Mine Strikes Devastate Five Collieries In Shenandoah
Shenandoah Pa Aug 7 William Stein state mine inspector reports five collieries valued at about 1.5 million have been flooded and abandoned. Four belong to Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company and one to the Shearer estate Pottsville. About 2,000 miners left job seeking elsewhere as 14 of 36 district mines remain operable.
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Shenandoah
William Stein
Bear Run
Fast Bear Ridge
Kohineer
Preston No
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Lawrence
Shearer
Pottsville
Stein
Wyoming
Lackawanna
Mine Worker Daniel Sweeney Killed After Quitting Shift
Wilkesbarre, Pa August 7 Daniel Sweeney a watchman for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western at Bliss colliery Hanover township was found dead in a field. He fled a mob after quitting at midnight waited in a saloon then returned home. The crowd that followed him likely ambushed him with pick handles. Three foreigners Michael Yisko John Smith and Ignatz Shukie were arrested after a hearing and held for jail awaiting transfer.
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Michael Yisko
John Smith
Ignatz Shukie
Sweeney
Wen
Ishi
Hanover Township
Wilkesbarre
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Operators and Mine Workers Reach Agreement in Saginaw
In Saginaw Michigan representatives of mine owners and district mine workers agreed on a settlement basis for the April 1 strike by amending two sections of the joint scale. They will present the plan to workers Friday for a vote, with mines to resume early next week.
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Saginaw
Mich
Paris Enforces School Closures With Military Aid
Premier Combes orders close of unauthorized congregationist schools. all of France complies except Finistere Morbihan and Gates du Mord where closures await force. Quimper Finistere police magistrate uses troops to shut three schools amid protests without active resistance.
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Paris
Premier Combes
France
Finistere
Morbuhan
Gates du Mord
Quimper
Kruger Briefly Visits Steyn In The Hague
The two minutes together ended with Mr Kruger shaking hands with former President Steyn and expressing hopes for his speedy recovery. Steyn’s physician forbade a longer interview and little more was said.
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Kruger
Steyn
The
Hague
Mr. Steyn
London Peace Reception Honors Roberts and Kitchener
The city of London held a Guildhall reception to honor Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener for their roles in the South Africa peace. Roberts thanked Kitchener and praised his leadership, while Kitchener praised Roberts and colonial troops. About 2500 guests attended amid a large turnout of officials and dignitaries.
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London
Corporation of the City of the
South Africa
Guildhall
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
Joseph C. Dimsdale
Must Reopen the Depot in Duluth Case
Judge Cant rules for the state railroad board in a dispute with Northern Pacific over reopening and maintaining the Twentieth Avenue Depot and running passenger trains from the Duluth union depot to St Paul. The decision supports the commission and Duluth interests after NP ignored its reopening order.
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Duluth
Cant
District Court
State of Minnesota
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Twentieth Avenue West
St. Paul and Duluth
Duluth Union Depot
St. Paul
St. Paul and
Minnesota
West End
Northern Pacific
East Baltimore’s Elder Statesman Fusselbaugh Dies
Ex Judge William H B Fusselbaugh longtime East Baltimore resident dies aged (oldest). In Alvin Texas fire wipes out two blocks of business houses with about fifteen firms losing stock. Earl of Dudley likely to succeed Parl Cadogan as lord lieutenant of Ireland. Fourth Iowa congressional convention nominates Captain A L Sorter of Mason City.
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William H. B. Fusselbaugh
East Baltimore
Alvin
Tex
Earl of Dudley
Parl Cadogan
Ireland
Iowa
A. L. Sorter
Mason City
On the Diamond Scores from American and National Leagues
Baseball results from multiple cities show American Association games in Minneapolis ending 6 to 6 Toledo, Milwaukee 3 Louisville 4, Kansas City 10 Indianapolis 6, St. Paul 19 Columbus 3. American League matchups: St Louis 6 Boston 7, Detroit 1 Baltimore 2, Chicago 5 Washington 2, Cleveland 5 Philadelphia 4. National League: Brooklyn 0 Cincinnati 4, New York 0 Pittsburg 2.
