Peace mission to steel dispute fails in Pittsburgh
M M Garland, representing the conservative Amalgamated Association faction, failed to win terms from steel manufacturers in New York. Negotiations collapsed as manufacturers insist workers led the fight. mediator Joseph Bishop seeks to involve Senator Hanna and the combine in a settlement effort. President Shaffer denies Garland’s approval.
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Pittsburgh
M. M. Garland
New York
Amalgamated Association
Garland
J. P. Morgan
Joseph Bishop
Ohio State Board of Arbitration
Hanna
Bishop
Shaffer
Combine
Kaiser to Mediate as Peace Talks Reported
London reports a Daily Express rumor that Emperor William may act as peacemaker between Britain and the Allies. Kruver and advisors allegedly empower the Kaiser to initiate peace moves to bolster German support at home. Kruger's Hague visit is linked to the peace suggestion.
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London
House of Commons
Daily Express
William
Kruver
Great Britain
Mr. Kruger
the Hague
Thunderstorm Floods London Streets and Transit
A two hour thunderstorm with hail and lightning floods London streets turning rivers across sidewalks. Water enters dwellings and theaters, the underground railroad is flooded stopping trains, and several public buildings are damaged. Country crops are laid low and telegraph wires torn down. Suburban lines are blocked as water reaches train footboards.
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London
Evey
Mrs. Langtry
The
Imperial
Coal miners to recruit Negro labor to western mines
Agents for western coal firms recruit Black miners from Virginia and Tennessee to fill shortages in western mines. First group of 56 workers moved from Knoxville area to McAllister Oklahoma Territory as talks adjust wages expected to last a year. In Tennessee, 356 miners of the Tennessee Coal Troy and Mailway Co will resume work Friday after a month out, following a successful wage scale agreement.
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Knoxville
Tenn
West
McAllister
Indian Territory
Iners
Virginia
Tennessee
Tenun
Tennessee Coal, Troy and.Mailway Co
War Office Dispatch Reports Boer Capture Near Elburg
Lord Kitchener dispatch from Pretoria notes Argat's column capturing a Boer near Elburg with 25 prisoners. Own casualties total 3 as column advances north in the Cape Colony. Printer dies by own action in Nah, Missouri, following heat insanity.
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Don
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Arrat
Elburg
Cape Colony
St Louis Seek Injunction to Save Forest Park From Fair Grounds
In St Louis on July 26 Wordes and Beyman filed an injunction on behalf of taxpayers to block leasing Forest park for the World’s fair. They contend the ordinance leases the park to a private company for profit and that the city becomes a partner by approving $5 million in bonds for the exposition.
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St. Louis
Forest Park
Messrs. Wordes
Beyman
Munnicipal Assembly
Exposition Company
Race Declared Off in Brighton Beach Trotting Meet
The Abbott cannot race due to distemper, forcing cancellation of a Mackin match with Crescens at Brighton Beach on August 15. The two were planned to race a mile for 12,000 dollars best three in five heats, at the Seaside meeting of the New York Trotting association. Crescens will instead run an exhibition mile to challenge The Abbott’s world record at Brighton Beach on August 15 and pursue the wagon record of 2 05 4 on August 17.
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Cleveland
Abbott
Crescens
Brighton Beach
New York Trotting Association
Brown released after Deffenbauch case trial
F Wayland Brown, once convicted with August M Unver for conspiracy to defraud an insurance company in the Deffenbauch case, is released from jail. The verdict’s penitentiary sentence was vacated and a $2000 fine substituted. Brown paid $1360, his wife acting as security for the rest.
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Chicago
F. Wayland Brown
August M. Unver
Tuley
Brown
Cleveland
Wagner Train Robbers Sighted Near Great Falls
Fort Benton special reports three men matching the Wagner gang description halted five hours at Benton stage station on Sunday July 4. They traveled south at 4 a m with a pack horse and three saddled horses, tiring from a search along the Missouri river. one man appeared a half breed and was ill while others watched and slept.
