Battle between striking and non union workers at Riverside plant
In Wheeling West Virginia on August 17 a clash between 300 striking machinists and 25 non union workers at the United States Steel Riverside plant led to about 1000 shots fired. A striker was wounded a spectator named Clay Hoover was shot in the knee and several others injured. Police were unable to stop the rioting until dawn and a fresh outbreak was feared.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Riverside
United States Steel Corporation
Clay Hoover
Peter Silatek
Aurora clerk Stephen E. Hall commits suicide in Washington
Stephen E. Hall of Aurora Illinois, a protege of Senator Albert J Hopkins, killed himself in his room in Washington on Sunday. He had recently suffered severe stomach pain and had sought medicine from a local drugstore but was unable to obtain it. Hall was a clerk in the Department of Commerce and Labor, recently transferred from the Census Bureau where he had worked for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stephen E. Hall
Aurora
Ill
Albert J. Hopkins
Hall
Department of Commercce and Labor
Census Bureau
Picnic Wagon Overturn Fatalities Shock Great Falls
In Great Falls Montana on August 17 a picnic wagon from St. Peter's mission overturned on a hillside during a severe electric storm. A nun died and Mary Reed a mixed heritage Indian girl was seriously hurt. Several other nuns and Indian girls were badly bruised and lacerated.
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Great Falls
Mont
St. Peter's Mission
Mary Reed
Wacon Struck by Street Car In St Louis Suburb
An August incident in Eyrys reports a street car striking a wagon at Griesner and Meremac streets injuring several people including John Jooer Lis white Bertha and others. The accident list includes Miss Ida eimai and Miss Mary Gabel with injuries reported as of 17 August. A record of land bids and county filings appears from Macoupin county with the Chicago and North Western Railroad Co named among bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyris
Keenvision
St. Louis
Figstes Steel
Gries
Anil Meremac
Mtotal Incring
John Jooer
White
Bertha
Idaeimai
Mary Gabel
Joseph Keck
Joseph Pulitzer Funds Journalism School at Columbia
Joseph Pulitzer provides 2.4 million dollars to establish a school of journalism at Columbia University New York. A new building will rise on Morningside Heights costing 500000 dollars for the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph Pulitzer
Columbia University
Morningside Heights
Textile workers end stalemate with renewed work stoppage
Philadelphia August 17 3000 rug weavers Turkish towel weavers and woolen yarn workers returned to work Monday in a break in the textile strike no concessions were offered by employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Mills Hit Two Weeks Suspension In Vermont
Burlington Vermont August 17 The Burlington Winooski and Colchester mills of the American Woolen Co did not resume work Monday as orders required a two weeks suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington, Vt
Burlington, Winooski and Colchester Mills
American Woolen Co
Roosevelt Visits Kearsarge During Oyster Bay Fleet Day
The North Atlantic fleet alights off Oyster Bay as President Roosevelt joins Adm. Barker and Secretary Moody for a divine service aboard the Kearsarge. A Sunday visit includes Mrs. Roosevelt and children touring the ship while officers and marines observe full dress and honors.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Bay
Sound
Kearsarge
Jackies
Adm. Barker
Fleet
Hemphill
W. Ehrle
Dolphin
Moody
W. E. Chandler
Roosevelt
Sylph
Eberle
United States
Barker
Alice Roosevelt
Emlin Roosevelt
Christine Roosevelt
Adm
Admis
Wise
Sands
Coghlan
Kiel
Roosevelt Delivers Address at Holy Name Society Meeting
President Roosevelt spoke at the Brook lyin and Long Island Society of the Holy Name quarterly meeting in Oyster Bay on Sunday. The main theme focused on the decency of speech and conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Society of the Holy Name
Brooklyn
Long Island
Storm Wreaks Havoc in Saltillo Lives and Roofs Damaged
A severe wind and rain storm struck Saltillo on August 17 causing extensive roof damage to homes and downed trees. Creeks overflowed and property losses are expected to reach thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltillo
Mex
Date of Launching Is Set for Maryland Cruiser
Official announcement sets Saturday September 12 as the launching date for the 15 000 ton armored cruiser Maryland at the Newport News shipyards in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Maryland
International exhibition of American horses planned in Louisville
An International exhibition of American horses is set for September 28 to October 3, 1903 in Louisville. The event features 76 classes for utility and pleasure horses with $22,000 in prizes and aims to foster general interest and best horse types. Transportation will be arranged with trunk railways, and exhibitions will become annual with prize increases.
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Louisville
United States
Canada
Gens Black Miles Arrive Ahead of Grand Army Reunion
Gen Thomas J Stewart arrives with 365 Pennsylvania posts as the Grand Army of the Republic encampment opens in San Francisco. Gen Nelson A Miles and Gen John Black are also in town amid crowded registration booths and expect about 50 000 visitors by the parade day.
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John C. Black
Nelson A Miles
San Francisco
Grand Army of the Republic
Thomas J. Stewart
Pennsylvania
Nelson A. Miles
John ©. Black
G A. R
Col William Bundy dies in Cincinnati at 57
Col William E Bundy United States attorney for the southern district of Ohio and cousin of Senator Foraker died suddenly Sunday in Cincinnati after a chill. He led Hamilton county bar headed state and national Sons of Veterans groups influential in Phi Delta Theta. Former mayor of Norwood and trustee of Ohio University.
