The Steel Corporation Refuses the Terms of the Strikers
Pittsburgh August 5 United States Steel Corp refused to consider the Amalgamated Association terms. It issued an ultimatum to return to the former wage scale or face crushing unionism. Amalgamated refused. negotiations ended. The strike threat involves 400,000 workers and could trigger sympathy actions and mill shutdowns across allied companies. President Shaffer urged victory for labor with no quarter, signaling a battle between the steel trust and unionists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
United States Steel Corporation
Amalgamated Association
Pessia Repth
United States Steel
Mes
Hom
Eefere
United States Steel Corporan
Shaffer
Jon
Sind
Iron
Ameri
American Steels
Warner
American Tin Plate Co
Amated Association
Unitsteel Corporation
Arms
Oln
Vatten States Steel Corporation
Federal Steel Co
National Steel Co
National Tube Co
Schley court of inquiry to finish in weeks says navy
Washington August reports show the navy department has chosen Smith & Hulse to produce the stenographic record of the Schley court of inquiry proceedings. Officials expect open court to last about two weeks at most and plan to call only a few campaign participants. Judge Advocate Lemley departs for a month long vacation. witnesses will be prepped for prompt appearance. Captain Parker continues examining logs from Santiago campaigns and related records as Adm Schley’s assistant counsel questions materials. The department refuses to modify the fifth specification asserting disobedience of orders, stating it is an established fact. Admiral Kimberly will not serve on the court due to ill health and a successor is being sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Smith & Hulse
Schley Court of Inquiry
Lemley
St. Lawrence
Judge Advocate General’s Office
James Parker
Adm
Schley
Santiago
Long
Bureau of Navigation
Department
Kimberly
Kimeve
Haey Erenee Ee de
Local ad fragment hints at 1876 Ohio notices
Fragmentary OCR mentions a 3901 address in Ohio and advertising terms from 1876, with unclear names and entities. Content is too damaged to identify specific people or organizations, but indicates a historical public or commercial notice fragment.
Strike at Knoxville Ends in Hiring Push Next Day
Knoxville Tenn August 6 All efforts to settle the local street car strike have failed and the traction company announced Monday night that the places of the strikers will be filled by Wednesday morning. The company claims to have applications from 300 men for positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Traction Company
Mornig
Treasury Buys Short Term Bonds in Various Issues
Washington August 6 The secretary of the treasury announced purchases of short term bonds totaling 16 600 in three issues The sale included 9400 four percents at 113 1204 700 five percents at 108 0143 and 500 three percents at 108 4037 reflecting portfolio adjustments by the Treasury.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
No More Grade Crossings in Illinois
Chicago august 6 the board of railway and warehouse commissioners rules all railroads must cross others above or below to eliminate grade crossings. no more at grade crossings will be permitted in the state.
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Chicago
Boards of Railway and Warehouse Commissioners
Militia to Escort Raymond Ross to Canton Trial
In Atlanta on August 6 a strong militia is planned to accompany Raymond Ross, a Black man, to Canton, Georgia, where he will be tried for alleged assault on a white woman.
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Atlanta
Raymond Ross
Canton
Confessed His Crime Then Hanged by Mob in Alabama
Charley Bentley a Negro confessed to killing Jim Vann alias Williams and was hanged by a Leeds Alabama mob. The coroner's jury had just fixed Bentley's responsibility. Vann and his wife and child slept in a camp when the murder occurred. Vann's skull was crushed with a rock and Mrs Williams was attacked before Bentley fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Bentley
Jim Vann
Williams
Birmingham
Ala
Leeds
St. Clair County
Bentley
Vann
Erin Takes Departure From Azure Islands Toward New York
Sir Thomas Lipton sails Erin with Shamrock II towing the cup challenger as a southeast wind aids the voyage from Ponta Del Gada to New York. Expected arrival date in New York is August 11.
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Ponta del Gada
Azure Islands
Thomas Lipton
Erin
New York
Chinese troops to march to camp near Peking
A dispatch from Peking reports foreign ministers have sanctioned 3000 Chinese regulars to move to a camp about 25 li from Peking around August 2. This precedes the allied evacuation of the capital on August 15.
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Berlin
Peking
Three prison escapees flee Nebraska state pen
Lincoln Neb Aug 3 three convicts escaped from the state penitentiary and remain at large. The escapees are Paget held for horse stealing Adair jailed for burglary and Dendy indicted for grand larceny.
