Battle over mine protests sparks mass march in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg Aug 2 thousands of miners gathered near Turtle Creek mine to push De Armitts men to join the strike. Dolan bails and joins the protest. Meetings at McCrea's home drew 500 to 6000 attendees with no disorder as leaders urged lawful conduct and solidarity among workers. Scribes report miners at multiple districts preparing for continued pressure.
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Pitteburs
Minora
de Arquitt
Turtle Creek
de Armitt
Not 2
Dolan
de Anmitt
Tryie
Eritien
Bethlehem
Pui Creek
School House
Weld Dee
McCrea Weber House
McCrea
Bel House
M. P. Carricht
Counthan
William Carney
Lunes
Inter
Rotary Warner
Sher Lugwry
Tudge Shear
Columbus. O
James Wood
Wicp
International Clearmakers’ Union
Ratchford
Felmount
W. Va
Parrmount
Joseph W. Rea
Kansas City
Kan
Rumitay
Hyls
Lon Woelk
Washington
Peiners
Cn- le
Fets
Strnon
Gibson Lett
Shan Steines
Jolnes
Cloekshurst
Glass water bath shocks Guilford Dudley on curb
Banker Guilford Dudley, walking on a shady street, was doused by a janitor tossing ice water from a front office window. He cooled then heated, receiving an apology as he recovered his composure after the unexpected shower.
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Guilford Dudley
Well Town Sim
Mr. Dudley
Means Nothing to Silver England Sees No Silver Action
In an Aug. 2 interview Senator N. Hil said England shows no reason for renewed hopes of action favoring silver. He warned telegrams may mislead readers unfamiliar with the situation, and that England may join a conference but not commit to any proposal. He noted past experience suggests England will resist changing its stance.
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England
Denver
Cola
X- United States
Hil
Enghiad
PIANO FUR KLONDIKE
Milwaukee dealer ships first high grade piano to Alaska gold fields. An order from H. Wilson of Seattle for a 3525 grand piano will be carried over the Dyea and Lake Tinderman route via Chilkoot pass, a pioneering shipment that tests crossing difficulties and the new route to Dawson.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Guld Fells
Alaska
Grand Avenue Piano
H. Wilson
Seattle
Dawson
Bison
Klenine
Dyea
Lake Tinderman
No American Names In Sub-Post Entry Request
Seattle August 2 United States Senator George Perkins of California arrived from Washington DC. He opposed making Skagway Bay a sub-part of entry, explaining his opposition rested on a single American merchant’s name appearing alongside Canadian signatories in the application for the Skagway Bay status.
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Skagway Bay
Seattle
Wash
United States
George ©. Perkins
California
Washington, D.C
Entey
Perkins
Cigarette Prices Rise Across Brands in New Report
The Journal and Advertiser notes cigarette makers plan a price hike across many brands. Increases range about 15 percent, with Turkish and Turkish blend brands rising from typical levels to new higher figures. Domestic brands show sizable jumps as dealers pay more per thousand due to higher internal revenue costs.
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New York
Atte
Journal and Advertiser
Ed- Vance
Louisiana
Machine Made Glass Jars from Muncie Spark Factory Change
Muncie Indiana bail brothers, among the largest fruit jar makers, plan to introduce machines for blown fruit jars and notify workers they will be laid off after this month. The Gale claim machines will outperform men at half the cost, foretelling strong competition with tinware due to price cuts.
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Muncie
Ind
Ang.c
Bail Bros
Prosperity wages sparks labor strike at county building
Detroit August 2 over 50 stonemasons and bricklayers walked off the job demanding raises from 1.45 to 1.60 and 2.60 for eight hours. The builders refused, saying current rates are higher than those paid on other projects. Work halted as talks stalled.
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Detroit
Balloon sighting near Whitemouth sparks Andree parallels
A Free Press dispatch reports a lone oblong object seen on July 29 three miles from Whitemouth drifting northeast in calm evening air. Farmer Henderson observed a balloon with a visible car and a large sail, likened to Andree's airship, drifting low and then vanishing as twilight fell.
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Winnipes
Atte
Free Press
Wth
Whitemouth
Henderson
Andree
Hall
Three Silver Conventions Set in Lincoln to Back Bryan
On Sept 1 Lincoln hosts silver conventions of Populists Democrats and Republicans to nominate a single ticket. National figures Bevan Teller and Towne will speak as a mass meeting follows with a national Bryan address planned to rally silver advocates amid pressure on Bryan to stop talking silver.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bevan
Henry M. Teller
Cal Towte
Bryan
Nebraska
Awhire
Mennonite Colony Plans Move From Kansas to Texas
A Marion county Mennonite council, comprising about four tenth of the populace from over eighty families across four churches, decided Saturday to abandon Kansas. They will form a colony between Alvin and Houston, Texas, taking 1000 acres this year, led by Revs Henry Schroeder and Henry Bergthold and others. A committee will depart tomorrow by Santa Fe to select lands. some settlers will move now, others in winter, to begin farming next spring.
