Battle for Existence and Dismantling at McKeesport Plant
The United States Steel orders the Dewees-Wood plant at McKeesport dismantled and moved to Kiskiminetas valley. AF of L President Gompers pledges support to the Amalgamated Association, framing the dispute as a battle for unionism amid a broad strike that could idle tens of thousands across multiple states.
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Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
McKeesport
Kiskiminetas
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
Persifer F. Smith
American Sheet Steel Company
McMurty
Kiskiminetas Valley
Steel Corporation
Federation of Labor
Morrison
Washington
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Dewees-Wood Plant dismantled at McKeesport
United States Steel orders the Dewees-Wood plant to be dismantled and moved to the Kiskiminetas valley. Persifer Smith of American Sheet Steel cites McKeesport hostility as the reason. The plant, 40 years old, with 900 to 1,300 workers, cost several million dollars and plans for improvements are terminated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
National Tube Company
Carnegie
Conneaut
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Steel Corporation
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Morrison
Amalgamated Association
Dewees-Wood
Deweesa-Wood
McMurty
American Sheet Steel Company
Mayor Black
Combine
Black
Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Kiskiminetas
Associated Press
Persifer Smith
McMurtry
National Tube Works
Proclamation by Kitchener Declares Boer Forces Weakened
London reports a prefatory proclamation issued by Lord Kitchener on Aug 7 and issued Aug 9, declaring Boer commandants and leaders banished if they do not surrender by Sept 15. The measure imposes costs on resisting burghers and critiques gain from Natal authorities. Newspapers debate its impact and motives.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Cape Colony
Natal
Orange Colony
Transvaal
Orange Free State
South Africa
South African Republic
German Press Denounces Kitchener Proclamation
Berlin papers condemn Lord Kitchener’s proclamation as unlawful and in breach of international law, arguing the act violates wartime rules and threatens neutral states' rights.
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Berlin
Lord Kitchener
Rumor of Kitchener wounded denied by War Office
London reports the War Office received no advice supporting a news agency rumor that Lord Kitchener was wounded in a skirmish with Moors. The official dispatch confirmed no accident to him.
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London
War Office
Hve
Lord Kitchener
Road Building in Idaho Plans Outlined by President Mellen
President Mellen of the Northern Pacific arrived in Lewiston on a special train with Marvin Hughitt of the Chicago & Northwestern and four St. Paul guests. He announced that many branches are proposed as he travels toward the Pacific coast, spending two hours in the city.
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Mellen
Lewiston
Ideuo
Northern Pacific
Marvin Hughitt
Chicago & Northwestern
St. Paul
Pacific Coast
Northern Pacific signals joint plan on Clearwater railroads
A Northern Pacific official said roads have decided to build the Lewiston Riparia line and extensions from Stiles to Grange ville Cul de Sac to Reuterville and in the Clearwater white pine belt but none would start this year. The joint action remark marks a shift to united interests among rival lines.
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Lewiston-Riparia
Clearwater
Stiles
Grangeville
Lapwai
Cul de Sac
Reuterville
Idaho County
White Pine Belt
Northern Pacific
Dimmick Named in Mint Embezzlement Warrant
United States Court Commissioner issues a warrant for Walter N. Dimmick former chief clerk at the San Francisco mint on charges of embezzling 30000 in gold coin the loss detected last month Dimmick was dismissed from his post but had not yet been arrested by nightfall.
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San Francisco
United States Court
Heacock
Secret Service
Geoge W. Hazen
Walter N. Dimmick
United States Mint
Dimmick
Leach
Inventor Ballentine Dies at 66 in Cleveland
Alexander Thome as Ballentine the inventor of the ice making machine and torpedo oil well stimulant died in Cleveland at age 66.
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Cleveland
Alexander Thome
Ballentine
Declaration of War Expected as Tension Rises
A tense situation raises expectations that a formal declaration of war may be imminent. Authorities consider escalating measures and international responses are under review by officials in the capital and allied governments.
Invasion Report Shakes Colombia Venezuela Ties
Washington officials monitor escalating tensions as reports claim Colombian forces have crossed into Venezuela amid fears of war and revolutionary outbreaks. Navy moves include deploying the Wisconsin toward San Diego with possible additional Atlantic squadron reinforcement if needed.
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State Department
Gudger
Panama
Department
J. Edward Simmons
New York
Panama Railroad Company
Willemstad
Venezuela
Colombia
Navy Department
Wisconsin
San Diego
Cal
San Francisco
North Atlantic
Hackett
Venezuelan reports new Colombian invasion near Colon
Willemstad Curacao reports that the Venezuelan government announced a new Colombian invasion occurred yesterday near Colon. The attacking force is said to be commanded by the Colombian minister of war.
