Oath Order Prompts Bookbinders Suspicions Echo Miller Case
Washington August 27 Public Printer Pahner ordered heads of divisions in the government printing office to appear before a notary to take the oath of allegiance under the civil service law. Palmer and Miller issued the order, aiming to align per diem staff with clerks who have subscribed to the oath. Bookbinders fear implications for the Miller case and note the move affects all office employees.
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Washington
Pahner
Government Printing Office
United States
Civil Service Law
Palmer
Bookbinders’ Union
Esnes
W.A. Miller
Anthracite Board Rules in Five Labor Grievances
New York Aug 27 The anthracite coal conciliation board in Philadelphia and Reading territory disposed of five grievances. The cases included Delaney contract miner for alleged violations by Philadelphia Reading. Robinson Leisenring Co denied advance now granted 1 14 percent. Leisenring workers nine and a half hours paid for nine. Oak Hill dinner hour to be paid if required beyond nine hours. request to use detachable receipts with pay statements to provide evident records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anthraclite Coal Conciliation Board
Martin Delaney
Philadelphia & Reading Company
Delaney
Creorgne Robinson
Leisenring & Co
Oak Hill
Ghésmen
New Union Federation Forms Across Building Trades
Seven international building trades unions with a combined 650000 members began a meeting in Indianapolis to consider forming a national federation to aid mutual support and dispute arbitration. Represented are groups such as lod carriers and building laborers painters and decorators plasterers and carpenters and joiners. US Senator William Jennings Bryan is invited to speak in Ohio on principles supporting the declarations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
International Building Trades Organizations
National Federation of Building Traces
Federation of Allied Workers
Fedpats of Labor
National Building Trades Council
Allnua
William Jennings Bryan
Ohio
Suport
Mrs Tanner A Huntress Widow of Governor Takes Out License
Mrs Cora Edith Tanner widow of late Governor John R Tanner of Springfield Tennessee takes out a hunting license. The notice announces the widow’s pursuit of hunting activities following the governor’s death.
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Goveror
Springfield
Cora Edith Tanner
John R. Tanner
Confession of Aurora Hodge Stirs Salt Lake City Inquiry
Denison Iowa August 27 Aurora Hodge 19 confesses to murdering J X Ryan a traveling peddler she accompanied as bookkeeper claiming self defense with a pistol. She later surrendered in Grand Rapids and says she is guilty while investigators doubt her guilt and seek the real culprit.
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Denison
Auror Hodge
Slim
Grand Rapids
Salt Lake City
J. X. Ryan
New Coal Mining Town to Rise at Enterprise Site
Des Moines, Iowa Falls and Northern Town Lot Co sells the 30 acre Enterprise town site near the Des Moines coal region to Des Moines investors. They plan a $70,000 initial outlay, building over 200 miner houses and leasing 800 acres of coal land to mine at a scale employing about 500 men and producing about 1000 tons daily.
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Iowa Falls
Des Moines, Iowa Falls and Northern Town Lot Company
Des Moines
Enterprise
Des Moines Coal and Mining Company
Wees
Centerville man held for wife murder after coroner’s inquest
Charles Gardner of Centerville Station is held to the grand jury on a wife murder charge. A coroner’s jury found Linnie Gardner died of heart failure induced by her illness and quarrel with Gardner. Gardner denied guilt and said they never quarreled. Bond was not set.
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Belleville, IL
Charles Gardner
Centerville Station
Linnie Gardner
Gardner
Garnner
Bible conference opens at Winona Lake with notable speakers
Warsaw Indiana August 27 The Winona Lake Bible conference opened led by John Willis Baer of New York City. In the afternoon Rev. F A Miller of Brooklyn spoke in the Auditorium and Mrs. O B Harvey of Minneapolis led a women’s service in a tent. A men’s meeting was conducted on Snodian Mound by Rev. J Wilbur Chapman.
