Knox Letters to Anti-Trust League On United States Steel Inquiry
Attorney General Knox replies to a joint committee request for information on alleged contracts surrounding the United States Steel Corporation. He states he does not know the individuals named, has no access to papers, and cannot furnish any documents. Committee chairman Martin responds, questioning Knox’s stance and urging enforcement of federal law rather than private litigation.
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Washington
Knox
American Anti-Trust League
District Assembly
Knights of Labor
United States Steel Corporation
Mir
HB. Martin
Enc
C. M. Schwab
United States
Carnegie Company
United Sates Steel Corporation
C. M Schwab
Steel Corporation
Ete
Carnegie Steel Company
Businss
Itf Cremce
United States Steel Company
Carnegie Qompans
Qourta
PLC
Martin
Joint
Anti-Trust League and
Knights of Labor Committee
Great Trust
Organization of Trusts
Trusts and Knox in the Reform Debate
In a sharp demand, critics urge Attorney General Knox to offer rewards for evidence leading to arrests and prosecutions of trust lawbreakers. They warn that without decisive action the nation could drift toward civil strife as trusts overpower public welfare. The call presses for vigorous federal enforcement under oath to uphold the law.
Republican Convention Opens in Harrisburg With Lane as Chairman
The Republican state convention convenes in Harrisburg with David H Lane of Philadelphia named permanent chairman and Joseph O Brown of Pittsburg serving as temporary chair. Senator William Flinn declined the honor. General Frank Reeder of Easton is slated for re election as state executive committee chairman. Quay and Penrose are on vacation and will not attend.
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Harrisburg
U. C. Brown
Pittsburg
Joseph O. Brown
William Flinn
David H Lane
Philadelphia
McKinley
Stone
United States
Quay
Penrose
Frank Reeder
Easton
Thom
Lathe McMahon Fined For Trespass At Steel Mill Grounds
Lathe McMahon, arrested for trespassing near the steel hoop mill property in Monessen, was fined $10 and costs by Burgess Rinehart. Rinehart handed President David Henderson of the Amalgamated lodge an ordinance banning crowds loitering near street corners and authorizing arrests of those who assemble in groups. The burgess vowed strict enforcement and no tolerance for striker gatherings.
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Monessen
Lathe McMahon
Burgess Rinehart
David Henderson
Amalgamated Lodge
Burgess
Unveiling of Perry Statue in Japan Attracts cordial reception
Washington reports Admiral Rodgers recounts July audience with the emperor and empress during the Kurihama ceremony. Japanese and American officers met, a battalion fired salutes, and Baron Kaneko directed the monument line as guests viewed the monument amid strong sentiment and goodwill.
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Washington
Commodore Perry
Kurihama
Japan
Rodgers
Mackenzie
Sperry
Swift
Eumperor
Kaneko
New York
Hatsuse
Request for witnesses in Schley case discussed
Washington reports the acting secretary of the navy received a letter from Admiral Schley’s counsel about an interview by Admiral Howison. Hackett plans to forward the letter to Howison for a reply as Parker conferred with Hackett. A formal request for a witness list by Sedley’s counsel will be complied with at once.
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Washington
Mr. Hackett
Admiral Schley
Howison
Court of Inquiry
Judge Advocate
Admiral Sedley
Gompers Missing as AFL Leaves Tube Strike Unresolved
President Samuel Gompers has not returned from Pennsylvania. AFL headquarters report only a telegram from Organizer Schwartz noting that workers at the Pennsylvania Tube works intend to strike. AFL rules require a lodge vote to authorize any strike. It is presumed the vote occurred at the tube plant.
