Iron Masters Claim Victory in Great Steel Strike
Amalgamated Association officials say progress is satisfactory as Western plants refuse to join the general strike. Leaders report mixed results with some mills resuming work while others stay non union amid speculation of AFL aid and evolving strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
South Chicago
Joliet
Bay View
Shaffer
Stifter
Qner
Chroushout
American Federation of Labor
Amalgamated Association
Wheeling
Pennsylvania
Bouth
Chicago
Milwaukee
National Steel
Youngstown
King, Gilbert and Warner Plaints
National Steel Company
Columbus
National Tube Company
National Tube
McKeesport
Shefr Wheeling
Carnegie
Dilnels
Ohio
Wiskeotrsin
Crispi 18 Dead in Naples After Illness
Signor Crispi died at 7 45 last evening in Naples surrounded by family and close friends. The news reached King Victor Emmanuel and Francesco Crispi. The body will sail to Palermo for a public funeral as city officials plan a grand ceremony. Rumors say his will may authorize publication of memoirs. A state funeral is planned in Naples before transfer to Palermo. Queen Hel en and Princess Linguaglosa were deeply affected by the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Signor Crispi
Victor Emmanuel
Helen
Palermo
Linguagluosea
Order of the Annunciate
Cadred Mine Workers Endorses Steel Strike Support
The executive board of the Cadred Mine Workers meets in Indianapolis Aug 12 and officially recognizes the steel strike. A resolution condemns the strike causes, endorses the Amalgamated association, and calls on President Gompers to convene a federation-wide meeting to aid the strikers. The plan seeks coordinated action across AFL branches, likely with a Pittsburgh meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sertkers
Indianapolis
Cadred Mine Workers
Amalgamated Association
Goampers
American Federation of Labor
Koampers
Pittsburg
War Tally: 100000 Horses Shipped to New Orleans Route
Colonel Skip mer of the Huntieh army reports from Kansas City that about 100000 horses and mules have been shipped from the region through New Orleans over the past three years. The average price is 50 dollars per head, totaling 5 million dollars in Missouri and Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Skipmer
Huntieh Army
United States
New Orleans
Missouri
Kansas
Fire destroys Perned absinthe factory in Pontarcher
Paris reports Perned's absinthe factory, among France’s largest, struck by lightning during a violent storm. Within minutes the buildings and vast spirits reservoirs exploded in flames, draining into the river and sparking mass alarm. Total damage is estimated at 410000 francs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Perned
Pontarcher
France
Deacon Shot During Prayer Service in Tantea County
In Tantea county Mississippi a deacon at a Black church, John Littlejore, was shot and killed during prayer at a revival service by church member Charlie Jones. In the ensuing confusion, Jones was stabbed and killed by Samuel Jackson, ending the meeting.
Explosion at levee saloon rocks small town
A levee saloon explosion in chicrago ay likely killed one man and seriously injured two others. Authorities suspect an attempt to destroy the establishment by dynamite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicrago
Ay. I
Lipton Secures Second Challenger for America's Cup
Sir Thomas Lipton is named as the second challenger for the America's Cup. The yacht Erin, with her consort, sailed toward Sandy Hook late Sunday night as the scene of the contest approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hook
N. Y
Shamrock Hi
Thomas Lipton
Fire at Vitebsk prison costs many lives
In the recent conflagration at Vitebsk a large number of houses were destroyed and many people perished. The prison there was burned and numerous prisoners died in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. Petersburg
Vue
Vitebsk
Unclear Historical Tale of a Minister and Child
A muddled fragment describes a minister visiting a household led by a mother and a child named Anna. The child refuses a kiss from the visiting man, while the mother implies she would kiss him herself. The scene shifts with mentions of the minister, clergy, and a suggestive tension surrounding the parlor encounter.
