Unions Fight Over Coffin Bargain in Chicago
In Chicago unions clash over coffin construction with the woodworkers opposing the carpenters. They cite the Woodworkers mark and threaten cremation to avoid burial boxes built by carpenters. In Tennessee a locomotive explosion on the Illinois Central freight line killed five and injured ten. Engineer Maloney of Chicago among the dead.
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Union Burial Association
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Lena
Earla Union
The
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Thomas Cooney
Maan
Tenn
Inois Central Railroad
Maloney
Chiiaso
Police Officer Walsh Degraded In Dramatic New York Trial Room
In New York August 1 a police trial room scene echoed the Dreyfus case. Patrolman Stephen S. Walsh was found guilty of cowardice for fleeing an armed killer during a woman’s death. Commissioner Bingham ordered Walsh stripped of his shield and uniform buttons and ejected from the building amid protest.
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New York
Paris
Alfred Dreyfus
Stephen S. Walsh
Bingham
Richard Walsh
Stephen Walsh
Walsh
Frank Warner
Esther Norling
Roosa
Warner
Miss Norling
Wilson
Cantor
Cows Save Farmer From a Bull in Ware Massachusetts
Farmer James Irwin inspecting cows for purchase at Charles Austin’s pasture was tossed and trampled by a Holstein bull. Seven to eight cows drove the bull to a corner. Irwin escaped with bruises and wore only a thin undershirt. Local brief notes and unrelated items follow.
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Ware
Mass
James Irwin
Charles Austin
Irwin
Cashier Arrested in Boyertown Bank Fraud Case
Morris L Hartman former cashier of the Farmers National Bank of Boyertown Pa arrested in Philadelphia on charges of misapplying funds false entries and falsifying reports to the comptroller He was held on 10000 bail He confessed detailing how he concealed overdrafts linked to DeWitt C Hillegas an insurance agent whose borrowings helped precipitate the bank’s failure The bank closed with notes and overdrafts tied to Hillegas and Hartman reported deceiving directors and federal examiners
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Philadelphia
Morris L. iTartman
Farmers’ National Bank of
Boyertown
United States
Hartman
DeWitt
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Hillegas
Bank
United Sates
Dewitt C. Hillegas
Insane asylum fire drives 589 patients to safety in Pittsburg
A massive blaze at the Pittsburg Angi-Fire insane asylum began in the laundry and spread rapidly to the administration and wings. Samuel Means died from collapsing walls. About 389 inmates were confined in barred wards. all were moved to safety as flames engulfed the pavilion. Property loss estimated at 25,000 dollars. In California Pa a jail escape ended with a fugitive hiding in a sewer, later found.
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Angi
Marshalsea
Bulding
Queklys
California
Steva Oneck
Masquerade revealed in mine case and rail incident
In Washington County a man passed as a woman named Susie Pave after being employed as a helper by Joe Envie, causing his arrest on an earlier mine accident injury. In another incident a freight yard clerk and a woman were injured when a train entered an open track, with passengers affected. Military news notes the League Island dock test for a warship and dry dock preparations.
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Hubbard
Washington
Washington County
Joe” Envie
Susie Pave
Cecil
Bamuan
Steve Povin
Porlo
League Island
Maat
Es Basin
Rameses Fraud Claim Sparks Contested Origins Debate
In Albany New York August a claim arises that Rameses is a fraud with ancient omens and monu ments suggesting a much earlier watch existed. State official Fritz Reichman announces widespread local fraud from incorrect weights and measures and plans a state tour to address losses totaling at least 100000. separate reports from Lebanon Pennsylvania describe George F P Marks shooting his stepdaughter Kathryn Marks 24 and himself before the victim is expected to survive.
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Albany
NS. Y
Fritz Reichman
Reichman
Stesdaughter
Lebanon
George FP. Marks
Cits
Kathryn Marks
Starks
Vivs Opihs
Maks
Shere
Miners May Strike Over Wage Scale Violations
Pittsburg district eyes a district wide strike as United Mine Workers threaten to halt all Pillsboro Coal Company mining if the firm does not fully comply with the eight hour and wage scale provisions. Francis Feehan says action follows months of delays and earlier mine closings. If ordered, about 50 mines could shut immediately.
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Pittsburg Coal Company
Pittsburg
Francis Feehan
United Mine Workers of America
United Mine Workers of Pittsburg
Pillsboro Coal Company
Feehan
Pimsburg Coal Company
Youghiogheny Valley
Britt defeats Nelson in hard fought San Francisco bout
In San Francisco on August 1 Jimmy Britt won a decision over Battling Nelson after 20 rounds. Britt out pointed Nelson through the fight, though Nelson showed stamina despite taking heavy blows and vomited in his corner after the final round.
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San Francisco
Jimmy Britt
Nelson
Britt
Gun Exploded On Colorado During Target Practice
Navy department had known for six weeks of an ordinance accident aboard the armored cruiser Colorado in Chefoo China. The muzzle of an 8 inch gun, designed to brown powder standards, was blown off during target practice. The blast damaged other guns in the same turret but caused no injuries.
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Colorado
Washington
Navy Department
Chefoo
China
Mutilated Body Floated Ashore Near Staten Island Amusement Park
A mutilated young woman’s torso and legs were found floating ashore near a Staten Island amusement park. The body showed signs of murder with cords tied around the waist and leg. The scene suggests the victim had been in water for some time, and investigators seek clues to the killer.
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York
Staten Island
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