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Neary
Marion County
Lehigh
Kansas
Alvin
Houston
Tex
Henry
H.P. S. Uneluh
John Kiesson
Franz Heinrichs
Henry Schroeder
Henry Bergthold
Santa Fe
Sailors Burn Their Ship in Savannah Harbor Fire
British barkentine Cyplet destroyed by fire in Savannah harbor after a narrow escape Friday night. Cargo of roria and lumber valued at 4500 dollars. vessel worth 1000 dollars. Some crew opposed sailing to avoid voyage. no arrests reported.
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Savannah
Barkentine Cyplet
Hames
Chronic appendicitis endangers young San Francisco magnate
Hobart, a young San Francisco millionaire, is being treated for chronic appendicitis and may require an operation. He has endured a sinking spell over the past day but is now much improved, with doctors noting progress in his condition. In Washington, Consul General Domnelly reports negotiations to establish a premier American‑backed commercial agency in Mexico are proceeding and expected to be completed soon.
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San Francisco
W. S. Hobart
Tisfman
Apa
Hobart
Mexico
Washington
Domnelly
State Department
Two Factories Resumed Work Near Philadelphia After Short Shutdown
Aug 2 Hammond Edge Tool works at Ogontz resumed after two months with about one hundred workers. Also at Wheaton & Co glass works Melville branch in Emporia, July 31, a boiler man’s lawsuit arose from an on the road betting incident. Laws sued by commercial traveler for 2025 after a violent altercation at Laws’ house ended with a bull being set loose and injuring a crippled claimant.
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Suma
Emporia
Si—D
Laws
Man Believes Stomach Teems with Snakes in Topeka Jail
Eugene Woodrich, 31, longtime Topeka resident, a raving inmate in the city jail, declares his stomach is full of snakes and predicts his death within two days. Once quiet and employed, he frantically paces, cries and fears freezing. Neighbors say his troubles stem from domestic issues. he was arrested after pursuing his wife and faces insanity charges before Probate Judge Dolman.
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Eugene, Woodrich
North Topeka
Mike 2
Ike
Topeka
Woodrich
Hée Hae
Gordon
Dolman
Champagne cork injures Illinois attorney general eye
Aug 21 Chicago report states Illinois Attorney General Akin was injured last week in Springfield when a champagne bottle exploded. He was blindfolded at the Palmer house and suffers serious eye injuries. He traveled to Wisconsin for medical care and then to Chicago with his wife. Rumors of cork or bottle blast circulate, but Akin declines to comment.
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Illinois
Chicago
Akin
Mtate
Ted
Palmer House
Springfeld
Springfield
Darkford
Wis
Crieulation
Risa
Mim Alin
Mia
Hutab
Mr. Akin
Judge Hazen to Take Month Vacation in Salt Lake City
The district court adjourned until September 1 as Judge Hazen, after five years on the bench, plans a month off with his wife in Salt Lake City. He announced no motions would be heard today and ordered the court adjourned at 10 o clock. Bar murmured at the decision.
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Hazen
Salt Lake City
Coyne
Tillotton
Perry
Senator Allison Attends Dinner at Oriental Hotel
New York Aug 2 Senator W Allison of Iowa attended a dinner party at the Oriental hotel Manhattan hosted by Henry Clews. Other guests included Senator Thomas C Platt Mrs Platt Congressman G Cousins Congressman Fe Bo Hitt and Mrs Hitt and others. Allison expects to leave for Iowa tomorrow.
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New York
W. 7
Allison
Iowa
Hopor
Oriental Hotel
Manhattan Heath
Henry Clews
NOT A DROP TO DRINK Danville saloons closed after tax limit stand
In Danville DL Australia 42 saloons shut when license fees were proposed to drop from 800 to 3600. Citizens sought access to other towns for drinks while the Liquor Dealers association pressed council to cut fees. Council refused and all saloons closed. Also notes Nicaragua congress opened by President Scelaya awaiting US engineering commission to survey the proposed canal route across Nicaragua.
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Danville
Aus
Germantown
Liquor Dealers Association
Managua
Yur Waiveston
Congress of
Sam Radges Tests Heat by Wearing Heavy Coat on Kansas Ave
A man named Sam Radges walked Kansas Avenue in a heavy chinchilla overcoat and fur gloves during warm weather to test a theory that clothing that keeps cold out will also keep heat out. He told reporters he felt cooler than in lighter wear, explained doctors support the idea, and drew passenger attention as bystanders debated the unusual scene.
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Sam Radges
Kansas Avenue
Mr. Radges
Mr. Rodgers
Journal
Kansas Area
Klondike
Mr. Radess
Pearle
Mr. Radees
Seventh Street
Mr. Adges
Keer
Jatn Bischle
Guy Adams
Whitmer
Tin F
G. W. Hogeboom
Dr. Hogeboom
Col. Radges
Radges
Veryone
Dave Palmer
Markl
Conler
John F
Dr. Roby
Paul Torrington
Mr. Radies
Thas
First Nations Bank
Kid Gieves
Record heat breaks city thermometers on Sunday
The Weather Bureau logged the hottest day with 105 degrees at the Columbian Building and 107 on Kansas Avenue. Thermometers across the city ranged to 107, then dipped to 47 by 6 pm and 5 at midnight. The past week was very hot with highs mostly in the 90s to 100s and little rain forecast. Corn damage was likely but not yet measurable, with assessments to come in a few days.
