Strike Order Casts Wide Net Across Steel Mills
The Pittsburgh Bulletin reports President Shaffer issued a general strike order to take effect after August 10, targeting Amalgamated men in United States Steel, National Steel, Federal Steel, and National Tube. About 100000 workers could be idle, with 12000 in unions and 60000 in nonunion mill workers affected. The move aims to unite Amalgamated and other union members to demand labor rights, risking production cuts and broader economic impact.
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Pittsburgh
Shaffer
Amalgamated
United States Steel Corporation
Amalgamated Association
Amalgamated Lodge
National Steel Company
Federal Steel Company
National Tube Company
Federation of Labor
Lubwho
American Federation of Labor
Oger
United States
Steel Trust
T. J. Shaffer
National Steel
National Tube
Federal Steel Companies
American Federation
Federation
Thi Federation
Steel Corporation
Fedgera Steel Company
National Steel and
National Tube Companies
McKeesport
Norfolk Tornado Strikes City and Berkely Areas
A tornado touched down in Norfolk and nearby Berkely causing roof loss on about 20 houses and injuries from falling timbers. Outbuildings on a large farm were demolished and trees and chimneys blown down. A heavy rain followed, with no fatalities reported. Separately in Albemarle North Carolina, 15 inches of rain damaged crops, washed away railroad track and bridges, and disrupted trains for hours.
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Norfolk
Berkely
Raleigh
N. C
News and Observer
Albemarle
Little Long Creek
Yadkin
Temperance Conference adjourns after national meet
The national temperance conference in Buffalo adjourned after representatives from twelve national organizations and 17 religious denominations across 17 states and territories adopted resolutions backing prohibition near military reservations and soldiers homes and urging harmonious state and federal liquor laws. A second item notes a violent incident in Kokomo where sixteen masked men whipped a man over alleged abuse. In Austin the Texas legislature opened a special session to redraw districts and endorse the shirt waist fashion due to heat, with the house recommending members wear shirtsleeves or shirts.
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Temperance Conference
Buffalo
N. Y
National Temperance Conference
Austin
Tex
Texas Legislature
House
Aig Dividend Declared by Indianapolis Bank
The Indiana national bank announced a dividend of 700000 dollars, with 450000 from surplus and 250000 from undivided profits. The notice mentions increased capital to 300000 dollars and references political notices in Baltimore and Maryland.
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Aig
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana National “Bank
Inheritance Tax Collected From Marcus Dalvey Estate
Helena Mont State Tax Commissioner A H Barrett reports 83 702 60 percent to the state and remainder to counties from the Marcus Dalvey estate. The section notes the estate tax distribution and gives no further context about the estate or beneficiaries. The second item reports the death of Miss Emma Tizzard, daughter of editor W B Tizzard, found in a well near the family home. she had suffered from melancholia.
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Helena, Morit
Urer A. H. Barrett
Marcus’ Dalvey
Atatev
Eaton
Emma Tizzard
W. B. Tizzard
Wag
Skillful Robbers Tunnel Under Building to Loot Selby Vault
A San Francisco Bay area heist at the Selby Smelting and Lead works netted about 330000 dollars in gold bullion. The thieves tunneled from outside under the vault, loaded approximately 1190 to 1197 ounces per brick into a waiting boat, left two bricks on the beach, and vanished in fog. Authorities report meticulous planning, multiple holes bored into the vault, and the use of a manhole sized entry with a cover of dirt and wood. The robbers weighed around 1200 pounds of gold valued at 20 dollars per ounce, with no clear trace of the criminals.
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San Francisco
Selby
Selby Works
Bay Shore
Pacific Coait
San Francisco Bay
Bay Cities
Selby Smelting and Lead Company
Pacific Coast
Tanner
Leor. Bach
Vallejo
Cal
Selby Smelting Works
Kof
Ops Revey
Thgayorka
Hig
Fragments Describe Investigation and Robbery Suspect Hope
Report notes broken drills and an oil can found in a hole. Authorities monitor every crew but progress is uncertain. Officials hope to announce later that the robe bers have been apprehended and reference a 330,000 amount.
Crop conditions improve across many states in weekly report
Washington reports moderate temperatures and rains aiding drought areas, with relief in the Missouri Valley but ongoing drought east of the Mississippi. Corn prospects vary by state: Kansas shows modest gains, Nebraska limited, Iowa late plant promising, Missouri improved, Illinois uneven, Indiana mixed, Ohio largely down, and the Middle Atlantic near assured. Spring wheat harvest favorable, some hail in South Dakota, North Dakota heat harm, oats largely harvested and unsatisfactory. Washington and Oregon yields exceed expectations.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Missouri Valley
Mississippi
Ohio River
East Gulf
South Atlantic States
New England
Pacific Coast
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Tennessee
Kentucky
West Virginia
Middle Atlantic
South Dakota
North Dakota
Oregon
Lawton Turmoil: Highwaymen Kill Two in Night Robberies
Lawton Oklahoma reports two men killed by highwaymen and a third wounded as nine wagons are robbed near Rush Springs. The same night robbers target gambling dens with arrests planned. citizens impose order after authorities delay. In Atlanta, Georgia, Raymond Ross faces trial amid militia protection for assault charges. brief court session completes in 40 minutes.
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Lawton
Okla
Irwin Rogers
May County
Rogers
Rush Springs
Z. E. Beemblossom
Guthrie
Beemblossom
Atlanta
Anti American Crusade Meeting Tactics in Vienna Shoemakers
A shoemakers meeting discussed delaying a Jean firm branch in Vienna and continuing anti American campaigns to guard against Yankee influence. No definite plan for future action was decided, though efforts to resist opening the branch were noted.
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Jean
Vienna
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Prairie Schoon
West Fourth Street
Devils Lake
NDAK
J.J. Breul
Devils Lake Iron Works
Gorder & Son
Devils Lake, North Dakota
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