Strike of coal miners spreads with halted work and plans
Pittsburg Aug 4 The coal miners strike widens as 215 of 285 at Turtle Creek work one mine and three idle. Camp discipline tight as 1800 attend Roscoe meeting with Dolan Debs and union leaders. Other districts report renewed walkouts and price jumps, while officials deny funding rumors and call for ongoing demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Turtle Creek
Dolan
Oak Hill
Sandy Creek
National Guard
Plum Creek
DeArmitt
Semmes
McGovern
Canonsburg
Warner
de Armitt
New York and Cleveland
Miners Face Strife and Parades in Regional Unrest
In the New River region activity is muted while Awha valley shows little progress. No strike ordered on the Norfolk and Western beyond a few agitators. In Wheeling district most workers return save fifty. Corinth disorder raises arrest fears of forelenders. Italian Hungarian feud fuels danger as eight hundred workers march through Turtle Creek. Rev William Hall commends miners for restraint and receives a local contribution. J B Corey appeals to Governor Hastings to deploy National Guard to enforce sheriff’s proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awha
New River
Norfolk and Western
Minera
Wheeling
Corinth
Iid
Turtle Creek
William Hall
Methodist Npiscopal Church
Wilmening
National Guard
Corey
South Africa policy attacked in British Commons
Sir Wilfrid Lawson attacks Britain's South Africa policy in the House of Commons. The Liberal MP accuses Joseph Chamberlain of dangerous policy and condemns Cecil Rhodes for alleged forgery and treachery, saying Chamberlain's endorsement makes Britain the laughing stock of nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfrid Lawson
House of Commons
Cecil Rhodes
Lomw
Cockermouth
Cumberland
United Kingdom Alliance
Joseph Chamberlain
South Africa
Wilfrid
Cape Colony
Sir Wilfrid
Chamberlain
Mr. Rhodes
Great Britain
Cattle Interrupt Funeral Procession in Cincinnati
During John Mulvihill’s funeral the hearse and mourners were disrupted as a drove of steers charged the procession. Policeman John Connor and ex-Alderman Richard Ennis were injured when tossed from a carriage. Guards struck the cattle with clubs as bystanders dodged trampling, the herd was driven off and the procession continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
John Mulvihill
Sycamore
Church
John Connor
Richard Ennis
Mulvihills
Grand Secretary of Railway Telegraphers Arrested in Peoria
W B P Perham, grand secretary and treasurer of the Order of Railway Telegraphers of America, was arrested Aug 4 in Peoria Alabama on a charge of violating federal laws prohibiting importation of alien labor under contract. Complainant W I Rees, a former clerk, claims Perham imported labor to fill a position and Perham posted bond of $600 for the hearing, which was continued for ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
W. B. P. Perham
Order of Railway Telegraphers of America
W. I. Rees
Ale Lean
Pelham
Attorney General to Appeal Coal Trust Ruling
Albany reports Attorney General Hancock will file tomorrow with the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court an appeal from Justice Chester’s ruling vacating the referee order in the coal trust case. The appeal aims for an early decision to set the case for final argument before the Court of Appeals at its October term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Chester
Albany
Alle
Hancock
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Shortage in the Books Ties Death of Miss Barrett to Firm
Boston reports that an examination of Mexaro Codman and Codman shows a cash shortage, suggesting the late bookkeeper Miss Alice Barrett tampered with books. The shortage is under eight dollars, tying the death of Miss Barrett who had been found dead in the firm’s office two weeks earlier after an alleged arson attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Barrett
Boston
Codman and Codmans Books
Alice Barrett
Kay
National Association protest hits Atlantic City boardwalk
The National Association of Instructors of Colored Youth held a convention in Atlantic City on August 4 and adopted resolutions protesting alleged ostracism of the race on the boardwalk. Ministers and others were urged to redirect patronage away from the resort in response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. 1
National Association of Instructor of Colored Youth
Bound for the Gold Fields and Indian Packers
Seattle dispatch reports a flood of travelers bound for Dyea and the Klondike with steamboats listing sail dates and shipments. Five hundred arrive at Dyea awaiting passes, with many more on the way. Prices for packing across the pass have climbed to 27 cents per pound as stock and provisions move toward the lakes for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiondike
Seattle
Wash
George BE. Starr
Queen
Ajax
Dyea
Tacoma
Vancouver
Mexico
Topeka
Rosalie
Alki
Juneau
Portland
Ore
John H. Smith
United States
Alaska
Rattlesnakes found in garret of Bushkill Street home
