Union Bodies Call to Center on Steel Strike Across Nation
President Shaffer declares all United States Steel employees must join the looming strike. The Amalgamated Association cites absolute power to call workers, with Union officials preparing for a nationwide work stoppage and a potential labor military company in Wheeling as support from the federation grows.
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Shaffer
Combine
Pitshore
United States Steel Corporation
United States Steele Corporation
Corportion
Ataadesuutted Associaion
Shafer
Amalgamated Association
Amd
Shag
Shatter
Willis
Peands
Mof
Pighe
Jolu
Wellsville
New York
Kreatos
Che Trust
Shy Bose
Pittsburg
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Morrison
Federation of Labor
Wheeling
W. Va
Crescent Lodge
Labor Federation Leaders Visit Washington After Steel Agreement Rejection
A delegation from the Amalgamated and allied unions led by President Bhaffer and Secretary Williams traveled to Washington following the rejection of a steel-industry deal. They arrived late Saturday night and checked into a downtown hotel, keeping their visit discreet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel
Treg
Navy Secretary says no inquiry requested in Evans Chandler case
Secretary of the Navy James Long states he is unaware of any request for an inquiry or investigation into charges by former Secretary William Chandler against Rear Admiral Robles Evans. He notes Chandler asked for papers and documents, sent to Chandler, and that no inquiry was requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Secretary of the Navy
Joh D. Gong
Bingham
Washington
Willian B. Chandler
Robles D. Evans
Long
Armed manhunt in Palaferro district ends in killing
A manhunt in the Palaferro neighborhood for Sallie Layton and others ended Saturday night with the murder of Will Price, a mercenary who worked for Mor Taliaferro. He was killed after being shot at close range as sheriff’s deputies pursued the suspect. Police found Price near the corner of a residence where a rope and other implements were noted. The report notes confusion and details remain unclear as investigators search for the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garralton
Aus
Palaferro
Sallie Layton
Niight
Will Price
Mor Taliaferro
Palace Library Showcases Rare Porcelain and Chinese Trophy
A palace apartment hosts a notable collection including a rare Chinese plaque or trophy seized from a palace in Peking during early Victoria era wars. The display features tall rectangular shelves with mineral pencil gilt cabinets, white painted panels, and a willow pattern vase set. Green crackled celadon ware and pale green glazes illustrate distinctive early Eastern ceramics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boekinghall Palace
Peking
Victoria
Birekinghon
Sapmie
Kaya
Bennetteville Editor Credits Electric Hit Tetra
Editor A Brown recounts his wife’s distress from dyspepsia and says Electric Hit Tetra helped her instantly. After four bottles she recovered fully and can eat anything. The tonic is praised for gentle laxative action and liver support. Only 50c at O D Knoefel’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Brown
Bennetteville
Jong
O. D. Knoefel's
Foreign residents fear Pekin offense as allies withdraw
Amid allied troop withdrawals in Pekin, fears rise over renewed hostility toward foreigners. Defenses under construction include brick walls and redoubts, but ministers reject a fortress policy, prompting protests from Major Edgar B. Robertson and concern over legation protection.
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Pekin
Sanuetion
Edgar B. Robertson
Ninth Infantry
United States Legation
Rockhill
Legation
Prenelo
Piailings Sareioado
Hefpy
Russia
Manchuria
Niu Chwang
Li Chem Pong
Li Hong Chang
LD Plies Chamg
Preneh
Venezuela Declares Frontier Tense After Invasion Forces
The government reports repelling an incursion by General Rangel Garci gs with 24 battalions from the coastal region. Frontline clashes leave about 300 government troops killed or missing as reinforcements march toward the frontier amid heightened tension with US-backed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuorens
Venezuedal
Venesiaehut PeoVernment Wb
Rangel Garcbirgs
Battal
Royal Gathering At Deathbed Of Germany's Dowager Empress
In Cronberg August 5 the empress and several royals arrived as Dowager Empress Frederick lies dangerously ill. Attending include Crown Prince Frederick William and Prince August William, with Emperor William arriving at 3 a.m. A medical bulletin notes the illness now involves internal organs, diminishing strength and nourishment, though she remains conscious without pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Frederick Wilam
Estel Frederick
Prince August William
Cronberg
Frederick
Prince Adolph of
King Edward Heads to London to Visit Sister
King Edward arrives in London at 5 a m from Cowes and will travel tonight by special train and steamer to Flushing to reach his sister. The Duke of Cambridge is already in Cronberg.
