Strife Ties To McKinley Victory In Anthracite Case
Philadelphia and Reading companies and the Reading Railway deny government charges amid a suit tied to the 1900 coal strike and presidential politics. The filing claims violence and coercion shaped coal price raises, linked to Miner strikes and political pressures surrounding McKinley’s 1900 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Reading Company
Delphia Reading Railway Company
Villadelphia and Reading Coal and Coke Company
George F. Baur
Geo
McKinley
United States
Prmaseylvania
Marcus A. Mining
NEW INSTRUCTORS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL
The board of education elected two new instructors and accepted the resignation of Marvin V. Wallace who leaves for Butte Mont. To fill vacancies Alvin L. Barton and Linus L. Karns were chosen with Karns to oversee manual training. Repairs bids were opened for Eugene Field and Longview schools with contracts awarded for a concrete wall and fuel. The supplies committee was authorized to buy materials for industrial art in primary grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Marvin V. Wallace
Wallace
Butte Moor
R. G. Young
Rock Island
Alvin L. Barton
Hinsdale
Linus L. Karns
Ind
Leonard A. Williams
Seidel
Eugene Field School
Gus Fisher
Longview School
Committee of Buildings
C. H. Seidel
Rock Island Sand & Grave Company
Committee On Supplies
Ohio divorces grow as wives seek more decrees
Columbus, Aug 31. The secretary of state report shows 6,025 divorce suits filed in Ohio in the year ending June 30, 1907, up from 6,437 the prior year. Divorces granted totaled 4,5?4, up 494. wives obtained 3,667 decrees and husbands 1,308.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Secretary of State
Leader of Mutiny Hangs in Odessa Trial
Report reaches Odessa that Matushenko, a Russian non-commissioned officer, was executed by hanging after leading a mutiny aboard a Russian warship. The incident drew international attention as authorities declared the penalties and POW status of the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Aug
Matushenko
Note in bottle may be genuine this time
A Muscatine fisherman found a bottle note near Geneva island that appears to be real. The note dated July 24, 1907, from Charles Haerter expresses fatal intent and asks readers to send papers to Mrs. Haerter in St. Charles Missouri. Included are documents for Julian Lumber Co and Timber shipments, a building permit, and a Wabash Railway freight bill indicating contractor ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Holliday
Geneva Island
Muscatine
Charles Haerter
St. Charles
Charles Haertan
Julian Lumber Company
St. Lome
Butte
Wabash Railway
Tower Grove Lumber and Planing, Company
Jyne
Diamond Charm for Dunn Becomes Beardstown Move
William F. Dunn longtime superintendent of the Peoples Power gas plant received a diamond charm from company associates and officers as thanks for service. He departs Monday to assume charge of a new plant recently installed by the company at Beardstown. FLW Reimers delivered the presentation address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power Company
Beardstown
William F. Dunn
Peoples
FLW Reimers
Mr. Dunn
Contempt charge looms over Monmouth banker Tubbs
W C Tubbs of Monmouth refuses to appear before the Mercer county Board of Review, claiming counsel advised no obligation to testify about a patron’s private banking business. He is held on bond to answer contempt charges. Des Moines brewery plans a site purchase. Ot ton Huber, president, holds $100,000 stock in a $600 capitalized firm. Missouri names law allows farm name filings for brand identity. Castles at The Hague note war balloons and air castles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Tubbs
Monmouth
Board of Review
W. C. ‘Tubbs
Bank of Monmouth
Mercer County
Des Moines
Otto Huber
Huber
Missouri
Utica Press
Lawsuit Filed Against Armour Company for 31990
John H. Cooley files a pro se suit in circuit court against Armour & Co seeking 31990. Plaintiff's attorney is S. R. Kenworthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sues
Armour & Co
John H. Cooley
S. R. Kenworthy
Wreck Toll Rises Amid Electric Rail Disaster
In Charleston and Mattoon, Aug 31, the Mattoon Charleston Electric Railway wreck killed 14 and injured 52 as 99 passengers rode the line. Motorman Benjamin McCleary, blamed by company officials, disappeared after the crash. Coroner Grimes began an official inquest with a jury to determine responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Mattoon and Charleston
Cole County
Mattoon
Cook
Fugate
Gary
Humboldt
Charles Nielson
North Okawa
William Nelson
Albert W. Price
Albert Smith
Zachariah Vandeventer
Paradise
Thomas Weakley
Vento
Hen
Pheeds
Frefest
Boits
Frick Igucker
Benjamin McCleary
Jaether
Grimes
McCleary
Moore
Traction Company
Slashes Boy Ends Life in Tragic Attack
In Decatur on August 31 Dr Jeno living with A R Dane lean of Lintner attacked 12 year old Duncan’s son, slashing his throat then fatally shooting himself. Police report the assailant was insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Wil
Jeno
A. R. Danelean
Lintner
Duncan
Tle
Merging Manchus and Chinese to preserve dynasty
In Pekin the imperial court debates uniting races to save the throne. Plans include dissolving Manchu banners and pensions, Chinese marriage into the royal line, foot binding ending, and Manchus adopting Chinese surnames. Officials fear a coming revolution amid a recent comet sighting.
