Iowa Telegraph Strikes Hit Western Union and Postal Operators
Des Moines and other Iowa cities report widespread wire outages as Western Union and Postal workers strike across the nation. New York operators led the action with hundreds on duty and tensions described as nonviolent. Communications paralysis spreads to Denver Columbus Atlanta and Cleveland as the walkout continues.
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Des Moines
Associated Press
Western Union
New York City
New York
Gotham
Montgomery
Ala
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Atlanta
Georgia
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Telegraphers Strike Spreads Across United States
National Order of Railway Telegraphers backs Commercial Telegraphers Union financially and urges halt of Western Union business. Strikes spread to Iowa and Sioux City with Postal and Western Union offices affected. New York and Chicago efforts focus on conciliation and arbitration, while some unions hold firm against talks.
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San Francisco
Cal
National Order of Railway Telegraphers
United States
Canada
St. Louis
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Western Union
Union of America
L. W. Quick
Iowa
Des Moines
Sioux City
Postal and
Messenger Boys
Western Union Telegraph Company
Montgomery
Ala
Chicago
Ill
8. J. Small
Operators’ National Union
Small
Charles P. Neill
Neill
Gotham
New York
New
York
Boston
West
Ralph M. Easley
National Civic Federation
Same
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Pesident Small
Telegraphers’ Union
Western Union and Postal Companies
Easter
Roosevelt
Lee Syndicate undergoes leadership changes after A W Lee death
Announcement from Ottumwa Iowa notes the death of A W Lee in Nottingham England on July 15 and outlines future management of the Lee Newspaper Syndicate. John Lee Mahin and Mrs Lee remain administrators while P Adler and J F Powell assume presidencies and executive roles across the five papers.
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A. W. Lee
Ottumwa
Iowa
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Nottingham
England
Lee
John Lee Mahin
Chicago
Syndiete
Lee Newgruper Syndicate
Qumwa Courier
James F. Powell
Lee Syndicate
Muscatine
Journal Printing Company
E. P. Adler
Courier Printing Company
J. F. Powell
The
Courier
J. K. Daugherty
LaCrosse
LaCrosse Tribune Company
A. M. Brayton
Frank H. Burgess
the Tribune
Hannibal
Courier-Post
W. J. Hill
W. H. Powell
Messrs. Adler and Powell
Europe
Marshalltown Priest Unaware of Carmelite Arrival Plans
Rev. Dr. James J. Fitzpatrick of St. Mary's in Marshalltown says no definite arrangements have been made for the Carmelite sisters of Paris to establish a mother house there as a refuge from religious persecution, with Marshalltown named as potential headquarters.
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Marshalltown
James J. Fitzpatrick
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Paris
France
Iowa
Standard Oil accused of price discrimination against Americans
Washington reports Commissioner Herbert Knox Smith submitted to President Roosevelt a detailed study on the petroleum industry. The findings claim Standard Oil discriminates against American consumers in favor of foreign buyers and varies prices across U S locales. It notes railroads pay excessive lubricating oil prices and promises further evidence on price discrimination and unfair practices.
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Washington
Standard Oil Company
Herbert Knox Smith
Roosevelt
Standard Oil
United States
Smith
Schooner Myroneas Sinks After Collision Off Long Island Sound
Four crew members drown when the granite laden schooner Myroneas collides with the Tennessee steamer in Long Island Sound. Passengers from the Tennessee are rescued by the steamer Maine. The Tennessee sustains minor damage.
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New York
N. Y
Long Island Sound
Neptune Line
Tennessee
Maine
Roosevelt Faces Bitter Attack as Congress Opens
Washington Bureau of The Journal notes the coming session will see sharp assaults on President Roosevelt. Naval policy, Pacific fleet plans, and administration methods are slated for heavy criticism amid debates on the Panama Canal, forest reserves, and related reforms. The session runs long before the next election.
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J. C. Welliver
Roosevelt
Congress
House
Senate
Pacific
Japan
White House
Georgia
Navy Department
The
Navy
Brownsville
Coroner's Jury Rules Murder Suicide In Ottumwa Case
In Ottumwa Iowa the coroner's inquest over Frank Dungan and George Godfrey concluded with a verdict of murder and death by own action. Dungan killed his father-in-law Godfrey on Saturday afternoon and then died by his own hand. Funerals for both men are planned from the Dungan residence Tuesday afternoon.
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Ottumwa
Frank Dungan
George Godfrey
Dungan
Rockefellers feud fuels threats of public pursuit
New York August reports Frank Rockefeller denounces John D Rockefeller as a monster and vows to reveal his brother’s life story. He predicts public pursuit and possible flight abroad when the true history is made public. A Cleveland physician’s remark confirms the father may still be alive.
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New York
Frank Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
John D
Frank Rockefellers
H. E. Bigger
Cleveland
Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
William A. Rockefeller
Korean Supreme Court Condemns Delegates in Hague Case
Seoul reports the supreme court sentenced Yi Lang Sol to death by hanging and Yi Wi Chow Yi Chun to life imprisonment for claiming Korea representation at The Hague conference. Overnight a 38 man Japanese detachment suffered five dead and five wounded near Kang Wha island, Chemulpo.
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Seoul
Korea
Korean Supreme Court
Yi Lang Sol
Wi Chow
Yi Chun
Kang Wha
Chemulpo
Barney Oldfield Fails To Beat Minute Mark
At Woodland park in Sioux City on August 12 the champion driver Barney Oldfield could not post a faster time than a flat one minute on a dusty track with a head wind. The crowd of about 3000 saw the Green Dragon show speed but settle for a one minute official best.
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la Crosse
Wis
Listman Mill
Foster Construction Company of
Milwaukee
Sioux City
Barney Oldfield
Woodland Park
Lake View Hotel Closes Over Staffing Shortage
In Sac City on August 12 the sole Lake View hotel shuts its doors as Haggin and his wife cannot supply meals for the growing crowds. The shortage of staff makes serving guests at the lake resort impossible, forcing the closure.
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Lake View
Sac City
Lake
Haggin
Notable Moscow Resident Marking 98th Birthday
S R Chase of Moscow Iowa celebrates his ninety eighth birthday as a veteran of Mexican and Civil wars. The event draws many relatives and Muscatine neighbors to the Chase home for a family gathering and notable community remembrance.
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Moscow
S. R. Chase
Lewa
Chase
Iowa
Great Southwest
Bay
Grey Beard Regiment
Mr. Chase
Union
New York
Broom County
New England
Illinois
C. E. Chase
Howard Warfie
Muscatine
Weather outlook for Chicago and surrounding area
Special weather forecast for Chicago Illinois predicts a fair night and Tuesday with a cooler air mass arriving. Winds light, sunrise at 5 56, sunset at 7 04 with moonset at 9 04, extreme east portions expected to be cooler tonight.
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Chicago
Til
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Know Grills Oil Trust
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Wisconsin
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