Gompers Defends Labor Loyalty Amid Political Attacks
Samuel Gompers, president of the AFL, denounces reports he would deliver labor votes to any party. He says organized labor will back the party best representing workers. He welcomes criticism but pledges to fight for his convictions and the labor cause. Frank Hitchcock, GOP chair, says no campaign against Gompers has been arranged.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Gompers
Alls Celttetam Co
American Federationist
Frank H. Hitchcock
American Car in Paris Greeted by Many People
Paris July 20 The Thomas car in the New York to Paris race crossed the French frontier at noon and reached Paris at five o clock this evening. It was escorted along Boulevards by enthusiasts who met it at Meaux, 25 miles east of Paris, with cheers. The race committee awaited at the Matin office to score the car as the crew received congratulations and proceeded to a hotel after their health was toasted.
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Paris
Eyesight of Rex Beach Threatened by Iritis
Rex Beach the noted novelist has returned from a hunting trip in Alaska and is hospitalized under an eye specialist. He suffers an attack of iritis caused by exposure in Copper River country. Doctors fear possible permanent loss of sight.
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Rex Beach
Wright
Alaska
Copper River
Railways in Montana Face Small Increases in Valuation
The state board of equalization set new assessments for Montana railroads. Main lines like Great Northern and Northern Pacific saw no change, while branch lines rose, led by the Kallspelt branch from 7,000 to 10,000 per mile. The Montana railroad lease value also increased from 5,310 to 9,251. Rail lines to appear before the board August 15 to justify the new rates. In New York, the sultan of Turkey announced a general amnesty for political fugitives in the United States, including Armenians, urging return with passports verified at the Turkish consulate. The amnesty covers political, not criminal refugees, with hopes of closer US-Turkey relations.
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Helena
Montana
State Board of Equalization
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Oregon
Butte
Anaconda & Pacific
Kallspelt
St. Paul
New York
Turkey
Mundji Bey
United States
New York City
Ma Honailty
Peart ‘Street
Mundii Bey
Washington
Bank clerk confession reveals forty eight thousand shortage
Seattle July detective records show F Parkhurst assistant cashier at First National Bank confessed to a 4830 shortage after returning from vacation. He allegedly covered the deficit by moving funds through dormant accounts, aided by a bond protecting the bank. A separate note mentions a Republican nomination certificate for Congressman J Alt. Hail issued by the state executive council.
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Seattle
F. Parkhurst
First National Bank
Parkhurst
Morety
Executive Council of the State
J Alt. Hail
Taft Trip Raises Denial of Wage Claim
Hot Springs Va July 0 F W Carpenter Tafts private secretary denies a circulating report that Mr Taft said a dollar a day or a dollar and a quarter a day was enough for any worker He notes Taft is tired from rapid campaigning and that August engagements will be limited Virginia Republicans plan a rally in Hot Springs with date to be fixed
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Hot Springs
F. W. Carpenter
Taft
Homestead
Cincinnati
Corbin
Tutt
Hero of Civil War veteran Stephen G Grubb dies in Tacoma
Tacoma July 9 Stephen G Grubb a Civil War veteran died here at age 91 His deed at a critical moment allegedly saved General Sherman s ammunition stock before the Atlanta to the Sea march When lightning struck a pole near thousands of rounds Grubb and Private Dan T Anderson mounted the fires and extinguished them risking their lives
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Tacoma
Stephen G. Grubb
Wiliam T Sherman
Atlanta
Grubb
Hesaca
Sherman
Dan TL Anderson
Wabasha Directors Protect Wheeling & Lake Erie Notes
George J. Gould announced that the Wabash company has made satisfactory arrangements to protect the $8,000,000 Wheeling & Lake Erie notes at their maturity after a special Wheeling & Lake Erie notes meeting in New York. The announcement followed a morning session by the Wabasha directors.
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New York
Wabasha Railroad
Wheeling & Lake Erie
George J. Gould
Gould
Wabash Company
Officers Cleared by British Admiralty in Signal Incident
Percy Scott aboard the Good Hope is absolved of blame over a mistaken maneuver signal. Lord Charles allegedly ordered a risky evolution that could have caused Argyle and Good Hope to collide. The Admiralty finds the order not dangerous, yet acknowledges Sir Percy’s doubt and justified turn to avert danger.
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Percy Scott
Lord Charles
Argyle
Good Hope
Sir Percy
Admiralty
Percy
Sir Charles the II
Bryan Discusses Hearst Party and Reforms
Mr Bryan speaks on Hearst aligned party and reforms. He highlights opportunities for Democrats to push needed reforms and improve governance amid political shifts.
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MR. Bryan
Hearst Party
Bourke UC
Mest
Bryan and Rosewater in Nebraska politics dustup in Fairview
The Fairview gathering centers on William J. Aivas dissecting the Independence party platform from Chicago and comparing it with Democratic aims. Bryan argues reform is best achieved through the Democratic path, while Rosewater accuses a Bryan-All en vote conspiracy. Bryan plans to deliver his acceptance speech as John W. Kern and other guests attend. A mule mascot offer from Minnesota is accepted. the crowd visits Bryan at his home amid heat.
