Purpur Recovery Slightly Improved After Round House Shooting
Adolph Purpur wounded in a clash near the Great Northern round house yesterday shows slight improvement, with peritonitis risk noted. Guard Thomas M. Mrachek claims self defense and is jailed on attempted murder charges. Purpur’s fate could bring murder charges if he dies.
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Mother Jones Labor Leader Critically Ill in Hospital
Washington dispatch reports Mother Jones, famed labor leader aged 92, critically ill amid ongoing labor strikes. Physicians said her long career in supporting workers and unions, including railroad shopmen, continues to shape sympathy and protest efforts despite her frail condition.
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Poulin Faces Court in Notre Dame Case in South Bend
South Bend on September 4. Harry Poulin, local clothing store agent, is free on bond while awaiting a justice court hearing tomorrow on a charge arising from a woman who bore a child to Professor T. Tiernan of Notre Dame. Tiernan says the case is a blow to family sanctity. Poulin denies the charge and questions the motive behind the suit.
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John ‘S T. Tiernan
University of Notre Dame
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Justice of the Peace
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Paulin Hind
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Earthquake in Japan Reports Few Casualties
A brief dispatch notes few casualties from a recent earthquake centered in Tashoku north Formori. The tremor, occurring Saturday, caused damage along river banks and cliffs near the cataract of the falls. Mrs. Miller was alone in a car during the shake.
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Central Labor Union seeks nationwide strike thrust
In Knoxville on September 4 the Central Labor union urged President Gompers to authorize a nation wide strike vote of all crafts. Officials warned that labor groups would be threatened if the railroad breaks the shopmen s union. The move marks a second sympathy walkout attempt since the rail strike began.
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Tenn
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Gompera
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Man Wife and Pet Dog Found Dead in Chicago Cellar
Chicago dispatch reports the discovery of Wilpain Helas and his wife and their dog in the cellar of their Chicago home. The 63 and 53 year olds lay side by side. authorities consider possible suicide pact, accidental poisoning, or murder. Police suspect ptomaine poisoning due to lack of violence.
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800 Retailers to Attend Meeting in Minneapolis
More than 800 retailers from the northwest are expected to attend the second annual progressive business congress opening in Minneapolis tomorrow. Mayor Leach will deliver the welcome address as the convention signals a range of topics from retailing to farming and foreign relations.
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Progressive Business Congress
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Prohibition Agents Ki Two In Oregon Flight Incident
Dallas Oregon report of a clash early Sunday near New Grand Ronde during a raid on a dance hall. Prohibition agents Seph Price and Grover C engaged Indian suspect Philip Warren. Warren was wounded and arrested after the fight.
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Freight rate cuts announced for Pacific coast shipments
San Francisco reports Southern Pacific company unveiled reductions averaging about forty percent on shipments from eastern points to the Pacific coast. The cuts cover magazines and periodicals, wall board, wood pulp board, roofing felt, furniture, school desks and theater chair castings. Tariff publication will determine exact effective date.
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Southern Pacific Company
Rescue Work Continues At Argonaut Mine
In Jackson California on September 4 rescue teams fought to reach 47 miners trapped in the Argonaut mine main shaft a week after a fire. Wives and children faced slim hopes as experts feared the entombed men perished from fumes. Rationed whiskey was sent to sustain rescuers as progress aimed for Thursday morning.
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San Francisco
Duluth Founder of First General Store Dies at 63
Bernard Silbertotein aged 64, longtime Duluth resident and founder of the citys first general store, died at his home after a lengthy life of public service. He served as one of Duluths first city commissioners and acted as president of the city council.
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Bernard Silbertotein
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Two Drownings Reported In Auto Plunge At Summit Lake
Winnipeg Man Sept 4. Thomas Steed wealthy Revelstoke British Columbia businessman and Miss Lister matron of Revelstoke General Hospital drowned when their auto slid over the embankment into Summit Lake where water is forty feet deep. Four others escaped from the car as it plunged down the bank.
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Revelstoke
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Labor Day Strikes Spread as Marshals Enforce Injunction
On Labor Day the nation faced intensified tension as U S marshals enforced the government strike injunction and unions nationwide faced arrests and violence. Incidents included wreck attempts and beatings in Illinois Louisiana New York and Texas with several arrests and rising unrest across major cities.
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Boston Central Union
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Chicago Federation of Labor
Wm. Z. Foster
R. F. Pettigrew
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Con Quod Sums Up For Misdemeanor Costs In Meridian
Meridian Sept. 4. Con Quod jailed for want of funds to pay court costs. Costs less than 25 dollars. Roe offers to work for buyer at his own price until the debt is settled.
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Roe
Greek Troops Retreat as Turks Advance in Asia Minor
Dispatched reports from Angora say three Greek army corps in Eski-Shehr are dispersed and almost annihilated. Turkish Nationalists push in Ismid sector to within 12 miles of Brusa. Athens confirms capture of Chak, an important front position, with Brusa potentially falling soon.
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Asia Minor
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League of Nations Opens Third Assembly in Geneva
GenevaSeptember4 By the Associated Press Augustin Edwards of Chile is elected president of the third assembly as Dominicio da Gama of Brazil serves as temporary chairman. Delegates focus on Austria, disarmament, and potential armament reductions led by Lord Cecil’s plan., with four non permanent council seats to be filled including South America choosing Uruguay or Chile and Asiatic seat likely China. The assembly weighs delaying covenant amendments and a possible postponement of major armament changes until next year.
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China
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Texas farmer fatally shot in run between agents and runners
Avielee man Avielee resident near the Rio Grande was fatally wounded by stray bullets during a clash between prohibition agents and runners. More than ten shots were fired as agents waited for the smugglers, leading to the farmer's death amid the chaotic confrontation.
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Scale Committee Of Miners Approve Pact Today
Philadelphia Sept 4 scale committee of anthracite miners approved the agreement with mine owners and set a tri district convention for ratification at Wilkes Barre next Wednesday at 3 PM. Men will return to work as soon as the Pepper Reed plan is ratified with many expected to return within a week.
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