Shaffer details strike settlement and labor deser tion
Pittsburg report of Amalgamated Association president Shaffer outlines the strike history of steel and tin workers, the failed support from the Federation of Labor, and the terms of settlement. He claims betrayal by allied groups and describes financial pressures and strategic moves leading to the agreement.
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Pittsburg
Associated Press
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
American Tin Plate Company
Cleveland
Monessen
Compar
Tin Plate
Nwe
Mall
J. D. Hickey
Milwaukee
Cep
Trust
American Federation
National Lodge of the
Gomnpers
Federation of Labor
Mer- Ban
Gom
Eppear
York
Easley
Henry White Orkers
Enlien
Trust of Call
Settlement Terms From New York Conference on Tin Plate Prices
The conference held in New York on September 14 established settlement terms for the American Tin Plate company and the Amalgamated association. The agreement sets scale prices found in the Cleveland seat book and outlines employer rights, non union representation, and mill signatories including Elwood Indiana and Joliet among others.
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New York
Cleveland
American ‘Tin Plate Company
Miss Tinet
Muo
Elwood
Ind
Elwood City
Laughlin
Middletown
Jeon Gas City
Anderson
Joliet
Kensington
Atlanta
Connellsville
New
Johnstown
Hyde Park
Lisa
Anarchists Freed as Prosecution Drops Evidence
Chicago on September 23 reports nine anarchists held since McKinley’s assassination released after the prosecution admitted no legal evidence. Emma Goldman not included and her case set for tomorrow. Judge Prindiville expected to follow the ruling and grant Liberty.
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Chicago
McKinley
Chetlain
Emma Goldman
Prindiville
Uberty
New cereal combine forms Quaker Oats group
New York September 25 A plan to incorporate in New Jersey creates a Quaker Oats company with 12 million dollars capital to deal in cereal products. The Journal of Commerce notes consolidation rumors and a reorganization of American Cereal Company into a new entity with complex share structure and cash provisions.
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York
New Jersey
Quaker Oats Company
Journal Commerce
Newy
St Western Cereal Company
American Cereal Company
Iimprey
Schley, Rayner, and Navy Counsel Face Off in Santiago Debate
The article outlines a legal clash over credit for the Santiago victory. Attorney General Rayner of Margid and jurist Lemly defend the Navy case while Schley's counsel argues that Admiral Sampson and not Admiral Seliney deserve the honor. The debate centers on maritime law and regulations as testimony unfolds.
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Yuat
Navy
Massachusetts
Santiago
Schley
Rayner
Margid
Jeremiah Wisen
Parker
Court of Inquiry Reaches Terms on Sampson and Schley Actions
The Schley court of inquiry convened with large attendance and discussed whether Sampson should be present, the accuracy of logs, and the conduct of ships during the Cuban engagement. Testimony covered loop maneuvers near the Texas, signals from the New York, and debates over blockade roles and shore batteries.
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Washington
Schley Court of Inquiry
Navy Department
Sampson
Cuban
Schroeder
Heilner
Texas
Cienfuegos
McCaila
Marblehead
Colon May Jr
Wilne
Lemly
Thexas
Broa
Waring
Brooklyn
Hetlner
Schley
Santiago Harbor
New York
Raynor
York
Viscaya
Jude Advocate
Rayn
Repi
Sampar
Puddlers Reinstated to Avert Girard Steel Strike
Puddlers charged at the Girard mill of the American Steel Loop Company were reinstated today in Youngstown Ohio as a strike was averted. The workers had faced discharge for refusing to work.
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Girard Steel Hoop Mill
Youngstown, O
Girard
American Steel Loop Company
Thornley
Long Relieves Samp son as Boston Navy Yard Commander
Secretary Long approves Admiral Sampson’s request to relieve him of command at the Boston Navy Yard effective October 1 due to ill health. The order comes from Washington with the official action announced September 25.
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Washington
Long
Sampson
Boston Navy Yard
Great Memorial Meetings Held for McKinley Memorial
Chicago observes two memorial services for President McKinley. Senator Dolliver and Senator Mason lead the addresses urging defense of civil liberty and government against anarchist threats, condemning the assassination as brutal and cowardly. Bishops and mayors attend in Chicago.
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Chicago
McKinley
Dolliver
Iowa
United States
Sis Alwa
Commonwealth
Kawasas
Alaba
Willam McKinley
Gladstone
Christ
United States Capitol
Senator Mason
Mason
Samuel Fallows
Yates
Rose
Milwaukee
Harrison
Missing New York Heiress Sparks Citywide Search
The daughter of a wealthy New York family, Helen A. Bloodgood, vanished after leaving home for shopping one January morning. Police, led by Commissioner Dever, mounted an intensive search across the city and fashionable resorts, hoping for a clue to her fate as relatives express rising worry and declare no obvious motive or previous conduct clues.
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Dia
New York
Discoverig
Titus Deoany
Helen A. Bloodgood
Theta
Jtsa
Pee
Uty
Dever
Secur
Bloodgood
Pension for Mrs Nkinley Heads Congress Action
Congress expected to vote a widow’s pension of five thousand dollars a year for Mrs. McKinley. Reported in Washington on September 25 the measure would set a precedent for widows of presidents. The issue arises amid debates on franking letters and related privileges.
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Congress
Washington
McKinley
Granth
Markets Report Mixed as Cattle and Hogs Steady to Higher
Chicago and nearby markets show cattle steady with top steers around 4.75 as receipts near 6,500. Hogs rise amid mixed quotes with firm wholesale tone. sheep offerings strong. Regional cages include Sioux City and Kansas City with varied prices and brisk grain quotes shaping the day’s tone.
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Chicago
Mark Selower
Huby
Branmens City
Kansas City
Cattiet
Fatal accident linked to cost engineer Zimmerman
A Cadillac freight train excursion derailed near Cadill a after engineer Zimmerman gave a sidetrack order. The incident left Zimmerman and five others injured amid a Sunday trip north of the city.
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Zimmerman
Cadilla
Cadillac
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