Miners strike broadens across Pittsburgh and Midwest
Strikes gain accessions from New York and Cleveland company workers as Sandy Creek Turtle Creek and Plum Creek mines idle. About 2,000 at Turtle Creek 350 at Plum Creek 300 at Sandy Creek joined camped union. Officials in Pittsburgh defend movement while awaiting hearing before Justice Semmens. Weather aids camping. a wet spell could force desertion. Reports say brigadier general visited but denies military movement. In Indiana and Iowa, miners close mines and threaten wider action while Ishpeming faces large liabilities at Ropes Gold Mining company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
New York & Cleveland Company
Sandy Creek
Turtle Creek
Mumn Creek
Gienntty
New York & Cleveland Gas Coal Company
W. J. Beomm
Plum Creek
de Armitt
John A. Wiley
The Band Played Lively Airs in Plattsburg Event
President McKinley reviewed the twenty first United States infantry from a Champlain Hotel balcony as bunting framed the scene. A bicycle corps parade drew about a thousand townspeople while a corner stone laying at Morris Methodist church marked progress on the edifice amid ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsburg, N. Y
McWinley
Twenty-First United States Infantry
Melxinley
Hotel Champlain
Bicycle Corps
Weather and accident notices from Aug 4 reports
Continuous rains delay harvest and may damage grass on farms near Langford and Aug 4. A heavy hailstorm struck a residence at St yhert Hall with only a severe shock to occupants. In Christiana an official act imposes a tax duty on foreign tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milter
Langford
St Yhert Hall
Japan's Treasury Devasted by War Costs and Indemnities
The Olympia reports Japan faces severe financial strain after the China war. Railroads telegraphs harbors and navy upgrades have swollen expenditures. Indemnity money remains in England to fund new ships and armament while reserve funds are exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugiand
Tacoma
Olympia
Orient
China
England
Ambassador explains arbitration scope in indemnity talks
In an interview the Japanese ambassador to France says the forthcoming arbitration between Japan and Britain will address only indemnity for breaches of contract. He rejects any arbitration with the United States, asserting Japan does not recognize U S rights in Talai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Daily
Mall
France
Japan
Biuwall
United States
Wilcox Protests Over Palmyria Island Claim
In San Francisco on Aug 4, Father Wilcox of Honolulu challenges the British government claim to Palmyria island. He asserts the island belongs to himself, Fred Wundeberg, and William Milney. They say Pacific Navigation Co. secured rights from the Hawaiian government, and the government traced its title to Charles Benton’s recovery and colonization of the island.
Hitchcock Seen Likely as Attorney General Successor
A Post Dispatch dispatch from Washington reports Henry Hitchcock, a prominent St Louis attorney, is probable to be appointed attorney general succeeding McKenna, who would in turn replace Justice Field on the Supreme Court. Field is expected to resign by August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toke
Justice McKenna
St. Louis
Post Dispatch
Washington
Henry Hitchcock
McKenna
Justice Field
Supreme Court
Greek Premier Denies King George Threatened Indictment
In Athens on August 4 M Raitt the Greek prime minister denies that King George threatened to indict. A sharp clash occurred between about 2000 Turkish troops and local villagers between Metsove Trikhala and Kalarytes. Turkish forces retreated with 70 killed.
