Federation Stands by Union in Amalgamated Strike War
Pittsburg August 9. United States Steel moves to dismantle Dewees Wood plant at McKeesport amid strike. AFL President Gompers pledges moral and financial support to Amalgamated in its battle to organize and protect workers rights against steel trusts.预计 demolition proceeds and other plants may relocate while leaders meet Shaffer Morrison.
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Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
McKeesport
Kiskimenotas Valley
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Shaffer
Amalgamated
Amalgamated Association
Dewees-Wood
Steel Corporation
Associated Press
Smith
cKeesport
National Tube Co
Carnegie
Conneaut
Pennsylvania
Morrison
U. S. Steel Company
United States Steel Company
Federation of Labor
National Tube Company
Federal Steel Company
National Steel Company
Clever Dog Sparks Runaway Horse Scare in Upper Sandusky
In Upper Sandusky on August 9 a clever dog named Bing astonished residents by jumping from owner Mrs Ewald Brauns to join a visit with Edward Burckhardt. A bridleless runaway horse bolted toward a crowd, and Fireman Dennehy lunged into the street seizing the animal by neck and nose to steer it into a narrow alley with help from Captain Barker and Truck 9 crew.
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Upper Sandusky, O
Ewald Brauns
J. J. Burckhardt
Edward
Bing
Mrs. Brauns
Dennehy
Barker
Truck 9
Bridleless Horse Stopped by Fireman in Chicago Parade
Fireman Charles Dennehy halted a runaway bridleless horse in a mad dash down Michigan Avenue by gripping the animal’s nostrils near the Washington Street fire house while crowds watched the north side drive crowds. The dramatic rescue occurred as a shout rose from bystanders.
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Chicago
Charles Dennehy
Michigan Avenue
Washington Street
Sey
Ireland's Archbishop Ireland Returns From Hartford Trip
Archbishop Ireland arrived in New York this afternoon after attending the Catholic Total Abstinence convention in Hartford. He spoke to an Associated Press reporter denying invitations to mediate a strike settlement and stating he had no plans to pursue such efforts.
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New York
Ireland
Hartford
Associated Press
Inquest Hears Poison Powder Likely Caused Mrs Byron’s Death
Keene New Hampshire August 9 The inquest into the death of Mrs Lacadle Byron resumed with Doctors Prouty and Proctor testifying that opiate poisoning is likely. No new facts emerged and the hearing adjourned to August 18 for stomach contents and sugar bowl analysis results.
Tear Down Dewees-Wood Plant at McKeesport
Pittsburg Aug 9 United States Steel issues order to move Dewees-Wood to Kiskiminetas valley citing hostility in the city Official word comes from Persifor F Smith district manager of American Sheet Steel company I have orders from President McMurtey to remove the plant at once and proceed immediately
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Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
McKeesport
Kiskiminetas Valley
Persifor F. Smith
American Sheet Steel Company
McMurtey
Knights of Labor to file quo warranto against attorney general
Washington reports that the District Assembly 66 of the Knights of Labor authorized its executive committee to initiate quo warranto proceedings against the attorney general to compel enforcement of the Sherman act against United States Steel Corp. Labor leaders say such action could hasten the steel strike resolution and note similar laws exist in several states. They cite funds available to Amalgamated Association to pursue similar actions.
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Washington
Knights of Labor
United States Steel Corporation
Ohio
Texas
Amalgamated Association
Anniversary of the battle of Rhode Island observed
The American Irish Historical Society will mark the August 29 1778 Rhode Island battle at Newport. Headquarters at Aquidneck House, evening with the Sons of the Revolution. Addresses on Gen John Sullivan and other war feats. Rhode Island dignitaries invited as guests.
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Boston
American-Irish Historical Society
Rhode Island
Newport
Aquidnick House
Sons of the Revolution
John Sullivan
Lafayette
Brown University
Senate
House
Supreme Court
Newport Historical Societies
Lawrence to Save Money on Ladder Truck Purchase
Lawrence council votes to buy a hook and ladder truck from C N Perkins & Co for 1400 dollars. Meeting of the fire department committee includes Mayor Leonard and several aldermen and councilmen. The decision came as a great surprise to attendees.
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Lawrence
Committee On Fire Department
Leonard
Forbes
Belknap
Beedles
Here's for a Plunge a tonic for all woes
A nostrums filled ad claims women suffer from catarrh or inflammation of delicate lining causing dyspepsia and nervous terrors. Peruna is pitched as the sole remedy restoring strength and vitality, a one medicine cure for all troubles and lacks any caveats.
City Officials Edge Toward Truck Purchase Plan
The mayor and Chief Rutter led a private committee that prepared an offer to the committee. Earlier, the city government authorized spending up to 3000 dollars to buy a truck.
