Trouble in Miners Strike Feared Today
Wilkesbarre, Aug. 31. Trouble in the miners strike is expected tomorrow as operators plan to restart some collieries. General Gobin to deploy a large troop force to protect non union men. one disturbance reported in Panther Creek valley with attackers forcing two non union men back to a church for safety. Dynamite restored order at Summit Hill after strikers disrupted passengers. washery undamaged and work to continue. Oxford colliery adds a searchlight and produces 400 tons daily. Superintendant Tobey says more collieries may start this week.
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Wilkesbarre
General Gobin
Lansford
Switchback
Gearhart
Summit Hill
Twelfth Regiment
Sharkey
Westridge
Marvin
Tobey
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Company
Oxford
West Scranton
Mitchell to Speak at Labor Day Picnic in Philadelphia
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers spent Aug 31 in Atlantic City returning to Philadelphia. He denies meeting Senators Quay or Penrose about the strike but is widely believed to have discussed donations for miners relief. He will headline labor day events with two addresses at a picnic whose proceeds go to the relief fund.
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Philadelphia
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Atlantic City
Mitchell
Senators Quay
Penrose
Miners’ Relief Fund
Dynamite blast hits Minooka washery pump house
Aug 31 reports from Minooka Scranton indicate the National washery pump house was blown to pieces in an early morning explosion. Authorities investigate the cause as damage disrupts operations and raises safety concerns.
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the National Washery
Scranton
Penn
Minooka
Central Labor Union denounces Gobin in Philadelphia
The Central Labor Union of Philadelphia unanimously denounces Brigadier General J. P. S. Gobin for ordering troops to shoot strikers in the anthracite fields. It calls for Gobin’s removal, indictment for threatening Pennsylvanians’ lives, and a protest to Governor Stone.
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Philadelphia
Central Labor Union of Philadelphia
J. P. S. Gobin
Pennsylvania
Nicholls
Duffy
Fahy
Harrisburg
Coal Policeman Beaten in Wilkesbarre Incident
Ja cob Smith, a coal and iron policeman for Kingston Coal Company, was robbed of his revolver and beaten by two unknown men as he traveled to relieve another officer at a company colliery in Wilkesbarre.
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
Jacob Smith
Kingston Coal Company
Sound Steamer Almost Hit by Shots From Fort
Passengers on the Maine returning from Newport denounced Fort Terry officers for bellicose target practice. Shells flew within 15 feet of the bow and just cleared the smokestack, with several splashes in the water near the steamer, until a whistle blast ended the bombardment. At Fisher's Island Fort Wright guns kept firing as a nearby schooner tried to flee the range.
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New London
Conn
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Maine
Newport
Fort Terry
Fisher’s Island
Fort Wright
Anglo-Chinese treaty signing halted in Shanghai
Aug 31 reports the Anglo-Chinese commercial treaty not signed as Sir James L. Mackay and British commissioners met to sign but the imperial decree empowering Chinese signers was deemed unsatisfactory. British representative refused to sign while Chinese seek a loophole to repudiate later if needed.
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Shanghai
James L. Mackay
Great Britain
Lowell Meise Aged 14 Runs Away From Home In New York Route
A 14 year old boy, Lowell Meise, vanished from 9 Berkeley Street Saturday. His worried mother fears the worst as police issue a description: blond hair and eyes, light hair, red and white negligee shirt, striped tie, dark blue pants, black checked coat, blue cap, black shoes and stockings. It is believed he may be headed to New York.
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Lowell Meise
Berkeley Street
New York
Boston Fusiliers Visit Portland Cadets Picnic
A party of 80 in uniform from Boston arrived in Portland, Missouri, and spent the day at Long Island. They will be entertained by the Portland Cadets on Monday and return at night.
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Portland
Boston Fusiliers
Long Island
Portland Cadets
Gates cites $500000 gain for Chicago after Savable win
John W. Gates declared Chicago was richer by $500000 beyond the Futurity race, noting one man won $10000 and another $70000. He estimated the $500000 excludes winnings by Chicagan men at the track, and only covers those in the city on Saturday.
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Chicago
John W. Gates
Savable
Arrests in liquor law case at Stamford and Lowell streets
Officers of Division 3 yesterday arrested Emma Johnson aged 48 on liquor law violation charges at 3 Stamford Street. They searched premises at 2B Lowell Street and seized three quarters of a gallon of whiskey, two and a quarter gallons of ale and 12 of deer.