Wireless telephones on United States battleships tested
Washington Aug 31 wireless telephones will outfit North Atlantic fleet battleships after successful tests on the Louisiana and Virginia The system would allow talks between commanding officers up to five miles apart while details remain secret to prevent foreign use Navy officials say the invention offers incalculable peace and wartime advantages with minor inference risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
North Atlantic
Louisiana
Virginia
Bate
Navy Department
Will Case Victory for Step Mother in Famous Trial
In New York August 31 the celebrated will case ends with the step mother’s victory as Harahan and Harriman factions clash over the central dispute. Statements from Fish supporters and directors reveal shifting loyalties and the fight to preserve influence within the Illinois Central and allied lines. The piece notes injunction protections for several railroads and upcoming voluntary rate changes pending federal court rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ulinvis Central
Harahan
Chicago
Harriman
Stuyvesant Fish
Illinois Central Offic
Fish
Widow Wins Dower in Warner Estate After Long Fight
Circuit Court Judge W G Cochran ruled Mrs Isabella Warner, stepmother of Vespasian Warner, entitled to dower and homestead rights in Dr John Warner estate. Dr Warner valued at 1600000 at death. widow to receive Clinton homestead and 10000 annual income, with appeal planned to supreme court. Other findings dismiss antisocial charges and annul ante nuptial contract details. Wash Warner to appeal decision, vow to pursue supreme court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
W. G. Cochran
Isabellan Robinson Warner
Vespasian Warner
United States Commissioner of Pensions
John Warner
Warner
Clinton
Cochran
Vesan Warner
Dr Warner
Isabella Robinson
Jinige Cochran
Wash Warner
Isuit
Supreme Court
Manila Official Under Arrest In $9750 Shortage
Theodore Reiser, ex lieutenant of the 44th United States Volunteers and former cashier of the insular customs, is jailed after an auditor found a $9,750 shortage spanning two years. He claims an explanation can be given with time, and he is released on a $5,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Theodore Reiser
44Th
United States Volunteers
Insular Customs
Reiser
Milwaukee Mayor Becker to Run for Governor Next Year
Janesville Wis Aug 36L Mayor Becker of Milwaukee arrives by auto and announces plans to enter the governor race next year without assistance from any politician. The statement signals a bold bid from a city leader aiming for statewide office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Janesville
Wis
Becker
Frank E. Andrews Dead Founder of Sterling Bank
Frank E. Andrews founder of the Farmers' National Exchange and former head of a reclamation enterprise died here yesterday. He drafted plans for reclaiming thousands of acres of swamp lands along the Hemnepin canal and helped establish the local Sterling Citizen bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Bank
Frank EE. Andrews
Farmers’ National Exchange
Hennepin Canal
Two-Cent Fare Takes Effect October First in Virginia Rail Lines
The Virginia Corporation Commission announces publication of the two-cent fare law, set to become effective October 1 on all railroads in the state except the Southern and Norfolk packages lines. The order marks a widespread rate reduction but excludes specific carriers. Local travelers await how the policy will impact fares on routes including Richmond and neighboring cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Commission of Virginia
Richmond
The
Corporation Commission
Virginia
Southern
Norfolk
September warmth in historic September data
