Fairmont Mines Rally Amid Strike Tensions
Special to the Regiocer from Fairmont West Virginia dated August 7 reports large turnout at meetings in various mines and a major Willow Tree gathering. Enthusiasm among strikers remains high though small pushes for additions are noted. Operators are seen as likely to prevail with a plan linked to Rae Woods and Davis. Observers say government injunctions are unpopular with workers and that the four Watson mines hold strategic importance.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Willow ‘Tree
Rae
Monongah
Woods
Davis
Debs
New England
Enms
Init
Notable Change in Norfolk & Western Strike Situation
Reports from West Virginia indicate tensions along the Norfolk and Western line as two operators may end their strike and return to work. A Harrison County official suggests the broader outcome hinges on union actions, with potential resumption by Agamvon workers Monday and possible wider impact if the general strike progresses.
Signing the Agreement Among Cleveland Cumperos and Officials
Cleveland Cumperos seek swift unity with Uolfurwity and Fea trans. officials gather in Pittsburgh field with Moon Bio Co, Matina & Co, Pickands Mather, Hacer & Co, and Waleh-Cipwtitl Coat Co. They back any plan aiding Pennsylvania mine improvement, while noting withdrawal from strike not yet decided.
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Fea
Cleveland
Aucutt
Berne
Pittsiare
Matina & Co
Pickands
Mather @ Go
Teharir
Hacer & Co
Cleveland Opt
Trains Guarded as West Virginia Coal Passes Through Uniontown
Striking workers threaten to disrupt trains. large coal trains from West Virginia pass through Uniontown Pa guarded by armed men. Operators take precautionary measures to protect the flow of coal and prevent work stoppages amid labor tensions.
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West Virginia Coal
Union
Dancer Uniontown
West Coal
Virginia
Body found after bonnet floats on Simpson Creek
A bonnet was found on Simpson Creek near Hoar Bridgeport this afternoon. The body of Maggie Doyle was recovered nearby, with authorities noting continued concerns over the cause and possible links to recent events. Local residents, including notable figures, mourn her loss as inquiries proceed.
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Simpson Creek
Maggie Davisson
W. Va
Hoar Bridgeport
Maggie Doyle
Register
Clariss
Eastham Murder Case Indictment Set After Grand Jury
The Eastham murder case advances as the third Tucker county grand jury indicts Col Robert W Eastham for murder. Prominent lawyers on both sides, a high profile public clash, and a writ of prohibition shift the case to the West Virginia Supreme Court with arraignment and trial planned.
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Eastham
Thompson
Supreme Court
Parsons
W. Va
Col
Robt
W._ Eastham
Hay
Holt
Tucker “County
Dent
Col. Mosby
Hampshire County
George H. Johnson
Eastharti
W. G.yp Onley
Ticker County
John A. Howard
Wheeling
John J. Davis
Clarksburg
A. Grayton
Philippi
A. B. Parzone
A. M. Cunningham
J. P. Scott
E. P. Durkin
John T_ McGraw
Grattan
C. Wood Dilley
Mineral County
Mari McCormick
Berryville, Va
H. H. Downey
Front Royal
H. G. Moffett
Rapahansock
W. B. Maxwell
Howard J. Wagner
C. O. Subey
Tucker County
F M. Reynolds
Keyser
Bob
Frank & Thompson
Maine
Dartmouth College
Hoe
Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company
Davis
Afdome
Apm
John H. Holt
Grafton
Supreme Court of Appeals
It Chambers
John T. McGraw
Robert W. Eastham
Charles Town
Window Glass Workers Demand Restoration of Wages
Pittsburg August 7 workers from the window glass trade announce plans to seek a 15 percent general wage increase at the Chicago conference with manufacturers next Wednesday. They aim to restore 1892 wages, the highest under tariff bills, referencing the Burns resolution and wide adoption by preceptories across the United States.
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Pittsburg
Window Glass Workers’ Organization
Chicago
Workers’ Committee
United States
Miss Irene Meyers Plans Postgraduate Study at Yale
Fairmont W Va August 7 Miss Irene Myers sister of Dr John A Myers resigned her position as first assistant in the Normal School yesterday and will take a two years post graduate course at Yale. This leaves all Normal teachers next year new except Principal Prof J Walter Barnes.
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Fale
Fairmont
Register
W. Va
Irene Myers
John A Myers
Yale
J. Walter Barnes
Robinson Enonered Charged With Theft Cleared
Fairmont West Virginia August 7 Special to the Register reports Jack Robinson faced a theft charge that was dropped after twenty dollars stolen Thursday from ball player McGinnis was returned today McGinnis swore out a warrant after the incident and Robinson was exonerated in the case recorded by Squire Bennington
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Register
Fairmont
W. V
Jack Robinson
McGinnis
Robinson
Squire Bennington
Snake Escapes Case Then Slithers Through New York Streets
A seven-foot black snake escaped from a glass display in O Eggeling's grocery on Fourth Avenue. It slithered to Twelfth Street where frightened women gathered as Mrs Eggeling pursued and finally trapped the reptile, threading it back into the display case.
