Strikers Refuse Unfair Terms Amid Steel Standstill
Pittsburgh and Cleveland reports detail a tense Amalgamated strike stalemate over wage offers. President Shaffer, Morgan, and Schwab press for talks while the executive board weighs Morgan backed positions. No conference results yet, with a decision looming on prolonging the strike.
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Pittsburgh
Shaffer
Meas
Counity
Eecaestainern
Sid
James Nut
Labor Nein
Es Tron and Steel
Ohio Board of Adoration
Pitsburg
Commercial Gazette
Amalgamated Executive Board
J. Pierpont
Lincoln
Steel Combine
M. Setwab
Elbert H. Gary
New York
Who
Steel Workers
Anfair
Hitebarg
Taot
J. Pierpoot Morgan
Sisaifer Convern
Morgan
Jonrpal Healargan
Morea
Ame
Wellsville
American Sheet Steel Company
Willian
Cal
George B.M. Warper
Femur
J.T Morgan
Williams
Murgament
Arsenal
Harves
Willeais
J.P. Morgan
United States Steel Corporation
Mr. Morgan
Lee
New ‘York
Dream inspired Marion machinist to patent gas from crude oil
Marion Indiana August reports a machinist, LG Gark, conceived a method to convert crude petroleum air into gas after two dreams. He built a crude machine tested successfully, secured a Washington patent, and a public demonstration in Busimirville showed gas could be produced for under two cents per thousand feet.
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Marion
Ind
LG Gark
Blesone
Washington
Busimirville
Ue Prey
Train Thugs Still Free In Twentieth Century Heist Saga
A fragmented century newspaper clippings batch recounts train thugs evading capture after a violent robbery on a major line. Reports mention suspect watch taken, ongoing manhunt efforts, and police hope to capture the five thieves. Local yields include wheat crop and a fatal street shooting with two prominent citizens. Also notes an elderly hotel anecdote about women travelers and evolving hotel customs.
Well Conceated Riddle on Road Foot at Night
A fragment from the New York Commercial Advertiser questions a man made fool of himself after an offense. It notes someone offended him knowingly and he stood on his dignity, with readers guessing what had become of him.
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Givian
Philadelphia
Alf
New York Sun
New York Commercial Advertiser
One Way of Looting at tr. Mabel Sues Sciall
Fragmentary OCR reads like a bizarre dialogue with Mabel and others. It references looting, shame, a possible marriage, and odd phrases about blood oranges and claret via methymnoid asters, with unclear context and names.
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Tr. Mabel
Sciall
Jobus
Eaiel
Mabel
Abe
Tie —Bamndos
Free Institutions Fueling Our Population Growth, 1025
In New York on Aug 2 Melville E. Brono of the Amocated Press cites a letter from M. Jules Siegfried praising the United States for its rapid growth toward 100,000,000 people by 1025. He credits freedom, energy, and open commerce, noting America's iron and steel leadership and vast industrial expansion. The piece also mentions praise for President McKinley and U.S. policy on reciprocity.
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Touke
New York
Melville E. Brono
Wtter
M. Jules Siegfried
United States
Amer
Lew Swice
Gromit
Europe
Mangher
America
Fargus von Werkingian
Washington
Franklin
Lacfayette
Tockambwat
Asihon Pralawy Memioley
Varia
Ang
Freoch Ae
Cariboo
McKinley
Spal
Unclear Assault Report in Hariturd City Case
A fragmentary OCR note describes a suspect named William Baviner receiving a beating from a group in Joxtnaimt during December. The text mentions fever symptoms, a bottle used in the attack, and an arrest following the incident.
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Mente
Hariturd City
Abe
Glanw
Re Ming
Reeberlin Negeriat
Wiliam Baviner
Defends the Police Chief Amid City Pressure
City officials face an national wave urging removal of Chief Nicholson after acquittal in a case involving Robert Stewart. Mayor Russell says the council will act within authority while awaiting the grand jury's return and January letters from across the country.
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Rowent
Russell
Chet
Alice John Nicholson
New York
Eller
Fesbiive
Suse
Jary
Wim
Beet Sugar Revelations Hit Wholesale Markets
Detroit August 2 beet sugar makers inform grocers and brokers to brace for a large surge in supply. Output this year will push near one third of the country’s sugar consumption, with most beets destined for high grade refined sugar.
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Detroi
Haltal Suites
Jared
Divi
Antich
May
Romance Behind Arrest And Abduction Trial Sparks Small Town Interest
The report recounts the abduction accusation against Jonny Willis linked to a matchmaking motive as he travels to city prison in Jackson County Tenn. The tale blends alleged romance and legal action with details of custody officers, a windy train, and a contested motive tied to a wealthy Walnut Hill family. Additional notes cover a sham battle injury in Boulder Colo, a fish house raid in Warhenn Kansas, and other scattered incidents from Missouri, Wisconsin, and Iowa.
