Harriman Returns as Wall Street Eyes His Health
The Kaiser Wilhelm II nears New York with Edward H Harriman abroad sparking anxieties over his health. Wall Street futures falter as directors of Southern and Union Pacific prepare to meet tomorrow, awaiting any sign Harriman will resume control of his sprawling interests.
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Morning Journal
New York
Edward H. Harriman
Wall Street
Harriman
Southern
Union Pacific
Alexander Millar
Harriman Fines
Mr. Harriman
Riotous Strikers Roughly Handled by Mounted Police
Pittsburg dispatch reports clashes at the Pressed Steel Car plant in Schoeneville with strikers attacked, 25 arrested, and several dead as state troopers enforce order. Wives seek news, bells toll at McKee's Rocks, and a government probe into alleged peonage is announced amid ongoing unrest.
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McKee
Smith
State Constabulary
PF. N. Hofferot
Camper Cohen
Pressed Five! Company
Albert Vamos
United States
Lindsay
Pittsburg Railng Company
Pintebure
Matty
Harry Exler
Georgeh Milhazzer
John Lt. Williame
Anton Gubbenet
Joan «. Smith
Williams
Constabulary
Montereyal
Lawton
Mike Desoski
Makers Rocks
Mercy Hospital
Beven
Grimshaw Nominated for Santa Fe Postmaster Seat
Santa Fe county Republican committee meets to pick a postmaster candidate to replace Frank W. Bhearon who resigned to become district clerk. Grimshaw is favored with endorsement from Delegate Andrews and is currently a coal oil inspector. governor Curry will decide on the coal oil inspector role after the post office choice.
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Fanta Fe
Frank W. Bhearon
Grimshaw
Andrews
Curry
Post Office
Feud Fight in Juriquilla Sparks Death Toll Near Queretaro
In a four-day feud between farm laborers at Juriquilla near Queretaro and those from Banta Rosa, five men were killed, one fatally wounded and ten seriously hurt. The clash occurred as tensions rose among workers in the Mexican countryside.
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Paso
Texas
Juriqguilla
Queretaro
Banta Rosa
AFL official seeks probe into Pressed Steel Car conditions
Secretary Morrison of the American Federation of Labor said he would ask the departments of commerce and labor to investigate working conditions at Pressed Steel Car in McKee's Rocks. He noted workers on site are not AFL members and blamed foreign labor for wage cuts and poor conditions, claiming the government inquiry would reveal astonishing methods.
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Washington
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Department of Commerce and Labor
McKee's Rocks
Union Opposed to Strikes in Cincinnati Report
August 25 report from Cincinnati notes unions oppose strikes as tensions rise over labor actions. Officials warn of potential disruptions, while members urge restraint and negotiation to avoid work stoppages. Local businesses monitor developments amid growing wage dispute discussions.
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Cincinnati
Labor Union Urges Amicable Labor Disputes Resolution
The National Executive Board of the Metal Polishers and Buffers' International union held sessions today and urged greater efforts to bring about an amicable adjustment of labor disputes with employers.
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Metal Polishers and Buffers’ International Union
Fourth Week of Los Angeles Graft Trial Opens
The defense in the Thomas A. Broadhead bribery trial began presenting its main evidence as KE. J. Fleming testified about efforts to close disorderly houses during Mayor A. C. Marper’s administration when Broadhead led a police captaincy. Former police commission members corroborated.
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Los Angels
Thomas A. Broadhead
Polie
KE. J. Fleming
A. C. Marper
Broadhead
Gunplay Maxwell Shot by Utah Sheriff in Price
C L Maxwell known as Gunplay Maxwell was shot and killed by Sheriff Ed Johnson in Price Utah after meeting to settle a score from a Goldfield Nevada arrest. Maxwell, born in Massachusetts, faced prior prison terms for bank robbery and grand larceny and had a Nevada robbery charge in Goldfield.
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Morning Journal
Price
Utah
C. L. Maxwell
Maxwell
Ed. Johnson
Bac
Johnson
Goldfield
Nev
Massachusetts
Blixs
Wyoming
Nevada
Army recruitment grows harder as prosperity returns
The War Department reports difficulty maintaining the army at the 1907-era standard as prosperity improves and former unemployed recruits do not reenlist. Authorized strength stands around 4,500 with hospital corps also at 4,500. officials seek reductions to save about 4 million dollars yearly, delaying construction and equipment programs.
