Tin Plate Industry Faces Wage Strikes and Tariff Fallout
Welsh tin plate makers promise higher wages while planning cuts to raw material costs and freight to meet new American tariff demands. Unions organize for battle as mills run on short time, risking fallout on coal and front et al. American demand damps near term output, with 39,000 workers sought by agents and July production forecast to fall. The Wales to America trade shift and vessel cargoes to Halti Toro and New York outline the tense market outlook.
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TUF
Swansea
Wales
America
Saturdey
British Crown
Fonai Am
Halti- Toro
Jersey City
New York
Baister Among the Dutch Welcomed by Queen and Regent
The German Emperor and party arrived by flotilla with Vice Admiral de Joxto Serre. They were greeted at the dock by Queen Wilhelmina aged 11 and Queen Regent Emma of Waldeck. A cabinet gathering and officials surrounded them as they proceeded to the palace for entertainment during their stay.
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Germany
de Joxsolin de Serre
Wilhelmina Helens Paulina Mary
Emma
Waldeck
Cabint
The American Cattle Trade In Parliament Question
In the House of Commons Charles B. Wilson asked if a bill to limit the Board of Agriculture powers over cattle in transit to America would be introduced and if regulatory powers would pass to the Board of Trade. William Henry Smith, First Lord of the...
Kaiser's Retinue to Stay in Hotels as Windsor Gathers
The German Emperor will land at Port Victoria and be met by the Dukes of Connaught Edinburgh and Clarence and Avon dale. The Prince and Princess of Wales will greet him at Windsor Castle where shortages of rooms horses and carriages force lodging of guests in nearby hotels. Windsor prepares with extra staff and supplies as Britain’s authorities brace for tensions and security.
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Eotany
Lownes
Princess of Wales
Port Victoria
Sherness
Duke of Connaught
Duke of Edinburgh
Clarence
Avondale
Windsor Castle
Borhood
Prince of Wales
Germany
London
Win T
Great Britain
Berlin
Rioting British Soldiers Attack Folkestone Town Hall
Rioters, mostly soldiers, clashed with police in Folkestone last night after resisting a woman's arrest. They overwhelmed officers and attacked the Town Hall before reinforcements arrived. Forty arrests were made.
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Folkestone
Russia and France Must Unite Against the Dreibrund
In St Perenssune on July 1 the Novee Vrempa argues a renewed Dreibund presses France and Russia to respond quickly or risk strengthening the central powers The piece warns that alliance cohesion could fail and prompt broader war across Europe.
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St. Perenssune
France
Russia
Peace Assured After Preibund Treaty Signed
Hamburg American Packet Company official says after the Preibund treaty the Emperor addressed tone to impart further news and that peace remains assured.
Pope stands firm on foreign national bishops demand
Rome July 1 The Pope refuses to concede demands by Herr Cuhensly for protection of Catholic emigrants through national bishops appointments. He writes Cardinal Gibbons that he will never yield on this issue.
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Rome
Cardinal Gibbons
Herr Cuhensly
St. Raphael Sooeties
Baptist Association Urges Moral Leadership for Empire
Sussex July 1 The Baptist Association adopts a resolution regretting the bac carat revelations and calls for the Prince of Wales to lead moral forces as a model for the Empire.
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Sussex
The
Baptist Association
Prince of Wales
Brin
Personal Characteristics of the Tiictator of Chile
General Thomas C. Osborn returned from Chile expresses belief in Balmaceda’s cruelty. He portrays Balmaceda as utterly determined, race raised, and willing to risk all for conquest. Osborn also claims Chilean soldiers comprise a vicious criminal class in the republic.
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Chicago
Thomas C. Osborne
Chile
Balmaceda
Republic
Miners Sign Yearly Contracts Without Demand for Higher Pay
Telegram report from Tirwisenau Ava notes Southern miners settled one year contracts with several companies today. No increase demanded, terms agreed through committees. United Mine Workers Order not recognized. Contracts set for one year with iron and ore rates fixed. rolling mills also signed yearly agreements.
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Distatch
Tirwisenau
Ava
United Mine Workers
Down to the Basement Fall Fatal for Baby
Frightful fall after a young girl led her baby brother to the Gore's Hotel elevator. The girl Nellie Trogden, daughter of Howell Trogden, attempted to mash the elevator boy and trigger an accident as the cage shot upward when the rope was pulled.
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ProTon
Cuicano
Nellie Trogden
Howell Trogden
Gore's Hotel
Aly
Child Breaks From Fall As Baby Is Injured
A young girl allegedly caused a baby to fall several feet, the infant screaming and bleeding from the mouth. A guest lifted the child to safety while attendants and a doctor treated head and body injuries. Nellie refused to reveal her home address.
