Schwab to Retire From United States Steel Presidency
The Pittsburgh Dispatch reports Charles M. Schwab plans to retire from active duties at United States Steel, seeking quiet health recuperation abroad. Nuns and family care noted at his home atop the mountain. speculation of successor names includes James Gayles and H. C. Frick amid official denials.
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Associated Trere
Mittsburg
Pitteburg
Charles M. Schwab
Uneed States Steel Corporation
America
Gyulter
Fochix Bed
Schwab
Ulx
Hanilehake
Ar. Schwab
Hin
Iman
Order of Mercy
Mnessa
Lore
Mr. Schwab
Wab
Spiion
Schwabs
United States Steel Cor
New York
Rots
Beiter
Easter States Steel Corporation
Pepi
Fron
Carnegie Company
James Gayles
H. C. Frick
Boer Generals Proceed on Special Train Amid London Fear
London observers report Boer generals Tietha De Wet and Delarey chartered a special train and stayed near the railroad station after a tense Saturday encounter. Captain O'Donnell heads to America to prep for their visit, with about 500 Americans and 39 Irishmen in Boer forces. Royal naval maneuvers at Cowes were weather disrupted as rain and wind scattered spectators.
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Associated Press
London
Tietha
de Wet
Delarey
O'Donnel
America
Salent
Esa
Victoria and Albert
Cowes
Edward I
Royal Yacht
Cawes
WRECKED BY WASHOUT NEAR LETTS ROCK ISLAND WRECK REPORT
A train wreck caused by a washout at mile west of Letts was reported with five cars derailed and a motor car thrown. An express train carriage list unknown. Several injured and two fatalities feared, amid a severe electrical storm and surrounding damage.
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Town
Aus
Rock Island
Wis
Letts
Haewei
Chivaga
Reneral
Fires Threaten Florence Wisconsin Forests
Florenece Wisconsin August 18 Forest fires rage near the town prompting the volunteer fire department to protect the chamber yard and saw mill of PD 5 Palle on the outskirts of the town Citizens in Commonwealth a village south of here have formed a cooperative effort to safeguard properties as flames spread across fields and farms amid the dry conditions the situation remains tense with no immediate containment reported.
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Florenece
Wis
PD. 5
Palle
Outaktris
Commonwealth
Estate discloses charity bequests in McMillan will
The will of the late Senator McMillan reveals charitable gifts including funds to Grace Hospital and a children's free hospital, plus $149 to various relatives. Other bequests total 357 to Detroit employees and specific amounts to siblings, nieces, and servants. Trustees are named to manage the remainder for the senator's widow during life and later for his children’s survivors.
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Radames McMilAn
Iran Sora
Nomiere Hospital
Toundings Home
Children’s Free Hosspital
Tude Sisters of the Poor
Lu Earch
Grace Hospital
Mereon Avende
Manchester-by-the-Sa
Pm Sonelne Law
George M
Charles Moore
Richard Rice
Detroit
Fam
W. C. McMilan
Philip Mc
Francis W. McMilan
Imprisoned in Ice Northern Antarctic Expedition
Aug 18 Buenos Ayres notes Nordnskjold expedition trapped in ice. Vessel blocked by floe with sledge plans under way. Leader Prof Otto Nordgenskjold, nephew of the late Nordenskjold, reports good health among crew. Departure from Garthenburg in Swedens October 16 aboard Antarctic. First news reached Montevideo on the 13th of the current year.
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Associated Frosty
Rome
Buenos Ayres
Secety Enbles
Otto Nordgenskjold
Laran Nordenskjold
Garthenburg
Swedens
Montevicea
Uragu
Snow Tin
Lopis Philippe T
Coronation Cup Yacht Race Starts In Pouring Downpour
London Aug 18 The auxiliary steam yacht race from Nab lightship to Cherbourg and back for the Coronation Cup began in heavy rain. The Wailhalla led at the start but was overtaken by Utowaga. Other entrants included Trosabelle Ar Ramage and Sunbeam. King Edward watched as heavy head winds hampered progress and Czarina began pursuit.
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Zy Associated Press
London
Nab
Cherbourg
France
Earl of Crawford
A. VY. Armour
New York
Ar Ramage
Sunbeam
Lord Brasesey
King Edward
Czarina
Albert Brassey
M. P
Yohe and Putty Plans in Hyeres or Algeria
Paris reports ex Captain Strong and actress May Yohe traveling together likely to Hyeres on the Mediterranean or to Algeria for the fall and winter. Miss Yohe says she is happy and will avoid Strong’s relatives influence while she pursues stage work. Strong says he is miserable since parting and contemplated self harm.
