Sailors protest transfer of Chinese crew to Korea
Washington Aug 21 sailors from San Francisco appeal to the national government to block the transfer of a Chinese crew from the Peking to the steamship Korea now en route to San Francisco. Immigration officials hesitate but a San Francisco inquiry is pending.
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Washington
Pacific Mail
Deking
China
San Francisco
Kobe
Japan
Korea
Newport News
United Sates
Peking
Ah Sin
United States
Sailors’ Union
Leaders Comment on Unsettled Anthracite Strike
From New York Bishop Potter voiced disappointment that the anthracite strike remains unsettled urging recognizing union organizations as legitimate for mutual protection. Chicago President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers warned of continued strife saying there is nothing ahead but more conflict and that miners will not yield.
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New York
Europe
Bishop Potter
Tam
Tocn
Chicago
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Atrife
Coal washery operations under guard amid Wyoming strike
In Wilkes Barre on August 21 the Warnke washery at Duryea stayed open under heavy guard while the Maltby breaker prepared mined coal for sale. Strike headquarters reported very low output and said fifty to sixty special officers were needed to protect the small number of workers at the washery.
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Wilkesbarre
Wyoming
Warnke Aashery
Duryea
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Doctor Foote Dies At Argentine Office
Dr. H. L. Foote aged about 50 years died in his office at Argentine Kansas during the night from morphine apparently taken by mistake. He left a note describing his feelings up to the moment of death, finding nothing remarkable in his sensations.
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Kansas City
L. Foote
Argentine
Kon
Thunder Storm Fatalities Near Emporia
A severe storm struck a farm house nine miles west of Emporia killing Mrs. Moyer and her granddaughter. Four other family members were stunned while the house suffered little damage.
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Emporia
Kan
Henry Moyer
Here
Plague Claims 72 Philippine Division Enlisted Deaths
From June 25 to July 10 seventy two enlisted men in the Philippines division died of disease. Of these deaths thirty five were attributed to Asiatic cholera.
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Washington
Division of
Philippines
Kniskern Promoted to Passenger Traffic Manager
Chicago text announces Warren B. Kniskern, general passenger agent for the Chicago and Northwestern, has been promoted to passenger traffic manager effective today. This marks a significant leadership shift in the railway’s passenger operations.
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Chicago
Warren B. Kniskern
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Pension agency reports first pension payout decline
Latest Product of Kansas dispatch from Topeka Aug 21 notes Wilder 8 Metcalf pension agent reports the annual ledger shows a historic drop in pension disbursements. The report cites reduced payments marking an unusual change in the office's history.
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Topeka
Kan
Wilder
Metcalf
Unresolved Murder Case Plagues Chicago Police
Investigations by Chicago police and a two day coroner's inquest fail to determine if the woman found near Seventy n and State streets is the murdered individual identified as Mitchell. Authorities consider several factors but remain uncertain about the case.
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Chicago
Mitchell
Rail rails bid sparks steel trust test in Sioux City
A buyer for the Omaha Northern railroad sought bids from six United States Steel Corp. houses for 1 4100 tons of rails free on board Chicago with cash payment. Five declined without grasping railroad significance. the sixth withdrew, insisting on the same terms. The line will seek quotes from British Belgian and German houses as the project pauses.
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Sioux City
Omaha Northern
Omaha
Jehan Coombe
Tonton
United States Steel Corporation
Chicago
Great Britain
Belgium
Germany
Baseball scores from major league games across cities
Expert baseball aggregations list results from games in St Louis Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia Boston Baltimore Washington and other cities. Notable scores include Cincinnati 10 over Brooklyn 2 and Peoria beating Denver 16 to 1.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
St Louis
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Bath
Cleveland
Baltimore
Detroit
Washington
Toledo
Milwaukee
Columbus
Kansas City
Louisville
St Taunt
Towleville
Indianapolis -Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Colorado Springs
Peoria
Denver
St. Joseph
End to poker and races by treasury clerks ordered
Washington August 21 secretary Shaw issues a general edict abolishing all games of chance and gambling by treasury department clerks noting the positions carry great financial responsibility and prohibiting such activities in the Institution.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Shaw
Delayed blast kills two miners in Ohio-Deadwood tunnel
Redford and DPD report a postponed blasting incident in the Ohio Deadwood tunnel. Peter Olsen and William Ladd died after entering the tunnel to operate an air drill as a blast that failed to detonate earlier in the week finally went off yesterday.
