Tube torks workers face contracts or lose positions
In McKeesport the National Tube Works Co prompts 600 welders to sign individual contracts, aiming to deter union activity. Some sign, others resist, as the Amalgamated association plans a lodge meeting and non union start dates loom.
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Pittsburg
National Tike Works Company
Mcmkesport
Checkmais
Amalgamated Association
American Sheet Steel Company
WeeWees Wood
Mikeesport
D Association
Wheeling
Amalgamated Lodge
National
Riverside
Tali
Riverside Works
Plate Mill
National Tube Company
Aen
McKeesport
Public Hanging of Charles Anderson in Little Rock
In Little Rock Arkansas on July 2 1900 thousands witnessed the public execution of Charles Anderson for the assault of Mrs Helle Edwards near Marche. About 3000 attendees including many women watched as the drop fell and his neck broke. It was the first public hanging in twenty five years and followed a new law mandating public executions for rapists.
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Little Rock
Ark
Charles Anderson
Helle Edwards
Marche
Statehouse
Anderson
Seismic Shocks Rally Utah Nevada Regions
A severe earthquake sequence struck Utah and Nevada late afternoon with shocks lasting up to five seconds. From Salt Lake City to Carlin and Death Valley the tremors damaged the high school building in Ely Nevada and caused minor damage elsewhere amid ensuing heavy rain.
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Utah
Nevada
Salt Lake
Nevada Desert
Carlin
Elke, Ney
Will Consolidate Agencies Harriman Plan Changes Rail System
The Harriman syndicate plans radical changes including consolidation of Agency operations across the Union and Southern Pacific from coast to coast with targets set for September. After appointing a general traffic adviser to unify Morgan Hill roads, Burlington Northern Pacific and Great Northern agencies will be merged, pruning traveling and soliciting freight and passenger agents nationwide.
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Harrimen Syndicate
Chicago
Harriman Syndicate
Union
Southern Pacific
United States
Canada
New Orleans
Atlanta
Gatt
Jank
Morgan- Hill
Burlindton
Pacife
Great Northern
Coal properties gobbled by Kanawha and Hocking combine
Columbus July 26 A new combine controls coal and coke properties along the Kanawha river in West Virginia within about twenty miles. Kanawha and Hocking Coal and Coke Company includes twelve firms and will operate with Sunday Creek and Buckeye Coal in Wamonyi, with Cleveland and Columbus centralists said to control the venture. Receipts will not be pooled.
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West Virginia
Ohio
Columbus
Kanawha River
Kanawha and Hocking Coal and Coke Company
Wamonyi
Sunday Creek
Buckeye
Cleveland
Boer Exiles Fight Over Allegiance Oath in St Helena
Boers prisoners in St. Helena clash over swearing allegiance to King Edward. Fights and disorder force removal of oath takers to a separate enclosure. Vigilance committee detains ringleaders and imprisons them in the fortress.
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Ing
Jamestown
St. Helena
St. Helene
Edward
Drought Relief Comes Too Late for Corn Yet Aids Pastures
Weather dispatches report limited rainfall across the corn belt with no immediate drought relief for corn. Kansas and Missouri saw heavy rains aiding pastures and stock water, while other states faced continued heat and lack of crop recovery. Evacuations include deaths from heat in several cities and prayers for rain in Omaha.
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Washington
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Iowa
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Ilinois
Indiana
Weather Bureau
Corn Belt
Topeka
Kans
St Joseph
Kansas City
Cincinnati
Sprigfield
Springfield
Louisville
Louieville
Omaha
Neb
Savage
Leader of Ticket Forgery Ring Nabbed in Chicago
Chicago detectives of the Western Passenger Association report the arrest of Frank E. Rice, alleged leader of a band forging railroad tickets. He faced forgery and conspiracy charges with a $4,500 bond. A grand jury probe is expected as August trial nears, with investigators saying Rice ran a private stamping mill outside Chicago to produce mailage tickets sold to western points.
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Chicago
Frank E. Rice
Western Passenger Association Pereva
Western Railroads
Rice
Western Passenger Association
Rico
Lehigh Valley
Monon Road
IMPERIALISM STILL TO FORE TARIF ISSUE IS ONLY SECONDARY SAYS BRYAN
Chicago July 2 William J Bryan on return from a long east south tour says imperialism remains the great issue between the two political parties. He adds the tariff is an important subject but a greater malady than stomach ache must be addressed first.
