Labor is honored by Roosevelt invitation to labor group
A roosevelt invitation to attend the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen biennial in Chattanooga is announced. President Roosevelt will attend to show solidarity with labor as the event draws national attention and cheers from members and supporters. The digest also notes Roosevelt’s New England visit with large crowds, and plans for a bear hunt segment in Asheville after visits to Tennessee.
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Associated Press
Peoria
AUK
Tresitent Froosevelt
Frank W. Arnold
Brotherhood of Tocoimotive
Hanrahan
Chattanong
Arnoli
United States
Roosevell
Arnold
Lam
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Chattanooxi
Tenn
Wiliam Loeben
Lynn
Mass
Roosevelt
Shepherd
Eastham
William S. Willey
Common Council
Lyon
Nahant
J. T. Wilson
Poston
Senator Edge
Senator Lodge
New England
Lode
Loge
Schater Lodge
Brar
Knoxville
Sentinel
Asheville
N. C
Chattanooxya
North Carolina
Big Tom
Wilson
Mount Mitchell
Aberdeen bank robbed of 300 dollars in Wilmaa
An Aberdeen, S. D., special to The Dispatch reports the First National Bank of Wilmaa was robbed Sunday night. A basement entry, hole cut in the vault, and a vault storage area outside were found breached. No clues are available to identify the suspects.
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Presa
Braul
Minn
Aum
Aberdeen
B. D
Nya
First National Bank
Wilvaa
Vpateira
Alde Atest
Roi Ned
Molineux Innocent Says Father Seeks New Evidence
General Edward L Molineux declares his son Rotana is innocent of the murder of Mrs Kate Adams and says he has new proof to present at the October trial. He asserts absolute evidence will establish innocence beyond doubt after a Court of Appeals grant for a new trial over ten months ago.
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Associated Press
New York
Edward L. Molineux
Rotana
Kate I. Adams
Court of Appeals
Molineux
Motorman in melee as trolley crowd injures two
August incident on Jerome Avenue and Potter Place ends with Motorman John O Neil knocked down. A 2000 crowd fights to free him, Christine O Neil and two children among the injured as she is run over by a passing car, losing both legs. Police restore order after nearly an hour.
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New York
Ibalank
Jerome Avenue
Potter Place
John O'Ne Irena
Ohio Legislature Convenes to Restore Municipal Authority
Ohio lawmakers meet in extraordinary session to restore municipal government and recapture appellate jurisdiction lost by court actions. Governor Nash urges a municipal code bill, revision of laws, and early presentation to the 1903 General Assembly while avoiding other subjects. Uniformity board meeting in Saratoga follows in August.
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Associated Peevay
Columbus
Ohio
Seston
Supreme Court
Nash
Supreme Court of
General Assembly
State Commissioner of Common Schools
General Assembly of
Saratoga
N.Y
State Board of Commissioners
United States
Vatican may name Quigley to Chicago see
Rome Ang said the Vatican favors appointing Rt Rev James Edward Quigley Mishop of Buffalo to Chicago archbishopric. Buffalo preference remains. If Quigley is not chosen, the Congregation for the Propaganda will likely request a new list of candidates.
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Associated Press
Rome
Ang
Vatican
James Edward Quigley
Mshop
Buffalo
ChicaKe
Quickey
Congregation of the Propaganda
Britons On Roosevelt on Trusts
London readers react to President Roosevelt's stance on trusts. The Evening Standard praises his temperate, logical approach and support for governmental supervision of capitalistic rings as admirable in theory but hard to implement. The Pall Mall Gazette notes his aim to curb leviathan enterprises while acknowledging commerce trends toward concentration needing guidance rather than opposition.
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Wy Associated Press
London
Roosevelt
Evening Standard
Pall Mall Gazette
Leviathan
Army of Harvesters Arrives in St. Paul Amid Labor Talk
Aug 25 report from St. Paul says eight thousand harvesters have arrived to date. About 200 have gone to North Dakota, and it is said the alien labor law machinery may be set in motion.
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Associated Press
Bt. Paul
Minn
A_ Winnipes
Dispatch Age
North Dakota
Mob kills Black assailant Tom Jones in Raleigh aftermath
In Raleigh North Carolina a mob fatally harmed Tom Jones, the Black assailant who allegedly assaulted Mrs Will Smith of Seven Springs. Captured by armed pursuit, Jones was turned over to a mob and killed.
