Strike spreads to Uniontown miners shut. coke region disrupted
In Uniontown and Canonsburg areas, miners led by organizer Miller resumed or refused work as strikes hit several mines. Cameron Miller organized Boyd, Hurst & Co at Smocks station, and Lynn coal works, with regional closures spreading to the coke region and rail shipments cited as a factor. Canonsburg mines Boone and Cook & Son ran with limited disruption. Enterprise mine to resume after mistaken rumors. Altoona reports arrests of two striking miners for drum-beating. injunction issued to restrain interference at Gallitizin mines. potential compromise and return to work anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Cameron Miller
Boyd Coal Works
Hurst & Co
Smocks Station
Lynn Coal Works
Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston
Miller
Canonsburg
Boone
Canonsburg Coal Company
Cook & Son
McGovern
Cook & Bon
Millers Run
Enterprise
Cook
Otik
Tom's Run
Altoona
Gallitain
Mitchell Coal and Coke Company
Giallitzin
Iron Market Production and Stocks Report for 1897
The Bulletin reports US iron production for the first half of 1897 at 4,400,476 gross tons a decline from the prior year. Bessemer pig iron output reached 2,495,978 tons with most of the increased supply in Bessemer quality. Unsold pig iron stocks at mills and in the American Pig Iron Storage Warrant yards totaled 878,070 tons, with the majority held in the South, and furnaces in blast numbered 146 as of June 30, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bulletin of the
American Tron and Steel Association
United States
Bessemer
American Pig Iron Storage Warrant Company
Death of John Brendle by his own action in Lebanon
Brief death notice records the July 20 in Lebanon Pennsylvania of John Lren Brendle whose cause is listed as self-inflicted. The terse item notes the death occurred in Lebanon and names the individual involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobn Brendle
Lebanon
John Lren
Local Farmer and Former Justice Dies by Self-Inflicted Shooting
Die awed 45 years of Schaefferstown died by own action this morning shooting himself in the head with a 68 calibre revolver. He was a prosperous farmer and long served as justice of Heidelberg township. A widow and two daughters survive the death by own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaefferstown
Heidelburg
Motion for Supersedens Granted in Swallow Libel Case
Philadelphia July 20. The Superior court entertained a motion for a supersedens and stay of proceedings in the Dauphin county libel case against Dr. B. C. Swallow of Harrisburg editor of the Pennsylvania Methodist. Counsel argued the stay was necessary to secure justice and restitution if reversed. Judge Hice ordered written points and the motion was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
8. C. Swallow
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Methodist
John C. Delaney
Superior Court
Dauphin County
Swallow
Dr. Swallow
Hice
Young Philadelphian Howard G Aument Found Dead Near Coal Hill
Coroner Shank receives notice of self inflicted death of Howard G Aument 20 a coachmaker born in Struebure. Body found by Harry Pheniger and Taylor in Woods near Coal Hill a mile from Williamstown on the road to Nickel Mines. Revolver in right hand and bullet wound indicate suicide. Aument left a note reading My name is Howard G Aument Take me to Strasburg The broken hearted.
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Lancaster
Shank
Howard G. Aument
Philadelphia
Coal Hill
Williamstown
Harry Pheniger
Taylor
Strasburg
Aument
Struebure
Schulz Sentenced to Death for Wife Murder
Judge Purdy refused a new trial for Herman Paul Schulz. Schulz received a death sentence after a week long trial concluding he murdered his wife Mire Schulz who was found dead from a bullet wound. He maintains innocence and suggested self harm as a possibility.
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Mitterd Pn
Purdy
Herman Paul Schulz
Schulz
Mire
New York
Europe
Governor Hastings vetoes Orme bill and related measures
In Harrisburg the governor vetoed the Orme bill imposing a ten percent tax on paper instruments representing earnings and several related measures. He defended a $56,597.34 Grace church appropriations item as competitively bid work, while noting ten days remain to review all bills.
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Harrisburg
Orme
Hastings
Philadelphia
Grace Church
House Buildings and Grounds Committee
Board of Public Buildings and Grounds
Grant’s Log Cabin in Park Failing Decay Threatens Loss
The Grant log cabin in Fairmount Park Philadelphia decays as logs rot and relic hunters remove parts. The cabin, brought from St. Louis twenty years ago, remains the property of George H. Stuart’s family and no restoration has occurred despite an order to restore grounds. Grand Army men may seek preservation action.
