Reading Firms Deny Coal Trust in 1900 Price Rise
The Reading company and two related railways deny the government’s monopoly charges in a federal suit over anthracite coal in Pennsylvania. They claim price advances followed worker strikes and Hanna pressure, not conspiracies, and say wage increases were agreed with operators to calm unrest.
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Yeas
Philadelphia
Reading Company
Philadelphia & Readise Railway Company
Philselphia and Reading
Coa
Troy
George FP
Baer
Ree McKinley
United States
Pennsylvania
Marcus A. Hanna
Ely
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Sen
Hanna
Ock
Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Railway Company
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
Ceneral Railway Company of
New Jersey
Central Railway of
Explosion Kills Officer and Four Police in Odensa Courtyard
An artillery officer died after dropping a bomb found by police in the Odensa central police station courtyard. Four policemen were killed and five others seriously wounded as the blast shattered nearby windows. The officer had been testing the bomb when it exploded.
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Associated Presse
Odensa
Winters Paint seeks lower freight rates on iron ore shipment
The Winters Metallic Paint company of Iron Ridge Wisconsin filed a complaint in Washington on August 31 against the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads. It alleges ore was misclassified as mixed paints keeping a 90 cent per hundred pounds rate instead of 60 cents and asks the rail commission to classify ground ore as a commodity to restore the lower rate.
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Northwestern
Washington, D. C
Winters Metallic Paint Company
Iron Ridge
Wis
Atchigan, Topeka & Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Pacific Coast
H- C. Stevens
Collection of Dests At International Laty Conference
The final day of the International Laty association conference in Portland Maine features planned morning and evening sessions. Chief Justice Simeon E Baldwin of Connecticut outlines limits on state intervention to secure contracts for its citizens. Papers include works by Maston de Leval Brussels Dr Erno Wittmann and Dr A Hindenberg Copenhagen.
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Associated Press
Portland
Maine
International Laty. Association
Therm
Simeon E. Baldwin
Connecticut
Supreme’ Court of Errors
M. 3Aston de Leval
Brussels
Erno Wittmann
A. ‘Hindenberg
Copenhagen
Deaths at Green Bay Report Include Smith Family
Green Bay news notes the death of Howard T. Smith, longtime market gardener and former owner of a farm in Brown County, at age eighty, after a brief illness. The report also mentions Mary Smith of Howard, age sixty six, who died unexpectedly while living with her sixth husband, with several children reported as survivors.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Green Bay
Hoavard T. Smith
J. M. Smith
Bons
Brown County
Venezuelan Inspector Dismissed After Gum Seizure Incident
From Curacao August 31 Venezuelan authorities report the case in the invasion of Venezuelan territory by Inspector W J Calder of British Guiana and a seizure of belata gum on British soil is closed. President Castro has received an apology from the British Guiana governor and Calder has been dismissed.
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Associated Press
Carica
Vez
Willematad
Curacoa
W. J. Calder
British Guiana
Castro
Calder
Americans Safe as Refugees Reach Tangiers
Washington August 31 The State Department reports from American Minister Gummere that foreigners in Fez are safe and that the caravan of refugees has arrived at Tangiers after five days of movement through rough country. It is believed some naturalized and possibly native Americans are among them.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Gummere
Fez
Tangiers
Victim Identified In Bridge Collapse Incident
A victim, age unknown, from the city, employed by Phenix Prides of Phoenixesle Pa, died when the St Lawrence bridge collapsed in Tharedar. The report notes the family and associates of the deceased and mentions an information center. Kim Singieich was married.
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Ey Aseentes
Youngsisan
G. Age
William & Zivtem
Thie City
St. Lawrence Pridee
Tharedar
Phenix Prides Company
Phoenixesle Pa
Man Convicted of Murder in Perjury Case
In Salisbury North Carolina on August 21 21 year old Anthony Ashi was convicted of murder in the second degree for lying in a prior proceeding his brother in law Tantet Overcash testified in the case sentencing is set at ten years in the penitentiary perjury in a single case noted as excessive and unusual by authorities
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Gy Xkeancitted Press
Salisbury
N.C
EA Ashi
Tantet
Aums
Athy
Neten
Widow Denies Report in Local Notice
Widow denies a circulating report about her husband. The piece notes her steadfast stance amid months of public attention and quotes her on personal loss and ongoing grief.
Prince Wilhelm Praises American Life and Women in Interview
In New York August 31 Prince Wilhelm of Sweden lauded American institutions and the industrious, cheerful people. He praised American women as among the prettiest and said Newport offered a refined glimpse into wealthy life, while noting the cleverness of American reporters.
