Great Strikes Begin to Shape Battle Plans in Steel Region
In Pittsburg and Newcastle the Amalgamated association’s actions close big steel mills while manufacturers reopen others. Officials expect quiet, orderly conduct with no peacetime disruptions, as United States Steel plans a staged reopening and a selective transfer of skilled workers to mills with least disruption.
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Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association
Newcastle
Clark Iill
Mo Brown
Bureau of Police
Recoruer Brown
Unite States Steel Corporation
Kiekimineris
Schwats
Murda
Pittsbory Ioan
New York
Slater
United States Steel
Vandergriff
Leechberg
Apollo
Scottdale
Pyde Park
Wellsville
Moerdes Mystery Unearthed In Seattle Trunk Find
Workmen uncover a small trunk on a Seattle street site. An exhumed body inside appears to be a young girl murdered by a gunshot. The coroner estimates the burial occurred at least four years ago.
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Moerdes
Seattle
Qbhe
Conventional meeting erupts over Cuba remark
At yesterday’s constitutional convention Senor Clanerus moved to call Senor Giberga to explain his declaration that Marth was the evil gentua of Cuba or to withdraw from the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flavaun, Avy
Senor Clanerus
Senor Giberga
Uwpen
Marth
Cuba
Five Hurt When Trolley Collides With Bayou Spill
In Memphis Tennessee a Memphis Street Railway trolley derailed at Second and Mill near Bayou Gayoso late yesterday afternoon injuring five people, some seriously, as rescue crews responded to the scene.
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Memphis
Tenn
Memphis Street Railway Company
Bayou Gayoso
Second and
Mill Streets
Cummins Nominated for Governor by Iowa Republicans
DesMoines Aug 8 A B Cummins of DesMoines was nominated for governor at the Republican state convention yesterday.
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Iowa
DesMoines
A. B. Cummins
An Excellent Combination of a Laxative Syrup
The California Fig Syrup Co. promotes Synur or Fics as a pleasant strengthening laxative, using fig extracts and senna to cleanse the system gently. It claims to aid kidneys, liver, and bowels without irritation, offering a preferred taste and safety. Sold by druggists at 50 cents per bottle in San Francisco Louisville and New York.
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Catifornia Fia Syrup Co
Cansvonnia Fia Syrup Co
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
Burned at stake confession of crime shocks Coffee county
Birmingham reports that John Wesley Pennington, a Black man, confessed to assaulting Mrs. J C Davis and was burned at the stake near Enterprise, Coffee county, in front of about 500 spectators including whites and Blacks. The mob bound him, tied to a chair, and piled faggots before a roaring fire consuming him as he screamed for mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
John Wesley Penpington
Enterprise
Coffee County
Pennington
J. C. Davis
Wan
Bpegro
Pennngton
Pittsburg magnate drive to unite world window glass makers
World-Wide Trust reports a sweeping industrial plan to consolidate all window glass producers under one American Window Glass Company based in Pittsburg. Leaders James Chambers and vice president F. McMullin, key negotiators, have been in Europe for about 18 days.
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Pittsburg
American Window Glass Company
United States
Europe
Belgium
Psburgers
Waldersee Return Noted Amid Cronberg Tragedy
Berlin reports that Count Waldersee's return from China is overshadowed by Cronberg disaster. Papers reflect on his career in the Far East. Critics praise his work but say German policy misjudged the mission's scope and aims last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Ave. S
Vor Waldersee
China
Cronberg
Far East
Gardner Arrested in McPherson for Friend’s Murder
Glen Gardner of McPherson was arrested and sent to Lyons Kansas charged with killing his friend George Smatley over money. The man reportedly beat Smatley to death and hid the body after taking seven dollars.
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McPherson
Ham
Glen Gardner
Lyons
Kan
George Smatley
Gardner
Killog
Rosadley
Hfe
Roadley
Distinct American Families Tied to Founding Signers
A National Magazine record notes the Harrison, Adama, and Morrison lineages from Massachusetts. It highlights a tree bearing one Declaration signer and two U.S. presidents, claiming the Adamees and Morrisons form a separate historic class in the nation’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Adama
Massachusetts
United States
Adamees
National Magazine
Fractured World News Roundup From Ailing Times
A chaotic summary notes the San Francisco strike extension in California, the Dowager Empress Frederick funeral next Tuesday, and Potsdam burial. It mentions marriages, Sousa concert plans in Britain, and a Kentucky shooting. Lexington acts to close gambling dens. Hungary promotes industrial ties. a German biographer derangement. Hancock voyage from Manila and remains repatriation. U S Italy court dispute over non resident labor damages. Yangtze floods threaten China. river overflow creating vast inland lake.
