Coal miners strike fund to be handled in Indianapolis
United Mine Workers officers plan what may be the largest strike fund in labor history. Subscriptions to a weekly income of near 500000 dollars are anticipated with W B Wilson directing. Funds allocated by district numbers and audited by a committee as checks issued to district treasurers. Authorities report check off collection seen as unlikely by bituminous operators.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers
W. B. Wilson
Wilson
Indianolis
Michael McTaggart
Patrick Fitzsimmons
Pennsylvania
J. J. Mossop
Ohio
Pittsburg
United Mine Workers of America
Altoona
Clearfield
Shamokin
Ue-up
Wilkes-Birre
United Ne Workers
National Convennh
National
Jones
Richards
United States
Hinton
Charleston
Guthrie
State Court
Kana- Wha
Hocking Coal Company
General Brooke Retired After Forty Years of Service
Secretary Root announces the retirement of Major General John R. Brooke from the U S Army effective that date. Brooke began in the Fourth Pennsylvania Infantry, served as brigadier general and major general, earned brevets for Gettysburg and Spotsylvania, commanded in Cuba and Puerto Rico, and received high praise for a long, distinguished career.
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Washington
Root
Brooke
John R. Brooke
United States Army
Pennsylvania
Fort Sumter
Fiftythird
Lincoln
the Wilderness
Spottsylvania Court House
Gettysburg
Cold Harbor
Tolopotomy
Spain
Porto Rico
Cubs
Slihu Root
Trapped in cellars as rain floods Kleff town
In European Russia on July 21 a torrential rainstorm caused rapid inrush of water flooding cellars in lower town areas. Tech workers were drowned before escape. Large trees uprooted, railroad embankments washed away and traffic suspended. Windows shattered by hallstones. Losses reported heavy.
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Kieff
European
Russia
Rr. Tech
Hall
Kleff
Tubercular Tumors Reported From Self Inoculation
Dr Garnault at Paris reports that after inoculating himself on June 27 with matter from a consumptive cow he developed tuberculosis tumors. He claims this shows humans are as susceptible to bovine tuberculosis as other animals.
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Paris
Garnault
Prof. Koch
Bie
Leander Wins Ten Mile Motor Paced Race
Leander won the two heat ten mile motor paced cycle race at the Coliseum track beating George Lewnder of Chicago and Charles McConnell of Boston. Leander took heat one by half a lap in 2 8 and heat two in 16 44 6.
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Atlantic City
N. J
George Lewnder
Chicago
Charles McConnell
Boston
Coliseum Track
Leander
Fifty eight harvesters drown on Volga ferry
An exclusive AP report from Petersburg says a ferryboat sinking at Beresniki on the Volga resulted in the deaths of fifty eight harvesters. The accident occurred while the vessel was crossing the river.
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Associated Press
Bt. Petersburg
Volga
Beresniki
Masked Men Rob Safe at Port Chester Trolley Office
Bold robbery by six masked men at the New York and Stamford railroad office in Port Chester early today. They drilled the safe with dynamite, looted about $2,000 in receipts, bound the night watchman James McGine, and escaped after binding two other company workers who tried to intervene.
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Trolley Company
Port Chester
Associated Pree
N. Y
New York and Stamford Railroad
James McGine
Adolph Ochs Buys Philadelphia Public Ledger
Adolph Ochs acquired the Philadelphia Public Ledger from George W. Childs Drexel and the Drexel estate with possession given immediately. The purchase includes valuable real estate on Chestnut and Sixth facing Independence Hall, with reported price over 2.25 million dollars. James M. Beck holds a substantial interest representing the buyer. Ochs remains the sole owner aside from Beck’s stake.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Adolph 8. Ochs
George W. Childs Drexel
Drexel
James M. Beck
Beck
Ochs
Public Ledger
New York Times
Philadelphia Times
Chattanooga Times
George W. Ochs
America
George W. Childs
A. J. Drexel
Childs
U. S. Has 5,739,657 Farms
Census bulletin reports 5,729,657 farms in the United States for 1900. Buildings valued at 21 percent, lands and improvements 78 percent. farm implements 701 thousand dollars. livestock 1.075 million. Total farm property value reaches 20.514 billion dollars.
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Washington
Buereau Today
United States
Pihstromat
Licenses for Barbers Organized in Illinois
Journeymen barbers of the state met in this city to form the Illinois State Barbers' Association. They seek a state board of barbers examiners and a law requiring barbers to pass exams and obtain licenses.
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Springfield
Illinois State Barbers' Association
Amateurs set Stamford Bridge fifteen mile records
London spectators witnessed a sensational running event at Stamford Bridge as F Appleby of Hornehill shattered the world amateur record by finishing fifteen miles in one hour twenty minutes four and three fifths seconds. Arthur Brubb, the amateur champion, also broke the record with one hour twenty minutes fifteen and four fifths seconds, surpassing the previous record of one hour twenty-two minutes held by Thomas.