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Athens
M. Raitt
George
Metsove
Trikhala
Kalarytes
Pickett's Division invited to join reunion in Philadelphia
Philadelphia August 4 At a meeting of prominent Grand Army men it was unanimously decided to extend an invitation to Pickett's division of ex Confederates with headquarters at Richmond to attend a blue and gray reunion in the city next September Also notes that Prince To htenohe started for St Petersburg to await the arrival of the emperor and empress as guests of Emperor Nicholas within the week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickett
Philadelphia
Richmond
St. Petersburg
Berlin
Itohentohe
Hanperor William
Nicholas
Eleven Injured In Two-Vehicle Collision on Mill Road
At Colliston Niagara Palls on August 4, two cars crashed on the George millroad where repairs had reduced traffic to a single track. Both cars were traveling at full speed in opposite directions, leaving eleven people seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colliston Niagara Palls
George Millroad
Ens
Correspondents Ordered Out Havana Expels Journalists
Capt. Gen. Woyler signed an order expelling Eduardo Garcia of the New York Sun and George E. Bryson of the New York Journal from Cuba. Garcia was arrested on May 12. Bryson has not yet been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Woyler
Cuba
Eduardo Garcia
The
New York Sun
George E. Bryson
New York Journal
Garcia
Bryson
No More Permits for Chinese in San Francisco
San Francisco reports that on July 28 the government decided to halt issuing six month residence permits to Chinese. The move reflects a practical exclusion aligned with the Hines American legislation and raises concerns among American laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Wawaian Goverment
Postmaster Appointments and Forged Checks Arrest
A list of postmaster appointments from Washington and North Dakota is reported, naming Central City South Dakota and Bismarck N D among others. The article also notes A W Thomas, accused of forging multiple checks, was captured after fleeing town a week ago, by State Attorney Allen in Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomann Ty
Bismarck
N. D
A.W. Thomas
Allen
Jamestown
Treasurer Short in Milleville School District case
Aug 1 Wabasha Minnesota reports Sutt has brought against John Belwas treasurer of Milleville School district alleging a shortfall over 500 dollars. Aug 4 Winona Minnesota notes Miss Harp Wins six day bicycle race. Harp of Minneapolis wins by three lengths over Flering of Chicago. Hastings Minnesota Aug 4 special administrator Whitford appointed for the estate of the late Otto Boebler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabasha, Minn
John Belwas
Milleville
Hastings, Minn
Ay Whitford
Yen Eyeke Receives Reception After Henley Victory
Edward Hantan Yen Eyeke, winner of the aumatene seuil championship at Henley, was honored with a reception in Paneuil hall. Young Ten Eyeke was introduced to the audience as a standing ovation followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Edward Hantan Yen Eyeke
Henley
Beng
Paneuil Hall
Young Ten Eyeke
Audiencc
Nelson Dingley Dean Dies in Lewiston at 80
Nelson Dingley Dean of Lewiston Maine, 80, father of Congressman Nelson Dingley Jr, died at his home after suffering a stroke or paralysis. The Aug 4 report notes he passed away at his residence in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Dingley Dean
Lewiston
Nelson Dingley
Nelson Dingley, Jr
Thle City
Dent
Chicago Great Western Raises One Cent Fare Drama
The Chicago Great Western plans a one cent per mile fare increase, sparking conflict as other Western Passenger Association lines may follow. Minneapolis and St Louis reports influence the move while the Chicago road accuses rivals of poaching business and vows to counter with the rate. The change affects St Paul Omaha Minneapolis routes with a cut of 3.50 from the standard rate for the encampment.
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Chicago
Buffalo
Chicago Great
Western Passenger Association
Chicago Great Western
Minneapolis & St. Lewl
Marcel
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Massacre claim during Calcutta riots stirs debate
A letter from a Calcutta volunteer questions an English artillery claim that 1,500 natives were killed when militia fired on mill hands marching to voters. Lord George Hamilton told the House of Commons the riots near Calcutta killed about seven and wounded twenty, amid plague controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Londona Ang
India
Lord George Hamilton
House of Commons
Calcutia
Otter Tail County Postmaster Removed From Populist Ranks
In Minnesota Otter Tail county Deer Creek postmaster B G Hompe, the sole Populist holding federal office in the state, was removed. Appointed on Congressman Been’s recommendation, he yields to a supporter of Congressman Edidy, following replacement pressure.
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B. Mompe
Washington
Aug
B. B. Hompe
Deer Greek
Otter Tail County
Minn
Been
Edidy
Japan proposes Belgium as arbitrator in Hawaii dispute
Yokohama reports semi official wording that Belgium should act as arbitrator between the Mawaikin and Japanese governments. Aug. 6. Harvard Professor Frederic De Forest Allen, 56, died from a paralytic shock. He taught classical philology at Harvard for seventeen years and was widely respected.
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Japan
Hawaii
Yokohama
Hsa
Belgium
de, Aden
Harvard Dent
Toston
Frederic de Forest Allen
Harvard
Aflen
Nee. Curtis
Monument Unveiled at Sewanee for Kirby Smith Grave Marker
An unveiling occurred Tuesday afternoon at Sewanee University of the South for a monument honoring Kirby Smith the last full general of the Confederate army. He served as a professor at the university from 1875 to 1908 and the monument was erected by alumni professors and army comrades. The report also notes buckwheat export figures and various brief items including a potential arbitration remark by Bishop Seaty and a note on John Jacob Astor's donation to create a memorial park at Lowell home site.
