SIZING UP OUR WORKMEN English Laborers Study American Methods
On the steamship Ethiopia arriving at New York 12 English workers were sent to tour the United States to study trades. Selected by popular vote, they plan to visit Washington Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cleveland East Liverpool Buffalo Ottawa and Montreal. They will stay a few days in each city to learn about wages housing living conditions hours unions and related topics for British artisans.
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New York
Ethiopia
Nicol Simpson
Washington
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cleveland
East Liverpool
Buffalo
Ottawa
Montreal
Mosquito Experiments Leave Three of Eight Dead
Havana reports three fatalities among eight persons bitten in yellow fever mosquito experiments. Two August deaths total, with three expected recoveries and one not yet infected. Major Gorgas calls the work immensely valuable to science.
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Sitten
Havana
yellow fever board
Gorgas
Pope Narrow Escape From Assassination Plot
An anarchist suspect was captured in the Vatican gardens near Pope Leo XII's route. He allegedly carried a revolver and a dirk and planned to shoot the pope as Swiss guards foiled the ambush. Police keep the prisoner's name secret while confirming the attempt.
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Rome
Vatican gardens
Leo
LEO XII
Holy Father
New York
Leo IV
Vatican
Cuban Newspaper Man Shot at Manzanillo
Martin de Castro, a well known Cuban newspaper man, was killed at Manzanillo after returning from Havana where he sought protection from Governor General Wood. He had previously published articles attacking the local rural guard and was shot by a guard member with whom he had quarreled.
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Havana
Martin de Castro
Manzanillo
General Wood
Wood
Castro
Peace Steps Not True In Starting Mills Strike
Pittsburg Aug 27 reported peace talks for strike settlement via National Civic Federation mediation met a setback when Amalgamated Association president Theodore J Shaffer said he had no official knowledge of such proceedings and that any move lacked official sanction. The Civic Federation committee vows to press on and may seek help from Archbishop Ireland Bishop Potter Daniel Hanna and Seth Low to gain acceptance by steel firms. Both sides claim progress with steel side noting plant starts and unions claiming ground won by delaying merchantable output and risking machinery. Steel officials dismiss Amalgamated claims and cite South Chicago and Duquesne as evidence of diminished union strength while predicting mills will run fully soon.
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Bevin Lines
Pittsburg
National Civic Federation
Theodore J. Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
Civic Federation
Archbishop Ireland
Bishop Potter
Daniel Hanna
Seth Low
steel corporation
steel
Amalgamated
association
combine
Chicago
Duquesne
Star
Lindsay and McCutcheon
Mayor Black Fines Sheridan. Striker to Serve Twenty Days
McKeesport Pa August 27 Mayor Black fined John Sheridan a mill worker $25 and costs and Sheridan must serve thirty days in the workhouse for contempt and name calling after a hearing. He refused bond and reporters access to docket claiming prisoner health.
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Sheridan
McKeesport
Black
John Sheridan
Dewees Wood mill
Texas House Against Trusts Resolves Sympathy for Steel Workers
Texas lawmakers adopt a resolution denouncing trusts and monopolies, praising the United States Steel Corporation as the head of offending systems, and express hearty sympathy with the Amalgamated Association of Steel Workers in their contest for recognition. Also notes a missing schooner Victory feared lost after a hurricane. Wyoming Democrats nominate a county ticket in Tunkhannock. Indiana governor plans to use sheriffs to stop prize fights rather than mobilize militia.
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Austin
Tex
house of representatives
McFall
Travis county
state of
Texas
United States Steel corporation
Amalgamated Association of Steel Workers
Nordica to Open Wagner Theater Isolde in Munich
The soprano Mme Nordica will depart her retreat for the Black Forest of Baden to Munich where she will open the new Wagner theater in Isolde early in September. She plans to sail for America late in October to commence an extended tour of song recitals.
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Mme
Nordica
Black Forest
Baden
Munich
Wagner theater
Isolde
America
Kitchener Proclamation Criticized by Kruger In Interview
Kruger denounces Lord Kitchener's proclamation as the blackest crime against the Boers while acknowledging possible peace on terms of independence and amnesty. He says the proclamation will only embitter resistance and notes Boers remain willing to negotiate under mutual concessions for self rule.
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Kruger
London
Daily Telegraph
Hilversum
Lord Kitchener
Tan
Bryan Still Powerful As Stone Praises Bryan
Former Governor William J. Stone, vice chairman of the Democratic national committee, appeared at his office and reiterated support for silver as standard money. He praised William Jennings Bryan as the most powerful figure in the Democratic party and argued no party reorganization was needed while noting the U.S. gold standard advantage.
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Stone
St. Louis
Democratic party
W J. Bryan
Engine wreck strands on track near Halifax
The Flying Blue Nose locomotive and tender derailed after colliding with the Intercolonial maritime express from Montreal one mile from North Street station. The maritime express engines and cars piled up, the Blue Nose split apart a quarter mile away. All 32 passengers on the maritime express escaped uninjured.
