Two Unimak Island Prospectors Murdered in 1906
Special dispatch from Seattle reports that Con Sullivan Florence Sullivan and J P Rooney were killed on Unimak Island while prospecting. Surviving Owen Jackson accuses natives, but deserters from a fishing schooner are suspected. thieves carried a Savage rifle and gold watch as authorities investigate.
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Standard
Seattle
Wash
Dutch Harbor
Sitka
Queen
Con
Florence Sullivan
P. J. Rooney
Unimak Island
Owen Jackson
Sullivan Brothers
Rooney
Jackson
Mr. Scott
Linn & Hoff
Fremont
Scott
United States
John R. Richards
Alaska
Newport
Butte
Mont
J. P. Rooney
Wallace
Daho
Cape Lopin
Con Sullivan
Florence
Rooney J
Con Ana I
Surviver recalls Alaska murder and escape tale
The witness recounts a night attack at False Pass and the escape with companion Rooney. He describes gunfire, pursuit by natives, days in a cabin, a near-fatal trek to Scotch Cap, rescue by Fred Williamson, and arrival with the Newport as authorities plan an inquest into the killings.
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Williamson
Scotch Cap
Unimik Pues
Newport
Dutch Harbor
Manolo
United States
R Ri. Whipple
Jackson
Miss Carrie Jones Crushed by Street Car in Montgomery
Miss Carrie Jones daughter of ex Governor Jones was killed when struck by a street car as she attempted to cross in front of the vehicle in front of the executive mansion. She was 20.
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Jones
Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Carrie Jones
Executive Mansion
Indians Seek Mandamus Over Oklahoma Land Selections
In Washington on August 5 a group of Caddo Indians and allied white settlers filed mandamus proceedings in the District of Columbia Supreme Court. They seek to compel the interior secretary to approve their land selections in newly opened Oklahoma territory and to withdraw the lands from settlement. The claim rests on an old congression al act granting lands to Wichita affiliated tribes. A rule to show cause returnable August 13 was issued.
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Washington
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Secretary of the Interior
Oklahoma Territory
Congress
Two Graves Found Near Dun can Area in Indian Territory
A dispatch reports two newly made graves found in Kiowa Comanche and Apache country about 15 miles west of Duncan. Rifled trunks and boxes lie nearby as Deputy Marshal Thomas heads from Fort Sill to investigate the scene.
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Wichita
Kan
The
Eagle
Marlow
I. T
Duncan
Thomas
Fort Sill
Boer chase ends with death of Commandant Frone man near Wimburg
In the Orange River colony near Wimburg a chase ends with the death of Commandant Frone man son of the commander alleged to have shot envoy Morgandale. British forces capture a Boer convoy of 760 wagons near Boshof.
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Bloemfontein
Orange River Colony
Froneman
Morgandale
Wimburg
Boshof
Disgraceful Graveside Dispute Over Judge Foley Burial
At Judge Michael Foley’s burial in Calvary cemetery belt citizens witnessed a feuding dispute over burial plans. Foley’s daughters wished Highland cemetery for final rest beside his son while the divorced wife and current husband clashed with other parties leading to a four hour delay and overall controversy.
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Great Falls
Michael Foley
Belt
Calnary Cemetery
Father Allaeus
Foley
Calvary Cemetery
Highland Cemetery
James Dockery
Dockery
Allaeus
Judge Foley
Decks Cleared for the Battle All Its Bitterness
A historic confrontation clears the decks amid a bitter dispute with factions lining up behind rival leaders. The standoff intensifies as public tensions rise and political maneuvering continues.
Strike Leader Vows No Quarter in Pittsburg Mills
Pittsburg Aug 5 The Amalgamated strike leadership pledges no quarter and no requests for surrender as a general strike order looms within a week. Mills idle since failed talks show little movement to restart, with Leechburg Wellsville and McKeesport as flashpoints amid arrests and labor council maneuvers.
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Combine
Disappointing Outlook for San Francisco Strike Peace
San Francisco August 5 The outlook for an amicable settlement of the strike has diminished and the conflict is seen as protracted. Mayor Phelan failed to mediate, abandoning his role temporarily as mediator. The City Front Federation met but took no action awaiting a statement from the Employers' association. The mayor said he conferred with merchants but could not assemble the employers to discuss, signaling no shift from prior positions. He believes negotiations improved mutual understanding and urges concessions to restore industrial peace.
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Shaffer
New York
Painter, Lindsay & McCutcheon
Wellsville
Amalgamated Association
Washington
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Morrison
Shafer
Federation of Labor
Gombers
Pittsburg
San Francisco
Cal
Phelan
City Front Federation
Employers’ Association
Federation
No Sympathetic Strike Against Amalgamated Conflict
United Mine Workers at present unlikely to join a sympathetic strike in the battle between the Amalgamated Association and the steel industry. Officials say miners have not been asked for aid, but the union would consider action for self defense if contracts permit.
