Big Tie Up at Packing Houses Sparks National Strike
Meat cutters and other workers in Kansas City Chicago Omaha and St Louis walk out amid a broad packing-house strike. About 12 400 workers affected with 2 000 in Kansas City 3 000 in Chicago and 5 000 in St Louis quitting by noon. Authorities plan to keep order as packers push for arbitration and stockyards halt buying. Strikes spread to unions at Swift Armour Cudahy Nelson Morris and Ham brothers with no major violence reported.
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Timney
Eindick Iday
Varius
Cura Wal
Beye
Cudahy
Heh Ware
Chile & Sulsbereer
Fowler
Dorusty
Omaha
Neb
South Onwta
Armour
Swift
Oviatn
Rere
St Raner
Todal
Packera
South Omaha
St. Joseph
Bt. Joseph
Swift & Co
Nelson Morris & Co
South St .Janeph
East St. Louts
St. Louis
East St Louis
Pilgrims to Esopus and the Quarries of News
Esopus, July 12. Farmers note travelers arriving at every train with up to six alighting at a time. The influx brings social testing of hospitality and curiosity among locals, as Captain Patrick Quinn profits from visitors at the Valley House. Veteran George Bedford and the Parker family loom large in town chatter, while reporters chase tales in a region famed for its wary humor and enduring kindness.
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Ksopus
Esopus
Sorus
Patrick Quinn
Sopus
Valley House
Denton
Quinn
Asa
Ireland
George Bedfort
Fitte
Parker
Folk
Parkers Place
Thermee
Sammy
George
Arthur McCmittland
Boxemont
Drowned Boy Found Near Arkansas City Kansas
The body of a drowning boy was recovered near Arkansas City on a late June afternoon. The article also covers testimony in a congressional contest in Topeka, with remarks by Attorney General Coleman and others about Wyandotte and Miami counties, and notes on political conventions and a Kansas Republican headquarters plan ahead of the upcoming campaign.
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Arkansas City
Kan
Ray Moffat Wan
Monty
Seitay
Mveinonine
T. ¥. Doran
Supreme Court
Supreme Enlrt
Wells
R. L. Marshman
Kansas City
H. J. Alten
Burn, Run
Coleman
Haversock
Mr. Marshman
Topeka
Allen
Burrow
Wyandotte
Marn
Doran
Ann, Matshiman
Congressional Committee
CIA Center
Allen-Howersock
Contest Board
Coléman
Gowersock
Miami
HaVerseck
Marshman
Clay Center
Traudd
Bowersock
Cole- Tan
Bowerenck
H.G. Larimer
James Wick
D. J. Hite
W. S Jenks
J. G. Slonecker
H. G. Larimer
Ima
Bowernock
Miami County
Wyandotte County
Jenks
Dir Jenks
Ain
Jenies
Auditor Welle
Hosthge
Bryan Reaches Home in Quiet Welcome at Lincoln
William J. Bryan returned to his home from St. Louis today, met by family and a small group of friends. A meeting decided to hold a quiet reception due to his exhausted condition, and he planned to draft a formal statement about the convention's actions.
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Lincoln
William J. Bryan
St. Louis
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Pairview
Youth Returns On Henry Davis For Vice President
Elkins West Virginia July 12 Many telegrams have poured in since Henry Davis was named Democratic vice presidential nominee. He says the added public attention makes him feel two years younger after a horseback ride. He refuses to talk money questions and has no campaign plans yet. He plans to meet with Banatar Hill in two weeks to discuss the ticket.
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Parker
Hearst
Wichita
Orr
Kansas
Judge Parker
Roosevelt
Dale
Elkins
W. Va
Henry Davis
Ucket
Weartheas
Davis
Benatar Hill
Weather report notes cooler conditions across Kansas
A fragmentary weather bulletin from a Kansas newspaper lists daily highs and lows across multiple cities. It notes a cooler trend, with temperatures ranging from the 30s to the 90s in places like Wichita and Topeka, and highlights clear to partially cloudy conditions with scattered showers forecast.
Seven counties fail to remit 1903 state taxes still unpaid
An examination of the state auditor's revenue ledger reveals seven counties with no state tax remittance for 1903. Labette, Bourbon, Geary, Johnson, Lyon, Miami, and Smith show missing or incomplete payments, with varying on hand balances and late or absent quarterly statements. The issue prompts scrutiny of county treasurers and calls for accountability by the state accountant.
