Chicago Socialists barred from unfurling red flag in Labor Day parade
Mayor Swift bans the red flag carried by socialist leaders Oscar Neale Michael Schwab and others planned to honor Kier Hardie during a Sunday open air demonstration. City officials warned against display of the emblem and the parade action shifts to the grounds while the election campaign for the drainage board opens amid tensions.
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Carcase
Kier Herdle
Swift
Oscar Neale
Michael Schwab
Hell
Kiws Hardie
Cociulata
Herdie
John Swinton
Socialist Labor Party
Cpose
Tospector Pitzpatrick
Hardie meets garment workers leaders in New Year visit
In August 29 remarks, Kier Hardie and Frank Smith visit the United Garment Workers' association. They note east side shops are better than London ones, crediting agitation and strikes. Hardie plans further visits to major labor bodies to study operations and advocate powerful organizing methods.
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Aintilin Mays
Weet Kier
Art. Hardin Esid
Hve
Sociia
Socialistic
Niagara's power used to make aluminum in Pittsburgh works
Yesterday the first practical use of Niagara water power to industry produced the first batch of aluminum at the Pittsburgh Reduction Company's new works near here. The facility now yields about 5,000 pounds of pure aluminum, with future output rising as more pots are installed, and the metal valued at fifty cents a pound in large quantities. The plant will operate long hours to scale production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagana Fanus
Niagara
Pittsburg Reduction Company
Qucet
Tremont Guests Scared by Fire at Dearborn Hotel
Guests of the Tremont house were awakened at 2 am by a fire that damaged Gallatier and Speck machinery at No 49 Dearborn Street. The blaze, separated from the hotel by a narrow alley, sent smoke and flames into hotel windows and caused public fright before operators calmed guests. damage estimated at 2009 dollars. The fire reportedly started when a watchman’s lantern overturned.
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Chicago
Tro- Tront House
Gallatier & Speck
Uisotfacturers
Dearborn Street
Great Terret
General Hughes to Command Carnival Parade Unit
Major General J W P Hughes accepts invitation to lead the military division of the Karnival Krew parade in Ortobar. Over thirty militia companies join the unit under his command as the festival pageant unfolds.
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J. W. P. Hughes
Ortobar
Hughes
Direct Telegraph Link Joins Washington and Mexico City
The Associated Press and Western Union inaugurate a direct telegraph line between Washington and Mexico City enabling news from the two capitals to flash in minutes. President Diaz hails the move as journalism progress and Mexico’s broader world linkage, noting enhanced cultural and scientific exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
The
Post
United States
Mexico
Laredo
Tex
Gulf
Galveston
Western Union Telegraph Company
Harald
Republic
Soct
Republica
Mexico City
Diaz
Aod
Democrats Push Sound Money Campaign in Missouri
In Jefferson City Missouri on August 24 Pred W Lebman of St Louis general attorney of the Burlington railroad spoke for the sound money faction. The Saint Money club organized the event and plans similar clubs across the state. State officials seeking renomination oppose or stay aloof from the movement.
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Missouri
Jeffrison Crry
Pred W. Lebman
St Louis
Burlington Railroad
Saint Money Club
Not For Reform School Charge Sparks City Theft Case
Three boys entered a Hust Sixth Street dry goods store at noon. One distracted the clerk while another stole a shirt. Clerks alerted police. Sergeant Donoyan and Officer arrested Dennis Dunford J W Boukaw and Clit Moffat, all described as street Arabs. Dunford claimed 15. the officers advised North Topeka or Leavenworth for further handling.
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Donoyan
Dennis Dunford
J. W. Boukaw
Clit Moffat
North Topeka
Dennis
the Ofiver
Leavenworth
Campos Quiets Hopes in Cuban Rebellion Speech
Kingston dispatch reports Captain-General Martinez de Campos writes to the Spanish consul declaring the Cuban insurrection hopeless and urges autonomy as the path to keep Spain from losing the island while Cubans in Kingston react with jubilation.
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New York
Kingston
Jamuaica
Martinez de Campos
Cubs
Spain
Harness stars clash in Fleetwood free-for-all pace
In New York Aug 29 Fleetwood Park hosts a high stakes free-for-all pace with Jos Patchen Robert J and John R Gentry the starters. Time heats 2:04 1-2 2:06 1-4 2:04 3-4. Patchen favored but must beat rivals to claim $5,000 purse, Gentry 2:04 etc.
