Strike spreads as Amalgamated workers walk out in South Chicago
In Milwaukee Aug 19 about 200 Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers voted 157 to 33 to break their contract with Illinois Steel. The lodge plans a universal strike likely to last indefinitely, threatening 1500 jobs and Bay View plant continuity. Joliet and Bay View tensions rise as stations consider plant removals and further actions across Illinois and Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Joliet
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Michael F. Tighe
Pittsburg
Davis
South Chicago
Illinois Steel Company
W. C. Davis
Chicago
Bay View
Odd Fellows’ Hall
T. J. Shaffer
Shaffer
Milwausea
Ons Baying
Federal Steel Company
Sepurb Calico
Getson
Hay View
Chicago Federation of Labour
Savih Chisayo Steel Workers
Junius Mich
Swindle Charged Over Bank Paper Across the Nation
Baltimore county's Charles E. Corkran faces a receivership plea alleging he unloaded a vast amount of worthless promissory notes totaling about 1.5 million dollars. Receiver Osborne Yellett named for Corkran and Manor Lumber. Cross of Cincinnati petitions alleging scheme to circulate notes as collateral across banks from Chicago to Asheville. Corkran denies the charges as a malicious prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Towson
Baltimore County
Charles E. Corkran
Osborne Yellett
Corkran
Manor Lumber Company
Maryland
Benjamin W. Cross
Cincinnati
Manor Company
Cross
Chicago
Boston
Asheville
N.C
New York
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Pennsylvania
New York State
New England
Chelsea
New York City
King Says Farewell as Parliament Is Pro rogued
London Aug 19 Parliament wound up its business and was prorogued. King Edward VII’s speech promised cordial relations with other powers and noted Indemnity and punishment for offenders. Members entered the Lords Chamber in robes, then filed past the king as the session closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Parliament
Black Htod
Michael Biddulph
Commons
House of Lords
Earl Malsbury
Duke of Marlborough
Lord Ashbourne
Earl of Kisture
Earl Waldegrave
Great Britain
Eatiai
Marine
Dora
Edward
Islander Steamer Sinks After Iceberg Collision Disaster
A Canadian Pacific steamer Islander sank after colliding with an iceberg near dawn in fog, 70 aboard perished as doors jammed and a boiler explosion followed. Survivors walked 25 miles to Treadwell, Alaska. six bodies and two dozen rescued in a later search amid $275,000 in gold loss. Passengers and crew include Mrs Haas and others from Yukon, Victoria, Seattle, and Los Angeles.
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Treadwell
Alaska
H. N. Tart
Klondike
Boime
Haas
Yukon Territory
John Duncan
Victoria
W. G. Preston
Bride
Beattie
F. Mills
Rea
J. C. Henderson
J. Heating
Los Angeles
VY. Douglas
Vanccuve
Seattle
Nicholson
Capt. Nicholson
Floods in Yangtse Kiang Valley claim thousands dead
Oriental advices report July floods in Kiangsi Hupeh Hunan and Anhui killing not less than 20 000 people and leaving tens of thousands homeless. Kiangsi and Hunan suffered most with about 15 000 perished in Riangal after forty days of rain. The Yangtse Kiang area faced extreme rainfall and extensive destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketan
Yang-Tae-Kienne
Tacoma
Wash
Yangtse-Kiang Valley
Kiangsi
Hupeh
Hunan
Anhui
Riangal
Trolley Car Runs Away Crashes Into Passenger Train
Chicago reports a street car ran through guard gates and smashed into the Pittsburg flyer at Forty-seventh Street crossing. Four people died instantly and 13 were injured, some fatally, as the train of the Ditteburg Fort Wayne & Chicago line collided. Conductor Fulton escaped, while motorman Bowman and others were severely harmed.
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Chi-engxo
Chicago
Ditteburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago
Pittsburg
Bowman
Tie
Fulton
Jie
Molten Metal Blast Kills Three at Obie Plant
In Youngstown Ohio an explosion in the blast furnace at the Obie plant of National Steel killed three workers and injured eleven. The dead are Richard Richards Joseph Bugos and John Criskshank. Two of the injured are in a dying condition as others face critical wounds. The accident stemmed from a ladle mechanism failure that dumped molten metal into water. Nearby, Buffalo hosts a Michigan exposition day with Gov Bliss and staff arriving to attend events and speeches by Detroit leaders and others.
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Hiltlag
Youngstown
Obie
National Steel Company
Richard Richards
Joseph Bugos
John Criskshank
Kifehlegun
Buffalo
N. Y
Michigan
A. T. Bliss
Guy. Biss
A. Alger
Detroit
O. W. Robinson
Mightwan
William Alden Smith
Grand Rapids
W.G. Maybury
Collision near Scotland after steamship alene hits pilot boat
On August 19 in New York a collision occurred between the steamship Alene of the Hamburg American line and the pilot boat James Gordon Bennett near the Scotland shore. The Alene struck the Bennett and cut it in two, throwing six men overboard as the ship's anchors were rapidly reversed.
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Alese Kmuns
York
Alene
Hamberg-Amu
James Gordon Bennett
Boon
Chicago theft at Fort Wayne saloon targets diamond jewelry
In Chicago a Fort Wayne banker’s wife, Mrs Cuari es Cul Loch, was robbed of a $2500 diamond set in a saloon. A bartender, Samuel Peerson, is under arrest. The thief drugged the victim, stole the jewelry pieces valued at $3000, leaving only the sap stones and a partial setting. The case is under investigation at Stanton Avenue police station.