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State Auditor's
Biw
State Journal
Labette County
Bourbon
Geary
Johnson
Lyon
Mian
Smith
Miami County
Geary County
Bourbon County
Johnson County
Lyon County
Bia
Emporia Gazette
Jeff Eastity
Eastin
Emporia Republican
Kelly
Smith County
Tabette County
Wis County Treasurer Action Sparks State Badgered Tone
A fragment cites a county treasurer and state act with phrases about holding money and lack of apparent clarity, suggesting tension between local finance and state oversight in a disputed procedure. No clear names or dates are readable from the fragment.
Diaz Six More Years In Mexico Presidency
Mexico City reports Porfirio Diaz and Ramon Corral elected president and vice president for six years. No opposition was found. electors named by states announced the outcome. Diaz will nominally lead while Corral is expected to handle real duties. Miguel Alemán of Jalisco might succeed Corral as interior minister.
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Mexico City
Republic of Mexico
Porfirio Diax
Ramon Corral
Mr. Corral
Porfirio Ding
Corral
Diaz
Miguel Atumada
Jaisco
Corrat
Interior
NO STRIKE AT WOLFF'S PACKING HOUSE
Suspense rose at Wolff's packing plant as workers faced a potential noon strike in line with unions in Kansas City Chicago St Joseph and Omaha. Charles Offen, a thirteen year Wolff employee, stated no grievance here and predicted continued operation to keep Topeka supplied. Farmworth of City Food Inspector noted meat supply would endure even if local union workers walked out. Nearby farmers could meet slaughter needs without shipping in cattle.
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Wolff
Kansas City
Chicago
St. Joseph
Omaha
Ble
Topeka
Charles Offen
Wolff Packing House
Mr. Wolff
Farmeworth
Parker Era Signals Democratic Committee Choice
Clark Howell of Georgia reports the Democratic national committee will choose a chairman soon after the convention adjourns. He notes Judge Parker’s preference for a trusted ally and cites Thomas Taggart of Indiana as key to Parker’s campaign, shaping support and states actions for the convention’s verdict.
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Atlanta
Clark Howell
National Democratic
Georgia
National Democratic Committee
Parker
St. Louis
Thoma Tageart
Tudge Parker
Judge Parker
New
Labor Unions Seek Roosevelt Probe On Colorado Situation
A committee of central labor unions from Lackawanna and Luzerne counties representing about 226 000 workers, mostly miners, visited President Roosevelt to urge a formal investigation of the Colorado labor scene. Secretary Loeb said a personal audience was unavailable. They planned to report at a Pittston convention.
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Oyster Bay
L. B
Central
Lackawanna
Luzerne
Roosevelt
Colorado
Loeb
Ni Honal
Cortelyou
New York
Pittston
Boilermakers Nation Hears Little On Strike Rumors
Kansas City national headquarters know little about a planned Santa Fe boilermaker walkout. Grand president John McNeil attends the Chattanooga meeting. Peter R. Dolman of Tutte Montana dies after long illness. body sent to Louisiana for burial. Dolman served terms in Montana and Idaho legislatures.
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Kansas City, Mo
Boilermakers
Kansas City
Kan
Santa Fe
John McNeil
Chattanooga Tonn
Peter R. Dolman
Colorado Springs
R. Dolman
Tutte
Mont
Louisians
Burist
Dotman
Montana
Idaho
War News From Port Arthur and New Chwang Advance
Dispatches from Ta Teche Kiao and New Chwang describe Japanese advances toward Ta Teche Kiao and Kai Chou with naval actions near Port Arthur. Reports note Russian retreat prospects, Japanese air and land movements, and airless heat as troops endure extreme conditions amid a widening theater.
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Toklo
Toms
Port Arthur Harbor
Ue Diaon
Kai Chon
Ut Tn
Kai Chou
Pintasa
Uae
Ta Teche Kino
Okuy
Evacuation of Kal Chou by Allied Forces
A Russian correspondent reports the evacuation of Kal Chou after a prolonged running fight from July 1. Japanese forces pursued along the escape route, with allied losses described as serious. The evacuation followed heavy maneuvering near Kat Chou and Pin Tehn, seven miles north of Kai Chea, as two companies were surrounded but escaped.
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Associated Pree
Tane Yaus
Associated Prem
Kal Chou
Gay
Pin ‘Tehn
Kai Chea
Ta Tehe Ku
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Arthur Meeker
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James W. Orr
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State Committee
Harry McMilan
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Senator Mo~ Millon
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Knowleder
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THE
Chwang
Togo Sheils
Port Arthur
New Chwang
Ta the Kin
St. Petersburg
Ool- Nevitaks
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Kal Chow
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Chefoo
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Jashte
Kia Chou
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