Will Try to Disunionize Mills Sparks Union Response
Pittsburg July 27 The National Tube Works at McKeesport seeks to curb the Amalgamated Association by offering 600 welders one year non union contracts with a threatened layoff if signed This plan followed payoffs and promises from the American Sheet Steel company to start a non union W Dewees Wood mill in McKeesport The Amalgamated leaders held council Shaffer and aides reviewed plans to counter the move and keep non union workers out while preparing to act when required
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Pittsburg
National Tube Works Company
McKeesport
Amalgamated Association
American Sheet Steel Company
W. Dewees Wood
Shaffer
Sheet Steel Company
Strike reflections and factory outlook amid seasonal labor demand
Observers among manufacturers largely see the strike as not lasting long after summer, with United States Steel Corp. not pressing for a quick settlement. They expect workers to resist until fishing and outdoor season ends, then resume talks. A Wheeling telegram notes organizers at Riverside works near Benwood gaining traction and a lodge meeting in South Wheeling to admit new members tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Corporation
Amalgamated Association
Trust
Wheeling
Great Riverside
National Tube Company
Upper Benwood
South Wheeling
Amalgamated Lodge
Riverside Plate
Judge Says Crooked Work In 2 07 Pace Ruled
Judge Barnard announced that race judges found crookedness in the 2 07 pace Tuesday aimed at preventing Riley B from winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Barnard
Riley B
Editor W C Gray resigns from The Interior church paper
Chicago July 27 Dr W C Gray longtime editor of The Interior organ of the Presbyterian Church has disposed of his interest and resigned. The paper now stands incorporated with a capital of 50000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. C. Gray
Interior
The
Presbyterian Church
Crescent Sets World Record in Mile Run at Cleveland
Crescent Won an exhibition mile race at the driving park in Cleveland and finished in 2 minutes 2 and 3-4 seconds, breaking the world record. The event occurred July 26 or 27, with Crescens reported in strong form and the crowd noting the new mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescens
Cleveland
Crescent
A Summer Outing to Clear Lake Iowa
Vacationers urged to visit Clear Lake Iowa for cool weather and amusements. The Iowa Central Route advertises very low round trip rates with details available from ticket agents or a booklet addressed to Geo S Batty, G P T A, Marshballtown Iowa.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Central
Geo
S. Batty
Marshballtown
Lowa
Remember Kemble's flowers are the best
A brief promotional note highlights Kemble's flowers with a nod to direct ordering and a mention of EMBLE FLOWER Co. in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The fragment suggests local florist options and potential supplier names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemble
Emble Flower Co
Terrific rains report a deadly local lightning strike
Terrific rain in Antigo Wisconsin on July 27 killed Mrs Martin Cherek as she visited a neighbor. Her baby was severely burned and may die, another woman in the same house was badly burned. The Cherek family has endured repeated disasters including a tornado and a fire. Mil ton Bacon and family escaped injury as lightning struck their dwelling. The Northern Woodland mill in Peck suffered wind damage and its boarding house was destroyed. Monroe reports twenty lightning strikes and four inches of rain. Janesville also records a severe storm.
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Antigo
Wis
Martin Cherek
Milton Bacon
Northern Woodland Company
Peck
Monroe
Janesville
Collier Taken to Hospital After Decades of Illness
Frank Howard Collier once a prominent criminal lawyer and later an eccentric figure due to an assault twelve years past, was moved to the county hospital by police in a patrol wagon. He lies paralyzed with complications, at 623 Jackson Boulevard, and is not expected to recover soon.
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Chicago
Frank Howard Collier
Collier
Jackson Boulevard
Desplaines Street
Cellier
Elgin Short of Milk Amid Drought Crunch
Elgin Illinois reports a milk shortage due to a prolonged drought. The condensing factory runs at half capacity as supply falls by about half and farmers receive low prices under contract. May bring higher feed costs as Bran and grain rise. Pastures are bare and prospects grim despite a brief Wednesday rain.