Health improves after cure by Dr King's New Discovery
Leville Kentucky residents report Mrs S P Whittaker long troubled by chronic bronchial illness now fully cured by Dr King's New Discovery. Her husband says it also cured their granddaughter's severe whooping cough. Product claimed to treat coughs colds influenza bronchitis throat and lung troubles with guaranteed results and trial bottles free at Knoefel's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leville
S. P Whittaker
Knoefel
Mob executes alleged Savannah Area rapist near railway
Eighteen miles south of Savannah near the Seaboard railway the body of Joe Washington, accused negro rapist of Mrs. J J Clark, was burned by a mob of about 400. Washington identified by the victim, refused mercy, was executed by chained death at a spot near the tracks. The lynching was carried out with decorum as leaders directed the action while many local black residents approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Joe Washington
J. J. Clark
Washington
Liberty City
Way Station
Clark
Wasiington
Bryan County
Plucky Sheriff Holds Cortes Suspect From Lynch Mob
In San Antonio Texas on August 12 200s Sheriff Glover and Sheriff Morris moved prisoner Gregorio Cortez to prevent a mob attack. A 200 man crowd rode to the jail rang the bell demanded Cortez and forced a stand off before dispersing after gunfire and talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Gregorio Cortez
Glover
Morris
Ily
Gonzales County
Gonzales
Fly
Cortez
Sherif Fly
Sheriff Fly
Chaos May Prevail Growing Worse in Lawton Lot Clash
J R Woods winner of a land lottery appealed to ex Governor Richards for government troops to stop trespassing on his Lawton townsite homestead. Squatters camp on most lots in the 160 acres have sunk wells and planned frame buildings. Woods and his lawyers warn that denying his rights would render all homestead entries worthless and chaos would follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T
J. R. Woods
Lawton
Mattie Beals
Kansas
Richards
Woods
Explosion Timed Attack on British Transport Ship Mechanician
A Boer sympathizer allegedly set off a blast at the stock landing where the Mechanician moored in New Orleans. The ship carries mules to South Africa. A large dent appeared on the starboard side, water flooded two edge plates, but pumps saved the vessel with no sinking danger. Crew deny explosives aboard. investigators suspect an external bomb or torpedo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Stock Landing
Tlarrison
Mechaniciana
Mechanician
South Africa
Attempted kidnap of Mustin child in Vincennes
In Vincennes Indiana on August 12 a stranger entered the Mustin home and took the child from its bed before fleeing when awakened by cries. The child was dropped in an alley and the assailant disappeared. Detectives are investigating the case. The Mustin family is well known in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Walter Mustin
Mustin
Double Dyed Villain Exposed in Cunliffe Murder
Durango Mexico August 12 a recovered clock stolen from the Cunliffe residence led to the arrest of Juan Delgado a tanner He confessed to the Cunliffe murder and to the murder of Mrs Grundaloupe Ornelas a prominent Mexican Indy in Parral Chihuahua in May 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durango
Mex
Cunliffe
George H. Cunliffe
Pawtucket
J. I
Juan Delgado
Delgado
Grundaloupe Ornelas
Parral
Chihuahua
Cleveland Woman Fatally Shoots Daughter Then Kills Self
Mrs. Robert Pringle, wife of a fake captain, shot her 15 year old daughter Mildred three times and then wounded herself on Sunday in the abdomen. She died eight. Mildred likely to recover. Reports say a pistol had already been emptied, sparing the life of her young son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Robert Pringle
Mildred
Colombian Legation Absent From Caracas as Relations Pause
Willemstad Curacao Aug 12 The Colombian minister and all members of the Colombian legation have left Caracas for a temporary absence. No rupture of diplomatic relations with Venezuela is reported. United States charge d affaires William W Russell will care for Colombian interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemstad
Curacao
Legation
Caracas
Colombia
Venezuela
William W. Russell
United States
Paris church blast harms ancient windows at Troyes
A bomb exploded Sunday afternoon near the altar of St Nizier church in Troyes causing damage to XII century windows. No injuries among about a hundred children and a priest inside. A suspect named Spap tard was arrested on suspicion of the outrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Amalgamated Lodges Assess Dues for Striking Workers
Cincinnati August 12 Local lodges 15 and 18 of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers in Covington and Newport Kentucky have been notified to contribute 10 percent of wages for the benefit of striking members. All mills in these cities are independent of the trust and no trouble is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Iron Ant
Covington and
Newport
Purcell Charged in Wife's Death After Daughters Wedding
Washington Ind Aug 12 a warrant was issued for Frank Purcell charged with killing his wife Thursday night the same day his daughter Nellie married Noah Sutherland Jesse Purcell 14 testified his father struck her with fists and kicked her abdomen she died shortly after. Coroner and postmortem noted severe bruises a ruptured spleen and other injuries. Purcell denies the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ind
Frank Purcell
Nellie
Noah Sutherland
Jesse Purcell
Purcell
George W. Purcell
National Executive Board
The
Coalized Mine Workers of America
Tragedy in Anderson as brother shoots attacker
Alfred Abbott, 20, shot his brother Harry Abbott twice after a violent home assault on their mother and sister. Harry, a prizefighter, struck the woman and them dragged her to the door before Alfred fired. The mother remains injured and may die. Alfred is jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Alfred Abbott
Harry
Harry Abbott
Alfred
Fire devastates Loogootee west public square
