Great Steel Strike Sees Mixed Advances and Setbacks
Pittsburgh dispatch reports the steel strike entering a decisive phase as Amalgamated workers in South Chicago Joliet and Bay View resist the general order while other plants including Homestead and Carnegie group sites resume operations. Officials claim early gains in Wheeling and Pennsylvania districts with plans for further developments and possible union support from the AFL.
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Pittsburg
South Chicago
Joliet
Bay View
Shaffer
American Federation of Labor
Amalgamated Association
Wheeling
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Milwaukee
Ohio Works
National Steel Company
Youngstown
King, Gilbert and Warner
Columbus
Homestead
Edgar Thomson
Duquesne
Upper and Lower Union
Howard Axle Works
Carnegie Group
National Tube Company
McKeesport
Bellaire
Carnegie
Ilinois
Ohio
Wisconsin
Carnegie Steel Company
aAll
Federal Steel Company
Mingo Junction
Ogg
Boston Rolling-Mill
Riverside
Bellaire Works
National Steel
Bessemer
National
Walter Larkins
Plate and Tube
Steel Department
Strikes Grow as Riverside Lays Grounds for Rally at State Fair
A Riverside meeting at Mozart Hall Wheeling reports accessions to the strikers across Bellaire La Belle and Mingo Junction plants. A big rally is planned at the West Virginia State fair grounds next Wednesday or Thursday with President Shaffer and Michael F. Tighe as speakers. Ohio Valley Trades and Labor Assembly denounces Andrew Carnegie over library funds and Secretary Williams blames the United States Steel Corporation for the strike, warning of a wider fight and possible arbitration limits. The piece hints at broader labor upheaval, with arbitration rejected and potential future moves including legislation or a ballot.
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Mozart Hall
South Wheeling
Riverside
Bellaire
National Steel Company
la Belle
American Tin Plate Company
Aetna-Standard
American Sheet Steel
American Steel Hoop Companies
Mingo Junction
National Steel
Wei
West Virginia
Wheeling
Shaffer
Michael F. Tighe
Ohio Valley Trades and Labor Assembly
Andrew Carnegie
Williams
United States Steel Corporation
Amalgamated Association
Pittsburg
United States Steel Trust
Needs of the Islands and Philippine Commission Losses
Manila August 11 Governor Taft on tariff reform land laws banking and mining rights urging next Congress session adoption. Philippine commission grants 2000 dollars per cattle-killing province to fund road and public works now repayable in five years. Mindanao military and telegraph system discussed with officials.
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Manila
Taft
Julius Kahan
San Francisco
Philippines Commission
Chaffee
California
Davis
United States
Mindanao
Jol
Greely
Herbert L. Evans
Forty-fourth Volunteer Infantry
Mindora
Evans
Weston
Ide
Moses
Transport Ingalls Returns From Manila Voyageleaky Cargo Hold
NEW YORK August 11 The United States transport Ingalls which sailed yesterday for Manila returned today due to a leaky cargo port. Repairs are expected to be completed quickly and she will sail for Manila again this week.
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New York
United States
Ingalls
Manila
Trans port Sumster arrives with convalescents from Manila
The transport Sumster arrived in San Francisco with World War II convalescent soldiers from Manila. The voyage saw two deaths among the crew and passengers.
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San Francisco
Aug
Sumster
Manila
Francesci Crispi and the Bank Scandals of Italy
Francesci Crispi, born 1819 in Ribera Sicily, led revolutions, allied with Garibaldi, and rose to deputy president of the Italian Chamber. In old age he faced bank scandal accusations tied to a wave of bank failures, with investigations revealing plunder by his circle and even his wife among the principal extortionists.
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Francesca Crispi
Ribera
Stcily
Palermo
France
Sicily
Garibaldi
Kingdom of
Italy
Germany
Adowa
Signor Crispi
Cavour
Bank of Naples
Bank of Rome
Bank of Sicily
Crispi
Signor
Bignora Crisp
Crispi and Bank of Naples Loan Scandal Recalled
A historical tale recounts Signor Crispi using a Bank of Naples loan for election expenses and a later full repayment after royal intervention. It notes threats, political peril, and a career marked by constant conflict, near- assassinations, and a dramatic end in 1898.
Death of Signor Crispi Shocks Paris Press
Paris papers denounce the late Signor Crispi, criticizing his political life and private conduct. They mourn his antagonism to France while noting his ardent patriotism. Spheres like Le Soleil, Republique, and Figaro view his death as removing an enemy of Franco with little regret.
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Paris
Signor Crispi
France
Soljes
Republique
Figaro
Mafin
Beret
Franco
Crisp
General G Moxel Sorrel Dies in Roanoke At 64
NECHOLOGY Roanoke Va Aug General G Moxel Sorrel of Savannah Ga died at his brother's home near Roanoke last midnight. He joined the Confederate army as volunteer aid on Longstreet's staff at the war's outbreak and rose to brigadier general. He was wounded at Sharpsburg, later serving as superintendent of the Central Railroad of Georgia and, seven years ago, became general manager of a Savannah New York Liverpool steamboat line.