Wind Storm Destroys Tent Causes Circus Panic in Onawa
A severe wind and rain storm hit Onawa Iowa on August 21 damaging small buildings and crops. A circus tent collapsed during a performance causing tense moments but no serious injuries were reported.
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Onawa
Sham Battle at Camp Hawley Ends as Units Withdraw
In Manistee Michigan on August 21 a sham battle drew thousands. The Second regiment and an independent battalion defended a cannon on a hill while the First and Third regiments followed ravine routes to capture it. After over an hour the attackers quit. The Dorethen steamship arrived but naval reserves did not engage. Camp Hawley closed as northern militia returned home.
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Manistee
Mich
Dorethen
Kidnaper Samuel Baker Captured After Fresh Attempt
In Vincennes Indiana police arrested Samuel Baker after a chase in which he tried to abduct a year old girl from the Burns home. He escaped through a window cutting himself and left a blood trail leading to his home. Police insist he is the long suspected kidnapper responsible for twenty five attempts over the past year.
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Vincennes
Ind
Samuel Baker
Baker
Jobin Burns
Daker
Bankruptcy filing by Dr Chauncey K Forward in Cleveland
Dr Chauncey K Forward president of the Forward Reduction company files for bankruptcy in the U S district court. His schedule shows debts of 478587 dollars and assets of 4224 dollars with 910 exempt. Creditors nationwide are listed with debts ranging from 100 to 50000 dollars.
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Cleveland
Chauncey K. Forward
Forward Reduction Company
United States District Court
Sermon Split Between Text and Nontext Content
The preacher divides his sermon into two parts. He explains the first covers all things in the text and the second covers all things not in the text. He signals that the second part will be wrestled with first.
Rice Symbolizes Fertility at wedding Tradition
Rice is described as the emblem of fertility and the custom of tossing it at a bride and groom stems from a wish for the couple to be blessed with a large family.
Nine Die as Digesters Explode at Delaroy Paper Mill
In Wilmington Delaware a pair of digesters exploded at the Tejano Moore Paper company on the Christiana River killing nine workers, wounding several, and leaving three missing. The two story mill building was wrecked with acid burns and scalding as rescuers battled flames and steam to pull survivors from the rubble.
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Wilmington
Del
del Aware Jury
Moore Paper Company
Chriatlam
Fraok Herries
Wik Hon Burke
Doamen Nagle
John McCormick
Zachariah Cellins Restoreds
James Stokes
Joseph Laumbacher
Granville Waters
Jdoweeph Henry
Bilding
Wrestler suffers critical injuries after barn match in Edgar county
In a farming area near Redman James North farm in Edgar county Jack Ryan grappled with Rhyan Long during a wrestling bout. Long, a local favorite, was badly injured with torn ribs and a torn shoulder after Ryan hugged him hard. A separate accidental fall killed Henry Davie, 18, in a barn incident. Morton Dare faces coroner’s jury findings and is held. Davie had married last year.
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Mattoon
James North
Redman
Edgar County
Rhyan Long
Jack Ryan
Long
Ryan
Som
Jore
Henry Davie
Morton Dare
Dare
Dewey House
Davis
Mattoon Man Declared Inane and Committed to Asylum
John L. Beveridge of Mattoon a half brother of Senator A. J. Beveridge of Indiana is adjudged inane in Charleston county court and committed to Kankakee asylum. He is a deep Bible student who became demented over religion and during examination delivered an address showing strong knowledge of national history.
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Charleston, His
John L. Beveridge
Mattoon
A. J. Beveridge
Indiana
Kankakee
Iowa Creamery Receiver Appointment Affects 36 Plants
Judge Smith Melherven signs order to appoint American Trust and Savings Bank as auxiliary receiver for Bigin Creamery in Iowa. The move follows earlier Illinois action. thirty six Iowa creameries are named in the proceeding. Farmers are expected to continue milk deliveries with minimal disruption.
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Les Moines
Smith Melherven
United States District Court
American Trust and Savings Bank
Chicago
Bigin Creamery Company
Iowa
Lowa
Riot aftermath in Alexandria arrests liquor men and posse
In Alexandria Indiana on August 21 a sequence follows Sunday’s riot with liquor elements clashing with deputies led by Constable Shank. A. W. Crist A. C. Moffitt W. T. Belfry and C. F. Carter of the posse are arrested on a warrant by Marshal Cree for retaliation. Louis Abbott and Fd Clary are specifics from the liquor side noted in the report.
