New York Telegrapher Strike Echoes Across Cities
A proposed strike of 3,000 New York telegraph operators in sympathy with Chicago prompts a meeting tomorrow. Western Union and Postal Telegraph prepare to handle business with non union workers and strikebreakers amid claims the union is funded. Reports from Chicago New Orleans Topeka Minneapolis Houston and Austin describe widespread walkouts and early violence as operators refuse duties at key points.
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Chicago
New York
Ahearn
New
the Keys
Western Union
Western Union Company
Topeka
Kang
Postal
Minneapolis
Minn
Chamber of Commerce
N. M. Hansen
Houston
Tex
Western Union Telegraph
Deadly Auto Endurance Derby At Brighton Beach
The twenty four hour endurance derby at Brighton Beach saw twelve cars race with fifteen starters. A serious collision near the grandstand injured six spectators and killed one man while driver Louis Strang escaped injury as a car plowed through a fence. A field hospital treated the injured before transport to a hospital.
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New York
Brighton Beach
Jackson
Thomas
Lozier
Oldsmobile
de Deitrich
Mitchell
Darracq
Welch
Delehaye
Pillam
Matheson
Louis Strang
John Wallalore
Woman convicted in riot call case at New York trial
In New York a young woman named Rosina Goldner was convicted on a charge of attempted death by own action, a felony with potential prison or fines. She had a history of misfortune including injuries, business loss, gas fainting, blood poisoning, and multiple Bellevue hospital stays after suicide attempts. In San Francisco the Twenty-fifth Infantry caused a disturbance on the Barbary Coast leading to arrests. the unit will depart for the Philippines on the transport Crook.
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New York
Rosina Goldner
Bellevue Hospital
Central Park
San Francisco
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Calwed
Brownsville
Twenty-fifth
Presidio
Philippines
Break in Prices at Newark Stock Exchange
Prices fell as trading opened with several stocks dropping below weekly levels. Speculation was unsettled by Attorney General Bonaparte's statement after a meeting with the president and the administration's aggressive corporate pursuits. A new London low for British consols amplified market anxiety as holders dumped holdings.
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Newark
Stock Exchange
Bonaparte
London
Poison dose blamed for death of man at Ashland house
New York reports indicate a man named William A. May died from a poison dose while staying at the Ashland house since Thursday. A letter found in his pocket to Mrs J. F. Campton of New Haven reveals May’s desperate, near mad love for her and hints at a possible suicide. May was also wanted in New Haven for stealing 1200 dollars worth of jewels from Campion's home last Monday. he had worked for Campion and managed the kennel. Meanwhile Boston dispatches note the American Sonder yacht fleet is preparing for the Kiel contest with three boats Marblehead Chewink VII and Spokane I sailed by noted crews and clubs.
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New York
Ashland House
William A. May
J. F. Campton
New Haven
May
Campion
Boston
Sonder Yachts
Kiel
Marblehead
W. Bt. Joye
Sumner
Foster
Corinthian Yacht Club
Chewink VII
F. G. Macomber, Jr
Eastern Yacht Club
Spokane I
Commodore Clark
Paris
Morocco
Casablanca
Mazagan
Rabat
Mogador
Algeria
Gray
Atlas
Norfolk
E. H. Weaver & Company
Casablanca killings draw sultan's condemnation and pledges
The Moroccan sultan, via Foreign Minister Ben Sli man, condemns the Casablanca killings that cost five French lives. He offers satisfaction, notably dismissal of the Casablanca pasha and punishment of the guilty, while Tangier reports ongoing tensions and French defenses.
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Tanler
Morocco
Ben Sliman
Aftez
Casablanca
Connecticut Battleship Demonstrates 18 Knots Speed Test
The battleship Connecticut, built at the New York navy yard, steamed through the Narrows to Tompkinsville Staten Island to load ammunition after a four hour speed trial off the Maine coast. Rear Admiral Evans praised the run, noting a consistent 18 knot sea speed and a single burst reaching 1.01 knots for a quarter hour with no overheating.
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New York
Connecticut
New York Navy Yard
Maine
Tompkinsville
Staten Island
Louisiana
Newport News
Evans
Admiral Evans
Nea
Waterbury Opens Doubleheader Fight At State League Grounds
Waterbury and New London renew a doubleheader at State League Grounds as New London seeks a playoff lead. Mike McAndrew’s lineup clashes with Waterbury’s bats in a game where Waterbury scores early and New London trails, with Reiger pitching for the visitors and Waterbury’s offense generating runs.
Canada’s Cup Forfeited in Dramatic Yacht Controversy
Rochester reports the Canada’s Cup forfeited to challenger Adele after measurement disputes left Seneca, defender, out. Royal Canadien Yacht Club of Toronto awarded the cap without contest but declines acceptance as racing proceeds between Adele and Seneca with adjusted terms for weight and class. A protest by Seneca is withdrawn and the match resumed under revised conditions. a separate note mentions a fatal home explosion in Pennsylvania.
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Royal Canadien Club
Rochester
N.Y
Seneca
Royal Canadien Yacht Club of Toronto
Lutm- Merville
Canada
George Owen
Death of Cardinal Stampa Shakes Bologna Clergy
Cardinal Domenico Stampa archbishop of Bologna has died in Bologna Italy. He was created cardinal in 1894 and served long in Italian church affairs. His death marks a significant loss for the Bologna clergy and Vatican circles.
