Steel Strike Flares as General Order Nears
Pittsburg Aug 9 The steel strike fight centers on the eve of the general strike order as United States Steel opens four mills closed by the first call while Amalgamated and the AFL push for wider support. Officials predict mixed effects though the union claims near general obedience. novedades include protests and possible arbitration talks with figures like Archbishop Ireland and Senators Hanna and Scott named in speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Amatzamuated Association
American Federation of Labor
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
Steel Corporation
Gibson
Ireland
Hanna
Scott
Lindsay & McCutcheon
Clark Works
Hyde Park
Wellsville
Painter
Chartiers
Carnegie
Gompers
Ittsburg
Shaffer Durin
W .Triona
Pennsylvania Salt Manufacting Company
Labor Leaders Institute Moves to Enforce Sherman Act
Labor Leaders Institute proceedings authorize the legislative committee to file quo warranto actions against the U S Attorney General to show cause why the Sherman Antitrust Act should be enforced. The target is United States Steel Corporation alleged to violate the act. Action aims to hasten a steel strike resolution and echoes similar laws in Ohio and Texas with funds available for similar suits. Former Ohio Attorney General Frank S Monnett consulted for the Antitrust league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waelington
Ang T
Knoehts of Labor
Ths Legislative Committee
United States
United States Steel Corporation
Tls
Ohio
Texas
Amalgamated Association
Frank S. Monnett
American AntiTrust League
Strikes Hurt Commerce Warned by Quartermaster Long
A San Francisco dispatch from Colonel Long, quartermaster, reports a serious strike impact. Skilled labor is scarce, delaying ship refits and tying up port commerce. The Lennox transport will be returned to owners without removal of government fittings, with service to the Philippines and Alaska expected to continue despite delays.
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Washington
War Department
Colonel Long
San Francisco
Long
Philippines
Alaska
Tornado Fatalities From Portsmouth Windstorm
A violent windstorm at Portsmouth New Hampshire killed two people on Seaver's Island and injured several others. The deceased include Mrs L M Mealey of New York wife of a Navy yard band member and Joel Pearson a stone cutter. The debris collapsed the shed of contractor Pierce building a new dry dock at the navy yard.
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Navy
Portsmouth
N. H
Seaver
Afro-American Council convenes in Philadelphia with 100 delegates
The National Afro-American Council met in Philadelphia for its annual convention with over 100 delegates from 30 states. Officers elected include President Alexander Walters, Secretary Cyrus Field Adams, National Organizer Dr. Ernest Lyons, and anti-lynching head Mrs. J. P. Wells Barnett. Lynchings in the south dominated the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Afro-American Council
Philadelphia
Alexander Walters
New Jersey
Cyrus Field Adams
Illinois
Ernest Lyons
Maryland
J. P. Wells- Barnett
Ilinois
South
Chicago Janitors Form Union And Wage Push
Chicago janitors organize a union as disputes and labor questions rise. Secretary Gage reports a conscience contribution of 270 dollars from a soldier in the Philippines.
Funeral Service at Friedrichshof Attended by Royal Family
Cronberg Aug 8 The funeral of the late Dowager Empress Frederick was simple and impressive. Emperor William in Black Hussars led the royal family, all except Prince Henry of Prussia, as the Bishop of Ripon conducted a music free service in the death chamber. They returned to Hamburg after the rites.
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Prince Henry
Bishop of Ripon
Cronberg
Friedrichshof
Frederick
Ripon
Emperor William
Black Hussars
Prussia
William
Hamburg
Von Waldersee Back Home From Hamburg Arrival
Field Marshal von Waldersee arrived in Hamburg aboard the steamer Gera as crowds cheered. General Wittich represented Emperor William at his welcome, and a guard of honor greeted him before a town hall reception and senate luncheon.
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Hamburg
Gera
Count von Waldersee
Voari
von Wittisch
William
von Waldersee
Guard of Honor
Wittisel
Uhlans
Senate
Closure Rule In Commons
In the house of commons at 10 pm the closure rule proposed by Mr Balfour was used to push through voting estimates. More than 67 million pounds were approved in divisions past 1 am with government majorities over 100. Irish members obstructed various resolutions as Chamberlain moved closure repeatedly.
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Commons
London
House of Commons
Balfour
Mr. Chamberlain
Boers Capture More British in South Africa Action
Lord Kitchener reports a 25 man Steinbacker's Horse post on the Sel river surprised and captured by the Boers. He also notes the surrender at Warm Baths of Commandant De Villiers, Beyers’ second in command.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Steinbacker
Sahl
Warm Baths
de Villiers
Beyers
Germans Kill Eighty Natives in Brisbane Campaign
A German punitive expedition aboard the Cormoran landed near the St. Mathias massacre site and killed 80 natives while capturing 17, in retaliation for the Dr Mencken group massacre.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Dr. Mencken
St. Mathias
Cormoran
Balloonist Fails Again Near Eiffel Tower
Santos Dumont tried to circle the Eiffel Tower in Paris yesterday and managed a difficult around the tower. Strong winds blocked progress and his balloon fell near a house, remaining suspended for a time. Dumont escaped injury.
