Miners Oppose Breach of Wage Contracts in Strike Talks
Pittsburg district United Mine Workers adjourned after planning delegates to Indianapolis. A rumor says bituminous miners should fund an anthracite defense with a weekly wage contribution, potentially totaling over a million dollars weekly, though officials offered no comment. In Duryea Pa a coal and iron policeman fatally shot Antonio Cuisuipe, with conflicting accounts of motive. Guards were tightened and a special posse formed to hold back a wary crowd. In Sullivan Indiana three hundred Hymera miners walked out over railroad car transportation to anthracite regions, a grievance yet unresolved.
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Pittsburg
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Pittsburg Board
Wilkesbarre
William A
Duryea
Antonio Cuisuipe
Scranton
Stalian
Indianapolis Journal
Sullivan
Ind
Hymera
Telegram Says Were Standing Still In Strike
A telegraph message from strike headquarters to President Mitchell in the West states there is no truth to reports of Were weakening. The situation is described as about the same as when he left, indicating no change in the strike status.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Tin plate wage scale talks under way in New York
Theodore Shaffer and district tin plate leaders are in New York arranging details of the wage scale for tin workers. The issue had been settled earlier but the scale expired yesterday and is being revised.
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New York
Theodore Shaffer
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Tin-Plate Department
First time union workers at Amalgamated plants work July 1
In Pittsburg on July 1 union members at Amalgamated Iron Steel and Tin Workers plants began work without a signed scale. J H Nutt of Republic Iron and Steel's labor bureau explains the new arrangement grants continued work rights though signing is pending. Scales under United States Steel Corp are signed except at American Tin Plate and American Steel Hoop. Final tin plate conference in New York. steel hoop in Pittsburg.
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Pittsburg
Amalgamated Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
J. H. Nutt
Labor Bureau
Republic Iron and Steel Company
United States Steel Corporation
American Tin Plate Company
American Steel Hoop Company
New York
Worry for Railways as Strikes Hit Western Lines
Chicago July 1 Strikes threaten rail traffic in the Midwest as machinists and boilermakers on lines entering Chicago from the West walk out. Garrett Indiana sees 100 Baltimore & Ohio machinists striking while Chicago & Northwestern and Union Pacific workers join later. Demands include wage boosts and shorter hours, with potential national impact if other roads follow suit. Freight handlers’ actions were suspended after a last minute decision. negotiations continue via the Chicago Federation of Labor and input to general managers.
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Chicago
Middle West
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Garrett
Ind
Union Pacific
Western
Chicago & Northwestern
Baltimore & Ohio
L. J. Curran
Chicago Federation of Labor
Omaha Strike Shifts Center to the West
The Union Pacific machinists and boilermakers strike center moved from Omaha to Evanston Cheyenne Rawlins and other western points as organizers press the stoppage. Locally axle and wheelmen quit, a claimed victory that could cripple the car department. 150 men were ready to be added to Cheyenne’s payroll.
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Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific
Evanston
Cheyenne
Rawlins
Cheye Ane
Advance in Wages Granted Milwaukee Brewers’ Association
Milwaukee workers achieve a binding wage contract through March 1, 19, with 4 machinists and clopers receiving raises from 31 4 to 5 1/2 cents per hour and machinists from 30 to 22 1/4 cents. Eight-hour day with Sundays and holidays double time and overtime after nine hours at time and a half. Applies to Sheboygan breweries as well.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee Brewers’ Association
Coopera
Sheboygan
China Refuses July Indemnity Payment At April Rate
Shanghai reports say China will not pay the July indemnity at current rates, demanding April 1911 exchange. Foreign ministers note US support for China’s position, while some ministers call US policy unreasonable and contrary to protocol. Britain proposes delaying indemnity to 1910 due to silver price losses and other factors.
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Peking
Taotal
Shanghai
Bankers’ Committee
China
Taotat
United States
Conger
Iindent
Uni
Prince Ching
Foreign Office
Great Britain
King Edward Gains Strength Amid Royal Procession Parade
London reports say King Edward's health improves with better appetite and less pain from his wound. Queen Alexandra appears in public for the first time since the illness and cheers greet the royal party as colonial troops parade past Buckingham Palace. Canadian detachment leads the diverse colonial forces amid public enthusiasm and requests for a public thanksgiving service after recovery.
