Anthracite Strike Stirs Coal Markets and Town Quiet
An Associated Press dispatch from New York reports anthracite coal prospects in Pennsylvania tied to the strike. Dealers fear prices rise as shortages drive retail asks. Yard conditions across rail lines show little stock. Updates from Shenandoah and Wilkes-Barre note continued tension and quiet streets as troops monitor clashes. A Mine Workers Journal review cites firm strike unity and funds guiding miners, while West Virginia progress suggests settlements with Tunnelton merchants.
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Associated Press
New York
Fitnton
Mings
Mc Ffey
Disney
Frm
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Jersey City
Boonton
Whakesbarre
Warnke
Duryea
Jacobs
Indianapolis
Ind
Mine Workers’ Journal
United Mine Workers of America
W. B. Wilson
Wilson
West Virginia
Clarksburg
W. Va
Merchants’ Coal Company of
Tunnelton
Man Shot During Burglary at Satters Store
Des Moines Iowa Aug 16 A man giving the name John Silas of Madison Wis was shot last night at Campbell by J W Almes while attempting to burglarize the Satters store. Himes awakened by a window and fired a shotgun wounding the burglar in the arm. The intruder collapsed as a ball struck his hip. Silas may recover.
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Associated Press
den Moines
John Silas
Madiron
Wis
Wea
Campbell
J. W. Almes
Satters
Himes Avaz
Ilas
Electric chair critics question execution deaths in New York
F A Stratton of Westchester argues that many condemned murderers survive electrocution due to inadequate medical response and autopsy practices. He cites frequent gasps of life after high voltage shocks and suggests prompt care could revive some inmates thought to be dead.
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Associated Press
New Fork
F. A. Stratton
Tce
Westchester County
Town Depopulated By Cotton Mill Shutdown Order
The depopulation of New Hartford, caused by an order from the cotton duck combo to shut down Greenwoods mill, begins in earnest with at least 700 leaving in two weeks. By mid next month about half the town of 3,500 may be gone, with placards in windows and for sale signs on property.
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New York
New Hartford
Dublin
Sympathy Racket Thwarted as Thompson Seeks Release
Oscar Thompson, once a roomer of Anne Gurtholin, is sought for release amid murder mysteries involving Mia Bartholin and Minnie Mitchell. Judge Patten issues a writ of habeas corpus returnable at 4 PM after Attorney Meagher objects to Thompson’s detention. An accompanying suspect, Bartholin, may have been in Des Moines and Burlington recently, identified by a Morgan House register as A K Edgar.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Oscar Thompson
Airs
Anne Gurtholin
Mia
Bartholin
Minnie Mitchell
Meagher
Thompson
Patten
Burlington
Morgan House
A. K. Edgar
Union
Ely
Morgan Hotel
Bryant Responds Uncertainly to Grimm Book Cash Charge
Madison Aug 10 Special to The Northwestern ex Speaker Buckstaff and Senator Stout charged Grimm Book Co funds aimed at defeating Superintendent Harvey. General Bryant says he did not receive the letter until today and will respond as a courtesy. He professes unknowns about the matter. Only one of twelve county superintendent candidates passed the state exam. Thomas J Carroll of SCony? and Ralph Q Klotz of Mt. Sterling earned a life certificate or five-year certificates among others.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
G. A. Buckstaff
J. H. Stout
G. EF. Bryant
Republican State Central Committee
Grimm Book Company
Harvey
Bryant
Thomas J. Carrol
Saony
Ralph Q. Klotz
Mt. Sterling
Whle
Years of Prosperity Across Nations Predicted by Levy
Former New York congressman Jeffer son Levy predicts long term US prosperity driven by large crop yields and stable financials. He decries doubts on prosperity permanence and argues European fears over US securities are unfounded. Levy sees the Morgan led shipping combine as beneficial to both British and American commerce.
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Associated Press
London
Jefferson Levy
New York
Levy
United States
J. Pierpont
Morgan
Great Britain
Omro Woman Dorothy Shipman Dies of Typhoid Fever
Miss Dorothy Shipman, 25, a notable Oshkosh figure, died in Omro after seven weeks of typhoid illness. A Omro High School graduate, she taught in Madison public schools, visited Chicago, then returned home where doctors Fred Tice and Ford attended her. Funeral set for Sunday at 2:30 PM.
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Omro
Wis
Dorothy Shipman
Oshkosh
Madison
Chicago
Fred Tice
Miss Shipman
Oshketh Norffial School
Wrightstown
Dr. Ford
State Convention Sept 23 Set By Republicans
New York August 16 The Republican state convention will be held at Saratoga Springs on September 23. The announcement lists expected delegates and aims to rally party members for the upcoming campaign season.