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Warsaw
Ind
Winona Lake
John Willis Baer
New York City
F. A. Miller
Brooklyn
O. BE. Harvey
Minneapolis
Snodian Mound
J. Wilbur Chapman
Evansville Names New Manager G W Bement Announces Ashenback
Evansville Indiana August 27 G W Bement president of the Central League club has appointed Edward A Ashenback of Boston as manager of the Evansville ball team Ashenback will report for duty this week He has led the League in North Carolina this year and is regarded as successful in his field
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Evansville
Ind
G. W. Bement
Edward A. Ashenback
Boston
Ashenback
North Carolina
Scores on the Diamond Show Mixed Results Across Leagues
Baseball results list several league games with teams in Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Detroit Chicago New York Washington Cleveland St. Louis and more. Association and Western games include Toledo Louisville Columbus Minneapolis Indianapolis Milwaukee Kansas City Denver Colorado Springs Des Moines and St Joseph with several scores reported.
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Chicago
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
St. Louis
Association
Toledo
St. Paut
Louisville
Kansas City
Columbus- Minneapolis
Columbus
Indianpolis
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Western
Denver Omaha
Denver
Colorado Springs
Des Moines
St. Joseph
Pittsburg
St. Paul
Columbue
Mix
New coal town White Ash rises near Spitzetown site
Carbondale Aug. 26 report that White Ash a new town three miles from Spitzertown in Williamson county is rising as a potential coal center. The Frisco system is building a track to the town and the Illinois Central plans to enter soon. The surrounding coal fields are among the region’s best.
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Carbondale
White Ash
Spitzertown
Williamson County
Frisco
Illinois Central
Ex-Alderman Faces Bribe Charge in 1899 Case
Milwaukee August 26 Former Alder Robert L Rudolph of the Eleventh ward was arrested and charged by saloonkeeper Peter Schaick with exacting a $500 bribe to secure a license in 1899. Rudolph called the case blackmail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackmall
Milwaukee
Robert L. Rudolph
Eleventh Ward
Peter Schaick
Third Street
Schaick
Rudolph
Common Council
Blick Mail
Compliment Tactics Said to Help in Conversations
A remark suggesting that praising a woman can improve disputes is discussed as a strategy for easing talks. The idea implies positive social leverage during disagreements.
Johnson Programme Leads Ohio Democratic Convention Nomination by Acclaim
In Columbus on August 27 the Democratic state convention backed the Johnson slate for governor and rest of the ticket by acclamation after initial opposition. John L. Zimmerman failed to secure the gubernatorial nomination amid minority reports, while the only major contest remaining was the senate race where Johnson prevailed after a test vote on the rules.
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Columbus
Johnson
John L. Zimmerman
Springfield
Tom L. Johnson
Zimmerman
Johnson Mamagers
Senatorial Strife Shapes Johnson and Lents Vote Rift
At the convention the Johnson faction split over the choice for senator. Johnson and ex Representative Lents clashed while Zimerman supporters shifted to Lentz after opening attack, sending Clarke’s ticket to the second ballot. The result keeps Bryan Johnson influence 18 to 3 for next year as delegates to the national convention are chosen. The ticket lists Clarke as U.S. senator with Clarke, Johnson, Niles, Dempsey, Monnet among others. The platform denounces colonialism, trusts and monopolies echoing Kansas City, while national issues get limited mention. Miles visits New Hampshire veterans association gathering after arriving from California.
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Johnson
Lents
Lewis
Bryan
Zimerman
Clarke
Lentz
Saltargaber
Goeke
Democratic Party
Yom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Frank B. Niles
Toledo
Edward J. Dempsey
Cincinnati
Frank 8. Monnet
Columbus
Vo d. Dahl
Washington
Charles A. Kloehe
Wapakonetta
J. HH. Secrest
Ottawa
Board of Public Works
T. JH. Jones
Lronton
United States
John HH. Clarke
Kansas City
Little Girl Murdered in Cetme. Three Arrested
In Cetme Minnesota a mother Mrs Willlame and two men Burrig Merrig and Di were arrested on charges of murdering the year old daughter. The mother had been seen at night on the street without the child and the body was recovered from the river after a search following a police confession.
