Labor Leader Targets All Congressmen in Battle Over Labor Bill
Labor leader Samuel Gompers presses a hard line on congressmen over his labor bill grievances promising retaliation against those not backing his demands. Congressman Esch says Gompers is mistaken and claims he is not aligned with the blacklist. The campaign stirs national sentiment and prompts talk in La Crosse about the union boss’s push to annihilate opponents, with skepticism about widespread labor support.
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Gempers
Labor Trust
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
Esch
Cannon
la Crosse
Atmospheric Heat Slows Chicago as Storms Wreak Havoc
Chicago swelters amid heat and humidity after a night of storms. An atmospheric freak is reported as relief promises showers and cooler air. The schooner Hattie Hutt was struck by a gale, losing sails and cordage, towed to port, while the schooner Presumption sailed on in calm waters.
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Chicago
Hattie Hutt
Early Payment of Winnebago Indians Sparks Criticism
Congressman Esch pressed the issue as the annual enrollment and payment to Winnebago Indians proceeds promptly this year. About $19 per person is issued from a trust fund after enrollment, prompting complaints that funds spent before winter leaves families penniless. The department says quick payment was needed to ensure Indian children attend schools, following a prior investigation.
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Congressman Esch
Washington
Terrific electrical bolt strikes Wartinbee home
A massive lightning bolt struck the Wartinbee residence at 1444 Wood Street at 1 a.m., splitting into two paths through gutters and roof edges. The blast hurled debris, filled rooms with smoke, burnt a bay window sill, and set curtains aflame while occupants including a sleeping mute Miss Belle Wartinbee escaped unharmed.
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Wood Street
Miss Belle
Wartinbee
Mr.Wartinbee
Denver
Italians Start for Engineer of Train Fatal Wreck
Charlotte Michigan Aug twenty two Two Italian laborers are dead two may die and fifteen more are injured in a Michigan Central Railroad wreck two miles east of Charlotte. The engine backed into workers during dinner as a relief train moved in. One man died instantly another died soon after. Laborers were on flat cars when they were wrecked and thrown off the track.
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Charlotte, Mich
Charlotte House
Michigan Central Road
Here
Valparaiso Disaster Sees 60 Million in Losses Feared
Scripps-McRae Dispatch reports Santiago floods worsen imports as Valparaiso suffers. Slight shocks continue with fresh fires. experts estimate about 2,000 dead and 60,000 people rely on relief. Heavy rains flood the river and amplify the suffering.
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Scripps-McRae
Valparaiso
Santiago
Cuban Rebels Win Near Havana as Reinforcements Await
From Havana reports say General Pino Guerra struck the rurales at Pinar del Rio City, driving them toward town before daylight. Rebels did not press the advance awaiting reinforcements while U.S. officials say the president has no information of Cuban revolt and seeks no sudden intervention. Mexico City dispatch notes Central American revolutionists plan to join the Cuban rebels.
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Scrinos-McRae
Havana
Pino Guerra
Pinar del Rio City
U. S
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Cuba
Mexico City
Train wreck at Genoa Wisconsin delays mail and freight
A washout on the Burlington line near Stoddard during a heavy storm derailed several cars and ignited a cattle car. No. 47 ran eight hours late and No. 49 four hours late. Passenger trains were not endangered as wrecking crews from Grand Crossing moved in.
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Burlington Road
Stoddard
No. 47
No. 49
Grand Crossing
Funeral blocked by bishop over Spalding Coleman
In Louisville on August 22 Bishop McCloskey prohibited funeral services for Spalding Coleman a member of the board of public works who died in city hall last Saturday. St Louis Bertrand church was crowded and the service paused before moving the casket to St Andrews Episcopal for simple rites. Relatives demand apology and threaten Rome appeal.
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Louisville
McCloskey
Spalding Coleman
Board of Public Works
St. Louis Bertrand Church
Father Flood
St. Andrews’ Episcopal Church
Rome
Former American minister declared traitor in Bogota
In Bogota on August 22 the cabinet labeled former minister Mendoza a traitor for allegedly revealing diplomatic secrets to the United States.
