Strikers Battle for Supremacy Amid Mine Camps
About 2000 strikers at Turtle Creek and Plum Creek have dwindled to roughly 800 at Camp Determination with many sent to Flam Creek. Turtle Creek and Sandy Creek pits are closed or nearly so while Plum Creek reports vary on active workers. Deputies face overwork as private telegraph and telephone lines link mines and patrols, maintaining tense vigilance over daily marches and supply strains.
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Turtle Creek
Camp Determination
Flam Creek
New York
Cleveland Gas Coal’ Company
Sandy Creek
Plum Creek
de Armitt
Cleveland Fears Coal Shortage As Strikes Grow
Cleveland coal men fear a coming famine as cog strikes spread. Mass meeting in Clearfield district not yet reached by the strike, De Armitt's mines reportedly paralyzed, and local factories resuming may drain supply quickly. Cleveland Rolling Mill and Union Rolling Mill have restarted, using about 600 tons daily.
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Cleveland
Clearfield
Pennsylvania
de Armitt
Cleveland Rolling Mill
Union Rolling Mill
Strikers Seize a Train in Indiana Mining Action
Miners from Linton and nearby towns boarded a southbound Evansville and Indianapolis train and refused to disembark untilLittle's was reached. Sheriff summons ignored. Railroad seeks injunction to arrest the men. Debs and others addressed a large crowd at Duquesne wharf. Miners from Hartwell Petersburg Ayershire and Jackson report being out. Coal miners at Hartwell Petersburg Ayershire and Jackson joined the strikes. Northwestern flour output shows lower totals in Minneapolis and Duluth regions. Cuba customs reform plan for the island adjusted after talks between colonial minister Castelano and premier Canovas del Castillo.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Linton
Evansville
Indianapolis
Mlittle’s
South Dakota Railroad Rates Injunction Granted
United States Circuit Judge Carland denied the injunction to restrain the railroad commissioners from enforcing their rate schedule. He ruled the commission acted before the law took effect on July. The decision suggests the schedule will be promulgated soon and railroads will continue the legal fight. Flour prices rise with barrels fetching 5.50, up from 4.50 in April.
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South Dakota
Roma Facade
United States
Carland
War time price trends and regional notices in 1898
The article notes that wartime prices will prevail with mills warning of continuing wheat and flour price rises due to crop shortfalls and reduced surpluses. It also reports diverse items from a Buffalo G A R parade attendance estimate to real estate sales, receiverships, labor strikes, embezzlement, and a bet on Don Carlos in Madrid.
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Minnesota
Winona
Burglars Pry Bank Doors In Waconia Vault Break
Burglars pried open the doors of the bank and opened the vault. The time lock was damaged but officials believe the safe itself was not entered. The incident occurred in Waconia, Minnesota on August 6.
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Waconrs
Minn
North Dakota Raises Railways Valuation for Taxation
North Dakota's board of equalization adds 626000 to railroad assessment for franchise taxation. The increase sets $260 per mile for 2507 miles, establishing a new valuation and confirming the tax on franchise despite railroad opposition.
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North Dakota
Bismarck
State Board of Equalization
Silver Price Plunge Hits New Lows On Aug 6
New York on August 6 reports the sharpest single day drop of the season for silver bullion. London prices slide half a penny per ounce while New York bids at 553 1/4 cents, down 1 3/4 cents from yesterday and 4 1/2 cents in a month. bullion value of the silver dollar now about 48 cents. London cites liquidation by New York holders as the cause. No prior drop this large since June 1893.
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New York
London
Official U S Population Estimate and Coal Bids Report
Aug 6 Washington 77 000 068 is the official population estimate derived from census data and mortality rules. St Paul bids for state coal show substantial savings over 1896 with average soft coal price reductions about 50 cents per ton across 26 600 tons soft coal and 1 870 tons hard coal contracts.
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Washington
United States
Actuary of the Treasury
Ceoqiliiaag
St. Paul
State Fuel Commission
Mail Service to the Klondyke
Washington Aug 6 The hosta migrating to the Alaskan and Klondyke goldfields will have postal facilities this winter. A monthly round trip to Circle City will run until July 1 next year. The service, maintained on the 18th of each month, will use the Chilkoot pass route despite no official designation.