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Thatnard
Minn
Albert Witt Fame
John Merrig
George di
Within
Willits
North Dakota
Bight
Willlame
Sargent
Burrig
Short $7 000 debt leads to suicide of director
W Golden of Monroe City Missouri, visiting Cedar Rapids for the Pecos Valley Standard Co annual meeting, shot himself through the head and died an hour later. He left no explanation but is believed to be $7 000 short in company accounts. He left a widow and a year old daughter. He clung to a pet theory of being a descendant of a wealthy English family with an estate estimated at 40 million dollars and claimed Cornell College was founded with that money.
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Cedar Rapids
W. Golden
Monroe City
Pecos Valley Standard of Company
Hinwelf
Golden
Tie
Cornell College
Ithaca
Fusion Victory in Nebraska Democratic Populist Conventions
The Nebraska Democratic and Populist conventions concluded a fusion victory over middle roaders. A motion to refer to the 1904 national convention passed after debate. The Populists readopted the prior national platforms and the Democrats endorsed the Kansas City platform and the Populist state ticket.
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Omaha
Neb
Kansas City
Record Beaten Again By Globetrotting Explorer
Henry Frederick returned to New York after 54 days 7 hours 20 minutes to complete a world voyage on the Deutschland. He reported dangers along the Trans-Siberian line with many Russians moving into Manchuria. Miss Gertrude Caruthers died after an accident at an outing party in Terre Haute.
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New York
Tlenry Frederick
New York City
Deutschland
Frederick
Manchuria
Terre Haute
Ind
Gertrude Caruthers
Matthew Reddy
Taft Named To Succeed Root In U S Government
The dispatch confirms President Roosevelt offered Taft the post after Root resigns, with Luke Fo Wright slated to succeed Taft as governor of the Philippines. Root’s letter and Roosevelt’s reply frame a planned transition after January 1 next. Mrs Mecento fully recovers from lockjaw and ankle wound after July 4 shooting.
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Oyster Jay
N. Y
Root
Taft
Luke Fo Wright
Philippines
Notorious Irish Fugitive Lynchbaum Captured in Indiana
James Lynchahau, long famed as a Irish fugitive tied to English police exploits, is arrested in Indianapolis after fleeing Chicago to evade British secret service agents. Officials say collusion between British authorities and Chicago police helped his controversial ascent from educator to suspected spy. The case connects Irish and American figures amid a broader probe into past intrigues and alleged surveillance.
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Chicago
Ave
Pinkerton
Royal Irish Constabulary
Indianapelta
Chiccago
Secret Service
Lynchbaum
James Lynchahau
Arrest of Lynchahanun Ties To Irish Political Turmoil
In Chicago a fugitive linked to Irish political violence was captured after authorities traced his wife and son. The case implicates Michael Davitt and a pattern of corruption allegations amid pursuit by British officers and Pinkerton detectives. Also noted are Iowa Christian Endeavor delegates and Polly Card’s aging teeth saga.
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Michael Davitt
Lynchaham
Grand Pacific Hotel
Lynehahau
Chicago
Lynehalaun
Lynchahanun
Agnes McDonnell
County Mayo
Ireland
Lyndhaham
New York
Philadelphia
Pinkerton
Andrew Young
Royal Irish Constabulary
Young
Vindication of a Priest in Rey City
Father Matkowski, once rector of St. Stanislaus church, Rey City Michigan, and later in Grand Rapids, was publicly vindicated. In a service at St. Stanislaus church Father Koziowski, his successor, spoke in a trembling voice as he read a formal declaration.
Governor and Judge Clash Over Workhouse Pardon Powers
A dispute between Indiana Governor Durban and Judge Alfred centers on pardons for workhouse inmates. Alfred warns the governor to stay within the law and respect judicial boundaries. The matter arises amid a broader friction over prisoner clemency and state authority.
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Indianapolia
Ind
Durban
Alfred
Criminal Court
Indiana le
Weather forecast regional outlook with scattered showers
Timela and Indiana expect cloudiness with showers and possible thunder storms. Lower Michigan and Wisconsin showery risk with brisk to fresh winds. Iowa forecasts showers with strong east to southeast winds.