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Lincoln, Neb
State Penitentiary
Paget
Adair
Dendy
Destruction of Native Settlements in South Africa
London Aug. 5 The military administration in South Africa plans to concentrate natives outside garrison towns into camps. They will destroy kraals and mealies to cut off food sources for the Boers, aiming to weaken resistance and force reliance on military supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
South Africa
Movement to build private smallpox hospital near New York
On August 5 in New York a movement to establish a private smallpox hospital is under way as physicians warn that cold weather may renew smallpox cases.
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New York
Malpractice suit filed against dentist in New York
Melville Bradford Raymond who manages the New York office of Russell-Morgan Printing and Lithographing Co. has brought a malpractice suit against Dr. Starr a dentist located on West Forty fourth street in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Melvile Bradford Raymond
Russell-Morgan Printing and Lithographing Co
Starr
West Forty-fourth Street
Prince Henri dOrleans Ill in Saigon Report
The father of Prince Henri d Orleans receives Saigon dispatches stating the prince is dangerously ill but slightly better and hope for recovery renewed despite his condition.
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Paris
Fsuc
d’Chartree
Henri d’Orleans
Saigon
Explosion wrecks Locust Street block in Philadelphia death toll unclear
A massive blast on Locust street above Tenth in Philadelphia destroyed five buildings, killed an estimated 10 to 20 people and injured many more. Fire followed as rescuers and neighbors pulled survivors from the debris amid shattered windows and collapsing roofs.
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Philadelphia
Locust Street
Shafroth Urges Philippine Homestead Commission
Congressman Shafroth urges a commission to establish homesteads in the Philippines. He calls for land grants of up to a government value and seeks support for claims. Military actions on Jolo and nearby islands continue as civil governance plans progress under the new charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafroth
Philippines
Manila
Japan
Naujan
Polaw
Gov. Taft
Chaffee
Shanghai
Civil Commission
Skefroth
Colora
Shippines
Stor Ft
Biggest Ship in the World Arrives in New York on Maiden Voyage
The Celtic of the White Star line reached her New York dock on Sunday on her maiden voyage from Liverpool in eight days and 46 minutes. Berthing required lifting doors and deck heights impressed, as 345 cabin and 268 steerage passengers disembarked.
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Celtic
White Star Line
New York
Liverpool
Viper Torpedo Boat Struck Rock and Wrecked
The British torpedo boat destroyer Viper struck a rock off Alderney and is a total wreck with no loss of life. It was the only British navy vessel fitted with turbine engines and had reached speeds of 30 knots in trials. Builders believed it could reach 31 knots, with an inexperienced crew at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alderney
Alabama Rail Commission Orders $1 Damages Per Day
The Alabama railroad commission in Montgomery ordered that all railroad companies pay damages at a rate of $1 per day for each day of delay in delivering loaded cars to consumers.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Railroad Commission
Montgomery
Washington fiscal receipts and expenditures report
National bank notes received Monday for redemption amount to $690,800. Government receipts from internal revenue total $1,415,626. Customs bring in $525,894 with miscellaneous $63,422. Expenditures register at $1,725,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Bank
Eureka Returns to Port with Rudder Repairs in Chile
The American steamer Eureka arrived at Valparaiso Chile with machinery out of order. She sails from Norfolk May 7 bound for San Francisco. Last stop was Concepcion where she arrived July 12 to repair her rudder.
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Valparaiso
Chili
Eureka
San Francisco
Norfolk
Concepcion
Sand Teamsters Ordered Out By San Francisco Labour Council
San Francisco August 6 The San Francisco Labor Council ordered out the sand teamsters numbering about 600. The move will seriously affect the building trades and their work in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Teamsters
San Francisco
San Francisco Labor Council
Tragedy in Omaha as actress shoots estranged lover
In Omaha on August 5 Mr Lighthawk an actress known as Allen was fatally shot by a man who had threatened death after being rejected. The assailant returned before a rehearsal of The Arizona Female Bandit, authored by Mrs. Lighthawk. Witnesses included Bert Adams and Steve Lighthawk, thought stepson to the actress.
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Omaha
Neb
Battle reported at Jirardot in Cundinamarca department
A. Diaz Gier, agent in Bogotá for Colombianists, reported from trusted sources that a major battle occurred at Palo in late May and lasted seventeen days. Generals Herrera Ardila Clodmiro Castillo and Marin are said to have joined forces near Magdalen, while a large union army approaches the Pacific. Valencia is reportedly heading to take command on the frontier as Bogota merchants halt paper money trading. nationwide commerce stalls.
