Wage Scale Signed Halting Iron and Steel Strike Idle Mills
Cincinnati Sept 24 1900 conference committees of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers and manufacturers signed the yearly wage scale effective to July 1 1901. The agreement ends three months of idleness with mills to restart Monday and later. The scale sets boiling and finishing mill rates, with specific card rates, and lists mills ordered to start in multiple cities including Girard Youngstown Warren Pomeroy and Terre Haute among others.
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Cincinnati
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Mills
Shaffer
Williams
Nutt
Maex
American Steel Hoop Co
Girard
Youngstown
Warren
Pomeroy
Greenville
Republic Iron and Steel Co
Terre Haute
Birmingham
Muncie
Franklin
Marion
Moline
New Albany
Minneapolis
Covington
Brazil
Ind
Springfield
Alexandria
Insane Negro Giant Killed After Fatal Attack in Algiers
Edward Gurley, described as an insane Negro giant, killed Sunday morning after waking his roommate and slitting his throat. Pursued by Corp. Coman and police, Gurley seized clubs and fought off officers until beaten to death with clubs and weapons. Gurley’s victim and Corp. Coman recover.
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New Orleans
Edward Gurley
Algiers
Gurley
Corp. Coman
Corp
Coman
Tornado hits Neodesha causing property damage and injuries
A tornado swept through Neodesha Kansas Sunday at 6 oclock wrecking two houses and three barns while lightly damaging several others. Mrs John A Ford was seriously injured and her young son sustained minor injuries in the event.
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Neodesha
Kan
John A. Ford
Greeks To Welcome Navarchos Maoulos In New York
The Greek colony in New York prepares to welcome the warship Navarchos Maoulos, due to arrive Monday. It will be the first Greek warship to visit America.
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New York
Navarchos Maoulos
America
New Lord Chamberlain Serdon Named in Ireland Note
Sept 24 The Earl of Clareedon named lord chamberlain succeeding the Earl of Hopeton who is newly appointed governor general of the Australian Commonwealth.
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Serdon
Earl of Clareedon
Earl of Hopeton
Hobson in Montreal Spars Over Manila Sinking Claim
Vancouver report quotes Lieut. Hobson saying Spain opened valves and scuttled ships at Manila while Dewey’s shelling caused little damage. Dewey disputes the Vancouver account, noting three ships were raised and repaired, and asserts he destroyed ships rather than sinking them.
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Vancouver
B. C
R. P. Hobson
Hobson
Adm
Dewey
Manila
New York
Sayville
Long Island
Isla de Cuba
Isla de Luzon
Don Juan de Austria
Capps
Hong Kong
Cavite
Reina Maria Christina
Montejo
Montreal
Census releases city populations to 25000 and larger
Washington dispatch reports Director Merriam stating population data for cities under 25 000 will not be issued. The Census Bureau plans to release state populations next week, starting with Arkansas then Alabama in alphabetical order, aiming to complete all states before Congress assembles. State tallies will also show cities under 25 000.
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Washington
Merriam
Arkansas
Alabama
Congress
Coal Lands Sold for 200000 Near Houstonville
Pittsburgh Sept 24 A large coal deal is closed with Coleman and Liggett buying 2500 acres of coal lands at Houstonville on the Pan Handle road for 200000. The Hickory Coal Co. is formed to develop the tract at once with a six inch vein and mines expected to yield about 3000 tons daily.
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Pittsburgh
Coleman & Liggett
Houstonville
Pan-Handle Road
Hickory Coal Co
Submarine Volcano Report From North East Edge
Captain Liddle of the British steamship King Bleddyn arrived with an account of a submarine volcano on the northeast edge, dated New York September 24. He observed and marked the spot at latitude 23 degrees 14 minutes and longitude 87 degrees 0.7 minutes.
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New York
Liddle
King Bleddyn
Mine Explosion Kills Dozens in Bohemia
Budapest reports a blast at the Frisch-Glueck mine in Dux Bohemia killing many miners. Thirty five bodies have been recovered, several workers are missing, and fifteen miners are seriously injured.
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Budapest
Dux
Bohemia
Champion wins Fifteen Mile Race at Washington Park
Albert Champion the French automobilist proved his machine's superiority by winning the 15 mile race for tricycles at Washington Park in 20 minutes and 47 35 seconds on Thursday in Chicago on September 21.
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Chicago
Albert Champion
Washington Park
Mine Owners and Gen Arranging for the Workmen to the Collieries
Shenandoah reports a Friday clash as a crowd fired on by a posse injures two, sparking troop movement. Gov. Stone, Gen Gobin, and sheriffs coordinate to guard mines near Shenandoah and Indian Ridge, with plans for further protection as strikes threaten regional coal operations and railroad workers gear up for potential action.
