Strike mood remains satisfied as mediation talks stall
The Amalgamated Association reports no mediation or arbitration talks, claiming fulfillment of promises while manufacturers refuse to comment. Key mills in Clark, Monessen, and Dunenaville show reduced operations. Wellsville and Wellsville rail mill may operate nonunion. Unionizing pressure spreads as Wellsville contrasts with nonunion warnings.
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Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association of Tivials
Eay
Corey
American Sheet Steel Company
LW. Jenks
Hoop Company
Ben
Clark Mills
Monessen
Dunenaville
National Tube Cofll
National Tube Company
Second Avenue
Republic
Wellsville
Persifer F. Smith
Agerlodus Sheet Steel Company
Tie
George Powell
Elweed
End
Steel strike rumors swirl as leaders hold talks in New York
A statement from United States Steel officials says the steel strike has begun and may continue until union tensions ease. J P Morgan and partners decline to comment while Charles M Schwab meets Morgan. no compromise yet. Telegraph and security measures are reported, with rumors of a mill safeguard force discussed in Pittsburg.
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New York
Jules di
United States Steel Corporation
Po Conpcrete Gee Con
Charles M. Schwab
Corporation
Morgan
Schwab
Telegraph Department
United States Breal c Corporation
Pittsburg
Steel Corporation
Amalgamated Steel Strike Faces Imported Nonunion Workers
In Menocle Indiana on July 17 workers at the Midland steel plant show no sign of yielding. Striking members guard against any attempt to bring in nonunion labor and await militia aid to enforce the line.
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Menocle
Ind
Amalgamated Association
Midland Steel
Hmit
Epworth League Convention Opens in San Francisco
Nearly 16 000 delegates arrived for the Epworth League convention in San Francisco with arrivals from Philadelphia Wisconsin Chicago Kansas Alabama and many more. A concert at Mechanics Pavilion drew about 10 000 attendees featuring a 2000 voice chorus and a Stanford-commission organ. Dr. Joseph F. Berry pledged exceptional planning for delegate comfort and program success predicting the largest convention yet.
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San Francisco
Philadelphia
Wisconsin
Chicago
Kanusas City
Kansas
Alabama
Iowa
Kentucky
Missouri
Arkansas
Tennessee
Indiana
Mechanics’ Pavilion
Stanford University
Joseph F. Berry
League
Epworth League
Desperate bank robbery attempt fails in Alexandrian Ohio
A desperate bank robbery attempt at Alexandrian Ohio ended in failure. The report notes damages, with no details of suspects or arrests.
Insurgent Leader Surrenders. General Aqane Found Guilty
July 7 report from Legaspy Albay states insurgent prem eval Gebaro with Toomen surrendered to authorities. General Aqane is found responsible for the murder of five captive soldiers of the United States. Several native murderers have been hanged or imprisoned for life.
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Mandha
Gebarro
Toomen
Legaspy Albay
Aqane
United States
Tiffailley
Revivalist leads prayers to avert corn belt crisis
Omaha July 17 Rev FL Morten Smith an English evangelist leading revival in the West prays with a crowd of thousands to avert a calamity threatening corn belt business. Mr John Tippis Colton reports Follye Hasney aid cured his daughter's severe cough and inflamed tonsils.
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Omaha
FL Morten Smith
John Tippis
Colton
FoLeyv
L. H. Mans
Columbus Avenue
Bay City
Mich
Gea Leger
A. W. Chase
A. W. Chsee
Apples and their wholesome qualities in Ledger Monthly
The excerpt notes apples contain potassium and sodium salts, iron, and about 85 percent water. It suggests apples are cleaved into pectic jelly forming substances and free organic acids, with laxative properties and low nutritional value beyond hydration.
Dr King's New Discovery Cited By Kentucky Family
Mia J. C. Snider of Crittenden Kentucky recalls using Dr King's New Discovery to save a baby from a severe cough and prevent illness. The ad claims the remedy cures chronic bronchial trouble and protects children from coughs and colds. It promotes trials and lists price points 500 and 100 with C. D. Knoefel as the local supplier.
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Mia
J. C. Snider
Crittenden
Dr. King
C. D. Knoefel's
China and Powers Deadlocked Over Indemnity Plan
Li Hung Chang urges ministers to present a complete plan as Great Britain and Russia clash over details of a payment scheme. Negotiations stall after a July 11 agreement on indemnity, with committees handling minor issues while the major financial terms remain unresolved. The deadlock is attributed to government actions, not the ministers.
