Steel Giants Move McKeesport Plant in Strike Fallout
United States Steel orders dismantling of the Dewees Wood mill at McKeesport and relocation to the Kiskimetas valley. Amalgamated Association leaders pledge support for labor, while strikers view the move as a bluff. McKeesport officials threaten to arrest non union entrants as sympathy for workers grows.
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Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
McKeesport
Kiskimuetas Valley
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Shaffer
Federation
Th Amalgamated
Amalgamated Association
Dewees Wood
Persifer F. Smith
American Sheet Steel Company
McMurty
Kiskimentas Valley
Steel Corporation
Smith
Dewees-Wood
McKesport
National Tribe Company
Gompers Pledges AFL Support in Amalgamated Strike Stand
Gompers met with the Amalgamated Association advisory board for over three hours and issued a statement pledging AFL backing to the strike. He said the federation would aid workers morally and financially to protect their right to organize and expand their unions, while noting the Amalgamated will not be conquered or defeated. The move followed by hours the strike order set to take effect and negotiators on both sides sought terms.
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Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Amalgamated Association
Federation of Labor
Fedration
Iun
Seretary Morrison
Washington
Todd Stuart’s Slashes Prices on Sugar Cured Hams and Bacon
Sugar cured hams and bacon see steep price cuts at Todd Stuart’s market with shoppers flocking to the reduced meat stand. Local grocer touts deep discounts as demand rises and stock moves quickly.
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Todd Stuart
Inexpensive vacation to Clear Lake from Brighton rail fare
Ke Iowa Central Railway offers round trip tickets to Clear Lake Iowa from Brighton for 5.50 dollars. Tickets good for August 1 to August 31 1901 with return by October 31 1901.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Central Railway
Brighton
Labor idle during first strike called by association leaders
Association leaders claim the first strike will idle about 45,000 workers with a general strike raising total to 125,000. Ohio and Pennsylvania show 25 000 and 17 000 idle respectively, Indiana 10 000, Illinois 80 000, totaling 82 000, plus 43 000 in New York Michigan West Virginia Wisconsin Iowa and others. Indirect effects are not estimable.
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Mated Association
Shaffer
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Iinois
New York
Michigan
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Iowa
Over Young to Marry Ends Wedding Plot in Elgin
Miss Minnie Brady aged 19 fled before her Aug 4 wedding after fears of married life. Her sister Mrs. Henry Muntz Jr. found her visiting aunt Miss Brady in DeKalb and explained the plan involved to delay the marriage. Suitor John Stimpson abandoned the search and now refuses reconciliation while Brady resumes her studies.
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Elgin
Mis
Minnie Brady
Henry Muntz, Jr
Stedman
DeKalb
Miss Brady
Wfe
Tilian
Mrs. Ill
Unholy War Over Child Custody In Clinton Street Riot
In Clinton Iowa on August 10 a father Elmer Lindsay from Chicago and his wife clashed over their seven year old son as divorce and custody actions loomed. Lindsay fled with the boy prompting pursuit. The couple struggled in the street as the child was seized and taken into a house.
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Clinton
Elmer Lindsay
Chicago
Lindsay
Injustice Cleared As Tighe Found With Myrtle Yost
Joseph Tighe, linked to Myrtle Yost who vanished last Saturday, was found in Pittsburgh with her. Yost denies abduction, says she left home due to parental ill treatment. The case frees two accused youths, Cline and Rodgers, previously arrested on rape and murder charges tied to her disappearance.
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Benwood
W. Va
Joseph Tighe
Myrtle Yost
Pittsburg
Cline
Rodgers
Self-inflicted death of Crete farmer under watchful daughters
Charles Bissett a wealthy retired farmer of Crete, despite two watching daughters who feared he would self harm, shot himself. He eluded them and died within an hour after his gunshot wound, just as his younger daughter rushed in.
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Chicago
Charles Bissett
Crete
Preacher Vanishes from Mascoutah Church Parish
Rev. P. Spannuth, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran church, disappeared last Thursday. He had said he would go to St. Louis for treatment but did not, sending a resignation letter to the church trustee. His wife and two young children are with friends after accusations of abuse.
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Mascoutah
P. Spannuth
Evangelical Luthern Church
St. Louis
Farmer Accused of Dual Civil War Pensions in Fremont
Henry R. Warren, 59, a Fremont area farmer, was examined before U S Commissioner Turner on perjury charges. Prosecutors allege he has drawn two pensions for Civil War disabilities for two years under the names Henry R Warren and Henry R Warren Jr. He was held.
