Star Mill Incident Highlights Strike Tensions in Pittsburg
News reports a quiet strike scene in Pittsburg with nonunion workers entering Star Mill under police escort as Amalgamated officials tout restraint. Seven Europeans arrested for disturbances at the Pennsylvania Tube plant receive reprimands, while officials vow strict law enforcement to keep order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Star
American Tinplate Company
Pennsylvania
Star Mill
Landine
Europe
Amalgamated Association
Steel Strike Signals and Arbitration Talks Across Cities
At Amalgamated headquarters Pittsburg workers and leaders discuss arbitration as a possible path with Governor Stone named as a potential mediator. New York officials show reluctance to meet strikers without clear authority. Joliet reports no official move to resume mills and notes forces await South Chicago’s stance before any change.
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Pittsburg
Amalgamated
Shaffer
Covernor W W. A. Stone
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Schiweb
Gary
South Chicago
Chicago
Boiler Explodes On Pump Boat Killing Two In Louisiana
At Rapidan Landing in Jonaldsonville Louisiana the boiler of a pump boat owned by Letsel and Israel exploded killing two black men and injuring four others. The pump man, described as a Negro, fell asleep causing the boiler to run dry and explode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonaldsonville
Rapidan Landing
Letsel & Israel
Five Sailors Escape Navy Yard Prison After Guard Knockdown
Five sailors and one marine escaped from the New York navy yard prison yesterday after overpowering and binding three sentries who were on duty. The men had been under arrest for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Navy Yard
Sugar cured hams and bacon cut prices at Todd Stuart's
Sugar cured hams and bacon sell for lower prices at Todd Stuart's store as sales promotions extend across the week. Local shoppers are urged to visit for discounts on pantry meats and related groceries.
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Todd Stuart
Inexpensive Vacation to Clear Lake Rail Trip
Travel interest prompts a cheap excursion to Clear Lake Iowa with Iowa Central Railway selling round trip tickets from Brighton from August 1 to 16 for 550. The sale date covers travel to the resort with return validity until October 31 1901.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Central Railway
Brighton
Mother Gets Her Child in Faris Abduction Case
In Mattoon Illinois on August 23, a woman identified as Mrs. Faris abducted her youngest child from the former marriage to Lewis Taylor. Janes Paris aided by covering Taylor with a revolver as Faris forced him to stand down. The trio fled in a buggy from the Dick farm where Taylor and his three children resided. Taylor plans to pursue legal action.
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Oakland Township
Taylor
Faris
Paris
Resorters Display Bows At Waukesha Floral Parade
In Waukesha Wisconsin on August 28 residents and visitors showcased an unusually credible floral parade with fashionable turnouts and beautifully dressed women. A H Kohn of Chicago won first in Class A with Mrs B J Rosenthal of Chicago second and Mrs George S Wilbur of Waukesha third. Miss Anne Walker of Nashville Tennessee led Class B with Miss Wendheimer of Chicago second and Miss Genevieve Waite of Waukesha third. A nonprize turnout by Miss Donie Sykes of Aberdeen also drew praise.
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Waukesha
Wis
A. H. Kohn
Chicago
B. J. Rosenthal
George S. Wilbur
Arizona fish and game chief John McCarthy killed by bear
The remains of John McCarthy, Arizona fish and game commissioner, were found in the Mongolian mountains near Flagstaff after a two month disappearance. He was torn to pieces by a bear he had reportedly tried to shoot. McCarthy, a veteran hunter from Missouri, had lived in the territory twenty years.
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Phoenix
A. T
John McCarthy
Fish and Game
Arizona
Flagstaff
McCarthy
Wtan
Missouri
Snake incidents across Lafayette reported in August
In Lafayette Indiana on August 23 Ar thur Bell found a snake coiled around a hydrant while drawing water. He killed the reptile. A South street woman found a snake in her bed and her husband killed it. Another South street woman stepped on a snake's head in the street, killed it, and fainted.
