COLOR LINE STRIKE AT Pulton Mills Over Race Work
In Aulenta Georgia on August 4 two hundred quoun gin girls at the Fulton Mills walked out to protest employing Black workers. White workers refused to work, while union leaders and officials arrived amid tense scenes and threatened further walkouts, forcing a temporary shutdown of the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aulenta
Este
Mandse Trent
Enilin
Jacob Elias
Megra
Elias
Ana
Engry
Pulton Ber
Colmn
Will Not Oppose Brady Dan Stuart Carnival Plan
Dan Stuart declares he will not oppose Brady and envisions a spring carnival tour with fights planned in Nevada this fall. He aims for a three day event at Carson City or nearby, seeking matches for Fitulsimmons and Corbett and a possible later card with McCoy. He states he would not mention Sharkey in public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Dan Stuart
Ee York
Ian Stuart Denine
Nevada
Daraan
Les
Mately Fitulsimmons
Corbett Meats
God
McCoy
Stuart
Torls
Flood at Castle Rock wrecks rail lines and property
A cloudburst at Castle Rock caused major damage to railroads and homes as the Denver & Rio Grande and Santa Fe lines reported washouts and wrecked bridges. While some tracks and equipment were ruined, normal train service remained largely uninterrupted. County losses ran into thousands of dollars.
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Aug
Denver & Wo Grande and
Santa Fe Railroad
Hatte
Mor
King of Siam in historic palace visit noted
The King of Siam, Maha Vajiravudh, undertook a pilgrimage to the royal grounds in East Hodin. His majesty showed keen interest in reforms and modernization efforts, inspecting local institutions and the welfare needs of the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
Prings of
Sham
Chowla Maha Vajiravudh
Ford Hanis
Dn Wating
Midment
East Hodin
Button
Hs Majesty
A Big Company Formed in New York for Alaska Trade
A Northwest Mining and Trading company was organized in New York with an authorized capital of 5 000 600 to explore Alaska and the Northwest Territory, to develop minerals, and to establish trading posts. Directors include James E S Campbell John V Lewin and others with ties to various missions and ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Northwest Mining and Trading Company
Alaska
Northwest Territory
Yare
James ES. Campbell
Onley
John V. Lewin
Feary Clark Johneot
Davive
Stone & Aueruach
Tyledy
Bowls
Kansas
Caliriad
Need for New Ordinance Book Stresses Legal Revisions
Pollen Tudex Aveneer urges revision and publication of updated ordinances as years pass since last revision. Judge Atchison notes many amendments have piled up while the current book is nearly unwritten and police court cases proceed without clear law. City office hopes a new edition will soon appear to restore order and enforceability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Elty Vieth
Chinese university project eyed by Shanghai scholars
John Freyer, professor of Oriental languages at the state university, arrived from China after talks with government officials on founding a major Shanghai university to educate Chinese in Western arts, sciences, and literature. He declined to be president but agreed to assist the plan, part of a progressive effort to create an educational center for the empire, with a higher standard than the existing Tier Tsin and Shanghai institutions. A normal training school with thirty pupils trains future instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Franchscy
Aus
John Freyer
State University
China
Shanghai
Freyer
Progressive Party
iUl
Shanchai
Rail line planned to Grand Canon in Arizona
Plans for a Santa Fe to Grand Canon railroad from Plugstarf Williams would run 72 miles to the canyon head at Bright Angel trail Tap. A tenth of the 1 000 600 capital is in hand and bonds are being placed. The project is backed by Larmbarnt Goode Co of Chicago and to be named the Santa Fe Grand Canon railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Artz
Coleraine
Constitution
Santa Fe
Swam Under Barges In River Disaster In St Louis
Four Mississippi steamer crewmen Frank Collins Joseph Evily John Met and Henry Hutgel were swept under barges during a skiff voyage near the riverbank. Collins and Kelly drowned while Metz and Hument were rescued exhausted after swimming under the craft. bodies of the others not recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Loum
Frank Collis
Joseph Evily
John Met
Henry Hutgel
Mississippi
Collins
Kelly
Metz
Hument
Showers and Weather Readouts From City Thermometers
Moisture-laden air and light showers reported this afternoon on Kansas Avenue. Government readings show low temperatures around two degrees with measurable rainfall totals including five one hundredths and four hundredths of an inch.
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Kansas Avenue
Jenin
Ana
Big railroad buys and market interest in cars
The Southwestern Railroad reports a large purchase of 1,000 cars in St Louis and Ohio markets. Northern iron values hold while southern products dip 1 percent. Tube iron products remain strong as prices stay low. Several inquiries from Hilowts Central and other lines indicate potential extensive purchases forthcoming.
