Amalgamated Strike Threat Heads to Finish Fight
President Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association wielded broad power to call a general strike against the United States Steel Corporation. He warned a week-long push to enroll every union man and stated all mills could be closed, signaling a decisive industrial battle with Morgan and the steel trust. The union rejects trust terms as insufficient to preserve organizing gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Corporation
Amalgamated Association
Sheffer
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York
Steel Trust
Bfr
Shaffer
Bhaffer
I Ts Mniss
Williams
B. I. Davis
M. F. Tighe
John Chappelle
Wellsville
Woulty Piwot
Uufted States Steel Corporation
Amalgggnated
Steel Corporation
Shaffer Comments on Strike Talks and Existence
Pittsburg August 4 Shaffer said no explanation was offered by the company for refusing to grant better terms or consider Amalgamated propositions He blamed Morgan for relying on others and warned of hidden influences in the United States Steel Corporation He said union efforts to seek peace failed and vowed to fight for existence until the trust seeks another conference or the workers are extirpated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
Morgan
Mr. Shaffer
Mr. Morgan
United States Steel Corporation
New York
Mine Workers Strike Fears Ripple From Steel Clash
Indianapolis August 4 Representatives of operators and mine workers from Ohio Indiana Pennsylvania and Illinois gather for a conference. Garson of St Louis warns a miners strike is unpredictable and may be triggered if President Mitchell calls a new cut. Indiana operators express unease over a sympathetic strike spreading through coal fields.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
C. T. Garson
St. Louis
Illmeia Coal Operators’ Association
Mitchell
Tinole
Wrekers
Thayfer Tours Washington on Steel Strike Alliance
Thayfer met with officers of the American Federation of Labor in Washington on August 4 after failing to reach an agreement with United States Steel. The Amalgamated Association seeks AFL support, with General Secretary Morrison stating the federation will aid the strike and possibly extend it, though specific questions on finances and orders were not answered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
Williams
B. Davis
M. F. Tighe
John Chappelle
New York
United States Steel
Pittsburg
Forenvon
Morrison
Gompers
Amalgamated Association, Mr. Morrison
Federation of Labor
Gbrikers
Chandler Chase Opens Inquiries Not Necessary, Navy Secretary Says
Boston August 4 Secretary of the Navy John D Long tells a Journal representative there was no inquiry or investigation requested in relation to former Secretary Chandler's charges against Rear Admiral Robley D Evans Chandler had written for copies of papers and later sent a letter with his version The secretary notes the letter may be shared with Chandler but there was no inquiry requested nor Senate action likely on the Schley court selection. Meanwhile a wreck update from St Johns N S reports salvors removing cotton from the steamer Acis near Cape Race Grand Lake salvages other cargo including two thousand plus bales of cotton and pitch pine while wheat and meal remain largely intact Captain Tate and crew are ashore at Trepassey
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Milwaukee
Wis
Marinette
United States
Benjamin F. Tillman
South Carolina
Wisconsin
South
Booker Washington
Stara and
Tillman
Boston
Secretary of the Navy
John D. Long
Bingham
Journal
Washington
William E. Chandler
Robley D. Evans
Secretary Long
Chandler
Admiral Evans
Evans
Senate
Chantier
Schley Court of Inquiry
Long
St. Johns
Acis
Cape Race
Grand Lake
Tate
Trepasvey
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
Lockport
N.C
Bay
Gullsbury
Mine Workers Board Meets for Regular Session
Indianapolis August 4 William R Failey of Pratt City Alabama arrives late and says President Mitchell has called the Mine Workers national executive board together for regular work. He declines to answer on a sympathetic strike. Mitchell was called to his home last night and is not expected back until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
William, R Failey
Pratt City
Ala
Mitchell
Steel strike will not reach Southern workers in Birmingham
Prominent leaders and officials state the northern steel strike will not affect the Birmingham district. Local Amalgamated Association lodges do not expect a sympathetic strike as mills here are not United States Steel Corporation property. Open mills under Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway Company have faced past strikes. Miner leadership remains cautious as William Fairly, on the national executive board, travels to Indianapolis at President Mitchell’s request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
North
Amalgamated Association
United States Steel Corporation
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway Company
William Fairly
National Executive Board
Indianapolis
Mitchell
Compromise Reached Between Alten and Lorillards
New York august 4 the press will announce an agreement between Mrs Lillian B Alten and the Lorillards saying Rancocas will stay in the family and in exchange for her surrender of rights to the famous farm Mrs Alten will receive a large cash sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorillards
Allien
New York
The
Presa
Lillian B. Alten
Rancocas
Stricken In Pulpit Rev George Hancock Dies
The Rev George Hancock pastor of West Park Bethediet Episcopal church Asbury Park N J was stricken with paralysis during morning service He was carried to the rectory and died at 2 20 pm He had felt unwell before delivering a short sermon and collapsed after speaking for about five minutes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hancock
New York
George &. Hancock
West Park
Dowager Empress at Cronberg Remains Critical as Royals Arrive
Crashing reports from Cronberg say the Dowager Empress Frederick lies danger ously with weak strength and limited nourishment while King Edward heads to London to reach his sister’s bedside. Royals from Greece Hesse Schaumburg Lippe and Greece have arrived. Emperor William expected 8 a m tomorrow.
