Monessen Mill Running Amid Broad Strike Action
Reports from Pittsburg indicate 74 000 workers idle across Amalgamated associations with Monessen’s mill remaining active. Shaffer may close more mills but is not expected to act radical at once. Mills in Westmoreland Allegheny and McKeesport affected as unions push for settlement amid scattered non union work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaffer
Pittsburg
Brecl
Amul
American Triplite
Onder
American ‘Tinplate Company
Monessen
Amalgamated Association Hexnd
Khaffer
American Sheet Steel
American Tinplate
American Steel Hoop Companies
Allegheny
McKeesport
Pitteburo
Shatter
American Steel Hoop Company
W. FE. Corey
National Steel Company
American Tinplate Company
New York
American Sheet Steel Company
Harrisburg Safe Steel Plants Avoid Strike
Harrisburg reports the steel strike unlikely to affect the area. No mills in Harrisburg are connected to the Amalgamated association. Steelton works are busy with orders, Middletown Tyre and Tron company sees no trouble, and all Harrisburg mills operate normally.
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Prom
Harrisburg
Amaleamated Association
Pennsylvanian Steel Works
Steelton
American Tyhe and Tron Company
Middletown
Rain Prayer Proclaimed For Fourth Of July Sunday
Governor Dockery has declared Sunday July 4 a day of prayer for an end to the drought. Citizens are urged to gather at their places of worship to seek divine blessings for rain as little rainfall has occurred since April 27.
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Jefereon City
Dockery
No Further Respite for Wennerholm in Murder Case
Governor refuses further respite for Frank Wennerholm, condemned for killing his sweetheart near Ymeaioen. Wennerholm, granted a June respite, faces execution on Tuesday.
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Newbuirgh
S. C
Iovernor Odetaday
Frank M. Wennerholm
Paddlers Get an Increase at American Iron and Steel
Paddlers employed by the American Iron and Steel company will be paid 1.79 per ton after today. The new rate is an increase of 34 conto a ton. The men have organized a union.
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Lebanon
American Iron and Steel Company
Rain Breaks the Drouth Across Regions
A relief rain improves crops and stock in drought struck southwest Missouri and western Kansas, with more showers hoped. Temperatures hit 98 to 106 degrees in areas still unfavored by rain. storms also hit Joplin and reports note light showers in Springfield, Lamar, Manhattan, and Topeka areas while religious services prayed for rain.
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Missouri
Kansans
Preas
Kansas City
Kansas
Territories
Hutchinson
Kunrae
Joplin
Springfield
Lamar
Manhattan
Kaw
Jefferson City
Archibishop Kain
St. Louis
Presbyterian Church
Dockery Ie
Topeka
Neosho Rapids
Clare
Gardiner
Omaha
Neb
Ashlind
Fremont
South Dakota
Mitchell Comments on Steel Workers Strike Effects
John Mitchell national president of the United Mine Workers of America discusses potential coal industry impact of the Amalgamated Association of Steel Workers strike in Pittsburg. He notes intertwined coal and steel health but avoids firm predictions on a sympathetic coal miners strike as a Kansas City conference on wages adjourns.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Anal Miners of America
Amalgamated Association of Steel Workers
Pittsburg
Coal
Mr. Mitchell
Mitchell
Indianapolis
Kansas and
Missouri
Duel with Knives Ends in Hospital Battle
James Perry and Frank Byram of Philadelphia fought early in the morning in Atlantic City. Perry was severely cut in the arm with an artery nicked, and Byram sustained a six inch neck wound. Both men were taken to the hospital and reported to be improving.
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Atlantic City
James Perry
Frank Byram
Philadelphia
Perry
Byram
Universal Peace Alliance marks thirteenth anniversary ceremony
By Farcluswe Wire The Associated Free Buffalo reports July U1 as the Universal Peace Alliance met to celebrate its 13th anniversary. Papers were read and the event featured sharp critique of war supporters and officials who defend war appeals. The discourse included satirical references to government motives and actions under prevailing circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Univeral Peaie
Ihe
Ware
Avene
Resignation Accepted for Captain Mutram Bradlee Strong
Secretary Root directs the War Department to accept Captain Mutram Bradlee Strong's resignation effective immediately. He will be notified by telegraph and will not report for Manila tomorrow. The resignation precludes further action by military authorities.
