First Blood in Strike In Pittsburgh Mining Clash
Injunctions stop marches by striking miners against the New York and Cleveland Gas Coal company. Sheriff deputies wind up restraining a volatile crowd after Henry Stewart wounds drummer Jacob Mott. Captain Bellingham and Sheriff Lowry restore order and defer further action until a Monday court hearing.
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Pittsburg
New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company
Sherif
Henry Stewart
Jacob Mott
McDonald Band
Bellingham
Lowry
James Richards
de Armitt
Aassemblage
Dolan
New York and Cleveland Company
Plum Creek
George Harris
Central Pennsylvania
Jones
Chicago
William Warner
Cameron Miller
Allegheny County
Jonel Schoyer
DeArmiit
Schlatter Ready to Elope in Odd Courtship
Canton reports Divine healer Schlatter remains determined to wed Mrs. Ferris despite not securing a marriage. He shows a 75 cent license as proof of intent while friends guard Mrs. Ferris's home to prevent elopement. His venture continues to attract attention and publicity.
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Mra. Perris
Canton
Bchiaiier
Benedict
Mra
Ferris
Schlatter
Planty
Schlatter Draws Crowds at Store-Box Throne and Hears Elopement Rumors
The article notes Schlatter attracting growing crowds as he works with energy, touching all who approach in single file near his store-box throne. Rumors circulate that he seeks to elope with Mrs. Persis, with observers describing his coat off and hair tossed to the breeze.
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Schlatter
Persis
Lambs Sweep Bucked Shops as Wheat Rallies Smother Wall Street
In Chicago bucket shops report a surge of small speculators buying large lots of wheat futures profits. Within sixty days the public has withdrawn about 1,500,000. Lambs entered in June, rode wheat gains, and forced ten bucket shops to quit while others restrict offers and raise margins. Trading norms shift as many play 100 to 200 shares.
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Chicago
Funeral of Senor Canovas Del Castillo in Madrid
Madrid August 18 funeral of Senor Canovas del Castillo was a solemn ceremony with troops on the route, flags lowered, and crepe on buildings. More than a thousand wreaths, a long cortege led by Sagasta, and a queen regent wreath marked the procession before interment in St Isidore cemetery amid artillery salvos.
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Madrid
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Duke of Soto
Marshall Martinez Campos
Pazo de la Merrzed
Senora Canovas
Senor Sagasta
Senor Canovas
St. Isidore
Name Change Tied to Buffalo Family in West Side Death
Chicago police say Charles Clifford who killed his wife Lottie Heller and then died by his own hand may be Charles Clifford Ellsworth from a wealthy Buffalo New Jersey family. His wife, Eloped from a convent sixteen years ago, later performed on stage as Clifford. Mrs Clifford's mother and sister reportedly live on Seneca Street in Buffalo.
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Chicago
Charles Clifford
Buffalo, N. J
Charles Clifford Ellsworth
Lottie Heller
Buffalo
Ellsworth
Clifford
Pole Hunter Charles Clifford Kills Wife Then Dies
Charles W. Clifford, a member of the Greeley North Pole expedition, killed his wife and then himself at their Rush Street home. He joined the expedition as a carpenter and had been involved in jealousy with Policeman Gustave A. Fenner, who is suspended by Chief Kopley pending inquiry. Henry, driven by hunger, was shot during a prior incident where supplies were stolen.
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Chicago
Til
Charles W. Clifford
Rush Street
Greeley
North Pole
Henry
Clifford
Gustave A. Fenner
Kopley
Couldn't Escape Both Girls Bride Chooses Love
George Sporen of Warren wed Miss Mary Schroeder after a breach of promise suit forced him to break an earlier impending marriage in Batavia. Sheriff’s summons reached him upon arrival, leading to a rash decision that satisfied none but the groom.
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Freeport
George Sporen
Mary Schroeder
Warren
Sporen
Batavia
Revolt at Papamusa Prison in the Philippines
An official Manila dispatch reports a serious outbreak at the Papamusa military prison. Two Spanish soldiers were killed and seventy three insurgents died or were captured, with many wounded on both sides.
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Madrid
Aug
Manila
Hillippine Islands
Papamusa
Italian Man Arrested at Gare de Lyon Threats to France
Parla reports an Italian named Gal link Was arrested at the Gare de Lyon for violently threatening France and saying he would imitate a Carlo Santos, the assassination of President Carnot. Police have not determined if he is a dangerous lunatic or a serious danger.
