Cummins Against the Field at Iowa Republican Governor Convention
At Cedar Rapids on August 6 the Iowa Republican convention faced Cummins poised against a field. credentials and reporting fights would decide which candidate would emerge. Both sides expect a floor vote to determine who lends strength to their claim while Cummins supporters dismiss opposition as irrelevant after credentials.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Cummins
Committee On Credentials
Credentials Committee
Blow to head linked to Collier insane theory
Chicago Aug 6 physicians concluded that the late Frank Howard Collier’s insanity may have resulted from a head blow inflicted by political antagonists, with brain removal for examination challenging the accepted circular insanity theory tied to hereditary taint. A second note reports Colonel Murillo in Cartagena authorities’ custody, with the Altai arriving from Colombian ports and Murillo not in underground dungeons as some reports claimed.
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Collier
Chicago
Frank Howard Collier
Col Her
Murilla
New York
Cartagena
Murri
Uribe
Murillo
Explosion in Locust Street Wrecks Blocks in Philadelphia
A powerful blast on Locust Street above Tenth in Philadelphia at 9:80 last night leveled five buildings and killed from ten to twenty or more. Dozens more were injured and many await word on fatalities as responders pull survivors from ruins. Gasoline is suspected. fire and rescue teams battled flames, while hospitals report no confirmed deaths among the injured. Two hundred workers continue clearing debris as authorities investigate the cause.
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Philadelphia
Locust
Locust Street
Houseman
Morris Rosenthal
Rosenthal
William Jones
Jones
George McClemmy
McClemmy
Patrick Quigley
Quigley
Albert Mountain
Mountain
Hte
Jefferson
Pennsylvania
Baseball Scores From Yesterday across Leagues
In the American League Baltimore hosted Boston with Boston winning 3 to 1 in the first game and Baltimore taking the second 9 to 0. Philadelphia beat Boston 9 to 0 in the first game and then Philadelphia won 2 to 0 in the second. Chicago topped Cleveland 6 to 3. Milwaukee defeated Detroit 19 to 4. In the National League Philadelphia won 6 to 3 at New York in 11 innings, then Philadelphia prevailed 10 to 0. Boston defeated Brooklyn 2 to 1. St Louis crushed Pittsburgh 29 to 6. Cincinnati beat Chicago 10 to 7.
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Baltimore
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Chicago
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Detroit
New York
New Yok
Braolyn
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Cincinnati
U.S
United States
Terry
McPherson
Brooklyn
Miles Barry
E. H. Parsons
Faint Hope of Settlement in Steel Strike Shapes Orders
Pittsburg August 6 An Amalgamated Association president notes only a faint hope of settlement as he contemplates issuing a general strike order against Federal Steel National Steel and National Tube if talks fail. He has warned officials that without settlement within ten days a nationwide strike will be invoked. Reports from Leechburg Wellsville and McKeesport describe mounting tension and renewed activity at Hyde Park and Vandercroft plants while labor organizers push to keep union workers idle.
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Pittsburg
Bhaffer
Amalgamated Association
Federal Steel
National Steel
National Tube Companies
American Tin Plate Company
Shaffer
United States Steel Corporation
Arms
Lincoln
Federal Steel Company
National Steel Company
National Tube Company
Leechburg
Wellsville
McKeesport
Hyde Park Mill
Hyde Park
Saltsburg
Vandergrift
Appellc
Vandercroft
Apollo
National Tube Works
Prynn
Federation of Labor
Trust
Mine Workers May Help In Steel Strike Unity
Indianapolis August 6 Vice President Lewis of the United Mine Workers said the union would support steel workers if the national executive committee approves a sympathetic strike. Edward McKay of McKeesport Pa joined in stating the union will aid the strikers morally and financially to help them win their fight.
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Indianapolis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Mine Workers’ National Executive Committee
Iron and Steel Workers
Edward McKay
McKeesport
National Board
United Mine Workers of America
Peary Arctic Club Organizes North Pole Expedition
The Peary Arctic Club plans a north polar voyage led by Herbert Bridgman or Frederick Cook, with Professor L C Stone and Terbert Berry accompanying. The illustration shows Cook, Stone, and Bridgman in the front line, with Nervi nearby.
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Peary Aielie Club
Brooklyn
Wall
Seine
Liewenant Peng
Waite
Erik
Hlebert L. Bridgeana
Statilae Enterprises
Frederick Cook
L. C. Stone
The
Polytechnic Institues
Terbert Berri
Aso
Bestaning
Messrs
Cook, Stone and
Bridgman
Nervi Stanus
Tery
Frisco Strike Extends As Mayor's Mediation Fails
San Francisco August 6 indicates a protracted strike as Mayor Phelan fails to mediate between labor and management. The labor council gains power to call 60 unions or 25,000 workers into action. Sand Teamsters Bakers and Electrical Workers ordered to ready themselves for immediate stoppage. A bakers strike would cut bread supply. sand teamsters would halt all building, affecting 6,000 carpenters and builders.