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Southwestern Railroad
St Louis
Ohio
Tomormin
Bares Addi
Chitra
Hilowts Central
Bochum
Board itinerary and events in Cordova Ft Scott and more
Railroad Commissioner Campbell plans hearings in Cordova and Ft Scott on August 17 and 20 to review coal, grain, and rate discrimination complaints against Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific. Woolen mill dance tickets proceed to Floral Parade fund. Last letter by Senator Dan McTaggart, from Liberty, Montgomery county, details tent arrangements for a soldiers reunion.
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Railrad
Campbell
Cordova
Ave
Cittern
Pacific
Bs, Black
Santa Fe
I Yates Center
Missouri Pacific
Ft Scott
Mr Taggart
Dan McTaggart
Liberty
Montgomery County
McTassart
Adjutant General
McTaggart
Canal Policy For Nicaragua Canal Control Proposed
Washington reports government aims to control the Nicaragua Waterway. The administration plans to urge Congress in December, with Merry to Nicaragua and the Segation transfer discussed. The Walker commission will brief Congress early session on costs, possibly guiding a bill to guarantee government control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republic of
Central America
Nicaragua Canal
Congress
State Department
Ader and
Crimter
Morgan
Warner Miller
Merry
Nicaragua
Salvador
Costa Rica
Nicaranga
Casta Ries
Segation
Adinistration
Nicaragus
Nie
Baker
Walker Commission
Detment
Seaslom
Oiis
Mourners Panic as Cattle Charge Funeral Procession
At Cincinnati on August 4, a funeral cortege for John Mulvilill was disrupted when a herd of cattle bolted, trampling a policeman and ex-aide Rich ard Ennis and scattering mourners. Carriages toppled, panic ensued, but the procession resumed once cattle were driven off and order restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aphaais
Parker predicts Hawaii may seek new negotiations
San Francisco Aug. 4 Samuel Parker, former minister of foreign affairs in Queen Liliuokalani’s cabinet, says annexation defeat would push Hawaii to act. He notes pressures from Japanese soldiers among a one fourth island population and predicts Japan may wait for U S decisions before any move.
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San Francisco
Samuel Parker
Lilluokalani
Hongiula
Helgi
France Sees McKinley Grant 20 Percent Tariff Cut
Paris reports an interview with M Boucher the French registrar of commerce asserting that President McKinley will spontaneously grant a 20 percent tariff reduction under the Dingley law and that France will provide reciprocal favors to the United States including liberal imports and insurance company access to operate in France in competition with French firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
The
Gaulois Today
Eanrister of Commerce
M. Boucher
McKinley
France
United States
Hobarts Arrive in New York on Special Train
Vice President Hobart and Mr Hobart arrived with Master Foresii at Hotel Champlain on a special train from Hobart Aug 4. They were met by a display of fireworks as the greeting concluded.
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Hotel
Tesla Announces Simultaneous Global Message Transmission
New York reports Nicola Tesla unveiled a method to send messages worldwide by disturbing the earth’s electrical charge. He demonstrated a device that can arrest and control electromagnetic substances around the globe, enabling instantaneous communication without wires.
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New York
Nicola Tesla
Tam
Bey
Bryan catching trout Grand canyon trip through Yellowstone Park
Bryan and party spent the day fishing in Yellowstone Lake and Yellowstone River with guide boats awaiting them near the hotel. Bryan caught over 60 trout and the group camped near the lake shore. His son was chased by a bear while they rode, but escaped unharmed.
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Grand Canon Hotel
Yellowstone
Natonal Park
Wyo
W. J) Bryan
Yellowstone Lake
Yellowstone River
Trout Creek
Mitcheon
Bryan
Hach
Ma Bryan
Cinnibur
Mont
Wille
Buri
Bor
Bailly Seures
Lapland Outfit Fetched for Klondike Trip from Cottonwood Falls
E. Sanders, assistant cashier at First National Bank in Cottonwood Falls, leaves Topeka with a Lapland outfit for a Klondike expedition. He bought Capt. Coney’s gear, including fur hooded coats, robes, leggings, snow shoes, and Lapland shoes. Sanders plans to join Kansas in four weeks and cross the Chilkoot Pass. Capt Caney reports another order from a central Kansas town, name undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Sanders
Rashier
Cottonwood Falls
Topeka
Lapland
Klondike
Sanders
Kansas
Caney
Little Flower Queen Named In Local Festival
Miss Lutie Palmer, ten years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs L A Palmer, chosen as Flower Queen by Mrs S Sutton for the festival parade. She will reign as Floral parade queen with ten flower girls aged six to ten, and her float features elaborate decoration. The Power Queen will greet the festival queen at the fair grounds.
