Labor chiefs confer as Ratchford urges extra Congress session
In St Louis eight credited labor delegates from groups including United Mine Workers and Social Democracy attend a labor conference on the coal strike. Ratchford urges a special session to define strikers rights or risk broader actions, while others discuss injunctions and measures to relieve labor tensions. Local figures debate government intervention and potential economic disruption.
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Ratchford
United Mine Worker
McKinley
Congress
Bt. Louis
committee on credentials
United Mine Workers of America
the Social Democracy
American Federation of Labor
the
Stonemakers’ International union
Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators
Brotherhood of Bottle Binners
Building Tre
Indican
Apol
M. Pearce
Columbus
Esine
Bir
Batchford
US States
Bagrick O'Neill
fred
helier
Mahon
Jerrole
Raterton
Rateh
Senacer
Hanna
James M. Carson
feneth
Ohio
German Trades assembly
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Pat Reilly
Granite cutters strike at Smith Granite plant
About 100 cutters employed by the Smith Granite company went on strike over differences in opinion about cutting a stone. The work of C. J. Murphy, secretary of the local union, was questioned and the strike resulted. Officials expect the trouble will be adjusted soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
utters
Weaterly
R. I
Smith Granite company
C. J. Murphy
New Albany Real Estate Lien Law Affects Deals
Albany Aug 21 A new lien law takes effect tomorrow to curb abuses in real estate transactions. It requires contracts for land sales with building loans to be in writing and filed within 10 days in the county clerk's office. Modifications do not erase prior rights of laborers or material suppliers tied to the original contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Nix
Burned by Molten Metal at Ansonia Foundry
Fourteen workers at Barrel Foundry and Machine Company in Ansonia were badly burned when a large molten metal vessel suspended from a crane toppled after a supporting chain broke. Edward Graham and John Stoker were in critical condition, with others sustaining varying burns. doctors treated them before sending them home by carriage.
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Ansonia
Cann
neenia
Barrel Foundry
Edward Graham
John Stoker
Graham
wes
Steers
Clerk Bilked Government From Post Office Substation
Washington report details F. Coburn a clerk in the provincial department who ran a drugstore substation and admitted stealing 32,009 dollars by forging money orders and using the mail system to cover losses. Investigators traced altered orders and forged entries as the scheme unfolded. Coburn’s actions targeted government funds through a substation operation and faulty records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coburn
primivice department
faa
adise hich
Notable New York Lawyer Dies After Diabetes Battle
Ne ost FF Relins, a Dartmouth and Harvard Law graduate, long resident of New York City, died at his summer home on Fym Street at about 35 years. He served as surrogate and district attorney in New York, was a close friend of President Arthur, and belonged to the Union League among other clubs. He came to the homestead four weeks ago with diabetes and passed away. Snidite of a Wealthy Water: Henry Wirtz, a baker reputed to be worth 100000, hanged himself at his cellar in 618 Pearl Street. He had been in ill health and worried over a looming widening on Elm Street that would affect his home. He leaves a widow and two daughters.
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Fumersworth
N. b
ost FF
Relins
hegany
Fym Street
aoreel
Dartmouth college
Harvard Law
far ag
Newman cars
Tus York ela
Arthur
Union League
New York city
New York
Henry Wirtz
hare
Pearl steeer
Wirtz
ilm street
Trees Stop Pottery Park Tunnel Plan in New York
New York officials reject rapid transit underground tunnel plans after park board cites interference with several trees at Pottery Park. The decision halts a long debated project for an underground route that has faced public scrutiny for years. Meanwhile reports from Cranberry, North Carolina note George Pritchard, sheriff of Mitchell County and brother of Senator J. C. Pritchard, who was shot last Friday, is likely to die with the senator at his side.
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Kanid Transit
New York
Pottery park
park board
rapid transit commission
Asheville
Cranberry
N. C
George Pritchard
Mitchell county
J. C. Pritchard
Democrats Remove Harrity Seat From National Committee
Reading Pa Aug 31 by a 223 to 26 vote the state Democratic committee adopted a resolution declaring vacant the seat of William F Harrity of Philadelphia on the national Democratic committee. The meeting in Americas club chambers drew heated exchanges as supporters urged harmony ahead of the governor’s race.
