Duncansville Hoop Plant News Shocks Pittsburg Strike
News from the steel strike reaches Pittsburg as Duncansville plant workers ask whether to strike and union organizers move in. Officials warn organization will shape control of the Steel Hoop company while sporadic work continues at Monessen and nearby plants amid tense preparations.
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Pittsburg
Duncansville
American Steel Hoop Company
Shaffer
John Pierce
Amalgamated Association
Steel Hoop Company
Vandergrift
Wellaville
McKeesport
Dewees Wood
Wellsville
Millat Monessen
Monessen
Combine
Beards Defends Steel Strike Loss Figures
Muncie Indiana July 198 unrest over the steel strike draws comment from Beard manager Midland Steel works of American Sheet Steel. He disputes reported losses and breaks down cost shares among company profit wages and labor, arguing labor bears a larger burden than claimed.
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Muncie
Ind
Beard
Midland Steel Works
American Sheet Steel Company
Sheet Steel
Blooming Mill
UMW District 1 Orders Return Of Striking Firemen
Scranton reports the executive board of District No 1 United Mine Workers met in special session and passed a resolution ordering all stationary firemen who quit work during the IA Stationary Firemen strike to return immediately. District President Nicholls to enforce the order. no sympathy strike to be tolerated.
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Scranton
District No. 1
United Mine Workers
Mine Workers’ Organization
International Association of Stationary Firemen
Nicholls
Knights of Macabees rerate old members to equalize costs
Port Huron Michigan July 19 The supreme tent of the Knights of the Macabees rules that all old members must be rerated on the same plan as new members based on the age at joining to ensure they bear a fair share of the expense.
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Port Huron
Mich
The
Knights of the Maccabees
Order
Double Champion Griffths Wins Grand American Handicaps
Griffiths of Pascoag Rhode Island nabbed the Grand American handicap for clay birds by hitting 95 of 100. He also took the live bird Grand American handicap on the Interstate Park grounds this year finishing as champion.
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Interstate Park, L. L
E. ©. Griffiths
Pascoag, R. L
Clay Birds
Portland Cement Work Ad with Bond Filed
Contractor and dealer Portland cement work of all kinds including sidewalks curbing piers and cellar floors. All work guaranteed and a $3000 bond filed. Washington Indiana near Main Street. EMBLE FLOWER Co. Iowa promotes ordering direct with flat charges.
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Washington, In
Kembie
Emble Flower Co
Iowa
Epworths Open Their Meet in San Francisco
Thousands gather as Gov. Gates greets delegates at the fifth international Epworth League convention in San Francisco. Opening services at First Congregational Central Methodist and Howard Street churches drew crowded attendance. Bishop Joyce presided at First Congregational with a packed auditorium for the 2:50 pm session. Henry T. Gage welcomes the delegates with a brief address, followed by greetings and addresses. Evening programs at Mechanics Hall and other venues also draw large crowds and sustaining interest.
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San Francisco
International Epworth League
California
First Congregational
Central Methodist
Howard Street
Joyce
Thomas Filben
Pacific Grove
Henry T. Gage
Mechanics
Allabra Theater
Sreen Ald
Disappearance of Indianapolis Commission Merchants Hurley and Johnson
Two commission merchants E Hurley and Louis FE Johnson who ran a firm at 210 East Maryland street left Indianapolis on July 11 after threats of legal action over more than 15000 in claims. Creditors from multiple states expect more losses as attached carloads of butter and cheese were seized in New York to satisfy debts. Coroner in Glenwood Ia inspects a murder suicide case where Feurhelm killed his wife and stepson then himself after burning home amid alleged insanity.
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Indianapolis
E. Hurley
Louis FE. Johnson
East Maryland Street
Hurley and Johson
Kansas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Illinois
Ohio
Missouri
Hurley & Johnson
New York City
Metropolis
Glenwood
Whitnall
Frid Feurhelm
Feurhelm
Park er Calls Ohio Populists to Forge Third Party Ticket
Jo A Park er, chairman of the People's party national committee, issues a call for an Ohio Populist conference in Columbus July 30 to unite independent reform factions into an allied third party for the gubernatorial race. A national Populist conference is urged for Kansas City September 17 to 19.
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Cincinmati
Jo A. Parker
People’s Party
National Committee
Ohio
Columbus
Kansas City
Treasury balance report shows available cash and reserves
Washington July 18 to 19 shows available cash balance of 173 783 415 with gold 97 4336 765 silver 25 389 067 United States notes 13 730 09 treasury notes of 1890 130 907 national bank notes 1 270 414 deposits in national bank 103 954 436 and total expenditures this year 34 108 000.
