Trust Side Gompers Meets Shaffer on Campaign Strategy
In Pittsburgh the United States Steel Corporation reopened the Lindlay and McCatheon mills as strikers report insufficient manpower. A secret conference between President Shaffer and labor leaders Gompers and Morrison is expected to shape the strike's course with factory reopenings and possible countermeasures discussed amid ongoing labor tensions.
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Gompers
Morrison
Federation of Labor
Shaffer
Phisharg
Auzi S
Miley
Coethal
Newesistle
Clark
Amer
Widener
Birkurocas Valley
New York
Poygabant
Thaffer
Attis
Tinplate shortage fuels broad strike extension and price spikes
Workers push to widen industrial action while steel sheet supply tightens. The American Tinplate Company maintains a $425 per box quote, with premiums of 5.50 to 6.00 or more on immediate deliveries. Independent mills win contracts at up to 70 dollars per ton for future shipments as demand outpaces supply.
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Amalgamated Association
McKeesport
Vreahlent
Diseaseloz
M. F. Tighe
Bossoniwr
J. W. Devale
Mystery in the Heinze case prompts new affidavits
The testimony links Judge Harney to the Heinze defense through affidavits by Mrs Brackett and Miss Walters. They allege Brackett claimed to work for John McGinnis, Heinze’s file manager, and was promised $100 for assisting with the case.
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Mint
Persane
K. Harney
Dudge
Fa UL
Walters
J. W. Waters
Crackete Bath
Mies Wabiers
Mionle Healy
Jwige Harnes
Alabamated Company
Miss Walters
Waters
Mes. Brackett
Elie
John Moeginnis
Heinze
Filet Maniager
McGingis
Harvey
Mrs. Brackett
Accused Of Forgery In Complex Financial Case
A man faces forgery charges under a Western statute alleging a scheme involving forged documents and counterfeit funds. The alleged actions are tied to several entities and events across multiple locations, with reported sums and restitution considerations in the thousands. Authorities pursue a police investigation and court actions as the case proceeds.
Indiana Town in Flames Across County Lines
A dispatch from exya Uatreston, Cras county, reports Indianapolis area fire burning beyond control with help sent from Kokomo and nearby towns. The item also notes varied regional updates including weather, postal changes, and a brief on troops and crops.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
His Own Interest in Love Mantins Promoted at Hotel
A Chicago News item notes the hotel keeper’s scheme to promote affection among guests. He believes people crave appetites when in love, tying this to the hotel’s appeal and potential profits. The report hints at the keeper’s promotional ploy and guest response.
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Guicago News
Strong and His May Live With Natives in Japan Tale
A fragmentary New York article describes Strong and his companions traveling to Japan with remarks on early Japanese life and law. It references captain Putnam, the Hoffman House, and issues of natives, laws, and cultural clash in a debated, era-tinged tone.
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New York
Ang
Hie Hueh
Putnam
Hiveng
Francis Hope
Hoffman House
Putxam Bradler
Japan
Lewali
Drigvers
Gary
AL Lineliites
Mizongs
Myers
Ani
Hinaeit
Mattoon Boom in Oil Signals City Core Strike
In Mattoon the oil boom reaches the heart of the business district as ex mayor Frant Kern sinks twelve wells at Virginia block near Broadway. A 70 foot depth yields gas and a flame, proving the region around Findlay and Shei county extends into the city. more wells planned with storage reservoirs and a major lumber mill relocation by Knapp, Stuart & Co completing within two weeks.
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Bown Mattoon
Frant Kern
Virginia Block
Findlay
Shei County
Wa- Heelies
Numuras
Joons Cates Tie
Chippewa Falla
Cominnunns Busl Pees
Life of
Knapp, Stuart & Co
Wil
Abesatee
Ane
Whitecap Deviltry and Lynch Mob Deliveries in Multiple Towns
A scrambled report details violent acts in Indiana and Alabama. Accounts mention two men warned and two whipped near Bloomington Salt Creek township. a Hood gang abducted and whipped a resident. a night-time assault on a man named Will from his bed. Willard Gore abducted, beaten, and warned to leave the area. In Alabama, Wesley Benning was reportedly buried at the stake after a mob attack of both races. The piece cites fear, lawlessness, and public vigilante action in Coffee County.
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Bloomington
Tid
Aig
Charles Test
Salt Creek Township
James Godley
Hess
Goodley
Bloominston
Ind
Puesbury
Delon
Thie City
Matthew M. Kinney
Willu
Tom
Kokomo
Willveappers
Willard Gore
Poplar Grove
Gore
Birmingham
Wesley Benning
Eoterprice
Doulas
Coffee County
Jind
Great Building at St Pauls Cathedral Needs New Foundations
Fragmented news item reports on structural concerns at St Pauls Cathedral with mentions of proposed foundation works, faulty arches, and assessors noting damage across the western transept and choir. The article weaves in unrelated local items, including civic notices and a hospital report from Cleveland, and a court appointment rumor.