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Great Falls
Mont
Fort Benton
Benton Stage Station
Missouri River
Disorder Rises as Peking Faces Brigand Terror
In the region under foreign punitive expeditions no stable government remains. Bands of brigands formed from deserters, Boxers, and ex-regulars terrorize the countryside. Imperial troops retreating to Peking plunder 16 towns south of Pao Ting Fu, prompting mobs to attack mandarins and destroy officials' homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Pao Ting Fu
Farmer John Arnold Found Dead on Roadside in Tennessee
Murfreesboro Tennessee July 26 John Arnold a prominent Hoovers Gap farmer was found dead Thursday afternoon with a double load of buckshot in his back He was under indictment on an attempted criminal assault charge involving Mrs W J Hoover Local authorities investigate motive and suspects in this violent death.
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Murfreesboro
Tenn
John Arnold
Hoovers Gap
Arnold
W. J. Hoover
Democratic Party Ousts Senator McLaurin in Surprise Move
The state executive committee voted to remove Senator McLaurin from the Democratic Party in a move described as totally unexpected. Separately, Washington announced that free trade between the United States and Porto Rico takes effect on and after Thursday, per a telegraphic notice to all customs collectors.
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Columbia
D. C
McLaurin
Democratic Party
Washington
Spaulding
United States
Porto Rico
Pioneer Slate Man Dead in Easton
Moses Late, a pioneer slate man of America, died at Ten Argyl in Easton Pa. He was a native of Cornwall England.
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Easton
Moses Late
Amerea
Cornwall
Eng
Navy Schley inquiry board names announced by Long
Secretary Long selected Adm Dewey and Rear Admirals Kimberly and Benham for the Schley court of inquiry with Capt Samuel C Lemley as judge advocate. Kimberly likely declines due to ill health, others such as Luce Ramsay Jouett Gherardi and Walker discussed as replacements as the court convenes September 12.
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Adm
Dewey
Kimberly
Benham
Washington
Long
Schley Court of Inquiry
Samuel C. Lemley
The
Navy
Court of Inquiry
Lemley
Capt. Lemley
Sehley-Sampson
Legal Department of the Navy
Sampson
Schley
Greeley
Navy Department
Ordnance Bureau
Canada
Adms
Luce
Ramsay
Jouett
Gherardi
Walker
Corps of Inquiry
Latrobe steel firm abandons plan to bring workers to Melrose Park
General Manager Aertzen of Latrobe steel and coupler works announces the project is abandoned and the 506 African American laborers will be sent home to Alabama. A Melrose Park civic committee urged the men to return as they sat in their cars near LaGrange, 28 miles from Chicago.
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Chicago
Aertzen
Latrobe Steel and Coupler
Melrose Park
Alabama
LaGrange
Terrific Cloudburst Kills Woman in Antigo Wis
In Antigo a severe cloudburst struck killing Mrs. Martin Cherek instantly. Her baby suffered severe burns and may die, while another woman in the house was badly burned. The family has endured multiple disasters including a tornado and a fire in prior years.
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Antigo
Wis
Martin Cherek
Martin Qherek
Monroe
Mrs Jefferson Davis Shows Improvement in Portland Visit
Mrs Jefferson Davis widow of the Confederate president spending the summer in Portland has been confined to her room with a slight nervous disorder but was better Thursday and her condition is not serious.
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Portland
Jefferson Davis
The
Confederacy
Storm In Indiana Causes Fires And Prostrations
In Indianapolis during the day there were two or three minor prostrations. A morning windstorm reduced the temperature with no rain. Lightning set fires to gas and oil wells at Hartford City and struck barns at Knightstown. Union City residences were struck but no serious injuries.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Hartford City
Knightstown
Union City
Sylvester Ware
William Morgan
D. Warwick
George Alexander
Harry Moorman
C. C. Fisher
Daniel Stoner
C. EL. Ostergren
Sullivan
Anton Tousche
Columbus
Jeffersonville
James Fitch
Strange dust whirlwind seen in Petersburg
A dust whirl at the corner of Main and Eighth streets formed into a ten foot wide funnel towering 100 feet for six minutes. It burned straw at the base, mingled with embers, then a smaller vortex followed with 65 revolutions. Hundreds witnessed it, with some calling it a sign of coming rain ending a 24 day drought.
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Petersburg
Ind
Main
Eighth Streets
Woman shoots man in booth near Red Mills
Shelbyville report says Mrs. Mark Freese of Franklin killed William Gray a stone contractor at Briggstown after an unexpected attack. She and her husband drove to Red Mills where Gray worked then fled to Franklin and she surrendered to the sheriff.
