Prospects of Peace in Great Northern Rail Labor Dispute
In Saint Paul on Sept 23 Grand Master Hanrahan and Grand Chief Stone met Great Northern officials to address engineer firemen grievances. Talks resumed with concessions promised, but old schedules threatened unless progress continued. Officials expect renewed negotiations, with a potential wage overhaul and working rule changes.
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Rt. Paul
Hanrahan
Brotherhood of Firemen
J. J. Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Great Northern Railroad
Slade
Ward
Moss
Associated Press
Stone
Great Northern
Strike on the Great Lakes Spurs Vessel Owners Unity
In Cleveland a large meeting of Great Lakes vessel owners adopted resolutions denouncing the strike as unjust and pledging united action to sustain the carrying trade. A five member committee was appointed to devise ways and means, with owners agreeing to lay up boats if needed.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Vessel Owners
Man ‘Ere’ and Pilots’ Association
Pittshburg Steamship Company
Great Lakes
Two Attending Kansas City Meeting Fined in Police Court
In Kansas City police court James Kelley of New York was fined 15 dollars for carrying a revolver during a dispute between rival factions in the International Association of Bridge and Iron Workers. John Henderson of St. Louis was discharged. Henderson and Kelley are convention delegates. Simpson faced 3 dollar fine for alleged saloon window trouble.
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Kansas City
International Association of Bridge and Iron Workers
James Kelley
New York
Kelley
Sam Parks
John Henderson
St. Louis
Tenderson
Parks
Brady
Simpson
Baseball Scores Across Leagues For September 26
Chicago and national league games report mixed results with Philadelphia routing Cincinnati 12 7 in Pittsburgh while Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 5 0 and Boston edged Chicago 7 0 Detroit defeated Philadelphia 7 4 and New York surprised Cleveland 5 4 as Boston Washington and St Louis also posted scores.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Midoens
Chenail
Philadelphia
Cincionat
Cincionati
Darkners
St Louis
Toston
St. Louis
New York
Boston
Washington
Louis
Detroit
Chleveland
Parks predicts split over IA B and Iron Workers union action
Samuel J. Parks of New York predicts a rift in the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers if the convention does not recognize No. 2 of New York. He notes President Buchanan expelled that union and hints his reelection bid depends on the convention's decision. If expelled delegates are seated, Parks says he likely will not run.
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Kansas City
Samuel J. Parks
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Union No. 2
New York City
Buchanan
Parks
Colorado Populists Nominate Judge and Denounce Military in Cripple Creek
The Colorado Populist state convention nominated Frank W. Owers of Lensville for the supreme court. It adopted resolutions denouncing the Republican state administration and the Democratic party for not opposing the military presence at Cripple Creek and calling for the governor’s impeachment.
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Denver
Frank W. Owers
Lensville
Supreme Court
Democratic Party
Cripple Creek
Tyiler County
Colorado
Kentucky University Bible College to Play Football
Lexington Ky Sept 22 for the first time in its history the students of the Kentucky University Bible College will be allowed to play football this year.
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Lexington
Ite
Kentucky University Bible College
Electric Plant Burned in Kenosha Wisconsin
Fire destroyed the electric plant in Kenosha Wisconsin within an hour leaving uncertain machinery loss. The city’s street car system and water and lightning services faced temporary disruption while insurance covers the damage. Superintendent Kimball hopes to restore full operation before week’s end. a previous January fire had damaged the building and machinery. Foundations are laid for a new fire proof plant.
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Kenosha
Wia
Lews
Kimball
Weather forecast briefing for multiple regions tonight
The weather outlook reports generally fair conditions with cooler temperatures and brisk southwest to west winds. Showers are possible in the northern portion, with winds shifting from southwest to northwest in Wisconsin and Iowa.
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Finais
India
Wisconsin
Commodity prices and livestock receipts across Chicago and St Louis markets
Chicago Board of Trade quotes show mixed grain and livestock futures with September wheat around 78 3/4, December near 78 1/2, corn around 47 1/2, and soy parings. Hogs and cattle receipts in Chicago and East Buffalo list various price ranges. St Louis reports higher No. 2 red wheat and corn, with oats firm and rye quiet.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis
Fight Over a Girl Leads to Potential Fatal Injuries
Harrisburg Sept 22 Levy Stimson and Benjamin Parks fought over Miss May Henderson near the west side school. Parks struck Stimson with a club causing injuries that may prove fatal. Parks was arrested and held awaiting word on Stimson’s condition. The item mentions other notes on the Duchess’ money and speed on an electric line in Berlin.