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Federal Steel Company
National Steel Company
National Tube Company
Amalgamated Association
Painter, Lindsay & McCutcheon and Clark
Setttement
Mr. Morgan
Pittsburg
Amalgamated
Simon Burna
Glassers’ Association
L. R. Thomas
Pattern Makers’ League
Sgt. Fouts
Shaffer
I. N. Ross
Knights of Labor
John Pyral
Structural Iron Workers
John Kunzler
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Indianapolis
Ind
Big Steel Combine
United Mine Workers of
United States
National Board of the Miners
Wilson
Amalgamated Associaton
Miners
Cheson
Twenty Lose Their Lives in Major Disaster
A catastrophic event claims twenty lives and devastates multiple buildings. Rescue teams work through the rubble as investigators inspect the site for causes and safety lapses. Local leaders vow aid for families and rebuilding plans follow.
Locust Street Explosion Kills Many in Philadelphia Block
A massive blast in a Locust Street block near Tenth Philadelphia wrecked five buildings. It is believed a barrel of gasoline caused the explosion. 10 to 20 or more people reported dead with over 40 injured. Fire and police join rescue as flames sweep through debris.
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McKeesport
National Tube Works
Flynn
Federation of Labor
James M. Waumpler
Fourth Ward
Philadelphia
Locust Street
Tenth
Housman
Morris Rosenthal
Rosenthal
William Jones
Jones
George McClemmy
McClemmy
Patrick Quigley
Quigley
Albert Mountain
Mountain
Mercyful Death Ends Her Suffering
Empress Frederick dies at 6 15 p m after lingering illness described as dropsy with cancer. Emperor William and royal children stayed away much of the day as bells tolled and flags were lowered. Soldiers patrol the castle grounds while the sovereign bids a final farewell to her household.
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Cromberg
Frederick
Emperor William
Willam
Empress Frederick Remembered for Silence and Suffering
Berlin reports the death of Dowager Empress Frederick with praise for her quiet endurance during her husband Frederick's illness. Newspapers note half mast flags and expect interment at Friedenskirche, Potsdam beside Emperor Frederick. Her motto Learn to suffer without complaining is highlighted in commemorations.
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Friedrichshof
Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Frederick
William
Hohenzollerns
Anything 10 Beats Cummins
A brief sports item notes a 10 beat sequence against Cummins, highlighting a key selection performance. The report emphasizes a standout moment and team resilience in a competitive matchup.
Cummins Forces Surge in Iowa Gubernatorial Fight
In Cedar Rapids Cummins and rivals contest control of the credentials committee as three county contests threaten to unseat Cummins supporters. Opponents claim 40 to 50 votes ready to block his nomination while Cummins backers vow floor victory aided by a possible unit rule.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Cummins
Committee On Credentials
Jackson County
Carroll County
Polk County
Thoree
Justice
Supreme Court
Bloody feud erupts near London Kentucky
A party of about 60 men divided into Stapleton and Hemptons versus Benges fought on Tanyard branch. Armed with Winchesters and shotguns, they exchanged 75 to 100 shots in ambush style. Several wounded, including Perry Hampton and Til ford Renges, with further trouble feared as both sides reinforce.
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London
Tanyard
Stapleton and Hemptons
Benges
Perry Hampton
Tilford Renges
Colors Presented to Seventh United States Infantry at Vancouver
Vancouver Barracks Washington August 5 The Seventh United States Infantry organized recently at Vancouver Barracks received its colors today from Colonel Mott Hooten commander of the regiment An attractive military display accompanied the presentation which drew an immense crowd of spectators.
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Vancouver Barracks
Wash
Sth
United States Infantry
Mott Hooten
Not Critically US Blount Improves After Paralysis Spell
Not Critically US Macon Ga August 5 Former man Blount is not critically ill He received a slight touch of paralysis some days ago affecting the muscles of his face and limbs but he is steadily improving.
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Macon
Blount
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Revenue
Manning
False Pass
Unimak Pass
Fred Williamson
Williamson T
Sullivan
Mandamus Proceedings
Oklahoma
Steel Corporation
Leechburg
Hyde Park
Saltsbureg
Vandergrift
Apollo
General Shaffer
Ohio
Henry B. Henderson
Henderson
National Brotherhood of Operative Potters
Potters
Duffy
Scottdale
Jim Chappelle
Newcastle
United States Steel Corporation
United Mine Workers
Empress Frederick
Berlin
Kentucky
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