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Nellie
Sugar bounty applications flood in as McKinley act spurs industry
A Special Telegram reports sugar planters rush bounty filings under the McKinley bill. If yields meet expectations, the National Treasury could pay about 11 million dollars in bounties, with 1 030 plantations involved and 136 seeking 96.7 million dollars in total. The program has boosted acreage and refinery activity, while many small growers refrains from applying due to production size or processing method.
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National Treasury
Kew Onteana
Yiel Ee
W. PF
Heimne
Five Steamships Chartered for Supplies to Chilean Ports
Five steamships chartered to sail from San Francisco to Chilean ports with breadstuffs and other provisions for insurgent forces. Vessels include Hounslow for the West coast, West India for Iquique, Willamette for Las Heras, George Elder for Callao, and Remus for Antofagasta, with control varying between British, American, and German ships. The move aims to aid Congressional forces amid tension following the Itata incident.
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San Francisco
ATCA
New York
South America
Balma
Eare
Hounslow
West India
Iquique
Willamette
Lasignes
George Elder
Callao
Remus
Antofagasta
Congressional
Ont
Iqnique
Anto‘agesta
Prince George of Greece Tours New York Navy Yard Visit
Prince George of Greece arrived in the city and stayed at Brevoort House under Count Falster. He toured the Brooklyn Navy Yard, praised U S naval prowess, and thanked Greek residents who greeted him, prompting a proclamation of thanks posted across Greek gathering spots.
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Prince George
Greece
Brevoort House
Count Falster
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Demetrius II
Botkin
Washington
Lomen
Sta
George
Why Pottery Trade is Dull
A Philadelphia era article reports manufacturers blaming high tariffs for dull crockery trade. It cites a Texas centered importing scheme using cotton as ballast to English ware, with railways prorating rates at 70 cents per 100 while refusing lower rates for domestic producers, as a reason for reduced Southern pottery shipments.
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East Livrrroot
Texas
Bardsley Confession Tied to Prominent Figures
Rumors say ex city treasurer Bardsley made a confession naming prominent people. Investigators believe a fee is locked in a city safe and allege charges have long resisted investigation to shield those involved with Bardsley and Mareh.
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Parapetraia
Bardsley
Neity
Cnars
Mareh
Delamater's Goods Sold At Assignee Sale
The assignees sale of personal property of Hon. G. W. Delamater was held at his late residence with a large crowd. The items included furniture bedding carpets framed pictures and household goods along with sleighs. The bankrupts' sale is advertised for July 30 and August 13.
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G. W. Delamater
Poisoned lemonade claims plague Mrs Lease in Alliance drive
The dispatch reports bullets that three poisonings were aimed at Mrs Mary Ellen Lease as part of a Republican conspiracy linked to the death of Colonel Sam Wood. Alliance leaders announce a southern push for a third party with Peffer and lecturers touring Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, and other states to rally farmers.
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Torexa
Kay
People's Party
Sam Wood
Republican Party
Mary Ellen Lease
Ingalls
Lewes
Charlies Lease
Alliance
Republica
Poffer
Indiana
Georgia
Jerry Simpson
John F. Willets
Southia
Stines
Oe Stone
Gin
Alphia
Peffer
South
South Carolina
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Order
Cincinnati
Party Alliance
Bad Turn For Blaine Alarm Grips Bar Harbor
A late evening attack on Secretary of State Blaine unsettled his family at Bar Harbor. He dined normally but became a shadow of his former self with prostrated nerves and a hoarse voice. Mrs Blaine manages duties while Blaine rests under a physician's care as Dent, his secretary, notes signatures.
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Harrison
Bar Hannon
Blaine
Deal
Binnie
Bar Harbor
Dent
Washington
Cormic Blaine
Emmons Ec
Marquis Impertiali
Tion
Oor
Binine
Split Farmers Alliance Sparks County Fracture
Two distinct Farmers' Alliance groups now operate in the county after a split led by E. H. Werner and the Trania ee member. Secretary Deminga attended to hear the breach but failed to reconcile. The reigning Alliance has influence but remains not a political factor.
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Farmers’ Alliance
E. H. Werner
Trania Ee
Btateretary Deminga
Ons
Iowa Republicans Name Wheeler and Platform Endorsements
The Iowa Republican convention met in fall state session with strong unity and harmony. Mrs. J. Ellen Foster led a women’s temperance delegation. Hiram C Wheeler was nominated for governor on the first ballot, with George Van Houten and S. M. Weaver among others. A plank endorsing prohibition and law enforcement stood out in a lengthy platform.
