Iron Strike Tensions Rise As Dozens Reported at Mills
Pittsburg July 17 reports say President Shaffer denies a quick settlement and pushes for arbitration. Non union activity looms with Wellsville and McKeesport plants drawing workers while guards patrol mills. Union organizers struggle as managers threaten non union operations and potential resumption next week. Youngstown workers pledge strike fund contributions to aid peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Shafer
Bishop
Ghto Board of Arbitration
Mistory
Dstrict
Persner
American Sheer Steel Company
Wellsville
Ron
Martias
Amalgamated Association Uf
Associated Press
Ohio
Mil
P. F. Smith
American Sheet Company
Pitsburg
Smith
Amalgamated Association
Dewees-Woood
McKersport
Rhenel
Painter
Btrecke Wega
Painter and Wool Works
Millar
Ifie Oler
Shapfer
Shaffer
Amalgamated Unien
United States Steel Corporation
Scotdale
Old Meadow
Sintws
Youngstown
Unclear report of an accident and social invites
An unclear passage describes a person named A. Nash killed after being dragged over rocks by a branch or cable. It mentions social invitations from Phe Mirsee Cora and Bertha Jones for “De Poretain week” and references places and people with uncertain spellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Nash
Owetlthy Sanchininn
Chicarcen
Phe Mirsee Cora
Bertha Jones
Russell Trial The Last in England
London dispatch notes protests over the costly trial by peers for a felonious Earl Russell. Officials reserve seats for privilege, disrupt higher court functions, and many peers are expected to attend. Critics call for legal reform to end trials by peers. Relatives of Russell expected to judge, making the process highly unusual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
New York
Finpheth
London
Tribune
Earl Stusseers
King‘s Bench
Felo
Ter Russell
England
Return of the Concord Stirs Navy Dispatch Review
Silent Commander Minett aboard the Concord declines interview about a Washington dispatch on the vessel’s Alaska return. He awaits navy instructions and plans an official explanation. Commander Knox remains aboard but likely will be detached for hospitalization in Lucite. health has improved recently.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Walsh
Minett
Concord
Washington
Alaska
Navy Department
Department
Knox
Milwaukee Seeks Victory In National Championship
Interest in the national meet grows daily as rifle ranges fill and competitors arrive at Sheil Mound park. Weather is favorable for marksmanship with high scores expected. Milwaukee and Deriver strive to win the next bundesfest amid near equal chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Sheil Mound Park
Deriver
Milwaukee
Inspecting Our Forts By War Department Party
Secretary of War Root and party arrived from Fort Riley and were greeted by the Commercial club. They visited Fort Leavenworth, received a cavalry escort to the post, and met Post Commander Colonel Lee before departing for Fort Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Kansas
Chiy
l—Beavretary
War Root
Fort Riley
Kas
Commercial Club
Fort Leavenworth
Lee
Fort Omaha
Fear American Competition Threatens Vienna Boot Trade
Deputy Dauman questions the lower Austrian diet about potential measures against an American syndicate seeking to invade the Vienna market. The boot and shoe trade warns that U S competition endangers the entire local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Dauman
Neighbours Abandon Wigs Amid Heat In Courts
In New York on July 17 Associated Press reports extreme heat forces neighbours to remove heavy wigs. Barristers follow, marking first time absence of wigs during court proceedings shocks conservatives but boosts comfort for bench and bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated, Press
New York
Explosion at Gyttorp powder works kills four
Four persons killed and several injured in a blast at the Gyttorp powder works in Nora, Orebro region. The report from Stockholm dated July 17 notes the tragedy occurred today. Also mentioned is the arrival of the United States training ship Stratford in Stockholm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Talyi
Gyttorp
Nora
Orebda
Sweden
Startford
Lynching Threatens After Farm Woman Assault Near Oxford
Mrs. Prod Hodge, a farmer's wife near Oxford, Wisconsin, was attacked by two armed men while returning from the field. She was carried home badly injured and may die. Local farmers have formed posses and scour the countryside, promising swift lynching if the assailants are caught. One man described as short and stout, the other tall and slender, both dressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Portage
Prod Hodge
Oxford
Swindler Posing as Pension Examiner Sought by Officials
Col EB Gray issues a statewide alert for J. W. Dunn also known as Dylan and Voyle a 50 year old man about 6 feet tall 190 pounds bald with heavy sandy mustache. Officials say he falsely claims pension expertise and can restore veterans’ benefits for a fee and may be traveling with a stolen horse in Grodhead. Information to US district attorney in Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
EB. G. Gray
Grand Army of the Republic
Grodhead
Special Pension Examiner
Hall
We Case
United States District
Madson
J. W. Dunn
Dylan
Voyle
Free labor bureaus report Wisconsin aid applications
Madison reports from the free labor bureaus in Milwaukee and Superior show 424 requests for help and 185 seeking positions. One hundred jobs were filled, 224 remain unfilled with 85 applicants not finding suitable work. four of the applicants were women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Miwaukee
Superior
Teamsters
Eclipse expeditions fail to yield results in eclipse study
Professor A. H. Barnard, formerly of Tick Observatory and now at Yerkes, returned from Sumatra after observing the May 18 eclipse. He says most expeditions failed to add to astronomical knowledge due to persistent cloud cover at all stations except one, which was inadequately equipped as clouds were thickest there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
A. HK. Barnard
Tick, Observatory
Yerkes Observatory
Williams Bay
Wis
Sumatra
Barnard
Stamp Out Smallpox Meeting Called in Wisconsin
Governor La Follette asks the state board of health to convene a special meeting with President Maks to act on measures to stamp out smallpox in northern Wisconsin. The gathering, likely within a week, will be held with the governor at the executive office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Maks
la Follette
Wisconsin
Red Cans Rule Gasoline Trade Under State Inspectors
State inspectors in Wisconsin issue orders to deputies to enforce a new law requiring gasoline dealers and buyers to keep gasoline in Vermilion red cans or barrels and clearly mark them with the word Gasoline. The move aims to curb theft and mislabeling in the trade while emphasizing compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
State of Tnspector
London eyes rise of American steel strike
New York reports the steel strike draws wide attention in London. The Tribune’s London correspondent notes editorial silence but foresees an American upheaval with workers challenging trusts and pushing state power, as financiers monitor markets amid socialistic rhetoric.