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Associated Press
New York
Saratoga
Lon
Will and death dispute in Fair tragedy documented
Attorney Heggerly reports finding Mia Fair's will prepared by Knight and Uexxerty in April 900 and notes a parallel will of Charles Farr. the public administrator may or may not file the documents after funeral. The case centers on death priority and marital share under California law amid the Farr estate dispute.
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Associere Y Ban Francino
Charles J.heggerly
Mia
Charles L
Knight
Uexxerty
Mr. Fair
Joseph Harveys
Fidrheira
Men
Uiis
Mfr
Dirk
Charles Farr
Wille
Legateca
Heggerty
Herman Codrichs
Fair
Qelrichs
W. J. Vanderbilt
Ars.ir
California
BOER GENERALS IN ENGLAND RECEIVE ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION
Generals Botha DeWet and Delarey arrived in Southampton this morning and were greeted by officials and cheering crowds. They boarded the Nigeria where Joseph Chamberlain Fort Roberts and General Lord Kitchener met them amid warm welcomes.
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Associated
Bouthampton
Botha
DeWet
Delarey
Nigeria
Joseph Chamberlain
Fort Roberta
Lord Kitchener
Boer Delegates Plan Direct London Stop Before Europe
The Boer delegates, after a conference with Abraham Fischer, intended to proceed directly to London and then on to Holland to hasten their arrival. They would observe the naval review and pay respects to General Lucas Sleyer, who died of heart disease on August 3. General Dewet noted possible overseas visitors before returning to South Africa.
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Rtoberta
Hel Leen
Abraham Fischer
London
Holland
Lucas Sleyer
Dewet
Capture of William Carter tied to Dane assault
Madison August 16 William Carter the negro who assaulted Anna Zimmermann near Dane Thursday night was captured near Lodi last evening. He confessed he intended to surrender and asked mercy. District Attorney Dudgeon questioned whether criminal assault charges should proceed without fuller facts. The case prompted a violent manhunt as farmers joined authorities, Gary Carter’s capture prevented lynching and he was to be lodged in jail.
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Northn- Stern
Madison
Wis
William Carter
Anna Simmerman
Dane
Jxil
Lodi
Ari
Carter
Dudgeon
Pugiu
Manlaon
Willam Carter
Ann Zimmermann
Dance
Lodh
Andrew
Edward Potoner
Arthur Boyer
Peera
Arthur Bosco
O. M. Martin
Bure
Kanpeara
Zimmermann
Anna Zimmermann
Riot at Buffalo show as Shaw is beaten
In Madison on August 16 a riot broke out at the Buffalo and Wild West exhibition after a negro named Joe Shaw drew a gun and ordered the crowd off a box car. He was beaten by hundreds, rescued by Officer John Jenninks, and taken to the police station with serious injuries but not believed fatally wounded.
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Madison
Wis
Joe” Shaw
Shaw
Buffalo Bill
John Jenninks
Billy
Land
New Wage Scale Adopted by Chicago South Shore Line
In Chicago South Chicago City Railway, a new wage schedule was signed last night by company and labor reps. The new terms take effect immediately with semi monthly payments replacing the old yearly increments of 17 18 16 and 19 cents over successive years.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ira
Great Britain reviews fleet in Solent coronation parade
King Edward reviews naval pageant at Portsmouth with a fleet of about 100 ships on the Solent. The display includes relics like Devastation and Dreadnaught. observers note aging vessels and limited modern strength amid a home fleet show. Crowds fill vantage points as bunting and flags signal the royal procession.
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Py Associate
Portsmouth
Edward
Catlope
Apri
Devastation
Dreadnaught
Camperdown
Edinburgh
Rome
Solent
Alora
Binck Hulle
Bhuttering
Oshkosh Elks Welcomes Ban on Street Fairs
Oshkosh Elks cheer a Grand Lodge edict from Salt Lake City prohibiting subordinate lodges from staging street fairs. Local members say the ban protects the order’s name, keeps gatherings clean, and prevents outsiders from presenting indecent entertainments as Elks events.
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Grand Lodge of Elke
Salt Lake City
Ludges of Elks
Oshkosh
Focal Elks
H. Quinn
Grand Lodge
Oshkosh Elks
Oshkosh Elke
Tard Thig
Oshkosh Lodge
Oshkosha
Elks
John West
Oahkoah Lodge
Cr. C. Finney
The
Elkdom
Winnebago Pioneers Plan September Picnic in Omro
Omro Wisconsin August 16. Mr Pickett president of the Winnebago County Pioneers association announces plans for a summer picnic to be held in Omro on September 5. The Oshkosh Omro interurban will run to Omro to convey delegates and Oshkosh guests. A 181 passenger excursion from the east shore is reported today. Mr Dick Kellett of Neenah is in Oshkosh today.