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Reading
state Democratic committee
William F. Harrity
Philadelphia
national Democratic committee
the Americas club
Garman
Timothy O'Leary
Pittsburg
O'Leary
W. B. Stampton
Lancaster
J. B. Heenan
Westmoreland
parti
Harry
Harnot
privataie Democratic party
Jamesburg
Brean
Nazistrate
Charles P. Donnelly
Madelphia
commires
epte
state committee
national committee
Joseph Hanter
Tippert W. Erwin
Washington de
Harrity
net
Democracy Ivania
James H. Barr
Wiliam L. Scott Als
Bomas C. Barr
Thien
Pennsylvania
Keenan
Sir Harrity
ear rite
Penney Swante
man
wregg
Mir
Harris
Cabinet council approves mobilization plan amid colonial talks
A cabinet council deems it necessary to summon the next class of reserves. About 27 600 will be sent to Cuba and 15 090 to the Philippine Islands. Ministers deny the council discusses colonial reforms or political questions.
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Coda
Madrid
Ate
Cuba
Philipine islands
Attempted death by own action in Wineted Connecticut
George Gardner, 65, attempted suicide in Wineted Connecticut on August 21 by shooting himself. The bullet lodged near the right ear and was removed by a physician. Despondency from unemployment named as the cause.
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Wineted
Conn
George Gardner
First Chinese Eastern Railroad Work Begins Near Stanitza vskaya
Construction of the Chinese eastern railroad has begun in Chinese territory near Stanitza vskaya. A number of Chinese and others were present as the project commences amid early work stages and planning in the region near Vladivostok and Siberia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vladivoestock
Siberia
Aus
Stanitzavskaya
Fatal Fire Rumors in Venton Venice Reported Nine Dead
A major blaze near central Venton Venice on August 1 may have trapped and burned nine men whose bodies are believed buried in the debris. In other news, a commercial treaty was signed in Tashon on August 31 between Japan and Portugal.
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Venton
Venice
Tashon
Japan
Portugal
Missing Funds Shake United Telegram Case in Boston
Robert F Strain president of United Telegram company Boston was arrested on a conspiracy to defraud charge involving 73271 as a missing funds dispute unfolds in Boston courts. W H Baker Postal Telegraph vice president asserts Strain notes totaling 373000 were found as part of the case.
Statement of President Baker and stock company treasuries
Aug 31 report from New York states William H Baker is vice president of United Tele gram company and former officer at United Telegram company. He faces arrest over alleged treasury shortage used to back his notes and stock as security. Receiver J Marsden Perry appointed in suit against President Strain. notes unpaid. Counselor W W Cook notes Chandler also a director. two firms share many directors but are distinct. Strain, president of the ticker company, alleged to have diverted funds without authority.
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President Baker
New York
William H. Baker
United Telegram company
Postal Telegraph company
Irn
Air
Baker
President Strain
treasury
Golf
United States
Boston
J. Marsden Perry
W. W. Cook
A. E B. Chandler
Gaston
Postal _Telegraph company
Robert F. Strain
icker company
Franklin
Cook
Mr. Conk
Strain
forveeans
Althruc
Miraculous Escape Near Tinunelleville Train Collision
Cas Greve, proprietor of a meal market, was struck by an Erie train while driving a buggy on a street. The buggy was demolished against the engine, forcing him to the pilot. he escaped with slight injuries. The horse was uninjured and the vehicle overturned.
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Miracolous
Tinunelleville
Casgreve
Erie
bares
Schooner Golden Rule Reports Severe Leak Near Seguine
The schooner Golden Rule from Danger for Boston arrived reporting a leak of two feet after striking near Seguine and Wiled. The crew abandoned ship in a small boat. The vessel is feared a total loss despite remaining afloat briefly.