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Treasury
Washington
General Fund
United States
National Bank
County officials found guilty in civil service case
Chicago July 19 a jury in Judge Smith's court found Morrison Lovejoy and Lantz guilty of malfeasance in office. The defendants were accused of violating civil service law to benefit their political ends. The defense said they will appeal to the supreme court if needed.
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Chicago
Civil Service
Passenger struck by bullet on river steamer
In Detroit on July 10 W S Marsh, a passenger on the steamer F E Kirby, was hit in the neck by a bullet fired from the deck of the steamer Grecian as it passed the Kirby in the Detroit river. A fellow passenger removed the bullet and Marsh expects no serious effects.
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Detroit
Marsh
F. E. Kirby
Kirby
Detroit River
Detroit horse wins free-for-all trot with record heat
Chestnut stallion owned and driven by George H. Ketcham of Toledo won the free-for-all trot at Detroit Driving Club’s track in Grosse Pointe. The horse trotted a fastest heat on record at 2:05 yesterday.
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Detroit. Mich
Resceus
George UH. Ketcham
Toledo
Detroit Driving Club
Grosse Pointe
Texas Drought Maintains Unbroken Heat Streak
Dallas reports ongoing drought with three weeks of extreme heat and no rainfall statewide. Officials note no relief in sight as temperatures stay well above normal.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Wood’s Temperature Normal in Havana Cable
Adjutant General Scott reports from Havana that General Wood continues to improve and his temperature is normal today.
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Wood
Washington
Scott
Havana
War Department
Miner Fatally Injured by Slate Fall in Burnett
Terre Haute Indiana July 19 Lee Centaur a coal miner from Burnett has been brought here with a broken back the result of falling slate injuries.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Late-planted corn in Rising Sun area shows no tassels yet
Rising Sun Indiana reports that the local corn crop was planted late and has not yet begun to tassel, indicating delayed development in the season.
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Rising Sun
Ind
Guaranteed Kidney Cure Advertisement Claim
An advertised drug claims Smith's Sure Kidney Cure guarantees a cure and offers a money back refund after one bottle if not fully satisfied. The offer price is 50e.
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Smith
Summer Resort at Clear Lake Promotes Low Rate Tourists
At Clear Lake Iowa a charming summer resort offers great fishing sailing and bathing with an extremely low rate for single travelers or groups of five or more. Inquiries may be made to the ticket agent or to Geo S Batty GP TA Marshalltown Iowa.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Detroit
Chicago
Iigore Falls
Adams Street
F. A. Paumer
Boer Dispatches Detail Reitz Steyn Talks and Boer Atrocities
London notes disclose Lord Kitchener's transcript of Reitz and Steyn correspondence captured with Lindley baggage on July 11. Reitz cites May 10 meetings with Botha Viljoen and Smutz amid dire burgher shortages and European intervention doubts. Steyn warns of continued struggle, DeWet summoned, and Kruger in Europe seeking aid. In Johannesburg, oath witnesses confirm Boer shootings of British wounded at Warmfontein, with Boers repelling a British counterattack as reinforcements arrived.
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London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Reitz
Steyn
Lindley
Transvaal
Botha
Viljoen
Smutz
Kruger
Stern
Great Britain
Europe
DeWet
Johannesburg
Wiakfontein
Viakfontein
Kenosha plans cooperative model city for workers
Kenosha Wisconsin July 19 twelve leading plants form a cooperative to trial profit sharing. They will buy land to build homes for 1000 laborers sold at cost with modern conveniences near the factory district. Homes may be sold or rented with rent applying to purchase. A large boarding house will offer low cost board and rooms for workers.
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Kenosha
Wis
Captain Ross Smith Weds Elva J Johnson at Fort Sheridan
Washington Indiana July 19 Captain EK Ross Smith who lived in Cuba and the Philippines married Miss Elva J Johnson of this city at Fort Sheridan Illinois two weeks before sailing for Manila. The bride returned home to await her husband. Last April Smith came home and was granted a divorce last Saturday due to his wife's indifference.
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Washington
Ind
EK. Ross Smith
Cuba
Philippines
Manila
Elva J. Johnson
Fort Sheridan
Ills
Mrs Dewitt Dies After Gasoline Fire In Grand Rapids
Mrs Martin Dewitt died at Butterworth hospital after gasoline fumes ignited during a bedbug cleanup. Her husband was badly burned trying to extinguish the flames but is expected to recover. The DeWitts left eight children, oldest 14.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Martin Dewitt
Butterworth Hospital
Dewitts
Cardinal Getti Letter Signals Acceptance of French Orders Law
Paris July 19 a letter from Cardinal Getti prefect of congregations of bishops and regulars is published. It states the heads of various orders practically submit to the new French law regulating those orders.
