Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Strike Over Subletting
A national general strike against the American Bridge company was ordered by the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers. Secretary J E McNamara announced the action affecting workers from Maine to California, with 3000 to 6000 employees expected to quit. The dispute arose over subletting a major Boston contract, and Cleveland headquarters will handle consequences as delays hit big projects nationwide.
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Cleveland, O
Malm Denter
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
J. 4. McNamara
American Bridge Company
Maine
California
Troalte Dyer
United States
Canada
McNamara
Executive Board
McNamiara
Troutle
Boston
New York, New Halen and Hartford Railroad
Union Bridge and Structural Iron
New Haven Organization of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Cleveland
Strike of the Telegraphers at Teamsters Convention
Delegates at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters meeting in Philadelphia encountered a dispute when a non union coal wagon driver aligned with the building refused to stop delivering coal during the session. The chief engineer intervened as officers moved the driver to the sidewalk then to the cellar. Committees pledged to halt similar deliveries by non union drivers during the convention and to review hotel facilities used by delegates.
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Philadelphia
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Odd Fellows Temple
L. McCullum
New York
Conmiandle
Jihior Masons
No Prospect of Settlement in Telegraphers Strike
St Paul August 6 telegraphers of the Client Northern and Northern Paciflc railroads begin week two with no settlement in sight. No violence or major train disruptions reported. President Perham asserts total unity and strong reports from all divisions. General Manager Horn notes 85 percent of agent positions filled and 70 percent of telegraph positions filled.
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St. Paul
Minn
Perham
Telegrephers’ Union
Horn
Pacifc
Yellow Fever Situation Expands in New Orleans Area
Reported yellow fever cases rise with 32 new cases and 5 deaths yesterday, boosting totals to 118 deaths. Health officer Surgeon Whitt takes charge at the hospital service, expanding existing fever control measures to curb spread before winter.
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New Orleans
Thomand
St. Charles Pirish
Daale
Tatterson
St. Mary Parish
Guillemes
Whitt
Tarhie Hospital
Tts
Willie
Archbishop Chappelle
Finlanders Press For Political Changes In Senate Square
Protestors in the senate square demand arrests of government officials linked to hard approach against political officers. They call for Russian generals removal, end of dictatorship, censorship, and restoration of press liberty. A resolution seeks an extraordinary diet to discuss universal suffrage.
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Vielsinufers
Kininnid
Senate
Niettig
Gwovtrae
Elies
Generasmnes
Yokohama Chinese Boycott Targeting U S Goods
In Yokohama Chinese residents pledge not to handle United States goods or ship via U S steamers, avoid United States banks and insurers, and punish any Chinaman who violates the pact. U S Consul General Henry B. Milley is investigating and monitoring the situation.
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Yokohama
Aug
United States
Pacific Mail Company
Steamship China
Henry BR. Milley
Wisconsin Governor Denies Planned Resignation to Seek Senate
In St Paul on August 8 Governor La Follette dismissed reports he would resign in September to become a U S senator in October. He said the claim lacked his authorization and he would speak again at an opportune time after the legislature’s last winter session.
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la Follette
St. Paul
Minn
Wisconsin
Washington
United States
King Edward Dinew Hosts French Officers Aboard Yacht Vietorit
King Edward Dinew in Cowes hosted Vice Admin Caillird and other French sect officers aboard the rox yacht Vietorit and Albert. He proposed a toast to President Louhet and voiced hopes that Franco English friendship would secure universal peace.
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Edward Dinew
Cowes
Aus. S
Edward
Caillird
Vietorit
Albert
Louhet
France
Chief to Take No Chained Tramiel Details
A cryptic report outlines a plan involving Tramiel and Sage on a ceremonial dais with elite status. The article hints at a public approach and a warning of a possible action against a man nearing a critical point.
