Carriers of Mail Hold National Convention in San Francisco
In San Francisco the National Association of Letter Carriers opened its nineteenth convention with over 1,000 delegates and visitors, focusing on issues such as senior members, auxiliary women eligibility for insurance, and ongoing retirement and compensation debates tied to congressional bills.
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San Francisco
National Association of Latter Carriers
Native Sons Hall
Women's Auxiliary
Pomtmen's Order
Auxiliary
Mutual Benefi Association
Board of Trustees
The
Carriers’ Association
American Federation of Labor
Kern
Indiana
McGillicuddy
Maine
Committee On
Towboat boiler explode kills eight and injures six
In Pittsburgh tows the towboat Alice exploded on the Ohio River near dam No 2 at Carapella Pa. Captain Thomas Fahy Pilot Harry Donaldson and six crew members were killed. Six other river men were injured and brought to the marine hospital aboard the steamer Harriet. The Alice, owned by a Pittsburgh sand company, was near the dock when the boilers blew, leaving few survivors as the boat sank rapidly.
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Pittsburg
Thomas Fahy
Harry Donaldson
Alice
Marine Hospital
Harriet
Ohio River
Dam No. 2
Carapella
Sand Company
Curtailed Output Ordered by West Coast Lumbermen
Aberdeen Washington August 39 The West Coast Lumbermen association yesterday ordered a curtailment of one third in the output in the mills beginning September 1 owing to dullness in the lumber market. Thirty mills were represented in Western Washington and Portland and most large mills in the Northwest will cooperate. The method of decreasing output was not decided on. Most mills will work only four days a week. It is said the output will be reduced 30000000 feet.
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Aberdeen
Wash
West Coast Lumbermen's Association
Washington
Portland
Northwest
Children fall to their deaths in 75 foot shaft
In New York on August 90 Raith Killoran aged two wandered into an elevator cage at her apartment building. Her five year old brother George, watching the baby, tried to save her but the two children tumbled 75 feet down the shaft and died.
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New York
Raith Killoran
George
Imperator Sails On Time After Fire Damage
New York August 90 reports the Imperator sailed on schedule today despite a fire that damaged her hold last Thursday morning. One officer died in the incident. The ship was inspected and deemed in good condition with cabins well filled.
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New York
Imperator
Bulgaria to Send Plenipotentiaries for Settlement Talks
Constantinople reports Bulgaria is prepared to dispatch plenipotentiaries to negotiate a settlement of all outstanding questions. The move follows discussions with the Turkish government about a dispute.
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Constantinople
Aus
Bulgaria
Disute
Train Service Change Announcement Likely in Butte Schedule
Tow vu. i mening tran will be discontinued after Sept. 1, train however will be operated from Butte 7 a.m. Sunday and Monday next-Aav.
Mining engineer Herzig visits city and world work
Charles G. Herzig arrived with his wife and daughter to visit Judge and Mrs. Sullivan. A noted mining engineer, he left Butte in 1897 and has since traveled the globe, inspecting South Africa, Australia, and Nigeria for mining operations. He chairs Mid-Continent Oklahoma Oil and maintains London offices, praising Australian minerals and shifts in global mining.
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Charles G. Herzig
City
J. C. Sullivan
Oklahoma
California
London
Heraig
Montana
School of Mines
Columbia College
New York
Anaconda
Butte
South Africa
May’ Sullivan
Low
Australia
Burma
Oklahoma Ol Company
Rewick, & Co
Africa
Nigeria
Great Cobar
Herman Bellinger
Manus
New South Wales
Sydney
Mexico Should Settle Its Own Affairs Says Calero
In an exclusive interview Senator Manuel Calero chairman of the Mexican Foreign Relations Committee and former ambassador in Washington argues that U S intervention is unwanted by all Mexican parties and harmful to national sentiment. He urges Washington to abstain from meddling while respecting Mexican rights and affairs.
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Manuel Calero
Mexican Senate
Washington
United States
Mexico
Explorer Mining Engineer Recalls Global Journeys
Mr Herzig, a mining engineer with interests in Russia, discusses how war conditions in Mexico and refinery slowdowns in Nichols threaten production. He notes English capital backing large copper mines in Russia and Siberia and cites a $150 per ton tariff on copper. He has traveled extensively, detailing inspections in Egypt, Siberia, Australia, and Europe, and mentions Tulsa oil fields and mining work across multiple continents.
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Autralia
Butte & Superior
Butte
Broken Hill
Australia
Herzig
Lake Superior
Nichols
Mexico
Russia
Siberia
London
Horses Defying Competition Says Market Expert
A New York statistician argues automobiles and trolleys have not reduced horse use or prices. He cites federal census figures showing 41,883,065 horses in 1800 rising to 68,260,000 by 1912, and notes saddle and work horse prices remain high while demand keeps prices climbing. He notes more saddle horses are sold now than a decade ago and that the overall horse market remains strong despite mechanization.
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New York
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Auto Tooters
Mater
United States
Carriage horses ride demand vs automobiles in early 1900s market
A carriage horse dealer notes demand shifting from 10 horses daily a decade ago to two or three weekly today as autos rise. He says price steadies around 1000 dollars with high bids when many buyers exist. He argues cars lure attention away from horsemanship, cites fashion and practicality, and mentions mule prices and the new grain based artificial meat by a Belgian chemist.
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Butte, Mont
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