Steel Strike Prolonged as Secret Talks Continue
Pittsburg July 31 remnants of the Amalgamated executive board met to seek a settlement of the steel strike with Morgan Schwab and Hanna said to be involved in separate discussions. The adjournment left the status quo unchanged as officials, detectives, and unions watched for a breakthrough while Remington Frey’s discharge sparked renewed work stoppages at one mill.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburgers
Amalgamated Association Executive Board
Williams
New York
Messrs
Morgan
Schwab
Tighe
Hanna
United Steel Corporation
Amalgamated Association
John Williams
M. F. Tighe
John Morgan
Shaffer
U.S. Steel Corporation
Joseph Bishop
Ohio Board of Arbitration
David Reese
Seventh Avenue
Carnegie
Joseph EB. Schwab
Veryl Preston
Association
Amalgamated
U. S. Steel Corporation
Patrick Frey
Frey
Schwab declines interview on Amalgamated terms
In New York on July 31 President Schwab, with a possible Pittsburg representative, refused to comment on Amalgamated Association terms. Reports placed Secretary Williams of the union in town with a personal letter to J P Morgan, but Morgan officials said they had no knowledge of Williams and questioned the report's truth.
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New York
Pres. Schwab
Morgan & Co
Pittsburg
Schwab
Amalgamated Association
Williams
J. P. Morgan
Carnegie Steel mill workers strike in Pittsburgh
Thirty Amalgamated Association members employed at Carnegie Steel twenty ninth mill in Pittsburgh stage a work action on July 31. Details on demands or outcomes not provided in the fragment.
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Pittsburg
Amalgamated Associataton
Carnegie Steel
Little Change In San Francisco Labor Strife
In San Francisco on July 31 the labor situation showed few changes. Employers foresee a hard battle with no quick settlement. Non-union workers are filling roles for two major steamship lines. Pacific Transfer drivers and sand teamsters were called out, risking baggage handling and building projects. Coal supply limits loom, with only one large bunker operating and two weeks of demand left. City Front federation allowed union teams to haul coal to lighthouse vessels and authorized medical and charitable institutions to receive supplies. Dozens of ships wait for cargoes.
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San Francisco
Pacific Transfer Company
City Front Federation
Strike Imminent in Seattle Labor Dispute
A Seattle rumor cites a general strike by all unions as imminent, claiming the Metal Trades association will not allow former employees to return to work on any reasonable basis to destroy unionism, a move seen as deadly for business in Seattle.
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Seattle
Wash
San Francisco
The
Metal Trades Association
United States land lottery draws 2100 names per wheel
El Reno Oklahoma July 31 two thousand one hundred names were drawn from each wheel in the great United States land lottery. The grand total reaches 8700 with prize winners to be announced tomorrow. The process aims for 20 000 names per district ensuring 165 000 envelopes are fully drawn to show fairness.
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el Reno
O. T
United States
Lawton
Boston Man Killed by Arizona Constable at Mine Site
Despatch from El Paso reports Constable Matt Moore of Gleason Arizona shot and killed Jack Koen of Boston during a prison escape incident. Koen was charged with aiding the prisoner, and his death follows a mine accident report sent to his Charlestown father.
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Boston
el Paso
Texas
Matt Moore
Gleason, Ariz
Jack
Arizona
Koen
President Invited to 1901 Grand Army Encampment
A Cleveland committee led by General George A. Garretson left for Canton to invite President McKinley to attend the 85th National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Cleveland from September 9 to 14, 1901. The parchment invitation bears the City of Cleveland and Department of Ohio seal and formally requests the president's presence.
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Cleveland
Ohio
George A. Garretson
Canton
McKinley
Department of Ohio
Grand Army of the Republic
Indicted for Perjury in Knights of Pythias case
Chicago July 31 Indictments charging perjury were returned by the grand jury against John A Hinsey former president and Henry B Sholts former secretary of the endowment rank Knights of Pythias Two indictments were returned against each The perjury concerns statements in annual reports of the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias for 1898 and 1899 made to Illinois insurance department officials.
