Idle Million Threat to Labor Law Enforcement
Arthur F Curtis testified before a congressional immigration committee that Levi P Morton used contract labor, with foreigners employed at Rhinebeck and Hungarian miners in Pennsylvania facing harsh conditions. Powderly urged imprisonment for violators and condemned trusts as public harms, estimating over a million idle workers in the United States.
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EW York
Arthur F Curtis
New York Star
Congressional Committee On Immigration
Westminister
Levi P. Morton
Rhinebeck
McRae
Morton
Forbes
Mr. Morton
Powderly
The
Knights of Labor
Pennsylvania
E. Walpole Warren
Mr. Oates
Mr. Powderly
Congressman Guenther
United States
Thousand Islands Excursion Promised by W N P BR
Promoters advertise a daylight trip to the Thousand Islands aboard a W N Y & P rail line and river steamers. The August 28 excursion from Warren to Clayton Alexandria Bay offers a low fare of 85 cents, with ten day return validity and various rail connections. Excursion agent B Newton will oversee arrangements and sleeping car requests require four days’ notice.
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W. N
P. BR. E
Thousand Islands
Thousand Island
New York & Pennsylvania
Rome, Watertown
Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad
Oil City
Warren
Olean
Rochester
Rome
Clayton
Alexandria Bay
8. B. Newton
B. Newton
Buffalo
New York
School Notes Signals Reopening With New Instructors
The upcoming school year opens September 5 with new measures to boost efficiency. Vocal music taught by Mrs. W. D. Hincksey and industrial drawing added to primary and intermediate grades. Lectures on hygiene planned by Warren physicians. Warren Cadets reorganized for uniformed drill. Two new instructors from Wells College, Miss Jessie BE Allen and Miss Lucy Friday, join the academic department, with Miss Carrie W. Coats and Miss Bessie Richardson returning to leadership roles. Public urged to request a catalogue. veterans of Co. H ordered to meet August 30 for commissary duty. Footwear shopping advised at Northrop's.
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W. D. Hincksey
Warren
Wellesly College
Jessie
Horrific Branford gas explosion kills three in Pa
At Radford Pennsylvania last night a massive gas powered blast on the veranda of the gas company's office killed three men Robi Hurley Edward Deuel and W E Curtis and left a woman gravely injured. The blast shattered windows and resembled a nitro explosion as colored flame filled the scene. Survivors include Mrs J C McCombs and R R Barnes with serious injuries and other bystanders injured.
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G. A. Krekeunien
Branford
Radford
Manufacturers’ Gas Company
Robi. Hurley
Pipe Line
Edward Deuel
W. E. Curtis
Rew City
J. C. McCombs
R. R. Barns
Limestone
N.Y
Kitty Campbell
Joe Albert
Pegleg
187
Number of stars visible from Earth
The text explains that about 6,000 stars are visible in the sky to an average eye, with half below the horizon and atmosphere obscuring horizon stars. It notes that at most 4,000 can be seen from a given location, about 2,000 near the south pole never rise, and telescopes reveal far more, with 60,000,000 stars shown by the best instruments. It cites Prof. E. S. Holden in the August Century.
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South Pole
E. 8
Holden
Moxie Nerve Food Glorified as Harmless Stimulent
A period opinion notes a rise in what it calls drunkenness growth and promotes Moxie Nerve Food as a safe stimulus sold nationwide. It claims the product strengthens nerves without alcohol, appealing to clergy and tramps alike, with profits comparable to whisky and claims of aiding even nervous women to perform double work on six cents a day.
Store Fixtures for Sale by Bell Bros Warren Pa
Store fixtures for sale including a large ribbon case two 6-foot oval front show cases a 5-foot nickle trim med show case three upright nickle trim med show cases a large fire proof safe twenty four store stools in first class condition store rods tables and office fixtures all at a bargain inquire of Bell Bros Warren Pa.
