Wreck of the Charles D. Lane on Nunivak Island
The steamship Charles D. Lane registered a total wreck off Nunivak Island Alaska after striking rocks in fog. All passengers and crew were saved with most transferred to the Vega then Nome, while Vega crew aided attempt to tow the Lane. A rescue tale unfolds with volunteers rowing to Nome and later transfer operations aboard the Senator.
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Charles D. Lane
Nunivak Island
Vega
Nome
Charlies D. Lane
Seattle
Nunivak Teland
Alaska
Senator
Lane
Chariea D. Lane
Arter
J Ames
Ames
Capt. Ames
Barbara Hemster
Nunivak
Street Car Strike Strands Knoxville Commute
In Knoxville on August 1 a street car line operates with workers on strike after the company declined to recognize their union. County and city officials guard the company amid tensions and potential disruption.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Strike Rumors Quiet on Building Trades Council Call
A rumor of a carpenter strike circulated after a Building Trades council executive committee note. Officials deny any proposition for a strike. Western Central Labor union reports no discussions of a general strike and Machinists HQ remains quiet. A non union worker, Walter Smith, alleges assault by strikers. no arrests made.
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Beattie
Building Trades Council
Nion
H. Holtramp
Additton
Puiiding Trades Council
Western Central Labor Union
Machinists
Walter Smith
Puget Sound Machinery Co
Metal Trades Association
Ite
Smith
Navy keeps precept language as is in Schley inquiry
The Navy Department will not alter the wording of the precept in the Sehley inquiry. Admiral Schley had objected to the term obedience and has been informed of the decision.
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Washington, D.C
Aum
Navy Department
Sehley
Schley
Greece to Buy Five Million Dollars in Rifles
Vienna dispatch reports Greece prepares to purchase rifles valued at five million dollars. Details on supplier and delivery are not disclosed. The move follows regional tensions and may influence military readiness.
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Vienna
Greece
Maryland Democrats Confront Negro Vote at Baltimore Convention
In Baltimore on August 1 the Maryland Democratic convention faces a pivotal issue the negro vote. Leaders fear losing influence if black voters shift the balance. The platform focuses on state issues as Senator Gorman campaigns statewide. Nominations are for comptroller and clerk of the court of appeals with Joshua A. Herring favored for comptroller and J F Turner for the clerkship.
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Baltimore
Gorman
Washington
Court of Appeals
Joshua A. Herring
J. ‘.F. Turner
Uneasiness Marks the Course of Steel Strike
In the M. Keesport district workers grow anxious as Wood and Derrimer plants consider starting and progress at Pittsburgh lack momentum. Reports say Morgan demands exceed what workers will concede, while Duquesne and Homestead see rising organizing activity. Shaffer leads a long conference with officials and heads of the workers association as investigators shadow the talks. An Amalgamated meeting plans to convene with a possible modification of Morgan's ultimatums anticipated.
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Pittsburgh
M. Keesport
Wood
Derrimer Steel
Om & Mmoment
Keeerport
Pittaburgh
Improved Independence Meets Columbia in Brontons Point Race
The Improved Independence faced the old cup defender Columbia at Brontons Point. The starting whistle blew at 11:4 and both boats crossed the line almost together, signaling an even contest for yachting spectators.
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Brontons Point
RR. L, Ave
Independence
Columbia
sh. #1
Ave. 1
Acquittal in Fosburg Case Sparks Call to Remove Official
In Pittsfield Aug the triumphant acquittal of Robert Fosburg from murdering his sister prompts widespread protest. Defense showed the part played by Chief Pollow Nicholson, fueling demands for his dismissal. Telegrams and letters pour in from across the country as Mayor Husesell asserts Nicholson acted within authority.
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Pittsfield
Maes
Robert Fonsburg
Pollow Ncholson
Husesell
Nicholson
Social Democrats Rebrand as Bachaliet Party in Indianapolis
The Social Democratic party changes name to Bachaliet party per national convention. The platform calls for public ownership of railways telegraphs and industries, shorter work hours higher wages and reforms for working people. Local control shifts to state executive committees following yesterday's decision.
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Indianapolis
Social Democratic Party
Bachaliet Party
President Kruger Very Feeble Health In The Hague
The president of the late South African Republic is described as very feeble in health while in The Hague. He was invited by Mr. Van Schack of the Holland society to visit America, but his condition and family hearth prevented him from traveling. Additionally a church event note mentions a school picnic at Reattic next Wednesday.
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Shaffer
Reese
Carnegie
Joseph E. Schwab
Very Preston
Vvate Detectiven
The
Hague
van Schack
Holland
Union Telegram Over Shipyard Award Sparks Bremerton Dispute
The Machinists' union sent a telegram to President McKinley protesting a recent award by Quartermaster Kublen to Moran Co for repairs to the transport Reward. Workers at Bremerton are laid off for lack of orders, and the telegram alleges influence to redirect work to a non union shop. Chief Clerk Offney notes the Reward lies at Moran Brow dock awaiting official specs and possible repair site, likely not at Bremerton due to Navy Yard capacity.
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Tacoma
Machinists’ Union
McKinsey
Quartermaster Kublen
Oran Piros, Co
Keward
Bremerton
Moran
Seward
Offney
U. S. Quartermaster's
Heattie
Star Reporter
Moran Browdock
Arlon
Navy Yard
Prizefighting in Georgia Draws Mixed Stance
Jeffries and Rubin plan a bout in Atlanta in October amid state concerns on prize fighting. Governor Candier noncommittal says he will not sanction any prize fight but sees no way to prevent organizers from meeting in the state.
