Power Hearing Details Withdrawal From Suit Over Northern Pacific Stock
In New York Aug 2 power suit hearing on stock transfer to Northern Securities continued. Witness H Dubois testified purchases by Thomas firm of Northern Pacific stock and transfers to Monon and American Tobacco syndicates. A W Bulkley lawyer for defendants said his firm withdrew from the case after Lamb alleged Power owned stock in a safe New York deposit. Captain Stern said he investigates Lamb registration in Minneapolis and warned of dealing with mad dogs, suggesting violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peter Power
Northern Pacific
Northern Securities
H. Dubois
E. R. Thomas
Thomas & Post
Samuel Thomas
Thomas
Great Northern
Monon Syndicate
American Tobacco Syndicate
Linda Lee Thomas
M. L. Boyden
A. W. Bulkley
Chicago
Guthrie
Bulkley
Power
Lamb
Mr. Bulkley
Ume
Captain Stern
Troops Guard amid Coaldale Uprising
Soldiers faced a hostile mob while escorting nonunion workers toward Manila Park. John McCann, a miner, was seized after a stone struck Captain Garrett, as crowds taunted troops. Three men named John King, Timothy King and John Kelly were arrested along with Joseph McCann and Marteen and held under guard amid rising tensions in Coaldale Lansford Summit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansford
Gearrt
John McCann
John King
Timothy King
John Kelly
Manila Park
Joseph McCann
Marteen
Twelfth Regiment
Coaldale
Summit i
Twelfthiment
Strikers Attend Guard Mobilization in Panther Creek Valley
Large crowds gathered but no hostile protest as Colonel Clement, temporarily in command, ordered troops to enforce a new act penalizing obscene name calls. Four prisoners, including John King and Timothy King, were released, while Joseph McCann was moved to Lansford for arraignment before Squire Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansford
Squire Lewis
Soldiers to be protected in Pennsylvania unrest
Colonel Clement said soldiers wearing uniforms will not endure taunts and vile names from civilians. The second city troop of about sixty men arrived in Shenandoah and marched to Indian Ridge camp. A council of war discussed sending the other battalion to Panther creek. for now it remains at the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Clement
Panther Creek Valley
Ufe
Philadelphia
Philadelphia & Reading
Indian Ridge
Main Street
Panther Creek
Likely prolonged coal strike pauses in anthracite mines
In Pittston Pa August 28 officials foresee no quick restart of mines on former scales. Superintendents admit current rates will keep collieries closed for weeks. Daily output now averages about 3000 tons, far below 1900 levels when 24988 tons were mined daily across a longer year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Strike leaders confident no quick settlement ahead
In Wilkes Barre authorities at strike headquarters see no near end to the miners strike. President Mitchell refrains from comment while aides entertain hopes that J P Morgan's return might help miners. Recent events dispel that view and the mood is that it is a fight to the finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
J. F P. Morgan
Cholera in the Orient Widens Across Asia Coast
A Vancouver Island dispatch reports a sweeping cholera outbreak from Java to Japan with rising case and death tolls. In Hong Kong through Aug six hundred plus cases include several Europeans, while Tientsin reports over one thousand cases and hundreds of deaths. The epidemic devastates Java and Kwantung areas as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Pacific
Java
Japan
Hong Kong
Tientsin
China
Kuelin
Kwan-Si
Langgitt elected president of National Fraternal Congress
Joseph A Langgitt of Pittsburg past supreme regent of the Royal Arcanum was elected president of the National Fraternal Congress. Other officers named include E O Wood of Flint Michigan as vice president, M W Sackett of Meadville Pennsylvania as secretary treasurer, and the supreme recorder of the Ancient Order A U M in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Milwaukee was chosen as next year’s meeting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Joseph A. Langgitt
Pittsburg
Royal Arcanum
National Fraternal Congress
E. O. Wood
Flint
Mich
Legal Guard
M. W. Sackett
Meadville
Supreme Recorder of the Ancient Order
Milwaukee
Wis
Asbestos Deposit Found Near Ropes Mine in Ishpeming
A valuable asbestos deposit was found near the Ropes gold mine north of Ishpeming. A local company formed to develop the find has dug test pits and reports a vein 38 feet wide with thousands of tons in sight. Fibre averages five inches in length and is valued at 40 dollars per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ishpeming
Mich
Ropes
Aml
Drowned in a foot of water near Galesburg
Oliver Hunt and C. Wood, pioneer residents of Galesburg, were drowned tonight in a creek after a frightened horse backed from a high bridge. They were pinned under the Suggy in about one foot of water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Oliver Hunt
C. Wood
Woman Falls From Train Near Caney Identified
The body found beside the Katy track near Caney, J. T., Friday, is identified as Miss Barbara Bates of Knoxville Tennessee. It is believed she fell from the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
J. T
Katy
Caney
Barbara Bates
Knoxville
Tenn
Regular boom in oil augurs best month in Indiana
