Secret American agents plan to settle Chicago strike
Edwin D Chadwick and W R Thrasher of Chicago told the American Federation of Labor executive council they represent a new Labor and Guarantee association to mediate between employers and employees. The council sent investigators and barred the American Agents charter, while also setting a Chicago focus for the Coeur d Alene strike review to be followed by wider national scope if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Edwin D
Chadwick
W. R. Thrasher
Chicago
American Federation of Labor
Messrs
Kidd and
Lennon
Trasher
Labor and Guarantee Association
Association
Chicago Building Trades
Gompers
Coeur d'Alene
Duncan
Kidd
Federation
Pers
Hesert Destroyed by Fire Castl Dunsmuir Figure
Dunsmuir California on July 2 a blaze destroyed a local castle structure leaving charred ruins. Fire crews battled flames for hours with limited containment and no injuries reported.
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Hesert
Dunsmuir
Cal
Crag’s Tavern Destroyed by Fire in Sierra Resort
A fashionable summer roostar in the Sierra mountains Crag’s tavern and its contents were burned at an early hour. Eight hundred guests were housed and escaped unharmed. The blaze started in the laundry. Loss is estimated at 200000 dollars. The hotel was owned by the Pacific Improvement Company, an arm of the Southern Pacific.
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Crag
Sierra Mountains
The
Pacific Improvement Company
Southern Pacific Company
Barbecue Brings Confederate Leaders Together in Georgia
Atlanta July 20. John B Gordon commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans defied his doctor and attended a barbecue with General Albert D Shaw commander in chief of the G A. Shaw urged forgetting remembrances of the war while Gordon defended fighting for what he believed was right. The two leaders reconciled as crowds cheered blue and gray and vows to teach children a unified patriotism.
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Atlanta
John B. Gordon
United Confederate Veterans
Albert D. Shaw
G. A
Shaw
General Gordon
South
Lee
Gordon
General Shaw
North
Woolley Accepts Prohibition Nomination in Chicago
John S. Woolley, prohibition candidate for president, was formally notified at Central Music Hall in Chicago. Samuel Dickie chaired the ceremony praising the nominating action and warning of liquor power, while Woolley accepted the nomination as a leading color bearer in a movement toward national righteousness and reform.
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Chicago
John S. Woolley
United States
Central Music Hall
Samuel Dickie
Albion
Mich
Woolley
Dickie
Prohibition Party
China
Pacific
Woolly
Powers trial details reveal plans to intimidate Frankfort vote
Miss Annie Weist testified she heard three shots near the secretary of state office during the Goebel assassination. Robert Noakes described plans to bring armed men to Frankfort to intimidate election officials, and Caleb Powers discussed keeping armed men ready and that Goebel’s death would settle the party. Cross-examination set for 9 a.m. tomorrow.
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Georgetown
Annie Weist
Louisville
Sweeney
Goebel
Powers
Henry Youtzey
State House
Matthews
Snuffer
Williamsburg
Charles Finley
Finley
Robert Noakes
John Powers
Frankfort
Noakes
Caleb Powers
Bob
Chadwell
Jones
W. Ht. Culton
Dixon
Berry Howard
Taylor
Chinese Seek Ways to Rescue Ministers in Beijing
Washington learns from Consul Fowler at Chefoo that the governor of Shantung Yuan says Chinese officials are devising measures to rescue and protect the ministers in Pekin after earlier reports claimed rumors. The dispatch confirms ministers in Pekin are safe and action is being planned.
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Washington
Fowler
Chefoo
Bhantung
Tsung Hwamen
Pekin
State Department
Shantung
Yuan
Sealers form joint stock company to control 47 schooners
Victoria reports the sealers have formed a joint stock company and will control 47 schooners already in the business with a capital of half a million dollars. The aim is to regulate wages and maintain skin prices. Ottawa says Russia will compensate Canadians and Americans whose schooners were seized in 1893.
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Victoria
B. C
Ottawa
Crane named Fort Benton postmaster in Montana
Special Dispatch reports George W. Crane appointed postmaster at Fort Benton. The service also approves one extra letter carrier to begin October 1 at Anaconda and Helena offices.
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Standard
Washington
George W. Crane
Fort Benton
Anaconda
Helena
Postmasters Appointed in Western States
The president has appointed postmasters in Dunsmuir California Charles A Boias Paso Robles A R Hoath Fort Benton Montana George W Crane. The notice lists new appointments in California and Montana with the named individuals.