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London
Edward
Cowes
Flushing
Duke of Cambridge
Cronberg
Santos-Dumont Fails To Secure Prize Flight
Paris reports Brazilian aeronaut Santos-Dumont attempted a 100000 franc prize flight from Parc Saint Cloud toward the Eiffel Tower. A guide rope snagged on a tree near Longchamp, forcing an abort after eight and a half minutes and about half the distance.
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Paris
M. Santos Dumont
M. Deutsch
The
Aero Club
Parc By
Saint Cloud
Eifel
Longchamp
M. Santos-Dumont
Satine Cloud
Klondike Gold Cargo Arrives As Indians Attack
From Seattle on August 5 the Hum. Boldt reports Swan0 lu Klondike gold shipment arrival. Advices say Newport reached Juneau on July 30 and that five men were killed by Indians near Yoooco f les. no further details available.
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Seattle
Wash
Hum
Boldt
Skagway
Newport
Juneau
Valdez Island
Military plan to starve Boer forces by cutting food
London August 5. Reports from Johannesburg and Kroonstad indicate the military administration in South Africa intends concentrating natives outside garrison towns into camps, destroying kraals and trellies to cut off food supply to the Boers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
South Africa
Johannesburg
Kroonstad
Ous
Woman fatally shot in boarding house by rejected suitor
Mrs Mille Light hawk known as Mille Allen is fatally wounded at a boarding house. Thad Brookie a paper hanger wounded her then shot himself dead after being spurned in his advances.
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Onaha
Anna
Mille Lighthawk
Mille Allen
Thad Brookie
Brookie
Tragic Ore Run Bridge Crash Near Stonybrook
The first ore train on the new Stonybrook cut of the Eastern Minnesota RR crossed the St Louis River bridge above Stonybrook 62 miles from West Superior. Sunday afternoon, head brakeman Jerry O'Reilly was killed and four other trainmen were badly hurt.
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West Superior
Wis
Stonybrook
Eastern
Minnesota
St. Louis River
Jerry O’reilly
Badky Bart
Sale of 60,000 Acre Hillman Estate in Virginia Territory
In Hopkinsville Kentucky on August 5 a notice states the Mu xation dnVoly has compromised ownership of 60,000 acres including the Hillman estate lying in Virginia, Lyon and Marshall counties. Parties have agreed on all terms and orders for sale confirmation are set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinsville
Hillman
Yrige
Lyon
Marshall Counties
Bank Inspector closes Austin National Bank doors
Federal Bank Inspector M Logantas posted a notice on the doors of Austin National Bank announcing it would not open for business pending the arrival of the chief inspector Alleged excessive loans are cited as the cause. In Chillicothe George Wood a colored hodcarp confessed to murdering Jacobs Bosley near town and was arrested with Ella Baldwin after jealousy related conflict.
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Austin
Ven
Federal Bank
M. Logantas
Chilicothe
Jacobs& Bosley
George Wood
Wood
Ella Baldwin
Two Boers Enter British Lines With Truce Letter
In Kroonstad Orange Hiver Colony on August 5 two Boer combatants approached British positions under a flag of truce carrying a letter from former President Steyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kroonstad
Orange Hiver Colony
Steyn
Frankton Man Fights Water Company In Mandamus
Frankton Indiana August 5. P Ring a restaurant keeper has filed mandamus proceedings against the Frankton Water Company after the firm cut off his water supply. Ring used water from the system to run a motor and fan for restaurant use and contends after passing through the motor the water belongs to him. The company ordered cessation and Ring refused leading to the shutdown. The case hinges on the purpose of rental payment and there is clear divided opinion on the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankton
Ind
Ring
Frankton Water Companys
Judge Rules Against Explosive Plant Near Alexandria
In Madison County Indiana Judge Ryan grants a perpetual injunction stopping Lodians Nitro glycerin and Indiana Torpedo eucalypiat nies from completing a factory and storage house for explosive products near Alexandria after a prior blast that killed a man and damaged buildings. Farmer M Brown sought restraining action citing danger near the public highway and a farmer’s barn.
