Settlement hinted in labor talks at Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on Aug 10 labor leaders including Samuel Gompers and Joseph Bishop met amid secret moves to settle the steel strike. Gompers and Frank Morrison left for Washington as talks continued with Amalgamated leaders Shaffer Garland and Bishop present. A plan for an honorable settlement was outlined, with statements stressing support for the Amalgamated and its right to organize, while noting no immediate peace.
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Pittsburg
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Joseph Bishop
Ohio Advocate
Gompers
Frank Morrison
Federation
New York Limited
Washington
Morrison
Star Chamber
Bishop
Capital
Shaffer
M. M. Garland
Amalgamated Association
Steel Trust
Carnegie Company Moves to Quash Union in Mills
Pittsburg Aug 10 Wholesale discharges and suspensions are being made by the Carnegie company to root out union sentiment across its mills and deter the Amalgamated association from organizing strikes. The guide mill at the Lower Union mill on Twenty-ninth street closed Monday with 45 workers, all Amalgamated members, affected.
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Pittsburg
Carnegie Company
Amalgamated Association
Planta
Union Mill
Twenty-ninth Street
Idle section at Union mill faces possible strike action
Eleven or twelve men from the 12 inch mill in the same plant were suspended and discharged by Superintendent James G. Hunter on Thursday and yesterday. Despite this, workers at the Lower Union mill say organizing continues and it seems likely the plant will join the idle striking plants on Monday.
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James G. Hunter
Lower Union Mill
Big Labor Demonstration In New Castle Likely 10000 In Line
New Castle, August 10 A major labor demonstration expected today features President Shaffer Max Hays of the Centrals labor league and AFL officials arriving to address the strife. Thousands of idle Amalgamated and other wage earners from Beaver Valley Shenango and nearby regions expected to participate with special trains from Beaver Falls New Brighton Rochester and more. It is possible AFL President Gompers may attend while New Castle street sweepers strike for a nine hour day with pay for ten hours. About 5704 idle strikers may join the crowd and as many as 10000 may be in line.
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New Castle
Shaffer
Max Hays
Centrals Labor League
Cleveland
American Federation of Labor
Wll
Amalgamated Association
Beaver Falls
New Brighton
Rochester
Beaver Valley
Sha On
Mandamus on Knox Case Threatens Steel Trust Action
Washington reports that Knights of Labor seek a writ of mandamus to compel Attorney General Knox to enforce the Sherman anti trust law against the steel trust. Lipscomb of the local assembly to lead, with Monnett of Ohio aiding. Proceedings may begin in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia on Monday.
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Washington
Knox
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Steel Trust
Lipscomb
Knights of Labor
Workman Severance
Attorney Lipscomb
American Anti-Trust League
Monnett
Ohio
League
Hoyt
Columbus
Frank S. Monnett
Amalgamated Association
the Steel Trust
H. B. Martin
Anti-Trust Association
Lawa of
United States
Martin
Amalgamated
Trust
Dismantling Order for W Dewees Wood Plant Shocks McKeesport
Aug 10 report from Youngstown to Pittsburg details United States Steel Corp order to dismantle the W Dewees Wood Plant at McKeesport and move operations to the Kiskiminetas valley. Officials note worker displacement, local hostility to the trust, and possible relocation to Christy Park as an alternative. The move disrupts 900 1 200 workers and reshapes regional steel capacity amid Amalgamated disputes.
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McKeesport
Kesea
Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
W. Dewees Woot
Kiskimhnetas
Associated Press
Safer Ei Smith
American Sheet Steel Company
McMurrry
W. Dewees
Kiskiminetas Valley
Pennsylvania
Steel Corporation
National Tube Company
George E. Holloway
Finterprise Lodge
Amalgamated
Dewees Wood
Christy Park
Wood Mill
Old Mill
McKeeshort i. 4
Archbishop Ireland Deplores Strikes in Interview
Archbisop Ireland in New York says strikes are deplorable yet sometimes the only redress men have. He warns strikers they must respect others right to work, noting that other men also have a personal right to employment.
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New York
Ireland
Bells Toll For Dowager Empress In German Nation
Cronberg reports the death of Dowager Empress Frederick with church bells tolling across Germany. Protests remain quiet as flags fly at half mast while Emperor William tours Waalburg fortress. In London the royal party including King Edward and Queen Alexandra sails for Flushing aboard the royal yacht.