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W York
A. Diaz Gier
Mosday
Venezuela
Palo
Philadelphia
Benj. Herrera
Pacific
Cauca
Ardila
Atlantic
Santander
Ocana City
Clodmiro Castillo
Magdalen
Marin
Jirardot
Ats
Rera
Tuinaco
Barbacos
Colomormation
Agentrera
Maracaibo
Valencia
Bogota
Or Guerrera
Pape
Dowager Empress Frederick Dies at Cronberg
Empress Frederick daughter of Queen Victoria and mother of Emperor William dies peacefully in Cronberg at 6:15 PM. The emperor and crown prince rushed to her side, doctors gave little hope, and telegrams of condolence arrived from European sovereigns as King Edward of England delayed travel to Berlin. Washington dispatch notes the death reported from ambassador White.
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Cronberg
Frederick
Emperor William
Homburg
William
Edward
England
Cowes
Alexandra
Marlboro House
Berlin
Friedrichshof
Washington
State Department
Ambassador White
Deed of a Madman in Moscow Streets
Dr W W Watkins was shot and killed while riding in a Moscow buggy Sunday morning. Creighton a merchant was shot in the arm and Deputy Sheriff Cool grazed in a shoulder and thigh by William Steffen who then was killed by a sheriff posse. Steffen is believed to have become insane.
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Moscow
Idaho
W. W. Watkins
Creighton
Deuty
Cool
William Steffen
Steffen
The Cup Challenger arrival in New York
The Anche line steamer Astoria from Glasgow delivered spars and gear for the cup challenger Shamrock II. The great mast lower mast and top mast, 169 feet 9 inches long, are lashed to the spar deck on the port side.
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New York
Anche Line
Astoria
Glasgow
Death from hydrophobia after mad dog bite in Gainesville
Gainesville Ga Aug 5 Mrs dick Chatham died at her home Sunday morning from hydrophobia after being bitten by a mad dog several days earlier. Her daughter was bitten by the same pug and is feared to have contracted hydrophobia.
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Gainesville
Dick Chatham
Young Bellman Claims Moro Philippine Brother Tie
Cape May New Jersey August five John Crawry twenty is employed as head bellman at a local hotel and asserts he is the brother of Emilio Aguinaldo the former insurgent leader of the Philippine islands and seeks recognition of kinship based on that claim.
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Cape ‘May
N. J
John Crawry
Emilio Aguinaldo
Philippine Islands
Bishop Scalabrini Arrives in New York for Mission Visit
Mgr Scalabrini bishop of Placencia Italy and head of all Roman Catholic missions worldwide arrived on the Leguria in New York. He embarks on a tour to inspect the missions of America during his international visit.
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New York
Mgr. Scalabrini
Placencia
Italy
Leguria
America
Illegally Appointed Official Held Not Eligible
Washington August 5 Mr Tracewell controller of the repeats in a decision rendered holds thatry Gannett present geographer of the 1ith census was illegally appointed and hence is not entitled to compensation He held two government positions.
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Washington
Tracewell
Ry Gannett
Malone Named Assistant General Passenger Agent for Chicago G Western
Chicago August 5 The appointment of R F Malone as assistant general passenger agent for the Chicago G Western railway with headquarters in Chicago was announced.
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Chicago
R. F. Malone
Chicago G € Western Railway
Internal Revenue Rules on Tobacco Scraps for Cigar Makers
Kington August 6 Commissioner of Internal Revenue holds that all tobacco including scraps cuttings and clippings must be accounted for by manufacturers in the state where purchased. A maker who produces scraps from unstemmed leaf is treated as holding tobacco for tax, with 15 pounds of stemmed scraps equal to 25 pounds of unstemmed leaf.
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Kington
Internal Revenue of
Neely case depositions taken in Muncie Indiana
United States Postal Inspector Fletcher and Deputy Inspector Holmes plus Deputy U S Attorney La Follette conducted depositions Monday in the Neely case in Muncie. Willis Katz of Union National Bank and others including Ernest Sutton, Ross Cowan, and Harry Richey were examined as part of the inquiry.
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Muncie
Ind
United States District
Fletcher
Indianapolis
Holmes
Cincinnati
la Follette
Neely
Willis Katz
Union National Bank
Ernest Sutton
Dunkirk
Ross Cowan
Neely Printing Co
Harry Richey
Havana
Governor's Daughter Killed in Street Car Crush
Montgomery Aug 6 Miss Carrie Jones daughter of Gov Thomas G Jones was fatally struck by a street car in front of the executive mansion. The governor witnessed the accident and aid could not be rendered as the incident occurred so quickly.
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Montgomery
Ala
Carrie Jones
Thomas G. Jones
Executive Mansion
Gov. Jones
Kingston Manufacturer Dies During Taxpayers Meeting
David Kennedy a Kingston manufacturer and former mayor collapsed and died Monday while addressing a taxpayers meeting. The 63 year old prominent Democrat suffered apoplexy.
