Unrest as San Francisco Rail Workers Strike for Eight Hour Day
In San Francisco construction on United Railroads halted as laborers and firemen strike for eight hours. About 400 have joined the new union, with similar numbers idle awaiting card issuance. Delegations found no work on any line, while a separate event plans a banquet for Dr Devine, head of relief, prompting refugees to denounce costs charged to relief funds. A demonstration is planned in front of the banquet hall by refugees led by Mrs Mary Kelly.
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Dr. Devine
Devine
San Francisco
United Railroads
Linborera
Fitemen
Laborers’ Union
Mo Mes
Downie
Otter Wand
Dr Devine
Oregon settlers face 200 carload freight to move west
An Oregon returnee recalls the hardest barrier to attracting eastern migrants, citing railroad charges of 200 for a livestock and household shipment. He argues high costs deter settlers, as farmers must invest anew for land, goods, and livestock, with railroads effectively prohibiting bringing cattle and equipment. The piece also notes Sage will contest a relative will, and Chicago Wheat Market figures for July 31.
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Oregon
Crewman Daily Journal
St. Paul
Misssouri River Pointe
Portland
Oreron
Market Tragedy Ends Peddler Feud In New York
In New York on a crowded market morning Salvatore Siammontoo fatally stabbed Salvatore Carodone. A minute later Giuseppe Cicco, Carodone's brother in law, killed Siammontoo. All involved were peddlers in a crowded market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Salvatore Siammontoo
Salvatore Carodone
Guiseppi Clco
Carodone
Siammontoo
Farm Hand Fatally Bleeds After Self Inflicted Shot
In Baker County near Baker City on July 39 a farm hand known as Billy Marehall on the Duby ranch died after shooting himself while trying to cross a barb wire fence. He bled for hours before being found by Mr. Duby and died en route to hospital.
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Baker County
Baker City
Billy” Marehall
Duby
Aeelitano
Marshall
Mr. Duby
Compromise at Des Moines Set for Republican Ticket
In Des Moines on July 21 officials expect a peaceful settlement of the party feuds with Cummins leading the ticket and offices to be filled by representatives of various factions. Final results hinge on the state committee's actions to be announced tonight.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Feht
Cummins
Teket
Thiela
State Committee
Conviction in Kentucky Assault Trial Begins
The trial of Allen Mathias, the Negro accused of assaulting Ethel McClain in Mayfield Kentucky, began this morning as a scaffold was erected yesterday signaling a possible public execution scene.
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Mayfield
Italy
Allen Mathias
Ethel McClain
Detroit Grants Blanket Street Railway Franchise
Mayor Codd announced today two blanket franchise agreements for the Detroit street railways. The plan will permit graded low fares citywide. Officials discussed Oslo politics and Ohio politics as part of broader conference with the president.
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Detroit
Codd
Oslo
Oyster Bay
Dick Om Elmer’ Dove
Dlecwetis
Ohio
Rockefeller the Sublime Promotes Brotherhood Hope
Rockefeller, driving through his Pocantico hills estate, tells reporters he believes in the brotherhood of man and the public, laments vandalism that closed his Cleveland home, and asks newspaper men to judge him by his deeds. He vows peace, patience, and to let people know him better with time.
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Tarrytown
N.i
Joan de Rocckefeller
Pocanico Hills
Drew Relen
Nande
Cheveland
Republican State Convention Opens in Idaho for Borah Nomination
Nearly all 200 delegates to Idaho’s Republican state convention have arrived in Pocatello. Many caucuses have occurred and the plan to nominate United States Senator W. E. Borah of Boise is expected to be adopted by the convention, subject to legislative action. Borah supporters oppose nominating other candidates and no heated fight is anticipated. The platform committee plans to ignore the Mormon issue.
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Pocatello
United States
W. E. Borah
Boise
Borah
Mutinous Artillerymen Seize Sveaborg Fort
Finnish mutiny at Sveaborg spreads chaos as artillery joins mutineers and fires on loyal forces. Officers' families rush to safety while social democrats and labor agitators rally workers. Russian drama includes cabinet reshuffle hints and peasant confiscation orders amid broader revolution fever.
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Sveaborg
Nussia
Iistory
Contempt of Court Trial In Cleveland
In Cleveland on the morning docket, Meyer John is charged with contempt of court as he stands trial. The ruling court authorized maintaining the status quo on the street rubway situation and invited broad evidence, foreseeing a lengthy case and permitting latitude to introduce items that might illuminate the matter.
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Cleveland
Tully
Meyer Johnso
Mitchell pleads insanity in brother murder case
Esther Mitchell appeared before Indie Frater and pleaded not guilty as her defense, claiming insanity. The trial is set for October with witnesses from Oregon expected to testify about alleged influence by religious fanatics.
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Bentile
Esther Mitchell
George
Indie Frater
Oregon
Strike Called Off At Tacoma Mills Union Labor Settles
In a Tacoma conference the International Shingle Weavers failed to decide on an immediate strike end. The decision may rest with individual unions. Officials announce the strike off and workers will return under prior conditions with union wages and optional use of the union label. About two thousand men affected, idle since June 20, expected to return by morning.