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Paris
Strong
Yohe
Hyeres
Mediterranean
Algeria
London
Mrs. Strong
Patty
Passengers of Note Headed for New York
London August 18 The steamer Majesty sailing from Liverpool on Wednesday August 40 carries notable passengers including Mr and Mrs Charles Ty Yerkes General James H Wilson who wish to represent the US army at the coronation of King Edward Joseph C Hartzell of Cincinnati missionary bishop in Africa William Hearst Sir Edward Barton prime minister of Australia and Sir John Forrest minister of state for defense of Australia.
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Ny Associates Press
London
Majestie
Liverpool
New York
Charas Ty Yerkes
James H. Wilean
United States
King Ward
Joseph CC. Hartzell
Cincinnati
Methodist
Episcopal Church In
Africa
William St. Hearst
Denby Honored Names Chinese Adviser Chief Foreman
Yuan Shi Kat of Chi Li province engages Charlies Denby Jr former secretary of the provisional government and son of the U S minister to China to be chief foreman and adviser in the revived administration.
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Associated Frees
Toki
Yuan Shi Kat
Vies Roy
Chi Li
Charlies Denby, Jr
United States
China
Crime Nuances Weigh On Bartholin Case As Witnesses Testify
Developments in the Bartholin Mitchell mystery surface. Edward Counselman, ally of Willm Bartholin, is jailed on charges of being an accessory after the fact. Witness W. M. Allen says Counselman claimed deep knowledge of Bartholin’s troubles and discussed possible tips to police. A note from Bartholin to Counselman asking for money is held by police. an inquest on Minnie Mitchell’s body is expected to resume with a verdict and possible further detentions.
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Associated Presa
Hug
Bartholin- Mitchell
Edward Counselman
Willm J. Barthelin
Quennalay
Minne Mitchell
Anne Harthelin
Barthelin
Wut Harthelin
Minnie Minchell
Fatar
W. M. Alen
Counselman
Allen
Bartholla
Barthalia
Barthalla
Counselmin
Harvey
Kensington
Bartholia
Minnie Mitchell
Ana
Barthollit
Saylig
Towa Thagedy
Muscatine
Tuman
Jesse Tuman
Atrugele
Dan Wilkens
Wiliamsa
Texas
Labor Day Work Decision By Neenah Paper Union
In Neenah Wisconsin a paper makers union meeting at Jaspersons hall decided that workers may choose to work Labor Day rather than take a layoff. A committee favored working the holiday with a march of about 115 papermakers. night crews would be off duty.
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Neenah, Wis
Papermakers’ Union
Jasperson's Hall
World Commerce Draws Global Trade Totals
A July 19 report from US Consul Winter at Annaberg shows world trade around 23.8 billion dollars. Great Britain and colonies lead with about 6.9 billion, Germany 2.618 billion, and the United States 2.119 billion, with Treasury figures listing the US share at 2.24 billion.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Theatre Department
United States
Winter
Annaberr
Great Briain
Germany
United States Treasury
Power Fears Jail Over Train Case At Border
In a chaotic night dispatch from New York and Montreal sources, Peter Power, a witness in the Northern Pacific case, faces arrest warrants and potential jail for contempt of court as authorities seek to compel his return. Power weighs staying in Montreal or leaving for New York amid strong influence from his family and his attorney.
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Associated Pressy
New York
Marshal Blenkel
Mostrar Canada
George Alfred Lat
Er Tower
Norther Pacifle Road
Agrend
Pinkerton
Peter Power
Power
Lamb
IBM
Sty
Montreal
Siatht Peover
Jorked
United States
Lacombe
Leunb
Dr Gunsaulus electrifies City temple audience
Dr Gunsaulus of Chicago impressed the City Temple in Cheered Gunsaulus Praises The Tribune London correspondent notes his high intellect and poetic vision during a sermon on mans reach to heaven. Applause broke out, an exceptional compliment to his oratory in Sunday worship.
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Associated Press
New York
Gunsaulus
Chicago
Parker
City Temple
The
Tribune
London
Earth
Heaven
Gompers Warns Against New Central Labor Federation
Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor warns New York central federated union against aligning with a proposed new federation of central bodies on political lines. He argues promoters may be sincere but such a group would sow dissension and rivalries within organized labor, following enemies’ policy to split the ranks.
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Abu Associated Press
New York
Central Federated Union
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Enemies of Labor
PEARY MUST YIELD TO BERNIER ON POLE QUEST
Halifax based report quotes Captain Bernier who has joined Yenige W. Childs Drexel yacht party in Sydney. He doubts Peary can reach the North Pole via the St. Lawrence route citing seven disabled toes and medical concerns. He credits Peary but says Peary will admit the route makes the pole unreachable.