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Elgin
Sisters of the Holy Cross Elect New Mother General
The South Bend chapter met at St Marys academy to elect general officers for a six year term. Bishop Alerding presided and Mother Perpetua was elected mother general. Sister Aquina and Mother Pauline were also elected to key posts.
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South Bend
Ind
Order of the Holy Cross
St. Mary's Academy
Alerding
Mother Perpetua
Mothernnunciata
Aquina
Sacred Heart College
Fort Wayne
Pauline
Weather official critiques Serviss heat theory
Portland forecast chief Howard A. Beals of the weather bureau weighs Serviss heat causation claim. He notes if correct the eastern heat should show in the north Pacific states and says Portland July daytime average fell to 62.5 compared with the normal 66.3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland, Or
Howard A. Beals
Portland
Weather Bureau
Serviss
North Pacific
Rain Revives Fruit Hopes for Benton Harbor Crops
Heavy rain in Benton Harbor Michigan on July 27 revived fruit growers hopes. Peaches suffering from drought may still yield well while raspberries and blackberries have been largely ruined. Last season a bumper blackberry crop depressed prices and deterred harvesters.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Ai Sarena
Voigt Declines Congress Run Supports Zenor Nomination
George Hf. Voigt of Jeffersonville Ind denies any bid for Congress against Judge Zenor. He states he is not in the race and favors Zenor's renomination, emphasizing continued support for the current congressman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
George Hf. Voigt
Zenor
Congress
Corn Belt Still Hot and Dry as Showers Reach North
Official reports indicate the corn belt remains hot and dry with little chance of change. Some showers have fallen in the northern half of the region since Wednesday night, offering limited relief to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Corn Belt
Formaldehyde in Milk Sparks New DairY Adulteration Probe
Indianapolis July 27 Formalehyde is again used in milk sold in the city. Board of health officers plan to reopen their crusade against dairymen guilty of adulterating the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Board of Health
Ex officer removals calm Osceola amid governor action
Reports from Osceola Arkansas indicate the removal of two county officers by Governor Pavkr has subdued excitement and no trouble is expected in Memphis Tennessee on July 27.
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Osceola
Memphis
Tenn
Ark
Pavkr
Jaynes, Gould's Financial Secretary, Dead in Kansas City
J B Jaynes aged 55 once financial secretary to Jay Gould was found dead in the Kansas City railroad yards presumed to have died from heat prostration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Gould
Kansas City
J. B. Jaynes
Kan
Earthquake Shakes Elko At 2 20 In Afternoon
A strong quake was felt in Elko Nevada at 2 20 yesterday afternoon lasting three or four minutes with north to south vibrations reported across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko
Nev
Guaranteed Kidney Cure Claim From Smyth’s Cure Ad
An advertisement asserts Smyth's Sure Kidney Cure as a guaranteed remedy with a druggist refund if a customer is not fully satisfied after taking one bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smyth
Delightful Breezes Blow at Clear Lake Resort
Advertisement for Clear Lake Iowa summer resort along the Iowa Central Route. Promotes great fishing sailing and bathing with extremely low rates for single travelers or groups of five or more. Inquiries to Geo S Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Geo
Grace Outlook is Good Notwithstanding Industrial Strikes
R G Dun weekly trade review notes steel strike has not altered the sector’s position. Mills unaffected by the strike show activity, railways seek freight cars, and heavy material movement remains strong. Prices hold firm for iron and wool, cotton goods dull, hides soft, and weekly U S failures total 198 with 28 in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
London
Chicago
United States
Canada
Cure for a balky horse in Zion City tale
An elder from Dowle faith recounts a balky horse that balked at leaving Kalamazoo and later became tractable after a prayer meeting in Zion City Chicago. He says a five minute prayer after stopping at 9 o clock led to the horse becoming gentle and manageable for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalaanazoo
Mich
Zion City
Chicago
David Harum
Dowie
Zion
Baseball scores from National and American Leagues dated July 27
Chicago reports multiple scores from yesterday's games across the National and American Leagues. St Louis beat Pittsburgh 12 to 0, New York crushed Boston 8 to 4, Chicago beat Cincinnati 5 to 2, Philadelphia grounds at Wet? Milwaukee 4 to 2, Washington fell to Chicago 2 to 1, Cleveland routed Baltimore 6 to 1, Detroit at Wat Grounds. Western Association results include Columbus 8, Toledo. Dayton 2, Marion 1. Grand Rapids 5, Fort Wayne 4. Muncie 4, Wheeling 10.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
New York
Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Fort Wayne
Grand Rapids
Muncie
Wheeling
Matthews
Banker Perrick Dies by Jump From Steamboat Near Racine
C F E Perrick 34, cashier of Manning and Perrick’s bank Chariton Iowa, jumped from the Goodrich steamer Virginia near the Root River mouth while en route from Chicago to Milwaukee. He was a college graduate of means and planned a $10 000 summer home in Town. No cause is known.
