Roosevelt Not Involved in Telegraphers Strike
Report says President Roosevelt will not personally intervene in the telegraphers strike. Appeals from boards of trade and commercial groups urge direct presidential action for settlement, but no instructions have been sent to Labor Commissioner Charles P. Neil, who continues efforts without a formal report to the president.
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Roosevelt
Carter
Boards of Trade and Commercial Bodies
John
Commissioner of Labor
Charlies P. Neil
Neill
Roosevalt
Nelli
Nellity
Telegraph Workers Strike Progress Report
Employers say the Watlon strike is greatly improving with restoration efforts and normal conditions returning. Officials note sufficient staff remains to handle traffic while union leaders report confidence and predict more operators will join the strike across affected offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wetern Union
Postal
Bens
Etrittes
Telegraphers’ Union
Cies
Ble
Peace on the rails ends strike in arbitration
The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen strike on the Colorado and Southern railway ends after an arbitration panel reaches a settlement. All strikers return to work while non union workers are discharged. The panel includes one representative from each railroad, one from their switchmen and yardmen, and three from other labor groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Brotherhood of Railway
Colorado and Southern Railway
Tts
Brotherhood
Bomb for an Irish lord shatters Ashton home
A bomb blast at Glendary Lodge near Clonmel Ireland wrecked walls and furniture but left Lord Ashton unharmed. The incident follows threats from political agitators and a local politician charged with inciting murder, who was eventually acquitted.
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Ashton
Lord Ashton
Glenabory Lodge
Clonmel
Ireland
Justice of the Peace
MURDER PROBE IN CHINA NARROWS TO ADSETTS ASSAULT
Dispatcher from Chefoo reports the arrest of W. H. Adsetts formerly with the U S marine guarding the Pekin legation. He is suspected in robbing and killing a woman whose body was found in a box on a British steamer at Hongkong. Adsetts resisted arrest and later escaped from jail. Authorities believe thousands of dollars and valuables belonged to the murdered woman were taken by him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chefoo
China
W. H. Adsetts
United States Marinee
Pekin
Hongkong
Adsetts
Adsettia
Wilson heirs contest $400000 will in New York case
Relatives of John C Wilson of Valparaiso Ind seek to contest a New York will that allegedly leaves 400000 to six employees and a friend, while disallowing kinship claims after his death by mania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Wilson
Valparaiso
Ind
New York City
St. Paul Plant Damaged In Large Loss
A St. Paul Minnesota plant belonging to the International Mex Twine Company sustained significant damage in a Wednesday morning incident. The site was valued at about 1 million dollars with losses estimated near 40 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pow Mie
St. Paul
Minn
Sioux City Live Brook Market Prices Report
Wednesday quotations from the Sioux City live stock market show top beef cattle at 6.25 and top hogs at 5.95. The brief prices reflect market activity for farmers and traders in the region.
Rural Guards Pursue Outlaw Band in Sainte Clara Province
Outlaws dispersed Sunday in Sainte Clara province are pursued by 150 rural guards. A prisoner claims the gang has six members and only four remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Futsue
Sainte Clara
Tiel
Jarie
New Secretary Named for New Mexico Position
New Mexico appoints Treddent Reomwvel Wotheday Jute as secretary replacing K. W. Reynoldy who resigns. The change shifts the state leadership with Wotheday Jute taking office after the resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Treddent Reomwvel Wotheday
Wuthent Jute
K. W. Reynoldy
Germans Eating Dogs Report on Meat Scarcity in Germany
United States Consul Norton in Chemnitz files an official report on Germany’s meat shortage and government efforts to find cheaper food. He notes unusually high meat prices for four years, impact on workers, and argues for retail price reductions while acknowledging farmers’ postponed losses. Dog meat as food is highlighted with about 5 500 dog carcasses inspected annually in the empire, over 2 000 in Saxony and 40 in Clemnitz area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unite@a
Norton
Chemnitz
Germany
German Empire
Saxony
Clemntis
Lawmen Arrest Two Hunchakist Leaders in New York Crackdown
District Attorney Jeroma announced confessions by the detective bureau breaking up a dangerous Hunchakist secret society. Armenian informant Hanoojian led to the arrest of Vorhas Alliepunerjian, with weapons and hazardous devices found in his cellar. Associate Kasanak Jelallan confessed after police interrogation and is tied to attacks on Father Vartain and Bedros Hamptsoonian.