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Raleigh
N. C
Tom Jones
Will Smith
Seven Springs
Jones Fran Bia
Four Favored In Inland Regatta By Experts
Inland Ke Yoehtings association selects judges for week long regatta. John Berryman Chicago George M Conway Milwaukee and Dr A MacLaren St Paul named rulers of the event. First race at 1 pm today with favorable wind forecast for a smooth start.
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Wennetia Dowh
Wie
Aus
Inland Ke Yoehtings Association
John Berryman
Chicago
George M. Conway
Mibeawkees
A. MacLaren
St. Paul
Cras
Aderyit
Pine Lake
Adehude
Milwaakee
Pewaukee
Kentucky
Kesther
Pettus Unopposed In Alabama Democratic Primary
Alabama Democrats choose nominees for November with E. W. Pettus facing no opposition for renomination. Gubernatorial race features W. D. J. Ellis and Capt. Joseph Johnston. Poll tax provisions shrink registered voters to about 183,818. census shows 222,349 white males over 21 in 1900. California Republicans open convention in Sacramento with Gage seeking renomination and Metcalf aligned with Pardee forces.
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Associated Pros
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
United States
E. W. Pettus
W. D. J. Ellis
Joseph Johnston
Agriculture
California
Sacramento
Cal
Gage
Thomas R. Flint
George Pardee
Oakland
F. B. Edson
J. C. Hays
Gaze
Pardee
Metcalft
Neff
Refuse order to exhume Bartholins Mitchell murder case
Judge Frentanginday again refused to allow exhumation of Minnie Mitchell, delaying identity confirmation in the Bartholins Mitchell murder case. The body, found August 7 in weeds near Sixty seventh and State streets, remains unidentified as dentists seek dental evidence. Robert Mitchell declined to sign affidavits for disinterment, saying the family would not initiate the action.
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My Associated Press
Chicago
Buriel
Min Mie Mitchell
Bartholin-Mitchell
Frentang
Inday
Seventy-fourth
Robert Mitchell
Explosions Hit Sharon Steel Furnace Shocks Town
Sharon Pennsylvania August 25 five explosions rocked the National Steel furnace north of town as molten iron burst from the stack and poured into surrounding water. The shock toppled houses like an earthquake. The furnace suffered great damage and will close for partial refining, with the wall pejdte likely a month and costs to the company running into thousands of dollars.
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Sharon
Naional Steel Company
Maine Makes Record At Cramp Yard Return From Trial Run
The battleship Maine returned to Cramp's shipyards after a trial voyage over the Cape Ann course. It reportedly achieved a new coast record, covering 410 miles in 24 hours 10 minutes between the Boston Lightship and the Overfall lightship off the Delaware capes, averaging 16.9 knots.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Maine
Cramp
Cape Ann
Boston
Delaware Capes
Newport
Yenger
H. L.,.doherty
L. E. Ware
M. Whitman
R. P. Huntington
New York
Whitman
Doherty
H. L. Doherty
L. BE. Ware
L. Doherty
J B. Ware
M. D. Whitman
R. P. Honington
Fall Proves Fatal For U S Foreign Service Clerk
William H Noah auditing clerk for the United States Foreign Service died in a hospital after a fall down the Imperial hotel lobby steps. He was 42, a grandson of Mordecai Noah, formerly a New York judge, with relatives in Washington, D C.
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Associated Press
New York
Wiliam H. Noah
United States
Imperial Hotel
Mordecai Noah
Washington, D.C
Futurity Race at Sheepshead Bay Draws Depth of Field
Age dated report from New York notes the deep field for the futurity at Sheepshead Bay, with an estimated 30 starters and a prize pool totaling 44 44 dollars plus breeder awards. Proctor Knott era legacy looms as bettors await outcome.
Coke supply relief reaches Sharon valley boilers
Sharon Pennsylvania residents report coke shortages eased by ample supply received to run all furnaces for at least seventy two hours. Operators blame coke producers rather than railroads for the shortage linked to the anthracite strike and expect conditions to improve before supplies run out.
