Life of Japanese workers in Yokohama open shops
A San Francisco Chronicle correspondent observes Yokohama street workers in tiny open shops living and crafting at home. He details dressmakers, coopers, basket-makers, carpenters, tea-firing go-downs, and women weaving silk and cotton, noting sociable, communal life, shared kitchens, and rising wages as living costs grow.
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Yokohama
To- Wo
San Francisco Chronicle
Sauk
Sistara
Hucka
Hatoba
Pere
Ikito
Osaka
Yuuet
Japan
German Carp Declines in Popularity Among Buyers
A Chicago Record report quotes a South Water street fish dealer noting German carp sell for about a penny per pound. He says fishermen gain little, processing is impractical, and he handles the fish mainly as an accommodation for some customers, not for profit.
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Thiat
South Water Street
Ibia
Chicago Record
Klondike titled cooking prize noted in joke
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip mentions adapting to Klondike cooking with a joke about a wife winning first prize at Vascor for her paper weight biscuits.
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Vascor
Cleveland Plain Dealer
President Jiarte Borda Assassinated in Uruguay
President Jiarte Borda was shot and killed as he left Montevideo cathedral during a Uruguay independence celebration. Assassin Arredondo, believed to be an anarchist, was arrested. Senate president Casatay acts as interim leader. Previous assassination attempts cited.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
J. Iiarte Borda
Borda
Arredondo
Casatay
Senate
Seno. Idiarte-Borda
Iast
Turreng
Fieger
Turrene
la Plata
Riot at Charleston cotton mill ends with police intervention
A riot erupts at Charleston S. C. cotton mills where black workers confront white ex employees. Officers are mobbed while attempting arrests. three officers knocked down and many rioters struck. Police fire is avoided to protect children. force arrives and disperses the mob.
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Charleston
Charleston Cotton Mills
S. G
Wages Strike at Hazelton Collery Involving Hungarian and Italian Workers
Hungarian and Italian miners at Von Winkle's Colleries in Hazleton Pennsylvania struck on Wednesday citing rising provisions and demand for higher wages. Superintendent Roderick proposed appointing a committee to confer with the workers.
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Hazelton
Striko
von Winkle
Collersine
Hazleton
Roderick
Falling Walls Kill Foreman and Firefighters in Pittsburg Fire
A Thursday Pittsburg blaze at the Edmundson and Perrine building kills two firemen and two boys, injures five firefighters, and wipes out 165000 dollars in property. A building wall collapses hours after the fire is under control, trapping witnesses nearby.
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Pittsburg
Seventh Avenue
Edmundson & Perrine
Spain Forms Loan for Navy Expansion
Advices from Madrid report Spain arranging a freight credit to strengthen the navy. The navigation tax is pledged to service the loan. The government will build one large ironclad and six cruisers of 6,000 to 7,000 tons to form three squadrons.
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Monty
Madrid
Grand Army Parade Honors President McKinley in Buffalo
President McKinley reviews the Grand Army of the Republic march through Buffalo where 50000 veterans, 250000 spectators, and 2000 voices joined in national anthem. He rides in to a decorated arch as crowds cheer from Delaware Avenue. Governor Black and officials witness six hours of ceremonies ending with a reception at Adamo Hall.
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Mekaley
Buffalo
Marchi
McKinlay
Delaware Avenue
Ad Muaio
Georgia Supreme Court bans convict leasing as illegal practice
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled convict leasing illegal, exposing private use of misdemeanor convicts by counties. Legal officials warn of personal damages and urge immediate reform as lawyers advocate habeas corpus to free convicts from private camps.
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Georgia Supreme Court
Ampréma Court of Georgia
Naw
Georgia
Phil.g. Byrd
Alabama Assassinates Public Figure Bartow Lloyd
Francis Bartow Lloyd a prominent Alabama writer was shot Wednesday evening by John A. Gatford a known desperado near Cloyds pene three miles northwest of Greenville. Gatford confessed to Earl Lewis and authorities were alerted as a posse formed to hunt the killer.
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Fraterl Bartow Lloyd
Bnt
Francis Bartow Lloyd
Rufus Sandora
Alabama
John A. Gatford
Mr Cloyd
Pene
Greenville
Gatford
Earl Lewis
Bartow Lloyd
Lim
Lewis
Irby Attacks Tillman at Florenca Campaign Stop
In a heated Florence crowd, South Carolina senatorial challenger Irby denounced incumbent Tillman for his campaigning style. He accused Tillman of backing McLaurin and criticized his moves to Abbeville York Union and other strongholds.
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South Carolina
Florenca
Irby
Senator Tillman
Tillman
Abbeville
York
Union
McLauris
McLaurin
Tom
Cloak Makers Strike Ordered in Newark Area
The cloak makers of Newark and vicinity have been ordered to walk out. Henry Fisher of the Brotherhood of Cloak Makers announces 12 000 workers will be called out at once, with more than 6 000 starting the walkout Wednesday afternoon.
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New York
Newark City
Henry Fishner
Board of Walking
Brotherhood of Cloak Makers
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