect. Several weeks earlier Butz a Wealthy farmer was stung on the hand and ignored the warning until recent days.
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Easton
Christian Buty
Lower Mount Bethel
Easton Hospital
Butz
Au Hospital
Glass Industry Resumes on Same Wage Scale
Millville reports that Director George Branin of the Green Glass Workers association says manufacturers have accepted the same wage scale as last year, signaling an early resumption of the green glass industry nationwide.
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Millville
George Branin
Green Glass Workers’ Association
Thorvald Solberg Named Register of Copyrights
Washington appoints Thorvald Solberg of Boston as the new Register of Copyrights after Librarian John Russell Young notified him of selection and acceptance. A large number of applications were received for the post.
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Register of Copyrights
Washington
Thorvald Solberg
Boston
John Russell Young
Solberg
Steamship Arrivals and Passages List for New York
Arrivals at Havre include La Bretagne and La Gas conine with onward calls to New York and Liverpool. Liverpool arrivals include Cufic and Etruria bound for New York. Dover passengers Persia and Hamburg reach New York. Vessels Pring Regent Luitpold and Westernland sail for Antwerp.
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New York
la Gasconine
Havre
Mattewan
Antwerp
Aurania
Liverpool
la Bretagne
Cufic
Etruria
Dover
Persia
Hamburg
Pring
Luitpold
Bremen
Westernland
Indemnity Demand to Spain Led by Woodford
Secretary Sherman orders General Woodford to press Mrs Ruiz's indemnity claim for 76000 dollars over her husband’s death. Woodford to present after reception by the Queen Regent at San Sebastian. he sails July 28 from New York and arrives later in Spain. Despatch from Madrid warns Spain to end Cuba war or face US interference. Weyler’s methods criticized.
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San Sebastian
Spain
Washington
Sherman
Woodford
Ruiz
Ftuiz
United States
New York
Mardid
Senor Dupuy de Lome
Miss Woodford
Day and
Adee
State Department
Legation
Miner Burned After Whiskey Fight at Warner Ranch
In San Diego County at Warner ranch half-drunken cowboys fought Rice after he boasted of prowess. They beat him until unconscious, poured whiskey on him and set him alight. Ex-Supervisor Chester Gunn intervened and was stabbed but not fatally hurt. Rice was rescued before burns grew severe.
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San Diego
Cal
Warner Ranch
Chester Gunn
Boom for Steel Mills Settle Wage Scale for Year
Pittsburg July 18 A conference of sheet mill owners and Amalgamated association committee agreed on last year’s sheet wage scale for the new year affecting about twenty thousand workers nationwide. It will start up dozens of large mills immediately and sets sheet and tinplate scales with advances for workers. puddling and general schedule remain unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association
Hartford Trolley Collision Kills Laborer
Three trolley cars on the Hartford New Britain line near Cedar Mountain collided early yesterday morning. Andrew Puppi a railroad laborer was instantly killed and seven other laborers were injured.
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Hartford, Conn
Hartford- New Britain
Cedar Mountain
Andrew Puppi
Lightning Strikes Five at Algiers Marine Dry Dock
A thunderstorm yesterday afternoon struck the marine dry dock at Algiers New Orleans, knocking down four or five men. None believed seriously injured.
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New Orleans
Marine Dry Dock
Algiers
Will Restore Consular Fees in Near Future
Washington reports the president plans to restore consular fees cut by the last administration. The order will be issued in a few days and affects applicants awaiting appointments or favors.
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Washington
Hawaii Acts Promptly on Vessel Registry Pending Treaty Action
The Hawaiian government announced that no foreign built vessels will be admitted to Hawaiian register while the annexation treaty faces Senate action. Honolulu officials noted prior warnings from January 1803 and press criticism over foreign vessels seeking registry under local navigation laws.
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Washington
Republic
Eikina
Senate
Honolulu
Treasury Department
Philadelphia dealer in curios charged with swindling Marcus & Co
William A. Bellwood a dealer in curios and antiques was arrested for swindling Marcus and Co jewelers of New York City out of 25000 dollars. He had paid only 9.90 for the property and carried forty two pawn tickets showing receipts of small sums. Police report he frequented the race track and blamed gambling for his downfall. Police expect further jewelers to be implicated.