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Washington
California
Dunsmuir
Charles A. Boias
Paso Robles
A. R. Hoath
Montana
Fort Benton
George W. Crane
Bryan comments on China crisis and U.S. protection duties
Lincoln Neb July 20 Mr Bryan issues an interview on the Chinese situation. He says the destruction of life and barbarities horrify all and the government must protect American lives and property in China. He urges Americans to withdraw or seek refuge near seaports with American ships ready for protection during the unrest.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
China
US policy on China and foreign sentiment
The text argues Congress can act if China is not treated in good faith after investigation. It notes European powers threaten to dismember China and warns against hostility to American citizens. It urges a firm justice based American policy to protect citizens, support trade only when advantageous, and ensure missionaries are seen as peaceful.
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Congress
China
Japan Grants Permission for U S Troops to Land at Nagasaki
Washington reports the Japanese government has assented to U S permission to land armed troops and military supplies at Nagasaki on the way to Taku China. The move enables Pacific transports between San Francisco and Manila to transfer troops at Nagasaki and proceed to Taku. The Army Quartermaster plans three large Philippine service transports to run Nagasaki Taku to speed troop movement to China.
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Washington
United States
Nagasaki
Taku
China
Pacific
San Francisco
Manila
Quartermaster’s Department of the Army
Philippine Service
State department disputes London view on Conger dispatch
Washington officials reject the claim that Conger’s dispatch is an old intercepted message. They will not publish Hay’s lth inst message but call Conger’s reply satisfactory. They note the bombardment began July 6, with legations under siege earlier.
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Washington
State Department
London
Conger
Hay
Henderson Confident on U.S. China Policy In Record
General D B Henderson speaker of the national house and his family arrived in San Francisco from Portland today. He said the United States government is doing all that can legally be done regarding the elation in China and expressed belief in the authenticity of Minister Conger’s dispatch, praising Minister Wu’s sincerity and goodwill.
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San Francisco
D. B. Henderson
National House of Representatives
Portland
Ore
China
Henderson
United States
Conger
Cable to Admiral Remey on Pekin legation relief
Secretary Long forwards Conger’s telegram reporting he is under fire in the British legation at Pekin. He urges use of every means possible for immediate relief and directs prompt action from Admiral Remey.
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Washington
Long
Remey
Conger
Pekin
Secretary Hay Urges Global Aid for Pekin Relief
Secretary Hay transmitted Mr. Conger s telegram to all ambassadors, instructing them to urge the governments to cooperate with immediate relief for Pekin.
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Washington
Hay
Conger
Pekin
Counterfeiter Arrested in Hoboken Ring Seized in Rutherford
New York Chief Hazen of the secret service with Hoboken police seized counterfeit plates and printing gear in Rutherford after arresting Richard P. Genzer in Hoboken. Detectives found two large presses and a stock of papers used to print $20, $10, and $2 notes, with several thousand dollars in counterfeit bills.
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New York
Chief Hazen
Secret Service
Hoboken
Rutherford
N. J
Richard P. Genzer
Genzer
Hazen
Cholera Rages Among Troops in Simla
Government admits plague measures failing and enforces only non harming steps. Compulsory corpse examination and spy use are forbidden. The notice outlines policy in Simla during July.
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Simla
Northwest Championship Cricket Standings Tightens in Chicago
Chicago edge Manitoba by 0 runs and Minnesota beats Denver by 27 runs to leave Manitoba Minnesota and Chicago tied for first. Denver follows with Omaha last in the Northwest Championship standings.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Northwest
Manitoba
Denver
Omaha
General Humphrey Assigned to Chinese Expedition Staff
Washington July 20. Orders assign Brigadier General Charles F. Humphrey now chief quartermaster at Havana to the staff of General Chaffee in charge of the Chinese expedition. Humphrey previously served as chief quartermaster for General Shafter during the Santiago campaign.
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Washington
Charles F. Humphrey
Havana
Chaffee
Humphrey
Shatter
Santiago
French Victory Reported in West Africa and Soudan News
Dispatch from Tripoli states a French victory in West Africa and the death of Rabat former sultan of Bornu in the Soudan. Rabat's eldest son was wounded while fleeing. Omar Ben Ibrahim has been placed on the throne of Bornu.
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Paris
Mafin
Tripoli
West Africa
Rabat
Bornu
Soudan
Omar Ben Ibrahim
Colonial Force to Raise 10000 Locally for China Dispatch
A local force in Cape Town will recruit 10 000 men to enable sending troops to China. The move, announced July 20, signals a major buildup to support imperial commitments abroad.
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Cape Town
China
Trade outlook and commodity markets edge lower
Bradstreet's notes improved crop conditions lifting demand for fall delivery while prices for staple farm goods ease. Iron and steel bottom out with Western inquiries rising and soft coal and copper firmer as wheat and corn fall on continued liquidations.