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Emma Johnson
Stamford Street
Sarah Butler
Lowell Street
Dorchester man injured by electric car at Quincy Bow DoIn
James A Welch of 14 Colman street was run over by an electric car last evening at the corner of Quincy and Bow doin streets in Dorchester. His left hand was badly crushed.
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James A. Welch
Colman Street
Quincy
Bowdoin Streets
Dorchester
Labor Leaders Rally Coal Workers Amid Call for Strong Turnout
Commander O'Toole said over 1000 coal teamsters would respond to the call. The Upholsterers' Union No. 53 led by H. J. O'Brien expects about 200 members in line. Central Labor Union and Building Trades Council officers and their staffs will ride as officers lead the march today.
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O'Toole
No. 53
H. J. O'Brien
Jens Baker
Fred Spetch
John Moseley
Daniel DeCouseey
BP. H. Moya
Thomas Howle
Central Labor Union and Building Trades Counci
Weddings in North End Highlight Two Jewish Brides
In North End last night about 400 guests danced and feasted for the weddings of Miss Cellia Nyman and Harry Glasser at 11 Washington Street, and Miss Bessie Goldberg and David Baker at 46 Stillman Street. Rabbis Levin and Rabinovich officiated, marking the first in a string of forthcoming Hebrew weddings attracting local interest.
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North End
Washington Street
Cellia Nyman
Admiral Higginson Delays Fleet Departure at Menemsha Bight
PASQUE ISLAND Aug 31 Admiral Higginson delays fleet departure as last cruiser leaves anchorage near midnight. Battleships sail about 9 pm with others following. shore learns of movement from missing anchor lights. Fog thick at sunset, thinning later. notable visitors include Assistant Secretary Sanger and Duchess of Marlborough aboard Nourmahal visiting flagship Kearsarge.
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Pasque Island
Higginson
Menemsha Bight
Hgeht
Gay Head
Sanger
Duchess of Marlborough
W. K. Vanderbilt
Newport
Astor
Nourmahal
Kearsarge
Cattle Butchers Threaten Regional Strikes Over Wages
Chicago workers warn of a strike next Wednesday if no compromise is reached. Cattle butchers at stockyards in several cities including Kansas City South Omaha Sioux City St Paul and St Joseph demand a 19 percent wage increase. Packers insist no strike will occur and say differences will be settled.
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Chicago
Kansas City
South Omaha
Sioux City
St. Paul
St. Joseph
Gaelic School to Award Irish Speaking Prizes at Aonach Na Scoile
Superintendent P J O Daly announced prize awards for best Irish speakers at the Aonach Na Scoile event. The program will occur at 1154 Washington Street in the school hall on Michaelmas Eve Sunday September 28 from 2 to 6 pm.
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Washington Street
P. J. O'Daly
Balloon "Pig Glory" launches from Penver for world record flight
Aug. 81 report from Penver notes the balloon Pig Glory, one of the largest built, started this afternoon to break the world long distance and speed records in balloon sailing. The occupants are Captains T. S Baldwin and Percy Hudson, aeronauts, and C. C. Sherman, a newspaper man, with expected arrival in New York.
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Penver
New York
T. S Baldwin
Percy Hudson
Aeronauts
Sherman
Escaped Noose Shot To Death In Sparta Mob Incident
In Sparta Illinois on August 31 Ardee Wilson a Black man arrested for assault on a young white woman was seized by an angry mob. They hanged him from a telegraph pole with a noose but he slipped free and fled. A posse tracked him down hours later within two blocks of the jail.
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Sparta
Ill
Ardee Wilson
Graham swims Niagara rapids from Whirlpool to Lewiston
Carlisle D. Graham swam the Niagara River from the whirlpool below Niagara Falls to Lewiston. He wore a waist life preserver and neck float, entered at 3 17 p m, battled heavy currents for nearly half an hour, faced a danger near a boulder, and finished to cheers without feeling adverse effects after a rub down.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Carlisle D. Graham
Lewiston
Graham
Devil's Hole
Steals Start In Quean Rage On Italian Bark Francesco
A start of over a day was stolen on the Italian bark Francesco when Captain Newcomb of the bark Thomas A. Goddard was towed down stream by Captain Hersey of tug Pallas on the way to Buenos Ayres with a cargo of lumber. The Goddard has a chance to reach South Channel first while the Francesco, bound for the same port, trails with a similar cargo as they race toward South America.