A field report from Montpelier Indiana notes August saw 402 wells in the Greater Indiana oil field, with 6 435 barrels daily output and 68 more barrels in new production. Drilling rose to 362 wells with 155 rigs active, Grant County leading the boom as Indiana becomes a leading U S oil region. Notable completions include J B Mayer Oil Co on L M Talman farm yielding 375 barrels on first day. A Standard Oil lease bonus in Wells County set a record cash payment of 4 000 to Mrs McReynolds, with a 21-well drilling commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Montpelier
Ind
Greater
Indiana
United States
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Grant County
Beaumont
J. B. Mayer Oil Company
L. M. Talman
Washington Township
Blackford County
Central Western Oil Company
J. R. Tumbleson
Blue Creek
Adams County
C. H. McCray
John Henley
Nottingham Township
Wells County
Bloomington Oil Company
P. Perry
Liberty Township
Delaware County
Selma
Republic
Ran and Steel Company
Cecil
Same
Hartford City
Standard Ol
Chester Township
Smiths of New Jersey Hold Annual Reunion in Peapack
New Jersey residents celebrate the Smiths reunion in Peapack with over two percent of attendees bearing the surname. The event traces back to 1867 when the first gathering was held at the same location, with the same officers serving again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peapack
N. J
Smiths
New Jersey
Two Kings in Berlin Parade Victor Emmanuel and Wilhelm
Berlin witnessed the state entry of King Victor Emmanuel and Emperor William through Unter den Linden. Cavalry formed a glittering barrier on both sides while police managed crowds as Generals Corbin and Young observed. The visit featured orders and toasts marking Italy and Germany’s alliance and peaceful ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Victor Emmanuel
Unter den Linden
Brandenburg Gate
William
Herr Kirschner
Herr
Corbin
Young
United States
John B.B. Jackson
Andrew D. White
Switzerland
Potsdam
Emperor William
Count von Buelow
Signor Vanardelli
Italy
Count von Wedel
Signor Prinetti
Maurice and Lazarus
von Muhlberg
Sausa di Busca
Ialy
Humbert
Francis Joseph
Europe
Beresford trust founded to aid turf figures in need
William Whitney of New York establishes the Beresford trust to aid persons connected with the turf who are in need. He contributes preferred shares of the American Smelting and Refining Company yielding about 2800 a year. Trustees include Lord Marcus Beresford Leopold de Rothschild Sir Edward Colebrook and Sir Daniel Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William ©. Whitney
New York
Beresford Trust
Whitney
Lord William Beresford
Volodyovski
American Smelting and Refining Company
Lord Marcus Beresford
Leopold de Rothschild
Edward Colebrook
Guidi Named Apostolic Delegate in the Philippines
Rome August 25 Mer. Guidi has been appointed apostolic delegate in the Philippines. Guidi is expected to depart for Manila promptly after Vatican information about a schismatic Catholic Church movement in the Philippines. The Vatican says the movement cannot develop under leaders excommunicated from the Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Mer. Guidi
Philippines
Mar. Guidi
Manila
Vatican
English swimmer Montagu Holbein fails Channel attempt near Dover
Dover Aug 28 Montagu Holbein the English swimmer started from Cape Grisnez France at 3 30 yesterday afternoon in his third attempt to swim the English channel. He gave up the task within a mile of Dover and had to be helped from the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover. Ens
Montagu Holbein
Cape Grisnez
France
English Channel
Dover
Olbein
Frank Holmes
Birmingham
Various War Era Updates and Maritime Notes
The report covers long-distance swimmers, British naval movements, ship matters, and political remembrances. It notes a channel swim exhaustion, a Birmingham swimmer's cramps, Boer leaders returning to London, cargo for American remains, Russian railroad handover plans, a miners aid pledge, Illinois battleship movements, a pardoned Austrian prisoner, and a Times dispatch on colonial taxation linked to war costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Charles L
Mrs. Fair
Havre
United States
Nieu-Chwang
Council of the South Wales Miners’ Federation
Illinois
Chatham
Christiania
Mediterranean
Keglevitch Mattasich
Princess Louise of Coburg
Archduke Stephanie
Francis Joseph of Austria
Pretoria
London Times
Joseph Chamberlain
Arbitration verdict ends Lafayette street railway strike and boycott
The arbitration committee ruled the company justified in dismissing Wright Snider Bull Toler and Franklin but ordered seven other workers to be placed on a waiting list with priority hiring for nine strikers. The strike and boycott were declared off and union leaders hailed the decision though some dissatis faction lingered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Merchants’ Association
Wright
Snider
Bull
Toler
Franklin
W. W. Alder
Schmidt
Ballard
Rupley
Central Labor Union
Elkhart Labor Union probes president over politics meeting
In Elkhart Indiana the Central Labor Union investigates president Charles Hackman for holding an Aug 13 union hall meeting to hear Notre Dame professor and Democratic congressional candidate F B Hering. The inquiry aims to determine if the event used labor groups to promote a political goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Elkhart
Ind
Elkhart Central Labor Union
Charles Hackman
F. B. Hering
Notre Dame
Congress
Union Labor Movement
Hackman
Union
Hering
Heirs Multiply in Mueller Case Over Mesaba Range
In Duluth Minnesota on August 26 the Mueller case draws wide attention as heirs contest a Mesaba range claim once mortgaged to Father Kosmerl. Katherine Mueller of Detroit claims to be Johann Mueller’s wife and identifies his remains dug up in Detroit. Depositions are taken near Prague while cases wait for September action.