In Faston Pennsylvania on August 4 Mrs Leidy and two sisters found seven rattlesnakes in an old flannel petticoat in the garret of Jacob Leidy’s house. The snakes scattered through the room and escaped via a knothole. Leidy later searched the garret with little success. The house sits near Mount Jefferson in a densely populated area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faston
Jacob Leidy
Bushkill Street
Mr. Leldy
Mount Jefferson
Bicycles Shut Out of France
Washington reports American bicycles face near ban in France as Saxony tariff moves aim to exclude wheels. U S Consul J C Monaghan notes 160 frances for 23 pound and 190 francs for 5 pound wheels would effectively prohibit imports. He urges manufacturers to seek markets in South America and East Russia for faster gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
France
United States
J. C. Monaghan
State Department
Chemnitz
Saxony
South America
Russia
De Peyster Statue Donated to Franklin and Marshall College
General J Watts De Peyster of Tivoli New York donates a heroic bronze statue of Colonel Abraham De Peyster to Franklin and Marshall College. The statue, once in Central Park, will be placed before the De Peyster library building on campus. The gift costs 11000 with the library project totaling at least 25000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancester
Franklin and Marshall College
J. Watts de Peyster
Tivol
Il. Y
Abraham de Peyster
New York
Central Park
General de Peyster
Franklin and Marshal
de Peyster
Death of a Miser Christopher Schrager
Christopher Schrager a Chicago golfer robbed of 866000 in bonds a year ago was buried today. He never recovered from the shock and refused food during the past month while railing against the loss. The bond robbery became a sensational Chicago police case as “Sleepy” Burke confessed linking officials and politicians, though no convictions followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Schrager
Chicago
Christopher Schrage
Sohrage
Burke
Agate
Death of John T. Johnston in Harrisburg area
John T. Johnston aged 60, a clerk in the department of Internal Affairs at Harrisburg, died suddenly this afternoon at his home in Hellfonte Pa. He had not been in good health recently and felt tired before lying down for a rest and passing away moments later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hellfonte
John T. Johnston
Department of Internal Affairs
Harrisburg
Johnston
No Trouble Expected From Coal Strike Inquiries
Harrisburg reports an inquiry at the adjutant general’s department about strikes in the coal regions. Adjutant General Stewart said he has received no information from the governor or agents in the strike area. No trouble is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Adjutant General's Department
Stewart
Warring Hibernians Seek End to 13 Year Rift
Atlantic City Aug 4 A breach in the Ancient Order of Hibernians of America has lingered thirteen years. A meeting between the Ancient Order of America delegates and seceders was held. An arbitration plan selected Bishop McFaul of Trenton to reconcile the differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Order
N Vtrnians of America
Old Order
Ancient Order of America
J. P. O'Conner
Savannah
John
John 8. Weadock, National Vice President, Bay City, Mich., James O. Sullivan
Philadelphia
W. F. McLaughlin
Maurice F. Wilmore
John T. Murphy
Norwich
Conn
Secedera
Rev. E. & Phillips
Beranton
BE. A. Hayes
New Brunswick
James Quinlan
Scranton
Joseph B. McLaughlin
Miles FF. McPartland
Brooklyn
James H. Murphy
United States
McFaul
Trenton
Fire at Barrett factory in Philadelphia wounds workers and firemen
An explosion at Barrett factory chemical works on Tucker and Bermuda streets injures two workmen and seven firemen. One assistant chief is fatally burned as flames destroy a distilling plant and a second naphthaline camphor building. Loss estimated at 100000. Firefighters fight the blaze for hours, others recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemical Works
Philadelphia
Barrett Manufactory
Tucker
Bermuda Streets
Charley McDuade
John Newling
Granville Welsh
Ramuel Cook
Jacob Lannard
John Sluhr
Amos Knaught
Robert Clarrick
Robert Getty
Siamese King Attends Queen Victoria Visit in England
King Chulaloog Korn I of Siam and his suite arrived in Portsmouth on their way to Osborne to visit Queen Victoria. The royal party, greeted by the Prince of Wales, toured ships and attended tea on the royal yacht. A midnight surprise visit to a homeless shelter impressed the king and his entourage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
Portsmouth
Chulaloogkorn I
London
Queen Victoria
Osborne
Prince of Wales
Hunting
Fred
Isle of Wight
Princess of Walesa
Porteamouth
Prince Chowla Maha Vajiravudh
Lord Harris
King of
Slam
England
East End
Creek Squaws May Not Vote at Creek Nation Meeting
At a Creek Indians council meeting in Okmulgee, 1890, members were told to seek town input on allotment and government change with all citizens voting. The debate over woman suffrage ensued, but the final decision barred squaws from voting on the lands question.
