Deserters Return to Work as Steel Strike Tensions Rise
In Wellsville and Milwaukee reports, Amalgamated association members desert strikers and return to mills. Police bolster order as five mills may run. Shaffer of the Amalgamated signals a broad strike plan against the United States Steel Corporation. Cleveland reports calm with no new hires.
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Wellsville
Amalgamated Association
Superior
Milwaukee
Lake Superior
Shaffer
Steel Corporation
Steel Workers’ Convention
United States Steel Corporation
Theodore J. Shaffer
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York
Steel Trust
Labbor
Cleveland
Oldest Voter In Iowa Casts Ballot At Ninety Four
In Wapello Iowa on August 5 E W Siverly aged ninety four rode seven miles with his son Ivory Siverly to the polls. He walked unaided into the booth after a welcome reception from supporters. His first vote was in the twenties and he has remained a republican since the party’s founding. He backs McKinley and his principles.
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Wapello
E. W. Siverly
Ivory Siverly
Sailor’s Trade Named After Constant Ocean Pitch
A sailor is called a tar for his life at sea as he endures continual pitching on the ocean. The nickname reflects the rough, constant movement aboard ships and the long service in maritime life.
Church Fortunate as Winfield Land Bequeaths Farm Trust
Winfield United Presbyterian Church gains a 429 acre farm in Henry County from John McCully who reserves life use. He also may transfer about 300 acres in Louisa County to the church under a similar arrangement. Land valued at roughly 60 dollars per acre places the total near forty two thousand dollars, improving the church’s financial standing.
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Mt. Pleasant
United Presbyterian Church
Winfield
John McCully
Louisa County
Henry County
Man arraigned in assault case over neighbor shooting
Washington Washington Aug 5 Henry Hamm was arraigned before Justice McCall on assault with intent to commit for shooting neighbor William Buntenbach. Preliminary hearing set for Aug 14 with bond set at 2000. Buntenbach remains alive but in dangerous condition and recovery remains doubtful.
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William Buntenbach
Washington
Henry Humm
R. T. McCall
Squire McCall
Hamm
Buntenbach
Anamosa Politician Thomas Ercanbrack Dies in Dubuque
Thomas Ercanbrack, a prominent politician and Mason from Anamosa, died in Dubuque this morning. The Cedar Rapids papers note his death on August 5.
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Anamosa
Cedar Rapids, Ta
Thomas Ercanbrack
Dubuque
Benjamin Pugh Executed by Electrocution at Sing Sing
Benjamin Pugh a New York Negro murderer was electrocuted at Sing Sing prison this morning receiving three shocks. Afterward the warden and the electrician said it was harder to electrocute a Negro than a white man. Pugh killed a waiter in a quarrel over a ten cent meal he refused to pay.
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Sinning
N. Y
Benjamin Pugh
New York
Sing Sing
Pugh
Indian seeks ten thousand in hair damage suit
A Sac and Fox Indian known as Ma Ka Ta Wah seeks 10 000 in a federal case from Des Moines alleging confinement in Iowa violated his rights after he was punished for cashing an annuity and losing his long raven locks. Defendants include Warden W A Hunter of Anamosa State Prison and H M Rebok former reservation agent.
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Des Moines
Northern District of
Iowa
Black Cloud
Diamond Jo Line Sells Clinton Excursion Tickets
During the M. V. Spiritulsts convention in Clinton, the Diamond Jo Line offers excursion tickets to Clinton and return for 1.25 dollars. Sale runs from today to August 25, with tickets valid until August 31. For meals and berth details contact W. G. Block, agent, Diamond Jo Line, Muscatine, Iowa.
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M. V. Spiritulsts
Clinton
Diamond Jo Line
W. G. Block
Muscatine
Iowa
Phillips Cash Assets Sufficient to Meet Debts
Counsel for Corn King Phillips reports cash in sight enough to meet all demands thus far. He cites accounts against several customers totaling over $100,000 from advances to cover their loss making positions. Sight drafts have been sent to those customers and Phillips has covered obligations with private funds awaiting a full liability statement by week’s end.
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Chicago
Corn King
Phillips
Dowager Empress Frederick Dies in Cronburg
Cronburg reports the Dowager Empress Frederick died at 6 15 pm after a long illness. She was born 1844, eldest daughter of Queen Victoria, sister to Kaiser Wilhelm. Kaiser Wilhelm reached Cronburg while Crown Prince William rushed to the bedside. King Edward’s effort to reach London was cancelled as futile.
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Cronburg
Frederick
Victoria
Frederick of
Germany
Wilhelm
Hamburg
Kaiser Wilhelm
William
Edward
London
Cowes
Census figures show smaller than expected Dominion population
Ottawa officials say the 1891 census inflated figures to raise wages and staffing. The 1890s projection now places Dominion population near 5.5 million with Quebec growth driving representation. The present Commons has 212 members and a representation unit near 22 683, likely rising to about 25 000 next parliament.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dominion
Quebec
House of Commons
Fast Vessel Wrecked off Aldermey Island
London Aug 5 H M S Viper once the fastest ship afloat was totally wrecked on rocks off Aldermey island in the British channel during the mimic battle of the British fleet in maneuvers.
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London
H. M. S. Viper
Aldermey Island
Fire destroys Iowa Manufacturing Co shops in Oskaloosa
The Iowa Manufacturing Co shops and foundry in Oskaloosa were destroyed by fire on Sunday. Loss set at fifteen thousand dollars with five thousand dollars covered by insurance. Owners plan immediate rebuilding.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa Manufacturing Co
Northwestern extension to Centerville aims for Sioux City
The Northwestern line extension from Sioux City to Centerville South Dakota is taking shape. The project follows the Moville extension and requires local support to secure right of way as landowners may raise prices. The route would pass Plymouth County Iowa and Union and Clay counties in South Dakota.
