Fragmented 1907 news roundup of crimes strikes and industry notes
The report covers diverse items: a Volunteer leading a yacht squadron from Vineyard Haven to Marblehead. drought ruin across 75 000 square miles in the Northwest. Emanuel Kohnstamm arrested for betting ring cheating at Brighton Beach. Jermyn & Co. coal tenants ordered to vacate with possible armed resistance. Mooney’s arraignment in New York tied to the Guyandotte explosion. Brockton shoe factory strike seen as likely to settle soon. Fred A S Perry accused of attempting to assassinate a business manager in New London. George Faith jailed in Bridgeport on 15000 bail. Commissioner Geils fined 1000. baseball league winners listed as the Bostons Chicago Nationals and Washingtons. Mc Garigle escape assistance to be indicted. Newark leather firms moving to non union hiring. strong cable pool planned. naval cruiser bids opened in Washington. Ives Stayner developments and a Massachusetts syndicate eyeing Dover horse railroad.
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New York Yacht Squadron
Vineyard Haven
Marblehead
Emanuel Kohnstamm
Brighton Beach
Eh Ees
Jermyn & Co
Old Forge
Penn
Mooney
New York
Guyandotte
W. L. Douglass’s
Brockton
Fred A. S. Perry
New London
Bostons
Chicagos
Philadelphias
Washingtons
McGarigle
Chicago
Newark
Washington
Massachusetts
Dover
N. H
Krupp Left 250000 For Employees Benefit
Wealthy industrialist Herr Alfred Krupp bequeaths 250000 marks for the welfare and protection of his workers. The bequest follows years of paternal investments in company housing and healthcare for laborers.
Cattle Quarantine Ordered for Pleuro Pneumonia in New York
State cattle commissioners issue a circular ordering quarantine against pleuro pneumonia in New York. A boxing exhibition is held at the Boston Theatre as the diamond belt is presented to John L Sullivan. Sailor is arrested for stabbing Mate Carlton of the brig Golconda. National Electric Light and Motor Association meets at the Parker House. Telegram from Hon RB 8 Spofford to Secretary Whitney. Captain Crowell recounts the wreck of the Merrimack. Aldermen board holds uneventful meeting. Bank reports a loss over 200000 in surplus reserve with 7 percent money. Stocks dull and strong.
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New York
Boston
John L. Sullivan
Carlton
National Electric Light and Motor Association
Parker House
Spofford
Whitney
Admiral Luce
Crowell
Merrimack
Board of Aldermen
Weather Indications for New England and Nearby States
For Maine New Hampshire and Vermont expect warmer fair weather with winds from south to west. The rest of New England should see slightly warmer conditions and variable winds generally from south to west. Eastern New York will be generally warmer with fair weather and winds shifting to southerly.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
New England
New York
Weather Record Across Stations Yesterday Through 10 PM
Meteorological report lists yesterday's observations synchronized across multiple stations. Data cover temperature, humidity, wind, and atmospheric conditions at a common observation time. The brief notes summarize conditions at various locales and signal overall regional weather patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Observer’s Office
Signal Service
U.S. A
Boston
Viet Bbc
Tragedy Claims 19-Year-Old William Gaffey in Lake Whitney
William Gaffey of New Haven Connecticut, age 19, drowned in Lake Whitney last evening as rescue attempts followed the incident.
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William Gaffey
New Haven, Conn
Lake Whitney
Visionary scheme on tariffs and imperial federation
Sir John A. Macdonald visits St Andrews NB and comments on a Canadian American tariff union and fisheries disputes. He says Congress would settle the matter, Canada would oppose higher tariffs, and differential duties with England are unlikely. He notes imperial federation as a practical defense aim but rejects free trade with Britain’s colonies for now. He plans a weeklong stay and potential Campobello visit.