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Shenandoah
Iff
Toole
Well
Brenneman
Indian Ridge
Ing Co
Andoah
Lehigh Valley Station
Guson House
Sheriff Toole
Harrisburg
Art
Philadelphia
Gram
Gov. Stone
Opin
Shamokin
Cver
Govern Troop
Battery C
Min
Collies
Genrange
Ies
Boyd
Philadelphia & Reading Coal A Iron Co
Gé Gobin
Gobin
Scranton
T. Hawleyee
John E. Tipton
Fire injures seven at Morgan Street building collapse
A Friday morning fire at 202 to 208 Morgan street in St. Louis caused seven firemen to be injured by falling walls. One, Jack O'Brien, is expected to die, and another, Patrick Docrer, may die. The loss totals about $20,000, largely borne by the Hagedine-McKittrieck Dry Goods Co.
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St. Louis
Morgan Street
Jack O'Brien
Patrick Docrer
Ham gedine-McKittrieck Dry Goods Co
Plague Cases Rise in Glasgow Toll Reaches 23
Two new plague cases were found in Glasgow on September 21, bringing the total to 23 victims. Authorities report two suspects and 90 persons under surveillance as health officials trace contacts and monitor the outbreak.
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Glasgow
General William Ludlow Returns From Europe War College Tour
General William Ludlow, arriving aboard the steamship St. Paul from Liverpool, describes his July departure to study European military systems. He praises Germany’s war machine, notes its high officer workload, and observes rapid mobilization capable of fielding 1,000,000 troops within ten days.
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New York
St. Paul
Liverpool
Wm. Ludlow
Europe
United Tes War College
United States
Germany
Cloudburst in Texas claims lives and damages ranches
San Antonio reports a sudden Neuces valley flood Saturday night causing property damage and loss of life on multiple ranches near Brackett and Uvalde. Ethelbert McDon together with Mexican herders are said to be among those died on a moon near Brackett, with communications disrupted.
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San Antonio
Tex
Neuces
Uvalde
Ethelbert McDon
Brackett
Largest cotton freight leaves St. Louis for Chicago route
A record shipment of 30 car loads of cotton from Texas and Oklahoma departed St. Louis Sunday for the Chicago and Alton road. This marks the first large shipment of the season with plans for weekly train loads. Fast service aims to deliver from St. Louis to Boston in four days.
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St. Louis
Chicago & Alton Road
Texas
Oklaoma
Boston
Tug Rescues Transport Near El Morro Boat Wreck
Tiago de Cuba sept 24 report states the transport Tawlins bound for New York from San Juan on Sep 18 broached a sand-bar near El Morro in Santiago harbor. The vessel sustained no injuries after a three hour incursion into a wreck site tied to Reina Mercedes. It was refloated by a United States tugs and towed to safety.
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Tiago de Cuba
Cunard Umbria Reaches New York After Gale Rides Seas
A crowded Umbria arrives in New York after a voyage from Liverpool via Queenstown. The Cunard liner battled heavy seas for three days, but sustained no damage. Passengers reported strong winds and high waves as the ship pressed on.
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York
Cunard
Umbria
Liverpool
Meenstown
Grand Portal of Pictured Rocks Destroyed by Erosion
Marquette Mich Sept 24 Grand tal the principal scenic attract of the famous pictured rocks of Superior has been destroyed by heaster Grand Portal was 100 ft high by 170 feet broad on the er line The cliff in which it rose 30 feet above the arch and a great mass of rock fell crushing it in.
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Marquette, Mich
Grand Tal
Superior
Grand Portal
New Zealand Annexes Cook Islands With Chiefs’ Consent
Premier Richard John Seddon announced in Wellington that New Zealand annexed the Cook Islands southwest of the Society Islands, with the consent of the Raratonga chiefs, in a Friday house of representatives session.
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Wellington
N. Z
Richard John Seddon
New Zealand
House of Representatives
Cook Islands
Society Islands
Miles Ends West Tour Inspecting Army Posts
Lieutenant General Miles and chief aide Francis Michler returned to Ignision Friday after a westward tour during which he inspected many army posts and met with officers and staff.
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Washington
Miles
Francis Michler
Fire Damages Five-story Building in Pittsburgh
Fire started Sunday morning in a five story building at 243 245 tier street occupied by Wilson Bailey Co. burned fiercely causing great damage to adjoining structures. Loss estimated between 75000 and 100000 dollars.
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Pittsburgh
Tier Street
Wilson, Bailey & Co
Milwaukee Wins Exhibition Game in Chicago
Chicago dated Sept 24 Milwaukee defeated the Chicago American League team in an exhibition game. Milwaukee pulled ahead by scoring in a decisive second inning while Chicago failed to close the gap in the later innings.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Sunoa Milwaukee
Gen Wilson captures Pei Ta Chu in China campaign
A dispatch from Peking on Sept 17 reports Gen James H. Wilson with 800 Americans and 600 British troops seized Pei Ta Chu. German forces may co operate. Japanese scouts say the surrounding country is clear of the enemy. Wilson plans to press toward San Hai Tien arsenal while Germans attack from the east. The movement follows coordination with British and German officials amid ongoing diplomatic notes and calls for a possible peace commission.