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Washington
Root Hae
War Department
Mutram Bradlee Strong
Captain Strong
Tilegraph
Manile
Trap Shooters Compete at Interparx Park Grand American Prep
Nearly a hundred top trap shooters gathered at Interparke Queens for events ahead of the Grand American Handicap. The All-America team, five of whom had just returned from England, scored 604 of 400 targets in a contest using one barrel, defeating New Utrecht Ginn Club which posted 614.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Interatite Park
Queens
Locime
All-America
New Utrecht Ginn Club
England
New Utrecht
Striking Newport Shop Workers Meet with Officials
A committee of 800 shop machinists and car repairers from Ashley, Central Railroad of New Jersey, held a conference with Superintendent Thomas in Wilkes-Barre to seek settlement. Thomas said he cannot settle on the runners proposed but would relay to higher officials if workers return to the old scale. The committee did not authorize any counterproposal and withdrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Ashley
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Thomas
Reading Iron Men Ready to Work
Early this morning workers visited Reading Iron Company departments to apply for positions, nine weeks after leaving. They were told to await notices on department resumes. Names given were fake. only pipe mill laborers returned to organize an early regroupment.
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Aseented Presa
Reading
Reading Iron Company
Jails Ordered for Paterson Strikers in Violent Contempt Case
Commitment papers signed in chancery for eight Paterson strike defendants found in contempt of court for violating an injunction against serenading workers. Sheriff ordered to arrest one man, two men and six women face imprisonment up to sixty days plus fines. One man to thirty days with fine. one girl fined. Twelve sentences detail unclear due to OCR errors.
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Paterson
Paterson Will
Elgrids
Vive Celwncellory Pines
Chancery Chambers
Jersey Oliv
John W. Mardings
Machinists Return To Work At Harland Millingeworth
The 110 striking machinists at Harland Millingeworth resume work after a Saturday agreement raising wages to 14 per week for some, with a 50 hour week and half duty on Saturdays. The Morton Poole firm’s strikers remain out, refusing to bargain.
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Wilmington
Del
Harland & Mollingeworth Company
Tian
Geo
Stelking Michiniets
Morton Poole Company
Hazleton Firemen Won’t Join Impending Strike
Exclusive wire report from Hazleton Pennsylvania dated July 15 says stationary Hazleton firemen will not join a threatened strike of auto workers. Officials state the local firemen are not strongly organized enough to mount a fight.
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Hazleton
Itdiear Ligue
Magleton
Autoracite Con
Comerrow
Deaths of a Day. Edward P. Kerehaw Dies at Home
Edward P. Kerehaw, former vice president of the Knickerbocker ice company, dies at his Philadelphia home after a long gout illness. Born in New York, he joined the ice trade early and remained active until retirement. An early Union League member and prominent figure. William & Gracey, a wealthy oil operator and Benton Oil manager, also dies today.
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Philadelphia
Edward P. Kerehaw
Knickerbocker Toe Company
Kerehaw
New York
Union League
William & Gracey
Benton Oil Company
Detroit Racing Warmed by Fast Heats and Big Stakes
The thirteenth annual Detroit Driving Club meeting opened with perfect weather and a large crowd. Star Pugh won the Chamber of Commerce stakes 5000 for 3.24 pacers, while Lady Thishe captured the 2.14 trot and Edith W. the 2.04 pace. Tomorrow features the $10,000 Merchants and Manufacturers stake for 2.24 trotters.
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Detroit
Detroit Driving Club
Chesse Point Track
Chamber of Commerce
Star Pugh
Jackson
Mich
Edgar Brong
New York
Harry Logan
Plenty
Goodell Bros
Bronx City
Logan
Pugh
Lady Thishe
Dr. Book
Palm Leaf
Ida Highwood
Edith W
Hetty G
Riley B
Lena Wilkin Fund Created for Philadelphia Teachers
Lewie Elkin's will leaves about 2 million dollars to create the Lena Wilkin fund for the relief of disabled municipal school teachers in Philadelphia who taught at least twenty years. The board of education member for ten years, the estate is valued near 2,000,000. Beneficiaries receive an annuity of 600 dollars annually.