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St. Andrews
N. B
Sir John A. Macdonald
Canada
Lady Macdonald
New Brunswick
St. John
Leonard Tiley
Sir John
Theremier
Commercia Union
Erastus Wiman
New York
Benjamin Butterworth
Canadians
England
United States
Seaboard
Lord Salisbury
Campobello
Coercion Debates and Royal Posts in Public Service
In the House of Commons Mr W H Smith said no government loan would aid colonization funds and refused a public service royalty postings return. Agrarian crime hits West Clare as traffic manager is targeted. A New York messenger in breach of postal laws is freed after appearing in Shadows of a Great City. Cholera cases rise in Malta as seven new infections and two deaths are reported. John Bright endorses the American memorial signed by 178 MPs with nine joining the delegation.
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London
House of Commons
W. H. Smith
West Clare
Sullivan
New York
Princess Theatre
Malta
John Bright
America
Archbishop Walsh on Coercion and Irish Politics
In Dublin, Archbishop Walsh calls the coercion act a social and economic threat that could derail the National League and suppress Home Rule demonstrations. He supports the amended land bill, predicts an Irish Parliament return, notes high eviction numbers, and cites Mr. O'Brien facing the crimes act at Lugacurran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Krupp
Mme. Elmini
General Bowlanger
M. Ferry
Archbishop Walsh
Ireland
Dublin
Hawaii
Kapiolani
Barimers
the Sun Today
National League
England
Gladstone
Dublin Castle
Luggacurran
William O’brien
O’brien
Cork
Indian Competition in Wheat
Indian competition with American wheat is discussed by Mr. Smeaton director of agriculture for India's northwest provinces. He argues India can force tariff relief and market access but is hampered by high railway freight charges and perceived quality issues. He urges Viahes merchants to press railways for favorable terms.
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London
Smeaton
Northwest Provinces
India
America
Viahes
Krupp Heirs Add to Worker Memorial Funds
Alfred Krupp left 250000 for employees and Friederich Krupp added 125000 for Essen residents. Essen city council approved 15000 for a Krupp statue to honor the industrial family.
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Krupp
Beluw
Alfred Krupp
Friederich
Essen
Mystery Highway Robbery Hits Former Operetta Queen
Paris reports Mme Elluini, once a queen of operetta, robbed on a coach journey. A valise valued at about 160000 dollars vanished while she paused to relieve the horses. Attendant Anda is held on suspicion of complicity.
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Paris
Mme
Elluini
Anda
Boulanger Writes Letter On Duel With Ferry
Paris August 8 General Boulanger writes to his seconds about his proposed duel with M Ferry He says public opinion will judge between an insult to a general from afar and a derisory reparation and himself who would risk his ire to avenge his honor as a soldier.
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Boulanger
Paris
General Boulanger
M. Ferry
French and Belgian News Briefs From Aug 8 Dispatches
Paris reports Baron Billings expelled from Alsace while visiting friends. Grenoble sentences M Naquet to two months and 200 francs for unfairly wounding Menvielle in a duel. German Embermeine factory in Moselle given three months grace to sell goods after closure ordered by Prefect Schnerb. Hertogen forest in Belgium ablaze over seven kilometres. Fire in Dublin destroys Lambert Brien shop and Grafton street stores. losses reach half a million dollars. A farmer near Ennis is shot and mortally wounded on the highway.
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Paris
Prince Bismarck
Brussels
Hertogen Forest
Verviers
Dubin
Lambert & Brien’s
Robinson’s
Gerty
Grafton Street
Dusty
Ennis
Ives-Stayner muddle yields fresh developments and loans
New York Aug 8 There were new developments in the Ives Stayner case as Henry Ives arrived from Cincinnati and faced pressure from creditors. Morgan Co ordered a $2 million loan call and asset sale to strip Ives & Co of ownership while lenders moved to protect bonds and stock. The stock market bristled as loans and collateral were called, with further dispositions limited by sales. Christopher Meyer, once an ally, now opposes Ives amid concerns over railroad assets.
