Morgan Refuses New Wage Conference in Steel Dispute
Pittsburgh Aug 2 The Commercial Gazette reports J Pierpont Morgan flatly refuses to reopen the wage conference for the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers. The union insists on terms set by C M Schwab and Elbert B Gary, promising further strike actions if rejected. A further session is planned while Morgan’s reply is awaited.
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Pittsburgh
The
Commercial Gazette
J. Pierpont Morgan
Lincoln
Steel Combine
C. M Schwab
Elbert B Gary
Amalgamated Executive
New York
Association
Amalgamated Association
Morgan
Steel Corporation
Combine
Amaleamated
Propositions of Mr Morgan Deemed Incomplete by Officials
An official reports that Mr Morgan’s proposals are incomplete and fail to settle the dispute. The executive board will consider fair propositions only after consulting operating officials and ensuring full understanding. Acceptance as proposed would worsen the matter, say association officials. Duluth Minn Aug 2 Steamboat Island of the Apostle Group near Chequamegon Bay has disappeared after a storm. The former island is now a navigational danger with a rocky reef, implying a lighthouse would be needed if ships’ paths crossover the area.
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Morgan
Duluth
Minn
Steamboat Island
Chequamegon Bay
Sai
Corn King in a Tangle Shakes Chicago Markets
The George HW I tips company transferred all open corn pit trades to McReynolds & Co after months of tangled books and limited clerical capacity. Attorney John B Goodwin said the move suspends normal operations while margins remain in effect. Markets barely reacted as corn dipped briefly before recovering.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
George HW I Tips Company
McReynolds & Co
John 8. Goodwin
Black & Goodwin
Phillips Company
May Corn
Phillips
Acarcely
Board of Trade Markets
Wisconsin Girl Wins Statue Commission for Frances Willard
Oshkosh artist Helen F. Mears to model the Frances Willard statue to be placed in Washington. Illinois commissioners, including Anna Adams Gordon and Susanna Fry, unanimously approve the assignment after two years of study with Augustus St Gaudens. Marble statue to be completed with promptness.
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Frances E. Willard
Helen F. Mears
Oshkosh
Buffalo N
Illinois
National
Washington
Wis
State Board of Commissioners
Mears
Augustus St. Gaudens
New York
Paris
Anna Adams Gordon
Susanna M. D. Fry
Mary E. Metzgar
J J. Mitchell
W. RB. Jewell
Olinois
Navy department rejects Schley precept modification
Washington dispatches report the Navy Department refused Admiral Schley’s demand to alter the fifth specification of the precept to the court of inquiry. The department states records show Schley admitted disobeying orders, regardless of intent, keeping the existing language intact.
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Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Schley
Court of Inquiry
Department
Court of Inquiry on Commodore Schley Conduct in Spanish-American War
The exchange between Rear Admiral W Schley and Secretary John D Long discusses modifying a court precept to allow the inquiry to state facts and opinions freely. It covers the court’s mandate to investigate disobedience of department orders during the war and to report whether obedience was willful or justified.
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Sehley
Washington
War Department
Thomas F. Schley
Schley
Army
Salt Lake City
Washington Dispatch
Fort Douglas
Zndinal
Deeqeers
Commodore Schley
Department
W. Schley
John D. Long
Navy
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Spain
Cieiegos
Santiago
Brooklyn
Kingston
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Second Battle Fought Ends Invasion Defeat
The report notes a second battle against an invading force under De Galvira ending in defeat. A cable from President Castro announced five thousand men were routed near Cristobal. The city faced extensive damage with several shops and residences burned and looted. In the same telegraph era, Chicago police seek Harry Bowden for Hugh O Neill's murder.
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New York
E Gonzales Beteses
Venezuela
Castro
de Galvira
Colombia
Imean Cristobal
Chicago
Harry Bowden
Hugh O'Neill
Granite City
St Louis
Mob Hangs Suspects After Carrollton Killings
A Mississippi mob seized Belford McCray Betsy McCray and Ida McCray from Carrollton jail and executed them as crowds pressed for swift justice after the Taliaferro killings. Officials had sought a formal inquest and a public trial, but vigilant citizens overruled them and carried out the lynching.
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New Orleans
The
Picayune
Cariuucun
Taliaferro
Leflore County
Bill Davis
Belford McCray
W F. Brevens
W. Hill
Samuel L. Hart
Watt Turner
L. E Southworth
A H. George
Charles West Chiar
James Darrow
John Nea
Gav Longino
Judge Stevens
Jackson
Carrollton
Winona
Belford
Betsy
Ida McCray
Stevens
Messrs Hill
George
Lynn Taliaerro
Akron Detectives Nab Barglarm in Stolen Fund Case
Akron detectives tracked a suspect named Barglarm accused of stealing funds from a local vault. The stolen coins and gold pieces, valued between 15 dollars and a coin, were hidden ten days ago and the thief fled toward the sea. Detectives recovered the money, traced the route, and the case proceeds through local authorities.
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Devy
Akron
Ostonoa
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