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Francesco
Newcomb
Thomas A. Goddard
Hersey
Pallas
Buenos Ayres
Goddard
South Channel
New England
South American
Florence Strikes Idle 40000 Amid City Siege
In Florence on August 31 a general strike leaves 40,000 idle and paralyzes life. Troops occupy streets, arrests flood jails, and public services rely on military order. Bread is rationed, gas cuts cause torches, and cafes close as authorities suppress anarchist and socialist elements.
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Florence
Italy
Minchill Street
Milan
Genoa
Struck Match Injury Causes Needle Penetration at Home
John Ronaecan of 656 Harrison Avenue was treated at Emergency Hospital after scratching a match on a wall. The broken match struck a needle on a table, piercing his forefinger and injuring his right hand. Dr Ledwell removed the steel at the hospital.
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John Ronaecan
Harrison Avenue
Ronaecan
Ledwell
Logan Declares Candidacy for State Senate Seat
Representative Edward N. Logan of Ward 14 South Boston announces his bid for State Senator of the sixth Suffolk district. He cites labor, garbage plant, Dorchester Heights monument funding, and Cove Street extension measures as achievements and calls for a caucus Sept 10 while challenging incumbent Sullivan on record and term limits.
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Edward N. Logan
South
Boston
Suffolk
Sullivan
House
Senate
Citzen Fiber
Theentral Taibor Union
Building Trades Council
City Point
Dorchester Heights
Cove Street
Clancy
Ward 17 backs Mansfield for Senator at Roxbury rally
About 159 Ward 17 political workers met at Hibernian Hall Roxbury to unite behind John J Mansfield for Senator. Mansfield spoke on campaign issues in Wards 7 9 and 17 and Congressman candidate Charles I Quirk also addressed the gathering announcing a public rally at Vine Street Church tomorrow evening.
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Hibernian Hall
Roxbury
John F. Murphy
John J. Mansfield
Mansfield
Charles I. Quirk
Congress
Vine Street
TAVAROM AND CROVO IN TOL
Two men Louis Crovo and Tilly Lavaroni were arrested on Nor street by Officers Egan and Donovan after assaulting and robbing sailor David L. Lane in Langdon place. Lane, struck on the head, lost 3.54 in money and a gold watch and chain.
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David L. Lane
Langdon Place
Louis Crovo
North Street
Tilly Lavaroni
Hanover Street
Nor Street
Egan
Donovan
Lane
Sultan of Bini dayan Shot After Escape Attempt
The Sultan of Bini dayan, held as a hostage by American forces at Camp Vickars in Mindanao, was shot and killed by a sentry during an attempted escape last Thursday. He had been arrested after murders of American soldiers and was kept awaiting the surrender of the killers.
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Manila
Binidayan
Camp Vickars
Mindanao
Young Corbett to Manage Himself After Split
Cincinnati August 1 9 In the future Young Corbett will act as his own manager. A few days ago he and his manager Johnny Corbett had a war of words and the latter severed his connection with the featherweight champion and left for Denver.
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Cincinnati
Young Corbett
Johnny Corbett
Denver
Newton golfer falls two strokes shy of Brae-Burn record
In a best ball four at Brae-Burn in West Newton last week A. H. Findlay teamed with H. P. Perkins to post 78, two strokes behind Brae-Burn’s course record of 76 held by A. J. Ross. The amateur mark is 78 by A. J. Lockwood, while the club record stands at 79 by Percy Gilbert.
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Oakley Country Club
A. J. Lockwood
Percy Gilbert
J E F Eustis Dies at 73 in Chelsea Home
James E F Eustis died at his Clark avenue Chelsea home yesterday morning at age 73. He was an original member of the Boston Chamber of Commerce, then known as the Boston Corn Exchange.
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James E. F. Eustis
Clark Avenue
Chelsea
Eustis
Boston Chamber of Commerce
The
Boston Corn Exchange
Labor's big parade to mark holiday in city
Labor unions under the Central Labor Union prepare a mass parade with an estimated 20 000 participants in two divisions. The coal teamsters expect 1200 in line, led by P J O Tool e and P J Gallagher, with marshals assigning positions near Boylston and Dartmouth. Building Trades Council units will march from Newbury and Dartmouth streets. Notable floats include 300 rubber workers women, a 250 pound loaf of bread, and a 33 inch 60 pound loaf to donate to shelters. sports stars from Scottish Clans and Caledonian Grove feature in morning events.
