Vilas Defends Cleveland in Senate Tariff Debate
Wisconsin Senator Vilas delivers a lengthy defense of President Cleveland in the tariff dispute, arguing openness and non duplicity while urging the conference to support free coal and iron ore. The vote on receding from the 40 cent duty stalls as the Senate adjourns after tense remarks.
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Wisconsin
Senate
Washisgton
APJ
Vilas
Cleveland
Gorman
Vitus
Coul
Fron
Vilus
Gormin
Fila
Arkansas
Mr. Jones
Bia
Mr Vilas
Arkonana
Arkanens
Waya
Vilns
Wilow
Maryland
Republic
Grover Cleveland
Stewart
Hill
McCaffrey
Quay
Washburn
Morton for Governor in Republican nomination talks
Reports from New York July 26 say prominent Republicans have contacted Morton about the GOP gubernatorial nomination. Morton, currently in France, would accept a campaign role if asked, and his entry could erode rival bids. Ex-Senator Platt reportedly backs Morton as the best nominee over Choate Laxton Fassett and Roberts.
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New York
Morton
France
United States
Ula
Morton Mano
Yaara
Governor Pattison Reveals Letters On Coke Region Strike
Governor Pattison releases correspondence from Cambria Iron Co and Frick Coke Co managers noting idle crowds marching through Westmoreland and Fayette counties armed to intimidate workers. He reports sheriffs have moved to suppress the riotous strikers and many writers claim arms for protection, not peacem breaking.
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Great Lakes
Pattison
Pennsylvania
C F. Prior
Cambria Iron Company
Thomas Lynch
Yeners
Frick Coke Company
Uniontown
Westmoreland
Fayette
Convention of Railway Union Delegates Called for Aug 2
The American Railway Union board met at the Revere House and ordered a convention of delegates from all affected unions to meet in Chicago on Aug 2. One delegate from each local union will attend with authority to decide whether the strike continues or is abandoned and to determine future procedure.
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Gates
Chicago
American Railway Union
Feld
Revere House
Pennsylvania County Actions and Local Incidents Pack Readouts
Pennsylvania county commissioners plan a session in Pottaville next month. The Lancaster County Tobacco society holds an experiment at Rocky Springs. Mischievous youths damaged $1,000 of terra cotta sewer pipes in Reading. Mrs William Eckert arrests for selling charms to John Herbern. A dynamite cartridge mislaid in a stove injures servant girl at Annville. Harry Nutting sustains a badly bruised knee after being kicked by a horse in Lebanon. The Republican party nominates Colonel J A Stable of York for congress. W W Wilson of Jones Station is named among fourth district appointees. Miss Alice Jones resigns. Michael Stephanis foot nearly burned at Harrisburg steel works by molten metal. Princeton center David M Balitet weds Miss Sarals Urich at Wellsport. she was a former classmate at Palatinate College. Governor Pattison names Ione Thorny of Wilkes-Barre and Edward Lewis of Philadelphia as delegates to the third national irrigation congress in Denver. Supt e e
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Pennsylvania County Commissioners
Pottaville
Lancaster County Tobacco Society
Rocky Springs
Reading
William Eckert
John Herbern
Thomas Eve
Annville
Harry Nutting
Lebanon
Republica, Concordes
Pennsylvania
J. A. Stable
York
Congress
Dcaeners
W. WV. Wilson
Jones Station
Alice Jones
Michael Stephanie
Pennsylvania Steel Works
Harrisburg
AAU Coal War Averts Crisis and Sets Aug Output
In New York on July 26, after a long session in Gotham, coal sales agents agreed to restrict August output to 2,500,000 tons with 1,350,000 to be produced before Aug 18, while keeping prices steady. The decision marks a victory for individual operators led by Watkins of Scranton amid pressure from Reading and Tor n companies. The plan aims to protect the anthracite trade from ruinous rate cuts and stabilize autumn prospects.
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New York
Reading Coal Ain Tron Company
Wea
Watkins
Anthrorite Operators’ Association
Harris
Reading
Lackawanna
Lehigh Valley
Wallace Burt Hanged for Double Murder in Doylestown Jail
In Doylestown Pennsylvania Wallace Burt a half breed Indian was hanged in the county jail corridor at 10:53 this morning for the murder of the Rightley couple. He walked to the gallows in his stocking feet spoke briefly thanked God and did not flinch during the execution. The drop caused a broken neck and death was pronounced at 10:53 after thirteen minutes.
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DoyLestons
Wallace Burt
Rightley
Tides Neck
Wei
Beans
Chained to the Floor in Elmira Reformatory Hearing
Julio Jackson, a sailor and inmate at Aubourn prison, testifies in Elmira reformatory board hearing about brutal treatment by Superintendent Beychway. He describes being locked up and chained by the wrists and secured to the floor from morning to night.