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Mra
J. Ellen Foster
Hiram ©. Wheeler
Cepan Ramns
Iowa
Women's Christian Temperance Union
John Y. Stone
James G. Blaine
John H. Gear
Burlington
Democratic Party
Reea
Enac
Hiram C. Wheeler
Oeee County
George van Houten
Taylor Dee
Farmer's Alliance
5. M. Weaver
Henry Sabin
Frank T. Campbell
Minnesota Democrats Meet to Discuss Fusion and Leadership
The Minnesota State Democratic Conference, with about 150 leaders present in Mirszarotm on June 1, organized committees and began a session amid rumors it would curb the dominance of P. H. Kelly and Michael Doran and discuss fusion with the Alliance for 1829 tickets. Some attendees were Alliance figures, stirring talk of anti-Cleveland and pro-Hill sentiment.
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Mirszarotm
P. H. Kelly
Michael Doran
Alliance Party
Kelly
Doran
Cleveland
Senator Brice Urges Democratic Clubs For Campaign
New York July 1 Senator Calvin S Brice chairman of the Democratic National Committee writes to members urging cooperation with the Association of Democratic Clubs. He warns the presidential contest is near and Republicans are eager, arguing Democrats must mobilize extensive voluntary clubs to defend their rights against a powerful opposition.
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New York
Calvin
Bricn
Democratic National Committee
National Committee
Association of Democratic Clubs
Brice
Abiicans
Flooded Salton Lake Emerges in Colorado Desert Desolation
Salton lake in the Colorado desert grows to about 3 miles by 12, averaging 21 inches deep as Southern Pacific engineers study the water inflow through an underground passage. The report notes fierce heat, rapid evaporation, and discussions of a potential flood’s climatic effects and possible seasonal disappearance of the lake.
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Dispatch
San Francisco
Colorado Desert
Salton
Southern Pacific
Enlt
Afr
Northwest
Africa
New York
Jd. W. Redway Tong
Redway
Salton Sb
New River
Death Valley
Southern Pacific Way
Santo de Orado
Pilotiene Knob
Algonon
Needles
Gulf of California
Wozencroft
Insurance Gaps in McHenry Case Noted in Testimony
Witnesses described McHenry as lacking insurance at the time, while others claimed a policy could have existed. Arguments centered on whether a policy for ten years would have affected a sale or debt obligations tied to properties in Addison and Oak Lodge. Historical references mention Napoleon, Paris exile, and Queen Isabella visiting Oak Lodge.
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McHenry
Iaeras
Clin
Ose & Lodge
Addisonington
Pernons
Napoleon
Paris
Isabella
Spain
Oak Lodge
Frenchy's Bad Case: Traces of Intestinal Fluid Implicate Him
New York on July 1 the case against Ameer Ben Ali alias Jack the Ripper for Carrie Brown's murder heard expert testimony about traces of intestinal fluid under the defendant's fingernails and blood stains in his room and shirt. Prosecution relies on testimony from questionable witnesses and a strange man linked to the crime remains missing.
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New York
Ameer Ben Ali
Jack the Ripper
Carrie Brown
P Ced
Frenchy
J. Formad
Philadelphia
Oath Bound Counterfeiters Reported Arrests
Three Mercer county Missouri men T P Stratton J J Derry and J W Crawford were arrested in Kansas City on suspicion of counterfeiting. Each bore an oath copy reading a secret society pledge and a debt payment line. A back note mentions Princeton and a 1241 date but details are unclear.
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Kansas City
Mercer County
T. P. Stratton
J. J. Derry
J. W. Crawford
Niagara Falls
T. P. Stratrox
Princeton
Missouri Line
Cal
Or County
Stratton
Woman Confesses Love Said Led to Theft and Attempted Jump
Detective Reno brings Madam Philo to Devon after she fled to Chicago and jumped from a moving train while en route to Denver. She admitted stealing a $1,000 Mutual Benefit Life Insurance check and blamed G M Newkirk, a brother of the insured agent, for pressuring her to deposit the funds to shield him.
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Devon
Reno
Madam Philo
G. A. Newkirk
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
Chicago
Denver
Illinois
M. Newkirk
Newkirk
Engall
Prohibitionists to Hold Mountain Park Reunion
Ex-Governor St. John and Mrs. Helen Ganger are slated to attend the Prohibitionists reunion at Mountain Park on Thursday July 1. The event promises a large turnout with prominent speakers and a renowned singer among the regional notables.