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New York
O. Eggeling
Fourth Avenuue
Twelfth Street
Martins Ferry Faiths and Local News Roundup
Community notes from Martins Ferry report religious observances upcoming in several churches, including St Marys and St Pauls Episcopal with feasts and indulgence conditions. Local headlines cover a traffic of court actions, social events, visits, and a hall club planning a race with a prize event at the furnace grounds.
Water spout hits Hot Springs Town Collapses Bridges
A water spout struck Hot Springs Maryland last night between 9 and 10 o clock washing creek water ten to twelve feet high. Four small wooden bridges on the EY horn railroad were washed away and several more bridges within seven miles of the town were badly damaged. Some houses were carried off by floodwaters and one life is reported missing, identity unknown. No railroad track remains today.
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Omaha
Neb
Hot Springs
M. D
Ey’ Horn
Cnpany
Terrific storm floods Chandler creek area near Florence
A violent August storm drenched Florence Colorado with hours of torrential rain. Chandler Creek swelled beyond its channel, washing away prime ranch buildings and threatening a farmhouse before relief arrived. Oak Creek saw even higher flooding and Santa Fe rails were buried under water and debris for hundreds of feet.
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Colo
Chandier Creek
Greenhorn Mountains
Arkansas River
Chandler Branch
Rio Grande
Oak Creek
Chandler Creek
Santa Fe
Mayor Kendall Urged for Dayton Succession by Rae
Fairmont West Virginia August 7 Mayor U S Kendall’s bid for the State Senate appeared boosted by Rae labor organizer in a speech to Watson miners Rae criticized Judge Mason and Kendall on the strike and backed Kendall as Dayton’s successor if Republicans win Rae plans to mobilize supporters and place Kendall in Dayton’s seat despite opposition from opponents and miners showing strong enthusiasm at the meeting
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Fairmont
Dayton
Rae
W. Va
Kendall
State Senate
Watson
Judge Mason
Repiublicans
Chicago
Alt- Reid
Congressional Bee
Strike by tron ore shovelers halts Fairport work
In Fairport Ohio on August 7 a strike by tron ore shovelers halted operations as latmrs demand a single gang boss per crew and monetary control via envelopes. They accuse bosses of siphoning pay across two to seven gangs. Militia arrived from Painesville to restore order.
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Fairport
Tron
Painesville
Liebke Held On Detaining Woman Charge In Louisville
J Liebke the St Louis society man who tried to assault Amelia Paulese, formerly of Louisville, was arrested at the Galt House in Louisville and presented in court on a detaining a woman against her will charge. Bond set at 5000 but not given. He is described as wealthy and aristocratic. A mob of Lewisville society folk tried to seize him for summary justice but he vanished.
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Ling
Eastham
Register
Holt
Col. McGraw
Mr. Dailey
Davis
St. Mary’s
St. Lawrence
St. Paul's
Jesus
Gethsemane
English Lutheran Church
Ochischlaeger
Henry W. Landing
James McCaffrey
Familly
Pattons Station
Margaret Ralston
Dayton
Charles Hoyle
Epworth Park
Union
Pleasant Grove
Presbyterian Church
James Peters
Empire
Charles*clit
Glenn
Barr
Charles Heldt
Heldt
Allen McKee
Frank Hissrich
C. M. Henretta
John Ault
Louisville
J. Liebke
St. Louis
Amelia Paulesa
Galt House
Liebke
C.F. Liebke
Bell Place
Miles Bayless
Kentucky
Lewisville Society
Liehke
Fatal storm kills three at Gibbs Crote farm in Kentucky
A Kentucky farmer named Bootwin and his family perished in an overnight electrical storm that set their house ablaze. Bootwin, his wife, and their adult daughter died in the fire, while a farmhand and another worker leapt from windows and are feared drowned after fleeing toward the river.
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Lovisviler
Evening Post
New Roe
Hame
Bootwin
Gibbs Crote Tada
Tennomre
Bostwin
Another Fine Day for President McKinley Parade
Plattsburgh New York enjoyed a sunny day as President McKinley and his party observed a dress parade. The Twenty-first Infantry led by Lt. Colonel McKibben marched to Whiting and paving a repetition of the previous parade. President McKinley stayed on his balcony with Vice President Hobart Secretary Alger and General O. Howard observing from the review stand.
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Plattsburgh
N.Y
Lacat
Colonet McKibben
Hobart
Alger
Gen. O
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