Loogootee Indiana August 21 a major blaze destroyed most of the west side of the public square. Davis Seal saloon Hayden Hamillton barber shop Patterson saloon Strange saloon Yannell Brothers restaurant Pagett building were wiped out. White River bank and Wash Strange grocery suffered damage. Total loss estimated at 17000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loogootee
Ind
Public Square
Davis & Seal
Hayden & Hamillton
Wiliam
Coroner Probes Sudden Death of Hiram Robbins
Richmond Indiana August 12 Dr BE Watts coroner investigates the death of Hiram Robbins a farmer southwest of Centerville who died last Monday and was buried Wednesday Neighbors and relatives suspect foul play and Watts has examined witnesses but will not yet issue a statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
BE. BK. Watts
Hiram Robbins
Centerville
Robbins
Four Men Escape Burning Indiana Barn Fire
In Union City Indiana on August 12 four men narrowly escaped cremation when a spark from a tractor engine set the barn roof alight. The fire spread and concealed the men as the roof collapsed. they freed themselves but their hair and whiskers were singed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Ind
BR. Crouse
Constable
Ef fe Richey Dies by Self Inflicted Wound in Fort Wayne
In Fort Wayne Indiana Miss Ef fe Richey a popular young woman shot herself through the head. Previously she taught at a business college here and more recently worked as a bookkeeper for Citizens Trust Company. Health is given as the likely cause of the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Effe Richey
Citizens’ Trust) Company
Leg Torn Off in Threshing Machine Accident
John Dupa quette, 18, fell into a threshing machine cylinder while working near Eckety in English Indiana and his right leg was torn off at the knee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
John Dupaquette
Eckety
Notable visitors and political talk in Indianapolis
Nolan L. Chew deputy treasurer of the treasury department visited Indianapolis en route home for a midsummer vacation. Reports note his duty signing warrants, and the Schley Sampson dispute dominates capital chatter. Other locals discuss Fairbanks Beveridge linkups, Cabriel Carmichael re election bid, and Gillett support in the Tenth district. Senator Beveridge may respond from Port Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Nolan L. Chew
Nobleshil¢e
Treasury Department
Washington
Chew
Mr. Chew
Indiana
Schley- Sampson
National Capital
Schley
Engagements Reported Near Panama Amid Isthmus Tension
Kingston reports from Colon say last week saw a series of engagements near Panama as authorities brace for insurgent activity. General Alban led government forces and has arrived in Cartagena to mobilize troops for service on the isthmus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Colon
Panama
Alban
Cartagena
Duellists Die After Roadside Courtship Incident
In Jackson Mississippi on August 12 Frederick Westbrook and Robert Grain, two young white men, clashed after paying attention to a young lady. Westbrook was killed in the duel while Grain later killed himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Miss
Bowman Neighborhood
Frederick Westbrook
Robert Grain
Westbrook
Grain
Boy is fatally hurt after train accident
Lebanon Aug 12 A 14 year old boy Guy Davis son of Monroe Davis a farmer in the county was killed when he was run over by a freight train near Jamestown after leaping aboard the moving train to ride to a ball game. He fell under the wheels and was horribly mangled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Lebanon
Guy
Monroe Davis
Dlamestown
Bean
Indiana corn crop outlook drops to far below average
Indianapolis August 12 State Statistician Johnson withdraws his earlier statement on Indiana corn crop conditions and says there will be less than one quarter of an average yield this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Johnson
Indiana
Spirit of Compromier Meeting Hints at Peace Protocol
Pekin August 12 ministers and foreign representatives concluded a session marked by a spirit of compromise. They express hope that a settlement protocol will be signed within days. A. R. Bass of Morgantown Indiana reports relief from backache and kidney pains after using Foney's Kipney Orurg. Its guarantee. All druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
A. R. Bass
Morgantown
Ind
Foney
Kipney Orurg
Doctor J W Bates Praises Chase Nerve Pills As Remedy
An endorsement from Corfu New York resident Dr J W Bates lauds A W Chase Nerve Pills for nerve and nervous trouble relief. Letters from Mrs M J Hubbard of Sistersville Virginia report restored strength and sleep after using the pills. Sold by C E Crecelius 133 E Main with 50 cent per bottle and six for 2 50 pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bates
Corfu
N. Y
Cass
A. W. Chase
Dr. Chase
M. J. Hubbard
Railroad Avenue
Sistersville
W. Va
A. W. Chace
Dr. A. W. Chase
N.Y. Seid
C. E. Crecelius
E. Main
Turbulent clashes reported across regions amid labor unrest
Telegrams describe fires in Alabama and Sonora casualties in Arizona and Illinois foundry damage in Joliet with 20000 dollar loss. Reports of a surge in coal output, a non strike stance at St Louis Steel, and a German Antarctic expedition sailing from Kiel amid public remembrances and political friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Sonora
Humphrey & Sons’ Foundry
Joliet
Pruasin
Brat Atx
Amalgamated Association
St.nois
Edrich von Derygaleki
Berlin
Kiel
Ito Cronberg
Frederick
Jeremiah (. Beard
Dayton
Springfield
Urbana
Amg. 2
Bay View
Illinois Breet Company
Milwaukee
Shaffer
International Topographical Union
Birmingham
Ala
United States
Canada
Uoge
Alaska
Newport
San Franccisco
Monongahela River
McKeesport
Navy Department
William E. Chandler
Rodley D. Evans
Beston
Chicago
Pera
Local Health Claim From Mt Sterling Reader
A. H. Davis of Mt Sterling Illinois reports relief from a two year kidney complaint after using two one dollar bottles of Foury Kipxingy Curr. He calls the remedy effective and permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Davis
Mt. Sterling
Gista
Midnight household quarrel and a hopeful tonic notice
A husband returns home after drinking, apologizes with a playful bow and kiss, while his wife plans a quiet rebuke the next morning. An 0.50 advertisement touts Electric Bitters from C. D. Knoefel as a remedy for dyspepsia and liver troubles, claiming four bottles restore health for Mrs. Brown.