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St. John
Prrretos
Mountain Park
Helen Ganger
Wild Woman of Catahuela Reported in Franklin Parish
A tall, hair covered wild woman, possibly the famed Wild Girl of Catahuela, appeared in Franklin parish and assaulted a boy near Lamaray. Armed and described as powerful, she drew pursuit by residents and hounds. She has wandered from Catahuela over the past decade, seen in swamps nearby.
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Trito
New Orleans
Catahnela
Franklin Parish
Lamaray
Catahuela
Franklin
Young Republican Club Likely to Depose President Olney
The Executive Committee of the Young Men's Republican Club of South Dakota failed to gain a quorum to investigate charges against president W. D. Olney. Olney, in Illinois, did not file a financial statement and reportedly used 100 of money collected. Upon the committee meeting, Olney is expected to be deposed.
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South Dakota
Horox
D. D
Young Men's Republican Club of
W. D. Olney
Olney
Illinois
Catholics' Educational Exhibit Plans for World’s Fair
The national Catholic education exhibit group met with about 40 church educators and others to organize the World’s Fair display. A committee was formed to lead immediate preparation and seek Archbishop Feehan’s assistance. The next gathering will be in St Louis in October tied to the golden jubilee of Bishop Kenrick.
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Cmicaco
Feehan
St. Louis
Kenrick
Lottery Men Trapped in St. Louis Lottery Bust
Peter J. Haber manager of the Louisiana State Loan and Trust Company and his clerk were arrested in St. Louis on charges related to lottery sales. Haber reportedly pushed that the scheme was superior to the New Orleans lottery because losses were paid at home.
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St. Lous
Peter J. Haber
Louisiana State Loan and Trust Company
St. Louisa
Haber
Scully
New Orleans
Admiral Belknap Alert Protects Foreign Settlements in China
Advices from Admiral Belknap commanding the Asiatic squadron report ample precautions to shield foreign settlements in China. Five gunboats are on the Yangtze river and no trouble is feared. The Shangtai outbreak stemmed from mistreatment of a native by a French official, prompting tensions with the Chinese.
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China
Wasuington
Navy Department
Belknap
Asiatic Squadron
Yang-tse-Kiang
Shangtai
Two Rival Alliances In Somerset County Vote Conflict
In Lowerset on July 1 a large Somerset County Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union gathering focused on local politics. The order has about 1,200 members, but internal wrangles and quarrels have plagued the group, limiting its political influence.
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Lowerset
Somerset County Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Fugitive Teller Given Three Years In Bank Larceny Case
George W. Ritchie, a Commonwealth Bank teller who pleaded guilty to stealing 314 from the bank, was sentenced to three years in prison. He was a fugitive from justice and was captured in Havana after restitution of 0.700 was made to the bank.
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George W. Ritchie
Commonwealth National Bank
Ritchie
Havana
Insurer Disbelief Clouded McHenry Insurance Claim
London cabled report claimed James McHenry, noted Erie Railroad litigant, held over 95 million dollars in life insurance in England and the U S. Insurance men and lawyers dismissed the figure as absurd. Only three large American life companies maintain London agencies: New York Life Mutual Life and Equitable. At their offices officials provided details.
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James McHenry
Dispatch
New York
London
Erie Railroad
England
United States
McHenry
New York Life
The
Mutual Life
Equitable
Another Treasurer Gone in Philadelphia Defaulter Charge
Edward Y. Elton, once head of Fidelity Storage and Warehouse Company, is missing in Puinanetvara and is alleged to be a defaulter for a large sum. Experts are examining the books to determine the exact amount.
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Puinanetvara
Edward Y. Eltonhead
Fidelity Storage and Warehouse Com
Sinking of the steamboat H. M. Mead in the Gulf of Mexico
News from Onteans reports the steamboat H. M. Mead sank in the Gulf of Mexico on the 1st of July. The vessel had been bought at Vicksburg by the Pacific to run on the Binefields river in Nicaragua as a fruit transport. No lives were lost.
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New Onteans
Ith
Gulf of Mexico
H. M. Mead
Vicksburg
A Pacific
Binefields River
Nicaragua
Nine Hours With a Half Holiday Saturdays to Satisfy Carpenters
The two month carpenters strike nears settlement in a conference between the Carpenters and Master Builders. Terms include nine working hours at the old rate and a Saturday half holiday funded by workers. Leaders note unions may concede, while losses to wages and real estate investments are tallied at substantial sums across building trades.
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Ohee Honras
T. J. Hamilton
R.J. Davis
Carpentery
Swartz
Setardey
Sedees
Kent Fulmer
Jess
Tax Dispatcce
General Executive Board
Seaion
Brotherhood
Erly
Lafayette Hiatt
Gacoopers
American Federation
Ao McGuire
Ann
Isoca
Roe Ag
Tee Dreratco
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