Brooklyn Transit Strike Expands Amid Violence and Uncertainty
Brooklyn workers press a ten hour law demand with a 20 cent overtime rate as a second trolley strike unfolds. A morning walkout disrupts service, with 600 bystanders blocking a car near Fifth Avenue and police arrests rising. Rossiter claims no arbitration while Parsons warns of worsening traffic, predicting a near paralysis if the strike persists.
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Waralyats
Rogaitex
New York
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Mipen
Iaim
Workman Parsons
Workman Pines
Fifth Avenue
Ampere
Rosstater
Howard Jackson
Wickes
Yird
Greenwood Cemetery
Rossiter
Brooklyn Rapid “Transit
Nassau
Broklyn Heights
Workman
Parsons
Carterville Mine Shooting Denial From Army Chief
Springfield reports Adjutant General Reece ordered an investigation into United Mine Workers claims that soldiers at Carterville fired on themselves and dynamite near the mine. Colonel Bennett telegraphed that troops did not fire on themselves or the five men and that shots were aimed at mining property. Acting Governor Warder says he will thoroughly sift the matter and questions the Carbondale company youths’ involvement.
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Carterville
Ill
Springfield
Ills
Reece
Bennett
Myan
United Mine Workers
Warder
Ryan
Carbondale Company
Striking Miners Fire At Night In Birmingham
In Birmingham on July 17 a clash erupted as striking miners fired at men in a company town area. One man was killed and another wounded as a group of 25 to 30 Black workers from Georgia were attacked while gathered in a mess hall. about 100 shots were exchanged. Deputies were dispatched as the incident appears tied to a plot to remove the workers.
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Birmingham
Neferro
Eshkoda
Georgia
Sheriff Brings Reenforcements After Rampant Shootings
Deputies confronting a violent outbreak at a house found one man dead and another dying from severe injuries. Gunfire spread to several areas, prompting Sheriff O'Brien to request reinforcements by special train. In Pana Illinois on July 17 the Daily Beacon Light changed owners with Rev A Z Gilmer taking control, opposing the miners union and prompting threats to quit the town.
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O’brien
Pana
Beacon Light
A. Z. Gilmer
Methodist Church
William Childres
Miners’ Union
New Labor Question Comes Up in Brooklyn Elevators
New York July 17. The Brooklyn elevated engineers held a meeting last night to consider transferring from their current role to electrical engineers when the third rail system is activated. The change would greatly cut wages and is unsatisfactory. The matter was referred to Chief Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
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New York
Brooklyn
Arthur
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Street Railway Strike Returns In Cleveland
Cleveland July 17. The Big Consolidated Street Railway conductors and motormen who were on strike last month went out again at 4:20 am. Eight hundred men are affected. They say the company has not honored the agreement made when the previous strike was settled.
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Cleveland, O
Big Consolidated Street Railway Company
Brooklyn Tops Chicago in Saturday Baseball Scores
Saturday's league games featured Brooklyn defeating Chicago 6 to 2 while Brooklyn led the National League standings with a 52 loss 24 win record. Philadelphia and Boston posted losses, with New York and St Louis winning on Sunday at Weehawken and in other city pairings. The Western League results included Minneapolis, St Paul, Milwaukee, and Kansas City with several high scoring games and updated standings showing Brooklyn at the top with sixteenths.
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Chicago
Washington
Louisville
Boston
Pittsburg
New York
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Weehawken
N. J
Minneapolis
P. C. Brooklyn
Ccees
Three Oaks Celebrates Dewey Cannon Victory
Three Oaks Michigan celebrated winning the Dewey cannon for Maine memorial funds. The village of 800 to 1,000 raised 1132 dollars, lighting streets with special decorations and holding a parade with patriotic addresses and fireworks. Admiral Dewey’s cannon will be shipped to Three Oaks.
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Michigan
Three Oaks
Mich
Admiral Dewey
Maine
Young People’s Convention Closes in Richmond
The Young People Baptist Union convention ended in Richmond Virginia with pulpits filled by visiting ministers. Afternoon sessions at the Auditorium concluded with closing addresses and final consecration led by Dr Chivers of Chicago. Telegrams from Glendale Missouri report Larry Furlong identified a work card belonging to Porgy O Toole, a miner from Springfield Illinois, among wreck victims.
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Young People's Convention
Richmond
The
Young People’s Baptist Union
Chivers
Chicago
Springfield
Glendale
Larry Furlong
Chicago and Alton
Porgy O’toole
Thefts Amount to 140000 in New Jersey Bank Cashier
New York July 17 It is estimated that the theft by George M Valentine the defaulting cashier of the Middlesex County bank at Perth Amboy N J will amount to 140000 or more He stole the bank s money to speculate with.
