Dock Strike Ends as Open Shop Wins on Range
Duluth area workers return to their jobs after a two and a half week dock strike for union recognition and higher pay. Companies will resume mining activities on the range with orders to operate on an open shop basis. Talks continue among the firms and workers, with no disorders reported. The Adams Spruce mine is expected to start today, signaling potential future trouble as mining resumes.
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Duluth
Aug
Induth, Messabe and Northern Railroad
Freleth
Hibbing
Nashwauk
Eveleth
Adams Spruce
Steel Corporation
State 18 Watching The Case In Steel Strike Tense
State officials and steel company leaders face a rising clash as strikers threaten to resist, with Sheriff Bates monitoring the range and governors possibly sending troops. Steel supervisors direct restraint while deputies enforce orders, and a governor reply tampers expectations as dock workers resume work amid guarded tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Corporation
Bates
Puluth
Potriella
Petriel
Pia
Phe Raitrowd
Pittsburg District Strikes Threat Over Wage Violations
Pittsburg district officials and miners faced a strike threat as the Valley Mine Workers Union orders a work stoppage against Pittsburg Coal Company unless wage scale violations are resolved. President Feehan cites persistent violations and delayed promises, noting the strike could be enacted immediately if noncompliance continues amid months of dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Aue
Francis Bechuy
Disister Nawi
Uriteet
Fea
Contrict
The
Valley Mine Workers of
Mie
Pittsburg Coal Company
Ménera
Miners Fail to Show Violations of Agreements
Relative to sit down talks at the sitl where palare had been made to reach agreements, organizers did not get the executive officials to the mines for inspection. They failed to present any violation of agreements despite requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitl
Britt Beats Nelson in Tenacious San Francisco Bout
Jimmy Britt of San Francisco won a twenty round decision over Battling Nelson of Hegewisch in an even contest marked by clever generalship and punishment endurance. Nelson led most rounds but Britt controlled longer exchanges and ring craft, with decisive blows in the final round securing victory. The referee credited Nelson with two rounds to Britt’s gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditorium
San Francisco
Aig
Jimmy Britt
Sanrancisco
Battling Nelson
Hegewisch
Britt
Nelson
Dane
Welsh
Policeman Degraded In Public Dismissal At Police HQ
A New York patrolman Stephen Walsh was found guilty of cowardice after fleeing an armed assailant. Police Commissioner Bingham ordered him stripped of his shield and uniform buttons in view of fellow officers, then sent him to the steps and out of the building. Inspector Richard Walsh administered the humiliation with no resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paris
Alfred Dreyfus
Stephen S. Walsh
Richard Walsh
Stephen Walsh
Walsh
Binghim
Fairbanks Goes From Boston to Lincoln for Nebraska Talk
Vice President Fairbanks, in Boston for the old home week and the Dedham family reunion where he presides, left for Chicago then on to Lincoln, Nebraska, where he is set to speak tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Fairbanks
Dedham
Family Association
Chicago
Lincoln
Neb
Silk workers strike grounds 400 in Tackawani Valley
Scranton Pa Aug 1 seven hundred Empire and Wlotz mills silk operatives at Simpson near here quit work raising total silk workers idle in the Tackawani Valley to 400.
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Scranton
Empire and Wlotz
Simpson
Here
Tackawani Valley
Octogenarian Dies in the Chair at Auburn Prison
Charles Bowler of Buffalo, aged about 80, condemned for the murder of Rang and Johanna Frehr was killed by electricity in the state prison.
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Auburn
N.Y
Charles Bowler
T Buffalo
Rang
Johanna Frehr
Baseball Scores From Around the Leagues
Scores across several games include Boston beating Pittsburgh 15 to 7 in the second game, St Louis defeating New York in seven innings, Chicago beating Brooklyn, and Philadelphia plus Cleveland closing games. Other results cover Milwaukee and Denver area matchups, with trains and travel noted in scattered line items.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Boston
Pittsborg
St. Louis
New York
Chicno
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Clevedon A
Poston
Washington
Pretroit
Milwaukee
Paul
Lewisville
Indianiapedis
Powlsville
Colinebus
Toledo
Colonaibus
Kansas City
Dretver -Lancoln
Denver
Sanier Luteaba
Stony City
Puebto
Fiat Onithae
Des Moines
Omaha
Bingham Moves to Silence Cowardice Charge in Police Case
Commissioner Bingham pleaded for fair defense while tears filled his eyes as he urged officers to remember the department’s 30 year record of duty. The case centers on Stephen Walsh and the pursuit of Frank Warner, who killed Esther Norling in Forty-second Street and evaded capture after a dramatic escape from the building. Patrolman Roosa was later exonerated after a full hearing. Warner was eventually shot by Willis Williams’ store.