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Edward
Buckingham Palace
Alexandra
Prince of Wales
Constitution Hill
Horse Guards
British Empire
India
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Borneo
Ceylon
Fiji
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Cyprus
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Uganda
South Africa
Kitchener
Princess of Wales
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Princess Charles
Denmark
Duke of Cambridge
Pee of Connaught
Frederick
Prince Charles of Denmark
E. B. Cassatt
United States
Duke of Connaught
Lord Roberts
Prince “Eddy
Prince and Princess of Wales
House of Commons
Royal
God Save
Buckingham T Palace
Prince Edward
Whitehall
St. Paul's Cathedral
Great Britain
Queen Alexandra
Brilliant reception at Lansdowne House for coronation dignitaries
Lord and Lady Lansdowne hosted a grand London reception with few uniforms, many decorations, and guests including Prince and Princess Christian, the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, crown princesses, foreign envoys from India Japan China and the Vatican, plus US representatives Mr and Mrs Reid and Mr and Mrs Chamberlain. Hailed as a brilliant sight with rich gowns, jewels, and elaborate costumes.
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Lansdowne
Lansdowne House
Christian
Connaught
Henry of Battenberg
Roumania
Aosta
Sweden
India
Japan
China
Vatican
Duchess of Marlborough
Consenlo Vanderbilt
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Reid
Fleetwood Edwards
Joseph H. Choate
Choate
Hew White
White
Joseph H. Chamberlain
Severe storms sweep England and Germany in heat break
London reports thunderstorms and torrential rain causing floods in Ipwich and nearby towns. Waters washed away carriages and fish appeared in streets. Wind damaged Traner s Hill and hayfields. London electric lighting deranged, Canadian arch illumination canceled. In Germany four people killed by lightning at Crossen and other fatalities noted.
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London
England
Ipwich
Suffolk County
Traner’s Hill
Sussex
Leighstill
Surrey
Berlin
Germany
Crossen
Prussia
Gold shipment as baggage ruled against by Mansion House Court
London report says gold valued at £20,000 shipped by Deutsch Bank to Berlin was found in a cabin before the voyage. The captain was fined for violating the revenue act, and a bank official named Jauger led to rumors of ties to the former President of the Transvaal. Berlin notes Mme Careno wed to Arturo Tagiliapietra of New York, brother of her second husband, her fifth marriage overall.
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Mansion House Court
Deutsch Bank
Berlin
Jauger
Transvaal
Mme. Careno
America
Arturo Tagiliapietra
New York
D'Albert
United States
Itemized Cuban reciprocity payments to Thurber disclosed
Acting Secretary of War Sanger sent to the House a statement detailing 15426 dollars in Cuban funds paid for promoting reciprocity with the United States. Included are payrolls for F B Thurber and travel, pamphlets, magazine circulation, and other expenses approved by Cuban authorities and military governor General Wood. The record lists specific vouchers and total disbursements.
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Washington
Sanger
House of Representatives
Secretary of War
B. B. Thurber
United States
War Department
General Wood
Cuba
Special Commission of
F. B. Thurber
E. Carpenter
United States Export Association
Outlook
Havana Post
Colo Total
Congress
What Sunday School Workers Did
Denver reports the tenth international Sunday-school convention adjourned last night. W. N. Hartshorn, new chairman, says the gathering will influence the movement more than any since 1875. The body advances lesson committee work and plans a European tour to aid the work. An additional commission will attend the London Sunday School Union centennial.
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Denver
Col
Ju L
W. N. Hartshorn
London Sunday School Union
Crop prospects brighten after sunlit relief in Indiana
Indiana crop conditions show improvement despite heavy northern losses. Sunlight aids drying of wheat in shocks and hay, while corn, oats, and clover face moisture and lodging issues. The Weather Bureau bulletin notes destructive storms June 26 and weeklong showers, but pockets of promise remain with potatoes and minor crops faring well and Hancock county most affected.
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Johnson
Weather Bureau
Tippecanoe County
Clinton
Montgomery
Hamilton
Boone
Marton
Madison
Hancock
Henry
Rush
Wayne
Fayette
Union County
Hancock County
Board of Trade Relief Voted Yet Farmers Suffer
Samuel T Hague spoke of Hancock county storm losses with crops ruined and barns destroyed as Greenfield plans county relief. The Board of Trade voted zero for relief and will accept donations to manage funds for storm victims in Castleton area and beyond. Citizens convened a Greenfield meeting to organize a county relief committee of six with church, civic and legal members to dispense aid for perhaps a year.
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Samuel T. Hague
Castleton
Board of Trade
Hague
Indianapolis Journal
Greenfield
Ind
Hancock County
John F. Eagan
John M. Mhompson
Nelson
Harry Strickland
E. Thayer
William A. Wood
E. W. Felt
Hancock
Grain Prospects Improve as Warm Weather Aids Juned Crops
Reports from grain states indicate crops not as bad as feared after heavy June rains. Markets steadied with opening prices showing resilience as warmer weather is expected to aid recovery. Ohio Michigan Missouri Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma and Indian Territory crops described as generally favorable. Illinois lowlands worst, Iowa fared well. Rain fell in the West and Northwest. more showers anticipated in central valleys and the lake region within 24 hours.