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Hamburg
Frederick William
Eitel Frederick
Prince August William
Cronberg
Frederick
Adolf
Schaumburg Lippe
Friedrich Carl
Hesse
Greece
William Bas
Renvers
King Edward
London
Cowes
Portamouth
Flushing
Alexandra
Emperor
Edward
Insane man shoots three in Moscow Idaho morning
In Moscow Idaho August 4 Dr W W Watkins died instantly when shot while riding in a buggy. Merchant George Creighton was shot in the arm and Deputy Sheriff Ceat wounded as William Steffen, said to be insane, opened fire from his house. Steffen was killed by a volley as a siege ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Rinte
Moscow
Idaho
W. W. Watkins
George Creghton
Arma
Ceat
William Steffen
Steffen
Watkins
Creighton
Arrival of Lady Douglas Visits Philadelphia and California
Lady Rhotto Douglas and her infant son Bruce Franely arrived aboard the steamship Astoria from Glasgow. She plans to visit friends in Philadelphia, then proceed to Oakland New Jersey to see her mother and expects her husband to join in California.
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Philadelphia
California
New York
Rhotto Douglas
Bruce Franely
Glasgow
Lady Douglas
Oakland
Jal
Shaffer Mistaken Says Reis On Amalgamated Strike
Milwaukee August 4 Superintendent George L Reis of Illinois Steel Company says Shaffers plan for a general strike would wreck the Amalgamated Association and likens it to a second Homestead affair He questions ordering a strike while mills operate under a 14 year contract and believes the policy will ruin the organization though workers would obey if told to strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beis
Amalgamated Association
Milwaukee
Mich
Shaffer
George L. Reis
Ilinois Steel Company
Mr. Reis
Illinois Steel Company
British adopt Plan of warfare in South Africa camps
London reports the military administration in south Africa plans to concentrate natives outside garrisoned towns into camps. Dispatches from Johannesburg and Kronstadt say kraals and fealles will be destroyed as part of the strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butcher Weyler
London
South Africa
Johannesburg
Kronstadt
Millie Lighthawk Shot by Jealous Paper Hanger in Omaha
Actress Millie Lighthawk known as Millie Arlen wounded fatally in Capitol avenue boarding house by Thad Brookie a paper hanger who then killed himself The shooting occurred before a melodrama rehearsal The only witnesses were Hert Adams and Steve Lighthawk Brookie had threatened the actress prior to the incident She is at Clarkson hospital die expected Brookie had a burglary prison record Also includes a Huntsville Alabama item about constitutional convention speakers.
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Tommits
Omaha
Nebr
Millie | Lighthawk
Millie
Arlen
Capitol Avenue
Thad Brookie
Himgelf
Brookle
Ms. Lighthatcit
Arizona
Grant in Vienna Sees Philippines Peace Likely
Vienna dispatch from The Times outlines General Frederick Grant's visit to Princess Cantelli and his hopeful outlook on rapid pacification of the Philippines. He advocates humane military conduct, warns that severity complicates guerrilla resistance, and believes generosity builds native support before heading to Manila.
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Philippines
London
Vienna
The
Times
Frederick D. Grant
United States
Cantoellelle
Grant
Manila
Collision near Lockport claims two lives in New York
A Pan American special and a regular NY Central train collided near Lockport at about 1 am. Engineer Thomas Hyland and trainman George Webb were killed while a fireman was severely injured. Officials say a confusion of orders caused the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockport
N.Y
Thomas Hyland
George Webb
Weather and crime notes from Oregonast era report
Showers forecast for Monday and eastern Tuesday with cooler northern stretches and fresh northeasterly winds. Local news covers a police raid on a Marietta street establishment where a 42 year old attacker tried to seize control. proprietor J Murphy arrested. Geologist Yeates to inspect gold mines in McMuffie county after a meeting scene. Council to urge grand jury inquiry into alleged municipal irregularities. Incidents include a bloody arrest attempt on Oscar McCoy, hydrophobia death in Galneville, and ice cream poisoning at Bunkley residence. Pack of bloodhounds and 1000 men chase a killer in Shelby. Silent strife in Knoxville. political figures discuss inquiries and potential strikes. Various accidents and drownings noted. international tensions rising with China and Persia hostile to foreigners.
