Miners' strike tests reach in Wilkes Barre district
Wilkes Barre headquarters of the United Mine Workers issues a call urging non-union men to stay away from the anthracite region as a national strike looms. 42,000 miners in Pennsylvania are ordered to halt work next Wednesday under the restriction plan, with similar actions planned for Ohio Iowa and smaller districts.
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Wilkesharre
United Mine Workers
Ievary
Mitchell
Ohio
Maols
Iowa
Coal Supply Shortage Warned If General Strike Scales
Secretary Wilson warns a general coal strike could exhaust above ground bituminous and anthracite reserves within three months. He cites 460,000 miners across 30 states and potential national disruption if the July 17 convention approves sweeping pension and wage actions. Indiana operators report tight supplies and fragile agreements with producers, while rail and industrial output would face heavy curtailment if operations halt.
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Wilson
Indianapolis
Snn
United Mina Worker's Oatinates
Julianapelle
United States
Indiana
Redil
Tsb
Music Teachers End Meeting in Joliet June 13
The Illinois MAelic Teachers Association elected officers: President Allen Spencer of Chicago, vice president Frederick Mueller of Galesburg, secretary treasurer Wesseurer, Pranic Hanna of Calensa. Fieldhouse Job: Gov Yates appoints Col Walter Fieldhouse of Chicago inspector general of the Milio National Guard. Moulton promoted to brigadier general.
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Jotiet
Mlinois Maelic “Teachere’ Association
We Fullowity
Allen Spencer
Chicago
Frederick Mueller
Galesburg
Wesseurer
Pranic
Hanna
Calensa
Fieldhouse
Springield, Jr
Yates Hes
Col
Walter Fieldhouse
Mipoli National Guard
Vite Moulton
Noted Gotten Buyer George Avchmuty Dies in Office
George Avchmuty, a prominent gotton buyer known in New York and Liverpool, died by his own action in his New Orleans office on June 29. The death ends a high profile career in the trade, with his sudden loss impacting local business circles and international connections.
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New Orleans
George Avchmuty
Gotton
New York
Liverpool
Ramsay Estate Ordered to Pay State Bond
The supreme court of Hilnois ruled the state is entitled to 17,649 from the estate of the late Rufus N Ramsay former state treasurer. The case involved warden James D Baker of Chester and a prior shortage claim, with appeals through circuit and supreme courts.
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James D. Baker
Chester
Carlyle
Supreme Court of
Lebanon
Ramsay
Anpostate
Supreme Court
Buildings Electrified Kill One In Kankakee
In Kankakee Illinois on June 24 one man was killed and six others were shocked after touching the metal fronts of buildings charged with electricity due to defective wiring and wet awnings from rain. John Lebnus grasped an awning support and died instantly. Henry Rehberg George Ta Tam m Maggie Lafamin and others suffered electric shocks while leaving the area.
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Kankakee
Ill
Wee
Fox Land- Inge
John Lebnus
Henry Rehberg
George Ta- Tamm
Maggie Lafamin
B. Gan Rell
Paul Meyers
Fred Stleter
Church for Union Labor Men in Marion Ind
A church for organized labor will be established in Marion Indiana called the People's church It will be non denominational and open to any person worshiping God The central trades council will oversee formation within ten days plan indicates broad labor support and unity efforts across local unions.
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Workers of
Marion
Ind
Indianapolis
Central Trades Council
People’s Church
Find Dead Man Near Yuot Arcune Luge
Fragmentary report from New York dated June 23 notes a body found at a location described as Yuot arcune luge. The text references Cochran St. D. and a new degree conferment for W. Bourke Cookran, suggesting a disrupted record of academic or legal appointment in a Manhattan context.
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Knosville
Pet
N. Sourke Cochran
St. D
New York
Manhattan
W. Bourke Cookran
Eastern Trade Quiet Amid Harvests and Grain Movement
Trade in the East remains quiet as Western harvests are expected to be strong and quota unchanged. Reports from the interior and Far West show encouragement with bountiful yields and firm prices, while railway earnings rise. Grain movement notes wheat and corn exports for the week and season totals, with labor unrest and dry goods markets described as subdued in the East.
