Will Kill Unionism at Swansea Trades Congress
At Swansea on September 2 a session debate centered on employers seeking damages from labor unions for picketing following a Lords decision. Writs were served against Blackburn branch officials, while suits against the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants and others threaten £20,000 in damages. President Bowerman urged constitutional changes to curb union liability. the Lords ruling reverses prior court injunctions on union watchfulness at stations in 1900.
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Swansea
Wales
Trades Union Congress
House of Lords
Blackburn
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Ami Moore
Taff Vale
Anionibm
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Appeal Court
High Court of Justice
Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants
House
Strawboard Combine Capital Range Reported
The United Box Board and Paper company will have capital stock between $20 million and $30 million, according to The Journal of Commerce. The move unites the American Strawboard company of Chicago with $6 million, the Chicago Board company at $700,000, and the National News Board company of New Jersey at $690,000.
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New York
Strawboard Combine
United Box, Board and Paper Company
Journal of Commerce
American Strawboard Company
Chicago
New Corporation
Chicago Board Company
National Newa Board Company
New Jersey
Court Interferes in City Detective Bureau Probe
Chicago sept 3 Judge Hanecy halted further action by the civil service commission in the Joyce case by issuing a writ of certiorari. The court orders the commission to produce records and suspend further proceedings. The petition claims the commission exceeded its legal powers in discharging Lieutenant Joyce.
McGinnity Reinstated by Johnson in American League
Joseph McGinnity, pitcher for the Boston team, is reinstated by President Ban Johnson into good standing in the American League. A fine is imposed and he must apologize to Umpire Connolly in Cleveland. McGinnity was suspended August 22 for quarreling with the umpire during a game in Boston against Detroit.
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Chicago
Joseph Mc Ginnity
Boston
Ban Johnson
Connolly
Cleveland
McGinnity
Johnson
Detroit
Discoverer of Devil Fish Moses Harvey Dies at 93
Rev. Moses Harvey, renowned historian and explorer of the devil fish now in the Smithsonian, died today in St John, New Brunswick. Born in 1830, he gained fame for his scientific contributions and long association with Atlantic East history.
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Moses Harvey
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D. C
Constitution's MainSail Race Called Off for Mainsail Change
Newport R I Sept 3 There will be no race today for Columbia and Constitution as Constitution changes her mainsail The Continental clothing house is the first of the Bilthean houses to purchase a dozen season tickets for the fair for its employees.
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Associated Press
Newport, R. 1
Columbia
Constitution
Continental Clothing House
M'Kinley as Mediator in Venezuela Colombia Rift
Washington dispatch reports that on August 8 during Secretary May's visit a telegraph urged ministers in Caracas and Bogota to inform Venezuelan and Colombian foreign secretaries of the distress over potential disputes. It states the president's offer to use the United States to mediate would need both sides' consent to be effective.
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Washington, D. C
May
Washington
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Carécas
Bogota
Venezuela
Colombia
United States
Favoring Masters In Pittsburgh Steel Strike Reports
Pittsburg September 3 reports from the district show labor demonstrations failed to stop work. Thirty two new men joined Star tin plate works, one hundred twenty five machinists returned to Pennsylvania and Continental Tube plants, and twelve imported workers started at Steel Hoop mill in Monessen. Duquesne mills operated normally while McKeesport saw no change. Rumors of peace persist though sources dispute a possible conference today to settle the strike.
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Pittsburg
Star Tin Plate Works
Pennsylvania
Continental
Monessen
Duquesne
Painter's
Lindsay
McCutcheon’s
McKeesport
National Tube Works
Funeral for Brigadier General William Ludlow
General William Ludlow died of consumption at Convent New Jersey last Friday. Funeral services were held at Trinity Church New York with Rev Edward H K Goodwin officiating. The body will be cremated at Fresh Pond Long Island and ashes interred at Oakdale Long Island.
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New York
Wiliam Ludlow
Convent
N. J
Trinity Church
Edward H. K. Goodwin
Governor’s Island
Fresh Pond
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Oakdale
L. L
Tramp Lingell Strung Up Twice After Attempted Assault
Edward M. Lingell, a tramp, was whipped to a telegraph pole twice by angry residents in Weeping Water Nebraska after attempting to assault the four year old daughter of Walter Perry. He confessed and was then forced to leave the country.