Jealous husband shoots at wife in Uniontown raid
Sanford Collins of Glade Farms near the Maryland line fired at his wife yesterday evening as soon as he got home. Mrs Colling warded off several shots and Albert Raymond, a hired man, ran to aid her but Collins shot him in the chest. He fled and officers have not located him. Jealousy is said to have prompted the deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Sanford Collins
Glade Farms
Maryland Line
Colling
Collins
Bicycle Accidents Claim Three Lives in New Jersey
Camden reports three fatal bicycle incidents. At Mechantville 11 year old Bawin Steetman died after a head injury from a crash. Libble Tuttle of Poughkeepsie was knocked down leaving Ocean Grove and died from brain injuries. Mrs. Albee, wife of Vineland’s assistant marshal, died after a fall while learning to ride a bicycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
New Jersey
Mechantville
Bawin Steetman
Libble Tuttle
Poughkeepale
N. Y
Ocean Grove
Albee
Vineland
Man Dies After Attempted Lynching in Franklin Georgia
Aug 4 May Patton a local African American man attempted to assault the daughter of Mia Matilda Walter near Franklin Georgia. He was chased by A Hodson and others, broke a leg on a tree while fleeing, and then cut his throat and died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Patton
Mia
Matilda Walter
A. Hodson
Steamship Arrivals Southampton Aug 4
Arrived Port of New York. Sailed Trave from Bremen to New York. Rotterdam sent Queen dam to New York. Liverpool sailed Teu tonic to New York. New York sailed St. Foul Southampton Majestic Liverpool Antwerp.
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Southampton
Port
New York
Trave
Bremen
Rotterdam
Queendam
Liverpool
Teutonic
St. Foul
Majestic
Antwerp
England Owns the Klondike Says U S Officials
Washington reports high government officials say there is no valid objection to Great Britain’s title to the Klondike gold fields. Maps and charts show the Klondike region lies east of the 141st meridian, inside British territory by about 35 miles. Boundary location is precise within about 70 feet, not likely to affect potential disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Klondike
Great Britain
Jack Tars Mobbed in Kobe in Yōkōn Dispatch
About forty American sailors from the Yorktown and Boston clashed with Japanese locals in Kobe on July 12 after attempting to stop liquor theft. A mob of several hundred Japanese gathered, stones flew, sailors retreated to the waterfront, and police boats later rescued them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Mall
Yokohama
Yorktown
Boston
Kobe
Augusta man to pay fine for Maine game law violation
W A Fores man nephew of Pennsylvania attorney general and a student at a Washington Connecticut preparatory school faces a trial for violating Maine game laws by shooting during close season. Game commissioners, with the governor, plan to urge a $1,000 fine instead of four months imprisonment. He was among fifteen students guided by a professor in the Maine woods and is held in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ausgusta
W. A. Foresman
Pennsylvania
Washington, Conn
Maine
Ty Moove
Young Foresman
Foresman
Hall
Lawyers In The Fair Case See At Least 1 Million In Fees
In San Francisco on August 4 the estate of the late James G. Fair is projected to pay lawyers at least 1 million in counsel fees. Lloyd and Wood, representing the two daughters Mrs Herman Ovlrich and Miss Virginia Fair, receive four percent of recovered sums. With daughters to receive at least 2 million, the lawyers are due about 390000 plus Garber Honl Bishop also four percent. Wilson and Wilson stand to gain 160000, while a number of minor lawyers will share at least 10000 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
James G. Fair
Mesars. Lloyd and
Wood
Herman O¢vlriche
Virginia Falr
Garber, Honl & Bishop
Wilson & Wilson
Boilermakers In Session In Philadelphia Meet
The American Hoisting, Hoilermakers association met in session with Vice President Henry J. Hartley presiding in the absence of H Robinson. Papers on Modern American Boiler Specifications and Rivet Joint tests were presented by E D Mercer and John O'Brien. Delegates toured Lukens plants at Conteaville and were hosted by A I F Huston. visits to Cramp ship yard planned and Atlantic City trip scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hartley
Philadelphia
American Hoilermakers' Association
Henry J. Hartley
Cramp Company
H. .Robinson
E. Dpd
Mercer
Maine
John O'Brien
Lukens’ Tron and Steel Mills
Conteaville
A. I F. Huston
Crampe
Atlantic City
Infernal device near Moonlight mine home kills three children
In Butte Montana an apparent attempt to blow up John O Meara the Moonlight mine superintendent home resulted in the deaths of three children. A roman candle found near the residence exploded when struck by a girl and peppered the youngsters with lead fragments.