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Associated Press
London
Stamford Bridge
F. Appleby
Hornehill
Arthur Bhrubb
Thomas
Afiven
Steamship Primus Sunk After Collision With Tug Hansa
The Hamburg steamer Primus carrying 185 excursionists from Buxtehude was cut down by the tug Hansa on the Elbe near Blankensee and Nienstedten. About fifty drowned, with fifty rescued by ropes and ladders, sixty more saved by boats, and many passengers from Ellbeck Male Choral Society among the victims. Captain Peterson swam ashore and surrendered along with Captain Suche. The Primus, built in 1844, sank after grounding the Hansa and attempting to push ashore. rescue efforts continued and divers were recovering bodies. death toll estimated at 50 to 60.
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Primus
Buxtehude
Hanover
Prussia
Blankensel
Nienstedten
Prem
Hamburg
Hansa
Elbe
Blankensee
Ellbeck
Choral Society
Peterson
Suche
England
Hamburg-American Line
Mansa
Delphin
Charters Granted By State Department List
Charters were issued today by the state department to several corporations. New Philadelphia Water Company in New Philadelphia with capital of $1.00. Halcyon Kohting Mills Company in South Bethlehem with capital of $1,000. Warner Coal Mining Company in Philadelphia with capital of $20,000. Soloson Bummer Home Company in Connellsville with capital of $80,000. Dent Iron and Steel Company in Pittsburg with capital of $1,006. Pittsburg and Wabash Coal Company in Pittsburg with capital of $100. G. W. Johnson Limestone Company in Newcastle with capital of $45,000. Scribbler and Sketcher Publishing Company in Pittsburgh with capital of $6,000. Florala Saw Mill Company in Pittsburgh with capital of $100,000. Endeavor Lumber Company in Pittsburgh with capital of $1,000.
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Prep
Harrisburg
State Department
New Philadelphia Water Company
New Philadelphia
Capital
Halcyon Kohting Mills Company
South Bethlehem
Warner Coal Mining Company
Philadelphia
Soloson Bummer Home Company
Connellsville
Dent Iron and Steel Company
Pittsburg
Surveying for the Wabash Extends from Locust Grove Pa
A corps of thirty five engineers said to be employed by the Wabash railroad began surveying from Locust Grove Pennsylvania for the eastern extension. Edwin Jr. and Howard Gould arrived at Berkeley Springs West Virginia near Hancock Maryland, six miles from the base. Three other surveyor corps are active in the same region.
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Associated Seas
Cumberland
Wabash Railroad
Locust Grove
Edwin Jr
Howard Gould
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Hancock
Corps of Surveyors
Infant Drowns in Bath Tub at Home
Exclusive report from Altoona Pennsylvania details the drowning of fourteen month old Luther A. Miller at his parents’ home last night. The child fell face down in a tub with four inches of water and could not be revived.
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Assaciated Press
Altoona
Luther A. Miller
WARRANT FOR CAPT STRONG IN JEWELS THIEF CASE
May Yohe lodged a grand larceny complaint against former Captain Bradlee Strong after visiting police HQ with her mother and lawyer. She accuses him of stealing jewels valued at 200000 her safe at Knickerbocker Safe Deposit company was found empty aside from a few trifles. Pawn tickets for 100000 worth of gems were recovered.
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New York
Bradlee Strong
May Yohe
Strong
Huaastings
Mise Yohe
Knickerbocker Safe Deposit Company
Widow's Vengeance Rewarded at Last
Tunis reports the murder trial of the Marquis de Mores in Susa with three suspects in custody and seventeen accomplices sought. El Kheir denies guilt while Hama Chiekh and Ben Youssef admit involvement. the Marquis's widow has pursued justice for years. New York notes de Mores died in 1896 in the Soudan during an expedition.
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Tunis
Susa
Here
Marquis de Mores
L. von Hoffman
New York
Hamma Ben Youssef
el Kheir
Hamma Chiekh
Hama Chiekh
Ben Youssef
Soudan
de Mores
Vallombrosa
Dakota
Medora
William Surley
McLaurin Declines Roosevelt Bench Appointment Offer
Oyster Bay July 21 Senator John I McLaurin of South Carolina declines the proposed United States court of claims vacancy sought by President Roosevelt. Roosevelt regrets the decision and weighs other positions for McLaurin in recognition of his public service.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
John I. McLaurin
South Carolina
United States Court of Claims
Senator McLaurin
McLaurin
Court of Claims
Rear End Collision Near Sea Girt on Central Railroad
A southbound passenger train collided with a Freehold freight 1040 feet north of Sea Girt station at 210 this morning. The hog back locomotive plowed into the freight caboose, throwing the engine into a ditch. Engineer Clark, married, was likely fatally injured. Few passengers were aboard and unharmed.
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Sea Girt
N. J
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Clark
John W Mackay Funeral Planned After London Death
The body of John W Mackay of Bin Franciavo died in London yesterday will be transported to New York for burial in Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn. The exact removal date and funeral arrangements await the arrival in London of his son Clepence Mackay who sailed from New York last Saturday. Mrs John W Mackay is prostrated with grief.