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Racine, Wis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Goodrich
Virginia
C. FE
Perrick
Manning & Perrick’s Bank of
President Johnson Reverses Forfeit and Orders Replay
Chicago July 27 President Johnson announces the game forfeited to Cleveland by Washington on July 28 is thrown out and to be played again He fines the Washington club 100 dollars for saving the field and O Brien 25 dollars for cutting third base enabling him to score the tying run and trigger the trouble.
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Chicago
Johnson
Cleveland
Washington
Washington Club
O’brien
Fifty Kansas City Republicans form 1904 Theodore Roosevelt club
In Kansas City Missouri on July 27 a group of fifty leading Republicans organized a 1904 Theodore Roosevelt club to back the national ticket and promote party unity. The organizers cited Roosevelt's reform record and promised active support in coming campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Mo
Kansas City
Theodore Roosevelt
Keel Laid for Pennsylvania Cruiser in Cramps Yard
News in outline reports the keel of the protected cruiser Pennsylvania laid at the Cramps yard yesterday. Other items note Dr J M Farlan of Michigan City going to Europe for a $100000 estate, and various international and local incidents including a mutiny in Guam and a Brooklyn Bridge reopening.
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Pennsylvania
J. M. Tfarlan
Michigan City
Ind
Europe
Wilhelm
Great Britain
Guam
George Kennan
Russia
Brooklyn Bridge
Jeanette Putnam
Thomaer Chivington
Lou Bergh
Colorado
LaPrairie
Que
England
Transvaal League of Chicago
South Africa
R. Frank Walters
Baltimore
Louisville
Canton
Knight Templars
Kentucky
Booneville
Edgar
Harley Dalrymple
Bear River
Montpelier
T. W. Condon
Congregation of Holy Cross
United States
Notre Dame
Swisher Seeks County Treasurer Nomination at Republican Convention
I will be a candidate for nomination to the office of County Treasurer subject to the action of the Republican convention of Washington county. Swisher announces intent and location at 29 126 E. Swisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
E. W. Swisher
Rest and recreation at Clear Lake Iowa suggested
A local appeal invites travelers to enjoy Clear Lake Iowa for rest fishing sailing and bathing with low tourist rates via the Iowa Central Railway. Ticket agents offer details and a booklet for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk
Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Central Railway
Precept Covers Whole Schley Court Inquiry Controversy
The navy directs Admiral Dewey to investigate Admiral Schley’s conduct in West Indian operations. It specifies key points including delays at Cienfuegos, progress toward Santiago, bombardment ranges, coal on ships, the Brooklyn loop, and Hodgson dispute. The court must state facts, its opinion, and recommendations.