Two Girls Seriously Injured by Railroad Torpedo Explosion
Eveline Crue, 10, daughter of Thorns Cane, and Fay Vixon, Sver odd daughter of Williamy Hixon, were badly burned and injured when an improvised explosive found on the Vandalia railroad track exploded as they tried to open it with a knife. Their conditions are reported as very serious.
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Brazil
Eveline Crue
Thorns Cane
Fay Vixon
Williamy Hixon
Hixon
Strike Fallout at Cayuga Mine Leads to Lodge Expulsion
In Vermillion county near Cayuga United Mine Workers lodge faces cancellation by National President Mitchell after an unauthorized strike to dismiss the mine superintendent. State officers ordered a return to work, but the men refused, extending the dispute.
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Terre Haute
End
Escopter
United Mine Workers
Cayuga
Vermillion County
Mitchell
Prank Coburn Shot Dead in Speicherville County
Wabash Tod August 5 Prank Coburn is found shot to death at his Speicherville home. Neighbor Layton heard a shotgun blast, searched, and found Coburn with his stomach nearly blown away. Coburn is 45 years old and has one child.
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Wabash
Tod
Coburn
Speicherville
Layton
Ferch
Tragic Train Fatality Near Williamsport
John Songer, 40, was killed by an eastbound Withash passenger train about half a mile east of Williamsport after walking onto the track while returning home. The body was cut to fragments and strewn along the line. Jett, a widow, and six children survive him.
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Williamsport
Fad
John Songer
Ate
Ane
Wat
Senger
Jett
Miner William Huffoun Suicide Shocks Vie County
Terre Haute Indiana August 5 William Huffoun a miner in Vie county killed himself after a quarrel with fellow workers. He walked into an adjoining room and shot himself dying before aid could arrive. He had worked at the mine for a year and all his relatives live in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
William Huffoun
Penegerant
Vie County
Intci de Vie
Germany
Ex Congress Man Bynum Returns to Indiana for Month
Bits from Indianapolis note ex congressman William Bynum has returned from Washington to Indiana for a one month stay. The piece covers his political insights on Congress, the Schley-Sampson dispute, and mentions key Sixth district Republican chairs. It also lists local political figures and a brief anecdote about past chairmen and a son’s work at the Standard Oil refinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
William Wr. Bynum
Washington
Bynum
Ash Street
Congress
Navy Department
Coey
James N. Huston
J. ‘P. Michener
Mr. Hernly
Captain Gowidly
George F. McCulloch
Destructive Fire Destroys Evansville Iron Warehouse
A Saturday night blaze in Evansville Indiana destroyed a large corrugated iron warehouse and a four story brick building in the business district. The fire, which consumed about 200 carloads of broomcorn owned by the trust, caused an estimated loss of 125000 dollars for the broomcorn and 25000 dollars for damage to other property. The broomcorn trust is without insurance.
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Evansville
Ind
Broomcorn
Othe Trust
Broomcorn Trust
SPO
Train derailment disrupts Lake Erie and Western excursion
In Peru Indiana on Sunday the first section of a Lake Erie and Western excursion train from Indianapolis to Michigan City jumped a switch at Stillewell on the Grand Trunk crossing. The engine and first coach overtimed while the next three cars were derailed but no of the 600 passengers were injured. The train consisted of Ti coaches.
