Steel Strike Grows as Mc Keesport Plant Reopens
Pittsburg July 21 An Amalgamated Association drive organized 125 workers at McKeesport National Tube Works with 25 in each department. Within 48 hours backers expect enough labor to keep the plant closed, affecting about 9,000. Wellsville reports no change while Vandergrift men prepare to move toward East Liverpool. President Shaffer says progress is better than anticipated and mills may resume after a three week shutdown.
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Pittsburg
McKeesport
Tighe
Amal- Senated Association
National Tube Works Company
Amalgamated Association
Wellsville
Vandergrift
East Liverpool
Shaffer
Milla
Duncansville
United States Steel Corporation
Hoston
Fed
Firemen Losing In Tight Return Debate Near End
Wilkesbarre Pa July 21 The stationary firemen strike has nearly collapsed after a conference between United Mine Workers district officers and the Firemen Association. A plan to readmit strikers and end the walkout hinges on coal companies reinstating workers and a joint grievance talks setup.
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Wilkesbarre Pa
United Mine Workers
Stationary Firemens Association
Mullally
The
Firemen's Association
Saloon Busts and Closures Across Kansas Towns
July 21 reports from Leavenworth Fort Scott and nearby roar with actions against saloons and policy shops. Women led by Mrs H T Grover raided a tent joint demolishing beer, while Mary E Dickens struck a policy wheel. Fort Scott district court injunctions close all saloons under the Herrell law, with suits pending.
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Aidorado Kane
H T Grover
Womans Christian Temperance Union
Busch
Leavenworth
Kans
Mary E Dickens
John Beachier
Boya
Fort Scott
Fort Scott Kans
Boston Tragedy as Negro Man Kills Woman at Rexford
In Boston on July 21 Benjamin H Brown, a Black man, shot and killed Mrs Alice R Crowell at her Bulfinch Street apartment in the Rexford Hotel. Brown, who surrendered, says he killed her after a quarrel and fired six shots including against her neck. Firefighters warned they would press the strike to the end if demands are not met.
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Boston
Georgia
Farmer Pettett
Pickens County
Columbus
Camden County
Macon
Carter
Iith
Clayton Whitton
Sumter Bradley
Augusta
Bumter County
James Baler Cochran
West Point
Chattahoochee
Atlanta and
SPLIT AMONG MACHINISTS OVER STRIKE CONTINUATION
In Scranton Pennsylvania on July 21 a split emerged within the machinists union after a special meeting. Allis-Chalmers faction favored continuing the strike while Delaware, Lackawanna and Western workers urged calling it off. Many Allis-Chalmers members attended lightly, tipping the vote toward capitulation. The group vows not to return to work immediately, hoping Chicago allies secure concessions. Senator Vaughan traveled to New York to urge a settlement with President Truesdale on terms for ending the dispute.
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Scranton
Machinists’ Union
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Allis- Chalmers
Allis-Chalmers
Als-Chalmers
Chicago
J C Vaughan
New York
Truesdale
Bakers Strike Strikes Charleston Bread Supply
A citywide bakery strike in Charleston began when union workers refused to work over wage scale disputes. Many shops cannot supply bread tomorrow and prices may rise for consumers. Arbitration failed to settle the dispute. orders have gone to other cities for replacement workers.
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Charleston
Tailors Leave Sweat Shops Strike Paralyzes East Side Garment District
New York July 21 tailors in sweatshops across the east side were called out on strike by the Garment Workers Trade Council. About 8,000 workers quit today and an estimated 20,000 more will refuse to work tomorrow, including Brook lyn and Newark shops. They demand shorter hours and higher wages.
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New York
East Side
Garment Workers’ Trade Council
Brooklyn
Newark N.Y
Tharleston
Charleston
Spencer
Birmingham
Cleveland Miss
United States
Tennesee
Monterey
Central Federated Union backs ballot action in steel strikes
New York July 21 The Central Federated Union adopted resolutions pledging financial support to the steel strikes and urging workers to unite by ballot to overthrow the system that makes combinations of capital. The call targets the steel industry and asks members to resist the current corporate power structure.
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Central Federated Union
New York
Stogl Corporation
Posable
Ambulances Busy Removing Overcome Persons in Heat
Heat records across cities as ambulances report many cases of people overcome by extreme temperatures. Chicago and St Louis registered mercury readings around 103 and 108 degrees respectively while Freeport Illinois noted 115 in the shade. Weather warnings press residents to seek shade and hydration.
