Telegraphers Strike Boasts Actions From Gompers
Officials report Western Union and Postal lines resuming normal service to Chicago Board of Trade as telegraphers strike broadens. President Roosevelt defers direct intervention while Gompers and unions press for settlement and peace talks continue. Widespread worker actions prompt broker houses to sign union contracts.
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Rude
Chicago
Brade
Mach
Neil
Tita
Roosevelt
Nella Paca
Sven
Tarrafion
Febleh
Frere
Indianapolis Board of ‘Trade
Ninsas City
Gompers
Middle West
Western Union Telestipl
Tt. Board of Trade Officy
Postal Telegraph Company
Commission
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Telegraphers' Union
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Pressure for presidential intervention in telegraphers strike
Chicago leaders and commercial interests push for federal action to end the nationwide telegraphers strike. Business groups including the Chicago Association of Commerce and the Marquette Club may back presidential interference to speed a settlement, with a executive committee meeting expected today. Strikers warn commercial organizations that the walkout will widen to all branches of the telegraph service within 24 hours.
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Chicago
United States
Langer
Marquette Club
Board of
Made
Chicago ‘Association of Commerce
H. A. Stillwell
Ays and Means
Acva
Ore
Stillell
Foelu
Houten
Ganion
Througe
Elury Russell
Canada
Cvill
House of Commons Passes Deceased Wife's Sister DIN
London August 15 The house of commons spent the night on the report stage of the deceased wife's sister DIN and finally approved it at 6 o clock this morning.
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London
House of Commons
Din
Baseball Scores From Across Leagues and Cities
Scores list results from leagues in Boston Philadelphia New York Chicago Milwaukee Minneapolis St Paul Kansas City Omaha Des Moines and Des Moines with games played Aug 15 including Boston 8 Chicago 6 and Milwaukee 8 Louisville 7 among others. Several entries are garbled or late but reflect varied dawn fixtures across American and Western divisions.
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Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Chileago
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Detroit
Tulladelphian
Washington
St. Louia
Association
Milwaukee
Louisville
Minneapolis
Toledo
St. Paul
Columbus
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Western
Omaha
Denver
Des Moines
Lincoln de Des Moines
Diana from Danville Shoots Like an Expert at Hunting Grounds
Diana, a 13 year old daughter of Danville patrolman, becomes the first in twelve years to obtain a hunter's license in Illinois. She consistently bags game on outings, often outshooting her father when accompanied on hunts.
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ML. Ang
Fiva Mya
Danviltess
Tistols
Cculoguex
Inois
Comiiy
Vauville
State Health Board
Mix
Health Board
Lowman
Joseph Coffman
G. A. RR
I. A. Love
Tosoph Vondersmith
Linton
Ind
Linzie Vonderaiith
Tanville
Vonderamiith
Renin
Ang
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Gudea
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Finnnergt
Eight and a Half Inch Egg Draws Lincoln Man’s Astonishment
In a Lincoln hen house Ti G White found an oversized egg eight and three quarter inches long with a second tiny egg inside it. He opened the shell to reveal a pure albumen and a second egg floating, as he searches for the hen that laid the mysterious giant egg.
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Poorin
Til
Ti. G. White
Lincoln
Cures Woman's Weaknesses with Favorite Prescription
A bygone editorial touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women’s ailments. It cites unicorn root Helonias and Golden Seal as key ingredients with statements from Dr. Fyta and professors on their supposed uterine and systemic benefits.
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John Fyta
Tim Ecrnetic Mahican Review
Unicorn Root
Helenius
Pifo
Helenias
Kinley Edlingwood
M. D
Bennett Medical College
Chicago
John M. Scudder
Cincinnati
R. Bartholow
Jeferson Medical College
Difference Between Barristers and Solicitors in England
London Letter in Town and Country contrasts barristers and solicitors. It extols barristers as lawmakers and judges while accusing them of high social status and limited client accountability, and portrays solicitors as office workers who manage trust deeds and face temptations of misappropriation.
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England
London
Broiling Tips and Curious Maritime Notes From The Ledger
The Philadelphia Ledger cites broiling guidance detailing heat control grease the gridiron and turning meat evenly while protecting from smoke. It also notes a steamer box drifted 4701 miles after being thrown overboard and estimates global shipping losses from wrecks. The piece touches on forks evolving for fruit and charcoal’s lighting power.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Tennyson’s Friend Shares Somber View After Meeting
The narrator quotes Jonas Spedding reflecting on Alfred Lord Tennyson’s mood after a meeting. Spedding notes the poet seems immersed in grave company, hinting at melancholy.
Indigestion remedy sold by Jungkunz at Stephenson Street
Advertisement promotes 4xvodol as a vegetable acid preparation to aid indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims to contain juices similar to a healthy stomach and is sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz on Stephenson Street for five dollars.
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Wm. I
Grand Jury Impanels Inquisition Then Adjourns To September
The judge orders a grand jury to probe the Chicago and Alton railway for possible misdoings and delays proceedings until September to allow government officials to justify good faith. He asserts the need for accountability and warns no offender should escape punishment. The attorney general must show leniency or proceed as originally ordered.
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Lninianetly
Niltional Department of Justice
Tie Impane
Bonaparte
Rand
Chicago and Alton Rathway
Walter States
United States Astriet
Cilerigo
Alton Road
Department of Justles
Ths
United States
Signs of foul murder at San Piero docks
Reported crime story details a blood smeared scene near Sante Pe docks with a woman accused of murdering a lover two notes hint at a crime. Authorities investigate the area while a blood trail leads to the water. Also brief items on Rev Billy Sunday injury and Gen Birney death.
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Cab
Sante Pe
Old Price
Spon
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Healing
A wartime era ad promotes DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for rapid pore penetration and fast healing, especially for piles. Sold by Wo. F. Jungkunz at Steph lengon Street for five dollars.
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DeWitt
Wo. F. Jungkunz
Stephlengon St
Vhs Daily Journal Delivers Codey Part at City Hall
City officials announce ten week program outlined by Codey to deliver VHS services to the community. The plan emphasizes access to recordings and archival material at the municipal building.
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Vhs Daily Journal
Eagles Attack and Carry Off Prey Across Regions
An observer recounts numerous episodes of eagles provoking dramatic hunts from Scotland to South Africa. Examples include an eagle driving a stag, defending fawns against an assailant, and a farmer witnessing an eagle drop a child while attacking stock. In one case a sheep was flung from a precipice to its doom as an eagle struck. This pattern, tied to traditional tales, prompts caution about assumptions of eagle predation on large animals.
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Highlands
Scotland
South Africa
Death of Alachylus Brought by Greek Poet Legend
An ancient tale reports the bald head of the Greek poet Alachylus provoking a fatal blow from a rival or foe, leading to his death. The legend centers on a boastful confrontation and a mortal confrontation over pride.
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Tolse
Alachylus
Werder Orchards near Berlin Produce Huge Yields
The Werder Orchards near Berlin are among Europe’s largest. They extend without a break to about 18 000 peres and yield roughly 447 000 pounds of apples and pears annually.
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Eurape
Berlin
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