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Bologna
Italy
Domenico Stampa
Leavenworth resident recovers. parish meeting set
Thomas F. Lanny of Leavenworth street is improving after two weeks of illness. The Holy Name society of St Thomas parish will meet tomorrow at 7 30 in the church basement with full attendance requested. Henry Sebi of East Waterbury road was badly gored by a bull last evening and remains under care at his home. Waterbury businessmen plan a special meeting on the Thomaston trolley dispute with city officials invited. the matter involves land and court notation.
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Thomas F. Lanny
Leavenworth ‘Street
Holy Name Society
St Thomas’ Parish
Henry Sebi Farmer
Waterbury
Waterbury Business Men's Assortation
Thomaston
Thome
Nine Die in Dynami te Blast at Essex Ontario
A car of dynamite meant for blasting at the Detroit River lime kilns exploded in Essex Ontario. Reports vary from seven to nine deaths with many injured and extensive damage including the depot, freight shed, Green's elevator and Lay and Ritchie's mill. The explosion was felt fifteen miles away and destroyed the town's houses.
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Detroit
Mich
Detroit River
Essex
Ont
Green
Lay & Ritchie
Windsor
Michigan Central Railroad
John Mannigan
A. O. Zeiners
Michigan Central
Explosion at Colorado and Southern depot injures dozens in Boulder
In Boulder Colorado, four tons of dynamite on a flat car exploded while fire crews battled a blaze at the Colorado and Southern freight depot. Dozens were injured including burns and broken bones, with homes and freight cars blown apart and the depot destroyed. No fatalities reported though several may die.
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Boulder
Col
Colorado and Southern
ROW IN CAMP FAITHFUL G O P MEN OPPOSE PLUMS
Coroner Eli Mix's deputy pick Walter D. Makepeace not a voter in Waterbury area. A new fall list omits his name. Republicans feud over patronage as Attorney Joseph H. Reid and Makepeace rival for city posts. The party faces internal strife ahead of John Sewed's mayoral nomination.
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Eli Mix
Waterbury
Walter D. Makepeace
Elton
Watertown
Makepeace
Joseph H. Reid
Reid
Fier
Republican Party
John
Drownings At Pequabuck River River Near Railroad
In Plainville Connecticut Charles Grant aged 14 and William Grant aged 9 drowned in the Pequabuck River near the railroad this afternoon. Their bodies were recovered later.
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Plainville
Conn
Charles
William Grant
Pequabuck River
Béye
William Kingsbury
Navy commends bravery of Edward Whitehead at Samoa
Acting Secretary Newberry records the navy department’s commendation for Edward Wade Whitehead first class gunner’s mate who risked his life to save a comrade after a landslide damaged barracks at Tutuilla Samoa. The letter also praises U S S Wabash crew for rapid rescue of three overboard passengers after a collision near Chelsea ferryboat.
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Washington
Newberry
Navy Department
Edward Wade Whitehead
Tutuilla
Samoa
Whitehead
John F. Cox
Adejams
U. 8
Chelsea
M. W. Holland
M. , Sweazey
M. Sumner
P. J. Brown
G. Hawkins
P. Quinn
J. B. Smith
Myd. Meyers
A. J. Franey
H. Shanson
Smith Held on Indecent Assault Charge at Roton Point
South Norwalk Aug 10 Frank Smith was arrested at Roton Point on indecent assault. He appeared before Judge Taylor this morning, probable cause was found, and he was bound over to the higher court in bonds of 2500 dollars.
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Porto Nico
Chicago Gambier
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Bos
Cook Oey
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Washington County
Deadly Auto
John D. Collant
Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
Grosseno
Coleman Pinyn
Wilmington
Del
Leighton Coleman
Episcopal Diocese of
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Charlotte
N. C
Mise Tullson Christian
Stonewall Jackson
Salisbury
Belmat
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Canton
China
Barrisburg
Ciass
Pennsylvania
Lone Plana
N. Y
Anna Blake
Naples
Can
Signs Lake
Anna Button
Mise Blake
Man
Sultan
Tangier
Drude
Dubayla
Alcazar
el Araish
Cassini
France
The
Foreign Legion
Brude
Baker Eddy
New London
Hartford
State League Park
Mike McAndrew
Bush
Whalers
Huckleberry
Finn
Sam Kennedy
McLaughlin
Pop Rising
Joe” O'Rourke
Syrus" Curtiss
Charlie Humphrey
Ab& Rogers
Reiger
Amachoor
Wonder
Waterman
Ward
McCabe
Parker Treat
O'Rourke
Lachance
Huckleberry Mike
Barbour
Eerie
Fite
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Fitzpatrick
Bastan
Feomp
Williameper
Ang
Pat
Peeses
Tve
Che Ee Milne
Weather Forecast
Comercticat
CITY_NEWS
Woodruff
Fairview Street
Josph Andrews
Lance Andrews
Upson
Bank St
Upson Jewelry Co
Hampson
Sellew
Hampson-Sellen Furniture Co
Waterbury Agency
Glenwood
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