Miners in Ohio Valley Strike Tells of Idle and Busy Mines
Sheriff of Alleghany County reports miners in the New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company district amid a prolonged strike. Miners at Plum Creek Sandy Creek and Oak Hill returned to work as dawn revealed limited disruptions. Proclamations urge peace, with legal action planned against marching workers. The DeArmitt mines and Turtle Creek area remain focal points as managers deny widespread idleness while the district braces for further developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company
Plum Creek
Sandy Creek
Oak Hill
Mum Creek
Negley Portoffice
Tipple
de Armitt
Turtle Creek
Oak Hil
Osk Hi
DeaArmitt
Campa
Warner
DeArmitt
Turtle
Sandy Creeks
Marvey A. Lowery
Sherif
Alleghany County
Patrick Dolan
Asme
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Shannon
Differences In The Coal Trade Are Adjusted
SOMD returns to work as Wheeling district miners oppose two Hoge's Run Coal Company mines staying closed. Mourilsville and Elm Grove mines show limited output while Glendale plans a full restart. Ohio miners secretary Lewis and Wheeling organizers addressed Moundsville meeting with strong turnout. Forest union vote unanimous. Monndeville men expected to stay out despite Hoge's Run. Fairmount region coal output declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Boge’s Run Coal Company
Mourilsville
Elm Grove
Glendale
Lewis
Ohio
Anderson and Selsburg
Moundsville
Ti Bs
Monndeville
Toges
Fairmount
Close of the Century Religious Services Proposed
Rome letter from Cardinal Jacobini urges Catholic bishops worldwide to organize extraordinary services to mark the closing of the nineteenth and opening of the twentieth century. The plan, backed by Pope Leo XIII, seeks divine assistance for peace and health as nations unite under a national committee coordinated with diocesan leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rome
New York Freemans Journal
Cardinal Jacobini
Jacobini
Leo XI
Jesus Christ
Train wreck kills two and wounds others in deliberate sabotage
The Chicago express on the Cleveland Cincinnati and Chicago and Louis Railroad wrecked near Thorntown Indiana at 2 30 am after a switch was sabotaged to derail the fast train. Four were killed outright and several injured though most cars stayed on track. The engineer Seth Winslow and fireman B Crickmere were named among the dead. Two tramps also died in the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinccinnati
Times-Star
Thorntown
Ind
Chicago Express
Clevelins
Cincinnati
Chicago
Cinehead
Warner
Seth Winslow
Greensburg
Tad Thi
B. Crickmere
Indianapolis
Footy grain ships chartered to carry large grain cargoes
The Record reports that port steamers chartered to load grain at Philadelphia New York Baltimore and Newport News will ship to the United Kingdom and Europe. The plan requires over four million bushels and at least one third of the vessels will load at Richmond and Girard Point elevators as preparations accelerate. Over the past two weeks fixtures for steam tonnage to export cereal abroad have topped twenty million bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Phiadelphia
New York
Altimore
Newport News
United Kingdom
Europe
Port Richmond
Girard Point
Scotalnd Cycling International Races At Cestic Park
Fifteen thousand spectators gathered at Cestic Park Glasgow on July 30 for international bicycle races. The one mile professional championship saw Ensinad take first with nine points, as France, Denmark, Scotland, and Ireland vied for standing. In the other one mile event, Areal of Germany won, with Barden of England and Negsim of France following. crowd enjoyed favorable weather as riders delivered swift, if occasionally slow, racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Glasgow
Cestic Park
Tony Thorn
Ensinad
France
Denmark
Scothand
Ireland
Tolland
Areal
Germany
Barden
Eaghui
Soco Pnd Negsim
Prance
Inkstand Thrown in Winchester Court Shocks Trial
