Rioting at Warneke Washery Leads to Arrests in Wilkes Barre
Duryea riot aftermath described as quiet by noon deputies and constables. Deputies guarded the Warneke washery, arrests made, some wounded by stray bullets. Warranted charges include rioting and felonious wounding. bond set at 2,000 each. Troops not needed, Duryea tense but calm. planned boxing match proceeds with fighters Root and Gardner training.
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Wilkesbarre
Duryea
Sherf Jacobs
Sherif
Warneke
Tacobs
Betee
Sherim Jacobs
Sheritts
Wikesharre
Harry Col
Aoane
Rae
Anese
Burgess Burlington
United Mine Workers
Resavage
Witkasbarre
Truryed
John P. Lenshan
Stepindead
Godin
Wepurts
Were Shanghaied Thirty-Two Men Hid Affidavits in New York
Thirty two men and boys swear they were abducted by a railroad detective from New York City and forced into work in Pittston Pennsylvania coal mines after a locked car journey. Two men, David Ale tan and Frank Feit, escaped and returned home detailing assaults and a rescue by an armed crowd. They say a detective called the “agent” claimed a strike was ongoing and they were to replace striking miners.
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New York
Pittston
David Aletan
Frank Feit
Jared
Nisw
Wildaint
Eight Hour Day Boost At Typographical Union Meet
The International Typographical Union advanced a universal eight hour day. President Lynch and Vice President Hawkes were tasked to work with locals where the day exceeds ten hours to ensure eight hour observance. Delegates debated finances, building plans, and legal revisions while funds were approved for Terre Haute and Los Angeles unions.
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Placinnt
Lynch
Vicw
Hawkes
James Wood
Ad Wehart Rafael
Clear Makers’ Union
Clear Makers’ Union, & Rrealation
Wm. Emerson
Nashville
IMG
Portland
Gre
St. Louis
Laos
Committee On
Lopez
Terre Haute
Los Angeles Union
Hayes
John E. McLaughlin
New York
Indianapolis
Atmos J. Cummings
Frederick Driscoll
Eerie
Cece Sane Linn
Pike's Burns at Cincinnati Opera House Fire
Fire broke out at Pike's Opera House in Cincinnati on August 13 shortly after nine. Delegates at a Untermi Lansl Typographical union convention were evacuated from the auditorium with no major injuries. Fireman Arman was hurt by falling glass. The blaze reached the sub-cellar where smoke lingered but was controlled in under an hour. Loss reported as 27.00% distributed among many tenements.
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Cincinnati
Pike's Opera House
Untermi- Lansl
Muditorium
Arman
Irs
Mysterious death in North Topeka shocks city
In North Topeka a young man named Hardy Sajnes died around midnight after an overdose. He had recently wed in Elvans addition and was seen fleeing home at 8 20 PM claiming he inhaled something near the poles. Police probe unclear movements as family notes point to possible self violence. he leaves a wife in West Superior. Meanwhile in Was. Aug 1h a municipal court sentenced two youths, Robert and John Stott, to twenty one lashes for burglary after choosing the punishment over reform school. A janitor administered the sentence.
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Hardy& Sajnes
Elvans
North Topeka
West Superior
Jodee Bailey
Robert
John Stott
Bailey
Settlement Nears in Santa Fe Strike at Cleburne
In Cleburne Texas on August 15 representatives of striking machinists and Santa Fe officials nearly agreed on a settlement. Most workers are to return, but the company submitted a list of those refused employment. About 70 men affected.
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Cleburne
Tex
Santa Fe
Osage County Rep Stavely Undecided on Senate Fight
Osage County Republican nominee J A Stavely says he has not decided his position on the senate contest and has not amended his stance. The Abilene primary saw Grosser win decisively against Van Voorst and Creech as Burton alignment influence played a role.
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J. A. Stavely
Osage County
Curtis
Burton
G. Pipp
Gurligame Chronicle
Horton
Abilene
Emil Grosser
J. R. van Voorst
Republican Central Committee
Mott Burtons
Leland
Grosser
Breelners
van Voorst
J. W. Creech
Herington
State Tax Commission
Senat
Bourbon County
Port Scott
J. B. Brapleton
Sherin
G. J. Readhouse
B. Grit
Lydia Nearton
Ben Hudson
Dr. Martin
W. &. Ramsey
T. R. Longshore
E. Toles
W. S. Brookins
Roosevelt
Three Way Battle for Eighth District Nomination
Former Reno township resident Jarne Phenicle enters the Republican race for the Eighth district legislature, creating a three cornered contest with Hill and Hollenbeck. Reno and surrounding towns split support while veterans favor an old soldier, narrowing the field to Hill or Phenicle as nominee.
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Jarne Phenicle
Board of County Commissioners
Reno
Leavenworth
Gust
Phenicle
Leavenworth Times
Phenicie
Hol- Henbeck
Toveka
Little Stranger
A_ J
Hill
Pairmount Township
Palside
Fairmount
Delaware
Phenice
Tonganoxie
Topeka
Chen
Hollenbeck
Army of the Cumberland
Andersonville
Libby
Belleve
Phrniide
Perry Man Killed by Brother in Law in Street Feud
In Perry Kansas on August 15 at a restaurant front, FP Simmons was shot above the heart by his brother in law J W Colley during a long standing feud linked to a Valentine obscene picture case. Colley was arrested, bound over for trial, and Simmons funeral planned for Saturday. Simmons left a widow and two children. Colley from Lee’s Hardware, Simmons from a farm west of Perry.