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Minneapolis
Toledo
Milwaukee
Louisville
Kansas City
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Columbus
St. Louis
Boston
Detroit
Baltimore
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
New York
Pittsburg
Wheat and grain futures update from Minneapolis market
Wheat futures mixed with Sept at 65% cents and Dec at 65%4 cents. On Track No 1 hard traded 78 cents, No 1 Northern 76 cents, and No 2 Northern 74 cents in Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis
Livestock Markets Report from Sioux City on Aug 6
Cattle Beeves range 5.50 to 7.50, cows bulls and mixed 2.59 to 5.00, stockers and feeders 2.65 to 5.50, calves and yearlings 2.50 to 4.00. Hogs traded from 7.10 to 7.40 per hundredweight.
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Sioux City
Wheat and flax prices in Duluth market brief
Wheat prices in Duluth on Aug 6 show No 1 hard at 75 1 2 cents and No 1 Northern at 72 1 2 cents. No 2 Northern 70 1 2 cents and No 3 spring 67 1 2 cents. To Arrive prices for No 1 hard 72 4 2 cents, No 1 Northern 71 1 2 cents for Sept and 68 1 2 cents for Dec. Flax cash 1.40 dollars.
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Duluth
Cattle and Hog Prices From St. Paul Market
St Paul market totals show cattle choice butcher steers 6.00 to 7.50, choice cows and heifers 4.00 to 6.00, veals 5.50 to 8.00. hogs 7.20 to 7.40. sheep good to choice 3.50 to 4.25, lambs 4.50 to 5.00.
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St. Paul
Chicago Market Prices for Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Chicago market report lists cattle ranges: prime steers $8.80–$8.85, poor to medium $4.75–$7.80, Texas steers $9.25–$5.50, stockers and feeders $2.49–$5.25, cows and heifers $1.50–$6.50. Hogs ranged $6.75–$7.85 with bulk $7.20–$7.65. Sheep and lambs priced $3.50–$6.00 and $3.75–$6.00 respectively.
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Chicago
Texas
Market quotes for wheat corn oats pork and flax
Chicago on August 6 reports futures and cash market levels for wheat corn and oats with August Sept December and May maturities. Prices show gains and declines across grains with pork fat and butter and eggs and poultry prices listed for creamery and dairy markets.
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Chicago
Northwestern
Southwestern
Lée
Power Admitted For Thirty Day Custody In Court
The United States circuit court ordered Power committed for thirty days after repeated failures to heed summonses. Attorney Lamb faces potential suspension for unprofessional conduct amid allegations he advised Power to ignore subpoenas. Guthrie detailed service attempts and a July 24 incident where Power left papers on the floor and Lamb reportedly advised caution before a Europe trip.
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New York
Peter Uv F Us
Ty Ie
Power
Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
George Alfred Lamb
George Alfred Lamb, Counsel For Mr. Power
Mr. Lamb
William D. Guthrie
Mr. Power
Guthrie
Lamb
Mr. Stitson
Europe
Mr. Guthrie
Corporal OBrien Arrested for Perjury Before Philippine Committee
Corpral Richard OBrien of the Twenty sixth regiment was arrested in North Adams Massachusetts on a bench warrant from the District of Columbia Supreme Court for perjury in testimony before the senate committee last May on Philippine affairs. He said he would prove his statements and expected to be taken to Washington. He had accused Captain McDonald of Boston, who denied the charges. Senator Lodge was present at the time.
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Philippine Committee
North Adams
Mass
Washington
Richard O’brien
Senate
Philippines
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
O'Brien
Senate Committee
O’brien
Prosecution of O'Brien to Proceed
The report notes that the prosecution of O'Brien would continue, with details on the legal steps upcoming and the method of pursuing charges. The account emphasizes the ongoing judicial process and anticipated timeline.