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Kingston
N. Y
David Kennedy
Fourth-class offices Advanced to Third Class Rank
Washington reports that several fourth-class post offices will be advanced to third class status on October 1. Names include Culver Indiana Barboursville Kentucky Okardhe Oklahoma Framland Indiana and Kay ette Mississippi.
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Washington
Culver
Ind
Barboursville
Okardhe
Okla
Framland
Kayette
Miss
Fire destroys Exposition Building in Kansas City
Exposition building erected in 1887 at a cost over 200000 burned down Monday afternoon within two hours. A mischievous boy started a fire from rubbish on the floor as a circus crowd watched. No injuries occurred as crowds moved to safety. the structure, unused for a decade, stood at Twelfth street and Kansas avenue and was slated for razing next Saturday. loss deemed nominal.
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Kansas City
Twelfth Street
Kansas Avenue
Ex-Congressman Blount Stricken in Georgia
News from Macon Georgia reports ex Congress man James H Blount who served twenty years in Congress has suffered a stroke of paralysis and is in critical condition at his country home near Macon He was sent to Hawaii by President Cleveland as commissioner paramount during the revolution era.
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Macon
James H. Blount
Hawaii
Cleveland
Here
Three Drown in Queponeo Bathing Hole Misadventure
Salisbury Md Aug 5 Three persons drowned while bathing at Queponeo on Sinepuxent day. The trio separated from a party and fell into a deep hole. The women nearby panicked and seized a strong swimmer to drag them down with him.
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Salisbury, Md
Queponeo
Sinepuxent
Roanoke On Voyage From Norfolk Restores Reinsurance Rates
The American four masted bark Roanoke lies 53 days from Norfolk to San Francisco with coal cargo and underwriters remain willing to pay 45 percent to reinsure their risks on the vessel and cargo.
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San Francisco
Roanoke
Norfolk
Carpenter Williams Schultz Dies After Jealousy Incident
In Chicago on Monday a jealous husband, William Schultz, a carpenter, wounded his wife with a sharp object then died in a personal crisis. The couple’s two deceased bodies were discovered Monday night by Schultz's daughters.
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Chicago
Wm. Schultz
Schultz
Meeting in Birmingham Advances Birmingham and Vicksburg Railroad
A meeting held in Birmingham Alabama on August 5 to promote the Birmingham and Vicksburg railroad indicates strong progress toward completing the survey. Local supporters anticipate swift advancement and potential routes.
Death by suicide report aboard Bergenland voyage
Captain Hill reports that fireman Patrick Grimes jumped overboard about three days from Liverpool, resulting in death. The Bergenland arrived in Philadelphia Monday from Liverpool.
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Philadelphia
Hill
Bergenland
Liverpool
Patrick Grimes
Kharkoff District Crop Reports Signal Hard Times
The Kharkoff district reports severe crop shortages with little grain or hay. Potatoes and vegetables are poor and extreme heat worsens conditions, raising fears of widespread hardship in Southern Russia.
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St. Petersburg
Kharkoff
Russia
Demand to exclude American meats reaches Austria
Washington August 6 consul General Hurst reports to the state department that Austrian manufacturers and economists are calling for a measure to exclude American meats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hurst
State Department
Coal production in 1900 total US 269 million tons
Washington reports total coal production for 1900, combining bituminous and anthracite, at 269,064,281 short tons. The figure appears in the forthcoming United States Geological Survey report.
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Washington
United States
Geological Survey
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Isand
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Department of Cundinamnaroa
Empress Frederick
Queen Victoria
Wm. Steffen
Aguinaldo’s Brother
Scalabrini
Malone
Blount
National
RH. CO. Arne Omen Little
Miami
R.r.co
Benj. F. Evans
Banner Pack. & Prov. Co
John L. Stettinius
Longworth Estate
James M. Glenn
Vachel M. Anderson
W. Smith
President
Commercial Tribune Co
American Cotton Oil Co
Joseph Rawson
Jos. Rawson & Sons
David B. Gamble
Procter & Gamble Co
Perin Langdon
U. S
Godfrey Holterhoff
W C
Henry Sti . Stix
Krogse & Co
Ae Ww. Pohlman
Presiden
Columbus
J. P. Marvin
VAD People's Mational Family
York
Daily Tribune
Tribune
Hizbest Elasa
Harrison
Buckeye Acetylene CO
Dayton
High Street
Citizens’ Bank
Harrison, Ohio
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Frank Bowles
Kalsemining
Miley Stephens
Tebbs Bi’k
Birmingham& Vicksburg Railroad
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Scientific American
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Francis Hollowell
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Joseph Bernhard
Morrison, Ohio
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