Grand Army encampment opens with Louisville chosen
At Pitissura on September 12 the Grand Army of the Republic encampment launches with Henry Watterson addressing the crowd and Louisville named as next host. Delegates hear reports on pension rulings and costs, while social events and a large Woman's Relief Corps gathering unfold.
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Henry Watterson
Louisville
By Citizen’s Executive Committee
Grand Army
Woman’s Relief Corps
Henry Atterson
Binegrusa
Ald
Old Defenders Day Observed With General Celebration
Baltimore marks the first Maryland general holiday proclaimed for Old Defenders Day. Banks, the sub-treasury, customs, stock exchange, and city offices close as crowds gather at Fort McHenry to honor the Battle of North Point and the defense by Francis Scott Key era troops and citizens. A parade by military and historical societies precedes exercises at the fort hosted by the Society of the War of 1812.
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Balttimore
United States Sub-Treasury
Custom House
Stock Exchange
Corn and Flour Exchange
Maryland
North Point
Fort McHenry
Francis Scott
Atreeta
Baltimore
Society of the War of 1812
The Last Roll Call Veteran Alfred Appel Dies at Pittabure
Alfred Appel a sergeant with Pelifer post 241 Meadville and member of the Eighteenth regiment armory on Diamond street collapsed at 6 am while in good health after a parade. He died of heart failure at about age 55. Appel resided in New York.
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Alfred Appel
Pittabure
Rttspurg
Pelifer
Meadville
Eighteenth Regiment
Diamond Street
Appel
Russian finance minister sees peace in Europe says czar rules
Interviews in the European press quote M. Witte asserting Russia never planned to make Bulgaria a province and insisting peaceful intent after six years of war scares. He notes no parliament limits the czar and claims current European peace is secure with no looming complications. Pilgrims from St Paul visit Rome and Lourdes with papal blessing and a tour of holy sites.
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Russia
Turkey
M. Witta
Dardanelles
Rome
Lourdes
Ray
A. H. Gerhard
St Paul
Kane
Washington University
Chinese Army Fortified at Bing Chong With Korean Allies
News from August 25 reports Chinese troops about 10,000 strong at Bing Chong after Asan and Zik Wan battles, with 2,000 more at Ho Nan Chin building fortifications. The Chinese base in Ping Yang hosts the main force, while 20,000 Koreans join but many are poorly armed. A Japanese general says a pivotal Bing Chong battle will shape Korea war outcomes.
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Bing Chong
San Francisco
Japan Advertiser
Kobe
Japan Herald
Victoria
Asan
Zikwan
Anson
Honan Chin
Tai Dong
Korea
Ping Yang
Chineas
Fall of Tent Pole Kills Infant in Mc Connellville
A tent pole fell during setup by John Robinson's men in Mc Connellville Ohio injuring a woman holding an 11 month old child. The infant died and the mother was severely hurt.
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Zanesville
Ohio
John Robinson
McConnelleville
Verdict Reached After Hours in Connellsville Coke Plot Case
The Connellsville case against Postmaster Harry Marietta and others from Connellville went to the jury at 9 PM and returned a verdict of unlawful assemblage after 11 AM today relating to the Coke region flotilla.
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Uniontown
Harry Marietta
Connellaville
Typhoid Epidemic From Bad Water Hits Pottsville
Epidemic cases attributed to contaminated water raise alarms in Pottsville. The report notes local public health concerns with typhoid fever spreading among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
G. W. Wilson
Millbank
SR. Grace
Red Men assembly in session at Binghamton New York
Fragmented report notes grand council of Red Men in ses sion at Binghamton New York and nearby items. Illinois women demand voting rights for university trustees as part of state civic actions.
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Grand Council of
Red Men
Binghamton
N. Y
Illinois
State University
Taylor
Arksor
Ackley
Omaha Railroad
Pelee Ogrey
Marshal Donaldson
M. Z
French envoy to Madagascar aims to secure protectorate control
Paris reports M Le Myra de Vilers, France's special envoy to Siam during the recent troubles, has been sent to Antananarivo to press Madagascar for French demands. The Cocarde says the mission seeks an effectual protectorate with French military stations and a dedicated foreign policy representative. AvceLann notes British and German ships threatened to bombard Aana, prompting rebel chiefs to surrender guns aboard Caracour, though a new flare up risks renewed hostilities in months.
