No Change in Steel Strike Yet as Demmler Prepares
Pittsburg Aug 21. steel strike status unchanged. No general extension or new mill starts. Demmler tin plate works at McKeesport lights fires but no machinery starts. Monessen plant runs with full crews. Crescent works in Cleveland half operating. Carnegie group silent at nightfall. Rumors swirl from Monongahela plant plots to ship to England, but strike leaders deny. Shaffer and Corey discuss terms. arbitration denied. A non-union tin crew due in Pittsburg early morning could pressure status.
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Pittsburg
Demmler Tin Plate
McKeesport
Monessen
Crescent Works
Cleveland
Carnegie Group
Preston
Carnegie Steel Company
Corey
Shaffer
Amalagamated Association
Monongahela
United States Steel Corporation
England
John Sternsdroff
Richmond
Alabama
Joe” Carter
Amalgamated Association
M. F. Tighe
Chicago
Steel Corporation
Theodore J. Shaffer
Ireland
Potter
Seth Low
Association
Demmler
The
Star Tin Plate Works
Universal Law Congress Opens Annual Meeting in Denver
The American Bar Association began its 24th annual gathering at the Tabor Grand Opera House with a large turnout. President Edmund Wetmore of New York spoke after welcoming remarks by Platt Rogers and Hugh Butler, and a new general council was named including Samuel C. Bennett and J. W. Fellows. A Louisiana Purchase Exposition memorial urged a universal law congress at St. Louis in 1903 with a committee of lawyers from many states and foreign countries.
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Denver
Colo
American Bar Association
Tabor Grand Opera House
Charles F. Manderson
Nebraska
Edmond Wetmore
New York
Platt Rogers
Colorado Bar Association
Hugh Butler
Denver Bar Association
Wetmore
Massachusetts
Samuel C. Bennett
New Hampshire
J. W. Fellows
Association
St. Louis
Crisis Warning From Economical Food Bureau Chief
Chicago August 21 Secretary Ethelbert Stewart of the Economical Food Bureau warns in the Tribune that the poor face a food crisis that may change their living standards as he gathers government statistics on affordable food for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ethelbert Stewart
The
Economical Food Bureau
the Tribune
Maine's Liquor War. Loot Steals From Bay of Naples Inn
Deputy Bragdon arrives with seven barrels of liquor seized Monday at the Bay of Naples Inn. A gang assaulted him, stole a dozen bottles of champagne and other liquor, and took a cash register used to record a 15 cent drink. Nine men followed Bragdon but did not break in. Sheriff Pearson will investigate. proprietor and bartender face court. Estimated liquor value above 100 dollars, poker chips also vanished.
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Portland
Bragdon
Bay of Naples
Dunn
Potter
Pearson
Bay of Naples Inn
Nations Invited to 1903 St Louis Exposition
The state department issued a proclamation signed by President McKinley inviting all nations to participate in the Louisiana Purchase Exposition at St. Louis in 1903. It urges nations to appoint representatives and send exhibits showing their resources industries and progress in civilization.
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Washington
State Department
McKinley
St. Louis
Louisiana Territory
United States
Irish National Catholic union opens 33rd convention at Plymouth
Wilkesbarre August 21 The thirty third annual convention of the Irish National Catholic union began at Plymouth today with about 90 delegates. Philadelphia provides the largest delegation followed by Providence R I Mass was attended at St Vincents church then business at the union hall. The treasurer reports prosperity with 13 623 members in 149 societies across 14 states and 2 124 200 in death benefit claims since 1878. Card inals and bishops sent regrets for not attending.
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Wilkesbarre
Irish National Catholic Union
Plymouth
Philadelphia
Providence
R. I
St. Vincent’s Church
Cardinal Martinelli
Ryan
Hogan
Miners and deputies clash in Kentucky town
In Madisonville on August 21 a heavy gun battle erupted between union miners and deputy sheriffs at St. Charles as deputies attempted to serve warrants. Several hundred shots fired left multiple wounded, miners pressed back, some captured, and a militia call is anticipated while citizens organize to curb further violence.