In Winchester Corporate Court lawyer Wk Whiteaere accused R I Byrd of deceit. Whitteacre hurled an inkstand at him, striking under the left ear. Whiteacre suffers concussion and is in serious condition. Hurd posted $2,000 bond and paid $50 contempt fine. Judge Buckner, of Kentucky, has impaired eyesight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Richmond
Winchester Corporation Court
Wk Whiteaere
R. I. Byrd
New Tariff, Wheat Demand Boost Trade Prospects
New York July 30 1897 Bradstreets review notes widespread improvement in business across Northern cities from Detroit to Seattle and Portland. Tariff changes ease, coal strikes and cotton mill closures cloud industrials though wheat exports rise and corn demand strengthens with robust foreign orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mm. G. Dunn & Co
Willl
Detroit
Seattle
Portland
Willy Western
Gkat
ITR
Have Inc
Enotton
Milla
Eht
Oltiger
Peston
United States
Canada
Bradstreet
Brad Streets
Pnd
Ito
Mississipnii
Missourii
Pertkal
St. Lava
Ralways
Tron and Steel
Elliott's Hot Letter Defames Officials Over Seal Question
Henry W. Elliott, former Smithsonian associate, releases a sensational letter to Judge Day critiquing the seal treaty policy and accusing John W. Poster and U S officials of misrepresenting the 1890 to 1893 modus vivendi. He contends Canada and Britain manipulated discussions and calls for accountability at the Behring Sea tribunal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
W. Ellett
Smithsonian Institution
Judge Day
Suite
Lakewood
W. M. Day
Washington
Salisbury
John Sherman
Ibs
John W. Poster
Vine
Ate
Lodeaire
State Department
Paris
Ottawa
United States
Poster
Behring Sea Tribunal
Ie Reeves
Henry W,. Elliott
Arbitration Accepted To Settle Tawall Berley Dispute
Washington July The Japanese government has accepted Tawall’s offer to arbitrate the dispute with Hawaii over liquor taxes and other issues. The State Department has been notified and tentative terms are being prepared. Arbitration aims to review the Lake tax increase from one cent to one dollar per gallon and related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tapan Aeveals
Tawall
Tawaui
Hewall
Dole
Japan
Max
Mengure
Unclear diplomatic note on Hawaii annexation and Japanese claims
The fragment discusses taxing cake at salcon and mentions manufacturers of Haters as well as Japanese use of Liles dagaor Himost. It notes limited state acknowledgment of a Japan communication on Hawaii annexation and predicts future talks led by Minister Buck with the Japanese Foreign Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Hawaii
Stimiing
Buck
Tolle
Dentists In Session At Old Point Meet National Examiners
National Association of Dental Examiners opens its nineteenth annual meeting at Old Point with delegates from Alabama to Wisconsin. President Abbott of Manchester presides as sessions discuss changes in parliamentary rules and standards for dental education and exams. Both groups planned further sessions today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Point
National Association of Dental Examiners
Dysela
Tate
Old Molne Comfort
United States
Abbott
Manchester
Tawi
Nathonah Associaetheyt
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware
Columbia
Georgia
Indiana
Town
Kansas
Entucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Mississippi
New Winnipshire
New Jersey
North Corolla
Pennsylvankey
Rhode Island
Ennessee
Virgine
Wisconsin
Abbot
Muelter
National Association of Dental
Bes
William FE. Grey
Newark
Meeting of GFT delegate group discusses Cooke nomination
Recently elected delegates to the national convention at Roanoke met yesterday afternoon at Major William Foster's office on Brewer Street to perfect the organization and discuss securing Cooke's nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Norfolk delegates plan cooperation with others to promote Cooke for second on the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phey
Cooke
Lye
Roanoke
Hell
Willian FB. Foster
Brewer Street
Merritt Tl Gooke
Wil Penteman
Yellow Fever at Cape Charles Quarantine Station
