NEW PLAN ON FOOT FOR ALIENS AT WORK AMONG MINERS
The American Federation of Labor has taken up tile workers disuse in the region. Organizers are at work and a uniform plan will be presented to operators. No marches or demonstrations or sympathy strikes will occur. A mass meeting will feature Peter J. McGaire George Chance Samuel Gompers and Frank Morrison. A clash between striking and working miners led to attacks on car lines. Hungarians and Latins reported for work later. Troops were dispatched but the disturbance subsided. no material change in the situation. Funds move to support legal actions and enforcement authorities plan to suppress meetings to prevent riots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huzettan
Peter J. McGaire
Federation Aid
Generabo
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Philailelpia
George Chance
Philhalelpha United Labor League
Samuel Goampers
Federation
Frank Morrison
May Alka Spostk
Carson, Star and Menrreh
Toneybrook
Lehigh
Wilkesbarre
Dawall
Bunker Hill
Honeybrook
Sherif Scott
Sehuylkill County
Minde
Gobin
Eighth Regiment
Muce
McGee
Lidey Creek
Banker 101
McAdoo
Lalta
Silverbrook
Stat
Whey
Imetings
Gon
Martin
Indor
Experts debate Luetgert bones in court
In Chicago on September 17 expert testimony dominated the Luetgert trial as defense and state witnesses sparred over femur bones and whether they matched a Thueian being or merely sheep. The day ended with the court adjourned and Prof. Darsey of the Field Columbian Museum under cross examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luetgert
Chicago
Dome True
Prof
Darsey
Eddie Bald Wins Springfield Uicycle Meet Titles
Mecorde Are Smashed in Springfield Mass Eddie Bald wins the final day of the Springfield Uicycle tournament with a half mile open in 1 02 2 5 and the one-third mile EL A W championship in 455 3 plus a 2 05 1 5 open record. Jimny Miechner breaks the American ten mile record with 18 27 4 5 while the former record stood at 19 38 1 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bpivingfeld
Mass
Eddie Bald
Jimwy Miehner
Forty Russians Drowned in Volga Steamer Sinking
In St Petersburg a disaster occurred on the Volga near Agtralban as the steamers Tzorevitch and Malpitka collided. The Tzorevitch sank, passengers frantically leaped into the river, and about forty people lost their lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Tzorevitch
Malpitka
Volga
Agtralban
Fire destroys barn and stock in Youngstown area
A stock barn belonging to John A. Logan Jr. in Lowanns Barn Buenas near Youngstown was destroyed by fire on September 1. Two loaded freighting horses and elegant equipment were burned. Loss estimated at 75000 dollars. Fire officials investigate the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowanns
Buenas
Youngstown
Ohio
Vira
John A. Logan
Heavy cattle shipments flood rail lines from Belle Fourche
Cattle shipments from Belle Fourche to Chadron and markets have been unusually heavy over the past week with ten car trains and one engine pulled up to twenty five cars. Brennan and Olrich also sent equal volumes, each car carrying 1200 to 1000 dollars worth of stock. A peak was reached with seventeen trains of twenty two cars each passing through Wdgmont in fourteen hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Klondike
Brennan
Oclrich
Ahcir
Will Arrest Indians in Bow Pueblo War The Sainl Case
Captain Nordstrom acting Pueblo Indian agent says medicine men and chiefs of the Bow Pueblo including Chief Nippe face arrest on charges of maltreating two women accused of witchcraft. Warrant sent to Albuquerque for Sheriff delivery. HH. Sanches to Atal with Maj. Godfrey to aid arrest as military expeditions press on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Mex
C. H. Nordstrom
Pueblo Indian
Bow
Nippe
Norrow
Albuquerque
HH. Sanches
Atal
Godfrey
Iowa Bankers Meet In Sioux City Discussing Interests
Sioux City Iowa Sept 17 the semi annual meeting of Group No 2 of the Town Bankers association is in progress. The group includes bankers from Woodbury Plymouth Monona da Bronx Sie Lyon Osceola O'Brien and Cherokee counties. Invitations were extended to bankers in neighboring counties in Nebraska and South Dakota and a number have accepted. Over 100 bankers are in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sexaian
Sioux City
Iowa
Woodbury
Plymouth
Monona
Bronx
Sie
Lyon
Osceola
O'Brien
Cherokee
Nelanska
South Dakota
AuCe
Meavy Loss at Redfield as Fire Destroys Lodger Block
A disastrous fire in Redfield South Dakota began in a lodger's room in the Anderson block and spread rapidly to consume the entire building within two hours. The blaze, said to be the worst seen in the town, caused estimated losses of 25,000 on the building and about 30,000 in total property. Lodgers upstairs narrowly escaped with only partial goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redfield
