Alabama excursion wreck kills twenty five and injures twenty five
An engine and six coaches carrying Black excursionists wreck near Peru Alabama. Trainmaster Henry Dudley and 25 passengers die at once and 25 more fatally injured. Engineer Crook a white man also fatally hurt. Doctors from Birmingham and Columbus rush to the scene.
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Birmingham
Als
Peru
Alabama
Henry Dudley
Crook
White
Columbus
Panic in Martinique as Mt Pelee Claims 200 More Victims
From Fort de France the British steamer Korona reports Mt Pelee struck Martinique on Saturday night, burying Morne Rouge in ashes and sweeping Le Tartbet with a tidal wave. Panic spreads across the island as casualties rise and Castories and St Lucia react.
Oppression of Roumanian laws reported from Vienna
A dispatch from Bucharest states that Romanian edicts curtailing Jewish rights have begun to take full effect though few Jews remain affected. The measures bar Jews from engaging in any industry, driving many to seek relief abroad or emigrate, with some already planning to join relatives in the United States.
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Vienna
Huchorest
Roumanie
Engin
Gng
United States
Minnesota State Fair Opens With Notable Improvements
Minnesota State Fair formally opened on Hamline Grounds with many improvements to grounds and buildings. The grandstand addition and new sheep pavilion are prominent. Stock exhibit hailed as the most notable ever in the Northwest. other fair sections filled with choice exhibits.
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Hamline
Chicago wage increase for rail workers sparks dispute
The Chicago railway wage dispute spreads as conductors brakemen and trainmen push for higher pay. An industry-wide plan to raise basic standards faces resistance while unions seek a minimum wage of $125 for brakemen and broader gains for train crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Quincy
Akeman
The Emerald Isle Opens at Herald Square Theater
The Herald Square Theater opens a new comic piece from the Jefferson De Angelis company. Although the country has faced ups and downs, the show has enjoyed success for over a year abroad. Capt. Ball Hood is noted among week’s highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theatripa
Firat
Herald Square Theater
Jefferson de Angelis
Ohio state fair opens with largest exhibits yet
Sept 1 marked the opening of the Ohio fair showcasing the state's largest and best displays in agriculture horticulture and livestock. The event features a wide range of exhibits and demonstrates the state’s farming progress and industry vitality.
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Ohio
Poor crops in Philippines amid war and disease
Manila Sept 1 heavy crop losses sweep the Philippines as war rinderpest and cholera epidemics devastate agriculture. Governor Taft reports cultivated area this year about one half of a normal year with many districts severely impoverished.
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Manila
Philippines
Taft
Storm in Algoa Bay claims many lives and ships
A severe storm swept Algoa Bay driving ashore thirty eight vessels. Five ships were wrecked and nearly 190 sailors are feared dead. The storm shows no sign of abating as rescue efforts continue.
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Cape Town
Algoa Bay
Labor Day in History Shows Unified Labor Front
Washington and Chicago reports describe a strong national Labor Day observance. The piece highlights growing union strength, widespread legal recognition, and large parades with contributions for miners. It notes the holiday’s origins in New York demonstrations and the push by the American Federation of Labor for laws favoring labor.
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Washington
D. C
United States
New York
P. J. McGuire
Journeymen Carpenters
Oregon
New Jersey
Colorado
Massachusetts
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
Minnesota
West Virginia
North Carolina
Central Labor Union
Knights of Labor
Union Square
George B. Lloyd
Knight of Labor
Beto
I Ls
Executive Council
The
Américan Federation of Labor
Natonal
Chicago
Record seed distribution by government to farmers
The agricultural department began the largest free seed distribution in history today, three months earlier than usual. Congress distributes about 40,000,000 packages weighing 1000 tons to farmers nationwide, a growing popular program.
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Washington, D. C
Agricultural Department
Congressional
King Edward to Visit America Aboard Royal Yacht
London reports King Edward may sail to the United States in late September aboard the royal yacht Victoria and Albert. The American embassy says it has no knowledge of the plans, though Marlborough House supplied the report.