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Willemstad
Curacao
Colon
Colombia wary of possible invasion near Venezuela border
Washington reports say no confirmation of a Colombian invasion. The point of tension lies near the Meta river south of Lake Maracaibo. Col or Colombia’s Gen. Gonzales Valencia and Mr Herran assess Colombia’s force of about 40,000 troops and the risk of war while hoping diplomacy prevails.
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Washington
Legation
Venezuela
Herran
Silva
Meta River
Lake of
Maracaibo
Gonzales Valencia
Colombia
New York
United States
Ranger Will Go to Panama
The United States Army ranger unit from San Diego is slated for duty in Panama with planned deployment announced in the local dispatch dated August 9. Detailed assignment and timeline were described by military sources in the report.
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Ranger
Panama
San Diego
Cal
United
Tomorrow's Standard Will Feature Montana News And Prints
The Anaconda Standard promises a full Sunday edition with world and state coverage. It highlights lynching history, Butte park plans, tributes to judges and officials, Dooley and Ade humor, Epworth league review, and Montana fruit and sports features.
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Standard
Associated Press
Montana
Butte
Judge Clagett
Dixon
Sanders
Knowles
Anaconda Standard
Ranger to sail for Panama amid Colombian revolution
The steamer Ranger now at this port is prepared to depart within 24 hours to protect American interests as Colombia's revolution continues. Captain Field has orders to be ready to go to sea at once and the vessel carries three months of provisions.
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Ranger
Panama
Colombia
Captain Field
Nation sues Carrie Nation for divorce in Kansas
David Nation of Medicine Lodge Kansas files for divorce from Carrie Nation the temperance crusader alleging public ridicule neglect of family duties and abandonment of home while he is visiting Iberia Ohio.
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Medicine Lodge
Kan
David Nation
Carrie Nation
Joint Smashing in Missouri Raid Shocks Mendota Town
In Mendota Missouri on August 9 thirty women labeled Nationized raided a Joint run by John Murray. They emptied all liquor into the gutter and demolished the fixtures causing much excitement in the town near the Iowa line.
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Unionville
Mendota
Iowa State Line
John Murray
Crispi Slipping Toward Death Quietly Placed on Respiration
Rome reports Francesco Crispi is sinking rapidly and doctors have resorted to artificial respiration with oxygen to support him.
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Crispi
Rome
Francesco Crispi
Furness Secures Nine Steamer Contract
In West Hartlepool it is reported that shipbuilder Sir Christopher Furness has secured a contract to build nine steamers for the Hamburg American line.
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London
West Hartlepool
Sir Christopher Furness
Offices Closed in Cleveland as AG Pursues Savings and Loan
The Guarantee Savings and Loan company in Cleveland remains closed as the Attorney General closes its offices amid proceedings to wind up the firm. The action follows an investigation and orderly liquidation plan led by state authorities.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Sheets
Guarantee Savings and Loan Company
No Great Export of Coal Doubtful for Years, Bell Says
London Aug 10 Seymour Bell a British commercial agent reports that the Daily Mail asserts it is more than doubtful whether there will be any great export of coal from the United States for some years to come.
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London
Seymour Bell
Daily Mail
United States
War Secretary Brodrick to Take Short Sea Voyage
London Aug. 10 reports that Mr. Brodrick the war secretary will embark on a short sea voyage on medical advice from his physicians as part of his health plan.
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London
Brodrick
Peace Reigns as Methodist Charges Settle After Conference
The Missoula dispatch reports a church dispute over Rev. W. T. Buster and Presiding Elder Mills ends with a committee recommendation. The conference adopts a resolution admiring Mills and admonishing Buster, aided by Bishop Fowler to prevent further strife.
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Missoula
W. T. Buster
Mills
Euster
Cattermole
Anaconda
Easter
Buster
Anaconda Church
Brother Mills
W. T. Easter
Great Falls
Jacob Mills
Brother Foster
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Federation
Amalgamated Association of Tron, Steel and Tin Workers
Trust
Workers &8 & Protector
American Tin Plate Company
American Steel Hoop
American Sheet Steel
American Steel and Wire Mills
Federal Steel Company
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
West Virginia
Iowa
Rudyard Kipling
Kruger
The
Daily News
British South Africa
German South Africa
Mr. Chamberlain
Daily Chronicle
House of Commons
Lord Stanley
the Times
Westminster Gazette
Kitchener
Idaho
S40
Francisco
Coun
Missouri
Fowler
Brethren
Brother Mille
Conference
Brother Fuster
Brother Buster
J. L. “Albriyton
R. M. Craven
George D. King
Charles L. Bdvard
W. W. van Orsdel
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