Tribune Leads Scranton Businessmen in Circulation
The Tribune claims superior circulation among Scranton business men as cars start, bayonets cited, and President Debs speaks. Attorney General Olney warns that a single Gore spill could trigger civil war while government authority must protect public welfare. Railway managers deny weakening rumors, vowing a full battle with all means. Public birthday events include travel obstructions and lawless conduct.
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Olney
Federal action tightens rail strike response across states
July 4 dispatches report U.S. troops authorized to protect railway property in Chicago Los Angeles Cabot Helena and Sacramento while districts seek injunctions against railroad officials. Indictments may follow against American Railway Union leadership as Attorney General warns law must curb growing disorder and threats.
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Wasuinaros
Chicago
Los Angles
Cablet
Nlm
Trinidad
Cul
Helens
Montad
United States
Sacramento
Cala
Indiana
Michigan
Inoia
California
War Department
Helena
Mont
Acta
United States District
Milchrist
Colcago
Grand Jury
Dati
American Railway
United States District Court
Troops Guard Freight Train as Mob Interferes in Dexter Park
Half of the Second Battalion from Fort Sheridan encamped in Dexter Park as officers and 100 policemen guard a stalled beef train. A mob of 800 attacked near Halsted street, then later targeted a Lake Shore line train of 175 soldiers with gattling guns, forcing uncouplings and a tense stand as troops escorted the locomotive. The crowd dispersed after a bayonet charge. by 10 o clock the district was quiet.
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Michigan Central
Thinp
Chapin
Halsted Street
Lake Shore
United States
Axel
Crowl
Volvo
Tiis
Troops Arrive and Camp at Dexter Park Depot
Troops arrived at the depot at 3 o clock and went into camp at Dexter Park this afternoon. Nowa was received here this afternoon as the troop train departed this morning aboard a Swift Co. train bound for New York when a derailment occurred near Kensington.
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Dexter Park
Nowa
Tribo
Swift Co
New York
Kensington
Guarding Suburban Traine Cascada
A July 4 incident at Lake Shore road saw 2,500 strikers and supporters confront a moving train guarded by 12 U S troops and 50 police. Stones shattered cab glass as the engineer drew a revolver. police seized the weapon and the train exited toward the yards amid jeers and threats.
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Lake Shore Road
Aock
Fortieth
Liletead
Wabash Road Delays Eased Says White
Report notes limited change in road conditions with the Wabash still tied up. North to Pacific and Union Pacific trains run on schedule though western blocks persist. Mr White says overall outlook is improving and the worst may be over.
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Wabash
Pacific
Union Pacific Mall
Soldiers Clear Tracks After Rail Strike Action
Four companies of the Fifteenth Infantry under Major alley command arrived from Fort Sheridan Illinois to clear the tracks. Five freight cars burned on the Illinois Central line at West Pullman, three miles away, with striking workers claiming sympathy burns. The engine crew refused to back up as ordered. a marshal placed the fire town under arrest and road supervisor James Conlan took the engine position.
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Riverstaxp
Ile
Fifteenth Infantry
United States Army
Alley
Fort Sheridan
Inois
West Pullouin
Atrikera
Sdgineer
James Conlan
Debs Seethes Over Civil War Threats in Rail Strike
July 4 Cincinnati report features President Eugene V. Debs of the American Railway Union warning that the first shot by regulars could ignite a civil war and divide the nation. He condemns railway managers for pressuring officials and shielding Pullman interests while urging a settlement with the boycott and strike debates.
Great Rock Island Blockade Ends. Trains Resume Movement
On July 4 at 1:15 PM the Rock Island blockade was raised and trains held for five days began moving again. The first Joliet stalled train advanced under soldier guard, followed by six more similar trains, each of equal length, with bayonets at points. Deputy sheriffs withdrew and many went to Riverdale on the Illinois Central amid expected trouble.
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Thsady
Bhoot
Hive Iswaxp
Blockady
Rock Island
Joliet
Riverdale
Rioting in Chicago Stops Train and Freight Cars Burned
In Chicago on July 4 a Lake Shore train No 20 was detained by a mob at Forty third Street and the Rock Island yard. The engineer and fireman were forced to leave. Passengers walked down town. Train No 7 was also held at the same place. Fifteen Pan Handle freight cars were burned at Fourth Street by strikers and their friends.
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Lake Shore
Fortythird Street
Rock Islanda
Fourth Street
Arm. VALPanatso Strike Sparks Armored Conductor Incident
A Lake Shore conductor fired at fellow rail workers near Chicago when a strike among Porters from Elgin Joliet and Eastern disrupted Belt Line operations. The shot wounded a man in the arm as the Grand Trunk sought sheriff protection and authorities investigated the Belt Line disturbance.
