Shaffer Offer Aimed At Steel Strike Settlement
Pittsburg August 26 Amalgamated executives have agreed to present certain concessions to United States Steel Corporation officials via the National Civic Federation conciliatory committee in a bid to restart negotiations. The plan excludes arbitration and hinges on reopening talks, with promised plant retooling and full three-shift operation later this week, contested by the strikers.
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Pittsburg
Amalgamated
United States Steel Corporation
National Civic Federation
Civic Federation
New York
Shaffer
Federation of Labor
Federal Steel Company
Western
Injunctions Clash With Chicago Industrial Strike Actions
Striking Allis-Chalmers machinists in Chicago facing a court injunction to stop picketing. Judge Hollsaat ordered a temporary injunction to be made permanent with arguments set for next Wednesday. Pickets remain on guard with no arrests, using mild moral suasion. In Indiana Judge Baker issued an injunction against forty press men at W B Conkey Printing in Hammond for striking and picketing. The order bars patrolling streets or surrounding the plant and forbids intimidation or home visits to new workers.
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Chicago
Allis-Chalmers
Hollsaat
Baker
United States Circuit Court
Coshen
Ind
W. B. Conkey Printing Company
Hammond
Northwestern trustees deny Bashford offered presidency
Chicago August 26. Trustees of Northwestern university deny Dr James W Bashford president of Ohio Wesleyan university was offered the Northwestern presidency. His name has been considered, however.
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Chicago
Northwestern University
James W. Bashford
Ohio Wesleyan University
Evanston
Tramps Shoot Man on Moving Cattle Train Death in Rush City
In Litchfield Minnesota on August 26 1924 John McGrath was shot dead after resisting a robbery aboard a moving cattle train. His brother Paul McGrath escaped to the train roof but was overtaken robbed and locked in a car.
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Litchfield
Minn
John
Paul McGrath
Rush City
Paul
Salvation Army Leader Booth to Visit Chicago in November
General Booth founder and head of the Salvation Army will visit Chicago in November. Sugar cured hams and bacon offered at reduced prices at Todd Stuarts.
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Sen
Booth
Chicago
General Booth
The
Salvation Army
Todd Stuart
Rock Island Special to State Fair Each Weekday
The Rock Island route runs a special passenger train Monday through Friday August 26 to 30 for State Fair attendees. Leaves Washington at 5:20 AM arrives Des Moines 9:50 AM. depart Des Moines 6:30 PM arrives Washington 11:20 PM. One round trip fare 3.50 or 4.20 with fair admission.
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Rock Island
Washington
Des Moines
Bright Girl 15 Accused of Horse Stealing Escapes
Miss Maggie Culp, a 15 year old from Kalamazoo living with her uncle Frank M. Case, is jailed in Centerville on horse stealing charges after a rapid escape attempt. She hired multiple rigs from Three Rivers to Centerville Leonidas and Union City before surrendering when pursued.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Maggie Culp
Frank M. Case
Three Rivers
Centerville
Leonidas
Union City
Miss Culp
Bank vault blown open during Petersburg heist in Washington
Three men cracked the Citizen's State bank in Petersburg on Saturday securing 240 dollars from the safe but missing a box containing 17 000 dollars. Charles Kiefer chased by a gunman fled to a restaurant where he alerted the marshal and cashier. Citizens rang a fire bell as watchers glimpsed the suspects fleeing. tools and nitro were found at the scene.
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Washington
Ind
Citizen's State Bank
Petersburg
Charles Kiefer
Kiefer
Byron Brenton
Movement seeks creation of new county along Mississippi
Citizens from Granite City and manufacturing towns across the river from St. Louis push to form a separate county from parts of St. Clair and Madison counties. The proposed region would include East St. Louis East Carondelet Brooklyn Venice Madison Granite City Mitchell and East Alton with about 80 000 residents. Officials say steps will be taken soon to pursue the plan.
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Ills
Granite City
St. Louis
Mississippi
St. Clair
Madison
East St. Louis
East Carondelet
Brooklyn
Venice
Mitchell
Alton
East Alton
Raid on Negroes Near Jellico Shocks Knoxville
Details from Knoxville report an attack on enslaved workers imported by Elk Valley line company for a mine road project ten miles from Jellico. Whites chased them from camp and a shooting left James Hatfield dead and his brother Winfield fatally wounded. Deputy sheriffs guard the property amid the probe.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Elk Valley Line Company
Jellico
Southern Railway
James Hatfield
Winfield Hatfield
James
Woman Finds Unknown Man in Coffin After Husband's Death
Mrs George William Schmitt arrived in Evansville Indiana from St Louis with a coffin believed to hold her husband. When opened the casket revealed the remains of a stranger. Telegrams to St Louis hospitals seeking explanation received no response by late hour.
