Secret talks open to end steel strike amid high stakes
New York July 27 formal negotiations for a settlement of the steel strike opened with President Shaffer and Secretary Williams of the Amalgamated association meeting J Pierpont Morgan and executives of United States Steel. Details remained secret but officials indicated substantial progress toward peace and a possible broader agreement beyond resuming negotiations on general labor questions.
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Williams
Amalgamated Association
J. Pierpont Morgan
United States Steel Corporation
Pittsburg
Mr. Morgan
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Iabor
Williame
Apollo
Vandergrift
Hyde Park
American Sheet Steel Company
McKeesport
National Tube Company
Dewees-Wood
United States Tin Plate
Demmler
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National Tube company #1
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Lisbon
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Tighe
Amalgamated
Lee Well
American Tin Plate Company
Senate of Labor
Senate
Flynn
American Federation of Labor
Ohio
Republic Iron & Steel Company
Birmingham
Ala
Monnessen
Martin's Ferry
Settlement Nears in Great Steel Strike Crisis
The World reports that a settlement of the Great Steel Strike is practically concluded after a day of high level talks. Theo J. Shaffer and Secretary Williams met with United States Steel officials while J. P. Morgan pressed to broker peace. A compromise basis was described with mills that were non union on July 1 to remain so.
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New York
Theo J. Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
Williams
United States Steel Corporation
J. P. Morgan
No Change At Pittsburg Steel Strike Unclear Reports
Reports from Pittsburg reflect confusion over the steel workers strike with leaders absent and officials unavailable. Ammalgamated union leaders in New York, arbritration head Joseph Bishop, and J. P. Morgan were mentioned. Wellsville and McKeesport mills prepare for potential actions as welders sign contracts.
Schley Inquiry Promises Public Interest and Naval Court
The report outlines expected audience with Rear Admiral Schley’s West Indian war conduct facing a Washington court. It notes Sampson’s indirect test and names Admiral Dewey as president with Kimberley Benham Lemley on the panel. The piece details naval careers and prior inquiries shaping the proceedings.
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Washington City
Naval Court of
Schley
Sampson
Fitz John Porter
Long
Dewey
Beer Bottlers Strike Hits San Francisco Labor Action
Two hundred beer bottlers began a strike in San Francisco as breweries demanded they quit their union or be fired. A notable development in the broader teamsters strike was the arrival of about 100 men from the interior.
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San Francisco
Teamsters
Prolonged Strike Looms in Rossland Mines
Rossland British Columbia miners unions report a joint letter from mine directors stating they cannot meet the unions demands. The response signals a lengthy strike, with the Rossland Miner predicting an extended stoppage as the townspeople await further developments.
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Spokane
Wash
Spokesman-Review
Rossland
Arizona farm statistics show growth and Indian ownership
A census bulletin reports 5808 farms in Arizona with 1,985,327 total acres 234,521 improved. Indians own 1,769 farms and farm wealth rose 162 percent over the decade reaching 29,960,875 dollars.
Land, Livestock and Crops Share of Territory Growth
About half of the latter class belong to Indians. Of the total investment farms more than half, or $15,458.11, was in live stock. The number of cattle is placed at 7,454 and of sheep at 3,430, one report shows that of the total area of the territory a little more than one third of one per cent is improved. During the last decade 643 miles of irrigation ditches were constructed at a cost of $1,008,469. The principal crop is alfalfa, of which 62,585 acres were grown in 1899. There were also several acres in fruits and nuts.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Arizona
Hailey butcher shoots self to avoid jail
John O'Brien a Hailey Idaho butcher was arrested for buying stolen cattle. At his preliminary examination a strong case was built. He shot himself in the head rather than face imprisonment, dying almost instantly.
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Salt Lake City
The
Herald
Hailey
Idaho
John O’brien
Transport Warren and Seward arrive under quarantine orders
Nome date July 27 United States transport Warren arrived at quarantine at 1 o clock in tow the United States transport Seward which had mechanical trouble after reaching St Michael Washington in a disabled condition rerouted to quarantine for inspection and repair as part of the maritime setback report
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Port Townsend
Wash
United States
Warren
Seward
St. Michael, Wahne
Ships Seward and Warren Bring Publicized News from Nome
The Seward and Warren sailed with the Seward to Nome where boilers were found worn and repairs done in Seattle. Mrs. Randall, wife of General Randall, commanded the North District and travels East. The Warren carried 12 hardened Nome criminals serving 10 to 20 years on McNeil Island. Captain Barns on the Warren reports Buckinghall discharged coal at St Michael and denies ice damage. Stampedes arise as diggings lure many men ready to move on. The Warren and Seward reached Nome in a hair over ten days with the tow.
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Bering Sea
Nome
Alaska
Seward
Seattle
Randall
North
Warren
McNeil’s Island
Barnson
Buckinghal
St. Michael
Salmon Trust Officers Proceed to Pacific Coast
Edwin C. Kent Thomas B. McGovern and George B. Manford, temporary officers of the Pacific Packing Navigation company, left New York for the Pacific coast. Transfers of salmon packing concerns will soon occur at Portland Oregon and the new organization will become active.
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Salmon Trust
New York
Edwin C. Kent
Thomas B. McGovern
George B. Manford
Pacific Packing & Navigagation Company
Pacific Coast
Portland
Ore
Winter Lived But Few Hours Died From Wounds
A brief obituary notes the death of a named individual on a Thursday afternoon after wounds inflicted by assassins. The report emphasizes the rapid demise and the violent cause, illustrating a fatal political or public safety incident in the era.
Three Men in Ambush Killed Jim Winter at Sandusky
Jim Winter died after being shot at his cabin door by hidden operatives, with Kid Curry named as the principal suspect. Reports describe two assailants firing from brush while a third prepared horses, and a large Sandusky funeral reflecting local outrage. Authorities plan no formal posse, signaling potential vigilante action.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Jim Winten
Kid Curry
Sandusky
Winter
Sid Brockaway
Harlem
Ter
Steese
Curry
Great Northern
Longabaugh
Cassidy
Ment
Curry Outfit
John
Kid
Beneton
Winter a Brave Man Dies on Tressler Ranch
Winter aged about 45 years unmarried with no local relatives, remembered for courage and readiness to shoot if needed. He rode cows along the Yellowstone, worked as a cowboy in Valley County, ran a Malta harness shop, then acquired the Tressler ranch where he met his death. Abram D. Gill, his closest friend, descended from Winter.
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Abram D. Gill
Montana
Yellowstone
Vailey
Malta
Marriage Plans Tie Missoula to Washington Route
Mrs. Adanang formerly of Missoula will reach here Sunday en route to Washington to wed Peter Ellis, a long-time Missoulian who has since moved there to reside permanently.
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The
Standard
Missoula
Adanang
Washington
Peter Ellis
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