Riot at stockyards injures eight as strike breakers attacked
Chicago July 17. A mob at an amateur baseball game near the stockyards attacked four colored strike breakers and two white men including a police officer. One striker stabbed a defender. another fired into the crowd. Three injured are in serious condition. Police made arrests. No settlement progress in the meat packers strike as unions consider a broader sympathy strike. Donnelly negotiates in St. Louis but packers resist reinstating all strikers.
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Chicago
Schwarzchild & Sulzberger
Seab
Baker
James Wiely
William Larand
Wood
Michael Donnelly
St. Louis
Packers
Planta
Atrikera
Donnelly
Kansas City Strike Divides Workers as Plants Prepare to Open
In Kansas City on July 17 engineers and other union men threatened to join strikers. Little change occurred in the local packing house walkout with two plants reporting small clashes on Sunday while six large plants prepared to operate tomorrow. Plant managers claimed they were hiring more workers and remained in fair condition, while the Central Labor Union oversaw the engineers and additional labor. Niagara Falls excursion details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Fowler's
Schwarzchild & Sulzberger’s
Central Labor Union
Niagara Falls
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
B. M. Newbold
16Th
G Streets
Abattoirs Open as Meat Demand Surges in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports West Philadelphia abattoirs operating amid strike threats. Independent butchers vow to meet city demand, 600 cattle slaughtered, prices up about 2 cents. Recruiting offices open to fill strike losses. Brighton abattoir prepares for demand. stock cars and butchers working around the clock. expected large deliveries early in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
West Philadelphia
Chicago
Lve
Boston
Police Commission
Brighton
Donnelly in St Louis Strike Leader Visits
In St. Louis and East St Louis packing plants no change in the strike. Only engineers and firemen worked. Michael Donnelly, president of the Amalgamated Association, was in East St Louis consulting with strike leaders and urged perfect observance of the law. He spoke at a mass meeting of strikers in East St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Michael Donnelly
Amalgamated Association of Meat Cutters and
Donnelly
Hot Wave in the West Brings Three Deaths in Chicago
Chicago records its hottest day in three years with three deaths and many prostrations as temperatures top 94 degrees. Forecasters warn of little relief for a day or two while Detroit endures a similar scorcher with crowds at parks and riverboats seeking refuge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Weather Bureau
Detroit
Mich
Balle Tele
Western Reserve University to open anti tuberculosis dispensary
Western Reserve University trustees vote to establish an anti-tubercular dispensary with the medical school in Cleveland. The effort, the second of its kind in the United States, aims to prevent disease by registering infections, locating affected homes, and educating the public. Nurses and Cleveland Charities assist. focus on home visits and care guidance. Later reports note drownings and a shooting incident in nearby towns, with details on the victims and circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Reserve University
Cleveland
Ohio
United States
France
Germany
Association of Nurses
Associated Charities of
Battles Echo Across Far East Fronts As Powers Reinforce
Reports from Tientsin and St Petersburg describe heavy firing near Ta tche kiao and Huantichan while Russians push Japanese from coast near Yin kow. Tokyo notes shifting Russian plans and possible withdrawals toward Kaiping as British gunboats monitor potential action near Yingkan. Casualty details and exact engagements vary by dispatch, with authorities denying major offensives.
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Tientsin
Ta Tche- Kiao
Niuchwang
Chefoo
Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Sakharoff
Yin-kow
Huantichan
Hei-chou
Visit to Togo War Fleet at Anchor in Japanese Base
Correspondents aboard the steamer Manchuria report July 14 arrival at the Japanese naval base. Admiral Togo's fleet lay at broad anchorage with five cruisers center and on the flanks, torpedo gun boats and hospital ships visible as smoke columns rose from the land and funnels.
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Togo
Fugen
Manchuria
Obihaya
Helen
To's
Dewaelagships
Niasan
Kaeaga
Hashidate
Iteukushima
Stopped by Russian shots near Red Sea
A July 15 incident reported by the Walpara captain says the Russian steamer St. Petersburg fired across its bows to stop the British vessel off Jebel Zugur. Russian authorities detained the Walpara four hours while confirming no arms or ammunition for Japan were aboard. The St. Petersburg also seized the Malacca on July 16 for alleged arms and munitions bound for Japan.
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Sakharoff
Ta-tche-kiao
Fenshut
Motien
Tchao-ysng
Sakharof
Yiakow
Strouch
Mistchenko
Kanchi
Tanchi
Simautchen
St. Patersburg
Chasseurs
Blakhotan
Karehinhia
Fenshul
Motten
London
Aden
Daily Mail
St. Petersburg
Jebel Zugur
Red Sea
Huasians
Baltic fleet arrival seen aiding Japan in Port Arthur fall
A London Times cablegram reports a Baltic fleet would be welcomed by Japan as Port Arthur falls before its arrival, though questions arise on how the fleet can voyage without French help. It adds that Novik reportedly escaped blockades at Port Arthur to join Vladivostok, amid cautious Sino-French strain in Ning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Washington Post
Tokyo
Japan
Port Arthur
Vladivostok
France
Ning
Novik
Paris
St. Petersburg
Lawyer McKeon Reported Kidnapped for Ransom in New York
New York police report judge Dennis Dan McKeon a 76 year old New York lawyer kidnapped in Lower Broadway on Friday. A $5,000 ransom demand is cited in letters to his associate T A Darby. Police note McKeon had previous disappearances that ended with his return.
