Fight to a finish as steel strike widens
Pittsburg August 4 The Amalgamated association declares the steel strike will be won with a week long enlistment of every union man in U S Steel. Theodore Shaffer says no peace talks and full authority to call out workers. Shaffer and Williams anticipate plant closures and strong mill organization across McKeesport Wellsville and Latrobe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Amalgamated Association
U. S. Steel Corporation
Theodore J. Shaffer
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York
Steel Trust
Shaffer
Williams
B. I. Davis
M. F. Tighe
John Chappelle
Wellsville
Mr. Shaffer
Steel Corporation
South
Det
Latrobe Steel
Chicago
Union
Scretary Williams
Ocuss
Amalgamated leaders meet to seek AFL support for steel strike
President Shaffer and fellow Amalgamated leaders visited Washington to discuss how much the American Federation of Labor will back the steel strike. They held talks with General Secretary Frank Morrison, who said the federation would cooperate as an affiliated body, though specifics were not disclosed. The group then travelled to Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
American Federation of Labor
Williams
B. I. Davis
M.F. Tighe
John Chappell
Pittsburg
Frank Morrison
Gompers
Morrison
Amalgamated Association
Federacion
General Council
The
Federation of Labor
Federation Council Talk on Steel Strike Cooperation
In Washington a potential council meeting is anticipated to decide on cooperation with steel strikers. President Gompers is expected to return to Washington soon, likely tomorrow, as the issue moves toward formal consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federation
Gompers
Mills refuse orders in Youngstown steel row
Milton Coombs of the American Steel Hoop Co. said no orders came from the general offices to restart plants. Unless the Federation of Labor halts blast furnace workers from supplying U S Steel with iron, the local situation will remain unchanged for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown, O
Milton Coombs
American Steel Hoop Co
Federation of Labor
United States Steel Corporation
Independence Narrowly Truncated by Columbia in 30 Mile Race
Newport August 3 Independence sailed the race of her life in what may be the fastest 30 mile contest, finishing 40 seconds behind the Columbia. The crew blame misused light sails and poor tuning for the loss, noting better sails could have yielded a victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Independence
Columbia
Future of Lawson Boat Hung on Possible Next Races
Newport R I Aug 4 Despite Independence and Columbia lying side by side no race start was planned for tomorrow. It rained heavily and the crews rested aboard their tenders after yesterday's close trial. Indications of future races emerged only indirectly when Lawson aboard Independence hinted at four or five possible races, likely in Long Island Sound next week and the following week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. L
Independence
Columbia
Jennie
Lawson
Long Island Sound
Boston clubs bid to host 1902 American Canoe meet
Members of the Winchester Boat club and Innitou Canoe club of Woburn plan a strong bid for the 1902 American Canoe Association meet. The event would be held on salt water near Buzzard’s Bay or Martha’s Vineyard, Mudlunta Island in Canada proposed as camp site, with easy transport and moderate charges considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Winchester Boat Club
Innitou Canoe Club
Woburn
American Canoe Association
Mudlunta Island
Canada
Buzzard’s Bay
Martha’s Vineyard
Major blaze hits West Newton with $100,000 loss
West Newton Pennsylvania endured a large late night fire that destroyed Roust and Brodie dry goods and put four other buildings at risk. The town lacks a fire department and insurance coverage is minimal as flames spread within about half an hour, driving total losses toward six figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Newton
Roust and Brodie
Many Uses for Cheese Cloths Advertised by Pollard Co
The ad notes cheese cloths have wide uses from absorbent bandages to dish cloths and window wipes. Regular prices run 5 to 8 cents per yard, but mill remnants of 2 to 5 yard pieces are offered at 1 cent per yard for best grade unbleached seafoam. Basement showroom of A G Pollard & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Pollard & Co
Davitt Arrives in United States on 18th Visit
Irish agitator Michael Davitt lands in New York aboard the St. Paul on his 18th visit to the United States. He plans talks in several cities and warns that ongoing immigration from Ireland could depopulate the country, urging Ireland to halt the flow. He criticizes British policy in the Boer war and praises Irish parliamentarian unity, then discusses possible Boston visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
Michael Davitt
Great Britain
St. Paul
Ireland
Mr. Davitt
South Africa
England
Cape
Earl Roberts
Weyler
Birmingham
Conviction of Wardman Bissert Shocks New York Police
New York readers see a rare conviction of Wardman Bissert for collecting protection money from a disorderly resort keeper. The case implicates the police and Tammany influence, showing that even protectors can be prosecuted and challenging political and police corruption during a tense election period. District Attorney Philbin calls the verdict encouraging, hoping it shifts trust to sworn officer testimony as a stand against crime beyond party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fendant
Diamond
Fifth Street
Bissert
Goff
Court of General Sessions
George Bissert
Osborne
Lena Schmidt
New York
Geo. Bissert
Red Light
Herlihy
Board of Commissioners
Tammany Five
Committee of Fifteen
Fifteen
Justice Jerome
Lexow
Tammany Hall
Celtic Arrives On Maiden Voyage As World’s Largest Ship
The Celtic of the White Star Line reached New York harbor on August 4 for her maiden voyage from Liverpool in 8 days and 46 minutes. She carries 345 cabin and 268 steerage passengers, with an average speed of 14.95 knots. The liner, first 20,000 ton ship, towers above the pier as she berthed with nine decks and two large funnels visible along the water front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Celtic
White Star Line
Liverpool
Has a Cork Leg Kidnapping Case in Harlem
Daniel Walsh a 24 year old with a cork leg was held in Harlem police court on a $1000 bail for kidnapping Rhoda Hanton 15 from Norwich Connecticut. Walsh allegedly used charity ties to reach New York with money provided by Rhoda's father and a plan to obtain a new cork leg. Rhoda was placed with the Children's Society and Mr Hanton plans further charges when the case returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daniel Walsh
Harlem
Rhoda Hanton
Norwich
Conn
Walsh
Hope Mission
Hanton
Died for Love in Bridgeport Suicide Pact Fails
In Bridgeport on August 3, 25 year old iron worker Joseph Korbash, heartbroken after being refused by Annie Lucas, attempted suicide with a rusty revolver and a shotgun near a garbage crematory. The revolver misfired. he then shot himself in the heart, dying instantly after writing a farewell letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Joseph Korbash
Korbash
Annie Lucas
Witness Threatened Sparks Move to Protect Scully
New Haven authorities placed James Scully in county jail for protection after he reported a death threat. He is the key witness in Andrea Laudano’s murder trial of Patrolman McKeon, with Wednesday’s hearing looming. Police and coroner’s inquest records corroborate the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
James Scully
Andrea Laudano
McKeon
Scully
Mosquito Sings As Science Fails To Curb Pest
A witty line from a historical piece notes the mosquito’s merriment despite science advancing methods to exterminate him, reflecting a satirical tone on public health battles and the persistence of the insect.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Steel Workers
David Rees
Combine
Lindsay-McCutcheon
Republic Iron Works
National Tube Co
Republic Mill
McKeesport
West Virginia
George Evans
Frank Adams
William
Elmer Moore
Amalgamated Lodge
Bock
Ellis
Lisbon
United States District Court
Cleveland
Mason and Lightning
W.T.S. Bartlett
Merzi
Gael
Youngstown
Future OF
Lawson Boat
Pennsylvania
Laudano
Castoria
GDA
Storta
Castorta
Soahmnh
Lowell
A.G. Pollard & CO
Dwight
Palmer Street
Aisie
Seayard
Cook. Taylor & CO
Central Street
N. B
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!