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William J. Bryan
Chicago
Schley Court of Inquiry Precept Issued Opens Proceedings
Open Seteians Washington July 26 The precept to the Schley court of inquiry was released directing Admiral Dewey as president with Rear Admirals Kimberly and Benham and Captain Lemley as judge advocate to investigate Admiral Schleys conduct in the recent war with Spain. The document lists points including delays at Cienfuegos Santiago and Key West, bombardment ranges, and disputes with Commander Hodgson aboard the Brooklyn. Secretary Long described it as an enumeration of facts under discussion and notes the court will report its proceedings and testimony with conclusions.
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Schley
Navy Department
Admiral Dewey
Admiral Schley
West Indian Waters
Secretary Long
Key West
Brooklin
Santiago
Hodgson
Brooklyn
Long
Senate
Lemley
Congress
Navy
Army
Bulate
Cervera
Sehrey
Kimberly
Department
George Dewey
United States Navy
Washington, D. C
Winfield
Lewis A. Kimberly
Andrew BE. K. Benham
Samuel C
Famous Traveler Kennan Ordered to Leave Russia
In St. Petersburg on July 24 a senior Russian police official ordered American lecturer George Kennan to depart Russia by 10 o clock Friday evening. Kennan, detained in his hotel room, was treated courteously. The expulsion, justified as removing an undesirable foreigner, cites the interior minister’s power to expel. Kennan informed U.S. Minister Charlemagne Tower but did not request intervention.
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St. Petersburg
George Kennan
Kennan
United States
Russia
Charlemagne Tower
Tower
Alabama
Tillman
South Carolina
Democratic Executive Committee
McLaurin
Clarksville
Tenn
Tennessee
Murray
Cheraw
D. C
Tennessee Coal Mines
Memphis
Athens
Berlin
Lora Salisbury
Edward
Lord Kitchener
St. Helena
Georgia News Briefs Led By Atlanta Heat Record
The forecast notes party cloudy skies with showers and variable winds. In Georgia news, Atlanta hit 97 degrees the hottest July 2nd on record, while Macon prepares to host Confederate veterans in October. Other items cover political moves, labor sentiment, and local incidents across the South.
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Melinsa Park
Jil
South
Atlanta
Wilkes County
Georgia
Macon
Lees
Wheeler
Gordon
Quitman Free Press
Iron Henry G. Turner
Mayhew Cunningham
Chatham County
Democratic Executive Committee
I Il
Hegro
Mays Station
Savannah Athletic Club
Ruhlin
Jeffries
Cedar Bluff
Rome
Zack Boggan
William Wood
J. E. Shan
American tariff draft alarms Berlin merchants and Americans
Berlin reports that a new German customs tariff draft would sharply raise duties on many American goods. Grain remains unchanged, but machinery, agricultural products, and wood items face steep hikes. The measure, seen as monstrous by Berlin commerce, doubles many rates and tightens classifications, threatening foreign trade and treaties with the United States.
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Berlin
Reichtanzeiger
Germany
United States
Manila Charter Sparks Debate With Spanish Chamber Opposition
Manila July 26 The first meetings of the legislative chamber drew a large crowd Commissioner Wright argued the Manila charter mirrors the Washington model and would yield the best governed city. Spanish chamber of commerce officials praised the charter while criticizing suffrage limits and urging a more liberal electoral system. General Hughes reported insurgent surrender in Samar as US officers foresee a long economic program under General Corbin. Civil authorities support continued protection of minor posts and a gradual concentration plan more cautious than in Washington.
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Spanish Chamber of Commerce
Manila
Legislative Chamber
Wright
Washngton
Washington
Hughes
Samar
United States
Corbin
Enthusiasm for Baden-Powell in Southampton
General Baden Powell arrived this afternoon, greeted by the mayor and civil authorities at the pier head. He boarded a train for Woking amid intense enthusiasm, where a rousing reception awaited him.
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Baden-Powell
Southampton
Baden- Powell
Pier Head
Woking
China Accepts Offer for Indemnity Payment Plan
The ministers of the powers after today’s meeting sent a note to the Chinese peace commissioners formally accepting the recent Chinese offer. They anticipate a payment of 450,000,000 taels as indemnity at 4 percent interest, with final payment in 1540. Total principal and interest reach 2,000,000,000 taels.
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China
Pekin
Ily
Powers
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