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Lutie Palmer
L. A. Palmer
S. Sutton
Miss Palmer
Felr
Mrs Palmer
Copeland
Topeka Tax Levy Changes and Bicycle Sale Ad
Topeka residents will pay 21 cents per 10 dollars of property value a reduction from last year. City taxes drop nearly 2 mills while school taxes stay the same and county taxes are cut by half a mill. The A. T. & S. P. bond levy rises to fund sinking funds. no more county bonds will be funded. Country taxes rise 0.4 mills due to Santa Fe bonds. Totals: city 8 mills school and county 12 mills total 41.9 mills. Also bicycle sale at 320 Kas. Ave with Ashbaugh’s stock during his absence.
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Topeka
L A W Assemblies at Philadelphia for National Meet
The Los Angeles Wanderers prepare to compete as a major national meet draws clubs from across the country to Philadelphia. Teams, officials, and fans plan for events, heats, and post meet ceremonies.
Crack Riders Coming to the 1897 L A W Meet
Aug 4 Philadelphia reports a large influx of visiting Wheelmen for the national L A W Meet. G. J. Clapp arrives from Johannesburg and predicts the term will be the most successful yet. Registration opens early as riders gather at Willow Grove and late events include tours to Andorara Nurseries and Lancaster Pike. Local committees, reception plans, and a Belmont mansion lunch mark a bustling buildup to trials and the next Indianapolis meet.
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Philadelphia
Howard E. Raymond
Racing Board
Ad Wassoon
George Gidegn
Albert Mott
Baltimore
Thomas Hare
A. B. Powell
Asbury Park
Titus
Bald Iiser
Johnson
Cooper
Sanger
Butler
Mertens
Stevens
Hamilton
Willow Grove
Andorara
Lancaster Pike
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Fair Riders
Belmont Mansion
Fairmont Park
Sahm
Walton
Jeanue
Indianapolis
G. J. Clapp
Johannesburg
South African Republic
Rival Springs Ad War Flashes Red Paint On Wall
Mount Clemens Indiana scene sees white painted wall altered by men with pots and brushes. Chicago firm allegedly leased dead watts for advertising at rival mineral springs. Public and sheriff opposition sparks fences and injunction threats as advertisers press on with campaigns.
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Paar
Mount Deeneeia
Mount Clemenneth
Aug
Tineral Springs
Indiana
Mount Clemens Springs
Chicago
Iene
Crash on the Gorge railroad injures eleven in collision
Two Gorge railroad passenger cars collided head on at high speed at Niagara Falls on August 4. Eleven people were seriously injured as the two cars were hurled from the track in a violent crash.
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Niagara Falls
the Gorge Railroad
Hail Stops Rock Island Train Near Ottumwa
Ottumwa Iowa August 4 a fierce thunderstorm and heavy hail halted the Rock Island passenger train bound for Chicago. Hailstones broke all windows and damaged track sections in the cuts forcing the train to stop. crops suffered extensive damage across fields nearby.
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Rock Island
Iowa
Ottumwa
Chictso
Atchison Holds the Key in Congressional Race
The Atchison Globe notes Atchison county holds the key to the First district contest as Republican candidates Case Broderick Charles Curtis and W J Bailey vie for the nomination. It discusses county alliances in Nemaha Doniphan Keween and Leavenworth, with Atchison's stance potentially deciding the result and an early convention anticipated.
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Globe
Atchison Globe
Atchison
Atchison County
Shawnee County
Case Broderick
Charles Curtis
W. J. Bailey
Nemsha County
Bailey
Leland
Nemaha
Doniphan
Broderick
Broderick and Bailey
Keown County
Curtis
Jefferson County
Leavenworth County
Baker
Jacckson County
David Martin
National Creamery meeting bid favored for Topeka
The Indianapolis and Topeka regions vie for the National Creamery Association’s next February meeting. Secretary J B Nissley notes Topeka likely, with Kansas City a strong bidder. The executive committee meets in Davenport Iowa October 6 to decide, with CS Downing active in the effort and expected attendance 3 600.
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Topeka
National Creamery Association
J. EB. Nissley
Topeks
Kansas City
Davenport
CS. Downing
A L Snyder Dead Formerly Known Plumber In City
A L Snyder, aged 4 years, died at the insane asylum early today. Funeral at 4 PM tomorrow from John H B McCoy residence 1017 Kumws avenue. He was once a prominent local plumber, wealthy years ago, and briefly a Plumbers union member before disputes drained his fortune. He left Capital lodge No 3 A O U W.
