Frantic Labor Effort Aims at Telegraph Strike
President Samuel Gompers announced to AFL leaders that he John Mitchell and Daniel J Keefe have been entrusted by united labor to push a timely and honorable settlement of the telegraph strike. A Chicago committee warned nonsigning brokers to accept union terms by noon or face a new strike. many messenger boys have returned to work.
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Washington, D. C
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Federation
John Mitchell
Daniel J. Keefe
Detroit
United Labor
Gompers
Chicago
Ill
Telegraphers strike widens as unions seek huge war fund
Chicago on August 19 the International Commercial Telegraphers' union leader urges a national fund of 10.9 to 20 million dollars to back a possible ninety day strike. Five hundred unmarried telegraphers prepare to camp at Desplaines subsisting on 15 cents a day. Helen Gould may be asked to witness grievances against company officials.
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New York
Small
America
Ill
Sylvester J. Small
The
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United Labor Forces
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Desplaines Camp
Brand’s Hall
Helen Gould
Chicago Federation of Labor
Veteran slays comrade with war bayonet in G A R hall
In Victoria Missouri on August 19 Commander S J Waters 65 of the James N Whitehead Post G A R attacked army mate George Patton 61 with a bayonet from an ancient musket after a dispute over post picnic plans. Patton died minutes later.
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S. J. Waters
James N. Whitehead
George Patton
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Waters
Boehm Invents Adding Machine With Wide Range
Prof W M Boehm formerly on S U S and Cornell faculties has invented an adding machine. The patent was issued in Washington DC last week. It can add from one penny to one cent less than a million dollars. He plans to market it and move to the University of Pennsylvania as instructor in physics next month to finalize marketing plans.
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Town City
W. M. Boehm
Cornell
Washington, D. C
Boehm
University of Pennsylvania
East
Telegrapher strike push seeks $20 million fund
Russell and allied leaders call for a large defense fund to aid telegraphers amid wage declines and charter disputes. They propose a $19 to $20 million pool to support union workers and press the American Federation of Labor to back the plan at its Washington meeting. They also request action from Attorney General Jackson to revoke Western Union’s charter over alleged charter violations.
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Washington
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Wesley Russell
Michael J. Reidy
National
Mr. Russell
New York
Daniel R. Russell
Jackson
Western Union Telegraph Company
Russe
Taft as Peacemaker in Panama Colombia Crisis
Secretary Taft today announced an arrangement with United States, Colombia, and Panama to settle issues following Panama's separation from Colombia and the canal zone. The plan calls for final Colombia claims settlement, Panama assuming part of Colombia's national debt, and restoration of commercial ties between Colombia and Panama.
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Columbia
Washington, D. C
Taft
United States
Colombia
Canal Zone
Harriman denies wishing to own all railroads
E H Harriman telegraphs the Associated Press from San Francisco denying the Reno State Journal report claiming he said he wished to own or control railroads. He also denies stating he would manage railroads for the government.
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U. 8S
New York
E. H. Harriman
Associated Press
San Francisco
Reno
New
Buchtel Calls Contemptible Judge Characterization
Lindsey Little adds word contemptible to description of a judge, prompting debate over courtroom behavior and conduct. Officials and observers weigh implications for legal standards and public trust in the judiciary.
Colorado Governor Charges Judge Lindsey in Public Dispute
Governor Buchtel of Colorado calls Judge Ben Lindsey a contemptible little cuss after a Muscatine chautauqua appearance and again at Mason City. He accuses Lindsey of chasing publicity with a single juvenile court speech while praising Colorado’s reform legislature.
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Buchtel
Colorado
Ben Lindsay
Denver
Muscatine
Buchel
Mason City
Webster City
Roosevelt
Private Taylor Sentenced to Death by Hanging
War Department advices from Manila report Private William A. Taylor of Company M Twenty Fourth Infantry was tried at Iloilo October 16 for shooting his commanding officer Lieut Robert B Calvert and was sentenced to death by hanging.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Manila
William A. Taylor
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Iloilo
Robert B. Calvert
Ammonia Mistakenly Drunk by Local Woman
Miss Annie Yavorsky, niece of former Alderman Yavorsky, drank ammonia and water by mistake in Iowa City on Saturday. Her mouth was painfully burned but no permanent injury occurred.