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Parla
Gallink
Gare de Lyon
France
Aecsario Santos
Carnot
Trade activity and stock gains boost New York market tone
R G Dun weekly review notes a surge in trade with a buyers’ rush from across the country. Stocks rise and railroad earnings improve as July payments at clearing houses exceed prior years, signaling broad demand for iron, steel, textiles, and wheat.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Exis
Atlantic
Russia
Pacific
German goods in Canada receive same duties as English imports
Berlin reports that the Canadian customs department will grant German goods imported directly the same preferential duties as English goods until August 1, 1908 and refund the additional duties charged since April 22 upon shipment.
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Berlin
Reichsangeiger
Canadian Customs Department
Shirley Richardson Tuck Marries Susette Bernard in Midnight Ceremony
Shirley Richardson Tuck son of Henry Tuck vice president of New York Life married actress Susette Bernard on July 22 in a quick ceremony after a roof garden party at a Fifth Avenue residence. They left for an uptown hotel while Tuck’s mother remained in the country, and he travels to Europe.
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New York
Shirley Richardson Tuck
Henry Tuck
New York Life Insurance Company
Susette Virginia Bernard
Young Tuck
Bernard
Fifth Avenue
Tuck
Miss Bernard
Shirley Richardson
Rector Smith
Tuck Were
Europe
Afghan ameer blamed in suspected tribal uprisings
Reports from London and Bombay say Abdurranman Khan of Afghanistan may be behind anti-British tribal risings. Newspapers note pro Islamic sentiment, letters praising Turkish victories, and calls for renewed Muslim resolve. Agents in Simla Calcutta Karachi and Bombay allegedly recalled to Kabul as Yar Mahomed Khan departs after liquidating assets.
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London
Fmeers
Mahmud Sabuktagin
Chitpur
Bombay
Abdurranman Khan
Ameer
Afghanistan
Simla
Calcutta
Karachi
Cabul
Yar Mahomed Khan
Defense Opened in Waltz Trial Amid Muslin Experiments
Montrose August 19. The defense opened with claims Jabez Lemon’s suicide and Waltz’s kindness toward him, disputing the grave charge. Witnesses testified to Lemon’s illness and Waltz’s actions, while Dr Knapp described revolver tests on muslin and possible animal experiments, including a pig, in cross examination.
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Knapp
Montrose
Waltz
Lemon
Safford
Peter Monahan Hanged for Wife Murder in Baltimore
Peter Monahan aged 74 was executed by hanging in Baltimore for the May 25 1897 murder of his wife. Convicted July 17 the drop occurred at 9 46 am. He spoke to jail board member Frank Wachter joking about wrestling on the scaffold saying he would wrestle later in the green fields.
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Baltimore
Peter Monahan
Monahan
Frank Wachter
Spanish Spy Hanged in Cuban Camp Execution Without Trial
A Cuban leader Baldomero Acosta ordered the hanging of Miguel Besta a Spanish spy from Key West. The late Havana advices claim Weyler used Besta to visit Acosta camp and kill him. Besta was a veteran spy implicated in sending many Cubans to prison or death.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Key Weat
Havana
Miguel Besta
Baldomero Acosta
Besta
Weyler
Acostas
Portugueses Rout Rebelling Mapulanquenes in Aug War
Lisbon reports Portuguese troops surprised and routed the Mapulanquenes on Tuesday. Twenty three chiefs and 299 followers killed, many rebels wounded. Portuguese casualties two killed and fourteen wounded. Territory of the rebellious tribesmen reportedly laid waste.
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Lisbon
Witness Miller Killed Amid Turmoil in Kentucky Trial
In Middlenboro on August 1 William Miller the sole eye witness to the Dugan Colson shooting was killed during a clash with Clark's party. Clark's men have fled to the mountains as Miller's friends pursue them. A violent clash is feared if they meet.
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Middlenboro
William Miller
Dugan
Colson
Clark
Taunton Murderer Dies in Prison Escape Shot
Herbert A. Wilee, the Taunton murderer, died in hospital after being shot during an attempted escape from the Taunton prison last Tuesday. He had been wounded while resisting guards as authorities tried to recapture him following the breakout.
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Taunton
Boston
Herbert A. Wii]e
Waltz Testimony Details Lemon Case with Grim Wounds
John Waltz described Lemon’s deteriorating health and self harm threats. He recounted Lemon asking him to stay after a work injury and recalled maggots in a leg wound treated by Dr Corsena and herbal remedies. The court heard testimonies from Milton Arthur Higgins Hopkins and others about Lemon’s condition.