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Valpanatso
Tad
Thie County
Elgin
Jolist
Exatern
Chicago
Lake Shore Road
Lake Shore
Grand Trunk
Sympathy Strike Halts Freight on Major Railroads
A majority of freight conductors on the Chesapeake and Ohio and Louisville and Nashville roads walked out this morning over non union labor. Yardmen on the Chesapeake and Ohio at Covington quit work, creating a serious disruption as the strike spreads across the network.
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Discissatl
Chesauke
Ohio
Louisville
Nashville
Cheanpeake
Covington
Western trainmen resign spark tension in Southern Pacific
Six companies of United States infantry arrived this morning after engineers and conductors on the Southern Pacific railway followed switchmen by resigning. The situation remains quiet with no indications of trouble at Los Axar ys Cal July 4.
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Los Axar Ys
Cal
United States Infantry
Southern Pacific
Marching Strikes Near San Prascisco and Oakland
The strike reached San Prascisco and Oakland with disruptions to trains and the removal of firemen and brakemen. Militia preparations were reported as troops faced resistance in Sacramento and eventually returned to their barracks without achieving demands.
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San Prascisco
Daly
Oakland
Sacramento
Switchmen to Return to Work Amid Strike Turmoil
Railroads show weak effort to end the labor walkout. Missouri Pacific switchmen announce they will return to work tomorrow morning, as St. Louis, Missouri marks the July fourth context.
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St. Louis
Mintouri Pacific
Trains Stall in Bloomington Amid Strike Delays
Reports show fourteen delayed passenger trains in Bloomington with about 2000 passengers affected. Authorities and committees review service and take steps to aid the needy and sick as the Alton strike remains in statu quo.
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Digant Paguengeras
Broomuseros
Til
Daly
Alton
Tie-Up at That Sprightly Western Burgle Now Complete
Sioux City Iowa reports a morning order to Sioux City and northern men completing the teap. No mail reached here today.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Boss Groker Joins Taumany Independence Celebration
The Taumany society marked the 118th anniversary of American independence in Taumany Hall. Senators Walsh of Georgia and Cummins of New York spoke as Richard Croker arrived from Europe to a warm reception. Letters from Cleveland Stevenson and Hill were read.
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Society of Taumany
Tammany Hall
Patrick Walsh
Georgia
Ainon Cumimings
New York
Walsh
Richard Croker
Europe
Majestic
Cleveland
Stevenson
Hill
Strikes Ease in Salt Lake City and Ogden Utah
The strike situation in Salt Lake City and Ogden shows slight improvement. The American Railway Union asks the district court to compel Union Pacific receivers to run trains. Judge Merritt has taken the matter under advisement for one week.
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Salt Lak
Utah
Ogden
American Railway Union
District Court
Union Pacific Railroad
Pollimans
Merritt
Counting Cost of the Paric Investigation on Pennsylvania Industry
The Secretary of Internal Affairs presents 1802 and 1803 manufacturing data from 424 firms in Pennsylvania. Employment falls from 155,209 to 105,165 while total compensation drops from 75,500,450 to 2,744,063 per year and value of product declines from 300,607,607 to 245,282,609.
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Secretary of Internal Affairs
Pennsylvania
Hanassuna
Stewart
Wang Inquiriea
Ferry Disaster Drowns Nearly 200 on Hungarian River
A ferry on the Theisa near Nyleghyhazi Hungary capsized after a chain snapped while towing the boat. About 200 people were aboard and most were drowned with only a few survivors reported. Authorities begun rescue operations and investigations into the alchuin towing method.
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Theiss
Bupa Pest
Theisa
Nyleghyhazi
Hungary
Miners face overhaul of company stores in Pennsylvania
Pitrsnurna July 4 report notes first move against company stores in the state. Youghiogheny River Coal Company president Taylor agrees to dispense with company stores. Roboing and other operators to present offers with similar terms. McBride leads union effort aiming to buy stores, goods, and buildings with operators receiving a 24 cent per ton differential.
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Pitrsnurna
Find
Pennsylvania
Imade
Taylor
Youghiogheny River Coal Company
FL. Roboing
Mine Workers’ Union
Patrick McBride
Veterans celebrate independence at Camp McCartney
Senior Vice Commander Darte presided as the Lambs escorted residents to Round Top for music and dancing from 10 to 5 with a camp fire. Speeches were given by Commander Kinsley and others. An evening battle on Calpe hill preceded a fireworks display.
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Gerryenuna
McCartney
Dorte
Kinsley
A Morrison
Quartermaster Levering
Calpe Hill
Ghostly tragedy at Leviston wedding ends in severing
Hazriton Pa July 4 a husband attacked his wife at a Leviston wedding after a young man offered courtesies. John Wolashock slashed his wife twice nearly decapitating her. she cannot live.
