Rush for the Boats Aboard Islander Disaster
Port Townsend reports the Islander steamer from Skagway struck a floating iceberg near Douglass Island on Aug 15. In under twenty minutes it sank with 105 passengers and crew. Sixty seven lives were lost, with many survivors describing a frantic scramble for lifeboats and the chaos aboard as ships and rescuers responded.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Queen
Pacific
Skagway
Douglass Island
Juneau
Flossier
Lucy
Decker
Islander wreck death toll reaches forty two in Vancouver
Vancouver, B. C., Aug. 19. The steamer Farrallon arrived with survivors from the Islander disaster. The total dead is placed at 42, though no official list was given. Passengers say few died on board the Islander but many perished in the water around rafts and the sinking ship.
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Juneau
Steward Sampson
L. A. Blonde
Foote
M. Blumaur
Portland
United States
A. J. Smith
Queen
Dr. Phillips
Seattle
Phillips
Times
Victoria
B. C
Farrallon
Bishop
Farallon
Brownlee
Allen
Brown
Vancouver
Skagway
Daring Honeymoon Ends In Brave Atlantic Crossing Plan
Atlantic City reports Mayor F P Stoy presided as Capt William Andrews marries Mary South in the marine hall. They will sail a 14 foot pine boat with canvas cover toward the Azores, about 2300 miles away, aiming to reach in six weeks. This is his sixth attempt at the hazardous voyage.
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Atlantic City
N. J
F. P. Stoy
William Andrews
Mary South
Pleasantville
Marine Hall
Young’s Pier
Lawton Smith
Philadelphia
Azores
Capt. Andrews
Robbing Dead: Rye Arrest of Salzer in Grave Robbery
In Mamaroneck on August 18, Rye authorities arrested John Salzer, an Undertaker assistant, for stealing a pair of $250 diamond earrings from Mrs Sophia Baruch while preparing her body for burial on July 19. The case, aided by Mrs Kolter, may involve other victims as police seek more evidence.
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Mamaroneck
N. Y
John Salzer
Rye
Salzer
Judge Baruch
Westchester Grand Jury
Sophia Baruch
Louis Kolter
Kolter
Baruch
Forest Raynor sues bank director in federal action
Forest Raynor acting as receiver for the Seventh National Bank filed a lawsuit in the United States circuit court against Guy T Major one of the bank’s directors. The action’s nature was not disclosed.
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New York
Forest Raynor
Seventh National Bank
United States Circuit Court
Guy T. Major
Foreign residents in Switzerland rise by 155000 to 385000
Within the last twelve years the number of resident foreigners in Switzerland increased by 155000, bringing the total to 385000. The growth reflects continued inflows and demographic shifts impacting policy and labor markets across the country.
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Switzerland
Fall River Wage Cut Sparks Fractured Cotton Manufacturers
The Fall River mill scene grows more unsettled after a 14 percent wage cut vote, with manufacturers balking at signing the agreement. Treasurers seek individual action, risking a split in the Cotton Manufacturers’ Association as some boards resist unity, fearing contract penalties and a strike. Many see creditors and directors leaning toward separate handling rather than a united reduction.
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Boston
Transcript
Fall River
Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
M. C. D. Borden
M. C
Fall River Iron Works Company
Fall River Labor Crisis Tied to Southern Cheaper Goods
The Fall River labor situation centers on New England loss of supremacy in coarse cotton goods to southern mills. Southern mills like Charlotte, S C, have cheaper cotton and coal, and longer hours, prompting calls for production cuts or wage reductions. Industry leaders warn Fall River must shift to higher quality goods to survive, while a manufacturers meeting looms and Borden’s views spark division among mill managers and workers.