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New York
William A. Bellwood
Walnut Street
Philadelphia
Marcus & Co
Bellwood
Marcure &Co
Bellwirod
Nile
Fish Commission Heads Seek State Aid for Two Years
Fish Commissioner James W. Correll of Easton will travel to Harrisburg Monday with other state fish officials to meet Governor Hastings and Auditor General Mylin. They aim to find a way to fund the commission for the next two years after the last legislature failed to appropriate. If needed, the Fish Protective Association may provide the funds.
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Hastings
Easton
James W. Correll
Harrisbore
Mylin
Fish Commission
Fish Protective Association
Alien tax law and sailors questioned by shipping groups
Harrisburg July 128 The attorney general will decide if the new alien tax law affects sailors and ship employes. James J. King shipping commissioner in Philadelphia sent a letter from F W Taylor representing Philadelphia and Reading maritime interests asking if mariners on the companys vessels between Philadelphia and other ports are covered. King referred the matter to Attorney General McCormick who will seek an early ruling.
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Harrisburg
James J. King
United States Shipping
Philadelphia
F. W. Taylor
Philadelphia and Reading Company
Mr. King
McCormick
Desperate Tramp Attacks Constable in Wilbur Borough
Dennis Frawley a Wilbur borough constable was seriously cut by tramp James Cole after Cole pulled a knife during a train ride refusal and insult incident at Chambers street station. Railroad special officer Harry B. Preston aided and Preston shot Cole in the leg. both men were hospitalized.
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Trenton
N. J
Dennis Frawley
Wilbur
James Cole
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chambers Street
Frawley
Cole
Harry BE. Preston
Railroad
Preston
Meixel Waives Examination in Bank Cashier Case
John G. Meixel, the defaulting cashier of a Bethlehem bank, waived examination before a U.S. commissioner in Little Rock. Hale and war placed in the penitentiary pending transfer. a full confession implicates the bank teller.
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Little Rock
Ark
John G. Meixel
South Bethlehem National Bank
Bethlehem
United States
Hale
War
Death of Haron Revelstoke, Barons and Bank Leader
Edward Charlies Bar in, first baron of Revelstoke, dies at age 37. Born in 188, he served as director of the Bank of England and was senior partner at the firm of Baring Sirothere, financiers. His death occurred July 18 at Haron Revelstoke.
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Haron
Strike notes report widespread coal mine strikes
Reports from multiple districts show miners voting to strike or awaiting action. In Brazil Indiana over 500 attended a meeting and most indicated willingness to strike, while other towns in West Virginia and Ohio saw miners reconsider or prepare for a return to work.
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Brazil
Ind
Inmasa
Indianapolis
Huntington
W. Va
Thacker, Logan
Dingess
Mane
Elkhorn
Martina Ferry
Dillonvale
West Virginia
Wheeling and Lake Erie
Wheeling
Ohio
Fairmount
Willow Tree School House
Monongah
J. Dy Mahon
Tariff Bill Likely to Pass Congress This Week
Washington reports indicate the tariff bill agreed by Republican conferees will likely pass both houses by week’s end. Senator Allison and Mr. Dingley oversee clerks drafting the bill while Democrats prepare to attack sugar concessions and related provisions during a two day House debate.
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Washington
Congress
Allison
Dingley
Senate Committee On Finance
House
Senate
Committee On Rules
Strike Situation and Ratchford Standpoint Summary
President Ratchford today framed the strike as commendable, saying miners’ conduct earns national support and officer leadership strengthens their cause. He argues the industrial conflict history is unequal and notes deputies, coal and iron police, and detectives have operated without provoking lawless acts or resumption of work.