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Stephen Walsh
Bingham
Meyer
Pare
Stephen Wish
Frank Warner
Esther Norling
Forty-second Street
Deford Warner
John €. Wilson
Roosa
Walsh
Warner
Wilder Assault Escalates at Wilson's Store
In a violent incident at Wilson's store, Wilder was struck as he fled through the front door. Flo, wounded during the attack, remains hospitalized in serious condition after being held by the captor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilder
Severharya
Warner
Wilson's
Flo
Juggernaut of the Rail Shocks Warns of Losses
Washington reports an interstate commerce commission accident bulletin showing three months ended March 31 with 20,568 total casualties to passengers and employees on duty. Killings total 421 and injuries 4,920, down from the previous quarter, yet still appalling in scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
17 000 Machinists Demand 24 Cent Wage Increase
New York announces a demand affecting 17,000 machinists for a 24 cent daily wage rise to be effective from today. Employers in and around New York City will face possible strikes after a brief waiting period for response. The New York and New Jersey Metal Trades association backs the demand and has referred it to a committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
International Association of Machinists
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
New York and
New Jersey Metal Trades’ Association
Memorial of a Menominee timberman ex congressman
Menominee Michigan August 1 Hon M Stephenson longtime congressman and multimillionaire timberman died at his home from injuries after a fall while alighting from his carriage. He served in the fifty first through fifty fourth congresses and was brother to United States Senator Isaac Stephenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menominee, Mich
M. Stephenson
Congress
Himberman
Stephenson
United States
Tsaac Stephenson
Arrested for Alleged Forgery in Chicago
Chicago August 1 G T Adamson, sought at Hurley and at large on forgery charges, was arrested. He worked for the Goodrich-Call Lumber company in Hurley. The forgery was found two weeks ago prompting his Chicago pursuit. He is also accused of underreporting several thousand dollars in his accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
G.T. Adamson
Hurley
Adamson
Iurley
Goodrigh-Call Lumber Company
Death of J William Neff at Pittsburg race finish
J William Neff a notable figure in politics and sports died suddenly at the finish of a horse race in Pittsburg. He drove his own entry and just before the wire he cried I am done for and collapsed dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
J. William Neff
Neff
Obituary notices and political blurbs from early reports
A collection of brief items notes John N. Duke of Sioux City dying of peritonitis, Louis Tink killed after a hunting trip, Raisuli threat and halted operations, Rev J R Campbell’s socialist stance, a major fire in IXil buck, Prohibitionist platform shifts in Nebraska, Governor Sheldon appointing Harriet Me Murphy as food inspector, American Philatelic Association meeting atop Pike's Peak, New York city site bid, printers unrest and troop movement, National Dental convention choosing Minneapolis, divorce appeal in Scotland, and a charter filing for a bankers and investment outfit in Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Duke
Ixilbuck
Jimes County
Nebraska
Sheldon
Harriet Me Murphy
Omerha
American Philatelic Association
Pike's Peak
Comptroller’s Office
City of
New York
Staco
National Dental Converation Dissession Oit
Mineapolis
Posten
Rosslyn
Hot Water Bag Care and Drying Method
When a hot water bag is emptied it shows moisture inside and the inner sides cling together. Blow air into the bag, quickly screw in the stopper and the bag will dry quickly. The rubber walls may turn longer after drying.
Bee hive counts in Europe and America total millions
Report cites an estimate that Europe and America together hold about 8 million honey bee hives. The figure reflects long standing beekeeping activity across regions and highlights scale of apiculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Origin of Britain Name Ties to Ancient Peoples
The article traces how the term Britain evolved from early names like Photat ehuns and Pavat Ate to refer to the island. It notes rough dating around 60 years later when Romans under Britannia began, with the name then shortened to Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Uwuder
Britannia
Fire Extinguishers Invented by Phillips of London
A fragment notes that the first successful extinguisher was invented and operated by a Phillips of London in the 1840s. It claims the device was a success at extinguishing fires but also mentions failures in other trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
London
Poison Theory Fails State Adopts A New Idea
In Clinton on Aug 1 state experts report Mrs Pet Mungill died of chloroforum poisoning with trace arsenic, fueling belief she killed herself as part of an agreement with Fred Magill. The Magills sit jailed opposite each other, deflecting questions and asserting innocence while awaiting grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Pet Mungill
Red Mungill
Miller
Magill
Fred Magill
Hailstorm Destroys 160 Square Miles of Grain in SD
A severe hail storm with strong wind struck southern Brown and northern Spink counties in South Dakota on August 1, sweeping through the heart of the region’s grain country. In about half an hour the entire crop was destroyed, marking the worst storm in years in this locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halil
South Dakota
Aberdeen, & D
Brown
Spink Counties
Unusual Pittsfield romance ends in widowhood and marriage
In Pittsfield Mrs. Virgil Thomas who raised the boy she later would wed after her daughter’s death dies. The 45 year old widow had earlier consented to a marriage between her daughter and Virgil Thomas, but the girl died before a license could be issued. After the funeral Mrs. Belford marries Virgil, who was twenty years younger. A complex tale of love and loss unfolds across Missouri and Illinois with a double twist of fate.
