Telegraphers Strike Sparks Conflicting Reports at Midweek
Reports on the telegraphers strike against Great Northern and Northern Pacific show rail officials saying the strike is broken while union leaders claim it has only begun. Despite walkouts, most essential service is near schedule with limited delays on some through trains and local freight. Organizers deny complete paralysis and say shipments will resume. rail officials insist no major freight crisis exists and no widespread sympathy strike is planned.
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St. Paul
Great Northern and Northern ‘+ Pacific
Telegraphers’ Union
Northern Pacific
FauRou
Great Northern
North Dakota
Frere T
Devils Lake people drive out non unionists
Devils Lake North Dakota reports unrest as locals aligned with striking workers force non unionists to leave the city. Train service shows small delays with some freight traffic continuing while passengers run slightly behind schedule.
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Devils Lake
Marksmanship Record By Colored Corporal At Fort Sheridan
A colored corporal from Fort Rens, company G, Fort Sheridan set several marksman records today. Joxie Smith achieved 181 points in slow fire shooting and 87 in rapid fire, surpassing previous U S Army marks. The event featured competitors from Fort Sheridan and nearby units in a public demonstration of skill.
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Chicago
United States
Fort Sheridan
Joxie ‘Smith
Fort Rens
Conger Leaves Washington for US on Two Months Leave
Ambassador Conger and his family departed for the United States from Mexico City. He has a two months leave of absence and will go directly to Washington. It is believed he will be consulted on the Chinese question, particularly regarding the boycott.
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Mexico City
Bassador Conger
United States
Washington
Grist: Griswold under fire in Cobban land case trial
The Cobban land case in federal court featured Chauncey J. Griswold under harsh cross examination by Attorney Walsh. Griswold admitted false statements, calling him a perjurer, while several witnesses testified to Griswold and Cobban’s reputations and alleged plans to sell timber claims.
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Chauncey J. Grisewold
Cobban Land
Walsh
Montana
Griswold
Jay
A. J. Davis
Davis
Cobban
D. W. Bea
Hamilton
Hea
Toiswold
Bean
C. Willis
Plains
Ood
Acer
E. St. Kilburn
Missoula
They Make Him Quit Joins The Strikers In Butte
Spurrier, about 50, faced union pressure during a strike, urged to quit his telegrapher role at South Butte. The Weekly meeting formed a committee to confront him, and the depot visit led to his departure from town after choosing to resign. He previously held key posts and endured long job searches amid labor unrest.
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Spurrier
Butte
Bee Slong
Telegraphers’ Union
Union
Anton
South Butte
Non
Tee
Mfr
Spurser
Garrison
Wade
Butte & Boston
Mill and Smeltermen’s Union
South Butte <S
Nat
McMillan
Mormon council members restrained from voting on Utah Light franchise
Judge Arm Strong in Salt Lake City restrains three Mormon council members from voting for or against a pending Utah Light and Railway franchise. The order cites church membership and stock ownership as potential conflicts. The restraining order is dissolved after arguments, and the council moves to the third reading of the ordinance.
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Salt Lake City
Arm Strong
Third District
Utah Light and Railway Company
R. Trulen
Mormon Church
Thetah Light and Railway Company
Joseph F. Smith
Companis
Atn
Light Fd 1 Power Company
Armstrong
Fra
Secretary Shaw Seeks Full Details on Revenue Cutter Winona
Secretary Shaw asks for all information on unauthorized acts by revenue cutter crews. He cites complaints from Governor Blanchard about interference with fishing and towing vessels near Louisi ana. A full report of operations along the Gulf coast is requested to verify conditions and address grievances.
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Washingto
Jana
Shaw
Blanchard
Louise
Winona
Ube Healthy and Marine Hospital Service
Nork
Gulf Coast
Blanchari
Meeting Between William and Kin Sparks Emotive Divide
The report suggests Emperor William and Kin arranged a general meeting amid rising embitterment between two peoples. Press coverage portrays the event as a hopeful but anxious bid to ease tensions and mend relations between opposing sides.