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Alexandria
Ind
Constante Shank
A. W. Crist
A. C. Moffitt
W. T. Belfry
C. F. Carter
Marshal Cree
Louis Abbott
Fd Clary
Help for Husbands and Wives Promotes Favorite Prescription
Appeal extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for uterine disease and weak health in women, citing letters from husbands about restored health and eased pregnancies. It urges letters to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo for free consultation and promotes his medical adviser for home health care.
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Albert H. Pulte
Altamont, Grundy Co
Tenn
Dr. Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
R. V. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Ae Institute
Common Sense
R. V
W. E. Lawhead
Tame Block
Burlington
Counterfeit arrests and robberies reported in diverse cities
Reports from Aug 21 state United States Marshal Dowell arrived in Sprinyield with David Cherrou in custody on a bench warrant for manufacturing counterfeit money. In Cairo Cherrou was indicted by the federal grand jury but remained at large until now. New York sees Karl Schwabb meeting with United States Steel Corporation officials and J.P. Morgan & Co. to discuss matters following his arrival.
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Sprinyield
Tile
United States
Marahal Dowell
David Cherrou
Cairo
Cherron
Federal
New York
Aud
Karlen M. Schwabb
United States Steel Corporation
Morgan & Co
Morgan
Japan
China
Orientia
Puget Sound
Sue
Mississippi
New Orleans
St. Louisa
Great West
Congress
Thurber
Cbeet Trust
Colby
Broadway
Isane
Delccnte Eustis
Minneapolis
F. B. Thurber
Balloon ascent ends safely after rope tampering
In a Pioneer Plains stunt an aeronaut named Jay fell from a balloon trap when the trapeze ropes were cut. He managed to alight as the balloon descended. The incident prompted investigation into the cut ropes. Separately Senator William B. Prive of Maine is reported engaged to Miss Bien May of Portland, the bride-to-be being about thirty years his junior.
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Somebods
Muurder
Adrian
Mich
Attell
Jay
Plense
Washington
William BK. Prve
Maine
Mise Bien May
Portland
Mis
Prve
Naval training site committee finishes inspection on Great Lakes
Washington reports the naval training site board, led by Admiral Taylor, has completed inspections but the final report will take a month or more. In Grand Rapids Michigan the Michigan Municipal League notes committees are ready for the League of American Municipalities convention January 26 to 28. Detroit reports General BR A Alver announces candidacy for United States senator to succeed late Senator James McMillan.
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Washington
Great Lakes
Admiral Taylor
Michigan Municipal League
Grand Rapids
Mich
League of American Municipalities
Deetroit
BR. A. Alver
United States
To Stecome
James McMillan
Minsterial Association Moves to Enforce Liquor Laws
In Vincennes Indiana on August 21 the Ministerial association announced active efforts to enforce the liquor laws, signaling a coordinated community push to curb violations and uphold state temperance measures.
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Vincennes
Ind
Ministerial Association
Keokuk Democrat Nominates Craig for Congress
In First Town district the Democratic party nominates Craig of Keokuk for congress. The outline notes a mix of other items including elections, unions, weather, and incidents abroad.
Live Stock and Market Receipts Across Chicago and Midwest
Chicago market notes show hog receipts about 26 000 with varied hog prices from 5 60 to 7 25 per cwt and bulk trading near 6 90 7 10 while cattle receipts around 25 000 list steers from 4 50 to 7 60 and heifers 5 00 to 6 50. Western sheep and lambs priced 2 25 to 4 75 with heavy activity noted at East Buffalo and St Louis with grains and other commodities also moving in nearby markets.
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Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo
Vast Buffalo
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Mast Buffalo
Hecht
St. Louis
Sabato
Trade With the Orient Highlighted at Congress
President J. A. Will of the Northern Securities speaks at the True Mississippi Commercial Congress on Our Trade With the Orient. He notes rising Japan and Chinese trade, transport bottlenecks, and potential gains from a deeper Mississippi, while others debate beef prices and alleged trusts at the Omaha and Madison stops.
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Orient
Tse
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