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Central Labor Union
Coal Teamsters
P. J. O'Toole
International Union
P. J. Gallagher
Marshal Crozier
Marshal Downing
Fitzgerald
Boylston
Dartmouth
Building Trades Council
John A. Kenney
Francis P. Maguire
Newbury Streets
Brewery
Hatters
Newbury
Building Trades
Teamsters
Knights of Labor Set Parade Time in East Boston
The Knights of Labor schedule a 9 30 morning assembly at Blagden street Huntington avenue and Dartmouth street for a 10 o clock march. Reported organizations include Express Teamsters East Boston L A 1642 Railway Section Men Charlestown L A 1741 Longshoremen East Boston L A 5789 Boston L A 9623 Charlestown L A 8607 Ship Carpenters L A 1244 Freight Handlers B M railroad L A 5789 New Haven railroad South Boston L A 628 Park Department Employees L A 7576 Benjamin Franklin Assembly Sanitary and Street Cleaning Employees L A 3463 Sewer Workers Assembly 1621 City Employees of Brighton L A 1756 East Boston L A 1202 Paving Department Assembly 9816. Estimated parade size about 4000.
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Knights of Labor
Blagden Street
Huntington Avenue
Dartmouth Street
Norander
Express Teamsters
East Boston
L. A
Railway Section
Charlestown
Stone Pavers
South Boston
Boston
L.A
B. & M. Railroad
New Haven Railroad
Park Department
Benjamin Franklin Assembly
Assembly
Brighton
Paving
Monster Bread Loaf Parade Highlight by Hebrew Bakers Union
A Labor Day parade feature is a 265 pound 14 foot long twisted loaf prepared by Hebrew Bakers' Union 45. The immense bread, about 2 feet high, will be donated for the event.
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Hebrew Bakers’ Union 45
Labor unions plan entertainments and banquets
The Labor Day program lists Electrical Workers 108 Phenix Hall Floor Layers Union Naomi Hall Hack and Cab Drivers Harmiccny Hall Carpenters Council Templar Hall 724 Washington Street Engineers Unions 4 74 18 Jefferson Hall Dover Albany streets Bartenders Paine Memorial Hall Building Laborers Unt 15 Garfield Hall Dover Washington Sanitary Street Cleaning 6064 Hibernian Hampton Hanover Knigths of Labor Brigham House Bricklayers Union No 3 Wausbakum Grove South Framingham
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Electrical Workers
Phenix Hall
Naomi Hall
Harmiccny
Hibernian
45,000 Men Parade in New York Labor Day
New York plans a Labor Day parade marking the holiday with about 45,000 marchers from 31 labor organizations. Forty-five bands, officials invited, and grand marshal Samuel Park lead a procession along Fifth Avenue to Broadway, ending at Steeplechase Park for a Coney Island outing.
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New York
Edward Kelly
Kelly
Samuel Park
Fifty-seventh Street
Fifth Avenue
Forty Third
Aids
United Board
Twenty-third Street
Broadway
Park Row
Warren Street
Steeplechase Park
Coney Island
Bridgemen’s
Real Affection Led to Marriage of Grand Duchess Helene
ST PETERSBURG August 31 Real affection led Grand Duchess Helene daughter of Grand Duke Vladimir sister of heirs to crowns to wed Prince Nicholas of Greece third son of the Greek royal house. At twenty she had courted many noble suitors and at times flirted with power, facing engagements to Prince Maximilian of Baden Prince Louis Napoleon Bonaparte Archduke Francis of Austria Count Loubetskoi and others before a marriage to Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria faltered and she finally chose Nicholas of Greece.
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ST. Petersburg
Helene
Vladimir
Russia
Nicholas
Greece
Maxiimillian of
Badena
Michael
Hei
Louis Napoleon Bonaparte
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Ment
Albert
Schleswig-Holstein
England
Francis of
Austria
Loubetskoi
Loubhetskoi
Siberia
Spain
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Tol
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Rodxbury
B'noth Israel
Cooper Street
Caledonian Grove
West Roxbury
Frank Kanaly
George Tinder
Ernie Hijertberg
New Jersey
Tom Keene
Old England
Gideon Pierrie
Hamilton
Monster Loaf
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