Strikers and Guards Clash in West Virginia Mine District
In Crane Creek mining region two strikers and two guards were killed with several wounded as a major labor dispute escalated. West Virginia National Guard was ordered to move from Huntington to the New River fields, with companies from Huntington Parkersburg Charleston Milton Bluefield and others assembling for transport. Local officials warned of serious trouble as troops prepared to deploy to restore order and protect property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
W. Va
Stelkers
Wsple
Crane Creek
Parkersburg
Col. C. Morrison
West Virgina
Huntington
Charleston
Milton
W. VI
James B. Verland
Bat
Daniel
Strikers Interfere With Troops at Tamaqua Clash
Aug 25 Tamaqua Pa troops clash with striking miners as five prisoners and Captain Gearhart are wounded or detained. Mob blocks the track greased rails, troops recover with sand to advance toward Lansford. Six men identified as John King Timothy King John Kelly and Joseph McCann are held at camp Manila alongside two wounded soldiers. The force reports intense anti troop sentiment across Coaldale Lansford and Summit Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamaqua
Twelfth Regiment
Beaver Gearhart
No 4 Galllery
Labish Coal and Navigation Company i
Panther Cronk
Companiencie
Tock
Hart Tames
Jimmy Marteen
Marteen
Martech
Summitt Hil
Orst Gur
Lansford
Gearturt
Joseph McCann
Young Finer
John King
Timothy King
John Kelly
Manila
McCann
Arteen
Coaldale
Summit
Chances Are Poor Outlook for Resumption in Anthracite Fields
Early resumption of mining in the anthracite fields seems unlikely. The report notes chances are poor for miners returning to work on the same scale as before the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee Pa
Wiey
Collieries Slow to Open as Overtime Workforce Shrinks
Superintendents admit little chance of reopening collieries for weeks as only about 100 men work per mine though numbers grow daily. In the city the Oxford, Ven Storch, Tickson, Cayague, Dodge, Hampton, Avon dale mines report reduced output from 1000 tons daily to about 200 tons. District daily minor coal averages about 3,000 tons, while 1900 yielded 29,488 tons per day across 196 working days.
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Uyese
Oxford
People's Coal Company
Ven Storch and Tickson
Delaware & Hiudeon
Cayague, Dodge and Hampton
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Avondale
Kingston
Roosevelt Policy on Postmasters Sparks Political Debate
Washington reports hint at a letter from Wynne acting postmaster general to a Leavenworth official. The letter clarifies permissible political activity by postmasters, marking administration policy. Roosevelt defends flexible interpretation, separating classified staff from politically appointed postmasters while condemning abuses.
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Washington
Wynne
Leavenworth
Kan
Post Office Department
Wyane
Kansas
Department
National Committee
Prg Lon
Roosevelt
Oficewolders
Basis of fusion conference updates party ticket plans
Reno on August 28 reports conference committees of the silver party and Democratic conventions have agreed on office distribution. Democrats to nominate for Governor Congressperson Attorney General long term regent and superintendent of public instruction. Silver Party to nominate for Lieutenant Governor justice of the supreme court secretary of state treasurer comptroller surveyor general state printer and short term regent. Nominations will be made today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Nev
Silver Party
the Supreme Court
Friends of Fred Hardy Seek Reprieve From Hangin g
Desperate efforts by Hardy’s friends to save him from execution at Nome on September 9 for the Unimak Island murders. Hardy, claiming kinship to John Wanamaker, says he served in the Philippines and Tennessee regiments. A reprieve petition to President Roosevelt is prepared by Patrick Corrigan for the Marine Cooks and Stewards Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hardy
Tacoma
Nome
Unimak Island
Bering Sea
Hardy
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Philippines
Tennessee
Roosevelt
Patrick Corrigan
Marine Cooks and Stowards' Association
Sailors’ Union
Corrigan
Dutch Harbor
Girls take messenger roles in Chicago strikes
In Chicago on August 2, girls filled messenger positions abandoned by striking boys across major downtown buildings. The West Union maintains offices responded with varied staffing, as some delivered messages with care, while others faced difficulty replacing the boy strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hull
Westem Union
Fivs
Spistrles
Aph
Faith
Yan Wor Pet Denised
Crooked Gift of $6000 Real Estate From Lyons to Burks
Detroit reports Sophie Lyons Brady a famed crook transferred about $6000 worth of Detroit real estate to Billy Burks this morning. Lyons will take papers with French francs this week, while Burke faces arrest in a prior diamond robbery linked to Lyons. Also noted are updates on fourth class postmaster appointments and removals in Washington.
