Great Northern Employes Vote to Stay Out on Strike
Workers at the Great Northern rail docks vote to continue the strike despite promises of wage increases. They demand no wage raise, no night work, and a 2.60 day rate plus 2.78 night rate. Sunday work at 3.50 for a day’s high demand and 276 for another. Docks at the lakes head tremble as ore cars move. some crews may return to work while others stay out.
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Great Nore
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Creve
Daeteron
Great Northern
Duluth
Ashland
Police Battle Strike Mob in Cincinnati Riot
In Cincinnati on August 6 police faced a strike mob of about 200 striking workers and sympathizers. The clash left twenty two arrested on disorderly conduct charges after detectives and officers fought the crowd. Police fired revolvers and dispersed the group as arrests continued through the night.
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Cincinnati
Olet
Stegner
Investigation Reports Weighing Errors in Freight
Investigation by the Interstate Commerce Commission finds irregularities in freight weighing. Many scales overstate charges, with grain timber and war material cited. A majority of scales should be rebuilt for accuracy as criticism targets weighing methods. The American Railway Association will issue new rules soon.
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Warhington
Ecommerce Commission de Vared
American Railway Association
Commission
Baptism Ceremony At State Prison In Laundry Tank
Convicts and visiting supporters observed a baptismal ceremony at the state prison laundry where twenty converts were baptised by immersion in a large tank. Chaplain Harmon Allen led revival services as part of the prison’s ongoing weekly religious outreach.
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Joneing
Nan
Harmon Allen
Girl Kills Her Brother in Farmyard Accident
A twelve year old boy was shot by a ten year old sister while attempting to load cartridges. The gun discharged as the younger child aimed at a hawk, striking the older boy and killing him. The incident occurred on the farmyard.
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Higister
Railroad agrees to two cent rate with hold on others
The Chipaga Great Western railroad agrees to set a two cent fare but will not grant reductions on other freight rates while the court action is pending. The state railroad and warehouse commission, after a conference with road officials and LA Smith attorney general, did not reach an agreement. A federal court hearing is set for August 2 to determine reasonableness of rates. the new passenger rate will be implemented once scheduled with the commission, expected in about ten days.
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Bt Pani
Chipaga Great Western Railroad
Zcent
Ecutrte
Tate Railroad and Warehouse Commission
LA Smith
Fed
Commission
Berger Encourages Suit Over Riot Damages in Seattle
Victor Berger, former Wisconsin congressman, urged Seattle socialists to sue the city for riot damage. He warned those who stirred mob violence that property owners would not be held responsible for losses, while addressing scientific socialism to a large audience on August 6. The talk touched on the death and destruction caused by the mob and urged legal action for compensation.
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Seattle
Victor Berger
Wleronsin
Deceth
Beattie Socisists
Rity Treaver
Tegen Liting
Trial of Diggs and others in white slave law case
A jury trial in United States District Court involved Diggs and Canary defendants pleaded not guilty to transporting Martha Warrington from Sacramento to Reno with a Navy escort aboard the Niagara. The event included harbor color ceremonies as ships fired salutes. Separate incidents cited include a drowning in the Min Alasia River and a Wabash freight derailment near Here injuring eighteen passengers.
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Dan Franciaco
Ang
Maury
Bartementn
Drew Caminatth
United States
Duuwhnrer
Niagara
Milwapker
Dresend
Raja
Ranier
Grain and Provision Prices Across Duluth and Chicago
Duluth market reports show wheat prices for No 1 hard and No 1 Northern with Sept and Dec futures noted on track. Live stock at South St Paul lists cattle calves and hogs with prices. Chicago reports include wheat futures, pork products, and cattle quotes.
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Northern
Ste
South St. Paul
South St Paul
Chicago
Minneapolie Grain
Minneapolis
Aug
Ataus
Lind Lind Hurries to Mexico City Amid Political Turmoil
Fragmented text depicts Lind rushing to Mexico City amid a heated debate over arms aid and diplomatic moves. References to Watlington, Hitler, and various factions imply a volatile political climate and possible ambassadorial shifts. The piece mentions administration cautions on travel and upcoming notices or speeches.
Bryan Tesans Urges Fund To Back Secretary Wiliam J Bryan
A movement in Grange Texas aims to raise 100000 to back Secretary William J Bryan by pledging donations from Democrats and supporters who want Bryan to abandon his platform and devote his time to state department duties.
