Chicago Freight Strike Threatens City Amid Wage Row
Chicago officials and union leaders seek a conference to settle a large freight blockade by 24 railways affecting Chicago’s loading yards and depots. About twelve percent of present manpower is involved as provosts deployed, police brace for trouble, and efforts focus on mediation to avert a nationwide shutdown.
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Sale of First Bale of Cotton for Devine Training School
In New York a first bale of this season's cotton from Devine Texas arrived with a flag and was sold at auction by W B Adams Co to raise 190 for a local training school. George W Cummings won the bid and said he planned to ship it to Europe not present it to King Edward.
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Devine
Texas
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George W. Cummings
King Edward
Europe
Rail strike impact hits major Chicago freight network
Quoted remarks from Mr. Harahan show railroad management willing to negotiate if workers present grievances directly. Freight handlers and union officers pressed for action while teamsters briefly occupied receiving roles as several rail lines including the Chicago Great Western and Lake Shore faced disruptions. Roads operate over a hundred Chicago warehouses amid tension.
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President Mitchell Visits New York Rouses Miners Interest
Wilkes Barre Pa July 7 With President John Mitchell in New York and other miners leaders at Nanticoke attending the district No 1 convention the headquarters is quiet. The ninth week of the anthracite mine suspension shows no change and neither side is ready to quit. Conditions around collieries remain the same with higher water in mines and pumps expected to ease during a dry spell. About 460 delegates representing 8 0 0 mine workers attend the district convention as the president is expected to be unanimously reelected.
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John Mitchell
New York
Nanticoke
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Labor troubles in Baltimore disrupt 1400 union workers
In Baltimore Maryland on July 7 two strike actions began as 1400 carpenters and garment workers quit work. Six hundred garment workers and operatives also walked out, with demands for higher wages. The unions expect gains if negotiations favor their side.
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Garment
Senator Jones Explains Panama Canal Vote in Arkansas
Little Rock July 7 United States Senator Damen K Jones passes through en route to Hope Hempstead county A letter from Winn explains the vote for the Panama canal measure saying the main reason was to avoid a rushed canal and support the best option. He notes Democrats should back the strongest canal while Republicans tried to split the choice.
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United States
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Winn
Nicaragua
Senate
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Tanama
Nicaragua Route Chosen Over Panama for Canal
The speaker argues the French halted plans to fund a canal, then praises selecting the Nicaragua route as best for the nation, stating democracy serves national interests beyond politics in canal matters. He notes the Nicaragua option won in 190X and contrasts with the Panama route.
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Panama
Deputies Seek Tracey in Port Madison Boat Find
Seattle dispatch reports deputies chasing Harry Tracey and an associate after a boat tied to their disappearance was found at Miller’s barhead. Oars remained. other gear washed away as trackers followed a fresh forest trail from Miller’s Bay toward Port Gamble and Port Madison Indian reservation.
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Port Gamble
Port Madlion Indian Reservation
Cook
Scheme to Beat the Law on Oleomargarine Tax
Washington July 7 Special to The Pont says oleomargarine manufacturers warn officials they will evade the new tax. They plan to sell uncolored margarine and supply coloring material to customers to enable loopholes in the pricing scheme. Internal Revenue will test and restrict the operation to enforce the act.
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Treasury Department
Internal Reovenue
Iim
Southern Pacific Service Announces New Galveston Route
Inoveston Texas reports that the Southern Moodie steamship line will run direct New York to Galveston after August 1, with three sailings weekly. Readers note strong anticipation and local interest in the service change.
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Texas
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Opposition to the Beef Trust at New Orleans Packery
Augustin Re Wheeler, president of Crescent City Black Yards and Hanging Hooke company, announced a new meat packing plant near New Orleans to compete with the meat packers. The plant will operate in opposition and be ready by the early winter, with a move from St. Berard Parish to New Orleans.
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Hlanghite Hooke Company
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Hie
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Ladver
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History bill veto sparks school history debate in Louisiana
Baton Rouge July 7 The Louisiana House passed an antitrust bill by a 6 to 25 vote. Governor Heard vetoed the Smith bill shielding school histories that omit Admiral Bedley’s credit for a victory and opposing the creation of a State commission of hygiene.
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Baton Rouge
House Tonight
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Carmack Charges Party Moves Block Philippine Investigation
Senator Edward W. Carmack of Tennessee accuses Republicans of blocking further hearings on Philippine outrages. He says witnesses were barred by a rule change and by Chairman Lodge's refusal to subpoena, delaying the inquiry until after adjournment.
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Edward W. Carmack
Tennessee
Repubicana
Me. Carmack
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Lodge
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Lede
Cabinet Divided Over Trusts Raising Hurrah
Washington July 7 The cabinet splits over Roosevelt antitrust push. Secretary Shaw Postmaster General Bellamy and Secretary Wilson oppose or hedge on stronger enforcement while cabinet allies fear new wage controls and political backlash. The dispute mirrors broader congressional resistance to expanded supervision and publicity of corporate trusts.
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Preanent
Boll Weevil Threat Explodes In Mississippi Delta
Special from The Pest reports severe Mississippi crop losses due to drought with rain offering little help to early corn. The Mexican boll weevil has appeared in Holmes county and may spread through the Delta, risking destruction of entire cotton crops within weeks.
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