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Chicago
St. Louis
White Freeport
Charlies H Hardin
Weather Bureau
St Louis
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
Upworth
San Francisco
General Wood
Cuba
United, States
New England
Ida
Annette Colburn
Long Island Sound
Ellis Glenn
Parkersburg
Elvert Glenn
Weather Bureau Highs Report City by City
Washington reports a list of today’s maximum temperatures from the weather bureau with many cities showing lower readings than local thermometers. Notable highs include Davenport Denver Des Moines Helena Indianapolis Jacksonville and New Orleans with values ranging from the mid 80s to the mid 100s, while Washington records 50.
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Washington
Atlanta
Boston
Chicago
Cincinnati
Davenport
Iowa
Denver
Des Moines
Helena
Mont
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
Fla
Hangag City
Little Rock
Memphis
New Orleans
New York
Orth
Plette
Neb
Pittsburg
Salt Lake
St. Lowis
St. Paul
Springfield
Ill
Vicksburg, Miss
Hottest heat wave shocks Midwest and St Louis
Washington reports a nationwide heat wave with many records tied or broken. Davenport, Dubuque, and St Louis post highs around 103 to 106 degrees, Kansas City endures 32 days over 90, with absence of rain. prayers and fasting amid drought as governors and churches urge relief.
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Washington
Weather Bureau Tonight
Pacific Coast
Missouri
Illinois
Corn Belt
Davenport
Dubuque
Iowa
Sprinefleia Tit
St Louis
Chicago
Kansas
Kansas City
Omaha Nebi
Park
Kans
Kansan
Decatur
Freeport
Kaneas City
Chilicothe
Bowling Green
Paris
Monroe City
Springfield
Norman J Coleman
Mr Coleman
Kruger Mourns Death Of Pretoria Wife In Pneumonia
Pretoria reports Mrs Kruger former president of the South Africa republic died of pneumonia after a three day illness at sixty seven. The Kruger family, Eloff and others were at her bedside. Dr Heymans and secretary Boeschoten told Kruger of the death in Hilversum later, he wept and said she was a good wife. The villa was draped in flags as the news spread.
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Pretoria
Kruger
South Africa Republic
Krugers Tonk
Mrgo. Smith
Eloff
London
Sunday Telegraph
Holland
Mall
Eluversum
Vir Kruger
Heymans
Boeschoten
Hilversum
Lord Roberts
South Africa
Li Hungchang
France
Oom Pawi
Clark
Heat Stroke Sweeps Midwest as Temperatures Soar
Across Illinois Indiana Missouri and Kentucky record heat shattered all-time marks. The chase for relief spurred medical and ambulances as dozens collapsed on hot streets. In Chicago the official 103 degree high led to widespread prostrations and warnings from authorities.
Heat worsens Senator Pugh's health in Alabama
Washington July 21 There was no significant change in ex Senator Pugh of Alabama's condition today The extreme heat remains very trying on his weakened state as officials monitor his health prospects
Ex Premier Crispi Very Ill at Naples
Italian statesman Francesco Crispi is reported very ill in Naples on July 2. News confirms his heart condition and waning strength as doctors monitor his health amid ongoing concerns for his wellbeing.
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Crispi
Naples
Francesco Chiapi
Georgia Weather and Local Crime News Summary
The forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions today and tomorrow with possible showers and fresh easterly winds. In city crime news Chief Turner and county police report seven arrests. Chief Ball warns officials of ongoing work in the country districts. Reports span murders, drownings, strikes, and weather impacts across Georgia, with overseas items on British forces, Chinese troubles, and French elections.
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Georgia
A Q Turner
Ball
W S Wedge
London
Hyed
Atlanta
Federation Hall
Georgia Association of Life Underwriters
Forty-Second Georgia Regiment
Mwai Times Married Erange List in Trouble
A report from Mwai Times details a troubled Erange list in London. The piece outlines ongoing issues affecting marriages and social arrangements amid local tensions and warnings from officials.
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Mwai
Erange
Notorious evangelist Wedge linked to multiple marriages and drownings
The article chronicles W S Wedge, a famed evangelist with six marriages, alleged forgery, and a drowning death of his sixth wife at Stratford-on-Avon. It traces his volatile life from Atlanta to Battle Creek, his seduction of sympathy through religious work, and his questionable role with a sanitarium exhibit and fake razor substitute.
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Wedge
Stratford-on-Avon
Atlanta
England
No. G
Avon
Atill
Union
India
Itland Ta
Kimball
Barton Huff
Sanitar Nut Food Company
Battle Creek
Mich
Huff
Cana
Jalil
Church
Charles F. Curtis
Hves
East Fair Street
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Ind
Indiana
Indianational Guard
State Fair Grounds
Ambulance Corps
Kentucky
West Virginia
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Paducah
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Signor Crispi
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Onte
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Maud Kirke
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Edith Hoy
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