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Hazriton
Leviston
John Wolashock
Wolashoek
Wolashoel
Mail Service Partially Restored After Strike
A July 4 Telegram report says the railway mail service is returning to normal routes from Chicago to St Paul. Division Superintendent Troy in Chicago notes mails are going and coming on time for the first time since the strike began, suggesting improved outlook.
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Wasuinotos
Troy
Chicago
St. Paul
Fatal stabbing at union meeting ends in tragedy
In Philadelphia on July 4, John Spohn a cigar maker from Read n Geta attempted to force his way into Vigor Makers union No. 100 rooms. During attempts to eject him John Spohn stabbed John Bibl the secretary of the union in the back fatally wounding him. Abbott Defrate Moyen and Hilly Meyers fought later with Moyen winning by decision in fifteen rounds.
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Philadilphia
Vigor Makera
Union No. 100 Wa
Progream
John Spohn
Spolin
John Bibl
Ution
Abbott
Moyen
Oon Tounda
I. Seandon
Hilly Meyers
Porter Sets World Flying Mile Record in Tandem Attempt
Arthur W. Porter of the Waltham Cycle Club broke the world Class A flying mile record with a 2 03 time. The pace was split by Hoggert and Williams on a tandem for the first two thirds, surpassing the previous 2 00 mark set by Porter and later equalled by Jay McDonald of New York.
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Walitam
Moon
Arthur W. Porter
Waltham Cycle Elu
Pacus
Hoggert
Williams
Porter
Jay McDonald
New York
York physician elected president of state teachers group
Dr. Jeffrion of York was chosen president of the State Teachers' Association at Mepis. Three sessions were held with numerous addresses at each gathering as delegates from Mt Gretoa and other locales attended the event on July 4.
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Jeffrion
York
State Teachers’ Association
Mepis
Mt Gretoa
Waa
Officers Named At York Collegiate Institute Meeting
The next MLACS meeting elected officers including President Dr ET Jiffries of York Collegiate Institute. Vice presidents Mary G Dann of Delaware County and D A Harmon of Hagleton. Secretary Dr McCosker of Lancaster and Treasurer David S Keck of Kutztown. Executive committee members include Dr George W Hull Milloraville Curtia Boyer Lebanon Dr A T Smith West Chester Dr J D Walter Indiana and Me Mackey Butler.
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Dr. Et, Jiffries
York Collegiate Institute
York
Mary G Dann
Delaware County
D. A. Harmon
Hagleton
Dr McCosker
Lancaster
David S. Keck
Kutztown
George W. Hull
Milloraville
Curtia Boyer
Lebanon
A. T. Smith
Weat Chester
J. D. Walter
Indiana
Me. Mackey
Butler
Insurgent Loss in Rio Grande Do Sol Pass
In St Paris on July 4 the Brazilian minister reported from Rio De Janeiro that insurgents lost over 1000 men in a battle at the Rio Grande do Sol pass. The enemy were defeated and utterly routed.
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St. Paris
Rio de Janeiro
Rio Grande du Sol
Vanderbilt Mines Site Threatened as Edwards Burned
Fire rages through Edwards in St. Lawrence County where the Vanderbilt coal mines are located. The village is being wiped out and details are not yet available. Local authorities report extensive damage but could not provide specifics.
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Vanderbilt
Watertows
N. Y
Edwards
St. Lawrence County
Great Baptist Convention Opens in Toronto
The fourth international convention of the Baptist Young People's Union begins July 10 at Massey Music Hall, Toronto, and runs four days. About 6,000 delegates from every U S state and Canadian province will attend, with two large evening meetings at Macoy-Marichall and Metropolitan Church. Notable speakers include Dr. William M Lawrence, Dr. R S MaccArthur, Dr. J B Gambrell, Dr. H L Moorehouse, Dr. Frank M Ellis, Dr. P S Henson, Governor W J Northen, and Dr. H C Mubie. State and provincial rallies fill Saturday afternoon. Ontario and Quebec Baptist youths defer their provincial convention to join.
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Toronto
The
Baptist Young People's Union
Massey Music Hall
America
Union
Dominion
William M Lawrence
Chicago
R. 8. MaccArthur
New York
Macgey Marichall
J. B. Gambrell
Macon
H. L. Moorehouse
Frank M Ellis
Baltimore
P. S Henson
WJ. Northen
Atlanta
H C. Mubie
Boston
Young Baptists
Ontorio
Quebec
Cooke
Presbyterian Church
Fourth of July Pennsylvania Chautauqua Draws 46000 Attendees
Mount Gretna July 4. About 46 000 people attend the Pennsylvania Chautauquas. Miss Lydia A Newcombe presents Delsarte and Indian club drill. Iroquois band of Lancaster performs. Lebanon Sunday schools chorus led by Dr Stocks Hammond of Reading. Governor Pattison delivers an address. Hughes of Philadelphia discusses strikes and wage harmony. A prof Howe piano concert closes the program.
