Steel Strike Talks Continue in Pittsburg Meeting Today
Pittsburgh July 11 conference between Amalgamated Association and steel firms failed to settle the steel workers strike. Future meetings were planned to avert a general walkout as union leaders pressed for an agreement while company officials signaled policy shifts toward nonunion operations. Officers denied plans to injure union workers.
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Widow of Confederate president leaves Willard Hotel
Davie, widow of the former Confederate president, retires from the Willard hotel in this city after a brief summer stay.
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Willard Hotel
Nine Lives Lost in Nickel Plate Bridge Collapse at Springfield
Cleveland reporter details a bridge collapse on the Nickel Plate line near Springfield Pennsylvania. Nine laborers and several workers died while a construction train passed the failing structure and a passenger train narrowly escaped. Names include conductor A Moore and laborers Kruso and Randall among the dead, with Italian workers badly hurt. Rescue efforts followed as trains hurried to the scene.
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Beaumont Gusher Extends Oil Field Northward
The fifteenth gusher in Beaumont Texas on July 11 extends the field further northwest about 800 feet, adding territory to support about seventy five wells. The well depth is reported just under 800 feet and it produced around 1600 barrels of oil in the afternoon per contractor Wyntrie who drilled it.
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Texas
Columbia Oil
Heat records fall as July heat grips Nashville
July 11 Nashville Tennessee reports the highest July temperature in 31 years with the thermometer at 102 degrees from 2 PM to 4 PM at the Weather Bureau. The previous July record was 101 degrees set in 1874 and 1870. Humidity averaged around 22 percent with no reported provocation.
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Nashville
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Nastelile
Bureau
Attempted Settlement of Strike Proves Futile
New York July 11 The secretary of the National Civil Federation M Bisley withdrew after covert urging to arbitrate the metal workers strike. He expressed regret that retirement efforts failed as the federation could not move employers nationwide toward a settlement.
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Federation
National Metal Trades’ Association
Big Company Plans Major Capital Increase in Jersey City
The Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company calls a special stockholders meeting in Jersey City to approve a 20 million dollar uptick in authorized capital, lifting total capital to 50 million. The move aims to secure cottonseed meal derived ammoniates and integrate cotton oil mills, potentially expanding to 80 million capital as it eyes acquisitions or new mills. The United Cotton Oil Company has recently formed in New Jersey with 12 million capital, likely to be integrated by the Virginia-Carolina group.
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Virginia-Caroling Chemical Company
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Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
Striking Fishermen Hold Edge in Fraser River Clash
Vancouver July 11. Fraser river strike escalates as local fishermen gain upper hand after boats are sunk. Dozens of shots exchanged but no fatalities reported. sixteen Japanese taken prisoner by strikers. Japanese boats overturned. weapons recovered. Islanders in gulf warned of possible militia call up amid tensions.
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Poll Tax Made Obligatory in Virginia Constitutional Debate
Richmond July 21 suffrage committees of the constitutional convention decided to recommend a poll tax as a prerequisite for suffrage under the proposed constitution. The move ties voting rights to payment of the tax, signaling a shift in voter eligibility discussions amid the convention’s deliberations.
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Efforts to Protect Cattlemen as Open Lands Set
Washington reports secretaries and commissioners urge protection of cattlemen ahead of land openings in Oklahoma. Officials say up to 100000 could register by July 20, but lands available for about 12000. talks with tribal agents aim to curb illegal cattle movements. Crowds shrink as registration continues with no disturbances in El Reno.
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Texas Postmasters and pensions data in special report
Special to Thy Post lists pensions granted to Texans and notes postmasters appointed and reestablished posts across multiple counties. Includes names such as John N. Hogers Agnea F. Wojtek Sierra Blanca and Maria Le. details various pension amounts and military widows. outlines post office reestablishments and appointments in numerous Texas counties.
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Extreme Heat Records Reported Across Kentucky Areas
Weather notes from Loutaville and nearby towns show temperatures reaching the low to mid hundreds with a 103 to 104 degree range noted. Bowling Green and Paducah also reported highs around 107 and 104 as officials assess official readings and humidity conditions.
Heat Wave Sweeps Decatur and Birmingham. One Fatality
A severe heat wave hit Decatur and Birmingham with the thermometer rising to 107 degrees. Several prostrations occurred as workers and residents labored under extreme heat. a single death was reported: Wiley Rolyne, a Black farmhand, collapsed in the field four miles from the area and died within the hour.
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Weather Forecast For Eastern Texas and Nearby Regions
Washington reports for July 11 indicate warm interiors at the Eastern Texas Fair with Friday heat. Saturday looks generally fair with varying winds from the southeast. Oklahoma and Indian Territory expect fair weather through Friday and Saturday with southerly winds.
