Tragedy at Cleveland crib fires kills ten workers
Five men die in the burn fire at a temporary water works crib two miles off Cleveland harbor. Drowned and suffocated workers are identified, with 11 men trapped in a shaft and rescued. Mayor Johnson vows investigation into contractor negligence as rescue efforts continue.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Arthur Hasty
Mark Snyder
Arthur Hastings
Plummer Jones
John Martine
John Kowalsky
Adam Kent
John Eugene
Victor Kauffman
Davis Man Missing After Quick Cash Scam at Great Falls Race Track
Special Dispatch reports Great Falls sheriffs seek J. C. Davis from Butte who claimed to work for Secretary Laurence of the Montana Jockey club. A 35 year old man wore blue clothes, cashed checks, took 45 dollars cash, a 40 dollar suit, and 20 dollars from a laundry. He vanished Sunday and has not returned since.
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Standard
Great Falls
Sheriff's Office
J. C. Davis
Butte
Laurence
Montana Jockey Club
Davis
Golden Rule
Cascade Laundry
Armington foreman E R Merritt near death after crush
Great Falls Aug 14 Special Dispatch Merritt Armington section foreman age 80 was crushed beneath an engine at his home doorstep yesterday. He underwent both legs amputations below the knees and now lies in Columbus hospital with little hope of livi ng through the night as physicians use saline injections to sustain life. His wife arrived from Armington to be at his side.
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Standard
Great Falls
E. R. Merritt
Armington
Columbus Hospital
Fire wagon collapses on first test in Great Falls
The Great Falls fire department’s new combination hose and chemical wagon collapsed during a test run from the south side station toward Fifth Street. The wagon gave way at First Avenue North due to a weak right wheel, hurling firemen aside but causing no injuries. The team stopped the run quickly and no immediate tests will occur until repairs.
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Great Falls
South Side
Fifth Street
First Avenue North
Catholic Order of Foresters Elects Officers in Detroit
In Detroit on August 14 the Catholic Order of Foresters held its annual convention and elected officers. Thomas H. Cannon was chosen president with Thomas B. Thiele of Chicago as high secretary and Thomas H. Callen of Milwaukee as high treasurer. Dr. J. P. Smith of Chicago will serve as high physician.
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Detroit
Mich
Order of Foresters
Thomas H. Cannon
Thomas B. Thiele
Chicago
Thomas H. Callen
Milwaukee
J. P. Smith
Bota Sides Make Gains Shaffer Asks For Help
In Wheeling an address by Association President Shaffer urged moral and financial aid as desertions and plant actions marked the steel strike. The National Tube works at McKeesport closed while Painter mill and Crescent plant operations shifted to non union workers at Cleveland. The day saw large crowds, union advances, and cautious progress across key plants as the conflict deepens.
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Pittsburg
National Tube Works
McKeesport
United States Steel Corporation
The
Steel Corporation
Painter
Crescent
American Tin Plate Company
Cleveland
Wellsville
Hyde Park
Clark
Lindsay & McCutcheon
Wheeling
Shaffer
Heepoke
Tighe
Amalgamated Association
Commercce
Newcastle
Bellaire
Mingo Junction
South Chicago
Bay View
Joliet
Youngstown
Columbus
Kiskiminetas Valley
Mennessen
Carnegie Group
Union
Tin Plate Compay
Associated Press
Crescent Works
State Fair Grounds
American Federation of Labor
Pennsylvania Tube Company
Carnegie Company
Homestead
Shaffer Addresses Large Audience In Wheeling
In Wheeling West Virginia August 14 President Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association spoke to a 7000 strong crowd at the state fair grounds after a march of 6000 strikers. He noted cross union support from the Clothing Workers and pledged moral and financial aid.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
State Fair Grounds
H. Fitzwilliam
Atlantic Aty
Clothing Workers’ Union
Glass
Two Children Drowned Playing in Savoy Creek
Great Falls Aug 14 two children of Charles Gales Agnes 8 and Isabel 7 were drowned behind the Savoy creek dam near Coburg Harlem on the Great Northern. The younger slipped in and the elder tried to save her both lost their balance and sank. Parents are prostrated by the shock.
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Standard
Great Falls
Montana
Coburg
Harlem
Great Northern
Charles Gales
Agnes
Isabelle
Savoy Creek
Helena Federal Building Contract Awarded to Chicago Firm
The Treasury approved the bond for Congress Construction Co of Chicago to build Helena's federal building at a contract price of 234800 with a 119000 bond. Completion required within 22 months of bond approval, aiming for September 1903, foundation work to start soon and sandstone from Columbus Mont to be used.
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Standard
Helena
Washington
Treasury Department
Congress Construction Company of
Chicago
Helena Federal Building
A. L. Smith
Chicago Construction Company
Columbus, Mont
Capitol
Great Northern freighthouse contract let to Smith Bros
The contract for the 300 by 50 foot freighthouse at Great Falls is awarded to Smith Bros of West Superior. They also hold the Havre machine shops contract for the railroad. Work starts at once. foundation staked today. Completion in 60 days. Price about $10,000 for walls and roof. rest by the railroad.
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Standard
Great Falls
Great Northern
Smith Bros
West Superior
Havre
Oceanic steamer Ventura sails with 500000 pounds gold
The Oceanic steamer Ventura departed Sidney at midday for San Francisco carrying £500000 in gold onboard.
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Sidney
Ventura
San Francisco
Harney Denial Ties Bribery Claims to Flathead Visit
D J Hennessy reports his homecoming from the Flathead region, disputing Judge Harney’s allegations that he offered bribes or favors to sway a Minnie Healey case. Hennessy refutes the $250,000 offer and says no such inducement or lease talks occurred on his behalf.
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Hennessy
Flathead
Harney
Scallon
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Unions Protest Bid For Montana State House Furnishings
Montana labor unions press a protest against awarding the State house furnishing contract to the Robert Mitchell Furniture Co of Cincinnati. The state furnishing board has not signed yet and may hear union representatives before acting.
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The
Standard
Helena
State House
Robert Mitchell Company
Cincinnati
State Furnishing Board
Silver Bow Trades and Labor Assembly
G. A. Pierce
Dan McDonald
Western Labor Union
Ohio
McDonald
State
Robert Mitchell Furniture Company
Campbell to Handle the Czars Racers
Helena Aug 14 John Campbell veteran horseman known on western tracks confirmed he was offered charge of the czar of Russia racing stable for 10000 dollars per year He has not decided whether to accept.
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The
Standard
Helena
John Campbell
Russia
German American Dental College Sues U.S. Consul for Damages
The German American dental college filed a suit in Chicago seeking 50 000 dollars against James H. Worman United States consul at Munich. The suit alleges libel against the institution connected to claims by the state board of dental exams for license holders without examination.
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Chicago
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Cleveland Water
John Leese
Braddock
Charles Smith
David Kelly
Canton
John Enging
G. C. van Dusen
R. Sprenkle
van Dusen
Wilhelm
Shailer & Schweinglau
William Curry
Curry
Mayor Jones
Tom Johnson
Warren
FE. R. Merritt
Minneapolis Journal
BOTA
Trust
Wheeling the Association
Pew
Helena’s Federal Building
Duluth
Mh Hennessy
D. J. Hennessy
Hennessy Mercantile Company
Flathead County
FE. W. Harney
Amalgamated Company
Minnie Healey
Mr. Hennessy
Chicago Record-Herald
Missoula
Justice-Purchasing Department
Tou
Campbell
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