Crisis in Bay View strike looms after stalled talks
Labor World reports a crisis in the steel strike as Bay View committees meet Amalgamated leaders near Pittsburgh. Impeachment calls against Shaffer pour in, while McKeesport strikers march to Duquesne under heavy rain with limited turnout. Canal Dover injunction stalls picketing. Preparations ignite for Labor Day rally in McKeesport and Pittsburgh area.
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Schwab
Burns
Chicago
Amalgamated Association
Shaffer
Shafter
McKeesport
Duquense
East
Hine
Canal Dover
Ohio
Cire Lary
Giligd
Pennsylvania
Nusy Grove
Safer, Domai, Burns and
Churchill
Sper
Tittsburg
Aug
Valuable Horses Burn at St Louis Fairgrounds
A fire at the St Louis fairgrounds destroyed twelve stables and claimed several valuable race horses including Tom Cromwell Miss Faustus and Silent Brook. Police suspect cigarette sparks. a reported sick boy in a stable could not be confirmed. Great excitement followed the blaze.
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St. Louis
Pire
Fair
Tom Cromwell
Miss Faustus
Silent Brook
Howison Won’t Do For Schley Court Inquiry
Acting Secretary Hackett made public a letter from Admiral Howison dated Yonkers August 4 denying an interview attributed to him that criticized Admiral Schley. Hackett thus keeps Howison as a member of the Schley court of inquiry and leaves competency questions to the court.
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Washington
Ang
Hackett
Howison
Yonkers
Admiral Schley
Huwson
Schley
Dispute Over Admiral Schley’s Counsel and Harassment Claim
Lawyers for Admiral Schley dispute the handling of statements attributed to Admiral Howison in a letter to Acting Secretary Hackett. They argue the position is not a comprehensive denial and does not show the admiral’s lack of bias.
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Schley
Hig
Sehley
Howison
Bis
Secrtary
Hackett
Hewison
Cuthbert Wins Big Wager On Long Walk
Sioux Falls reports Fred Culbert completed a 2200 mile walk from New York to Sioux Falls on a 35000 wager arriving yesterday afternoon thirty two hours early. He traveled with no funds and has not slept in a bed since starting May 1.
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Cuthbert
Sioux Falls
Fred Culbert
New York
Tvo
Cutert Fett
Vanderbilt Champion Won In Aquidneels Park Race
In Newport Ro one the automobile races held by the national association were run off at Aquidneels Park yesterday afternoon. William K. Vanderbilt, the star performer, led the field to victory amid a brisk tailwind and bright crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
National Association
Aquidneels
Willian IK
Vanderbilt
Wis Tite Star
Corn Shortage Seen Lessening With Better Weather
Bradstreets reports corn prospects improved due to ample rain and mild heat, easing earlier damage from July. The review notes partial recovery in major states and generally higher farm prices than last year, with wheat yields holding up in minor states and wheat prices compared to previous periods.
Former of the Day Tie Drove His Own Machine to Victory
Tie drove his own machine in four races, set times on the track, and won the championship cup, marking a decisive day for the former of the day.
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Tie
Bound to Wreck Train Near New Ulm in Third Attempt
Aug 31 report from New Ulm Minnesota details a third attempt within a year to wreck trains on the Minneapolis and Saint Louis line south of town. Early yesterday the northbound passenger hit piles of ties between New Ulm and Searles, with the fireman discovering four more piles along the track.
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Minnesota Road
New Ulm
Minn
Here
Searles
Final Series On Choosing Defender Newport Race Hope
Newport Aug 41 The final series of races between the Constitution and Columbia begins today over the Newport course. The result decides which American boat defends against Shamrock I. The New York Yacht Club committee faced unusual difficulty in selecting the challenger as sixteen races were finished with eight to go and speed between the contenders so close that a decisive boost will be hard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Constitution
Columbia
New York Yacht Club
Cleveland Violates Fish Law in Pittsfield Catch
In Pittsfield Massachusetts on August 21 a fishing party including ex President Cleveland Wr Bryant of New York and Mr Scranton violated the bass fishing law by catching undersized fish. Scranton admitted guilt and was fined. the others escaped prosecution.
