Schwab Buys Controlling Bethlehem Steel Interest
Philadelphia August 23 A $4,000,000 check was said to be received by Girard Trust for Bethlehem Steel stockholders as part of a sale to Charles M Schwab who holds an option until Aug 26. The deal valued at about $17,000,000. Bethlehem Iron stockholders seek an injunction against the sale claiming the price is below asset value and the Bethlehem Iron company remains leased to Bethlehem Steel under a 999 year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Girard Trust Company
Bethlehem Steel Company
Charles M. Schwab
Schwab
MclIlvain
Charles P. Linderman
Steel Strike Update From Pittsburgh Mills and Unions
A Pittsburgh dispatch summarizes the steel strike with mills in various towns. Some plants run while others idle. several mills report workers joining or threatening to join the strike, and union leaders discuss morale, funding, and possible new peace proposals ahead of further conferences.
Strike at Atlantic works disrupts Boston industry
Declared off as Machinists strike in Boston ends. The dispute began in late May at the Atlantic works, affecting production and labor relations in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Atlantic Works
Strike Ending Signals End of Eight Hour Day Action
Following the general strike for an eight hour day nationwide, the strike has been declared off. About 30 machinists remain on strike, with many former strikers having found employment elsewhere.
Watertown Machinists End Four-Week Strike
In Watertown New York 250 machinists ended a four week strike by voting to return to work. The workers cited concessions won as the reason for calling off the action.
Bricklayers Strike at Washington Navy Yard Over Wages
Thirty brick layers at the Washington navy yard walked out seeking 4.50 dollars per day, the union scale for the District of Columbia. They had been paid 4 dollars daily. The union asked the navy department to raise wages, but Acting Secretary Hackett declined. The dispute is being adjusted to the standard union rate.
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Washington
Washington Navy Yard
District of Columbia
Navy Department
Hackett
Insane Hospital Scandal Rocks New Jersey Inquiry
In Trenton on August 23 the state insane hospital probe shifted from food to a fatal charge. Dr William F Jones testifies that inmate William Funk died in June 1900 from injuries inflicted by attendant Frank Lischer. Jones faces tough cross examination over a late hospital death entry and Ward’s refusals to visit Funk.
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Trenton
N. J
State Insane Hospital
William F. Jones
William Funk
Frank Lischer
Jones
Funk
Lischer
Nordstrom Hanged After Nine-Year Death Penalty Fight
Seattle witnesses Charles W. Nordstrom executed for the murder of William Mason during a dispute over $3.85 wages. The case spanned appeals to state and federal courts, culminating in a denial of stay and absence of royal intervention as the governor declined to intervene.
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Seattle
Wash
Charles W. Nordstrom
Nordstrom
Thomas Mason
Cedar Mountain
William Mason
Mason
Winchester
Supreme Court
Col. Lewis
Lewis
Supreme Court of the United States
Superior Court of
King County
Federal Court
Fatal shot on North Weare train ends Koelner life
Martin Koelner a former traveling man and local liquor businessman in South Boston shot himself on a train between Manchester and New Boston. After a nervous day he entered the toilet room and died from a 32 caliber pistol shot to the right temple. He leaves a widow and two sons.
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Manchester
N. H
Martin Koelner
Boston
New Boston
Koelner
Parker's
Koellner
Bar Association Appoints Officers at Denver Meeting
The American Bar Association closed its main session in Denver with unanimous elections for president U M Rose of Little Rock and other officers. The educational branch met, and the general council endorsed a constitutional amendment to admit women. The next meeting is set for Saratoga in 1902, and the annual dinner featured Judge Townsend’s notable toast emphasizing restraint on overreaching authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
American Bar Association
General Council
U. M. Rose
Little Rock
Ark
John Hinkley
Baltimor
Francis Rawle
Philadelphia
Edmund Wetmore
William A. Ketcham
Indianapolis
Henry St. George Tucker
Lexington
Charles F. Libby
Portland
Rodney A. Meyer
Towander
James Hagerman
St. Louis
Massachusetts
M. F. Dickinson, Jr
New Hampshire
O. E. Branch
Rhode Island
James Tillinghast
John Marshall
Henry E. Davis
Washington
Rose
Saratoga
N. Y
Wm. K. Townsend
United States District Court
New Haven
Conn
Maine
Supreme Court
Tragic Accident Kills 14-Year-Old In Cesspool Hole
Pawtucket Rhode Island August 23 Audator Precourt aged 14 died at Valley Falls after backing a tip cart toward a 12 foot deep cesspool excavation. The horse backed the cart over the edge and the cart crushed him. Medical examiner ruled death by misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
R. I
Charles E. French
Indictments Won in Elmore County Lynching Case
Montgomery officials report grand jury indictments against ten of the thirty men named as part of a mob that lynched a negro in Elmore county. Several witnesses who refused to testify were jailed for contempt. These are the first indictments of alleged lynchers in the state in many years.