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Paris
Getti
Bloody Troubles in Spain Cause Fights in Saragossa
In Saragossa on July 19 a Carlist general named Cavero was killed and about fifty others wounded as clashes erupted Wednesday between Roman Catholics and free thinkers. The violence disrupted the city with multiple casualties and heightened tensions.
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Spain
Saragossa
Cavero
Sale of Omaha and St. Louis railroad postponed
Springfield Ills July 19 The scheduled sale of the Omaha and St. Louis railroad at Quincy was postponed from Wednesday to October next.
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Springfield
Ills
Omaha and St. Louis
Quincy
Telatol Not in Danger Says St Petersburg Bulletin
Count Telstoi is beyond immediate danger as of July 19, according to a St. Petersburg bulletin.
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Count Telatol
St. Petersburg
Count Telstoi
Swisser Seeks County Treasurer Nomination in Washington County
A candidate named Swisser petitions for the office of County Treasurer subject to Republican convention action in Washington County. The notice cites party procedures and the nominating process with a focus on the county political event.
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Weahington
Swisser
Visit Clear Lake Iowa for fishing sailing and swimming
A note promotes Clear Lake Iowa as a destination with ample fishing sailing and bathing options. It highlights low tourist rates via the Iowa Central Railway and suggests asking the ticket agent for particulars and a booklet.
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Clear Lake
Lowa
Iowa Central Railway
Poison used on fruits and vegetables in Chicago market
Chicago reports claim South Water street merchants supply formaldehyde to keep produce fresh. Superintendent Grady of the milk inspection bureau says informants allege vast quantities of formaldehyde sold by a major chemical supplier to commission merchants. Produce men deny the charge and call the scheme impractical.
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Chicago
Cook County Hospital
South Water Street
Grady
Milk Inspection Bureau
Produce Commission
European Cooperation Urged Against American Trade Pressure
Vienna July 19. The Freundenblatt argues European nations must unite to counter American industrial aggression. It notes the United States plans a tariff offensive and calls for abandoning most favored nation clauses with the United States and replacing the old treaty with a new short term agreement.
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Vienna
Freundenblatt
Austro-Hungarian Foreign Office
United States
Ameren
Austria
Minister of Commerce
Baseball Scores From League Clubs Yesterday
Chicago reports last days scores across leagues with results from Pittsburg Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago New York Baltimore Cleveland Milwaukee Detroit Fort Wayne Toledo Marion Wheeling and other matchups. Games include a 9 to 1 Chicago win over Baltimore and a 14 to 1 Philadelphia victory in Cincinnati.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
New York
Baltimore
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Detroit
Washington
Western Association
Fort Wayne
Dayton
Toledo
Grand Rapids
Marion
Columbus
Wheeling
Matthews
Oil strike reported near Findlay in Illinois belt
Mattoon Illinois July 19 drillers report a strike 1000 feet deep off Findlay in Shelby county with strong gas pressure and a flooded well. They gain four inches an hour while tests indicate a strong oil flow. The Illinois oil belt runs east from Findlay to Indiana.
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Mattoon
Ills
Findlay
Shelby County
Hlinois
Pindlay
Indiana
Chicago banks hold 400 million tax-escaped, Beatle says
William G. Beatle general counsel for the Chicago Edison company testified before the board of review that about 400 million dollars is held in Chicago banks with most escaping taxation. He added that half of the sum belongs to Chicago depositors.
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Chicago
William G. Beatle
Chicago Edison Company
Board of Review
Murderer Breaks Jail in Adel After Tragic Dougherty Killing
George McKay, one of the tramps connected to the Dougherty murder in Perry County, escaped from Adel county jail during Wednesday night and has not yet been recaptured.
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Perry
George McKay
Young Dougherty
Adel
Lynchers Pursue Suspect After Double Killing in Dingess
In Dingess West Virginia July 19 Benjamin Carter and Phil Bennett both white were shot to death by Henry Alexander colored. A lynching party went in pursuit of the negro.
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Dudge Lynch
Dingess
W. Va
Benjamin Carter
Phil Bennett
Henry Alexander
Miss Mary Preble Anderson Chosen to Christen Maine
Governor appoints Miss Mary Preble Anderson of Portland to christen the new United States battleship Maine at Augusta Maine on July 19.