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Washington
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Pennsylvania
Federation
Federaon
Schwartz
Canal Dover and Nearby Cities Face Union Strife Rumors
News from Canal Dover and surrounding areas reports tension over non union workers amid steel plant strikes. Riots near Pittsburgh tube works were narrowly avoided as foreign laborers drew crowds. Ohio board of arbitration chief returns to Pittsburgh while officials note non union workers increasing in plants. In Canal Dover guards strengthen plant protection and windows are barred. a carload of strike breakers was rumored to be arriving at daybreak. Bellaire reports pay day for strikers with checks turned in as dismissal notices amid ongoing furnace workforce organization.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Tube
Second Avenue
Duquesne
Carnegie Company
United States Steel Corporation
Joseph Bishop
Ohio Board of Arbitration
Amalgamated
Count Luxberg
New York
Pennsylvania
Continental
Bellaire
Bellaire Steel Works
Wellsville Strikers Outraged Over City Deputies
Wellsville Ohio August 21 The strikers protest mayor Dennis oath swearing in thirty non union officers chosen by Brookman manager of the steel plant The sworn men gain police powers to protect company property and may carry firearms provoking striker anger at perceived interference by company and authorities
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Wellsville
Dennis
Brookman
Six Men Drowned in Cleveland Water Works Tunnel Explosion
Six men died when a gas explosion in the tunnel to water works crib No 3 crushed casings and flooded the passage toward crib No 2. Rescue crews have not recovered the bodies, and entry to the tunnel was delayed by ongoing flooding and hazardous conditions.
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Cleveland
White mob drives Black residents from Pierce City amid unrest
In Pierce City Missouri on August 21 a white mob forced out nearly all Black residents for hours. The violence left William Godley dead in a alleged crime case against Gazelle Wild, French Godley killed his grandfather, and Peter Hampton was burned in his home. Homes of five Black families were set ablaze as state militia assisted looters from the local arsenal. Dozens fled to woods or distant towns. only a few railway porters remain urged to leave as sentiment opposes Black presence. Monnett reports similar tensions near the railroad end of the line.
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Pierce City
William Godley
Gazelle Wild
French Godley
Peter Hampton
Rifies
Monnett
St. Louis
San Francisco
Woman Agent to Inspect Ohio Factories
M D Ratchford state labor commissioner appointed Mrs James R Hopley special agent to study conditions of women and children in Ohio factories. She will visit Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus Toledo and Dayton, visit workers at home, examine sweatshop practices, and report to the labor commissioner by December 1.
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Columbus
M. D. Ratchford
James R. Hopley
Department
Ohio
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Toledo
Dayton
Hopley
Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs
Labor Commissioner
Work on Government Vessels Delayed by San Francisco Labor Disputes
In San Francisco Aug 21 labor troubles hinder construction of army and navy ships at Union Iron Works. Six warships and two torpedo boats are in progress including battleship Ohio and monitor Wyoming. Torpedo boat destroyers Preble Perry and Paul Jones have had tests and speed improvements ordered amid strikes. Transport Sherman remains at the yard after more than six months.
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San Francisco
Army
Navy
Union Tron Works
Ohio
McKinley
Wyoming
Preble
Perry
Paul Jones
Union Iron Works
Sherman
Jeffries and Ruhlin Agree to World Heavyweight Fight
James J. Jeffries and Gus Ruhlin signed an agreement to contest the world heavyweight title with the bout set for November or December at the venue with the largest purse. They favor the San Francisco Athletic Club or the Twentieth Century Club, with public bids opening and gate receipts split 75 percent to the winner and 25 percent to the loser.
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San Francisco
James J. Jeffries
Gus Ruhlin
Pugilists
San Francisco Athletic Club
Twentieth Century Club
Umpire Killed After Bat Blow in Farmersburg Game
Terre Haute Indiana August 21 Ora Jennings umpire of a Farmersburg baseball game was struck with a bat and fractured skull. He is reported to die. The assailant Marcel Forbes an ex convict lost his temper over a disputed decision.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Ora Jennings
Farmersburg
Marcellus Forbes
Forbes
Battleship Iowa Sails for Isthmus of Panama
Washington reports the Iowa has sailed to the Isthmus of Panama to reinforce the fleet there amid plans for additional ships. Consul reports plague and trade disruptions in Cape Town, with American vessels delayed, while the Wisconsin’s location is uncertain. Secretary Hay would be pleased to see a northern port ship ready for service.
