Rail Freight Handlers Reach Renewal of Wage Agreement
Four railways renewed last year’s pact with freight handlers and clerks in Chicago on Sept 19. Three other lines posted last year’s scale. remaining roads are expected to follow. Workers will keep a minimum wage of 1.75 dollars for ten hours as strike breakers are charged and tentative orders countermanded. Material used for barracks has been stored. Leader Flannery says workers accept what companies offer, hoping better terms next year with a formal representative structure.
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Chicago
Flannery
Workers’ Organization
Two Deaths Result From Mrs Ogden Story
In Roscommon Michigan near Houghton Lake two men were killed when Henry Knights opened fire on a husband and wife as they drove to Mrs Kate Ogden's father’s house. Frederick Ogden died from gunfire after being persuaded to ride there. Mrs Ogden was wounded in the hand.
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Roscommon
Mich
Houghton Lake
Kate Ogden
Equitable Life Will Decline Political Campaign Contributions
Paul Morton, president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society, stated that the society will refuse future political campaign contributions. When asked about past donations by the Equitable, he declined to compare to New York Life and emphasized focus on the society’s future policies.
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New York
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Equitable Society
Morton
New York Life Insurance Company
Roosevelt
Equitable
Campaign expense adaptions questioned by officials
A fragment notes a reply by Mr Morton stating that campaign expenses for presidential candidates or seekers have changed. The snippet hints at evolving rules or attitudes toward spending in political campaigns. The piece focuses on fiscal aspects and regulatory responses without detailing individuals beyond Morton.
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Mr. Morton
Notable Obituaries and Industry News From Highlands and Beyond
Mrs. Neil Burgess wife of the actor and niece of J H Stoddard dies at her Highlands New Jersey home Dr W Bergmeier editor of Die Volkszeitung dies from Brights disease and other complications Standard Oil raises refined gasoline prices half a cent per gallon Gasoline itself up one cent per gallon Army of the Cumberland reunion held in Chattanooga Tennessee General Isaac J Wistar philanthropist scientist dies at his Claymont Delaware summer home aged seventy eight
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Neil Burgess
J. H. Stoddard
Highlands
N. J
W. Bergmeier
Die Volkszeitung
St. Paul
Deniverer
Standard Oil Company
Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Chattanooga
Tenn
Isaac J. Wistar
Philadelphia
Claymont
Del
Market Quotations Minneapolis Wheat
Wheat prices on Sept 18 show Sept at 80 75 cents, Dec 81 75, May 84 84 cents. On track readings list No 1 hard at 84 75, No 1 Northern at 83 cents, No 2 Northern at 77 18 is unclear.
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Minneapolis
Cattle and Hogs Prices Reported in St Paul Market
St Paul market figures show cattle good to choice steers 4.50 to 5.50, cows and heifers 3.50 to 4.25, yearlings 2.00 to 5.50. Hogs range 5.05 to 5.40. Sheep see yearling wethers 4.50 to 5.25 and native lambs 5.00 to 5.50.
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St. Paul
Wheat and flax price report from Duluth markets
Wheat prices for No. 1 Northern 81 and 81 1/2 cents on track No. 2 Northern 78 3/4 cents Dec 77 3/4 cents May 81 cents. Flax prices on arrival 1.00 1/4 to 1.01 1/4 cents on track 1.01 1/2 cents Sept 1.00 1/2 cents Dec 97 1/4 cents May 1.02.
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Duluth
Chicago Market Quotes for Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Chicago on September 18 reports cattle and calves priced from 1.35 to 6.35 per cwt with Western and native grades. hogs range from 5.00 to 5.80 per cwt in mixed, good heavy, rough heavy, and light categories. sheep native and Western quoted from 3.10 to 7.40 per cwt with lambs noted at 5.60 to 7.40.
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Chicago
Chicago Grain and Pork Prices Report
Chicago market notes show Wheat Sept 83 and Dec 84 84e, May 85e. Corn Sept 52c Oct 51c Dec 44 42c May 43c. Oats Sept 4c Dec 28 28e May 30 30c. Pork Sept 15.50 Oct 14.95 Jan 12.42. Northwestern.
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Chicago
Northwestern
Filipino Outlaw Felizardo Killed After Cliff Jump
Manila reports Felizardo, chief of Cavite province outlaws, surrounded near the Batangas border and leaped from a cliff to his death. His demise is expected to quell years of unrest. Earlier, on January 24, 300 bandits led by Felizardo and Montalon raided San Francisco del Matabon, looted $2,000, and abducted the governor’s family.
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Manila
Felizardo
Cavite
Batangas
Montalon
San Francisco del Matabon
J. A. O'Neil
Trias
Armenian Mass Meeting in Boston Condemns Russian Atrocities
Armenian American citizens in Boston and nearby held a mass meeting to protest the Caucasus massacres. Resolutions denounced Russian authorities and held them responsible for thousands of deaths, accusing local officials of inciting disorders and fanning Moslem fanaticism.
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Boston
Vicinity
Caucasus
French War Minister Hosts U S Officers and Wives
Paris September 19 Minister of War Berteaux and Mme Berteaux hosted a luncheon at the ministry of war for Lieutenant General Adna R. Chaffee Brigadier General J Franklin Bell Brigadier General William Crozier and their wives and staffs.
