Wreck of Lehigh Valley Black Diamond Express
The Lehigh Valley Black Diamond eastbound wreck near Le Roy New York injured seven and seriously hurt nine others while two likely died. Wrecking trains and physicians rushed to the scene as cars toppled and passengers were freed. The carrier attributed the crash to unloading raft cars, with no deaths reported.
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Associated Press
Nodheate
le Roy
Sean
Luke Johnson
Lakewood
Xx. J
Berniehem
Lehigh Valley Railway
New York
Lehigh Valley Railway Company
Mr Hibbard's Platform Letter Calls for Direct Senate Election
Edward H. Hibbard of Eau Claire publishes a Milwaukee Sentinel letter announcing his candidacy for the U S Senate. He argues for direct citizen voting for senators, public ownership of highways and water, and stronger oversight of private corporate interests while endorsing principled Republican ideals and challenging party complacency. He notes his long acquaintance with Spooner and says he aims to start a bloodless revolution through fearless critique of carelessness and corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Milwaukee Sentinel
Edward H. Hibbard
Eau Claire
United States Senate
Genmeno
United States
Inter
Republican Party
Wisconsin
Washington, D. C
Cervanta
Spooner
Khow
Senate
Steel Plant Ordered Dismantled and Moved to Valley
United States Steel directs the Deweons Wood plant at McKeesport to be dismantled and relocated to the Kiskiminetaa valley, citing hostility in the city. The plant employed 900 to 1,400 workers.
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Wy Associated
Pittneburg
Rvs
United States Steel Corporation
Deweons Wood
McKeesport
Kiskiminetaa Valley
Panic on steamer Hart Line boat near Louisville
A storm struck the Hart Line steamer Louisville after an accident to the steering gear was discovered. Passengers panicked but a tug shantened out and towed the vessel to port without further injury.
Chilean Minister Dying in Buffalo
Senator Vicuña of Chile, the minister who collapsed in Buffalo earlier, is reported much worse today with little hope of recovery. The Associated Press reports his condition has deteriorated significantly as doctors express concern over his prognosis.
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Associated Frees
Buffalo
Sefior Vicuna
Orleans Prince Henry Dies En Route to America
Prince Henry of Orleans died at 3 20 p m in Cochin China at Saigon while traveling to the United States via San Francisco and Newport He was born in 1867 the eldest son of the Duke of Chartres and a cousin of the Duke of Orleans He was not married and had been dangerously ill for some time His name had been linked with the American heiress and previously with the Infanta Maria De Las Mercedes wife of Prince Charles of Bourbon
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Prince Henry of Orleans
Duke of
Chartres
Duke of Orleans
United States
San Francisco
Newport
Spain
Infanta Maria de Las Mercedes
Charles of Bourbon
Caserta
Good Scores Made at Camp Griffin Shooting Event
Artificer Burkert of Fond du Lac set a new record with 47 points from 67, firing 13 shots at 600 to 200 yards with eight kneeling and five prone hits. Sergeant Gerhard of Oconto led honor scores at 195, Crippen of Fond du Lac at 191. overall scores well above early week marks amid a march and defense maneuvers.
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Associated Presa
Gerhard
Oconto
Crippen
Fond du Lac
Ready for the Race in Canada's Cup Contest
Preparations for tomorrow's international yacht race for the Canada's Cup are complete. Yachts Can Mac and Invader remained in drydock most of the day, emerged polished and dry, and are reported in prime condition. Wind expected from the northwest, race to start at 11 a.m. on a triangular 21 knot course.
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Chicago
Til
CaniMac
Invader
Dentists Conclude National Convention Elect Officers
The National Association of Dentists finished its fifth annual convention in Milwaukee and will meet next year at Niagara Falls. Elected officers include President J A Libbey of Pittsburgh. East VP H Guilford of Philadelphia. West VP L G Noel of Nashville. Sweat VP W P Dickinson of Minneapolis. corresponding secretary Josephine D Prelfer of Chicago. recording secretary A H Peck of Chicago. treasurer H W Morgan of Nashville.
