United American Mechanics Convenes in Philadelphia
The United American Mechanics held a busy annual session in Philadelphia with a drawn vote for one National Council representative and a close result for the other. Wobensmith won a narrow victory for vice councilor and John W. Calver was chosen treasurer. Dr. D. Woods was elected Western district representative to the national council. The convention selected Philadelphia as next year’s site.
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National Council
Antis
Philadelphia
United American Mechanical Convention
Offfvere
Choarhes
Ratl
Wobensmith
John W. Calver
Dr & D. Woods
Nations Council
Laurel
State Councilor Reports From Scranton Convention
Morning session covered officer and committee reports with minor dissent. George B. Rowers reviewed a busy year, urging stronger local councils and broader membership while thanking fellow officers and promising economy and continued effort.
Murder Trial Opens in Luzerne County Case
Wilkes Barre judging jurors during the second murder trial in Pittston. Harlow Vargerton of Pittston stands accused of shooting Willet Pulver after a quarrel in an alley off Main Street. Pulver died three days after the July 10 incident. Pulver left a large family awaiting verdict.
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Lewis
Ft le
Hie Viethn
Tpulver
Owife
M. B McAnif
Ww.coke
M. 7
Mule Hall
Commonwealth
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More Trouble in Venezuela Invasion Threat Near Valencia
A Hemphill dispatch from the Detroit reports about 2000 insurgents in the Valencia area and Puerto Cabello occupied, with American interests at risk. The message notes caution and the intent to proceed to Puerto Cabello to protect U.S. interests, with arrangements to stay in contact with the minister.
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Valencia
Puerto Cabello
Hemphill
Wilkes-Barre Ladies Urge Roberts Expulsion
Prominent Wilkes-Barre women collect petitions and distribute pamphlets urging Davenport to vote to expel United States Representative William H Roberts of Utah. They cite Roberts as a polygamist with multiple wives, in defiance of the Edmunds Anti Polygamy law of 1882, and frame a nationwide backlash movement.
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Wilkes-Barre
WH. Roberts
Utah
Widow Sues Erie Railroad for 15000 Damages
In Honesdale on September 2 Mrs Anna Leippe by attorneys A Mc Carty and F P Kimble files suit against the Erie Railroad for 15000 damages for the death of her husband William Leippe a Delaware division brakeman killed when thrown from a moving train near Lordville by an obsolete brake.
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Honesdale
Anna Leupe
A. McCarty
F. P. Kimble
Erie Trailroad Company
Ancices
Wiliam Leippe
Delaware
Lordvyille
Anniversary rites mark massacre remembrance in West Chester
West Chester observes the one hundred twenty-ninth anniversary of the massacre of American soldiers with somber remarks, patriotic songs, and a Phoenixville military band performance. Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties and visitors from Philadelphia attended the event.
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West Chester
Sept. S
Nol Tilay
Chester
Delaware
Montgomery Coun Flow
Philadelphia
Phoenixville
Unclear early 20th century passenger routes and arrivals
Fragmentary text lists ship routes and arrivals between Bremen Southampton Cherbourg and New York with mentions of Germanic Servia and Liverpool. The passage reads as a partial shipping schedule with endpoints Bremen New York and Southampton. No clear event or outcome is stated.
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New York
Boot
Bremen
Bouthampton
Baorat Blemarck
Hamburg
Cherbourg
Boeuthampton
Southampton
Balled Lahn
Istowne
Liverpool
Servia
Governor's Appointments in Veterinary Department
Governor Stone announced scholarship appointments in the University of Tennessee veterinary department. Appointees include H. W. Wine of Bifer, Joseph Fullmer of Richmond, B. Tighman Woodward of Philo Velphin, Miss Evelyn Ghdis Straughn of Philadelphia, and Ralph W. W. Eby of Helle fonte.