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Evansville
Ind
George William Schmitt
St. Louis
Disease Strikes Brook Trout at Northville Hatchery
W C Marsh from Washington of the United States fish commission surveys a fatal disease decimating brook trout at the Northville hatchery. An estimated 6000 to 7000 breeding fish have died, with similar outbreaks reported at other stations.
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Northville
Mich
W. C. Marsh
Washington
United States Fish Commission
European nations plan coordinated attack on U.S. trade
In Washington on August 26 observers say European countries, worried by rising U.S. foreign trade, are preparing a simultaneous push against American commerce and manufacturers, signaling broader economic tensions.
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Washington
United States
Widow of Supreme Court Justice Field Dies in Oakland
Mrs Susan Field widow of the late Stephen J. Field of the United States Supreme Court died at her sister's home in Oakland California Saturday afternoon. She was nearly 70 years old.
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Oakland
Cal
Susan Field
Stephen J. Field
United States Supreme Court
George F. Whitey
Mystery Man Identified Not George Parker in Wreck
The remaining unidentified man killed in the Chicago and Alton wreck last week is confirmed not to be George Parker of Chicago. Initial guess that the victim was Parker is disproved.
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George Parker
Springfield
Ill
Chicago and Alton
Chicago
District Attorney Evans Dies at Home
Minneapolis report states United States District Attorney Evans collapsed and died from heart disease at his residence on Saturday morning. The obituary notes his long service and World Wide reputation. Court circles mourn the loss of a public official. A drug advertisement for Chamberlain's remedy follows within the text.
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Minneapolis
Minn
United States
Evans
Chamberlain
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Your Rest Stop at Clear Lake Iowa
The note invites the reader to take a break in Clear Lake Iowa offering fishing sailing and bathing. It highlights low tourist rates via Iowa Central Railway and advises asking the ticket agent for particulars and a booklet.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Central Railway
Is the Tale Fake or Fact Chinese Smuggling Scandal Disputed
Chicago reports a Washington dispatch claimed the Nogales port collector William H Hoey Indiana born and immigrant inspector B EF Jossey and two Chinese men were arrested for smuggling Chinese into the United States from Mexico by a routine scheme. Telegrams from Nogales contradicted the arrest tale saying none were detained and Hoey denied any wrongdoing. Hoey said no smuggling occurred during his term and more Chinese were deported in his district than all but one.
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Washington
Nogales
Tex
William H. Hoey
Indiana
B. EF. Jossey
Mexico
Washington Dispatch
Indianapolis
William M., Hoey
Munese
Ind
Arizona
Hoey
Engine and car crash into Janesville canning plant
A Northwestern road engine and box car plunged into the Janesville Wisconsin canning factory, wrecking the brick building just completed at a cost of 150000. The crash smashed thirty million tin cans and costly machinery. losses exceed 100000. The engine jumped the track after engineers left it on a grade near the plant. No canning this season. The company operates other plants in Cassville Wisconsin and across Iowa.
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Janesville
Wis
Cassville
Towa
Frauds Alleged Against Helen Wilmans Post Associates
Colonel and Mrs. C C Post and Charles F Burgman mental scientists were arrested at Sea Breeze on charges of using the mails for fraud. They waived examination after a preliminary hearing in Jacksonville before United States Commissioner W M Archibald. Bond of 5000 each was furnished by Dr E M Sanderson J M Schumaker Frank Sams and H L Rochersperger. The case is set for December before Judge Locke in Jacksonville.
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Fla
C. C. Post
Helen Wilmans
Charles F. Burgman
Sea Breeze
Iday
Jacksonville
United States
W. M. Archibald
BE. M. Sanderson
J. M. Schumaker
First National Bank
Frank Sams
New Smyrna, Fla
H. L. Rochersperger
Chicago
Locke
United States District Court
Baseball Scores From National and American Leagues
Saturday results show Philadelphia routed Boston 18 to 5 while Chicago beat St Louis 5 to 1. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh rainouts noted with Sunday games featuring Cincinnati 6 Pittsburgh 3 and Chicago 5 St Louis 3. American League games include Baltimore 10 over Chicago and Boston 2 over Cleveland. Western Association results list multiple city matchups with varied scores across Saturday and Sunday fixtures.
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Boston
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Washington
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Hampton Governor Woodfin Dies After Noon Fateful Day
P. T. Woodfin governor of the National Soldiers Home in Hampton died Saturday afternoon. He was the first man mustered into the United States service from Massachusetts in the Civil War and rose to the rank of colonel.
