Steel strike grows with 60 thousand out in Pittsburgh area
Pittsburgh August 18 The steel industry strike shows early advantage to manufacturers with about 14 000 men out of 60 000 total. Amalgamated leaders report gains in McKeesport and Wheeling while western allies’ desertion dampens prospects. Appeal for funds to organized labor and public support issued Shaffer says no mandatory labor federation call will be made.
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Pittsburg
Shaffer
McKeesport
Wheeling
Organized Labor
Amalgamated
American Federation of Labor
Friends of
Steel firms forge ahead as strikes threaten several mills
Directors report the Carnegie group and affiliates push operations across South Chicago Joliet Columbus and other sites while Bellaire suffers a setback and key mills at McKeesport Monessen and McKeesport stay halted. Tube workers face material shortages while Wheeling sees disorderly intimidation and calls for protection to keep plants running.
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Steel Corporation
Carnegie Group
South Chicago
Bay View
Joliet
Youngstown
Columbus
Kiskiminetas
National Rolling
McKeesport
Boston Mill
Monongahela Steel Works
Republic
Elba
Wheeling
Clark's
Amalgamated
Wellsville
Conflict at National Tube over non-striker protection and mayoral action
National Tube officials and Mayor Black clashed over protection for non-strikers as crowds gathered around the works. Pickets intercepted workers, mill officers claimed threats, and the mayor said he would only intervene to stop actual violence. Similar unrest reported in Wheeling and Bellaire with potential militia requests.
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National Tube Company
Black
Mayr Black
Wheeling
Bellaire
Sugar Cured Hams and Bacon at Low Todd Stuart Prices
Sugar cured hams and bacon sell at reduced prices at Todd Stuart's, with discounts highlighted as significant bargains for shoppers seeking value in dry goods and groceries.
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Todd Stuart’s
Inexpensive Outing to Clear Lake Iowa Rail Trip
The Iowa Central Railway sells round trip tickets from Brighton to Clear Lake Iowa August 1 to 10 at 8 5 50. Tickets are valid for travel on the departure date and must be used by October 31 1901 for final return.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Central Railway
Brighton
Canal Dover Tin Mill Set for Dismantling Amid Strike
The Canal Dover Ohio tin mill faces early dismantling as the superintendent and the sheet mill manager warn that the plant will be closed if reopening does not occur promptly. The notices warn of lost jobs and rising tensions as labor seeks admission and settlement stalls.
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Canal Dover
Amalgamated Association to Probe Illinois Steel Action
The executive committee will investigate why South Chicago Bay View and Joliet lodges refused to strike. President Shaffer may visit the West to study the matter though time is limited. Local lodge radicals denounce Western members citing irregularities and a shifting stance among workers. Shaffer regrets the loss of support and will wait official reports after Wheeling.
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Amalgamated Association
South Chicago
Bay View
Joliet
Shaffer
Wheeling
Jealous husband kills two on Baltimore street
Joseph I. Adams shot Charles Houck and his wife on a Cedar avenue bridge in Druft Hill park after long suspicions of an affair. He surrendered an hour later, claiming gratification from the double murder.
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Baltimore
Joseph I. Adams
Charles Houck
Druft Hill Park
Cedar Avenue
Houck
Adams
Luck for Geo. H. Phillips as errors boost cash
Chicago August 13 The George H. Phillips company finds itself $134000 better off after discovering two book errors during its housecleaning. A $100000 overcredit in cash and a $34000 miscredit on warehouse receipts reduced working capital earlier.
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Chicago
George Hi. Phillips Company
Company D Disbanded by Governor crane
Boston August 13. Governor Crane disbands Company D a unit of the Massachusetts naval brigade noting it fell below efficiency. The company had a strong record in the Spanish war service.
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Boston
Massachusetts Naval Brigade
Crane
United States
Contemptuous Striker Sentenced in Leavenworth Jail
Kansas City reports Judge Hook of the federal court in Leavenworth Kan sentenced W Barry a striker to four months imprisonment for contempt of court for trying to stop Isaac Turner a non union worker from working at Riverside Iron Works after having been enjoined from interfering.
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Kansas City
Hook
Leavenworth
Kan
W. Barry
Isaac Turner
Riverside Ironworks
Philanthropist Mrs Ireland Dies After Street Car Fall
Cincinnati August 13 Mrs George F Ireland noted for her charitable work died from injuries after a fall from a street car last Monday. She founded the Fresh Air Home and a local hospital and had ties to most city charities.
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Cincinnati
George F. Ireland
Fresh Air
Navy commends Pekin guard captain for heroic services
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hackett sent a letter of commendation to Captain N. H. Hall who commanded the legation guard at Pekin. The tribute cites the heroic conduct of those under his command during the critical crisis.
