Amalgamated Strikes Move Quietly Across Mills
The Amalgamated Association issues a strike bulletin promising no work as leaders urge restraint. Shaffer denies Vandergrift delegation talk while cautious officials hope for a conciliatory settlement with mill owners. Local centers like Wellsville and McKeesport remain quiet as other cities report mixed tensions and guards.
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Amalgamated Association
Shaffer
Vandergrift
American Sheet Corpany
Pittsburg
Mokeeaport
Vandergrifft
Titus
New York Garment Strike Expands Across Cities
A nationwide garment workers strike began today in New York Brooklyn Brownsville and Newark with 67 000 workers on strike. Demands include a 49 hour work week a 30 percent wage increase and bonds from contractors or middlemen to ensure payment.
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New York
Brooklyn
Brownsville
Newark
Italian laborers strike for higher pay in Wellsville
Twenty five Italian laborers employed in the sheet mill at Wellsville struck for 10 per day this morning. They are paid 145 and when they reported for work at 7. The dispute centers on daily wages and working hours.
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Wellsville
Salpeter
Reading Railroad Shop Strike Persists In City
Reading railroad shop strike status remains unchanged as police withdraw most guards leaving a small patrol network. Officials report progress toward settlement and plan for a possible conference between the Superintendent of Motive Power Prince and worker representatives if both sides agree.
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Reading Pa
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Polley Miller
Speet
Reading
Power Prince
Subcontractors Walk Off Market Street Subway
Harrisburg workers from Market Street subway halt work as contractor William Martin withholds weekly pay, prompting a stoppage after he pays only semi monthly.
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Harrisburg
Market Street
William Martin
Buckeye Bolt Presses Ahead with Independent Convention
George A. Root says the movement to form an Independent Democratic state convention continues despite doubts. The plan calls for a bolt convention at Columbus on July 11 with many Democrats expressing support and a preliminary meeting to elect temporary officers.
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Eveland
George A.root
Mrt
Kansas City
Tony
Hyon
Hivan
Groot
Bryan
Mr. Groot
Bolt
Columbus
Autinic message from Washington on lynching of two Italians
Faclusive Wire reports The Asociated Pires says a communication was sent to the Italian embassy denoting regret at the lynching of two Italian sailors in Mississippi. It states efforts are in progress to bring the crime to justice and notes no official confirmation that the men were Malians.
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Pires
Washington
Fontghani
Ttwlien Embanee
Mth
Subjrote
Reception to Cardinal Gibbons in Sweden
The welcomed cardinal presided at a ceremony in the new cathedral with notable attendees including the American ambassador and embassy secretary. Cardinal Gibbons will depart for Vreeland tomorrow before returning to the United States.
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Cardinal Gibbona
Eaelivive
Wren
Sweden
New
He” Choate
Henry White
Cardinal Gibbons
Vreeland
United States
Talent Loses at Cleveland Grand Circuit Opener
The opening day at Cleveland Driving Park features ideal weather, a large crowd, and smooth track. Sister Alice wins the 219 trotters in both heats, Martha Marshall bests Nonnwlie in straight heats, Mettellue leads the third race, and Anderson Boy wins the fourth after Shadow Chimes misfires near the wire.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Driving Park
Mereland Driving Park Company
Alice
Nonnwlie
Martha Marshall
Mettellue
Bunes
Shadow Chimes
Hin
Anderson Boy
Geers
Boukiew
Opening of Oklahoma Sparks Legal Battle Over Settlement Rights
The Lone Wolf and Judge William M. Springer seek a temporary injunction in El Reno to halt opening lands to settlement under President McKinley’s proclamation. A hearing is set for next Saturday as Commissioner Richards vows to proceed despite the challenge.
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el Reno
Oklahoma
L Nw
Lone Wolf
William M. Springer
McKinley
Second Judicial Court
Emmet Richards
Agslatant
General Land Office
Lawton
Bt Reno
Richarda
Mrs Hanna May Remain Abroad
London dispatch reports Buniel Hanna's wife Mrs Hanna May and her child twins departed New York on the Campania for London. In a interview she says she may stay in England permanently and prepare there for Eton amid claims of strain from her former life and husband’s efforts to prevent the departure.
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London
Buniel Hanna
Trwin
New York
Campania
Teas
England
Eton
Hanna Jenks
Capital Stock Increased by Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley Rail
Trenton July 22 Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley Rapid Transit company, incorporated about a year ago, today raised capital stock to SAHCO. The company was organized to build and operate railroads.
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Pres
Trenton
Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley Rapid Transit Company
Aled Papers
Etock
SAHCO
Arrest Report Involving Hotel Theft At Strong Beach
Exclusive Wire reports Harry Williama arrested for stealing jewelry and cash totaling $2,000 from a woman guest at a Strong Beach hotel on Saturday. Woman's name is withheld.
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Associated Press
New York
Harry Williama
Stong Beach
Windstorm Tears Through Naples Texas Killing One
A severe windstorm hit Naples Texas causing major damage to malls and buildings. Beary Bryant died in the collapse amid widespread wreckage and debris.