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Peru
Ind
Lake Erie and Western
Indianapolis
Michigan City
Grand Trunk
Raiway
Stillewell
Engineer John C Sachs Dies in Farm Wagon Fall
Aged engineer John C Sachs, 75, long with Terre Haute and Indianapolis Vandalia line and later on the road, was killed when he fell from his wagon while returning to his farm from Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Disute
Ind
John C. Sachs
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Firm claims kidney cure by two dollar bottles
A. H Davis writes that after years of kidney trouble two one dollar bottles of Fongus Kipney Oerr ef fected a permanent cure and notes the remedy is sold by all druggists in Ia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.H Davis
Sterling
Foley’s Kidney Cure Claims Kidney and Bladder Health
An 19th century advertisement touts Foley’s Kidney Cure as a remedy that strengthens kidneys and bladder. The text markets the product to readers seeking relief from urinary issues and general organ health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Nerve Slavery and the Cure Claims
An old medical advert explains nerve force decline as the cause of fatigue and various ailments. It lists symptoms such as weakness irritability and loss of flesh. It promotes Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills sold by C E Crecelius at 33 Main and by Buffalo company distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. A. W. Chase
Bicchicine Company
Buffalo, N. Y
Race of Names and Disasters Across a Tumultuous World
A jumble of telegrams reports varied calamities and events: Commandant Haermants Xteyg, kin to President Steyn, killed. a monorene Arizona smelter blast injuring eight. the steamer Astoriy delivering parts of Shamrock I to New York. the Viper wrecked off Alderney after striking a sunken wreck. influenza ravages horses in Chiaro with rising fatality. Germany’s iron industry worsens with reduced output and layoffs. Everett Moore syndicate plans its own rail freight system. Mississippi Governor Longtno condemns the Carrollton lynching and vows justice. Warren Lewis dies by suicide near Long Island Sound. notable Americans tour London. the Cunard ship Cettle arrives in New York with record voyage. election officials face indictments for false canvassing. Irish secret societies rumor of strikes against England. a major bicycle meet slated for Buffalo. Mrs Deb Chathaur dies of hydrophobia in Gainesville. a fatal New York Central collision near Lockport.
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Haermants Xteyg
Steyn
Fleksburg
Petrait Vopper Mining Company
Monorene
Ariz
Astoriy
New York
Lasson
Whiteh
Viper
Island
Alderney
Tfe
Chiro
Dm Deermany
Everett Moore Syndicate
Ohio
London
Chauncey M. Depew
General Grosvenor
Snowden and Newell
Cettle
White Star
Flertinge
Liverpouwt
Cumuibissipher
Rind
Chicago
England
Bualo
Pans Amedena
Deb Chathaur
Gainesville
Lockport
N.Y
New York Central
Phos. Hyland
George Webb
A Freman
English association offers £500 reward for greater blessing to women
The English association on offer raises a reward of £500 claiming a greater blessing to women than Rocky Mountain Tea. The dialogue questions emancipation with remarks on male superiority and equality, illustrated by a debate cited from the Boston Transcript.
Dr King’s New Discovery Heals Local Woman
All Sadieville residents note a remarkable recovery of Mrs. S P Whittaker from chronic bronchial illness. Her husband attributes the cure to Dr King’s New Discovery which also cured their granddaughter of a severe attack of Whooping Cough. The remedy claims to cure Coughs, Colds, Laryngitis, Bronchitis, and throat and lung troubles with bottles at 50 cents and one dollar, trial bottles free at Q D Knoefel’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadieville
S. P. Whittaker
Knoefel
Huggins Gifts Heartfelt Wine to Jinky
Danny-Jack Huggin shows generosity with a bottle given to Jinky last night, sparking playful banter about motives and kindness. The exchange hints at affection and a cheerful social moment.
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Danny
Jack Huggin
Jinky
Morgantown Man Recovers After Sleepless Night Pain
A. R. Bass of Morgantown Indiana endured multiple awakenings with severe backache and kidney pain but was cured by Fouery's Kipxey Ours. The remedy is guaranteed and available at all druggists.