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Washington
Hackett
N. H. Hall
Legation Guard
Peking
Comptroller Dawes Visits Canton for Social Visit
Canton Ohio August 13 Comptroller of the Currency and Mrs Charles G Dawes arrived in Canton from Washington for a few days social visit at the McKinley home Mrs Rixey wife of Dr Rixey also arrived Canton yesterday morning and will stay with her husband for a time.
Murder in Jacksboro as Posseman Killed in Shootout
In Jacksboro Texas on August 13 a sheriff's posse battled two fugitives named Miller and Roberts. Posse member G M Leftwich was killed after the men fled from a concealed house following the clash.
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Jacksboro
Tex
Miller and Roberts
G. M. Leftwitch
Mansion Formerly for President Ashley Becomes Women’s Dorm
Albion Michigan August 13. The fine mansion built last year for President Ashley is vacant after his retirement. Owner President Dickie plans to convert it into a home for lady students.
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Albion, Mich
Ashley
Dickie
Dividend Declared for First National Bank Creditors
Washington August 13 the comptroller of the currency declares a dividend of 10 percent in favor of the creditors of the First National Bank of Niles Michigan.
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Washington
First National Bank of
World Wide Reputation for Chamberlains Remedy
The remedy Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is praised for its universal reputation and dependable cures. It is described as pleasant and safe to take and is sold at Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
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Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Notice on Wood Supply for Subscriptions
The JOURNAL office states it will use a few cords of wood as an applied resource for subscription services. The notice outlines the method and intent to support distribution or processing of subscriptions.
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Journal
Guaranteed Kidney Cure Claim Promises Refund
An advertisement asserts that Smith's Sure Kidney Cure is the only guaranteed cure with a refund if unsatisfied after one bottle. It claims the druggist offers a money-back guarantee and lists a price of 50 cents.
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Smith
Rear Admiral Sampson May Retire As Navy Yard Chief
Washington reports that Admiral Sampson's retirement next February may lead to Rear Admiral Mortimer L. Johnson succeeding him at the Boston Navy Yard. Health concerns and the Schley court of inquiry loom, with Sampson possibly not testifying if unfit, potentially delaying or cancelling aspects of the inquiry.
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Washington
Navy Department
Mortimer L. Johnson
Port Royal Naval Station
Admiral Sampson
Boston Navy Yard
Sampson
Johnson
Yard
Schley Court of Inquiry
Department
Boston Ma Vy Ward
Santiago
Constitution and Columbia Race Ends with 58 Second Gap
In a tense regatta Bateman's Point Aug 13 the Constitution beat the Columbia by 58 seconds as the new defender led yesterday. Shamrock II arrived in New York harbor amid a hearty welcome with crews claiming the Columbia remains the stronger challenger. Captains Matthews and Sycamore weighed prospects and noted the need for a moral edge to surpass the Columbia and defend against Shamrock II.
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Bateman
Erin
Columbia
Sycamore
Shamrock
Bride receives shock after husband dies in railroad boiler blast
Belvidere Illinois August 13 Mrs Hiram Smith widow four weeks after wedding learned her husband died in a boiler explosion on the Chicago and Northwestern at Sycamore. Two Mogul engines recently put in service exploded Saturday night one at Sycamore the other at Troy Grove. Engineer Smith was badly hurt at Sycamore and died shortly after.
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Belvidere
Hiram Smith
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Sycamore
Troy Grove
Smith
Chicago miner owner Colburn dies after park incident
An aged man struck by apoplexy while walking in Washington park Friday died Saturday in a Chicago hospital. He was Theodore F. Colburn owner of mining properties in the west and former head of the marine fire department in New Orleans. Colburn lived in Chicago with his sister Mrs. A T Gillette.
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Chicago
Washington Park
Theodore F. Colburn
West
Marine Fire Department
New Orleans
Colburn
A. T. Gillette
Four Teens Die in Chamounix Rockfall While Descent
A rock slide on the Aiguille du Vaoul killed Me Porcher during a Geneva mountaineers' descent. Four teen members were with him when the rock mass fell sending him into an ice gorge. He died from his injuries.
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Chamounix
Geneva
Fire at Humphrey & Son foundry destroys Joliet plant
A Joliet Illinois fire on Sunday night damaged Humphrey and Son’s foundry causing about 20000 dollars in loss. The pattern shop and its 50000 dollar patterns were saved after an intense fight, with the damage covered by insurance.
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Joliet
Ill
Humphrey & Son
Candidate for County Treasurer Nomination in Washington County
I will be a candidate for nomination to the office of County Treasurer subject to the action of the Republican convention of Washington County. E. W. Swisner.
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Washington County
E. W. Swisner
Restful Retreat Promised at Clear Lake Iowa
Mr. Clerk urged to take a break at Clear Lake Iowa offering fishing sailing and bathing venues. Low tourist rates available through Iowa Central Railway with ticket agent to provide details and a booklet.