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New York
Jeroma
Detective Bureau
Satesty
Lieut. Petrosino
Hanoojian
Vorh
Philippine Veterans Meet Opens in Kansas City
The annual reunion of the Society of the Army of the Philippines began in Kansas City on Tuesday with many veterans from across the country. Gen. Arthur McArthur, commander in chief, responded to welcoming addresses.
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The
Society of the Army of the Philippines
Kansas City
Arthur McArthur
Judge blocks injunction forcing Adams Express to ship liquor
Circuit Judge Seehorn in Kansas City Tuesday refused to lift a mandatory injunction ordering Adams Express to ship C. C. D. liquor packages into Iowa. The injunction was sought by a local distilling company.
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Cc. C. D
Seehorn
Kansas City
Adams Expres Company
Towa
Son Born to Bertha Krupp von Hohl und Halbach
A son was born Tuesday to Frau Bertha Krupp von Hohl und Halbach, the eldest daughter of the late Krupp gunmaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Krupp
Frau
Bertha Krupp von Hohl Und Halbach
No Peace Meeting Postponed to Saturday Forecast
The next plenary peace conference sitting scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed and is unlikely to occur before Saturday. Officials expect the final siting to occur on August 31.
Ten Laborers Injured in Tank Explosion in Chicago
Ten laborers were injured and one fatally in an explosion of a tank at Seventy‑Mint Street and Chicago Avenue in Chicago. The accident occurred during work with the tank, drawing responders to the scene.
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Chicago
Seventy-Mint Street
Chicago Avenue
Telegraphers Strike Widens as Walkouts Spread
Press men walk out and telegraph operators strike across the nation amid negotiations led by Labor Commissioner Neill and Rob M. Masterson. Chicago talks yielded no publishable program as walkouts reach New York City and affect Western Union, Portal Telegraph Cable, and Associated Press.
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Telegrapmers
Orbliteation
Benuna
Chicago
Neill
United States
Rob M. Mastey
National Civic Federation
Russell
Telegraphers
Lew Angeles
Western Union Telegraph Company
New York City
Western Union
Portal Telegraph Cable Company
Associated Press
LONG PAST IS A CURE. ST LOUIS MAN FASTS 26 DAYS
Henry Winker of Belleville Missouri undertook a medical advised fast for twenty six days to treat an ulcerated stomach and liver congestion. He consumed only water after July 14 and reportedly lost weight from 178 to 152 pounds. He claims he feels renewed and credits the fast with curing him.
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St. Louis
Henry Winker
Belleville
Ooper
Mr. Kinker
Kinker
Strife in Nebraska GOP over Chief Justice race
The Nebraska primary for chief justice of the state supreme court pits Judge M Ti Reese supported by reform Republicans against incumbent Sedgwick. Dean Roscoe Pound attacks state leaders Brown and Rose, Abbott counters Sedgwick rail affiliation, marking the first test of the new primary law amid party rifts.
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Supreme Court
M. Ti. Reese
Sedgwick
Roscoe Pound
Nebraska
Law School
Northwestern University
Law
Pound
W. B. Rose
United States
Norrie Brown
B. H W. Abbott
Columbia
Regent
The
State University
Grée
Brown
Rose
State Legal Department
Abbott
Juneo Sedgwick
Are Oil Rates Fair in Nebraska, or Discriminatory?