Observations from the local weather bureau office show September has averaged 65 degrees over the last 36 years with a high of 72 in 1897 and a low of 60 in 1888. Records note a 99 degree high on September 5, 1899 and a 28 degree low on September 20, 1899. Precipitation averages 3.20 inches with four days reaching 01 inches or more. The greatest monthly rainfall was 1 inch in 1974, the least 0.20 inches in 1871.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Observer Shelter
Weather Bureau
Picnic Association Elects New Officers
The Farmers' Picnic association held a Port Byron meeting Saturday selecting new officers and board members. They voted to purchase pumping equipment and the grounds bandstand. New members include B C Donahoo William Winterfelt J B Danae and others. Board of managers named W H Ashdown A Sadderis S L Woodburn A W Donahoo and John Fife. Grounds committee list John Fite A Saddams George Hollister E G McRoberts FE W Satlows. Officers chosen President W H Ashdown Secretary Treasurer John Fite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Picnic Association
Port Byron
B.C. Donahoo
William Winterfelt
J.B. Danae
Woodsmen
Chi Kipper
William McRoberts
T. Schafer
W. H. Ashdown
A. Sadderis
S. L. Woodburn
A. W
Van Sant Sues over Tug Boat Tow and Bond Posted
The Penfield suit in Peoria seeks 706 for towing the house boat from Prescot to Moline. Ex Gov Van Sant represents Iowa and Minnesota Navigation Co claiming a special contract for expenses and boat hire, Deere bonded 2000, boat returned. Also notes dead boy found by his father and archbishop Williams death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Marshal Tripp
Charles H. Deere
Moline
United States Admiralty Court
Iowa and Minnesota Navigation Company
Prescont
Wis
Navigation Company
Deere
van Sant
Minnesota
Grant's old home sold at auction near St Louis
The historic Dent farm once owned by General Grant near St Louis was sold at auction for 75000 dollars. The 48 acre property in St Louis County includes the log cabin Grant occupied and was mortgaged to the Vanderbilts during his presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Ute Listoric Dent
General Grant
St. Louis County
Vanderbilts
Grant
Metcalf's Son Elopes to Marry Widow Mother of Child
Aug. 31 San Francisco reports William Howard Metcalf youngest son of Secretary of the Navy, married Aug. 20 at San Rafael to Vida Bevans a widow and mother of a five year old girl. The couple kept the news for several days. In Iowa City, William Dohrer 21 shot his sweetheart Florence Fuhrmeister 15 then killed himself, jealous rage cited.
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Secretary of Navy
San Francisco
William Howard Metcalf
Ry Metcalf
Oakland
San Rafael
Vida Bevans
Secretary of the Navy
Metcalf
Self
Iowa City
Iowa
William Dohrer
Florence Fuhrmeister
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Black Sea
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Roumania
Matushouke
the High School
Butte, Mont
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Mattoon-Charleston
Ben
Mis
Ronald Purkiser
John Riley
Edward Reynolds
Ohio Company
Nator Foraker
Elkins-Widener Syndicate
Ohio Electric Railway Company
Wilel
Indiata
Columbus and Eastern
Cincinnati Northern
Lina
Young Foraker
W. Kelsey School
Cincinnati Street Railway
Systen
Ohio Electric
Benson Foraker
Senator Foraker
Elkins-Wisener
McCleare J
Collisinn
Lintner, N
Lad
Pekin
Kuan-Shi-Kai
Summer Palace
Change-Chi-Tung
Hankow
Admiral Evans
MR. Fishis
Will
J. C
Harshan
Isabella Warner
Frank E. Andrews
Picnic Association
Lyford’s Grove
la Crosse
Oscar Weideman
Mississippi River
Archbishop Williams
Boston
John J. Williams
New England
Park Street
Topeka
Kan
Simon
E. L. Goes
Oklahoma City
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Naples
Mount Vesuvius
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