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Associated Press
New York
Prince Wilhelm
Sweden
America
Dewnpaper
Astor Today
Ana
Sean
Newport
Wier
Prince
Woman Dies After Laudanum Drinking Episode
A Belle Fourche report describes Mrs. George Dougherty draining laudanum in a tragic attempt to end her life. Neighbors say Dougherty had long suffered abuse from her husband and faced repeated assaults. She died after being found unresponsive, while authorities note prior threats and a prior attempt to harm herself.
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Associated Press
Pass
Minn
Aug
Belle Fourche
Calthy
George Dougherty
Ag Borreawa
Anglo-Russian Treaty Signed In St Petersburg
The Anglo-Russian convention was signed in St Petersburg on August 7. The agreement regulates interests of Britain and Russia in Tibet Afghanistan and Persia. A key clause opens northern Persia to British protection and Petra to Russian enterprise, abolishing prior ententes.
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Tibet
Afghanistan
Persia
Petra
Chicago firm says it faces financial trouble
A Chicago manufacturing company announces it is financially embarrassed but expects to recover and move out of the trouble, stating the firm will get through the crisis and return to normal operations.
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Ling Company
Ceeagco Menatch Ray Ts Emit Plaeset
Aca
Trowbie
Wisconsin con man in star captain disguise swindles
Milwaukee police arrest George H Davies in a nationwide scam posing as a walts homme charity collector. Davies wore a brilliant uniform and claimed ranks of captain and major to gather funds in Milwaukee Des Moines and Chicago. He admitted the scheme and implicated confederates in several large cities.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Teast
George H. Davies
Walts
Des Moffies
Ghtesgo
Davies
Frett
Roosevelt will not interfere in telegraphers strike
At Oyster Bay on August 31 the president will not take part in settling the telegraphers dispute. Secretary Loeb said appeals to the president have not reached Oyster Bay and that since the strike began there has been no necessity or reason for intervention.
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Associated Preas
Oyster Bay
ME Y
Roosevelt
Loeb
Italian magistrate to question papal secretary on August 14 protest
The public prosecutor, with Pope Pius approval, orders magistrate Gambnifo to interrogate Cardinal Merrygel Val, papal secretary of state, about the August 14 demonstration against him when a mob hooted and cheered as he arrived in the island. TheBelgian congregations take over religious administration after Friant.
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Merrygel Val
al Marino
Thelericaia
Lascone
Pius
Monignor
Agius
Npstalic
Philppine Telands
Islanda
Friant
Plague Report From Honolulu Aboard Steamship
A report from Honolulu notes a plague case aboard the steamship Fcene kapha arriving with cabin passengers including women. The court is expected to address fumigation measures and public health responses as authorities review the situation.
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Sox Alwecaiad Press
Honan
Four Wrecks In Week Near Tulsa Warn of Wrecker Gang
Fant Mail plunges into a Turner bridge near Rhettan Texas. A train engine baggage and express car with 71 500 in wreckage destroyed. C J McDowell Tulsa and A T Anderson Denmon Texas badly hurt. Engineer and fireman escaped by jumping. Fourth wreck in a week prompts officials to suspect a gang of wreckers at work.
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Rhettan
Texas
Allt Mall
C. J. McDowell
Tulsa
A. T. Anderson
Denmon
Ex Sheriff and Mrs Simpson Return From East Trip
Ex Sheriff and Mrs Eber Simpson have returned after three weeks visiting Jamestown exposition Washington D C Norfolk Old Point Fort Fortress Monroe Pittsburg New York Albany Brighton Beach Coney Island and other resorts. They also toured Montreal Toronto and Pearsit on the way home via Chicago. Mr Simpson found Jamestown small beside other expositions and foreign exhibitors lament patronage. They viewed war vessels, Carnegie Library and museum in Pittsburg and enjoyed Mt Vernon and government buildings in Washington.
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Eber Simpson
Washington, D.C
Norfolk
Old Point Fort
Fortress Monroe
Pittsburg
York
Albany
Brighton
Beach
Coney Island
Montreal
Toronta
Canada
Pearsit
Chicago
Simpson
Hervey Sarau
Oshkean
Yacht Club Close Rounds Out Season With Dinner and Dance
The yacht club hosts a formal dinner and extended dancing session closing the season. A large crowd attended, with Rex, Valier, and several parties from the club present. The event featured an orchestra, festive toasts, and late-night revelry, marking one of the season’s most successful gatherings.
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Dancin
Laren
Neenah Names and Figures in Local List
A fragmented roster lists individuals from Neenah with associated numbers. Names include George Hilton Charles Babcock W. L. Davis Jr and Stephen Duavig linked to various counts, with references to West Joseph Fitch Sarah Barden D. B. Curtin Jr D. D. Harmon Dr. J. J. Geary and Harry Gould.
