Amalgamated Chief Moves Toward General Strike
Washington era reports indicate Amalgamated President Shaffer will order a nationwide strike after talks with Gompers. Observers note President Shaffer avoided direct comment while Pittsburg press and labor officials expect a conference this week to finalize a general strike plan for Amalgamated workers in United States Steel mills.
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Fiisbure
Preshent Shatter
Besdgtakers
New York
Walid
Tindsor
Abc Chicheon
Wellsville
Washington
Gompers
Morrison Washeen
Shaffer
Presid
Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporations
Shatter
Trust
Tellice
Morgan
Painter, MoCutcheon and Clark Mills
Meri Yhouen
Beewite Eing
Moes
Fusk
Wren
Tore Fink
Gary
Federation Holds Advisory Stance on Striker Aid
Secretary Morrison of the American Federation of Labor stated in Washington that the federation cannot forecast actions to aid Amalgamated Association strikers. He said Gompers would convene the federation if needed, while allied unions retain autonomy and the federation never orders strikes. The executive council includes Gompers, Morrison, and nine others from major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation
Washington
Aus
Mortisoni
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Philadelphia
Gey
Federation of Labor
Morrison
NEW FALL FESTIVAL MEETING CALLED BY TOPEKA MERCHANTS
A Topeka business group meetings at the Commercial Club on Wednesday to discuss a fall festival plan. Mayor T J Anderson urges merchants to attend and sign support for a new event while debating levies and entertainments. The aim is to revive Topeka fall festivities with a lively, popular program and local participation.
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Feartval
Merchanta
Topea
T. J. Anderson
Secrig
Aniersoy
Ontt
Kanaan
Kansas rainfall totals by county report last week
A Kansas rainfall summary lists inches by county for the prior week. Values like Jefferson 2.64, Wyandotte 2, Riley 1.00, Osage 1.06, Coffey 3, Harvey 0.6, Norton 0, Finney 0.6, and numerous others are recorded, showing uneven rainfall across the state with some counties reporting none. The data cover divisions including Doniphan, Atchison, Leavenworth, Jefferson, and multiple western counties.
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Kanear
Crnties
Doniphan Wi
Atch- Iwan
Lensenworth
Jank Sibches
Shawnee Finches
Osage
Wabuuntee
Morrit Incl
Lyona Chase
Coffey
Breenwood
Wrashiee
Bik
Tuintien
Witton
Tuck
Montgomery
Ision
Washington
Butterinck
Cowley
Cloud
Saline
McPherson
Harvey
Nek
Ee Au Ferreltchell
Eno
Kangminn
Harper
Sruslh
Reeimell
Fer
Adta St Tuseee
Phillips
Pawnes
Bannes
Weetern Divimea
Norton
Nees
Hotecsan
Ford
Gore
Lane
Finney
Gray Inch
Mead
Thermus
Logan Scott
Haskett
Seward
Withita
Harditon
Kearney
Stanton
Grant Inch
Sevens
Morton
Robbers Enter Power House to Loot Chicago Plant
In daylight today, robbers entered the Suburban Electric Railway power house on an Aug day in Chicago. They bound two employees in the bullring, forced open a safe, and escaped with a haul.
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Chicago
Suburban Electric Rallws¢ Company
Empress Frederick Dies At Sixty One Of Cancer
Cronberg reports the death of Empress Frederick at age sixty one from cancer. Dowager Empress, mother of the Kaiser and sister of King Edward VII, was disliked by Bismarck. In London, King Edward boards a special train and will travel to attend her bedside, with Queen Alexandra possibly accompanying him. The Duke of Cambridge is already present in Cronberg.
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Cronberg
Frederick
London
Flushing
Hir
Quen Alexandra
Duke of Cambridge
Shiono
Ane
Einic
Mckinsey
Cantin
Gurion
Mayr
Heratoe
Biko
Ety Armen
Golly
Seman
Aik
Stlehleet Park
Tlm
Renate Haone
Canton
Tie
Atrien
Cullens
Pepert
Hanns
Meo~ Kinley
Neynell
Tee
KogKeei
Wanna
Ans Tiene
Wily
Congress
Et MemHdien
Cullen
Chen
von T
Tate
Camarroen
Daneel
Empress Frederick the Queen Mother of German Crown Prince
The life of Victoria, Princess Royal, later Empress Frederick, unfolds from birth to marriage as she moves from British royalty toward the German throne. Despite early fame, royal approval, and a loyal circle, she endures personal grief when her eldest son becomes heir while she remains childless in premature hopes of ruling.
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Frederick
Victoria Adelaide Miry Louise
Princres
Victoria
Atiitahs
Princess Royale
Sim
Royal Order of Victoria and Albert
Undersneaa
Prince of Wales
Childesn
Geen
Vicky
Yezan
Abe
Wirop
Germany
Gerhiniy
Frederick Willan Nicholas Ciries
Bismarck
Queen Victoria
Windsor
Pieters
Prederick
Kaiser Sranwetm
Prince Henry
Priesia
Alix
Palace
Berlin
Priderick
Ware
Hothsh
Fragmentary German Imperial History Fragment
Fragmentary OCR recounts the rise of the German empire around 1830s events with Emperors Frederick and Victoria, princes and princesses, court etiquette, and royal reactions to Windsor ties. It notes deaths, cannon salvos, and lingering illness before Frederick ascends the throne amid public joy.