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Insane Asylum
All. Snyder
Sissies Asylum
John HB. McCoy
Kumws Avenue
Snyder
Reading
Plumbers ® Union
Plumbers’ Union
Asylum
Capital Lodge No. 3
U. W
Will Munger Be Regent At State Agricultural College
Report from the state house states George M. Munger of Eureka will be appointed to the board of regents of the State Agricultural College at Manhattan, succeeding the late Harrison Kelly. The appointment would fill the vacancy caused by Kelly's death.
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Mads
Manhattan Board of Regents
State House
George M. Munger
Eureka
State Agricultural College At
Manhattan
Harrison Kelly
Prof Lohrman Vitascope at Crawford Opera House
Prof Lohrman opens a three night engagement at Crawford Opera House featuring the Vitascope with an automatic speaker. Sixteen moving views and selections by Marshall's Band of Anselty plus the phonograph are planned. Tickets cost 10, 26, and 20 cents with 30 cent free for a lady accompanying a paid ticket.
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Lohrman
Crawford Opera House
Marshall
Phonograph
LOCAL ME Topeka social notes and upcoming weddings
Local notices reveal Miss Leonard to speak at Friends church at 8 tonight. The Ladies Missionary Society of First Congregational meets with Mrs Roty on Kaneas Avenue Friday at 3. Mr and Mrs Caldwell and son did not accompany General Caldwell to Costa Rica and remain at their present address 802 West Twelfth Street. Miss Bertie G Huddleton and Reuben H Wade, Madison School principal, will wed at the bride’s Crane Street residence at 4:20 this evening. They plan to live on Spencer Street on Lowman Hill.
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Leonard
Friends Church
Oeclock
Ladies’ Missionary Society
First Congregational Church
Dr. Roty
Kaneas Avenue
J. GC. Caldwell
C. 3. Caldwell
General Caldwell
Costa Ric
Topeka
Weat Twelfth Street
Bertie G. Huddleton
Reuben H. Wade
Princial
Madison School
Bride
Crane Street
Miss Huddleson
Wade
Spencer Street
Lowman Hill
Waterworks Bids Sought for Para Brazil City
Waterworks project in Para Brazil seeks bids to purchase the city system and extend it. Notice specifies bids must be received by November 15. Para is the principal rubber shipping port, with upgrades tied to the system expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of American Republics
Para
Brazil
Hida
Ti i A Rubber
Texas Irrigation Amendment Faces Tanking Vote Across State
Voters across Texas showed weak turnout and strong opposition to the irrigation amendment aimed at creating irrigation districts and selling bonds for water projects. Early returns reveal arid districts largely against the measure, while railroad and school-bond amendments draw mixed, cautious support and opposition in various counties.
Fire at Dr Jayne’s Chemical Works in Philadelphia
A major blaze at Dr Jayne and Son’s extensive chemical works in Frankfort caused near half a unit to be destroyed. Firemen battled flames with an explosion injuring seven firefighters and two workers, including Assistant Chief Bayview Charles McDade who lost clothing and sustained probable fatal injuries. Other seriously burned workers include John Nive Ung Granville Wels Lamard Cook Jacob Lannard Jake Mule Amos Ararat Robert Clarrick and Hubert Jay. Seven more firefighters suffered burns to their hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Jayne & Son
Philadelphia
Jayne & Son
Frankfort
Bayiiews
Charles McDade
John Nive Ung
Granville Wels
Lamard Cook
Jacob Lannard
Jake Mule Amos Aarar
Robert Clarrick
Hubert Jay
Tempest rehearsals and chaos at Grand Opera House
Rehearsals for Tempest proceed under Mise Georgia Brown with dance sequences and a large cast of children. The production features the Dance of the Seasons and will stage the morning and afternoon sessions with practices and chorus work. Also, news notes include Hooky Jim, a one armed criminal known as state charlie, declared insane by a probate court jury, and a Madison storm that disabled over 300 telephone lines.
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Georgia Brown
Mixe
Georgia
Grand Opera Howes
Ac Aon
Denar. the Entire Aftermoon Acter & Ovciele
Mike Brown
Danci
Fpuston
Topeka
Hastman
Vaylurn
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Castle Rock
Shelter For the Hompless
London
North
Sweet
Capital
Canfield
University OF China
Grand Canon
Fingsteff
Williams
Floral Parade Fund
Canal Policy
Department of State
Gattio
Hawaii
Hobarts
Tesla
Yellowstone Park
Capt. Consy
Lutis
A. Palmer
Ashbaugh
Jones
Kas
L.A. W
A. L. Snyder
Munger
Texas
Galveston
Tex
Fallrond
Susty
Sehool Fund
Fort Worth
Ceretain
Wichita
Clay, Wise
Bowie, Brown
Erath Wiebarger
Hardeman
Panhandle
Tarrant County
Pt. Worth
Pareant
Aner
Widl
Permanent School Fund
DR. Jayne
Madison
Wis
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