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William Gray
Briggstown
Mark Freese
Franklin
Shelbyville
Ind
This County
Gray
Brook Trout Die in Hartford Private Pond Heat
In Hartford City Indiana on July 26 several basshels of brook trout were found in the private pond of J. E. Green as heat raised water temperature above 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
J. E. Green
Boy Rescued After Drowning Ordeal at South Bend
In South Bend Indiana on Thursday 11 year old Daniel Forsythe ventured into water beyond his depth. A passerby physician revived him after extensive resuscitation efforts.
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South Bend
Ind
Daniel Forsythe
Kokomo Captain Fatally Injured in Bottling Plant Blast
Kokomo Indiana July 26 Captain Jas Flynn of the Kokomo Catholic Zoy ages suffered probable fatal injuries from the explosion of a large copper tank at the Draper bottling works on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo, Ind
Jas, Flynn
Kokomo
Calvin Brown and Jacob Noffmaan Acquitted in Indiana Murder Case
Osgood Indiana July 26 Calvin Brown and Jacob Noffmaan were acquitted at the preliminary trial in the murder of the young Brindly.
Terre Haute Triumphs Over Rock Island In Friday Matchup
Terre Haute defeated Rock Island with a final score highlighted by consistent offensive runs. Miller and Arthing contributed key plays while Swaim and Starnagle supported the effort in a clear victory.
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Rock Island, II
Terre Haute
Rock Island
Miller
Arthing
Swaim
Starnagle
Bedford Chief of Police Russell Struck by Heat
Bedford Indiana July 26 Chief of Police Frank M Russell was prostrated by heat Thursday and is in a dangerous condition. He suffered a heat attack about a year ago.
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Bedford
Ind
Frank. M. Russell
Davenport Fire Devours 20 City Blocks in Davenport
Fire swept through Davenport on Thursday evening burning 20 blocks of sawmill and homes. The Rock Island Fuel Co pile sparked the blaze, aided by a brisk wind, destroying the Weyerhauser Denkmann Co. mill and yards for at least 400000 dollars and homes worth about 300000 more. over fifty houses burned and no fatalities reported as workmen barely escaped. Davenport, Rock Island, and Moline firefighters, with aid from St Catherine's hall vicinity, fought the blaze until under control by 10 o'clock.
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Davenport
Rock Island Fuel Co
Weyerhauser Denkmann
Olesly
Rock Island
Moline
St. Catharine’s Hall
Weyerhauser Denkmann Co
Constitution Disabled After Race near Race Rock
Newport July 26 The Constitution hit a ledge off Race Rock during the New London race, tearing plates from her fin. A diver examined the hull but could not confirm repairs, delaying her Friday race. finish times showed Columbia 6 21 55 Constitution 6 34 16.
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Newport
R. C
New London
Constitution
Race Rock
Long Island Sound
Columbia
Duncan
THE CUP CHALLENGER SHAMROCK II READY FOR SEA
Gaurock Firth of Clyde reports the Shamrock II ocean rig completed with stores aboard. Departure initially set for Friday but postponed to 10 o clock Sunday due to nautical superstition. Spars from Shamrock I and thorough interior bracings aim to withstand severe weather.
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Gaurock Firth of Clyde
Senneville Wins First Race in Senwanhaka Cup Contest
In Dorval Quebec on July 26 the Senwanhaka cup contest saw Senneville representing Royal St. Lawrence club defeat Gray Friar owned by Lorne Currie Island club Cowes by about two miles on a 12 mile course.
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Dorval, Que
Gray Friar
Lorne Currie
Island Club
Cowes
Senneville
Royal St. Lawrence Club
Cadillac Wins Canada Cup Trial Races in Chicago
The Cadillac of Detroit won in the Canada cup trial races in Chicago. Milwaukee second, Detroit third, Illinois fourth. The Orion from Milwaukee started but did not finish. A note mentions Free Library For Wy Winnipeg and Carnegie with a $100 license library event in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Chicago
Cadillac
Detroit
Milwaukee
Ofwaukee
Ilinois
Orion
National League Innings Summary From Baseball Matchups
Baseball score ledger lists NL innings with teams Pittsburg Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston New York Brooklyn St Louis Chicago Washington Cleveland Baltimore and others. Umpires include Enmslie Dwyer Nash Cantillion Sheridan Smink and more. multiple pitchers and batters named in brief line scores.