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London
King Edward
America
Victoria and Albert
Marlborough House
Propaganda Recommends Bishop Montgomery as Coadjutor
Rome reports the Propaganda recommends Bishop Montgomery of Los Angeles for the coadjutor appointment to Archbishop Riordan of San Francisco.
Regents Elect Martindale President Of Albany School
Regents held a session to fill Prof Ament’s vacancy electing Prof James M. Martindale of Albany as president. New teachers include Miss Margaret Goodfellow Mrs A E Ivanhoe and Charles McMullan with others named. school to commence September 8. Regular business included resignations and committee changes.
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J. W. Morrow
Heppner
George W. Proebster
Weston
Preston Worthington
Portland
J. H. Raley
BR. Alexander
Pendleton
Ament
James M. Martindale
Prof
Martindale
Albany
Albany School
Middle States
Margaret Goodfellow
A. E. Ivanhoe Q
Charles McMullan
George A. Peebles
Herbert Kittridge
Correction on State saloon robbery report
The proprietors clarify that the alleged robbery of a watch by Eric Havins did not occur at their saloon. The thief knew the watch’s origin, while Cullough slept and cannot speak clearly. The East Oregonian had been told the robbery happened in the state saloon and published it accordingly.
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State Saloon
Eric Havins
Cullough
Ander
East Oregonian
President Mitchell Speech Cancelled at Buffalo Event
In Buffalo on September 1 President Mitchell failed to arrive for his scheduled address. The celebration proceeded with parades and public festivities despite the absence.
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Buffalo
Mitchell
President Shaffer Ill. Dewey Speaks at New Castle Labor Rally
New Castle Pennsylvania leaders report Shaffer too ill to address a large crowd that arrived by excursion trains. Labor Commissioner A M Dewey of Washington substituted as the main speaker. Miners formed a three mile parade with no disturbances.
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New Castle
Shaffer
A. M. Dewey
Washington
Chinese minister Wu advocates profit sharing labor solution
In Binghamton on September 1 Chinese Minister Wu defended arbitral labor dispute settlement through a profit sharing model. He voiced support for unionism for self protection and paid tribute to American workers while addressing Chinese exclusion, saying his aims include removing obstacles to merchants students and desirable classes rather than unrestricted Chinese labor admission.
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Binghampton
N. Y
China
Greatest coast union parade Draws 40000 in San Francisco
In San Francisco on September 1 a massive union parade drew about 40 000 participants. Unions forged a united front with allied printing trades iron trades team drivers council labor council and building trades and waterfront federations in line. Floats and bands highlighted the event while Mayor Schmitz presided at the post parade exercises at the Chutes.
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San Francisco
Cal
Building Trades Council Labor Council
City Front Federation
Allied Printing Trades
Iron Trades
Iron Trades, Third, Team Drivers’ Council
Labor Trades Council
Building Trades and Water Front Federation
Chutes
Schmitz
Strike Ends as Chicago Messenger Boys Return
Chicago September 1 messenger boys end a week long walkout. The company will keep the replacement girls and reinstate only vacated boys as openings appear.
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Chicago
Robbery at Pasco Strikes Local Merchant
At Pasco on a Saturday night, Robert Gerry, a leading merchant, had about 200 dollars worth of goods stolen from his porch after a case of shoes and other items was left outside to accommodate a crowded store. No clue to the burglars has been found, with authorities suspecting local intruders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasco
Robert Gerry
Gerry
New Archbishop Chosen for New York See
Rome reports Right Rev. John Farley was unanimously selected as the new archbishop of New York. His appointment completes the formal selection by the Holy See and marks a major leadership change for the archdiocese.
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John Farley
New York
Rome
New French Minister to Washington Named
Paris Sept 1 M Jusserand appointed French Minister to Washington succeeding Jules Cambon who is dispatched to Madrid in an official announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Jusserand
Jules Cambon
Paris
Washington
Madrid
War game opens with Olympia seizing Block Island base
In Woods Hole Massachusetts and Fort Trumbull Connecticut on September 1 the Olympia crew landed bluejackets and cut telegraph lines, severing links to Martha's Vineyard and Elizabeth's Island. Block Island was seized after a bombardment by Brooklyn and Indiana, with marines capturing two signal men and Block Island designated as a naval base of operations.