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Pekin
Great Britain
Russia
Li Hung Chang
China
U S credits Pekin mediation in Boxer relief efforts
Reports to the state department from China indicate the United States officers in Pekin acted with moderation and humanity during early talks to settle the Boxer disturbances. The inquiry suggests several Chinese officials linked to the outrages were falsely charged and faced capital punishment.
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Washington
Mall
State Department
China
United States
Peklu
Trust company seeks to collect Southern state bonds
New York July 17 a major local trust company plans an effort to collect or compromise bonds issued by Southern states during Reconstruction that were repudiated in whole or part by those states.
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New York
Lightning kills two farmers near Wilmington
Henry Davenport and Ezell Harvey two renowned farmers from near Wilmington were killed by a lightning strike. They leave large families.
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Columbia, D. C
Henry Davenport
Ezell Harvey
Wihamston, & C
Miners Strike Hits Northern Anthracite Coal Region
In Wilkesbarre on July 17, 090 members of the Sta onary Firemen's association of Pennsylvania refused to work, prompting coal mine suspensions from Pittston to Shenandoah. Operators oppose a 10 percent wage rise amid demands for shorter hours, while the strike threatens 30 000 workers' livelihoods.
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Wilkesbarre
Mullahy
Staonary Firemen's Association of Pennsylvania
Pittston
Shiekshinny
Riot at Spencer's camp leaves many dead in New Mexico
News reaches Herford Texas of a large scale clash between Mexicans and Negroes at a Rock Island extension work camp near Liberty New Mexico. About 15 Negroes were killed with many wounded in a Winchester armed battle that erupted after a Mexico man insulted by a Black worker. Police presence was limited and authorities could not immediately arrest suspects.
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Herford
Tex
New Rock Island
New Mexico
Spencer
Liberty
N. M
Prison Break Leads to Local Identification of Fugitive
Springfield dispatch reports John Davis recognized as Rudolph Gretch, jailed in Dayton for assault on a young girl Martha Bottish. Detectives say Gretel confessed and Dayton authorities arrived too late. prior escape with 12 inmates from a rear jail window.
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Springfield
Ohio
John Davis
Rudolph Gretch
Dueyton
Mairtha Bottish
Gretel
Dayton
Chief Whitaker
Tnd
Greteh
Texas detective arrested in Madison county murder suspect Sears
In Madison county a Texas detective was arrested in the King's River neighborhood. He had posed as a woman teaching at a private school. The man, named Sears, is alleged to have fled Texas on a murder charge from seven years ago and was found with $3,000 cash in a belt.
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Littl Rock
Texas
King's River
Madison County
Wom
Sears
Waden
Startling Coincidence Accounts Death at Whitestone Factory
Moore an 18 year old elevator boy at the America Can Co Whitestone factory fell to death while at work yesterday. A similar fatal elevator accident was reported at an Illinois plant, suggesting a troubling coincidence across facilities.
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New York
Moore
Shuatt
America Can Company
Whitestone
American Cat Company
Chicago
Chileno
Insauuer
Indiana Life and Accident Insurance Totals Shown
State actuary figures reveal Indiana in force with 110 067 policies total value 148 376 448 10. Indiana companies held 14 584 policies worth 36 177 078 16. Other states' life and accident associations added 1 004 and 9 557 policies respectively, totaling further coverage.
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Indianapolis
Office of State
Hart
Indiana
Electric line promoters clash with steel trust in Indiana
In Indiana the push for electric rail lines faces resistance from steel producers. Attempts to obtain 5,000 tons of rails were refused as rails were needed for non electric lines. Managers later said rail supply would not be possible until next year due to order volume, though second hand rails might be available.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Steel Trust
Ian
Electric worker impersonator hides wages of $18 checks
James O'Brian, employed by G. H. Hammond, passed Metropolitan Bank checks signed as Edison Electric Light Co wages. He cashed $18 value checks at several firms. One merchant recovered funds, O'Brian fled. his wife was detained, and $20 hidden in each stocking. Goods bought were recovered.