An investigation in Lincoln before the state railway commission reviewed allegations by Lincoln’s Marshal Old Company and two Akron era firms against higher Nebraska rates. Complainants charged Nebraska rates to county seats favored the Standard Oil Company, creating county routes and wagon-retail trafficking, and asked for Kansas-based adjustments to remove discrimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buch
Nebraska
Lincoln
State Railway Commission
Marshal Old Company
National Petroleum Company
Cleveland, O
National Refining Company
Omaha
Kansas
Warning signs to guide Wisconsin motorists
Thomas H W Jeffery of Kenosha has set aside 25000 dollars to erect guide posts and danger signs along Wisconsin and Illinois roads. Agents will place posts at road intersections and warn drivers of hazards. The first sign went up on the Blue Mound road near Milwaukee after two deaths. Signs name the road and warn speed limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas HW. Jeffery
Kenosha
Wis
Wisconsin
Tlmnots
Jeffery
Blue Mound Road
Milwaukee
Chicago
Weather Strain Hits Southern Nebraska Wheat and Corn
Three weeks of extreme heat and drought in Southern Nebraska slow corn growth while wheat threshing proceeds rapidly. Wheat prices stay strong and Edgar elevators handle about 8 000 bushels daily, marking a banner year for wheat in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Edgar
Searson Trial Set in September in Auburn Court
Prof. James W. Searson charged with criminal assault on Miss Katherine Hudson pleaded not guilty at the county judge's hearing in Auburn, waived preliminary exam, and was held to the district court in a $1000 bond, which he posted and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Searson
James W. Searson
Katherine Hudson
Auburn
Hicks Shot at Nehawka In Sudden Breach
Hicks of Nehawka was shot while visiting with companions. Shrader fired at Hicks in the breast but the bullet was deflected by the breastbone and lodged near the shoulder. Hicks is expected to recover and the dispute appeared non quarrelsome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Hiicks
Nehawka
William Hicks
Hicks
Shrader
Terme
Babe Dies Playing with Ball on Bed in Chicago
Frank Mane a three year old boy of Chicago died instantly while playing with a rubber ball on his mother’s bed. He tossed the ball up reached over the bed to catch it and struck his right temple on the footboard causing death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe
Frank Mane
Chicago
Wymore Paper Sold to Crete Publisher
The Wymore Weekly Arbor State Hant was sold to J. W. Billingham of Crete. The Arbor State plant inheres in part of J. R. Dodd estate and since Dodd’s death the paper has been edited by James Murphy of Table Rock.
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Wymore
Arbor State Hant
J. W. Billingham
Crete
Arbor State
J. RR. Dodd
Strikebreakers Drafted to Chicago from Binghamton
L W Bail manager of Western Union in Binghamton New York with a party of ten operators drafted as strikebreakers left for Chicago on a special train Monday.
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L. W. Bail
Western Union
Binghamton
N. C
Chicago
City
Western League Schedule Preview for Sioux City Games
A schedule listing West ern League games to be played in Sioux City in the near future includes matchups against Omaha with dates around August 23 to 26. The fragment shows unclear entries and possible team notes.
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Sioux City
Omaha
Tancoin
Beptombar
Roosevelt Declares Labor Day Holiday for Government Workers
President H Roosevelt issued an executive order making Labor Day September 2 a holiday for government employees and day laborers. The measure emphasizes national recognition of the holiday and applies to those employed by the day.
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H Roosevelt
Severe fighting reported in Formosa against Japanese troops
Hard and severe fighting is reported from Formosa as natives engage Japanese troops in strenuous resistance. The report notes heavy casualties and ongoing clashes near key positions with scarce reliable details.
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Formosa
Young Woman Injured by Reckless Horseshoe Tossing
Mise Fay Stone of Upland received a bad scalp wound from careless play by some young men tossing horseshoes. County attorney instructed to prosecute after multiple complaints about recklessness in the area.
