Giants of labor grapple with colossus of combines in struggle to death
In Pittsburgh August 2 1910 Samuel Gompers defends AFL aid to Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers in a strike against United States Steel Corporation. He argues the union seeks a uniform wage scale for union mills and urges support to oppose non union expansion, warning that domination by wealth may crush organized labor. The piece frames the clash as a defining moment for labor and unionism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ittsburg
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Amalgamated Association
United States Steel Corporation
Amalgamated Canceration
Alt of Coldinara Advances Across Border of Vergzuela
Minister of War reports renewed movement as Alt of Coldinara pushes toward Verguzela border. Officials warn of broader regional tension and potential escalation amid ongoing border clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coldinara
Vergzuela
Open Conflict Seen Likely Between Colombia and Venezuela
Washington warns that Colombia may invade Venezuela near the Meta river, risking war. the Navy considers sending ships to the isthmus, including the battleship Wisconsin and Ranger prepared to sail. official reports cite insurgent bands, Panama trouble, and strong Colombian forces as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombia
Venezuela
State Department
Gudger
Panama
Department
J. Edward Simmons
New York
Willemstadt
Yourézuela
Bogota
Eas
Navy Department
San Diego
Cal
San Francisco
Hackett
Herran
Colombian Legation
Dr. Silva
Meta River
Lake of
Maracaibo
Gonzales Valencia
Herman
Traffe
United States
Ranger
Coloma
Flelé
City Hall in Cuba Sees Mob Forcing Mayor Vote
In Cienfuegos, Cuba, a mob favoring Mayor candidate Vieta disrupted a council session as the military government ordered an election after Senor Vieta resignation disputed. Havana detains fifty rural guards to maintain order around the city hall amid ongoing turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cienfuegos
Cuba
Ayuntamiento of
Senor Vieta
Ayuntamiento
Vieta
Havana
Labor clash widens as DeWees Wood plant ordered dismantled
The American Federation of Labor backs Amalgamated Association in a strike surge against United States Steel. DeWees Wood plant at McKeesport is ordered dismantled and moved to a distant valley, with strikers denouncing the order as a bluff. Officials warn of a vast wave across Ohio and Pennsylvania, with tens of thousands of workers idle or out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
DeWees
McKeesport
Kighimineral
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Shaffer
Amalgamated
Amalgamated Association
DeWees Wood
Steel Corporation
National Tube Company
Conneaut
Ohio
da Wees Wood
Pennsylvania
Gompere
Morrison
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
United States Steel Coronation
Gomperg
Federation of Labor
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio
Lees
Federal
National Steel Company
Federal Steel Company
National Steel
American Tin Plate Company
American Steel Hoop
American Sheet Steel
American Steel and Wire Mills
Indiana
Ulinots
New York
Michigan
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Iowa
Archbishop Ireland Opposes Strike Coercion in NY Visit
Archbi shop Ireland, returning from Hartford, denounced reports of involvement in strike settlement efforts. He defended personal freedom, urged that workers may strike but must not prevent others from working, and said the issue should rest with those directly affected.
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York
Ireland
New York
Hartford
Pacific
Megal
Havana strike leaders face appeal from Spanish club members
Tampa August 9 The Refietencia Cisarmakers Union reports leaders urge a special Centro Espanol meeting to push Spanish minister action in Washington. Strikers are U S citizens. Other petitions seek return of leaders. A large anti trust inquiry forms with Knights of Labor backing. Nearby, fire in Champaign Illinois destroys Rantoul business district. five blocks burned, 36 firms gone, losses exceed 100000 with limited insurance.
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Tampa
Fla
Refietencia Cisarmakers' Union
Centro Espanol
Centro
Washington
United States
Board of Trade
Champaign
Rantoul
Martin
Fall River Cotton Manufacturers to Discuss Wage Reduction
A meeting of the Fall River Cotton Manufacturers Association is called for next Monday in Fall River Massachusetts to discuss a proposed wage reduction. While some manufacturers claim a majority favor wage cuts others disagree on details and plan specifics remain unclear.
