General Strike Ordered In Aug Labor Action Across Mills
Aug. 7 dispatches report a sweeping strike in steel mills with Clark mills restarting under repairs, non union crowds at Pittsburgh plants, Amalgamated leaders cautious, and the aim to halt production at trust operations. Tin and sheet mill disruptions raise prices. Morgan’s Wall Street organ notes strike order eases plant shutdowns.
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Pittsburgh
Clark
Newcastle
Shenango Valley Steel Plant
The
Steel Trust
Shaffer
Trust
United States Steel Corporation
Amalgamated
Morgan
Wall Street
Feamster in Fight Marks Disputed Led Shot Incident
A chaotic morning incident left a person shot and seriously injured after a confrontation with an unknown assailant. The general situation remains unsettled as authorities work to identify both parties and determine motive.
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Jesuit
Local Y M C A Tennis Tournament Scores
The YMCA tennis meet at the old University grounds concluded day one with first class wins Dougherty over Lewis and Myers over Bronson. In second class Morris defeated Allen, while Drew and French started play this morning.
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Old University
Dougherty
Lewis
Myers
Bronson
Morris
Allen
Drew
French
Unidentified Eastern Men Vanish After Gold Robbery
Two unknown Eastern men who had been lingering in Vallejo for two weeks vanished on the night of the Selby gold robbery. Police suspect they may be the robbers. No trace of the stolen gold or new developments to date.
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Vallejo
Cal
Selby
Octopus Plans Philadelphia Grocery Trust
August 7 report says a National Wholesale Grocery Co. will form in New Jersey with 100 million capital and broad objectives across Washington and the Pacific coast. It would absorb about 27 000 wholesale houses, closing most city stores except one. local grocers doubt practicality, citing ease of entry to mercantile business and limited control.
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Philadelphia
The
North American
National Wholesale Grocery Co
New Jersey
United States
Washington
Pacific Coast
Goldsmith
Schwabacher
Complaint Filed Against Local Plumber for Violations
Assistant inspector C R Frasch swore out a complaint against Geo H Brown a plumber at 1652 Twenty second avenue alleging use of wrong weight pipe and bad connections contrary to orders issued by the plumbing inspector.
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C R. Frasch
Geo. H. Brown
Twenty-second Avenue
Restaurant keeper P D Ahle jailed for selling without license
P D Ahle, a street restaurant keeper, was arrested last evening by Detec Phillips for selling without a license. He was fined $19.
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P. D. Ahle
Detec Phillips
Notorious Woman Arrested on Suspicion of Theft in Apartment
Clark, a reputed woman, was arrested by Officer Freeman early morning on suspicion of stealing clothing from a house. A quantity of clothing was found in her apartments and by the owners identified as missing.
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Clark
Freeman
Room of Tor Turner Scene Break In Noted
A room labeled Tor Turner No 19 in black was entered and a large amount of cloth was taken. The matter is now with the police.
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Tor Turner
Words of Sympathy Move to King and Kaiser
The house of commons unanimously adopted a motion to present an address of sympathy to King Edward and the Kaiser on the death of the Dowager Empress Frederic. The report notes the Aug 71 date in London.
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London
House of Commons
Edward
Ralael Wilhelm
Frederic
Mary Toombs Swears Complaint in Judge George Court
Mary Toombs of this city swore to a complaint in Judge George's court today charging her husband Robert Toombs with beating her.
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Mary Toombs
Judge George's Court
Robert Toombs
Judge Frees Gordon in Horse Robbery Case
Judge George discharged William Gordon on the charge of robbing Hugh McConaughey of a horse. A civil suit on the same grounds is pending in the superior court. The judge ruled there was no grounds for a criminal action.
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George
William Gordan
Hugh McConnaughey
President Shaffer’s Call to Union Men in Steel Strike
Pittsburgh Aug 7 1901 President Shaffer issues a mobilizing call to Amalgamated and allied unions after U S Steel refuses to recognize workers. He urges solidarity to defend labor rights and vows action if demands aren’t met by Saturday. Fraternally yours T J Shaffer
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Pittsburgh
Shaffer
United States Steel Trust
Amalgamated
United States Stteel Corporation
Mille
Amalgamated Association
French Naval Move Shows Tense Standoff Over Istanbul Quays
Paris reports a feud between France and Turkey over Constan tinople quay ownership has grown serious. Three French battleships are ordered to stand ready for a demonstration in Turkish waters, aimed at pressuring Turkey to concede.
U S Gunboat to Colon as Revolution Unfolds
The state department asks the navy to dispatch the gunboat Machias to Colon Colombia due to upheaval and a rebel hold up of a trans-Ithmian railway train. The United States must ensure traffic on the line is not interrupted under international pact.
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Washington, D.C
State Department
Navy Department
Colon
Colombia
Machias
United States
Miners Converge on Hagleton Over Card Inspection Plan
United Mine Workers officials from this district traveled to Hagleton to join leaders from other districts in a conference to plan a response to coal companies barring union inspectors from checking membership cards. The meeting could lead to a general strike.
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Shamokin
United Mine Workers
Hagleton
Ma chins Visit Aims to Safeguard American Interests
The Ma chins visit aims to watch the situation and ensure no American interests are interfered with. If the insurrection grows beyond Colombia’s power and disrupts commerce, a force of blue jackets and marines will be landed. Rear Admiral Casey may send a vessel from the Pacific Coast fleet to cooperate with the Machias.
