American Labor Union forms amid labor world debate
A new American Labor Union emerges in Chicago aiming to unite workers under one general leadership to counteract current labor leaders. It pledges support to Debs and the railway union while pledging field organizers and nationwide expansion. Debates arise over interstate commerce laws and injunctions during Debs case as proceedings discuss the 1890 anti trust law and government interests. Local A R U O men near Butte consider returning to work as other unions hold out awaiting assurances on positions.
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Debs
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McFadden
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Erwin
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Milchrist
United States
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Judge Woods
Mrwin
Boring Tribes
Sud
Dunvil
Rocky Mountain News
Butte
Mon
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Northern Pacific
Union Pacific
Montana Union
Salted mine fraud suit shocks mining circles
A British investor sues over the sale of a group of Alaskan mines corrupted by fraud. Names James Treadwell, John Treadwell, Captain James Carrill, Mr. Murray, NA Puller, and George J. Smith cited with legal action. Mine sold to a British investor for 2,540,000 dollars in stock and 174,000 in bonds at 7 percent interest. The suit claims experts deceived in the salted mine and aims to recover large sums tied to the scheme.
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San Feaspieo
Ben Raw
United States
rTecev
Alaska
James Trewwell
John Treadwell
Janes Carrill
Mr. Murray
NA. Puller
Giorge J. Smlith
Omney
Fach
PULASKI ON FIRE AND MARKET BURNING CALAMITY
Savages, G July 21 Fort Pol is oore and a string of explosions destroy property in Minneapolis. Sergeant Colin and his wife are badly injured. Central Market burns, half a million in damage, 100 horses perish. Fire spreads to nearby blocks as 50 tenants lose stock and buildings. Lineman Myron Finley dies after contacting live wires. Forest fire danger and narrow escapes reported in Hinckley.
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Second Avenue
Six Street
Third Avenue
Western Avenue
Seventh Street
Myron Finley
General Electric Company
Western Union
Hartman Case Upholds Warren Title To Lands Near Duluth
Secretary Hoke Stith upholds Warren's title to valuable lands near Duluth Minnesota in the Hartman versus Wareburn case after a 20 year contest. The General Land Office action is affirmed, Hartman suits dismissed, and Eyde and others' contest against Hartman's title is rejected. Also notes arrest of Lizzie Christine for horse stealing in Sepaunia Missouri and the death of F C Smith’s son, known as the Living Skeleton, in Maipen Rock Wisconsin.
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Tith
Duluth
Washington
Hoke Stith
Emil Hartman
James H. Wareren
Minn
General Land Office
Hartiman
Hartman
Eyde
Sepauia
Lizzie Christine
John Rice
Webb City
Maipen Rock
Wis
F. C. Smith
Severe storm wrecks schoolhouse and damages area
A severe storm at Wyrkorr Minn on July 21 brought heavy rain hail and wind. The partially built large school house collapsed and many trees were toppled with extensive damage reported south of town. In Ireland Kinastown Dublin Bay Yacht Race results show Prince of Wales Britannia beating George Gould Vigilant by one minute fifty seconds.
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Kinastown
Dublin Bay
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Britannia
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McKinley and Mason meet amid campaign talk in Illinois
Springfield special notes a conference among William McKinley William E Mason and Mark Hanna drawing attention to McKinley’s possible presidential bid. Medill reports Mason’s withdrawal offer declined. Minnesota Republicans plan early meeting to elect a secretary and organize for the campaign. Cooper is renominated in Wisconsin’s First District by acclamation. In South Dakota Yankton gambler’s visit sparks talk over which seat he seeks, Pickler’s or Lucas’.
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Graoe Reegan
Mark A. Hanna
Gasip
DicKinley
McKinley
Denis
Mier
Gambler of Yankton
Congress
Pickler’s
Lucas
Forest Fires Rampant Near Duluth and NP Bridge Burned
Forest fires cause damage around Duluth, with a Northern Pacific bridge at Amnicon 22 miles away destroyed. The 150 by 30 foot span will delay trains for days. Other items report a man fined for laughing at a cyclist’s bloomers in Chicago, a fatal shooting at a Watkinsville festival in Kentucky, and a shipper moving gold to Europe. Also notes Gorman’s Washington visit on public business and a Arctic vessel collision near Belle Isle.
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Northern Pacific
Amnicon
St. Johns
N. F
Dr. Cook
Miranda
Belle Isle
Tenements Burned in St Jean Baptiste Village
Fire destroyed 26 tenement houses in St Jean Baptiste village in the northern part of the city. A woman and child are reported dead in the blaze.
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Monitireal
St. Jean Baptiste
Direct Vote Proposal Passes House Despite Slim Attendance
In Wassixetox on July 25 the house, with thin attendance, approved a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to elect Senators by direct vote. The measure, requiring a two thirds margin, passed 137 to 48 with 14 votes to spare as Democrats applauded.
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Allen's Report on Sugar Trust Campaign Contributions
Senator Allen of Nebraska, member of the sugar investigating committee, files a separate report supplementing prior findings. He asserts the sugar trust funded both major parties for campaign purposes, citing Havemeyer witnesses and noting national as well as state and local use of the funds. He urges Congress to pass a prompt, effective law to curb this influence.
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Theoodore Havemeyer
John E. Searles
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Massachusetts
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American Sugar Refining Company
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Congress
Judge Hatch Dead After Bridge Fall in Iowa Town
Judge Hatch aged 70 died at his home in McGregor after injuries from a fall from a bridge last autumn. He had served on the bench for 12 years and resided in West Union, Iowa.
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McGregor
Steamer Reported Sunk Off Brest Port
Brest July 24 A large steamer is reported sunk off this port with no details available on its name or nationality.
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Brest
Lake Shore Freight-Mill attack disrupts train in Indiana
A mob of about five hundred attacked a Lake Shore and Big Four Southbound train at night near Indianapolis. Coupling pins were drawn, air brake nose cut, and torches set to cars. Militia fired two volleys as rioters fled. fire exhausted, train saved with heavy guard. All trains now under military protection. A petition to Congress seeks Olney impeachment in Cheyenne.
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