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Anuuodated
Milwaukee
Wis
National Association of Dentists
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Theay
J. A.libbey
Pittabure
East
H. Guilford
Philadelphia
L. G. Noel
Nashville
Tenn
W. PB. Dickinson
Minneapolis
Battle Island Assembly Opens With Historical Address
Rep W J McKay of La Crosse formally opened the Battle Island assembly on the Black Hawk War battlefield at 10 30 this morning. Flo delivered a lengthy historical address in the afternoon Rev I A Steinman of Viroqua spoke, and this evening Rev Mr McKay lectures again as crowds gather at the grounds with visitors expanding.
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Avecuated
la Crosse
Win
W. J. McKay
Battle Island
Nation seeks divorce from Carrie Nation at Medicine Lodge
David Nation petitions for a divorce from his wife Carrie Nation the well known temperance crusader from Medicine Lodge Kansas. He alleges she has humiliated him publically neglected family duties and abandoned their home in the filing.
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Medicine Lodge
Kan
David Nation
Carrie Nation
Massy Members May Transfer to Amalgamated in Steel Strike
Intimation that mass transfers from the Federation of Labor to the Amalgamated may occur as labor conflicts in the steel industry continue. President Shaffer and Gompers pursue corporate federation goals while non union workers and skilled men face reclassification. Transfers could add thousands to Amalgamated membership if upheld.
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Federation of
Amaccdeted Press
Pittebury
Steel Corpors Uon
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Federation of Labor
Iron and Steel Trades
Amalgamated
Federation
Amalgamated Men Talk on Clark Plant Strike
Secretary Williams arrived at strike headquarters in Pittsburg with claims that last night's Lawrenceville meeting crippled the Clark mill. He said only the Twenty Inch mill runs, while 400 Steel workers were reduced to 100 ready sent to other plants. Gompers and Shaffer visited, with Shaffer stating the federation talks paused until 1:30 pm and deferring comment on lodge transfers.
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Pittsburg
Willams
Amalgamated
Lawrenceville
Clark Plant
Boeing
Tt the Steel Corporation
Clark
C. M. Shaffer
Shaffer
Amalga~mated Association
Gompers Ant Shaffer
Gompers
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Williams
Shafer
Federation of Labor
Amaiamated Association Allts
Mr. Shaffer
Gormpera
Steel Officials Deny Mill Crippled Status Amid Labor Strife
The Pittsburgh steel leaders deny Clark mill is crippled, noting four of five mills active today. They prepared to restart the fifth next week as non-union workers may fill gaps. Lindsay McCutcheon farm mill runs at near full output, with other plants updating to resume full operations. Guards tighten at Dewees Wood and Painter Mills. Hyde Park addicts claim full operation. racial tensions rise as strikers monitor Negro labor presence.
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Associated Press
Pittsburo
Clark
Lindsay & McCutcheon Works
Mana
Jenks
Hyde Park
Painter Mills
Dewees Wood Works
McKeesport
Tumels Steel Company workers in South Chicago no strike hinted
Davis vice president of the Fourth district Amalgamated Association says he does not foresee a walkout at the Tumels Steel Company in South Chicago despite lodge meetings. He cites recent reports of friendly mood toward the company and doubts a strike will occur.
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Tumels Steel Company
South Chicago
Associated Press
Chisago
Woomcc
Davis
Amalgamated Association
Tlnola Steel Company
Milwaukee
Venezuelan government reports new Colombian invasion near Colon
An August dispatch from Willemstad reports Venezuela alleging a fresh Colombian invasion yesterday near Colon, led by Colombia’s minister of war. U.S. officials in Washington could not confirm details, citing silence from Caracas and no new reports on fighting, while stressing readiness to protect American interests. The public mood appears disinterested and President Castro may need popular support to declare war.