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Fall River
Mass
Fall Hver Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Finns in Uproar After Matson Shooting in Red Lodge
In Red Lodge Montana twenty Finnish miners from Rocky Fork Coal Company were stirred to frenzy when Under Sheriff William Gebo shot and killed Alexander Matson during an arrest attempt at a charivari for a newly married couple. Matson attacked Gebo, was shot after a struggle, and the Finns threaten to lynch Gebo and Officer McAllister if the coroner’s verdict exonerates the deputy.
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Matson
Red Lodge
Mont
Rocky Fork
Alexander Matson
William Gebo
Gebo
Policeman McAllister
Mowett Preparing the Case Against U S Steel
Former Ohio Attorney General Mowett has been retained to file a quowarranto action against United States Steel Corp for violation of the anti trust laws. He informs H B Martin that he is preparing papers in the case. He notes that railway trainmen are involved.
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Washington
Mowett
Ohio
United States Steel Corporation
H. B. Martin
American Anti- Trust League
Snake Kills Two Children in Arkansas Riverbed Attack
In Van Buren Arkansas on August 9 two Malone children were fatally bitten by a rattlesnake. Their mother rushed to help the older siblings leaving an infant nearby by a creek where it slipped into the water and drowned.
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van Buren
Ark
James Malone
Macon Aspirant Attacks Whisky Railroads and Lobbyist
Georgia gubernatorial candidate Dupont Guerry spoke in Pelham against local option and liquor taxes, accusing whisky and railroad lobbies of colluding with politicians. He criticized Terrell Estill Brown and others, recalled his Confederate past, and urged voters to demand principled action over corporate interests.
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Macon
Georgia
Terrell
Estill
Brown
Fred Lewis
Pelham
Dupont Cuerry
Joe Hall
Einb
Miterell County
Guerry
S. A. Blanton
Pelham South Georgia
Estil
Toma Tater
Oni
Bf Rititude
Mr. Guerry
Ary
Colonel Estill
Savannah
Frank Potts
Pope Brown
Atlanta
Whisky Ring
North Geora
South Georgia
Hall
Gueery
Local forecast and multiple reports from the era
The article notes a fall Saturday forecast with rain and cooler conditions on Sunday, inland and coastal winds. It reports W R Werper’s election as third vice president and general manager of South Atlantic Life Insurance in Richmond, and mentions investigations of New York state compliance by two Atlanta insurers. It covers a tennis tournament at the Athletic Club, gubernatorial campaign talks by Dupont Guerry, a jail escape incident near Millen, and a tax valuation dispute for Augusta Telephone Company. Additional items include transportation inspections, a Savannah water works accident, executions in Ben Nettlesville, and various political and labor developments across the country with mentions of unions, politicians, and international events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Werper
John M. Green & Co
Aetna Life
South Atlantic Life Insurance Company
Richmond
Atlanta
New York State
Trainmasters
Thornton Brothers
Angler
Williams
Dupont Guerry
Macon
Pelham
Millen
Liberty
Augusta Telephone Company
Brantley
Inspector Starr
Savannah Water Works
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Sweet Springs
George G. West
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Arain
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Archbishop Ireland
Spain
Mary
Lefe
Anti-Trust League District Assembly No. 6
Iknights of Labor
Knox
Snake
BIBL
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Bush Bill Fame
Isaac Bush
J. L. Underwood
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Poor
Meters
Underwood
Naples
Mitchell
R. Blanton
Mitchell County
Thomasville
Sams
Brea
Southern
Jim Harrin
WHS
Bennettsville
S. C
McMilin
Tennessee
General Bate
United States Senate
Union
Tillman
John Gary Evans
McLaurin
Tanner
Afro-American Council
Noyes
Lord Kitchener
Prince Henry of
Orleans
Saigon
Duke of
Chartres
M. Cambon
Glanett
Switzerland
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