General strike looms as telegraphers union calls for action
Chicago august reports a nationwide idle by the Commercial Telegraphers Union as the executive board urges a general strike across the United States and Canada. Arbitration stalls with unions refusing third-party arbitration while key operators and editors resign from duty.
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Chicago
Canada
International Executive
Commercial Telegraphic’ Union of America
General Executive Board
Tribe
Mils Wan
Wesley Thussell
Dantal
Message to the Presidi on national telegraph strike
A telegram from the Board of Trade president LWinim RM Styges seeks immediate settlement in the telegraph strike causing daily multi million losses. Chicago leads financial impact as the Midwest suffers commerce slowdowns while officials urge President Roosevelt to personally intervene. Commissioner Noll remains in the city observing peace moves.
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Chicago
Chicago F Board of ‘Trade
Roosevelt
Lim
Ohtenge
United States
Lwinim RM. Styges
Beluuf
Weade
Middle West
Thoard
Tabor Noll
Mitters
Associated Press reports improved strike status and wire openings
The Associated Press stated three of the seized lines were opened connecting New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Indianapolis Milwaukee St Louis Minneapolis Nashville Birmingham Chattanooga and other cities. The report noted better distribution and promptness in news, and an order urged paying all operators who left the service last night with receipts.
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Associatedd Press
New York
Philadelphi
Baltimore
Washington
Vittsbury
Detroit
Napolis
Louisville
Milwaukee
St. Ph
Minneapolis
Asay Pated
Lel Wight
Melville EF
Stone
Associated Dres
Messenger Strike Spreads Trouble Across Cities
Messenger boys in sympathy with telegraphers stage demonstrations causing chaos in Pittsburg and Washington. Police arrest Postal Messenger Jacob Bolton during a crowd disruption on Oliver Avenue. Authorities order strict measures to maintain order and deter attacks on workers.
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Civico
Sym
Pittsburg
Western Union
Postil
Jacob Bolton
Oliver Ayonue
Washington
Postal Telegraph Companies
Sylvester
Svork
Telegraph Strike Leaders Report Improving Wires
In New York officials say telegraph operations are improving with restored lines and growing normal conditions. Western Union and Postal officials express confidence, while union leaders cite cities where operators joined the strike and push for wider participation. AP wires remained active in New York until a local order sent operators out.
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New York
Western Union
Postal
Tire
Tt S
Trooks
Ks. J. Natly
Vicw
Postal Company
Telegraphers’ Union
Tcens
Associated Press
the Keys
Not Have a Million Dover Rights for the Widow
Executor reveals McDonald estate valued under $500000 with real estate at $400000 and personal property $240000. Flora McDonald receives only dower rights while three sons Cassius Harold and C. McDonald stand to share equal portions after 15 years, with Harold's share including $55000 already paid. Spouse repudiation causes contested widow status under Illinois law.
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Renal
First National Bank
McDonald
Flora McDonald
Cassius M. McDonald
Harold A. McDonald
Trowbie
Flora Mc Yount
Drexel Boulevard
Michael, Dorney
Mary Noonan McDonald
Tiinois
Infuriated Fans Rescue Doctors from Mob at Peoria Ballpark
A phalanx of deputy sheriffs and police rescued Dr. Suit and Dr. Dougherty from an angry crowd at the entrance to a Peoria ballpark. The physicians, who had collided with a bicycle rider, were bruised before officers separated them. The mob also attacked the auto and damaged it with bricks.
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Peoria
Til
Sherif’s
Dr. Suit
Dr. Dougherty
Chillcothe
Ball Grownils
Kiel
Kodol for Indigestion Sold by Jung’s Drugstore
Kodol for indigestion and dyspepsia is a vegetable acid preparation containing the same juices as a healthy stomach. It digests what you eat. Sold by Wm. F. Jung on Stephenson Street for four dollars.
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Wm. F. Jung‘Kinz
Stephenson
Heckman resumes paint and wallpaper business at Douglas Ave
Former Henney Bugey Co. associate announces return to painting trade and wall paper work. He invites former customers and the public to seek estimates. Contact at 15 Douglas Ave. or phone Red 6:5, 8 Gdlwr.
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Heckman
Henney Bugey Co
Treat a TORPID LIVER with Golden Medical Discovery
An old health ad explains that a tired liver signals general debility and recommends Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to improve digestion, nutrition, and liver action. It claims to cleanse poisons, aid stomach function, and relieve various symptoms like bad taste, poor appetite, and headaches. It warns against hot breads and substitutes, asserting the medicine is a non secret glyceric extract with known composition.
