Southerners Triumphant at Sea Girt Rifle Match
The Interstate military match at Sea Girt New Jersey on Sept 4 saw Georgia beat Washington DC by 643 points 1043 to 1037 in a wind affected 200 and 500 yard contest. Savannah mayor Herman Meyers and General Nelson Niles attended as Georgia and DC clashed in a fraternal contest. Hilton Trophy match is set for tomorrow with teams from US Army Navy National Guard and foreign entrants competing for a $1000 prize.
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Sea Girt
N. J
South
New Jersey State Rifle Association
New York
Adjutant General
State House
Trenton
New Jersey
Savannah
Nome
Georgia
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania
Washington
Cann
Cemate
New York Pennsylvania
Williamson
Private Pollard
Axile
Carleton
F. C. Wilson
Washington Guardsmen
Georgia Boys
Herman Meyers
Meyers
William Gerard
Flest Battalion
Georg
Richmond
Nelson Niles
United States Army
Worth
Sutel
Army
Navy
United States
National Guard
England
Ireland
Scotland
Great Britain
Henry Hilton
Thirteenth Infantry
Governor's Island
Staple Cloth Line Offers Popular Colorings Today
Our selection features Henriettas and Cheviots among staple cloths with a complete range of colors and textures as seen in current offerings.
Trains Collide on Dunkirk Allegheny Line at Falconer
Passengers on the Dunkirk Allegheny Valley and Pittsburg line were shaken when north-bound No 2 and south-bound No 1 trains collided at Falconer. Locomotives 6 and 4 were damaged. several passengers suffered injuries including Mrs EB Junick who was seriously cut and unconscious.
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Allegheny and
Pittsburg
Jamestown
N. Y
Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley and
Falconer
Beardsley
Kimble
FB. Junick
Fredonia
Rick Dunraven
Kane
J. A. Hand
Warren
Dunkirk
Political platform stance at county convention
A religious citizen group seeks ballot as testimony to political righteousness opposing sectarian funding and class legislation. They support proportional representation, civil and religious liberty, and oppose trusts. The session recessed at 11:15 and resumed at 1:00 with W. O. Salth of Poughkeepsie nominated for secretary of state. convention adjourned at 6:40.
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Clork
W. O. Salth
Poughkeepsie
Brick Wall Collapse Kills Two at Springfield Fairgrounds
A brick tower at the Springfield state fair grounds machinery hall collapsed in a heavy rain, burying workers. Dead are Henry Hobson a plumber 9% and James Parks a carpenter 30 married. Injuries include Charles Brownell water boy age 13 with multiple injuries, Nelson Williamson carpenter with broken legs, Samuel Davenport boss carpenter bruised, Fred Heard carpenter with injuries, and Jimmy Carney slate carrier with a broken leg.
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Springfield
Henry Hobson
James Parks
Charles Brownell
Nelson Williamson
Samuel Davenport
Boss Carpenter
Fred Heard
Jimmy Carney
Republicans Convene York Convention of State Clubs
The State League of Republican clubs will meet in York on September 14 with delegates from every club. On September 15 they tour the Gettysburg battlefield. Notables expected include State Chairman and Senator Quay, Governor Hastings, M. J. Dowling, D. D. Wood, and invitations have been sent to ex-President Harrison, ex-Speaker Reed, and Governor McKinley.
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York
State League of Republican Clubs
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Quay
Hastings
M. J. Dowling
Minnesota
National Republican League
Tragic double death in Hot Springs doctor and mother
Dr E Al Remington and his mother were found dead at their home in Hot Springs Arkansas. The suspected motive is murder followed by suicide as a meat cleaver and bloodied details emerged while coroner holds an inquest. Mrs Remington was sister to Mayor Waters and Dr Remington served as a consulting physician during a smallpox epidemic.