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Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
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Des Moines
Sage
Iowa Weather Bureau and Crop Service
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Tex
Texas
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Weather Bureau weekly crop conditions report
Weather Bureau's weekly summary reports another good week for crops east of the Rockies with generally abundant rainfall. Some local storms caused damage in certain areas, affecting crops such as onions and corn in Indiana and surrounding states.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountains
Indiana
Corn and rains reshape crops across the Midwest and West
Reports from Detroit to Wisconsin describe June rain damage and late crop struggles while Iowa eyes resilience under cold weather. Some states like Kansas and Missouri report damage from excessive rain, but others anticipate recovery with continued sun. Crop forecasts vary by region with mixed prospects across the corn belt.
Flooded valleys ruin crops as rains drenched Ohio valley
In the Ohio valley lowlands the heavy rains flood fields wrecking corn wheat and clover. In Laporte county May and June rain damaged crops with initial losses estimated high. In Monon White county records show unprecedented wet season with widespread corn and oat losses and rivers rising.
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Patriot
Ohio Valley
Laporte
Wall Mill
White County
Opening of Campaign Shows Brick's District Work and Support
The article extols Congressman Brick for hard work on behalf of the Thirteenth district. It notes Kemp, a former Democratic nominee, praising Brick after a Washington visit and a local paper questioning Kemp. Elkhart honors Brick for securing a five thousand dollar government building appropriation and praises Brick’s overall legislative success and district popularity.
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Brick
Pne
Washington
Thirteenth
Kemp
Democratic Party
Elkhart
Elkhart County
Mr. Brown
Congress
Republican editors summer meeting set for July 17 at Hotel Victoria
W S Montgomery secretary of the Indiana Republican Editorial Association announces arrangements for the summer editors meeting on July 17 at Hotel Victoria Put-in-Bay. Most attendees plan a four day to week stay with bells bathing boating and other amusements. The Indianapolis bound serial party departs at 12:18 p m on Lake Erie Western Railroad.
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W. S. Montgomery
Greenfield Republican
Indiana Repubican Editorial Association
Hotel Victoria
PutiIn Bay
Indianapolis
Lake Erie & Western Railroad
Thurecia Arga i
Pum
San
Fom i Eed
Cee
Inediana
Tin Bay
Indiana
Ohio
Fort Recovery
President Hayes
Ohio Soldiers’ Home
Cedar Point
Findlay
Republican Literature State Committee Pamphlets
The Republican state committee sends pamphlets with the party platform and Indiana finances by State Auditor Hart. Hart argues Indiana remains Republican with conservative business methods and strict law enforcement. Rev Josephus Lee of Oakland City, a Populist leader, attended a district meeting and the party chair calls a district convention to nominate a congressional candidate.
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Republican State Committee
Indiana
Hart
Josephus Lee
Oakland City
Ind
Christian Endeavorers
Entese
Firet
Eid
Representative Jesse Overstreet Arrives in Indianapolis
It is announced that Representative Jesse Overstreet will arrive in Indianapolis from Washington on Saturday of this week for a scheduled visit and engagements with local officials.
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Mr. Overstreet
Jesse Overstreet
Indianapolis
Washington
Record Customs Collections Hit New York Year Total
New York on July 1 reports total duties collected for the year ending June set a record at 165,500,126 surpassing the prior high from 1899-1900 by 12,000,000. Peoria notes fiscal year revenue reaching 2.04 million with 147 more liquor dealers, all reflecting the strongest returns in its history though Rock Island figures are pending.
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New York
Uncle Sam
Peoria
Rock Island
Contempt Charge At Murder Trial In Springfield
In Springfield C July L lona Turner faced trial for allegedly poisoning her mother’s coffee. Prosecutor McGrew had Turner’s written confession admitted in evidence, witnessed by three newspapermen. Reporters Thompson and Wallace, later arrested for contempt, were briefly detained after missing from court.
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Springfield
L—lona Turner
McGrew
R. Thompson
Fred Wallace
Teething Relief and Beauty Soap Ad Ends Meet
An old advertisement proclaims Glenn's Sulphur Soap as a remedy for teething discomfort and skin blemishes. It touts soothing gums for babies and a clear complexion for ladies, claiming cures for irritations and offering hair dye options in black or brown.
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Giamee
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