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Paris
Santos Dumont
Eiffel Tower
Dumont
Rain Falls Across Eastern Nebraska With Cooler Air
Light showers covered the eastern half of Nebraska yesterday with a temperature drop. Precipitation ranged from a tenth to half an inch, aiding fall plowing and benefiting pastures in Lincoln and surrounding areas.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Aug
No Prize Fights In Kansas Ban Stops River Ring Contest
Governor Stanley halts planned prize fight events in Kansas cities Leavenworth and Topeka. Sheriff wardens report the attempted May fight between Joe Curtin of Chicago and Mat Kelly of Boston moved to a sand bar on the river after a Leavenworth lodge announced a rival bout. About 1,000 spectators saw the delayed match with Kelly knocked out in the tenth round.
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Stanley
Leavenworth
Topeka
Kan
Sherif Wverhardy
Lewveniworth
Tietititidt Maillint
Maglea
Waterly
Boston
Joe Curtin
Chiento
Kansas
Aus
Kornan's Park
Joseph Curtin
Chienago
Mat Karly
Toston
Tarly
Alto
Lopez Sail to Philippines to Seek Philippine Independence
Sixlo Lopez En Route Home passes through Chicago on way to San Francisco to sail for the Philippines. He plans to petition for independence and asks President McKinley cooperation of the army, seeking self government after a stable system is established.
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Philippines
Chiea
United States
Chicago
San Francisco
MckKinley
Library Secretary Reports on Iowa library work
Des Moines Ang notes secretary Alice Tyler of the Iowa library commission reports months of activity to promote libraries and Hibibraries in towns. Since her appointment on Get. 1 100 she has visited 28 Iowa towns to confer with library boards and organize meetings with women's clubs for library movement reorganization and local librarian collaboration. Legacy Tax Must Be Paid In Year in Washington says Yerkes revenue bureau that legacy tax due within a year after death and before distribution to beneficiaries unless estate distribution occurs sooner.
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Des Moines
Ang
Alice Tyler
Lowa Brary Comission
Iowa
Washington
Yerkes
The
Revenue Bureau
Notable deaths and incidents span across nations and ports
General Paratierl former governor of Erithrea is dead Dr Martin B Cleveland cousin of President Cleveland dies in Jacksonville aged 66 Charles Bull Towle US consular agent at Saltillo dies remains to be shipped to Boston Two sections of an Atlantic City excursion train collide near Confluence Pa injuring ten If no yacht is found to race Independence owner will break up the vessel David R Searcy prominent Knights of Honor official dies in New Orleans William Stinson defeats Archie McFachern in a 20 mile motor paced race at the Baltimore Coliseum Kansas City Stock Yards Co gains capital from 7500000 to 8250000 Extra freight on Chicago and Alton rail line injures three at Greenview Illinois Texas Railroad Commission cuts crude fuel rates Mrs Hagan and three children struck by lightning near Mount Hennen La James Jacks killed and son injured by premature mine blast in Clinton Ind Sparks from lamps ignite powder
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General Paratierl
Erithrea
Martin B. Cleveland
Cleveland
Jacksonville
Charles Bull Towle
United States
Saltillo
Mexico
Boston
Atlantic City
Confluence
Lawson
David R. Searcy
Knights of Honor
New Orleans
William Stinson
Archie McFachern
Baltimore Coliseum
Hawaii
Thoras Jenkins
Peter Maher
Jenkins
Kansas City Stock Yards Company
Chicago and Alton
Greenview
Ills
State Railroad Commission of Texas
Hagan
Mount Hennen
James Jacks
William
Clinton
Ind
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Federation of Labor
Jombine
Quartermaster Long
Gage
Kiang Si
China
Chapin
H. P. Thomas
Fort Wayne
Kendallville, Ind
Louisville
Oceanic
John Marchand
Interstate Commerce Commission
St. Louis
Philip Hitchcock
James W. Roberts
Denver
Willis L. Moore
Weather Bureau
Yellowstone Park
Russia
Baltic
Siberia
Volga
Sixto Lopez
Louis C. Mittelstant
Humber
Norfolk
Draler
Nebuaska
Lulkart
Parsipest
Woo
Johnson
Oaneren
OWAS
Bridge
Vier Paesibker
Leo Vasewala
Citizens National Bank
Hoy
Soll
Europe
Farm Leann
Can
AwmMus
Jonneos
Raw
Nipoe Cow
Jaawon
Swank
G. A
Railroad and Business Directory
R. R
Fremont, Elkhorn & Mo
Valley
Omoaln Paasenger
Oman
Hinck Hills
Hlnack Hills Express
Hlnck Hill
Junetien
Onelea
City Apt
H.C. Matsa
Over
K. S. Hayes
Mary Shelly
Lower Haun Pres
Spencer & Overman
J. B. Hermann
Fourth Street
M. E. Spaulding
Inskeep’s Millinery
Norfolk Avenue
J. W. Edwards
St.The
Union Pacific
Columbus
Omaha
Dewver
Paeitle
Onala
Hoover
Pieith
Pointe North
Jospsias
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis & Omaha
Baet Deranyr
Sioux City
Veces
Gund
Frea
Addrees
John Gund Brewing CO
la Crosse, Wis
Platte River
Portland
F. W. Juneman
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