Harney Denies Copper Company Bribery Claim
Judge Edward Harney of Butte Montana denounces bribery charges from Amalgamated Copper Company over the Minnie Healy mining case. He says a $250000 offer and threats were made to influence his decision, and he rejected them. He plans to return to Butte soon and continue court business as his defense proceeds.
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Edward Harney
Butte
Montana
Mercer County
Illinois
Muscatine
Amalgamated Copper Company
Minnie Healy
Joy
Minnesota Frigate to Be Sold as Scow at $15009
The old frigate Minnesota built in 1855 and flagship at Hampton Roads may be sold today for 15009 dollars. If bought she will be converted into a scow. The ship survived the Merrimack engagement only because Ericsson's Monitor arrived under Lt Worden to avert its fate.
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Washington, D. C
Minnesota
Hampton Roads
Merrimac
Cumberland
Stringhams
Ericcson
Monitor
Worden
Invader Wins Canada Cup Race Amid Calm Conditions
In Chicago the Invader led the Cadillac, taking a mile lead early in the second race leg. the Invader ultimately won by seven minutes. In New York Shamrock II. entered quarantine and prepared at Erie Basin for cup races as crowds greeted the visiting vessel.
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Chicago
New York
Police Warden Bischert Sentenced in Extortion Case
New York August 12 Police Warden Bischert received five years six months in prison and a $1000 fine after a high profile trial alleging extortion from brothel keepers. The verdict underscores alleged corruption within the city police department.
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New York
Bischert
Dean's Ointment Promises Quick Relief
A candid advertisement touts Dean's Ointment for itching piles with a claim of no failure in curing and a fixed price of 50 cents at drug stores.
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Dean
Market on the Jump Oats Rise as Mills Pay More
Chicago reports damp crop news spurring grain rallies with September wheat at 74 1/4, corn at 61 1/2, oats at 87 1/4. Muscatine oat meal mill raises price four cents to 38 cents amid oats scarcity.
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Muscatine
First Day of Conflict Stirs Steel Strike Regions
Early reports from Pittsburgh indicate 15,900 workers did not report to work as mills owned by Republic Paints Lindsay McCutcheon Frankstown and National Tube in the district closed. Some plants remained idle while Joliet Milwaukee and South Chicago plants restarted. Amalgamated leaders claim losses but note loyalty in many mills.
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Republic
Lindsay
McCutcheon
Frankstown
Continental Department
National Tube Co
Amalgamated Association
Carnegie
Joliet
Chicago
Milwaukee
Monsein
American Sheet Steel Co
Vandegrift
Apollo
Leechburg
Hydepark
Saltsburg
Shaffer
Amalgamated
Allix Chalmers
Gompers
United Mine Workers of America
Federation of Labor
Trust
Willy
Warren, Girard
Youngstown
Gates Iron Works
Chicago Planta
War clouds on Austria Italy as Balkan tensions rise
A Rome dispatch predicts war between Austria and Italy over the Balkan crisis. The note says both nations are mobilizing and preparing Adriatic fleets amid rising military activity.
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Vienna
Rome
Austria
Italy
Platt to Lead Singing at Tenth Assembly Picnic
New York on August 12 reports Senator Thomas C Platt agreeing to head the singing at the tenth assembly district picnic today. The senator recalled four years ago that as a young man he was a first class all around singer.
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New York
Thomas C. Platt
Italy Mourns Francesco Crispi Patriot and Premier
Francesco Crispi former Italian prime minister dies at 7:45 pm surrounded by family and friends in Naples. King informed. funeral likely in Palermo with ceremonial city plan. Known as the Bismarck of Italy for shaping policy, military, and alliance choices.
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Naples
Francesco Cripi
Italy
Palermo
Sig. Crispi
Francesco Crispi
Bismarck
Garibaldi
Crispi
Two Sicilies
France
Germany
Austria
Uncertain district reports prompt strike relief appeal
Officials admit lack of authentic reports from affected districts leaves the situation unclear. The Chicago Milwaukee and Joliet mills may not affect the strike significantly if they refuse to join. A long awaited call for financial assistance has been issued and the public and organized labor are urged to subscribe to the strikers' needs.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Joliet
Navy Reprimands Rear Admiral Evans Over Book Critique
The Navy Department reprimanded Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans for criticizing former Secretary Chandler in his book A Sailor's Log. The letter, sent yesterday, calls the act reprehensible and faults Evans for breaching his officer duties. Senator Chandler received a copy of the reprimand.
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Washington
Navy Department
Robley D. Evans
Chandler
Evans
Navy of
United States
Wessels Alive Report Ends Boer Peace Envoi Mystery
An official dispatch from Petoria states Andries Wessels the Boer peace envoy is alive after earlier reports he was shot on orders of DeWet. The confirmation comes from Port Elizabeth with no further details.
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London
Petoria
Andries Wessels
DeWet Ta
Young West Liberty Man Hurt In Unclear Train Accident
Bent Phillips of West Liberty Iowa was found unconscious beside a railway track near Solon by a B Co R & N section crew. He had a broken leg and arm and severe head and body injuries. He had ridden northbound the previous evening and may have fallen from the train. His condition is listed as very critical with recovery uncertain.
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West Liberty
Bent Phillips
Solon
Schmidt Bros Sells A-Grade Song Purchase
A refined new song arrives at Schmidt Brothers and is promoted as high quality. Buyers are urged to secure a copy, with emphasis on premium value and avoidance of inferior releases.
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Schmidt Bros
Interesting News in Brief From All Over the World
Domestic notes report robberies and rewards for returning gold from a Selby smelter theft, a $20 000 bar of bullion missing on route to San Francisco, and other regional incidents. Foreign items mention Ireland's parliamentary representation, empress mourners, and Boer refugees amid global events. Labor and politics cover strikes, union actions, and government figures, with various local happenings in Chicago and Illinois.
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John Winters
Selby
Unalaska
San Francisco
Cold Packing
Wichita
Rev. S. Abbott
Jeffersonville
Ind
Blenheim
Chamberlain
Ireland
Frederick
Church of
Cronberg
Edward
Emperor William
Brandfort
Barri
Luzon
Weather outlook hints at fair skies and warmth
Chicago August 12 Special indicates generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with a slight rise in temperatures.
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Chicago
Airship dream behind gold heist, Winters claims
John Winters details a massive vault robbery at Vallejo to fund an airship project. He says he drilled the safe, moved bullion fourteen trips to the wharf, and would live frugally if successful. He plans to Melton the gold, then build a flying airship model he has in Crockett.
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San Francisco
Cal
John Winters
Vallejo
Santos-Dupont
Winters
Lees
Crockett
Mrs G D Harrison Visits Hampton to See Son
Mrs G D Harrison travels to Hampton for a visit with her son Hal and his wife.
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