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Tnquire
Bell Bros
Warren
Temperance Text Book Critique Warns Against Fermented Drinks
Mrs. J U Jackson of Lemp County Superintendent condemns school books that misrepresent alcohol. She argues alcohol is a poison and that fermentation changes food into a non nutritive but addictive drink. Parents and teachers should examine local texts and drop errors for reliable science as cited in Gustafson Palmer and Richardson works.
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Gustafson
Palmer
Richardson, Carpenter
NEIGHBORING TOWNS Chronicle of Warren and North Warren
The Ledger’s correspondents report on Buck the grocer facing unwelcome visitors and local disputes over milk and meat supply for the asylum. They note political shifts, a Baptists pastor’s welcome surprise, and a Cleveland and Thurman club forming with 73 members. Local social events include an ice cream and cake reception, a Mount Zion festival, and sidewalk repairs.
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Orth Warren
Buck
Pittsburg
WH. Cowan
Warren Mail
Law, Justice
Shime
Great Temperance Party
Warren County
Laughlin
MeLaughlin
Warren
North Warren
Wm. J. Coulston
Coulston
Thompson Hill
Johnny Fletcher
Gents' Clothing by Geo Ball Promotes Local Tailors
Geo Ball, pioneer clothier and gentlemen's furnisher, urges Warren citizens to patronize home businesses by ordering suits or overcoats. He employs skilled cutters, offers extensive cloth selections, and claims the lowest prices. Also notes children’s clothing stock and a sale at Mrs. M. Sexton with lace bonnets for ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Ball
Warren
Funeral Car Replaces Hearse with New Velielo
A new velielo funeral car arrives in the city, praised as superior to traditional hearses. Nelson Greenland receives the first unit on Saturday, viewed by many business men. The car features high stature, French plate glass sides, heavy drapery, silver bars, hammered cloth interior, and an urn surround. It is built by Meris & Riddle of Ravenna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Greenland
Meris & Riddle
Ravenna
Democratic Club Meeting Debates Tariff and Trusts
At Democratic Headquarters last evening a large crowd attended a democratic club meeting. Perry D. Clark argued that a high protective tariff does not protect labor and that rompolisty and trusts benefit. A. G. Beeter followed with remarks and Republicans were welcome to attend.
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Democratic Club
Perry D. Clark
Msq
A. G. Beeeter
Knights of Labor unrest in Suurrisnp Pa Aug 23
Labor strife continues in Suurrisnp with Horton Crary & Co doubling tannery crews and displacing old residents. Discharged workers face eviction as new families move in while the executive board’s decision lingers, leaving men hopeful yet needful of aid.
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Suurrisnp
Horton, Crary & Co
The
Knights of Labor
Premium to New Subscribers Offer for Ledger and Forum
The Ledger offers a one year combination subscription with The Forum at 5.00, compared to 6.50 if bought separately. The Forum is a New York monthly review featuring distinguished writers debating current issues. The deal is limited to a few months.
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Ledger
Forum
New York Monthly Review
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Northrop
ASGS
Co. H
10Th Pa
Army of the Potomac
Fair Ground
Orver
Henry Howanp
N.S. Falconer
Jured
Ces of
the Ledger
Hinztua
Kiszva
Cleveland and Thurman Club
George W. Lentz
T. G. Phillips
D. C. App
D. J. Allen
G. Martin
E. A. Weagraff
Mat Russell
Jake Basney
George R. Lenard
Val Benson
G. Shope
Dan Leary
John Acker
Ed Coleman
Warren Davis
Youngsville
Mote
Thomas
Lillie Dempsey
Stranahan
Afr
North Clarendon
Norru Claren Vox
Charles Hawk
Biulltown
Clarendon
Wan
Mason
Porkey
Chautauqua
Henry Weber
Tom
AH. Hershfield
Calhoon
Western Union
D. W. Dunkle
Nelson
Sheffield
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