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Enna
Elmira
Feoitedale Coke Men Give Up Theatr Guns to Sheriff
In EcOITSDALE Pa on July 26 strikers surrendered their arms following guidance from leaders. Most complied with few obstinate individuals remaining defiant as authorities take control. A separate New Haven incident reports sixty armed men surrendering to Burgess Newcomer amid broader measures against foreign muga in provisions.
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Ecoitsdale
New Haven
Aon
Eichenkranz Attends Scranton Liederkranz Jubilee
The Eichenkringz, prominent New York German singing society, plans an August 1 visit to Scranton for its 25 year Liederkranz jubilee. About 200 members will travel, signaling strong gesture toward the host and boosting the celebration.
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Liederkranz
Eichenkringz
New York
Scranton
Liederkrantz
Portnps
Eschenkranz
Singin Societive
Anniversary Celebration For Liederkranz Society
The local Liederkranz will receive numerous testimonials at its anniversary celebration. The anniversary celebration committee met last night at the society rooms on Luchkawanne avenue.
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Luchkawanne Avenue
Kentucky's missing treasurer Tate is found in Japan
Living in Japan Tate, longtime Kentucky state treasurer and defaulter, is located after years of believed death. Ensign Hugh Rodman, visiting Kentucky, says Tate dined with him in Japan months ago and knew him all his life. Tate is frail, bondsmen have paid the last installment, and authorities will try to extract names of partners in crime.
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Lexineton
Tlonest Dick" Wate
Kentucky
Hugh Rodman
United States Navy
Anya
Japan
Tate
Rodman
Fire at Santa Fe Depot in Purato Area Suspected Arson
Purato Colorado July 26 The Santa Fe depot at Nepesta thirty five miles near La didonuta was burned last night. It is believed this fire and that which destroyed the Li Junta depot were of incendiary origin.
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Colorado
Purato
Colo
Santa Fe
Nepesta
la Didonuta
Li Junta
Thunderstorm Strikes Allen County Prison and Area
A severe two hour storm hits Allen town Pennsylvania causing widespread damage. Lightning struck the Lehigh county prison wall near the women’s cell injuring Grace Desmond a prisoner and knocking out others. Starry Johnson, awaiting hanging, was distressed by the event. In Ritteraville a bolt shattered supper crockery but harmed no one.
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Allentown
Lehigh County
Grace Desmond
Starry Johnson
Ritteraville
Track records broken at Glenville track meet
Ryland T won the 211 trot in straight heats and set gelding and fastest heat records totaling 2 11 9 2 10 210. Ellard nearly matched with a neck behind in late heats. Alix won the free for all trot with strong pace as 10,000 spectators watched.
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Chevenann
Glenville
Ryland T
Ellard
Ryland
Lord Clinton
Alix
Pixley
Salisbury
Bellows
Aliss McGrregory
Doble
Police Dismiss Capta in Hounesd for Guilty Charges
Police commissioners found Captain Doherty Wardman Hock and Mevban guilty of charges and dismissed them from the force in Hounesd New York.
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Hounesd
New York
Doherty
Hock
Mevban
Notable Early 20th Century Obituaries Briefs
George W. Brinter aged 64 longtime Le liv county educator and justice of the peace for twenty years died at Lanark after forty one years in teaching. Rev Francola A Hollman a prominent evangelistic minister died at Reading from paralysis. he was the denomination’s oldest serving preacher at sixty one years. General A J Pleasanton died in Philadelphia from old age near extinction. born January 21 1868 he attended West Point resigned from the army and pursued scientific experiments.
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George W. Brinter
Leliv County
Lanark
Francola A. Hollman
Reading
Lie
A. J. Pleasanton
Philadelphia
Weat Point
Notable arrests and crimes cross many states create turmoil
A string of criminal incidents spans Boston prison thefts and life terms to a Colorado dispute with Adjutant General Tarsney. Others report robberies in Ottawa and Laona, mortgage schemes in New York, self harm in New York, bank thefts in San Francisco, a fatal deputy clash in Denver, and a Carlisle mob freeing a Black man amid jailbreak violence.
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Michael Welsh
Boston
W. H. Thacker
Bonzonio
Mich
William Murphy
Butte
Mont
Tarsney
Colorado
William Booth
Ottawa
Ont
J. J. Johnson
Gust Hansom
Laona
N. Y
Simon Sternberg
New York
Bank of California
San Francisco
William Melville
J. H. Duncan
Denver
D. J. Saunders
Wiliam Campbell & Co
National Wall Paper Trust
Carlisle
William Tyler
Yachting Rumors and Political Games Stir London
Lively columns discuss Sir William Harcourt resigning rumors and possible successors, with John Morley and Asquith debated as future leaders. The sailing races between Vigilant and Britannia are covered after Valkyrie sinking and Satanita setbacks. Divorce cases and theater news also appear in this mixed London gossip section.