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Philadelphia
Lewie Elkin
Trist
Board of Education
Lena Wilkin
Hanna Meets McKinley in Canton for Personal Matters
Exclusive dispatch reports Senator Hanna spending the afternoon with President McKinley in Canton Ohio. The pair were greeted by Secretary Cortelyou on arrival from Cleveland and planned to return there soon. A number of social calls were made on the president that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Canton
Hanna
McKinley
Cleveland
Cortelyou
Tomiall
Paper in Hands of Receiver Faces Motion to Move Case
The newspaper case sits in the hands of Receiver Stephens as President Jones urges removal from Judge Badger's court amid alleged prejudice. The paper weekly is published under the direction of the revolver.
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Columbus
Stephens
Jones
Biggar
Badger
Puddle Mills Begin Operations At Branden Plant
Exclusive wire reports Branden rolling mill lines up 125 workers as puddle mill start. Output will feed Reading Company. Rolling mill slated to hire 100 more workers later this week.
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Reading
Branden
Reading Bron Company
Reading Strike and Racing Season Highlight City News
Weather shows continued warmth while a general strike hits steel trades and a racing season opens in Detroit. Reports note rain relieving the Southwester unrest, with local Strikes and penitentiary releases affecting families as editors chase public interest. Local grocers plan Lake Lodore excursion amid regional developments.
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L General
Detroit
Southwretem
Frouth
Reading
Head On Collision Kills Two on Ohio River Line
A head end crash between an express train and a loose engine at Palins Valley near Parkersburg, West Virginia, killed engineer Al Courtrite of Wheeling and fireman William Boothby of Parkersburg. William Day, another Parkersburg engineer, was fatally injured and likely to die before morning.
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Associated Prom
Parkersburg
W. Va
Ohio River Railroad
Paliens Valley
al, Courtrite
Ohio Valley Express
Wheeling
William Boothby
William Day
Bryan Criticizes the Convention
The Resociated Press reports from Lincoln on July 14 that William Jennings Bryan denounces the Ohio Democratic convention's platform. He faults its Kansas City platform departure and argues the convention should have focused on endorsing the previous platform rather than making him a target.
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Lincoln
Neb
Kansas City
Bryan
Breyvan
No Hope of a Settlement in Pa Firemen Strike
Exclusive wire reports President Mullahy of the Stationary Firemen's Association says no amicable settlement is possible. Employers gave no response, and six hundred Wyoming region firemen may refuse to work tomorrow unless an eight hour day is granted. Mines could suspend operations, affecting many miners. Operators expect to man boiler rooms and avoid a wider stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Wilkes-Barre
Mullahy
Stationary Firemen’s Association of Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Firemen'’s Association
Capture of Schalk Burger's Wife Reported
Lord Kitchener reports the capture of the wife of acting president Schalk Burger and states the prisoner has been brought into Pretoria. The dispatch, dated July 14, notes the event from London via the Amoutated Ire.
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Schalk Burger
London
Lord Kitchener
Contin
Pretoria
Steamship Arrivals Report from New York
Exclusive wire reports ships arriving at New York on July 16 include Francesia Glasgow Mawsham Rotterdam Georgian Liverpool Trave Naples Genoa Citraltar and routes via Rotterdam Aller Antwerp Scilly Potaeds Statendam and Kensington listing ports of call and destinations shoreside notes
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Associated Pres
New York
Aniwod
Francesia
Glasgow
Mawsham
Rotterdam
Liverpool
Trave
Naples
Genoa
Citraltar
Aller
Antwerp
Kensington
Scilly
Potaeds Statendam
Heatwave Ends in Berlin as Sunstroke Claims Rise
The weather in Berlin reached record heat levels today with the hottest day in years. A number of residents died from sunstroke as officials warn against exposure and urge hydration and shade.