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Cronberg
Frederick
Germany
William
Waalburg
London
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Victoria
Prince Nicholas
Greece
Port Victoria
Flushing
President to Attend Presidents Day at Pan-American Exposition
President J U studiurn and Director General J W Buenenan arrive in Canton for Presidents Day events at the Pan-American Exposition. They tour the Elks Club lunch, visit the Alcemy home, and plan travel to Buffalo for a Sept 4 arrival. The group heads to Cleveland for the Grand Army encampment the week of Sept 9.
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Canton
Herdouv
Pan- Amelcad Baposityor
J. U. Studiurn
J. Wy. Buenenan
Alayor Dieni
Eunaio
Joan le Scatasta
Elks’ Club Mn
Alceimey
bBumalo
Cleveland
Grand Army
Trade Review Notes Steel Strike Uncertainty Lifts Some Prices
R G Dun & Co. reports no broad demand slump but warns labor troubles in steel could set a lasting pattern. Mills’ production stays near normal for structural and plate lines while bars and tubes face restraint. Tin plate imports rise, wheat demand strengthens, woolen markets improve, and weekly U S failures total 173 versus 177 prior year, with 31 in Canada.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Iron and Steel Industry
Atlantic
United States
Pacific
Canada
Roosevelt to Lay Cornerstone in Cripple Creek Mine Visit
Vice President Roosevelt visited the Portland mine at Cripple Creek Colorado and descended 1000 feet underground. He will lay the cornerstone today and likely remain in the city about a week.
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Roosevelt
Cornerstone
Colorado Springs
Colo
Portland
Cripple Creek
One Minute Cough Cure Ad Claims Instant Relief
In vases of cough or croup give the little one One Minute Cough Cure. When rest easy and have no fear the child will be all right in a little while. It never fails. Pleasant to take, always safe, sure and instantaneous in effect. Chas. W. Capples, 130 W Tremont St. Rider and Snyder, 13 E Main St.
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Chas. W. Capples
Tremont St
Rider & Snyder
E Main St
Low Excursion Fares Offered by Chicago Line Westward
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway announces first ten days of August and September sales to the West and Northwest with fares from Chicago to St Paul Minneapolis Hot Springs Deadwood Lead City Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs Ogden and Salt Lake City among others. Tickets good on all trains with multiple route options via St Paul or Missouri River and feature famous Limited and Fast Mail services. Contact agents for details and dates. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and Foley’s Kidney Cure are advertised with patient testimonials and retailer endorsements.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Hot Springs
S. C
Deadwood
Lead City
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Utah
Missouri River
U. S
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
F. A. Miller
Old Colony Building
De,Witt
DeWitt’s
W. Cuppies
W. Tremont Street
Rider & Snyder
East Main Street
Excursion Tickets to Wisconsin and Michigan Resorts
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway offers round trip excursion tickets from Chicago to Wisconsin and Michigan resorts August 1–10 with a minimum rate of 84, valid until October 31. Resorts include Milwaukee Waukesha Palmyra Madison Kilbourn Elkhart Lake Pewaukee Lakeside Harthind Nashotah Owonomowoe Sparta Marquette Houghton Ontonagon Sault Ste Marie St Ignace Minocqua Star Lake. Through sleeping cars to Marquette Calumet Minocqua Star Lake. frequent trains with parlor cars to nearby resorts. agent E G Hayden, Cleveland Ohio. An advert for DeWitt’s Little Early Risers medicines quotes patient testimonials.
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Wisconsin
Michigan
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Chicago
Milwaukee
Waukesha
Palmyra
Madison
Kilbourn
Elkhart Lake
Pewaukee
Lakeside
Harthind
Nashotah
Owonomowoe
Sparta
Marquette
Houghton
Ontonagon
Sault Ste. Marie
St. Ignace
Minoccqua
Star Lak
Calumet
Minocqua
Star Lake
Hayden
Cleveland
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Amer
Ican Federation of Labor
Con
Garland
Duquesne
Mr. Bishop
Mr. Gompers
Amaleam
Carnegies
Niourenat
Mandamus
Steel Com
K. of L
Severance
Mannett
Hoop Mills
Youngstown
M’keesport
Youngstown, O
American Steel Hoop Company
Black
Combine
Mil
Cooper
Samuel M. Cooper
Mayor Black
Buffalo
Massillon
Oscar Bowman
Lebanon
Foley
James White
Bryantsville
Ind
DeWitt
DeWitts
C. W. Cupples
E. Main St
Dr. Fowler
Buck
Beirne, Ark
Chas. W. Cupples
West Tremont Street
Drs. Kennedy & Keagan
Superior St
Devitt 4Co
Chas
W. Cupples
W. Tremont Rider & Styder
East Main St
Frank Seiler
Stark County
Theresa Seiler
F. Wefler
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