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Roanoke
G. Moxel Sorrel
Savannah
Sorrel
Longstreet
Death of millionaire France at New Rochelle aged 73
News reaches Lexington of the death in New Rochelle New York last night of millionaire France at seventy three after a brief illness that began in London two weeks ago He formerly owned Red Wilkes for whom he paid fifty thousand dollars and other noted trotters.
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Lexington
New Rochelle
N. Y
France
London
Red Wilkes
Martial Law Tightened as Insurgents Hit Colon and Panama
Kingston Jamaica August 11 reports warn of intensified insurgent activity near Panama and Colon. General Alban arrives from Cartagena to mobilize troops for the isthmus while Col Abel Murillo remains imprisoned. Martial law orders tag all armed persons as traitors and call foreign residents to arm for defense. A passenger train near Matachin was halted, twenty government officials captured, amid heightened fear of war with Venezuela and mass departures from Colon and Panama. Taxes rise again to fund war efforts and loans.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Mall
Colon
Panama
Alban
Cartagena
Abel Murillo
Uribe-Uribe
Matachin
Colombia
Venezuela
Colombian minister to depart as relations with Venezuela rupture
Willemstad Curaçao August 11 the Colombian minister and all members of the Colombian legation will leave Curaçao tomorrow for a temporary absence. There has been a rupture of diplomatic relations between Colombia and Venezuela. William W. Russell the United States charge d affaires will handle Colombian interests in the interim.
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Willemstad
Caracao
Legation
Caracas
Colombia
Venezuela
William W. Russell
United States
Bishop Javier Jurequito Arrives in Colon for Panama Enrolment
A special train carried Mer. Javier Jurequito, the newly chosen bishop of Panama, to Colon today where a hearty welcome awaited him. General Pingo, a war minister, has not yet returned.
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Colon
Colombia
Ave
Mer
Javier Jurequito
Panama
Pingo
Brutal Killing by Toe Imprint Ties Husband to Death
Washington Indiana coroner's inquest links Mrs. Frank Purcell's death to brutal beating by her husband. A toe print on her groin and blood in her bowels establish violence. the 14 year old son testifies to the assault. Purcell, an engineer, was arrested after the son's testimony amid fears of retribution. The boy said his father twice threatened to kill them with a pistol.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Ind
Trainor
Frank Purcell
Purcell
Cabel & Co
Ace
Bank Assets Worthless. Avilla Bank Receiver Finds $1.60
Fort Wayne dispatch says Receiver FE P. Thomas of the Avilla Bank found only 1.60 in cash when the safe was opened. The bank will pay about five cents on the dollar as most assets are worthless.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
FE. P. Thomas
Avilla Bank
Wabash Man Loses Draft After Andrews Bank Failure
Wabash resident Henry Plhom, an employee at the bridge and iron works, was hit by the looting of the Commercial Bank of Andrews. He had bought a $307 draft there, mailed it to settle a debt, but the draft came back dishonored as the bank indicated no funds. Plhom, a poor man, cannot easily bear the loss.
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Wabash
Ind
Commercial Bank
Andrews
Key
Henry Plhom
Bridge and Iron Works
Two Major Forest Fires Reported Near Flora Indiana
Two costly fires scorched farms near Flora and Edinburg Indiana. Peter Roskuski’s brush fire consumed 600 cords of stove wood and damaged timber across twenty acres while James Dewson’s woods fire burned over forty acres near the Shaffer sawmill. Nearly a hundred men helped save mill property though two residences burned. Nearby M A Roth’s barn and hay were destroyed, with losses about 2500 dollars and insured for 1400.
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Indianapolis Journal
Flora
Ind
Peter Roskuski
Here
James Dewson
Corn Crop Woes Spread Across Indiana Counties
In Wayne county the corn crop is severely damaged with most stalks withered and unable to reach half an average. Loss estimates vary, sweet corn nearly a total failure, and pastures are brown. Farmers in other towns report fodder cutting as drought persists though some river bottom corn shows promise if rains come. In Brown county 140 bearing peach trees ripen well at Free man fruit farm. A separate incident in Vincennes reports a bold kidnapping attempt targeting Walter Mustin’s daughter.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
Wayne County
Indianapolis
Edinburg, Ind
Freeman Fruit
Hamblin Township
Brown County
Kidnapping Alarm At Circus Show In New Albany
A stranger seized a four year old girl from her cot and fled. The parents chased him, he dropped the child, and vanished. A man at Robin sons circus later noticed the girl and took interest. Police believe the kidnapper may be the man who spoke to her at the show. In New Albany Ind on Aug 11 thousands attended National Holiness Association camp meetings at Silver Hills. Several ministers arrived. E F Walker of Greencastle expected tomorrow.