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Remington
Waters
Board of Health
Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church 175th Anniversary
Parkesburg Pa September 4 The Upper Octorara Presbyterian church celebrated its 175th anniversary. The cemetery holds eighty seven soldiers from the Revolution War 1812 1846 and Civil War. Pastor McDowell cited records and historians spoke at the event with remarks from Rev J L Winthrow Alfred P Reid and Rev N G Parke among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Octorara Presbyterian Congregation
Parkesburg
McDowell
J.L. Winthrow
Chicago
Alfred P. Reid
West Chester
N. G. Parke
Pittston
Forest Fires Reach Belle Plain In Cape May County
Millville N D September 4 forest fires in Cape May county spread to Belle Plain near the city. A special train with 100 men was sent by West Jersey railroad station agent Miller but efforts failed as the blaze branched from the railroad line threatening cranberry bags and miles of timber.
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Millville
N. d
Cape May County
Belle Plain
Miller
West Jersey Railroad
Prohibitionists Meet at Congress Hall Saratoga
The New York Prohibition convention opened at Congress Hall Saratoga N Y with a brief prayer service and a platform reaffirming temperance principles and allegiance to the national movement. The session began at 10 o'clock in the morning with delegates present to hear speeches and discuss party themes.
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New York
Congress Hall
Saratoga
N. Y
Unnaturalized Residents Probe Committee Formed
Harrisburg Sept 1 The joint legislative committee to investigate unauthorized residents in state institutions organized today electing Representative K Focht Union as chairman and Clarence Huth Shamokin as secretary They adjourned to meet again in the fall.
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Harrisburg
K. Focht
Union
Clarence Huth
Shamokin
Boy Drowns During Bath in Mill Pool
A drowning occurred this afternoon at a mill pool where Hilas Huff, about years old, swallowed too much water during a bath. Despite efforts, he could not reach the surface. The incident happened in a water depth not over two and a half feet. Authorities investigated the accidental death.
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Hilas Huffmai
Testing the armor plate experiments satisfactory
The naval ordnance board tested steel armor plate and ship frames at Indian Head. A 12 inch gun penetrated the plate but did not disturb the oak backing or frames. The new armor bolt and double forged armor met requirements. a 14 inch plate represented the Iowa battleship section and the test supported the weight and protection claims for future ships.
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Washington, D. C
Naval Ordnance Board
Indian Head
The
Ordnance Board
Carnegie Company
Iown
Cramps
Sampson
Bureau of Ordnance
Rhodes Reported Dead Rumor Circulates in London
London rumor spread on September 4 that Cecil J. Rhodes, the Cape Colony prime minister and diamond magnate, had died. Rhodes, who took office July 17, 1890, was a leading figure in South African affairs and chaired the British South Africa Company. In 1891 he donated £10,000 to the Irish Home Rule cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cecil J. Rhodes
Cape Colony
Rhodes
British South African
England
Government to sue Mitchellison over labor contract charge
Philadelphia dispatch notes the government will file suit against Mitchellison, owner of Chestnut Hill Stock Farms, for alleged labor contract violations. The treasury secretary sent findings to Immigration Commissioner Rogers after William Bell, the imported worker, was discharged and the board’s ruling sustained. Bell was ordered to depart for Liverpool.
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Philadelphia
Mitchellison
Suger Recliner
Chestnut Hill
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Immigration
Rogers
William Bell
Immigration Board
Bell
Idarghren
Liverpool
Ars
Bell named trainer at Chestnut Hill stock farms
Inspector Monaghan states the evidence indicts Mr Harrison and associates at Chestnut Hill stock farms. A written contract with Mr Har rison shows Bell was to train high bred horses. Authorities prepare to send facts to the United States district attorney for warrants.
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Mr. Harrison
Bell
Monaghan
Chestnut Hill
United States District Attorney
New York Republicans Eighth Annual Convention Opens
The eighth annual convention of the New York State League of Republican clubs opened in Binghamton. President Green delivered his address as delegates from across the United States gathered. M J Dowling of Minnesota extended the national league’s welcome and Miss Helen Varick Roswell spoke for the Woman's Republican Association.
