Explosive Fire Destroys Block on Locust Street Philadelphia
A massive blast on Locust Street above Tenth in Philadelphia destroyed five of six buildings and left dozens injured with many feared dead. Initial reports cite a barrel of gasoline as the likely cause, as rescuers pull survivors from debris and fire crews battle flames into the night.
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Philadelphia
Locust Street
Tenth
Jlousman
Moses Rosenthal
Rosenthal
William Jones
Jones
George Mclemmy
MecLemmy
Quigley
Hig Tnele
Albert Mounten
Mounten
Sistor
Maunten
Jefferson
Pennsylvania
Strike Leaders Captured and Imprisoned on Ship
In Tampa on August 5 the authorities seized many Resistencia cigar strike leaders during a street search. Reports say some were sent aboard a vessel outside the bar toward the gulf. A planned conference to capture all leaders failed as strikers dispersed. The fate of the captured men remains unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Resistencia Union
Gulf
Republicans of Maryland to fight the election law
Republican leaders from across Maryland gather in Baltimore for a state convention to nominate a controller and court of appeals clerk and to draft a platform. They plan to oppose the current election law, push anti corruption measures, accuse Democrats on currency and disfranchisement, and discuss a possible successor to Senator Wellington with Goldsborough favored for the executive post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Court of Appeals
Isaac M Barber
Talbot County
Herman 5. Platt
Baltimore City
Thomas 5. Parran
Calvert
United States
McComas
Goldsborough
Gorman
Smith
Wellington
Phillips Lee Goldsborough
Pearce
Maéd
Philadelphia
Shaffer
Cullom
McKinley
Dawes
South
Maryland
Tampa
Suit brought by Squaw Men over Oklahoma land lands
In the District of Columbia Supreme Court a suit by Caddo Indians and allied whites seeks a writ of mandamus to compel the interior secretary to approve land selections in the Oklahoma opening and withdraw lands from settlement. El Reno and Lawton town sites were approved for sale. regulations aim to speed error correction and curb appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Secretary of the Interior
Oklahoma Territory
Congress
el Reno
Lawton
Oklahoma
Interior Department
Hermann
Hitchcock
Ryan
Explosion near Bowling Green kills man and injures others
A massive nitroglycerin blast near Bowling Green on August 6 kills 22 year old F William Radabaugh who was driving a wagon loaded with 800 quarts of explosive. The explosion occurs as the wagon crosses railway tracks when a passenger train approaches, causing multiple marrow injuries and widespread panic among bystanders.
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Bowling Grean
Cho
William Radabaugh
Radabeugh
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
Steel Supply Stalled By Ongoing Strike
New York August 5 iron and steel merchants report no major drop in demand but note higher prices and growing difficulty securing steel for quick export delivery. Foreign orders are being accepted but delayed by the strike. exports not yet fallen off, yet a decrease in foreign business is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Iron and Steel
Roosevelt Chases Coyotes Near Fountain Colorado
Vice President Theodore Roosevelt departs from Colorado Springs for a three day coyote hunt in the Fountain area about eighteen miles south of the city. He is joined by BR. B. Stewart Alfred Cowles Lieutenant Devereaux John Goff and José Kenyon acting as guide on the expedition.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Augusta
Theodore Roosevelt
Hara
Fountain
BR. B. Stewart
Alfred Cowles
New York
Mr. Stewart
Devereaux
Roosevelt
John Goff
Colorado
José Kenyon
Shee Ay
France and Turkey Recall Constans Amid Diplomatic Tension
Paris reports say Constantinople advised recalling French envoy M. Constans while proposing to seize the Turkish ambassador Salih Munir Bey’s passports. The French foreign office denies confirmation or denial as observers expect a possible recall or leave of absence for Constans amid holiday absences of M. Del Casse and other officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Foreign Office
Constantinople
M. Consetans
The
Quays Company
Salih Munir Bey
M. Constans
Turkey
DM. Constant
M. del Casse
Frederick
Germany
Cronberg
Willam
France
Gomez
Estrada Palma
United States
Mizmel Malvay
Aguinalo
Billpines
Anti-Catholic Oath Stands in Lords Debate
London August 5 The third reading of the king's declaration bill in the house of Lords concluded with no challenge to the measure. It is believed no further attempt will be made to pass it this season or next. Lord Salisbury stated Catholics do not desire the offensive words be withdrawn unless the Protestant succession clause is also altered. The government insists it will not withdraw that provision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Lords
Lord Salisbury
Pemnter
ENEMY'S FLEET VICTOR REPORTED IN DAYTIME NAVAL UPDATE
London Augusta report says naval maneuvers ended by admiralty orders with the enemy fleet declared victor. Defenders reportedly lost a dozen cruisers two gunboats and eight torpedo boat destroyers. The enemy lost three cruisers three torpedo boat destroyers and three torpedo boats and captured many merchant ships. The outcome is seen as validation of prior admiralty criticism.