S. D
Heddeln
Anderson Block
Bulding
Lightning Strikes Public School in Delhi Minnesota
Lightning struck the public school at Delhi in Redwood Falls on September 17 destroying a large portion of the roof and stairs. Pupils and teachers were in the building and fled in terror by jumping from windows. no injuries to the children were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sehanl House
Redwood Falls
Minn
Delhi
Cannon Valley Early Settlers elect officers at meeting
Cannon Valley Old Settlers associations met in Tlysina Minnesota on September 17 to elect officers Dee Fuller was named president J O Leary secretary and A W Roberts treasurer all from Waterville The next annual meeting will be held in Waterville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon Valley Old Settlers
Tlysina
Minn
Cannon Valley
Early Settlers’ Associations
Beln
Dee Fuller
J. O'Leary
A. W. Roberts
Waterville
Construction Let for New Catholic Church at Plankinton
The contract is awarded for a new Catholic church in Plankinton. The main portion will be 82 by 60 feet and the building will feature elaborate finishes, aiming to become one of the finest church edifices in Aurora county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Plankinton
Aurorm County
Pontifical high mass for Rt. Ney Bishop Lemons death
In Victoria on September 17 a pontifical high mass will be held at St Andrews Cathedral for the repose of Rt. Rev. Bishop Lemons who died recently in Cincinnati. Archbishop Gross of Portlaud will officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
St. Andrews
Rt. Ney
Lemons
Cinnteninla
Gross of
Portlaud
Miners Threaten Strike Over Wage Stand in Negaunee
Negaunee Sept 17 There is an ugly feeling among the mine employes over the Negaunee Mining Company's refusal to bargain with the union or grant any advance to trammer workers. Strong talk of a general strike is heard as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negaunee
Negaunee Mining Company
Kelso Murderer Believed to Have Escaped in Lake
Port Washington Wisconsin reports that the body of murderer Kelso has not been recovered after detectives chased him into the lake. His hat was found on the beach and there is a possibility he swam ashore and escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Washington
Wis
Kelso
Grain Destroyed in Minnesota Fire at Plasell Farm
Noyalton Minnesota September 17 Sparks from a threshing engine set the grain on the Plasell farm ablaze destroying 300 bushels of wheat and the separator at the site The fire originated from the engine and caused substantial loss to the farm operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noyalton
Minn
Plasell
Blaze Ravages Buildings in Moorhead Neighborhood
A blaze in Moorhead Minnesota spread from Snyder's barn to Strub's bakery and then to Martin Hector's building as strong winds fanned the flames. The Sept 17 incident caused property damage and prompted efforts from local firefighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorhead
Minn
Snyder
Strub
Martin Hector
Child Drowns in Open Trap Door Incident
Rochester Minn Sept 17 The two year old son of rank Gove of the city fell through an open trap door into a neighbor s cistern and was drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nun Ctaterna
Rochester
Minn
Rank Gove
Man Crushed After Sleep Runover in Superior Yard
John Andersen, an employee of the late en Minnesota railroad, was run over by a switch engine in South Superior yards while sleeping. One leg was badly crushed and he may die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Superior
Wis
John Andersen
Laatern Minnesota Railroad
South Superior
Wreck Kills Railway Worker in Michigan Town
A train crew grave near Whitedale Michigan twelve miles east of here was wrecked. Foreman Molea and a section employee were killed. Trains were delayed several hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeelk
Manifstique
Mich
Whitedale
Here
Seethon
Molea
Murder In Rodfield Leads To Double Arrests
Northwest brief reports two men were arrested in Aberdeen after a drunken brawl in Rodfield, D. on Aug 26 ended with a man killed. The body was hidden in an old oiling engine holler and later found through a hole in the bottom. Six hobos were involved. others fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tedfield
Alt Caughs
Tamestown
N. 1
Speeini
Rodfield
Murdered Boy Found in Box Car Near Fargo