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Hampton
P. T. Woodfin
National Soldiers’ Home
Woodfin
United States Service
Massachusetts
Severe storms sweep southern France and Spain
Severe storms prevail across southern France and Spain causing damage and disruption. The report notes extensive weather impact and related disruptions in the region.
Guaranteed Kidney Cure Claim Promises Refund
Advertisement asserts Smith's Sure Kidney Cure as the only guaranteed remedy with a druggist refund if a customer is not satisfied after one bottle. Price listed as 50c.
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Smith
Immensely Popular Summer Resort At Clear Lake
Each year brings more visitors to Clear Lake the great summer resort of the northwest reached by the Iowa Central Railway. It is fast becoming the popular summer home for everybody with special low party rates. The ticket agent will provide full particulars and a booklet on request.
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Clear Lake
North West
Iowa Central Railway
Mob Baited by Murder Over $20 in Tennessee
In Maxwell, Franklin County, Henry Noles shot a white woman, then fired at her 5 year old son during a robbery that yielded $20. Noles was captured at Water Tank and jailed in Winchester as a hostile mob gathered. Assistant Attorney General Whitaker urged law and order, promising speedy indictment and trial.
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Tenn
Charles Williams
Littl
Maxwell
Henry Noles
Williams
Noles
Wiliams
Stewart
Pranklin County
Water Tank
Cowan
Winchester
Whittaker
J. J. Lynch
W. P. Tolley
Jesse M. Littleton
Foster Ramsey
A Life Size Portrait of God by Father Nugent
Father Nugent opens a lecture course Monday evening September 9 on A Life Size Portrait of God. The course invites readers to explore faith, philosophy, and the nature of divinity through a series of talks.
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Father Nugent
God
Florida magnate Henry Flagler weds Miss Mary Lily Kenan
Willington North Carolina August 26 Henry M Flagler Standard Oil magnate and multimillionaire of Florida married Miss Mary Lily Kenan at high noon Saturday. The ceremony took place at the Kenan homestead in Kenansville a village near the Atlantic coast. Florida legislature reportedly passed a law last spring allowing a man to secure a divorce from an insane wife a move said to have influenced by Flagler. Flagler's first wife is in an insane asylum.
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Willington
N. C
Tlenry M. Flagier
Standard Oil
Florida
Mary Lily Kenan
Kenan
Kenansville
Atlantic Coast
Flagler
Surrender of Tagals and Manila Troop Strength Rise
Word from Manila reports insurgent Colonel Lorec and 30 men surrendering to Captain Brown of the Fourth Infantry at Tal. More contingents surrender weekly bringing total to over 100. Manila garrison efficiency prompts adding four infantry companies though current guard duty is heavy.
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Lorec
Brown
Fourth Infantry
Talsay
Amaller
Howison Interview Question Dropped by Navy
Washington reports Admiral Schley declined to press formal questioning of Rear Admiral Howison over an alleged interview. The Navy leaves further action to the court of inquiry while Schley says the letter was not a challenge. Manila is deemed orderly and contentment voiced by General Chaffee and Commissioner Wright. A Belgian, Haelterman, is sentenced to fifteen years in prison after a war crimes trial, with commuted death to life imprisonment.
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The
Naval Hackett
Admiral Schley
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Howison
Schrey
Lemly
Court of Inaquiry
Chaffee
Manila
Wright
Tle
Helgian
War Department
Advision
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Brix Haelterman
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Ile
MacArthur
Mob Executions After Lynch Threats At Williams Farm
A mob of thousands seized a prisoner after a crime in a rural area, tied him to a tree, and burned him alive at the Williams home. The condemned man, Noles, admitted sole guilt and made a fatal statement as the crowd watched. At least 6,000 people witnessed the execution and dispersed by nightfall.
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Noles
Secretary recounts dream of doomed steamer Golconda
Springfield Aug 26 Secretary of State Jaimes A Rose relates a seven year old dream of the steamer City of Golconda turning turtle and sinking near Paducah. He saw the ship before it existed and later recognized a vessel matching the description before an actual disaster killed twenty persons.
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Hhls
Jaimes A. Rose
City of Golconda
Paducah
Golconda
Ohio River
Philippine School System Under American Rule Report
The division of insular affairs releases Professor Atkinson’s annual report on Philippine public instruction covering the period to June 30 1901. It notes 1000 US appointed teachers and eight regional divisions, cites limited local revenue for Manila schools, and describes shifting language policy toward English with Filipino teachers embracing the change.