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San Francisco
Hia von Jake
Joy
Jim Cantrell
Lowry
Lexington
Hungary
Roumania
Berger Tageblatt
Wilhelm M. Beyermach
Bismarck
Leipaiger
Italy
Colorado
China
Birthday Anniversary Observed With Time Off
A brief exchange notes someone plans to take a day off next week to celebrate a birth anniversary. The reply mentions the speaker celebrated their own birthday last month and took a year off.
Cure Sparks Health Boost in Sncieville
All Sncieville, Kentucky, wonders at Mrs S P Whittaker’s health surge after chronic bronchial trouble. Family credits Dr King’s New Discovery for a complete cure and a granddaughter’s severe whooping cough relief. Trial bottles free at O D Knoefel’s drug store.
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Sncieville
S. P Whittaker
O. D Knoefel
Strikers in Tampa Demand Deported Leaders Return
The Resistencia cigar makers union shifts stance on strike, first vowing to quit Tampa permanently, then saying they will arbitrate if their leaders are brought back. Officials say deported leaders are beyond reach, while residents forewarn that strikers may soon resume work. La Resistencia seeks attorneys in Key West and New York to pursue their case.
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Tampa
Fla
Resistencia Union of Cigarmakers
Etrikera
la Resistencia
Key West
New York
Jell
Struggle Ends With Slaying of Shelby Police Chief
In Charleston D C after a hand to hand clash with officers, Mike Washington was captured while his brother, claiming to be George Washington, was killed. Second Lieutenant Dunn was mortally wounded and First Lieutenant McManue injured. The slayer of Chief of Police Jones of Shelby N C remains unidentified. The attackers were heavily armed and fought fiercely.
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Charleston
D. C
Mike Washington
George Washington
Dunn
McManue
Jones
Shelby
N. C
Radmen
Noted Genin case lawyers file 95000 suit in US court
Attorneys for Elly Genin, who drew notoriety in a sensational trial over identity and sex, filed a declaration in a United States court seeking 95 000 damages against William Richardson. The petition alleges Genin was kidnapped to Minols and brought to West Virginia against her will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Elly Genin
United States
William Richardson
Minols
West Virginia
Star Witness Located in Portland for Ohio Murder Case
Star witness Ben F. Landis, once missing after trials in Upper Sandusky, has been traced to Portland Indiana. Landis faces indictment in Findlay for horse stealing, and Sheriff Miller has gone to Portland to secure his return. He is also sought in Findlay.
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Ottawa
Ben F. Landis
Johanson
Upper Sandusky
Portland
Indiana
Landis
Sherif Miller
Glee
Findlay
Narrow Escape From Cremation Off Point Au Pelee
Cleveland men Thomas Wilson his son Norval and William Roach escaped when the schooner Emith and Post burned to the waterline off Point Au Pelee. The trio fled the blaze to a lumber raft and survived the incident.
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Cleveland, Aug
Thomas Wilson
Norval
William Roach
Cleveland
Emith
Point Au Pelee Passage
Jealous husband shoots wife and stepdaughter in Sault Ste Marie
Frederick Schultz opened fire on his wife and 12 year old stepdaughter last night in a jealous attack. The wife died almost instantly and the girl was shot through the breast and cannot live.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Aug
Frederick Schultz
Indiana urges full funding for truancy officers under new law
Indiana state board of charities issues instructions to truancy officers. Counties must pay for printing blanks and postage and school officers must file required reports. County councils may not cut appropriations, preserving the officer's ability to enroll students and maintain truancy records.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
State Board of Charities
Pew
Sulirtes
Teachpra
Department of Public Instruction
Taylor
Indiana delegation to G A R parade departs Sept 9
Indianapolis notes Indiana's official delegation will leave Sept 9 at 10 50 a m by train to attend the national Grand Army reunion in Cleveland. The rate is one cent. It is estimated more than six thousand veterans will travel from Indiana. They will back Thomas J Stewart of Pennsylvania for commander in chief. Indiana headquarters will be at the Hollander Hotel Room 108.
