Balloting for Leo's Succession in Rome
Rome August 3 Today's first ballot for pope failed to elect. Smoke from the Sistine chapel indicated burning ballots while foreign ministers and crowds waited in St Peter's. A caravan of peasants arrived seeking the new pope's blessing as the sixth ballot also yielded no result. Cardinal Espinosa of Spain is reported gravely ill and near death.
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Rome
Sistine Chapel
St Peter's
Piazza
Associated Press
Vatican
Prince Chigi
Pauline Chapel
Many Arrests Made In Buffalo Riot
A riot outside the Niagara elevator on Ohio street in Buffalo leads to forty five Italians under arrest after a clash with workers from the Buffalo Union Furnace Co. No injuries are reported though many shots were fired. The provocation stemmed from an elevator employee shouting an insulting name at the Italians.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Niagara
Ohio Street
Niagara Elevator
Buffalo Union Furnace Co
Hartford Conductor John Pettis In Critical Condition
John Pettis of Hartford, a freight conductor on the Central New England railroad, is reported in very critical condition at a Poughkeepsie hospital after a Pratt's Mills accident. His eastbound freight train broke apart and when the sections rejoined, the car he rode was crushed, fracturing his skull and injuring his spine.
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Winsted
John Pettis
Hartford
Central New England Railroad
Pratt's Mills
Pettis
Poughkeepsie
Pet- His
Labor Strike Settled at J R Montgomery Go Plant
Windsor Locks Aug 3 The labor strike at the J R Montgomery Go plant has been settled. A company representative and a National Textile Union committee reached an agreement. Operators will return to former wages and schedule, and the company will not discriminate against any union member.
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Windsor Locks
J. R. Montgomery
National Textile Union
Striking Molders See Small Moves at Local Plants
New Britain Aug 3. No new additions to the Russell and Erwin Manufacturing Co strike ranks today. It was claimed that four sprikers returned to work at the P and F Corbin Co factory.
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New Britain
Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Co
P.& F. Corbin Co
Sorikers
Many Men Idle in Pittsburg Lockout Area
Pittsburg reports 18000 workers idle as Builders' League lockout halts construction. Across Lowell the relief fund for powder mills victims grows to 11000 dollars with no new discoveries today.
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Pittsburg
Builders’ League
Lowell
Claimed Innocent by Man Executed at Sing Sing
Ossining Aug 3 Antonio Turchowski a Pole was executed today in the electric chair at Sing Sing prison He proclaimed his innocence of murdering John Shepoloski Brooklyn saloon keeper on March 6 for which he was convicted His sentence was pronounced June 22 and the interval before execution is said to be the shortest on state records.
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Ossining
Anttonio Turchowski
Sing Sing
John Shepoloski
Brooklyn
Turchowski
Lipton Back Again Nineteenth Century Shamrock Trials
Sir Thomas Lipton and party reached Jersey City from Niagara Falls and boarded the Erin for Sandy Hook. At 9:50 a m both Shamrocks sailed to Hook for trial in a 15 mile course to windward and return. Start times were Shamrock III 11 12 17 and Shamrock II 11 12 37 with outer mark turns at 1 59 15 and 2 05 33 respectively.
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New York
Sir Thomas Lipton
Jersey City
Niagara Falls
Erin
Sandy Hook
Hook
Soindward
Two Trains Collide in Hartford City Fog Disaster
Officials initially claimed fourteen killed or injured after a head on collision between a freight and a passenger train on the Pennsylvania road near Hartford City Indiana. Later reports from Hartford City revised the injured to twenty two with many seriously hurt while Pennsylvania lines officials said no one was killed or seriously injured. Passenger train No 10 reportedly passed a flagman in heavy fog and collision occurred with minimal engine damage and only light injuries among passengers.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Hartford City
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Lines
Columbus
Chicago
Russians Getting Ready at Port Arthur
Port Arthur reports from the steamship Tacoma arriving from Yokohama show Russian agents buying large supplies of bean cakes and storing provisions and war munitions at Port Arthur. Troops move westward in anticipation of action. The crew asked if any ultimatum had been issued. Also noted: three Roman Catholic missionaries killed in Shan Si province, and other distant events including astronomy news and naval maneuvers.
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Victoria
B. C
Tacoma
Yokohama
Port Arthur
Pinh Ti
Shan Si
Hsun Yange
Hangkow
Shiro Inou Yenoule
Nagasaki
Hong Kong
Pacific
Vladivostock
Hokosaido
Japan
Russia
The Bounty on Sugar
In the House of Commons London Aug 3 Viscount Cranborne said the decision on whether sugar is aided by bounties lies with the relevant commission. Until such finding exists there is no call for action by the British government.
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London
House of Commons
Lough
United States
Great Britain
Viscount Cranborne
No New Developments in Wallingford Strike
Wallingford August 3 There were no developments today in the strike of men at R Wallace and Sons who quit in sympathy with a fellow worker's refusal to teach an apprentice. The strike is small and no new members joined. other factory departments ran normally. All Held for Hearing Hartford Aug 38 Fred Radochi and Francis Bouchard were held for a police court hearing next Friday over the death of Seraphim Perrault fatally stabbed Saturday. Bertha Stark and Belle Francis two women alleged to have witnessed the quarrel are held as witnesses.
