Eighty Cents a Day for Miners in Lehigh County
The article outlines wages in Lehigh county iron mining where many miners earn eighty or ninety cents per day for hematite ore, while unprotected Italian street sweepers earn $1.50. It notes the contrast with furnace workers making $1.40 to $1.50 for twelve hours, discusses ore costs, tariffs' impact, and local political context around the Mills bill and Democratic leanings in Lehigh County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh County
Lehigh Valley
Chestnut Street
Macungie
Philadelphia
Macungie Iron Company
Natural Ore Company
Warwick, Crane and Thomas Iron Company
Bessemer
Low
Confessman Sewden
Unknown Fonau body found near Kinzua Creek
The badly decomposed remains of a man were found by Lyman Parmeter on his farm about eight miles up Kinzua Creek, halfway between Kinzu and Kane. A fishing pole and basket suggest fishing trip, but no identity could be determined. The body appeared to have been dead about two weeks. Dr Theel, a famed specialist in nervous and kidney disease, is mentioned in an advertisement. Office 538 North Fourth Street, Philadelphia.
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Kinzua
Aan
Lyman Parmeter
Kinxzue Creek
Kinzu
Kane
Theel
North Fourth Street
Philadelphia
Democratic Rally Sermons and Subscriptions Drive
A fragmentary letter and campaign notes from a Democratic organizer recount fundraising and persuasion efforts. It references boosting support for Cleveland and Thurman, interview requests from ministers, and exhortations to mobilize voters for the November election amid criticisms of Republican policies and prosperity under the opposite party. The tone mixes invective toward Republicans with calls for fiery oratory to energize supporters.
Notes of City News and Personal Memoranda
Silas Shearman of Sugar Run was in town Thursday. Mrs James Cable visits Frenaburg NY. Linford Geer of Corry visits Warren. Prof Miller and family depart for Binghamton NY. Berry orders held at City weretable. The republican club moves to Carver house. The post moves to 99 cent store near First National Bank. Miss Currie Hill travels east resuming business later. Edward Dunham finishes school at Corydon and heads to Chautauqua. A fisth encounter occurs below town last Sunday with minimal damage. Mansion House open for travelers with sample room on first floor. Yates buys Hue insurance, will office over Nove drug store. California-bound trips by Watson Hazeltine and Freeman. Dr Preston also. Mike Wentzel jailed for malicious mischief. bail set at 200. Bell Bros closing sale advertised across page. James Johnson recovering from jaw injury after Buffalo move. Miss Ellen Clemons returns home from Madison Wis to teach in August. Rev FE Manmend visits Warren en route to Cleveland. Jack Kilgore robbery tale, reward offered by father. Mrs Hogan relocates La Pierre restaurant to Exchange block. Revere/Mansion/Ludlow hotels booming. downtown trade improves. Mr E B Wetmore marries Helen Davenport. bridal trip to Europe. Water mains dirty. citizens urged to protest. boil not safe.
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Silas Shearman
Sugar Run
Anna
Mary Conrath
Chautauqua
James Cable
Frenaburg
N. Y
Linford Geer
Corry
A. B. Miller
Binghamton
N.Y
Hunter & Jarvis
Florence Flodine
August Flodine
Dan Foyle
Foyle & Foyle Oil
Kinzua
Warren
Carver House
99 Cent
First National Bank
Currie Hill
A. Si
Comercial
Alwa
W.V.N. Yates
Fred P. Hue
Nove
L. FP. Watson
A. J. Hazeltine
L. R. Freeman
California
Dr. Preston
Kane
Mike Wentzel
Quaker Hill
Cornelius Monday
F. E. Brownell
H. H. Warner & Co
Rochester
N. C
Warner
Bell Bros
James Johnson
Buffalo
Teans
Ellen Clemons
Maddison
Wislash
FE. D. Manmend
Jack Kilgore
Franklin
William Kilgore
Hogan
la Pierre
Exchange Block
Oil Exchange
Revere House
Mansion House
Funeral for Judge John Trunkey Held at First Presbyterian
Remains arrived from Europe and were laid to rest beside his two children after a citywide service at 4 pm. Reverends Bruce Finton and Robertson officiated with an anthem and scripture reading. Pallbearers included Samuel Griffith and several local notables. Distinguish guests from Towanda, Pittsburgh, Mercer and Warren attended, along with the judge's widow and family members. The mother of Judge Trunkey, aged 87, could not attend. The procession proceeded to the cemetery amid a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Griffith
Mercer
Messrs
Samuel Plumer
C. H. Dale
P. McGough
F. W. Mitchell
S. P. McCalmont
J. H. Osmer
C. Heydtck
C. W. Gilfillan
A. G. Egber
Jeannette Trunkey
Hartford
Prank Trunkey
Qorilla Trunkey
Slater
Judge Trunkey
Julge Trunkey
Orangeville
Rodney A. Alercur
Eisq
Towanda
Ulysses Mercer
L. M. Palmer
Pittsburg
A. L. Hazen
Seventeenth Judicial District
W. D. Brown
Warren
Israel
Haton
Robinson
Local Fair Board Sets Dates and Improvements
The fair association held a meeting to fill a vacancy with H. Evans as director and chose September 18 as the fair date. Improvements include more stalls and establishing secretary and treasurer offices. The piece notes the American Trotting Association and mentions a July remnant sale by Hunter & Jarvis with broad department representation and discount offerings.