Convent Lanterns Mark Modern Imitation Lanterns
A New York Post item notes that old convent and mosque lanterns inspired a fad but scarce supply has shifted to machine made imitations from Birmingham and New York. Lanterns vary from wood glass to metals and include mosque designs in bronze and silver inlaid with colored glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
England
New York
Brooklyn Heights
Oriel
New York Post
Patent matches and a travel offer in old newspaper ad
A waiter notes a man hiding patent safety matches in his overcoat, remarking they only light on the box. The scene blends with an ad for Rocky Mountain Tea and a Louisville to Northern Michigan summer sleeping car schedule with routes via the Pennsylvania Short Lines and connections.
Old Settlers Reunion at Orleans Details
Old Settlers at Orleans announces a reunion on August 15 and 16. The Monon Railway will offer round trip excursion tickets to Orleans for one fare, with sales on August 15 and 16. Tickets are good for return through August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reunion
Orleans
The
Monon
Pan American Akron Route Booklet Offer
Send your address to G H Hagerty at 220 Fourth Avenue Louisville for an attractive booklet on the Pan American Exposition and the Akron Route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G H. Hagerty
Fourth Avenue
Louisville
Akron
Excursion Tickets Offered for New York Pan-American Visit
Camp meetings at Deputy prompt excursions to New York with Pan-American Exposition stopover. H H Conway, agent, Vincennes street, offers low fare round trips via Pennsylvania Lines. Tickets on sale July 1 at principal line offices with options to Buffalo and return via Pan-American Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deputy
H. H Conway
Vincennes Street
New York
Pennsylvania Lines
Buffalo
Pennsylvania Linea
Excursions From Louisville to Colorado Utah and More
Rail notice details sleeping car lines between Louisville and Northern Michigan and routes via Pennsylvania Short Lines and G R L leaving Louisville 4 pm and Cincinnati 7 pm. Morning trains to Chicago from Louisville over Pennsylvania Short Lines with cafe parlor coach serving lunch at 9:00 am daily. Night trains depart 8:30 pm with coach and sleeping car facilities for Chicago next morning. Inquiries to O H Hagerty D P Agt Louisville Ky and H Hanity D P Agt Louisville Ky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Michigan
Pennsylvania
G,r
Petoskey
Traverse City
Bay View
Harbor Springs
Mackinaw City
Mackinac Island
Cincinnati
O. H. Hagerty
D. P. Agt
Otacinnati
Chicago
H. Hanerty
Loniaville
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Pasere
Francesco Crispi
Miather
Mamma
Anna
Llarper
Barar
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National League
Ittebers R. Hest Saints
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Erst Rees
Wradell Wef
Tnetsborg
Dolbeng
Pet
Pittabure
Taonks
Brooklyn
Sarah
Chloe Se Eepes
Boston
Baltimore Venee
Detrott Ee
Chey Clan Senee BeteEt
Washingtos
Western Association
Tutebers
H.E
Marion Granninger
Dayton Jones
Fort Wayur
Toledo
Matthews
Wheeling Bee
Marionee
Ais
Mod
Cortes Raovanter
Carita
Josih Annts
John Bonnell
Crawfordsville
Fairbanks
Beveridge
Riley McKeen
Terre Haute
McKeen
George W. Self
Corydon
Republican State Committee
Harrison County
Representative Carmichael
Muncie
House of Representatives
Crumpacker
Tenth District
John H. Gillett
Hammond
Gillett
Harry S. New
Republican State Organ
Siberia
Port Arthur
Tao Bers
Jim
Missouri Excelsior
A. Brown
Bennettaville
S.C
C. D. Knoefel
Colorado
Utah
South Dakota
Minneapolis
Agenta
Ticket Agenta
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