Notable Deaths and Disasters in Brief
Joseph Hatton and several public figures die in London Philadelphia and New Jersey. Catherine Moore reaches 112 with near perfect faculties. Mrs. Blanchard dies in Mineral Wells Texas. Rev. Dr. Schaefer, Emanuel Lutheran leader, passes in Philadelphia. Edward D. Shurtless seeks Republican governor nomination. Dr Antony Varicle dies in Seattle. John Maxwell, 93, founder of Amsterdam knit mill. Francis Miles Finch, 80, ex New York judge and author of The Blue and the Gray. Con Murphy, stage figure, dies at Lake Bluff. Locomotive explosion near Sincoe Ontario kills two, burns one. Dog’s bark saves Helena Montana resident from fire. Dynamite blast at St. Louis injures several, panics crowd. Lily Lees burned in Oakland, unable to survive after kerosene fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hatton
London
Catherine Moore
Rahway
N. J
Newton C. Blanchard
Louisiana
Mineral Wells
W. S. Schaefer
General Council of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Philadelphia
Edward D. Shurtless
Nanois
Antony Varicle
Paris
Dawson
V. T
Seattle
John Maxwell
Amsterdam
N. Y
Francis Miles Finch
Ithaca
Mr. Finch
Court of Appeals
New York State
Con” T. Murphy
Lake Bluff
Edwin
John Wilkes Booth
John McCullough
Joseph Jefferson
Lawrence Barrett
Edwin Forrest
W. H. Crane
Maggie Mitchell
Sincoe
Ont
Frank Bird
Helena
Mont
Bird
Union Station
St. Louis
Warner Sparks
Hugh Gavin
Lily Lees
Oakland
Iowa
From Other Shores
An ordinance disbanding Korean troops has been promulgated. Queen Wilhelmina has conferred the Order of Orange Nassau on Andrew Carnegie. Turin officially announces Queen Helene's accouchement expected soon. Three children have been born to the royal Italian couple. Paradiss of Trieste reports two unknown Titian pictures found in a Dalmatian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina
Andrew Carnegie
Order of Orange Nassau
Turin
Helene
Paradiss
Trieste
Titian
Traci
Dalmatia
Sig. Castelnuovo
Dames Anglaise
Mont Blanc Range
Edward
Francis Joseph
Ishol
Upper Austria
Marienbad
Paris
France
Great Britain
Spain
Alexis Orloff
Russia
Multiple Fatal and Major Fire and Accident Events Reported
A roundup of incidents includes Frank OBrien dying of sunstroke on a farm near Ottumwa Iowa. A Chicago auto overturn killed one and fatally injured another. Six Albany firemen injured in a stable and storehouse blaze owned by Swift and Co. A. A. Smith, noted shingle maker, dies in Everett Washington from a car overturn. John Biros, 28, miner, dies instantly from a slate fall at White City mines Oskaloosa Iowa. Chicago, New York and Boston Refrigerator plant sustains $300000 fire damage. Moravia New York loses three business blocks in a fire causing $25000 loss. cause unknown. A tornado hits Urbana Ohio destroying United States Paper and Box plant. logs loss around $50000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O’brien
Ottumwa
Iowa
Chicago
Albany
N. Y
Swift & Co
Packers
A. A. Smith
Everett
Wash
John Biros
White City
Oskaloosa
Chicago, New York & Boston Refrigerator Company
Moravia
Urbana
Ohio
United States Paper and Box Company
Batch of Disturbances Across Several States
August Overpeck of Baltimore tried to leap into the Niagara gorge. In Red Lodge Montana four Italians held up section men causing injuries. Detectives Richardson and Wilson were shot and likely to die in Council Bluffs. Henry Bavmayer of Evansville attempted to kill his family and killed himself. Mike White and Shorty Green were ordered to grand jury for murder in the Osage lynching. Nuncio Sergius was arrested in Philadelphia for theft of $30,000 in antique jewelry. John Lockett in Guthrie was severely whipped. Mrs Blackburn in Little Rock killed her stepdaughter with a broomstick and will be kept in Hot Springs. Samuel Jones, visiting Menominee, leaped into the river and was rescued by his wife and fishermen after a struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Overpeck
Baltimore
Niagara Gorge
Red Lodge
Mont
W. H. Richardson
George Wilson
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Henry Bavmayer
Evansville
Ind
Mike White
Shorty Green
Frank Bailey
Osage
Okla
Nuncio Sergius
Philadelphia
Emilie Sergius
New York
John Lockett
Guthrie
Lockett
Little Rock
Ark
William Blackburn
Blackburn
Samuel J. Jones
Butte
Menominee
Mich
Menominee River
Jones
Strike on Iron Range sparks arrest warrant and troop fears
Hibbing Minnesota reports a warrant for strike leader Ted Petrietta amid a massive iron ore walkout north of town. Pinkerton guard fears grow as 150 Duluth deputies could be deployed. officials oppose arbitration while the union seeks pay raises and recognition.
