Strike in New York as telegraph workers quit keys
In New York on August 12 roughly four hundred men and thirty women left their posts at the Postal Telegraph main office amid a full strike wave. Western Union reports about half the day force and many hotel operators walking out. Officials say the action was not officially authorized by the unions but local members stand with the strikers. Police kept order as crowds gathered outside offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraphers Union
New York
Phat
Hesta
Western Union
Associated Press
Postal Telegraph Company
Barclay
the Western Union
Postal Companies
Brooks
Attie
Broadway
McInerny
Saia
Bey
Produce Exchange
Broad Greet
Western Union Company
McIneray
Meinerof
Sanke
Milwaukee
Wic
Stoera
Initwlite
Chicago
B. J. Cassidy
Commercial Telegrapherg’ Union
Sing
American Telegraph and Telephone Company
Chicago and Milwaukee Telegraph Company
Postal Telegraph Companies
Des Moines
Des Motes, Inc
Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Fonville
Los Angeles
Cal
Toledo
Postal
Salt Lake City
Philadelphia
Postal Company
Sullivan
Iocal
Colt Take
McNichol
The
Long
McDonald
Cleveland, O
Aus
Westernnion
Xorfola
Western Cation
Atlanta
Savannah
Prion
Fortal
Firack
Columbus
Ohio
Western Union Telegraph Company
Pattal Telegraph
Denver
Col
Dar
Chaitanenga, Torn
Associated Place
Washington
Boston
Wesley Russell
National Civic Federation
Commissioner of Labor
Small
Canada
Russell
Wien
Ead
Grok Mn
Neo Chet x
Percy Litas
Storm Union
Sarihers
Mda Fang
Gran ite for Capitol Construction Treated at Site
Fragmented notice reports a capital building project with a rail or haulage task, naming Pethel Vermont and Coa Wik ANT among involved parties. The text references Sita Andersen, a secretary, and Bloughton fart in unclear context. Names and places are garbled, but indicate early 20th century civic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iSormal
Maven
Wis
Ave
Pethel
Vermont Frente Fem
Eix-Mi’or-Deist
Arrie
Coa
Wik
Ant Beg St
Onra
Mays
Ferie
Moretary
Sita Andersen Eignteen
Bae
Bering
Ken
Cracpe
Reply of Standard Oil Company Statement Published
A reproduced statement from the Standard Oil Company offices in New York responds to Herbert Knox Smith’s report. It describes a proposed colloquy between a US government representative and an English oils dealer, asserts investigations aim to "dows the Standard," and promises a full answer to Mr. Smith’s statement at the proper time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Aug
Standard of Company
Standard On Company
Herbert Knox Smith
United States
Bureau of Corporations
Smith
Death at La Crosse claims noted cigar magnate
Special from La Crosse reports the death of John Pamperin a prominent cigar manufacturer and co president of Pamperin Leaf Tobacco in Mead. Pamperin organized Pamperin Wigtenhorn Cigar Co in 1886 building a leading state factory. He was seventy seven or fifty seven years old per dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wia
la Crosse
John Pamperin
Northwest
Panperin Leaf Tobacco Company
Mead O
Winess
Moenthea
Pamperin
Pamperin & Wigtenhorn Cigar Company
Mitseukes
Death at Neenah claims longtime resident Rutt en
Death reports from Neenah state Casyt Rutten aged seventy two died Saturday after a stroke suffered two weeks earlier. He was born in Germany and had lived in the area for eighteen years with his wife and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nereas
Wiel
Casyt Rutten
Thisty
Germany
Tober
Funeral Held For Local Resident with Large Family
A long time resident who lived in Des Moines and Lidgerwood is survived by a wife four daughters Misa Ritten Elizabeth Emma Marie and others and six sons Henry Frank John Theodore George and William. The funeral was conducted at St Patrick's church with Rev DeKelver officiating.