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Montgomery
Ala
Elmore County
Moulders Strike Ends in New Britain Compromise
In New Britain Connecticut 250 molders who had been idle since July 1 return to work September 3 under a compromise with H P Noble president of the North and Judd Co. The agreement ends a labor dispute affecting the company’s foundry operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
Conn
H. P. Noble
North and Judd Co
To Let Tenements in City at Varying Rates
Advertises rental units across the city with 2 to 5 rooms. Centralville options at $3.00 and $4.50 monthly, Highlands $7.00 and $8.00, Belvidere $8.00, Northern dennt area $9.09, and a cottage in Ayer City at $82 per month. Inquiries directed to Mr. H. Elliott at 4 Central Street.
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Centralville
Highlands
Belvidere
Dennt
Ayer City
Rr. H. Elliott
Central Street
Powers move to force evacuations at Niu Chwang
Despatches from Che Foo report Britain Japan and the United States pressing to force Reyes to evacuate Niu Chwang. Chinese plenipotentiaries delay signing the protocol, while ministers hope for a swift wind up of negotiations. Li Hung Chang recedes from active talks as Prince Ching takes charge amid native denunciations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Japan
United States
Morning Post
Che Foo
Reyes
Niu Chwang
Pekin
China
Prince Ching
Li Hung Chang
Earl Li
Paris Press Holds Plenary Power Over Ultimatum Move
Paris reports at 6 o'clock this evening that officials refuse to confirm or deny a Constantinople dispatch about a French ambassador’s ultimatum letter to the Sultan. M. Constans has a free hand and may act. Delcasse could withdraw the Paris embassy, Munir Bey may pull back from Berne, and no naval demonstration is planned.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Constantinople
M. Constans
Elysee Palace
M. Waldeck-Rousseau
M. Dupuy
Munir Bey
Berne
Switzerland
Former U S minister Straus warns of serious France Turkey rift
Os car S Straus, former United States minister to Turkey, says the current stand by England Austria Romania and Greece makes the situation between France and Turkey serious as protests push the Sultan toward Turkey. He favors a peaceful settlement and notes France is weaker now than the United States was in settling indemnity claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Turkey
Oscar S. Straus
France
England
Austria
Romania
Greece
Mr. Straus
Forced Loans Hit Colombia War Efforts
A Bogota decree dated July 18 and published via Galveston prescribes suspending war material payments, limiting expenses to armed force needs, expropriating supplies, and imposing forced and voluntary loans plus department levies. Governors receive authority to act without central approval to stabilize their territories.
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Colon
Colombia
Galveston
Texas
Bogota
Siege Extends in Moscow Province for Another Year
St. Petersburg reports the government will prolong the state of siege in Moscow province by another year, keeping the measure in force beyond September 7. The move signals the ongoing seriousness of the political situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Gomez to draft commission letter for Palma policy advice
Senor Gomez has drafted the commission letter and the committee approved it. He said the private document served as advice to Senor Palma, urging declarations on specific policy points.
Copper Trust Denial From Lord Rothschild Report
The Daily Chronicle quotes Lord Rothschild denying any link to an American copper trust and stating he never heard of Senator Clark. The London metal exchange yesterday dismissed rumors that Rio Tinto would join such a trust.
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London
The
Daily Chronicle
Lord Rothschild
Clark
London Metal Exchange
Rio Tinto
Philippine trade up in seven months to 1901
Washington reports a War Department summary showing rising Philippines trade for seven months ending January 31, 1901. Imports reached 17.999 million, exports 12.637 million, with imports up 42 percent and exports up 52 percent from 1900. Notable gains cited in cotton, provisions, iron and steel, machinery, hemp, sugar, tobacco, and copra.
