Moorish Defeat Seen in Early Whiteout at Casa Blanca
At Tangier Aug 10 fighting near Casa Blanca continues as French Spanish forces hold the town while tribesmen suffer about two thousand Moors killed or wounded in the first forty eight hours. European residents return to houses as consulates tighten guards and Moors hold Caid Sir Harry MacLean captive while negotiations for his release proceed.
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Tangier
Casa Blanca
Drude
Casa Bianca
Helmass
Caid
Harry MacLean
Raisuli
Mohammed
Torres
Spain
France
Moree
Germany
Prange
French Commander Arrests Moors Amid Arms Cache Revelation
In a harsh crackdown, a French commander derided the Moors as wealth fueled by arms, sending many to prison after authorities found substantial stores of arms and ammunition in their homes.
French Residents Flee Moroccan Cities Amid Rising Insurrection
From Tangier the Martin Saya dispatch reports the insurrection spreading rapidly as French residents depart Alcazar and Tel El Kebir. The transport Nive landed more troops at Coca Blanca, bringing French soldiers ashore. total reach about two thousand.
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Paris
Auc
Tangier
Matin Saya
Alcazar
Tel FE Kebir
Tel el Kebir
Nive
Coca Blanca
Decline in Stocks Drag Markets to New Lows
In New York on Friday several stocks fell to fresh lows. Standard Oil briefly touched 466 and later offered at 475 with no bidders, signaling significant capital loss from past highs. Interborough-Metropolitan common and preferred also hit new lows at 11 and 33 1 3 percent respectively, reflecting a broadly weak market with little demand. In Minneapolis a post office safe was cracked at Columbia Heights, with $100 to $150 in cash stolen and about $300 in stamps left untouched, after the postmaster was locked in his room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Standard Oil
Commion
Interborough-Metropolitan Company
Consolidated
Manhattan Island
Interborough - Metropolitan Common
Stock Exchange
Minneapolis
Columbia Heights
O. M. Cornell
L. G C. Johnson
Alabama Railroad License Restored Under State Agreement
Lawyers for the South railroad appeared before Federal Judge Jones in Alabama and secured a modification of his injunction restraining the state from enforcing laws during litigation, in line with the agreement between the state and the railroad.
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Cordance
South Railroad
Alabama
Jones
Quantrell Guerrilla Leader Rumored Alive in Canada
Victoria reports claims that Bill Quantrell, famed Civil War guerrilla chief, survived his Kentucky wounds and is living under the name John Sharp on Vancouver Island near Quatsino. A timberman, J E A Duffy, identifies Sharp as Quantrell, noting Sharp’s age and lineage, while recounting a long odyssey from Chile to Texas then Oregon before settling in British Columbia.
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Victoria
Bill Quantrell
Kentucky Hospital
Gusteten
Vancouster Island
John Sharp
J. E.a Duffy
Quatsino
Grey
Quantrell
Duffy
Michigan
Sharp
Louisville
South America
Chile
Texas
Oregon
British Columbia
Amicably Settled Wage Deal Between Steel Groups
Erie Pa Aug 10 after a secret Cambridge Springs meeting among Republi Iron and Steel Co Western Bar Tron association and other steel groups and the Amalgamated association general conference committee the wage award was amicably settled. It provides about a 10 percent increase roughly 50 cents per ton for puddlers. Baron Alderson later freed from duties in a surprise deafness incident noted by an official.
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Erie, Pa
Cambridge Springs
Republi Iron and Steel Company
Western Bar Tron Association
General Conference
Amalgamated Association
S Puddiers
Profit Share and Hood Deals Listed in Odd Offer
A terse notice outlines profit share schemes and hood trades with amounts 500, 2500, and multiple values including 50, 100, and 2 dollars. It reads like a fragmented classified ad offering good for terms and price points without clear context or beneficiary details.
Rockefeller Talks Prosperity and Duty in Wealth Voice
The Cleveland Plain Dealer publishes a Rockefeller interview on Judge Grosscup’s speech. He says wealth is widely spread, he is an investor not a proprietor, and he is bound to work for the people, embracing thousands of investors and workers as burdens rise with the economy. He insists all should prosper and that the powerful must serve society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ate
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Joan D. Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
Rockefeller on duty and American home pride in trade debates
Rockefeller defends his path amid attacks, saying wealth brings responsibility, not escape, and praising the United States as a homeland. He rejects moving to Europe, emphasizes love of country, and views opportunity as a test of American resilience. He laughs at fleeing, then affirms devotion to the U.S. and its economic role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
Rockfeller
England
Europe
United States
Canadians Surprise at National Amateur Oarsmen Regatta
At the thirty-fifth annual regatta on the Schuylkill Friday, three nations US Canada and Germany competed. Canadian crews won or placed in all events they entered led by Toronto Argonauts in senior pair oared shells and intermediate double sculls. Durando Miller of New York beat John Oneill Halifax in a single scull heat. Argonauts also won the senior four oared event, with Ravenwood and Seawanhaka placing behind. Germany was represented by Waldemar Sand of Hellas Berlin in the intermediate single heat but finished behind.