A seventeen year old boy was murdered by tramps in a box car near Fargo North Dakota. The body bore a buffet hole in the abdomen. Walter Douglas, claiming to be his partner, reports an unknown man committed the crime and fled, but his tale is not trusted and he is under arrest. He identifies the victim as John Quina of San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
N. D
Walter Douglas
Hile
John Quina
San Francisco
Nighttime assault and mob action at a local town
A night watchman faced two strangers who demanded money and assaulted him, breaking his nose and causing bruising. They were captured and jailed, while a crowd of about twenty five men overpowered guards, intended to strip and lash the prisoners, then returned them to jail. Reports link similar offenses to Lidg erwood and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hankinson
N. 2
Night
Lidgerwood
Prominent Winona Man Arrested in Alimony Case
Special-William Stevenson of Winona Minn arrived here with his wife and brother to confront alleged alienation of affection. Farnes Stevenson, his brother, is accused of abducting the wife. In court the woman admitted affection for her husband and agreed to return, though she favored the brother. The prisoner is held for district court trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broiler
Grand Yorks
William Stevenson
Winona
Minn
Forres
Tragic Wagon Crash Claims Mother Near Dickinson
A stock ranch accident north of Dickinson results in Mrs Samuel Bierline’s instant death after a wagon spill. Her two young sons aboard were uninjured. The horse bolted, and a quick rescue ride failed to avert tragedy. The rider sought help six miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson
N. L
Samuol Bierline
Che
Wires Cut Between Madertin and Lisbon Prompt Change
A broken telephone wireer in Lisbon, North Dakota, damaged lines between Madertin and Lisbon, interrupting all communications. Dr. Bradley of Torman, owner of the line, plans to remove private wires in Sheldon and replace them with a long distance central system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Speciah
Madertin
Bradley of
Torman
Sheldon
Medorn Hotel Burned In Meforn North Dakota
The old hotel built by the Marquis de Mores in 1883 and later owned by Kerman Holst has been destroyed by fire, ending its long history in Medorn, North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medorn Hotel
Burued
Meforn
N. D
Speetil
Ald
Marquis de Mores
Kerman Holst
Prisoner Freed After Shooting Incident in South Dakota
Kinneman In Relepned, Mailison, S. D., Special-Jooe Kinne man, arrested and jailed for shooting UW. C. Cole, was released with no complaint. Prosecutor deemed conviction unlikely since Cole initiated the shooting. The prisoner left with a neighbor after sharing the cell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinneman
Mailison
S. D
Jooe Kinneman
UW. C. Cole
Beng
Cyclone Hits Aberdeen Areas Causing Damage
A severe cyclone struck Aberdeen causing heavy rain and hail, breaking windows and damaging buildings. Winds moved several barns from foundations and reports indicate grain shocks and stocks blown down and thoroughly soaked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Well at Lower Brule flows freely after stoppage
Special advices from the Lower Brule agency report that the mammoth government artesian well there has cleared itself and now flows freely. The well is throwing a six inch stream twenty feet above the top of the casing with no further trouble expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clamberliin
S. D
Lower Brule
Murder Bid Foiled at Sporting House Fallout
A gambler drank heavily at a Watertown sporting house and attempted to murder inmate Elsie Williams. He struck her with a revolver butt and dragged her toward a well before a hackdriver intervened, preventing the killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boved
Watertown
Terantk Ball
Elsie Williams
Storm damages Sweeney grain and power infrastructure
A fierce electric storm swept through the Arlington area causing damage to a horse belonging to James Sweeney and knocking grain crops to the ground. High winds and heavy rain pounded the town, with torrents reported and many inches of rainfall in a short period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
S. D
James Sweeney
Drowned American Seaman in Lake Superior Near Arthur
Alex McKenzie an American seaman Holling from Angleland was accidentally drowned in Lake Superior near the Steamer Rhodes off Mort Arthur Ontario. The incident occurred during likely routine maritime activity and authorities will investigate the accident. The deceased’s identity and origin are being confirmed by local records as the search for further details continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex McKenzie