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Philadelphia
General Grant
St. Louis
Fairmount Park
George H. Stuart
Stuart
Park Commissioners
George H. Stuart, Jr
Grand Army
Judge Refuses Naturalization for Two Russian Natives
In Stroudsburg on Saturday Judge Craig denied naturalization to Joseph Domogai sk and Joseph Trendowell both natives of Russia. He stated they knew nothing of the United States government, the president, or Pennsylvania’s governor, and were unaware of how laws are made. The court refused naturalization.
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Stroudsburg
Craig
Joseph Domogaisk
Joseph Trendowell
Russia
United States
Pennsylvania
Cystern
Murderer of Mamie Willis Guilty of Second Degree
In Pittsburg on July 20, Joseph Eggleton was found guilty of murder in the second degree for killing Mamie Willis at Unity. The jury had deliberated since Saturday, and the verdict drew universal condemnation from county officials. District Attorney Haymaker opposed the verdict, arguing for either hanging or acquittal.
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Pittsburg
Joseph Eggleton
Mamie Willis
Unity
Haymaker
Edgleton
Coal Company Resumes Operations at Shenandoah Colliery
One thousand men and boys resume work at Packer No 1 colliery of the Philadelphia Coal Company in Shenandoah Pennsylvania after orders were reversed yesterday. Little work had been done since December of last year.
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Coal Company
Shenandoah
Shenandoah, Pa
Packer No. H
Philadelphia Coal Company
Baker fined for Sunday bread baking in Philadelphia
Morris Tieman a Hebrew baker at 714 South Fourth Street was fined 20 pounds by Magistrate Lukens for violating the baker inspection act by baking bread on Sunday. This represents the punishment under the new Philadelphia law for Sunday baking violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Morris Tieman
South Fourth Street
Lukens
Lion wagon runs wild in Pottstown. driver flees
A four horse team hauling the Harris circus lion cage bolted down High Street as a boy was knocked down. A policeman fired at the driver who fled into an alley amid a crowd of several hundred, fearing he had killed the boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottstown
Coal Miner Struck and Killed Crossing Rail in Allentown
William L. Laubach aged 60 of Catasaqua, a coal miner, attempted to cross the Lehigh Valley railroad ahead of a moving freight train in Allentown at noon today and was struck and instantly killed. He leaves a widow, a son and a daughter, the son being a prominent Philadelphia druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
William L. Laubach
Catasaqua
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Philadelphia
Miner’s Sudden Wealth Heir Claimed in Hagieton July
John McDonald of Jeanesaville has received notice that he is an heir to a fortune following a sudden wealth event. The announcement names Hagieton as the locale and sets expectations for probate proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagieton
John McDonald
Jeanesaville
John Wedderburn & CO
Dept. C
Washington, D.C
Denver Prospector Discovers Gold Quart Near Titusville
Titusville July 2. A Denver Col Prospector E Steinmetz has discovered quartz in the vicinity containing gold. It is claimed some samples will pay 1.00 to the ton. A number of farms have been leased near the English settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titusville
Denver (Col
E. Steinmetz
Pennsylvania Pensions Issued Names List
Pennsylvania pensions issued include original widows Lydia Kolb of Nanticoke Luzerne and Catharine Allen of Scranton, with the list noting residents of areas affected by pension actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensylvania Pensions
Washington
Pennsylvania
Lydia Kolb
Nanticoke
Luserne
Catharine Allen
Scranton
Capitol Cornerstone Found in Harrisburg
The cornerstone of the old capitol was found this morning in the southwest corner of the building. It will be opened with ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Harrisburg
Dairyman Held For Trial In Watered Milk Case