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Division of Insular Affairs
War Department
Fred W. Atkinson
General Superintendent of Public Instruction
The
Philippines
United States
Manila
Atkinson
David Barrows
Barrows
Columbia Wins Seafight Over Constitution at Ocean Race
The Columbia defeated the Constitution at the finish on Saturday afternoon at 4 08, marking the eighth win for the Columbia. Sir Thomas Lipton sailed aboard the Erin and hailed the victory while a rain squall disrupted the second circuit, giving the Columbia a 47 second advantage.
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L. L
Columbia
Constitution
Erin
Thomas Lipton
Dr J W Herrod shot dead in Dixon Springs
Nashville August 26. Dr J W Herrod of Callatin was shot and killed by Homer Richy Friday at Dixon Springs. Richy killed in defense of Herrod’s wife and was justified by the coroner's jury.
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Tenn
J. W. Herrod
Callatin
Homer Richy
Dixon Springs
Richy
Herrod
Central station detectives and graft rumors unsettles Chicago
In Chicago on August 26 reports question the identity and duties of Central Station detectives and whether they levy tribute on disreputable characters. The city’s press weighs graft rumors said to reveal a rotten state of city hall life as they cover alleged corruption.
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Chicago
Central Station
Neenah boat Anita loses Green Lake trophy race
In Oshkosh on August 26 Anita of Neenah was defeated by Minnesota’s Minnezuka of White Bear Lake for the Green Lake trophy. Minnezuka finished the course in 1453 50.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Neenah
White Bear Lake
Home Savings and Trust suspends for liquidation
Des Moines, Aug 26 the Home Savings and Trust company with head offices in Des Moines suspended and shareholders voted to enter voluntary liquidation. All obligations will be fully paid. The move follows a statute restricting compounding of interest.
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Des Moines
Home Savings and Trust Company
Tragedy Near Lachine Drowns Four From One Family
A boat with six people capsized off Lachine wharf on Saturday leading to the drowning of a man identified as Ratterly or Rutherford his wife and two children.
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Lachine Wharf
Ratterly
Rutherford
MacArthur Arrives in Chicago After Absence
Major General MacArthur arrived in Chicago on Saturday night and was greeted by his wife and son after three years apart. Mrs. MacArthur traveled from Milwaukee to meet him. The general, slightly ill, was taken to a hotel and will rest there until Wednesday.
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Chicago
How to Catch "Jack the Hugger" in Alma
Jack the Hugger was caught assaulting a decoy woman in Alma Michigan on August 26. Several prominent citizens chased and captured him and he faced the threat of lynching.
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Jack
Alma, Mich
Veteran Crimean War veteran Tumphrey dies in Santa Rosa
William Tumphrey aged 77 and one of Balaklava’s famous noble six hundred died in Santa Rosa California on Saturday. He served in the Crimean War and was recognized among the renowned Balaklava veterans.
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Balaklava
Santa Rosa
Cal
William Tumphrey
Mills, Madison capitalist, dies by self asphyxiation
La Crosse Wisconsin reports Arthur C. Mills son of the late General Simeon Mills of Madison committed suicide by asphyxiation in a Cameron House room. He was 50, described as a prominent Madison capitalist. poor health given as the cause.
Shine at Hotel Colenso by Dave Keltner Parlor
Local notice notes shoe shining services at Hotel Colenso with Dave Keltner as proprietor. Details emphasize trusted maintenance and accessible parlor location for patrons seeking quick polish.
Clear Lake Resort Offers Low Rates for Tourists
Continuously at Clear Lake the summer resort in north western Iowa reached by the Iowa Central Route offers great fishing sailing and bathing with extremely low rates for single tourists or groups of five or more Ask ticket agents or address Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa for details
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Lows
Train Crash Near Hanover Kills Elaine Chavez and Leon Mora
Elaine Chavez and Leon Mora were fatally struck by a Santa Fe train near Hanover, New Mexico, while en route to Mora’s wedding. Both were decapitated and mangled in the accident, according to initial reports.
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N. M
Elaine Chavez
Leon Mora
Hanover
Mora
Chaves
Population figures for China reported by German papers
German papers cite a Chinese journal claiming China’s population stands at 253000 and 258000 at different times, with August 26 dates noted in Frankfort. The figures are presented as total population estimates from Chinese sources.
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China
Frankfort
Vacation in Clear Lake Iowa Promises Cool Comforts
A fragment notes a vacation in Clear Lake Iowa with cool climate, good hotels and amusements. It mentions very low round trip rates via the Iowa Central Route and advises to ask ticket agents or request a booklet.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Central
Agen
Kembile’s Flowers Competes With EmbLe Flower Co
A business note compares direct ordering from Kembile’s Flowers against EMBLE FLOWER Co. of Oskaloosa Iowa to highlight pricing and service differences. The snippet suggests consumer choice between two local florists.
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Emble Flower Co
Oskaloosa
Iowa
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