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Associated Press
Neb
Edward M. Lingell
Walter Perry
Rorge
Tall Bridegroom in September Wedding Near London
New York reports Captain Oswald Ames the tallest man in the British army will wed Violet Dorothea Cecil, cousin of the Marquess of Preter and Lord Salisbury, a highlight of Queen Victoria’s jubilee celebrations.
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Associated Press
New York
Betting on Shamrock in New York Yacht Club wagers
The Newport correspondent reports New York Yacht Club members at Newport have bet large sums on Shamrock II. Some odds are small, others even money. Bets placed by members reflect a speculative mood surrounding the challengers.
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Associated Press
New York
Newport
FR. I
the Herald
New York Yacht Club
Excursionists Drown In Boat Capsize Near Lake Linden
A Calumet Michigan excursion ends in tragedy as Elmer Pearce aged 27 and Thomas Cameron aged 25 drown when their boat capsizes during an execution from Lake Linden. The Milwaukee Journal dispatch notes the two bodies were recovered.
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Prosar
Milwaukee
Wis
Calumet, Mich
Saya Elmer Pearce
Thomas Cameron
Lake Linden
Roosevelt addresses Civil War veterans in Minneapolis ward club
Vice President Roosevelt spoke to Civil War veterans and supporters at the Fourth Ward Republican club wigwam in Minneapolis. He praised the veterans, noting the sacrifices of those who fought in 1861 to 1865 and drawing parallels to later conflicts. He recalled his Santiago unit and Joe Wheeler, mentioning ties to families of Confederates and Lincoln’s call to arms. A reception at the Commercial Club was planned after 2 to 5 pm, with departure for Chicago at 6:30 pm.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Roosevelt
Fourth Ward
Union Veterans League
Thomas H. Shevlin
Fletcher
Minneapolia
Northwest
Republic
Washington
Santiago
Joe Wheeler
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago
Commercial Club
MacArthur Expected To Succeed Merriam In Denver Department
Denver Sept 1 The News reports General MacArthur, late commander in the Philippines, is likely to succeed General Merriam who retires next November due to age. Several officers have been named, but MacArthur is considered the strong favorite to take command of the Department of Colorado.
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H. C. Merriam
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MacArthur
Philippines
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Fings
Boat Brings Notables From Inland of Guam Back to Washington
Commander Seaton Schroeder U S N governor of the Inland of Guam arrived in San Francisco aboard the steamer China on his way to Washington Other passengers included Professor David P Todd director of Amherst College Observatory who had traveled to the Dutch East Indies to observe the eclipse on May 18 last E F Dole Hawaiian attorney general and Justice Frear of the Hawaiian supreme court were also aboard
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San Francisco
Cal
Seaton Schroeder
Guam
China
Washington
David P. Todd
Amherst Galleys Observatory
Dutch East Indies
E. F. Dole
Justice Frear
Hawaiian Supreme Court
Tawney Injured by Golf Ball in Minnesota Round
St Paul Minn Sept 3 Congress man J A Tawney of Winona was seriously injured in the left leg just below the knee when struck by a golf ball driven by another member of the club during yesterday's round. He will be confined to bed for a week though doctors expect recovery barring complications.
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St. Paul, Minn
J. A. Tawney
Winona
Money Makes Road Go on Pittsburgh and Eastern Line
Traffic resumed today on the Pittsburgh Johns town Ebensburg and Eastern railway after a strike halted service. Sufficient money arrived from Philadelphia to cover back wages and the regular timetable was observed for the first time since last Tuesday.
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Philadelphia
Fair by Night at City Fair Grounds Feature
Nighttime events at the fair include a band by the Allens, buck and wing dancing, cake walking by McKanlass Alabama shouters, exhibitions by Aro Davenport and Fox, and a grand lighted display of horses. Saddle horse display offers $10 for best and a second prize, with low admission and free stand access.