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Austin
Tes
Teka
Popular
Beneft
Brute Wiliam J Bryan
Rentinkenes
Plyterm
State Department
Grange
Democrate
Fond
Legislators Go to Prison for Bribery Convictions
In Webster Springs West Virginia on August 6 five members of the West Virginia legislature were sentenced for bribery tied to the election of a U S senator. Delegates A Q Rhofien Ruth Duff and H F Asbury received six years each in the penitentiary. State Senator B A Smith was jailed five years and six months, delegate Davie Hill two years.
Young New Yorker Shot by Gunmen in Public Space
A young New Yorker was killed by gunmen in a chaotic incident. Eyewitnesses described multiple shots as bystanders fled the scene near a public area. The investigation continues with authorities reviewing footage and seeking suspects.
London Fire Chief to Attend International Convention
London fire chief G Arthur and assistants Pieres ML Dyer and A Stubbs plan to attend the International Convention of Fire Chiefs, visiting Chicago Denver and San Francisco to study fire departments. In Virginia Blue Ridge Hotel at Summit burned with $150,000 losses. most guests escaped unharmed.
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G.arthur
London
Peres
ML Dyeratt
A. J. Stubbs
London Fire Avirly Service
Chicago
Denver
San Pret
Claen
Virginia
Blue Rien Summit
Aug
Blue Ridge
Telephone
Foraker Heard at Lobby Probe Declares U S Government Role
Witness Marvin Mills testifies at Senate committee hearings that former senator John Foraker participated in a union pact reorganization as a representative of the United States government. The inquiry centers on influence by alleged lobbyist and naval officials in Washington and Portland, with references to the Maine delegation and related political maneuvering.
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United States
Washington
Joseph B
Marlin
Mettiad
Ube
Naval
Maniire
Chariok
Bo Laliwielt
Maine
Wawhinatam
Storage Bonded Warehouses Filed With Foon and Merchandise
Amid a cluttered report, a ledger of bonded warehouses is noted with large sums in storage and merchandise. The text mentions owners, titles, and locations, including a reference to New York and related commodities, with fragments hinting at warehouse operations and duties.
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Afler
Atl
Mlenkola
Pate Hoaely
Will Make Life Happier Cook Book With Marria License
A garbled notice promotes a cookbook tied to marriage licenses at Cajcage Chydee Ave 6. It mentions a date 10400 and hints at a ceremony or legal act. The text is largely unreadable with many misspellings and fragments.
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Cajcage
Chydee
Ceara
Mahuri Hook
Diane Crul
Lead Miners May Strike Over Inoculation Plan Revealed
A report from Saint Francis notes miners threaten action after a plan by leaders to require inoculation with a serum for cholera and diphtheria. The measure aims to curb disease among workers and followers. officials expect trials and supervisor approval by August.
Carpenter Will Seek Third District Nomination in Third
Morristown S D Aug 5 Judge Cyrus Clay Carpenter of the Twelfth circuit appears poised to seek the Republican nomination for Congress in South Dakota's Third District now held by Eben W Martin. Backed as a progressive Republican he helped oppose Sterling in Pierre last spring and leads conservative wings of the party. If Martin retires, Tarry D Gandy may be a leading contender to succeed him.
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Morristown
S. D
Cyrus Clay Carpenter
Twelfth Circuit
Eben W. Martin
Carpenter
Aberdeen American
Ketone
Judge Carpenter
Gandy
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Auecesser
Grand River tragedy claims young France Vobed near Kreekridge
A 17 year old boy named France Vobed drowns in Grand River near Kreekridge after going missing during sheep herding with Willie Vobodja. Neighbors searched the countryside until his body is found in a waterhole. heat may have contributed. The boy’s mother suffers heart trouble and learns of the death late Sunday as the community mourns. Separately, Olsen Merchant Company buys The Square from Dave Johnsen and S. P. Christensen, with Christensen keeping the store building and Johnsen receiving stock.
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Grand River
Kreekridge
France
Willie Vobodja
William White
Lodgepole
Willie
Dave Johnsen
Christense
Olsen Merchantile Company
Ose: Olsen
Johns & Christensen
Mr. Christense
Mr. Johnse
Olsen Merchant Company
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