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Mise Fay Stone
Upland
Death of Mrs. Mary A. McLaughlin Near Aineworth
In a case investigated by the coroner an inquest was held into the death of Mrs. Mary A. McLaughlin found dead at her home twenty six miles south of Aineworth. The daughter and husband Reed were present. A foul play allegation was made but the verdict returned was death of unknown. The stomach will be analyzed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary. A. McLaughlin
Aineworth
Narrow Escape in Nebraska City Yard Office Fire
Burlington yardmaster Roy Has Narrow Escape After papers ignite on a bed in Nebraska City. He retrieves the papers and crawls under the bed as flames threaten him, nearly suffocating in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Chris Tatler
Burlington
Nebraska City
Brown County Institute Notes Show All Women Teachers
Brown County's two week institute led by County Superintendent Miss Florence M John Stean enrolled twenty women on opening day and thirty two on the final day with one man present among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown County
Florence M. John Stean
Attorney General moves to dismiss suit against express company
In federal court, Attorney General Whompeon seeks dismissal of a line of action against a transportation firm. The move aims to resolve jurisdiction issues with state and federal authorities over related Sibley law and financial claims, closing the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Movion
Pacpecen
Athurney General
Harriman Says Omaha Union Pacific HQ Won’t Delay Cars
Harriman told reporters in Omaha during a pleasure trip that Union Pacific will build motor cars and proceed with the Omaha headquarters once money is available. He praised the cars’ value and utility, but declined to announce any specific expansion plans beyond continuing production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam Gotne
Union Passifle
Omaha
Ornsha
M Harriman
Omeha
McKean Motors
Gilmore
Harriman
Union Station
Nebraska AG Moves to Break Burlington Kansas City and Omaha Rail Tie
Nebraska Attorney General Thompson seeks in the Nebraska Supreme Court to force the Burlington railroad to relinquish ownership and control of the Kansas City and Omaha line. The line runs about 260 miles from Stromeburg to Alma through the South Platte belt. It was originally Union Pacific, then Burlington, and the state argues the KC and Omaha was chartered as a competitor and its absorption violates its charter and prohibits competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Hartington
Thompson
Neque Ware Yanto
Nebraska Supreme Court
Marlington
Kanenas City
Omaha
Stromeburg
Union Pacific
South Platte Corn and Wheat Belt
Alma
Burlington
Kansas City
Nebraska Railroad Commission Orders Production of Books
The Nebraska Railway Commission ruled railways must produce books and records for the creamery investigation. Creamery men demanded railroad and express company ledgers to show cream transport profits. Subpoenas will be issued as hearings followed protests against rate increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Railway Commission
Tate
State Railway Commission
High Diver Patterson Dies After Net Accident
The body of John M. Patterson, a high diver with a carnival, was sent from Grand Island to his former home in St. Paul. He performed at Seneca Kansas last week, made his usual high dive, struck the net, and did not rise. He was found paralyzed from a spinal injury.
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John M. Patterson
Grand Island
St. Paul
Patterson
Seneca
Kan
Mother sues to annul minor marriage in Omaha court
Mrs. Lucy Morris sues for her daughter Myrtle Morris Travis in district court at Omaha against Abner Travis, a non resident, asking the marriage be set aside. The mother says Myrtle was 16 when she wed and was therefore incapable of entering the vow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Morris
Myrtle Morris Travis
Omaha
Abner Travis
State Fair Selects LePretta Band for Five Day Concerts
The state fair board engages the LePretta band and concert singers for four performances daily over five days. Management touts the acquisition as a strong move and plans to limit gate transportation to services only.
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State Fair Board
Ashland Hosts First Eastern Nebraska Livestock Show
The first annual Eastern Nebraska Livestock Show will be held in Ashland on October 2 and 4 under the auspices of the Ashland Farmers' Institute and the Business Men's Association. Cash prizes totaling $500 are offered for horse cattle and hog exhibits.
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Ashland
Nebraska
Ashland Farmers’ Institute
Business Men's Association
City Water Contract for Tekomath Sealed with Geo Savage
The Tekomath city council awarded a contract to Geo Savage of Wayne to link four six inch wells at the pumping station to the electric grit plant. The project aims to operate water and sani systems under unified management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Water
Tekomats
Tekomath
Geo, Savage
Wayne
Tithi Cay
Sani Management
Charges Against Prof Searcon Stir Peru Normal Fraternal Circle
In Searson rumors spread over a social circle as charges against Prof Searcon at Peru Normal trigger interest among friends and relatives. Old connections surface with Mr Seanten, a former Grand tat, noted among those reared and educated there.