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Chicago
Fe Pculloch
Fort Wayut
Ubicaso
Samuel Peerson
Stanton Avene Pote
Meculloch
President McKinley Spends Day at Farm Near Beir Minerva
August 1 report shows President McKinley spending a day at his Beir Minerva farm, about thirteen miles southeast of the area. Secretary Cortelyou and Col idyroa DT. derrick assisted, with hip issues noted in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Beer Minerva
Cortelyou
Colidyroa
Derrick
Steamer City of Golconda Capsizes with 16 Drownings
Paducah Kentucky August 20 The steamer City of Golconda traveling between Paducah and Elizabethtown Illinois was struck by a squall and turned over in ten feet of water six miles above Paducah. Sixteen people reported drowned. Captain Jesse Bauer and pilot J F Peck were among the survivors. The disaster occurred during dinner as passengers gathered in the cabin.
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Paduceh
Golconda
Elizabethtown
Ill
Paducah
Cromwell's Landing
Jesse Bauer
J F. E. Peck
Bauer
Alx
H. E. Worton
N. S. Quartermquee
Hampton
Joese
Licy Barnett
Smithland
Lizzie Graham
Trixie Adama
Greenville
David Adama
Wetta Hayls
Livingston County
Clarence Slayton
Lola, Ky
Otto Bauer
Peck
Mary N
Islander Disaster Reveals Dark Ocean Tragedy
Port Townsend reports on the steamer Islander disaster after a collision with an iceberg off Douglass Island. Of 108 aboard, 67 are confirmed dead, with fears it may exceed 70. Passengers describe a frantic, icy scramble for lifeboats as the ship sank in minutes. Notable escapes include a Klondike traveler who saved his gold by dropping it to a boat, while Captain Foote chose to swim away from the crowded raft. Chief Engineer Brownlee survived clinging to wreckage, aided by Dr. Phillips.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Queen
Pacific
Ijslander
Biraguay
Douglass Island
Jay
Passengvers
Sleatmer Island
Dar’ Ester
M. Bluwaur
Portland
Kloedike Wold
Ana Cup
Awaj
Hin Peeeenre
Sam Starten
Winnipeg
Klondike
Bishop
Foote
Brownlee
Allen
Tre
D Brownlee
Dr. Phillips
Seattle
Fire Rips Benzin Tank After Lightning Strike
Aug 20 Philadelphia reports a bolt of lightning striking a benzine tank on the Sehuyttill river northern shore at Twenty-ninth street and Passyunk avenue. The blaze killed four men and injured many firemen as tanks exploded nearby. In Missouri, Aug 20, a mob lynched Will Godley for murder, later fatally shooting Jean Carter after abducting him from jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monessen
Duquesne
Carnegie
Steel Corporation
Philadelphia
Sehuyttill River
Twenty-ninth Street
Passyunk Avenue
Pierce City
Will Godley
Gene Carter
Government Seizes 49 Silk Cases From Japan
New York Aug 20 A new invoice of 18 cases of silk from Japan was reported to George XR. Bid well collector of the port by appraser Wakeway for seizure Monday. The government has taken charge of 49 cases weighing over 10 000 pounds valued at more than 64000. Duty on already seized silks will exceed 20000, far above previous estimates under older methods.
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New York
Japan
George XR. Bidwell
Wakeway
Pan American Visliues In Buffalo Scammer Warning
Readers warned about a bogus Pan American visit in Buffalo. The Leachers' Pan-fcurist Company claims to arrange lodging with principals renting cottages and tents at high rates. Several dubious prices and fake facilities are advertised, urging prepayment for stays and tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Batfalo
Pan-fcurist Comp Iy Incorporated
Publis
Usny Gancore
Coles Butterick Patterns and Delucator Subscriptions
Coles offers Butterick patterns for September and October and the Delucator a 1,500 page book with 70 gizboie styles per year. Subscriptions are available along with sewing needles and supplies.
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Fletcher
Peoples Clothier and Hatter
Amalgamated
Tiope
South
Steck
Hoyeful
Fittsberg
Ir Ys
United States Steel Corporation
Carnegie Propeties
Cleo
New York Coast
Yong-Tachinia Valley
Steward Simpson
Floonn
Oridat
Frederick O. Edwards
Sfntrict Sutclife
Kate Solton
Brake
Homrom
Wualuutle Geni
Gimerve
Paducah, Ky
Sinka
Jalander
Lightdog
Hoos
Sbuifulo
Pan- Aamerican
Visliues
COLES
Twe
Miller & Miller Attorneys
State Street
Mion
H. J. Cortright
Real Estate Exchange
U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co
Eto
Marshall
Citas
B. Mead
Gourt House
State OF
Calhoun
Kroas
William A. Lane
Louisa Wann
Enura Fuisk
Henry II McCormick
Maysialt News
Whattam A. Lang
Dwient W. KxiokuknocgEn
Register
Marshal News
Aaid
WM. A. Lane
Judes of
Probata
W. Kuickennockes
Qtate
Prebeta
Alexander Fingley
John T. Wood
Seig
Tin Marsiate Newa
Salt County
Dwight W
Juiger
Tuyy Watts
Uy Newspspar
Bud Deckud
Willa A. Lan
Dudge
Baekeinocaun
Cllowanes
A.b. Iser
Willian A. Lasse
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