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Fairview
Neb
Wiliam J. Aivas
Independence Party
Chicago
Tt Cotain
Farry Merly
Bryan
Victor Rosewater
Omaha
Allen
Nebraska
Mr. Bryan
John W. Kern
Wii
Agricultural Society of Minnesota
Eleven Heat Deaths in Chicago Raise Alarm
Chicago reports eleven additional heat deaths and over sixty prostrations as temperatures reached a high of 89 degrees. The weather forecast had warned of continuing heat from the recent five day spell. Several victims suffer serious illness while authorities tally fatalities and health impacts. London notes the house of Lords approved age pensions bill amendments, likely to be rejected by Commons.
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Chicago
London
House of Lords
House of Commons
Lords
Lumber Firm Owner Ends Life In Eaton Creek Decline
Dayton July 3 Frank Lit nenberser owner of Eaton Lumber Company died by suicide last night in Eaton. He waded into a creek and discharged a bullet into the roof of his mouth, causing fatal injuries. The tragedy shocks local business circles and follows recent company troubles.
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Dayton
Ohio
Frank Litnenberser
Eaton Lumber Company
Eaton
Body found in Brooklyn dump sparks murder probe
New York July 30 police established two foreigners aided in the unidentified woman's death. A covered wagon carried a mattress to the Greenpoint dump where brush was piled and set ablaze. Dr Wuerst reports throat incision possibly diphtheria related. skull fracture and possible poisoning suspected. Identity of victim unknown. search for Mane Muskoviteh and Stanley Muskoviteh widens after their disappearance.
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New York
Greenpoint Avenue
Williamsburg
Brooklyn
Philip O'Brien
Greenpoint
Dia
Wuerst
Corp~ Her
Mane ‘Muskoviteh
Stanley
Stamford
Conn
Muskoviteh
Witness confesses to numerous county forgeries case
In Marion county criminal court Emmett Huggins testifies as a key witness against county commissioner John Mc Gregor amid bribery allegations connected with boiler installation. Huggins claims he paid Mc Gregor $1 000 of a $3 800 sum from Atlas Engine Works of Indianapolis, which held the boiler contract valued at $21 321. Huggins also confesses to over fifty forgeries and embezzlement of $5 000 through false warrants, plus night-time entry to steal records later burned to hide evidence. Atlas salesman Arthur W Wilcutts corroborates the $3 800 payment and kickbacks to Mc Gregor and other commissioners.
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John McGregor
Emmett
Huggins
McGregor
Marion County Criminal Court
Atlas Engine Works
Indianapolis
Marion County
Arthur W. Wilcutts
Verdict of not guilty condemned by judge
Great Falls July 20 A jury at Fort Benton tonight acquitted Fred Lari more of the murder of W P Turner at the latter s ranch near Beatrice last April. Judge Tattan scored the jurors severely when the verdict was read and intimated that a verdict of guilty of murder in the first degree would have met with his approval. Topeka July 30 Attorney General Jackson filed in the district court of Shawnee county today ouster quo Warranto and injunction suits against the Yellow Pine association of St Louis. The attorneys general of Missouri Texas and Oklahoma filed similar suits in their states in concerted effort to break up what is alleged to be an illegal combine to raise lumber prices.
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Great Falls
Fort Benton
Fred Larimore
W. P. Turner AU
Beatrice
Budge Tattan
Topeka
Jackson
District Court
Shawnee County
Yellow Pine Association
St Louis
AU Sour
Texas
Oklahoma
Dynamite Strikes Hit Birmingham Strike District
In Birmingham Alabama on July ninety three houses were dynamited near Wylam seven miles away at midnight no injuries reported. Three miners were arrested at Marylee amid threats to prevent transfer to the county jail. Soldiers guarded the scene and a conference with the governor led to possible martial law for the mining district.
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Birmingham
Ala
Wylam
Marylee
Higdon
Sioux City fire team wins HACE half mile record
Linton Iowa sprinter Prince led the Sioux City fire team to victory in the state firemen's tournament freesfm all race. They established a world record by finishing the half mile run with bank hitch and coupling in 1 15.0.
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Linton
Iowa
Guy Prince
Sioux City
Bank Hitch
Coupling
Vigneux Riots After Soldiers Fire on Crowd
Reports from Vigneux France July 10 describe 6 dead and 6 wounded as clashes between thousands of strikers and troops escalate. A 24 hour general strike by the Federation of Labor paralyzes building trades and electrical work, while streets erupt with red flags, stone throwing, sabre charges, and barricades.
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Paris
General Federation of Labor
Vigneux
France
Three Lives Lost As Yacht Capsizes in Everett Harbor
In Everett Washington two miles from shore the yacht Elizabeth capsized late this afternoon, drowning three people: George Morton 21, Mamie Morton his sister both of Everett, and Florence Scott of Victoria Magdeburg. The July 9 note from Magdeburg records an army balloon test shot at 2% miles with 30 strikes without collapse.
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Everett
Wash
Elizabeth
Everett Harbor
George Morton
Mamie Morton
Florence Scott
Vietoria
Magdeburg
Trouble on Mexican border troubles the administration
Washington dispatch notes U S officials and President Roosevelt clash with Mexico over extradition of alleged political offenders tied to revolutionary activity along the Mexican Texas boundary. Officials say such acts are felonies and should be extraditable, with both governments prepared to act firmly.
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Washington
United States
Oyster Bay
Creal
Rooselt
Wes
Mexico
Torey
United
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