Armed deputy force mobilized over ore strike in Itasca range
Duluth Minn July 30 report from Bovey says Sheriff Hoolihan ordered deputies to take arms and move at a moment's notice after a mass meeting of United States Steel supporters. About 150 men camped at Bovey city hall prepared to entrain within ten minutes. Another hundred at Holman location along the way to Nashwauk. Mines at Nashwauk remain open amid a strong Western Federation camp. Mayor Cullom hopeful to resolve objections and end the dockside strike rift on union recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
News- Tribune
Bovey
Hoolihan
Itasca County
Nashwauk
United States Steel Corporation
Union
Holman
Western Federation
United States Steel
Cullom
Allcnez
Superior
Duluth Ore Handlers Seek Arbitration in Strike
Duluth July 31 The ore handlers strike shows no settlement yet as workers propose arbitration to Duluth Mis sabe & Northern officials who will decide. A meeting yesterday ended with a near unanimous vote in favor of arbitration and returning to work if promised by railroad officials to honor terms from the Sunday conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Duluth, Missebe & Northern Railroad
Renewal of hostilities feared in telegraphers row
In San Francisco on July 31 the telegraphers union served notice on Western Union claiming the spirit of the peace agreement is not observed. Resolutions call for raising the dispute with higher Western Union officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Western Union
Strike Docks Crisis Nears Resolution in Duluth
In Duluth on August 1 the ore dock strike looms toward a decision by Thursday morning. United States Steel expects a reply to a proposed arbitration plan while offering to meet workers individually or as a committee. If workers refuse, operations may resume with available labor. Labor leader Petriella was arrested for carrying concealed weapons and bonded out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Steel Corporation
Associated Press
United States Steel Corporation
West End
Petriella
Hibbing
Black Hand Gang Taken in multi-state sweep
The United States Steel Corporation rounded up what is believed to be the nation s worst Black Hand gang after months of work and a dragnet that spanned four states. Forty men are jailed in Newcastle Youngstown Sharon Plainfield and Rochester with a dozen murders attributed to the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
United States Steel Corporation
Youngstown
Sharon
Plainfield
N. J
Rochester
Mahoning
Shenango
Bids Strikers Keep the Peace of Conduct
A brief note highlights the focus on restraining bidding conflicts and maintaining orderly conduct among participants. It calls for discipline and adherence to rules during bidding events and related activities.
End of Fight Near at Hand in Miners Strike
Gov Johnson issues proclamation to keep peace on the Mesaba range. Troops may be called to prevent intimidation and trespass on private property while miners may meet publicly. Duluth reports hope end is near as ore shipments resume and range towns respond to the governor’s terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Fron
T. D. O'Brien
Harvey Grimmer
C. H. Day
Petriella
Cov. Johnson
Fatal Toy Rifle Accident Kills Four Year Old
In Paynesville Minnesota on August 4 a six year old boy unintentionally shot and killed his four year old brother while alone in the house. The rifle went off and the bullet struck the younger child in the chest, causing almost instant death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Totaf
Paynesville
Minn
Man Thrown From Train Dies in Wisconsin
Edward Flannery of Argyle died at Brownton from injuries after being pitched from a Milwaukee Road platform while riding a train. He suffered both legs broken and severe head and hip injuries. Farmers seeking help found him two hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Wis
Edward Flannery
Argyle
Brownton
Milwaukee Road
Mit
Watertown Man Attempts Suicide By Chloroform
Art Middleton of Watertown South Dakota attempted to end his life by drinking chloroform this month. He called for help after realizing the danger and was saved by two doctors who administered antidotes. He cites domestic troubles as the cause and vows to try again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
S. D
Art Middleton
Parliamentarian seeks Canada United States accord to end dynamite fishing
Digby Nova Scotia August 4 A J S Copp member of parliament for Digby urges cooperation between Canada and the United States to suppress fishing with dynamite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digby
N. S
A. J. S. Copp
Canada
United States
Hall Storm Wrecks Tobacco Crop, Kills Farm Hand