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Robinson's Circus
Indianapolis Journal
New Albany
Ind
National Holiness Association
Silver Hills
E. F. Walker
Greencastle
F. B. Shaw
Chicago
Cook
M. L. Haney
Normal, Jr
Mattie Wines
C. W. Ruth
Indianapolis
Aura Smith
Shelbina
J. M. Harris
Wabash Liederkranzs marks 31st anniversary celebration
German singing societies from South Bend Indianapolis Logansport Anderson Marion Fort Wayne and Peru joined the Wabash Liederkranz in Wabash Indiana to celebrate its thirty first anniversary. Special trains delivered about 200 singers to the German Hall for a 1 pm welcome address by Mayor McHenry and a banquet. The afternoon featured chorus singing by eighty voices under Prof. Eugene Troendle.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash
Ind
South Bend
Indianapolis
Logansport
Anderson
Marion
Fort Wayne
Peru
Wabash Liederkranz
McHenry
Eugene Troendle
Gang of Boy Thieves Raids Kokomo Firms
A gang of eight to eleven year old boys formed a theft ring in Kokomo Indiana. They posed as waste paper collectors and carried sacks to offices stealing cash gold pens knives and other valuables over ten days. Leader Fred Miller confessed naming associates. part of the loot was recovered.
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Indianapolis Journal
Kokomo
Ind
Fred Miller
Vandalia Pennsylvania Band Tournament Draws Crowds
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Terre Haute Indiana reports a band tournament by Vandalia Pennsylvania Band drawing excursionists from Illinois and Indiana. Ten bands performed in a morning parade and three numbers apiece in the afternoon at the fair grounds. Visiting bands came from Vincennes Greencastle Harmony Effingham Arthur Cairo Al Linton and Sullivan.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Illinois
Indiana
Fair Grounds
Rock Island
Vincennes
Greencastle
Harmony
Effingham
Arthur, I
Cairo, al
Linton and Sullivan
Vandalia-Pennsylvania
Order of American Mechanics
Died after swallowing carbolic acid at homestead farm
Chester A. Asher a wealthy farmer of Aboit township died in agony after ingesting half a pint of carbolic acid kept in a whisky bottle on his farm storehouse shelf. He was found dying minutes later while on the way to buy tobacco. Whether suicide or accident is unclear. He leaves a widow and family. In Richmond Indiana typhoid fever cases are reported including Mrs C W Elmer Mrs George Knollenberg Will Wiggins a Panhandle engineer Robert Charles of Pittsburg a Panhandle engineer.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
Chester A. Asher
Aboit Township
Richmond
C. W. Elmer
George Knollenberg
Will Wiggins
Cincinnati & Muskingum Vally
Panahandle
Robert Charles
Pittsburg
Panhandle
Knight Templar leader appoints aide at Louisville conclave
Richmond Ind Aug 11 L P Newby of Knightstown named commander of the fourth division at the triennial Knights Templars gathering in Louisville He has appointed John L Rupe as his aide Col 6 continues on page 2.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
L. P. Newby
Knightstown
Knights Templars
Louisville
John L. Rupe
Levee Saloon Explosion Kills One Injures Several in Chicago
Chicago reports an explosion at the Levee saloon caused by dynamite. One man killed, two others possibly fatally hurt, and many more men and women endangered. Police find the owner’s suspicion of a revenge attack and a possible motive under investigation.
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Chicago
George McConnell
Ruby Fox
James Alfano
George Little
Bien and
Weaeen
Tata
Appointment of Appel as Democratic mayoral candidate debated
conclusion reached at a Grand Hotel meeting shows Appel reluctant to run while Bell’s campaign falters. a petition will seek Appel’s name for the ticket within three days, and insiders say the party will shift away from Bell to Appel amid dissension. Holtzman may be urged to replace Appel if he declines.
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Grand Hotel
John J. Appel
Democratic City Committee
Appel
Joseph B. Bell
Democratic Party
Bell
Moore Democrats
Fanning
Wnth
Moore
W. F. Moore
Appels
Taggart
John W. Holtzman
Holtsman
Plucky Sheriff Safeguards Mexican Prisoner Cortez
Gregorio Cortez, accused of killing Sheriffs Glover and Morris, was moved to San Antonio for safekeeping after a Gonzales mob attempted to storm the jail. Sheriff Fry of Gonzales County escorted him to prevent further lynching as around 200 men gathered and challenged the jail. The mob later dispersed after brief gunfire and talks with Sheriff Fly.
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San Antonio
Tex
Gregorio Cortez
Glover
Morris
Fry
Gonzales County
Gonzales
U Jail
Fly
Cortex
Cortez
Comet Sighted Over Geneva Observatory
Geneva New York August 1 Dr William R Brooke observed Kinekes comet at Smiths observatory. The comet sits in Gemini in the eastern morning sky with precise right ascension and declination given. It moves southeastward and is near the sun but not yet visible to the naked eye.
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Geneva
N. Y
Kineke
William R. Brooke
Smith's, Observatory
Gemini
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