Alfred James a farmer and dairyman of Edgemont township was held for trial in $200 bail after a hearing before Squire Slown. Robert Green a milk dealer of Marple accused James of selling watered milk. Milk inspector William Byrnes said a can delivered to Green’s milkhouse contained over twenty percent water. A brother in charge of the condemned milk denied watering it and knowledge of any alteration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred James
Edgemont Township
Squire Slown
Robert Green
Marple
Green
Philadelphia
Farmer James
William Byrnes
Terrible Pete to be hanged after governor refuses respite
The text reports that Peter Was Sil, alias Terrible Pete, will be hanged Thursday in Wilkes-Barre after Governor Hastings refused a respite. A phono graph recording was played in the Wilkes-Barre jail where Wassil accuses his brother-in-law of the crime. The governor declined to interfere with the court sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Hastings How
Peter Wassil
Pete
Wilkes-Barre
Wassil
Patriotic Order True Americans Hold Eleventh Convention
York Pennsylvania July 20 delegates convened for the eleventh annual convention with City Clerk Brant welcoming in Mayor Brant's absence. Morning session focused on nominations and afternoon on committee reports and resolutions. The only notable contest was for secretary. Mil ton Shenandoah and Philadelphia seek next convention Pottsville. July 20 Pottsville. School Directors Clemens Conroy Delaney Whalen Kenna Devlin from Mythe township were sentenced to six months imprisonment and costs by Judge Bechtel for misconduct in office with Devlin receiving four months and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
the Patriotic Order
Brant
Milton
Shenandoah
Philadelphia
Pottsville
Joseph Clemens
Michael Conroy
Martha Delaney
Michael Whalen
James Kenna
Thomas J. Devlin
Mythe Township
Bechtel
Devlin
Prohibition Party Sets August Campaign Dates
The state central committee met in Harrisburg and voted to launch campaign activities around mid August. State headquarters will be based in Harrisburg at the home of nominee for state treasurer Dr Silas C Swallow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Prohibition Party
Au-gust
Mev
Silas C. Swallow
Tragedy Near Harrisburg as Youth Killed by Express Train
George Sterner of Duncannon, 18, was struck by the Seashore Express near Harrisburg after leaping from a freight car. He died instantly. In Hollywood, the coal mines are exhausted and last workers have been paid off, leaving the town nearly dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
George Sterner
Duncannon
Seashore Express
Hollywood
Miss Amelia F. Smith Sues John Krouse for Breach of Promise
In Black Creek on July 20 Miss Amelia F. Smith sues John Krouse for breach of promise seeking five thousand dollars in damages. The defendant is noted as married.
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Black Creek
Amelia F. Smith
John Krouse
Holy Rollers sect spreads in eastern Maine
A new faith, the Holy Ghost Evangelists, founded two years ago in Orland, Maine, spreads across eastern Maine led by Mrs Mary McIntyre and Hilder James Woodworth of Syracuse. Practitioners claim Christlike powers, perform “holy roll” rites to cure sin and disease, including immersion and public confession, with secret interrogations and ritual demonstrations before a rostrum. The movement targets hopeless sinners and insists on public scrutiny of penitent disclosures.
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Maine
Orland
Holy Ghost Evangelists
Mary MclIntyre
Waldo County
James Woodworth
Syracuse
Christ
Spiritual healing tale ends with tragic death case
A year ago a young man sick after religious exercise recovered and a girl received the holy roll. She later swooned in a father’s plagia and was said to be in heaven during a trance. She revived by 6 am, but later could not recall events, leading church members to demand a second roll. Alder Woodworth and Mrs. McIntyre preach and test cures with mixed outcomes. Dr Patten records Mrs Hurd’s death from shock and exposure after Woodworth’s prayer.
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Hurd
Bangor
War Governors of the Civil War Era Across North and South
The Senate tribute notes Isham Harris as a leading Confederate war governor and lists eleven Southern war governors including Vance Brown and Harris. It also names Northern counterparts such as Andrews Curtin Morton and Yates, with brief notes on their states and roles. The account remarks on the varied status of certain states during the Civil War period.