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Davenport
Michigan Fires Ravage South Lake Linden and Bancock
Fire in Calumet and Bancock districts destroys business blocks. South Lake Linden losses top fifty thousand dollars with broader insured damage. Armstrong Thuman company building burned, total loss near one hundred thousand dollars. Firefighters fought flames across damaged lumber and yields in the two towns.
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South Lake Linden
Bancock
Eaxmilla
Armstrong Thuman Company
Prince Chun to Meet Emperor William in Berlin Audience
In Potsdam on Sept 8 Prince Chun arrived from Switzerland and was greeted by local officials. Official circles say the interview with Emperor William is scheduled for tomorrow or Thursday and that all hindrances to the meeting have been removed.
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France
Chun
Switzerland
San Souci Park
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New Palace
Berlin
Prince Chun
William
Krause arraigned in London on high treason charge
Dr Krause former Johannesburg governor and Transvaal official was arrested in London and charged with high treason under the fugitive offenders law. He was remanded for a week without bail. Police cited Cape Colony information and noted the arrest followed telegraphic instructions. The prisoner called the charge surd. A New York Tribune correspondent linked the arrest to Boer delegates parole in Cape Colony.
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London
Krause
Johannesburg
Transvaal
Bow Street
George Lewis
Muir
Cape Colony
New York
the Tribune
Merriman
England
Two Deaths at Riverside Funeral Plans
Mrs Vogt wife of F E B Vogt of 90 Division street died Sunday after a long illness from tuberculosis She was born June 18 1867 and was 24 years old The funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 pm from the residence and 230 from Eighth Street Lutheran church Rev Koepplin will officiate Interment will be at Riverside Miss Freiberg daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Freiberg of 169 Twelfth street died Monday morning The funeral will be Thursday afternoon from the Eighth Street Lutheran church.
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Public schools open with large attendance and grade adjustments
The public schools opened this morning after summer vacation with high enrollment reported in each building. The first day focused on grading and organizing. Eighth grades are crowded, prompting transfers from Otter Street to Dale School and a new GB class at First Ward for Read and Merrill pupils.
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Dale
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Read and Merrill
All Europe Interested in Diplomatic Action Noves uary
New York dispatch from Paris reports France to hold its first cabinet meeting of the year to discuss Franco Turkish relations and events honoring Emperor Nicholas. Efforts by M. Delcasse aim to harmonize views of France and Russia at Constantinople while Germany is seen offering moral support. Turkey seeks direct talks with Italian lenders while Ambassador Canatanos awaits Turkish concessions.
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Times
Nicholas
M. Delcanse
France
Russia
Constantinople
Germany
Europe
Turkey
Cred
Canatans
Oshkosh Cadet Finney Returns From Annapolis on Furlough
Veatt Finney son of Mr and Mrs E F Finney of 2 Myrtle street returns home on a month long furlough from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis Maryland. He entered September 17 1893 and will graduate next June after four years of instruction. He will likely serve two years at sea before becoming an ensign. He describes the demanding curriculum six hours study and one and a half hours drill daily with summer cruises aboard training ships and winter work in laboratories. He recently cruised on the Indiana and Chesapeake visiting Newport News Old Point Comfort Long Island Sound Portland Maine and Vineyard Sound. He notes the anticipated early accession to ensign and recounts cordial greetings with Rex Searles of Oshkosh aboard the Indiana.
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Myrtle Street
Annapolis Naval Academy
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Annapolis
J. H. Davidson
United States Navy
Army
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Electrical Laboratory
Indiana
Newport News
Old Point Comfort
Long Island Sound
Portland
Maine
Vineyard Sound
Chesapeake
Pinney
Atlantic
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Chaw
Rex. Searles
Thinetty
Multiple DUI and petty offense cases in municipal court
A municipal court session heard Larencea change his plea to guilty after returning to jail, and he was fined $5 and $2.86 for coats. Two drunk and disorderly defendants, John Wilson and Frank Boyd, received fines of $2 and costs with eight and six days in default. Henry Bettenhaus and Gustav Weisemberg pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and were sentenced to eight days in the workhouse.