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Minney Pedis
May
Ana
Jonny Willis
Ate Aeaupolhg
Wilis
Ty Tree
Willis
Yale Walnut
Evans Mo
Eegar County
Willa
Mt. Bis
Kanade Lawliies
M. Steele
Democrats Urge White Supremacy Agenda in State Convention
Baltimore reports the Democratic state convention endorsing a platform favoring white rule and political dominance. The draft calls for continued eligibility limits and policies to maintain white leadership in Maryland politics, with emphasis on governance aligned to white interests and education reforms.
Those Blackmailers Threaten Hearn Family and Farm
Aug. 2 The United States postal authorities in Chicago have learned of blackmail threats directed at Richard Hearn and his widow family. A man named Mite is alleged to be involved, with frightening letters sent to their farm. Neighbors reported attempts to enter the Hearn residence after a threatening note arrived.
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United Bis
Chicago
Hearn
Richart Eien
Bie
Westminster John
Goodyear
Chicas
Dick Mearns
Miles Hearn
Hearns
We Wien
Wandering Needle Misdiagnosis in Kokomo Improves
William Sampse, Kokomo, Indiana, suffered years of misdiagnoses from liver disease to appendicitis and pneumonia before his wife found a large needle protruding from his skin. After needle removal his condition improved with no further pain reported.
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Itm
Kokom
Ind
Willuam
Joking in Oklahoma and Related Incidents
Fragmented OCR notes describe a sequence of events from August, including a crowd incident with a vehicle crash, a homicide near Crocketteville, and an arrest linked to a dispute involving Williams and Sandin. Also mentions a smallpox fear at a quarantine, a postponed wedding at St Marys Church, a Denver street brawl, a London lawsuit over a passenger’s back, and a statue talk for Frances Willard.
Four Drown in Swell from Steamer Near Central City
Waves from a passing steamer capsized a small pleasure boat off Central City Huntington West Virginia. Mrs. Fanny Hemming aged 46 and her granddaughters Kathleen Hemming 14 Imogene Apperson 6 and Isadore Apperson 7 perished. Two other occupants were rescued.
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Huntington
W. Va
Central City
Fanny Hemming
Kathleen Hemming
Imogene
Isadore Apperson
Prisoner Taken From Court Lynched by Mob in Smithville
Charles Davis on trial for criminal assault upon Kate X Hues was seized from the Smithville courtroom by a mob of 25 men and lynched. The melee wounded the sheriff deputy constable and the defendant's father as witnesses tried to testify to defend the woman's character.
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Smithville
Tenn
Charles Davis
Kate X. Hues
Iady
Phillips' Concern May Resume Soon
Chicago August 2 Attorney Goodwin in charge of George H Phillips company, which suspended business yesterday, told Phillips that overnight developments in straightening accounts indicate the firm will resume business Monday.
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Phillips
Chicago
Goodwin
George H. Phillips Company
P Pillips
Defeat for rebels in Venezuela near San Cristobal
Caracas reports the government forces have defeated revolutionaries near San Cristobal on August 2. Strong units of the government claimed victory after engagements in the region, with details limited to the immediate outcome.
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Venezuela
Caracas
San Cristobal
Thompson Drops Iowa Lieutenant Governor Race
Sioux City reports Col J P Thompson of Kocs Kapis withdrew from the race for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor on August 2.
Heat Wave Returns to Springfield Streets
A hot spell resumes across Springfield with thermometers hitting 103 degrees in the street and renewed public discomfort. Officials warn residents to stay hydrated and seek shade during peak sun and heat.
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Springfield
Prominent prisoners released on heavy bail in Rice will case
New York August 2 David J Isbert and Morris Myers were released from the tombs on $15000 cash bail after being indicted with Albert T Patrick in the alleged forgery of the will of William Marsh Rice.
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New York
David J. Isbert
Morris Myers
Albert T. Patrick
William Marsh Rice
Two freight trains collide on Alton road in Odessa
An Alton freight train collision near Grain Wall, Odessa, kills engineer Jaceques and injures engineers Walsh and Pallian from Slater Mo. Forshell Deas reports a Swedish ex-minister Hans Ludwig Forshell has died in Stockholm. A fashion note discusses hairstyles, coats, and lace collars with care. The article also mentions the Dog Star being brightest, a term used by Egyptians for the Nile's rising.
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Alton Road
Odessa
Alton
Jaceques
Walsh
Pallian
Slater
Forshell Deas
Stockholm
Hans Ludwig Forshell
Sweden
Washington Star
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