Port of San Francisco to Be Closed by Strikers
The San Francisco port faces a general shutdown as 14 unions representing 4000 workers vote to strike in solidarity with teamsters after employers refuse to confer. The action halts most manufacturing and wholesale business, though ferry service and critical cargo operations may continue briefly. A coal shortage looms as ocean deliveries stop and the city braces for economic impact.
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San Francisco
City Front Federation
Harbor
Oakland
Bay
Teamsters
Admiral Kimberly Seeks Relief From Schley Court
Admiral Kimberly asks to be relieved from service on the Schley court of inquiry due to illness. Possible replacement by Admiral Lace or Admiral Lind may be chosen. The navy department denies Schley wrote to Secretary Long about disobedience of orders. Schley only acknowledges the precept and asks for permission to consult counsel.
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Schley Court of Inquiry
Washington, D.C
Kimberly
Schley
Lace
Admiral Lindsay
Navy Department
Long
Admiral Schley
Nipscic Designated Receiving Ship at Puget Sound Yard
Navy department orders designate the cruiser Nip s ic as receiving ship at Puget Sound Navy Yard. The Nip sic survived the Samoa hurricane years earlier and, with two other US vessels, was wrecked but reached Honolulu under her own steam. In Bremerton she will house sailors and other government employees while their ships undergo repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Bamoa
Honolulu
Bremerton
Social Democrats Face Faction Strife at Indianapolis Meet
The Social Democratic convention in Indianapolis contends with three factions: anti Debs Chicago and Debs allies, Independent supporters, and the Debs-linked camp. Debs did not attend but sent wishes. a temporary truce and rules report were adopted as sessions continued amid factional tension.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Social Democratic Party
Chicago
Eugene Debs
Springfield
Debs
G. Clemens
Mark
Committee On
Greek fleet to Crete proclaims annexation claim
A Greek force consisting of five armored warships five gunboats and six torpedo boats sailed to Vanesa Crete to demand annexation by Greece. Reports say Greece recently formed powers while England and Russia showed approval though the kaiser objected.
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Vienna
Vanesa
Crete
Greece
England
Russia
Lottery of Land Draws Huge Crowds in Oklahoma
El Reno Oklahoma July 6 crowds gathered as 1000 names were drawn for Kiowa and Comanche reservation land allotments. Miss Mattie Heals of Wichita and James R Wood of Weatherford won acre tracts worth 20 000 to 40 000 each. Officials expect completion by Thursday night with 12 000 claims allotted.
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EL Reno
O. T
Mattie Heals
Wichita
Kan
James R. Wood
Weatherford
Oo. T
Lawton
Dyer
Stephen Holcomb
Paul
Viattora
Toola
Naples Briefly Reports Passenger Hospitalized in July
An improvised note from Naples reports a slight injury and a passenger noted in good condition this morning, with no further details provided.
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Naples
Supplem entary Estimate Shows 7 Million Pound Addition
An official supplementary estimate issued today shows that seven million pounds were added immediately by the British forces in South Africa. The report details the financial adjustment impacting ongoing British operations in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
South Africa
Striking Sailors Shut Waterfront Open Shipping Stoppage
San Francisco reports show the city front association obeying a naval strike order as most members halt shipping at the water front. Clashes escalate as Reacoe Horn and William Ferguson fire shots at a jeering crowd, wounding observer Carl Lynch. A Chinese crew loads the Coptic at Pacific Marine Dock, the harbor’s sole vessel active.
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San Francisco
Antonn
City Front Association
Water Front
Etrikore
Reacoe Horn
William Ferguson
Carl Lynch
Pacifice Mardock
Miss Harding of Omaha Visits Seattle Chamber
Miss Lucia E. Harding secretary of the Omaha board of trade called at the Seattle chamber of commerce. She is in Seattle for pleasure a short stay.