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Atlanta
Jeffries
Rubtin
Corgte
Candier
Land Lottery in El Reno and Lawton Camp Edicts
Aug 1 reports the final day of a land homestead drawing in El Reno Oklahoma Territory with four thousand names to be drawn and a growing exodus as tents rise and trains fill. In Worth Texas agents warn encamped people near Lawton Oklahoma to move by August 4 or face forceful ejectment.
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EL Reno O
C. T
It Worth
Tex
Ins
Lawton
Oklahoma
Phillips Transfers Trades After Margin Crash
Chicago Aug 1 Geo HM Phillips, the corn king, moves all trades to McReynolds & Co. after revealing $75,009 in margins and one million bushels of corn along with 3,000 bushels of corn and 400,000 bushels of wheat held long. McReynolds says Phillips has evened up and faces no further losses. Phillips says creditors will be paid in full and business will resume after a book investigation. Offers of aid pour in nationwide amid rumors of book discrepancies ranging from $20,000 to $190,000.
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Chicago
Geo
Phillips
McReynolds & Co
Ioral Phillips
Beer Sold in Seattle Parks Defies City Order
A Star reporter observes beer service in Madison Park with four women and three men at a pavilion table. Staff deny liquor is sold despite uniformed officers patrolling to enforce the new law. Similar conditions are found at Leach and other lakefront venues including Yesler Cafe, prompting potential test cases.
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Madison Park Pavilion
Sullivan
Seattle
Star
Madison Park
Pavijon
Leachi Park
Yesler
Longtime Burglar Sentenced After Hidden Under Bed Incident
John Williams, a colored man, pleaded guilty to burglary after being found beneath Misa Hansen’s bed on Union Street. Judge Griffin sentenced him to six years hard labor at Walla Walla. Williams said he had simply walked in before sentencing. He fled through a window but was captured after a chase. he will be taken to Walla Walla this week with others.
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John Williams
Misa M. Hansen
Union Street
Griffin
Walla Walla
Williams
Misa Hansen
Cudihee
Injunction on Strikers Ordered in Northport Washington
Federal court issues a restraining order against Northport Milling and Smeltermen's Union to curb picketing and interference with non union labor. Judge W B Heyburn filed the 70 page complaint and secured the injunction for Northport Smelting and Refining Co amid a widespread strike affecting British Columbia and western territories.
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Northport
Wash
Hanford
Federal
Smelior
W. B. Heyburn
Coeur d'Alenes
Bunker Hill
Sullivan Mille
Amelter
Northwest
Bpokane
Heyburn
Seattle
Northport Milling and Smeltermen's Union
Northport Smelting and Refining Co
British Columbia
Flossland
Colorado
Kansas
Leadville
Atreeta
Bmekermen's Union
Western Federation of Miners
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Menace in Canton Targets Foreign Tax Protest
In Canton China 暗様 anti foreign placards appear throughout the city denouncing the house tax linked to the foreign indemnity. The notices threaten a great rebellion if the government yields to foreign demands and enforces the tax.
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Canton
China
Schley Answers Navy Request In Lampoon Inquiry
Rear Admiral Schley has replied to Secretary Lane with a precept regarding the Lampoon-Sciley inquiry. The letter, filed in the Department, is to be made public soon likely before Saturday. Capt. James Dr. Long continues reviewing ship logos from the Santiago campaign under Admiral Crowninghield’s orders. News reporters remain barred as an officer of the bureau guards the official records.
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Washington, Db
Schley
Novelist Scott Rote Linked to Veep Affair Notion
The reading mentions the residence of Scott Rote, a novelist once tied to a controversy, with a note that Zoln t is not present in the area. The passage appears garbled but links a writer to a scandal, suggesting investigation or curiosity around a literary figure.
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Ann
W T
Scntt Rote
No Change In San Francisco Strike Threat
The San Francisco strike shows no change with no clashes today. The federation allows coal to be hauled to the government lighthouse and to hospitals and charities while aiming to halt coal shipments to leaders. Nonunion workers are few on docks. many drivers and teamsters are out, threatening building work. Mayor Phelan predicts a short strike. Goff says workers will widen the fight.
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San Francisco
Goff
Labor Council
Hie
Employers’ Association
Conemaugh
Building Permit Trends Show July Increase but June Decline
July 1901 permits total 480 valued at 230 202 up from July 1900 but down from June 1901. June permits 449 valued at 907 922. July decrease by 77 120. Alterations moves repairs and various structure permits listed. weather notes in Seattle area predict fair continued warmth with light northerly winds.
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A. Robertson
J. D. McKay
D. P. Prowgh
California
Sivenson
United States
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Wwaackay
Aleo
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Maryland
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Amalgamated
Lte
Fosburg
Pres
Kruger
Reattic
Moran Bros
Jeffries-Rubbtin
Land Lottery
el Reno
MR. Williams
Seattle and Vicinity
New York
Adams & Blanchard
Hinckley Block
Second Avenue
the Peoples’ Bargain Store
Stewart & Holmes Drug Company
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Z.C. Miles & Piper Co
First Avenue
Spring Street
Queen City Steam Laundry
Pike Street
Chas. G. Holcoms Optician
Barke Bidg
Marios “ Telephone
Brunner
Keeley Institute
Kin
Institute
Kilbourne
Green Lake
Fremont
Sullivan Building
Tel
Main
G. T. Castle
Mgr
James G. Givens
Clay Eversole
Optician
Second Ave
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