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Klondyke
Washington
Alaskan
Circle- City
Explosion Kills Firemen as Northwestern Elevator Collapses
In Chicago on August 6 a massive explosion tore through the Northwestern grain elevator on Cook and West Water streets during a fire. Four firemen died and many others injured as walls and roof collapsed. dozens of bystanders were struck by flying debris. Total loss is eyed at 800000, with insurance covering damages.
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Chicago
Cook
West Water Streets
Jacob J. Schnur
John J. Soogan
John Strakman
Jacob Stramer
Jefferson Street
Carroll Avenue
Indiana Brought to Halifax for Docking
The battleship Indiana will be docked and cleaned at Halifax as the first US battleship sent abroad for docking due to home facility shortages. It is likely followed by the Massachusetts and several others, since repairs to the New York dock are not expected for about a year.
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Washington
Indiana
Halifax
United States
Massachusetts
New York
American Pulp Linen and Fibre Company Files Incorporation
Articles of incorporation were filed with the secretary of state in Madison Wisconsin on August 6 naming Milwau kee as the address and listing capital stock of 600000 Clark A Place James E Lappen Phil Allen Jr W H Webster as incorporators with Milwaukee Mineral Point Oconto affiliations.
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Madison
Wis
Secretary of State
American Pulp, Linen and Fibre Company
Milwaukee
Clark A. Place
James E. Lappen
Phil Allen, Jr
Mineral Point
W. H. Webster
Oconto
Ohio Democrats to Nominate at Columbus Convention
Ohio Democrats decide at Columbus to hold a September 9 state convention with one delegate for each 1000 votes plus fractions over 600 cast for Cleveland in 1892 to nominate a state ticket. The gathering is expected to be large and influential.
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Ohio
Preacher Hires From The Pulpit At Paeatont And Hills
A Rev John Walstein a revival preacher at Concord Christ church near Paeatont and Hills Washington Ind prepared to preach again after a disorderly scene. He faced a threat of attack and stated he would defend himself if needed during services.
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Paeatont
Hills
Sir Deere
N. Etart
Tragic gunfire wounds 8 year old as minister fires from window
In a chaotic scene a minister opened fire from a window wounding the 8 year old daughter of John Standiford who was asleep. The child is reported dying as the assailant Walstein fled amid the turmoil.
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Witt
John Standiford
Walstein
Grand Trunk Unions Reach Impasse on Grievances
Montre al Aug 6 A committee of Engineers Conductors Firemen and Trainmen and Grand Trunk officials led by Superintendent McGuiman has met since last Monday to settle grievances with no agreement reached A strike may follow as tensions rise between the unions and management.
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MontReal
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Order of Railroad ‘Conductors
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
McGuiman
Grand Trunk Railway System
Equadron Turbulence Near Crete Denied by Turkish Gov
The Turkish governor rejected reports of a dispatched squadron lingering near Crete, stating the fleet left the Dardanelles for Crete but is moving toward Sigri on Mitylene. Reports of a wider Balkan rising and western cooperation moves also appear in dispatches.
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Dardanelles
Crete
Danka
Créte
Iast
Cretan
Sigri
Mitylene
Postmaster Demotion Redraws Otter Tail Office
Washington Aug. 6 B B Hompe postmaster at Deer Creek Otter Tail county Minn removed during the day was the only Populist in the state holding any federal office He was appointed upon the recommendation of Congressman Boen and gives way to one of Eddy's supporters.
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Washington
B. B. Hompe
Deer Creek
Otter Tail County
Minn
Boen
Eddy
Muckross Estate Chosen for Irish Royal Residence
The Cork Constitution reports that the Muckross estate in Killarney has been selected as a site for a royal residence in Ireland.
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Ireland
London
Cork
Muckross
Killarney
Coroner reports Ramsey County crisis totals and several regional items
The Ramsey county coroner notes 17 personal crisis reports since January 1. Eminence Kentucky distillers Fibel and Grabbe file a deed of assignment. Johnny Van Heest defeats Dave Seville in twelve rounds at Grand Opera House Columbus. A Vienna dispatch to the London Daily Mail says Bulgarian post Constantinoff was assassinated. John Jacob Astor donates $18,000 to buy Elmwood in Cambridge for a Lowell memorial park. F I Smith plans a million dollar refinery near New York to employ 200 men. Dingley tariff adds six dollars per ton on imported borax. Hudson river tunnel project revival aims to resume construction after five years. Strathmore, famed stallion by Waverly Brenna, dies at 21 in Lexington.
