Missouri Prayers Amid Record Heat Demand Rain
A special from St Louis reports residents prayed for relief as Missouri endured an extreme drought and a record hot spell. Governor Charles TH Unr urged fasting, with temperatures reaching 102 to 106 degrees in several locales. No relief forecast amid continued heat across the corn belt and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Missouri
Eds
Mercury
Misouri
Ists
Charles TH. Unr
Ington
D. C
Bureau Lunet
Dubuque Town
Porto
Sauna
Kanson
LL G. Franken
Brief Mention of Political Speculation and Weather Notes
Unclear remarks from a meeting hint at political plans with McMillan of Tennessee declining a third term and possibly seeking the U S Senate. A Saturday high in Lincoln Nebraska reached 70 degrees after a warm south wind, while a nationwide strike threatens 54 000 workers. A rail accident near Hancock Junction saw twenty three loaded cars derail after a wheel broke on the Ontario Western line.
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Pasce
Wer McMillan
Tennesse
Gover
United States
Lincoln
Neb
Witel
Beard
York
Ontario Wetern
Hancock Junction
State Department review on Erwin, Mississippi killings
Washington reports a status note from State Hill Sunday about the Erwin Mississippi killings. The charge d affaires has not secured evidence of the victims' nationality, despite Italian authorities' initial report. If no proof of naturalization emerges, the State Department will take no further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Refuse to Release Prisoners in Boer War
Washington reports the British government has declined to release any Ameri cans captured while serving in the Boer army. Exceptions will be made only for prisoners whose health makes confinement dangerous. The State Department notes Americans among military prisoners and is paying special attention to their cases. A separate item from Columbus, Georgia describes a severe storm that toppled a wall near the old Georgia House lot, crushing nearby buildings and injuring several people.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Cayton
Sheffield Dispatch
Wm. Jessop Sons, Limited
Washington
Pennsylvania
Chekib Bey
Washingtohe
Charleston
S. C
Knights of Pythias
International Christian Endeavor
Cincinnati
Haiti
Santo Domingo
Young Fook
California
Lord Rosebery
Duchess of Albany
Lord Roberts
Guild Hall
London
Marais
Cape
Middleburg
Transvaal
Minerva
Hyacinth
Gibraltar
Moscow
Stretensk
Siberia
Marseilles
Federal
Philippines
Allen
Porto Rico
McKinley
DeArmond
Global News Briefs Mixed With Locals and Disasters
An eclectic roundup notes coal orders for Venice, Alabama juries unchanged, and Georgia Senator Bacon sailing for Manila. It records art sales in London, rail accidents near Cleveland and Philadelphia, heat deaths, stockholder moves in Cambridge, and a Syracuse death by suicide. Also covered are Cuban and Haitian affairs, Spain’s Cuba stance, a Denmark prince visit, and generic political and social developments worldwide.
Ministers 10 Agree On Manchuria Plan Amid Open Complications
The article reports ministers agreeing on a Manchuria disposition with a broad aim for a joint powers agreement in Pekin. It notes Russia’s potential hesitancy, mentions Japan’s indemnity concerns, and describes U.S. stance, including Rockhill’s instruction to support customs dues to fund indemnity while opposing the prepayment. It also covers a separate Florida lightning fatality and property damage case near Tallahassee with multiple injuries.
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Washington, D. C
Manchuria
Pek
Russia
Rased
Ihea
Uin
Nu Chwang
China
Nu Chweng
Japan
United States
Guvern Nt O
Rockbill
Pekin
Jon Eves
Nicaragua Treaty Talks Signal Broad British Push
Lord Pauncefote British ambassador said a conference with the Marquis of Lansdowne covered Nicaragua and about six pending treaties with the United States. He noted aims to renew West Indian reciprocity and hoped for an agreement on the Panama Canal before Congress meets.
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Nicaragua
London
Paw Fote
United States
Associated Press
Marquis of Lansdowne
Great Britain
Lord Pauncefote
Paraguan Canal
Erore
The Dry Goods Market Special in New York
A quiet market in all departments with prices firm on heavy brown sheetings and drills. Coarse colored goods in light supply and firm. Print cloths dull and unchanged while prints and ginghams are quiet. Men’s wear woolens and worsteds quiet and little shown for spring. dress goods dull and irregular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Demands Granted After Nine-Week City Contract Strike
Rochester laborers resume municipal contract work after nine weeks idleness. Nine bosses sign the agreement with only two contractors outstanding. Wages set at 20 cents per hour for an eight hour day, time and a half for overtime, and double time on holidays.
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Rochester
N. Y
Southern Industry and Textile Notes From Early 1900s South
A Philadelphia note on Southern manufacturing surveys High Point North Carolina industry growth with 23 factories and 150 workers, plus a High Point Furniture Company origin in 1883. Other items cover Limestone Hosiery Mill in Alabama, Jacksonville Cotton Mill plans, river freight increases on the Chattahoochee, Texas cotton market first bale price, and various Southern mill incorporations and upgrades. Also mentions a Norwegian bark Hanna seized off Newfoundland and naval intelligence officer illness.