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Associated Pree
New York
America
London
Arrowling
The
Tribune
John Byrne
Wah
England
Harcourt Attacks Finance Bill During Commons Debate
In London on July 17 Sir William Vernon Harcourt challenged the government's financial policy in the house of commons. He labeled as false the idea that general expenditure would fall after the war, as the bill passed its third reading by 281 to 191.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press London
House of Commons
William Vernon Harcourt
Chicago Waifs Visit Waukan For Two Week Outing
About twenty-two Chicago's poor children arrive in Waukan Wisconsin for a two week country air outing organized by the Summer Outing association of Chicago. Ten girls arrived first with white dresses. twelve boys and one chaperone follow. The Waukau committee includes D. S. Maxon and several local ladies.
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Waukan
Wis
Chicago
St. Paul Road
Chicago Association
Vilage
D. S. Maxon
Lilian Westover
J. Hy Reypalids
C. L. Steele
May Miller
Town in Danger as Fire Attacks Marshals City
Fire swept through Marshal Missouri causing two hours of alarm and near destruction. The blaze damaged New York state Ress implement Mattie Hanesons carpet Wuse Lang's epovery atote and several smaller buildings with an estimated loss around 160000.
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Associated Presa
Kansas City
Marshal
B Mg
New York State
Ress
Hanesan
Lang
New Capitol Policeman Appointed in Madison
Robert Lafferty of Milwaukee is named capital policeman to fill the vacancy left by Policeman Evans's resignation last winter. The item notes a transcript from Mortimer Moenpes and recalls a general famed for forceful language, then references Natal scenery and a 19th century painter.
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Madison
Wis
Robert Lafferty
Milwaukee
Evans
Mortimer Moenpes
Jacobsdil
Natal
Onthaok
Bachelor offers wife by raffle in Oklahoma Territory plan
In Wichita Kansas Earnest Still of Glencoe Oklahoma Territory proposes a novelty marriage scheme. Women buy tickets for 3 dollars each, 2000 to 3000 tickets expected before opening of the new country. The winning ticket holder marries Still and the proceeds fund a Chicago trip. An old fisherman notes the engagement of a gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Earnest Still
Glencoe
O. T
Log
Mr Still
Mfe
Chicago Tripune
Cost Of The Strike Affects Major Pittsburgh Mills
Figures from The Pittsburgh Dispatch estimate daily losses from the steel and tinplate industries due to the strike. Daily costs reach about 210 000 for three companies and 156 000 for workers, with additional losses in tin plate, sheet steel, gas stove parts, hoops and ties. Total impact across industries runs into large sums, with the Amalgamated fund supporting the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburg
Pittabury Dispatch
American Tin Plate Company
American Sheet Steel Company
Storve Tran
American Steel Hoop Company
Anany
Oshkosh Boating Petition Seeks City Landing Remedy
A 1901 petition from Lark & Le Fever asks the Oshkosh Common Council to provide a suitable landing for boats docking in the city. It notes fees charged by McKenzie and Crawford’s dock and warns that without a docking place the boating business will discontinue. The filing urges council action to permit passenger and freight landings without dockage fees.