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Larencea
Coats
John Wilson
Drive Stake No 1 at Forest Park Exposition Site
Four months after organization the Louisiana Purchase Exposition company drove the first stake at Forest Park St Louis The ceremony drew officers directors municipal officials and others William H Thompson of the National Bank of Commerce wielded the stake President David R Francis C P Walbridge and Hyram Phillips spoke.
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St. Louis
Forest Park
Wiliam H. Thompson
National Bank of Commerce
David R. Francis
C. P
Italian organ grinder to face assault case in municipal court
Pasquale Laracca, itinerant Italian organ grinder, faces trial for alleged assault on Harry Mierswa. Arrested Thursday night, remanded Friday after failing to plead guilty. Case adjourned to September 1 as defense requested more time. he has spent nearly two weeks in jail prior to trial.
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Harry Mierswa
Christlingen
Alet
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Trajan
One-Armed Stranger Joseph Miller Arrested After Oshkosh Robbery Attempt
A stranger who said his name is Joseph Miller blocked Charles Giott and a companion on Light street and fired at Giott during a demand to dance. The revolver misfired, the bullet missing, Miller fled but was later arrested. He has no right arm and pleaded not guilty with trial scheduled for Sept. 1. He claims to travel from California toward Manitette to his mother in Mariette.
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Charles Giott
California
Milwaukee
Marinette
Uros
Ordered to Leave City After Workhouse Sentence
Joseph Smith and Thomas Murphy finished a twenty five day workhouse term for concealed weapons. They were escorted by four Oshkosh policemen in a patrol wagon to the Doty street road toward Fond du Lac, with skeleton keys and a plea not to be reported. Chief Welsbrod calls them crooks and aims to keep them out of Oshkosh.
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Joseph Smith
Thomas Murphy
Oshkosh
Doty Street
Fond du Lac
Death of Alma Sonnenberg at Thirteenth Street Home
Alma Sonnenberg six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Julius Sonnenberg of 267 Thirteenth Street died Monday evening. Funeral services set for Thursday at 1 20 PM from the home and 2 PM at the Eighth Street Lutheran church.
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Julius Sonnenberg
Thirteenth Street
Eighth Street
Oshkosh merchants urged to decorate for county fair
Mayor Mulva invites Oshkosh merchants to decorate their shops this week in honor of the Winnebago county fair. He praises the farmers and organizers for hard work and urges support to boost attendance and business as visitors from nearby towns arrive and spend money.
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Mulva
Oshkosh
Winnebago County
Ettles
Inland Lake Yacht Regatta Delayed by Wind Shortage
Dartford Wis Sept 3 The Inland Lake Yachting Association first race of 1901 championship postponed to 2 pm due to no wind. Course five miles out and return then triangle totaling sixteen miles. Debate over permanent regatta site dominates sentiment with Green Lake Pewaukee Oshkosh Winnebago in contention. Anita cup dispute at Oshkosh leaves Skipper Bunn and Davis at odds over trophy possession after Aug 24 race. Annual meeting at Oakwood to decide next year’s venue.
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Inland Lake Yachting Association
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Triangle
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Anita
Skipper Buon
Ninnesuke
White Bear Lake
Oshkosh
Minnesoka
Skipper Bunn
Davis
Inland Lake Yachtag
Inland Lake Yachtag Essociation
F. H. Libbey
Carrie Libbey
Jane Cole
William Brand
Walter Edwards
W. J. McKay
Pred Luhm
Ed. Cole
Frank Gates
LeRoy Gates
Infanag Lake Yachting Association
Oakwood
Oakwood Ia
Dr. Lyman
Mr. Atari
J. B. Berryman
Chicago
Foster Will Probate Divides $100,000 Estate
The will of Carlton Foster was admitted to probate this afternoon. Valued around $100,000, the estate includes bank stock Hafner-Lothman stock notes the homestead and a large farm. It bequeaths the property to his widow and two children George Foster and Anna Foster Hellig in approximately equal shares.
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George Foster
Anna Foster Hellig
Children’s Day Planned at Winnehra County Fair
The Winnehra county fair organizers announced children’s day for Wednesday with stores and mills invited to participate for the fair likely Thursday. Governor La Follette sent regrets due to illness and cannot attend. public school pupils may be dismissed early tomorrow afternoon.
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