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Southern Furniture Manufacturing
South
BE. M. Armstrong
High Point
N C
Hsi Po
Am Moe Familice
High Point Funniture Company
Offi d
Slae Vhallers
Ile
New York
Col
J. L. Fower
Atton
Jac
Itasca
Texas
Ital
Ala
St . Grange
Cotton
A. Yates
Louis Minorle
Bicas
Kirmingham
Birmingham
la Grange
John Schumacher
Henry C. Schumacher
C. J. von Rosenberg
Ambexean J. Reynolds
Spalding Cotton Mill
Rossville
Hanna
Newfoundland
Cambrian
Eugene Benning
St. Louis
C. D
Epworth League Conventions Open in San Francisco
The International Epworth League convention opened in San Francisco with ideal weather and strong attendance. Messages from President Roosevelt and several governors greeted delegates at the Mechanics Pavilion while services at local churches preceded the plenary session. The program includes speeches on youth movements in the twentieth century and continued meetings through tomorrow across four League sites. State Pay Liquor Tax debate follows reports from Philadelphia on federal power over dispensaries.
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Laos
Marseilles
Yokohama
Sesse International Christian Endeavor Society
Cieinnati
Epworth League
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Bibb Manufacturing Co
Macon
Columbus
Clermont Millis
New Berns
N. C
P. H. Pelletier
Cal
Convention Métral Methodist
Howard Street
Thomas Filben
Pacifl
Robert Husha
Chor Voices
Jos. F. Berry
Mchin
Hiss Ness
League
Roosevelt
Epworth Sea
McMillin
Tenne Durbi
Inc Bliss
Mick Stanley
Ausas
Van
Minnesota
Sli
G. W. Kirby
Treal
Canada
T. LB. Hut
Napa
Alhambra Theatre
A. C. Crews
Toronto
Alonzo Monk
Knoxville
Tenn
Re Hughes
Kansas City
Scott
Vancouver
B. C
T. N. Ivey
Rawigh
Metropolitan Temple
W. C. Millard
Yonkers
N. Y
John H. Cleman
Glen F . Y
Collins Denny
Nashville
Disease Killing Georgia Cotton in Valdosta Now Studied
Washington inspector W. A. Or jon of the Department of Agriculture, here a week, investigates a cotton disease blamed on soil fungi. He explains the fungus clogs stalk vessels causing wilting and enduring presence as long as cotton is planted in the soil.
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Georgia
Valdosta
W. A. Orjon
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Delaware Valley bottle makers form 4nm alliance
A secretive new bottle makers combination forms in Wheeling with 50 U.S. firms joining Chicago leadership and offices listed by G Park and J G M Porter. The pact boosts prices as the industry consolidates and details remain undisclosed.
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Wheeling
Chicago
G. Park
G W. Yost
Bellaire
F. W. Breen
Indiana
J. G. M. Porter
Weather and flood aftermath hit crops across the state
The past week brought favorable conditions in western counties and on the northern border while eastern areas faced heavy rains and wind damage from two storms on the North Carolina coast. Crop prospects vary by region with corn improving after drought, peanuts and sweet potatoes good, and grapes rotting from excess rains. Six people drowned off Savannah during a fishing picnic as storms and rough seas swept the area.
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North Carolina
Suh
Paine
Lincoln Catawba
Tredet
Wil
She Rrara
Tao
Yohavoo
Savannah
Gamahl Hasad
Sxwee
Aco Aie
Annie Krostadi
Azel
Leah Sie
Ann’e Horre
Isaac Zae
Engineers Go Out In Coal Regions Strike Demands Eight Hour Day
Thirty thousand workers are unemployed as the Stationary Firemen’s Association of Pennsylvania wins an eight hour day. Nine hundred in the region refuse to work, collapsing pumps and stopping operations across collieries from Pittston to Shickshinny. Companies seek replacements while some operators concede, others refuse, and losses mount as fires burn and mines halt amid widespread disruption.
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Kesbarre
Mullahy
Pittston
Shickshinny
Iuzerne
Moulders Gain Victory Near Chicago
Special-Important victories were won by Iron Moulders Union members as eight firms signed the agreement. One firm was the American Tin Can Company, part of the 12 000 moulders. Over 300 had returned to work by Monday as the strike began, with advances demanded.
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Chicago
Iron Moulders’ Union
American Tin Can Company
Mixed Global Ventures Highlight 1900s Headlines
A jumble of ventures and notices spans the era from American miners in Korea to a proposed Marconi plant at Cape Race. Reports mention a coin market in South Africa, a Cape Race project, asphalt drilling near Hart Selle, Minnesota butter output forecasts, and a Carnegie library gift. Also noted: torpedo flotilla sites, mules moving to Africa for Ireland, and a society’s cessation of crime work.