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New York
Henry
Ives
Cincinnati
Tillie
Ives & Co
Sehows, Morgan & Co
Kester & Co
Lake Shore
Hamilton & Dayton
Freeman & Co
Lathrop
Smith & Olyphant
National Bank
Christopher Meyer
Will Resist Eviction Amid Labor Dispute at Jermyn
Workers of Jermyn & Co in Old Forge protest, claim unlawful wage deductions, and refuse company housing evictions. Company head Jermyn arrests a supporter for perjury after a pay dispute. Workers vow to stay, threatening strike and potential trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Jermyn
Sad Seria Visit Ends With Knevals’ Son Death
Sherman W. Knevals and his wife arrived home from Europe to comfort Surrogate Rollins, only to learn their son Russell, a medical student, had died in his sleep. Doctors cited apoplexy or heart disease as possible causes. no autopsy performed. Russell had studied at the College of Physicians and Surgeons.
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Russell
Hill
A. E. Little
A. Dudley
Mr. Knevals
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Chicago Boodlers Sentence Deferred in Most Cases
Four boodlers who were fined appeared in court as sentence was postponed until Thursday except for Commissioner Geils who urged an immediate closure. One boodler paid a $1000 fine. A motion for a new trial for seven boodlers sentenced to the penitentiary was postponed to Oct 15.
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Chicago
Geils
Fixing Cable Rates In New York Conference
A committee on preparing cable rate changes includes Green of Western Union and Anglo-American Cable Brown Direct Austin French Barlow Commercial Chandler United Lines. Western Union seeks 50 cents per word Direct 60 cents French and Anglo-American want a high rate Mackay pushes for 40 cents and favors 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Messrs
Green
Western Union Telegraph
Brown
Austin
Barlow
Commercial Cable
Chandler
United Lines Telegraph Company
Western Union
Mackay
Omaha Men Elect Boston Officially As President
The stockholders of the Omaha and Yankton Railroad Company elected Harvey N. Shepard of Boston as president and T Fales Gray of Boston as treasurer on August 8 in Omaha Nebraska.
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Omaha, Neb
Omaha & Yankton Railroad Company
Harvey N. Shepard
Boston
Fales Gray
Treas Ulerks
Yachts Race Toward Marblehead Amid Flagship Arrivals
In MarpleNeap and Marblehead Aug 8 crowds awaited the New York Yacht Club fleet. The Electra and Susquehanna anchored off Eastern Yacht Club House and Corsair at Fort Sewall. Volunteer led the fleet with Puritan and Mayflower close behind amid light winds and rising tides.
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Marplehead
Spectacu
New York Yacht Club
Nanepashemet House
Minot
Electra
Yacht Club
Pollock Rip
Marblehead
New York yachts lead 110 mile race to Marblehead for cups
The New York squadron yachts started the 110 mile race to Marblehead for the $500 sloops cup and $1000 schooners trophy. Early winds shifted from six to ten knots NE, with Volunteer, Mayflower and Puritan among early leaders. By 8 a.m. sails dimmed over the horizon as the fleet pressed toward Marblehead in forecast strong breeze.
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Corracr City
Sprcrau
New York
Marblehead
Volunteer
Mayflower
Atlantic
New England
Che Genesta
Butler
Palmer
Sachem
Electra
East Chop Light
H. M
Puritan
Titania
Iroquois
Allantless
Huron
Norseman
Mohican
Resolute
Gitana
Troubadour
Fannie
Priscilla
The
Island Home
Grayling
Bedown
Crags Rip
Haff
GraCié
Eees 7 Ol Ad Visiow
Ce Ee
Cinderella
No. i Eke Tae
Bedouin
Magic
Wanderer
Pocahontas
Stolen 40-foot yacht Imogene from Chelsea harbor
The 40-foot yacht Imogene belonging to F. P. Baker of Chelsea was stolen from its moorings near the Chelsea Boat Club last Thursday morning. Commodore Forbes has decided not to enter the Puritan for the trial.
