Many Are Still Missing After Delaware River Steamboat Explosion
Philadelphia reports indicate at least 15 deaths from the river steamer explosion with eight bodies in the morgue. Eleven recovered bodies include John P. Chew and Elizabeth Green among identifiable victims. Missing list features Miss Ethel Stokes of Trenton and Miss Helen Briest of Trenton. Authorities probe alleged racing between rival boats City of Trenton and Twilight while the Twilight led at the time of the blast.
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Philadelphia
Delaware River
House of Correction
John P. Chew
Camden
N. J
Trenton
Elizabeth Green
William Dunn
Ascaur Eee
James O'Connell
Philadelhia
Mott Mable
August Mable
William Nelson
Hampton
Wiam H. Kech
James M'Cormick
Wilmington
Delaware
John Matthews
Ethel Stokes
Helen Briest
John Briest
Lizzie
Augustus Reinhardt
Neafle and Levy Ship Building Company
City of Trenton
Quick
Louis FE. C. Tillieson
Irene Weilde
Clara B. Weilde
Josephine Torrey
Earl
Tacony
Overbrook Avenue
Train Pullman Accident Near Chama Kills One
In Durango report from Lobato side track near Chama on the westbound Rio Grande, Mother Baptiste of Denver is killed when a Pullman tumbles 75 feet. Sister Mary Nora and Harley McCoy of Denver are seriously hurt along with Conductor Whan. W D McDowell and Dr Russell assisted the injured at Chama.
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Denver
Rocky Mountain News
Durango
Colo
Mother Baptiste
Colorado
Mary Nora
Harley McCoy
Pullman
Whan
Lobato
High Bridge
Chama
W. D. McDowell
D. R. Russell
Durang
Three Overboard Drowning Triples on Albany at Aden
Navy records report three sailors drowned after sliding from the Albany during heavy rolling off Aden. Frank Schilz of Chicago, Timothy McCarty of New York, and George Perkins of New York City were lost. Perkins was later recovered for burial ashore.
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Washington
Navy Department
Craig
Albany
Aden
Frank Schila
Timothy McCarty
George Perkins
Frank Schilz
Chicago
Timothy M’‘Carty
New York
New York City
Passenger Train Derailment Near Newark Kills Two
An accommodation train from Sodus Point derailed at Fairville, ten miles north of Newark New York. Two people died and 27 were injured many fatally. Killed were engineer William Meager of Sodus Point and ticket agent Howard Tubbs. The severely injured include Linnie Ford and Rev Dr Burgess aged 73 and Mrs Burgess. Most injuries resulted from steam pipe bursts and scalding.
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Newark
N. Y
Sodus Point
Fairville
William Meager
Howard Tubbs
Libbie Ford
City of Clifton Sinks Near Grand Tower Illinois
The steamer City of Clifton owned by the St. Louis and Tennessee River Packet company sank at Seventy six landing about 15 miles above Grand Tower Illinois. Bound for St. Louis with cargo mainly lumber passengers were rescued and reached St Louis aboard the Chester. The vessel sank in nine feet of water and will be salvaged. A break caused the sinking but details were unavailable.
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St. Louis
City of Clifton
St. Louis & Tennesse River Packet Company
Grand Tower
Ill
Chester
Baroda A British Bark Stranded Near Coquille River
Bulletin from the Merchants Exchange reports the British bark Baroda, en route from Callao to Portland Oregon, stranded eight miles south of Coquille River. Sea is smooth and the crew were saved. Hope to refloat with immediate tug assistance.
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San Francisco
Merchants’ Exchange
Callao
Portland
Ore
Coquille River
Hoboken Building Collapse Kills Bartender
A three story frame building at Bloomfield and Center streets Hoboken collapsed today. George Koerner a bartender in the saloon on the first floor died. Mrs Helene Bernitt who lived in rooms in the building was slightly injured.
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New York
Bloomfield
Center Streets
Hoboken
George Koerner
Helene Bernitt
Explosion Kills Miner in Shamokin Scars
Shamokin Pa Aug 29 John Shenasky a miner was killed and several others injured when a dynamite charge exploded at the Scoftehaft mine after a drill accidentally struck the dynamite.
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Shamokin
John Shenasky
Scott Ehaft
Mills Will Be Non Union Opens Demimler Plant Monday
Pittsburgh August 29 Officials of United States Steel mills cut by the Amalgamated strike report many former workers seeking rehire. The move to run non union mills weakens strikers, while Amalgamated insists its ranks remain solid. New lodge plans in South Chicago and Demmler plant start set for Monday amid ongoing labor tension.
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Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Amalgamated Association
Amalgamated
Union
Star Mill
Chicago
Piper
Star
Painter Mills
Painter
Lindsay & McCutcheon
Allegheny
Lawrenceville
Milla
Carnegie Company
Tighe
Davis
Amalgamated Lodge
American Tin Plate Company
Demmler
Black
McKeesport
Canal Dover
Ohio
John F. Ward
Pride of
Newcastle
David 8. Pyle
Shenango and Greer Tin Plate
Amer
Ican Tin Plate Company
Mennessen
United States
Fanning
John Stinson
Miners’ Association
Looking Backward on Painting Old Houses
A nostalgic ad recalls advice on using quality materials and fair pricing for house painting. It asserts that good work with good materials leads to lasting results and that listeners should avoid past regrets by choosing reliable service.
