Still Dragging Its Weary Length Along
Aug 1 report on Amalgamated Association executive meeting seeking war or peace settlement with Steel Corp. President Shaffer pushes for terms modification. secret talks with Preston and Schwab in city cited. Tensions rise amid restlessness among strike leaders and pending conference outcomes. Police quell a riot incident involving a striker named Smith.
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Amalgamated Association
Shaffer
Preston
Joseph E. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Sweet Inperieres
Cee
Wiey
Executive Committee
Steel Combine
Wellsville
Apollo
Wees
Serviee Atention
W. Dowees Wood
Smith
Strike at Frisco Negotiations Pause as Talks Continue
Frisco Aug 1 The third day of the strike opens with no major changes in the situation. Negotiations loom but progress remains elusive as both sides vow to pursue an amicable settlement. Employers’ association denies any discriminatory intent while urging restraint and cooperation among workers.
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Ban Paancisco
Ba Ouchem
Teese
Bos
Employers’ Association
Double Assassination in Wilson County North Carolina
Two men ambushed and shot near a road in Wilson County. John Henry Rose allegedly fired on Farmer and Wheeler, injuring Wheeler who testified he saw Rose flee, then hid the gun. Rose, a moonshiner, is under guard as authorities pursue him after the killings in a wary, tense scene.
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North Carolina
Baxeian
Wilson County
Captain Barnes
Wilson
Wheeler
John Henry Rose
Farmer
Rose
Farner
RIOT AT FRENCHTOWN IN ALABAMA SUBURB
A white man Frank Day was gunshot wounded in a French town clash with blacks near Pratt City Alabama. A pursuing posse wounded another black man, while police sought calm among the crowd and made several arrests amid ongoing unrest.
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Alabama
Braumouam
Als
Frenchtown
Pratt City
Frank Day
Eli Crawford
Crawford House
Oficer
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Advertisement Text
Kodol digestion product digesting food aiding natural digestion. Claims relief from headache and stomach distress. Priced at 150 dollars. Prepared by E. C. Dawitt & Co. Chicago. Sold by H. B. Palmer & Sons.
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E. C. Dawitt & CO
Chicago
H. B. Palmer & Sons
Boxers threaten to destroy Christian chapels in China
Reports from Oasrow Aug 1 describe violent anti foreign placards posted near Christian chapels by Boxers. They allege house tax funds indemnity to powers and threaten to demolish chapels and drive Christians out if taxes are collected or foreigners remain. The message implies a hidden plan to provoke a broader rebellion.
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Oasrow
China
Gio
Phillips the Corn King Surrenders Trades to McReynolds Co
Chicago trader Phillips known as the corn king transferred all trading to McReynolds & Co. He closed his open trades on Wednesday and told a customer he doubted his worth, claiming he valued himself at $500 years ago. The Phillips company was credited with unit seed commission business on the Chicago board. The firm’s status is described as unclear amidst the disclosure.
Not to Leave Cabinet Secretary Long Says He Will Not Retire
New York Times special from Bingham, Massachusetts reports Secretary Long denying plans to retire before the end of President McKinley’s term. He says retirement is possible but not in view, and suggests the Navy Department would be open to Mr. Rico if retirement occurred, though he doubts such talks.
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Long
New York
Bingham
Mass
Washington
Allen
McKinley
Navy Department
Rico
Direct Ottawa Dawson City Telegraph Line Established
Direct telegraph communication between Ottawa and Dawson City was established today with segments connecting Quesnel and other points. The line spans hundreds of miles and links Ottawa to distant hubs, enabling cross country messages and rapid reporting.
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Ottawa
Dawson City
Malless
Atta
Craft
Vancouver
Two Soldiers Charged in Arson of Oakland City Home
Aug 1 report from Atlanta states two U S soldiers at Fort McPherson attacked Julia Whitfield in Oakland City drove her from her home and set fire to the house. One suspect denied involvement and a Georgia Marshal reports temple evidence. A second offender is sought. Also a Local ad offers 650 cash per bushel for wheat.
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United States
Atlanta
Fort McPherson
Julia Whitfield
Oakland City
Leverton
Georgis
Marshal
Temple Evidanes
Magnetic Healing Claims Promote Personal Treatment Totals
A promotional note asserts superior results from magnetism healing. It cites 456 personal magnetic treatments and over 2000 absent treatments performed by Prof Arkold and Ail. The message claims cure of obstinate diseases after few sessions and notes minor troubles vanish during treatment.
Notable cure claims and medical ads flood page
A scanned newspaper fragment advertises remarkable cures for constipation nervous symptoms consumption cancer fever and female disorders including ovarian issues and prolapses. It touts rapid relief at 9 1/2 cents and offers references via a book and street addresses. It also notes Italian priest visit plans coal price rise and a police arrest report with suspects in a daylight robbery.
