Strikers Return to the Mills Amid Steel Plant Talks
Officials of United States Steel say they are receiving many applications from former workers as the company plans to reopen mills with non union men. Amalgamated officers insist their ranks remain unbroken and warn against any resumption without union labor. Reports describe new picket activity, mill start delays, and heightened tensions across Pittsburgh area plants, with injunctions discussed but no decisive shift in the strike dynamics.
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Dpittelure
Wille
United States Steel Corporation
Amalgamated Assorlation
Cwwever
Fier
Ctiheio
Caine
Piper
Patnier
Lindsay-McCutcheon
Allegheny
Atenifiownt Wetion Pii
Poncevilly
Ginko
Hwo Wien
M. P. Tighe
Chicago
W. ©. Davies
American Tin Mate Company
Bdeniniler Mille Af Pie Company
Mondor
Poljle
Mayor Black
McKeesport
Aseone Chon
Canal Dower
Cle
Tytil
Asegulation
New Waste
Davia
Thie City
Moneesen Tonite
Local Man Dies After Illness in Micimend
An obituary notice reports the death of a German native, aged twenty, in Micimend Virginia. The deceased is identified by initials and background, with family and burial details to follow in community records.
Knights Templar Adjourn After 1904 Conclave in San Francisco
The twenty-eighth triennial Knights Templar conclave adjourned in San Francisco after the first Tuesday in September 1904. Officers were elected with W. Th Mayo of St. Louis losing to AL Gerrew of Detroit for grand warden. OH Wales Lines of Connecticut was re elected grand treasurer.
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Louieville
Aug
San Francisco
Knights Templar
W. Th Mayo
Lewis
AL Gerrew
Detrral
Mir Moto
Wales
Commenticut
Recorder's Axe at Pittsburg Ends Three Officials
Pittsburg reports a surprising shakeup as Recorder A M Brown ousts three city officials. J O Brown loses as director of public safety to Andrew Fulton, Arenes Burleigh is replaced by Willian B H Rodgers, and Robert Ostermaier is removed as delinquent tax collector with Wi Hun B Hava named as successor. Quay arrived from Renoy and Brown returned from vacation. Brown cites better government as reason.
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Piltsburg
A. M. Brown
Brown
Andrew Fulton
Arenes Burleigh
Willian BH. Rodgers
Lon
Robert Ostermaier
Hun B. Hava
United States
M. B. Quay
Renvey
Reoorder Brown F
Recorder
State Rifle Matches Conclude After Camp Events
Inclusive Wire reports the state rifle meetings concluded at Camp Sb. Chetna with the brigade trophy won by the Second Brigade team ahead of the Philadelphia First Brigade. Crowds lined the range as scores and distances were tallied, noting high marks across all units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetna
Tondava
Philadelphia
Tela
Wayde
Tan
Black person struck by posse in disputed incident
In a reported incident a Black individual was shot during a confrontation with a posse. The tangled account references multiple named figures and places, with unclear details but indicates a violent action and immediate aftermath under investigation.
Fractured Text Delays Local News Delivery in Town
An OCR damaged readout from The Associated Press sifts through delays and confusion as a paper’s delivery is affected. The fragment mentions delivery issues, network links, and a last minute deadline affecting readers.
Bid for Heir In Alps Peetudes Amid Severe Illness
A report from Dever states an heir’s bidding over a tenet in the Alps underlines a family dispute. The text mentions a severe illness that precedes the action, with details limited by the readable fragments.
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Dever
Fea
Tell Die Ag
Alps
Trenton Disaster: City of Trenton Boiler Explodes
AP dispatch describes the steamer City of Trenton exploding on the Delaware River, nine dead confirmed, more than twenty missing, two injured in hospital likely to die, with searchers dragging the river and investigators from Fire Marshal Lattimer to the U S boiler inspectors examining the wreck.
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Philadelphia
Trenton
Delaware River
Cty
N. J
Althoueth
Onin
Lattimer
Tuga
Polio Department
Ile Dirk
Trenton Engineer Mur phy Unavailable for Comment on Explosion
The editor notes efforts to obtain a statement from Mur phy of the City of Trenton have failed. He is confined to his Wilmington Delaware home, with relatives blocking access. Officials hope Mur phy can explain the disaster's cause, but no statement is forthcoming.