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New York
Dennis Dan[ Je] McKeon
T. A. Darby
Lower Broadway
McKeon
Darby
Judge MccKoon
Capt. Langan
Detective Bureau
Judge McKoon
World’s Fair notes Santos-Dumont back in doubt
Paris cable reports no notice from Santos-Dumont of plans to skip the St. Louis World’s Fair airship contests. Frederick J. Sidts, WW fair exhibits director, says no confirmation of his nonreturn and expects him to come back unless informed otherwise. Also reports a drowning at Hague Lake George and a failed launch at East Boston shipyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Louis
Santos-Dumont
St. Louie
Frederick J. W.sidts
Associated Press
Dumont
Jamaica and Cuban suspects in fatal attack on girl
A Jamaican man known as Americano and a Cuban suspect were chased by a mob after a nine year old girl was fatally harmed. Police captured both men and brought them to the Audiencia Court as crowds demanded lynching. The Cuban was later identified as the perpetrator and jailed while the Jamaican faced release after examination. The case drew large crowds near the prison and morgue as the hearing stretched.
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Fittte
Audieheis Court
Guba
Audiencia Court
White Star Line earnings reveal profits and secrecy
London Times financial supplement outlines White Star Line earnings from 1871 to 1903. It highlights Ismay’s tight control and secrecy, with the table showing years of high returns, dividends, and reserves, noting peak profits in 1900 and a view that the International Mercantile Marine Company may have overpaid.
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London Times
Washington Post
London
Times’ Financial ‘Supplement
White Star Line
T. H. Ismay
White Star Company
International Mercantile Marine
Deprecia
Times
White Star Lines
Pagt
International Mercantile Marine ‘Company
Detective killed after self defense claim sparks riot
In New York on July 17 detective Charles Conran was killed after a crowd attacked him at Schurer's Pitnia Park Corona. He had shot two men, Wil jam Gorricy and Alfonéo Dorando, during the assault, before police arrived. Officer John P. Gerrity shot Conran from under a platform when he did not emerge, killing him instantly. Gorricy and Dorando were wounded but survived.
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London Times
Washington Pont
Kuroki
Ruussiana
Motienling Pass
Motieniling Pass
Tokyo
Port Arthur
Kuropatkin
Kaiping
Tangehi
Lidoyang
Taichikiao
Yingkan
Salmatse
Bakheroff
Salmatee
Hsimiateng
Tahing ‘Pase
Lien-shan-kwan
Sanhokan
New York
Wiljam Gorricy
Alfonéo Dorando
Manhattan
Schurer
Pitnia
Corona
Charles Conran
John P. Gerrity
Conran
Gerrity
Gorricy
Dorando
Parker Seeks National Chairmanship Talks in New York
In Esopus New York July 17 Judge Parker spent a quiet day with visitors including John Kern and Maurice Minton. The national committee chairmanship was not discussed today but will be examined at a leaders conference in New York tomorrow.
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Beopus
N. Y
New York
Sheehan
Kern
Rosemont Landing
Judge Parker
Hill
Indianapolis
Albany
David B. All
National Committee
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Ocr
August Belmont
Teagart
Kingston
Peace Within The Party In Democratic Circles
Former Senator Henry G Davis Democratic vice presidential nominee visited Keyser Cumberland and New York. He said there is less communistic feeling and no party quarrels, praised William Jennings Bryan, and noted no significant incidents on his trip. He traveled aboard a Baltimore and Ohio Pullman car named Graceland en route to New York for a conference.
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New York
Henry G. Davis
West Virginia
United States
Thin City
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Keyeer
Washington
Philadelphia
Oyster Bay
Andéhia
Judge Parker
Bryan
Dannot
Democratic Party
Fit. Louis
Hill
Dr. Bryan
M. Davia
William Jennings’ Bryan
Cumberland, Md
Davia
Keyser
W. Va
Thomas B. Davis
Cumberland
Graceland
Baltimore and Ohio
New
Vinitt
Parker Ekotor
Eshiann
Beaurel
Gunz and Pistols in Strike Riot at Ta-tche-kino
News of violence at Ta-tche-kino reports heavy weapon use during a strike riot with gunfire. Details include the sounds of pistol fire and ensuing investigations. Weaving through the issue are political notes from Parker and party leaders and references to Loomis murder evidence.
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Perens
Ta-tche-kino
Parker
Loomis
Potomac
Devere
Bosphorus
Virginia
Washington
Maryland
H. V. Boynton
New Mexico
Real Battle at Washington Maneuver Camp Ends in Slashing Injuries
At a Fort Riley style sham battle near Tacoma the Ninth Cavalry drew sabers and attacked Washington National Guard troops. Three members of the Second Washington and one of the Nineteenth Infantry were severely wounded. Troop out-zered by umpires sparked the melee, as both sides clashed with drawn sabers and live horses reared in the heat of combat.