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Washington
Schley
Navy Department
Admiral Dewey
Admiral Schley
West Indian Waters
Sehley
Cienfuegos
Santiago
Key West
Brooklyn
Hodgson
Long
Senate
Secretary Long outlines court inquiry process in naval case
Secretary Long presents a statement on the precept describing the inquiry as an enumeration of discussed facts. Judge Advocate General Lemly will prepare the case, examine documents, and list witnesses. The court may sit for months, possibly into December, with witnesses from navy army or civil life. Admirals and Captain Enlate may be called if Schley consents, though attendance is not compulsory. Admiral Kimberly health issue delays his formal notification. A precept copy goes to Admiral Dewey and Rear Admirals Benham and Schley.
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Long
Lemly
Congress
Navy
Army
Captain Enlate
Admiral Cervera
Schley
Kimberly
Department
Dewey
Benham
Tragic Electrocution At Swift & Co Hoghouse
The body of Cornelius Daily, an electrician, was found between two rendering tanks at Swift & Co stock yards. A pair of nippers lay in his right hand against a live wire. he wore no rubber gloves, and the right arm shows severe burns from fingertips to the shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cornelius Daily
Swift & Co
Daisy
Rain helps corn. Des Moines district reports progress
Des Moines Indiana reports twenty hundredths of an inch of rain on Wednesday night aiding corn growth. The state crop service notes damage has been checked in many areas where rainfall exceeded average, and Director Sage says the moisture boosted prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Division
Department of Agriculture Crop Service
Sage
Ingersoll's Widow Sues for 95 000 Dollars
Eva A Ingersoll widow of the late Robert G Ingersoll and administratrix of his estate sues heirs of Andrew J Davis to recover 84000 plus interest from Aug 24 1897 for legal services rendered. He was to receive 100000 but was paid 5060.
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Ingersoll
Butte
Mount
Eva A. Ingersoll
Dobbs Ferry
N. Y
Robert G. Ingersoll
Andrew J. Davis
G A R Meet Trip Costs and Train Fares Announced
Commander in Chief Leo Rassieur announces national encampment for September 9 to 14 in Cleveland. Central Passenger Association set 1 cent a mile rate to Cleveland with other regions offering varied round trip discounts. Tickets valid only on sale date and refundable through October 8 if deposited by September 1 noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louia
Leo Rassieur
Central Passenfer Association
Cleveland
Convict Rough Treatment Sparks Jail Fight at maha
Dean Campbell Fair of Trinity cathedral led prayers at the county jail in maha Nebraska when prison inmates protested. After a sermon the hymn The Dying Thief Was Forced to See prompted Joe Conrad a federal prisoner to strike John Ellison who joined in the singing. The dean was assaulted before guards arrived.
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Maha
Neb
Campbell Fair
Trinity Cathedral
Joe Conrad
John Ellison
Joliet Gets New Flower Firm Against Carnation Rival
Joliet Wisconsin July 27 The J D Thompson company forms as a Joliet corporation to rival Chicago Carnation owned by Starlow N Higinbotham. Capital stock 40000 dollars. John Lambert and Fred P Story are the largest stockholders with 10000 dollars each. The business will grow handle sell market and deal in flowers palms greenhouse supplies horticultural goods and produce.
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Joliet
Wic
J. D. Thompson Company
New Joliet Corporation
Chicago Carnation Company
Starlow N. Higinbotham
John Lambert
Fred P. Story
Ida Jane Capsizes in Squall Near Manistee Coast
The two mast schooner Ida Jane owned by James and William Murphy capsized off Little Point Sawble in Manistee Michigan after a squall tore away the topmast and topsail. The crew were rescued by life savers.