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Muskegon
Mich
Henry R. Warren
Fremont
United States
Turner
H Henry R. Warren
Henry R. Warren, Jr
Escaped Prisoner Recaptured Near Russell
Sheriff wiffin and City Marshal Green captured Joseph Selean alias Joseph Blain who escaped Crown Point jail on July 30. They suspected he would visit the region because his wife worked at L. Slo cum's farmhouse near Russell, and arrested him without much trouble.
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Waukegan
Hill
Wiffin
Green
Joseph Selean
Joseph Blain
Crown Point
Ind
L. Slocum
Russell
Accident at Titus Gardner mill kills worker in Middletown
At the Titus Gardner paper mill in Middletown on August 10 Frank Titus 25 was killed when a cylinder head blew out. William O'Brien and George Kidwell were badly injured in the same incident.
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Hamilton
Frank Titus
William O’brien
George Kidwell
Titus Gardner
Middletown
Diamonds stolen from Mrs Seidensticker’s store in Hamilton
A tray containing $2,000 worth of diamonds was taken from the show window of Mrs A Seidensticker's jewelry store on High street at noon yesterday. Four men were seen leaving the scene. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
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Hamilton
Carrie Nation Released From Jail After Fine Paid
In Topeka Kansas Carrie Nation was freed from jail last night after temperance supporters raised the funds to cover her fine.
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Carrie Nation
Topeka
Kan
Temperance People
World Wide Reputation Remedy Ad
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is touted as universally effective and pleasant to take. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook and Sherman.
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Chamberlain’s
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Journal Office Will Use Wood for Subscriptions
The Journal office will apply a few cords of wood to fulfill subscription arrangements.
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Journal
Guaranteed Kidney Cure Claim From Smith’s Preparation
Advertisement asserts Smith’s Sure Kidney Cure offers a money back guarantee if one bottle does not deliver complete results. It directs readers to ask their druggist for the remedy and promises a refund on dissatisfaction after use.
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Smith
Tense Watch on Colombia Venezuela Amid Possible War
Washington reports on Colombia and Venezuela tense amid rumors of war. Officials cite warnings from Consul Gudger in Panama and Simmons of Pan American Railroad affairs. Navy plans include sending Wisconsin to San Diego and potential North Atlantic squadron deployment with US steps only if Colombia cannot handle the crisis.
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Washington
Colombia
Venezuela
State Department
Gudger
Panama
J. Fadward Simmons
New York
Adgets
Panatea Railroad Company
Willemstad
Curacao
Navy
Navy Department
Isthmus
Wisconsin
San Tego
Cal
San Francisco
North Atlantic
Hackett
United States
Trade review notes steel labor gloom and frosts
R G Dun and Co reports no broad trade complaints as current distribution remains steady. Hesitation stems from steel labor troubles and frost fears threatening late corn. spot tin plate imports rise while domestic markets shrink. Wheat demand stays healthy, woolen goods improve, cotton goods weaken. weekly failures tally 178 in the US and 31 in Canada.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade Today
Atlantic
United States
Canada
Kitchener Proclaims Boer Guerrillas to Surrender or Be Banished
London reports Lord Kitchener issued a proclamation to the Boers calling them guerrillas not at war with Britain and urging surrender by September 14. Those not surrendering face permanent banishment from South Africa and seizure of their property to cover support costs for families.
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London
Lord Kitchener
South Africa
Mount Vernon Moves to End Saloons in Dry Town
In Mount Vernon officials push to close liquor saloons after a April vote for a dry town. Justice McBride fined Grant Holcomb and Charles Wetzel $200 plus costs for one offense and James Green $200 for selling on Sunday. Holcomb and Wetzel face further arrests. police vow to arrest every saloon proprietor.