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London
Augusta
Admiralty
Carnegie Library Gift for Porto Rico Plot Unfolds
Negotiations between Andrew Carnegie and Education Commissioner Martin Brumbaugh unfold as Porto Rico aims to gain a Carnegie library for San Juan and the island. San Juan council approves $6,000 yearly maintenance, with Brumbaugh seeking a $150,000 Carnegie grant. A $100,000 building is proposed atop Plate Culan overlooking the harbor.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Andrew Carnegie
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Carnegie
James Bertram
Brumbaugh
Gho
Plate Culan
Chinese arsenals busy as war prep spreads in China
London reports from The Times correspondent that an American official Brill, recently back from China, describes heightened Arsenal and factory activity in Fu Chau, Man Yang, Nankin and Chen Tu. He says smokeless powder production is increasing and armies are being drifted by German and Japanese influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Brill
China
Calcutta
The
Times
Fu Chau
Man Yang
Nankin
Chen Tu
CARRIED IN IRONS TO POLLS Servians Have Peculiar Methods
Vienna says Servian elections were marred by troops and gendarmes used to intimidate opposition electors. Voters were forced to vote for government candidates and at Saguatee some were brought in irons. The move sparked riots and about 200 people were injured. Separately, the Kosta Glass Works in Sweden were burned near Stockholm.
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London
Vienna
Morning Leader
General Strike Ordered Sparks National Labor Turmoil
A broad strike threat looms as the Amalgamated Association weighs action against United States Steel mills. Shaffer signals possible nationwide walkouts by tin, steel, and tube workers unless disputes are settled within ten days. Reports from Pittsburgh describe heavy mobilization, with guards at mills and varied responses across Leechburg Weilaville and McKeesport. Labor groups pledge support and aid to strikers amid a tense stalemate.
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Pittsburg
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
Federal Steel
National Steel
National Tube
American Tin Plate Company
American Sheet
American Steel Hoop Companies
Arma
United States Steel Corporation
Arms
Lincoln
Federal” Steel’ Company
National Steel Company
National Tube Company
Association
Fred Willams
Alabama Fields
Willkins
South
Trust
Wwgro
Federation of Labor
Mille Pad
Williams
Wiliams
Fittsburg
Leechburg
Weilaville
McKeesport
Hyde Park
Saltsburg
Vandergrifft
Appollo
Mils
van Gergrift
Weileville
Ohto
Keh
The
Wine workers ready to aid in steel strike
Vice President Lewis of the United Mine Workers says the union would consider aiding the steel workers if they seek support. He emphasizes staying within the organization’s principles and contract terms, noting no sympathy strike is imminent. Continued on Second Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Burns
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Gluss Workers’ Association
L. R. Thomas
Pattern Makers’ League
Amalgamated Association
I. N. Myers
Knights of Labor
John P. Ryan
Structural Ironworkers
John Kunzler
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Indianapolis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Mine Workers’ National Executive Committee
Troops Escort Negro Suspect to Canton for Rape Trial
Major Harker leads 150 soldiers from Atlanta to Canton to guard Raymond Ross a negro charged with rape to be tried today in a Cherokee Superior Court session. Judge Gober ordered the special session and will accompany the troop convoy arriving at Marietta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Barker
Atlanta
Canton
Raymond Ross
Cherokee Superior Court
Gober
Ross
Marietta
Major Barter
Tower
Miller
Cherokee County
Candler
Fierce
Georgia
Courcil
Atlanta Rapid Transit Company
Paul D. Johnann
Stone Mountain
Charles
Johnson
Milton Candler
Paul D. Johnson
Rainy day and warmer spell forecast with details
The forecast notes rain on Tuesday followed by fair and warmer weather Wednesday with southwest winds along the coast. Mean and normal temperatures are listed, plus the highest and lowest readings, rainfall over a period, and excess rainfall since January 1. Local notes include military orders, city charter tax changes, and transit franchise discussions, alongside several unrelated regional items.
Council Approves Pierce Charter Amendment Unanimously
The Atlanta council, with all members voting yes except Reed missing, passes a charter amendment to grant authority to levy and collect taxes on franchises and define franchise terms. The measure, named Garrett-Pierce amendment, was prepared after committee review and debate over timing and copy distribution.
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Pacer
Artahta
Apne
Pierce
Source
Reed
Garrett
Alderman Pierce
Garrett-Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Koentz
Rawson
Grady
Whch
Seyx
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Pennsylvania Hospital
Republicans
Constans
Kosta Glass
Stockholm
Sweden
Kosta, Lines
Haye
Williama
Alabama
Henry B. Henderson
Henderson
National Brotherhood of Operative Potters
Potters
Scottdale
National Tube Works
Flynn
James N. Wampler
Fourth Ward
Hepro
Major Harker
University Bulletin
Georgia College
Hms
Vandigriff
Newton County
Vandlerift
Heorgla Horticultural Convention
Milledgeville
Americus
Felton
Tate
Minder
Southern
Ligon
Inchean
Avid L. Shetton
Harmony Committee
Knoxville
Henry
Anoxville
Southern Railway
Caroline Jones
Montene
Council
Alen Denning
General Assembly
State of Georgia
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