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Lafayette
Ind
Arthur Bell
Bell
South Street
Cresceus Wins Grand Circuit Race At Readville
Readville Mass August 28 Cresceus attracted about 15000 spectators for the Grand Circuit event. His rivals were Lord Derby and Charlie Herr. Cresceus won heat one in 2 07 and heat two in 2 06 with a 20 seconds final quarter setting a new record.
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Readville
Mass
Cresceus
Lord Derby
Charlie Herr
Crescens
Illinois to Open Industry Colored College in Eldorado
Carbondale Illinois August 23 Indications point to the opening this fall of the new industrial colored college near Eldorado modeled after the Tuskegee Alabama school led by Professor Booker T Washington. It will be the second of its kind in the United States and the first distinctive colored college in Illinois.
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Carbondale
Ills
New Industrial Colored College
Eldorado
Tuskegee, Ala
Booker T. Washington
United States
Illinois
Windstorm Levels Anadarko Building Scene
A heavy wind and rain storm hit Anadarko Oklahoma at 8 p m Wednesday blowing down major construction structures along with tents and houses. Two people were killed and many injured. Victims named were John Antone and Nevis both Texans.
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Anadarko
O. T
John Antone
Nevis
Standish GOP nominates H. H. Aplin for vacant Michigan seat
Detroit Aug 28 The Republican congressional convention of Michigan's Tenth district held at Standish nominated H. H. Aplin to fill the Cramp vacancy. The district is strongly Republican and the nomination is considered equivalent to election.
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Detroit
Michigan
Standish
H. H. Aplin
Cramp
Tried to Follow His Sister's Example in Coonersville
Louis Van Blaig of Coonersville Indiana attempted suicide by poison on Wednesday morning reportedly after his mother turned his wife out of her house. His sister had died by suicide several months earlier.
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Coonersville
Ind
Louis van Blaig
Farm Hand Tarred and Feathered at Parsons
A farm hand seven miles east of Parsons Kansas was tarred and feathered and driven from the area by a mob. He faced charges of setting fire to a wheat stack on a nearby farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons, Kan
Here
Lightning Halts Stage Route in Arizona
Prescott Arizona August 23 reports say a stage between Camp Verde and Dewey was struck by lightning. One horse was killed instantly and the driver badly burned by the bolt.
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Prescott
A. T
Camp Verde
Dewey
Fire destroys Davenport sash and door factory
The P. J. Stelling & Co. sash and door factory in Davenport Iowa burned completely Wednesday night. Loss estimated at 18000 dollars with 12000 dollars covered by insurance.
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Davenport
P. J. Stelling & Co
Candidate for County Treasurer Nomination
The text notes a candidate filing for the office of County Treasurer subject to the action of the Republican convention of Washington County on February 29. It identifies W. Swisher as the individual involved.
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Washington County
Bb. W. Swisher
Rest and Recreation at Clear Lake Iowa
Mr Clerk urged to enjoy a rest at Clear Lake Iowa with fishing sailing and conversation. Low tourist rates offered via Iowa Central Railway with details available from the ticket agent and a booklet.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Central Railway
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
A world wide reputation cures by Chamberlains remedy praised as never failing and pleasant and safe. For sale at Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
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Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Engineer's terrible wound at Fort Dodge
Frank Bender an Illinois Central engineer was impaled Wednesday on a splinter four feet long driven through the top of the cab and into his left breast as a box-car blocked the engine. The splinter was removed and doctors say recovery is possible after the engine crashed into a freight train causing damage.
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Fort Dodge
Frank Bender
Illinois Central Railroad
Bender
Four Hurt In Milwaukee Chicago Train Collision Near Fond du Lac
The Chicago and Green Bay passenger train collided with a special freight train south of Fond du Lac Wisconsin injuring four people. Passengers Mrs L C Elsworth and Mrs A H Ratchley from Milwaukee were bruised. C F Hafner of New York suffered a fractured leg and head injuries. J Denning of Green Bay, a baggageman, injured his legs. The passenger train was late and ran into the freight on a curve. Responsibility not yet fixed.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Chicago and Green Pay
Northwestern
L. C. Elsworth
Milwaukee
A. H. Ratchley
C. F. Hafner
New York
J. Denning
Green Bay
Czar May Intervene in South Africa Plan
A Copenhagen dispatch reported by Indepence Belgie says the czar will broach South African intervention to Emperor William and President Lobert. It also notes he may meet Kruger in France to obtain a Boer position and craft an action plan.