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Philadelphia
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Schuylkill River
United States
Canada
Germany
Jakes
Toms
Argonaut Club
Toronto
Thompson
John Oneill
The
Marys Club
Halifax
Durando Miller
New York
W. Bowler
Don Club
Argonaut
Ravenwood Club
Long Island
Seawanhaka Club
Brooklyn
Mound City
Crescents
St. Louis
Waldemar Sand
Hellas Club
Berlin
Bonaparte Hints Public Talks On Oil and Rail Issues
Attorney General Bonaparte, after six hours with President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill, said few topics could be discussed publicly. He mentioned Standard Oil and a $29,000,000 fine, the Southern railroad case, and a Florida judgeship as items reviewed with no final conclusions. He noted progress in several matters and the possibility of court actions if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Bonaparte
Standard Oil
Southern Railroad
Florida
Swayne
Strike spreads as Western Union telegraphers join Chicago walkout
About 500 Postal Telegraph workers in Chicago and telegraphers in eight other cities quit Friday after Western Union operators walked out Thursday night over nonunion labor in Los Angeles. In Chicago only about 35 telegraphers remained to handle business for both firms, with 1,560 normally employed. The strike disrupted operations across Salt Lake City, Helena, Kansas City, Dallas, Fort Worth, Colorado Springs, and Denver. National President Small ordered locals to stay at work until further orders. broker operators were told to refuse outside business, and a partial near-universal action appeared avoided for now.
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Chicago
Western Union Telegraph Company
Los Angeles
Postal Telegraph Company
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Western Union
Salt Lake City
Helena
Kansas City
Dallas
Fort Worth
Tex
Colorado Springs
Denver
United States
Small
Telegraphers’ Organization
Russell
Commission
Board of Trade
Union Station
George W. Brownson
The
Western Union to Fight Strike Across Regions
New York Aug. 10 The Western Union Telegraph company plans to oppose a looming strike by 3,000 Greater New York operators and by workers elsewhere if they walk out. Company and union officials agree tensions exist though some NY operators may stay at their posts. The Postal service also says it will resist.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Greater
Western Union
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
McGuigan quits Great Northern in dispute over operations
F H McGuigan first vice president of the Great Northern resigns, plans to rest east with his family, with no successor named and operating matters to continue as before. He cites a difference of opinion on road operation and notes pleasant ties with James J Hill. He came to St Paul last April from Grand Trunk where he was fourth vice president. Emerson B Brownelle dies at White's Lake after mushrooms poisoning in a party of fourteen. others recover.
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McGuigan
James J. Hill
St. Paul
Grand Trunk
Telegraph strikers in Kansas City over Chicago ties
Nearly all of Western Union telegraph and Wheatstone operators in Kansas City walked out on Friday to protest being required to work with the Chicago office. The day force at the main office, about 150 telegraph operators and 15 Wheatstone operators, also quit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Western Union Telegraph and Waterstone
Chicago
Settlement Seems Remote in Local Telegraphers Strike
Los Angeles, Aug 10. Settlement of the telegraphers strike here appears distant. Assistant General Superintendent Miller of San Francisco arrived Friday. Elbert Stewart, representing United States labor commissioner Charles P. Neill, may soon come. Miller will review the local situation with Stewart. The company now has forty operators and handles all business. Ten additional operators from San Francisco reinforced the force Friday.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Miller
San Francisco
Elbert Stewart
Charles P. Neill
United States Commissioner of Labor
Stewart
No strike at Omaha ends union dispute
Omaha telegraph operators in Western Union and Postal companies will not strike after union leaders met and sent a telegram to President Small. Small replied that conditions remain as before the San Francisco strike and that a strike at Omaha would not be authorized at this time. The message settles the matter for now and no strike will be called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Western Union
Small
San Francisco
Operators Sent Home Sparks Detroit Strike Rumor
Four Western Union telegraph operators in Detroit refused to relieve on the Detroit Chicago wire Friday night and were sent home. By 10:30 p. m. Western Union said all wires were covered though a dozen extra operators had failed to report. The quieting of the night’s business led to word of a strike.
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Detroit
Western Union
Denver Telegraph Operators Strike for Eight Hour Day
Denver August 10. Eighty three Western Union telegraph operators in local offices went on strike after refusing to work with nonunion men from Chicago Butte and Los Angeles. The grievance committee served demands on C O Bland assistant superintendent. The men seek an eight hour day and higher wages.
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Denver
Western Union Telegraph Company
Chicago
Butte
Los Angeles
C. O. Bland
Telegraphers Union Meeting In St Louis Decides To Stay At Work
In St Louis on Aug 10 the local Commercial telegraphers union, with operators from Western Union and Postal Telegraph represented, voted to remain at work pending instructions from President Small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Union of the Commercial Telegraphers
Western Union and Postal Telegraph Companies
St. Louis
Small
Union Operators Postpone Immediate Strike in Indianapolis
After a protracted meeting the union operators of Indianapolis decided not to strike immediately. The decision to call a strike was referred to the local executive board which is expected to wire President Small for instructions.
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Indianapolis
Small
Western Union Operators Stage Full Dallas Strike
Dallas, Texas, August 10. One hundred five Western Union operators went on strike at 8:30 p m Friday night, comprising the entire force of the newspaper Western Union loops in the city.
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Dallas
Tex
Western Union
Western Union Operators Strike After Dallas Action
Fort Worth August 10 All Western Union operators quit en masse when word of the Dallas strike reached them. The company refuses all business and the office is in darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Western Union
Dallas
Strike Halts Work on $1 Million in Buildings
Washington August 10 A general strike by building trades unions leaves over 150 union mechanics idle Friday on contractor projects tied to the employers association. Fourteen buildings with a total cost exceeding 1 000 000 are tied up.
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Washington
Employers’ Association
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New York Exchange
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Baron Alderson
Nera
Sagamore Hil
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Great Northern
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Mich
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White's Lake
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