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Imogene
F. P. Baker
Chelsea
Chelsea Boat Club
Commodore Forbes
Puritan
New Cruisers Bids Opened for Newark and Others
Washington reports bids opened for the Newark No. 1 cruiser and cruisers Nos. 4 and 5, each 4000 tons, and gunboats 3 and 4, 1700 tons. Bids fall within congressionally set limits. Cramp & Sons lead on several classes, with prices ranging from about 1.25 to 1.85 million dollars.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Congress
Newark
Navy Department
Department
William Cramp & Sons
Union
Ron Works
San Francisco
N. F. Palmer & Co
New York
Leather Workers Troubles Begin Union Clash in Newark
The Newark leather industry escalates as manufacturers announce on August 13 no employment for union members. Knights of Labor already has forced workers from Howell's and Reilly's shops, signaling a broader industrial conflict.
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Newark
N. J
Knights of Labor
Howell’s
Reilly’s
Knights
Lake Pleasant Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Lake Pleasant Association met yesterday electing A. T. Pierce as chairman Lewis Bartholemew as treasurer and A. T. Whiting as secretary forming the new board of trustees.
Norther Forces Sailors to Seek Shelter in P E I Harbor
A heavy norther on August 8 drove over a hundred American schooners into shelter at the port. Two cruisers also reported in port, adding to the crowded scene as vessels sought refuge from the gale.
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Sours
Specia
Steamers Arrived and Departed Across European Ports
Shipping notices list arrivals at Bristol Havre Antwerp Liverpool Plymouth and New York with vessels including Pennland Lismore Aurania Rialto Elphinstone Gelleri Mercia Zealandia Erns North Cambria and others. Journeys cover New York Boston Montreal Sydney Havana London New Orleans Hamburg and Barcelona with several ships proceeding to or from UK ports.
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Bristol
Matthew Bedlington
Baltimore
Havre
la Champagne
New York
Antwerp
Pennland
Liverpool
Lismore
Montreal
Berensrom
Aurania
Rialto
Newcastle
Elphinstone
New Orleans
Rouen
Plymouth
Gelleri
Hamburg
Brettin
Mercia
Coosaw
San Francisco
Zealandia
Sydney
Nsw
Erns
Bremen
Greece
London
North Cambria
Philadelphia
Utopia
Mediterranean
Cienfuegos
Havana
St Ronans
Glasgow
Sta
Nebraska
Newark
Moravia
Norseman
Boston
Amsterdam
Zaandain
Tarragona
Ardanach
Barcelona
Cherebon
British King
Late Ship News Arrivals From Many Ports
New York reports arrivals of multiple vessels including Llewellyn from Calcutta and Louis Degeer from Gothenburg, along with a list of brigs, schooners, and steamships docking at various ports. Sailed vessels include France to London Ardenbahn to Barcelona and others to Baracoa and Sagua.
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New York
Llewellyn
Calecutta
Louis Degeer
Gothenberg
Adria
Halifax
N.S
Gypsy Queen
Grace Bay
Sebago
Neil
Mary F. Pike
Betz
Gleneva
Isaac Burpee
Harvester
Eben Fisher
Bess
Stella
Chautauquan
C. E. White
St. _ John
Beset Nightingale
Ella
Mary B. Wington
Lotlie K. Friend
Florence Morréll
Joseph Hay
Frank G. Dow
John
Brne Hill
Laura Robinson
Rockport
Mass
Rattler
Eastport
Osprey
Gracie
North Star
City Lawrence
Nantucket
A. W. Ellis
Belfast
John Bracewell
Hurricane Island
Lizzie Brewster
Tw Rivers
N. S
St. Ronans
Liverpool
France
London
Ardenbahn
Barcelona
Bratten and
Zdun
Baracoa
Shig Caravan
Bark Minden
Antwerp
Brig
Packard
Sagua
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Queen OF Opera
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Chicago Boodlers
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Handkerchief Shoals
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Charles H. Loring
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Lake Pleasant Association
A. T. Pierce
Lewis Bartholomew
A. T. Whiting
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B. O. Young
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New York Supreme Court
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Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
New York Press Club
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St. Helen’s Island
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