Peace negotiations reopen amid Chicago packing strike turmoil
Reports suggest a reopening of peace talks between the Packers and allied trades as the stockyards strike continued. A cautious committee was sent to meet the packers while officials sought to convene all affected interests. Mayors and leaders urged restraint as negotiations stalled over representation and ratification.
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Chicago
Packers
Allied Trades Conference Board
Conference
Harrison
Oscar F. Mayer
George Duddieston
Meyor
Duddieston
Faihaad
Tt Wos
Donnelly
Nicholas
Gler
Conference of the Allied Trades
Ment Donltra’ Committee
Butcher Workmen
George F. Golden
Teamsters
Golden
Maine Calls for Spellbinders in Campaign Push
Democratic headquarters open at 1 West 34th Street New York as Maine Democrats seek speakers from the national committee. Chairman Taggart may send prominent men to Maine to bolster campaigns amid rumors of reduced Republican majorities and a close vote with moral impact on the broader race.
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New York
National Democratic
Hoffman House
No. 1
West 34Th Street
Maine
National Committee For
Taggart
Senator Scott Visits Republican Headquarters in Campaign Push
New York August 15 at the Republican HQ Chairman Cortelyou was not expected back until tonight or tomorrow Senator Scott was there seeing a stream of visitors eager to take the stump in the campaign.
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New York
Cortelyou
Scott
Fairbanks Arrives in Chicago for Campaign Conference
Senator Fairbanks arrived in Chicago from Indianapolis to meet with the Republican National Committee executive committee. They will discuss westward campaign management and his speaking role. He will open the Republican campaign in Kansas on September 1.
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Chicago
Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Republican National Committee
West
Kansas
Plumbers Convention Opens in Birmingham With 400 Delegates
The fourteenth annual session of the United Association of Journeymen Plumbers Gas Fitters Steam Fitters and Steam Fitters Helpers of the United States and Canada began in Birmingham Alabama with about 400 delegates present. William Merrick of Beverly Massachusetts called the convention to order.
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Birmingham
Ala
United Association of
United States
Canada
William Merrick
Beverly
Mass
Veterans of War Parade at Boston Encampment
Boston hosts the 33rd annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment with parades of Union prisoners of war and naval units. An estimated 100000 visitors filled the streets, as Governor Bates reviewed the parade from the State House and Commander in Chief John G. C. Black assumed command.
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Boston
We Fon
National Women's Relief Corps
National Daughters of Veterans
National Bons of Veterans
Massachusetts Sons of Veterans
Grand Army
John GC. Black
A. R
Elevator Crash at 270 Mercer Street Kills One Injures Many
In New York on August 16 an elevator accident in a ten story building at 270 Mercer Street killed one man and left another fatally injured among about twenty people. Heavy counterweights broke from the shaft roof and slammed into a ground floor freight elevator, causing scalp wounds and severe debris injuries. The elevator operator and the building superintendent were arrested.
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New York
Mercer Atreat
Youthful Groom Takes His Life in Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Aug 15. Harry Locke a 19 year old newlywed killed himself with morphine at his father’s home. He was found unconscious at noon despite medical efforts. Authorities note marital strife tied to objections from his wife’s parents.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Harry Locke
Locke
Irish Day Celebration at Indiana State Fair Grounds
In Indianapolis on August 15 the Ancient Order of Hibernians held the annual Irish Day with sports and pastimes at the state fair grounds. Activities included ball games athletic contests and horse racing reviving the former Lady Day celebration observed on August 15.
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Indianpolis
Ind
Order of Hibernians
Republican Editors Meet Basket Picnic at Riverside Park
Indianapolis August 15 The Republican State Editorial Association will hold a basket picnic in Riverside Park south grove on August 26 Invitations have gone to Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge and several congressmen including C. H. Grosvenor of Ohio.
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Indianapolis
Republian State Editorial Association
Riverside Park
Fairbanks and
Beveridge
CG. H. Grosvenor
Ohio
Banks Raise Interest Rates for Time Deposits in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne banks move to higher rates on time and book deposits. Hamilton National Bank leads with three percent for four months and four percent for one year, followed by White National Bank. Old National Bank promises flexible terms across certificates of deposit and book deposits, acting independently to offer the best possible terms.
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Fort Wayne
Orice
Hamilton National Bank
National Aid
Hamilton Bank
White National Bank
First National
Old National Bank
J. D. Bond
Old National
Assault In Progress as Mikado Forces Attacks Fortress
Military report states the Army and Fleet of the Mikado have begun an assault on a fortress. The operation is expected to lead to the fortress fall, with heavy fighting anticipated.
Naval battles erupt as Port Arthur clash reported
Washington reports Che Foo confirms dawn attack on Port Arthur with five battleships and seven destroyers, while Takeshint says Kamimura met Vindivostok squadron near Korea. Vladivostok squadron defeated. Rurik sunk, two other ships damaged. Japan dominates eastern seas.
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Gorombot
Rurik
Korean
Kamimura
Russia
Ririk
Washington
State Department
Che Foo
Port Arthur
Linoutt Hills
Sushiyon
Tokio
Admiralty
Naval Establishment
Takeshint
Hiromimura
Ulean
Korea
Gromobol
Gromobi
Tsu Island
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Senator Scote
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Cho Foo
Tsing Tau
Novik
Conger
Pekin
St. Petersburg
Baltia Squadron
Cronstadt
Oleg
Cape of Good Hope
Orel
Fokia
Vladivostos
Admitrai Kamimura
Straits of Coren
Japan
Navy Department
Kanimura
Adzuma
Idsumo
Tivate
Tskeashie
Hanna
Nuttman Bank
Bank of Wayne
Commercial Bank
Kendallville
Togo
Kammuri
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