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Madisonville
St. Charles
Shooting Affray in Reynolds Leaves Four Wounded
In Water Valley Mississippi on August 21 Otto Johnson on trial for seduction allegedly fired a shot during verdict deliberations. A volley followed with about 50 shots. Otto Johnson and Len Smith both injured with critical chest wounds, Len Smith’s father hit in the arm. The first three are expected to die.
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Water Valley
Miss
Reynolds
Otto Johnson
Len Smith
Johnson
J. W. Dawson
Fire Brought Death In Milford Woman Found Dead
Milford notes a fatal blaze at 4 am when 70 year old Mary Conley died inside her attic home. Deputy Chief Cook found her lifeless. medical examiner cites apoplexy rather than suffocation. The fire damaged about $200. investigators say rats and matches caused the blaze.
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Milford
Mary Conley
Old Home Week Observances Highlight New Hampshire
Concord August 21 one of the best Old Home Week days with notable events across Pittsfield Somersworth Temple Andover Boscawen Grantham Temple and Whitefield. Addresses by state and regional figures, dedications of libraries and monuments, and performances mark a busy observance with strong patriotism and local pride.
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Concord
N. H
New Hampshire
Pittsfield
Somersworth
Temple
Andover
N. H. Bryant
Boston
John R. Eastman
Washington, D. C
Clarence E Carr
N. J. Bachelder
State Old Home Week Association
East Andover
Boscawen
A. Berle
D. D
Brighton
Mass
John Hale Larry
Mountain Gap
John C. Linehan
Bridgewater
Albert P. Worthen
D. W. Prescott
Warren
C. W. Johnson
Emory M. Flanders
Mudge
Lynn
Dunbar
Grantham
Edwin G. Eastman
Exeter
Wilbur H. Powers
Hancock
G. F. Weston
Providence
R. I
James Miller
Bunker Hill
Lundy’s Lane
Whitefield
A. C. Russell
Lowell
Grace Pinkham
Weymouth
Saved by a Sheriff posse from Yaqui torture
Juan Robeles a 16 year old Mexican youth faced death by torture after killing Azula Big Feet’s lover. A sheriff posse reached the Yaqui settlement as captors prepared to force him to dance on cactus beds. Azula’s friends killed Robeles and fled as the posse rescued him and escaped an armed pursuit.
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Phoenix
Arn
Juan Robeles
Young Robeles
Azula
Big Feet
Robeles
Strikers Secede and Exile Leaders in Tampa
In Tampa on August 21, business leaders who ousted 13 strike leaders two weeks earlier warned 17 new central committee leaders to leave within 12 hours. Most departed for Key West or Havana as 400 to 500 Resistencia members split from the strike, pledging to return to work by tomorrow and resume operations by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Business Men’s Committee
Central Committee
Key West
Havana
Resistencia Union
Wilson Fourqurean Nuptials in Providence Church
Hon. O. B. Wilson, formerly of Albany, now New York City, married Miss Josephine J. Fourqurean of Albany at the Church of the Mediator Providence at 4 pm. Only a small group of relatives attended the ceremony conducted by Rev. W. C. Selleck.
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Providence
R. I
O. B. Wilson
Albany
N. Y
New York City
Josephine J. Fourqurean
Hay Visits McKinley in Canton
Secretary of State John Hay arrived in Canton to confer with President McKinley and planned to catch the 1.85 p. m. train to Pittsburg for a Washington connection. The President denied himself to all callers during Hay's stay.
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Canton
John Hay
McKinley
Pittsburg
Washington
Three New York policemen suspended over Whitney confession
New York Aug 21 Police Commissioner Murphy ordered the suspension of Sergt Shiels and Wardmen Glennon and Dwyer amid the Whitney disclosure. The department cites no grounds, defers investigations to courts, and notes 87000 notices sent to tenement proprietors about a new law. Indictments loom as grand juries prepare and Devery’s influence is probed, with Glennon cited as crucial to higher corruption probes.