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Willemstad
Island
Curacea
Colon
New York
Port of Spain
Trinidad
The
Herald
Venezuela
Castro
Colombia
Uribe
Washington
Washington, D. C
State
Navy
Trophy for B G Sloops Races At Seagate Course
The Atlantic Yacht Club regatta committee offers a trophy for a race off Seagate Norton’s Point between Columbia Constitution and Independence. The contest would follow the club cruise in September with either Sea Gate to Sandy Hook lightship and return, or a 30 mile outside triangle course. The aim is a pre International races meeting of the big yachts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prese
New York
Regatta Committee
The
Atlantic Yacht Club
Seagate
Norton's Point
Columbia
Constitution
Independence
Sea Gate
Sandy Hook
Value of Telephone Pole Condemnation Case in Neenah
In Neenah, Wisconsin, hearings began in a condemnation suit by Wisconsin Telephone Co against William Krueger and M. F. Barnett. A three-member commission, J Moward Jenkins, L Tuumery, and Fred J. Brooks, adjourned to 2 PM to determine damages. They toured the corner of Wisconsin and Commercial avenues as 247 poles are involved. The defendants seek up to $1,000 in damages amid arguments by A F Thompson for the plaintiff and J C Kerwin and Charles Barber for the defense. Population figures for nearby areas are mentioned but not central to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Telephone Company
William Krueger
M. F Barnett
Neanah
German National Bank
J. Moward Jenkins
L. Tuumery
Fred J. Brooks
Wisconsin
Neenah
A. F. Thompson
J. ¢. Kerwin
Charles Barber
Proclamation Bans Burghers in South Africa War
London reports a parliamentary paper transmitting Lord Kitchener’s August proclamation. Any commandants and leaders of armed Burgher bands in the Orange Free State Transvaal or other areas who do not surrender by September 15 will be permanently banished. Maintenance costs for non‑surrendering Burghers’ families to be charged to their sick and property. Date of origin links to Natal, Chamberlain and Milner discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Lord Kitchener
Governmenta
Cape Colony
Natal
Republica
Orange Colony
Transvaal
South African
Orange Free State
South Africa
Chamberlain
Lord Milner
Camp Douglas Wisconsin Drill and Camp Life Tales
Aug 6 reports at Camp Griffin Station detail battalion drills, dress parades, and a possible leadership change with Captain Carl to command the Second battalion as Major Lee retires. Nightly entertainments include a beauty contest, Eagle band concerts, and a football game amid camp routines and letters home.
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Camp Douglas
Wis
Camp Griffin
Oshkosh
G.G. Carl
Carl
Viistor
Lee
Reginald McCusker
McCusker
Funeral Tent Service Held Tomorrow At Camp
A contemporary notice lists names including Sarson American Beauty Heckel Shorty Murphy Never Asleep and others as attendees. The tent hosts funeral services tomorrow at 2 p.m. over an empty dinner table. Company Bo and Farg are described as among the best in camp.
Drought Not So Bad Says Journal of Commerce Report
New York August 3 The Journal of Commerce reports opinions from leading bank officials and dry goods and grocery houses in the west that business interests have not been seriously affected by the drought. The piece notes heavy winter wheat harvests, large hay and forage crops, and forecasts farmers can sustain stock despite corn damage.
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Associated Press
New York
Journal of Commerce
West
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Ja Genersky
Struck by Interurban Car Injures Libbey Worker
Wiam Ernst, a Libbey factory employee six miles north of town on the Jackson street road, suffered a deep eyebrow cut when the interurban car struck him as he crossed the track. The man was treated by Dr. M J Corbett and released. officials warn pedestrians to keep clear of approaching cars to prevent serious injuries.
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Wiam Ernst
Libbey Farrty
Jackson Street
Libbey
M. J. Corbett
Athearn
The
Traction Company
Bids Opened for Heating System at New High School
At a joint meeting of the board of public works and the heating committee of the board of education commissioners Fernandez Mallory and Date opened four bids for heating and ventilating the proposed new high school. The lowest bid came from F F Nichol for a steam vacuum system with either Johnson or Powers regulating equipment at 9627. Other bids included Peter B Bogart for American Foundry and Furnace Co at 9565 for hot air equipment. Archambo Heating and Plumbing for a team system without regulating equipment at 10832 or with regulating equipment at 1500 extra. and National Blower Works for a Milwaukee system including regulating apparatus at 9800. The bids were referred to the education committee for review with a meeting planned to select the best plan for the city and the new building.