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Tramiel
Scores On The Ball Fields In Chicapo Circuit
Baseball scores from multiple games across leagues list teams such as Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Boston, New York, St Louis, Detroit, Louisville, Columbus, Kansas City, Indianapolis, St Joseph, Sioux City, Omaha and Denver. Highlights include Cleveland at Boston, Philadelphia at Washington, and Chicago 7 Wallington 9 with various one to four run outcomes.
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Chicapo
Taste Pittshore
Chueinnati
Clairepae
New York
Ait Punktdelphia
Detroit
Philadelphie Ty
Washington
Chicago
Wallington
Louvies Does Mineripulis
Louisville
Fetleven
Columbus
Kansas City
Colouiiebus
Toledo
Milchwaker
Lor Jedo Ui
Indianapolie
St. Paul
Indianapolis
St. Joseph
Pueblo
St. Joseph Y
Sioux City
Dus Moines
Western
Omaha
Denver
Docks Burn As Fire Destroys New Immigrant Station
A massive blaze in Hoboken and Jersey City destroyed two ferries and an immigrant station, with fire spreading from old ferryboats to docks and nearby buildings. The station, brick and stove insulated, cost $76,000 and burned despite quick firefighting. One fireman injured. no lives lost.
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New York
Ang
Hoboken
Amd
Lloyd Pers
Hite
Dietz
Thakes
City Department
Laekeawannut
Hames
Binghamton
Barclay Street
Burla
Man leaps from Brooklyn Bridge to his death in river
Sensational report from New York describes a well dressed man whose identity is unknown leaping from a surface car bound for Brooklyn. He exited the car, climbed to the center of the railing, and plunged into the East River as hundreds of onlookers watched in horror. The body surfaced briefly several times before sinking, and passengers aboard the train halted near the edge to witness the tragedy.
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New York
Aug. S
Rooklyn Bridge
Cromcom
Brooklyn
Tirtiiwe Ghiy
Five Italian Laborers Killed Near Alexandria Junction
Five Italian laborers were struck by an engine and killed at a railroad junction about five miles southeast of the city near Alexandria. The tragedy occurred in August, with details continuing to unfold as investigators assess the scene and identify the victims.
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Vivo
Alexandria
Aug
De Witte Leaves Boston to Attend Portsmouth Talks
Senior envoy de Witte arrives in Portsmouth and receives cheering crowds as he prepares for high level negotiations. Reports from St Petersburg suggest talks may lead to peace with Manchuria and rapid Chinese postwar recovery.
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Dortsmouth
N. Ib
Serging de Witte
Risalan Pegoe
Portsmouth
Will Twat
Mass
Boal Mba
P. Om
ML de Witte
Bfation
Regine
Tortamenthai Qi
Russia
Netth de Wite
St. Petersbure
Adl
Beliof
Pedee
Lidiapudze
Manchuria
Ade
Oyanm Dechded
Changtun Tat
Italian Slashes A Boy at Lemont Home Fatal Stabbing
A man named Porteo, immigrant from Tidian, fatally stabbed Angelo in a Lemont room shared with the Purallo family. Porteo fled after wounding the boy and leaped into the Illinois and Michigan Canal to escape. body later not found.
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Ciengo
Angelo Due
Lemont
Ronin Portes
America
Purallo
Landind
Angelo
Porteo
Illinois
Michigan Caanal
Death of Prof Bell’s Father in Washington
Alexander Melville Bell, aged 85, father of Professor Alexander Graham Bell, died at his son’s home in Washington. Born in Scotland, he was part of a three generation line famed for teaching deaf and dumb people methods of communication.
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Washington
Alexander Melville Bell
Alexander Graham Bell
Scotland
Mill Girl Gata a Vortane Utha N Y Ang S
In a recent Los Angeles death, Thomas Ktera left 200000 to be shared by two brothers and a wife in Little Malls New York. A fire death report notes Mrs Loste Creawuror and daughter in Edenton. gasoline used near a stove. A cabinet formed under Premier ship of Gook Van Bae a violin professor at the University of Amsterdham.