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Pierce
Paying Through the Nose in Historical Sayings and Hawks
A compact note surveys phrases meaning paying exorbitant prices and being cheated, citing early uses from Henry VIII and travel lore. It then shifts to Hawking as a sport, praising trained hawks and the falconer’s control, as described in London Ladies' Field.
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Henry VIII
T. Cromwell
Howell
Forren
Italy
London
Circus Performers Regarded as Most Moral, Says Magazine
An Everybody’s Magazine statement contends circus people are the most moral group on earth. It cites 200 years with no domestic scandal or divorce among couples from recognized circus families, attributing scandals to outsiders.
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Everybody's Magazine
Peck-Williamson
Under
Failed Patient Ask For Self Treat From Doctor
A fragment notes a humorous exchange about self treatment and consulting a colleague during illness, highlighting a line about recalling a colleague who cures. The dialogue hints at medical caution and improvised care.
Fender on the runabout and a kidney pill advertisement
A humorous exchange about adding a fender to a runabout to avoid hurting a radiator. The text then promotes DeWitt's Carbonized Witch Hazel Salve for piles and Doctors for kidney cures with Dean's Kidney Pills by Foster Milburn Co. A testimonial from Mrs. G F Kurtz of Freeport Illinois praises the pills and urges use, listing price and agents.
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DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Dean
Bright
Freeport
G. F. Kurtz
Shawnee Street
Freeport, Ill
Calor
Dewn
Emmiett
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doah
Rockefeller Interview Denied By Family In News Swing
A clashing report credits John D. Rockefeller with a warned run of “runaway policy” harming the nation. Rockefeller, Frank Rockefeller, and John D. Rockefeller Jr. are cited in denials from Cleveland and Chicago as sensational claims circulate, tainting the Rockefeller name and prompting character challenges.
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New York
Taft
John PD
Rockefeller Vna
Rockefeller
Theckefeller
Iso
Tat Mui
Hughes
Ao Hetters
Rockefulie
Frank Rockefeller
Frank
D. Thockefeller
Chicago
John TP
Snakes and social chatter in a bustling era
A collection of curiosities on animal fasting from zoological gardens and a blunt remark on discussing women’s fashions in public. The piece cites extraordinary fasting states for various animals and ends with a street observation about prudence in talking about women's clothing in business settings.
Monument to Meinley Planned Dedication in Buffalo
Buffalo sets September 6 for the Meinley monument dedication with Governor Hughes as principal speaker. Vice President Fairbanks and Speaker Cannon among national figures expected. Weeklong program September 1 to 7 includes parades of troops, Canadian Day, veterans, exhibitions, and souvenir gifts to former residents.
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Buffalo
Bufalo
Meinley Monument
Hughes
Fairbanks
Cannon
Canada
Botfalo
Grover Cleveland
Yellow Fever Casualties and Trials Echo Summer News
The report notes Havin and Sergeant Wesley Merritt among early yellow fever cases with several others in the city. It cites Dr Agramonte on Cuban expertise and cautions US garrison safety. Also covered are Thaw's second trial delayed until January, a judge’s injunction denial, a vacation note for newspaper subscribers, and local shipping of papers during summer.
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Havin
Wesley Merritt
Ded
Lar Agramonte
United States
Daily Journal Delivers Citywide Service for Week
The Daily Journal announces delivery across the city for one week extending to all neighborhoods. Residents are urged to expect home delivery and access to newspaper sections during the promotional period.
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THE
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Chicago Board of ‘Trade
Quincey
Associated Press Situation
Clarence H. Mackat
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Price Soc
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Fane
Mike ™ McDons
Guy Guernsey
Tila
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Makiigg
Hillshore
Uwl
Springfield
Wutil
Auditor of Public Accounts
McCullough
Rubnanks
Ehtef
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Wred TH. Magill
Webrite
Magill
Pet Magill
de Witt
Poory
Mary
Louk
Aba
Fulton County
Kurger
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Fred
Charles
John
Yenra
Woods
American Republic
John D. Himnett
Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
N. Tadrop
Alcoho
Ayer
New York Globe
Meinley
Kussity
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Vignor Patensiges
Lowa
Fan
Journal
Cay Ue 25
Daily Journal
Bradfield Regulator
Atlanta
Wim Walton
Freeport Hardware Ca
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