Condemned Buildings Spark City Fire Safety Crackdown
The New York building department struggles to enforce fire safety as dozens of structures labeled condemned remain in use. Inspectors face limited manpower while tenants tear down posted notices and owners delay repairs. Nearby Park Place and the Taylor building show similar peril with heavy presses atop unsafe upper floors.
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Park Place
Taylor
Six in the Confederate Cause mourns Morgan kin
Mrs. Henrietta Morgan of Lmzxaneton Kentucky died in her 86th year. She bore six sons who served the Confederacy. only two survive. Her daughters married Confederate generals A P Hill and Bailey Doke. Dr J G Chinn, aged 104, also died in Lexington after a long life noted for its staunch pro tem.
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Lmzxaneton
Henrietta Morgan
John H. Morgan
Daghter
A P Hill
Baail Doke
Ohio
J.G Chinn
Lexington
Jury's Meaningless Park Place Verdict Sparks Reform Call
The Park Place fire relief fund tally reached 27 585 dollars with 63 families investigated. 47 needed aid. The panel found no clear blame or single cause, citing possible construction faults or a shock to iron columns and suggested periodic building inspections to prevent blasts and dangers in similar workplaces.
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Park Place
Relief Committee
Impoirtanice
Ramuel Fry
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Mr. Liebler
Liebler & Mann
Liebler
Fry
Hanley
Switchmen Strike Delays Mail as Fight Breaks Out
The Lake Erie and Western strike escalates after General Superintendent cautions workers. Strikers refuse wage offer and two assault engine crew. An extra freight moves west, trains delayed, links removed, engine fire pulled, delaying eastbound mail two hours. Authorities issue warrants. deputies fail to arrest suspects.
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Lake Erie and
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Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
Poney
George Fisher
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Otlock
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Brick Duel at W R Cook’s Saloon Over Alleged Liquor Sale
Mrs H M Pancake entered Jackson street saloon with a basket of brick and accused the proprietor’s son of selling her husband liquor. After denial she hurled a brick through a glass mirror and bricks through the front window and door, totaling about 400 in damaged glass. The incident prompted court action with thirty one witnesses subpoenaed in Erie county.
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H. M. Pancake
W R. Cook
Jackson Street
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Fatal balloon ascent ends in Hudson River disaster
New York reports a balloon ascent at El Dorado gardens turned fatal when George White of Chicago failed to jump with a parachute at about 5000 feet. The balloon plunged downward into the Hudson river and collapsed with White beneath. Rescue tugs searched the river but the body was not found. a reward is offered for the recovery.
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George White
Chicago
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Bank Experts Work to Uncover Keystone Bank Fraud
Philadelphia Sept 1 Experts Laren Brown and Taylor Faunce toil as government agents examining Keystone bank books after an exhausting cut in appropriations. They warn progress will slow with only Secret Service Agent Barrett remaining on salary. The trio will press on with Bardsley accounts as Receiver Yardley bars arrests for now.
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Methodist book concerns seek Tokyo residence and union
Advices from Tokio report the Japan conference asks for an episcopal residence in Asia to aid church work and for reaffirmation of the 1888 general conference plan including a for publication of books. The Tokyo book depository and a division of the missionary society into home and foreign arms are proposed. A. M. E. Church conference opens in Philadelphia with bishops and leaders attending.
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Quote on social shine contrasts in clothing in Boston era
A Boston Herald aphorism notes it is acceptable for a man to shine in society while his clothes may invite a different judgment. The remark contrasts social acceptance of personal display with scrutiny of attire.
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Boston Herald
The Rich Man's Son Inherits Wealth And Ailments
A colonial era ad claims the rich man’s son inherits lands and gold but also frail hands and diseases like asthma bronchitis and liver trouble. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery from Buffalo as a universal remedy promising benefit or cure with a money back guarantee.
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Buffalo
Nightin Pastor Faces Racial Tensions in Memphis Church
In Memphis Tennessee Reverend George F Nightin leader of one of the nation s largest Baptist congregations faces a division within his flock as whites split from the group amid a clash over reforms Fights break out leaving church furniture damaged and several men injured while factions battle for control within the church community
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Tennz
George F. Nightin
World Fair National Commission Forms Legislation Committee
Caicano Sept 9 The national World Fair commission under President Palmer names permanent committee on legislation to argue for a 5 million loan and related matters before Congress. Members include St. Clair West Virginia Gorton Allen New York Smalley Vermont Woodaiole Feelva ms R L Saunders Mississippi Ww Breed Massachusetts C H bes Missouri W Ritchie Ohio A A Wilson District of Columbia P H Lannan Utah J T Harris Virginia and H P Bucker North Dakota. The panel will report next April and the commission thanks the mayor and city council for use of the council chamber.
Advertisers Promote Medical Remedies and Patent Cures
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root and Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription, claiming cures for female ailments and kidney issues. It quotes several doctors and urges readers to trust established remedies, noting a one dollar guarantee and drugstore availability.