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Brown
Georgia
Marietta Street
J. ©. Murphy
W. &. Yeates
McMuffie County
Pierce
Grand Jury
Spradlin
Oscar McCoy
J. R. Mobley
Baltimore Place
Venezuelan Forces Repel Invaders in Frontier Battle
Caracas August 4 Venezuela reports that invaders led by General Rangel Garbiras, including 22 Colombian battalions, were repulsed by government troops after twenty eight hours of fighting on July 8 and July 2. Government forces claim 300 enemy casualties and say reinforcements have been sent to the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Germany
Crowber
Caracas
Venezuela
Rangel Garbiras
Celtic Arrives at New York On Maiden Voyage
The Celtic of the White Star line, the third largest ship in the world, reached New York on her maiden voyage from Liverpool in days and 40 minutes. She carried 345 cabin and 269 steerage passengers. Average speed 14.55 knots, capable of 16.4 knots.
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New York
Celtic
White Star Line
Liverpool
Death of Mrs Lizzie Simmers in New York
In New York on August 4 Mrs Lizzie Simmers wife of a piano tuner and newlywed of three months died after accidentally setting a bottle of turpentine ablaze. Her clothes caught fire and she leaped from the fourth story window striking the sidewalk and dying two hours later from burns and the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Simmers
New York
Senator Thurston Denies Offering Professional Advice
Atlantic City August 4 Senator Thurston of Nebraska said a published report that he tendered professional advice to Admiral Schley is incorrect He described himself as a warm friend and admirer who sent a message of friendship and support for Schley’s vindication but offered no professional services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Thurston
Schley
Atlantic City
N. J
JM. Thurston
Nebraska
Admiral Schley
Three Bathers Drowned at Quenonen Beach
Three people drowned while bathing yesterday at Quenonen on Sinepuxent day near Salisbury. Miss Ethel T. Pha ins from Baltimore Miss Jennie White from Whitesburg Maryland and G G Ratcliffe of Salisbury were part of a party. They separated from the group and found a deep hole. The two women clung to Ratcliffe a strong swimmer but all three sank before help could reach them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Quenonen
Sinepuxont
Ethel T. Phains
Baltimore
Jennie White
Whitesburg
G. G. Ratcliffe
Ratcliffe
Dumont’s Second Failure in French Prize Attempt
Santos Dumont, the Brazilian aeronaut, again failed to win the 100000 francs prize for a dirigible balloon. He launched from the Aero club grounds at Parc d Aérostation, St Cloud, aimed at the Eiffel Tower, but a guide rope snagged a tree near Longchamp and he aborted the run, returning to St Cloud about 12 minutes after the start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Santos Dumont
M. Deutsch
The
Aero Club
Parc d’Aerostation
St. Cloud
Elffel Tower
Champs
St Cloud
Eiffel Tower
British War Vessel Viper Wrecked Off Alderny Rock
London reports the British torpedo boat destroyer Viper struck a rock off Alderny Island in the English Channel and wrecked with no loss of life. The Viper was Britain’s only turbine engine destroyer and reached 31 knots during speed trials in May and June before an inexperienced crew and optimistic builders assessments.
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Viper
London
Alderny
English Channel
Duke de Chartres Better From Saigon Dispatch
Paris August 4 The Duc de Chartres father of Prince Henri d Orleans has received word from Saigon that the prince is lying dangerously ill and slightly better with hope again felt in the dispatch dated from Saigon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke de Chartres
Paris
Duc de Chartres
Henri d’Orleans
Saigon
Two Boers Enter British Lines Under Flag of Truce
Two Boers approached British lines at Groonstadt Orange River Colony under a flag of truce today carrying a letter from former President Steyn. The brief contact signals a potential easing of hostilities as August unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groonstadt
Orange River Colony
Ines
Steyn
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Latrobe Steel Company
Chicago
Morgen
Association
Hoop Combine
Thayfer
Lee
Mine Workers Board
Royal Fanny G. Buna
Crear
Waitk
Millie Lighth
Huntsville
New Hope
William Richardson
John H.wallace, Jr
Robert C. Brickell
New Hopa
Gen. Grant
Hanl
James H. Blount
Macon
Jones County
Vernon Hotel
Columba
John Maxwell
Jep Chaffin
Dick Chatham
Galneaville
Bunkley
Leesburg
W. R. Bunkley
Shelby
New Lenfer
Charlotte
Knoxville
Invaders
Dumont
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