Three Cent Fare Experiment in Cleveland Streets Fails
Cleveland July 20 Nearly three months of 3 cent street car fares have yielded deficits from 40 000 to 50 000 per month for the Municipal Traction Company. Transfers bring in about 30 000 monthly, while expenses and fixed charges exceed earnings. Strike disruptions and inexperience among conductors hurt revenue, but officials still believe 3 cent fares will pay in time. An imminent directors meeting will consider free transfers as a test to boost patronage.
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Cleveland
A. B. DuPont
Canadian law efficient in industrial dispute act
Washington report notes the Canadian industrial dispute investigation act has largely achieved its aims since March 1907. From 30 disputes investigated through January 15 1908, 28 cases saw strikes averted or ended. The act bans work stoppages until public grounds are announced by an official board, relying on public opinion to curb disturbances. Dr Victor S Clark finds broad employer support and mixed worker sentiment, with some labor leaders opposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Victor S. Clark
Bureau of Labor
Clark
Gotch Case Dismissed After Assault Charge
In Galveston on July 20, world heavyweight wrestling champion Frank Gotch faced aggravated assault and battery charges filed by local wrestler H. Bernau. The confrontation followed a bout last Friday night. Medical exams showed a torn rib cartilage. The case was dismissed.
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Gotch
Galveston
Tex
Frank Gotch
H. Bernau
Bernua
Mob hangs two suspects in fire deaths near Jonesville
Natchez Mississippi reports a mob executed two African American men accused of knowing about a July fire that destroyed Captain J W Swayzes gun near Jonesville Louisiana. Names of the hanged could not be learned.
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Natchez
Miss
J. W. Swayze
Jonesville
Catahoula Parish
Assassination at Slanesville Hampshire County WV
John W Chapman a wealthy Hampshire County West Virginia citizen was shot and killed in front of his Slanesville store at night. Gunman used a double barreled shotgun from bushes about fifty feet away and fled the scene. The crime shocked Cumberland Maryland reporters noting Chapman’s prominence.
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West Virginia
Cumberland
John W. Chapman
Hampshire County
W Va
Slanesville
Six Killed When Auto Struck By Fast Train Near Columbia City
Charles Sherman King and five others from Fort Wayne died at a Pennsylvania crossing when their touring car halted for a freight train and was hit by the Manhattan Limited traveling sixty miles an hour. The victims included King and his wife Josephine Catherine Mayme and Carl Timmons the chauffeur. King, financial agent for Prudential in northern Indiana, had served as Wabash county's representative in 1898 and was active in Republican politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
Chas. Sherman King
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania
Charles Sherman King
State initiative law upheld. case to supreme court
Cleveland July 20 Judge Chapman in common pleas court held the state initiative and referendum law constitutional. The test case moves to the state supreme court for final ruling after efforts to vote on the city franchise granted to Municipal Traction company. An election has been ordered by the city council. The law was enacted by the legislature last winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Chapman
Common Pleas Court
State Supreme Court
Municipal Traction Company
Fatal Explosion at Wisconsin Steel Mills Burst in South Chicago
Two men died at South Chicago hospital after a blast at the Wisconsin steel mills blast furnace on One Hundred and Sixth Street and Torrence Avenue. A third man is critical and twelve others seriously burned in the incident.
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Chicago
South Chicago
Wisconsin Steel Mills
One Hundred and Sixth Street
Torrence Avenue
South
Bay Falls Fourteen Stories In Elevator Shaft
A Western Union Telegraph messenger in Chicago fell fourteen floors down an elevator shaft in the First National Bank Building at Dearborn and Monroe streets and was fatally injured. The incident occurred on July 20 as the man was working in the bank building.
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Bay Falls
Chicago
Western Union Telegraph Company
First National Bank
Dearborn
Monroe Streets
Taft Awarded Membership in Steam Shovel Workers Union
Hot Springs July 20 Judge Taft will be notified in Cincinnati of his presidential nomination and will also receive notice of his election as a member of the International Society of Steam Shovel Men. Taft helped with Panama projects and will likely leave Hot Springs next Saturday. He plans to observe laws governing campaign funds and will not accept corporate contributions. Bryan comments urge full disclosure of individual contributions.
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Hot Springs
Judge Taft
Cincinnati
Republican Party
International Society of Steam Shovel Men
T. J. Dolan
Chicago
Taft
Panama
National Republican Committee
New York State
Congress
Bryan
Bryan Sunday
Cashman
Omaha
Fremont
Neb
W. H. Clemmons
Braun
Supreme Court halts Elks group from using its name
In Poughkeepsie New York on July 20 Supreme Court Justice Morehauser granted a permanent injunction restraining the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World a colored men set from Brooklyn and many lodges from using its present name and title. The injunction finds the defendant has practically appropriated the name title seal card emblem and colors of the plaintiff in its corporate affairs. The grand lodge of Ellis awaits the decision with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Supreme Court
Morehauser
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of
Brooklyn
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge of
Council of Empire Adjourns to October 28
St. Petersburg July 20 The council of the empire adjourned after passing the budget and bills from the duma including deputies salary increases. It will reconvene on October 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Empire
St. Petersburg
Duma
Council of the Empire
Revolt Suppressed in Tabritz Persia by Government Troops
Ta briz dispatch reports revolutionaries crushed by government forces in Tabritz while horsemen of Rachin Khan loot the town and commit killings.
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St. Petersburg
Novyce Vremya
Tabriz
Persia
Rachin Khan
Bryan notes Taft's policy calls for stronger pledge
Lincoln Neb July 20 Judge Taft’s Hot Springs statement draws comment from Nebraskan educators. The speaker urges Taft to advance his policy, urging firmer positions with teachers and in education matters. The account records local sentiment and expectations ahead of national debate.