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Maine
Augusta
Ilill
Mary Preble Anderson
Portland
United States
Duke of Connaught appointed grand master of British Freemasons
A report states the Duke of Connaught has been installed as grand master of British Freemasons. Other items note Allies agreeing to evacuate Peking on August 14 and Chicago man John McCluskey predicting his own death on July 27.
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Duke of Connaught
Peking
John McCluskey
Chicago
William Goldie, Jr
Buffalo
New York
Thomas McGurk
Lord Kitchener
Philip Botha
London
Judge Baker
Indianapolis
Nashville
Olvionns
Ohio
Nash
Ilanna
Ravenna
Havoc from Lightning Harms Residents and Destroys Property
A July lightning storm within five miles of Warsaw Indiana imperiled several people and caused about 10000 dollars in damage. Three adjacent stables burned after being struck. eight horses died, Mrs Wolf suffered severe burns but escaped the blaze, and Mr Thomas was knocked unconscious in Leesburg. Bert Houser was paralyzed briefly after a water strike near Winona. Winona Lake and nearby buildings including the auditorium and fifty cottages were flooded.
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Warsaw
Ind
Milton Wolf
Bert Hall
William Stunmy
Wolf
Leesburg
Charles Thomas
Bert Houser
Winhnona Beach
Winona lInke
Winona Auditorium
Hays Memorial
Epworth League victim faces skin graft study
Miss Zola Harrick, 15, of Hoopeston Ill, injured in the Alton wreck in Kansas City, is set to receive skin grafts from Epworth League members to aid her recovery. Her mother died from burns. the girl and father also suffered severe burns as they traveled to a San Francisco Epworth League convention.
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Kansas City
Zola Harrick
Hoopeston
Alton
San Francisco
Explosion Destroys Nitro Boat in Mid River Near Toronto
A nitro glycerine boat exploded at night in mid river about a mile below Toronto Ohio. The boat owner had just returned to the vessel when the blast occurred, leaving no trace of the boat or the owner.
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Toronto
Notable passengers sail on the St Louis to England honor
On the St Louis which sailed Wednesday were James J. Van Alen heading to England to receive the Order of St John of Jerusalem from King Edward and Representative Charles H. Grosvenor of Ohio. The article notes their departure from New York and their destination for the royal decoration.
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New York
St. Louis
James J. van Alen
England
Edward
Charles H. Grosvenor
Ohio
Markets Report From Chicago to Milwaukee Stocks and Livestock
Chicago markets note hog receipts about 26 000 with pigs at 4.25 6.50 light at 5.55 5.95 rough packing 5.60 6.75 mixed 5.60 5.02 heavy packing 5.80 6.10. cattle receipts 5 000 with steers 5.80 8.20 up to 6.80. stockers and feeders 2.20 4.54. cows 1.60 4.75. heifers 2.11 5.00. veal calves 3.40 4.90. Texas steers 3.40 4.90. sheep and lambs 12 000 with western lambs 3.85 5.25 natives 2.75 4.10. East Buffalo reports cattle 23 cars 5.00 6.50. hogs 10 cars 6.00 6.10. sheep and lambs 15 cars mixed ranges. St Louis wheat 64 67c cash. corn 52 53c. oats 34 3 4c. rye 5 5c. Milwaukee grain mixed results with wheat 6 68c. corn 51c. rye 12 12c. oats 34 4c.
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Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo
N. C
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Board of Trade Today
Ohio
Altgeld frames list of Chicago wealthy tax dodgers
John P. Altgeld unveiled a list of 250 to 260 Chicago financiers and reformers believed to evade taxes. He cited a $700,000 assessment rising to $34,000,000 for eighty individuals and questioned trust companies about reported untaxable holdings. He urged legal action for those who misrepresented securities.
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Chicago
John P. Altgeld
Board of Review
The Genuine Rocky Mountain Tea Sold by Stewart's
The genuine Rocky Mountain Tea is never sold in bulk by peddlers or for less than 35 cents. Don’t be fooled. obtain the tea made famous by the Madison Medicine Co. For sale at Stewart's.
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Rocky Mountain
Madison Medicine Co
Stewart’s
Madison, Wis
Mystery of the palace intrigue in Constantinople
Chronicles a palace fire blamed on a harem conspiracy aimed at the lady treasurer. arrests, alleged torture, and political maneuvering surround the incident. Separate briefs note pardon board activity in Joliet and a land deal in Benton Harbor, plus Knights of Pythias convention outcomes and a medical patent claim for Dr Kay’s Renovator.
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Constantinople
Yildiz Palace
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