Miners Adopt Resolutions on Contract Violations in Hazleton
United Mine Workers meeting at Hazleton Pa adopted recommendations aimed at expanding union membership and enforcing coal contracts. A committee of national and district presidents may press operators over contract violations and inspect working cards, with power to suspend work to secure compliance.
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Hazleton
United Mine Workers
Schwab rejects arbitration plan on steel strike
Indianapolis August 29 The plan for settlement submitted by Simon Burns head of local window glass workers assembly and Knights of Labor was rejected by President Schwab of the steel trust Burns will submit another proposal tomorrow and hopes to press arbitration arrangements to end the strike which is hurting business
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Indianapolis
Ind
Simon Burns
National Organization of
Window Glass Workers
Knights of Labor
Schwab
Steel Trust
Burns
Window Glass Combine
Jobbers’ Association
Pickets Arrested Without Warrant For Interference Touch Case
Justice Doyle rules union pickets may be arrested and held to the criminal court for unlawful interference if they touch a non-union worker and request a conversation. James Brown and Herman Vogelsang of the Iron Molders' union faced the charge after pulling the sleeve of Anton Neilson and asking to speak.
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Chicago
Criminal Court
Justice Doyle
James Brown
Herman Vogelsang
Iron Molders’ Union of North America
Anton Neilson
Miners Brace for Possible Sept Strike in Southeast Kans
At Fort Scott a union dispute over Big Four coal mines prompts companies to deploy guards protecting non-union workers amid rising tension. Officials expect most of the 4,000 miners in the district may strike in September.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Kansas
Sept
Judge Grants Injunction To Stop Striking Coral Dover Plant
Cleveland August 29 Judge Francis J Wine issued an injunction preventing striking workmen at the American Sheet Steel plant in Coral Dover Ohio from interfering with the company or its employees The petition claims union men have coerc ed and intimidated company workers.
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Cleveland
Francis J. Wine
American Sheet Steel Company
Coral Dover
Ohio
Strikers End Ran kin Plant Walkout in Settlement
Seven hundred workers at the McClintock Marshall plant in Rankin Pa. returned to work today after meeting and accepting the company terms, ending the strike.
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Pittsburg
McClintock-Marshall Company
Rankin, Pa
Bloodhounds Track Fugitive Francis Near Blackwater Mine
A large posse near Holden Missouri pursues Bessie Francis, murderer of Mary Henderson, aided by bloodhounds from Manhattan Kansas. The hunt centers on a Blackwater coal mine owned by John Hardin. Despite a 200-strong search, Francis remains at large as volunteers disband for the night and plan renewed effort tomorrow. Reward offered by Charles Hyatt to aid capture or recovery.
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Holden
Bessie
Francis
Mary Henderson
Columbus
Manhattan
Kan
Hyatt Farm
Temple
Warrensburg
Charles M. Hyatt
Blackwater
Carroll Carnegie library election favors gift
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Miles City reports light voting with 116 ballots. The Carnegie public library measure passed, 108 in favor and 8 against, reflecting strong approval of the gift.
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The
Standard
Miles City
Carnegie Public Library
Directors Meet in New York on Routine SP and UP Actions
In New York Aug 29 the Southern Pacific Railway directors met and transacted only routine business. No action was taken on President Hays resignation. The Union Pacific executive committee also held a brief session with only routine business discussed.
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New York
Southern Pacific Railway Company
Hays
Union Pacific Railroad
Street Railway Timetable A M Go Electric Light and Railway Dep t In Effect Aug 23 1901
Street railway timetable notice from the Electric Light and Railway Department states services as of August 23 1901 in Western Union standard time. It outlines operation hours and routes for the street car system under the A M Go company.
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Western Union Standard
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Bessie” Francis
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Baske
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Cloutier
Anaconda, Montana
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Butte
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Helens Toca
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Great Northern Railway
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Northern Pacific Railway
Europe
Act
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Omaha
Phil Daniels
East Broadway
Butte, Mont
M. H. McLaughlin
Coumbia Street
Seattle, Wash
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Iway Trains
Commercial Ave
Third Street
Grant
Grant’ Warner
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Ogien
Salt Lake City
North Main Street
H. O. Wilson
Schatzlein Paint Company
West Broadway
State Furnishing Board
State of
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State Capitol
Helena, Mont
Geo. M. Hay
Minneapalis
St. Paul
Newak
Ceeping
Inneapolis
St. Pal
St. Pew
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Helena
J. F. Dawson
Missouri River
Fast
Pointe Weat
Whitehall
W. H. Merriman
W. A. Cook
Cook Medical Co
Curtis ST
Anaconda Business Directory
Warm Springs
Freed and Sale
L. W
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