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Lincoln, Neb
Taft
Hot Springs
Man Killed When Auto Upsets Near Baker City
In Unity near Baker City Oregon on July 20 J Muller a wholesale liquor dealer was killed and his wife seriously injured when an automobile overturned during a trip from Baker City to Boise. Also in the vehicle was Harry Bingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
Ore
J. Muller
Unity
Tragic Crash After Hill Descent Ends In Fatal Neck Injury
A machine coasting down a hill struck a washed out culvert at the base and overturned twice. The rider Muller's neck was broken in the crash, prompting an investigation into the incident and safety conditions at the site.
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Jer Head
Muller
Oil well fire at Tampico continues to burn
Mexico City July 20 The oil gusher fire at Tampico rages though embankments of earth have diverted the flames to one well. Authorities plan to smother the fire by dragging a sheet iron and rail net over it and using twelve fifty horsepower rollers. Large crowds flock to witness the spectacle of the burning gusher.
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Mexico City
Tampico
Flint Glassworkers Convene in Detroit End Session
The American Flint Glassworkers union ended a twelve day convention in Detroit with a treasury of 227000 dollars and a 57000 dollar gain for the year. The group reports a 7000 member strength and twelve trades committees filed reports. Wages expected to be largely unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint Glassworkers
Detroit
Treasury
American Flint Glassworkers’ Union
Death on Burlington train ends coast to coast race
Miss Deila Brainton daughter of a New York merchant died on Burlington train No 2 as it pulled into Creston Iowa. She was accompanied only by a nurse and the body was sent to Jersey City her former home.
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Creston
Deila Brainton
New York
Jersey City
Frontenac Passenger Steamer Burned at Lorain Dock
Fire destroyed the lake passenger steamer Frontenac at Lorain and damaged American Shipbuilding docks and hoisting gear. Loss estimated at $50,000.
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Lorain
Frontenac
American Shipbuilding Company
Hogs Market Report From Chicago July 20 1908
Markets show hog receipts at 43000 with yesterday’s leftovers 6605. Prices ranged five to ten cents lower for light hogs and mixed packers 615 to 685. One grade 620 to 690. Cattle 14000 steady to ten higher. Sheep 10000 five to ten lower.
Chicago Market Receipts and Prices in July 1908
Official receipts yesterday 15 193 and shipments 3 458 while last week tallies reach 128 264 receipts and 36 900 shipments. Estimated receipts today 42 000 and for tomorrow 15 000. Market shows weakness with hogs 6 55 to 6 70 for bulk and beef cattle listed with various grades. Sheep and lamb ranges noted with western and native stocks, price bands provided. overall activity mixed with weak to strong shifts across categories.
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Texas
Market Report Chicago July 20 1908 Beef and Cattle Prices
Chicago market report from Beach Wickham Grain Company notes weak overall trading with 10 to 15 lower than Saturday. Light cattle 6 05 to 6 10, mixed packers 6 15 to 6 80, heavy packing ship grades 6 25 to 6 82, roughs 6 15 to 6 20. Cattle mostly 10 to 15 higher. sheep weak. Addresses 544 & 545 Postal Telegraph Bidg. Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Chicago
John A. Babcock Offers Honest Deal On Time
A brief note from John A. Babcock promises prompt action and fair treatment, stating you will receive a square deal and timely service. The message underscores reliability and straightforward dealings.
Moths Cause Death as Child Falls From Window
In New York on July 20 a three year old boy, Frank Stevens, died after jumping at moths seen at his window. Entomologists link the swarm to the 1862 measuring worm outbreak. Park spraying planned to curb the invasion with five gangs assigned to cover Battery Park and surrounding trees.
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New York
Frank Stevens
Distinguished Physicians
Reutenmueller
Museum of Natural History
Brooklyn
Broadway
City Hall Park
Battery Park
Southwick
Police Seek a Slayer in Doctor Wilson Poisoning
Philadelphia reports say police close in on a printer suspected in the murder of Dr. William H. Wilson who died June 26 after drinking poisoned ale. The suspect, a typewriter operator, had access to multiple machines and his wife died eight weeks earlier in peculiar circumstances. The missing link is whether he was at work when the bottle was sent.
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Philadelphia
William H. Wilson
Express
Shonts denies Belmont ouster in Interborough talks
New York July 20 President Theodore P Shonts of the Interborough Metropolitan company denies that August Belmont has been eliminated from the traction situation or superseded by the Ryan influence in Interborough Rapid Transit affairs. He says changes are to abolish duplication of work and Belmont is working with him in harmony with his plans.
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New York
Theodore P. Shonts
Interborough Metropolitan Company
August Belmont
Ryan
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Shonts
Belmont
Cameron Currie & Co Put in Receiver’s Hands
Detroit July 20 Cameron Currie & Co brokerage firm has fallen to a receiver after a Wayne circuit court filing by Cameron Currie against partner Louis H Case seeking dissolution. Judge Mandel named Fred G Austin as receiver on a 250000 dollar bond. No other Detroit financial institution is implicated.
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Detroit
Cameron Currie & Co
Wayne
Cameron Currie
Louis H. Case
Fred G. Austin
Mandel
Currie & Co
Two Killed by Lightning Near Columbus Camp
In Columbus on July 20 Mrs. CG F Gugie age 35 wife of GO F Gugie head of the sporting goods department and formerly a physical culture teacher, and Carl Vigor age 19 son of A E Vigor a meat dealer, were killed by a lightning stroke while in camp along Big Walnut creek seven miles south of Columbus.
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Columbus
CG. F. Gugie
GO. F. Gugie
Carl Vigor
A. E. Vigor
Big Walnut Creek
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John A. Babcock
North American Commission Company
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