Rioters Clash at Duryea Washery Over Work stoppage
Rioters gathered 500 strong near the Warnke washery in Duryea Pa. The crowd hurled stones as deputies inside fired to deter them. Work paused to avoid further violence while arrests followed. Harry Collins shot in leg and other injuries reported among the mob. Deputies from Luzerne and Lackawanna counties restored order. twenty five men jailed on rioting and felony wounding charges. Governor Stone not asked for troops. situation declares quiet after arrests.
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Wilkesbarre
Warnke
Duryea
Jacobs
Harry Collins
Andrew Marlack
Luzerne
Lackawanna
Hey
Burgess
Counterfeit Money Appears in San Antonio
In San Antonio Texas on August 15 researchers report counterfeit dollars half dollars and quarters of the 1900 mintage in wide circulation. The coins are convincing and have victimized many small merchants. The fakes appeared three days ago and a large quantity has already circulated.
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San Antonio
Texas
Tug Charles Clarke Brings 38,000 Barrels to New Orleans
The tug Charles Clarke arrived from Port Arthur with Texas Oil and Transit Company's barges Nos 1 2 and 3, delivering 38 000 barrels of Texas oil. The company is now stocking regular oil carrying service.
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New Orleans
Charles Clarke
Port Arthur
Texas Oil and Transit Company
Texas Oil
Hill County Old Settlers Confederate Reunion in Hillsboro
Large crowds gather in Hillsboro Texas for the Hill County Confederate soldiers and old settlers reunion. Judge Jno W Stephens speaks on the Confederate soldier and local camp members offer short remarks. Hon F Greenwood and Lesse Saules address the crowd. Miss Hazel Miller delivers a recital.
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Hill County
Hillsboro
Texas
Jno. W. Stephens
Underground Fire Near Gordonville Sparks Coal Prospect
In Sherman Texas Aug 15 the Gordonville area reports an underground smoke show with a warm air smell and dead vegetation indicating possible coal. C B Dorcester and Federal Judge Bryant investigated while Engineer Fred Warren of the Frisco will take samples to St Louis for analysis. Captain J F Hinckley chief engineer may join the team.
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Sherman
Texas
Gordonville
C. B. Dorcester
Bryant
Fred Warren
St. Louis
J. F. Hinckley
Earthquakes Tarnish Tuscany and Global Headlines
A wide array of events fills the page from Tuscany shocks to Indiana grain crops and Spain's Sagasta retirement talks. Local notes report New Jersey indigent homes and Kansas City school plans, with notable deaths including Dr. W. M. Brashear.
Murdered by False Wife in Tennessee Affray
Authentic details describe a deadly Scott county confrontation in Winfield near Jarrett Trammel. Whig Duncan Jr and Mrs. Jarrett Trammel fired on Trammel and his brother Matt, killing Jarrett and wounding Matt. the couple then fled to Kentucky.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Scott County
Duncan
Jarrett Trammel
Trammel
Matt Trammel
Whig Duncan, Jr
Winfield
Tennessee
Kentucky
Negro Exposition Opens at First Regiment Armory
Chicago August 15 the first exposition conducted entirely by negroes opened tonight at the First Regiment armory and will run thirty days Exhibits trace the work of colored people from slavery to the present and include an operating post office telegraph and express offices with real business transacted by negroes on the floor
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Chicago
Brenham Boy Killed While Riding Freight Train
Willie Joe Cline a 16 year old Brenham resident was found dead on a Texas and Pacific freight near Arlington after stowing away from Fort Worth. His head was crushed and battered in an incident described as instant death with the body found hanging from a brake beam at Arlington depot.
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Brenham
Fort Worth
Texas
Willie Joe Cline
Arlington
Texas and Pacific
Cline
Arlington Depot
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Burlington
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Marion, Ky
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George Druy
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Orpm Theater
San Francisco
Tabasco River Navigation Company
Pullman Palace Car Company
Pullman, Il
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Cort Fott- McGovern
Turkey
William H. Thorpe
Road Drivers’ Association
New York
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Grand Lodge
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Order
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Bloomfield, Ill
Belton, Ark
Grand Lodge of Texas
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