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Iby Associated Ares
Sharon
Binet
Sharpsville
Invaders Captured After Naval Maneuvers Off Massachusetts
Rockport Massachusetts August 25 1898 report notes no warships remained off the coast as Rear Admiral Higginson’s squadron completed maneuvers. Vessels sailed to Woodshore Newport and New London while army navy plans for late week maneuvers were set. In Huston Massachusetts a simulated battle ended with Pillsbury’s white squadron surrendering to Higginson’s blue fleet near Salem harbor. The engagement highlighted weaknesses in signaling wireless telegraphy and signaling systems. Official results will be partly withheld, with broader conclusions expected in a forthcoming navy department report.
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Associated Prean
Rock Port
Maws
Higginson
Woodshore
Newport
New London
Huston
Mass
J. E. Pillsbury
Magnesia
Kearsarge
Alabama
Massachusetts
Pillsbury
Salem Harbor
Wen
United States Atlantic Squadron
Daniel H. Stable
Kenraarge
Beanon
Barney
Gregory
Frassachusetts
Admiral Higgnson
Misery Island
Halyard
Gloucester
Higgingon
Pratils
Admiral Higginson
Pillabury
Admiral Higgingon
Pillebury
Pillspury
Portland Harbor
Admiral Higeihsen
Salem
Big Cruse
Washington, D. C
Adpiral Higginson
Navy Department
Pitlabury
Higging
Leyds Occupation Ended with Transvaal Legation Abolished
Brussels reports Boer generals tell Transvaal legation employees their services end after September as the legation will be abolished. They urged Dr Leyda to resign his position amid discussions. It is believed ex-State Secretary Reid may lead the Irreconcilables in an anti British European campaign.
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Associated Press
Brussels
Transvaal
Dr. Leyda
Reid
Europe
Fruit company merger eyed in Atlantic trade move
Special advices from London indicate a strong likelihood that United Fruit of New Orleans will merge with Intercat. Elder Dempster and Company of Liverpool and Fytes of Aberdeen to form a consolidated group. The Kingston report notes possible consolidation in the Intercat line.
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Associated Press
Kingston
Jamaica
London
United Fruit Company of
New Orleans
Toston, Elder, Dempster and Company
Liverpool
Fytes of
Aberdeen
Richmond Man Shoots Friend In Home Burglary Mixup
In Richmond on August 24 J D Wilson shot and killed G F Apperson after mistaking him for a burglar. Both men shared the same dwelling and the fatal shooting occurred last night.
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Associated Press
Richmond
J. D. Wilson
G. F. Apperson
Public Interest and Aims in Approaching Maneuvers
A fragmentary notice discusses public interest in approaching maneuvers and the risk of misunderstanding about each side's aims. It notes that full details will not be disclosed to neither side to preserve operational surprise and keep the outcome uncertain.
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Meriia
Two Boys Killed In Freight Yard Accident
Oklahoma City youths Willis Fargrove and Otis Montgomery both twelve were knocked from a freight car in the yards and were killed instantly. The bodies were badly mangled in the incident on August 25.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Wille Fargrove
Otis Montgomery
Fifth District Democrats Meet in Waukesha Train Arrival
A special train arrived in Waukesha as J C Klett Milwaukee led the Fifth District Democratic convention. E A Kehr was named permanent chairman, with a resolutions committee including Earnest Morton and John J Gregory among Milwaukee members. Delegates and candidates gathered at the National hotel as the convention adjourned for 2:30 PM. The platform denounces trusts, favors Philippines independence, opposes imperialism, urges popular Senate elections, and supports constitutional change to that effect.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Whi
Waukesha
Wissare
E. A. Kehr
Kehr
Earnest Morton
John J. Gregory
Adam Schroth
Nicholas Nohl
Emil Hercher
Miwaukee
J.C. Klett
National Hotel
Alderman Smith
William Fleming
Oconomowoc
Philippines
United States
Lighted by Volcanoes Off Guatemalan Coast
The Kop Mosliner Kambusser sailing from Hamburg via the tropics reports electric storms lighting the heavens near Chamerico on the Guatemalan coast. At port, locals fled earthquake fears, forcing the ship to discharge cargo with its own crew as no longshoremen could be found.