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Osteile
Enn
Sewaniee
Atvsity of the South
Buemund Kirby Smith
Kirby Smith
University of the South
Memorial Park
New York
John Jacob Astor
Edwood
James Trussell Lowell
Cambridge
Mass
Postmasters Appointed in Several States Today
New Veatmaniers Washington Aug Postmasters were appointed today including Mine ucectii Deer Creek Over Lull county A D Baber vier J BW Hompe removed South Dakota Gettysburg Lewis Tillottson Wisconsin Hagar ty Archiy Bishop
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New Veatmaniers
Washington
Deer Creek
Over
Lull County
A.D. Baber
Vier J
Hompe
South Dakota
Gettysburg
Lewis
Tillottson
Wisconsin
Hagarty
Arehiy
Bishop
Interchangeable mileage tickets to go on sale soon
The Central Passenger Committee has decided to place interchangeable mileage tickets on sale by September 1 or as soon after as possible. The move aims to simplify travel and provide flexible options for riders. Details on pricing and eligibility were not disclosed in the available text.
Three Misses, Wires and War Talk From Distant Headlines
A garbled ledger of wartime and crime items items include heat deaths in Ghichmatl and Louisville, a runaway question settled by Chambertin, American territorial dispute phrases, and a Pittsburgh mortgage fraud probe. Notable names include Senator Memnery, Agitator Volka, and Strathmore stallion. A fire aboard the British ship Cybermere near Oakland and a jump from Clinton bridge are noted, alongside local oddities about a hermit, a wounded heir, and legal actions in the Lux estate case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghichmatl
Louisville
Chambertin
United States
Volka
Bowhay
Fiberalians of
America
United States Commission
Sanintern
Pareto
Vigilant
Colonia
Newport
Washington
Memnery
Protection Democrat
Louisiana
Fndorseli
Congress
Pittsburg
Willam Elmer Rockwell
San Pratelsco
Monhattan Bereh
Chambriain
Belelaw
Gerton
OM Strathmore
Lexfington
Strathmore
Waverly Brenna
Cybermere
Oakland
Cal
Bhane
Hugh White
Bantar
Clinton
Rattout Bridge
Agate
John Kennedy
Wis Nelelbors
Ehate
Lis
Max Lebandy
William A. Bellwood
Philiadelphia
Willy
Grain and Livestock Quotations From Chicago Market Center
Market report from Chicago shows mixed grain and livestock quotes for Aug 6. Wheat futures edged higher with front-month closing near 11.80 while oats and barley fluctuated. corn and rye offered varied bids. Livestock values held steady with cattle and stockers trading around steady to firmer levels in light volume.
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Qhiengo
Stourix
Wiwat Lower
RY Northern
Ste
Lyvavisions
Blonddy
Minneapolis
Triek
Norther
Artiyo
Ted Tre
St. Pam
Towa
Telfer
St. Laul
Northwest News Summary Revokes City Actions and Finances
In Wahpeton North Dakota Aug 5 a local report notes city finances show higher balances for duties than expenses with flood impacts and a frost affected wheat crop. Mayor Fuller’s actions gain endorsements amid weather concerns, while regional forecasts predict cooler conditions and labor needs for harvest across Blehlamt county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamestown
Tlw
Fuller
Clement Tn
Wahpeton
N.C
Blehlamt
Millon Dollar Plant Plans Amid Turmoil At New York
A garbled regional report describes a proposed mill project near New York involving multiple firms and international suppliers. It notes a new facility to be led by Mr Sail, borax shipments from Southern California, and questions about rail service. It mentions a strike at a mill affecting 1400 workers and a bridge collapse causing casualties in Usthonin province.
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Oakhud
Cah
Hormx
New York
Enylay
Sealey
Hormix
Iran
South America
Sail
Southeast Dakotat Summer School Opens in Fargo
The Southeastern Dakota summer school begins in Fargo with Cass, Aneland, Reason and Barnes counties all sending teachers. Winivent educators have been secured to conduct the sessions across Cass and surrounding areas.
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Fargo
N. D
Wolks
Cass
Aleinad
Raison
Barnes
No Takes Omss Blamarck Watt Appointed Crime Officer
Watt, a prominent Republican from Pembina county, has arrived to qualify as crime officer. The newly appointed commissioner is set to assume duties in this jurisdiction.
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Blamarck
D. Watt
Watt
Pembina County
Tramps Break Depot Yet Guarded, Arrests Made
A gang of four broke into the depot building at La Meare on the Margo Southwestern line, stealing luggage. Sheriff with tallmen captured the suspects near Englevale, described as a desperate, armed group. Also reported is a disease outbreak in North Dakota counties linked to a mid form of diphtheria affecting about one hundred children, with deaths avoided by precautions.
