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President Shaffer warns that addressing a large union crowd could ruin the town as strikers win closures at more mills with no violence reported.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1901
Page
1
Strike Impacts Pittsburgh Mills and Shaffer Speaks
Information from Lindsey McCaheon reports no wheel turns as strikers hold. Dewees mill removal begins amid town hostility. union urges calm while Shaffer campaigns in New Castle and McKeesport. Iron works in Wheeling shift to non union operation as strikes widen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lindsey-McCaheon
Dewees Mill
Tue
Shaffer
New Castle
McKeesport
Amalgamated
Wheeling
W. Va
River Side Iron Works
Des Moines Student Found Boiling Bodies For Skeletons
W K Fletcher claiming to study at Still College of Osteopathy was found in woods west of Grand avenue boiling human bodies to preserve skeletons. Health department ordered cleanup and removal of vessels within twelve hours. No arrests yet. Fletcher says he sold skeletons to Still college and got bodies from wrecks. Authorities investigate sources and conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
W. K. Fletcher
Still College of Osteopathy
Grand Avenue
Fletcher
Still College
Tillman Attacks Commercial Democracy at Union Rally
At Union, S C, August 10, Senator Tillman delivered the final speech in a large political rally. He criticized the "commercial democracy" urged by Senator McLaurin, calling it worse than negro domination, while avoiding personal bitterness in his remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
McLaurin
U S. C
B. R. Tillman
Paris Balloon Envelope Replaced After Burst
Paris August 10 Sante-Dumont reports the balloon envelope was damaged too much to repair so a new one is ordered. The ellipsoidal envelope will have similar volume to the burst balloon, built by La Chambre who made the original for the Andree polar expedition. It should be ready by September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Trust to Launch Major Shipbuilding Combine
New York August 10 reports say all details of a proposed shipbuilding trust are set and the new corporation will launch in a few days. The Cramp family is to be the backbone, with Newport News Company aiding, and interests from Vickers Mxim and Bethlehem Ship and Armor Plate Works also involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Newport News
Vickers
M@xim
Bethlehem Ship and Armour Plate Works
Mercer Fire Destroys Business District Near Iowa Line
A major blaze in Mercer Missouri near the Iowa border destroyed the business section including the post office bank and a department store. Only one store remained standing as firefighters fought the blaze on August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Mercer
Iowa State Line
Italian detective doubts Bresci killed King Humbert
New York reports Alexander Segura, an Italian government detective, says Bresci did not kill King Humbert. Segura identifies Luigi Granotti, Bresci’s former Paterson comrade, as the shooter who fired the fatal shot after Bresci’s revolver failed thrice. Granotti allegedly acted while Segura posed as a silk mill worker among Paterson anarchists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alexander Segura
Bresci
King Humbert
Italy
Humbert
Segura
Luigi Granotti
Paterson
Granotti
Walter Dimmick Arrested For Mint Gold Theft
Walter Dimmick ex chief clerk of the mint was arrested in San Francisco early today on charges of stealing thirty thousand dollars in gold from the mint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Walter Dimmick
Mint
Dances at Midway Stir Debate Over West Point Viewing
Gen. Nelson Miles visiting the Buffalo exposition eyed the Orient theater dances described as hocheé coochee. War department officials urged tone down so West Point cadets could watch without offense, but Akoun the director refused. Midway censor Townsend said he had not been informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Nelson A. Miles
Exposition
Orient
Chicago
Paris
Miles
War Department
West Point
Sidney Concessionaires
Buchanan
Gaston Akoun
Akoun T
Oriental Theater
Townsend
Midway
Stolen Gold Recovered In Bay Off Crockett
Seventy thousand dollars worth of gold bullion stolen from the Seloy smelter was recovered in the bay at Crockett this morning. John Winters alias Buck Wyker, arrested Thursday, confessed in San Francisco and led detectives to the drop site. Authorities expect to recover the remaining two hundred eighty thousand dollars soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crockett
Cal
Seloy
John Winters
Buck Wyker
San Francisco
Cadillac Wimmer Extends Lead In Canada Cup Race
In Chicago at 11 this morning the Invader from Toronto led Cadillacs Detroit start but a rope break caused a delay. Cadillac recovered quickly and surged to take the first Canada Cup race by about five minutes with Invader finishing strong after the setback.