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Washington
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Ed Vriday
Fort Worth strike widens as plumbers join the walkout
Port Worth Texas July 11 The strike grows more serious with master plumbers refusing to pay dues to unskilled workers who attacked yesterday. Every plumbing house is idle and unions report painters paper hangers decorators carpenters and laborers now involved in the walkout.
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Atoll
Machinists Decide to Return to Work in Newport News
Newport News July 11 machinists vote unanimously to end the strike and resume work Monday at the old plant. The strike collapsed after funds to support the picket line were unavailable and company management showed resilience against the workers.
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Ehipya
Ploori Am
Temperature Readings Across Kansas Cities July 1
Government stations report today’s high temperatures in Kansas with Topeka noting 104 degrees. Dodge City hits 108 while McPherson and Salina reach 107 and 104 respectively. Other readings include Wichita 102, Topeka 104, Hayes City 104, and Dodge City 108.
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Evans Rumor Circulates on Possible Cabinet Change
A rumor from Washington reaches Chattanooga that Charles E. B. Smith may resign as permanent general, with St. Clay Evans named as successor. Prominent Republicans in the city discuss the possible swap, though no confirmation or official comment is available.
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Charles EB. Smith
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Vons
Texans In New York Register Listings Special to The Pont
A list of Texans registered in New York includes multiple names and places such as Houston, Remuele and wife, Broadway Central, Victoria, St. Denis, Galveston, and others with associated initials and street references. The roster names several individuals and towns, reflecting a periodic register of Texas visitors or residents in New York.
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Orange
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Mersborough
Arkansas Crops Endangered By Heat and Drought
Sittle Meek Ark July 11. The maximum temperature today reached 101 degrees, the highest so far this summer. The Arkansas River runs at 0.0 feet at Denisonelle, and a continued moisture shortage worsens the danger to crops across many counties.
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Warmest July Day Recorded in Columban Georgia
July 11 reported as the hottest day of the year in Columban with shade temperatures around 100 degrees by noon and a record high for July in years. One sunstroke incident noted, the first in twenty years.
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Sunetreke
Weather records shattered as heat peaks at 102 degrees
July 11 saw all time high temperatures in town and at 445 PM the mercury reached 102 degrees. The night prior was cool with a low around 69 degrees and no precipitation reported.
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Ale
Atlanta heat records prompt officials to issue heat safety advice
A weather report from Atlanta notes the warmest day of the year with temperatures reaching record levels. Officials warn residents to stay hydrated seek shade and limit outdoor activity during peak sun hours as forecasts indicate continued heat.
Two Deaths at Pine Bluff From Heat
Pine Bluff Ark July 11 two men died today from heat prostration on the railroad near Orange man Oreman and Dan Miller colored.
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Record Heat Shatters City Thermometer in Chattanooga
Chattanooga Tennessee records an extreme July heat as the day tops all previous marks. Officials report no heat-related collapses despite the high temperature. residents stay indoors and seek shade amid the record heat.
An Even Hundred at Memphis
Memphis Tenn July 11. The official thermometer marked the war torat day of the year with a near steady green reading. No reports of prostration or heat-related incidents were noted in the city.
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Residence Fire Destroys Holloway Home in Corsicana
A residence at Corsicana Texas owned by FP Holloway burned this evening destroying the structure and all contents. Fire crews reported the blaze established quickly with no injuries mentioned and investigations to determine cause.
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FP. Holloway
Reage
Ohio Platform Draws Attention in Democratic Debate
A crowd in Atlanta discusses Ohio Democratic platform components and trust issues with Imperialism. Figures like Governor Conti Hoke Smith and A L Clay weigh in on policy choices and the Bryan endorsement question amid party strategy discussions.
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Atlanta
Conti
Heke Smith
United States Semater
Clay
Hon. Hoke Smith
Democratic Party
Willleguin
Ohio
Urban Population Rise in U S Cities Above Four Hundred
The July 11 census bulletin reports 24,411,609 people reside in U S cities and towns above 400 population. This accounts for 74 percent of the nation’s total, marking a substantial gain since the previous census.
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Washington
X Bulletin
United States
Cochran Hospitalized After Illness In Boeville TX
Boeville Texas on July 11 reports H F Cochran a leading wholesale and retail grocer critically ill from a head injury. Attending physicians Delany and Corpee Oirieti have little hope of recovery as the case is treated at the local facility.
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Villagers Defeat Troops in Pekinsiye Vicinity
A Pekinsiye dispatch reports Impertys Grerald Fin Yuen forces defeating troop units about forty miles southeast of Poo Ting Fu, signaling a notable clash near the vilta pees society.
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