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Board of Public Works
Board of Education
Fernandez
Mallory
Date
F. F. Nichol
Johnson
Powers
Peter B. Bogart
Milwaukee
American Foundry and Furnace Company
Archambo Heating and Plumbing Company
Minneapolis
Johnson Or Powers
National Blower Works
Alabama club golf team to play Riverview in Appleton
The Alabama Country Club golf team named W. C. Hewitt Phil TM Sawyer C. Chase R. P. Finney Fred Hoagitn E. P. Sawyer Thomas Rockwell G. A. Buckstaff and John Challenor will travel to Appleton at twelve o clock for a match against a Riverview Golf Club squad of equal size. Oshkosh has two wins to Appleton one and tomorrow’s contest is billed as a likely close battle.
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Alabama Country Club
Appleton
Riverview Golf Club
W. C. Hewitt
Phil TM
Sawyer
C. Chase
R. P. Finney
Fred Hoagitn
E. P. Sawyer
Thomas Rockwell
G. A. Buckstaff
John Challenor
Oshkosh
Attorney General opposes law aiding county order buyers
Special to The Meriteuete reports Attorney General Hicks issues an opinion deeming a legislature passed law granting 9000 for paying innocent purchasers of county orders unconstitutional. The opinion, delivered to state land commissioners now auditing claims, argues the law exceeds legislative authority and violates constitutional provisions.
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Maden
Wis
Aug
Hicks
Inet
Kenecal
Falk Manufacturing Plans Oshkosh to Fond du Lac Electric Line
C C Smith of the Falk Manufacturing Co based in Milwaukee has been in Fond du Lac city circles describing a planned interurban from Oshkosh to Fond du Lac. The line would run twelve miles from Electric Park to Mata, connecting with Winnebago Traction and Fond du Lac Railway at ends to share power and allow passenger transfers. The Falk co seeks franchises from Friendship to Van Tyne and aims to begin construction soon, potentially opening before fall. the plan envisions consolidating power needs to avoid a separate power plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretem
Hae
Bentween
Fond du Lea
Clement C. Smith
Falk Manufacturing Company
Millwaukee
Pam
Tt Im
Falk Company
Oshkosh
Pend du Lac
Fale
Winnetage Traction Company
Jond du Lac
Friendship
Pond du Lac
Fret Vian Dbyne
Fond du Lac
Hlars Watt
Winnebago
van Tyne
Mata Ate Tate
Winnebree Traction Company
Tris
Winnebago Traction Company
Fond du Tao
C. C. Smith
Mr. Smith
Lake Winnebago
Owhkosh
C.D. Smith
Mir. Smith
Wisconsin
Fox Lake
Fond du Lae
Whitcomb
the Central
Ony
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Leroy
MR. Hibbard
Lau Claire
Pismantle
United States Steed Corporation
McKeenport
Orleans
Cochin China
América
Associated Pres
Saigon
Camp Griffin Range
National Association
Battle Island Assembly
Tia
Carrie
Pia
South America
Venceedam
Atlantic Yacut Club
Constitution and
Cone
Ilington
Bondon
Barnard’s Tin
Senla
Lord Mitchenem
Blau
Moody
Locke
Helde
Eagle Band
Company BR
Chase
Dinsmore
Wothe
Sneller
Manitowed
Company B
Carmp
O. Becker
E. W. Paine
Lieut. Sanders
Henry Wothe
Walter Carr
McCormish
Felix Neville
Leo Rennig
Keeler
Ser Moody
Dumb
Stile
Stille
Jessa Stille
Sleepyhead
Itenry Wothe
W. Carr
Mamma
I. Sneller
Papa
Wy. Castie
Stungery Wille
C. Dinsmore
H. Jobinson
He Undertakers
Hon
Willian
Ernst
F. MacNichol
Merh Riverview
Ae Pnet
Akirwa Attornney
Mmittee
Ils Reesenms
Falk Mannefacturing Company
MEL
Torape
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