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Fleetwood Park
Jos Patchen
Robert J
John R Gentry
Allure
Joe Patchen
Gentry
Chicago
Patchen
Freeport
Ilinois
John R. Gentry
Mascott
Mascot
Wantit Abolished Wichita Citizens Petition Gov Morrill
Wichita petition urges Governor Morrill to abolish the police commission city government. It claims police supervision costs exceed 20000 yearly and deficits exist in every fund. Mass meetings demanded economy. lighting and fire and street departments show large cuts. The notice argues police should return to mayor and council to ensure retrenchment.
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Wichita
Morrill
Kansas City
Star
Police Commission
Italco
The Spasmodic Cyclist Ride Meant For Health
A week of inactivity followed by a long Sunday ride is discouraged. The piece urges daily light exercise for cyclists to build fitness, recommending half an hour each morning and evening to stay in form, so one can safely handle occasional strenuous rides.
Guards Stay On At St Peter And St Pauls Potish Church
Deputies have not been withdrawn from the quarreling St Peter and St Pauls Potish Catholic church area. Father Morongaya remains under guard after threats to his life. A leading participant roused tensions with a reference to a czar bodyguard being assassinated. Meanwhile the North Western Steamship Co shifts leadership as W X Farrington is named vice president and head of passenger boats Northland and Northwaet.
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St. Joe
St. Jon
St Peter
St. Pauls Potish
Father Morongaya
Ght
Puntor
Receiver Appointed for Kansas City Firms
Judge Hazen grants Robert Mason's petition and appoints Hi P. Simmons of Topeka receiver for the Holzen Land and Live Stock company and the Willard Investment company both of Kansas City Missouri. Kansas Dostal Parlors will move about Sept 16 to 607 Kan. Ave over Sim's drug store.
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Hazen
Robert Mason
Holzen Land and Live Stock Company
Willard Investment Company
Kansas City, Mo
Hi. P. Simmons
Topeka
Kansas
Kan. Ave
Sim's Drug Store
Dr. Nye
Street Fight Between McDonald and Johnson Draws Crowd
A street brawl at Firth and Kinsac avenues at 1:30 p m drew about two hundred spectators with no police present. Charles G Johnson stage named N B Leroy fought Walter J McDonald of the Electric Belt Musical Co as the big man pummeled the smaller man into mud puddles until a buggy crash and a police arrival ended the scene. Johnson later swore out a warrant for McDonald on assault and battery.
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Walter J. McDonald
Charles G. Johnson
Walter
McDonald
Firth and
Kinsac Avenas
Crawford Fists
Johnson
N. B Leroy
Walter McDonald
Electric Belt Musical Company
Ed McDonald
Sama
Crawford Rats
East Fifth
Hypnotized by an angel in Schweinfurth's Heaven trial
In Carcaco Denmark 12 year old Carl Michelson testifies on a criminal court stage about being hypnotized by Miss Minnie Eller in Rockford Schweinfurth Heaven. Eller, a former Rockford angel now a Chicago clerk, is accused of stealing her watch and Mitchell’s arrest. The case ends in a compromise and Schweinfurth and Miss Eller face further possible action by Michelson’s Danish relatives.
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Schweinfurth
Heaven
Carcaco
Carl Michelson
Denmark
Trilby
Rockford
Minnie Eller
Chicago
Dane
Michloen
Miss Eller
Angel Band
Mise Eller
Grand Jury Ordered by Judge Calla in Amitens County
Amitens Kan Aug 20 The grand jury order came from Judge Humphrey yesterday afternoon. More than 100 taxpayers asked for the jury and it is ordered to meet September 9, the second Monday of the coming court session. Nineteen criminal cases and 114 civil are listed. Thirteen whisky cases in the criminal docket. The jury was drawn immediately upon the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey Calla
Inson
Amitens
Kan
Humphrey
Monarch of his species giant alligator slain near Fort George
Elling and Elton Dennettee killed Fort George’s famed fourteen foot alligator after a tense boat chase in a creek. The hunter’s crew shot the beast with a Winchester, endured its counterattacks, and towed the carcass ashore though the fight left one hunter briefly injured. Also reported: Henry Starr and others indicted by a U S grand jury for the murder of Jail Guard Larry Keating in an Arkansas jail escape attempt.
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Elton Dennettee
Gator
Sara
Winchester
Wator
Tash
Henry Starr
St. Lous
Post Dispatch
Fort Smith
Ark
George Wilson
United States Grand Jury
Larry Keating
Bill
Wallace Denies Nomination as Librarian Candidate
Gen Lew Wallace states he never heard of any bid for congressional librarian and would not accept the post. He calls the present library a hot bed of disease and pestilence while praising Spofford as the only fit man for the job and urges retention until the new building opens and operations improve.