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Sioux City
Northwestern
Centerville
S. D
Moville
Plymouth County
Iowa
Union
Clay Counties
South Dakota
Baldwin Arctic Expedition Receives Archangel Praise
Civil Governor Engelhard of Archangel commends Baldwin's arctic expedition outfit as the best equipped for the north pole. He lauds American explorer skill and thoroughness, noting the Siberian tribesmen managing 420 dogs will play a key role. Officials and educated locals gathered at the pier for a rousing send-off as the America weighed anchor.
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Moscow
Engelhard
Archangel
Baldwin
North Pole
M. Engelhard
Rowdyism Incident Prompts Police Protection Plea
A young couple from a church group was pelted with stones by hidden assailants near the Muscatine Lumber & Box Co. on East Second street. Vile epithets were hurled and threats made against the young man if he returned to the area. The report notes others in that locality faced similar harassment and calls for heightened police protection.
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East Hill
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
East Second Street
Park Tour Offers Ticket Deal At Black Hawk Tower
The notice states tickets for parties of 19 or more to Black Hawk Tower are priced at T75ec each. It notes a management change at the park this year with a new, accommodating manager improving visitor experience.
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Black Hawk Tower
Dowie Holds First Periodic Spanking Bee in Zion Temple
Elijah Dowie led the first of his so called periodic spanking bees at the Zion Tabernacle in Chicago. The overseer spanks the boards of assessors and review and Archbishop Feehan over tax exemptions for the city. He criticized the local press and religious weeklies before closing with a talk on love.
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Chicago
Elijah” Dowie
Zion Tabernacle
Board of Assessors
Board of Review
Feehan
Fart men like fast rivers are generally shallow
A fragmented line compares fart men to swift rivers, asserting both are typically shallow in depth. The text presents a terse, metaphorical observation without additional context or named individuals.
Noted Chicago Attorney Frank Collier Dies After Illness
Chicago reports the death of Frank Collier a well known politician and attorney who died at county hospital after a long illness with typhoid fever and lingering mental troubles from injuries suffered in a political feud. Once a promising West Side lawyer he later battled mental decline and erratic conduct before ending in an insane asylum.
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Chicago
Frank Collier
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Gas Trust
Cook County
West Side
Hainois Club
Ashland Boulevard
Collier
Snyder vs Schoeenig in rental dispute before judges
Case of Snyder vs Schoeenig over landlord lien on furniture and fixtures of Front street restaurant proceeds slowly in Justice Bloomer’s court after multiple venue changes. The suit moved from Justice Eversmeyer to Justice Hawe and then to Justice Bloomer with continuances and a plan for the Bloomer team to travel to the city for trial.
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Snyder
Era of the Electric Farmer in Edison Battery Promise
The Chicago Record-Herald notes Edison’s storage battery tests as bringing a potential era of electric farming. The Pittsburgh Times suggests wind and water power could store energy to light homes, power farm machines, heat, and drive field work, enabling farmers to harvest and haul grain using stored electricity.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Edison
Pittsburg Times
the Times
Mr. Edison
Boer convoy captured as Froneman killed near Winburg
A Boer convoy of seventy wagons was captured by British forces near Boshof. Commandant Froneman was killed after a pursuit near Winburg. Important papers were found on him. Admiral Brown denies invitation to Schiey Court of Inquiry.
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Blomfontein
New Boshof
Froneman
Winburg
Bad loss for Dallas as Hahn Packing Plant burns
Dallas August 5 The Hahn Packing Plant one of Texas principal meat packing establishments was destroyed by fire this morning. The loss is estimated at 166000 dollars.
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Dallas
Hahn Packing Plant
Texas
Brown denies he was summoned to Schley court of inquiry
Rear Admiral Brown retired repudiates reports that he was asked to sit on the Schley court of inquiry in Indianapolis Indiana on August 5. He states he had no invitation or obligation to participate and offers no further comment on the matter.
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Indianaplis
Brown
Schley
Street Car Strike Hits Lexington Workers Demand Higher Pay
Aug 5 Lexington faces disruption as street car men strike over higher wages and shorter hours. Police reserve called out as union demands are pressed.
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Lexington
Picturesque Pan-American Route Folder From Grand Trunk
The Pan American Route to Buffalo folder is mailed on receipt of 2 cents to the Grand Trunk Railway Chicago agent at 249 Clark Street. It is advertised as the handsomest descriptive folder issued for the exposition and railway travel.
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Buffalo
Clark Street
Chicago
Collision of Racine and Kalamazoo in Chicago Harbor
While racing in the harbor this morning the passenger steamers Racine and Kalamazoo collided. The Kalamazoo tipped over and decks touched the water causing a panic. A large number of passengers were hurt and several women fainted. No serious damage to either vessel was reported.
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Chicago
Racine
Kalamazoo
Potatoes and umbrellas spark humorous male critique
A wry generalization contrasts men with potatoes and claims the average man believes he is justified in stealing an umbrella or a kiss whenever ripe opportunity arises.
Brooklyn Bridge Exam Ordered After Structural Breaks
An examination is ordered to determine the cost of rebuilding part of the Brooklyn bridge. Experts dispute the best steps following recent discoveries of breaks in the structure, but agree that excessive weight has been placed on the bridge in recent years.
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New York
Brooklyn Bridge
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Amalgamated
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Diamond Jo
Tomers
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Viper
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Grand Trunk Railway System
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