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J. McCormick
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Penn Argyle
Kilmer
J. Zimmerman & Co
Through failure to success Mr Cumrox on life abilities
An old saying from Mr Cumrox emphasizes that success hinges on a man's abilities. He advocates using American Ball dive as a remedy and urges housewives to buy it, suggesting it is within reach and worth praising to grocers.
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Mr Cumrox
Juror Says Spouse Can Sleep After Night Duty
Quotation notes a juror praising daytime rest after late nights on a jury duty. The source frames the spouse as able to sleep through the day, contrasting night obligations with daytime rest. No additional context provided.
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N. Y. Press
Millionaire credits Sage remedy for wealth and health
A Boston Democrat clipping recalls a millionaire claiming that wealth comes from the word SAVE and health from SAGE. He credits Dr Sage Catarrh Remedy with curing a severe catarrh, saving him from suffering and premature death, enabling his millions and life. The piece notes comments about Rob and Jim and a remark about blowing his brain.
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Boston Democrat
Diarrhea Remedy Claimed To Cure Thompson’s Illness
Des Moines man B F Thompson describes chronic diarrhea nearly life threatening. He credits Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with prompt relief and permanent cure after seven years of trial. He recommends it for his family and notes Roller & Wilson as local druggists offering it.
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B F. Thompson
Des Moines
Iowa
Roller & Wilson
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Remarkable Pain Balm Relief Report From Purcell
Purcell Indiana resident Frank Gornelius reports using Chamberlain's Pain Balm for his neighbor Mrs Pinsgu. He says after three bottles her facial alignment and soreness improved and her husband notes the balm eased rheumatic pain and stiffness.
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Heral
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Balin
Fassett Wins Governorship Bid at New York Convention
The Republican state convention nominated J Sloat Fassett for governor and John W Vrooman for lieutenant governor with a united, enthusiastic rally. Fassett led on the first ballot amid applause for Blaine and Harrison. the platform endorsed Harrison’s administration and McKinley tariff terms, called for currency parity, civil service reform, and ballot law amendments.
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W. W. Goodrich
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Meera
Blaine
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J M. Varnum
New York
Andrew D White
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Joseph B.carr
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Reverend MacQueary to contest suspension in civil court
Rev. Howard MacQueary, suspended from the ministry for opposing church creed, left for Cleveland and declared he will seek civil court relief to overturn the bishop's order. He renounced his contested views.
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Canadian Sugar Duties Retained
In Ortrawa on September 12 the Brant MP Patterson proposed an amendment to cut sugar duties from eight tenths of a cent to five tenths per pound. The division defeated the amendment, the government majority 24.
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House of Commons
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Brant
Italian Baron Fava Recalled Over Rome Riots Scandal
Reports from Rome say Baron Fava, former Italian minister in Washington, faced accusations tied to riot fallout and a government inquiry. Italy is reviewing expenses for his official residence, with figures suggesting a government allowance of up to $5,000 for rent while he lived in modest quarters at a much lower cost.
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Baron Fava
Washington
United States
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Italy
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Aquisini
Harvest Bulletin Reports Strong Sep Crop Averages Amid Low Damage
The Harvest Bulletin from Wasahixaton on Sept 14 notes September crop averages across cereals wheat rye oats barley buckwheat and potatoes with modest gains except buckwheat. Corn condition 21 points higher than last September, tobacco 87.4. general state averages near the mid range. Reported conditions suggest widespread excellent crops with little risk of major damage.
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Spain Explains on Sugar Trade and Reciprocity
Washington Sept 1 Spain answers queries on the new reciprocity treaty with the United States. It states there is no export tax or duty on sugars shipped from Cuba to the United States and that Cuba Porto Rico and other ports are admitted free of duties.
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United States
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Cuba
Porto
President's Sea Shore Excursion Aboard Clover
General E Burd Grabb and Captain Wharton met with the president on a pleasure cruise to Cape May aboard the official yacht Clover. Lt John F Parker and wife, Col George W Boyd and wife, Gen Michener and daughter, Mrs Mc Kee, Mrs RK Blison, Mrs Dimmick, and Miss Banger joined. The party enjoyed crabs and fish as the Clover sailed along at a brisk pace.
Telegraphed For Military From Knoxville Mining Trouble
Report from Knoxville indicates brewing trouble at Briceville coal mines as B A Jenkins seeks military aid after claims of threats against the company. Miners demand relief amid strained production, with local authorities not expecting immediate violence though prepared for tension.
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Tenn
Briceville
B. A Jenkins
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Ness
Tkally Barm
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Robbery and Assault Reported Near South Relun
A farmer, Dougherty, was lured toward a rural road by Blessing and pressured to drink. after a struggle Blessing fled, and Dougherty later recovered, while Blessing was arrested as the investigation continued on the incident near a lonely pike setting.
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Dangberty
German farmer fatally stabbed near Clyde by neighbor
In Syractsk New York Andrew Altinz, a German farmer living five miles north of Clyde, was fatally stabbed by Charles Shading as Shading prepared to depart for a Democrat caucus in Lyons. A struggle followed, ending with Shading stabbing Altinz with a pocketknife.
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Charles Shading
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