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Brussels
Belgie
Copenhagen
William
Loubet
France
Kruger
Mayor Seeks Injunction Against Own City Over Bridge Repairs
Baraboo mayor Ba McFetridge filed for an injunction in the circuit court to stop Madison from repairing a bridge near the mill owned by the McFetridge Brothers. He argues repairs would injure the water power of the mill.
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Madison
Wis
Ba McFetridge
Baraboo
Biebecker
McFetridge Brothers
Owosso Rag Picker Couple Clash Ends in Jail Sentence
In Owosso Michigan on August 23 Mrs Matt Shay and Abraham Wade the rag picker who eloped to Perry earlier returned. Shay fought Wade in public as officers and onlookers applauded. Justice McCaughan sentenced Shay to thirty days in Corunna jail.
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Owosso
Mich
Matt Shay
Abraham Wade
Perry
Shay
Wade
McCaughan
Corunna
Markets Report Hog and Cattle Prices Across Cities
Chicago market data shows hog receipts 28 000 with prices from 3 50 to 6 30 for packed and shipping lots. Cattle receipts 9 000 with ranges from 4 00 to 6 30 for various steer and heifer grades. Sheep and lambs receipts 16 000 with Western and native lambs priced to 5 30. East Buffalo report lists hogs at 6 00 to 6 25, cattle dull, sheep steady. St Louis grain mirrors mixed corn and wheat movements with thin gains and losses. Milwaukee grain marks wheat lower and oats and rye steady to lower.
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Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis Grain
St. Louis
Toige
Milwaukee Grain
Board of
Trader Y
Ohio
Journal Office Plans Wood Delivery on Subscriptions
The Journal office states it will supply a few cords of wood to subscribers as part of their service plan. Subscribers will receive wood with their ongoing subscription, pricing and delivery terms to be finalized by the office.
Guaranteed Kidney Cure Promoted by Drugstore
An advertisement touts Smith's Supe Kidney Cure as the only guaranteed cure with a money back refund if not satisfied after one bottle. The offer lists a price of 50c and instructs purchasing through the druggist.
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Smith
France and the Turk Rumors of War Fleet Moves
Paris reports no official news of a Turkish crisis as diplomats remain away for summer. Officials deny naval demonstrations while noting ships at Toulon may be loading coal and provisions. the sultan's stance and French response hinge on ongoing tensions.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Toulon
Munir Bey
Associated Press
M. Constans
France
Austria
French Turkey War Bluff Denied By Consuls General
Edwin Bruaert French consul general argues no war with Turkey despite quarrels over Constantinople wharves and a French post office. He says France will pursue money due from the wharf company while keeping its postal service and dismisses the likelihood of war. Turkish consul general Mehem Webb shares the view of no imminent conflict.
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New York
Edwin R Bruwaert
Turkey
Constantinople
Franch
France
Munir Bey
Paris
Diver Dies as Bends Strike Manistique Harbor
In Manistique Michigan on August 23 diver William Manning in the Sunook wrecker worked on hoisting pig iron from the sunken steamer Holmes in 60 feet of water off Seuchoix point He was taken to Manistique hospital suffering from the bends His home is Detroit with brothers at Alpena It is feared he cannot live
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Manistique, Mich
William Manning
Manistique Hospital
Holmes
Seuchoix Point
Detroit
Alpena
Governor Pardons Colonel Neal in Belated Penitentiary Case
Governor McSweeney pardons Colonel W. A. Neal once superintendent of the State penitentiary. Neal was over $7,000 short in 1898, bondsmen paid the full amount, repaid by Neal, and he abandoned his appeal to the supreme court. He has never been actually imprisoned.
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Columbia
D. C
McSweeney
W. A. Neal
State Penitentiary
Neal
Supreme Court
Mrs Beckham Improves Says Doctors In Frankfort
Physicians treating Mrs J C Beckham wife of Kentucky governor reported she is very much improved with normal temperature since noon and able to eat a light meal at 2 30 p m last night in Frankfort Kentucky.