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O'brien
Rebel Defeat Confirmed at Agua Dulce
Panama reports Telegraph Inspector Gomez at San Carlos confirms the revolutionary defeat at Agua Dulce by General Herrera forces. Two government soldiers in captivity escaped and say revolutionists had almost no ammunition for small arms, could only fire cannons, and many desertions followed. Liberal generals Bustamantes and Sotomayora are said to be killed.
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Panama
Gomez
San Carlos
Agua Dulce
Herrera
Cali
Bustaments
Sotomayora
Battle of Athens Anniversary Celebrated by Iowa and Missouri
Keokuk Iowa August 7 thousands of people from Iowa and Missouri gathered at the battlefield along the Des Moines river to mark the Athens battle anniversary. Surviving veterans and others gave reminiscence speeches about the 1861 clash on the Mississippi river bank to deter Confederate advances toward Keokuk and its powder magazine.
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Iowa
Missouri
Keokuk
Des Moines River
Athens
Mississippi River
Thirteenth Infantry Disperses Ladrones Near Mariveles
A detachment of the Thirteenth Infantry engaged ladrones near Mariveles in Bataan province Luzon on Monday. The looters had raided a village inside a military reservation and were driven off after opening fire on the soldiers.
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Manila
Thirteenth Infantry
Marivelez
Bataan Province
Luzon
Thirteenth
Lightning Strikes Arsenal in Philadelphia Suburb
An electrical storm struck the United States arsenal at Frankford, near Philadelphia, causing a storehouse explosion and scattering condemned cart ridges. Charles Leaning's chemical works nearby received most of the discharge, tearing tiles and shattering glass. one person reportedly injured.
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Philadelphia
Aus
Uited States Arsenal
Frankford
Charles Leaning
Chemical Works
Arsenal
Weil
North Pole Puzzles: Location Nature and Reason Questioned
A northern curiosity notes three mysteries about the North Pole: exact position, true nature, and underlying cause. The terse quip highlights enduring debate among explorers and scientists about where it lies what it is and why it exists.
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North Pole
Royal Arch Chapter No 14 Meeting Schedule
The Royal Arch Chapter No 14 holds stated communications at the Masonic Hall in Austin Minnesota on the second and fourth Fridays each month. RK L Johnson MEH P and Parke Good win secretary.
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Masonic Hall
Austin
Minn
John H Anderson
W M
Parke Goodwin
Royal Arch
RK L Johnson
Meh P
Austin Council No. 58 Meeting Schedule
Austin Council No. 58 meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 8 P. M. in Woodman hall. Visiting neighbors welcome. T. H. Pridham Good Samaritan J.8 Kk. Sco vell Fin. Scribe.
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Austin Council No. 58
Woodman Hall
T. H. Pridham
Good Samaritan
Kk. Scovell
McIntyre Post 64 GAR Holds Regular Meetings
The McIntyre Post No 64 GAR schedules regular meetings on the first and third Saturdays each month. Comrades are invited to attend, with Commander John Robertson extending a cordial invitation.
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Gar
John Robertson
Austin Lodge No 32 Meets on 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Austin Lodge No 32 A O U W meets on the second and fourth Thursdays each month at Ellis hall on Main street. John Rustad MW and OH Harris Recorder provide the notice.
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Austin Lodge NO. 32
New Ellis’ Hall
Main Street
John Rustad
M W
O H Harris
Austin Lodge Me. as on the second and fourth Peaneeian evenings
Austin lodge No 56 of the Knights of Pythias announces visiting knights for the second and fourth Peaneeian evenings each month. The message lists F Cook C and W J Urbateh K o araks as attendees.
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Austin Lodge No
Cook
W J Urbateh
K O Araks
Elks Lodge 414 Invitations at New Hall on Main St
Austin Lodge No 414 BPO Elks meets on the second and fourth Friday evenings monthly at the new Elks hall on Main Street. Visiting Elks are invited to meet. Exalted Ruler A. B. Campbell and Secretary Washburn.