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Clerk
Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Central Railway
German Antarctic Expedition Sets Sail From Kiel
The Gauss, led by Professor Ehrich von Drygalski, departed Kiel to establish a base at Kerguelen and push south to winter there. Tierr Rothe sent well wishes on behalf of Emperor William. a search would be sent if no word by June 1904.
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Kiel
Gauss
Ehrich von Drygalski
Erich von Drygalskt
Berlin
Tierr Rothe
Interior
William
Professor von Drygalski
Kerguelen
Woods Seeks Protective Action in Lawton Land Squatters
Squatters occupy most lots of a 160 acre Lawton tract won by Woods in a land lottery. Woods appeals to ex Governor Richards for government troops to remove trespassers from his homestead. Telegraph correspondence reports between Richards and Major H J Scott but no official order issued. Woods’ claim is that loss of his homestead rights endangers all entries and could lead to chaos.
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Woods
Invader Wins Second Canada Cup Race in Chicago
The Canadian Invader won the second Canada cup race in light wind off Chicago. Cadillac trailed, finishing about six minutes behind in unofficial 2:08 p m. time. The Invader led by one to two miles during the run, with an east-northeast breeze helping her stay ahead of Michigan Yacht.
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Cadillac
Chicago
Michigan
Baseball results slate amid sparse schedule
Chicago listings show a light program with several scores. St Louis lost to Cincinnati 5 to 8, Detroit defeated Milwaukee 6 to 4, Chicago crushed Cleveland 17 to 2, Boston beat Philadelphia 6 to 0 and 7 to 1 in a split doubleheader, while Western Association games featured Toledo 11 over Matthews 5, Wheeling 8 over Columbus 7, Fort Wayne 5 over Dayton 4, and Marion 6 over Grand Rapids 2.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Mill Wages Cut In Fall River Weaving Drops
The Manufacturers' association voted to reduce weaving price from 19.8 to 17 cents per cut, a nearly 14 percent wage cut. The change goes into effect September 3 in Fall River Massachusetts.
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Fall River
Mase
Manufacturers’ Association
Cincinnati Strike Over Wages On Railroad Track Men
Cincinnati track workers of the Cincinnati Lebanon and Northern railroad struck for higher pay yesterday. They demanded an increase from 1.20 to 1.35 dollars per day.
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Cincinnati, O
Cincinnati, Lebanon and Northern Railroad
Strucek
Multiple World and Local Notices Hit by Brief Headlines
Civil Governor Taft plans halving Manila police. The International Copyright Congress sits in Vevay Switzerland. Glasgow grants freedom of city to Andrew Carnegie. A court blocks expositions park dispute in St. Louis. Mississippi pursues justice for Italian victim in Erwin. Iowa battleship to Panama if needed. Tremmingway surrenders in Somerset Pennsylvania. Wing Richard Gold Mining emerges in Dover Delaware with 1.25 million capital. Lawton Oklahoma town sees oil stock booms. American Canoe Association meets on Mudlunta Island in the Thousand Islands. Bank of Childress Texas fails. Two killed five injured by lightning in Greenville South Carolina. Chinese protocol free lists rice cereals flour. Wallace Mills named treasury board member for St Louis Exposition.
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Taft
Manila
Vevay
Switzerland
Corporation of Glasgow
Andrew Carnegie
St. Louis
Panama
Harvey Tremmingway
Somerset
Wing Richard Gold Mining Company
Pontiac
Mich
Dover
Del
Lawton
O. T
American Canoe Association
Mudlunta Island
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence
Bank of Childress
Tex
U. S. Weddington
Greenville
S. C
Victoria Levi
Bushee
Wallace H. Mills
Treasury Department
Treasury
Shining Service Highlight at Hotel Collnso Parlors
A note notes shoe shining at Hotel Colnso with Dave Keltner listed as proprietor. Includes a brief mention of the parlor’s focus on quality shine services.
Charming Clear Lake Summer Resort Ad Appeals to Tourists
Continuously at Clear Lake, the resort in north western Iowa along the Central Route offers great fishing sailing and bathing with extremely low rates for single tourists or groups. For tickets or more information contact Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Costly Blazes in Europe Burn Lives and Riches
A Daily Mail dispatch reports a Vitebsk fire destroying 1,000 houses with 100 deaths. Paris notes Pernod’s absinthe factory at Pontarlier obliterated by lightning causing 8 million francs damage. Havre notes Gravilles factory and sawmill fires totaling 2 million francs.