Weather Forecast for Middle States and New England
The Herald reports today in the Middle States and New England partly cloudy to cloudy warmth with variable winds southwest to westerly. Local rain and thunderstorms followed by falling temperatures. western districts to clear. Friday shows cloudy to fair cooler weather with rain, then Saturday fair and nearly stationary temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
New York
Middle States
New England
Fatal love affair ends in double tragedy
Charles Dietz a 45 year old foreman at Philip Wunderle candy factory in Philadelphia killed Kate Scotion 8% and then died by suicide in a small room beside their worksite. Scotion died at Pennsylvan hospital a few hours later. Dietz had pursued the relationship unsuccessfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Charles Diets
Philip Wunderle
Pere Street
Kate Scotion
Dietz
Miss Beatson
Pennsylvan Hospital
Embezzlement Charge Shocks Rentling Building Group
Samuel H. Fulmer, newly elected treasurer of Home stead Building association No. 4, swore out a warrant against Joseph P. Kromp for converting over 2000 to his own use. Kromp posted a 50000 bond. Additional arrests are expected as arbitration continues over twenty associations versus the Lowla Kremp estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rentling
Building Association
Samuel H. Fulmer
Homestead Building Association
No. 4
Eby
Joseph P. Kromp
Lkely
Lowla Kremp
Governor Hastings Denies Senate Candidacy Rumor
Harrisburg August 4. Governor Hastings says he has no plan to run for United States Senate and is not a candidate to succeed Senator Quay. He remains at his Bellefonte home where Attorney General McCormick joined him yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Hastings
Senator Quay
United States Senaor
Bellefonte
McCormick
Love refused spurs deadly shot at Allegheny
Daniel McCauley of Maple avenue Johnstown was shot in the back by Nellie Groach of Marshall avenue Allegheny after refusing to accompany her. The incident occurred near the Eleventh ward bridge on the way to the Ganttler steel works. McCauley was taken to Memorial hospital and Groach jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Johnstown
Daniel McCauley
Maple Avenue
Nellie Growch
Marshall Avenue
Eleventh Ward
McCauley
Gantler Steel Works
Gold in China reports rich deposits in Manchuria region
A foreign mining expert named Shockley, hired by Li Hong Chang in Europe, reports rich gold deposits in the Jeho region and Manchuria along the Amur river. He notes increasing indications the deeper he goes, and Chinese officials at Tientsin rush to begin mining before Russian discoveries in Amur territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Shockley
Li Hong Chang
Europe
Jeho
Manchuria
Amur
Tientain
Sentence of the Roddy brothers in Berkey murder case
John H and James Roddy were sentenced to death in Somerset after Judge Longenecker ruled the evidence and arguments did not warrant a third trial. The court room fell silent as the verdict was delivered and the men showed little emotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
John H
James Roddy
David Berkey
Paint Township
Somerset
Longenecker
John Cat
Railroads Report Mixed June Earnings
Philadelphia records June statements for the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad showing a net earnings rise of 12.10 due to increased revenue and lower expenses. West Jersey and Seashore Railroad reports gross and expense declines with net earnings down 7,700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Company
West Jersey and Seashore Railroad Company
Never Rip Pants Strike to be Called Off, NYC
Reports from New York indicate the Knee Pants Never Rip Pants and Makers unions will declare the strike off within four days as operatives are winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Weather and Local News Summary Morning Brief