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Harrislures
Governor Stone
Veterinary Department
University of Tenneylvania
H. W. Wine
Joseph Fullmer
Richmond
B. Tighman Woodward
Philo. Velphin
Artacheal Phiadelphas
Evelyn Ghdis Straughn
Philadelphia
Ralph W W. Eby
Hellefonte
West Chester Invites Cabinet to Centennial Ceremony
A West Chester PA delegation introduced to the President by Rep Hutler invited cabinet members to attend the city's centennial celebration of incorporation on November b. The event marks 100 years since the town’s incorporation and honors local leaders.
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Washington
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West Chester
Hutler
Pennsylvania
Wimani
Went Cheater
Dalton Chief of Police Shot and Killed
Dalton, Sept. 1. John T. Manna, chief of police, was shot and killed today by the man he was attempting to arrest. A company of 18 men has organized and begun pursuit of the murderer.
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Dalton
Allanta
John T. Manna
Captain Dreyfus Released At Last
Alfred Dreyfus left Rennes prison at 3 am in disguise and boarded a Nantes train with his brother Mathieu. He traveled via Vern and Bordeaux toward Paris while officials arranged the transfer, and the Aurore quotes his statement declaring innocence and demanding judgment, promising to pursue honor.
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Tennes
France
Alfred Dreyfus
Bie
Mathieu
Rennew
Dreyfus Ownay
Dreyfus
Preyfus
Rennes
Nantes
Mathieu Dreyfus
M. Viguir
Bordeaux
M. Vieni
Verto
Paris
Tim
Dreyfuses
The
Aurore
Republic
Alfred Drefus
Guerin Surrender Fiasco Stuns Paris Crowds
In Paris the surrender of M Guerin at Port Chabrol ends a six week standoff. Municipal guards deployed along Rue de Chabrol marched in formation as spectators watched a dramatic police operation. The crowd mocked the government as troops retreated and Port Chabrol fell without a clash.
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Paris
Rue de Chabroi
M. Guerin
Stevea
Mabrel
Palais de Juatien
Ile Detaits
Seine
Eoon
Port Chabrol
Chicken-hearted conduct of M Guerin and tie gareieon
Fragment describes a crowd’s disappointment as M Guerin and tie gareieon failed to offer a spirited resistance, criticizing their perceived cowardice in the face of opposing force. The text reflects a charged, partisan mood about leadership and bravery.
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M. Guerin
Tie Gareieon
Bates Case Dismissed for Manslaughter Charge
Wilkes-Barre Sept 20 Judge Lynch presided as Clarence Bates faced trial for shooting a boy during a region shoot. Assistant District Attorney Mulhall argued the charge was manslaughter, leading to a jury verdict of not guilty at the defendant’s request. Bates was re-arrested on involuntary manslaughter and held on $800 bail.
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Wilkes-Barre
Lynch
Clarence Bates
Killine
Lewis
Mulhall
Bates
Nichols
Anti-Trust Conference Sparks Tense Missouri Moment
At the Planters hotel in St Louis Governor Stephens of Missouri presided as Governor Sayers of Texas was named chair of the anti trust conference. Stephens denounced the national administration and war policy linking trusts to imperialism while urging cross state cooperation to curb trust power.
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Stephens
St. Oule
Covernor Sayers
Missouri
Traoeis
Democras
Revenue receipts rise in September total over twenty-four million
The monthly internal revenue report shows total receipts from all sources reaching 24,420,004 dollars for September, marking an increase of 1,064 dollars from the same month last year.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
City of Mexico Bent Grant of 21 Days Absence to Visit Chicago
The xonnie and chamber of deputies in joint section voted unanimously to grant Vreniden Dios twenty one days leave of absence to travel to Chicago.
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City of Mexico
Bent
Xonnie
Chamber of Deputies
Vreniden Dios
Vielt
Chicago
Official programme of the reception to Admiral Dewey
The official three day programme for the Dewey reception lists the parade orders from September 28 to 30 with naval squadrons led by the New York, Brooklyn, and Olympia, a city welcome led by Mayor Van Wyck, a fireworks display, and a public breakfast and review in New York with dignitaries and visiting guests. The schedule includes parades, yacht processions, and a grand reception at the Waldorf Astoria.