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Boston
Town swept Away in Gulf Coast Hurricane
Adyives from Guayamas state a cyclone visited the gulf of California and lower Mexican coast. At La Cuacimas the Toston fer mites around was inundated and the town swept away. Three lives were lost.
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Nogales
A. T
Guayamas
gulf of California
Mexican
La Cuacimas
Toston
Elizabeth Green Dead in Quincy Newspaper Editor Dies
Quincy Mass Aug 21 Mrs Elizabeth Green longtime editor and associate editor of the Inex Advertiser died after a long illness. She had been in ill health for some time and her passing was expected by family and colleagues. Her death marks a sad moment for the local press and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Green
Quincy
Mass
MS Flizheth Greet
Pact Bars American Dynamite Firms from South Africa
The agreement between leading American dynamite firms and the Nobel trust has been ratified. It excludes American manufacturers from selling dynamite in the South African market, effective August 31.
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nnt
Nobel trust
Iya pravisiona
Amercan
Bank Robbery Strikes Dominion Bank in Napanee
In Napanee Ontario on August 31 Burgtare broke into the Dominion Bank and escaped with 23000 dollars. No trace of the robbers has yet been found.
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Napanee
Ont
Burgtare
Dominion bank
Collision sinks schooner Hate B. Ogden near Hag Island
Philadelphia August 31 A damaged three master schooner Hate B Ogden with cargo of oil was towed into port by the tug Ivanhoe after a collision with the British steamship Norse King off Hag Island. The Ogden bound from Newport News to Fall River disappeared briefly with all on board feared lost. Captain Wilbert, the Ogden master, says he was struck by an unknown steamer. Norse King captain Saunders places blame on the schooner for a course altered against navigation rules.
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Schoonay
Lee Philadelphia
Hate B. Ogden
Wilbert
Newport News
Fall River
Mass
Ivanhoe
Ogden
Saunders
Antwerp
Boston
Baltimore
Hag island
Indian Chinese Doctor Seeks License in Indiana Case
Federal Judge Jenkins issued a temporary injunction in favor of Don Sang a Chinese doctor from Crown Point challenging the State Medical Registration and Examination Board for denying a license to Don Lang. The complaint argues last legislative act conflicts with the U S Constitution and exceeds legislative power. It notes Sang hospital lineage dating to 1407 near the emperor’s palace and seeks an early November hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Lane
Sang hospital
emperors palace
Czars visit Paris in late autumn plans
Dispatch notes the Ntursia ruler will travel to Paris when autumn ends. A Southwestern Iowa surge of Texas fever is reported spreading. A vault break at Elmdale Kansas yielded 1800 dollars and 700 dollars in drafts. Montreal Catholic school board resists vaccination certificate rule. A Greenville Alabama mob attempted to lynch John A. Gafford after the writer Franci Bartow Tloyd was killed. sheriff repelled the assault. Four prisoners escaped during the riot.
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Ntursia
Paris
Iowa
Exchange
Elmdale
Kan
Catholic board of school
cnmp
Montreal
provincial board of health
jall
Greenville
Ala
John A. Gafford
Franci Bartow Tloyd
Philadelphia Tronsaers Makers Strike for Shorter Hours
Philadelphia twelve hundred trowers makers strike for shorter hours better pay and end to sweating system after a meeting of the Pantavion Makers union within the Central Union of Associated Jewish Trades organizations. The strike follows a recent victory by the same association and signals renewed efforts by concrectors to meet demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pantavion Makers’ union
Central Union of Associated Jewish Trades organizations
vest mukera
Windstorm Injures Eight On Mountain Highway
A violent windstorm with hail near Mount Hepone caused eight people on the highway to be seriously hurt. Injured include Judge Harrison and his daughter after a bogey blown over, Rev J B Buckles and sister from a carriage upset, William and Anna Nimm blown from a tandem, Mrs Josiah Eiasex thrown from a buggy, and William Brump seriously hurt by hail.