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Colley
Post Office
Topeka
Sec Aereturn
Enchcmens
Simmonson
Elmmann
Ealing
Grand Jury
Grand Pst
Colley Uren
Joe Vundeant
Justice of the Peace
Oskaloosa
Perry
Ai Lee
Bardware
Grintor
Bfr. Colley
Simmons Marc Red
Coley
Tree Men
Friends
Grinter Famly
Mimmy
Valentine
Twnesene
Siamon
Kentucky
McGovern and Corbett Delayed Bout Re-routed in Louisville
Announcement states Terry McGovern and Young Corbett will not meet in New London on August 29. They will fight September 15 at the Southern Athletic Club in Louisville. Connecticut officials ban the New London bout, likely lowering attendance. all forfeits remain in effect for September 15.
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New York
Terry McGovern
Youns Corbett
New London
Southern Athletic Club
Lawisville
Saratoga
New Landon
Connecticut
Death mystery deepens as Chicago tale links men to Minnie Mitchell case
Chicago reports confirm a new witness says Oscar Thompson and others were at the Bartholin home the night Minnie Mitchell vanished. D A Meyers places a Thompson wagon near the scene while a second test tracks a horse and wagon to the prairie site. Edwards, a former Bartholin aide, says he saw Bartholin kiss a woman and fears for safety while offering details to police.
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Chicago
Oscar Thompson
Hite
Tallerday
Clarey
William Bartholin
Minnie Mitchell
Thompson
Clancy
Calumet Avenue
Barthollt
Shy
Rackus
Tnapetter Hunt
Grenada
State Street
Bartmolin
Seventy Fourth Street
Seventy-aft Street
Seventy-fourth Street
Backus
John Claffey
Youn Bartholin
Bartholin
Milton L. Edwards
Mr& Anne Bartholin
Denver
Edwards
Associated Press
Folire O'Neil
Artigna
Weawarda
Heatwave Persists Across Kansas With Highs Tied to Record
Extreme heat grips Kansas and surrounding districts with 80 degree readings in Topeka and highs around 80s at Hays and Wichita. Overnight minimums approached 77 degrees as warm air and a breeze limited worst effects, while scattered rain eyed the Kan sas and Chicago St Louis regions.
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Kansas
Moines
Chicago
St. Louie
Hays
Mackesville
McPherson
Manhattan
Osage City
Wichita
Royalist tensions in Brittany spark religious schools clash
Paris reports a semi official note says royalists mobilize against closing religious schools in Brittany. Count Albert de Blun and Abbe Gayrand deny anti republican aims while peasants, pilgrims at Folgoet, and processions mark growing unrest. Politically charged protests prompt a protest from Admiral de Cuverville and Abbe Gayraud urging restraint and support for the liberal republic.
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Paris
Royaliaty
Brittany
Jeadere
Albert de Blun
Abbe Gayrand
Finisterre
Albert de Min Suyn
Francois Coppee
Patrick Saye
Finteterre
M. de Chamalllara
St. Meen
Folgoet
Ace Marcas
Soace Ranany
Besring
Admiral de Cuverville
Abbe Gayraud
Chamber of Deputies
Soubigon
M. Combes
Uberal Republic
Bryan letter to editor on future presidency
Lincoln August 15 W J Bryan writes to the New Orleans Times-Democrat editor in reply to whether he will be a candidate for president. He states he desires a loyal nominee in 1900 who can be trusted to stand by the people in the coming struggle.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
New Orleans
Funston at Work After Surgeries at Headquarters
Frederick Funston resumed duties in army headquarters Denver after more than a week away. The report, dated August 15, notes city temperatures including Chicago and Philadelphia readings, with a clipped wartime style summary from the Union Pacific Tea Co. notices.
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Denver
Colo
Frederick Funston
Army Headquarters
Fair Tragedy Ends In Embalmed Bodies Sent To New York
A Paris Trouville bound couple, Mr and Mrs Fair, die in a high speed automobile crash near a chateau. The car at 60 plus mph wrecked, the chauffeur survived. Bodies are to be embalmed and shipped to New York as details emerge from the accident scene and subsequent notices.
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New York
Herman Owlrions
Charles Li Patr
Prance
Saya & Herald
Newport
Che
Rosectife
Oeirlohe
Paris
Willem EK Vanderbilt
Fair
W.K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Oliver
Belmont
Duchess of Marlborough
England
Mick. Delnohs
Rosette
Pembroke Jones
Mrv
Mra
Mr. Fair
Hinself
M. Bolson
Chateau Bolson du Mai
Mills Store News Berena an vate Boyd line of 15c
Prices on a wide array of fabrics and garments. Yardage at 1.50 per yard for woolen goods and suits priced from 2.60 to 8.75. Belts described with decorative buckles and color accents. Reductions offered on muslin underwear and assorted knitwear. Numerous items in tan and grey tailors' selections noted.
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Berena An Vate Boyd Bour
Suirt
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