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Washington
Philippines
War Department
Islands
United States
Asia
Navy to hold progressive speed trials for Atlantic fleet
The Navy directs North Atlantic squadron ships to run progressive speed trials after each lay up for repairs. Trials will use a measured mile course, likely at Newport, starting slowly and increasing to high speed to reveal normal performance beyond forced-draft tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
North Atlantic
Navy
Newport
Schley to retire as navy reshuffles command
Washington announces major next steps in the United States Navy with Rear Admiral Schley retiring from the active list on October 10. The retirement will elevate two captains to rear admiral, Frank Wildes and Henry Glass, reflecting a broad promotion slate in the department.
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Washington
United States Navy
Navy Department
Schley
Frank Wildes
Henry Glass
Irish Catholic Benevolent union adjourns sine die in Plymouth
Wilkesbarre Pa Aug 23 The national convention of the Irish Catholic Benevolent union adjourned sine die this afternoon. Officers elected include President Daniel Dully St Clair Pa first vice president Dennis Mc Callum Providence R I secretary John E Davis Philadelphia treasurer Thomas J Foley Gloucester. The only contest was over the first vice presidency Stephen Larney Providence R I received 27 votes to 32 for McCallum. The death benefit funds set at 50 and 100 dollars. Next convention to be held in Pittsburgh.
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Mr. McCallum
Pittsburg
Spanish War Veterans Convene National Army Group
Buffalo August 23 The second annual convention of the National Army Spanish War Veterans opened led by commander-in-chief General Miles with Col. William H. Hubell of New York presiding. Attendance featured wide state representation though sessions will be executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
National Army
Miles
William H. Hubell
New York
National Negro Business League closes with Washington elected president
Chicago August 23 The closing session of the National Negro Business League was held today A telegram from President McKinley expressing interest was read and cheered Officers elected include President Booker T Washington of Tuskegee Alabama
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Negro Business League
McKinley
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee
Ala
American steamer Philadelphia returns to service after reconstruction
The American line steamer Philadelphia arrived at Southampton from Belfast where she was rebuilt following a short grounding on the Cornwall coast in the spring. Her trial trip was reported very successful.
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London
Philadelphia
Paris
Yale
United States
Spain
Southampton
Belfast
Ashort
Cornwall
Heavy Rains in India Hit Simla Region
A Daily Mail despatch from Simla reports 13 inches of rain in the last three days, causing widespread flooding and damage across the Indian highlands and surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
London
Daily Mail
Simla
Explosion victim dies in Providence gunpowder blast
Nicola Caprino a 29 year old Italian who was badly burned in the Pocasset avenue explosion of gunpowder near Providence died at Rhode Island hospital this afternoon. He was blown about 15 feet in the air by a cog containing 25 pounds of powder last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. IL
Nicola Caprino
Pocasset Avenue
Rhode Island
Caprino
Palmer's Policy Stated in Cuban Revolt Reply
Havana August 23 The committee formed by leading revolutionaries writes to Senor Estrada Palma asking for a clearer statement of the program he would pursue if elected president of the Cuban republic. The outreach names Juan Gualberto as a participant in the effort.
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Havana
Senor Estrada Palma
Juan Gualberto
Croker Delays Departure to the United States
London August 23 Richard Croker has postponed his departure for the United States probably a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Richard Croker
United States
Mosquito delay irks reader in lighthearted quip
A humorous line laments the mosquito's slow approach, joking that its lengthened prelude might be forgivable if it didn’t delay the bite. The quip plays on the nuisance of the insect and the humor in its punctuality.
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Bethlehem Steel CO
Star Mill
Painter Mill
Pennsylvania Tube Works
Carnegie
McKeesport
Demmler
Irondale
Wellsville
Lisbon
George Evans
Wheeling
Bellaire
National Steel Company
Amalgamated
Bay View
Joliet
Amalgamated Association
Shaffer
Ace
P. M. Arthur
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
United States Mail
United States Reel Corporation
Watertown
Johann Hoff
BAR Association
Cesspool
Central Falls
Alabama
Russia
Straus
Sultan
Copper Trust
Philippine Trade
Irish Catholic Benevolents
Mae Acsae
LIONS
Newbery & Sons
Charterhouse
E.C. Porter Druve Ant Chemical Corporation
Sole
G. W. Cole
Washington Life
P. F. Devine
Merrimack Street
Lowell Trunk Mfg
Palmer
Gardner Bros
Pine Street
Courier
Taylor Roofing Company
Taylor Roofing Ca
Eymparey Street
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