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Healifax
N. S&S
Intercolonial
maritime express
Montreal
North street
Shamrock I Sails Spin Trial Topsails to Cup Challenge
The Shamrock I completed a six hour spin at Sandy Hook Bay with five 31b top sails tested. A balconer sail impressed Sir Thomas, as Erin trailed and a light southeast breeze allowed maneuvering before the return to mooring.
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New York
Sandy Hook Bay
Erin
Sandy Hook
Sir Thomas
Youth Gun Accident Claims Northfield Boy in Atlantic City
Howard Me Ghan, 13, of Northfield New Jersey, was killed while out gunning near Atlantic City. While lifting his gun in a small boat the trigger caught the seat and discharged into his chest, ending the march hen season early for the boy who died instantly.
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Atlantic City
Howard MeGhan
Northfield
N. J
MeGhan
Rain Drowns 6000 Birds In Wisconsin Storm
A wild storm swept Carbondale Wisconsin on August 27 drowning about 6000 birds. Over 1500 carcasses were recovered at the Illinois Central Railroad Park as the cloudburst passed through the area.
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Carbondale
Ilinois Central Railroad Park
Trent on Investigation Probes Insane Hospital Supplies
In a Trenton inquiry on the State Hospital for the Insane, storekeeper John J. Jones testified he received all goods bought for Warden Hayes, including meat and dairy for private tables. Bookkeeper John H. Connolly said most clothing came from Rice Clothing Co. of Trenton, linked to Manager Jonas Rice, with other items from Abram Seigle and L. A. Fuld.
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Insane Hospital
Trenton
State Hospital for the
John J. Jones
John H. Connolly
Jones
Warden Hayes
Ward
Connolly
i Rive Clothing Company
Jonas B. Rice
Joseph Rice
Rice
Rice Clothing company
Abram Seigle
L. A. Fuld
Bridge Girders Fell At Southern Railway Structure
Four men died when two steel girders toppled from a hoist over the Congaree river at the new Southern railway bridge in Columbia South Carolina. Heavy rains likely caused rope slippage during the lift at mid river.
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Southern Railway
Columbis
S C
Congaree
Roblin sues partner in cattle theft case in Winnipeg
Winnipeg August 27 At the police court yesterday premier of Manitoba B P Roblin charged his cattle partner Dr Mills with stealing sixteen thousand nine hundred ninety dollars He said Mills sold several hundred head of cattle owned by them jointly and kept the proceeds while he was away in the East
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Winnipeg
Man
B. P. Roblin
Manitoba
Dr. Mills
Robin
East
Knights Templar Parade Extends Four Miles in Louisville
Louisville hosts the 28th triennial conclave of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar with over 90,000 visitors. Major John Leathers, parade marshal, expects 10,000 Sir Knights in a four mile pageant featuring bunting and streamers. Street cars idle, spectators must stay off sidewalks, and views are limited to building walls. Grand Generalissimo George B. Moulton of Chicago notes the officers election will be routine. Lloyd retires as Grand Master, Stoddard of Texas promoted. junior wardenship to be filled. Candidates for other posts stir quiet campaigning. Next meeting place selections include St. Paul, Milwaukee, San Francisco, Denver, and St. Louis, with later decisions at the encampment. A welcome reception at the customs house opened the week’s festivities attended by Grand Commander Jefferson of Kentucky and Grand Master Lloyd.
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Knights Templar
Jonn H Leathears
Honolulu
George B. Moulton
Chicago
Lloyd
Stoddard
Texas
St. Paul
Milwaukee ia
San Francisco
Denver
Oln- Unnati
ling
St. Louis
New England
custom house
Jefferson
Kentucky
Insane Chicago Woman and Sons Sought After Train Incident
Corning New York August 27 Relatives search the hills for Dr Nellie Poor and her two sons after she and the boys rushed a train brandished a knife and crashed glass vestibule then vanished. They are believed connected in Chicago with wealthy relatives.
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Chicago
Corning
N. Y
Nellie Poor
Erie
Baseball Games Yesterday in Major Leagues
American League games featured Boston defeating Detroit 6 to 3, Baltimore and Milwaukee tying 3 to 3, Philadelphia beating Chicago 11 to 0, and Washington defeating Cleveland 8 to 1. National League results included Pittsburgh over St. Louis 5 to 0, Philadelphia topping New York 3 to 1, Brooklyn 2 over Boston 0, and Chicago beating Cincinnati 3 to 0.
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Boston
Detroi
AC Balttimore
Baltimore
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Philadiphia
New York
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Standing of the Clubs in National and American Leagues
Standings show Pitt at 5 3 3 8 and Boston at 3 6 4 3 in the National League with Brooklyn and New York leading 40 and 67 games. In the American League Chicago and Philadelphia lead with records around .644 and .540, while Cleveland Detroit Milwaukee and others trail with varied win totals.
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Boston Philophe
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
New York
Chicago
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