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Associated Prose
New York
Sejtin Bernier
North Pole
Peary
Saya
Halifax
the Tribune
Berniordis
Sydney
Yenige W. Childs Drexel
St. Lawrence
Quebec
Tie
Quarry Purchase Moves City Road Plan
Menasha Wisconsin August 13 The second move in extensive street improvement plans for the coming year was made when City Clerk S S Little acquired an option on a quarry owned by Dilbert Jones on Forest Avenue in Neenah The city will pay about 5000 for the quarry to macadamize streets and total street work is estimated at 25000 City Engineer Reed has nearly completed a street survey and work will begin as soon as operations are Galshkred active.
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Menasha
S. S. Little
Ely
Dilbert
Forrest Avenue
Neenah
Reed
Galshkred
New Orleans
Hnemen
Cumberland Telephone Company
Acon
Union Pacific Road
Senate
Carmens
HREE
Kesberre
Duryea
Justice Halsey
Halsey
Warnke
Iain Tesutie
Lapayette
Lafayette
Ind
Laafayette Street Railway Company
Central Kebor
Wyoming
Wikesbarre
Sheriff Jacobs
Wyoming J
Lehish Valley Coal Company
Suip Yards
New York
Aug
International Brotheerhood
President Roosevelt’s aid saves man from two bears
In Rifle Col Aug 18 KE Tribble, aided by guidance from President Roosevelt, fought two bears in a mountain encounter. He dispatched the first bear with a knife and killed the second after a dangerous struggle. Wounded, Tribble crawled to his horse and rode to camp, losing consciousness along the way.
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Associated Press
Tribble
Roosevelt
Tribble White
Camnp
Militias debated as labor discontent flares in New York
The Associated Press reports New York leaders discuss militia use amid labor strife. Union leaders question guards' loyalty, propose militia units be composed of trades unionists to avoid shooting workers. Authorities plan to wait for mayor and sheriff request before acting.
Professor Leopold Schenk Dies in Austria
Vienna report states Professor Leopold Schenk, author of Determination of Rex, died today at Schwanberg Stytla. The obituary notes his scholarly work and brief biographical details from the Aug. 18 AP dispatch.
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Ansociated Press
Vienna
Leopold Schenk
Schwanberg
Stytla
Agassiz Honored by Civil Division of Pour le Merite
Prof Alexander Agassiz, noted naturalist, is named a member of the civil division of the order Pour le Merite. The report mentions his strong standing, but the fragment also contains garbled text about a person named Terlin Aug and a claim about being a warm proposition.
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Associated Press
Terlin
Aug
Alexander Agassiz
Venezuelan revolutionists threaten Cumana gains
The Herald dispatch from Porpoety Pun reports General Morales and insurgents threaten Cumana. General Vetuund fights to reinforce the government as Monagas leads 80 revolutionists to seize arms and capture prisoners including over 208 government soldiers and privates.
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Associated Press
New York
Morales
Cumana
Poeoty
Vetuund
Karcison
Cumann
Biarceronn
Monagas
Alger Delays Decision On Senate Candidacy In Detroit August 13
Gen R A Alger former Secretary of War says he will consider running for the U S Senate to succeed McMillan and will decide within the week. Reports say William McMillan may run to succeed his father while General W M Dutheld declines to comment as he travels to Manchester-by-the-Sea for a few weeks.
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Associated
Mrcs2
Detroits
Mich
R.A. Alger
Tawny
United States Senate
James McMillanne
Alger
William
Won't Sell Steel In Colorado War Sparks Exchange
Denver August 15 John C Ogood issues a statement in reply to John W Gates asserting he never paid anyone for decisions and that Gates sought to oust him from Colorado Fuel and Iron, amid Gates interest in the United States Steel Corp. August 18 officials of Colorado Fuel and Iron file in federal court an answer to Gates et al complaint denying a conspiracy to block voting at the August 20 annual meeting.
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Associated Press
Denver
Cal
John C. Ogood
John W. Gates
Petes
United States Steel Corporation
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Sime Kentlemen
Atr
Gates
Colorado Fuel and Tron Company
University Chub
Alessis
Mitchell
Ulnde
Jambert
Actamera
Colorado Fuel and Iran Canpiny
Poderel
Rinerta Hearlny
Pany
Freeman's Day at Patties Stand Draws Large Audience
The program featured a well known lecturer and a popular Oaklress on Tew by Sirs drawing several thousand visitors from the city to the ancient hatt e ground. Afternoon and evening services were well attended with a large turnout and lively interest throughout the day.