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Lemon
Alney
H. &. Reisler
Thomas Reede
Higgins Building
Corsena
Hancock Junction
Milton J. Arthur
W. H. Higgins
William Hopkins
Waltz
Frank McReynolds
John Waltz
Baker
Sterling
Wayne County
Watts
Scranton
Carbondale
Benjamin Gardner
Peterson
Maugh
Wale
Jack
Pop
W. R. Brady
Honesdale
Hose Checks a Mob in Ironwood Fire Loots Four Buildings
In Ironwood Michigan on August 13 a morning blaze destroyed four buildings. John Ramota and family escaped as a crowd seized Henry Lensot suspected of starting the fire. Police and firefighters halted a mob rushing Sensoi, who confessed he was hired by Charles Ross to burn the structures for insurance. Ross was arrested.
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Ironwood
Mich
John Ramota
Henry Lensot
Sensoi
Charles Ross
Ross
Mob Seizes Central City Jail In Early Morning Bid
A masked mob from Russell Gulch broke into Central City Jail at 2 am demanding the keys to a steel cell housing four suspects in the murder of miner Alex Goddard. The four inmates hid and escaped, four leaders were arrested, a guard was posted, and further trouble was feared.
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Central City
Colo
Russell Gulch
Alex Goddard
Domick Eck
Yacht Diana Runs Aground Near Atlantic City
The yacht Diana commanded by Captain Allen Conover ran aground on the north shoal about one mile southeast of Atlantic City, in Tate Thursday night. Three women and one man were aboard besides the crew and were rescued by the surf boat from the life saving station. They refused to give their names and the vessel was floated at 4 am today.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Diana
Allen Conover
Tate
Waltz Murder Case Defense Opens
Defense begins in the Waltz murder case as court action unfolds amid the Mineral Strike discourse. Other items note mining concerns, political tensions in Spain, and weekly reviews across sports and society.
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Carlistes
Spain
Waltz
Dan
Carlists Threaten London Stronghold as Protests Rise
The Pall Mall Gazette notes London as a Carlist stronghold with thousands of followers. Leaders discuss aiding Spain after Canovas death. Lumbyo claims 10,000 English volunteers ready to fight. Madrid and other cities tighten military precautions against potential Carlist or Republican uprisings.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Carilista Bays
Canovas
Spain
Chevalier Lumbyo
Don Carlos
England
Madrid
Barccelona
Bilboa
Seville
Prince Henri Duel Delayed by Italian Counter Claim
Paris August 11 The seconds for Prince Henry of Orleans and General Alberton met briefly and postponed the duel discussion due to intervention by Prince Victor Emmanuel Count of Turin who claims precedence. Rome August 13 A local paper says the Count left Italy for the duel accompanied by the Marquis di Ginori and an aide de camp with swords reportedly chosen as weapons.
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Paris
Prince Henry of Orleans
Alberton
Victor Emmanuel
Turin
Italy
Rome
Prince Henry of
Mass for Spanish ex-prime minister held in London
A requiem mass was celebrated in a London Spanish church for the repose of the late Spanish prime minister Senor Cano vas del Castillo. Attendees included ambassadors from Spain, the United States, Germany and Italy, officials in uniform, ministers, and noted figures such as Henry White and Lord Glenesk.
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London
Spain
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Count Casa Valencia
United States
Col
John Hay
Count von Hatzfeldt- Widenburg
General Ferrero
Henry White
Italian Anarchists Arrested in Milan For Bombs
A Milan dispatch reports early today three Anarchists were arrested and police seized bombs documents and explosives. Letters from Ches arlo Santos the Carnot assassin and Pietro Acclarito who tried to assassinate King Humbert are said to be included. Other arrests are expected as police claim strong evidence of an international anarchist plot.
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London
Milan
Documenta
Chesarlo Santos
Carnot
Pietro Acclarito
Humbert
Envoy from Uruguayan insurgents May Bring Peace
An envoy arrived in Montevideo from the insurgent camp and hopes for peace. An armistice of twenty two days was signed on July 20 between insurgents and Uruguayan government troops. The revolt began in March over contested elections deemed fraudulent and the government’s refusal to resign or annul them.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Republic of
Weather Forecast for Middle States and New England
In the middle states and New England today fair to partly cloudy with warmer sultry conditions and prevailing fresh southwest to southeast winds. Rain and thunderstorms expected in the western district and possibly on coastal areas at night. Sunday outlook: partly cloudy to cloudy with sultry weather in these sections.
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New York
Middle States
New England
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