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Admiral Dewey
New York
PAML
Lower Bay
Tompkineville
Sampson
Chadwick
Brooklyn
Jewell
Indiana
Taylor
Massachusetts
Train
Texas
Sigshee
Lancaster
Thomas
Morris
Vortar
Winslow
Dupont
Bullette
Winbowt Marlette
Rockaway
North
Iver
Tompkiteville
Olympia
Squadron
Nehorige
Sywrly Howl
Maver
Citizenw Committee
WIL Steam Abteast
Olyimolu Theten Telond
Ge. Slowam
Mount Hope
Bam Slow
Mattewnon
Corryving
Cory Cofflelats
Merchant Marine
Chesacht Moule
Warshine
Morpint Morgan
Vacht Corsair
Thomex Lipton
Sweet Hain WU
Equadraig
Ph. M
Fred
Grinttomb
Theteen
Olympic
Battery
SPM
Punta
Mount Morris Park
Fifty-ninth Street
Proton Baipare
Cy Bull
Southern Boulevard
Concourse
Boldinia
Brooklin
Liv
Bene Island
Barron HM
Staten
North River
Ward
Hound
Brooklyn Bridge
Erin
City Trull
van Wrek
Admiral Dewry
Admiral Dewer
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United States Arms
New York State National Guard
National Guard
Riversife
Boventy-second Street
Heandwor
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Church property destroyed at Manila
Washington reports Cardinal Gibbons met with the president to discuss the Philippines situation. Clergy fear desecration of Catholic churches by U S soldiers and urge a full investigation and punishment if abuses are proven. National Union of Catholic Y.M.S. officers elected in Newark with next convention in Brooklyn.
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Washington
Cardinal Gibbons
Philippines
New York
National Union of Catholic Young Men's Societies
Newark
N. J
8. H. Wall
D. M. Rogan
Rahway
J. M. Higgins
Richmond
EF. P. Gallagher
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Chidwick
Maine
John J. Ferrick
United States
Giant Dewey clipping book to honor admiral in New York
A 330 pound memorial book arrives in New York weighing about 330 pounds with a 1 foot 2 inch width when opened. It contains 490 pages of clippings from every newspaper in the country about Admiral Dewey and the Spanish American War. Frank A. Burrelle of 32 Park Row selected the clippings and oversaw binding with seal skin covers and a thick leather spine.
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New York
Admiral Dewey
Spain
Frank A. Burrelle
Park Row
Newhart Murden Case In Edwardsville Ends Swiftly
Wilkes-Barre September 20 Frank Newhart of Edwardsville faced murder charges for his wife’s death. The defendant contradicted his own lawyers by claiming the killing was an accident, derailing their self-defense strategy. A verdict was reached at noon.
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Wilkes-Barre
Caae
Frank Newhart
Edwardsville
Dreyfus Rumor Sparks Talk of America Trip
A London dispatch notes luggage arriving from Havre and Folkestone with word that Madame Dreyfus has taken rooms at a local hotel. The piece hints Proyfuy plans a move to America around New Year.
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London
Times Publiance
Liswrpeants
Havre
Folkestone
Madame Dreyfus
Iocal
America
Children struck and killed by train near Tinlifax Pennsylvania
A passenger train on the Northern Central railway killed Lucy and Matthew Ra fork as they walked on the tracks a few miles east of Tinlifax. A freight train could not hear the engine and the children were fatally hurt. The victims were from South Carolina.
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Tinlifax
Northern Central Railway
Airack
Lucy
Matthe Rafork
Io South Carolina
Pension Restoration and Increase Names, Scranton to Clark's Summit
Washington dated report lists Jeremiah C. Reynolds of Scranton and Thomas J. Norton of Clark's Summit in Lackawanna County with pension restoration and increase amounts—money figures appear garbled but indicate benefit adjustments.
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Washington
Pensiona
Jeremiah ¢. Reynoulds
Scranton
Thomas J. Norton
Clark's Summit
Lackawanna
Gentry Wins Race In Dual Heats At Oklahoma City
Gentry and Joe Patehwa competed in two heats here today with Gentry taking both races. Time noted as 6 and 207 in the half mile event despite rough track conditions. A crowd of about 4,000 witnessed the finish.