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New York
George M. Valentine
Middlesex County Bank
Perth Amboy
N. J
Beloved to Have Drowned Margelt Springfield Ills
Mrs John Selbach wife of a wealthy Christian County farmer disappeared from home believed to have drowned herself in Bear creek Suspected insanity noted by locals
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Margelt
Springfield
Lls
John Selbach
Christian County
Bear Creek
Kipling Bitten by Dog in London Incident
London July 17 Rudyard Kipling suffered a dog bite on the right thumb with the joint inflamed and his arm in a sling.
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Rudyard Kipling
London
Cary
Gage Defends Civil Service Reform and Deputy Collectors
Secretary Gage replies to Civil Service Reform League claims, stating no clerk or agent in the internal revenue service was removed for political reasons and that removals followed the president's order. He notes deputy collectors exist, but are distinct from clerks and agents, and argues all classified treasury appointments used eligibles, reinstatements, or transfers from civil service lists.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Gage
National Civil Service Reform League
League
The
Independent
Internal Revenue
Treasury Department
Civil Service Law and Rules
Secretary of the League
the League
Spain
Washington
Commission
Civil Service Reform League
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Conflicting Civil Service Claims on Appointments
A Congress and civil service dispute centers on temporary clerks from 1898. The department defends its transfers from regular staff amid a 65 clerk expansion, while Congress allowed noncompliance with civil service rules. Attacks cite misrepresentations and legal interpretations during 1898. Albert Parsons’s son reportedly seeks army service, while a Knights of Honor grand master, Von Boenig, dies by suicide amid domestic issues. General Joe Wheeler arrives in San Francisco en route to the Philippines.
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Congress
Department
Commission
Treasury Department
Secret Society
Peoria
Hls
Ailt von Boening
The
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Bald Eagle
Copperas Creek
Jen. Wheeler
Prisco
San Irancisco
Joe Wheeler
Philippines
Talks With Mrs Sewall in London On Women’s Work
Mrs May Wright Sewall and Miss Anthony, visiting London after the women's congress, discuss a packed schedule in a Westminster flat. Sewall notes engagements average nine and a half daily, accepting only those directly tied to their cause while declining many inviting invitations due to time constraints.
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London
May Wright Sewall
Westminster Flat
Miss Anthony
May Wright Bewall
Pingree deal off as Johnson leaves Detroit
Detroit on July 17 reports that the Pingree city ownership of street railways agreement is canceled. Tom L. Johnson handed Governor Pingree a letter stating it is not feasible to transfer the street railway properties under current terms. He cites looming franchise expirations and potential losses, warning that private railways require higher fares and longer terms. Citizens expect a return to 5-cent fares, with old ordinances allowing straight 5-cent rides and the current six-ticket quota with transfer.
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Detroit
Pingree
Tom L. Johnson
Majestic
Rowdyism in Camp Lincoln Illinois
In Springfield on Friday night two young women with soldier escorts were attacked by militiamen at Camp Lincoln. Private Trabine of company C was severely beaten and bayoneted through the upper lip, disfiguring him. The assault occurred near company C’s quarters as the escorts were leaving the grounds. The women’s dresses were torn before they escaped. Three attackers were later arrested and jailed.
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Springfield
Camp Lincoln
Trabine
Company C
Gaurd House
HARRISON'S PROGRAMME Iowa Mayor to Governor and President
Chicago political figure Vincent H Perkins predicts William Jennings Bryan support for Bryan in 1904. He says Mayor Harrison will run for Illinois governor to succeed Tanner and then seek the presidency in 1904. Vanderbilt denies railroad takeover plans to create Atlantic Pacific through line. Rennes Dreyfus case shows Mme Dreyfus greeted by society ladies. O'Dea to coach Wisconsin crew for three years at 2000 annually. Plankinton bank assignee appointed. City of Seattle brings passengers and drafts from Alaska.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Vincent H. Perkins
Carter H. Harrison
Harrison
William Jennings Bryan
Illinois
Tanner
Milwaukee
William K. Vanderbilt
Milwaukee Journal
New York Central
Betancourt Questioned Over Matanzas Proclamation Authenticity
Havana dispatch reports rumors that Betancourt authored or approved a Matanzas proclamation urging Cubans to strike against the “crafty eagle.” Officials doubt but do not deny his involvement, noting similar sentiments in Havana on prior occasions. Other tales describe a Cuban major seeking a customs post and a rebel brigand policy court.