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Sophie Lyons
Billy Burks
Detroit
Sophie Lyons Brady
Mons Famene Crook
Wagner Gets It Joint Democratic Populist Caucus Nominates Wagner
John E. Wagner of Linwood Leavenworth county was nominated for congressman in the First district by a fusion of Democrats and Populists at Hiawatha on the first ballot receiving 66 votes of 104. Ex Governor Glick chaired the joint caucus and Wagner a Kansan lawyer from Leavenworth county is expected to campaign across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Wagner
Linwood
Leavenworth County
Thom
Hiawatha
Wagner
Glick Way
United States
Harris
State Central Committee
First Judicial District
Curtis
Glick
Glick Sty
Atelusal
BBC Srown
Doalphinn
Jacksor
Jetremon
Si Leavenworth
Nemahs
AL Shuwses
New Mail Districts Redistricting to Start October First
City plans a full redistricting of mail routes on October 1 with three new carriers and improved service, especially in North Topeka. Leroy Pawel, superintendent, leads the scheme shifting from two to three districts and assigning one carrier per district. Seven carriers will be mounted with carts and horses. North Topeka gains a new district and four daily deliveries in the business section, while other areas see two or one daily deliveries. Wm. G Eden of Chicago, general superintendent of free delivery, influenced the increase. he inspected the system last month and recommended expanding the carrier force.
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Cerriers
North Topeka
Leroy Pawel
Tnese
Wm. G Eden
Chicago
Eden
the Department
Unfinished Race Drives Grand Circuit Trotting Stakes Record
In Providence at the Grand Circuit meeting on Wednesday the Hager Walliass $10,090 trotting stake set a new standard. Five heats produced new records with Dale Cor marking 2:08 percent, Aline Carr opening at 2:09, and Nut Bearer cutting times from 2:15 to 2:10. Rhythmle’s unsteady form kept him from securing the top purse despite earlier praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
T Pler
Hager Walliass
Scott Hudson
Rhythmic
Dale Cor
Aline Carr
Rythmle Care
Thes
Wentworth
Nut Bearer
Property Trades Spark Suburban Moves Near WashWurn
William Dénies, who sold his home near WashWurn, buys the 316 Van Buren street lot from H. J. and acquires a full jock. 10. aden in Parkee, west of man TE, to prepare a future suburban home. Charles Harris and W. Douglas each buy five acres. M. A. Laycock moves into an eight room Warren street house. All purchases reported through W. Mt Forbes' real estate office.
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William Dénies
WashWurn
van Buren Street
H. J
Aden
Parkee
Charles Harris
W. Douglas
M.A. Laycock
Warren Street
W. Mt
Forbes
Denver Mint Contract Awarded to Leavenworth Contractor
The contract to supply and install the interior sink for the Denver mint was awarded to James A. McGonigle of Leavenworth Kansas. The price is 321243 dollars and work must be completed in 20 months from the date of award. The department studied the contractor’s resources and standing and expects fulfillment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Ave
James A. McGonigle
Leavenworth, Ken
Denver Mint
Naval academy scholars approved after mental examinations
The academic board of the Naval Academy recommends acceptance of individuals who passed mental examinations for midshipman status. Remains of Charles L. and Mrs. Pair arrived from Paris and will be sent to Southampton tonight.
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Errna Polis
The
Naval Academy
Missouri
Pair Eemsius
Havre
France
Charles L
Mrs Pair
Paris
Southampton
Storm brewing splits Republican committee over ticket
A Kansas county Republican central committee faces expulsion talks as dissidents refuse to back the entire ticket for Galen Nichols and A. T. Lucas. Chairman Philips seeks to smooth tensions after clashes over supporting or opposing the full slate and several members demand expulsions. Frank Foster criticizes candidates not meeting party standards. Bad reunion weather follows in Washington after rain dampens events.
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Republican County Central Committee
Central Committee
Usis
Philipa
Galen Nichols
A .T. Lucas
Sherif
Unis
Thors
Philips
Republican Committee
Lucas Apd Nichols
J. W. Gardiner
Republican Central Committee
P. H. Forbes
Republicor Committee
Lucas
Nichols
Frank H. Foster
John W. Gardiner
Armory Hall
Tka
Kansas
Tam
Republican
Old Bay State
Summer
Wilson
Andrew
Lodge
Hoar
Republican Party of
Massachusetts
Leqme
Isvé
Republican Party
Stahl
Stebbins
Sam
Frank
Foster
Phitine
Rembdlouns
Weather report lists temperatures from several stations today
The morning weather bulletin reports maximum and minimum temperatures for Baker, Dresden, Fort Scott, City, Manhattan, Osage City, Topeka, Wichita, and others with rainfall amounts, and hourly readings begin at 7 o clock showing temperatures as recorded by government thermometers.
