Strikes Eye Peace Hope as Steel Mills Idle and Workforce Varies
A secret Amalgamated Association subcommittee negotiates terms with United States Steel Corp to end the strike. If accepted, union mills would remain union and nonunion plants unchanged, letting workers return with no questions asked, though President Shaffer resists. The Commercial Gazette reports 72,500 idle and 110,000 at work across mills, with 81 percent drop in tonnage, while strikers hope for a decisive victory and leadership splits hinder consensus.
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Tee
Amalgamated Association
United States Steel Corporation
United States Steel
Strikes Surge as Steel Firms Order Plant Actions
A strike wave expands with Painter's mill planned reopening and more nonunion work at Lindsey & Metutcheon's. Breaks are rumored at New Castle, but officials deny imminent action. American Tin Pirate plans resumption with nonunion workers. Chartiers plant to be dismantled for Leeburg. Shaffer leads Amalgamated to Wheeling with 62,000 on strike. many find work elsewhere while others idle.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Pittsburg
McKeesport
Wheeling
Bellaire
Union
Carnegie Company
Carnegie
National Tube Works
Benwood
McCutcheon's
Painter's Mill
Lindsey & Metutcheon’s
Painter's
New Castle
American Tin Pirate Company
Crescent
Cleveland
Steel Corporation
Chartiers
Caree
Leeburg
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
United States Steel Corporation
National Tube Company
European Power Relations With United States Discussed
Frederick W. Holls in London after visits to St Petersburg, Berlin and Vienna says European public opinion favors peace and Europe sees the United States as a guarantor of progress. He argues against a European bloc against the U.S. and praises reciprocity, Monroe Doctrine extension, and canal control while noting commercial jealousy but no broad popular hostilities.
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London
Frederick W. Holls
United States
International Court of Arbitration
the Hague
St. Petersburg
Berlin
Vienna
New York
America
Holls
China
Europe
England
Great Britain
Monnett seeks status checks on Ohio Steel firms in anti-trust inquiry
Former Attorney General Monnett, for the Anti-trust League, filed interrogatories with the Ohio secretary of state seeking details on United States Steel Corporation constituents doing business in Ohio. Questions cover stock, offices, taxes, property, and compliance with franchise tax provisions.
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Columbus
Monnett
Anti-trust League
Secretary of State
United States Steel Corporation
Ohio
American Tin-plate Company
National Steel Company
Federal Steel Company
American Steel and Wire Company
American Steel Hoop Company
Secretary of State Requested the Attorney General
Ohio fights U S Steel tax status under anti trust laws
Attorney General Sheets seeks a transcript of President Schwab testimony before the Industrial Commission for a possible Ohio probe into United States Steel Company and its state tax eligibility. Ohio officials argue the constituent companies form a trust, while U S Steel may avoid full property ownership by just owning stock. If the tax is refused the state will sue. if paid the question is whether the company can legally do business in Ohio.
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Columbus
Sheets
Schwab
United States Steel Company
Industrial Commission
Washington
United States Steel Corporation
Ohio
Unitedates Steel Corporation
Secretary of State
United States
Poe
reciprocity urged by German writer against tariff war
Kreuz Zeitung contributor Paul Dehn argues for a reciprocity pact with the United States, saying tariffs would harm Germany while mutual self interest could promote cooperative trade. He notes Agrarian sympathy but warns a tariff war would damage Germany and that a treaty would bolster Germany in looming tariff conflicts.
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Berglin
Kreuz Zeitung
Paul Dehn
United States
Germany
Herr Dehn
Dr Smyser Arrested Over Forgery Charges in Illinois
Chicago Aug 1 Dr Jacob H Smyser secretary of the State Board of Dental Examiners was arrested on two state warrants for forgery and forged reports. Arrest followed charges by U S consul James H Worman and prompted Governor Yates to demand resignations of the board. Worman called it the first step in a hot sensational affair in Chicago.