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Chicago
Cadillac
Detroit
Invader
Toronto
Lawsuit Challenge Iowa Veterinary Law In Des Moines
Dr W Smith of Winterset files suit in district court challenging the Iowa veterinary law passed by the Twenty eighth general assembly. The petition seeks to determine if veterinarians who were practicing five years before enactment may register by January 1 1901 to continue practice. The state contends those who did not register lose the right and must take a new exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
W. Smith
Winterset
Iowa
General Assembly
State Board
Steele
Smith
Wilson Makes Tour Report On Corn Crop
Traer IA August 10 Secretary of Agriculture Wilson visited after touring leading corn states. He offered no definite crop condition estimate but said losses are greatest where corn is grown for sale and smallest where grown for farm feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traer
Wilson
Miners to discuss strike before board adjourns
Vice President Lewis of the United Mine Workers said the national executive board now in session will take up the Amalgamated association strike before adjournment. A general sympathy resolution was considered but postponed, with speculation it may be acted on tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaffer
New Castle
Amalgamated Association
Virginia
Indianapolis
Ind
Lewis
United Mine Workers
National Executive Board
Cambon Praises America in Paris Interview
French Ambassador Jules Cambon attributes American life to work energy and bigness, says Americans are strong and practical, avoid absinthe and bad literature, and notes a painful return to France due to loose morals observed by visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jules Cambon
United States
America
Europe
France
Ireland Discusses Strike In New York Visit
Archbishop Ireland, returning from the Catholic Total Abstinence convention in Hartford, denied reports that he was invited to help settle the strike or would actively pursue such efforts. He called the newspaper statements unwarranted and groundless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ireland
Hartford
North Dakota Potato Crop Likely Small This Year
Farmers report the potato crop in North Dakota will be small due to flooding in the valley and reduced acreage in several areas. Buyers from southwestern points arrive to take options on carload lots at 40 to 50 cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
Ten Days of Violent Hiccoughs Endanger Racine Resident
Charles A. Olson of the Metropolitan hotel in Racine has suffered violent hiccoughs for ten days. He cannot eat or sleep, and physicians are baffled by the case. Death is expected as doctors seek relief from the distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Wis
Charles A. Olson
Metropolitan
Sixth Street
Alice Flynn Found Dead by Coop and Fence in Bloomington
The 82 year old spinster Alice Flynn was discovered last night wedged between a chicken coop and a fence at the rear of her West Walnut Street home in Bloomington. Police are investigating the death as a possible accident or foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Flynn
Bloomington
West Walnut Street
Iowa Weather Outlook For Sunday Showers Possible
Partly cloudy with possibly local showers in Iowa on Sunday and the west portion tonight. Warmer tonight as Sindications report cloudiness and a chance of light rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iowa
Great Britain Blocks Way In China Tariff Talks
The state department releases a cablegram from Mr Rockhill noting delays in final protocol signing between powers and China. Britain objects to the international tariff revision commission and seeks reconsideration of certain clauses, with no details on the objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Rockhill
China
Great Britain
International Commission
Money to aid strikers from Indiana mill workers
The first consignments of wages from Muncie iron mill workers will be sent to Pittsburg to support the steel workers strike fund. Similar packets will be sent from Anderson Marion Elwood and other Indiana gas belt towns after a meeting in Elwood voted 10 percent of wages to the fund three weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Pittsburg
Steel Workers
Anderson
Marion
Elwood
Indiana
Missouri marks eightieth anniversary in Kansas City
Kansas City August 10. Troost Park hosts the eightieth anniversary celebration of Missouri with patriotic songs and an address of welcome by Mayor Reed. A dozen Congressmen attend, each slated for a twenty minute speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
State of
Missouri
Troost Park
Reed
Fire Rips Rantoul Illinois Destroying Town Shops
Paxton Illinois reports Rantoul nearly leveled by fire that began in Goff and Yates elevator and jumped to Gulicks brick building with five stores including First National Bank. Wind carried flames across street burning Collison Bros bank printing office meat market and more. Two blocks of stores burned and a country farm house with grain. damaged until all but few business structures remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton
Ill
Rantoul
Goff & Yates
Gulicks
First National Bank
Collison Bros.’ Bank
Telephone Exchange
Martin House
Coon Bros
Collison Bros
Jay Cooke 80th Birthday Noted in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on August 10 Jay Cooke celebrated his eightieth birthday. The Civil War financier aided the government by buying bonds and later led the Northern Pacific Railroad project. After false broker promises caused bankruptcy and a severe 1873 panic, Cooke recovered, paying all creditors in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jay Cooke
Cooke
Northern Pacific Railroad
Sea Serpent Sighted During Ocean Voyage
Captain Howard Blackburn reports seeing a fifteen foot sea serpent during the Great Republic crossing from Gloucester to Lieben. He described a light gray, eel tailed body and a serpent like head while aboard the 25 foot sloop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn
London
Howard Blackburn
Atlantic
Gloucester
Mass
Lieben
Southampton
New York
Great Republic
Nation Marriage Ends as Carrie Nation Seeks Divorce
David Nation sues Carrie Nation for divorce in Barber County Kansas arguing abandonment for the saloon smashing crusade. Carrie, recently released from jail, says she loved him but would not surrender her freedom and plans to continue her activist work if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Nation
Nation
David
A. B. Excursion Engages Pauchet for Music
The August 29 excursion has appointed Pauchet to provide musical entertainment.
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A. B
Pauchet
State Normal Shows Phenomenal Growth
Cedar Falls Iowa Aug 19 Homer H Surley president of the Iowa state normal school at Cedar Falls filed the thirteenth biennial report with Gov Shaw noting rapid enrollment rise from 435 in 1887 to 2017 in 1901 with 49 teachers. He urges $18 000 for physics and chemistry building and $50 000 for a fireproof library and $15 000 for a new gymnasium urging legislature to provide facilities matching student needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Homer H. Surley
Iowa State Normal School
Twenty-Eighth
General Assembly
Surrey
Treneth
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Steel Trust
Dewees Wood
Vandegrift
Williams
Tillman
Santos-Dupont
BIG Trust
Anoth
Utes
Dr. Smith
Wilson Makes
National Board
Cambon
C. A. Olsen
David Nation
Carrie
Topeka, Kan
Barber County
Kan
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