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London
Sig
Romurs Clarke
Manis Bothidiate
Cummins Leads in Iowa Gubernatorial Ticket Sweep
The article reports A B Cummins winning support on the ticket for Des Moines and Cedar Rapids races with allies like Herriott and S M Weaver. It notes the Republican strength at the convention, committee battles, and Cummins securing the nomination amid partisan friction and delegations from Jackson and Carroll counties. It includes biographical notes on Cummins’ rise from law practice to state politics and mentions related political maneuvers and opposition within the party.
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Ta. Ang
A. B. Cummins
Des Moles
Herriott
Supreme Court
S. M. Weaver
Iowa
Jackson
Caprolt Counstes
Twenten Iuen
Shes
Seout
Hay
Cullen Va
Windley
Athens
Boers Threaten Action Over Runaway Prisoners
In Bermuda Aug 8, Boers angry over escape of Duploay a Boer prisoner from a camp in the United States. They warn authorities to curb privileges and tighten surveillance. They claim four more prisoners fled after Duplooy's escape and were retaken, with harsher punishment discussed if similar acts continue.
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Hawilrat
Bermuda
Duploay
United States
Talantis
Therhey
Duplooy
Ewan
Trial Report Mentions Kidnapping and Murders
Disjointed wires describe a violent case with accusations of murder and assault, naming suspects including Avie muidered May Yasin Toye and Walter Han tiond. The report references a river crime, a suspect’s flight, and police actions, mixing additional items about global events and various figures.
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Cie
Hayta Rodgers
Yasin Toye
Mlainetad
Erie
Walter Hantiond
Qweleivedy
Kidnaping Incident Shocks Tut Town in Billings Area
Reports indicate a man identified as Gir amien employed locally took a boy from Tut Town after posing as a plumbing worker. The incident led to a violent confrontation near the city outskirts, with the youth rescued and the suspect under guard. Police say several men linked to the case are under surveillance as the probe continues.
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Tome
Saildeu Dente
Billings
U. Giramieian
Ita
Plusule
Sitog
Girard
Kalinga
Oceanic and Kinkora collide in Irish Channel tragedy
Reports say the White Star Line steamer Oceanic met the Kinkora in the Irish Channel last night. The Kinkora sank with several drownings. Excursion train wreck in Confluence Pennsylvania injures ten. Drowned Turtle Hunt victims in Detroit. Grand Stand collapse injures forty at Paisley racecourse.
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Queenstown
White Star Line
Oceanic
Liverpool
New York
Irish Channel
Kinkora
Waterford
Ireland
Pittsburg
Atlantic City
Confluence
Penn
Here
Shannon
P. J. Coline
Youngstown
J. H. Davis
Newcastle
A. G. Shaw
Helen Lemont
Dora Hartzell
J. E
United States Steel Gains Control of Shelby Tube Works
New York August 8 United States Steel Corporation has obtained control of the Shelby Tube Works a 16 mill tubes maker. Headquarters at Shelby Tube company confirmed that the concern has passed into United States Steel control. The Tube company is capitalized at 14 million dollars and manufactures about 20 percent of the bicycle tubing produced in the country.
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Pittsburg
Aug
United States Steel Corporation
Lindslay
McCatebeon
Datter
New York
United States Steel Corporaton
Shelby Tube Works
Abe
Shelby Tube Company
Boynton
Kruger's Mind Seriously Affected A Rotterdam Dispatch
A Rotterdam dispatch cites grave mental condition of Kruger with serious apprehension. A nervous disease specialist has been summoned from Berlin by telegraph to advise.
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Kruger
London
Rotterdam
Berlin
Joseph Farndale Dies in London and Ex-Gov Newell Dead
London reports the death of Joseph Farndale once chief constable of Birmingham tied to the Fenian movement allegations. Trenton notes Ex-Gov William A. Newell died at noon at his Allentown home.
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Joseph Farndale
London
Birmingham
Egan
Daly
Gallagher
Farndale
Trenton
N.J
William A. Newell
Allentow
Aeronaut Santos Dumont’s Eiffel Tower ascent ends in setback
Paris August Aboard a balloon Santos Dumont ascended near the Eiffel Tower but strong winds halted progress. The craft failed to head into the storm and landed close to a nearby house. Dumont escaped unharmed.
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Aeronaut Dumont
Paris
M. Santos Dumont
Aeronaut
Eiffel Tower
Dumont
Chairmaker Kills Daughter and Wounds Wife in Louisville
In Louisville on August 8 Clement Buchter, a chairmaker, shot and killed his 19 year old daughter and seriously wounded his wife. Buchter was arrested and refused to talk.
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Louisville
Clement Buchter
Buchter
Boers Capture Post on Sabi River Secure Dispatch
London dispatch reports Kitchener stating a post of 25 Seinackers' horsemen on the Sabi river was surprised and captured by the Boers. This confirms ongoing Boer activity in the region during the August period.
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London
Kitchener
Seinackers
Sabi
Count Von Waldersee Arrives in Hamburg Aboard Gers
The steamer Gers reaches Hamburg with Count Von Waldersee aboard amid an enthusiastic reception. The ship’s arrival is met with cheers as the public greets the notable passenger.
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Count von Waldersee
Hamburg
Gers
Mirshal
USA
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