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Associated Pries
Y la Crosse
Sirs
Hha W
Hatte
Fifteen Years for Andrews Sentence in City Savings Case
In Detroit a judge sentenced Frank C. Andrews to fifteen years for misapplying and misappropriating funds of the city savings bank. He had been found guilty on Saturday. The case notes pending appellate discussions as his legal team fights the bank’s losses.
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Associated Pragay
Detroit
Mich
Shidge Murphy
Frank C. Andrews
Savnaz Tavk
Katt Tabor
Jackson Prigon
Andrews
Lange and Rose in county convention vote
From Ford du Lac a dispatch to The Evening Wisconsin notes the Democratic county convention instructed delegates to support Loula A. Lairsne for secretary of state. Delegates were uncommitted for governor, but Rose appeared favored.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Ford du Lac
Loula A. Lairsne
Minte
Rose
Portage Mayor Jones enters gubernatorial race
A special from Portage reports Mayor J. F. E. Jones of Portage has filed candidacy papers for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in response to a letter from state party leaders. The Milwaukee Journal details the move as part of statewide Democratic positioning.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Ange W
Portage
J. FE. Jones
Han
Pudttchla
Shah arrives in London with lavish jewels for Marlborough House welcome
The Persian prince and Shahs entourage, including Mia Atchee and Temian, arrive from Dover to meet the Prince of Wales at Victoria station. Jubilation turns to somber as rain blurs the royal procession toward Marlborough House. Crowds endure the weather while guards march the royal party past admiring onlookers.
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Associated Press
Temian
Percy
Sakie
Dover
London
Marlborolmh House
Kingura
Uber
Victoria Station
Orexbah
Prince of Wales
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Lansdowne, the Foreten Mdulster, Lons Roberty
Prince of Wailex
Marlborough
Third in Camp at Camp Douglas Wisconsin
The Third regiment now in camp with total strength 1023 including 224 in the Tenth battalion. Parade showcased fine marching and a promotion of Battalion Sergeant Major P J Chambers. Captain Marshall Cousing survived a narrow injury on parade as his horse threw him groundward. Rifle practice to continue through the week with regimental target shooting on Thursday and Friday. Battery A of Ludington with fifteen men arrived for practice, ahead of contests with Battery A of Minnesota on September 2 and 16. Regulars paid off today totaling 3750 dollars. Evening Dawn band concerts from Marinette are anticipated to be a weekly feature and visitors are expected to be large.
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Marshall Cousing
Ludington
Battery A. Mil
Battery A
Minnesota
Hera
Marinette
Berlin Merchants Swindled by Forged Checks in Berlin Wis
Three local shoe dealers in Berlin Wisconsin lost sixteen fifty each after cashing checks forged on the Berlin National Bank and Gravenwimin at Wilber Lumber. The swindler fled in a hired rig and remains at large. Mrs James Evans died Sunday evening likely from heart disease or apoplexy at sixty eight.
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Berlin
Wis
Aus
Berlin Naetoni Bank
James Evans
Angler's Fatal Cast Strikes Boy on River Bank
A fisherman near Gustav Granwald Jr. and his family in the Glasgow river area made a sweeping cast with a sinker attached. The lead sinker struck the 13 year old behind the left ankle, knocked him from the stringer, and he died before help arrived. The fisherman fled before police could detain him.
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New York
Gludgow
Gustav Granwald, Jr
Tie
Young Grunwald
DINE WITH ROOSEVELT AT OYSTER DAY EVENT
Oyster Day at New York on August 18 reports David R. Anderson speaker of the house and Representative Babcock as the president’s guests for dinner. Joseph Torrildhart, superintendent of Hethsmnel hospital, invited the president to January anniversary celebration. FP. M. Rixey, surgeon general, was the president’s guest and tester for Washington.
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Associated Press
N. Y
David R. Anderson
House of Representatives
Representative Babcock
Republican Congressional Committee
Joseph Torrlhardt
Hethsmnel Hospital
New York
M. Rixey
Navy
Washington
Grand Army to Open Free Quarters Headquarters in DC
General E Torrance, commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, announces the opening of several encampment headquarters to receive all applications for free quarters. The site will be ready for occupancy tomorrow. By presidential directive, all available regular troops near Washington will participate in the parade.
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Associated Press
Washington
DD. C
E. Torrance
Local Weather Snippet With Vague Timings
Fragmentary weather notice from a Wisconsin central area with scattered location hints and occasional wind notes. Mentions time and temperature generic remarks with unclear fate of data and occasional references to dates and locations.
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