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Pittsburg
PAF
Cincinnati
R Poole
O’connery Guese
Bergen
Seyegeese
Phila
Boston
Townsend
McFarland
Nichola
Kittredge
Enmslie
Ulnbs
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
New York
Chicago
Washington punished anew after field abandonment incident
President Johnson announced the July 23 game forfeited to Cleveland was nullified and ordered replayed. Washington is fined 100 dollars for leaving the field and O'Brien 25 dollars for cutting third base, a move that let him score the tying run and sparked the incident.
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Chicago
Johnson
Cleveland
Washington
Washington Club
O’brien
Chicago Titan Plunges 14 Stories to Death at Temple
John L. Collins son of Kir Admiral Napoleon Collins prominent in the Civil War era fell 200 feet to the basement after being caught between an elevator and shaft in the Masonic Temple Chicago. He leaves a wife a child and two brothers in California.
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Chicago
John L. Collins
Napoleon Collins
Masonic Temple
California
Markets Report From Cincinnati And Chicago July 25
The Cincinnati market lists flour prices across grades from patent to low grade and shows winter family and fancy yields. Wheat on track notes No 2 red at 69 cents. corn track prices for No 3 yellow 58 cents and No 2 mixed 57 1/4 cents. oats No 2 mixed around 41 42 cents. Chicago prices show July wheat 69 1/4 cents, September 70 1/4 cents, October stance, September corn 55 56 cents, September oats 35 35 1/2 cents. Live stock in Cincinnati notes hogs at 8.10 for select shippers, cattle 4 8 5.25, sheep extras 3.50 3.60.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Fashion Notes on Gowns and Headwear For the Season
The piece describes evening gowns and day dresses in ivory and white with real lace flounces, cutwork gowns over colored slips, and blue batistes. It notes black hats with severe lines, stylish black taffeta jackets, and bathing wigs of Angora hair as a head covering trend for water wear. Real lace is required. imitation is discouraged this season.
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Batiste
Various Global Facts and Anomalies Reported
In Buda Pesth Israelites reach 23.6 percent of the population. An English ten year old may live about 49.2 years, a Belgian 44.3. Swiss cow bells protect Himalaya cattle from tigers. All 35 Turkish consuls in Italy are abolished. Madrid punishes habitual drunkards by shaving beard and head every four weeks. Diamonds from Kimberley mined since 1871 total 5.5 tons valued between 30 and 40 million pounds.
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Buda-Pesth
Himalayas
Italy
Madrid
Spain
Kimberley
South Africa
Literary items from Scotland to Samoa and Irish prizes
Annual Scottish relics crown and cross of heather placed on Robert Louis Stevenson’s grave in Samoa. Rev C M Sheldon plans a dramatic version of Edward Blake. London publisher issues Lover's Replies to an Englishwoman's Love Letters. Lipton offers 250 dollars for best Irish Erse essay on Brian Boru and a separate prize for best English essay on Early Institutions of Ireland. The Irish Literary Society of London to act as arbiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Louise Stevenson
Scotland
Samoa
C. M. Sheldon
Edward Blake
London
Thomas
Concerning the Swiss Oldest Republic and Guards
The piece notes Switzerland as the oldest republic and derives its name from Schweitz. Swiss guards are described as hired troops serving rulers in Europe. A Pilatus hotel is tended by Swiss watchman families for 12 winters, often misty below with sunshine above. The Swiss Rifle Union claims about 4000 sections and 120000 members. Every four years the union holds a grand rifle meeting with prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Schweitz
Pilatus
Swiss Rifle Union
Ha ‘Ho
Lucerne
Mexican coastline length and Aztec founding date noted
A fragment notes the Mexican coastline stretching 7 608 miles and the Aztecs founding the City of Mexico in 1325. It mentions 130 public volumes and the word Mexico appearing in related text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
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Wagner
Benton
Senator McLaurin
Latrobe Steel & Couplers Co
Monroe, Wix
Jefferson Davis Hetter
Gen. Paget
Hoosier State
Indiana
Hoosier
Paoli
John Ballard
Wrench Lick
George Ballard
George
John
Shamrock II
Ameti
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Wilhelm
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Fuller
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Sudhoff
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Ewene
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