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London
Daily Mail
St. Petersburg
Vitebsk
Treas
Paris
Pontarlier
France
Havre
Gravilles
Demideff
de Vaux Frees
Chicago Paminos Propose to Journey to Mobile
Eight Chicago families nine and twenty four persons depart Sunday aboard a steamer built for colonization. They aim to settle a Fish river tract in Mobile Alabama proceeding via La Salle Illinois and the Mississippi River to Lake Pontchartrain then Mobile to join Mish River traffic.
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Chicago
Tn Aittle
Mobile
Ala
Fish River
la Salle
Hlinois River
Peoria
Hlinois
Mississippi
Nashville Faces Severe Drought Strains Water Supply
Nashville reports its worst drought in years as Carlsbad lake dries up and the electric light plant shuts down. Half of wells and cisterns are dry, with water hauled for private use as conditions deteriorate daily.
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Nashville
Fis
Carlsbad
Clock theft clue leads to Durango arrest in Pawtucket murder
A Durango Mexico report to The Statesman says police have arrested Juan Delgado, a tanner, after a clock stolen from the Conliffe residence at the time Mrs. George H. Con liffe of Pawtucket died was recovered. Delgado has confessed.
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Austin
Tex
The
Statesman
Durango
Mexico
Conliffe
George H. Conliffe
Pawtucket
Juan Delgado
Delgado
Paris
Markets Report From Chicago Stirs Cattle and Hogs Trends
Chicago market notes report hogs receipts around 39 000 with bids from 5 75 to 6 15 for packing and shipping lots cattle receipts about 26 000 with steers priced from 5 75 to 6 35 and other categories listed western lambs and native sheep show varied ranges East Buffalo also quoted mixed cattle hogs and sheep prices with steady to lower movements St Louis and Milwaukee deliver grain price shifts with corn oats and wheat advancing on various futures and cash quotes.
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Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Board of Trade Today
Law
Clare
Ohio
Plan for giant Milwaukee ironworks to rival steel trust
J M Thomas and W Aubry Thomas of Niles Ohio build a huge new pig iron complex in Milwaukee to compete with the steel trust. The project includes six hoists on a steel ore dock on the Kinnickville river, absorbing the Minerva Pig Iron Co. and modernizing Paducah furnaces.
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Milwaukee
Kinnie Kinnie
The
Steel Trust
Minerva Mig Iron Company
Paducah
J. M. Thomas
W. Aubry Thomas
Niles, C
Minerva Pig Iron Company
Kinnickville
Plankinton House
Trust
Ablo Iron
Tinois Steel Company
Mielican
Minnesota
National Transportation company to operate Great Lakes fleet
Syracuse Aug. 13 a plan to organize a 2 500 000 capital National Transportation company to carry freight on the Great Lakes was completed. A 27 000 ton fleet will be built by the American Shipping company with ships planned in Cleveland Duluth and other lake points. Lyman C Smith will be president with W W Brown secretary and Tl W Smith treasurer. Directors include Smith Notting ham Warner Leonard H W Smith Wilkinson Brown Cowle Brower. Ports will include Chicago Duluth Buffalo and intermediate points.
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Syracuse
Great Lakes
New Jersey
National Transportation Company
American Shipping Company
Cleveland
Duluth
Lyman C. Smith
W. W. Brown
Tl. W. Smith
Smith
William Nottingham
Charles M. Warner
George B. Leonard
HW. A. Smith
Horace &. Wilkinson
J. BR. Cowle
A. G. Brower
Utica
Cheago
Buffalo
Glove Navigation Company
Pacific Coast
Wichita plant to be rebuilt after destructive fire
Wichita Kansas directors of Cold Packing in Buffalo have decided to rebuild the Wichita plant destroyed by fire more than two months ago with an estimated loss of about 770000. Whistles and bells greeted the announcement.
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Wichita, Kan
Cold Packing Company
Buffalo
Wichita
Burglars Loot Michigan City Post Office Safe
Burglars entered the Michigan City post office in Laporte Indiana Sunday night, forcing the steel vault and safe and taking 800 dollars in stamps and 100 dollars in cash. The stamps ranged from 1 cent to 10 cents, with about half being Patt. American issue. No clues on any gang or getaway.
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Laporte
Ind
Michigan City
Vacation in Cool Clear Lake Iowa Invites Tourists
The notice promotes Clear Lake Iowa as a cool vacation spot with good hotels and amusements. It touts low round trip rates via the Iowa Central Route and advises readers to ask ticket agents for particulars or to address General S Rarty G P & T A Wirshalrawn Iowa.
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Clear Lake
Lowa
Agen
G.P & T. A. Wirshalrawn
Kemble's Flowers Advertised Flower Delivery
Kemble's Flowers Co of Oskaloosa Iowa promotes direct ordering with express charges paid by the sender. The notice highlights that customers who order directly from the company cover no express fees.
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Kemble
Kemsl E Flowser Co
Oskaloosa, Lowa
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