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San Diego
Cal
Kop Mosliner Kambusser
Hamburg
South End
Central America
Tropics
Chamerico
Guatemala
Alleged poor milk case heard in municipal court
The state v. G. P. Hotchkiss was called in municipal court and adjourned to September 0. The charge states Hotchkiss sold unwholesome milk on August 5 to C. W. Sweeting of Manitowoc, who gathered samples for purity testing. Only Sweeting’s sample from Hotchkiss failed the standard butter fat test of less than three percent, with inspectors noting Hotchkiss was the only milkman in town selling illegally.
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G. P. Hotchkiss
Wisconsin
C. W. Sweetie
Manitowoc
Sweeting
Madigan
Unla
Hotchkiss
Creamery creditors plan to settle claims in full
In Chicago on August 25 attorney Popenhausen and Obediah Sands, president of the Elgin Creamery company, asked Judge Kohtenat to approve a plan. They proposed certain unknown buyers acquire all company property at a price sufficient to satisfy all outstanding claims, with assets and claims totaling about a stated amount.
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aAnsociatearrens
Chicago
Elgin Creamery Company
Popenhausen
Obediah Sands
Kohtenat
Bial Feria
Rejected lover kills near Henderson county
Scimitar special from Huntington, Tenn. reports Miss Maud Thompson was killed by James Greer near her Henderson county home. He shot her twice after she refused to elope. The murderer escaped.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Huntington
Maud Thompson
James Greer
Henderson County
Gates and Osgood on same train head to New York
President Os good of the Colorado Fuel and Iron company said he rode the Lake Shore Limited to New York, sharing the train with John W. Gates. Osgood denied any bearing on the contest for control of Colorado Fuel. Stan Cook underwent an operation at home on Church Street and Dr. C W Ovvit expects his recovery from a long standing ailment.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Osgood
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Chic
New York
Lake Shore
John W. Gates
Gates
Colorado Fuel
Ysstan Cook
Church Street
C. W. Ovvitt
Gobin Not Hopeful Special Policeman Stabbed While Saving Son
Hazleton Pa Aug 25 August Scheuch a special officer in Lehigh Valley Coal company service was stabbed and seriously injured while trying to rescue his son William Sheuch a non union worker from about 2000 strikers. The attack followed tension over a partial resume of operations with a non union force of 260 men. The elder Sheuch was struck twice in the breast and abdomen but survived. non union workers were transported to the mine while most clothing was torn from William as he was also attacked. A mine foreman rescued the elder Sheuch.
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Associated
New York
The
Bugle
Sheepshead Kay
Sam H Brywnathnught Procter Knott
Lake Bhorkburn
West
America
Roex Bo
Provtor Knott
AU Awell
Keene
Relmont
Newport
Marion Whitman
Boston
Whitman
Riplay
H. L. Doherty
L. E. Ware
White Whitman
R. Pe. Huntington
Associated Prean
Hazleton
Scheuch
Shentindosh
Gobin
Gobins
Oneratora
Sheuch
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
William Sheuch
Hasleton
Wiliam Sheuch
Mminers' Hospital
Cranberry
A. Pardee & Co
Pottsgill Pa
George Wheatley
Brookside
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Fron Company
George Seurer
Tower City
Wheatley
Seaver
Tamaqua
United Mine Workers
Panther Creek
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Plerchard and Phalanx Silk Mills
Hudson City
N. J
Paterson Air
Rural delivery push for Winnebago County
Representative Davidson arrived in Washington to push for rural free delivery in Winnebago County at an early date. Das Vidon will be here in two or three days, as H C Stevens notes.
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Washington, D. C
Davidson
Washington
Winnebago County
Das
Videon
H. C. Stevens
Mullins Surrender in Narco Offense Case in Virginia
Tom Mullan and "Son" Mullins surrendered to Virginia officers per advices from Middleboro Kentucky. Charged with narcotics offenses, they participated in the assault on Miss Cora Williams of Freeland Virginia. They were surrounded in the mountains. more individuals in George Potter's gang are implicated.
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Associates Press
Middleboro
Tom Mullan
Mullins
Virginia
Cora Willams
Freeland
Williams
Mulling
George Potter
Partly Cloudy Weather Forecast Update
Partial cloudy conditions and morning sun expected with chances of showers in the northwest. Winds light to moderate, no significant gusts. Temperatures show a mild range with sunset around 18 38. Tuesday outlook similar with possible scattered showers.
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