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Chicago
John A. Hinsey
Endowment Rank
Knights of Pythias
Henry B. Sholts
Supreme Lodge
Insurance Department of Illinois
John A Bartlett Former Alderman Dies After Illness
Manchester New Hampshire reports the death of John A Bartlett aged 67 after a long illness. Bartlett served as alderman in 1889 1890 under Mayor Varney and was a prominent local figure. His passing closes a lengthy public service era in the city.
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Manchester
N. H
John A. Bartlett
Varney
Progressive Democratic Party organized in Columbus
In Columbus on July 31 a new Progressive Democratic Party was formed with less than a dozen attendees. George A. Groot chaired, Dr. Abner L. Davis served as temporary secretary, and Rudolph Reemling and Henry C. Cordery led the slate for governor and lieutenant governor. The group adopted the Cleveland July 17 platform and formed a nine member state executive committee for campaign work.
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Columbus
Progressive Democratic Party
New Party
George A. Groot
Great Southern
Bernard Robert
Geo. A. Groot
Abner L. Davis
Cleveland
Rudolph Reemling
Henry C. Cordery
Treasury Surplus Prompts Gage to Consider Bank Deposits
Secretary Gage faces a growing surplus as July tax and customs receipts lift the month into a more than 15 300 dollar excess. He may be forced to expand government deposits across multiple banks to secure bonds, a plan complicated by securing sufficient bank bonds from smaller institutions.
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Washington
Gage
Treasury
Work Up Case Details of Logs and Navy Records
Captain James Parker, acting Admiral Schley’s assistant counsel, continued examining logs of ships in the Santiago campaign and related records. He worked in Secretary Long’s office, with Admiral Crowninshield directing the Navy Bureau to restrict access. An officer guarded the room to prevent tampering. Schley’s letter and the department’s forthcoming reply will be made public.
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Washington
James Parker
Schley
Santiago
Long
Bureau of Navigation
Crowninshield
Admiral Schley
Department
Secretary Long and Admirals Considered for Schley Inquiry
A Washington dispatch says Secretary Long in Hingham Mass may visit Admiral Kimberley near there to persuade him to withdraw his request to be released from service on the Schley court of inquiry. If unsuccessful, public sentiment favors Rear Admiral Luce living near Boston as the substitute choice.
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New York
Washington
The
Evening Post
Secretary Long
Hingham
Mass
Kimberley
Schley Court of Inquiry
Luce
Boston
Widow seeks 75000 damages over Cuban death
Madam Rita L De Ruiz widow of an American dentist killed by Spanish authorities in Cuba before the Spanish war today filed a claim with the Spanish claims committee for 75000 damages citing her husband’s death as the basis.
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Washington
Rita L. de Ruiz
Cuba
Spanish Claims Committee
Siege Raised In Buenos Aires After Political Turmoil
Washington reports the state department has received a telegram noting that the siege declared in Buenos Aires on July 6 due to political disturbances has been lifted. The information comes from the number 8 legation in Buenos Ayres.
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Washington
State Department
Legation
Buenos Ayres
Changes in Faculty at Boston College and Jesuit Staff
Boston July 31 faculty shifts affect Boston College and Immaculate Conception staff. Notable moves include John D. Whitney to Boston College as treasurer and Edward V. Boursaud returning to a faculty auxiliary role. Several Jesuits depart for New York, Frederick, Md., and Woodstock Md. postings, with Gasson and Charlier staying. New scholastics Devlin and Cotter arrive. ONeill reappointed Catholic chaplain. McDonough to new prefect of discipline. Night observatory service at Hull begun. mirrors New York area practice.
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Boston
St. Ignatius
Jesuits
Jabér
Boston College
Church of the Immaculate Conception
John D. Whitney
Georgetown University
Edward V. Boursaud
Michael C. Dolan
P. J. Cormican
George A. Keelan
Quigley
New York
Jesuit College
Sixteenth Street
Church of St. Francis Xavier
Dolan
Knights of Columbus
Fulton Council
Cormican
Fr. Keelan
Frederick
Fr. Boursaud
Boston’ Collége
Thomas I. Gasson
Alphonse Charlier
Fr. Gasson
Charlier
Joseph H. Rockwell
John F. Quirk
Loyola College
Baltimore
William Singleton
Edmond Burke
McCabe
McEneaney
House of Studies
Woodstock
Devlin
Cotter
Francis O’neil
City Hospital
William McDonough
Man from Manchester Drowns at Salisbury Beach
Albert Mailant of Manchester New Hampshire drowned at Salisbury beach while swimming with Gustav Smith of Lawrence. Strong undertow and seaweed hindered rescue attempts as Mrs Mailant urged a passerby to help with a line. Smith nearly drowned but was saved by a bystander. Local watch keeps vigil for the body.