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Manistee
Mich
Little Point
Sawble
Ida Jane
James
William Murphy
Birth of a German Baby in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs on July 27 reports the birth of a baby to Mr and Mrs Frank Leaf. The infant weighs seventeen pounds stands twenty four inches tall and has a chest measurement of fifteen and three fourths inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Frank Leaf
Geese Farm Boost Near Hartford Under Chicago Ownership
Chicago buyers acquired a small farm on the Trogreek bottom near Hartford Michigan and are stocking it with 1000 geese. This farm venture marks a significant poultry expansion in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Mich
Chicago
Market Report Highlights Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices Across Cities
Chicago offers estimated receipts for hogs at 25 000 with price bands from 3 25 to 6 15 and heavy packing at 5 75 to 6 15. Cattle show a wide spread with choice to extra steers at 5 70 to 6 30 and cows down to 1 60. Sheep receipts near 14 000 feature western and native lambs at 2 40 to 5 30. East Buffalo notes slow cattle and steady hogs with top lambs at 5 60 to 5 76 and mixed sheep ranges. St Louis and Milwaukee grain prices move lower or steady across wheats corns and oats. The Rocky Mountain Tea ad ends the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis
Milwaukee Grain
Milwaukee
Northern
Ittic
Madison Medicine Co
Stewart’s
Deepening Chicago harbor urged to twenty six feet depth
Major Willard’s annual report recommends dredging Chicago harbor and river to 26 feet below low water and 26 feet below hydrographic grade in the inner harbor. It calls for lowering tunnels under the Chicago river, dumping dredgings eight miles from shore, and funding from Congress to expand navigation and prevent vessel groundings. Cost estimates total hundreds of thousands for harbor, river, Calumet and other works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago River
Willard
War Department
United States
Hisett
Chicago Harbor
Congress
Sanitary District
Rush Street
Chicago
Calumet Harbor
Calumet River
Ilnois River
Tlinois and Mississippi Canal
Our Imperiled Corn Crop and Foreign Markets
Reports on the potential corn crop failure cite Secretary Wilson with overseas demand data. United Kingdom and Germany purchase large Indian corn shares, Canada and the Netherlands sizable markets, while total exports rise from 1870 surpassing 70 million dollars last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Frank Hitchcock
Agricultural Department
United Kingdom
Britain
Germany
Canada
Netherlands
Denmark
United States
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Steel Combine
Amalgamated
Lightnaing
Nevada
American League
Roosevelt
Burnham’s
G. A. BK
Hepuse
Chicago Grain and Produce
Board of Trade
Ohio
Madison
Major Willard
C. P. Otis
Marinette
Kay
Robert Reeves
Seney
Temple Pharmacy
Stewart Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Columbia Pharmacy
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Pftcers and Directors
Josefa Kreck
Cons
H. Keex
Frank Stewart
I. M. Strouns
T. J. Dempsey
Harwood
South Side
L. E. Latta
Joseph Pollard, Jr
Abhington, Iowa
H. Knecht
J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Ofpfior, Kear Alberson's Grocery
W. H. Butterfield
Marsh W. Bailey
Cpeior
Spopceite
P. J. Hanley
Washington County Savings Bank
W. E. Anderson
Klein's Clothing Store
Ashington
W. D. Lowry
Mercer & Chilcote
W. A. Stiles & Co
West Main St
Washington, Ia
Lila Whitmore
Gaseys
Hotel Allen
Frank Rogers
Wanamaker
R. A. Riley
Burplus
Does & General Banking
Bart
A. White
Oashter
O.M. Keon
Cash
First National Bank
Kobdineon
Beedown
Riair, Co
HH. Ekeck
B. KR. Jeffrey
Catal A. Taran
J.T. Anderson
Paynterest On Time Deposite
Doa General Banking
Organizted Cote
Teze
E. Townsend
D. C
Columbian School of Osteopathy
Kirksville, Mo
Tolla. m
Dlombardo
M. Lombardo
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Detroit
Adams Street
A. PaLuen
Charley
D. BR. I. & P. Going Bart
Mali
Columbus Junction
Musca
California
Pacificrthwest
I. E. Stewart
Agt
Burlington
Peoria
Ind Ind
Aianapolis
Cedar Rapids
Luo JR
Brighton
Mason City
Paul
Sun
Sun Ee
Marshallston
O& N Way
Omaha
Ver
Jin Tittemore
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