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Korea
South Africa
Connecticut
West
Marcon
Cape Race
N.v
Hartselle
Ala
Minnesota
London
New Yo City
Andrew Carnegie
St. Johs
Kierrk Shepard
Narragansett Bay
Norfolk
Svt
Charleston
South
Middle West
Society For the Prevention of
Wthaew
N.Y
England
Prominent Figures Cited In Global News Roundup
Andrew Carnegie offers Leadville man $100000 for a blary. Spain’s young king earns 50000 annually as Moret wins presidency of the Spanish Chamber of Deputies. Khedive Abbas Hilmi visits the Turkish Sultan. Miss Jelson Gould donates 800 to Mount Holyoke. Edward VII urged a visit to William Waldorf Astor at Cliveden. Conger sails from San Francisco to Tekin. Jules Verne nearing his 99th novel. Wisconsin's Governor La Follette cancels engagements on physicians’ advice. Emperor and leaders depicted in grand terms. private fortunes and academy ties noted. Sir Martin Conway elected to Cambridge professorship. Orchids a Chamberlain hobby. Mrs Chamberlain active in society.
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Andrew Carnegie
Leadville
Spain
Moret
Egypt
Abbas Tfirit
Turkey
Jelon Gould
Mount Molyoke Setitimary
Maassatchusetts
Edward VII
William Wallert Aster
Cliveden
Conger
United States
China
San Francisco
Cal
Tekin
Jules Verne
Lin
Latollette
Wisconsin
Leonard Woodfinn Toon
Academy of Science of
Mr. Chamberlain
Highbury
Labor unrest and strikes ripple across industries and cities
The report surveys labor turmoil from Fort Worth to Rossland, noting a 1000 strong strike delaying building work in Texas, layoffs at Charlestown Navy Yard, and a Toledo session electing Dr Keefe as president. It cites 2100 coal mine explosions over 50 years, a New York Court ruling on eight hour work laws, and pay/shift changes in Butte and Richmond shipyards.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Window Glass Trust
Coopers Tive
Charlestown Navy Yard
Rossland
Ismehan
Longshoremen's National Union
Toledo
Ohio
Keefe
New York Court of Appeshaa
N.Y
Western Australia
Colorado Stelter
Butte
Mont
Met
International Protective Association
Tuffalo
International Association of Machinists
Tri
Richmond
A Kentfal Remedy From a Brooklyn Pastor
Rev Dr Hillis pastor of Plymouth church in Brooklyn laments declining church attendance once led by Henry Ward Beecher. He cites a tired feeling among American youth after a long work week and proposes a half holiday on Saturday to allow early bedtime and Sunday worship.
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Hillis
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
Henry Ward Beecher
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rais
Limbus
Georgia House
Billings’ Ng
Hamms
Tennessee
Kentucky
Venice
Bacon
Congress
Manila
Louisa Mannora
Hoppner
B. Altman
el Reno
Okla
John Keller
Arlington
N. J
Ciary
Mra
T. G. Herker
Cleveland
Madison Square Park
Columbi
Cambridge Steel Company
Maugh Steel Company
Frederick D. White
Germany
Andrey DD. White
Syracuse
Secretary of the Treasury
Gage
Hay
Crans
Mexico
United Sta
Pardon Board
Cole
James Younger
Grocers
New York State
Buffalo
Fenty
Campbell-Bannermen
Prince Christian
Denmark
Duke of Tetuza
Madrid
Cuba
United State
Seville
Cava
Chamber of Deputies
San Juan
J. H Hollander
Isand
Cape Town
Murrag
Cape Colon
Glasgow
Morocco
Stanislaus de Castel
Ceant Boni de Castel
Paris
Terry
Amoy
Crowtiel
Dewey
Andrew D. White
Amador
Andrew Carnege
National Council of Educators
National University Committee
Carl Jansen
Denver
Father Marquette
Frankfort
Mich
J. J Shaer
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Secl and Tin Workers
Trust
Tallahassee
Fla
A. C. Spiller
John Henderson
Patrick Houston
Southern Industrial
Mil
S. Ala
J. Dent
Robert L. Hen
P. W
Jacksonville
Ville Metropolis
Ll Jre
Houston
Chattahoochee
Epworth Leaguers
Pacific Coast
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
South Carolina
Knox
Internal Revenue Law
Crop Bulletin
Ramsay
Cabie
Lipa
Biemonth
Treath
Solomon Tenant
Montgomery
Courtland
Mond
Herman
Safi Swope
Tuscumbia
The
Cumberland River
Army Engineers
War Department
Cartmel MB. Adams
Nashville, Tenn
Secretary of War
Cam Und
P. Banda
M. Baudin
Elysee Palace
Okews
Nanterree
Olzewsky
Pst
M. Baudins
Foreign Affairs
Count Olzwsky
Nico
Miss
Lonrius Reed
W. L. Peamat
Tuesby
Charles Phillips
Reed
Philips
Phillips
Wichita
Kan
Jacov Cold & Sons
Labor World
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