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Searson
Searcon
Peru
Seanten Belog
Boy Killed in Loup City During Severe Storm
A 19 year old boy was struck and killed by lightning during a storm Wednesday near Lenip City. Rescue teams responded but the man died at the scene. The incident occurred about six miles south of Lenip City. Further details were not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loup City
Grabowski
Pottah
Eix Milan
Lenip City
Rail project tragedy claims two workers at Lashtoyt site
During railroad construction for the Kaneoe Chy and Omaha line at Lashtoyt a rail yard incident occurred when a bystander Lynn Billington was killed and Oryall injured after a truck rammed by a moving train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerad Crosetysy
Kaneoe Chy
Omaha
Lashtoyt
Lynn Billington
Oryall
Billington
Kearney Man Reaches for Federal Appointment
Kearney resident Jon Lolieh of Kearney receives word from federal department about a tentative appointment as general to Salvador Danbee in a distant post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
Henafor Norra Brown
Weshingtton
Jon, Lolieh
Salvador Dan Bee Eran Tet
Unclear Weather Note From Heyabtioga Valley
The text suggests extreme heat in Heyabtioga and Yor the jal hel areas with a hostile cooling mention. A temperature around 104 degrees is noted for several days, with reference to the Whitewashed Wabitiits group and a light that may imply limited cooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heyabtioga Valley
Reyubtean
Esperictel
Chicago Markets Report Reflects Mixed Signals Amid Strikes and Demand
In a week of shifting tides, money markets wobble while the telegraphers strike tests patience. Manufacturing and general merchandise demand strengthens as fall preparations rise, crop progress boosts agricultural confidence, and rail and steel product demand shows expansion with high freight activity. Bank clearings soar vs prior year, while failures edge up in the Chicago district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dun
Cross Currents in Crop and Trade Developments
New York dispatches to Bradstreet's indicate favorable progress in leading crops like corn cotton and spring wheat while oats are seen unfavorably. Northwest sentiment hints fall trade gains as merchants move to buy more. Some large industries show quieter trade with easing prices amid overall business failures: 157 in the U S this week, 18 in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreet
United States
Canada
Bradatreet
Grain and Livestock Prices Across Cities
Price ranges for cattle hogs sheep and grains are listed for Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York Toledo and Toledo markets. Entries show No 2 grades and varied futures, with primed hogs and dairy creamery butter noted amid regional fluctuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cholee
Indianapolis
Prine
St. Louise
Cioclanati
Ste
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Island drought and revolt leader tied to recent events
A Jamaican island endures a severe drought described as extreme for the region. In France, Marcella Albert, ex-revolt leader from Midi, is met with a cold reception in Montpellier after release, as neighbors reproach him for leaving prison too soon and mock his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez
Jamaica
Grant
Marcella Albert
Midi
France
Montpelier
Destructive storm ravages Midwest with fatalities
A tornado and severe storm across southern Minnesota northern Iowa and western Wisconsin caused extensive damage. Twenty five deaths reported, crops wrecked, property losses estimated around 600000, with wrecked barns farms and damaged buildings across Mason City Rockwell Clear Lake Winona and Peoria Knox counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Iowa
Wisconsin
Uiaole
Een
Mason City
Green Bay
Wis
Peir Winoni
Minn
Joio
Towa
Mareshaliiown
Hall
Clear Lake
Haldowen
Rockwell
Winona
Street l Company
Peoria
Mnox
Hallatonea
Havana
Margaret Leininger
John Leininger
Pana
Tigutaing
Frank Henderson
Frank McMullen
Litehfeld
Voliva to leave Zion amid bid for new city
Zion City founder Wilbur Glenn Voliva plans departure after opposing Judge Landis appointment of a co receiver with John C. Hately. He protested the sale of Zion City lace industry and asserted his defiance of the changes in control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landis
United States District Court
John C. Hately
Zion City
Wilbur Glenn Vollya
John Alexander Dowle
Voliva vows to abandon Zion City for new colony
After his petition is denied and the love factory sale ordered, Voliva said organized forces would drive him from Zion City. He announced plans to gather followers and establish a new colony elsewhere, even suggesting a large following would accompany him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion City
Voliva
Women workers hit Wisconsin as hired hands
Notes of Current Events describe women making a big impact in Wisconsin as hired farm hands, while Secretary Cortelyou works on an authorized use of William McKinley. A New York surgery restores smell by skull removal. American clothes and tobacco growth are noted. North Carolina Gov Glens slated as a speaker at a Brooklyn Brighton Beach event.
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Wisconeso
Cortelyou
Ufe
William McKinley
New York
North Carolina
Brooklyn
Brightom Beach
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