Mon Holling
Angleland
Lake Superior
Rhodes
Mort Arthur
Ont
Maxwells Charge in Death of Seven Year Old Boy
David Maxwell faces charges of murder in the death of his seven year old son William. Bertha Prayer, wife of Nellie, testified she helped burn the body after Maxwell said he killed the boy. Prayer has been serving a life sentence at Stillwater after confessing at the March trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Maxwell
Minn
Miler
Willi
Bertha
Nellie Prayer
Stillwater
Furl
Maxwell
Not Linced in Winona Revenue District Changes
Winona Minnesota Sept 17 Deputy Gok lector Sklelts describes changes in revenue districts. Three districts are rebalanced, adding Le Sueur, Aleo and Goodhue to the First district and Sibley Carver McLeod and Renville to the Second district while Scott and Dakota move to the St Paul district. Shields will shift to a distant headquarters, drawing objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Minn
Goklector
Sklelts
Wio
le Sueur
Aleo
Goodltre
Nrat
Bilelds
Belden
Sibley
Carver
McLeodt
Ronville
Scott
Dakota
St. Paul
Shields
Lartbanit
Robbery Attempt Aboard Seattle Steamer Scene
An attempted robbery of the North American Trading and Transportation company site was thwarted before a steamer departed from St Michaels. Suspects, believed to have traveled on the South Coast, remain at large as Seattle police search. J. & Churchill, ex Northwest Mounted Police, alerted authorities. letters at the company office corroborate the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Cleveland
St Michaels
North American Trading and Transportation Company
South Coast
J. & Churchill
Northwest Mountednance
Trading Coipsiny
Reinhart Estate Sealed in Sioux City Will Case
Reinhart will case settles outside court after Henry Reinhart dies leaving a substantial estate. The death prompts a negotiation over changes made before death amid family quarrels. The six children share equally, the widow receives a slightly larger share than her portion, ending years of family discord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinhart
Sioux City
Iowa
Henry Reinhart
Widow's Money Mystery in Merritt Harvin Case
Duluth Minn Sept 17 The only development in the Merritt Harvin case is a statement by Fleury FB Matrix as to who received 8000 from D C Merritt ins urance money with the widow not getting any. Mr Harris did not intend to name recipients but slipped a name under pressure. Of the 8000, 1000 went to Samuel A Phillips formerly of this city and the rest to the general agent of the ins urance company at Minneapolis whose name was not given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Bartleday
Merritt-Harvin
Fleury FB
D. C
Samuel A. Phillips
Insurance Company
Minneapolis
Murder Attempt In Grand Forks Suspect Arrested
Michael Sweeney of Grand Rapids Mich was arrested in East Grand Forks after using a gory knife on Albert Weller. Weller suffered a deep neck wound spanning nearly a foot across his chest. Sweeney claims self defense claiming Weller and another man attacked him and tried to rob him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks
N. D
Michael Sweeney
Grand Haplda
Mich
East Grand Works
Albert Weller
Bweeney
Weller
Farmer Bitten by Rattlesnake Near Black River Falls
Samuel Kuages, a 24 farmer from north of Black River Falls Wisconsin, was bitten by a rattlesnake while clearing grain Stene of the reaper became clogged with grass and he reached to remove it. Remedies were given and Dr Cole was summoned. He is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haitier
Black River Falls
Wis
Samuel Kuages
Qrattlesnake
India
Cole
Jury Law Attacked in Wisconsin Court
In La Crosse Wisconsin September 17 a sensational protest erupted in the eleventh circuit court as Attorney A I Bleekiman of Bleekman Bloomingdale and Bergh challenged the current jury law. He claims it is unconstitutional for granting excessive power to three jury commissioners rather than county board supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ta Crosse
Wis
Elvenic Court
A. I. Bleekiman
Bleekman, Bloomingdale & Bergh
Prospecting Party Leaves for Michipteoten Gold Field
Going to Mikipteoteon, Houghton, Mich. Sept. 17 The tug Colton has left for the Michipteoten gold fieldx with a party of twenty Incepectors Including John A. Camer on of Houghton James J. Byera of Baraga Dr. James G. Lurney and G. G. Juckman of L'Anse Sentinel CG. 2B Blackenhorn and 2. OC Williamen of ViAuse All are prominent citizens several of Whom are experianced pros pectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mikipteoteon
Houghton
Mich
Colton
Michipteoten
John A. Cameron
James J. Byera
Baraga
James G. Lurney