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William
Kin
Edward
Desperate Black Murderer Brought Down by Cold Lead
Ike Kinney, described as a desperate negro, was killed in a Doella river bottom after a daylong chase by a posse near Lewisville Arkansas. Earlier he killed a man at Stampson, wounded several others, and shot at a Greensburg couple. A large search force tracked Kinney, who fired on the group before he was slain. a $1500 reward had been offered for his capture dead or alive.
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Lewisville
Ark
Ike Kinney
Doella
Kinney
Stampson
F. A. Ferekuson
Ahd
Doelia
F. Nash Lotta
Alvin’ Bars
Nat
President approves reduced Remains finding in army context
The president approves a reduced Remains finding in an army setting, with three numbers lowered. Details indicate a formal decision affecting ongoing classifications within the military.
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Witte Seeks Outline of Japanese Terms in Talks
The Russian peace commissioner Witte plans to request a formal outline of Japan's terms before resuming negotiations with Korean and Japanese delegates. The reply will shape the negotiation agenda and reveal the extent of his mandate.
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Witte
MM. Witte
Englishman tied to bigamy mystery in Fort Worth letter
Asheville report notes two letters and a photograph received from Fort Worth Texas forming part of an Englishman’s alleged bigamy case. The material hints at a possible lordly association and a confusing chain of identities.
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Asheville
N.C
Fort Worth
Tex
Witte to Visit President Roosevelts at Oyster Bay
Sergius Witte the principal Russian envoy arrives for the Washington peace conference. Baron Rosen accompanies him as Russian ambassador and envoy. They will be guests of the president and Mrs. Roosevelt at Oyster Bay with no other visitors expected that day.
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Sergius Witte
Empire of Russia
Washington
Washington preps formal welcomes for Russian Japanese plenipotentiaries
The Mayflower hosts the president as Baron Komura and Mr. Witte receive formal introductions. Delegations travel aboard Tacoma and Chattacox protected cruisers to Oyster Bay, with naval processions and salutes. Pierce coordinates the ceremonies and precedence follows Sagamore Hill arrangements.
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York
Pierce
Baron Rosen
Takahira
Washington
Komura
Tacoma
Alea
A. Harp
Oyster Bay
Ita
Dolphin
Mr. Pierce
Theruiser Galveston
Yeston
Cutler
Portsmouth
Chinese holding up possible to come here report
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service received a report from Assistant Surgeon stationed in Hongkong alleging a ring of individuals in China conspiring to hold up countrymen seeking entry to the United States. Surgeon White’s findings implicate Marine Hospital Service officers after a thorough investigation.
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Kington
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Surcheon MJ
Hongkong
United States
Hinese
White
Japan Holds Manchuria Amid Rail Build Up
New York reports Japan remains committed to retaining Manchuria despite pending negotiations. Orders placed in recent days include 350 steel bridges, 150 locomotives, and 2000 cars for a railroad from Fusan to Seoul and into Manchuria. US firms win major contracts for bridges and locomotives totaling about 4.6 million dollars, with rail equipment shipped via Seattle and Tacoma.
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New York
the Times
Tommorrow
Japan
Manchuria
Fusan
Korea
Seoul
Yalu
Manchurne
Jolong
Chinese Eastern Railway
Liaoyang
AN An
United States
Times
Hus Beets
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Gren Northern Railroad
Seattle
North Pacific
Tacoma
Police thwart daring Lake Michigan gambling raid on steamer Eagle
On August 3 a Chicago police raid targeted races on Lake Michigan. Seized 14 gamblers at South Chicago and Indiana Harbor while 28 more boarded the Eagle bound for the City of Traverse. Despite arrests, officials said extending the operation would be difficult and the gambling network remained active.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Michigan
Flinds
Indiana
Hiewo
Indiana Harbor
Ind
Chicago Pole
Chet
Police
Mana
Traverse
Ilana
Midlake
Moating Poolroom
Colting
Eagle
Tye Second Street
Hale
South Chieags
Hore
Firat
Laumeh
Pop and Democrat Fusion Talk Sparks Lincoln Convention
In Lincoln Nebraska talks circulated about a possible fusion of pops and Democrats at a forthcoming convention. Report says attendees debated strategy and potential candidates as the political scene outlined a joint approach.
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