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New York
Bradstreet
Hessemer
Pittsburg
Europe
London
Boston
Midsummer Trade Review Signals Shifts in Prices and Production
New York reports from R G Dun indicate muted demand as midsummer vacation dries up market activity. Lake Erie ore prices aim under 5 50 with coke at 2 50, tempering expectations for Bessemer pig below 15. Builders and lumber firms trim output amid strikes, while cotton and dry goods markets face volatility and seasonal rest.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Lake Erie
Faetern Association
North Carolina
Lake Association
Liverpool
Middle-of-the-Roaders Endorse Barker for President in Nebraska
Grand Island Nebraska July 22 the credentials committee reports 92 delegates attend a state convention of middle-of-the-road penalists. Wharton Barker addresses the assembly and is endorsed for president with Donnelly for vice president. The platform rejects reform through old parties, opposes fusion with democrats or republicans, supports free coinage of gold and silver, initiative and referendum, direct election of federal officials, and public utility ownership. Taylor Flick of Custer county is nominated for governor.
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Grand Island
Neb
Wharton Barker
Omaha
Cincinnati
Barker
Donnelly
Nebraska
United States
Taylor Flick
Custer County
Garonne Released After $100 Fine At Port Townsend
Port Townsend Washington dispatch says the steamship Garonne, recent Alaska arrival, freed by paying a $100 fine for revenue law violation. The transport Rosecrans from Nome reports a smallpox scare at Nome exaggerated with under 18 cases total.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Washington
Garonne
Alaska
The
Treasury
Rosecrans
Nome
Twin Bridges Acccidents In Mine Tunnel Injure Two
A mass of earth collapsed in a tunnel at the Wiil o the Wisp mine near Silver Star injuring two miners. Harvey Road suffered a dislocated shoulder and crushed bones. His partner Salon Jeaneson sustained extensive bruising but is not seriously hurt. George Burns, who fell from a hay load, is improving after a dangerous period when his life was in peril.
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Wiil O
Wisp
Silver Star
Harvey Road
Salon Jeaneson
George Burns
Burns
Frank Childs and Peter Jackson Victors in Colorado Matches
Frank Childs of Chicago defeated Fred Russell of California in ten tame rounds at the Colorado Athletic club. Peter Jackson of San Francisco beat Shorty Ahern of Chicago in ten rounds at the Olympic Athletic venue.
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Denver
Col
Frank Childs
Chicago
Fred Russell
California
Colorado Athletic Club
Peter Jackson
San Francisco
Shorty Ahern
Olympic Athletic
Death of Col William Grosvenor in Englewood
Col William Grosvenor, editorial writer for the New York Tribune, died at his Englewood New Jersey home. He served with distinction in the Civil War and later became editor of the St. Louis Democrat.
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New York
William Grosvenor
New York Tribune
Englewood
N. J
St. Louis Democrat
National Regattas Highlight Second Day of Harlem Regatta
On July 20 in Harlem New York the second day produced fine oarsmanship amid headwinds and rough water. Ten Eyck edged Rumohr in the Paris singles after a disputed foul claim, Crescent Boat Club won the intermediate double scull, Detroit Boat Club triumphed in seniors fours, Titus won the association singles heat, Dauntless led the intermediate eight, and the Vespers narrowly beat the Institutes in a dramatic Paris fours finish.
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New York
Harlem
Paris
Rumohr
Ten Eyck
Titus
Walter Stimson
Beaton
Ten Eeyck
Crescent Boat Club
Philadelphia
Wachusett Boat Club
Worcester
Vespers of
Detroit Boat Club
Institute Boat Club
Newark
N. J
Jeffries Point Rowing Association
Boston
Detroit
New Orleans
Association
Amos Kuble
Springfield Club
James Bond
Shelia
Dauntless
Maltins
Fourmounts
Potomacs
Washington
Fairmounts
Maltas
Vespers
Institutes
Memorial planned for Rear Admiral Philip in New York
A committee led by Francis T. Bowles and D. Delhanty proposes raising $100,000 as a memorial to Rear Admiral John W. Philip. Albert B. Baker may chair, with Helen Gould on the panel. Funds would be invested and income paid to Mrs. Philip during her life.
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New York
John W. Philip
Francis T. Bowles
New York Navy Yard
D. Delhanty
Sailor’s Snug Harbor
Albert 8. Baker
Philip
Helen Gould
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Teds
Cassimeres
Tweeds
Gansé Klein
Butte, Mont
Tap
Cage Ordina
Party of Resignation
Kantucky
Sealers Combine
He Credits
Atlantic
Canada
Hank
Inc. Tec
Tours
Baltimore
Kansas City
Minneapolis
St Paul
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Montreal
Toronto
Winnipeg
Halifax
Hamilton
St John
Vancouver
Dunn
Middle-Of-The-Roaders
Qir
William Grosve
Ten Huck
Siegel’s
Siegel
Me's Seii el Suseaital
Sigels
Biegel
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