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Hammond
Ind
James O'Brian
G. H. Hammond Company
Chicago
Edison Electric Light Company
O'Brian
Indiana News: Trade Growth in Cuba Philippines and Local Politics
Indianapolis gossip covers Robert Bennett's Washington duties and trade push to Cuba and the Philippines, heat at the census building, Attorney General Taylor’s water cooler incident, and a new Valparaiso Michigan City Chicago Electric Railroad proposal. Also notes Stenographer Whittaker and Charles Landis’s reelection prospects.
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Robert Bennett
Republican State Committee
Indianapolis Colored Voters
Iron League
Washington
United States
Cube
Philippines
Spain
West Indies
Cuba
Lodiana
Chicago
Valparaiso, Michigan City
Chicago Electric Railroad Company
Wiram Freeman
Charles W. Bartholomew
Nathan L. Agnew
A. J. Bowser
P. W. Clifford
Valparijao
Michigan City
Damimond
East Chicago
Ench
Farneseville
Chesterton
Porter
Wheeler
Hobart
Telleston
Clarke
Whiting
Crown
Potat
Hebron
Hessville
Highlands
Indiana
Laporte
Lake Counties
Clites
Wakefield Daily Market Briefs on Grain Livestock and Excursions
The Indianapolis and Cincinnati reports show grains and livestock prices with wheat at No 2 red firm corn and oats varying across markets. Plus Pennsylvania Lines offers two low fare excursions to Chautauqua N Y and Atlantic City with return limits and through Philadelphia connections.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Ostrich Fights and Weak Legs Rule Field Encounters
An ostrich with powerful legs and a brittle body encounters humans poorly prepared to defend themselves. It has two toes per foot, one with a horned nail used as a weapon. Unarmed men fare poorly unless they can climb a tree or jump a five foot wall to escape.
Fire Claims Two Boys in Broadpole Home Loss
In Indianropolis on July 16 a blaze at Broadpole killed Roy and Bryan Jones aged 12 and 4, sons of John W. Jones. Mrs. Jones suffered severe burns trying to save them as their home burned to ashes. The fire started from a coal oil explosion while the boys attempted to light a fire. Jones, a showmaker and truck gardener, lost nearly all belongings in a loss estimated around $1,000.
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Indianropolis
Broadpole
Roy
Bryan Jones
John W. Jones
Jones
Muncie Morning News Changes Hands in Indiana
The Muncie Morning News in Indiana has been sold and its management transferred to Harry McElwee of Martinsville. Cyrus R. Heath, previously serving as manager, relinqued control due to his other business commitments. The paper is owned by News Publishing company with Pletcher S. Heath of New York as president.
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Ind
Muncie
The
News Publishing Company
Pletcher S. Heath
New York
Cyrus R. Heath
Harry McElwee
Martinsville
Cyrus Heath
Road contract awarded in Kentland for 30 miles to Grant township
Kentland Indiana July 17 a Cincinnati firm wins a contract for 30 miles of stone road to Grant township at 4800. Within two years 150 miles of good roads are expected. Farm land in the area is valued at 100 dollars per acre with little land available at that price, signaling prosperous times for farmers in recent years.
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Kentland
Ind
Grant Township
Daughters of Youngstown Businessmen Drowned in River
Ethel Fitch and Annie Dunn, daughters of prominent Youngstown merchants, drowned yesterday afternoon while in the river with companions. Friends nearby could not reach them in time to save their lives.
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Youngstown, O
Ethel Fitch
Annie Dunn
Youngstown
Chicago Man Arraigned in Embezzlement Case
Louis Kotte, son of the late George Kotte, Cincinnati brewer, is under arrest in Chicago charged with embezzling 20000 from his father estate. He initially refused to speak but later claimed he used the money for horse racing in Cincinnati.
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Chicago
Indy
Louis Kotte
George Kotte
Cincinnati
Kotte
Chincinoatt
Fatal Heat Suspect Linked to Creekside Slaying
John Ledgerwood a young farmer near Shoals was found on a creek bank with throat cut from ear to ear. A pocketknife clenched in his hand. Authorities note he succumbed after days of extreme heat.
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John Ledgerwood
Rev J Wilbur Chapin To Welcome National Youth Meet
Warsaw Indiana July 1 The Rev J Wilbur Chapin has recovered from illness and will give the welcome address at the national convention of the Young People of the United Presbyterian Church to be held here July 24 to 28.