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Reneton
Dit PD
Chew
Lippincott
Trenton
Te Nylesinge
Wrehington
Robert
Lotie
New York
Ely
Cornway
Mir Rordle
Bartow
Lef
Murphy
Willington
Del
Pickets May Be Arrested For Non Union Talk
A Chicago court ruling held that union pickets may be arrested without warrants and held for unlawful interference if they attempt to speak with non union workers. Judge Dole delivered the decision in criminal court naming James Brown and Herman Vigelenweg of the Iron Mounters Union strike committee for pulling a member from a non union man.
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Chicago
Crhainel Court
Tian Nh
Jur
Len Dole
Jame Brown
Herman Vigelenweg
Tweeo
Iron Mounnters
Tnlon
North America
Bossie Francis Eludes Pursuers in Kansas Mine Scuffle
A large posse pursuing Bossie Francis, murderer of Miss Mary Henderson, fails to capture him near Blackwater mine in Kansas. Bloodhounds trail leads to the coal mine owned by a local Black man. Francis is rumored to be aided by local residents and has fled toward nearby towns while a few watchers remain on guard.
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Ranels
Blackwatter
Francs
Humdi Mien
Froaveis
Buve
A. W. Race
Francis
Co. Tambie
Wiennele
Bloeekweter
Wiarrena
Fire Escape Interpretation By City Solicitor Delayed
The southeast meeting of the recorders discussed a formal opinion on fire escapes for bulldogs in eo far 28. Director Wortiker has not received a written opinion yet, but verbally advised a rebuild by the building inspector of all bolt property equipped with fire G30. County commissioners hold enforcement of fire escape regulations.
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Watson
Recorders
Dreetoy
Wormser
Wortiker
Din
Tomake
Wreck at Sodus Point Claims Three Killed and Dozens Hurt
A derailment near Fairville on the North Eastern Central line killed engineer William Meagher of Sodus Point and ticket agent Howard Tubbs. The four-coach passenger train, en route from Sodus Point to Newark, derailed after the engine jumped a gravel pit curve, tossing cars into the ditch and injuring about twenty people. Tubbs died later at Newark hospital. Meagher’s body was recovered as inquest proceedings began.
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Meagher
Howard Tubbs
Newark
Sodak Point
Northers Central Railroad
Fairville
William Meagher
Sodus Point
Heket
Lake Shore
Libbie Ford
Palevidle
Rercon
Sodus
Pan Am
Rochester
Thacher
Wil
Kimira
Howeril Tubbs
William Menacher
Tta'chowk
Weather and local labor and legal notices mix
Weather indicates fair and warmer conditions. Reports cover mine and industrial activity, including workers returning to the job and a disaster at Trenton with injuries. Other items mention defense, legal injunctions, and regional educational matters with references to Scranton and Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Fever Commission Drops Dr Caldas After Experiments
Major Havard, chief surgeon, states the yellow fever commission severed ties with Brazilian expert Dr Caldas and will not supervise further tests. He says the germ resides in the blood and that experiments show infection comes from blood transmitted by a patient with yellow fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roo Kuvann
Havard
Caldas
Tim
Colchis
Hmiavard
Strikers Persuade Workers at Hammond Plant
At the WLPL Conkey printing plant in Hammond a crowd of strikers surrounded arriving workers and persuaded them not to start the shift. No injuries or arrests were reported and management did not attempt enforcement.
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Chicago
Barkere Frjienetion
WLPL
Conkey Commune
Hammond
Tod
Rankin Hotel Destroyed by Early Morning Fire
The Franklin Hotel in Rankin Pa was totally destroyed by a morning blaze. Guests escaped with little more than their tires and what clothing they salvaged. One guest, Oates, jumped from a third story window, breaking an arm and suffering bruises but no serious injuries.
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Pillshore
Franklin Hotel
Rankin
Oates
Flere
Postmaster General visits Concord State Fair
The postmaster general attends the Concord State Fair, viewing exhibits and meeting attendees. The event highlights public service, with attention to postal delivery in rival free service contexts and remarks on fair day civic participation.
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Concord State Fair
Voyage Notices and Port Arrivals Across Global Ports
Readers track a tangle of ships and routes with mentions of Viomvnins Cherbourg New York Bremen and More. The notice references multiple vessels arriving at various ports including New York and Columbia with dates and locations blurred by OCR garble.
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Voth
Alt
Getinantos Divs
Dainbure
Viomvnins
Cherbourg
Gowde
Kyrfaret
Bremen
Alle Roltuy
Aller
New York
Flor Nuyilieg
Orica
Cheeburg
Secretary Root II In Agitated Washington Scene
A confused report from Washington describes a tense event involving Secretary Root II and associate Felden Wire Brow. The piece mentions a noisy scene affecting Tim and referencing a formal meeting and perceived threats amid shifting ties and institutional confusion.