Bandits Hold UP Wells Fargo Express Near Ager
Ashland Ore Aug 23 highwaymen ten miles east of Ager Cal held up the stage on the Ager Klamath Falls route securing the Wells Fargo express treasure box and the United States mail.
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Ashland
Ore
Ager-Klamatha Falls
Ager
Cal
Wells-Fargo & Co. Express
United States Mail
Man Jumps From Boat in Lake During Insanity Claim
William Benroeder ticket agent at Union station Cleveland leapt into Lake Erie midweek after hiring a boat. He swam to some distance then jumped overboard, suspected temporary insanity. Local police and rescuers responded with no further details. Dave Keltner Prop shines at Hotel Colenso shoe parlors.
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Cleveland
William
Benroeder
Union Station
Wednesfly
Clear Lake Resort Offers Low Rates for Tourists
Continuously at Clear Lake in north western Iowa by the Iowa Central Route, the summer resort boasts great fishing sailing and bathing with extremely low rates for single tourists or parties of five or more. Inquire at ticket agents or write Geo. 8S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Batty
Marshalltown
Absence from Mississippi Treasury Revealed In Shortfall
Gov Ceverno Longino released a report showing a cash count of 77081 6 when books showed 840680 short. Credit for bills and other items of 55000 reduced the gap to 10721. The governor offered Treasurer Stowers a chance to explain. Stowers declined to comment.
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Jackson
Miss
Ceverno Longino
Aig
Stowers
Cherry Sisters in Trouble in Joliet
The Cherry sisters' trunks and effects were seized by a Joliet constable on an attachment writ for a $387 board bill to the St. Nicholas hotel. The baggage was found at Theiler park where they had been performing. audiences dwindled and lights were cut until rent was paid. Manager Harris surrendered the property after the unpaid bill and rent demand.
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Joliet
Harris
Cherry Sisters
Balloonist Benjamin Loses Parachute Fall in New Jersey
Aeronaut Benjamin Benjamin fell from a balloon during an ascent at Hoboken Gehnet ven park, New Jersey. The parachute failed, sending him about 800 feet to the Hackensack meadows where a boatman rescued him. Mosquitoes swarmed him in the mud causing additional injuries and masking his features.
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New York
Benjamin Benjamin
Hoboken
N. J
Gehnetven Park
Benjamin
Hackensack Meadows
Algona Capitalist Buys 440000 Acres Across River
A. D. Clarke of Algona purchases 440000 acres from the Northern Pacific in North Dakota across the Missouri River near Bismarck. He plans to market the land, betting on profit from stock raising and speculative gains. Chicago scores: Boston 5 Philadelphia 4, Cincinnati 8 Chicago 6, Brooklyn 7 New York 1, St Louis 4 Pittsburgh 3. American League: Philadelphia 1 Detroit 0, Chicago 6 Baltimore 0, Washington 4 Milwaukee 3, Boston 4 Cleveland 3.
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Algona
A. D. Clarke
Northern Pacific Railroad
North Dakota
Bismarck
Clarke
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
New York
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Detroit
Baltimore
Chicnago
Washington
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Scientist claims epilepsy cure by parasite discovery
Carbondale Illinois August 23 Professor George Hl French curator of the Normal University museum reports curing Mrs R N Crane of Tamaroa of epilepsy after three weeks of treatment. French had announced a year ago that a new parasite he claimed caused epilepsy.
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Carbondale, Lls
George Hl. French
Normal University Museum
R. N. Crane
Tamaroa
French
Judge Estee grants citizenship to Hawaiians born in islands
United States Judge Estee rules that all Chinese born in the Hawaiian islands are American citizens. The report notes heavy rainfall causing swollen rivers in Georgia and several other scattered items including a Niagara river stunt, a burglary gang in Westchester, a Cripple Creek shooting, elevator work for Buckingham Palace, and a Honolulu plumbers' strike settlement.