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Helingfors
Finland
Pusey
Douma
Sveaborg
Cetleettie
Selaing
Red Guart
Tacoma
International Shingle Weavers
Millar
Roosevelt to Pope Pi Us Pilgrimage Meets Pope
An American pilgrimage led by Bishop Gabriels of Ogdensburg New York met the pope in Nome on July 214. Gabriels quoted President Roosevelt saying he will treat Protestants and Catholics alike and expects to be Catholic as well as Protestant president, with appointments reflecting the policy.
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Nome
Gabriels
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Gabriele
Roosevelt
Law for Tranevaal self government introduced in Commons
London July 31. A proposed law establishing a constitutional government in the Tranevaal was introduced in the House of Commons. It is regarded as the most important constructive legislation before Parliament in a generation, signaling a decisive step in colonial policy.
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London
House of Commons
Kunkel to Move to Spokane After Five Years in Pendleton
Kunkel will sell his large farming implement business in Pendleton after five years and relocate to Spokane. He plans to focus on Gotero machinery and related outfitting, with schooling starting September 10 nearby. He expects to stay until January 1 to complete transfers.
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A. Kunkel
Spokane
Mr. Kunkel
Goteor
Bpokane
Kun |Kel
Deliberate burning of rebate records reported near Greely Center
July 21 report states Chicago Burlington & Quincy workers moved two freight cars with incriminating rebate documents to Belfast siding eight miles north of Greely Center and burned them. Some papers survived, now held by Matthew Luce, including rebate checks favoring John Stewart of Concordia and a contract granting rebates.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Belfast
Greely Center
Matthew Luce
John Stewart
Concordia
Kan
Aetter
Crowd clamors to lynch in Kentucky trial
A maddened crowd in Chaney Mayfield Kentucky demands to lynch Negro Mathian charged with arsonic and murder. The trial is postponed to tonight at 8. He will be protected by troops. Mathian will be moved to Louisville under a full infantry company. another company awaits his arrival.
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Chaney
Mayfield
Negro Mathiax
Welock
Boerdy
Mathian
Louisville
Bryan Demands Sullivan Resign From National Committee
Chicago July 1 Bryan through Judge Owen Thompson of Jackson asks Roger Sullivan to resign from the national committee in the interest of harmony. Thompson interviewed Sullivan after receiving a caustic letter. Sullivan refused to resign.
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Bryan
Roger Sullivan
Chicago
Owen Thompson
Jackson
Roger Sullivans
Harmony
Scotland
Thompson
Sullivan
Corey Celebrated Dinner Riles New York High Rollers
In New York on July 1 William Ettie Moree hosted a Delmonico dinner that stirred chatter among Manhattan’s social set. Guests speculated about the event’s purpose and whether he anticipated a favorable outcome in Nevada while the evening stretched into the early hours.
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New York
William Ettie
Moree
Delmonaco
Nevada
Heavy westbound travel floods trains for Northwest jobs
Workmen and others from the Midwest pour into the Northwest seeking high wages and jobs in Portland Spokane and inland camps. O R & N No 1 westbound fills to capacity with laborers passing through Kansas harvest routes toward Oregon. many plan to ride out tickets or walk back if needed.
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Hmit
OR. & MN
Middle States
Portland
Spokane
Pacific Coast
Kansas
Inland Empire
Oregon
Democrats Plan Campaign Efforts Highlight New York Visit
In Washington on July 21 Democrats outline preliminaries for the congressional race. Chairman J Grimes pushes for financial support and spends significant time in New York. Speeches are being printed and distributed to support the effort.
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Woashington
J. Grimes
New York
Echo Bridge Repairs Planned After Flood Damage
County commissioners approve a 71 foot fill at the west end of the Umatilla bridge at Echo to connect with a 60 foot steel span and riprap bulkhead. Judge Gilliland says work will start soon, with Echo residents supporting the plan despite questions of contracting.
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Umatilla
Echo
Gland
Walker
Echo Bridge
Gilliiand
Gilliland
Japan Buys Six Private Railroads in 1906 Plan
Tokyo announces dates for government purchase of six private railroads. Hokkaido Tanko, Kohu on Oct 1 1906. Nippon and Gatetsudo on Nov 1 1906. Nishinari and Sanyo on Dec 1 1906. Total price about 250 million yen, roughly 125 million dollars. Interest at 6 percent from purchase dates. Government to issue bonds only when deemed feasible. Returns projected to cover running costs and interest plus a surplus, exact amount uncertain.
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Tokyo
Diet
Hokkaido Tanko Tetsudo
Kohu Tetsudo
Nippon Tetsudo
Gagetuu Tetsudo
Nishinari Tetsudo
Sanyo Tetsudo
Collision between Alabama and Tulinois near Breton's Reef
The Navy Department was notified of a collision last night between the battleships Alabama and Tulinois while crossing Breton's reef. Northern sustained damage below the waterline.
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Washington
Navy Department
Alabama
Tulinois
Breton's Reef
Norther
Secretary Root Enjoys Rio Visit Before Inauguration
Secretary Elihu Root was hosted on a tour around Rio de Janeiro on July 31. President elect Benna plans to entertain Root on Saturday, continuing diplomatic engagements ahead of the inauguration.
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Root
Rio de Janeiro
Elihu Root
Benna
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