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Harrisburg
Levy Stimson
Benjamin Parks
Stimson
Miss May Henderson
Miss Henderson
West Side
Parks
Berlin
Zossen
Devoted 10 Business Hits at the Idle Rich
London Times cites United States business vigor after nine years away Our nation shows increased daily work hours and a renewed spirit from the Spanish American War and the 1803 1807 depressions Critics point to vulgar waste by idle rich in cities The Times notes American aims for foreign trade but warns of shaky banking readiness New York Chicago may become financial centers and skilled trade wages rise while unskilled wages fall
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Lenton
United States
London ‘Times
Union
America
New York
Chicago
Tie
Prosperity period questioned and foreign trade critique
A writer predicts prosperity may last until the next presidential election with a critique of U S foreign trade. He cites ignorance about foreign conditions crowded markets and reliance on advertising and speculation as costly errors to overcome for profitable competition. Separately a criminal case outlines Richards facing robbery charges after a venue change and testimony about torture tied to a $1,000 hiding place.
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United States
America
Des Moines
William A. Richards
Gamble
Indianola
Richards
Frank Baird
Peter Sullivan
Hamilton
Andrew Kempf Injury After Fall at Home in Washington
Washington Indiana September 22 Andrew Kempf son of Alex Kempf suffered a fall that struck his right cheek on a chair injuring the eye the eyeball was punctured and eyesight destroyed Reported from Washington Ind authorities describe the accident with medical attention sought for the youth.
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Washington, Ind
Andrew Kempf
Alex Kempf
Turks Die by Dynamite in Kresna Defile Fight
Report from Sofia on September 22 states that 500 Turks were killed by dynamite while clashing with insurgents in the Kresna defile. The report notes heavy casualties and ongoing combat in the region.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Kresna
Notable 1920s US headlines brief summary
Wynne returns to Washington from Maine. Four hundred master brewers attend the fifteenth annual convention in Philadelphia. The National Negro Baptist convention closes in Philadelphia with E C Morris re elected. A one legged team defeats a one armed team in Chicago baseball. Henrik Ibsen claims illness rumors stem from enemies. James Allen moved to Allegan Michigan in elopement case with stepmother in law. Hanna denies withdrawing as RNC chair candidate. Marble cutters lockout idles 6000 workers amid open shop battle. Booker T Washington to sail for Europe for rest. London cabinet appointed but Balfour undecided on confirmations. Philippines reports three more Moros fights. one State soldier dead.
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Wynne
Washington
Maine
United States Master Brewers’ Association
Philadelphia
Natonal Negro Baptist Convention
E. C. Morris
Chicago
Henrik Ibsen
James Allen
Inlaw
Mayo Johnson
Allegan
Mich
Hanna
National Republican Committee
Booker T. Washington
Europe
London
Balfour
Philippines
Pearl unearthed in Mississippi River valued at $10000
Clinton IA Sept 23 Ed Elliott a Clinton clam digger found the largest most valuable pearl ever found in the Mississippi river It weighs 120 grains and is nearly an inch in diameter Competent judges place its value at 10000 dollars and it may exceed that figure
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Clinton, Ia
Ed Elliott
Mississippi River
Prohibition Mayor Welcomes Ohio Liquor League Delegates
East Liverpool hosts the twelfth annual Ohio State Liquor League convention with about 150 delegates. Mayor W. A. Weaver, the state’s only Prohibitionist mayor, delivered the welcome address, outlining party aims and local policy.
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East Liverpool
Ohio State Liquor League
W. A. Weaver
Ohbto
Deleeayer
Political remarks on party and jurisdictional limits
A fragmented note questions the reader’s rights and asks them to heed trade journals urging higher standards and obedience to laws. It references municipal actions and local options as context for perceived exclusion and requests adherence to leadership guidance.
Dying Empress Carlotta Mock Court Near Truasela
Carlotta widow of Maximilian is dying at Chateau de Bonehat near Truasela. She has been delirious for thirty seven years and clings to a phantom Mexican empire while attendants stage courtly entertainments for her. Scholars speculate she was poisoned by the locust root before leaving Mexico in 1860. Governor Yates accepts General Black’s resignation from the Illinois Soldiers Home board due to G A R obligations in Quincy.