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Chapman
Warsaw
Ind
J. Wilbur Chapin
United Presbyterian Church
Train attacked on Vera Cruz line at Tierra Blanca
A large armed force attacked a Vera Cruz and Pacific railroad train at Tierra Blanca on Monday. Seven men aboard the train were reported killed in the assault.
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Cordovan
Mex
Vera Cruz and Pacific
Tierra Blanca
Banner Salve Promoted as Universal Cat Heal-All
Advert says Banner Salve is the greatest healer for cats wounds sores piles and skin diseases. It claims guaranteed effectiveness and prohibits substitutes with emphasis on complete drug data.
Servant Girls Union Forms in Elwood
Elwood Indiana residents report the formation of a servant girls union in the city with organizers planning meetings and outreach to workers seeking collective bargaining. The move reflects wider labor activity during the era and aims to improve wages and working conditions for domestic staff.
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Servant Ira Union
Elwood
Ind
Servant Girls
English table manners and the myth of restraint
A discussion in Scribner's contrasts English dining etiquette with a philosophy of self restrait. It argues that outward expressiveness at table is foreign to English taste, yet complex conventions exist to govern behavior. The piece notes the English value impassivity and links it to a Spartan ideal aligned with the Rivage.
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Chiat
England
Scribner's
Electric Bitters Cures Aches Nerves And Sleeplessness
Mrs Phoebe Cherley of Peterson Indiana claims kidney trouble and a lame back left her after using Electric Bitters. She was 73 and regained ability to do housework. The tonic is said to overcome constipation improve appetite and health. Available for 50 cents at OC D Knossel's drug store.
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Phoebe Cherley
Peterson
D. Knossel
Rocky Mountain Tea Product Notice
A compact advertising notice notes Rocky Mountain Tea made by American Medicine No. 5c. It invites readers to ask their druggist for the product, claiming it endures amid imitation and competition and remains trusted by the people.
Excursion Tickets to New York via Buffalo to Exposition
Excursion tickets to New York with stopovers at Buffalo and Pan American Exposition are on sale at principal Pennsylvania Lines offices. Low rate excursions to sea shore resorts run on July 25 and August 5 over the Pennsylvania Lines.
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Chautauqua
N. Y
Pennsylvania
Akro
Pennsylvania Sim Erie
Daeng
Indianapolis
Richmond
Dayton
Cincinnati
Columbus
Pointe
New Albany
A. H. Schell
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City
Cape May
Avalon
Holly Beach
Ocean
Isle City
Wildwood
New Jersey
Qcity
Maryland
Rehoboth
Delaware
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Atlantic City
New York
Buffalo
Pennsylvania Lines
Elks Grand Lodge Excursion Tickets Sold in Milwaukee
Money will sell excursion tickets to Milwaukee and return for one first class fare plus two dollars. Tickets on sale July 21 22 and 23. Deposit with joint agent in Milwaukee and pay fifty cents to extend return to Aug 19. Information at Monon depot.
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Elks Grand Lodge
Milwaukee
Wis
Monon Depot
Excursion Rates to Colorado Cities Announced
The Monon Railway will sell excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo through June and July. Tickets available at the depot corner Main and Vincennes for information.
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Monon
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Depot
Main
Vincennes
B and C S W Excursions To Colorado and More
DC silon agents issue notices for excursions to Colorado Utah South Dakota and Minneapolis detailing or listing itineraries and contact points for participants.
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Colorado
Utan
South Dakota
Minneapolis
Silon
Antral ashore excursions sell popular coast tickets
Excursion dates are set for trips along the Athinochce Coast with tickets available to the ten most popular sailing ships. Officials note special arrangements for Pennsylvania Lines and associated escorts for the journey.
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Pennsylvania
Sleeping car service links Louisville to Michigan resorts
Sumaer Sleeping Car Lines runs daily from Louisville to Northern Michigan resorts via the Pennsylvania Short Lines and GR I Railway. Through cars depart Louisville at 4 p.m. and reach Petonkey Traverse City Bay View Harbor Springs Mackinaw City with a noon arrival at Mackinac Island. Tourist tickets from Louisville and Cincinnati via Pennsylvania Short Lines available at connecting railway offices in the South. For details contact O H Hagerty D P Agt Ky.
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Michigan
Pennsylvania Short Lines
GR & I. Railway
Petonkey
Traverse City
Bay View
Harbor Springs
Mackinaw City
Mackinac Island
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
O. H. Hagerty
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