Oshkosh Day excursion to Berlin fair draws crowds
Oshkosh visitors joined a Berlin fair day event Friday. About 100 could not board the Moat boat. 30 aboard the Paul L. voyage plus steamer trips, cars, and private launches carried attendees. Bands played at Bellis house and grounds. refreshments and souvenirs were sold. organizers praised arrangements and hospitality.
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Berlin
Paul L
Othera
Intre-orban
Omro
Azytos
Surmanntad
Werlin
Bellis House
Bertin
Arion
Arions
Tog Fair Grounds
Sassat
Jess
Cine
Hiordugthy
Oshkasa
Satanl
Oshkosh Party Returns From Canadian Wilderness Journey
Edward B Barr Seymour B Heymann Edward W Allen and Milton G Metasner of Milwaukee left Oshkosh for a canoe trip through the Canadian forests to Hudsons Bay, reaching civilization after a faster than expected voyage. Barr's letter dated August 28 from Englehart Ontario notes they passed Chapleau Moose Factory and headed back via the Abidbi river to the Timiskaming Northern Ontario railway, expecting to return home soon.
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Edward B. Barr
Seymour B. Heymann
Edward W. Allen
Milton G. Metasner
Milwaukee
Canada
Hudson's Bay
Civilization
Northwestern Today
King Edward Hotel
Englehart
Ontario
Juvenile abductors held in county jail after Chicago arrest
Sheriff J G Rhyner returned from Chicago with Roy Sampson and Horace Gokey in custody on charges of abducting or enticing Jennie Smith and Mamie Atherton aged thirteen and twelve from their temporary home in the city. They await municipal court next week. The prisoners were taken to Oshkosh with waivers for requisition and were turned over to their aunt Mrs Hewitt after the girls were returned to their guardians John Hines and Mrs W B Newitt.
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Sherif J. G. Rhyner
Chicago
Roy Sampson
Horace Gokey
Jennie Smith
Mamie Atherton
Khyner
Oshkesh
Sheriff Kehyner
John Hines
Would Give Tire for Drink
A man arrested on a disorderly charge gave his name as CO PL Smith and was taken to Theolen gtm. An automobile tire theft incident followed with unclear details, and the suspect reportedly faced further questioning as the event unfolded.
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PL Smith
Theolen
Frande Pescesian
Ftsieniti
Muray
Unclear fragment about mill death and conflict
Fragmentary OCR hints at a death in a mill and a fight or dispute involving a person or group, but details are too garbled to identify names, places, or outcomes.
Futurity Day at Sheepshead Bay Promises Fast Turf
The Futurity at Caney Island Jockey Club features Colin the unbeaten favorite with Bar None as likely second choice. Seven other starters include Beaucoup Meelick Jim Gaffney Fair Play Chapultepec and Festigouche. The weather is cool and clear as a cosmopolitan crowd and Prince Wilhelm of Sweden expected. Track conditions reported fast with potential records.
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New York
James R. Keene
Colin
Rich Pris Harry Payne ‘Whitney
Bar None
FR. Wison
Beaucoup
John E. Madden
Meelick
Frank Farrell
Jim
Gaffney
August Belmont
Fair Play
F. Burren
Chapultepec
James Re. Keene
Festigouche
Prince
Caney Island
Bank to Open Saturday Evenings This Fall
The New German American Bank announces plans to stay open from 7 to 8 30 this evening to ease Saturday afternoon banking hardship. The move aims to attract patrons and ease business for the community and its large client base.
Storm Prevented Wedding in Wisconsin Town
A romantic storm tale from Plum City reports Leslie Lewis attempting to cross Rush River to marry Miss Carrie Moser at her parents home. The sudden flood halted the ceremony as guests gathered and the wedding was postponed.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Elsworth
Plum City
Leslie Lewis
Carrile Moser
Rush River
Lewis
Death List Fourteen After Train Wreck In Illinois
An electric railway wreck near Charleston yesterday left fourteen dead and two fatally injured among about ninety-nine passengers aboard the Mattoon and Charleston line. Two others were seriously hurt as responders worked at the scene.
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Agsxochited
Charleston
Jil
Mattoon
Oysters and Macaroni Recipe Draft
Odd cooking note describes oysters with macaroni. Instructions mention rinsing oysters, combining with pasta and seasonings, adding butter and water, then layering with grated crumbs. Text is garbled but conveys a simple home dish using a pint of oysters and basic pantry ingredients.
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Ga Etrather
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