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Paris
le Myra de Vilers
Siam
Autnnanarive
Madagascar
Cocarde
AvceLann
N.Z
Advines
Samoa
Caracour
Independent notes Sexton accepts education board post
The Independent reports Thomas Sexton, anti-Parnellite MP for North Kerry, has accepted the office of resident commissioner of the board of education. It calls this a freak disturbance element within the Irish party.
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Dupin
Independent
Wiy
Thomas Sexton
North Kerry
Board of Education
Enjoyable Journey to Rome and Lourdes Featured in New York
An Enjoyable Journey to Rome and Lourdes reports a journey ending in New York with the steamship Rhineland arriving from Antwerp on September 12. The item highlights travel plans and ship arrival details.
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Rome
Lourdes
New York
Rhineland
Antwerp
Modern Fairy Tale of Elizabeth Sage Finds Wealthy Relatives
Twelve year old Elizabeth Sage of Gloucester is bound for Antwerp to join wealthy Brussels relatives after Surrogate West learned she has heiresses in Belgium. The Belgian aunt, Madame La Sage Karhansen, awaits her, and the aunt may become heiress. the case was pursued after the father died in Camden.
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Gloucester
Camden
Elizabeth
J'renda
Orhan'a
Explosion Tears Through Alexandria Block Total Losses Reported
A severe gas blast in Alexandria, near Asbenson, levels the Fres and Calloway blocks and destroys the Western Union and United States Express offices, a hardware store, and a bank. E L Demois and his sister die, while ED Myers is critically injured after being hurled twenty feet. Debris fires are controlled with many narrowly escaped injuries.
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Asbenson
Ind
Alexandria
Here
Fres and Calloway
E. L. Demois
Western Union Telegraph Office
United States Express Office
Free & Calloway's
Free and Calloway
ED. Myers
Wae
Democratic Warhorns Nominate Backalew for Congress
The Democratic conference in the Seventeenth district ended its stalemate as Hon. Charles R. Backalew of Columbia County was nominated for Congress. The roll call showed Boekalaw zero votes and Stack two.
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Danville
Seventeenth
Charles R. Backalew
Columbia County
Boekalaw
Stack
Cleveland portrait torn down by local rivals
In Crappock Pennsylvania on September 12, members of Harper Grand Army of the Republic post No. 181 refused to march under a Grover Cleveland portrait hung from a tree. Angry citizens and friends of the veterans tore down the picture before officials could intervene.
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Crappock
Common Council Debates Police Force Expansion Tonight
The council will discuss increasing police department membership following a mayoral letter urging Nay Aug Park land needs. An appropriation for four months to hire two new patrolmen is proposed, with reasons including park visitation and safety concerns related to a popular spot and recent incidents.
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Connell
Nay Aug
Soane
Elation in Spain After Provincial Victory
The report notes a government victory following provincial elations in Spain. The article mentions various unrelated items including Dutch artillery destroying towns on Lombok, General Booth departing for America, and public figures like Sir Albert K Rol lit speaking at a congress opening about a trade revival.
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Spain
Lombok
Booth
Salvation Army
Liverpool
America
Comte
Paris
London
Congress of Associated Chambers of Commerce
Albert K. Rollit
Sidney A. Bennett
Jacques
Lawrence
Insolence of Aicaguara and new land laws loom in Nicaragua
Dispatches from Bluefields dated Sept 4 describe quiet elections in the Mosquito Territory and outline Caotillo customs post changes. Cabezás and Madriz push land leases for five years, voter property qualifications, duty fines, and a ban on foreign flagged vessels trading in Nicaragua to shield possible state gains.
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Onurans
Bluefields
Mosquito
Cubezae
Madriz
Caotillo
Greytown
Cabezis
Cibezas
Nicaragua
Morquito
Volunteer Firemen Meet Final Arrangements for Sept 25
The Volunteer Firemen's Mutual Beneficial association held its monthly session at Carr's Hotel. John R. Kime resigned as president. T. F. Noone of Excelsior Hose Co. was elected to fill the term. A parade with the department on Fireman's Day September 25 was approved, to feature the Neptune hand engine. The picnic will be at Central Park Garden with a potential address by ex-Alderman W. Roesler on the hose history.
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Firemen's Mutual Beneficial Association
Carr’s Hotel
John RB. Kime
Franklin Engine House
T. F. Noone
Excelsior Hoge Company
H. F. Perber
Association
Central Park Garden
W. Roesler
Maverick Brander Role Not Up to Tim Murphy Stage
The review notes Maverick Brander failed to shine in the title role while Tim Murphy gave a brighter performance in this city last season. Bettina Girard impressed Brander's daughter, and few cast members from the previous production remain. The current company is praised as capable and delivering a true interpretation.