A hall storm swept through the Springfield area damaging the local tobacco crop by about 100000 dollars. A farm hand lost his life in the storm yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Girl Taken From Jumpers Sect Under Court Order
Olga Lundell a seventeen year old Sac City Iowa girl linked to the holy jumpers at Fountain House was placed in custody of the Waukesha County sheriff by order of Court Commissioner Hemlock to return home despite her testimony that she wished to stay with the group. The courtroom was packed and locals cheered the decision while the Jumpers argued the girl acted of her own free will per parental letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukesha, Wis
Olga Lundell
Sac City
Iowa
Fountain House
Hemlock
Waukesha County
Four Injured in Duelo between William Wilson and Henry Williams
In Minot North Dakota on August 4 a gun fight left one Negro shot in the thigh and three outsiders wounded a woman and two white men were injured. The quarrel began over Wilsons housekeeper with Wilson accusing Williams of slurring remarks. Both Williams and Wilson were arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
N. D
Wiliam Wilson
Henry Williams
J. H. Waggener
Mr. McGregor
O. J. Houde
Wilson
Wiliams
Aged Woman Anna Olson Missing Believed Drowned
Pierre S D Aug 4 Mrs Anna Olson 75 left her Rousseau home last Sunday and is believed to have drowned in the Missouri River. An apron found on the riverbank and prior threats support the suicide belief. Her daughter Mrs Moe and Minnesota- based husband sought gubernatorial aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Olson
Pierre
S. D
Rousseau
Missouri
Moe
Minnesota
Indicted Former Officials Facing Fraud Charges
Fond du Lac August 4 Former District Attorney R L Morse and former Sheriff Bernard Sheridan were indicted for conspiracy to have bills approved with the DA receiving a cut for signing each claim. J C Harcum, another former sheriff, was indicted for obtaining money under false pretenses. The three were arraigned before Court Commissioner Gooding and released on bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond du Lac
R. L. Morse
Bernard Sheridan
J. C.harcum
Gooding
Frost Threatens North Dakota Wheat Harvest
In North Dakota frosts loomed as a dangerous possibility with Larimore reporting only a trace and no damage. Grand Forks noted a 43 degree low at the state university while farmers face the risk of a killing frost ending the wheat crop if it arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Grand Forks
M. D
Larimore
The
State University
Blaze at West First Street industries in Duluth
Fire at the Burgess Electric Mellin and Co and Christie Lithographing building on West First street causes about 110000 dollars in losses. Cause under investigation, Joss is fully insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Burgess Electric Company
Mellin & Co
Christie Lithographing Company
West First Street
Joss
Roemer of Milwaukee Named to Wisconsin Railroad Commission
Madison Wis Aug 4 Sheriff Kit in the Wisconsin railroad commission was filled yesterday by the appointment of J H Roemer of Milwaukee He is a Democrat and a lawyer and a member of the state board of normal school regents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roemer
Milwaukee
Madison, Wis
Kit
Wisconsin Railroad Commission
J. H. Roemer
State Board of Normal School Regents
Three-Year-Old Hoffmans Die? Potato Bug Poisoning Tragedy
In Chippewa Falls Vis Aug 4 a three year old child of Mr. and Mrs. E J Hoffman near the town of here is reported at the point of death after eating potato bugs misled by his brother who told him they were raspberries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa Falls
Vis
E. J. Hoffman
Winnipeg Man Arrested for Cunard Steamer Larceny
Queenstown August 4 James J Robertson of Winnipeg passenger on the Cunard steamer Lucania arrived here yesterday afternoon and has been arrested for the alleged larceny of 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Queenstown
James J. Robertson
Cunard Line
Lucania
Also Mentioned on This Page
BIG Timber
J. T. Lefond
Mgs
Montana
Mannheim
Academy of Science
Fortin
Joplin
Mary Park
van Vleet, Miss
James Farre
Clinton
F. McClellan & Co
Bremerton Naval Station
Puget Sound
Harry Phillips
Jacksonville
Seneca Falls
Louis Slowers
South English
H. L. Elliott
Fort Dodge
W. F. Smith
Presbyterian Church
Frederick Dent Grant
Tedo Petrietta
Eveleth
Pinkerton
Big Steel Corporation
Pinkertons
Bates
St. Louis County
Welrick
Irom
Allouez
Denver
James Kerwin
Western Federation of Miners
Cc. E. Mahoney
Minnesota Iron Workers
Steel Trust
Federation
Black Hand Gang
Tion
Waukesha
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