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Scripps-McRae
Bogota
Colombia
Mendoza
United States
Man seeks pardon for son in 1898 Dane County murder case
J. M. Fuller of Fort Atkinson Wisconsin petitions for clemency for his son William M. Fuller convicted in Dane County Circuit Court in April 1898 and sentenced to life imprisonment for a murder blamed on Bestor who later died in Waupun prison. Bestor had confessed Fuller was innocent.
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Fort Atkinson
Wis
J. M. Fuller
William M. Fuller
Dane County
Fuller
W. H. Bestor
Waupun
Bestor
Broker Henry Short Sentenced for Abduction and Assault
Henry Alford Short, 47, a broker and clubman, pleaded guilty to criminal assault and abduction and received five years at Sing Sing. He and Barbara Livingston were arrested in July at 903 Sixth Avenue by Children's Society agents. Judge Rosalsky condemned his conduct as that of a human vulture.
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New York
Henry Alford Short
Sing Sing
Short
Barbara Livingston
Sixth Avenue
Children’s Society
Rosalsky
Weather and river rise with showers tonight and Thursday
Rain expected tonight and Thursday with cooler air following. River levels rise slightly to stage 5.2, up 0.02, rainfall totaling about 1.99 inches as temperatures peak near 87 and cool to 71.
Amsterdam Runs Ashore Near Rotterdam
The steamer Amsterdam with a number of American tourists ran ashore ten miles from Rotterdam this morning. All passengers were landed and accounted for.
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Scripps-McRae
Rotterdam
Amsterdam
Keeler Brother of Bagley Visiting La Crosse on Business
John G. Keeler of Bagley Wisconsin is in La Crosse on business. He is a brother of B F Keeler of this city.
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John G. Keeler
Bagley
Wis
la Crosse
Mr. Keeler
B. F. Keeler
Earl of Leven and Melville Dead
The Earl of Leven and Melville has died in London on August 22. The news notes his title and death location in a brief obituary notice.
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Scripps-McRae
London
Earl of Leven
Melville
Nebraska Republicans vote in bitter convention clash
Lincoln Aug 22 The Republican state convention opened with a night long battle between railroad forces and their opponents. Antis appear to hold a majority and will nominate Norris Brown for senator and Sheldon for governor on the first ballot while the railroads back rival candidates and push efforts to defeat Brown and Sheldon.
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Scripus-McRae
Lincoln
Neb
Norris Brown
Sheldon
Brown
Democrats Endorse Bryan in Ohio Platform
In Columbus Ohio on August 22 the Democratic state platform was adopted with an unqualified endorsement of Bryan. Tom Johnson won approval for a platform that omitted the severe prohibition plank, aligning with his wishes.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Columbus
Bryan
Tom Johnson
Storm at Ringling Circus Triggers Panic in Sheboygan
A sudden wind and rainstorm at the Ringling circus in Sheboygan Wisconsin injured several people and caused a rush to exit the tents. A spectator woman was struck by a falling tent pole and many sustained scratches and bruises though none serious. The event followed three heatwave days with temperatures near 90 and a 15 000 crowd in the tents.
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Sheboygan
Wis
Ringling Circus
Heirs Sought $100 Million Michael Roup Estate
In Waukesha Wisconsin ten affidavits were signed by heirs of the late German brewer Michael Roup who allegedly left a 100 million dollar estate. Edward Roup of Buffalo cousin to Michael Roup traveled to Germany to pursue the claim. The Waukesha heirs listed include Mrs Michael Holman Mrs Henry Grota Gilbert George John Harter Mrs Elizabeth Bowers Mrs Sarah Maher Mrs Louisa Brown and Mrs Jacob Meyer. The German actor in Washington reports the estate is bona fide.
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Waukesha
Wis
Michael Roup
Germany
Edward Roup
Buffalo
N. Y
Michael Holman
Henry Grota
Gilbert George
John
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