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init Milfora
Mount Hepone
mechanstransty
Judge Harrison
Rev. J
Buckles
William
Anna Nimm
Josiah Eiasex
Willam Brump
Attacked by Moonshin ers and Marshals in Pope County
Two deputy U S marshals are killed, two fatally wounded, and two missing after an ambush by moonshiners in Pope county near Russellville. The dead are B F Taylor and Joe Dodson. Wounded Renfrew brothers. Suspected moonshiner gang led by Hor ace Bruce and John Church.
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Little Rock
United States
Pope county
B. F. Taylor
Searcy county
Joe Dodson
Stone county
Renfrew brothers
Taylor
Seaver county
Dodson
hrim
rolley
Russellville
Witt Springs
Pack
Horace Bruce
John Church
Forest Fire Threatens Anaconda Area and Towns
A large forest blaze west of Anaconda Montana has scorched over 16000 acres of timber and spreads toward Georgetown and Silver Lake. A messenger reports the fire’s path puts nearby communities at risk as flames tower up to 100 feet high near Georgetown.
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Anaconda
Man
here
Georgetown
Silver Lake
Coal Discovery Expands Newfoundland Prospects
St Johns August 31. A large rise of interest grips the island as coal is found on the west coast. Seams range from 86 to 13 feet in width, with quality rivaling Welsh coal. Experts call the prospects excellent and estimate sixty thousand tons already visible, signaling mining as a major future resource.
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Newfoundland
St. Johns
N. F
T tug Gladiator Collides With Schooner Clanullen At Folhack Tipstue
The orson tug Gladiator captained by Kelly arriving with barge Mary Whitridge from Philadelphia and old propeller Amos G Barstow from New London collided Sunday morning in Folhack Tipstue with the two masted schooner Clanullen of Harrington Maine. The tug and tow were unharmed while the schooner suffered about 390 in damage.
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theener
Boston
Gladiator
Kelly
Mary Whitridge
Philadelphia
Amos G. Barstow
New London
Follack Tipstue
Clanullen
Harrington
Tag
Fishing Smacks Quarantined Off Florida Coast
Washington reports the Marins Hospital service was notified of the capture of fishing smacks off the west coast of Florida by the sanitary inspection service. The vessels, believed Cuban or linked to Cuban vessels, were seized as a health precaution and sent to quarantine until their sanitary condition can be determined.
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Washington
Marins Hospital service
Florida
ime
sanitary Inspection service
Cuba
North Atlantic Squadron sails for fall evolutions
The North Atlantic squadron led by the flagship New York and including Indiana Massachusetts Iowa Maine Texas and Brooklyn departed Bar Harbor Me for the south to begin fall evolutions. The cruise runs until Sept 10 and on about the 3d the squadron was reinforced by the monitor Puritan which arrived at Portland today.
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Washington
North Atlantic
New York
Indiana
Massachusetts
Iowa
Maine
Texas
Brooklyn
Bar Harbor
Purtland
Mills Resume Work After Four Week Shutdown
Operations have resumed at the Allnngic mills after a four week shutdown. About 200 workers are expected to be re employed. This morning work restarted in the weaving department at the Methpern company mill in Merhuen with nearly all of its 40 operatives returning to duty.
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Lawrenes
Muags
Aue
Methpern company
Merhuen
Noted horse thief Cunningham arrested in Ogdensburg
Authorities in Ogdensburg detained Cunningham alias Chester Taylor from Clyde, wanted for horse stealing at Trachester. He traveled from Canada and had been pursued by Manchester officers for a month. Cunningham is a known horse thief with his photo circulating in police galleries.
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Acreston
Ogdensburg
Cunningham
Chester Taylor
Clyde
Trachester
Fie
Canada
Manchester
Burns claims life of 6 year old Maggie Halin
In South Norwalk Cann August 31 Maggie Halin six year old daughter of Louis Halin died at her home on Burns bank street from burns suffered while playing near a bonfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
South Norwalk
Cann
Maggie Hiain
Louis Haln
Bursbank street
Forger Sentenced in St Catharines
St Catharines Ontario reports A P McRae was found guilty of forgery and sentenced to four years in prison. The case details outline his conviction and the imposed term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Catharines
Ont
A. P. McRae
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