Stockade Raid and Rebuilding Near Noahville Fallout
A chaotic incident at Noahville involved convicts escaping from a stockade near Tracy City. Miners seized quarrelled prisoners, telegraph lines were cut, guards protected engines, and a force moved the convicts toward the new stockade. Governor Buchannen pledged to return them to prison as a new stockade is built. Casualties included Matt Wilson killed and Towa Smith wounded. several convicts escaped.
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Novelock & Komitee
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Grountell
Muesenan
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Coal Creek
Aspecis
Cowan
Transaya Cayralu
Huron
Wih
Sones
Bern
Mont
Matt Wison
Towa Smith
Col Wred
Tracy City
Train Robbers Flame Across Great Rail Car Heist
A dramatic account describes a motorcar aboard the Guards of the Great 820.00 bag Gale Train as bandits attempted to seize a car with gold worth 390,000.00 from the Federal Sub-treasury to Sao Branches to the Sub-treasury in New York. The raiders alarmed guards, caused lengthy sleep losses and heightened vigilance as they stalked the train. A failed attempt to ambush near town led to a chaotic scene with rifles, ramps, and a desperate retreat. Meanwhile reports from Britain note political visits and party tensions, and other incidents include a freight wreck near Barbourville and the death of broker Daniel E. Baxter.
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Troy
Raltwar Mail Service
Federal Sub-treasury
Sao
Sub-treasury
New York
Trans
Murder and mutiny linked to Borden case in Fall River
Reports from Lynn and surrounding towns detail Andrew J. Borden of Fall River as key witness in the Richard J. Borden schooner mutiny accusations. The tale traces trials, executions, and conflicting testimonies tied to the 1892 Bordens murder, with coverage of Bridget Sullivan and Miss Lizzie Borden, plus related courtroom developments and public reaction across Massachusetts.
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Harilee
Bridget Sullivan
Lince Borden
Miss Sullivan
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Ligele
Joenings
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Ints
Blair Held for Arson in Fire at Togard Plant
Charles Blair, held on $1,000 bail in Staggers Court at Morcax tons West Virginia, faces an indictment for setting fire to the Togard Manufacturing Company plant last Saturday night. About forty witnesses testified, largely circumstantial, placing him near the works around the time of the blaze. Blair is about 25, son of James Blair, a noted horse breeder, who had been drinking and slept near the building the night of the fire.
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Sunday Register
Morcaxtons
W. Va
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Stagger
Togard Manufacturing Company
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Buckhannon Team Forfeits, Philippi Wins 9 to 3
A Buckhannon pitcher hit W G Keys of Philippi causing a broken jaw and ending the game. Final score Philippi 9 Overfield none. Also reports Clay primary results, Seventh Senatorial district nominating Mahood, and a U S suit ruling against King Ltan Keidge Co.
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Purtaver
W. Va
Buckhannon
Overfield
Philipps Boys
Backhsnon
W. G. Keys
Philippi
Keys
Man Takes Life Amid Personal and Public News Fragments
A chaotic August dispatch reviews Gen Gano Dunn of New York who died after shooting himself, notes a possible motive tied to pride and a note to “Fanny B.” The fragment mentions Jim Corbett’s appearance in After Dark at Taylor’s Opera House, mixed public reactions, and a court appointing a receiver for Electric Secret Service Company in New York. It ends with a judge’s remark on Queen Victoria’s bond requirement for a potential suit, all from Taestos, N J, and New York dates.
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Gano Dunn
New York City
St. Luke's Hospital
Toyatory
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Gen
Dunn
Hoe
Nee
New York
Corbett
Sullivan
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Apeate
Youk
Electric Secret Service Company
Broadway
CP. Mackie
West Virginia
Othe
Thomas Sturgenss
W. C. Lane
Lawrence
Supreme Court
Standard Asphalt Company
SS Eat Dis
Trinidad
Aid Urged as Carnegie Strike Grows at Homestead
August 13 report from Piccanono Pa outlines a union call for support for Homestead steel workers. Amalgamated Association and American Federation officials issue a statement detailing wage cuts, Pinkerton involvement, and the defense of low wage workers. The appeal stresses financial relief, public backing, and a May be victory moment for the labor movement. An assault on two union workers near Upper Union mills is also noted.