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Ratchford
Columbus
Coal and Iron
Acta
Trouble Ahead in Pittsburg Coal Strike March to Cannonsburg
In the Pittsburg coal region a two week strike grows tense as miners plan a thousand strong march to Cannonsburg to pressure Boone and Allison mine workers. Deputies are bolstering protection, assemblies draw families, and organizers mobilize three divisions from Bridgeville Ridgeville for a twelve mile trek.
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Cannonsburg
Pittsburg
Pittsbure
Boone and Allison
Washington County
Millers and Toms Run
Slope
Bridgeville
Essen No. 1
Steens Mince
Cecil
Laurel Hill
Creedmore
Bishop
Stere
Reissing Brass Band
Rridgeville
Hine
Ter
Miner Stevens Rescued From Mammoth Mine
James Stevens, a miner imprisoned fourteen days without food or water at the Mammoth mine near Phoenix, was rescued yesterday. He is frightfully emaciated but his mind is clear.
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Phoenix
Ariz
James Stevens
Mammoth
Princess Isabelle to Wed Prince Albert of Belgium
The Figaro reports Princess Isabelle of Orleans is nearly betrothed to Prince Albert of Belgium in Paris on July 1. The engagement links two royal houses and may influence European ties.
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Paris
the Figaro
Isabelle of
Orleans
Prince Albert
Belgium
Telegraphic Outlook and Local News Summary
The morning notes preview showers and east to southeast winds. A reciprocity indemnity matter involving Spain looms. Governor Hastings calls for expense accounts. A tariff report is due today. Baseball resume covers two days of play. Rev W J Ford comments on county matters. An immigration commission report and 13th Regiment home from camp are noted. Local items include West Ridgely City suburban news and Lackawanna County updates.
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Spain
Hastings
Coutgrees
W. J. Ford
Hawley
T. V
Missioner General of Immigration
Thirteenth Regiment
Rideard City
Lackawanna County
Coen County i Mappesiigs
Lackawanna Senator Refuses Expenses for Penitentiary Probe
Governor Hastings returns from Camp Birney to find many bills in dispute as investigators question charges. Senator Vaughan of Lackawanna says he will not accept funds for his state committee work on Eastern and Western penitentiaries and asks that his allocated amount be stricken. Representative Horack reports itemized costs and Sgt at Arms Larry Eyre will furnish service details. Hastings plans to visit the Second Brigade camp Thursday if possible.
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United States
Europe
Sermeant-At
Larry Eyre
Senate
Hastings
Complications Over Estate After Drowning Near West Rome
In Rome New York July 15 complications arise over the estate of Mr and Mrs Philip Orth who drowned in the Erie canal near West Rome after a wagon incident. The will left all to the wife and $1 of insurance to the survivor if she lived. Separate administrators were appointed for each estate and it is disputed which spouse died first affecting who inherits. Relatives dispute possession of farm and stock with no witnesses to the accident.
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Rome
Philip Orth
Erie Varus
Orth
Tfe
Ner
Insult to Labor Sparks Central Union Resolution
The Central Labor Union in New York denounces T. W. Powderly’s appointment as commissioner of immigration as the greatest official insult ever offered by the federal government to organized labor. The July 14 resolution follows a lengthy wrangle over the appointment.
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New York
Weather forecast for the Northeast and New England
In the minute states and New England the weather will be partly cloudy to fair with rising temperatures and higher humidity. Southeasterly to westerly winds prevail, with a chance of rain in the coast and inland. Tuesday brings fair, partly cloudy skies, warmer and more humid air, southerly winds, and possible rain and thunder in western districts and along the seaboard.
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Nerald
New York
New England
Seaboard
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Mercial Museums
America
Arthur
H. Hitchings
Tio de Janeiro
Canada
Great Britain
England
American
North
South
Richard Wilson
Hawaii
Alien Tax Law and Sailors
Meixel
Allison and
South Carolina
Associated Press
States
Illinois
Miner Stevens
Princess Isabelle
MR. Vaughan
the Lackawanna Senator
Gov
Camp Birney
Hosack
Harrishire
Sscape
Bettler
Vaughan
Beltler
Lackawanna
Horack
Olea
Oleo Committee
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