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United States Army
Priatdent Taft
Tritt
Grasshopper Plague Ravages Wyoming Farmland
In Cheyenne and Cowley neighborhoods Aug 23 a grasshopper infestation caused thousands of dollars in damage. Farmers were forced to cut alfalfa prematurely to save it, with all green vegetation eaten and widespread destruction around Cheyenne.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Cowley
President Taft Defends Tariff Policy Amid Western Skepticism
Beverly Massachusetts August reports President Taft is prepared to defend recent tariff legislation against Western opposition. A Senate Finance Committee plan to discuss the money commission report is noted, with Aldrich possibly visiting. A Dallas delegation sought a West trip delay for public view, but scheduling remained tight as Taft won a golf match at Myopia.
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Morning Journal Special
Beverly
Mass
Taft
Aldrich Whut
Senate Finance Committee
Money Commission
West
Soccaded Foreign Tariff Commission
Dallas
Txas
Hay
J. M. McCormick
Henry D. Lindsay
Carpenter
Dalla
Gden
New York Evening Post
Five killed as gas works explosion rocks Geneva
Geneva August 23 five persons were killed and twelve seriously injured by a blast at the city gas works. Doctors treated the wounded and many were moved to the city hospital in ambulances. Thousands of spectators crowded the area, blocking nearby businesses.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Arene
Wilbur Wright to Fly at Fulton Celebration
James M Heck, head of the Hudson Fulton commission Aeronautics committee, announced Wright has signed to give a series of flights during the New York celebration. A complete circuit of the Hudson river, New York bay, East river and Harlem river is planned, with Wilbur Wright and Glenn Curtiss expected to participate.
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New York
James M Heck
Aeronautics’ Committee
Hudson-Fulton Commission
Wilbur Wright
Hudson River
New York Bay
East River
Harlem River
Glenn TH. Curtiss
Beek
Millions of Acres to Open in Fall for Homeseekers
The Cheyenne River and Standing Rock Indian lands in North and South Dakota will open in October. The vast area spans about 90 miles long and 30 to 40 miles wide, totaling roughly 2,235,000 acres. Applications follow the same process as the Coeur d’Alene and Flathead reservations with fixed registration days.
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Hy Morning Journal
Spokane
Wash
James W. Witten
Cheyenne River
Standing Rock
North
Routh Dakota
North Dakota
Coeur Dyalene
Flathead
Registration Points Set in South Dakota and Bismark
Between October 4 and 28 registration points are listed in Aberdeen Pierre Lemmon Lebeau and Mobridge in South Dakota and Bismark. Judge Witten will hold the drawing of numbers at Aberdeen during the last week in October.
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Aberdeen
Pierre
Lemmon
Lebeau
Mobridge
South Dakota
Bismark
Witten
S. 10
Albanians Refuse Peace Overtures Amid Turkish Advance
Dispatch from Uskub reports Albanian revolutionaries refuse negotiations for peace with the Turkish ministry. An order for Turkish forces to advance from Wirosswitch was issued and executed, with rapid fire rifles used. losses unknown and railway traffic suspended.
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Wirosswich
No Agreement In Street Car Dispute
Union officials and Traction President fail to wrap up talks on wage grading and disputes in Chicago street car service. A joint conference broke with heated exchanges between John M. Toach of the Chicago Railways and W. Mahon of the Amalgamated Association. Negotiations to be continued with arbitration seen as likely.
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Traction
John M. Toach
Chicago Railways Company
W . Mahon
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway
No Move Made in Monterrey Arrest Efforts Reported
Aug. 23 Laredo Mexico A re Hable source says there has been no concentrated movement of federal troops for the arrest of General Bernardo Reyes governor of Nuevo Leon. General Heyes remains near Galena and no federal action against him is reported. Authorities fear arrest could provoke riot and bloodshed among Reyes supporters.
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Hy Morning Journal
Laredo
Texas
Monterey
Geeeral Bernardo Reyer
Nuevo Leon
Heyes
Galena
Heyer
Paltillo
Monte Morelos
Mexican Central
Monterey & Mexican Gulf
Iampio
Reyes Ta
Reyjatas
Heyea
Automobile Hit by Train Kills Two in Kankakee
A car struck by a Big Four train in Kankakee Illinois killed Mrs. George Granger and Miss Denieve Rabig while injuring five others, including the chauffeur and other members of the Granger party. The victims include a retired merchant’s wife and a Chicago Bt Xavier’s academy teacher.