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Wallingford
R. Wallace & Sons
Hartford
Fred Radochi
Francis Bouchard
Seraphim Perrault
Bertha Stark
Belle Francis
Dr Gunsaulus on Rome and Peter's Rome in Chicago sermon
The Rev Dr F W Gunsaulus preached at Collegiate church New York about Pauls words I must see Rome. He contrasted Peters blundering nature with Christ guidance and praised Leos XIII influence likening Rome to Peters theology and a future freer Rome with light and no absolute monarchs or widespread beggars.
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New York
F. W. Gunsaulus
Chicago
Paul
Rome
Peter
Gunsaulus
Christ
Leo XIII
Denver Citizens Alliance Urges Action Overagitators
Denver citizens alliance calls mass meeting at the chamber of commerce to remove agitators involved in local labor troubles. The Typographical Union denounces the move as perilous to liberty and law, warning members and urging protection against assaults by organized labor.
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Denver
Colo
Citizens’ Alliance of Denver
Denver Chamber of Commerce
Printers’ Union
Denver Citizens’ Alliance
City police fail to find kidnapped baby girl in New York
Police, aided by a large reward, search for Giacomo Lapuma's 2 1 2 year old daughter who vanished twelve days ago in West Forty sixth street. A richly dressed woman seen in a private carriage before the disappearance is suspected as the kidnapper with no motive yet established.
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New York
Giacomo Lapuma
West Forty-sixth Street
Nearly Hundred Cherry Pits Found in Patient’s Appendix
In New York Aug 8 a Brooklyn hospital patient undergoing stomach cancer surgery had nearly 100 cherry pits removed from the appendix and surrounding intestines. The pits did not cause appendicitis. removal followed cancer operation and the patient recovered quickly.
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New York
Brooklyn
Masked burglars invade Klondike magnate’s Seattle home
Thomas S. Lippy, a Klondike millionaire, was attacked by two masked burglars on returning from church. He was beaten, bound, gagged, and tied to a stair post while a servant girl tied to the stairs witnessed the assault. Loot included two gold watches and $14. wounds described as serious.
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Seattle
Wash
Thomas S. Lippy
Lippy
Powers on Trial For Goebel Murder
Georgetown Kentucky August 3 ex Secretary of State Caleb Powers faces a third trial as accessory before the fact to Governor William Goebel s murder Judge Robbins presides with other trials for Powers Howard and Youtsey already in progress before Judge Cantrill Both sides promise new evidence and the hearing may run through the month Powers has been convicted twice and sentenced to life James Howard the man alleged to have fired awaits a new trial. Mother and Daughter Killed in Ogdensburg bridge accident over Oswegatchie river walking to berry fields they were struck by a passing New York Central train and died instantly Miss Helen Gould asked to arbitrate Holyoke strike involving 4000 workers. a reply expected soon
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Powers
Goebel
Georgetown
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Robbins
Howard
Youtsey
Cantrill
James Howard
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Henry McDermont
Nellie
Oswegatchie River
New York Central
Berry Fields
Helen Gould
Springfield
Mass
Helen M. Gould
Holyoke
Miss Gould
Tucker's Condition Serious in Goshen Prison Incident
Litchfield August 3. Patrick Tucker, a Goshen prisoner, slashed his throat with a knife loaned by a jail trusty. He is not expected to recover soon and may live two or three days.
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Tucker
Litchfield
Patrick Tucker
Goshen
Amended treaty seeks opening of 416000 acres at Rosebud
Major James C Laughlin, inspector at Washington's Indian bureau, is at Rosebud agency in August 3 efforts to secure signatures for an amended treaty opening 416000 acres of the Sioux reservation in Gregory county to settlement. He expects to finish within a few days.
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Sioux Falls
D. D
James C. Laughlin
Indian Bureau
Washington
Rosebud
Gregory County
Collision of Automobiles in Brooklyn Train Collision
Albert J Fisk his wife and baby and friend David Wellis narrowly escaped death in a collision between their automobile and a Brooklyn rapid transit motor train. The car was overturned and hurled occupants from the vehicle but none were seriously injured.
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New York
Albert J. Fisk
David Wellis
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Road
Earthquake Shakes San Francisco Quietly
An earthquake lasting nearly thirty seconds was felt in San Francisco yesterday afternoon. The quake was long yet not violent and caused no reported damage. Stanford University notes the shock lasted about forty five seconds.
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San Francisco
Stanford University
Fortify Manchuria Port Arthur fortifications planned
From Port Arthur comes word the Russian government will spend about 6.5 million dollars on coastal fortifications extending from Port Arthur to Dalny. A large garrison movement is noted with 2,000 Moscow troops already in Port Arthur and 14,000 more reported en route.
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Manchuria
Peking
Port Arthur
Dalny
Moscow
Bridge Wrecked by Dynamite Near Richbard's Corners
Ballston New York August 3 a highway bridge at Richbard's Corners was wrecked by a dynamite explosion planted by Italian track graders on the Schenectady railroad to kill fish. No injuries but many nearby windows shattered. Weather forecast for Connecticut calls for partly cloudy to night and Tuesday.