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New York
Shine
Far West
RB. G
Dun & Co
China
New England
United States
Canada
Bradatreet
Operation for broken neck saves life hopeful
Noblesville Indiana June 23 an operation was performed on D M Valentin who weeks earlier broke his neck two vertebrae at the base of the neck were found tangled the spinal cord curled up in one of these the cone was straightened as the fragments replaced the operation was the only passive hope of saving Valentines wife and he may live Tombs Angel Dead New York June 2 Ernestine dihaifuer formerly known as the Tombs angel $4 dead she had been in poor heart for several years and was compelled to give up her work in the city prison on ethnic ac Cow Iowa Masons Attend Reception Mintan Iowa June 24 many prominent Masons representing all ae fluus of Iowa attended the reception given here in Manan of W & Gartner recently elected grand wmetee of the young lodge at bowl Drawn in Five La Porte Waldime Y4 A Lebeerag Was received at Waeluk conveying the intelligence of the drawing of Nathan N Heyholds with his wife and three children in flood in Tennessee
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Noblesville
Ind
D. M. Valentine
Valentine
New York
Ernestine Dihaifuer
Iowa
la Porte
Waldime
Waeluk
Nathan N. Heyholds
Tennessue
Body found in the bay near New York with injuries
The body of a young girl was found in the bay near New York with bruises and wounds indicating she may have been attacked before death. A cyclone in Vienna on June 2 wrecked twenty six houses. residents sought refuge in a church as debris fell around them.
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the Bay
New York
Jaime
Vienna
Jung
Hrxezany
Auatriga
Galicia
Velar
Friars' Land Question Practically Settled
Rome reports the Vatican confirms Taft will decide friars land issues. Cantini Rampolla and Rt. Rev. O Gorman state Vatican documents favor Taft proposals including about 5 million dollars for friars lands and rental for army use. Arbitration to fix final sum. Taft proposed a tentative agreement.
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Rome
Jane
Cantina Rampolla
Nas
Thomas O'Gorman
Sioux Fals
Vatican
Taft
Philippina Islands
Spain
Cost Of Tiling Land Of Different Soils
The cost of tiling land varies with soil and slope. Sandy, sloped ground may run about 16 per acre including digging, laying, and incidentals, while heavy clay with gentle incline could reach about 45 per acre. Additional expenses include outlet gratings and extra ditches to ensure water outflow.
Crusade Drives Tramps From St Joseph Michigan
In St Joseph Michigan Berrien County authorities launched a crusade after the murder of Charles Parks. A train with two cars carried loiterers to the countryside where they were ordered to leave and never return. About 2000 tramps are expected to be removed in days.
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Berrien County
Michy
Joseph
Mich
Charles Parks
Autherisies
Henrby Woods
St. Joseph
Ttta
Widow Wins 950000 Damages Against Texas Ranchman
A Jamaica New York widow, Aimee C Mercer, was awarded 950000 for breach of promise against Christian Baldur a ranchman of Arroyo Cameron county Texas The case dated from a May 1900 engagement supported by letters Mercer 38 says she believed in the romance and sought legal redress in New York.
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Long Island
New York
Hirs
Aimee C. Mercer
Jamaica
Christian Baldur
Arroyo
Cameron County
Texas
Mercer
Baldur
Raising dairy cows a profitable industry
The article argues dairy cow farming is not keeping pace with population growth, risking milk shortages and higher future prices. It notes past low prices reduced breeding, while recent higher prices may revive dairy cattle production and stimulate breeding efforts.
Ideals in stock raising crucial for success in cattle
The article discusses how ideals in stock raising drive success, noting Tennessee Experiment Station findings on feed efficiency and carcass yield. It compares animals bred for performance, showing wide variation in daily gain and meat yield, with implications for farm profitability and overall beef output.
Cheamery Slop Used For Irrigating Land
In a discussion a creamery man described using waste water from his creamery to irrigate land. He spread the waste with furrows, applying enough water daily for ground absorption or evaporation. He reports rich results in fruits vegetables and flowers, noting plant food in the waste and the benefit to crop growth. The key gain cited is removing a local stinking drain by turning it into a fertilizer like perfume, a point he says creamery operators should consider.
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Creamery
Méntella
Gsr
Amelia
Agriculture by Beaver Beaver Dredges Open Vast Land
West lands opened by the BEA using steam dredges to deepen rivers. Dredges form broad waterways, float scows, and prepare drainage channels. Operations progress from marshy, timbered areas toward other states as valuable lands emerge.