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Gata
Utha
N.V
Ang
Thomas Ktera
Los Angeles
Cal
Wiece
Little Malls
Milford
Loste Creawuror
Edenton
Jew
Molla
van Bae
University of Amstershaga
Fortifying the Achur River Mouth Reported
Dispatches from Takio note Washes reinforcing the Achur river mouth while Mexico faces epidemics and labor unrest. Reports mention Annie de Payhor, Texas dire need, Venezuelan governance, torpedo boats, and a ship destroyer in broader wartime tensions. Also cited are yellow fever cases in Mexico, Lodz strikes leaders, and the death of George L. Tucker in the Philippines, heir to Colonel Tucker.
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Takio
Achur River
Annie de ‘Payhor
Ditlius
Tex
Michigan Comierchal Fasta Shee Company
Lanashag
LAS Eunee Possiess
New York
Venesueli
Ies
Willie
Alfred Wilts
Breshit Seta
Cornelhi
Aliploran
Apna
W. F. Tucker
Philippines
John 4. Logan
All 1s Serene Again Lid Used As A Coicz Along
Springfield observers report a dramatic shift as municipal leaders press for control or leasing of the city’s utility and saloon system. Mayor Doverenwk leverages brewery influence to sustain political realignment while other aldermen contemplate quitting the combinational pact. Rumors say state attorney Frank L. Hatch could intervene to close saloons, threatening the new arrangement.
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Springfield
Tf Iy
Ritstag
Che
Pemocmi
Doverenwk
Wdidermen
Runyer
Kielseths
Frank L. Hateh
Silenus
WAT DOES IEGIN MEAN Blessington HL Ave 8
A garbled report covers a court case where a physician was accused of practicing medicine without a license. The State's Attorney plans to take the case to the supreme court. Names and places are partially indecipherable but the article mentions Nagel Brady and a health certification crackdown in Illinois.
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Blessington
Pepellite
Dan Langdon
Miller
Supreme Court
Jar Tanigdon
Swedish King Steps Back for Rest and Reforms
A partial clipping reports King Oscar of Sweden announcing a temporary abdication to seek quiet and rest after recent trials. He will pass governing reins to Crown Prince Gustaf and thanks Swedes for their love and sympathy during this period. The notice accompanies other disparate items including a Pa company consolidation and local accidents.
Weather Forecast for Illinois Indiana and Midwest
Official forecast notes general fair conditions tonight across Illinois Indiana Lower Michigan and Wisconsin with light to fresh winds mostly from the west. Iowa sees fair variable winds as conditions vary across the region.
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Illinois
Indiana
Lower
Michigan
Wisconsin
Chicago Market Rates for Wheat Corn and Live Stock
Grain quotes muted with mixed futures. oats and hogs steady to firm. Cattle and sheep receipts light. prices show steady to firm near midrange for choice fats and feeder types amid active wholesale demand in East Buffalo and Chicago markets.
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Chicago
ATA Ata
HLA AG
Kartuifalo Livestok
Pnniig & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
East Buffalo
Cutther
Imarket
Slaw
Sarage
Weihars
Ewes
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GC. B. Kelsey
Grand Rapids
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Andy Kis
Julia Beinis
Tug
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J. W. Husted
United Spanish War Veterans
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English
United Spanish War Veterans’ Association
Milwaukee
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W. F. Jungkunz
Sabouraud
Paris
Herpleide Co
Joseph Emmert
People’s Column
King’s Daughters’ Employment Bureau
Stephenson
T-Ball
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High School
O'Rourke
Chicago Street
J. M. Cannon
Crisco
Wilbur Vipond
Furnaished
South Gatenn Ave
Carrall
Armory
Wancook Ave
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Hehtap Pehuantly
Tonto
J. F. Sfenderson
Beidin
Noor
Galenast
Krent
Rtephensesy Street
Ouliat Ys Prospect
Telephany
F. Miller
Krug’s Hardwarestoca
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AMILY
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Tedel
Buster
A.C. Knorr
Douglas Avenue
Starkwell
Cascareta
Newman Sanitary Dairy Co
Ryan
Galena St
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