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Fall River
New England
Charlotte
S. C
South
North
Massachusetts
Matthew C. D. Borden
Middle Atlantic
Local Mine Labor Strike Sparks Corporate Fears
In discussion on workers seeking autonomy unions like Union and Sagamore resist current demands while others align with solo action. The speaker warns that independence could financially ruin several mills including Flick Tecumseh Seaconner Arkwright Osborn King Philip Chase Granite No. 3 and Davol, framing injury to one as harm to all.
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Union
Sagamore
Flick
Tecumseh
Seaconner
Arkwright
Osborn
King Philip
Chase
Granite No. 3
Davol
Loomfixers to vote on wage cuts strike plan
Fall River August 19 The Loomfixers executive committee orders a general meeting Friday to act on Textile council recommendations urging a strike against wage reductions. The Manufacturers association stops soliciting signatures and places papers in the association room for agents to sign.
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Fall River
Loomfixers Association
Textile Council
Fixers
Manufacturers’ Association
Madge Johnson Completes 12 Mile Sag Harbor Swim
Miss Madge Johnson daughter of Dr. John Johnson of Sag Harbor swam twelve miles in seven hours from 4:40 AM to 11:40 AM. Accompanied by Miss Halsey and Miss Savage in a rowboat she reached Greenport without seeking rest or outside aid.
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Sag Harbor
L. I
Madge Johnson
Johnson
Miss Johnson
Miss Halsey
Miss Savage
Greenport
Steel Mills Rise as U S Steel presses Monessen push
In Pittsburg August 19 U S Steel reports gains restoring crippled properties amid Amalga Amalgamated strike. Monessen Painter and Clark mills restart with 600 workers added at Clark. Signals indicate broader moves toward reopening Duquesne and other strongholds as coal police guard plants and organizers clash over control.
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Pittsburg
U. S. Steel Corporation
Amalgamated Association
Monessen
Painter
Clark
Steel Corporation
Lindsay
McCutcheon
Newcastle
McKeesport
Wheeling
Bellaire
Mingo Junction
Monesseu
Painters
Painter Mill
Clark Mill
Painter Mills
Duquesne Mills
Carnegie Co
Steel Company
Amalgamated
Coal and Iron Police
Tighe
Anti-Trust League seeks information on steel deal
The American Anti-Trust league asks the U S Attorney General Knox to provide all information available about any agreement between the constituent companies and individuals who formed the United States Steel Corporation. The request targets the special agreement Schwab refused to furnish to the industrial commission during his testimony.
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Columbus
American Anti-Trust League
United States
Knox
United States Steel Corporation
Schwab
United States Industrial Commission
Douglass Held Then Re-Arrested in Embezzlement Case
Boston August 19 William E Douglass arrested days ago on embezzlement charges of 13000 from Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit Philadelphia was brought before Judge Sullivan on a capias He agreed to return to Philadelphia without requisition papers being issued Judge Sullivan discharged him but he left the dock and was seized by Inspector McGarr Philadelphia officers Douglass to be taken to Philadelphia this afternoon Friends in Philadelphia reportedly aiding to raise the funds alleged to have been taken
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Boston
William E. Douglass
Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit Company of
Philadelphia
Sullivan
Douglass
McGarr
Smallpox Cases Rise in Boston With One Death
Boston reports five smallpox cases since last Friday, one death, and two dangerous cases. The deceased is a 2 1/2 year old child taken to the city hospital yesterday by a father who also has the disease but was unaware of it. All necessary precautions have been taken by the board of health.
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Boston
Board of Health
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J. L. Wilcox
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Neil Falk
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Oilers
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Moran
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British-American Corporation of London
Magiclen
Treadne
Treadwell
Lacy
Jennifer
George Allen
Morgan
Mr. Brownlee
Mrs. Ross
Dawson
George Duncan
W. A. Duncan
Sault Ste. Marie
Ont
Lowell
G. Pollard & CO
Remnants Fine
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Palmer Street
A. G. Pollard & CO
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Monessen Mills
Carnegie
West
Shaffer
Chicago
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Anti-Trust League
U. S. Steel Co
W. E. Douglass
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