Lightning strikes Maple Grove barn. animals spared despite damage
A severe lightning strike hit the barn of Sante Fe cabinet maker R Or Peck on Polk Street Maple Grove addition at midnight. The bolt scorched the east end, melted cattle chain and a snapped tether, but the barn remained standing and a dog escaped unharmed while a cow and horse nearby were pinned but uninjured. Loss to the barn structure estimated around $5.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.or. Peck
Tas Polk Street
Maple Grove
Hentnifur
Peck
Lowe
New National Banks Rise After March Act Progress
Washington indicates 665 national banks formed in the sixteen months since March 1900 act. Total capital about 7 582 000 with bonds near 10 006 20. Among the new banks 46 report capital around 50 000 and 28 at 50 000 or more. Includes 2 converting grace institutions with 5 420 000 capital.
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Washington
Dawes
IAW
United States
Topeka Santa Fe land deal trims bonds burden
City officials report substantial savings on the Santa Fe land purchase in Topeka. The city Raises about 25,000 cash via Commercial Club backing and private pledges for two blocks west of Kiel Street, with debt and bond plans adjusted. Projections show 37,000 remaining land cost after buildings and Santa Fe payments, and bonds totaling about 35,000 to be issued. Condemnation planned for two non resident lots to secure titles. Santa Fe will pay for land and improvements, with final totals and timing pending sale of houses and land.
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Santa Fe
Topeka
W. & Bereandthal
Annie Shelton
Ukeland
Commercial Club
Kiela Street
Dhat
Presree Aceae
Ita
da Evi
Beret
Ube
Sante Fe Company
Sunts
Mike
Hergundthal
Wil Pepbanly
Heathe General's Money and Papers Lost in Porto Rico
A damaged report notes a valuable packet of money and documents belonging to General Uribe-liribe stolen during a visit to Porto Rico. The event is linked to a U.S. marshal action and a sweep by local authorities. Temperature summaries for major cities follow, listing forecasts for August nights and early August mornings.
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Drontom
E S Wilson
United States
Porto Hico
San Jian
Uribe-liribe
Uw Listular
Une Marsha
West
Sheldon Church Envisions Addition to Accommodate Growth
Central church owns land west of the current building and may add a stone wing to the existing structure to seat more pupils. Members will decide whether to build a westward extension, potentially costing around 20 000, without incurring debt.
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Enon Penta
Central Powereettions
Congrese
Buchranan Street
Huntoot Street
M. Sheldon
Sheldon
Topeka
Ise
Centre
Bowman
Washborn College
Aba
Fire destroys old exposition building in Kansas City
At about 1 PM flames burst from the unused exposition building occupying a full block in eastern Kansas City. The blaze quickly engulfed the structure, three miles from downtown, as spectators and Ringling tents nearby fled to safety. Firemen gained control by 2:30 PM. no injuries reported though the building, valued at 200000 dollars, was a near-complete wreck and was to be replaced by a new structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Sears
Ringling
Morton Decides on Corn Carriage to Aid Farmers
Chicago August 5 Paul Morton second vice president of the Santa Fe railway announced that if corn markets fail the line would transport corn to Kansas or nearby points to aid farmers. The move aims to prevent widespread crop losses by ensuring corn reaches markets.
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Chicago
Paul Morton
Santa Fe Road
New Insurance Company Formed With Mutual Plan
New insurance firm established by Captain HL Wwenceurth aims to operate on a mutual plan. Officers named include a president and secretary from Topeka, with planned offices at a conference station. Details on location and exact roles remain unclear in the fragment.
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Wwenceurth i Organisinie A Pew
Teee
Fanurance Seenneng Fom
Atticos
Cutuiblas Estitinn
Aanten
Jeataroeth
Poneta
BE Ley
Gorretary
Ivan
Ping Re Teckaurer
A Heeys
Topeka
Hanna Not Present on Acc count of the Strike
The report notes Hanna was absent during the strike incident, with observers citing her absence as a notable absence from the scene. No further details on reasons or affiliations are provided.
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Hanna
Acc
No Tariff Revision in Senate Debate
A garbled report notes discussions in the Senate on tariff policy, with references to McKinley era figures and ongoing treaties. It mentions topics like Cuba, Puerto Rico, and potential ratification hinges, while quoting unnamed senators and observers about diplomacy and future trade.
A Million Dollar Palace Rumor In Westchester
Report from New York suggests John D Rockefeller plans a marble palace near Westchester County to rival European estates. Claims describe vast land holdings and an unfinished Rococo style mansion with granite detailing.
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New York
Westchester County
John de Rockefeller
Palmer iv
Mie
Lind
Scotland
Iocketeller
Weatchester
Rocheteliy
Dhont
Hoctorfelter
Foreign Invasion Claims Shake New York Political Scene
Fragmented telegraphic dispatch cites General Albee and Governor of Paris in a contested statement about Colombian unrest. It alleges revolutionaries lack major urban support and are composed of minor conspirators targeting villages amid a tense government response.
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York
Albee
Pansie
Fernald
Colombie
Eoernillas
Nicameus
Colombia
Saturn
Elf
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Amalgamated
Amalgamated Association
Eschburg
American Sheet Steel Company
Hyde Park
Robert Locke
Leechburg
Uriton
Locke
Agotto
Venter
Westinghouse Company of
Terrain Steel
Westinghowte
Fiyve Park
Immon
Cleveland. O
Newburg Mills
United States Steel Corporation
Biocen
Plante
Sever
Strier
Kansas
Falla
King Edward VII of England
Prince Bismarck
R. K. Peck
Empress Frederick
Patna
Erly
Minneapolis
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Central Congregational Church
White Ringling
Morton Decides
NEW Insurance Company
Senator Collom
Mis
Rockefeller
Goterade
Biste
Georioe Clarke
Buistwater
Ain
Talline
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