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Lisbon
N. C
la Meare
Margo & Southwestern
Englevale
Tiphtherin
Ellendale
N. D
Ade
Lelten
Tias
Logan
Mdions
McIntosh
Frost Impacts Wheat Crops Across North Ouakata Area
Reports indicate light frost in several localities around Jamestown and Dickinson North Dakota. Wheat growth is delayed due to wet weather and late conditions, with frost posing a near miss for crop development. A separate note mentions a delayed arrival for a Christian endeavor group due to a bride’s wedding event in Dickinson.
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Ouakata
Jamestown
N. 1
South Dakota merchants report rising early year sales
Reports from 300 South Dakota merchants show business for the first six months of the year up markedly from the previous year, with many saying increases reach as high as eight hundred percent. Most sales are for goods used in farming and daily life, reflecting strong demand across the state.
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South Dakota
Sioux Falla
Topulisis
Republic Man
Wisconsin Deceased Is Offerei toast Fort Turkey and Duct
Aug 1 The city held the semi annual victms over the grave with county attorney and others invited. Speeches and short taigern in their own language followed. Funeral repast featured roast pork chicken turkey and duck with attenders sharing bread and drink and merriment.
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Turkey
Duct
Wabasha
Otto
Thin City
Stricken With Apoplexy claims local political figure
William Z. Mallinan a well known business man and Republican county committee chairman in Sheboygan Wisconsin was found dead on the street after a trip to Milwaukee. He apparently recovered only to be stricken with apoplexy while walking home his body lay in rain all night and was hardly recognizable. He served as presidential elector from his district during the vacant campaign.
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Sheboygan
Wis
Wiliam Z. Mallinan
Bualneas Pink
Republican County
Lie
Milwaukee
Res
Murderer Zuelke Arrives in Custody from Montana
Zuelke of Markesan reached Markesan from Montana with Detective Ero in custody early yesterday. The pair spent the day in town walking and riding, taking an excursion across the lake in an attempt to escape. Zuelke slept in Pere's office and was moved to Markesan this morning.
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Zuvlke
Mayvicerns
Oshkoesh
Wit
Ang. d
Zuelke
Markesan
Montila
Ero
Attemont
Ayelke
Pere
Markedsan
Gmrigrantas Wanted for Texas Colonist Settlement
Gmigrantas sought by George M M Ouis of Grand Falls irrigation Co Texas to recruit colonists for Southwestern Texas. Wight fmuthes to assist in Marinette next month to locate settlers. The company owns 800000 acres on the Paens river. Ex Gov Hoard reportedly not purchased aves on the Treas and will start a creamery.
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Gmigrantas
Marinette
Wis
George MM. Ouis
Grand Falls Rrigation Company
Grandalls
Tex
Seitle
Texas
Wight Fmuthes
Grand Falls Frigation Company
Tpaens
Baraboo Man Kills Self Over Job Loss at Devils Lake
Arthur Frain of Chicago died by suicide at the GU house, Devils Lake, Baraboo Aug 4. He shot himself twice in the head. Once manager of the lake stone crusher, he faced dismissal and drink as the suspected causes.
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Baraboo
Wis
Arthur
Fraln
Chicago
GU House
Devils Lake
Smith Mort Stewart dies in accidental hotel shooting
Aug 4 Monroe Wisconsin Mort Stewart a blacksmith from Winslow Illinois was accidentally shot and killed by James Kckle proprietor of the Winslow hotel at a race track ten miles west of the city. The incident occurred while bricks were being thrown up to be shot at.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sint
Monroe
Wis
Mort Stewart
Theiacksmith
Winslow, Til
James Kckle
Winslow Hotel
Big Four Ambitious Plan from Peshthea Harbor to Duluth
From Racine Wisconsin August 3 ex United States Senator James St. Doalitile laid to rest in Motud cemetery after services at First Baptist Church led by Rev David Be Cheney. Officials of the Big Four on a special from Peshthea Harbor to Bulthorn Junction discussed purchase of the Wisconsin and Michigan line and extension to Duluth.
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Big Four
Ambitiousa
Muarinette
Wis
Wisher
Peshthea Harbor
Bulthorn Junction
Big Our Railway
Racine
Wia
United States
James St. Doalitile
First Baptist Church
David Be. Cheney
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Indiana
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Tid
Stelking Armees
Davis, Ike
Gibson Counties
Davis County
Pike County
Rogers
Petersburg
Ottumwa
Iowa
Centerville
Rathbun
Forbush
Ishpeming
Mich
Ashigtee Wright
Ropes Gold Mining Company
Morris
Minh
Belob Bulit
Ur Christiana
Ambassador
Central City
Bop
Paraham
Ang
Liverpool
Dean
Lacakaa
Northwest News
North Dac
Kmw
Cin
Kertel
Usthonin
Dickinson
N. di
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