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Indianapolis
Aug. S
Indiana Grand Army
Indiana
National Grand Army
Cleveland
Thomas J. Stewart
Pennsylvania
Hoillenden Hotel
Reon 108
Wabash Valley Powwow Holds Annual Meeting
Logansport Indiana August 8 reports the seventh annual meeting of the Wabash Valley Powwow association. A motion to redistrict the state into four districts was carried and the plan to hold a powwow in each district annually was approved. A committee including N Gipe Lovensport David Jones Verre Haute Frank Stratton Kokomo B L Keardorff Bourbon and A E Sherman Todianapolis was appointed to meet in Indianapolis in October to arrange the districts.
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Logansport
Ind
Wabash Valley Powwow Association
Ton Jose
Battle of
Tippecatee
Indianapolis
Jury Deadlocks in Trial of Faith Healer Jacob Ream
In Bilwood Aug S a jury failed to reach a verdict against Jacob Ream a faith healer who runs a paid city practice. The Physicians Association prosecutes under the new state medical law. Ream testified that eighteen years ago near Denver Christ instructed him to lay on hands and teach patients to believe in a higher power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilwood
Aug. S
Jacob Ream
Physicians'’ Association
Ream
Denver
Christ
Laporte Group Elects Officers at Pine Lake Assembly
Laporte Indiana Ang and The Pipe Lake Assembly, a national association, held a session at Pine Lake grounds. Officers elected include Dr Wot Stott of Brankdin as president, Rey GC de Parker of Muuele as vice president, J Vene Dorkind of Laporte as secretary, Hey AL Barry of Indianapolis as treasurer, RB Regan of Chicago as superintendent, and L. T. Harding of Laporte as custodian of grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
Pipe Lake
Saloon Keepers Hit By Arrests In Lafayette
In Lafayette Indiana on August 8 fifty six of the citys one hundred licensed saloon men were arrested on the county prosecutor s affidavit This marks about the sixth time Prosecutor Randolph has secured arrests The liquor dealers vow to challenge every case filed against them showing growing anger and financial strain from enforcement efforts
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Lafayette
Ind
Randolph
Congressman Holliday Reported Robbed in Delta California
Brazil led Aug. So Congressman Holliday writes to relatives from Delta California that he was robbed of 2500 graft, 75 dollars in cash, and two railway tickets valued at 40. Mr Holliday and wife accompanied the Menworth Lengue excursionista but were stopped at Delta.
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Brazil
Holliday
Delta
Cal
Mero Holliday
Menworth Lengue
Father and Son Meet Fatal Fate at Indiana Stove Works
In Evansville Indiana 15 year old Charles Haaga employed at the stove works was crushed when his body became caught between machinery. His father was killed in a similar accident years ago at the same plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Charles Haaga
Indiana Stove Works
State Capital Notes From Indianapolis Viewpoint
Indianapolis Aug 8 ex congressman Willam D Bynum says the Democratic party cannot be rehabilitated soon asserting its 1898 shift toward socialistic elements harmed its base He notes monetary standard as a key issue and predicts further demoralization. John S Bays promotes Indiana coal operators trust amid options deadlines Dr James M Linnen reports sickness and comments on candidate Charles A Bookwalter for Indianapolis mayor A county farmer asks auditor Hart about shifting to insurance, Hart advises staying on farm AG Taylor orders Lake county probe into old Roby gambling letters Hill likely to resign to run for state treasurer Goodrich travels with family. plans include Colorado Springs San Francisco and Macao.
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Indianapolis
Willam D. Bynum
Gold Democracy
Democratic Party
Ohio Democracy
Bank Failure Details From Indiana Report
An audit of the Indianapolis Savings and Investment Company shows a deficit of 6100 dollars. George C. Raschig, long deceased, served as secretary. the Raschig estate faces a potential partial repayment demand. In Kokomo, Oscar Miller freed after attempting murder on Lizzie Tawson, whom he wed under a license. witness refused to testify.