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New York
Murphy
Sergt. Shiels
Glennon
Dwyer
Whitney
Devery
Col. Murphy
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Queens
Richmond
Garvan
Philbin
Edgar A. Whitney
Police Department
Parkhurst Society
Capt. Flood
Tenderloin
Jerome
West Thirty-third Street
Shiels
Flood
Eliza McAuliffe
Justice Jerome
Laura Maurat
McClintock
Justice
Body of Chilean minister Vicuna to rest under guard
Buffalo August 21 1900 The body of Senor Don Carlos Maria Vicuna late Chilean minister will lie in St Josephs cathedral guarded by U S soldiers until tomorrow evening Then escorted by government troops it will depart for Washington lie in state at the Chilian legation and await the Baquedano which sails for Baltimore to receive the body Director General Buchanan of the Pan American exposition will attend and place a wreath of flowers The Chilean building at the expo is closed and flags fly at half mast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Don Carlos Maria Vicuna
St. Joseph's Cathedral
United States
Pennsylvania
Washington
Chilian Legation
Baltimore
Halifax
Buchanan
State Department
Santiago
Recluse Philanthropist Henry Dolan Dies Alone at 80
New York records Henry Dolan a multimillionaire and recluse died last Sunday at 6 West 36th street. He left about 8.99 million with no close friends present while his valet handled funeral arrangements. His fortune mostly in real estate goes to his niece Mary Ll. De Forest of Irving Kan. Dolan was known as a Bismarck lookalike, over six feet tall, and had lived at the Union Club since 1862. He left his body for Greenwood cemetery burial.
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New York
Henry Dolan
West 36Th Street
Wm. Lemonia
Greenwood Cemetery
Hoyt
Mary Ll. de Forest
Irving
Marshall County
Kan
Dolan
Bismarck
Union Club
Colombia Purchases Driggs Seabury Pistol From Expo
New York Aug 21 General Rafael Uribe Uribe reports need for more arms for Colombian revolutionists. He states enemy retreats inland and fighters are busy, while Driggs Seabury 15 pounder has been purchased after ships carried supplies labeled as machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herbert O. Jeffries
Colombia
A. J. Restrepo
Tribune
Rafael Uribe Uribe
Conservativ es seek control over Colombia and Venezuela
A dispatch from General Eloy Alfaro, president of Ecuador, to the Associated Press from Quito on Aug 21 says war between Colombia and Venezuela is improbable. He notes Conservative union in both republics aims for absolute control and that the press condemns any armed intervention in internal affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Eloy Alfaro
Ecuador
Quito
Colombia
Venezuela
Isthmians Trouble Prompted Railguard Withdrawal
Consul General Gudger reports from Panama that the political situation remains unchanged. Revolutionists stay near the railroad, and the government does not attempt to dislodge them. Train guards have been withdrawn as railroad officials fear provoking attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gudger
Panama
State Department
Sultan Warned Over Constantinople Diplomatic Split
Paris reports a French official saying the Sultan promised satisfaction to France on French citizens and quays but sent a conflicting document. Constans declined further talks and the matter is with the French foreign office. No naval action has been decided. such reports are unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Foreign Office
Constantinople
M. Constans
France
Bosphorus
Beresford Forecloses Mortgage on New York Building
Lady Lily W. Beresford, noted American beauty and widow, becomes owner of a seven story brick building at 70 to 74 West Houston street through foreclosure of an $86,000 mortgage. Formerly Miss Price of Troy New York, later Mrs Hammersley, dowager Duchess of Marlborough, now resides in England.
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New York
Lily W. Beresford
West
Houston Street
Beresford
Price
Troy
N. Y
Hammersley
Duchess of Marlborough
Lady Beresford
England
Lederer Petition Seeks Involuntary Bankruptcy
New York August 21 a petition to declare George W Lederer a involuntary bankrupt was filed in the United States district court by John T Little representing W C Cubitt Frederick Englander and Frank B Dodge with total claims of 6701 The petition cites acts of bankruptcy within six weeks including judgments against Lederer for professional services totaling 1874 and other judgments from creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George W. Lederer
United States District Court
John T. Little
W. C. Cubitt
Frederick Englander
Frank B. Dodge
Lederer
Herman Fromme
Guilty conscience leads man to suicide after hospital visit
In New York on August 31 a nameless man went to Presbyterian hospital to view Annie Bossick's body, then shot himself after drawing a revolver. The body was identified as John Schamal, an engineer. Police say Schamal had been courting Bossick while secretly supporting his wife and child. It is unlikely Bossick and Schamal will share a grave.