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Binghamton
N. Y
New York State League of Republican Clubs
United States
Green
M. J. Dowling
Minnesota
National Organization
National League
Helen Varick Roswell
New York
Woman's Republican Association of the United States
Holmes Case Inches Toward Indictment in Philadelphia
District Attorney Graham and staff, with Assistant D A Barlow, Detective Geyer, and Coroner's Physician Mattern, meet to prepare Holmes case details. Mattern reports amputation of Pletzel's leg, scar area aids identification. Sidebotham confirms skull and leg handling. indictment not yet drawn but grand jury anticipated before monthly adjournment. Holmes likely to face trial in Pletzel murder.
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Philadelphia
Holmes
Graham
Barlow
Geyer
Mattern
Pletzel
Et Ia
Sidebotham
Pletgel
Postal Convention Debates Carriers Salary Increase
Philadelphia delegates discuss Dunphy bill to raise letter carriers salaries to 1200 for first class workers while 850 paid in second class. Resolutions approve urging Congress and consider uniforms and lighter coats. Back pay plan for 1890 eyed. total amount involved around 40000 dollars.
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Philadelphia
Legislative
Congress
Dunphy
Legislative Committee
Post Office Department
Omaha
Neb
Columbus
Richmond
Paterson
N. J
Denver
Col
Cldeas
Tobacco Men Meet Hear Plans For Cigarettes
The tobacco meeting at the Holland house adjourned to 4 p m tomorrow with 71 000 000 capital represented. Representatives from Drummond and Butler of St Louis P Lorillard Smith Bros Brown Bros of Winston M C Buchanan Lyall New York Cameron Cameron Richmond and the United States Tobacco Company attended. Colonel M D Wetmore presided and H L Drummond was secretary. The group discussed manufacturing cigarettes and most favor immediate cigarette production though no combine or trust is planned. Drummond stated the company will manufacture cigarettes to compete with American Tobacco.
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New York
Holland House
Drummond Tobacco Company
Butler Tobacco Company
St. Louis
P.lorillard & Co
Smith Bros. & Co
Brown Bros. & Co
Winston,m. C
Buchanan & Lyall
Cameron & Cameron
Richmond
United States Tobacco Company
J. Wright Tobacco Company
M. D. Wetmore
H. L. Drummond
Drummond
American Tobacco Company
Democrats of Harding County Endorse Free Silver Policy
At Kenton Ohio on September 4 the Harding county Democrats adopted free coinage of silver by two thirds and rejected the state platform at Springfield. The convention affirmed the party line while opposing the state platform.
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Harding County
Ohio
Kenton
Springfield
Turkey Faces Pressure Over Armenian Reforms From Powers
Constantinople reports Hustem Washa the Turkish ambassador to England told Lord Salisbury the Porte is not opposed to reform but will not permit international control of Armenia. Salisbury warned further interviews are useless and warned dismemberment could follow if the Porte resists. The dispatch provokes great concern.
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Constantinople
Hustem Washa
England
Lord Salisbury
Sublime Porte
Turkey
Armenia
International Commission
Porte
Postmaster Eviseh Arrested for Civil Service Breach in Erie
United States Marshal Walker arrested Erie postmaster Eviseh for civil service law violations. Two candidates Lelvie and Bruce paid 1000 to secure exam appearance, with Eviseh as secretary of the civil service examining board. Bruce shared the leaked questions. Eviseh admits the charge. penalties include imprisonment and fines.
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Eviech
Erie
Pittsburg
United States
Walker
Eviseh
Lelvie
Bruce
United States District Court
Washington
Evisch
Charles Allen Captured After Ludlow Street Jail Escape
Charles Allen one of the men who escaped Ludlow Street Jail on July 4 was captured in Missouri. He was arrested on a telegram from Park twenty miles south after swindling postmasters and bankers. Claude Webb was captured with him. Allen’s aliases include P M Hogan M D Miller and Charles Robinson. Letters from his wife dated Oakland California tracked his movements.