A Norwegian bark named Norwerhin arrives at Cape Charles with suspected yellow fever aboard and is detained at Fisherman’s Island Quarantine Station for examination before proceeding to Dart. The Virginian reports deems the voyage under scrutiny as officials notify Surgeon General and Marine Hospital Service of the arrival and potential cases aboard the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Charles
Fisherman's Island
Jenn
Washington
Prominent physicians voyage to Old Point for convention
A group of notable physicians from institutions including Massachusetts Medical, University of Dinevard, Pilitdelptva, and other named doctors traveled aboard the Chat Tsuin en route to Virginia Beach for an upcoming convention at Old Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fea. Barren, Co
Janie Watks Arrested in Janed Night Probe Case
Witness recounts a January incident where a young Black woman Janie Watks is arrested on suspicion of theft from a white man Kenedy. The complainant alleges $9.50 missing from clothing and questions his ability to testify in court as other witnesses were brought in. The case to be examined further this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie Watks
Kenedy
Janice
Mneyn
Png
Willy
Fire alarms at Chapel Street shed thwart bigger loss
Last night about 25 o clock a fire alarm sounded near a rear shed on Chapel Street. Fire department responded quickly preventing further damage. A paint shop nearby stored several barrels of paint. the shed fire caused a minor loss estimated at £100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Stremt
Phre
Receipts of Cotton Across Major Ports
July 6 report shows cotton receipts at multiple ports including New York, Alveston, New Orleans, Mobile, Savannah, Charleston, Wilmington, Norfolk, Baltimore, Boston, Newport News, Philadelphia, and Texas City. Totals show widespread activity with large quantities recorded at several hubs and a combined national total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Imalveston
New Orleana
Moblte
Savannah
Saint Charleston
Wilmington
Norfolk
Baltimore
Hoston
Newport News
Philadelphia
West Point
Braingwick
Texas City
Pensacola
Port Royal
Virginia 1807 Roanoke convention figures in Virginia politics
A Virginia dispatch reports political maneuvering around the Roanoke convention for governor, with Capt. Cooke favored by some Democrats and Populists resisting. The piece notes conference committee tensions, potential appointments in the Internal Revenue Office, and a new university president controversy. Also covered are plans for a Klondike expedition and the death of AP Wilhelm Schmidt, 22, in East Broad Street, with family reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Re Cache
Coppolnl
Thay Warls
Roanoke
Ciptain Cooke
Seo Rownties
Uley
Popullatsy
Jt. Claye Wyler
T. A. Muller
Tim Iete
Belleyiar
Virginia
Wyler
Govierner
Captain Cooke
Tao
Collegio Brovy
Etoltely
Reprblican Party
Noson
Wit
Wim Mahone
Ehleg
Nat Smith
Wihehmand Ullion
Richmond
Bocinty
Mummbl
University of Vir Rinks
Chamber of Commerce
Col Archer Anderson
Mion Path
Joseph Mrvan
A. C. Gordon
Shiunton
W. D. Mellwaine
Metereburg
Gisensston
Archer Anderson, Jr
Major Silvia
Mlent
Wyndham R. Meredith
Chmed Almont
Waendham Belling
Fearnev Dt
Lomi
Felines Dominds
Thely
Stockhollers
Wnverstood
Enon
Whillin T. Sehmidt
Eaet
Urotd
Germany
Me Schmidt
Adam Sehmidt
Henry Sehmidt
Milgaon leads with six to Tyler's two delegates
In Charlottesville tonight the election for state Democratic convention delegates to Roanoke chose Milgaon to receive six delegates and Tyler two. The report notes local campaigns and the vote distribution among the candidates, highlighting Milgaon's lead in the delegate selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellyson
Tyler
Thehmond
Charlottesville
Delegatia
Roanoke
Milgaon
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Allohany
Malitnin
Judge Buckner
Menneky
Dr. Week
EH Gale
New No
Main Street
Elliott
Bering Sea
John W. Foster
Ping
Ang Tle
GFT
Cocke
Major Tyler
Rowen Gilleon Gertia
Romowedd
Petersture
Aind
Unidversity
Kiondyke
N.Y
Ennis
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