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Chicago
Jacob H. Smyser
State Board of Dental Examiners
Cavanagh
State Board
James H. Worman
United States
Munich
Bavaria
Yates
Worman
Kav
Smyser to Face Hearing with Counsel as Bonds Set
Anagh waited while Smyser was accompanied by his counsel W. B. McEwen who became his surety on bonds of 3000 dollars total one dollar on each charge. Hearing on the case will be Friday with Judge Kavanagh presiding as examining magistrate.
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Anagh
Smyser
W. 8. McEwen
Kavanagh
Consolidated Tobacco absorbs rivals in New Jersey mortgage filing
In Jersey City the Hudson county courthouse recorded a $150,000 mortgage from the Consolidated Tobacco Company of America to Morton Trust Company. The mortgage secures 4 percent bonds up to $315,000,000, dated June 14 with revenue stamps of $7.00. The filing shows Consolidated Tobacco has absorbed American Tobacco and Continental Tobacco and subsidiary concerns.
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New York
Hudson County
Jersey City
Consolidated Tobacco Company of America
Morton Trust Company
Consolidated Tobacco Company
American Tobacco
Continental Tobacco
Wheeler Honored by Newport Society at Beechwood Dinner
Gen Joseph Wheeler was guest of honor at a Beechwood dinner hosted by Mrs William Astor in Newport. The pretentious affair drew twenty six guests from prominent circles and included Col J J Astor who accompanied Wheeler during the Santiago campaign.
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Newport
R. J
Joseph Wheeler
Newport Society
William Astor
Beechwood
Dowager Empress Frederick Interred Beside Husband at Potsdam
Potsdam August 12 remains of the Dowager Empress Frederick interred beside her husband in Friedenskirche mausoleum near Potsdam. A solemn royal procession from Wild Park station included Emperor William Queen Alexandra King Edward and diplomatic guests. The ceremony featured military guards, clergy, and a Berlin Cathedral choir performance after the coffin was laid in the vault.
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Potsdam
Frederick
Friedenskirche
Emperor William
Royal Hall
Wild Park
Count von Buelow
Cabinet
Knights of the Black Eagle
Reichstag
Berlin
Wild Park Station
United States
Andrew D. White
von Moltke
Gardes du Corps
Royal Page Corps
Gross-Lichterfelde
Dryander
Asamann
Cronberg
King Edward
Dragoon Guards
Queen Victoria
White
Edw
Queen Alexandra
Ninces
Christ
Grell
Neidhart
Edward
Empress
Hamburg
Osborne
Copenhagen
Hom
Willem
Bloodhounds Track Train Robbers Across Indian Territory
About 100 in cash and a varied assortment of jewelry were stolen from passengers on Missouri Kansas & Texas train No. 3 near Caney Switch, Indian Territory. Five masked men dynamited the express car and safe, rifling mail sacks and plundering passengers. A diamond ring and shirt stud were given to the engineer, while bloodhounds pursued the six men to their homes as authorities prepared to file charges.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Caney Switch
I. T
Caney
Denison
Indian Territory
Muskogee
Katy
Tulley
Lanham
Sam Gaines
Railway Mail Service
So Company
Arrests In Caney Robbery Named By Deputy
A Caney robbery case leads to the arrest of E. Richmond, Bob Alford, George Brown, John Gibson, Tom Edwards and Jack Barr. Deputy J. B. Davis reported captures at Caney, with bonds set at $500 each. two suspects fled on horseback. Masks found in the cook stove and wet clothing matching passengers’ descriptions tied to the crime. Two other riders remain at large.
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Benison
Tex
J. B. Davis
Colbert
I. T
Caney
Mr. Davis
E. €. Richmond
Bob Alford
George Brown
John Gibson
Tom Edwards
Jack Barr
Atoka
Broodhounds
Ralls
George F. Tuley
Sherman
Deed of a Stingy Man in Shamokin
Jacob Gerhart a contractor and builder murdered his wife in the rear yard by shooting her through the heart. He tried to kill himself, firing a revolver at his head. the bullet glanced, leaving a severe scalp wound. He is in custody. The crime followed Mrs Gerhart’s plan to separate over his alleged parsimony in maintaining the household and her need to hire others to clothe and feed their four sons.