Twenty two Young Men Try for Scranton Football Club
Twenty two long haired young men anxious for Scranton Football club positions practiced at the ball park yesterday before the league game. Harry Decker of the West Side is temporary captain. A team will be picked today to face St. Thomas college, with a schedule planned against top college clubs. From the twenty two, a ten man and several substitutes will be chosen.
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Scranton
Ball Park
Harry Decker
West Side
St. Thomas’ College
Frable Not Present at South Side Council Hearing
A joint special committee adjourned without hearing evidence against South Side councilmen. George Frable did not attend. he says witnesses were not compelled and signals a forthcoming statement. He questions payroll fraud risk and improper payments, urging reform while denying direct accusations.
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George Frable
South Side
Ferable
tNe
Frable
Stone Avenue
South Side Board of Trade
Tue Tribune
Frade
Jenkins Announces Independent Sheriff Candidacy in Scranton
William T. Jenkins of the Saskawanna avenue hotel declares as an independent candidate for sheriff. He says the recent Republican county convention did not suit him and he was persuaded by friends to enter the race.
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Tam
William T. Jenkins
Saskawanna Avenny
Tripune
Mr. Jenkins
Puneme
Burns-Cayl Nuptials In Green Ridge Nod to Family
Mias May Burns daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Burns married Ernest Caryl of Forest City yesterday at the bride’s home in Green Ridge. Rev S Logan D D officiated with only family present. The couple leaves for a Hudson Niagara trip then to their home on Monsey Avenue Green Ridge.
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Mias May Burns
Leo Burns
Ernest Caryl
Forest City
Green Ridge
Logan
D. D
Mrs. Caryl
New York
Hudson
Niagara
St. Lawrences
Grown Ridge
Monsey Avenue
Mr. Caryliaa
Josiah Caryl
Erie Company
Hoyt's A Texas Steer At Academy Of Music Delights Many
A large audience at the Academy of Music enjoyed Hoyt's A Texas Steer produced last evening. The play satirizes official life in Washington with irony and ill judged situations, featuring George Woodward in a key role.
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The
Academy of Music
Hoyt
Texas
Washington
National Capital
George Woodward
Court actions and transfers in county affairs reported
The grand jury delays presenting a report until Friday. James Williameon receives naturalization papers. Tax duplicates add September addi tions to clerks' work. Joseph Koinezin’s hotel license transfers to Michael Dano by court order. County officials visit Greenfield township to view a new Bardick’s creek stone arch. Peck’s auditor report on sheriff sale funds confirmed. Marriage licenses to several couples granted by Clerk John H. Thomas. Four asbestos insurance actions begun in Prothonotary Pryor’s office totaling 8500, involving Bran tian breaker in Poll township and adjacent dwelling. Insurance coverage includes German American Fire Insurance 1400, British fire 61000, Orient 1500, Home Insurance 1625.
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James Williameon
Commissioners’ Office
Joseph Koinezin
Winton
Michael Dano
L. W. Robert Giles Roberts
John Domuth
A.B. Dunning, Jr
Greenfield Township
Bardick
George L. Peck
Walter D. Prank
Frankader
Yeaterday
John H. Thomas Yeaterday
William W. Williams
Duryea
Sarah A. Hughes
Lackawanna
Maria Regan
Mary Gerrity
Charles T. Lee
Lena Yarty
Jermyn
Robert Hudeon
Martha Allen
Waikus-Barre
Aakumpelt
Pryor
B. Price
Mra
Christina R. Lindsay
Fell Township
Poll Township
Brantian
German American Fire Insurance Company of
New York
Ee Syn A
Aurancs Company
Ondon, Englan
Orient Insurancs Company
Hartford
Cono
Weather Forecast for Pennsylvania Regions
Washington reports showers and westerly winds for eastern Pennsylvania. Western Pennsylvania sees generally fair skies with a likely warmup and south to southeast winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania
Finley’s Laces and Dress Trimmings Now In Stock
Finley's announces new stock of laces and dress trimmings including latest overs, hand made gimps in points and insertions, and jet trimmings in matched suits for fashionable outfits.
Complete stock of kid gloves and glove lines
Our stock of kid gloves for fall trade is complete, with a full line of ladies, gents, and children's street gloves. Evening gloves available in all shades.
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Mahanoy City
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Bt. Clair
Pottsville Traction Company
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