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Misa
Ritten
Des Moines
Iowa
Isgeg
Elizabeth
Emma
Marie
Lidgerwood
N. Dig
Henry
Frank
John
Kimberly
Theodore
George
Minneapolis
William
N. D
St. Patrick's Church
Ther DeKelver
Tornado toll rises as La Crosse cleanup begins
Unaccounted residents are located as La Crosse reels from the worst tornado in the city’s history. Damage totals near 200000 to 400000 dollars across county farms and homes while crews clear debris and repair damaged utilities. The storm tracked from the Root River valley in Minnesota across the Mississippi to La Crosse, then up the La Crosse River to Sat a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
la Crosse
Wis
la Cross
Churche County
Milwaukee
Jet Crosse
Cruery
Root
Minnesota
Sata
Action Against Harriman Probed by Interstate Commission
In Washington on August 1 Associated Press reports an inquiry into E. H. Harriman by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The authoritative statement notes possible proceedings, with Harriman facing questions but refusing to answer certain inquiries. The situation hinges on whether proceedings against United States Pacific have been determined, ready, or under consideration in New York.
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Associated Pris
Wachinston
D.C
New York
Uzia Poe
Vessels Meet in Fog as Captain Is Saved in Collision
A schooner Myroneas bound from Rockland Maine to New York with granite collided in fog with the steamship Tennessee from Fall River to New York. Four crew drowned. Captain Belatty rescued by Tennessee passengers. Another crewman swam to safety. Tennessee sustained minor damage and ferried survivors to New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Myroneas
Rockland
Maine
Long Island
Neptune Line
Tennessee
Fall River
Belatty
New Bedford Line
Tennessee Vas
Myraneas Gank
Judgment for Plaintiff in Surcene case fragment
Judgment for plaintiff describes a court action involving someone named Surcenatst and a party alleged as defendant. The text references a demurrer or motion and notes the case proceeding under counsel guidance. The fragmentary lines indicate a ruling and subsequent steps in the suit, with an emphasis on the plaintiff's complaint and the court’s involvement.
Picnic of horseshoers near Oshkosh draws many guests
Fond du Lac members of the horseshoers association entertain a large gathering at a rural picnic. Oshkosh hosts guests from Appleton and Green Bay groups. The event includes a boat ride, a celebratory dinner, and a return trip via a streetcar line. Sixty or more attendees are listed among attendees and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond du Line
Torseshoers’ Association
Rive
Oaraa
Inter
Wingevonte
Rhett Ra
Association
Mieabers
Appleton
Nesta Oul
M. McGraw
Buffey
Minarnd Schwebky
Whendoaml
Aml Mise Kline
Ifty-Four
Wisconsin Grand Lodge of Sons of Hermann Meet at Oshkosh
Biennial convention arrangements are completed for the Wisconsin grand lodge to be held in Oshkosh Friday through Sunday. A welcome commers program features the Military Orchestra, Mayor Bandero, the Oshkosh Maennerchor, and remarks by Henry Kitz, William Arnemann, with varied musical numbers, recitations, and German entertainment. A Sunday picnic at Bork's Park with band music and dancing caps the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Grand Lodge of the Sons of Hermann
Oshkosh
Grand Lodge
Pny
Hermann Hall
Court Street
Sons of Hermann
Henry Kitz
Engle
W. L. Cooling
Oshkosh Maennerchor
Arthur Jones
Mora
Miliary Orchestra
Sisters of Hermann
Grand Lodge of the Sons of Hermann
John C. Vors
Guay Bormann
F. C. Arnold
Bork’s Park
Oregon Street
Hermann
New Boat Trial by James and Late Rie Amal Termin and Mawa
The new epesT teat init by Jmer and Late rie aml Terman and Mawa wae launched Seturd i. atterpoon and Sune day was tried out. Tre bat wag run up river as far as tie West Alagermua bryipe where the ev heel rae im cer tart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jmer
Rie
Opersten
Western Union and Postal Telegraph Strike Standoff
Chicago sources report Western Union and Postal Telegraph claim stronger position with hundreds at work and delays posted. Union leaders and Gompers back strikers while brokers and operators brace for possible escalation amid stalled arbitration talks.
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Telegraphers' Union
Capitol
Vermont
Stese
Hague
New York Herald
OIL Company
Ansnus
Neenah
Casper Ritten
Ternedoonne
Hearimar
Iona
Long Island Sound
Joseph Keaney
Michael J. Coffin
New Jerry
Tennesser
Telatis
Tennessee Whith
Jayty
Matty
Sadora
Etree
Gine
Teneo Rae
Ibareand
Attiice
Cook & Frown
J. FF. Vonnhan
Surcenatst
Advinemert
Ite
SONS
Heulman
Buniverss Senntena
Grant Lode
Chiccago
Cenk
Western Colon Company
Offcinia
Chieaso Telegraphera
Gompers
Cook
Mr. Cook
Stompers
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
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