Telegraphers strike spreads across cities and unions unite
Aug 13 report notes the widespread telegraphers strike with Western Union and Postal operators shutting keys in cities from New York to Denver and Los Angeles. Samuel Gompers arrives to support the unions as arbitration fails. employers claim business remains manageable while unions vote on a general strike and arouse broad labor action.
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Ako
York
Western Union
Postaleft
Montgomery
Ala
Augusta
Chattanooga
Tenn
Easley
National Civic Federation
Neill
Western Union‘and Postal’ Company
Wesley ‘Russell
the Yelegraghers
Russell
United ,States
Canada
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Cook
United States District Attorney seeks answers from Harriman and Kuhn
Stimson files in New York a petition seeking to summon Harriman and Otto H Kuhn of Kuhn Loeb & Co to court to show cause why they should not answer questions about control of the Chicago and Alton railroad. The action relates to an Interstate Commerce Commission investigation begun months ago. A Japanese unit suffered casualties near Kang Wha island in a separate report, while other dispatches list rising yellow fever cases and local military movements around Chemulpo.
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New York
United States District
Stimson
United States Circuit Court
BH. H.,harriman
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Chicago
Alton “Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago & “Alton
Atr
General Bonaparte
Charity and a sharp joke at a farewell dinner
A Washington Times columnist cites Jack London on charity in a tale told at a New York farewell dinner before London sailed on the Spark. Two old men drink after dinner as an old woman serves, revealed as a poor relation kept out of charity, altering the case.
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Jack London
Mr. London
New York
Spark
Mr.London
Washington Times
No relief from eczema cured by Cuticura trio
C V Beltz of Tippecanoe Indiana describes two years of severe eczema on limbs below the knees. After trying physicians, town remedies, patent cures, and advice from many quacks, he found immediate relief and recovery after using Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment, and Cuticura Resolvent. Dated November 16 1905.
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C. V. Beltz
Tippecanoe, Ind
Bride and Groom’s Train Ride Moment Sparks Kindred Blush
A newlywed couple aboard a mountain-bound train faced curious scrutiny from a female passenger who noticed their nervy display. The bride dropped rice from her handbag and the smiling onlookers watched as the stranger reassured them with a light hearted quip about sharing the same fate next week.
New York Rialto Reply Over Leading Actor’s Death
A Chicago stage death shocks New York Rialto, prompting a telegraph offer to fill the role for 160 dollars weekly. The manager replied with a firm decline, saying he would not take the place for double that amount.
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Chicago
New-York
Rialtoan
Ing
Calf Like a Kangaroo Born in Western State
A calf described as kangaroo like with short front legs and tall hind legs moves with a peculiar gait. The newborn animal, noted for its playful behavior, mimics bouncing and smiles as it explores its surroundings with its playmates nearby.
Frauds and pleading in a courtroom tale and ads
A collage of courtroom dialogue and snatches from notices and ads. The piece includes courtroom debate over fraud and wealth, a birth notice, fashion laundering notes, social jokes about neighbors, shoe ads, starch recommendations, a luxury home remark, and various product promotions for headaches, soothing syrups, and decoys. Notable names include Jack Smith and references to Defiance Starch and Allen’s Foot Basis.
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Iing
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Aiearming & Small
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Cuticura
Widder
Jougher
Sretch
Jack Smith
John Smith
Biggs
Dopsons
Diggs
Chicago Daily News
Allen
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
India
United States
Russia
Siberia
Krause
Drugaisis
Norman Lichty
George Eliot
N. W. Hide & Far Co
Minneapoli
Ars
Winslow
Persius
Dodds
Aiaesse Tad
Guarst
Chas. H. Fletcher
FacSinle
F. Gerald Blattner
Gustave A. Eisengraeber
St. Paul
Minn
H. J. Dennis
St. Louis
A. Buchanan
Philadelphia
J. H. Simpson
R. E. Eskildson
Omaha
Neb
L. R. Robinson
Kansas City
Edwin F. Pardee
New York City
N. B. Sizer
Brooklyn
Beara
Murray Street
Paxton
Boston
Mavs
Jtuny
Prag Avn
Ast Penns
Morrh
Dericiy
Cott Derek of
Eleck
Ome Lal
Aes OG
Ahyjorsee
Terk
Eagie
Kore Hite
Eee
Yaun Cale
Alan
Nicese
W.N. U
Des Moines
Willson Bros
Edgerton
Wisconsin
U.ssa
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