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Texas
The
Kid Prow
Naples
Agawere Windmraves
Beary Bryant
Indemnity Plan for China Adopted by Government
Washington reports that a plan for paying indemnity to powers by China has been adopted. Amortization of bonds starts in 1902 with full liquidation by 1940. China expected to raise 29,000,000 taels to fund interest and a sinking fund. Total indemnity to be paid about 450,000,000 taels at about 4 percent.
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Washington
State Department
Rockhill
Pekin
Fnally
Tt le
China
Prinvlad
Reckhill
Maclay History Controversy Draws Navy Replies
Commander Wainwright denies adopting Maclay's third volume as a textbook at the Naval Academy and says cadets are not required to study recent Spanish American War volumes. Admiral Sampson calls for a full inquiry while Secretary Long avoids further comment on the Simpson-Sehley dispute.
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Washingt
Wainwright
United States Naval Academy
Nave Department
Michiy
Maclan
Naval Academy
Sth
Maechiy
Boston
Maclay
Riew Admiral Sampson
Transcript Today
Ile Tistorian
Navy Department
Dowell
Congress
Schlew
Battle of
Santiigo
Sedley
Washington
Long
Simpson-Sehley
Heatwave Flattens Southwest Yields Fatal Toll
The hot blast across the southwest shattered heat records with Kansas City hitting 104 degrees and remaining above 100 for hours. The heat caused two dozen prostrations and nine deaths as city thermometers peaked around 100 to 105 degrees.
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Kaneas City
Kansas City
Aly
Gubernatorial Appointments Reported by Wire
The Associated Press records Pennsylvania governor reappointing several officials including the Board of Charity chair, P. O. Rowley City, and a Philadelphia public printing superintendent Thomas Sample. Also listed are roles for agriculture and other state posts with unclear spellings.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Blate Hound of
Chavitie
P.O. Rowley Cl Tity
Aga Willands
Philadelphia
Thomas Sample
Alles Ghony Sigle
Lord of Agricultur
Ho Oa Gripe
Tyrone
Pretoria Death Brief Shocks Nation
Pretoria reports the death of Mex Reager wife of former President Wrager of the South African Republic. The burial occurred this afternoon following a three year illness.
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Pretoria
Mex Reager
Wrager
Regiblic
Gatuntagstaat
Monte
Jwres
Lin a of July 2 Newt Work Arrived
In a fragmented report dated July 2 New York Port and Rotterdam lines indicate arriving shipments and movements. The text mentions Don and Blea ey Earl with no clear context or full names.
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Rouldon
Blea Ey Earl
Potedan
Tterdam
Don
York
End of Firemen Strike Reinstatement Uncertain Across Mines
The stationary firemen strike ends after a meeting of strikers and United Mine Workers executives. Sixteen companies favor reinstatement, seven refuse, including Lehight Valley Coal. Some hoisting engineers also denied reinstatement. UMW vows action if firms rebuff returning workers.
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Wilkes-Barre
United Mine Workers
Lehiah Valley Coal Company
Traders’ Coal Company
Willits-Barre
Stationary Firemen’s Association
J. A. Gerrity
Fahey
Lehigh Valley Company
Maltby
Anthracite Firemen Strike Near End as Mines Resume
The firemen's strike largely collapsed with strikers returning to work after talks in Wilkes-Barre. Delaware Lackawanna and Western, Delaware and Hudson, and Ontario and Western mine operations restarted at Cayuga Brisbin North Scranton Leggetts Creek and other sites. President Mulvehy instructed officials to reinstate workers only where all strikers are recalled, signaling expected broad restoration with no discrimination.
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Wilkes- Barre
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Cayuga and
Brisbin
Delaware and Hudson
Scranton
Leggett's Creek
Ontario and Western Coal Department
Mullehy
Inhuman Mother Arrested in Cleveland Case
Anna Kowalchik, reported to have come from Johnstown Pennsylvania, was arrested by Cleveland police on a telegram from authorities there. She is wanted on a charge connected to a fatal incident involving her father, with details of the case described in the telegram.
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Cleveland, O
Anna Kowalchik
Jdohnetown
Mare
Cleveland
Cinerea
Lightning Strikes Oil Tank in Major Fire Incident
A dramatic fire tore into an oil tank today injuring multiple workers and disrupting operations at a Standard Oil facility. Responders battled the blaze as investigators began assessing the damage and potential causes.
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Tatth
Standard Oil Company
Weather and Local News Highlights of the Morning
Generally fair conditions expected today with no major changes in the steel strike. A report notes a soldier wounded at Mt Gretna and a racing forecast for Cleveland. Entries cover weather in Scranton and suburbs, local education and legal notices, and regional financial updates.
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Mt. Gretna
Cleveland
Fosburgh Brother Testifies in Murder Trial
James Fosburgh testified for the prosecution in the Robert Fosburgh murder case of their sister May Fosburgh. He described waking to a commotion and finding May shot, with Robert and their father present, while denying recent suspender ownership and noting Dr Schofield’s testimony offered little aid to the prosecution.