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Pittsfield
Mass
New Marlboro
Cleveland
Bryant
New York
Scranton
Bank Clearings Increase Across U S Cities
New York reports weekly bank clearings totaling 1 740 055 664 dollars across principal cities, up 54 1 percent from the same week last year, per Cradstreets compilation.
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New York
Cradstreets
United States
Wheat yield outlook dampens trade as crop out-turn shrinks
Reports from Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota, Missouri, Indiana and Ohio indicate a broad drop in crop yields. Analysts estimate a decline totaling about 66 million bushels from last year, with smaller losses in Texas, Tennessee and Kentucky expected to widen the shortage by roughly 26 million bushels. New York and Maryland show larger crop portions offsetting some of the decline.
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Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Linvis
Missouri
Indiana
Ohio
Texas
Tennessee
Kentucky
New York
Mary
Corn Shortage Not To Hurt Total Crop This Year
Virginia and South Dakota projects estimate yields near 1.1 billion bushels for 150 percent. Despite corn shortages, farming prospects appear sound. Prices remain about 40 percent higher than last year, with total returns near 715 million dollars against 751 million previously. Wheat yields are generally good, some regions very large, and prices favorable. The overall farming outlook is positive, with little adverse impact expected despite the corn shortage.
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Land
Virginia
South Dakota
Jyield
Shamrock Makes A Beautiful Trial Run
New York reports the Shamrock completing a rapid three hour trial in a southeast breeze. The yacht passed Sandy Hook lightship six miles off, then tacked home. A splunaker boom was dropped to port and the sail hoisted in a minute. It then ran nine knots with mild water ripples. Through Rodney's Channel the wind increased and the Shamrock burst to twelve knots off the Hook.
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New York
Sandy Hook
Jodney's
Editorial calls for impeachment of President Shafter
From Pittsburg on August 1 the Tahoe World editorial urges the impeachment of President Shafter of the Amalgamated Association. The piece notes the Labor World board members include George Powell of the Tin Plate Workers and International Protective Association, T. Y. Thomas of the Pattern Makers' National League, and Patrick Donlan of United Mine Workers district No. 5.
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Pittsburg
the Tahoe World
Shafter
Amalgamated Association
Labor World
George Powell
Tin Plate Workers and Iternational Protective Association of America
T. Y. Thomas
Pattern Makers’ National League
Patrick Donlan
United Mine Workers of America
Crescena Fails To Lower World Trotting Record
Providence August 31 Crescena failed to lower the world trotting record in a time trial at Narragansett Park clocking 2 05 flat. The wind eased late, track was in good shape, quarter in 31 seconds, mile in 2 05. Wu Ting Fang watched from the judges stand as Dan Patch won the first race in straight heats in the 2709 pace.
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Providence
Crescena
Narragadsett Parks
Gome
Grescens
Wu Ting Fang
Winister
Dan Patch
Wobguten
Joe Patelen
Springfield Hosts Roosevelt Honor Visit and Parade
Vice President Roosevelt visited Springfield to review Illinois National Guard encampment. Crowds cheered as he arrived, was saluted at Camp Lincoln, and spoke at a state dinner. A ceremonial bridge detonated by engineers followed Young’s remarks before Roosevelt departed for Chicago.
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Springfield
Rte
Roosevelt
Yates
First Cavalry
Executive Mansion
Fred
National Guard
Camp Lincoln
General Heardquarters
Santiago
Cel
Edward €. Young
Chicago
Cel. Young
Engineer Corps
Chicago and Alton
Nebraska Republicans Debate Bartley Parole at Lincoln Convention
At the Nebraska Republican state convention in Lincoln on August 22, the ticket was set including Samuel H. Sedgwick for supreme court justice and Carl J. Ernst and TH. L. Good for university regents. The party condemned embezzlement and endorsed Governor Savage’s parole of former State Treasurer Joseph S. Bartley, though later reports say Savage canceled the parole and Bartley was sent back to prison.