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Ejlks
Main St
Elks
Campbell
Washourn
Farmer Killed by Son on Illinois Farm
W C Ragsdale a West Vienna merchant was shot five times by his son on the Vienna area farm and died instantly. The son was captured and jailed in Vienna after the fatal incident following a dispute over management.
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Cairo
Ill
W. C. Ragsdale
West Vienna
Vienna
Vieo A
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Roberts
Kitchener
Minnesota Railway Commission
American Association
Duluth Grain
Chicago Union Stock Yards
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Corporal O'Brien
Battle of
C.F. Lewis
M. D
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Dunkleman’s
Oakland Avenue West
D. H. Johnson
M.D. W. N. Kendrick Surgeons
D. M
St. P. R Y
Drs. Johnson & Kendrick
Physicians and Surgeons
Kendrick—Fye
Hirsh
Austin, Minn
Homer F. Peirson
St. Mary’s Hospital
Wold’s Drug Store
H A. Avery
Citizen's National Bank
Main St. N
Still's College of Osteopathy
S. Albertson, D. D
Central Presbyterian Church
B. WH. Kroeze
NW Corner Water
St Paul Streets
Pabbath Schon Vets
Eade
Christian Mndeavor
Golden Link
Oakland
Cccce
Christian Endeavor
First Baptist Church
L. Anderson
St. Paul Street
Land Avenue
PU Ypsboer
Pes Ccere
Oeeue
Oaklard
Aim
Woman's Mission
G F Wilbour
Ap Eeeeur
DR. Toplife
Dalager’s
Anetin, Minn
Ladrones
First Congregational Church
E. ¥. Wheeler
Corner St. Paul
Mill Streets
F. E. Gleason
Optician
Chicago Opthalmic College
Gleason's Jewelry Store
First National Bank
Atetin
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. M. Brown
Maple
St. Paul Streets
Coal and Woo
J.f.fairbanks Cor. Bridge and Prankilin Sts
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Dubuque
Des Moines
Kansas
Bouth Boun
Bunds
Arthur
Os Hees
F. I. Crane
W. Shaw
N. F.banfield
L. Banfield
Jno
W. Scott
Pres
A. E. Johnson
Citizens National Bank
Joam W. Scott
M. J. Slaven
A. S. Campbell
Jacob Weisel
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Austin National Bank
H. Davidson
F.J. Crane
J. L. Mitchell
JosErh FitzTaum
Bridge, St
W. Ranney
German Insurance Co
Freeport
Milwaukee Mechanics
Concordia Fire
Northwestern Underwriters
Prussian National
Stettin
Germany
G-Sehrendertock
North Main St
Greenman & Greenman
John M Greenman
Fay W Grfenman
Clifford C. Leck, M.D
A. W. Allen, M.D
John Treloak
Chatham
BORGO
L B Blalock
Lena Treloar
Gada See
H N Lane
John Sherman
John Gibson
Bible School
Myra Hobson
Austin Homestead No
Adam Wayne
E F Peck
Fidelity Lodge
Cedar Camp
BR. N. A
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Oracle
Anna B Roble
Recorder
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Mra Effie Williams
Ornie Feister
Court OF Honor
Elks Hall
J Streaver
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Sarah Foster
O.E
Elizabeth Todd
Nora Becker
Fannie Kimball Feister
Istana
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Davies
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Mik Laxak Ola CO
Nassau Street
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Edward
Victoria and Albert
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Cowes
Portsmouth
Charles Frederick Hotham
Baker Creed Russell
Victoria Station
Victoria
Austin Passeng
Mt. Paul & Minesa
Et Paul & Minn
St. Paul & Minnea
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Cresco Calmaria
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Maso
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Dexter
Lee Paic
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Raiwa
Central Ry
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Depot
Kaat
Marshalltown
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Albia
Keithsburg
Monmouth
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Kensett
Northwood
Austin Lodge
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