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Pittsfield
Mase
James Fosburgh
Robert
Foeburgh
May Fosburgh
Hammond
Fosburgh
May
Sale
James Forburgh
W. W. Schofield
Poeburgh
H. (. Joyner
Defencr
Injunction Refused in Parkersburg Strike Case
Wilkes-BarreJuly 22 The Trethany Bros Parkons manufacturer sought a preliminary injunction to postivate certain employees on strike from interfering with workers who joined the strike The judge denied the request noting the strikers had no prior knowledge of the proceedings The decision gives the Tinners union time to answer the complaints.
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Wilkes-Barre
Pia
Trethany Bros
Parkons
Eemployes
Tinners' Union
Lehigh Valley Company Incorporated to Operate Water Crafts
The Lehigh Valley company with capital 120,000 was incorporated today to operate water crafts. Incorporators include JF Shgerkellon of Philadelphia and Menge Deinker of Haverford PA along with D G Baird of Beverly. The notice comes from Trenton via Associated Press.
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Trenton
S. Od
Lehigh Vallee Cmpany
Hree Teday
Shgerkellon
Philadelphia
Menge Deinker
Haverford
Baird
Beverly
A. Od
Governor Stone's Movements
Exclusive wire report trace Governor Stone traveling from Wellanere to Perkasie for a Viret brigade encampment. He planned to reach Mt Gretna Lo Viet the Third brigade by Weed day, continuing his official visits and duties.
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Harrisburg
Flewernop Stone
Wellanere
Perkasie
Viret
Weed
Mt. Gretna Lo Viet
Deaths of a Day at Quarantine Station Leader and Local Brewer
A superintendent of quarantine units at Marcie Hook and former quarantine pied viun died yesterday after weeks of illness. He served with the abetined bon during the war and was a former prominent politician in the western part of Pennsylvania. Lebanon, Patty M told of Kilhorn, president of the bron CNig brewers, died this evening after a lingering stomach trouble. The state mourns a longtime brewer noted as one of the best snowy brewers in the region.
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Ted H Caldwell
Marcie Hook
Cael
Penoplvariba
Lebanon
Patty M
Teetee Kilhorn
Bron Cnig
le Wis Ghaigt Po Sou
Funeral Attended for Dr George Blanchard by Regiment
Chaplain Swift and Captain Foote represent the regiment at the funeral in Scranton. Camp life features quiet routines and evening band concerts. Rain tempered heat as brigades drilled, guards chosen, and Pinkerton men arrested for beer sales near Ninth grounds.
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Swift
Arthur Foote
George Blanchard
Mombrera
Honesdale
Scranton
Foote
Blanchard
Hutchinson
Pinkerton
Aulock
Reveille
Mach Campany
Ninth Regiment
Wilkes-Barre
Harrington
Mille
Cinebin
Eta
Fnnkh
Watres
Beranton
Thaan Moss
Te'elock
Pice
Lebanon
Allentown
Reading
Weather report fragment with unclear OCR text
Fragmentary elderly weather notes describe temperatures and humidity but OCR errors obscure specifics. The readable bits mention a maximum around 40 degrees and references to cloud cover and hourly temperatures though the data is inconsistent and partly illegible.
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Vereeneereenees
Gory
Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions Tuesday and Wednesday in eastern Pennsylvania with some temperature variation. Light south to southwest winds are expected.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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Pittshore
Welleville
Wien
Duncansville
Americang Steel Hoop Company
Fifal News
Mckeesport
Krom Monessen
National ‘Tin Company
Downer Dues
W. H. Donner
John Chappell
Turtle Creek
Bandy Creek
Lancaster
Penn Iron Company
Toftay
Tenn
San Francisco
Hartishburg
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Garment Workers
Maxchaive
Asociated Press
Ed Geers
Elise Thet
Aling
Aaron Wilkes
Kitia Whimed
Avin
Phage
Leekined
Cetari Terry
Widenees
Oeves
Annie Buena
Prove
Iilder
Benoni
Ty Grand Marshall
Lowell
Anabellelite
Lilles
Rank Marriott
Jones
Corse
Malley
Rivier
Metalius
Mambelno Wing
Oshillinge
Annie Wilkes
MGMT
Ceeeeereeeeney
Tad Thiele
Kenney
Perr
Mader
Lady Parking
Reedy
Kava
Pop
Mississippi King
Turvgold
Rutrell
Teddy F
Mrs. Hanna
Powers
Wainwright Asesures
Annapolis
Mrs. Kruger
Lin
Associated Prom
Associated Proves
Carbondale Department
New School For the
Third Ward
Lackawanna Imperie
Progres
Tony Lengo
Loral—Weathcranton
Ceneral
Loral
Lynch
Governor Stone
Voe Associated
Rew
Gamp
Scranton Tribune
Frank Magee
Mount Gretna
Threse
Regimenta
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