G. G. Juckman
L'Anse Sentinel
CG. 2B
Blackenhorn
Williamen
ViAuse
Fever at Devile Lake Quarantines Two Families
Sept 17 Devile Lake reports scarlet fever cases prompting city health officials to quarantine two families. Fears of an epidemic grow as the illness appears in a wild form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devile Lake
Yevile Lake
Torsiman
Eity Health Other
Wolfe family pioneer noted in Minnesota obituary
A fragmented obituary notes Mrs Michael Walfe and the Wolfe family as early Minnesota settlers. It mentions a death and references lingering respect for the Wolfe family among local pioneers. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiedwood Taily
Minn
Michael Walfe
Wolfe
Ploneer Famier
Varieties of Wheat Trial Results and Winter Oats Failures
The report presents wheat trial yields from several varieties led by Velvet Chaff and Michigan Amber, noting two standards outyield rivals. Most new varieties underperformed versus their averages in 1897, while longstanding varieties held or increased yield. A caution on attempting winter oats in the northern state half is given after failed attempts. W C Latta, Agriculturist, Ind Exp Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihia Rosgonata
Valley
Michigan
Latta
Ind
Use of Beniplide of Carbon for grain protection
The division of botany at the Department of Agriculture reports on carbon disulphide used to protect stored grains from weevils. Tests on 33 varieties show variable germination impact, with wheat corn barley rye showing noticeable vitality loss after 24 hours at one pound per 100 bushels. Beverages of certain seeds endure fumes with minimal injury, while grasses and Kaffir corn cautioned against excessive exposure. Air Fertility discusses impurities in air and how rain cleanses and returns fertilizing elements to soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Fertilisers for Gowers and flower beds
The article praising thoroughly decomposed stable manure as a universal fertilizer for Gowers and annuals. It notes chemical fertilizers can be used two or three years in succession with good results. It describes a fertilizing method with manure, superphosphate dusting, leveling, and sowing seeds. Also mentions cow manure humus as essential for old gardens and advises digging sweet potatoes before hard frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vick's
Gambling on Craps in Savannah's Night Scene 100 Years Ago
Savannah black residents reportedly favored craps and a sister game, pols, in hidden spots like alleyways and club corners, while city law targeted rapa and other gambling forms. Bernard de Marigny popularized craps in New Orleans, influencing fashion and social gambling for a century, with controversy over naming streets after the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wan
Oreleans Society
Bavannah
Savanah
Aavannah Bodtblacka
Innes
Boyd
Camiman
Sne
Arother
New Orleans
Hot Juat
Harper’s
Bernard de Marigny
Louis Philippa
Louliana
Chizch
Munants
France
Tveator
Vernes
Nyor
New Orlenna
Maubourg
Marigny
Rapa
Bernard Marigny
Negroce
Fragmentary portrait at Faedtounly wedding notice
A garbled notice describes Mick and a widow, with faulty spelling and unclear events. The readable parts imply a personal incident or relationship comment without concrete details or dates.
Hall's Catarrh Care Ju Taken Internally
Internal use Hall's Catarrh Care juice priced 75 cents. Also a fragment from the Cleveland Plain Dealer shows household chatter about hats caps and outdoor gear with mentions of Aunt Nellie Slater and a tennis match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Price
Georgie
Papa
Nellie
Slater
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Eloquent Comment From Plain Dealer Quip on Knickerbock Stock
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip remarks on Kid Charita Vin Beet and a boast about cutting A down from real Knickerbock stock, describing it as a terrible come down in a cheeky exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charita
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Convict Discusses Counterfeit Profits and Public Outburst
A penitentiary visitor recalls that counterfeiting yielded sizable profits during its run. A convict notes the business was lucrative while it lasted, and a related scene shows a wife teasingly remarking on her bathing attire, prompting a surprised exclamation. The Chicago Post is cited as the source.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Federation OF Labor
Unitoroy
Northwest News
McKorr
Linced
Snys
Scrofula
Hood
W. A. Ganven
Carl
Wcrausy
C. C
Mick
Lila
Chicago Post
Paty
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