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Vigilant
Lord Dunraven
Armerican
Gould
New York
Councilmen to settle rivalry with Hogan Park baseball game
After a council meeting in Bernufen, Common Council members proposed a baseball challenge to Scranton's Select Council. Chairman Roche and the visitor committee received the resolution with astonishment as debate paused to consider the plan.
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Hogan Park
Common Council
Moir
Bernufen
A. D
City of
Scranton
Johairman Robathan
Battle
Robinson
Select Chamber
Mr. Moir
Roche
Lauer
Manley
Local Ball Committee Delay Sparks Quick Manager Change
The plan to refer the matter to the ban ball committee failed to gain favor so Mr. Connell moved to accept the challenge and appoint Mr. Dorr manager. The two managers will meet today to select a thing. The event promises an interesting display with team coordination and expert preparation evident from training plans and facility readiness.
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Connell
Dorr
Messia
Munley
Sthadt
Red Durr
Moreau Sweeney
Jim Grier
Robert Robinson
Ry Munsiam
Moran Attacked. Police Fray Near Bridge Street Station
Moran, formerly of the Allentown and Easton clubs, claimed a pistol as a cause of trouble. Night Agent Ralph Widdenger woke to knocks, was struck, and the assailant fled after losing his weapon. Moran later asked about the weapon and was detained by Special Officer Spellman while suspects, including John Glossen of Providence, were noted.
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Mark Moran
Allentown
Easton
Central Police
Ralph Widdenger
Bridge Street
Moran
John Glossen
Providence
Widdenger
Spellman
Big Excursion to Faaview by Wilkee-Barra Society
A large crowd estimated at 4000 attended the St. Aloysius Society excursion to Purview yesterday, with many locals joining. Bowery club beat Newtown 8 to 7 in baseball, a 10 yard duel awarded a gold medal to Birney Meehan, James Rice won the Alegela race worth $15, and the Ninth Regiment band accompanied the event.
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St. Aloysius Society
Wilkee-Barra
Purview
Finaide
James O'Hera
James McCarthy
Birney Meehan
Meehan
James Rice
Ninth Regiment Band
Wilkes-Barra
Delaware and Hudson to Add New Lackawanna Ave Station
Superintendent R Manville announced staffing for the new Delaware and Hudson Lackawanna avenue station. Robert E White remains agent. George McDonald is day ticket agent. T V Powell of Lafitu will be night ticket agent. John Carlyon telegraph operator. M J Coyne baggage chief with Ralph Widdigan assistant. P F Spellman on day duty. A Hoefling at night. A new train schedule for the station is being prepared.
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Delaware and Hudson Company
Lackawanna Avenues
R. Manville
Robert E. White
George McDonald
T. V. Powell
Lafitu
John Carlyon
M. J. Coyne
Ralph Widdigan
P. F. Spellman
A. Hoefling
Confederate money in circulation in Jenonp case
Sebastian Shickeck, a Jewanp Po lander, bought a home for 30 from Mrs. Mary Krechmich and received a 920 Confederate bill in change. He later learned the note was worthless and had Krechmich arrested. Alderman Fitzsimmons discharged her after ruling she did not know the money’s character. Krechmich seeks information on how she came to possess the bill.
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Hawtrey Ve. Hawtrey
Charles Hawtrey
Cooper
Jenonp
Sebastian Shickeck
Mary Krechmich
Lorse
Krechmich
Fitzsimmons
Logan to Lecture on Gettysburg for Thirteenth Regiment
Dr Logan and Rev Skeilinger plan an illustrated Gettysburg lecture at the armory to prepare the Thirteenth Regiment for the encampment next month. The event features battlefield views and a stereoscopic display. Attendance includes city companies and many regiment members. The lecture starts at 8 o clock.
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CG Logan
Gettyahur
Skeilinger
Gellyaburyg
Logan
Hughes Bid Recommended for No 27 Building Contract
The building committee of the board of control met last night and decided to report in favor of awarding the No 27 aviation building contract to J G Hughes for 39099 dollars, the lowest bid on the original plan. The board also awarded No 12 school furniture work to the United States School Furnishing Company.
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Tulding
Criginal Plana
Board of Control Abite
Aerionl
J. G Hughoe
Plaza Italad
Deaka
United States School Furnishing Company
Weather forecast for Friday in Eastern Pin
Washington reports for Friday expect fair skies in the eastern region with warmer temperatures and a south wind. No significant changes anticipated into the evening.
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Washineton
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Willard
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Henry Irving
Ellen Terry
London
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Basty
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Lackawanna Ave
H. A. Kingsbury
Spruce Street
Service & Komfort
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