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Indianapolia
Bve
Indianapolia Savings and Investment Company
George CL. Raschig
Hischig
Kokomo
Tid
Oscar Miller
Lizzie Tawson
Keep
Miller
Wand
Monument planned on historic site in Pekin street
A large excavation on Haktmen street near the site of Von Kreieter’s assassination aims to erect a monument in the street center. The project will divert traffic and deeply affect Chinese sentiment and superstition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Aug
Haktmen
von Kreteler
Morgantown Man Rates Cure For Kidney Pain
AR Basa of Morgantown Indiana suffered severe backache and kidney pains requiring ten to twelve awakenings nightly. He was cured by Forey’s Kinney Cure, guaranteed and sold by all druggists.
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AR. Basa
Morgantown
Ind
Forey
Kinney
Fuleys Kidney Cure Cube Appears in Local Ad
An OCR fragment notes Fuleys Kidney Cure Cube advertised under quirky terms kideers and bicider Cighte. The readable text suggests a quirky patent medicine claim without clear full details or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuley
Kideers
Bicider Cighte
Dally Market Report Shows Mixed Grain and Livestock Prices
Prevailing prices for grain provisions and livestock are listed for Indianapolis market with wheat at 68c for No 2 red, oats firm at 25 and cattle weaker. Hogs steady, lambs quiet. notes of local banked prices and general market tone. Also reports a fatal shooting in Youngstown and a San Francisco robbery suspect in custody. Local advertising ends with a kidney remedy testimonial.
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Indianapolis
San Francisco
Aug
Selby
Loumville
Cincinnati
Grain and Livestock Prices from Major Markets
Market notes show Wheat and Corn prices across Loumville Cincinnati Chicago New York East Aurora and Toledo. Cattle hogs and lambs listed with bid ranges and daily movement. some firms and dulls noted. Overall activity varied by market with mixed price levels and demand signals.
Reward Offered by English Association for Women’s Happiness
An English association offers £500 as a reward for a greater blessing to women than Rocky Mountain Tes. A stray fragment mentions a druggist and a financial discussion. A dialogue about borrowing $20 is joined by a keepsake exchange highlighting sentiment for family items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Electric Bitters Prove A Great Tonic For Dyspepsia
Beanettaville resident Brown recounts how his wife suffered from dyspepsia and stomach distress until using Electric Bitters. After four bottles she recovered, gaining vigor and appetite. The tonic is praised for gentle laxative effects and torpid liver relief. Available for 50 cents at O D Knopfels.
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A. Brown
Beanettaville
S.C
O. D. Knopfel
Old Settlers Reunion Excursion Tickets for Orleans
The account notes the Old Settlers' Reunion at Orleans on August 15 and 16. An excursion fare will cover round trip travel to Orleans with return validity through August 17. Tickets go on sale August 15 and 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reunion
Orleans
Excursion to Cincinnati and Return via Pan-American Route
Excursion to Cincinnati and return Sunday August 11 at 825 PM. Pan American Akron Route offers round trip. address G H Hagerty 220 Fourth Ave Louisville to receive an Exposition booklet. Excursion tickets to New York via Pennsylvania Lines available. sale begins July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
G. H. Hagerty
Fourth Avenue
Louisville
Akron
New York
Pennsylvania
Sleeping cars to Northern Michigan from Louisville
Through sleeping cars run daily from Louisville to Northern Michigan resorts via the Pennsylvania Short Lines and G R & Railway. Depart Louisville 4 p m reach Petoskey Traverse City Bay View Harbor Springs Mackinaw City with steamer to Mackinac Island by noon. Tourist tickets available from connecting lines. for details contact A H Hagerty D P Agt Louisville Kentucky.
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Louisville
Michigan
Pennsylvania Short Lines
G. R. & {. Railway
Saa
Petoakey
Traverse City
Bay View
Harbor Springs
Mackinaw City
Mackinac Island
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
A. H. Hagerty
D. P. Agt
Excursion Tickets and Train Schedules via Pennsylvania Lines
Notices announce camp meetings at Deputy Indiana from August 14 to 1 with agent H H Conway in Vincennes street. Morning trains run Louisville to Chicago on Pennsylvania Short Lines with vestibuled cafe parlor coach service. night trains offer couches and sleeping cars. Excursions to Bethany Park Indiana for Bethany Assembly run July 25 through August 11 with return validity to August 13, tickets via Pennsylvania Lines agents.
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Deputy
Ind
H. H. Conway
Vincennes Street
Pennsylvania
Louisville
Chicago
U. H Hanexty, D. P. Agt
Bethany Park
Bethany Assembly
Pennsylvania Lines
Indiana
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