Weather shows showers and cooler temperatures with a calm in the general strike situation. Japan signals deliberate approach to Hawaii. Shipping notes mention heavy steamers for Klonike and sports items cover league baseball games and a local toboggan event. Also noted are firemen parade dates and local editorial on campaign work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Hawaii
Freee
England
Klonike
Beranton BU
Quaker City
Trouble at Hawaii or Protecting the Islands
Cincinnati despatch reports Hawaii plans to restrict Chinese residence to six months and discusses a potential U S plan to stock the islands with laborers from U S cane fields. It notes Japanese vessels en route and warns of tensions if Japan moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Inquirer
Masaillon
Ohio
Watson H. Wyman
Honolulu
San Francisco
Louisiana
Texas
Mississippi
Japan acts to remove export duty from new fiscal year
Bellic state confirms Japan will abolish export duties from the start of its thirty first fiscal year. Samuel Parker, former foreign minister in Queen Liliuokalani's government, arrived from Honolulu aboard the Belgic. He warned that Hawaii will press for negotiations if annexation fails, noting a significant Japanese population and potential military presence there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Samuel Parker
Lilioukalanti
Honolulu
Hawaii
Japan
England
Islands
United States
Eight Children Mother Arrested After Stone Attack
Mrs. Ada Smith mother of eight was arrested after allegedly striking Joseph Cross' 5-year-old daughter with a stone in Wrights court. The court warrant followed a petty altercation between the two families. Alderman Howe set bail at 200 dollars for Mrs. Smith to appear in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Smith
Joseph Cross
Four bail set in county court cases
Frank Wentrowski posted 500 bail before Judge Archh bald on charges of maintaining a tippling house selling quer on Sunday and keeping a disorderly house. Roman Matuszileki acted as bondsman for Wentrowski. Martin Joyce held in own recognizance on assault and battery. John Hannis and Jacob Hannis posted 1000 bail each with bondsman Joseph Solomon, charged with assault battery and felonious wounding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wentrowski
Archhbald
Roman Matuszileki
Martin Joyce
John Hannis
Jacob Hannis
Joseph Solomon
Christian Endeavor Rally At Farview Today
The Christian Endeavor societies of the Five County union hold their annual rally at Farview today. An excursion train departs Delaware and Hudson station at 9 o clock. A large crowd is expected with Bauer's band marching with the Scranton contingent. A morning concert runs 1 to 12 o'clock at the park and an afternoon concert 1.40 to 2 o'clock. Rev. J F Stonevipher of Easton will deliver the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Societies
Union
Farview
Delaware and Hudson
Bauer
Scranton
Park
J. F. Stonevipher
Easton
Hastings appoints Enoc O. Rogers to Huntingdon bench
Governor Hastings appoints Enoc O. Rogers of Orbiosonia as associate judge of Huntingdon county to fill the vacancy caused by Judge William J. Grissinger’s death. The appointment takes effect immediately in Harrisburg on August 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Hastings Han
Enoc O. Rogers
Orbisonia
Huntingdon County
William J. Grissinger
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Canton
Business Men's Meeting
Cameron Miller
Roscoe
Dunlevy
California
Patrick Dolan
Miller
United Labor League of Western
Eugene V. Debs
Mary Jones
M. M. Garland
W. A. Carney
Amalgamated Association
United Mine Workrs
M. P,trick
Painters’ and Decorators’ Union
M. J. Couishaw
Umbers’ Union
Dera
Schmock
Edutone
Pennsylvania Allroad
Osnarg
Osnaburg
W. Va
Pairmont
J. W. Rae
Joseph Wood
Kan
Britain
Steers
Jack Tars
Boilermakers
Charles Dietz
Dan
China
Roddys
James
K. of P
West Side
Lackawanna County News
Mr. Wyman
Information
Christian Endeavor Rally
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