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Block Island
Woodshell
Mass
Army
Navy
Olympia
Dewey
Martha's Vineyard
Elizabeth's Island
Fort Trumbull
Conn
Block
Brooklyn
Indiana
Barry
Point Judith
Kearsage
Massachusetts
Scorpion
Panther
Nina
Colonist fares to Pacific Northwest restored this month
St Paul Minnesota September 1 Monthly colonist rates identical to those used to attract 102 000 settlers to the northwest this spring go into effect again today under an agreement among Northern Pacific Great Northern Soo and lines via Omaha gateway Special daily fares are offered this month and next to Spokane Kootenai district and other Pacific Northwest points
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St. Paul, Minn
Northwest
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Soo
Omaha Gateway
Spokane
Kootenai District
Pacific Northwest
Labor Day Observed With Half Holiday for Clerks
Shops close early as banks and post office stay closed or follow holiday hours. Saloons and cigar stores also shut at noon while ice cream stands close. most businesses grant clerks a half day to rest and recreate.
Pendleton Ministers Meet Elects Officers at Resort
The Pendleton Ministerial Association held its regular annual meeting in the Men's Resort rooms. Rev. R. W. King was elected president and Rev. W. E. Potwine secretary. Prineville provided the lone out of town visitor. An forenoon will be used to plan cooperation for betterment of the Men's resort.
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Pendleton
R. W. King
The
Baptist Church
W. E. Potwine
Prineville
Colliery resumes amid looming trouble at Lansford and Summit Hill
In Tamaqua Pa labor watchers report 300 non-strikers back at Lansford and 100 at Summit Hill as union miners celebrate Labor Day quietly. Authorities warn trouble may erupt tomorrow with Cabriery No 8 expected to start. Also London reports failed parcels post talks. Britain launches independent service for Cunard and White Star lines to deliver parcels to the United States via American Express.
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Tamaqua
Lansford
Summit Hil
London
United States
British Post Office Department
Cunard and
White Star Lines
Expres Company
Clerks at National Convention Face AFL Affiliation Split
Postoffice clerks in Kansas City Missouri gather for the National Association convention as debate over affiliating with the AFL promises a live session. A Progressive faction supports affiliation while President Frank Rodgers leads a faction against entangling alliances. The split risks permanent disruption of the association if harmony counsel is ignored.
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Kansas City
National Association of Postal Clerks
American Federation of Labor
Frank Rodgers
Harmony Workers
Catholic Church Vacancies in New York Meantime
In New York Catholic circles there is strong interest in Rome meetings of the Congregation of the Propaganda. Discussions focus on appointing an archbishop of New York and a coadjutor with right of succession to Archbishop Riordan of San Francisco. Advices indicate support for Bishop George Montgomery of Los Angeles as coadjutor to the San Francisco archbishop and for John M. Farley as archbishop of New York.
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New York
Eromas Catholic
Rome
Congregation of the Propaganda
Riordan
San Francisco
George Montgomery
Los Angeles
John M. Farley
Virginia State Shoot Opens in Lynchburg
The Virginia State Trapshooters Association opens its annual event in Lynchburg with a two day program of ten shoots per day. More than 100 marksmen from across the state are participating, marking the largest tournament yet staged by the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Virginia State Trapshooters’ Association
Big Four Road Raises Wages for Train Crews
The Big Four Railroad and its employee representatives have agreed on a new wage scale that becomes effective today. The increase totals about $100,000 annually and benefits conductors engineers firemen and other train crews across the system.
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Big Four Road
Indianapolis
And
Big Four Railroad
Massachusetts prohibitionists convene in Boston hall
Boston mass Sept 1 prohi tionists of massachusetts open annual state convention in chair man hall with prominent leaders including national chairman stewart and sheriff pearson of portland me in attendance candidates for state offices to be named tomorrow
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Boston
Mess
Prohibitionists
Massachusetts
Chijrman Hall
W National
Stewart
Sheriff Pearson
Portland
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