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A. R. Bass
Morgantown
Ind
Fouery
Kipxey Ours
Excursions to Seashore Resorts Via Pennsylvania Lines
Annual trips to Atlantic City Cape May Avalon Holly Beach Ocean City Sea Isle City Wildwood New Jersey Ocean City Maryland and Rehoboth Delaware offered July 25 and August 5 with round trips from New Albany at 15 dollars. Return limit twelve days. Through trains connect Philadelphia for seamless rides. Tickets available from A A Schell.
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Pennsylvania
Atlantic Coast
Atlantic City
Cape May
Avalon
Holly Beach
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
Wildwood
New Jersey
Maryland
Rehoboth
Delaware
New Albany
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
A. A. Schell
Atlantic Citys
Sumer
Atlantic
Pennsylvania Lines
Sleeping car service to Michigan resorts from Louisville
Through cars depart Louisville daily at 4 p m for Petoskey Traverse City Bay View Harbor Springs and Mackinaw City with noon Mackinac Island arrival. Tourist tickets via Pennsylvania Short Lines available from Louisville and Cincinnati. details from C H Hagerty or D P Ive Louisville Ky. Dining and night trains to Chicago run from Louisville with cafe parlor coaches and sleeping cars. depart 8 00 a m daily and 4 30 p m nightly arriving next morning for breakfast. Reservations via C H Haneberty D P Agt Louisville Ky.
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Louisville
Michigan
Pennsylvania Short Lines
G. R. & I. Railway
Petokey
Traverse City
Bay View
Harbor Springs
Mackinaw City
Mackinac Island
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
C. H. Hagerty
D. P. Ive
Ord
Chicago
C. H. Haneerty, D. P. Agt
Excursion Tickets Offered to Bethany Park and Atlantic Coast Resorts
Excursion tickets to Bethany Park Indiana for Bethany Assembly will be sold by Pennsylvania Lines from July 25 to August 1 inclusive, valid for return by August 1. Details available from Ticket Agents. Seashore excursions will depart July 26 and August 5 to ten popular Atlantic Coast resorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Park
Ind
Bethany Assembly
Pennsylvania Lines
Indiana
Atlantic Coast
Excursions to Colorado Utah South Dakota and Minneapolis
Travel agents announce B. and C. S. W. Excursions to Colorado Utah South Dakota and Minneapolis. Summer tours now open with sleeping cars between Louisville and Northern Michigan and Pennsylvania Shore Lines. Departures from Louisville at 4 p.m. and Cincinnati at 7 p.m. Inquiries directed to H. Hagerty D P Agt Louisville Ky.
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Colorado
Utah
South Dakota
Minneapolis
Louisville
Northern
Michigan
Pennsylvania
GRO «& C
Cincinnati
H. Hagerty
D. P. Agt
B O Excursions To North Vernon For County Fair
Excursions offered by B and O to North Vernon for Jen ninge county fair from August 8 to 9. Information available at B and O ticket office. H H Conway, Agent. Also offers Pan-American Akron Route booklet by G H Hagerty at No 220 Fourth avenue Louisville. Excursion tickets to New York via Pennsylvania Lines on sale starting July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Vernon
Jenninge County
B & AO
H. H Conway
G. H. Hagerty
Fourth Avenue
Louisville
Akron
New York
Excursions to Sea Shore Resorts From New Albany
The Pennsylvania Lines announce low fare excursions from New Albany to Atlantic City Cape May and eight other ocean resorts with stops at Pan American Exposition and a New York trip option. Dates include July 25 and August 6 with tickets available after July 1 at Pennsylvania Lines offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Cape May
New York
Pennsylvania Lines
Pennsylvania
New Albany
Buffalo Bound: Choice of Four Travel Routes
Information from ticket agents details four route options for travelers heading to Buffalo.
Foley's Honey and Tar Deals Lungs and Slaps the Cough
A product claim touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for lung issues and coughs. The note emphasizes relief without medical endorsement and highlights typical cautions typical to OTC cough remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
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