Breach in the Fort as Miners Strike Firmly
Miners from Decatur and Springfield camps press a siege on Coffeen as 1000 reinforcements mobilize. Deputies discharged. deputies and deputies’ bills face contest. Demand for higher wages drives a wave of evictions and the spread to nearby camps with plans for renewed marches and meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ills
Springfield
Pana
Archie Neil
Taylor
A. G. Webber
A. F. Smith
David F. Howe
First Methodist Church
Board of Supervisiors
Miners’ Hall
Bradley
Coffeen
St. Louis
Mount Olive
Staunton
Randle
Hillsboro
Willoughby
Republic
Pittsburg Miners Brace for Hearing as Strike Proceeds
Under a leaden sky and light rain at Turtle and Plum Creeks, miners wait in camps for an injunction hearing. Morale softened but resolve remains to endure until victory or defeat, with no forceful actions or defiance of sheriff orders. The mood shifts from acrimony to weary determination as talks center on the strike’s phases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Moreland County
Plum Creek
Ratchford
Gompers
Sovereign
Dolan
Bellingham
Pittsburg
Turtle
Plum Creeks
Strike activity winds down in Kanawha valley area
Charleston reports the Kanawha field campaign ending with strikers leaving for New River and signs of resumption of work. Less than a quarter of miners east of Charleston were at work on Saturday, while Winifred miners voted 147 to 56 to return to work. Other river-front miners near Montgomery and Mount Carbon planned to resume. New River miners opposed to striking. Dilcher’s effort faces limited success. Separately, Judge Jackson grants six injunctions against Dilcher and strike leaders in Fayette County with a November 10 hearing for permanent injunctions.
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Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha
Dilcher
Weber
New River
Kanawha Valley
Winifred
Montgomery
Mount Carbon
Jackson
Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
Chambers
Fred Dilcher
Fayette County
Harvey Coal and Coke Company
Dunlop Coal Company
Colyers Coal Company
McDonald Colliery Coal Company
Star Coal Company
Monongah Company
Debs
Et al
Street Railway to Stop Line Over Coal Shortage
Lincoln Illinois August 16 The street railway company will discontinue operating the line this morning due to inability to procure coal. Coal was secured at Mount Pulaski but suppliers there cannot furnish more. The electric light company still has coal on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Ills
Street Railway Company
Mount Pulaski
Electric Light Company
Miners Reject 80 Cent Per Ton Offer in Brazil
Brazil Ind Aug 16 At a mass meeting of miners here Saturday the offer by the Jackson Coal and Mining company to pay 80 cents a ton for mining coal to run the Central Iron and Steel company plant was rejected by unanimous vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Jackson Coal and Mining Company
Central Iron and Steel Company
Strikers in Absolute Want at Bedford Ind Aug 16
In Bedford Indiana on August 16, over 160 families of strikers at Linton face absolute want. Last week relief was limited to a per capita distribution of 40 cents.
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Bedford
Ind
Linton
Colchester Postmaster Tries to Shoot Self in Shortage
Colchester Illinois postmaster H C Jones who has served over three years is $909 short. An inspector arrived at the Colchester post office and Jones, after excusing himself, borrowed a revolver. A merchant took the weapon away as Jones attempted to shoot himself. He was guarded as investigation continued and a warrant was issued for embezzlement. Bondsmen are financially responsible. No 2 cent stamps available during the period. Jones has given no explanation for the missing funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colchester
Ills
H. C. Jones
Jones
E. M. Farmer
Gordon
Henry Roberts
Devils Cast Out by Revival Faith Near Cushing
Perry Oklahoma August 16 A religious sect near Cushing claims to cast out devils A woman reports relief of nine imps Rev Mr Fry leader heals ailments but the revival may spark trouble More than 3000 hogs died in Clayton area and some believe the devils entered the swine through the revival Proceedings prompt concern among locals about the strange happenings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
O. T
Cushing
Here
Mr. Fry
Clayton
Duel Between Turin and Henri of Orleans in Bois de Marechaux
Paris reports detail a private morning sword duel between the Count of Turin and Prince Henri of Orleans at Bois de Marechaux. Henri sustained two serious wounds, while Turin had a wound to the right hand. A physician's care followed with rest advised. Official accounts reveal preduel letters and agreed conditions including blade length, distance, and four minute exchanges.
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Paris
Count of
Turin
Prince Henri of Orleans
Bois de Marechaux
Vancresson
M. Leontieff
Prince Henri
Duc de Chartres
Prince Henri of
Orleans I
Naples
Figaro
France
Orleans
Duel Ends In Favor Of Count Of Turin After Five Assaults
The Count of Turin defeats Prince Henri in a sharp five assault duel near Paris. Wounds to Prince Henri include a non penetrating chest hit and a serious abdomen blow. Turin retreats to Italy with seconds, while Rome revels in the victory of the Italian royal ally.
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Henri
Count
Turin
Major Leontieff
Prince Henri
M. Mouridhon
Monseigneur
Toupet
Hartmann
Dr. Carle
Paris
Italy
Rome
Death of Two Congressmen Passes In Mississippi
United States Senator James Z. George died in Mississippi City on Saturday after a long heart illness. He and his wife had celebrated their anniversary in May. Representative Wright, Mississippi City, Miss, was also noted in this report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Miastanipyd
Wright
Mississippi City
Miss
United States
James Z. George
Senator James Z. George Dies. Golden Wedding Remembrance
The report notes Senator James Z. George born October 20 1826 in Georgia became a Confederate soldier and United States senator in 1881. His death follows a long illness after a golden wedding. his remains were sent to Jackson Mississippi and the funeral will be in Carrollton where he will be buried beside his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Z. George
James
George
Monroe County
Mississippi
United States
Jackson
Miss
Carrollton
North Adams
Mass
Ashley B. Wright
Ashley Bascom Wright
Hinsdale
Berkshire County
Lincoln Academy
Washington
Samuel Chester Reid
Reid
General Armstrong
Azores Islands
New York City
Standings of League Clubs Lead by Boston and Baltimore
The standings show Boston still leading the league with Baltimore in second and Cincinnati third, followed by New York Cleveland Chicago and others. Recent scores include Chicago 10 Cincinnati 9 and Pittsburgh 6 Louisville 3, with a busy slate across the Western League and Western Association.
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Chicago
Boston
Baltimore
Cincinnati
P. C. Boston
New York
Cleveland
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Louisville
Washington
Brooklyn
Philadelphia -Baltimore
Philadelphia
Minneapolis
Columbus
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Grand Rapids
Kansas City
Detroit
Chand Rapids
Western Association
Quincy
Rockford
Quincey
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
St. Joseph
Dubuque
Des Moines
Peoria
Des
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Ilinois
Hain
West Virginia
Illinois
Turik
Gotham Police
Chattanooga
Tenn
Daniel Scott
Chickamauga Park
Tunis Lumber Company
Boston Street
Bryan
Anaconda
Mont
William J. Bryan
Carlisle
George Wilson
Myers
Wilson
Viked Sagar
Eyrean Sharer
Ture Ture of
Sea
W. L. Douglas
L. Douglas
Ealer
Kuhlmeyer & Maurer
Russia
Brockton
Galena Streat
Queen & Crescent
Nashville
Lookout Mountain
Chickamauga National Military Park
W. A. Beckler
Adams Street
W. C. Rinkarson
Gen'l
Cincinnati, O
Texas
Diffenbaugfe
Stephenson Street
Brewster House
Adarantees
Southern Teachers’ Bureau
O. M.sutton
A. M
Sutton Teachers’ Bureau
S. W. Cor. Main & 3d
Dearborn
Louigville
Fes
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