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the Fair Association
Drector Association
H. Evans
Tid
American Trotting Association
Crystal Wedding at Watson and North Clarendon party
The crystal wedding of Mr and Mrs E S Dorrance on June 21 drew about 140 guests. A decorated gas lit platform hosted dancing with Prof White's quartet from North Clarendon. Notables from North Clarendon attended, and many valuable presents were given.
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Watson
E.S. Dorrance
Prof. White
North Clarendon
A. I. Goal
J.C. Goal
J. W. Hamilton
Palin
Rhodaberger
A.S. Knight
ZT. Weaver
Hettie Miller
Weather-Bulletin Reports Mixed Rain, Strong Hay Crop Outlook
No statewide rain last week. Local showers varied, some observers saw none. Temperature average, sunshine seasonable. Conditions favorable for haying and harvesting. crops show good yields. Wheat harvest ahead. corn advancing. oats heading fine. Some localities report dryness. others note timely rains. Weevil harming clover in Phillipsburg. overall crops growing well. weather mostly favorable for farming activities.
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State College
Altoona
York
Phillipsburg
Carlisle
Montrose
Lebanon
TPL Tennssax
Chautauqua Assembly Opens Fifteenth Season with Fireworks
The Chautauqua Assembly marks its fifteenth season with Independence Day speeches and fireworks. Chancellor Vincent delivers a spirited address as the resort grows into a permanent, solid institution. The Hotel Atheneum inaugurates the era of permanence. Miller park replaces burned-out camp meeting grounds. new facilities include gym instruction by Dr. Anderson, outdoor athletics coached by Yale’s Prof. Reynolds, and a baseball school led by Captain Stagg. A ten thousand dollar addition is under construction, with prizes for a Tauwa tennis tournament and other fitness programs expanding the program.
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Chautauqua
Vincent
Atheneum
Miller Park
Anderson
Prof. Reynolds
Yale
A. L. Stagg
Capt. Stagg
Hie
Yale Y. MC. A. Raseball Gold
Assaubly
Tauwa
Court enjoins nerve food bottlers from using Nerve Food marks
A U S Court judge, in response to a complaint by Music Nerve Food Co, issues a writ commanding all nerve food bottlers to stop simulating or using the marks or labels in Exhibits A and 3. They must not use the words Nerve Food on packages resembling the Moxie Nerve Food product, to prevent public deception. The complainant notes the company is releasing a very rich Moxie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Nerve Food Co
Coil
U.S.C
Nerve Food
United States
Jamestown Murderer Held for Court in Breardus Killing
Geo W Foster was bound over for trial after being charged with murdering LeRoy Breardus on July 4 by striking him on the head with a car malination and coupling pin. The case proceeds to the court as Peters visualizes a possible appeal or defense.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Geo. W. Foster
LeRoy Breardus
Fosan Aters
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Dimmy Kratic
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Dinungkrats
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Nerse
Republikan Legislasion
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Puclick Doumane
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Ludlow House
Metscur
Europe
Wetmore
Serias
Trunkey
Freeklin
Warren Drew Hexter & Davis
North Clavenpox
James Brown
G. W. Miles
Chas, Campbell
T. W. Dempsey
Tuseday
C. M. G. Association
G. M. Hill
R. 1. Shugart
B. EB. Waugaman
Waugaman
John Japes
P.L. Kratzer
John O'Neil
T. Weaver
Mr. Weaver
A. N. Simpson
M. Rhadaberger
Aleeted
B. S. Gray
HL L. Bradley
A. J. Armstrong
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Stock
Boyd Bros. & Young
M. Jackeson & Bro
Weather-Grop Bulletin
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Chautauqua Assembly
Bell Bro's
Beiu Bros
Minot
Anna Katharine Green
Leavenworth
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