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Lucia E. Harding
Board of Trade of
Omaha
Chamber of Commerce
Harding
Seattle
Omaha Board of Trade
Grov
James E. Bord
Former county officer jailed on malfeasance charges
Walter T. Bourne, former chief deputy county auditor, is jailed in Ramsey County on malfeasance charges alleging a loss of about $18,000. Auditor W. R. John Leon swore out warrants accusing Bourne of issuing fake tax certificates and a refund order for $443 to a fictitious Frank Underwood, with numerous related counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S&t
One-Legged Inmate McCarthy Arrested in Brass Coupling Theft
Detec tives Philbrick and Corbett arrested McCarthy this morning. The two year city jail inmate is accused of stealing a large number of brass couplings used on freight cars and attempting to dispose of the stolen goods before being caught.
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Join McCarthy
Philbrick and
Corbett
Gov Taylor backs Behley for president in letter
Nashville July letter prints Gov Taylor endorsing Behley for president and likening a current case to the Dreyfus affair. New York reports H Critten, Gen, a San Francisco boy, is runner up to Pitemerris in Hearst's race and arrived which morning from Marcel. Crittenden left Vancouver May 17 and continues toward the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Gov. Taylor
Behley
Dreyfus
New York
H. Critten
San Francisco
Pitemerris
Hearst
Marcel
Crittenden
Vancouver
Government weekly crop report saved corn payoff
The governments weekly crop report notes corn production and harvest conditions. It records trends in yields and potential market impacts for farmers and policy makers.
Obstructors of Prosperity Hele and the Metal Trades
The Metal Trades Association refuses to meet employees halfway in settling current difficulties and declines arbitration offered by businessmen of the city.
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HELE
Metal Trades Association
Tearing National Flag Sparks International Tension
Reports from Cartagena and COLON describe a steamship under the German flag arresting Abel Murrillo amid tearing the Kaiser’s colors from him. Colombia promises to seek explanations while Germany may face government inquiry. rumors of guerrilla attacks add to unsettled conditions in the interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Abel Murrillo
Murrillo
Colon
Colombia
Cartagena
Rain Revives Late Corn Crops Across Midwest
Rain in recent days has saved the late corn crop in portions of Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma and Missouri after earlier ruin. Iowa escaped heavier damage while eastern states hunker under drought with continued heat as Illinois buckles under critical corn conditions.
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Port
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Missouri
Iowa
Mississippi River
Illinois
Great Steel Strike Nearing Possible End
In Pittsburgh the Amalgamated Association general executive committee met to decide on proposed terms to settle the steel strike. President Shaffer and Williams were to receive discretionary power at the final conference with Steel Trust representatives to resolve the dispute. meeting adjourned without a formal action.
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Pittsburgh
Amalgamated Association
Shaffer
Ateel Corporation
Bavurday
Pittbburgh
Bheerdhary Williams
Steel Trust
Amalgamated
Dirigo damaged after reef strike near Skagway
News reports the Dirigo of the Alaska Steamship Co struck an uncharted reef in McHenry Inlet while en route to Skagway. Minor damage requires docking for inspection on return to Beattie. Commander Knox is replaced by Blackfinger for Concord duties heading to Pribyloffes for seal fisheries.
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Dirigo
Alaska Steamship Co
Cottage City
Skagway
McHenry's Inlet
Rydock
Beattie
Two Men Found Dead in Cornfield Near Elkhart Indiana
A Star dispatch from Elkhart Indiana reports two men dead in a cornfield near the town. One body bore a letter from a wife written two years earlier in Beattie. The wife, now remarried and living on Tenth Avenue, declined to reveal her name due to her son and current husband.
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Star
Eilkhart, Incl
Beattie
A. C. Brahm
Chicago
Seattle
St. Louis
Brahm
Loule
Concord Mystery Returns to Puget Sound
The gunboat Concord will reach Puget Sound by Friday or Saturday as orders direct. Commander Knox is released from Beattie General Hospital and heads home to the East, with Washington stating no Navy Department investigation will follow his illness caused by malarial fever in the Philippines.