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Cincinnati
William E Bundy
United States
Southern District
Ohio
Senator Foraker
Bright
Hamilton County
Sons of Veterans
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Norwood
Ohio University At Athens
Ohio National Guard
The Tropical Cyclone Hits Merida and Progresso
The Aug 17 cyclone devastated Merida Yucatan and Progresso with widespread destruction. Panic spread despite warnings as trees were uprooted roofs blown off and plantations ruined. Efforts to save vessels failed and twenty ships in Progreso port were cast ashore.
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Merida
Yucatan
Progresso
Port of Progresse
Hundredth Anniversary of Chicago Settlement Plans
Chicago marks the 100th anniversary of its permanent settlement with a small observance Monday and a larger planned jubilee from September 26 to October 1. Lieut. Swearington and a troop company landed on the lake front in 1803 to begin Fort Dearborn, and a citizens committee is finalizing plans for a week long celebration.
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Chicago
Swearington
United States Army
Lake Front
Fort Dearborn
Trolley Collision in Kansas City Feared Fatalities
Rear end crash on the Independence and Kansas City line injures two likely fatally and leaves four seriously hurt with about six more bruised.
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Kansas City
Independence
Compresses and Warehouses Burned in Camden Fire
Fire Sunday destroyed the large compresses and warehouses of Ritchie and Co. and Reeves and Son, and two other business houses in Camden Arkansas. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars with small insurance.
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Camden, Ark
Ritchie & Co
Reeves & Son
Bulgarian Memorandum Details Macedonian Repression by Ottoman Rule
Sofia reports that Bulgaria has presented a memorandum to the powers detailing three months of Ottoman abuses in Macedonia. The document cites massacres, torture, village destruction, arrests, and school closures across Salonica Monastir Uskub and other vilayets with claims of forced taxes and persecution of Bulgarians including professors, students, and merchants.
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Macedonia
Sofia
Bulgaria
Bularian
Hhe
Vilayet of
Salonica
Gorna-Ribnit Oa
Tikvesh
Monastir
Soordesch
Uskub
Uskuy
Palanka
Koschani
Koumnovo
Gostiger
Sehlif
Adrinople
Dutch Cyclist Dickentam Wins 100 Kilometre World Title
Copenhagen hosted a world championship event on Sunday with Dutch rider Dickentam taking the 100 kilometre professional race in a time of 1 hour 26 minutes and 28.25 seconds.
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Copenhagen
Dickentam
Miners Find 118-Ounce Nugget Near Waangarra
Kingston miners at Waangarra rush uncover a large nugget weighing 118 ounces and nearly pure gold when sealed. The discovery signals rich yields for the gold rush area and attracts attention from nearby prospectors.
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Melbourne
Waangarra
Kingston
Turkiye Secures 32 Batteries of Krupp Field Guns
Constantinople August 17 The Ottoman government has concluded negotiations with Krupp for the supply of 32 batteries of quick firing field artillery, each battery containing six guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Krupp Works
New One Hour Cycling Record Set in Paris Match
Paris reports a new one hour cycling record at Parc des Princes on Sunday as M Dangla covered 81 kilometres 108 metres (50.398 miles) in the duration.
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Paris
Parc Des Princes
M. Dangla
Earthquake Shock Felt Across St Louis on Sunday
An earthquake shock lasting several seconds was distinctly felt in all parts of St Louis Sunday morning. The impact was recorded by residents across the city and described as a noticeable tremor. Local authorities reported no damage or injuries at that time.
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St. Louis
Serious Macedonia Situation Reaches Ottoman Court
The British ambassador has informed the Porte of the grave Macedonia crisis, signaling heightened diplomatic tension. Constantinople reports the envoy’s appeal as European powers monitor developments in the Balkan region.
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Macedonia
Constantinople
Porte
Beggar Credit Tale at Medjidia Launch
Be y, Turkish minister to Washington, attended the Medjidia launch in Philadelphia. During lunch he recounted beggars' stories of misfortune and credit extended, noting he had no money then but would help later. A German farmer in Missouri praises Rev. Mr. Pope for sharing a rheumatism relief tale.
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Chekib Bey
Washington
Philadephia
Medjidia
Cramps
Duri
Chekib
Warning of Nervous Prostration From Uterine Disorder
Nervous tension and mood swings linked to uterine issues are described as leading to nervous prostration. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is promoted with testimonials from Mrs. Holland, Mrs. Horiano, and Mrs. Bowens as a cure, urging suffering women to try the medicine.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham
Maria Bowens
Millersville
Ohio
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Wacon
Fersens
Senehen
Macoupin County
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Co
North Atlantic
Great Fighting Machines
Isaacs
Saltillo, Mex
William E. Bundy
Southern
Australia
Pope
Armer
Geo Oelme
Dodd
St. Vitus
W. H. May
M. D
Pine Street
New York City
Arakesis
Mess
Ran H. Kreger
Barth Brook
Denver
Colo
Piso
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