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Shamokin
Jacob Gerhart
Gerhart
Locomotive Wreck Explodes Killings Tragedy Unfolds
A Denver and Rio Grande mixed train locomotive exploded near Laveta Colorado. Engineer L. P. Woods was killed and Fireman M. S. Maple died from injuries hours later. Both men resided in Pueblo. The cause of the explosion remains unknown.
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Pueblo
Col
Denver & Rio Grande Road
Laveta
L. P. Woods
Maple
Uribe Reported Killed Fighting Colombians with Venezuelan Army
The noted Latin American agitator Uribe, reportedly with the Venezuelan Army, is said to be dead after clashes with Colombian forces. Details remain unconfirmed, with authorities urging caution pending official confirmation.
Colombian General Uribe Uribe Reported Killed in Venezuela
Chaos in Colombia grows as El Conservador reports General Rafael Uribe Uribe killed July 27 at San Cristobal while leading Colombian forces against invaders. News remains unconfirmed, with officials and supporters doubting the claim as Restrepo reports indirect evidence of Uribe alive and resisting with about 15,000 men.
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New York
el Conservador
Baranquilla
Colombia
Rafael Uribe Uribe
San Cristobal
Venezuela
Iguaran
Rio Hocha
Barranquilla
Uribe
General Uribe
Castro
A. J. Restrepo
Zulia
Restrepo
Senor
Eduardo Espinosa
Revolutionary Movements Reported in Colombia and Panama
State Department notes three Colombian sources reporting progress in revolutionary activity. Gudger from Panama cites a July raid with an alcalde and policemen captured, while cities near Colon and Panama see guerrilla fighting. Hart from Bogota reports arrests of former president adherents amid nationalist Liberal mobilization. details come via New York consul. The governor of Panama reportedly says guerrilla bands cause no uneasiness.
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Washington
Aug. T
State Department
Colombia
Termni
Patcama
Gudger
Panama
Mahinos
Colon
Hart
Dr. Seneclemente
Malachis
Herran
New York
Witness list for Schley court inquiry released
Acting Secretary Hackett stated the Schley court will convene in September and that witnesses will be named by the judge advocate and Admiral Schley. He refused to reveal specifics or confirm whether Admiral Lampoon is to be summoned. Special dispatch notes patents issued to Indiana inventors Miles Baese of Kokomo and William F. Cook of Richmond for a clothes dryer and a shoe device.
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Washington
Aug. M
Hackett
Navy Department
Schlex
Schley
Sehley
Lehteyee
Reegard
Wiehington
Ad Schley
Jnvy
Admiral Lampoon
Schley Court
Indianapeli
Miles Baese
Kokomo
William F. Qook
Richmond
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Shapfer
Indianapolis Journal
Messrs. Morgan and Schwab
Tory
Chaffer
Carnegie Mills
the Commercial Gazette
Carnegie Steel Company
National Steel Company Sab Psedber Saab Band Bdanaches
Een Steel and Wire Company
Steel
Pipe
American Sheet Steel
Mayor Black
MR. Holli
Mit
Peace and Progress
Buckeye State
MR. Sheets
Blanks
DR. Smyser
Illinois Dental Board
Consolidated Tobacco Company Se
Gen
Church of Peace
Merry Daredevils
Arre
Prior Creek
Parsons
Kan
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Kansas City
Swicell
Nrson, Tex
Santiago
Santiago DE Cuba
Punta Gorda
Sucopa
Plice
Spain
Dif
Isthmus
MR. Spaulding
Wakeman
Wit
Nesses
Spaulding
Treasury Department
Bloch
Brown
Charles C. Brown
Secretary of the Treasury
Schley Court OF Inquiry
Indiana
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