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Ballston
N. Y
Richbard's Corners
Schenectady
Connecticut
Family row ends with revolver threat in Westport
Captain William H. Thompson, formerly of Greens' Farms, was held in $2,000 bond for threatening his wife's life after returning to her home with a revolver last night. Neighbors pursued him after he broke in, he was wounded in a confrontation, and captured after a neighbor mistook him for a burglar and fired four times.
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Westport
William H. Thompson
Greens’ Farms
Superior Court
Thompson
New York
Saturday half holiday causes strike at Valentine Bohl plant
The Saturday half holiday sparked a strike at the Valentine Bohl Co Bologna factory as four workers protest unpaid half days. Management, led by treasurer John Sachenhauser, says there is no benefit to workers who refuse full pay for nonwork days and plans to keep current staffing, with possible settlement in days ahead.
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Bologna
Valentine-Bohl Co
John Sachenhauser
Sachenhauser
Proctor Child Loses Five Dollar Bill to Older Girl
A 7-year-old girl from 90 Wolcott Street had a $5 bill changed by an older girl near Howard Street. The older girl kept the bill but claimed she could not change it. The matter nearly ended in arrest, but the mother returned the $5 and the incident settled. In Hartford, a 95 percent dividend will be paid to creditors as the Hartford Manilla Co. winds up after three years of trouble.
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Proctor
Wolcott Street
Howard Street
Brickel
Ijn
Mrs Proctor
Hartford
Marc S. Chapman
Hartford Manilla Co
Shumway
Philadelphia cricket team opens against Leicestershire in Leicester
The Philadelphia cricket team faced Leicestershire in Leicester on August 3. Philadelphia batted first reaching 108 for 4 at lunch time as the match began.
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Leicester
Eng
Philadelphia
Leicestershire
The
Philadel
Absence of the Weekly Pay and Local Notices
Died last night Dwight Graves aged 49 at his Hayden home. Lawlor of Aetna Social club on vacation at Walnut Beach. Insurance agent Henry N Rowland moved office to Jones Morgan Co building on Bank street. Hebrews of Waterbury observed day of fast for Jerusalem destr. Estate final accounting filed by widow Agnes C Northrop. Firemen meeting delegates depart Branford after overnight prep. Ten month old James Moore died. funeral today at Calvary Cemetery. Italian societies of Waterbury held services for Leo XIII with parade and Mass. Education official warns no trouble with 4000 pupils in Waterbury if old game week. Miss Sarah Walsh cut head after trolley incident. Real estate sale on Cossett street. Donahue selling properties to Mrs M Freed. Mill Plain land rapidly sold to workers. Elizabeth Winestine sues Ziglatzki Marks Co over premises on South Maine street. Fish catch displayed in Gallagher saloon window. Coffin seeks return of rented team. team located in Terryville. Sylvan avenue residents push fire alarm box before safety board. William Lawlor funeral yesterday at St Patrick's Church. Mary Shanahan infant interred in Torrington. Earthquake report Sicily unfounded. Benevento shocks felt with no damage. Hat factories in South Norwalk resume after price settlement. Breslau rail disaster kills 30, injures 50. Tro lley strike may wind down. weekly strike wages paid but union support wanes. Few organizations contribute to strike fund. plan to settle week of action discussed. Mahon expected. Conductor paid 80 cents on Bank Street line. two spotters per car since circus day. Strike burdens riders and workers. potential return of old hands to jobs debated.
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Dwight Graves
Hayden Street
Michael Lawlor
Aetna
Walnut Beach
Henry N. Rowland
Jones & Morgan Co
Bank Street
Hebrews of
Waterbury
Jerusalem
A. C. Northrop
Agnes C. Northrop
State Firemen’s Association
Branford
Cheshire Loop
James
James Moore
Buck's Hill
Calvary Cemetery
Leo XIII
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
Department of Education
Gatley
Sarah Walsh
Frederick Street
Walnut Street
Mill Plain
William Warren
Stilson Road
William Atchinson
Elizabeth Winestine
Ziglatzki-Marks Co
South Maine Street
Jane Tinkham
District Court
P. F. Gallagher
South Main Street
Gallagher
Lighthouse Point
Coffin
Water Street
Naugatuck
Terryville
Sylvan Avenue
Board of Public Safety
William Lawlor
Mace
Washington Avenue
St Patrick's Church
Father Sullivan
St Joseph’s Cemetery
Anthony Carroll
John McCarthy
Thomas P. Kelly
Jeremiah Fitzpatrick
Joseph Danaher
Daniel Danaher
Holmes, Booth & Haydens
Mary
Benedict & Burnham Strikers Clash at the Factory
Crowds gather outside Benedict and Burnham’s polishing den as a strike committee forms and rumors of further talks fade. Some workers were hired then quit, while others peer at the gate, barbed wire atop pickets blocking entry, and officials flag ongoing obstacles to a settlement.
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Benedict & Burnham's
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