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Omro
Wile
Pickett
Winnebago County
Oshkosh
East Shore
Dick Kellett
Neenah
Adelaide
Jones & LaBorde
Oahkosh
Tecumsen
Robert Nunnemacher
Miwaukee
Pewaukee Club
Lake Winnebago
Abe
Hay fever mild this summer amid cold rain in Oshkosh
The piece notes fewer hay fever cases in Oshkosh as unusually cool wet weather reduces dust and pollen. Residents report a delayed annual attack and hope for few serious symptoms this season. The author jokes about fever as a fashionable malaity and mentions King Edward’s supposed ailment as a humorous aside.
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Perityphilus
Edward
Lake Superior
Canadian Islands
Oshkosh
Injunction Granted Against Oshkosh Transport Spur Work
A circuit court issued a temporary injunction this morning to stop Oshkosh Transportation from building a spur track on Marion street to the Schram factory. The Cook & Brown Line company sought the injunction claiming it would protect their property. the suit also alleges the franchise granting the spur was illegal due to improper publication.
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Oshkosh Transportation Company
Marion Street
Schram
Cook & Brown Line Company
Express robbery at Fordsville shocks Kentucky
Owensboro dispatch reports a $38,000 Express shipment robbed under curious circumstances. J. W. Boatner and agent J. C. Schutzbaum implicated. Schutzbaum held at Falls of Rough after claiming he was robbed. Authorities suspect a conspiracy to steal $25,000 with Boatner as shipping origin.
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Associated Press
Louthwitle
the Times
Owensboro
Ugent
American’ Express Company
Fordsville
J. W. Boatner
Irvington
J. C. Schutzbaum
Falla
Memphis
Tenn
American Express Company
Deanfield
Fordaville
Bomt
Bootner
Express
Eaid
Banner
Schutzbaum
Falls of Rough
Express People
Pietars
American Expreva
Roather
Acies and social notes from Ypzilana region
Local social updates report Mrs. Walter Hewitt and others traveling on a Lake Superior art tour visiting Ladysmith Ashland and Isle Royale. Guests include Judge and Mrs. Washburn and family. Community events cover ice cream social at 367 Tenth Street and a street pole overhaul in Winnebago County.
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Walter Hewitt
Ypzilana
Alith
W. C. Hewitt
Wisconsin Avenue
AH. Sage
George Hewitt
Lake Superior
TAA
Ladysmith
Ashland
Isle Reyale
Clan Washburn Morgan
Laemar
G. W. Washburn
Lillian Washburn
Rforrise Town
N. J
Proctor Smith
Tenth Street
Whagoo Street
Main Street
State Street
Winnebigo Traction Company
Pewaukee Lake
Steve Davis
Neensh
Adelaide
Caroline
MacNichol
Shawano
Divorces Granted in Oshkosh Circuit Court
In Oshkosh, Henrietta Durler was granted divorce from George Durler on cruelty grounds. Ava Landeryou received divorce from Olile Landeryou with cruelty and drunkenness alleged. Custody given to the respective parents and modest child support ordered. both cases involve minor children aged 11, 81, 7, 5, and 3.
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Circuit Court
Vorce
Henrietta Durler
George Durler
Opnn
Mildred
Ava Landeryou
Olile Landeryou
Harry
Roy
Yearl
Oshkosh
Disturbances Spur Court Battle Over Hotel Area
In Green Lake county a suit Henry K. Priest v Otto Muautick and Emil Kinwitter seeks a permanent injunction after a bowling alley near Priest’s Princeton hotel causes daytime and Sunday noise and financial loss. Ten days granted for plaintiff to reply, ten for defendant to answer, ten for plaintiff to respond to affidavits.
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Eirevlt
Green Lake County
G. Potter
Henry K. Priest Va
Otto Muautick
Emil Kinwitter
Plalnuit
Princeton
Het
Questa
Brida
Victim of Researches Dr E H Scofield Dies at Valento
Gy Agnogisted Prean New York Aug 14 Dr E H Scofield has fallen victim to Nie investigations at Valento tuberculosis He studied the disease at the medical school and was sent to Denver on the eve of graduation after contracting it from patients He relapsed and died after two weeks at about twenty five years old.
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Prean
New York
E. H. Scofield
Valento
New Haven
Preas
Denver
Seanehd
Deaths and a Divorce Reported in Local Notices
A day old infant, son of Mr and Mrs George E Brown of Grand Avenue, died this morning of pneumonia. funeral held at 3 30 this afternoon. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Asa C Landeryou, separated today, died this morning of cramps. funeral from the Methodist church. Mr and Mrs darn were granted a divorce in circuit court this morning.
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George E. Brown, Jr
George E. Brown
Grand Avenue
Asa C. Landeryou
Methodist Church
Darn
Weather Outlook for Wisconsin Weekend
Fragmentary weather notes forecast warmer conditions for parts of Wisconsin over Sunday. Indications point to cloudy skies tonight with variable winds becoming southerly, and temperatures rising.
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Wisconsin
Rey Veewan
Tal
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