Miners Strike and Train Robbery Across the West
A large crowd of miners votes to strike over labor conditions while a dramatic attempted railroad robbery near Stoceron California fails as masked bandits try to seize a Southern Pacific express car but flee empty handed. In Minneapolis Harry Hayward is found guilty of first degree murder and faces a death sentence by hanging next Monday after a seven week trial.
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China
Stoceron
Cal
Southern Pacific
Minneapolis
Minn
Harry Hayward
Erwin
Republic
Hayward
The Keely Cure Investigation Ordered by State Board
Harrisburg March 9 The house passed a joint resolution calling for an investigation by the State Board of Charities into the Keely cure treatment for drunkenness and its feasibility in penal charities and reformatories. The request came from the Catholic Temperance League of Luzerne county. Jamestown March 9 About 200 young women and a few boys in Hall & Co Worsted Mills struck over standing all day, seeking higher wages. the measure was not granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State Board of Charities
Catholic Temperance League
Luzerne County
Jamestown
Hall & Co
Oceanic eruption feared after heavy sea reports
In San Francisco reports from incoming vessels describe a heavy earthquake sea and great anxiety for trading vessels. The hydrographic department believes a tremendous oceanic eruption occurred. In Snoratron Pa March 9 a monster miners meeting ended without agreement and 700 miners decided to strike with only one river mine operating.
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San Francisco
Hydrographic Department
Snoratron
Elbe Mail Bag Recovered After Steamer Sinking
A mail bag recovered at Chicago on March 7 contains five hundred letters along with books and papers addressed to residents of the Middle and Western states. The report also notes foreign protection updates in Yokohama and political and legal items from Albany and New York.
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Chicaco
Next Christian Endeavor Event Time and Place
The note asks when and where the next Christian Endeavor meeting will be. It states the meeting is at 6:45 Sunday evening and implies Win Watt knows more details than anyone about a cent, seeking attendance information from readers.
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Thede Shaver
Torpedo
E. J. Clark
Hazel Backus
Constable
F.C. Burden
Burden
C.E
Win Watt
Jack
Sugar Grove Social Chronicle A Mixed Bag Of Local News
Sugar Grove reports grip victims and illness with Lena Anderson among recent cases. William Younie sells his farm to Mr. Berkstrom for 50 dollars an acre and will occupy Wheelock farm. Ethel Vaughn elopes with Frank Casey, weds in Jamestown. Protracted meetings, a postponed concert, and a piano student from Warren figure in town events. Railroads loom in hopes, and Maxon of Jamestown will lecture Friday at McDonald’s hall with banjo.
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Mar. G
Jas. Solinger
Ackley Station
Frank Beardsley
Corry
Jay Stewart
Spring Creek
A. Kerstetter
John Hines
The
Missionary Society
Ars
Lena Anderson
Grip
William Younie
Berkstrom
Wheelock
Sugar Grove
Frank Casey
Youngsville
Ethel Vaughn
Vaughn
Seminary Street
Mr. Casey
Jamestown
Justice Mahoney
Lena McCray
Warren
Hill
Young
Lee Rexford
Addie Page
Pittsfield
Maxon
Chautauqua Populist
McDonald's Hall
New Great South American Kipsey Cure Promises Quick Relief
Relief in six hours for kidney and bladder diseases is claimed by a new remedy called the New Great South American Kipsey Cure. It reportedly eases pain in the urinary tract, relieves retention of water, and offers prompt cure for both men and women. Sold by H. N. Richfield in Warren, Pennsylvania.
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H. N. Richfield
Drugigis Warren
Things He Sees Dealt With From An Editorial Standpoint
Our Man About Town recalls a smiling Warren minister who on Sunday noted a locomotive taking water and remarked it could drink what people cannot. A citizen overheard, winked, and invited him to join, illustrating urban gossip on Sunday proprieties and public manners.
Parents and Children and Social Critique in Early 1900s
A column criticizes parental neglect and risky behavior toward children, recounting incidents of mothers leaving babies near traffic, a boy smoking at seven, a tobacco habit for an eleven year old, and a father encouraging swearing. It laments lack of parental duty and comments on theater hats, bargain crowds, ministers, and officials acting from revenge rather than public service.
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Front Street
Warren County
Congressman's Letter on Sibley and Anarchy Threats
Denver man publishes a letter from ex-Congressman J C Sibley arguing that continued economic unrest risks widespread destruction and that true Americanism requires resisting foreign models and preserving American constitutional government. The missive, from November 21, targets money power and subsidized press as fomenters of anarchy.
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J. W. Dean
Denver
Col
J. C. Sibley
Silver Party
Ma. Sibley
America
Republic
East
Fishermen Convicted for Illegal Fishing on Chautauqua Lake
Morris Taylor was convicted by Justice Billings for illegal fishing on Chautauqua Lake. Fined $15 or 15 days in Mayville jail. chose jail after failing to pay. Defense by W A Hatch and A L Fancher for the Fish and Game Protective Association. Witnesses included Thadeus Wilcox, William Fisher, Byron Barton, Frank W Cheney, the fish warden, and John Kessel. Evidence showed attempts to sell fish labeled Yong bullheads and Chautauqua lake pickerel and muscallonge.
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Jamestown Journal
Chautauqua County
Morris Taylor
F.W. Cheney
Chautauqua Lake
Mayville
Butts
W. A. Hatch
A. L. Fancher
Chautauqua County Fish and Gane Protective Association
Thadeus Wilcox
William Fisher
Byron Barton
Frank W. Cheney
John Kessel
Yong
Chautaqua Lake
Fine Cakes and Crackers Holmes & Coutts English Goods
A local shop advertises a steady stock of Holmes and Coutts famous English bakery and crackers. The notice highlights a wide assortment of imported treats and staples likely appealing to residents seeking traditional confections and savory crackers.
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Holmes & Coutts
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Protection
Yokoyama
Chwang
Albany
D. B. Hill
Dana
New York
Charles 4. Dana
Shoup
Rose, Ia
George L. Shoup
United States
Landis & Co
Shippensburg
Garland
John Firth
Our Man
Parents and Children
New Jersey
Wanamaker
St. Peter
Lannon
L. G. Noyes & Co
Warren, Pa
Agnes
Dennis Downy
Miss Downey
Elysian
Armstrong & McKelvy
Beymer-Bauman
Davis-Chambers
National Lead CO
Witle
Suisdute
Prac
German National Bank
Pittsburg
Siegeried
Joe Wright
Lillian Russell
Huyler’s
Anderson
Plymouth Rock Spring
Bright
Huyler
Norway
Momaja
Childrens
Knox Spring
Clothiers
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