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Bremerton
Concord
Star
Blackfinger
Navy Department
Pribyloffe
Knox
Washington
Far North
Alert
Puget Sound
J. D. Adams
Mayflower
Gov. Allen
Porton
Beattie General Hospital
United States
Dutch Harbor
Harry Knox
Department
Long
Tmelaria
Philippines
Ommander Ginger
San Francis
Idiot George Washington Jackie Draws Humane Attention
Humane Officer Ridgway reports a neglected boy named George Washington Jackie living near the headquarters with a pitiful condition. Neighbors say he was mistreated at age three and has wandered with limited mental capacity, prompting a move to seek asylum at Steilacoom. A Newburg bound ship on the Beattle- Ban Francisco line is due here Saturday.
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Ridgway
George Washington
Jackie
Ridgeway
Steilacoom
Newburg
Citizens Grow Frustrated with Machine Shop Owners
A Seattle metal trades worker coordinated ads and letters to pressure employers during a local strike. Secretaries in the East and South sought details of work and wages, while local executives claim manufacturers obstruct settlement through stubbornness and technical quibbling. Washington Ironworks signals conditional readiness to reinstate workers at nine hours if paid accordingly.
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Seattle
Beattie
Tacoma
Everett Whatcom
Fairhaven
Olympia
Ballard
State of Washington
F. W. Mitchell
Pacific Coast Metal Trades Association
Wash
Mitchell
Fastern
Will Rogers
Moran
B. C
Vancouver
Rogers
Sherman Moran
Will Parry
Moran Co
B.C
BH. C
Metal Trades’ Association
Harry Rogers
Washington Ironworks
J. M. Frink
Uproar in the House as Conservatives disrupt Wal ton debate
In the house of commons this morning a disturbance erupted when Conservatives interrupted Liberal Mr Wal ton during a discussion on taxing agricultural property. William Redmond shouted Police, Police and was ordered to withdraw. Patrick O’Brien was suspended after continuing disruption. The speaker supported suspending Redmond and carried Mr Balfour’s motion.
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London
House of Commons
Walton
Wm. Redmond
Redmond
Balfour
Patrick O'Brien
Corbett Brother Aims to Quit Opium After Release
Jack Corbett brother of Fighting Jim Corbett and a confirmed opium addict now in county jail reports rapid improvement. He states that upon release he will make a strong effort to abandon the drug that wrecks body and mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Corbett
Jim” Corbett
Gold and passengers on Dawson run steamers report
Steamship Cottage City with Capt. Lloyd from Lynn Canal ports brings 41 passengers 200000 in gold dust mail and news from Southeast Alaska Casper Ellinger and Mrs Ellinger return from the Klondike with 160000 in gold Mrs McKenzie significant sum and rest among others The Cotta City left Skagway July 26 purser Bree notes 800000 in gold en route to Canadian Bank of Commerce Bailey sails for Eldorado district Purser notes funds moved from Lake Creek Steamboat Susie first up river of season Islander leaves Skagway to set new records Manzanita lighthouse tender arrives at Skagway after resetting buoys
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Cottage City
Lloyd
Pacific Coast Co
Lynn Canal
Alaska
Casper Ellinger
Mra
Bertha Ellinger
Klondike
McKenzie
Cotta City
Skagway
Bree
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Dawson
Bailey
Hootalingqua
Susie
St. Michael
Powers and
Weare
Suale
Islander
Canadian Navigation Co
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I. T
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Vicinity
Tennessee
Kaiser
Will
Blacklinger
Rainier-Grand Hotel
Mady
Alfred Benjamin & Co
Rome
Monarch
Adams & Blanchard
Hinckley Block
Second Avenue
the People's Bargain Store
Gariy
Aoe Ag
Moran Company
Naval
Hibbs
Kibbs
Quibbling
Jack May
Stewart & Holmes Drug Co
First Avenue
First Aven
Nave
Z.C. Miles & Piper Co
Yesler Avenue
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Queen City Steam Laundry
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Klondike Capital
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Lake Creek
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