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Amy
Pittsfield
Virgil Thomas
Thonas
William Belford
Chambersburg
Missouri
Belford
Appointment of Blind School Superintendent
Governor Deneen, after a conference with trustees, appointed Pr. GW Jones as superintendent to succeed Dr. Mreemian who resigned. Dr Jones has led the Oregon School for the Blind.
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Trcksonville
Arge
Gov
Deneen
Blinois School For the
Pr. GW. Jones
de Hr. Mreemian
Dr Jones
Oregon School For the Blind
Aged Man Commits Death Over Wife’s Death in Belleville
Frederick Tinker, aged 58, shot himself after his wife’s death in Belleville Illinois. Tinker was a wealthy retired farmer from southern Illinois. The incident occurred August 1 and thetrigger was touched with a treit toe according to local reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Frederick Tinker
Rinker
Viinois
What Did He Mean Do you think he pursued Doctor Well
The text appears garbled and unreadable, offering no clear names, places, dates, or events to summarize into a coherent news item. It cannot be transformed into a factual T and S without additional readable content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathent- Daeda
Questioning the double standard in marriage prices and speech
A fragment from the Catholic Standard and Ti hints at gender unequal language and the paying of brides. It questions why women are called dear while men are priced, noting brides are given away. The item comments on social norms and economic bargaining in marriage.
A Strange Amount, Bay and Sinyser Exchange Quip
In a brief exchange, Bay and Sinyser joke about lending an unknown quantity. One quips that it cannot be lent, calling it a mystery to be reckoned with. The lighthearted line plays on mathematical language for humorous effect.
Adolphus Busch Out of Danger
The physician attending Adolphus Busch of St. Louis announced he is out of danger and improving at his villa near Schwalbach Prussia. He may need to spend next winter in a southern climate to assure convalescence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolphus Busch
Schwalbach
Prussia
Adolphus Vs Busch
St. Louis
Busch
Beveridge Wedding Planned in Berlin August Seventh
Miss Katharine Eddy of Chicago sister of Spencer Eddy to wed United States Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana on August seven at the Tower residence in Berlin. Ambassador and Mrs Tower host the ceremony and reception, confirming a high profile international pairing in a formal diplomatic setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Berlin
Katherine Eddy
Chicago
Spencer Kiddy
United States
Embiusay
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Mra. Tower
Francis Miles Finch Dies at 80 in Ithaca NY
Francis Miles Finch, associate judge of the New York Court of Appeals from 1880 to 1890s and former president of the New York State Bar Association in 1899, died in Ithaca at age 80. He authored the ballad The Blue and the Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
Francis Miles Ifinch
Finch
Court of Appeals of
New York State
New York State Bar Association
Derailed Mobile and Ohio Train Kills Two
In Jonesboro Illinois on August 1 a fast southbound Mobile and Ohio train derailed between Jonesboro and Mill Creek. Edward Williams of Jackson Tennessee died and engineer A A Wilde of Jackson was fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro
Ill
Mobile and Ohio
Here
Mill Creek
Edward Williams
Jackson, Tenn
A. A. Wilde
Jackson
Markets Report from Chicago Grain and Live Stock
Chicago July 31 quotations on Wheat Corn and Oats from the Board of Trade with bids for July and Sept futures, cash sales for winter and spring wheat, corn and oats samples, plus live stock receipts and prices for cattle hogs sheep and lambs. East Buffalo reports show market strength for hogs, steadiness for sheep and lambs, and pricing for calves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
AVY Mas
FACOG
Tllinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
East Buffalo
Soutst Buffalo
Dunning & Stevens
N. Y
Hoxs
Hats With Temperament Cause Frustration In Shops
Hats have moods and may refuse to pose for sale as women choose styles. The only remedy is to shelve the hat for a week until it calms, since arguing with a cap or smacking it is not advised. The passage playfully treats hats as temperamental, likening them to a naughty child.
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Petriella
Captain Dreyfus
Theodore A. Bingham
Emmert
Stephenson St
Freeport
Brennan Chemical Company
Juggernaut
S. M. Stephenson
Albany
Faye Magill
Mayill
Ile
Fla
Peoria
Los Angeles
Cali
M. Anthony
Teovin
Anthony
Pen
Abner Smith
Bank of America
Gustiv F. Sorrow
Tank
Thes
Chicago Grain
Cubiaco
Great Western
Philadelphia Presa
Freeport Loan CO
Garied Dental Company
D. J. Pollock
Mgr
Galena Ave
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