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Rutter
Cit
State treasurer pays over $9000 to legislative revision committee
Boston Aug 9 the state treasurer disbursed over 9000 to members of the legislative committee on the revision of the public statutes. About 6200 covered hours and reported work while 2900 paid for mileage. Presidents Soule and Schofield submitted low bids of 30 each but have few hours. The estates chapter drew a snag over a 14 year absence rule and a US Justice Gray ruling found it unconstitutional, prompting a rewrite.
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Boston
Legislative
Soule
Senate
Schofield
Malden
Justice Gray
United States Court
Attleboro Youth Arrested in Gold Theft at Marsh & Co
Lester Tilton an 18 year old of North Attleboro was arrested for larceny of solid gold stock from C. A. Marsh & Co. An employee saw him cutting from a gold ingot and pocketing it. Deputies found nearly $200 in solid gold scraps at his home before the arrest at the factory.
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Attleboro
Lester Tilton
North Attleboro
C. A. Marsh & Co
Tilton
Nerney
Proposed Wage Cut Discussed by Cotton Manufacturers
Fall River on August 9 reports a Cotton Manufacturers association meeting set for 2.30 pm Monday to discuss a proposed wage decrease. Officials remain uncertain about the plan to be adopted. Supporters claim majority backing while opinions vary on details. The outcome is awaited with interest in the city.
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Fall River
Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Locomotive Fired Upon Near Hebronville Station
An unidentified man fired on the Boston express between Providence and Hebronville last night at eight o'clock striking the cab and breaking windows and gauge glass. The attacker’s identity remains unknown as investigators review the incident.
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Attleboro
Boston Express
Providence
Hebronville Station
Express Train Ditching Near Leroy
Rochester dispatch reports the Lehigh Valley Black Diamond eastbound flyer derailed near North Leroy at 1105 PM. Nine seriously hurt, many bruised. wrecking and medical crews summoned. Railroad says no passengers seriously hurt. nine names listed. speed about 50 mph.
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Rochester
N. Y
North Leroy
Black Diamond
Leroy
Wrecked Pierce shed at navy yard injury updates
Injuries improving after the John Pierce company shed collapse at Portsmouth Navy Yard. No additional deaths. medical examiner deemed no inquest. Shed 50 by 60 feet, wind lifted roof, wreck one of the worst seen. John Pierce of New York absent. crowds visit the yard. boatmen report no missing persons.
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Portsmouth
N. H
John Pierce Company
Navy Yard
Willis of
Eliot
Mealey
Joel Pierson
John Pierce
New York
Isles of Shoals
Greenacre
Inspection boards examine Bru tus and cruiser Columbia
A naval board led by Rear Admiral Evans inspected the collier Brutus and the cruiser Columbia after the yard survey confirmed filthy conditions aboard Columbia. Officers said corrosion and rust left pumps inoperative, risking sinking if not for hand bilge pumps, and suggested the ship’s neglect at League Island yard.
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New York
Evans
Woodward
Folger
Rogers
Navy Yard
Brutus
Columbia
Navy Yard Board of Survey
Barker
Department
Washington
Admiral Evans
League Island
League Island Navy Yard
Carrie Nation Freed From Jail to Deliver Lectures
Carrie Nation, famed for smashing joints, was released from Topeka county jail after Dr. Eva Harding paid her fine and costs. Nation plans to depart for Atlantic City next week to give four lectures for the poor children's outing fund, earning $150 plus expenses from a Philadelphia paper.
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Topeka
Kan
Carrie Nation
Eva Harding
Bargain in Bleached Cotton Offered by Pollard Company
The Pollard department advertises 10 cases of full bleached cotton Dwight at 8 cents per yard. Sizes range from 2.5 to 10 yards with 40 and 45 inch widths. Promoted as good for pillow cases and other uses, this extra value sale highlights quality cotton at a regular price near.
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A. G. Pollard & CO
A Young Mother's Trial and Pinkham’s Support
A mother reflects on the wish to care for her child and the renewed emotions of motherhood. The piece emphasizes the need for strength during the first birth and praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the best aid to build her up and sustain loving duties.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham
Gertrude . Johnson
Walnut St
Hillsboro, Tex
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Brooklyn
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Pullman
Buffalo
L. M. Ames
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L. M. Ropp
Luke Johnson
Lakewood
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Mary Kellard
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National City Bank
Lynn
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Pinkham Medicine Co
Century Riders
G. W W. Cole Co
Washington Life
A. E. Morrell
D.O
Taylor Roofing Company
Optician
Geo. G. Rogers
Merrimack Street
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H. B. Shattuck & Son
Central Street
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Bergengres
Snyder Bros
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