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Ludlow Street
Missouri
Springfield
Charles Allen
Tobbers
New York
Park
Twenty Mille South
Claude Webb
St. Louis
Allen
Washington
P. M. Hogan
M. D. Miller
Charles Robinson
Oakland
Cal
Chy
Carlisle A Candidate in Democratic Nomination
A Clarksville cable reports Mia Carlisle writes from Nashville that Secretary Carlisle is a possible Democratic presidential candidate and would be the administration’s preferred choice. The communication offers no details beyond noting support from Nomines Hardin in Kentucky and administration forces backing Carlisle.
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Nashville
Tenn
Clarksville
Mia Carlisle
Chinatan County
Kentucky
Carlisle
Carlsle
Nomines Hardin
Accident at Duryea Colliery Injures Four Men
Four men were slightly injured at the Simpson and Watkin Duryea colliery when a miner’s carriage halted suddenly yesterday. The incident occurred in the workings and no serious harm was reported.
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Duryea
Simpson & Watkin
Notable State News and Local Incidents
A compile of state items: Mary Kistler reports a $20 pickpocketing in Pottaville, John Brannigan of McKeesport linked to the theft. A man fell from a wager near an engine and died. Williams Peters of Salisbury vanished from home. Bucktall regiment survivors plan a Lock Haven reunion. Hua Koher of Altoona jailed for shoplifting. goods valued at unknown amount found at her home. Furnace at Spring City Grasa works to be fully operational by Sept 16. Creedmore miners in Pittsburg District strike over Pit Boss Browning. owners refuse to fire him. Governor Hastings names Mrs. Lewis K. Lodge to the Atlanta exposition ladies' auxiliary. Mrs. B. Starr goes to the farmers' congress in Atlanta. Peter Yosavieh, 31, held for murder of Michael Urban. shooting outside the victim's door. Arrested Yosavieh found with a blackjack and revolver.
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Mary Kistler
Pottaville
John Brannigan
McKeesport
Williams Peters
Salisbury
Lehigh County
Bucktall
Lock Haven
Hua Koher
Altoona
Spring City Grasa Works
Creedmore
Pittsburg
Browning
Hastings
Mra
Lewis K. Lodge
Media
Atlanta Exposition Indies’ Auxiliary
B. B. Starr
Philadelphia
Farmers’ Congress
Atanta
Telegraphic Ticks Around Prohibition Roosevelts and Conventions
State Chairman Funk of the New York Prohibitionista touts Theodore Roosevelt for president. Saratoga hosts the annual convention of the American Society of Professors of Dancing. The Bunmore burns after lime on board near Bandon Oregon. Mystic shriners to meet next in Cleveland. Los Angeles Evening Record cuts price becoming the sole penny paper on the Pacific coast. Baltimore trouser makers end strike and return to contractors. a third open seven co operative shops.
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Funk
New York
Prohibitionista
Theodore Roosevelt
Saratoga
American Society of Professors of Dancing
Buwnmore
Bandon
Ore
Mystic @hriners
Nantasket Beach
Masa
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Cal
Evening Record
Pacific Coast
Baltimore
Weather report for eastern Pennsylvania crops and storms
Eastern Pennsylvania expected mixed fall weather with local thunder storms in western portions. Forecast calls for unsettled skies temperatures in seasonal ranges and scattered showers possible through the afternoon.
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Pennsylvania
Por
Finley’s Blankets Offer Open Line of Woolen Goods
Wholesale style sale announces early stock bought before wool advances. Lists Elk, Norway, Alpine, Jewels, Borders, Housekeepers’ Choice and California Blankets with prices and widths, claiming best line shown and deep discounts for customers.
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Oods
Pirote
Aurora
Louisene Broches
Gros de
Penusylvania
Springfield Fair Grounds
Republican League
Jersey
Sulu Agatus Miteho
Harrison
Galusha Girow
Thomas A. Platt
McKinley
Postal Convention
Peter Yosavieh
Griven
Portaville
Michael Urban
Yoanvish
Weather Report
Finley
Norway
California
Lackawanna Avenue
H. A. Kingsbury
Charles A. Schieren & Co
Spruce St
Scranton
Wyoming Ave
W.J. Weichel
Spruce
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