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Newburyport
Albert Mailant
Manchester
N. H
Salisbury Beach
Gustav Smith
Lawrence
Port of Boston Expands
Boston notes a growing role as a port for large trans Atlantic liners with increasing arrivals and departures, highlighting the city’s expanding maritime significance and infrastructure to handle bigger vessels.
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Port OF
Boston
Talbot Murder Suicide Shocks Malden Citizens
Charles C. Talbot, 59, Malden lumber dealer and respected civic figure, shot his wife in the front hall then killed himself at 43 Walnut Street, Malden, about 10:45 this morning. Mrs. Talbot escaped unharmed. Talbot died at 1 p.m. The act was attributed to temporary insanity amid headaches and planning a short vacation after packing clothes.
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Boston
Charles C. Talbot
Malden
Talbot Bros
Walnut Street
Talbot
Shaughnessy
Costello
Mr. Talbot
Pittsfield Tragedy Reward Increased to 1500 Dollars
In Pittsfield on July 31 R L Fosburgh, father of May L Fosburgh who was shot and killed August 20 last, withdraws prior reward and offers 1500 dollars for arrest and conviction of any guilty party. He states efforts to solve the case have failed and pledges the larger bounty.
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Pittsfield
R. L. Fosburgh
May L
Boy Killed Riding Bicycle by Train at Laurel Park
Northampton July 31 Richard, 12, son of Judge John Hildreth, was killed instantly when struck by a speeding New York New Haven and Hartford train at Laurel park station. The train did not stop, and the accident occurred while the boy rode along the station area.
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Northampton
Laurel Park
Richard
John Hildreth
New York
New Haven and Hartford
Frederick W. Day Schooner Christened At Bath Yard
Bath Maine July 31 the four masted schooner Frederick W Day slid down the ways at Kelley Spear Co yard Miss Blanche Hinckley sponsor scattered roses on the bow Capt F J Hinckley managing owner received a telegram from Sheriff Pearson congratulating him on breaking away from wine christening tradition
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Bath
Frederick W. Day
Kelley, Spear & Co
Blanche Hinckley
F. J. Hinckley
Pigeon's owner sought after ship outbound clues
New Bedford on July 31 reports whaling schooner E. B. Conwell arrived with a carrier pigeon aboard. The bird flew into the rigging off Hatteras on July 26 bearing a silver band on its right leg marked N. H. 37 722, prompting efforts to locate its owner.
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New Bedford
E. B. Conwell
Hatteras
N. H
Former Malcom Brewing Leader Arrested Over Funds
John Doscher, once president and trustee of Malcom Brewing, was arrested in Brooklyn on a sheriff's attachment for allegedly failing to account for 30,000 to 40,000 dollars of company funds. The Supreme Court had ordered an accounting, and noncompliance led to the arrest.
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New York
John Doscher
Malcom Brewing Company
Brooklyn
Doscher
Supreme Court
Roosevelt Plans Springfield Stop After Colorado Trip
Chicago July 31 Vice President Roosevelt spoke with Gov Yates at breakfast and promised to visit Springfield Illinois in late August to review the National Guard at the encampment before boarding a train to Colorado Springs.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Colorado Springs
Mystery of Chisholm Disappearance Shifts Toward Escape
Nashua New Hampshire July 31 The case of Harry A Chisholm increasingly points to abandonment of the search after he cashed drafts at a local bank just before his disappearance. He was seen at the bank with drafts under 200 dollars and the notes were later found in his handwriting. Authorities believe he may have escaped toward Bloods Crossing near Mine Falls after paddling away in the river, with no verified sighting in New Brunswick.
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Nashua
N. H
Harry A. Chisholm
Chisholm
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