Wanamaker and Foote Post Postal Service Plan
Wanamaker and Foote outline a major post telegraph expansion plan aimed at enlarging the Post Office Department with greater telegraph cooperation. The government seeks to set new rates for telegraph service while a broader network development progresses, amid talks of government support and company alignment.
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Wanantaker
Norvin Green
Wren
Western Asian Telegraph Company
M Point
Bostmaster Gamera
Tsctni
Ube Postei
Nile
Telegraph Companiee
Rane Taal Beter Tervieg
Strike and labor clashes mix coal mine dispute
A fragmented report notes a mining strike meeting involving Vitinoke, Gonsmtaen, Berts, Temes, and Wheeler, seeking price confrontations. Separately, Sing Lung and Sing Lane battle laundry wage rates, while Moore Coke assets transfer to Mire Frisk. A major fire in Reading destroys a large textile hall, killing an employee, with follow‑ups on fire losses and subsequent corporate moves.
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Vitinoke
Berts & Temes
Chacywo
Aramet
Filer
Woman Testifies in Nurse Slaying Case Amid Tension
Mrs Hamilton gives a detailed account to a reporter describing a troubled relationship with nurse Dormelly. She says a dispute over alcohol led to violence and a dagger moment before her husband intervened, denying involvement in the stabbing. Counselor Perry seeks to secure her refusal.
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Arbastio Crry
Rabyit-Ray Hamilton
Rho Jaeid
Dormelly
Noll
Abe
Mead
A Shameful History of Eva Steele and Public Scandals
Eva Steele also known as Eva Parsagw faced a sordid trail from Waverly New York to Oswego Elmira and Dasboro as investigators outline her pattern of deceit. James A. Pinck plans to resign as sheriff of Corenn county amid pressure over the Flack divorce case and public con deration looms.
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Frangeline Steele
New York
Eva
Evangeline Steele
Dasboro
New York Line
Waverly
N. Y
Oswego
Dennis
United States
James A. Pinck
aeSherit
Qorenn County
Flack
Thrimany
Ottie
Earl of Donra_ven
Valkyrie
Weston
Commodore Smith
Genlem
Train collision kills three near Brookville
An excursion train from Nutland to Burlington collides with a southbound train at 6:30 pm four miles north of Brookville. Conductor Hiram Blodgett of Northfield and Engineer Win Emery of Burlington are dead. Fireman Allen of Vergennes is injured alongside Amber Hunt and Cha Hunt, both listed with severe injuries.
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Northfield
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Bt. Albans
I Allen
Vergennes
Amber Hunt
New Haven
Cha. Hunt
Bie
RACE WAR AND VIOLENCE SPREADS IN STATE
A chaotic fragment from a late 19th century dispatch describes threats of mob violence after a shooting in Echo, with reports of armed preparations, calls for rifles, possible militia intervention, and racial tension across New River regions. Additional items note boxing celebrity Sullivan, Bethany College leadership, and various local notes from West Virginia and Philadelphia.
Northwest Prairie and Forest Fires Ravage Large Areas
The August report describes widespread fires across the Northwest from British Columbia through Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and into Wyoming and Colorado. Montana suffers the heaviest losses with vast timber and prairie lands scorched, and Fort Huron, Michigan reports surrounding fires causing significant damage including the Petit firm fire and Park gazebo destruction.
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Dakota Line
Rockies
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National Park
Iranville Stuart
Fort Huron
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Port Huron
Petit Firm
Lapeer Avenue
Pine Grove Park
Separation Aims For Mrs Hamilton Amid Family Turmoil
Atlantic City dispatch reports Robert Key Hamilton planning to obtain a separation from Mia Hamilton amid alleged neglect and jail concerns. Mrs Hamilton remains prisoner at Mfoy’s Landing though conditions improve for Naree Domnelly as Dr Crosby notes steady recovery and out of danger.
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Shiladelphia
Nell Cottage
Hamilton
Huzallton
May
Mra
Johneao
Shariff
Atasa Orv
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Mfoy
Atlantic City
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Naree | Dom
Sensation at Asbury Divorce Case Sparks Society
The filing of lawyer Samuel A. Patterson for divorce from his wife at Asbury Park, New Jersey, draws high society attention. Patterson, brother to a state senator, faces a scandal involving his wife and several corespondents noted in social circles. The case follows claims of marital drift and alleged infidelity amid a wave of social scrutiny.
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Mass
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Tremont Howe
Asbny Park
N. J
Samuel A. Patterson
Patterson
Blate
George Patterson
Monmouth County
Mmm. Larrinsom
Lloyd McKee
William J. Stomain
Barton
Compromise may end the dockmen strike in progress
Developments yesterday point toward settlement as conferences between strikers and employers continue. John Burns urged leaders to authorize terms, one company surrendered, Albert Docks managers appeared close to agreeing to a compromise, while wharf laborers supported it. Erith iron workers strike and Western Railway wage rise demand also noted.
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Thames
Barns
Stad Ubod
Albert
Companien
Albert Dock
Whartingers
Eka
Erith
Kent
North Western Railway
Wharfigggers Land
Comte Mo Aris
Paris
Paria
West Virginia Exposition and State Fair Preparations
The state fair enters final setup week as the Ninth Annual West Virginia Exposition and State Fair nears opening. Buildings are being hauled, grounds cleaned, fences whitewashed, and railroads advertise reduced fares with special trains to draw crowds. Entries for trotting and pacing races close September 2, while other departments end September 6. excitement grows for a large, well attended show.
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Parade Wagon Accident Injures Several Riders
A parade mishap on East Street near Sixteenth injured several wagoneers as a hitch failed and a tobacco package spilled. Bred Wien, Caldwell, and others were hurt. one man required immediate aid and will be laid up for some time. Return tickets and contact details were printed for further information.
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