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Havana
Matanzas
Betancourt
Senor Betancourt
Wilson
Matanzas-Santa Clara
Castle
Brooke
Mexico
Secretary Wilson’s plans on Pacific trade expansion
Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson visits Seattle to meet farmers and push expanding Pacific trade. He cites Manila market demand for butter and predicts the coast will handle global trade, while noting support for staying the course and continuing self government in the Philippines. He likens Aguinaldo to Weyler and says punishment followed insurrection. Major Dawson of the First Washington volunteers, writing from Pasig, denies Filipino attacks on American medical staff.
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Sturt
Sam
Matunzts
Wilson
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Wash
James Wilson
Orient
Pacific
Manila
Washington
McKinley
Philippines
Cuba
Spain
Aguinaldo
Vauzon
Weyler
Rebs
Tacoma
L. R. Dawson
First
Washington Volunteers
The
Ledger
Pasig
Philippine Islands
Lone Navigator Capt. Andrews Fails Atlantic Crossing
Captain William A. Andrews, famed as the Lone Navigator, began from Atlantic City on June 18 in a 12 foot craft to cross the Atlantic. He was found exhausted July 12 about 700 miles from the Irish coast aboard the Holbein after the voyage began July 1 from New York to Manchester.
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Andrews
Liverpool
Holbein
Sherlock
New York
Manchester
Wm. A. Andrews
Atlantic City
Atlantic
Wealthy Westfield recluse ends life at 70
Richard Robinson, living six miles south of Westfield Illinois, died by morphine overdose at age 70. He was worth about 200000 dollars. His sole aim was wealth accumulation, yet he lived in a miserable house without comforts. Springfield, Missouri notes: Seventh Infantry starts annual encampment at Camp Lincoln with about 600 men under Colonel Hartigan. First Regiment completes tour before Seventh arrives.
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Westfield, Ills
Richard Robinson
Here
Mitnels Guards
Springfield
Mis
Seventh Infantry
Hartigan
Camp Lincoln
Anecdote From Early Court Days Causes Laughs
Attorney John A. Ward recalls an opening morning in court when he elbowed a boy beside him to make him say Amen during the daily prayer. The boy’s astonished reply drew laughter from judges and spectators, and Ward says he has not repeated the prank and will never again.
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Ward
Flys Off Your Horse or Cow Ad Cites Flyo Curo
Local product promotion for Flyo Curo by Geo. S. Nash at 64 West Street. Advertisement highlights fly protection for horses and cattle with a brief, dated reference to 7-14 display line.
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Geo. S. Nash
West Street
Do You Want It Piano Sold For $90
A piano recently sold by an agent claiming to go out of business was exchanged on a Kimball for $90. Payments of $5 per month offered at Ferry's, 58 Stephenson Street.
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Ferry
Stephenson
Homeseeker's Excursions on Chicago Great Western Ry
Excursion tickets to the south west and northwest at one fare plus $2.00 for round trip. Tickets valid twenty one days from sale. Summer and early fall departures listed with dates and contact details for Maple Leaf Route agents in Chicago. Also special Boston return and Colorado trips advertised with dates and sleeping car info.
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Homeseeker
Chicago Great Western Ry
Maple Leaf
H. Lord
Gen
Adams St
Chicago
Chicago Great Western Railway
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
Colo
F. H. Lord
Gen. Pass. & Tkt
Wheelmen Excursion to Boston via Nickel Plate Road
Wheelmen offer round trip to Boston for 19 dollars with two through vestibuled sleeping car trains daily. Sale dates August 11 and 12, tickets must be deposited in Boston with Agent Fitchburg Railroad, return by August 31 at latest. Depots at Chicago Van Buren Street and Pacific Avenue Loop.
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Boston
Nickel Plate Road
Adams St
Chicago
Niith
Fitchburg R. R
van Buren Street
Pacific
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Pann
Albert R. Parsons
Albert Parsons
Haymarket
United States
Tom Johnson
Vanderbilt
Dreyfus
Rennes
Maitre Demange
Captain Dreyfus
Mme. Dreyfus
Rennes Society
O'Dea
Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Andy” O'Dea
University of Wisconsin
McConville
Poughkeepsie
Plankinton
Johnson
Young M. Beam
William Plankinton
Plankinton Bank
Klondike
Victoria
B.C
Alaska
Cain
Freeport
Star” Clothing House
Eli Dettinger
Stine’s
Stephenson Street
Freeport Light & Fuel Co
Stephenson St
Cale Orta
California
Oregon
Chicago, Union Pacific and
North-Western Line
Chicago & North-Western Railway
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