On the Bagged Edge Bold Reserve is Today
Aug 29 treasury statement shows available cash 152 6280 gold reserve 100 421 042. Crons man Bro will ship 1 000 000 in gold Saturday Oelrichs Co 250 000 Nessinge Fuller 100 000 likely another shipment. Bond syndicate deposited 1 500 000 in sub treasury for legal tenders. Gold quotes Buenos Aires 28530 Madrid 00 Lisbon 24% St Petersburg 50 Athena 71 Vienna 108
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Wasuixetox
Treasury
New York
Messrs. Cronsman & Bro
Oelrichs & Co
Nesslnge & Fuller
Loxvoix
Buenos Aires
Madrid
Lisbon
St. Petersburg
Athena
Tome
Vienna
Canada Must Wait in British Claims Row in Parliament
In a Quebec special the India topic notes Britain presses Canada to press foreign powers. Davies cites 1892 seizures of Carmelite and Willie McGowan by Russia with cargo value about 50 000 dollars. Russian findings split. Tupper concedes limited power. Rosebery pledge cited. delay noted in Canadian US claims.
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England
Canada
Great Britain
Quebec
Dominion
Davies
Willie McLowsn
Mr. Davies
Willie McGowan
Charles H. Tupper
Rosebery
United States
Wreck on the Big Four injures three railroad men seeking work
A Big Four wreck near Daxviaux UK 14 miles west left three railroad men badly injured. Burgess Frank of San Diego suffered broken ribs with doubtful recovery, Duncan Samuel of Little Rock hip and back injuries, and Gray James of St Louis believed to die. All were unemployed railroad men not part of the crew.
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Daxviaux
Big Four
Here
Burgess
Frank
San Diego
Cal
Duncan
Samuel
Little Rock
Ark
Gray
James
St. Louis
Ransom Takes the Oath and Plans Return to Mexico
Minister Ran SOM was sworn in at the state department and held talks with Acting Secretary Adee before planning his return to Mexico within days. His health has improved and he expects to withstand high altitude better this time. His mission includes pressing Mexico to soften its stance on extradition of American criminals who fled there and seek citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Wasureron
Ransom
State Department
Adee
Crowd Foiled Lynching of Timberlake in Newport
Police saved Billy Timberlake, a 50 year old white man, who was chased by a milling crowd for nearly twelve blocks after an alleged outrage on a 12 year old girl. He was captured by officers and jailed to avert mob violence.
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Stan
Cesena
Newport
Billy Timberlake
Timberlake
Texas Cotton Crop Not To Exceed 2,250 000 Bales
Athens Ga August 20 D Lane president American Cotton Growers association estimates Texas 1895 cotton crop will not exceed 2,250,000 bales and likely less than 2,000,000 if current conditions persist. Southern crop expected to surpass 7,500,000 bales.
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HL D. Lane
Athens
American Cotton Growers Association
Texas
Local notes include travel, illness and a death in Cheyenne Canyon
Rev. B. Alderson leaves California for Topeka on Monday. Teachers Mises Sue Stevenson and Jane Cleland return from a Colorado trip. Mrs. M T Knowles of 411 West Third Street returns from Colorado vacation and suffers a broken wrist after slipping in Cheyenne Canyon. John Saunders, a Black resident, dies at home on Clay Street at age 63. funeral set for 2 PM tomorrow at Richie’s Cemetery.
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B. Alderson
California
Topeka
Mises Sue Stevenson
Jane Cleland
Colorado
M.T. Knowles
Weat Third Street
Cheyenne Canyon
Knowles
John Saunders
Paral
Clay Street
Lee King
Richie
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Benevolent Order of
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Robert J. T00
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Lew Wallace
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General Land Office
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Cherokee Strip
Wilson Honared Waseryetes
Wilson
Green Briar Hunting Club
West Virginia
Club Bess
Santa Fe
George M
China
Wasnixetos
Rockhill
Wasnivetos
Secretary of the Treasury
Carligie
Texarkana
Jim Thomse
Bishop Lane
Thomas
Lane
Hvnsox
Albert Dean
Hoe
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Conn
Herman Preusner
Spiritualists
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Harrison D. Burnett
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Gary Inder
Jere B. Hex
W. R. Andrews
Pennsylvania State Committee
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