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Berlin
Collision Kills Five Near Muskegee In Freight Train Crash
Exclusive: Five people including an engineer Moe Five died when a freight train collided three miles north of Muskegee. The Drakemen and unidentified passengers were among the victims. Investigators view it as a severe rail accident with ongoing inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyeas
Muskeger
Duly Moe
Raing
Muskegee
The Reading Strike Grows the Reading Strike Grows
In Reading the campaign expands as organizers rally volunteers and supporters across neighborhoods. Local leaders emphasize communal action, fundraisers, and outreach events to sustain momentum and pressure officials on literacy priorities.
Reading Strike Threatens Railroad Repair System
Reading shop workers strike over wages and conditions. Voorhees promises to match pay with other eastern railroads, while locomotives boiler shops at Reading and Port Richmond are crippled. Leaders warn of broader actions within forty eight hours.
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Philadelphia
Reading
Voorhees
Handa
Loreal
Rescher
Reading Company
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Power Prince
Fores
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
Camden
N. J
Port Richmond
American Federation of Labor
Neading Road
County Democratic Convention Elects Delegates
Exclusive wire from Altoona Pennsylvania reports the county Democratic convention elected A Mively B Shute T U0 Giveevy A Hen deron and Louie Casey as delegates to the state convention. Resolutions condemn the Republican administration for profiteering and waffling while endorsing Judge Verkes for Supreme Court and Representative Coray for state treasurer. The county committee was instructed to name a county ticket at its earliest convenience.
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Altoona
Mively
B. Shute
Wooty
Markle Company Store Sales Plan Sparks Tax Debate
Hanteton on July 1 reports B Markle & Company placed stores on a strict call sale in response to a Governor Stone signed order. The move aims to avoid tax under the company store system until figures are finalized. Expectation is that most company stores in the district will switch to cash basis accounting before next month.
Weather Forecast for Withington July 1
Weather outlook shows continued warm conditions with east and south winds. Forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy skies and mainly dry conditions into midweek with no significant precipitation expected. Temperatures remain warm with light to moderate humidity.
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Monessen Mill
Painter's Mill
Painter Mill
Westarsonetree
Lindsay Menteheon
Allerheny
Puddiing
Bar Mille
Moenessxon
United States Steel Corporation
Federal Steel Company
National ‘Tyre Conny
le Patch Frm
Warner Arms
American Tin Plate Commmunity
Amalgamated Association
Old Meadow
Scotsdale
Scottdale Iron and Steel Mill
Vanderarift Milla
Vandergrift
Mekersport
Steel Corporation
United Sates Corporation
William Clarke Sons’ Company
Thirty-fifth Street
Moenessen
Moenessen Strel Hoop
Pittebure
Association
Chaffer
Shuiffier, Cirnegie
Hartiers Steel Works
Carnegie
Ae Ve Mills
Amaleamnited Association
Svettdale
Settedale Anit NA Meudeiw
Ronnie Otull Valine
Wna
Aolitintan
Cambria Steel
MiReesport
Tedae
Wy Dewree
United States Tinplate
Conmeliwilhs
Mombert
Te American Tin-plate Company
Tony, Heoane
Wickers
Votingstien
Win
Dan
Lavergal
Governor Dockery
Joan Th
Winnerholm
Proet
Peace Union
Strong
Associated Pro
New Jersey Central Machinists
Pachsive
Asociatal Press
the Blue
Ribbon Club
Scar Pugh
Merchants and Manufacturers
The
Hotel Cadillac
Rook
Milroi
Binney
Metarthy
Marah
Gracie
Macey
Tom Pugh
Lookwoeod
Vinky Logan
Pouchet
Charlie Iowning
Fred HH
Waring
Mollie Knox
King Willis
Mysoux
Bannett
Kijah
Reckleas
Staunton Wilkes
Ido Mwighroods
Highwood
Huston
Atkinson
Walken
Scheller
Hokmoway
Bow Rene
Pettigrew
Jeanette
Minka
Junior
de Elas
Hetty
Keg Hot
McC
Bley
Bligh
Wd Warner
Paul Rewere
Atkingon
Ariel
Harry O
Eyelet
Deity
Lewis Elkin
Asolated Press
Cichondale Department
Eter Hombach
Lake Lodore
West
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Leral—Indnetelal
Whitney
Associated Prem
Judge Yerkes
Asmotsted
Weather Forecast
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