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Rruasela
Carlotta
Maximilian
Mexicos
Chateau de Bonehat
Truasela
Mexico
Leopold
Belgium
Napoleon TE
United States
Pelson
Springfield
Yates
Joan C. Black
Ulinels Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home
Quincy
Grand Army of the Republic
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Deaths and political notes from USA and Europe
Detroit reports Countess L de Champeaux death in France daughter of F F Palma of Detroit born in New Orleans but raised in Detroit. New York notes Richard Watson Gilder declines alderman bid for Citizens Union citing business reasons. South Bend reports lightning strike on B and O water tank at Walkerton injuring none but men sheltered nearby. Chicago notes Alson Smith Sherman former mayor of Chicago dies in Waukegan at age 92 after nine days of illness.
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Detroit
L. de Champeaux
Chateau Villeneuve
Cote d'Or
France
F. F. Palma
New Orleans
New York
Richard Watson Gilder
The
Century Magazine
Citizens’ Union
Gilder
South Bend
Ind
Baltimore and Ohio
Walkerton
This County
Teegarden
Chicago
Alson Smith Sherman
Waukegan
Coal Belt Electric line to extend to Johnston City and Harrisburg
Officials of the Coal Belt Electric railway system announce plans to extend the line from Marton to Johnston City six miles north and Harrisburg twenty five miles east. Most of the right of way has been secured.
Insurrection Leader Captured by Cuban Rural Guarda
Rural guards have surrounded and captured Juan Lopes the insurrection leader and another man in Santiago Cuba on September 23. The arrest marks a decisive action against the uprising leaders and their accomplice.
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Guarda
Santiago
Cuba
Juan Lopes
Strange family history tied to wedding shooting at Kenosha
Report from Kenosha Wisconsin describes a shooting at a Marshall wedding linked to jealousy. The shooter is said to be Harl Marshall, 21, who fired at his sister's husband. The tale includes Eva Marshall’s early life and gender identity revealing a long misidentification.
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Kenosha
Wis
Marshall
Harl Marshall
Ottumwa
Morgantown
Eva
Mount Pleasant
Earl
Treaty 15 a Dead One What Will Be Done Next
A historical note discusses the fate of Treaty 15 after its terms. It outlines possible next steps, including negotiation, cancellation, or replacement, highlighting the political stakes and affected parties involved in the process.
Canal treaty fate hangs as Colombia urges action
Washington dispatch notes the Panama canal treaty dead as Colombia’s congress faces a pivotal vote. President Marroquin could win latitude to negotiate, or Roosevelt may shift to Nicaragua by Spooner act. Colombian senate terms expiring July 20 threaten anti treaty balance while elections loom.
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Washington
State Department
Beaupre
Toyota
Herran
Marroquin
Hhis Congress
Roosevelt
Tie
Spooner
Nicaragua
Murder on the Street in Indianapolis
William Tf Collins of Parry Manufacturing and a neonminton man was assaulted at night by Frank Davis a union carrier in a street confrontation witnessed by a woman and a child. Davis fled the city after striking Collins causing a fatal brain concussion.
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Indianapolis
William Tf. Collins
Parry Manufacturing Company
Frank Davis
Col. Hina
Davis
Murderer evades pursuers near Shickley and more
In Hastings Nebraska on September 28 authorities search for Tom Madison, accused Kansas Sliver, with posses returning after limited progress. A farmer reported Madison in a corn field near Shickley, where he mounted a stolen horse and disappeared as Harris approached. Separately a man named Samuel Swenson was detained at Sagamore Hill then sent toward New York after secret service surveillance. In Baltimore on September 23, the Odd Fellows elected General M A Raney of Marengo Iowa as commanding general for four years of the Patriarchs Militant.
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Hastings
Neb
Tom Madison
Kansas
Nebraska
Webster County
Smith County
Kan
Harris
Madison
Shickley
Harristers Crank
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Samuel Swenson
Secret Service
Sagamore Hill
New York
Baltimore
Sovereign
Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
M. A. Raney
Marengo
Patriarchs Militant
Raney
Forty jointist cases listed in Shawnee district docket
The Shawnee county Kansas district court docket shows forty cases against alleged Jointists. The Frankfort Germany council approves participation in the collective exhibit of German cities at St Louis. The US training ship Al Nance is aground at Base Rock off New London Conn but not in danger.
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Shawnee County
Kay
Council of
Frankfort
Germany
St. Louis
United States
Base Rock
New London
Conn
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