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Iowa
Panama
Washington
Stowe
Cape Town
South Africa
England
Bovr
Navy Department
State Department
Hay
San Francisco
Wisconsin
Paname
Loop of the Brooklyn Mystery Recalled by Gloucester Sailor
Walter B. Adams of Gloucester Massachusetts a sea tan who claims to have stood at the Brooklyn s wheel during the battle of Santiago offers a new explanation of the infamous loop. He says navigator Hodgkins ordered hard down as Vizcaya charged but Adams swung the wheel hard up to avoid ramming the Spanish ship then eased back to course creating the loop less than a half mile long.
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New York
Walter B. Adams
Gloucester
Mass
Brooklyn
Santiago
Admiral Schley
Bellows Falls
Adams
Vizcaya
Hodgkins
Ohio Sons of St George elects officers in East Liverpool
East Liverpool hosts the Ohio district convention of the Sons of St George with about fifty delegates. New officers installed include Worthy Past Grand President Andrew Lawton Youngstown, Worthy Grand President J T Leach Ft Wayne Ind, Worthy Grand Vice President S W Smith Canton, Worthy Grand Secretary Frederick Stork Cleveland, Worthy Grand Treasurer H E Ashby Cleveland, Worthy Grand Messenger R Williams East Liverpool, Worthy Grand Trustee Thomas Rendall Canton.
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East Liverpool
Ohio District Convention of the Sons of St. George
Worthy
Andrew Lawton
Youngstown
J. T. Leach
Ft. Wayne
Ind
8. W. Smith
Canton
Frederick Stork
Cleveland
HE. E. Ashby
R. Williams
Thomas Rendall
Treasure Trove Unearthed in Wooster Chimney Find
In Wooster on August 21 James L E Elliott and an assistant unearthed a cloth sack from an old chimney containing silver dollars and half dollars dated 1860 and earlier along with various bills. Rumor places the total at about 1700 dollars. The house had long housed poor residents and no local memory recalls any heir to such wealth.
Lockout at Stirling Company in Barberton
Akron reports that the Stirling Company's strike remains in effect with no meetings since Monday. Strikers patrol streets near the plant to deter others from entering. Some workers who stayed home on Monday attempted to work Tuesday but found the gates locked, confirming a lockout with most trades out except some machinists allowed to work.
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Akron
Stirling Company
Barberton
Canal Dover Plant to be Moved by Tinplate Company
Canal Dover August 21 official notice that the local American Tinplate Company plant employing over three hundred men will be removed. Superintendent Robert Harris said dismantling orders have been issued and work will start after old stock is processed. Location of the plant’s new site is not revealed. The property had recent improvements worth over 820000.
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Canal Dover
American Tinplate Company
Robert Harris
France and Turkey End Diplomatic Relations
Constantinople August 21 The French ambassador notified the sultan that all diplomatic relations between France and Turkey have ceased. France acted after the sultan failed to keep a personal promise to settle French claims.
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Constantinople
France
Turkey
Secretary Hay at Canton in brief conference visit
Secretary Hay arrived in Canton from Washington and spent two hours with the President discussing state department matters. He said nothing of a serious nature was under consideration.
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Canton
Hay
Washinon
State Department
Bader Returns From Germany to Resume Work in Cleveland
R Bader returns to his northern city home after months abroad in Germany chasing a distant fortune. He found some items denied but plans to resume his C L W yard job in Cleveland. He praises America and will consider another voyage only if necessary. The Pennsylvania Lines offer low fares to the National Encampment in Cleveland with a return limit September 15 and extension to October 1. Ticket agents including JA Snoewaker in Massillon answer inquiries.
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R. Bader
Germany
Mr. Bader
America
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Lines
JA. Snoewaker
Massillon
Ohio
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