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Mount Vernon
McBride
Grant Holcomb
Charles Wetzel
James Green
Holcomb
Wetzel
Baseball Scores from August 9 Across Leagues
Scores recorded yesterday show Pittsburgh 4 Chicago 1 in the National League at Pittsburg. New York 12 Philadelphia 2 in Philadelphia. Brooklyn 8 Boston 4 at Brooklyn. Cincinnati 13 St. Louis 6 at Cincinnati. American League Boston 11 Baltimore 9. second game Baltimore 2 Boston 6. Washington 5 Philadelphia 4. second game Philadelphia 9 Washington 4. Cleveland 3 Milwaukee 8. Detroit 1 Chicago 1. Western Association Fort Wayne 4 Grand Rapids 2. Wheeling 8 Matthews 2. Marion 6 Dayton 5. Toledo 14 Columbus 4.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Baltimore
Roosten
Washington
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Cleve
Detroit
Western Association
Fort Wayne
Grand Rapids
Wheeling
Matthews
Marion
Dayton
Toledo
Columbus
Burglar Deluded by Woman in Michigan Home
A masked burglar crept into the Brant residence of Mr and Mrs Henry Winters at midnight. Mrs Winters awakened and snatched $250 from the thief while grappling with him, using a rolled handkerchief as a trap. The burglar fled with the handkerchief believing it held the money, and Mrs Winters remains in a critical condition from fright.
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St. Charles
Mich
Henry Winters
Brant
Young Daisy Wheeler Confesses Theft for Elopement Plan
In Kansas City police court Daisy Wheeler, 16, admitted stealing $1,200 pension money from her mother Mrs. Mary Wheeler widow of a Civil War veteran. She planned to elope with Walter Kavanagh to Chicago where both were later arrested. she claims Kavanagh forced the theft.
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Kansas City
Ane
Daisy Wheeler
Esterday
Mary Wheeler
Walter Kavanagh
Chicago
Kavanagh
Found Dead in a Pond at Hart Michigan
Hart Mich August 10 F H Eadwards who vanished from home last Sunday was found dead in a mill pond authorities believe self inflicted death.
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Hart, Mich
F. H. Eadwards
Grain coloring ruling shocks grain markets nationwide
Judge Tuley declares the grain coloring statute unconstitutional. He rules that grain owners may color their grain freely as long as they do not threaten community welfare or public health, a decision of interest to Illinois and national grain dealers and elevators.
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Chicago
Tuley
Illinois
Modern Woodmen Picnic Draws Large Joliet Crowd
The Modern Woodmen of Will county held an annual picnic in Joliet on Thursday with a downtown parade and celebration at Theller Park. Samuel Alschuler of Aurora was the principal speaker and Stevenson camp drill team gave an exhibition drill.
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Joliet
Tls
Will County
Theller Park
Samuel Alschuler
Aurora
Stevenson
Encampment Plans Near Kenosha For Two Companies
The fort Sheridan commanding officer asked H H Van Ingen to arrange a site near Kenosha for the second annual encampment. Last year the Light Battery camped locally, and this year two companies will be in camp for two weeks.
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Kenosha
Wis
Fort Sheridan
H. H. van Ingen
Women taxpayers win vote on bond issues in Alabama convention
Montgomery Ala Aug 10 The constitutions convention yesterday adopted a section granting women taxpayers the privilege of voting on questions of issuing bonds or incurring obligations.
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Montgomery
Ala
Castleton Stock Farm Sold to James R. Keene for 85000
Lexington August 10 The Castleton stock farm in the county was sold yesterday to James R. Keene of New York for 85000. Keene has been renting the property for 5000 annually.
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Lexington
I.y
Castleton
James R. Keene
New York
Keene
Candidate for Washington County Treasurer Nomination
A candidate declares intent to seek nomination for County Treasurer subject to action by the Republican convention of Washington County. The filing notes the party alignment and election path as dictated by the convention rules.
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Washington County
EK. W. SchsueEer
Restful Getaway Ad Promises Lakefront Leisure
An ad invites clerks to visit Clear Lake Iowa for rest and recreation with fishing sailing and bathing. It promotes low tourist rates via Iowa Central Railway and directs readers to ask the ticket agent for a booklet.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Central Railway
Airship repairs planned well before September 15
Santos-Dumont intends another airship test prior to September 15 with repairs estimated at ten thousand dollars. The report notes other world events including Irish MPs pressuring for anti obstruction rules in Parliament and various unrelated political and local incidents.
Clear Lake Resort Promotes Low Rates for Tourists
Continuously at Clear Lake in north western Iowa the summer resort offers great fishing sailing and bathing with extremely low rates for single tourists or parties of five or upward. Ask ticket agents or address G. P. Batty and T. A. Mar o Iowa.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Batty
G.P
T.A
Maro
Lowa
Penn Oil and Gasoline Wagon Trade Note
Fragmentary notice notes a wagon retailing Penn Oil and Gasoline. The text names a location and a trader, with unclear route or dates.