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Gaverat Parta
West
Misanur
Guntle Seale
Marsa Land
Why Farmers Should Stay On The Farm
A plea urging farmers to remain on their farms to preserve communities and farming methods. It argues that moving to town harms local life, hurts farm productivity, and leads to tenant farming. The author asserts old men should stay to improve homesteads as models of good farming.
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United States
Compost Materials Going to Waste on Farms
Farmers waste compost materials as fodder surpluses shrink. The piece argues pairing barnyard manure with straw to create humus, noting many farmers lack fodder, and suggests simple late winter mixing to produce usable compost for fields. It cites a healthy barnyard contrast with wasted straw and manure near the yard.
Too Much Irrigation Hurts Western Lands
West reports warn farmers overirrigate, washing fertility from upper soils to subsoil or surface streams. Proper water use, adjusted to climate, preserves soil nutrients and yields.
Remember the debt you owe to the soil
The text urges farmers to repay soil fertility with each crop, noting that soil loses fertility as crops are harvested and must be restored year by year to maintain yields. It emphasizes the farmer's obligation to replenish nutrients to sustain future productivity.
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SOL
Problems Faced by Wisconsin Dairymen
Brom Farmers' Review notes harsh conditions and rising costs this winter. Surplus stock sold early, prices low, but feed costly. Spring brings moisture and hopeful harvest, yet clover and tame grapes suffered winter kill. Wisconsin dairying relies on forage, bran, middlings. silos spreading slowly. corn crushers and shredders gain favor.
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Brom
Jong
Wisconsin
Jefferson
Lake Mills
Hydraulic Separators Prove Little Value in Dairying
A government bulletin review states hydraulic separators offer no real advantage over simple ice cooling or shallow pan setting. It notes equal or better results using an ice bath or cold water below 40 degrees, except slight edge for milk from cows in advanced lactation, where efficiency matches deep setting. It warns of higher milk volume to handle and rapid sparing if hot water is used, and grants no patent barrier to farmers who wish to try the method.
Water limits in butter defined by law and practice
The text notes international concerns over water content in butter. It cites English German and Irish courts finding water percentages from 20 to 30 percent, and laws in Germany and England setting fat and water ratios. It warns importers to ensure compliance to avoid shipment delays.
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Engijan
Tingland
England
Germany
Tuberculosis in Cows Hard to Detect
A four year Connecticut study tracked eight cows reacting to tuberculin. Initial years showed no signs, yet by year four disease rapidly developed. All four tested cows slaughtered in that year were tuberculous, with extensive lesions in lungs, pleura, lymph nodes, and organs.
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Sandy Run
Kemmerer & Co
Coxe Bros. & Cove
Oneida
Fhe
Duffy
Mke
Susquehanne Coal Company
Nanticoke
Ike
Burgess Williams
Plymouth
Init
Ry Ny Ramsay
Church For
Newcomerstown
Elijah
Peoples
Stavia
Disbars
Springfield
Ferdinand S. Hahn
Cleveland, O
Mike M. Burke
Union of Hotel Clerks
Cincinnati
Till ¢Elly
Younastown
Federation of La“You
Gale
Klimnell
Newport
Anthony S. Sherman
Merchants’ Bank
Brooklyn
Ue Supreme Court
White Hains
Tile Roch
Ark
Jamed Crass
Marlin Nash
Pensderon
Ahadwnolhiy
Bennett
Wenry St Benefeo
Parnangiale
Jeavis
Rubber Concern
Birunswick
Fund
Martinique
Waits
Syal
Vietlus
Paris
Mattare
ST. Joe
Cleveland
Washington
Barrolt
Easten
Booklyn
Vifladelphia
Boston
American Association
Columbus
Toledo
Cedar Rapiis
Evaosyne
Arctic
Nome
Portland
Hs Pussetgern
Arctic Ocean
Thetis Hag
Reseus
Miccaugha
Saran Bracksaw
Bellevue Hospital
Sue Toring
Hiccoughs
Decava
Babe
Kansas City
Herve
Mil Red Quedrich
Chibagea
Mast
Johann Most
Haviland
Denver
Charles Frederick Haviland
Great
French China Manufacturing House
Obeskuwwe Ta Galselty
Chicago Board of Trade
Dune
Board of Trade
Seth
Andrew M. Someson
Ms . Carmette
South
Tennessee Experiment Station
Tennessee
Aleldo
Connecticut
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