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Max
Baker
Dresden
Fort Scott
Macks
McPheran
Mahhattan
Osage City
Toronto
Wichita
Dresdin
Tale
Manhattan
Seleu
Tw Mivernment
Bill Wchogle
JUST A VISIT
Washington Aug 24 General Nelson A Miles with Mrs Miles and aides will travel to the Philippine islands next Wednesday The general says the trip is a possible inspection tour and may cover every army camp in the islands The visit will last from thirty to sixty days The transport Thomas recently overhauled is described as elegant and comfortable
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nelson A Miles
Mra. Miles
Whitney
Maus
Philippine Islands
Mra
Miles
San Francisco
Pacific
Thomas
Paole editor denies bond claim and other statements
Greason of the County Republican refutes T. T. Kelly's charge that he and J B Remington are on Kelly's bond and calls Kelly's claim about Bennington and Caton inaccurate. He states they were on the bond four years ago but not now and that Caton never examined the books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
James Caton
National Fraternal congress names new officers
SUCCEEDS DR WARNER. PERNT Cot Aue Langit ung Pa Supreme regent of the Royal Araiulin was today elected president of the National Fraternal congress. Other officers were elected as follows: Peeters for treasurer W. Suckett of Meadville Pa recorder of the Ancient Order Mibenukee chosen at the meeting place next year.
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Pernt
Cot Aue
Toncott A
Langitung
Araiulin
Peeters
Tere
W. Suckett
Meadvile
Mudteie
Mibenukee
Missionaries Warned to Leave Mexican Station
Plainfield Indiana reports Everett Moreau and his wife, long residents now stationed at Cotovel Mexico, warned natives to leave by September on threat of death. They, with Stiles Sarah Lindley, are the only Americans in Cotovel. protective letters have been sent to authorities as they plan to depart but hope to return later. John Seaton's daughter dead. Red leaves one child, 6, body taken to her former home. Forfeiture proceedings ordered in New York. port official Strana announces action. Temperature reports note large city readings for Chicago and New York.
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Mexico
Plainfield
Ind
Everett Moreau
Plainweld
Cotovel
Deat Mc
Mrs. Morgan
Board of Foreign Missions
Wester Yearly Meeting of the Friends
Stiles
Sarah Lindley
Helief
John Seaton
Kanese Cus
Angi —Neille Seatonik
Condit
Atchison
President Roosevelt greeted by crowds in New Hampshire
A Paris of clamor and reception marks the presidential tour through Nashua Manchester and Wells New Hampshire. Roosevelt speaks to thousands from a station platform and later at a camp ground addressing veterans and crowds. The continua tion of the trip features a barouche greeting and a ten minute address amid cheers from the gathered public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
N. EL
Tein
Wyndbuts Junction
Ty Hall
Rashaa Junction
Bik Vail
New Hampshire Ga.br
Chester B Jordan
Frank Dy. Currier
Concord
Roosevelt
Mills Store News Sale Advects Bargains on Ribbons Belts and Bags
An old newspaper ad details Mills store blowout prices on belts in white black and colors plus fabric and leather items. Jewelry like brooches waist sets and sash pina are offered at nominal values. Special lines include Cristelsine wrist bags and fichves with bold markdowns. Inventory clearout lasts twenty hours to forty eight hours with steep off pricing and limited stock.
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New River
ATD Prom Wales
London
Council of the South Wales’ Miners’ Reseration Ibwae
Nevada
Kaceas
Ward Brunty
George Mckinley
Linwood Man
Mr. Wagner
Concordia
Gast Rockwall
Pelun
Saline County
Congressman Long
Lome
Irow
Oakler
J. H. Cottingham
Guuble, Ok
Ike
Osage County
Osage
Burlingame Chronicle
Burlingame
Populiam
New Party
Republicana
RT. Osborn
Coffeyville
Steve Osborn
Salina
Burton
Dawes Indian Commission
Muscoges
E. W. Hoch
Marion County
Hoch
Marion Record
BW. Hoch
Brother
Jally
Veight
Vaughn
Armioad
Tom T. Kelly
Pressanten Bowler Sentinel
TF Welles
Mander
Neosho
Tupek
Istonsis
Tudge Shelden
Burris
Baline County Socigitats
Yip Tipkinsom
Gawker City
Flor
Mitchell County
Jay
Wellington
T. T. Kelly
Tom Kelly
Daniel Bates
Republican County Committee
MR. Philips
PF. H. Foster
Philippine
W. D. Greason
DR. Warner
Joseph A. Langfitt
Fraternal Congress
New York
Stranahan
Port of
Has
President Roosevelt
Bill” Seewall
Bexpond
Clermont
Manchester
Mills’ Store News
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