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Lark & le Fever
Mauser and Common Council
Oshkosh
Wlevensin
Hutte Des Morts
Martin's Landing
Spiegelberg
Neushafers Landing
Fremont
Berlin
Eureka
Omron
Fox
Wolf Rivers
Calumet Harbor
Brothertown
Tohnson
Fond du Lac Neenah
Green Bay
Lake Winnihage
Oshkish
Osh Kosh
Boata
W. W. le Fever
C. BR. Clark
Oshkosh Elks Schedule Special Trains for Milwaukee Carnival
The Oshkosh Elks arrange two first class coaches on Wisconsin Central rails for a seven forty nine a m departure Wednesday July Ath to join about 100 Elks heading to Milwaukee carnival. A Milwaukee Oshkosh special departs at 1 30 p m Thursday July ohth after ghost parade and a further Oshkosh return train leaves Milwaukee around 10 40 p m Thursday. Mr Pond, Wisconsin Central passenger agent, arranged the details to ensure comfort for the group and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh Elks
Wisconsin Central Road
Oshkosh
Oshkosh Rika
Milwaukee
A. Cc. Pond
Wisconsin Central
Oshkexh
Pond
Oshkosh Baseball Club Changes Hands
The Oshkosh franchise and rights were sold to a syndicate led by W. J. O Rourke. Many players will be cut or reassigned with Quan Nicolai Cruz and Sullivan retained, a stronger lineup promised, and Sunday games plus midweek contests planned with Appleton and Keukauna on upcoming dates.
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Tata
Oshkosh Baseball Club
Oshkosh Baseball
Arill Recerve
W. J. O'Rourke
Ophkosh
Quan
Nicolai
Cruz
Sullivan
Plannigan
Kramer
Tut Dixon
Keukauna
Appleton
Proposed Electric Line Extension Referred to Committee on Half May
A petition and remonstrance deal with Winnebago Traction company seeking four blocks of Irving Street. Residents argue removal harms property values and convenience. aldermen vote to publish amendments and involve ward representatives in committee review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash- Ineson
Bowen Street
Winnebaiga Traction Company
Elity
Welsbird
Simpson
Irving Street
City of
Ushkost
Winnebago Trac Lon Company
Thy Couner
East Irving Street
Javen Street
Anel Street
North Park Avenue
Flowerth Ward
City of Oshkosh
Met Qo
Sid Company
Wife of N H F Ritschke dies of diphtheria at 32
The wife of N H F Ritschke of 169 Fourteenth street died Tuesday afternoon from diphtheria after a rapid illness. She was 32, born April 18 1869 in Jefferson County Wisconsin. Surviving are her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Rutherford of 327 Mt Vernon street two brothers three sisters and an infant son. Funeral Thursday at 11 am from the residence with Rev B L Smith and John W Scott post circle in charge at the grave.
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NH. F. Ritschke
Fourteenth Street
Jeferson County
Wis
Joseph Rutherford
Mt. Vernon Street
Smith
John W. Scott
Fr. H. Smith
Rivershie Cemetery
Balloon explosion kills one in Neva vicinity
A military balloon exploded near Schiuesselburgz on an island in the Neva twenty one miles east of St. Petersburg. One person died and twenty were injured, several fatally, in the incident reported by the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ay Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Schiuesselburgz
Neva
Strike Center Planned in San Francisco for Iron Workers
San Francisco slated as strike center as Thomas L. Wilson of the International Association of Machinists declares funds will back a finish fight. Fifty five percent of workers on strike and twenty percent already back to work, with a plan to lift a $109,000 weekly strike fund to San Francisco to support the action within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
United States
Iron Workers
Thomas L. Wilson
Internaional Association of Machinists
International Grand Lodge
Council orders water company to suspend rentals pending agreement
The common council on Tuesday evening urged the Water Works company to uphold its agreement or raise private-use rates, unless it agrees to reduce its income. The special water committee introduced the measure which passed unanimously. The notice and resolution named John Mulva, E. W. Welsbeund, and Eber Sinmson as presenters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Water Works Company
John Mulva
E. W. Welsbeud
Eber Sinmson
Reading club and local events in Wamaon area
Town notes report the Wamaon Reading club phonic event at Stony Reach in honor of Mrs R Edwarde, with residents traveling to duties at nearby towns. The Twenty-fifth Wisconsin regiment reunion at the Soldiers' Home in Waupaen includes a boat ride and campfire. many local families plan to attend. The board of assessors meets at city hall with tax claims reviewed and minor objections. John Cash arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct. Mayor Morgan plans weekly Sunday pavilion services with music and tales. Weather prophet predicts Friday will be the hottest day of the season.
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Wamaon
Phillipe Fortage
Stony Reach
Edwarde
W. Os McDonald
Gerahline
Jett Wookip Marinatte
A. PY Carman
Tenrtete Fa
Kran
Kran, Arteviding Mrr
Chordner Green
J. 10
Davidson
Emma Tembke
Genoa
Kercha
Tank
Ceape
Twenty-firet Regiment
Wisconsin
Waupaen
Te Nacon
Phillip Rose
Fop Davis
Txunlet Horton
Mabel Barton
Nelson
H. S. Wood
J. Beals
OF. Chase
Patrick Joyce
W. C. Trubbard
Neenah
Menasha
Sunt
Harry Stannard
Tusten
Vieleing
Board of Review
John Cash
T. BR. Morgan
Stony Beach
Trig
Sherman
Maud
Gertrude Marpot
Meadvttle
Mario
Oshlogh Mandolia Club
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NEA
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Re~orté
Harcourt
Wauckau
Marshall, Mo
New Capitol
Ulissurg
Trouang Steel Conmpuanien
Esars
Clerk & le Power
Tethe McMmman
Meyers
Cora Dones
J. O'Rourke
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