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Amalgamated Association
American Federation
Gumpers
Homestead
Carnegie Stes! Company
Pinkerton
Carnegies
Pinkertons
Pennsylvania
Carnegie Mills
Labor Movement of America
Pittsburg
Carnegie Steel Company
Wr. Weihe
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Smithfield Street
Thomas J. Crawford
Saucer Gourers
P. J. McGuire
Pierseung
Teemer
Upper Union Mills
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Braddock
Mass meeting bolsters Homestead strikers with fiery A F L leaders
Jamuel Gompers and other AFL figures address 1,500 locked out steel workers in Homestead Pennsylvania. speakers denounce Carnegie plans, urge ballot action, and recount alleged abuses as 250 expected supporters fail to arrive. Fractured night ends with formal talk of continued protest and delays in organized action.
Grover Cleveland Replies to Greenpoint Workers Letter
A letter signed by hundreds of E P Gleason factory workers in Greenpoint L I congratulates Grover Cleveland on his presidential nomination. Cleveland’s Mass reply thanks them for their support and notes appreciation for workers’ confidence and regard as he pledges to follow the course of his political guidance.
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Greenpoint
L. I
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Gnovek Cleveland
Hill to Make October Campaign Swing in State Tour
An Albany source says Senator Hill will take the stamp in October with speeches across New York including one at Tammany Hall and another in Brooklyn. Two mass meetings will be held at Vandam Fourteenth Street to back the National ticket, with a late September start and an October follow-up. The Tamany leaders plan to push national work first and delay local campaigning until the three weeks before election.
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Amalgamated Men Fail to Dislodge Duquesne Workers
Amalgamated strikers failed to halt Duquesne Steel Works as 700 workers reported for duty while militia and deputies kept picketers back. AF of L leaders inch toward Homestead talks. Gompers optimistic on solidarity and funds from eastern cities. Separate reports note threats to nonunion movers, Frick taking vacation, and switchmen striking for higher wages and ten hour day at several lines. Michigan Central freight house at Amherstburg, Ontario, burned with possible gas barrel explosion.
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Flouestean
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American Federation of Labor
Homestead
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David Lynch
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Western
Lehigh Valley
Buffalo Creek
Sweeney
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Erie
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Bank statement notes rises and reserves compliance
The New York weekly banking report shows changes in loans totaling 3 025 075 and a 104 increase. Banks now hold reserves above the 25 percent requirement. A fire in Whatcheer Iowa and financial reports from Bradford highlight industry troubles.
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Whatcheer
Iowa
London
Bradford
Emperor William shifts from liberal to conservative amid public dismay
Newspapers cast the young ruler as changeable and domineering, with ministers blamed for obeying the Crown. The Reichstag withdraws support from a Fur industry exhibition, signaling rising discontent. Reports from London note possible Entente links involving Gladstone and Lord Salisbury amid policy shifts.
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Mr. Gladstone
Yesterday's baseball games across the league results
Reports from multiple venues show mixed outcomes with Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago, Cleveland, Louisville, Baltimore, Washington, Brooklyn, Newark, and Boston all hosting games. Notable mentions include Gumbert’s early exit in Pittsburgh and a Brooklyn win, while several scores and attendances are listed with varying pitchers and umpires.
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Iain
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Tou
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Washington
Vickery
Cotyre
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Baral
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Eefo
Racing Stakes and Track Results From Saratoga and Maryland
At Saratoga a series of races saw Constant and Tactician win brief sprints and steeplechase on a crowded day with times around two minutes. In Maryland at Maryland Park crowds witnessed several races with Future and Queen Trowbridge among the notable placements as crowds sought results. A separate report notes a train collision in Yorkville where 12 people were killed or injured yesterday, with authorities investigating.
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Tactician
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