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New York
Presbyterian Hospital
Annie Bossick
John Schamal
Schamal
Miss Bossick
Diplomats approve French rebuff of the Sultan
London diplomats, Aug 21, generally approve France action toward Turkey. European chancelleries chafed at the Sultan reasserting control and his far East mission, and the powers are expected to welcome France's rebuff of the Sultan.
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London
Turkey
Europe
Far East
France
Destructive hurricane claims six lives in Villargo-Jilota
A hurricane swept through Caragossa's village of Villarieg0-Jilota on August 21 destroying forty buildings. Six people were killed and several injured. Damage is estimated in the millions of pesetas.
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Villariego-Jilota
Caragossa
Spain
Steamer Collision in Port Antonio Harbor
In Port Antonio harbor the Norwegian steamer Agnes, en route from Philadelphia to Port Antonio, was severely damaged after a collision with the Norwegian steamer Uller from Baltimore. The Agnes settled quickly. the Uller, rushing ahead without a pilot, struck and ripped the Agnes amidships. The Agnes is believed raisable.
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Kingston
Uller
Boe
Baltimore
Port Antonio
Agnes
Irgens
Philadelphia
Pratique
Uniform Insurance Laws Discussed For Global Code
The International Law association met in Glasgow on August 21 to pursue a uniform code for Great Britain America and the continent. It stressed urgency for marine insurance where continental rules differ from American and British practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
International Law Association
Toam
Great Britain
America
To Let Tenements at Low Rates in City Districts
Advertises tenements for rent in city areas with varying room counts and monthly prices from 2 to 9 dollars. Listings include Centralville Centralville Highlands Belvidere Ayer City near Northern depot. Applications directed to T. H. Elliott at 64 Central Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralville
Highlands
Belvidere
Northern Depot
Ayer City
T. H. Elliott
Central Street
Showed His English Capt. Lee Reminded Rourke Cochran of Pro Boer Address
New York August 21 Captain Arthur H. Lee formerly military attache at the British legation in Washington reminded Rourke Cochran of his pro Boer address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
Arthur H. Lee
Rourke Cochran
New York
Washington
Fr Lilly Dead, Noted Dominican Leader Dies in New York
Father Michael Dominic Lilly longtime pastor of St Vincent Ferrer in New York, born 1831 in Ireland, served as vicar provincial of St Joseph's province, the highest post in the Dominican Order in America, before his death on August 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Michael Dominic Lilly
St. Vincent Ferrer’s Church
Ireland
St. Joseph’s
America
Doan's Kidney Pills End Backache Claim
A Lowell resident testimonial promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and urinary issues. The letter from J D Ellis urges purchases at Ellingwood Co. drug stores, noting kidney discomfort can fade with a course of the treatment. Sold by all druggists 50 cents per box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for the U S Remember the name Doan's.
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J. D. Ellis
John Street
Doan
Ellingwood & Co
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St. Louis Exposition
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Irish Catholic Union
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Courier
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Johann Hoff
Resistencia Union Cigarmakers
Wilson-Fourqurean
Hay
M’kinley
W. Bourke Cockran
Cockran
Capt. Lee
Mrs. Lee
Buffalo Cathedral
Recluse
Sultan
Constans
Lilly
Carter & Sherburne
Charles Wheeler
Thorndike Street
P. F.—Devine
Merrimack Street
H. B. Shattuck & Son
Prescott Street
Citizenso
John Wallace
M. D
Washington &J
Lowell Ofice
Merrimack Houses
Arthur Rhodes
Courier-Citizen Building
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