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United States
Estee
Tronelulu
Hawaiian Islands
Georgia
Nissen
Chicago
Bowser
Niagara
Westchester County
N. Y
Sam Strong
Grant Crumley
Cripple Creek
Colo
Yonkers
Buckingham Palace
England
Honolulu
Louis Wellman
Tressa Nelson
Hay
State Department
Susan Field
Stephen J. Field
Castro's Doom Said to Be Sealed in Colombia Turmoil
Dispatches from Quito report Liberal generals Peres and Rosas triumphed near Pasto, Colombia, as liberal campaigns advance. In other notes, General Jeffries predicts Castro’s overthrow amid regional unrest, with Nicaragua and Costa Rica cited in diplomatic tension and claims of widespread liberal misrule.
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Castro
New York
A. J. Restrepe
Liberal
Colombia
Quito
Pasto
Sergio Peres
A. Rosas
United States Leader in World Trade and Politics
Vienna reports Professor Edward Suess argues American economic power reshapes global influence as central Europe faces a shift toward three blocs China Russia and the United States. He says U S commercial strength, railroad expansion, and capital movement will dominate future markets. Death notices follow for Captain Stephen A. Jackson and John P. Lyon, ages 74 and 111 respectively.
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Vienna
Edward Suess
United States
Europe
China
Russia
America
American Union
Germany
France
A Summer Outing to Clear Lake Iowa
Travel notes promote a cool summer vacation in Clear Lake Iowa with good hotels and amusements. The Iowa Central Route advertises very low round trip rates and directs readers to ticket agents or a bookmark for details, mentioning Geo. S Batty and G. P. T. A. Marshaltown Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Lowa
Geo. S
Batty. G.P & T. A. Marsha
Ltown
Emble Flower Co. Ad Offers Direct Orders From Oskaloosa
A short vintage notice from Emble Flower Company of Oskaloosa Iowa promoting direct orders. It warns about express charges and highlights their flower offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewember Kemble
Emble Flower Co
Oskaloosa, Lowa
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Mer
Arizona Territory
College For Colored People
Alpin
Czar
South Africa
Waite
Northern
Chicago Grain and Produce
Californa
Penn
Mississippi
Fang
Day
Madison Medicine Co
Cable
Uncle Sam
Colon
J. O. Jefries
Alban
Jeff. Mes
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Honduras
Rothers and Buch- Whackers
Venezuela
Uribe-Uribe
Tia
Cuba
Nicarigua
Costa Rica
Switzerland
Fcuador
Our
Kenosha
Stephen A. Jackson
Johnson A. Jackson
St. Paul
John P. Lyon
THE
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Justin Keex
Cons
H. Keex
Frank Stewart
I. M. Sprovant
Asst
I. J. Dempsey
SGG
Sequare
Johnson
Evithing
Johnson's Bakery
Harwood
South Side
L. E. Latta
Joseph Pollard, Jr
Waghington, Iowa
H. Knecht
J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
PFICE
Bear Alberson's Grocery
Temple Building
W. MH. Butterfield
Orat's
Marsh W. Bailey
P. J. Hanley
Washington County Savings Bank
W. &. Anderson
Klein's
Ashington
W. D. Lowry
Peice
Mercer & Chilcote's
W. A. Stiles & Co
West Main St
Lila Whitmore
Hotel Allen
Frank Rogers
Capital
WM. Bear
A. Warre
First National Bank
Wm. Biasir
K . Robingon
Baskee
Z. KR
Jafefrry
A. Anderson
T. Anderson
Don
Orsamiths Cotorre
Osteopathy, E
Flossie Roads
Columbian School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
M. Lombardo
Eherhy
Pathe Heey
Charley
Wanamaker
Brown
R. A. Riley
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Adama Street
F. A. Palme
P. R. BR
Mailly
le Fet Ly
APA Y BB
Peeters
Columbus Junction
Muscatine
California
Pacific Northwest
F. E. Stewart
Agt. B
N. W
Burlington
U: OG
Peoria
Indianapolis
N. RS
Cedar Rapids
West and
Nor
Mason
Peoria Mail
Sun
N Way
Omaha
JN Tittemore
A. Me
T. A
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