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Kankakee, Hl
George Granger
Kankakee
Denieve Rabig
Bt. Xavier's Academy
Chicago
Soldier Faces Curtiss Hero Court Martial Murder Trial
The Fort Des Moines murder trial of Corporal Lisle Crabtree of Troop B V Second U S Cavalry began at Fort Crook. Insanity is the defense. Witnesses testified Crabtree overstayed a pass, argued with Captain Raymond, and fired hitting First Sergeant Washburn and Corporal Such before Raymond died.
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Opal
Lisle Crabtree
Second
United States Cavalry
John Raymond
Fort Des Moines
Fort Crook
Corporal Crabtree
Washburn
Carpoeral
Taymond
W. Bh. Woese
Fleet
James H. Washburn
Such
Gacott
Faber
Haul
Haswell
Beck
Crabtree
Gacett
Des Moines
Raymond
Oon Crabtree
Rayemond
Waehbuarn
Curtiss and Poulham Fight for Avian Fame in France
Glenn Curtiss, American, and Paul Poulham, representing France, split honors on aviation week's second day in France. Curtiss set a 6.5 mile speed record at 10 minutes 34.2 seconds, while Poulham posted two high altitude flights of 49.5 and a kilometers in endurance tests. Curtiss then targeted the Gordon Bennett Cup and Prix de la Vitesse as rivals push for records with Bleriot close behind in the final stages.
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Fy Morning Journal
Wired Itheims
France
Glenn Courtice
Paul M. Poulham
Bleriot
Lefevre
Tribunes
Curtiss
Corti
Poulham
Lefevre Fommer
Panchis-Pesa
Merlot
de la Grange
Lambert
Cockburn
Thunut- Veriila
Gobren
Latham
Tivsandier W
Farman
Peulham
Hieriot
Paulham
Ewitthy
Undertaker halts funeral by court order in Goshen
In Goshen Indiana a funeral was stopped when undertaker Stiver and his attorney with police intervened at the cemetery. They contend Charles Crary aged six years four months entered a contract with Buver to have his body cremated in Chicago. Crary’s uncle claims he was not mentally responsible when the contract was made. The body is held in a vault pending court decision.
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Goshen
Ind
Charles Crary
Stiver
Crary
Buver
Chicago
Btver
Cattle Quarantine Partially Lifted Across Plains
Secretary Wilson issued an order effective September 1 lifting federal quarantine on cattle in North Dakota south and west of the Missouri River due to scabies and mango. The entire state is now declared free. The affected area includes parts of Montana Wyoming Colorado New Mexico South Dakota Texas and a small portion of Texas. A murder verdict was returned in Varinidad Colorado in the case of Mrs Davis Goldman found dead in her husband's store with robbery suspected.
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Washington
Wilson
North Dakota
Missouri River
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
South Dakota
Panhandle
Texas
Goldman City
Varinidad
Colo
Davis Goldman
Jefferson City Reporter Ram Vel Keller Dies at 51
Jefferson City Mo August 28 Ram vel Keller a widely known newspaper correspondent and politician died here tonight aged 51 years A widow who is a sister of Senator Charles J Hughes of Colorado and a son survive him
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Jefferson City
Ram Vel Keller
Charles J. Hughes
Colorado
Inquiry Clears Haskell Institute of Traffic Allegations
Acting Secretary Pierce declares no official complaint has reached him about moral traffic involving girls at the Haskell Indian Institute in Lawrence Kansas. He says if any inquiry finds truth in the reports, authorities will pursue the culprits to justice.
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Pierce
Haskell Indian School
Morning Journal
Leaced
Washington
Piercee
Department of the Interior
Haskell Inedian Institute
Lawrence
Kansas
Billy Sunday Hurt in Automobile Wreck Near Yellow Creek Lake
In a collision near Yellow Creek Lake, Billy Sunday the baseball evangelist and his wife were injured. Their car overturned, both were thrown into a ditch. Mrs Sunday is in serious condition while Billy Sunday is badly bruised. He was driving at high speed and attempted to pass another car.
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A Porte
Ind
Yellow Creek Lake
Billy” Bune
Sunday
Aie
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