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Senate
Isham Harris
Bates
Tennessee
Harris
Bate
Sun
South
Isham G. Harris
United States
Zebulon T. Vance
North Carolina
Joseph &. Brown
Ceeorgia
John Milton
Florida
John G. Shorter
Alabama
Harris Flanigan
Arkansas
Thomas ©. Moore
Louisiana
Milton L. Venham
South Carolina
Francis R. Lubbock
Texas
Joby Letcher
Virginia
Jacob Thompson
Mississippi
Buchanan
John A. Andrews
Massachusetts
Andrew G. Curtin
Pennsylvania
Olver P. Morton
Indiana
William A. Buckingham
Connecticut
Richard Yates
Dick” Yates
Ilinois
Edwin D. Morgan
Wall Street
New York
Nathaniel 8. Berry
New Hampshire
Frederick Holbrook
Brattleboro
Vermont
David Todd
Ohio
Austin Mair
Michigan
Samuel J. Kirkwood
Garfield
Town
Alexander Ramsey
Minnesota
Thomas Carney
Kansas
Nebraska
Wisconsin
California
Leland Stanford
Oregon
Addison C. Gibbs
Maryland
Augustus W. Bradford
Kentucky
Thomas EB. Bramletté
Delaware
William Burton
West Virginia
Arthur I
School Marks Jokes Showdown Between Johnny and Teacher
A light hearted exchange features Johnny asking why he earns many bad marks and the reply that the teacher must mark some. The snippet hints at classroom humor and student-teacher dynamics without further context.
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Johnny
Evans & Co Chicago Offers School Supplies Job
Evans and Co in Chicago lists a position for country work with a monthly salary of 100 dollars plus liberal commissions. The ad mentions school supplies and asks applicants to apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihe Evans & CO
Chicago
Dwelling Mouse for Rent with Modern Improvements
On South Hyde Park Avenue a dwelling is offered for rent featuring modern improvements. Inquiries directed to Jenkins Drug Store at the corner of Main and Jackson for details and application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park Avenue
Jenkins Drag Store
Main and
Jackson
Thrifty Miller’s Boat Mischief Ends With Flour Price Jibe
A Lancashire miller, famed for finances, risks crossing a flood in a boat. As the stream overflows and the craft capsizes, his wife cries for aid. He yells to her not to forget that flour has risen two pence per sack if he drowns.
Husband and Wife Banter Over Dress Cost
A humorous exchange notes a husband fretting over the dress price while the wife responds money matters less than pleasing him. The brief vignette from Ti- Bits captures domestic witticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie
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COKE
Pittsburg, Virgina and Charleston
Howard G
Pike County
Grace Chvorce
McDonald
Arthur McDonald
Jeanesville
Far West
Joseph P. Stanton
Foreman Stanton
Philadelphia Traction Company
McDonalda
Grant
Miner
Gail Borden
Eagle
Milm Cone
Dairyman
Edgmont
Order OF True Americans
Prohibition Headquarters
the Holy Rollers
Connolly
Wallace
Foulard Silks
Cheney Bros
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Court House
Tribune
Adva
Boston
Mass
Clifton Soup and Manufacturiz Company
Cincinnati
Edward C. Fish & CO
Holden Klock
Glen Hrothers
Adams
Nichols, Naperville, Flo
Trump
Milhigan Mfg UO
Consolidated Mfu CO
van Buren St
Atlvs
Celas
Schank
Willow Street
Jefferson Avenue
T. BK. Snyder & Co
Appinpath
En Polons
Mango Chemical Company
T. John Street
Gor
Everett
Dix Court
Secranton
Gorsale
Penn Avenue
Kes Hrent
Wyoming Avenue
J. N. Rice
Mears
Lange
Nichols Heights 4
Lorraine
A.A. Nichols
Avert
Clark's Summit
Ita
Isn
Washington Ave
Nue
City
Quincy Ave
Scranton Supply and Machhinery Company
Ko M. Etzel
Lackawanna Avenue
Ladhes
A .Briggs
A. Briggs
N. Malin Ave
Blakes
Adams and Mulberry
Scranton Street
Washburn Street
State OF Lathena
J. Burkhart
Lathens J. Peters
Madison
County of Lackawanha
Polly Louise Edwards
Everett Wahrken
Warhken & Knapp
Scranton Gas and Water Coq
Hyde Park Gas Co
J. A. Hand
Straz
Brow Ped Avenue
Price Street
Chen
Hakwye Gordon
Minooka
Lacks. Co
Father Hodur
Stuation
A_ YOUNG
Indy
Am Dress
F. Elms
Birch Street
M. A
N. Gareel Avenin
Kk. M
Dugmore
Moosic
A&s
Ounbet
Humphrey
Jederson nVenue
J. Gi. W
North Main
Cituatin
HY Roylt
Dune More, Pa
Exim
Tribune Office
Vienna
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