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Avenue
Clayton Street
Orr Drag Co
Dougherty and
Jackson Streets
Vince Arnold
Rebels Drive Back Government Troops Near Colon
The British steamer Texan reports severe fighting 10 miles from Colon with rebels attacking government troops who were forced to retreat. Alarm spread as residents fled Colon. The gunboat Namouna, seized by the Colombian government, is being armed. its English and American crew have deserted.
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Namouna
Eunastoy
Jamaica
Texan
Land
Liverpool
Colon
Cheweoen
Identity of New York man who died in Fall River revealed
Dennis J. McCarthy of New York died in Union hospital Fall River after five weeks illness from paresis. His wealth and origins remained unknown until two days before death. A visiting priest from New York revealed Dennis was brother to Father McCarthy Patt Riven Mass Aug 1.
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Fall River
Mass
Father McCarthy
Patt Riven
Dennis J. McCarthy
New York
Union Hospital
Shane Eee
Rev
James Y
Dennis McCarihy
Vathey McCarthy
York
Sear
Tarantula Bite Heroics On Board City of Mobile
George Boltz, a Steamer Bartender, killed pain from a tarantula bite after using a knife to cut the venom. The incident occurred as the City of Mobile reached Montgomery from Mobile. Boltz is recovering at home in Mobile and is hailed for his decisive action.
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George Boltz
Kalfe
Ala
City of
Mobile
Montgomery
George O. Bolts
Pose
Central America
Bolta
Navy declines modify Schley command precept
The navy department refused Admiral Schley's request to modify wording in the fifth specification of the precept to the court of inquiry. Local items note Ex Reno land lottery interest and a column of ads mock up cures and dangers as well as a Jackson Mississippi lynching threat in Aug. 1 reports.
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Schley
Navy Department
Admiral Schley
Court of Inquiry
el Reno
Reno
O. T
Fruitless Conference Fights Between Columbus Railroad and Employes
Columbus Aug 1 It is a fight to the finish between the Columbus Railroad Co and their striking employees. George W Baldwin president of Se company arrived from Savannah and conferred with the street employees union. After meetings the parties agreed to wage adjustments and hours, while other points remain unsettled with three discharged workers at issue.
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Columbus Railroad Company
Columbus
George W. Baldwin
Se Company
Savannah
Union
Cone Eerie
Roanechave
Road to be built for long distance electric line
The Cumberland Coal and Timber company, owner of vast Warren County land, has formed a Tennessee company with capital of $6,000 to develop electric transmission from Chattooga to Nashville and adjoining counties. A Henderson Kentucky dispatch notes a claim by Clark and reports a murder in Louisvale.
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Chatta
Mooge
Nashville
Ouarraxoona
Cumberland Coal and Timber Company
Warren
Tennessee Company of O
Cuba Deserves More Liberal Trade Policy
New York August 1 LV indicates Cuba’s economic official urges liberalizing customs with the United States. He argues free or reduced sugar duties would allow Cuba to sell its sugar, reduce reliance on warships, and foster order and prosperity under eventual American tutelage.
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Cuba
United States
Spain
Calba
de Savantagn
Outen Sons
Discovery Sails for Antarctic Seas with Forty Men
The Discovery departs East India docks bound for Antarctic waters with forty crew aboard. The Tribune notes the ship is the best yet sent from England on such a voyage, signaling a historic Antarctic expedition from Britain.
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England
Antarctic
New Yoak
Aug
East India Docks
the Tribune
Minnesota farmer kills mistress by suicide with child
Reported in Suensvnxe Minnesota a farmer killed his mistress and her child then took his own life. The brief item notes the grim sequence and a possible connection to a local incident as authorities investigate.
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Minnesota
Minn
Aug
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Frisco
H. R. Palmer & Sons
DeWitt
E H. Dillard
Rockingham County
Australis
Riedsville
Australia
Dillard
Winston
Riedsville Bank
W. J. Baxter
North Brook
D. C
H. RB. Palmer & Sons
Normal School
J. A. Fowler
Arkold and
Ail Work
Mgr
Onovitti Batiste Scalabrini
Piacensa
Italy
Onnirs
Crispi
Naples
Onoaco
Baltimore
Limited
Edward Mc
W. Vince Arnold
Kidd
New Oatzans
Jackson
Miss
Warren McPhay
Regro
Rene
Ib Fa
I. B. Palmer & Sons
A. L. Spafford
Cheater
Wil
Ireland
Lospex
Barion
Carolina Mineral Company of Marshall
G. E. Brighton
M. F
H. R. Palmer
Clark
Kentucky
Louisvalre
Ang
Henderson
L. V. Deabad
New Yoas
Discovery
Prince Henry
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Capr
Teinee
Viscaya
Bantiaga
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