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Ow Wahoma City
John R Gentry
Joe Patehwa
Warehouse fire destroys Peter Woll & Bonn facility
A fire leveled the one story warehouse attached to the Peter Woll & Bonn curled hair factory in Philadelphia today. The blaze origin is undetermined and total damage is estimated at twenty five thousand dollars, fully insured.
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Philadelphia
Svory
Peter Woll & Bonn
Insurmacte
Association Raises Iron Sheet Prices to 8.25 a Ton
Fillabure, Beni reports the Association of Iron and Steel Sheet Manufacturers advanced prices from £10 to 8.25 per ton with immediate effect.
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Fillabure
Beni
Association of Iron and Steel Sheet Manufacturera Towjay
Yellow Fever Reports 2 New Cases in Key West
In the last 24 hours Key West reported two new yellow fever cases with no deaths. The total cases to date reach four.
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Key West
Governor designates October Arbor Day in Herrisburg
In Herrisburg Rept 2 Governor stone invited note proclaims October as Autumn Arbor Day marking a local designation for tree planting and civic celebration.
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Herrisburg
Governor Stone
N Reclamation
Weather and Society Notes From The Morning News
The morning issue lists weather indications with cooler trends and a broad array of notices. It covers the Transvaal situation and civil liberty debates, along with local court proceedings and conventions.
England Echoes Threats as War Pressure Grows
London dispatch reports Royal Arsenal and Woolwich ramping up to mobilize troops for the Cape crisis. British preparations, including Maxim guns and wagon units, accelerate as Transvaal resistance hardens and reports say war is inevitable if demands aren’t dropped.
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Cape
Woolwich
London
Spain
Workine Et Foldes
Ford Salishire Te
Hottetd Howse
Mie Chamberlain
Colonnial
Royal Arrenalnd
Creat Peltain
Mateere
Mediterranean
Ordnance Department
Delong
Ape
Transvaal
Boers Readied for War as Ultimatum Looms
A Morning Post dispatch from Pietermaritzburg dated September 19 says the Boers intend to fight once the ultimatum expires. The correspondent notes they fear no further delay, have prepared elaborate defenses, and Orange Free State officers at Pretoria outline a coordinated plan including actions at Maitland, Laing’s Neck, and Newcastle.
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Morning Post
Pietermaritsburg
Natal
Orange Free
Pretoria
Laing
Newcastle
Struck by an Engine Narow Escape for Mrs Roberts
Mrs Jennie Roberts aged ten years resides at No Ut Mill street. She was struck by an engine on the Central garland near Hingle street while walking home to Garland's factors. She became unconscious and was removed to her daughter Mrs Alfred Renseoter's home. Dr T A James of Asney attended and found several broken ribs.
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Comings
T. A. James
Asney
Fall in mine shaft at North Wilkes-Barre claims teen worker
Wilkes County Sept 29 Stanley Thomas about 17 years old of Parrone was employed as a diver in the Delaware and Hudson Coal Co mine at North Wilkes-Barre. He fell from a descending cage while being lowered to 710 feet. It is believed he stepped from the cage about 100 feet from the bottom. his fate is not yet known.
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kKevetone
Rany
Ford
Tony
Aveston
Vounelia
Wilkes Natie
Stanley Thomas
Parrone
Conynghant
Delaware and Hudson Coat Company
North Wilkes-Aarne
Fifteenth WCTU Convention Opens in Ashley Wilkes-Barre
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Luzerne County begins its fifteenth annual convention at the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Ashley. Mrs Ruth K. Cool presides as reports show a flourishing condition with a large, enthusiastic attendance. A noon dinner and an evening concert by the Beaveridges add to the program.
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Ashley
Wilkes-Barry
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of
Luserne Pounty
Mire
Ruth KK. Cool
Beaveridges
Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania Thursday and Friday
The forecast for eastern Pennsylvania calls for fall like weather with cooler temperatures on Thursday and Friday. Expect light to moderate westerly winds as the air turns cooler.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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