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Nolal
Washington Post
Tacoma
Wash
Ninth Cavalry
Washington National Guard
Second Washington
Nineteenth Infantry
Fort Riley
Kansa
Second
Washington
Company A
Miners Seek Audience With President Roosevelt
Delegates from the Central Labor union of Scranton Carbondale Wilkesbarre Pittston Plymouth and Nanticoke met to hear reports on a Colorado miners petition. They failed to secure an audience with President Roosevelt but decided to telegram for an early meeting and present the petition once granted. John Walsh of Carbondale acted as secretary and sent the telegram. An answer is expected tomorrow.
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Scranton
Central Labor Unioné
Carbondale
Wilkesberre
Pittston
Plymouth
Nantlaoka
Roonsevelt
Colorado
Roosevelt
John Walsh
Grand Stand Collapse Hurts Dozens At Park Game
In Cleveland suburb Brighton Park a grandstand collapsed during an amateur ball game. About 200 spectators were thrown to the ground, ten injured with broken bones and many bruised. Undercutting removed for firewood blamed. ambulances summoned, rescuers worked amid wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Brighton Park
Wound in Head Back of Right Ear Hinted as Foul Play
Reports from London and Plymouth say F Kent Loomis was found near Warrent Point with a circular clean wound behind the right ear. American consul Joseph G Stephens says he cannot comment before the inquest, which is set for tomorrow, while Parkersburg officials report violence marks and a blackjack-type wound behind the ear.
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London
Press Association
The
Central News
F. Kent Loomis
Warrent Point
Plymouth
Eddystone
Joseph G. Stephens
Associated Press
Mr. Loomis
Parkersburg
W. Va
Marke
Loomis
Will Not Send Minister to Washington From Abyssinia
Rome officials deny any plan for Emperor Menelik to appoint Ras Makonnen as minister to the United States. They say Abyssinia has no representative in the Washington area and no discussions about such an appointment have occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abyssinia
Rome
Ares
United States
Menelik of
Ras Makonnen
Washington
Lumber Plant in Montgomery Damaged by Fire
A fire at the Alabama Rift Flooring Company in Montgomery on July 17 destroyed the plant, four acres of facilities, a planing mill, kilns, and several sheds. Estimated loss ran to 200000 dollars with only partial coverage by insurance. Investigators suspect incendiary action as flames spread rapidly from multiple points. The plant, under Pennsylvania capitalists, was led by J. W. Hogherth of Scranton and former New Yorker Thomas Palmer as president and resident manager.
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Montgomery
Ala
Pic the
Alabama Rift
Watcohmaen Hall
Montgomery Lumber Company
Pennsylvania
J. W. Hogherth
Scranton Pa
Comany, Nd
Thomas Palmer
Ne York
Quarrel Ends in Fatal Shooting in Hast Providence
Antonio Nar dezso, 19, shot and killed Mrs. Fillome C. Pledoladi, 38, during a street quarrel in Hast Providence. Nar dezso claimed the woman tried to hold him while her husband, Michael Piedolaci, went for a gun. He fired twice, hitting Piedolaci just below the heart before fleeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nardéesze
Nardezio
Piedolad
Post office in Calhoun, Georgia robbed of cash and stamps
Early today unknown robbers blew open the gate at Calhoun post office and stole about 30 in money and stamps. Losses include a 500 stamp package received yesterday, 100 in other stamps, and 175 to 200 in cash, with the exact total unclear. Post office inspectors are on the scene as trails run cold. Freeman's Aid Society officers named for the ensuing term in Cincinnati include President Bishop John Walden and Vice Presidents Bishops Henry Spellmeyer and L. S. Rust, with W. Z. Boyd as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun
Davis
Aafa
Freeman's Aid Society
Cincinnati
Educational Society
John of Walden
Henry Spellmeyer
L. 3B
Wiipas B.S. Rust
W. Z. Boyd
H. Q
Bose Tradirnner
Homer Argu
Om ‘Ceding
Wee
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Tiffin
Bert Blackwell
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Jeslousy
Charlee D.rogers
Louis Capwrell
W. G. Murray
Motien Pass
Yinkow
Saimatse
Wilad Yang
Bekeyan
Yon-likan
Blaoasyra
Shu Paas
Comfort
Norfolk
Newport News
Norfolk & Washington Steambost Co
7Th St
Baltic
Santos
Glens Falls
M. Y
Joseph Friedier
Orange
N. J
Hague
Lake George
Anna Harrington
Anmran
Misa
Friedler
Mass
Joue Palmer
Brocks’ Shipyard
East
Havana
White Star
Ismay
Mexico
Mexico City
Measville
Isaieh
Willialm Stafford
Esopus
Kern,Sheehan
Minton
Washington Regiment
Vanderbilts Bay Trolley Linea
Gyracuse Rapid Transit
Utica
Mohawk
Vanderbilts
New York Central
John J. Stanley
Horace E. Andrews
Jamaica Bay
Victor Bunsberger
Max Luneberger
Cansirste
Kerry
Heturn
G. A.m. Bunday
Harpers Ferry
F. K. Loomis
Stephens
Wees
Georgia
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