Preacher Arrested for Infatuation with Woman
Rev John F Abbott, 27, formerly of Henryville M B church, moved from pulpit to jail in Fortsonirife after deserting his wife in New Albany seven weeks earlier. He lived with Maud Wright here while Mrs Burton, his former parishioner and the Burton daughter, learned of the affair and had him arrested. Wright was not jailed due to her children.
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FoMersonirife
Ind
A Werman
John F. Abbott
Brother Abbot
Abbott
New Albany
Maud Wright
Caleb Burton
Wright
Farmer Evans Weds Jennie Seyfarth At Crsc Indiana
William Evans a wealthy Evansville farmer and widower of four months married Jennie Seyfarth an employee of the Sun watch factory on a Wednesday. The couple left for Crsc Indiana to spend the summer on his 700 acre farm.
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Toll
Window glass plants to stay closed through October
Pittsburg reports the shut down of the window glass factories will extend beyond September 15 with both the Window Glass Workers Association and the American Window Glass Company agreeing to keep plants closed until October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
American Window Glass Company
Anarchist Gianotti Confesses in Humbert Assassination Case
Paris reports from Rome that Luigi Gianotti an anarchist charged in Milan as an accomplice of Bresci in King Humbert's assassination has confessed to his involvement in the crime.
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Paris
Theatrie
Rome
Luigi Gianotti
Milan
Brescei
Humbert
Manasse, Heir, Ends Life After Cut in Will
Maxi millian Manasse nephew of a former Berlin banker shot himself at his boarding house in Philadelphia after his uncle cut him off in the will with 40. The report notes his family ties to Creammany and the act cited by the altered fortune as motive.
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Philadelphia
Maximillian Manasse
Berlin
Creammany
Austrian miner killed by slate at Diamond mine
In Rockville Indiana on August 10 John Lybertin an Austrian miner died when eight thousand five hundred pounds of slate fell on him at the Diamond mine. It was his first night at the mine.
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Rockville
Ind
John Lybertin
Markets Brief: Hog Cattle Sheep Prices and Grain Quotes
Hogs show receipts near 20 000 with pies to heavy classes at 3 25 to 6 12 percent. Cattle receipts around 2 500 with steers from 5 75 to 6 35 and feeders 2 00 to 5 00. Sheep and lambs receipts 4 000 with westerns 3 00 to 3 65 native 2 65 to 3 80. St Louis grain quotes wheat 68 to 71 cents cash and futures. Oats, corn and rye ranges given across kernels and grades.
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Texas
St. Louis Grain
St. Louis
Chicago
Board of Trade
Ohio
Trade figures show increases in six months ended June 30
Treasury reports on internal commerce for the first half of 1901 show trade expanding across staples. Wheat receipts at eight leading markets rose to 217,150,748 bushels from 200,072,915 a year earlier. livestock arrivals at five western markets topped last year by 44,552 head. Chicago car shipments of live stock exceeded 1900 by 4,208 cars. Lake trade also grew with six months’ grain shipments at 2.5? surpassed prior year.
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Washington
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Duluth
Chicago
Kansas City
St. Louis
Toledo
Detroit
Newal
Bureau
Sault Ste. Marie Enanal
Movement of Coal and Commodities Shows Growth Across Ports
A regional summary traces six months of grain flour coal tobacco and lumber movements. Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Tidewater totals rise or dip versus 1900 with coal shipments at record levels and Pacific coast lumber up about ten percent. The report links rising trade to a stronger half year outlook.
Fire wipes out Lime Springs business district
Wiped out $150,000 worth of property in Lime Springs Illinois when a blaze swept the main business area early yesterday. The fire caused extensive damage and disrupted local commerce.
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Klima
Lime Springs
Lla
Vacation Needed Prompts Iowa Travel Cue
Travel note urges a cool stay in Clear Lake Iowa with good hotels and amusements. It mentions very low round trip rates via the Iowa Central Route and suggests asking ticket agents for particulars or a booklet.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Central
Batty
Marshalltown
Lowa
Emble Flower Co. Ad in Oskaloosa Iowa
Kemble's flowers praised, direct orders incur express charges. A Emble Flower Co in Oskaloosa Iowa promotes styling and delivery terms.
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Kemble
A. Emble Flower Co
Oskaloosa
Iowa
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