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Duluth
Minn
Mueller
Prague
Bohemia
Minnesota
Johann Mueller
Mesaba Range
Kosmerl
Katherine Mueller
Detroit
Mueeller
District Court
C. A. Severance
St. Paul
Muellers
Mississippi
Fatal wreck on Iron Mountain branch guards freight train collision
A freight train crashed into a construction train between Wagoner and Fort Gibson in Indian Territory. Two men were killed outright and fifteen injured. some may die. Names were not obtainable at reporting time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
I. T
Iron Mountain
Missouri Pacific
Wagoner
Fort Gibson
Mrs. Austins Pan Cake Flour Ad Line
Nothing half so fine as Mrs Austins Pan cake flour. Ask your grocer for it.
Secretary Shaw Proposes Elastic Currency to Meet Emergencies
Washington reports Secretary Shaw, in New York, asked major national banks to prepare for extra circulating notes. Banks may issue more notes up to their capital, totaling 700 million, but current circulation stands at about 88 billion. The plan aims to meet actual demand, not inflate currency, and would only activate in emergencies with bonds held as security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shaw
New York
Alles
United States
Treasury Service
General Miles to Lead Philippines Inspection Tour
General Nelson A. Miles will depart Washington next week for the Philippines with Mrs. Miles and aides Colonels Whitney and Maus. They will stop twice en route to San Francisco to board the transport Thomas on Sept. 16. Miles plans a broad visit to army camps in the islands, assessing office affairs and reporting to the War Department. The Thomas is recently refitted and may carry the general back as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nelson A. Miles
Miles
Whitney
Maus
Philippines
San Francisco
Thomas
Pacific
Manila
Secretary of War
Indemnity Funds Start Distribution to Boxers Sufferers
The State Department begins immediate payment of about 480000 dollars from the Chinese indemnity to missionary societies and individuals harmed in the Boxer uprising. The claims committee reports on sixty of roughly 250 claims totaling about 800000 dollars, so a 2 percent interim payment is issued now. The full claims are expected to reach about 2.5 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Conger
Bainbridge
United States
Ragsdale
Vandyke
Drought Famine Relief Planned for Navajo in Utah
Commissioner of Indian Affairs Jones, acting on a Rawlins telegram, seeks 3000 to buy subsistence for starving Navajo Indians in Utah. Officials doubt 6000 are in dire need, but hundreds are in deplorable condition due to vegetation loss from drought. Supplies to be purchased in open market to accelerate relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jones
Senator Rawlins
Utah
Secretary of the Interior
Chinese minister Wu Tingfang may stay in Washington longer
Washington reports from Aug 25 suggest Wu Tingfang's term in Washington is extended for three years, though Chinese officials cite a directive postponing his departure. Liang Cheng, his successor, is expected to return to Washington next spring to assume duties, delaying Wu's exit until April or May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wu Tingfang
Victoria
Peking
Liang Cheng
Prince Chun
China
Military officers receive reassignment and leaves
Washington dispatch lists Capt Chauncey B. Baker to Omaha for duty as quartermaster. Capt Archibald Campbell granted two months leave. Capt Odus C Horney to forts in maneuver district on official business about new firing mechanisms. Capt Julius T Conrad detailed as professor at Pennsylvania Military College. Veterinarian Samuel L Gelston granted four months leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chauncey B. Baker
Omaha
Neb
Archibald Campbell
Artillery Corps
Odus C. Horney
Ordnance Department
Julius T. Conrad
Third Cavalry
Pennsylvania Military College
Chester
Samuel L. Gelston
Naval board reports on Holland explosion findings
The board investigating the Holland submarine explosion on July 2 fails to determine whether gasoline vapors or battery gases caused the blast. It notes strong likelihood the battery played a role and urges thorough overhaul of the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Naval Board
Ship improvements urged for fuel and battery systems
The report calls for strengthening the structure of the gasoline and battery tank and upgrading the ventilating system of the ship, citing the need to improve cartenacy of the battery tank and overall safety.