Local Lake Shore Framing Death Report
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an incident near Ruffalo involving a bumper on a Lake Shore frame and a wash hijet suspected to be involved, with unclear details. The text references Etna North Vermont and a Mufade on the Aloha raife, but specifics are unreadable. Names and exact actions remain uncertain.
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Ruffalo
Etna
N. Vo
Fragmentary report on a fatal pitching incident
A damaged wire service item notes a deadly accident involving a pitched ball. Details are unclear, but the report indicates a fatality linked to a baseball pitch and a related incident near a marriage event.
Anarchist Nagy Arrest Reported in Local Wire Message
A garbled wire field from The Nee jated Pyeg Tevin Phar reports the arrest of an anarchist named Nagy. Details are unclear due to dense OCR corruption but indicate law enforcement action in a city context and transmission via Ay Rachaee wire sources.
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Rianie Hoag
Narragansett Races Features Shifts in Driving and Surprises
Report from Narragansett detailed three races with driver changes as favorites faltered. Prince Alert won the free-for-all pace, beating Anaconda and Connor after Myron Mellenry replaced earlier drivers. Baron Bell and Myron McHenry pushed hard, while Matin Belle and other horses posted varied heat results.
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Providence, Ro
Narragansett Turk
Prince Afert
Anaconda
Connor
Jack Trout
Idgees
Myron Mellenry
Prince Alert
Matin Belle
Terrace Queen
Vee
Quelty
Thetee
Anand Senesa
Casvacses Veeens
Chasse
Necota
Tie
Westie
Local Collieries Receive Hostile Option Letters
Letters received by Jermyn & Co and two other colliery firms seek options on coal properties. Attourney from New York did not reveal client identity. Jermyn & Co own Hol Forge colleries. Meast Mountain at Marehwood. Mu Jessup at Winton. Officers include Jermyns and Kemmerer. firms capitalized at $100,000 or $500,000. Suspected big carrying company behind push.
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Jermyn & Co
Mt. Jessup Coal Compe
Moosic Mountain Coal Vampany
New York
Jean & Co
Hol Forge
Upper Valley
Meast Mountain Company
Marehwood
Mu Jessup Company
Winton
John Jermyn
J. Jermyn
Muosle Mountain Coal Company
Kemmerer
Charles P. Ford
WW. Watson
SCC
Me Jercup Coal Company
Rie
Untitled fragment on veto and protest event
A garbled news wire reports a political dispute over a veto and a protest insult against a campaign. Names and specifics are unreadable, but the piece suggests tension between officials and demonstrators surrounding a public action or bill.
Fatal Family Row Leaves Two Dead in Alleged Faience
In an apparent family dispute, Kean Bell was killed and Javan Bona fatally wounded, with another man severely injured. Police declined comment as investigations continue into the incident reported by local authorities.
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Wallalala, Sr
Tasibere
Kean Bell
Javan Bona
Javan
Mine Workers Press for Written Contracts Amid Wage Row
The United Mine Workers move to require written contracts with coal companies. Discharged 10 percent increase workers replaced at old rates amid card inspections and wage disputes. Mitchell and district presidents to confer. strike possible if agreements are not honored.
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Hatteton
A. Aue
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Distri
Delaware and Hudson
Scranton
Wage Increase Standoff At Philadelphia Street Railway
Philadelphia August 20 The Philadelphia Street Railway Employes resolution met to review United Traction Co response to a ten hour day wage demand. The compromise offer failed to satisfy workers who seek twenty cents per hour and ten hours off per day. The company offered one cent more with limited hours. Workers insist on twenty cents per hour and ten hour day.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphin Street Railway
Uintet Triction Company
Camgning
Post Office Labor Day Observance Plan Updated
The post office announces observed Labor Day hours with changes to delivery and window service. Specific routes and collection points will adjust from 9 to 5 at Main and neighboring streets. Notices list affected streets and alternate service centers for the holiday.
Unclear OCR on Election Schedule
Fragmentary OCR states dates and names for a voting schedule. Key items unclear due to damaged text. May reference preparatory events, polling days, and specific days of the week without complete details.
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Recorder's Axe
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Fever Commission
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Associated Press
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Roy
Ies
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Tuaity Pointer
Wetater Gothic
Mill Path
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Schwlan
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Hazleton
Philadelphia Street Railway
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Heves
Avery
Leetwern
Ateo Wat
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Strief
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Ceil
Oollitiona Wail
Fuera
Jawa
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