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Washington, D.C
Machins
Casey
Pacific Coast
Liquor Sale in Lake Washington Parks Stopped by Police
Chief of Police Sullivan halted open liquor sales in Lake Washington parks. Patrols and detectives report no ongoing sale. The chief’s orders promise arrests for violators of the liquor law. meals with beverages won’t shield sellers. No arrests have occurred yet.
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Lake Washington
Sullivan
Ross hearings delayed as revenue clerk remains confined
Federal authorities said no hearing would be held in the Ralph L. Ross case for perhaps a week. Fees has not yet given bonds and remains confined in the county jail.
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Ralph L. Ross
Jai
Juror Prather, Garfield Assassin Verdict, Dies in D C
Joseph Prather, a juror in the trial of Robert Gutteau convicted of murdering President Garfield, has died at his Washington home at age 7? The report notes his role in the historic case and his passing.
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Joseph Prather
Robert Gutteau
Garfield
City Hall Issues Permits For Crossing Gates And Gridiron Use
A petition to install two crossing gates on the Great Northern tracks along Fleet avenue was filed with the board of public works. J. R. Taylor gains 200 feet of Jackson street west of Railroad avenue to build a gridiron with annual $15 rent and city-like usage restrictions. W. T. Whitney wins a permit to erect a four story brick warehouse at Main and Third, costing $90,000 for wholesale warehouse use.
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The
Board of Public Works Today
Great Northern Railroad
Fleet Avenue
King and
Jackson Streets
Thomson
Board of Public Works
J. R. Taylor
Jackson Street
Railroad Avenue
W. T. Whitney
Main and
Third Avenue
Seattle machinists strike widens as ten hour day is upheld
The Seattle Metal Trades association rejects all settlement overtures and declares for a straight ten hour day. Will A Parry says no reasons will be given while urging perseverance behind the 10 hour rule. Union strength links with 48 unions backing the strike.
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Seattle Metal Trades Association
Will A. Parry
Beattie
Jay
Canon Ten
Corliss
Seattle
Brick
Western Central Labor Union
Parry
Employers Presse Committee
Pame
Oscar Sherwood Injured Loading on Yea Ler Wharf
Deck hand Oscar Sherwood late of Washington slipped on the Yea Ler wharf while assisting in loading freight. He fell and sustained a serious back injury and was taken by ambulance to Providence hospital.
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Oscar Sherwood
Washington
Yealer Wharf
Providence Hospital
Manila occupation anniversary observed by Philippine veterans
The anniversary of the American occupation of Manila on Aug 11, 1894 will be celebrated with a convention at Gali Lac city by Philippine veterans. The meeting will continue several days.
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Washington
BD. C
Manila
Gali Lac City
Badges Accepted by Seattle Electric Trainmen
The Seattle Electric Co trainmen voted to wear company supplied badges. Out of nearly 400 members only 83 voted and all supported the badge. A union man cited division over the badge issue and fatigue with how the matter was handled as reasons for low turnout.
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Seattle Electric Co
Gen Lord Kitchen Return Hinted Over Health Crisis
Paris dispatch reports a Capetown source stating General Lord Kitchen may return to England soon due to a serious health condition. The news notes his absence and concerns over his welfare as Britons await developments.
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Paris
Capetown
Lord Kitchen
England
Newsboy George Wood Sentenced in Chain Gang
George Wood an alleged newsboy was sentenced to 10 days in the chain gang by Judge George yesterday afternoon. Frank Williams and Dick Lalla also of the same class were given 24 hours to leave town.
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George Wood
George
Frank Williams
Dick Lalla
Fremont Schoolhouse Ready for Occupancy in January
The old Fremont schoolhouse has been overhauled and remodeled. It now contains 16 rooms up from eight and will be ready for occupancy by the 20th of the month. A gravity heating and ventilating system is being installed with modern interior furnishings.
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Fremont
Tne
Foundling Home Appeals for City Aid in Seattle
Directors of the Seattle Foundlings Home canvass for donations to fund the facility at 813 Alder Street. The crowded home cares for children from 1 week to 12 years old at an estimated cost of $200 monthly, with Mrs. O. H. Ryther serving as matron and Mrs. Ida Roberta assisting.
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Seattle Foundlings’ Home
Alder Street
Mra. 0
H. Ryther
Ida Roberta
Deceased Girl Found in Iron Box Under Race Track Tree
Workers discover a rusted iron chest containing the bones of a girl about 15 at the new racetrack near South Park. Coroner Hoye investigates after police are notified. the skull bears auburn hair, with skull fractures and multiple broken bones suggesting foul play from years past. The body lay in the casket under a poplar for over three years, hidden by the racetrack construction.
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Rage-Track
South Park
Hoye
Thirty-First Annual Total Abstinence Union Opens in Hartford
The Roman Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America opened its thirty-first annual convention in Hartford Connecticut. Delegates from across the country attend as the session runs through Saturday with a large turnout.
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Hartford
Conn
Total Abstinence Union of America
Smallpox Outbreak Contained in Latona and Brooklyn
Smallpox has been stamped out at Latona and Brooklyn. Patients at Latona are out of quarantine and will be ordered out at Brooklyn tomorrow.
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Latona
Brooklyn
Senator Clark Faces Jerome Copper Strike Fallout
Senator Clark of Montana left Jerome where copper miners are striking amid rumors they planned to kidnap him. He vowed he would not yield to the strikers and warned the situation could turn tense as the dispute continues in Arizona.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Clark
Montana
Jerome
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Second Avenue
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Foundling Home
T. F. Puma
King County Fair Association
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Capt. Kidd
T. W. Thompson
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Fourth Ave
Pike St
Senge St
Ed Brunner & CO
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