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Columbian Building
Kansas Avenue
Rattan
Shawnee County Valuation Cut 11 Percent by State Board
The state board of equalization granted Shawnee County the largest valuation reduction to date, following a county commission request. Official figures from auditor Morris show an 11 percent cut, lowering the total valuation from an initial amount to about 14.57 million dollars.
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Shawnee County
State Board of Equalization
Board of County Commissioners
State Board
Consulate Looted Spotlighted in Peru Diplomatic Talks
A World wire reports the Plura Peru consulate destruction on April 22 follows a civil attachment against Emilio Clark, a longtime Plura merchant. The police tally shows past month department expenses at 1002.28 with 4103 collected and 2708.28 to be appropriated. Arrests include drunkenness, disturbing the peace, larceny and disorderly conduct. Charles Cochran, 74, released from probate after a sunstroke left him misperceived.
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New York
Washington
United States
Plura
ePru
State Department
Emilio Clark
Plara
Clack
Pines
Heat Wave Continues Across Kentucky States 109 Fahrenheit
It is extremely hot in Kentucky with Toulsville reporting 109 degrees at the weather office yesterday, and while today did not reach that peak the heat remains intense. Interior towns report widespread suffering as the scorcher persists across the state.
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Kentucky
Toulsville
Cloakmakers Strike for Higher Wages in Chicago
Chicago August 2 The cloak makers employed by F Siem 1 & Bro went on strike after the firm refused to meet a demand for higher wages. About 260 workers participated. The firm says the demand would amount to an 80 to 60 percent advance.
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Chicago
F. Siem 1 & Bro
Quay and Morgan Plan Annexation Inquiry Trip
United States Senator Quay of Pennsylvania and Senator Morgan of Alabama will attend the same period of travel to study Hawaiian annexation. Quay plans an Atlantic City visit then Florida and San Francisco en route to Hawaii, with a report anticipated for the treaty. Morgan, a Democratic member of the foreign relations committee, also intends an extended September stay in the Hawaiian Islands.
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New York
United States Bankator Quay
Pennsylvania
Atlantic City
Ndu
Ielande
Abe
Euing
Prest- Brant Dow
Senator Quay
Windsor
Quay
Judement
Washington
Florida
San Francisco
Honolulu
Morgan
Alahamia
Celm
Wrwatian Islands
Morgan Willislt
Hawai
Senatorauay
Carlisle Tragedy: Four Drown, One Killed by Train Near Carlisle
In Terre Haute Indiana and Carlisle, four residents drowned at the Wabash River ferry area while a freight train struck another, killing a man. Names listed include Grant Hammond, Abner Morris, and Charles Hines, with clothing found on the riverbank and a woman reportedly cramped.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Carlisle
Here
Hratts Ferry
Wabash
Treemante Ty
Ansville
Grant Hammond
Mire
Abner Morris
Chas
Ines
Criminal Attack on Wife On Stoky Row Near Home
At 10 last night Geo Buckner assaulted his wife on Stoky Row near Crane and Kansas avenues. Buckner wounded her with a knife causing a deep cut on her right arm. he also cut his own knuckle. Elis Buckner, weakened by blood loss, hid in her home. Buckner was arrested and charged with assault with intent to kill. he faces state authorities. The account warns Buckner faces penitentiary time.
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Geo. Buckner
Stoky Row
St Crane
Kansas
George Buckner
Kelehts
Corn Withering in Vicinity of St Joseph
News from St Joseph Missouri reports extreme heat with temperatures near 102 degrees and a forecast of cooler conditions. If rain arrives, corn damage may halve, with many fields already damaged and local officials noting crop losses in the area.
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St Joe
St. Joseph
Burlington
Grint Eeland
Kaneas
Immuittart
Quarrrymen Strike Over Wage Increase at Lemont Quarry
About 400 workers at Western Stone in Lemont walk out after management rejects higher daily wages. 75 workers at Ulinets Sten also down tools, halting operation across the quarry. In Victoria BC, fresh bubonic plague cases emerged in Talyel, aggravating regional concerns.
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Chicago
Avs
Western Stony Company
Lemont
Becaiton
Ulinets Sten Company
Aime Neases
Victoria
Talyel
Makine
Tate
Si Teom
Tin Eet Nee
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Li Sung Chase
Victorie
B.C
Li Hung Chang
He-Sheng
Liie All
Krelish
Webb
Manitoba
Texas
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Salt Lake
Judge Hazen
Mrs. Hazen
Utah
Clews
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Danwills
Tit
Sam
Weather Bureau
Peru
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Colman
Colorado
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Cochran
Sandwich Islands
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