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Lincoln
Supreme Court
Samuel H. Sedgwick
Urk County
University
Carl J. Ernst
Lancaster
TH. L. Good
Keith
Savage
Joseph S. Bartley
Bartley
Republicana of
Nebraska
Condonac
Joseph 3. Bartley
Committee On
Savate
Artium
Jincola
Nab
Branson
Rose vetoes ordinance on Milwaukee railroad franchise
Milwaukee August veto by Mayor Rose condemns the ordinance granting the Milwaukee Burlington and Lake Geneva railroad a street franchise. He calls the measure a ludicrous protection for property owners and warns it will devalue land, delay construction, and allow cobweb-like tracks along the right of way. Proponents are urged to explain several provisions.
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Milwaukee
Rose
Milwaukee, Burlington and Lake Geneva Railroad
Common Council
Corcoran
Michigan Street
Engineer in San Francisco suicide attempt by Walter B Noble
Walter B Noble a Northwestern locomotive engineer and former Janesville resident attempted to shoot himself in the head in San Francisco. He was well known in Madison and left Janesville years ago where four wives lived. The woman with him was a former Janesville resident living in Oshkosh who traveled west with him. He had previously left home with over
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Walter B. Noble
The
Northwestern
Janesville
San Francisco
Madison
Noble
Oshkosh
Locomotive engineer shoots self in San Francisco hotel
W P Noble, a Chicago arrival and Northwestern railway engineer, shot himself at the Brooklyn hotel after a despondent day of sightseeing with his wife. The wound is serious but not life threatening. he may lose sight in his left eye. Police found him in his room after a pistol report. Noble and his wife both deny outside involvement. He carries a lodge card from Janesville and is on leave of absence.
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San Francisco
Gal
W. P. Noale
Chicago
Brooklyn
Noble
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Northwestern
Janesville
Wis
On the Rail A Century view of switchmen and railway heroes
A Century writer extols the perilous craft of switchmen and the glamour of enginemen, noting credit bias toward drivers and engineers while foremen and yard workers face constant risk. Joliet to Chicago trolley line opening next month will offer 40 cent fares and 1.5 hour travel with a 40 mile route.
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Pew
Joliet
Chicago
American Railways Company
Penitentiaary City
Archer Avenue
Chicago City Railway
West Irorty-eighth Avenue
Sag
Sioux City Division to Replace Western Iowa on CNW Route
Chicago and Northwestern announces next Sunday the portion from Missouri Valley to Sioux City will operate as the Sioux City division. The line from California Junction to Fremont will join the Fremont Elk Horn and Missouri Valley railroad. Train schedules will largely stay the same.
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Chicago and Northwestern
Sioux City and Pacific Railroad
Missouri Valley
Sioux City
Western Iowa Division
California Junction
Fremont
Neb
Fremont, Elkhorn and
Missouri Valley Railroad
Catholics Federate as National Roman Catholic Societies Convene
Bishop McFaul of New Jersey opened a convention to federate Roman Catholic societies across the United States. Temporary organization was formed with plans for a constitution and committees. Delegates representing a membership of about 500,000 attended. permanent organization will meet in Cincinnati on December 19. Officers elected include President Henry A. Fries of Erie PA Vice President Thomas W. Fitzgerald of New York and Secretary John J. O Rourke of Philadelphia.
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New York
McFaul
New Jersey
United States
Cincinnati
Ofivers
Henry A. Fries
Erle
Thomas W. Fitzgerald
John J. O'Rourke
Philladelphia
Cleveland to Speak at Carnegie Institute Founders Day
Ex president Cleveland has agreed to deliver the founders day oration for the Carnegie Institute on Thursday November 7, in Pittsburg.
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Pittsburg
Cleveland
Carnegie Institute
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