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Mount Gretna
Pennsylvania
Hughes
Profesor Howe
Wilkes Barre
Strikers Losing Ground Say Reports Indicate Federal Action Likely
Reports from central strike points tonight indicate the strikers are losing ground. Attorney General Olney believes disorders are subsiding and that further federal intervention may be required.
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Wasmixotos
Watuorifivs
Olney
Britannia wins Glasgow yacht race amid far eastern confusion
Yesterday the Britannia prevailed in a Glasgow race while reports from Yokohama and Tokyo conflicted. An earthquake in Toilo destroyed 1004 houses with 20 diplomats killed and 277 injured as garths cracked and police struggled to respond.
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Yokoham
Japan
Toilo
Inieh National
Justin McGartney
Patrick Egan
Vivian Mckalls Wott
Joseph Wright
Toronto
RK. Guinness
Vivian Nickalla
Patriots in trouble amid several firecracker accidents
Report outlines multiple blast incidents injuring 16 year olds in Vermont and Lancaster County. Perlay Smith of Ripton loses head to an exploding device, Walter Galbraith loses an eye, and George Boyer dies from a premature cracker blast. Other blasts damage a tobacco warehouse causing substantial losses.
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Pottarifle
Walter Galbraith
Good & Hoss
Conestoga Center
Lancaster County
George Boyer Wa
George Fiekd
Dowwoit
President Dibs Dismisses Action Taken
President Dibs says he cares nothing for the action taken and downplays the matter. Officials and observers question the impact as critics urge further steps and clarification from the administration.
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Dibs
Debs Defends Union Tactics In Interview At Cicada
In Cicada Illinois on July 4 Debs says he has ordered no boycott or strike personally and will defend the union to the end. He claims injunctions do not trouble officers, disputes federal grand jury actions, and warns of possible federal arrest. He plans to meet Meyer Hopkins and council officials at 10 o clock.
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Cicada
Ill
Debs
General Managera
Grand Jury
Dota
Howard
William Barns
Meyer Hopkins
Connell
General Managers Association
Union
Council
Milchrist
Federal Grand Jury
Npter
Washington
People s Regatta at Schuylkill Crowds Witness Eight Races
The July 4 event featured 14 mile races with a turn along the Schuylkill River. Vesper Boat Club Philadelphia won the first double scull race. Gray's Ferry won the junior single. Triton Newark took the touring. Vesper triumphed in centor single sculls. Trostitute Newark won the domed shells. Triton Newark took junior saudalella. Pair Mount Rowing Philadelphia won junior scull.
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Schuylkill River
Vesper Boat Club
Philadelphia
Gray’s Ferry Boat Club
Triton Boat Club
Newark
N. J
Vesper Club
Trostitute Boat Club
N.d
Saudalella—Triton Bomt Club
Nvd
Sonred shells—Pairmount Rowing Club
Explosion injures four on steamer near Kamboor
A Yukon style report states a dynamite laden steamer exploded north of Kamboor on the North Thompson river. The Queen sped toward Lowie Creek with twelve aboard when four miles from Brickyard the blast occurred. Five are missing and a quantity of dynamite was on board.
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Kamboor
Sm Titel
North Thompson
Queen
Lowie Creek
Jealous Rival Slashes Man in Pennsylvania Town
In Reaping Pennsylvania on July 4 William Marshall a 35 year old colored man died at St Josephs hospital from a throat wound caused by a razor in the hands of William Coulton a colored man. Coulton one to be captured, was jealous over Marshall marrying his former sweetheart.
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William Marshall
St Joseph's Hospital
William Coulton
Coulton
Marshall
Shenandoah Faces Probation in State League Admission
July 4 report states Shenandoah not yet admitted to the State league with a League meeting likely tomorrow to decide admission. Altoona manager Bently to Lancaster Friday signals the club’s transfer, while two games are scheduled in this city tomorrow.
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Priladelrain
Mlewoek
Shenadoah
Shenandoah
Mearing
Menager Bently
Altoona Stan
Lancaser
Altoona
Weather forecast for Pennsylvania regions
Forecast for Tuesday shows cloudy skies in eastern Pennsylvania with a change to fair weather later. Northwest winds bring cooler air in the east while western Pennsylvania experiences mild warmth and west winds.
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WaAshmerton
Pennsylvania
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