Indiana post masters named and rural route opened
Washington announces new post masters William A Kendrick Edwards Vigo county Daniel W Johnson Tecumseh Vigo county Samuel T Ames West Union Parke county An additional rural free delivery route at Madison Jefferson county begins Oct 1. Route length twenty four miles serves 615 people with 133 houses. Evans post office to become a postal station of Madison, mail to Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indiana
William A. Kendrick
Edwards
Vigo County
Daniel W. Johnson
Tecumseh
Samuel T. Ames
West Union
Parke County
Madison
Jefferson County
Evans
Madison Postoffice
Navy changes at Naval Observatory and Academy leadership
The Navy Department announces Capt Colby M Chester will succeed Capt Charles H Davis as superintendent of the Naval Observatory. Capt Davis moves to the battleship Alabama as successor to Capt William H who becomes superintendent of the Naval Academy at Annapolis. Commander Richard Wainwright will command the protected cruiser Newark upon her commissioning October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Colby M. Chester
Charles H. Davis
Naval Observatory
Davis
Eetonen
Alabama
William H
Richard Wainwright
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Wainwright
Newark
Circular on free entry of personal effects under 1897 act
Secretary Shaw issues circular granting duty exemption for wearing apparel spices of personal adornment toilet articles and other personal effects valued up to 10 dollars imported by tourists abroad not intended for others or for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shaw
Barry torpedo boat destroyer sets speed during official trial
The torpedo boat destroyer Barry achieved 28.12 knots on her official standardizing trial off Solomon's Island Massachusetts west. Built by Neafle and Levy of Philadelphia, the vessel completed her trial demonstrating notable speed performance for the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Barry
Solomon's Island
Massachusetts
Neafle & Levy
Philadelphia
Postmasters Seek Aid as Rural Delivery Expansion Moves On
Milwaukee reports Boston chosen as next convention site for the National Postmasters Association. The rural free delivery service dominates talks, with A W Machen predicting the system will stay and expand nationwide. F S Dickerson of Detroit re elected head for a fifth term. officers include Secretary Wm BE Detroit and Treasurer Thomas Lawler Rockford. Resolutions praise the rural delivery results, urge press and schools to cut misdirected mail, and call for improved conditions for rural carriers and clerks based on service length and fitness. Delegates attend banquet at Whitefish Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Boston
National Postmasters’ Association
A. W. Machen
Dickerson
Detroit
Wm. BE
Mich
Thomas Lawler
Rockford
Post Office Department
Whitefish Ebay
The
Press of
Train Crash Near Jackson Kills Engineer and Fireman
West bound Queen and Crescent passenger train struck a tree blown onto the track by last night’s storm, three miles west of Jackson. Fireman Bournston was killed, Engineer John Jones fatally injured. Three mail clerks were injured and sixty five passengers shaken. Traffic paused for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Queen & Crescent
Bournston
John Jones
Fourth annual convention of the Section of Referees in Bankruptcy
In Milwaukee the Section of Referees in Bankruptcy held its fourth annual convention. Officers elected included President William H. Hotchkiss of Boston and secretary treasurer R. A. Gunnison of New York City. Francis Bloodgood Jr delivered the keynote address on Bankruptcy from the Standpoint of a Practitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Wiliam H. Hotchkiss
Boston
R. A. Gunnison
New York City
Francis Bloodgood, Jr
Soothing Syrup For Children Sold Nationwide
An 19th century advertisement touts a mother's remedy for teething pain, claiming it calms, soothes, and regulates bowels. Sold by Arugetets with Mre Winslow's Soothing Syrup at 20 cents a bottle, advertised across the region and linked to Glenn's Sulphur Soap as a benign alternative to harsher cosmetic products.
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Monroe County
Knox County
Waterloo
Clay County
Mt. Vernon
Cass County
Lake County
Laporte County
Noblesville
Springfield
Martin County
Greene County
Marion
Fowler
Lawrence County
Michigan City
Clark County
Col., del
Bacon
E. M. Campbell & Co
Columbia National Bank
East Washington Street
Armstrong & Coo
Snd
Meridian Street
Indianapolis
Capt. Stein
Mer. Lamb
County
Aaron
Grant
Huntington
Madison Oe
Miami
Marion Delawar
Cis Blackford
Jay Abernee
Adams
Delaware
Wabash
Jasper
Randolph
Wilhelm
Guidi
W. C. Whitney
Cesford Trust
Mgr. Guide
Roth
Cable Notes
Arbitration Committee
Elkhart Labor Union
Country
Banks
General Miles
of the Army
Postmasters and Rural Delivery
Phil
Rene
Mrs. Winslow
Seciarma
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Bleck
Roma
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