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Iowa City
Annie Yavorsky
Yavorsky
Tucker Wins Hal
Washington secretary Taft informs Mrs Tucker that after reviewing papers on charges against Lieut Col Tucker the evidence is not sufficient to grant a court martial.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Taft
Tucker
William F. Tucker
Col. Tucker
Martal
Earthquake Felt in San Juan Porto Rico
A perceptible quake struck Porto Rico with a 7 PM Saturday tremor and a heavy 4 AM Sunday shock. The event awakened residents but caused no reported damage.
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Porto Rico
San Juan
Pushball Aims To Mark Iowa Field Opening In September
At State University the athletic board introduces a 21 foot circumference pushball for practice and contests to replace class scraps. The ball costs 200 dollars and will involve sophomores and freshmen in tug like play on Iowa field. The move aims to boost health and football training across sports.
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Iowa City
Iowa Field
A. G. Smith
Athletic Board of Control
Board of Control
Iowa
Hawkeye
Warden Resigns Over Whipping Post Policy
Delaware state workhouse warden resigns in Wilmington after disapproving of the whipping post and refusing to lash inmates. The Aug. 19 report notes the official quit rather than perform duties.
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Delaware Workhouse
Wilmington
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Delaware State Workhouse
Funeral services for Mrs. Chris Ruthenberg held Sunday
The funeral of the late Mrs. Chris Ruthenberg was held Sunday morning at 10 from the residence near Ferdinand Illinois with Rev Carwell of Wrayville officiating. Interment followed at the cemetery in Illinois City. Pallbearers named: Charlies Kreuger William Kreuger George Kreuger Fred Ruthenberg Louis Ruthenberg William Zollner.
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Ill
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Imnois City
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William Kreuger
George Kreuger
Fred Ruthenberg
Louis Ruthenberg
William Zollner
Taft Arrives in Columbus Opens Campaign Speech
Secretary Taft arrived in Columbus Ohio amid festive decorations not seen since McKinleyral welcome. He plans a speech tonight that is expected to launch his bid for the presidential nomination.
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Columbus
Taft
McKinley
Stock car burns on Rock Island train at Blue Grass
Blue Grass Iowa August 19 a Rock Island freight stock car caught fire last evening and was ditched at about six o'clock. About thirty hogs and five cattle inside the car were saved while the rest were cremated in the blaze.
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Blue Grass
Iowa
Rock Island
Big Cumberland Steel Plant Destroyed by Fire
Cumberland Maryland August 19 The Cumberland Steel Company plant producing precise steel castings was totally destroyed by a fire of unknown origin. Loss about 350000 with 100000 insured. The firm maintains offices in London and Paris and major U.S. cities.
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Cumberland Company
Cumberland
Cumberland Steel Company
London
Paris
United States
Harrisburg
Sister of Younger brothers dies after streetcar crash
Mrs Emma Leach sister of Cole Jim and Bob Younger former James gang members died in Kansas City after injuries from a streetcar accident last Friday She was 54 years old.
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Emma Leach
Cole
Jim
Bob Younger
James Gang
Charles Emory Smith to Wed Miss Nichols
New York reports the engagement of Nettie Nichols of New York to Charles Emory Smith editor of the Philadelphia Press. The announcement confirms Smith’s forthcoming marriage to the NY socialite and notable newspaper figure.
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Charles Emory Smith
Miss Nichols
New York
Shaw Says Wall Street Panic Won’t Hit National Wealth
Former Treasury head Leslie M. Shaw declares prosperity safe despite market flurries. He cites large farm, mine, forest outputs and factory payrolls, arguing industrial stability remains intact and banks should not lose capital. He warns against panic-driven withdrawals.
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New York
Wall Street
Leslie M. Shaw
United States Treasury
Gibraltar
Reformers Knocked Out in Fort Wayne Saloon Vigil
Dr. M. A. Mason a prominent dentist and Law and Order League leader was attacked by a saloon proprietor while watching for Sunday-closing law violations. He was knocked through a plate-glass window, badly cut but vows to return next Sunday to continue patrols.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
M. A. Mason
Law and Order League
Attorney General Bonaparte to Wall Street on policy speak
Attorney General Bonaparte defended government policy against complaints that he spoke flippantly about corporate law enforcement. He said his course would not be swerved and that lawful business interests should not be disturbed by his remarks.
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Washington
Bonaparte
Wall Street
Weather forecast for Chicago turns cooler and fair
The forecast calls for fair and cooler conditions tonight in Chicago. On Tuesday expect continued fair weather with cooler temperatures in the eastern portion. Sunrise at 5 4, sunset 6 50, moonset 12 32 a m.
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