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Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Market rundown with cattle and grain price ranges
Receipts and quotations for cattle sheep and hogs show varied ranges. East Buffalo figures list steers cows heifers bulls and veal with midweek prices and commodity grade splits. Wheat oats rye and other grains move higher on cash and futures tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoge
Cattlico
Texas
DePauw University closes summer term with debt paid
Greencastle Ind Aug 26 reports DePauw University ends its most successful summer term by attendance and work quality. Under Vice President Gobin, preparations for the fall term open Sept 4. By the term opening, the directors expect to have paid off the entire debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Ind
Depauw University
Gobin
Baseball Scores Report From Chicago Aug 26
Chicago scores list games across leagues and associations with results in Philadelphia Detroit New York Cleveland and Louisville. Notable: Pittsburgh 5 Philadelphia 4 in a nine inning game cut short by darkness while Detroit defeated Chicago 6 to 2 and Philadelphia beat Cleveland 9 to 3.
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Union Labor News
A. Miller
Contiia
Tanner
C. W. Morton
Morrow
Anthracite Conciliation Board
NEW Union Federation
Mrs. Tanner
Aurora Hodge
Proberty
Winona
Bryan Ideas
Kansas
Dryas
Stumphe
Tom J. Jotenson
Senator Pitch
General Miles
New Hampshire
Weirs
N. TH
Nelson A. Miles
New Hampshire Veterans’ Association
California
Ile
Fifth Regiment
New Trampshire Volunteers
Veterans’ Association
W. & Golden
Fusion
O Conventiona
Nebraska
Globe Trotter
Senate
Roosevelt
Federill A. Mecento
Killeh
Lynehahaun
Kasiemaka
Koslowek
a @otman
Cassate
Mather Matkowicki
Martha Cwilklineka
Pather Matkowski
Sioux City
Iowa Christian Endeavor Society
Shenandoah
Ida Grove
A. B. Kepford
Ida Crrove
Joplin
Polly Card
Vernon
Eigth
Renn Watta
Cambria
Wis
David G. Williams
Williams
Hanna
Netter
THE
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Washington County
Eastuffalo
Buffalo
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
East Buafao
White
Rye
Chicago Grain
TIM Chicago Livestook
Savike
Onne
Th Kron
Danny Keon
Vaank K Bane
Anahter
Citizen's National Bank
Owa
Shaw, Jenkine & Co
Wm. W. Jenkine «A Do
State Bank of
Lowa
First Nationalank
Viret National Bank
Oltieee's National Har
P. J. Nanley
Pragrrane Ts Im
Federal Courte Ome
Schuyler W. Livingston
Cryce
Ington
Monnteon
Ofpior
Qawet Mowe
W. NM. Butterfield
PeQchous
Realdance
Pice
Ovall
Wington, Ta
Richer , Wilson
A. KR. Dewey
A. Dewey
Dewey
Dewey, Lawyers
Xoma
Mundt
Albertoon
the “ Ri
Owmicago
Memphis Peoria
Jogep Kangasbo
Washinoton, Iowa
Colorado
8PGS
Fort Worth
Minneapoligy
Poliowe
Io Oa
Ita
N Preight
Janeh
Davenport
Precife
Pullman
J. M. Allen
Denener
Missouri River
Onroneo
W. Rubbel
W. A. White
Pebbako Abstract
Tin Office
Crail
Sorthweet Corner Square
New Set Abstract Books
J. L. Brookmart
Lew
W. Scofield
Osteopathy
CG. S. Harper
Osteopathic Pmv Ltd
Han
Over Kiein & Co
Arthaud
Osteopath
American School of Osteopathy
Kirksville, MO
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J. A. Cunningham
A. Anderson
J.T. Anderson
Ass’ tCashier
Anon McCunty
Dimucrors
B. F. Brown
A. Harvey
W. A. Moore
W. W. Wilson
D. J. Palmer
Ashington County
Capital
State Bank
OHAS
Dangemach
DM McLaughlin
A. White
G. Wilson
Henry Knecht
Tabor
C. 5
Hurlington
Iowa Central
Brighton
Mason City
Peoria
Sun
Asda P
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O & NW
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Terrenons
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TraMic
Gpata
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Piret Bere North
Allen
T. J. Dempsey
McKeone & Shields
Dr. King
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