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London
John W. Mackay
bin Franciavo
New York
Greenwood Cemetery
Brooklyn
Clepence Mackay
Steamship Arrivals and clearances reported in New York
Wire from The Associated Press lists arrivals and clearances for ships including Kroonland at Antwerp and Walser Wilhelm der Grosse via Plymouth to Bremen. Other vessels mentioned include Bremen bound Ryn dam New York Rotterdam Fries land Antwerp and Blucher Hamburg with uncertain destinations due to incomplete OCR.
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Associated Real
New York
Kroonland
Antwerp
Patricia
Hamburg
Bremen
Growser Kurfurat
Ryndam
Rotterdam
Friesland
Cherbourg
Walser Wilhelm der Grosse
Plymouth
Bremer
Luise
Blucher
Bouth- AD Pou
Taft Mission Ends as Secretaries Plan Travels
Secretary Root sails for Europe to bring home Mrs Root and children from Carlsbad and is due back Sept 6. Assistant Secretary Sanger will preside. Secretary Moody departs next Friday for Oyster Bay and Bay Field to mark the 200th anniversary and Old Home Week activities. Moody will join naval maneuvers with senators and representatives aboard the Dolphin and may attend later joint army and navy maneuvers.
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Washington
Root
New York
Europe
Horace Porter
United States
France
Carlgbad
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Bayfield
Moss
Salem
Hueyfield
Dolphin
Senate
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Yankees Capture British Trade Momentum in Africa
London reports the British trade commission lauds American activity in South Africa. It notes Americans push specialization and rapid construction, securing large steel building orders in Cape Town and Johannesburg at competitive prices, while British firms lag.
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London
The
Trade Commission
South Africa
America
British Trades Commission
Cape Town
Johannesburg
FITZSIMMONS AND JEFFRIES READY FOR FIGHT
Sun Wrandsvuo July 21 Robert Fitzsimmons ran eleven miles in Golden Gate Park with trainers then trained at the ocean beach and training quarters. Jeffries spent the day idle but said he will win before the fight ends as betting grows with Fitzsimmons still the favorite at 10 to 4.
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Golden Gate Park
Ocean Beach
Robert Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Killed the Wrong Man at Circus Near Buffalo
Leo Bruce, a tamer for Forepaugh and Sells Brothers, was shot dead as the crowd left the circus tent. Dennis Bowen, a watchman, is under arrest for the shooting and narrowly escaped lynching by fleeing spectators. Bowen allegedly fired to avenge a reprimand from J. K. Blum, superintendent of horses. Bowen's home is near Nashville, Tennessee.
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Bufalo
Leo Bruce
Forepaugh and Sells Brothers
Dennis Bowen
Eclreus Ite
Bowen
J. K. Blum
Naghville
Tenn
Democratic County Convention Nominates Ticket in Ebensburg
Ebensburg Pennsylvania July 21 Democratic county convention met and nominated for congress Robert B Creswell of Johns town with power to select conferees assembly Thomas J Stell Johnstown and berberv Somerville of Cheater Springs, county treasurer Harry W Heftley of Johnstown. Resolution condemned state administration and corruption in the Republican party. J B Denny elected county chairman.
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Ebensburg
Congress
Robert B. Creswell
Johnstown
Assembly
Thomas J. Stell
Br. Bervery Somerville
Cheater Springs
Harry WH. Heftley
Denny
Weather Summary For July 21 In Westerday
Local data show missing high and low temperatures and humidity. The report notes oscillating conditions with unclear wind and trace precipitation after 8 PM, reflecting incomplete OCR data for Westerday weather.
Weather Forecast for Pennsylvania July Forecast
Washington reports a forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday predicting warmer conditions in eastern Pennsylvania with lighter winds. Fresh west winds are expected to diminish through the period.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Taft Party Receives pope Audience at the Vatican
Governor Taft and party met Pope Leo XIII in a farewell audience at the Vatican. Gifts included a gold goose quill and a pectoral cross as the pope praised American handling of church matters and pledged to supervise the apostolic delegate's work. The meeting lasted forty minutes with exchanges in French before meetings with Cardinal Rampolla. The party then sailed for Naples while Bishop O Gorman prepared to return to the United States.
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Manila
Holy See
Rome
Taft
Vatican
Judge Smith
Porter
O'Gorman
Monsignor Bissetti
Pontifical Apartments
Morocco
Leo
Major Porter
Saint Ursula
United States
Roosevelt
Bishop O'Gorman
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Associated Dream
Adolph Ochs
Philadelphia Ledger
Anthony J. Droxel
U. S
Census Report Bulletin
Illinois
Knights of the Scissors
Germany
Capt. Strong
Associated Pro
M’laurin
Army and Navy
Moody
Massachusetts
Associated
Resa
Irons
Westerday
Weather Forecast
Pope
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