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Phelan
San Francisco
Labor Council
Sand Teamsters
Victory For Steel Workers Gaya Building Union Report
New York Aug 6 a city building trades meeting considered the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers strike. resolutions condemn US Steel and pledge support to steel workers in their struggle, with intent to stage nationwide labor solidarity if the strike continues. Municipal plan in McKeesport to aid strikers with 49000 for streets. Pittsburgh leader Simon Burns offers to contribute salary to aid the Amalgamated Association. a black steel worker Thomas Newkirk dies after a confrontation near Castle Horne N C.
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Gaya Building Union
New York
Building Trades
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
United States Steel Corporation
American Federation of Labor
Steel Trust
Amalgamated Association
United States
Washington
Suffolk
McKeesport
Thomas Newkirk
Castle Horne
N.C
Newkirk
Tuts
Dowager Empress Frederick Dies at 6:15 P.M.
The Dowager Empress Frederick mother of Emperor William died suddenly at 6:15 p.m. yesterday after being conscious in her final hours. Most children gathered except Prince Henry who is at Cadiz. London papers mourned, praising her and noting tensions with Bismarck. In Athens, Prince Nicholas banquet saw a former cavalry captain throttle Lt. Paul, adjutant to the prince.
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Emperor William
Cronberg
Frederick
William
Prince Henry
Cadiz
Norddeutache Allegemeine Zeitung
London
Bismarck
Athens
Vienna
Prince Nicholas of
Greece
Hifissla
Here
Muruzi
Paul
Prince Nicholas
Exposition Building Destroyed in Kansas City Fire
Exposition Building cost over 3200 , 000 was ruined by fire yesterday afternoon. A mischievous boy among spectators started it by lighting rubbish. the rapid blaze doomed the structure as a large circus crowd looked on across the street.
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Kansas City
Republicans Ready for Maryland State Convention
Baltimore August 6 Republicans from across the state gather for the Baltimore convention to nominate a state controller and clerk of the court of appeals and to adopt a platform. Herman S Platt is favored for the ticket head, with Colonel Thomas Parran likely for the clerkship. The platform prioritizes election law, anti corruption, primary rules, and denounces Democratic currency stance.
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Baltimore
Court of Appeals
Isaac N. Barber
Talbot County
Hermanns. Platt
Baltimore City
Barber
Congress
Thomas
Parran
Calvert
John B Belt
Prince George
John B. Waddell
Dorchester
United States
McComas
Phillips Lee Goldsborough
Ihs
Gorman
Smith
Wellington
Pearce
Mudd
Goldsborough
Cambria Democrats Meet Nominate Candidates
Cambria county Democratic convention at Ebensburg nominated Judge F. J. O Connor Johnstown district attorney Horace R. Rose prothonotary R L Bower register and recorder W H Strauss poor director Anthony J Sill county surveyor J A Shoemaker coroner Dr George Martin delegates to state convention Hol Boas R J Saylor James Campbell T J Wolfe Herman Baumer resolutions endorse William J Bryan demand Cuba and Philippines freedom denounce last legislature condemn county commissioners contracts without public notice Roosevelt Goes Hunting Again
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Endures Bryan
Gensure
Johnstown
Cambria County
Ebensburg
F. J. O'Connor
Horace R. Rose
R. L. Bower
Blandburg
W. H. Strauss
Anthony J. Sill
Allegheny Township
A. Shoemaker
George Martin
Conemaugh
Hol. Boas
R. J. Saylor
James Campbell
Hastings
T. J. Wolfe
Herman Baumer
Wiliam J. Bryan
Cuba
Philippines
Quay
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California Fig Syrup CO
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York
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Quaker City
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Markey’s
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John N. Clary
Heal Estate
East Second Street
Liberty
Myarsville
West
Patrick Street
Kemptown
Ridgeville
F. G. Thomas & Son
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West Patrick Street
Frederick, Md
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Patrick
Frederick, Hd
Jewepape
Coleman
J. M. Carrington
South
Williamson's
Marl
Nervita Medical CO
Clinton and
Jackson Sts
Chiesen
Clinton B. Main
Drugzist
Knowville
Tenn
Traction Company
Hood, Foulkrod & Co
Federal
National Steel and National Tube Works
Peary Arctic Club
Frisco
James M. Wampler
Fourth Ward
Simon Burns
National Window Giants
Knights of Labor
Dowager Empress
Lexington
Lexington Street Railway Company
Hazleton
Dlifton
Coxe Bros. & Co
Stearns
Daly
Bennett
Savannah
Jack Daly
Wilmington
Del
Jack Bennett
Carnegie Library
Montreal
Andrew Cartnegie
Connell
Maryland
Cambria Democrats
Roosevelt
Colorado Springs
Colo
Theodore Roosevelt
Corote Chase
Fountain
John Gof
Colorado
Joe Kenyon
Montgomery
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Thomas G. Jones
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Trotter
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Columbum
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