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Peking
Taku
James H. Wilson
Pei Ta Chu
Wilson
San Hai Tien
San Kia Tien
6Th
United States Cavalry
William Woodville Rockhill
United States
Conger
Prince Ching
Washington
Berlin
Pao Ting Fu
Chaffee
Tien-Tsin
Wm. R. Day
Canton
Germany
Vossiche Zeitung
America
Shanghai
Prince Tuan
Grand Council
Taotai
Boxer
Kang Yi
Yang Tse
Gale Forces Damaged Vessels in St Johns Harbor
Damaged vessels arriving at St Johns from the Grand Banks report a gale collision between two French fishing schooners. Both ships lost masts and likely foundered with about 40 lives feared. The schooner Kestrel rode out the gale but sank while seeking land. crew reached shore by boat.
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St. Johns
N. F
Grand Banks
Minister Wu's Contribution to Disaster Relief
Washington on September 22 the Chinese minister Mr Wu expressed deep sympathy to Gov Sayers after the Galveston disaster and sent a $100 check. Friday Gov Sayers telegraphed back his hearty thanks for the generous donation and goodwill.
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Washington
I O O F to Hold Next Session in Indianapolis
The sovereign grand lodge of the I O O F decided Friday to hold its next session in Indianapolis, Indiana. Only one ballot was taken.
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Indianapolis
Richmond
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Ind
Storms Ravage Northern Texas Floods Hit Dallas Area
A severe storm across Northern and Northwestern Texas caused heavy damage mainly to cotton and railroads. Cotton losses up to 10 percent and trains halted on major lines. Trinity River rose about 30 feet in Dallas, flooding banks and submerging Fort Worth park and water works. Sheriff sent riders to evacuate valley residents. Fort Worth also suffered widespread damage and a four foot water depth in the city park. Denison reports 24 hours of very heavy rain and rising Red River mouth to the panhandle.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Houston & Texas Central
Trinity River
Abot
Hughes
Fort Worth
Trinity
Denison
Indian Territory
Red River
Panhandle
Huntington Estate Tax Estimated At Over Two Hundred Thousand
New York on September 22 the inheritance tax on Collis P Huntington's estate is projected to exceed 200000 with transfers on specific bequests alone at about 90000. The total value of the estate is estimated around 50000000 and final appraisals due in 18 months. The widow Arabella Huntington faces about 16500 tax, nephew Henry Huntington about 45000, and the Princess Hatzfeldt trust of 1000000 incurs 10090 in tax.
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New York
Collis P. Huntington
Coler
Theodore P. Gilman
Torpedo Boat Bagley to Be Launched in Bath
Mrs Ad die Bagley and Mrs Josephine Daniels mother and sister of Ensign Worth Bagley head to Bath Maine for the launching of the torpedo boat Bagley named for the fallen hero. Mrs Daniels will christen the vessel in a ceremony expected next Thursday.
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Bath
Raleigh
N. C
Addie Bagley
Josephine Daniels
Worth Bagley
Cardenas
Bagley
Daniels
McCoy divorce suit dismissed in New York court
Kid McCoy had his absolute divorce suit with wife Selby discontinued, and Mrs Selby’s counter charge withdrawn. The arrest order against McCoy was vacated. Justice Bischoff signed the formal dismissal in the supreme court.
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New York
Kid McCoy Friday
Abraham Hummell
Selby
McCoy
Justice Bischoff
Supreme Court
Memphis Man Found Dead In Hernando Street House
Memphis police theorize Ralph D Ward 25 may have killed himself with a bullet through the heart in a Hernando Street house early Friday. Ward formerly from Kansas City was a bookkeeper for a packing house branch.
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Memphis
Tenn
Ralph D. Ward
Hernando Street
Ward
Kansas City
Steyn Names Hertszog Acting President in Free State
Winburg Orange River September 22 President Steyn of the Free State appoints Judge Hertszog acting president. The move is seen as signaling Steyn will join President Kruger at Lourenco Marques and accompany him to Europe.
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Winburg
Orange River
Steyn
Free State
Hertszog
Kruger
Lourenco Marques
Europe
Tarke Collide With Russians Near Constantinople
On the Caucasian frontier a clash between Turkish and Russian troops left four Russians wounded. Turkey blames Tlauasia for provoking the trouble, reporting the incident from Constantinople dated September 22.
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Constantinople
Caucasian
Turkey
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Middle States
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers and Manufacturers
Sheriff’s Posse
Special Military Board
Neuces River
Gen. Miles
Biase
St. Johna
Minister Wu
Huntington Estate
Torpedo Boat
Kid McCoy
Moerder
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