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Paris
Berteaux
Mme Berteaux
Adna R. Chaffee
J. Franklin Bell
William Crozier
Ministry of War
Russian squadron sighted off Syong chin to relay armistice terms
A Russian squadron was sighted off Syong chin Korea on Sept 19. Its mission appears to be delivering the armistice terms to Russian forces along the Tumen river.
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Seoul
Korea
Syongchin
Tumen
Norwegians Reject Sweden's Demands in Dissolution Talks
Christiania reports indicate impasse in negotiations between Norwegian and Swedish commissioners over dissolution terms. Norway refuses Sweden's conditions, with Teebledat commenting on the stalled discussions and escalating tensions.
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Christiania
Norway
Sweden
Sweden stands firm on terms for peace talks
Sweden refuses to discuss an arbitration treaty until Norway accepts Swedish conditions. The stance argues that even war would be preferable to peace bought through national humiliation.
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Sweden
Norway
Russians sail for home from Portsmouth treaty
Russian commissioners led by Sergei Witte began their return to St Petersburg aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II at 3 pm. The group met Japanese emissaries for a farewell and were accompanied by Gregory Wilenkin, with Komura unable to meet due to illness.
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New York
Japan
Portsmouth
N. H
St. Petersburg
Sergius Witte
M. Witte
Baron Rosen
Baron Komura
Takahira
Gregory Wilenkin
United States
Loav
Cholera Toll Up With Eight New Cases and Three Deaths
Berlin officials report eight new cholera cases and three deaths in the past twenty four hours ending at moon, bringing totals to 166 cases and unnamed fatalities, as health authorities reassess containment measures.
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Berlin
Moon
Coal Companies Plan Increased Mine Coal Prices
Columbus Ohio September 18 representatives of New Pittsburg Sunday Creek Fairmount Kanawha and other coal companies in Ohio and Pennsylvania met to decide a price raise for at grades of coal at the mines from 10 to 16 cents.
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Columbus, O
New
Pittsburg
Sunday Creek
Fairmount
Kanawha
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Asylum Ends Lockdown at South Bartonville
Peoria Alabama September 19 the asylum for incurable insane at South Bartonville is now without locks and bars the last one having been removed by Superintendent Zeller. This follows a plan long contemplated by Mr Zeller who believes kindness yields better results than restraint. Inmates now enjoy personal liberty and show improved conduct.
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Peoria, al
Asylum For Incurable
South Bartonville
Zeller
Odd Fellows Open 81st Annual Session in Philadelphia
The opening of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows eighty first annual communication in Philadelphia drew large crowds at Lulla temple. Grand Sire Robert E. Wright will preside as mayors and grand officers addressed the gathering while Patriarchs Militant prize drills were held in the Second Regiment armory. A riding accident injured Sir Thomas, but the rider suffered only a cut mouth and bruised shoulder and arm.
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Philadelphia
Grand Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Lulla Temple
Order
United States
Robert E. Wright
Allentown
Mayor Weaver
Melville EB. Churbuck
Cleon Gicquelais
Anna Morrow
Rebekah Assembly
J. B. Blair Andrews
Patriarchs Militant
Second Regiment
J. S. Barrott
Sir Thomas
Lipton Injured During King Edward Review in Edinburgh
King Edward reviews ten thousand Scottish volunteers in Kings Park with the Duke of Connaught, as Sir Thomas Lipton tours the march past as honorary colonel of the Second Tamereshire Volunteers. The event aims to ease war office regulation irritations and boost volunteer morale across Scotland and northern England.
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Edinburgh
Flodden Field
Edward
Holyrood Palace
Duke of Connaught
Kings Park
Scotland
England
War Office
Thomas Lipton
Fortifications on Bosphorus Straits Cause Russian Turkish Tensions
Constantinople reports steady progress on new Bosphorus fortifications fueling friction between Russia and the Porte. Turkey seized on the mutiny on the Kniaz Potemkine as a pretext to advance a fortification plan long opposed by Russia. The issue was raised in a recent audience between the Russian ambassador Zinovieff and the sultan. Works are unlikely to be completed for several months.
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Constantinople
Bosphorus
Kniaz Potemkine
Turkey
Russia
M. Zinovieff
Ironworkers Begin Ninth Annual Convention in Philadelphia
Nearly 100 delegates representing 30 000 members of the International Union of Bridgemen and Structural Iron workers convene in Philadelphia to discuss a general strike against the American Bridge Company and the election of a national president. The executive board has not secured a conference with bridge company officers and final measures are expected.
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Philadelphia
International Union of Bridgemen and Structural Ironworkers of
America
Canada
American Bridge Company
Half Rate Excursion to Los Angeles by Northwestern Line
Excur sion tickets at one fare for round trip from all stations to Los Angeles from October 17 to 21 with favorable return limits. Three fast trains daily including The Overland Limited. Applies to agents of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway.
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Los Angeles
Californa
North-Western
W. T.U
Pacific Coast
Overland Limited”electric
Chicago &North- Western R’y
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