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Ramsey County
Minn
Fibel & Grabbe
Big Eminence
John Jacob Astor
Elmwood
James Russell Lowell
Cambridge
Mass
F. I. Smith
New York
Hudson River
New Jersey
Strathmore
Lexington
Waverly Brenna
Baseball scores and standings from multiple leagues
Western League results show Detroit swept by Minneapolis 4 8 then 11 2. Indianapolis beat Kansas City 12 0. Columbus over St. Paul 10 5. Grand Rapids defeated Milwaukee 9 6. Standings list Indianapolis 686, Columbus .661, Milwaukee .638, St. Paul .608, Detroit .603, Grand Rapids .830, Minneapolis .828, Kansas City .288. National League scores include Cincinnati 6 Cleveland 4. St. Louis 93 Pittsburgh 7. Philadelphia 5 New York 4 in twelve innings. Boston 4 Baltimore 9. and club odds show Boston .682, Baltimore .667, Cincinnati .059, New York .605, Cleveland .529, Philadelphia .483, Chicago .405, Pittsburgh .444, Washington .869, St. Louis 6.
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Detroit
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Columbus
St. Paul
Grand Rapids
Milwaukee
Grand Rapida
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Autonomy Accepted by Crete Delegates Under Turkish Suspicion
In Carga on August 6 the Cretan deputies declare to foreign admirals their acceptance of autonomy and urge withdrawal of Turkish troops, amid belief Djevad Pasha is ordered by the sultan to sabotage the plan. The claim of a Turkish squadron headed for Cretan waters is officially denied.
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Carga
Djevad Pasha
End of Peace Talks Delayed Says Dispatches From Athens
Dispatches from Athens and Constantinople report no change in peace talks. The powers plan three delegates to oversee Greek revenue use and a loan to cover Thessaly evacuation. Indemnities would be paid in four yearly £1,600,000 installments. Turkey seeks ongoing evacation and to hold Volo until payment. Germany wants Turkish districts kept until payment. England opposes.
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London
Athens
Constantinople
Porte
Thessaly
Volo
Germany
Turkey
Trikhala
Turnavo
England
A dull month in trade brightened by low prices aim
The speaker notes trade often pauses in slow months but vows to spark activity this period by pushing low prices. He suggests price cuts could stimulate buying and revive the market, signaling a hopeful, proactive approach to business.
Such values and styles for five c eight c toc and four c
The note lists options for 5c 8c toc and 124 percent 4c values as possible choices. It presents variations in color and style and implies selection among the offered values.
Ladies' Hose Sale Sparks Immediate Purchases
Shoppers are urged to grab the 25 cent ladies hose while supplies last. The store touts strong demand and promises repeat buys for anyone who wants them.
Calico Wrappers In Stock At Attractive Prices
Readable line notes ladies wrappers in calico now available at 69c, 75c, and 1.00, all dark designs. The listing highlights choice lines and current stock for shoppers seeking affordable women’s garments.
Free Book Offers Fall Dress Buying Guide
A notice promotes a complimentary book that helps readers decide what to buy for fall dresses and other items. It invites requests from outside the city with a stamped self addressed envelope and promises to mail the book upon request.
Schlingerman and Watch The Long Distance Cryanics
The Northwestern Telephone Change Company announces metallic long distance lines now usable to La Crosse and extending north to Park River Grand Forks Fargo Minneapolis St Paul and west to Sioux City Mankato and other intermediate points.
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Northwestern Telefione Ex
la Crosse
Park River
Grand Forks
Fargo
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Way
Sioux City
Mankato
Midwinter Bargain Marina at CheatedésCo
Half price sale on Infants and Ladies wear including dresses from gingham cambric and mousseline age 2 3 years with embroidery and lace trim. Also hats corset covers muslin lace stockings and sweaters with discounts. Household goods textiles carpets curtains tools and toiletries offered at substantial markdowns.
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Dimity
Aller Bros
West Third Street
Sugar Loaf
Iola West
Cc. W. Anding
Alaska
N.K. Fairbank Company
St. Louis
Boston
Philadelphia
Latsch & Son
East Second Street
Winona, Minn
Winona Steam
BE. Gartside, Prop
Boston Bakery
Ice Cream Palace
East Third Street
Cras
Westmann
Theo. F. Leeb & Co
West 3
West
Erat
T. E. Felsted & CO
East Fourth Street
Thos, A. Pierce, M.D
iNinona
Johnson
Joseph Hoffarth
John Beutner
Bast Second Street
Debs
Duquesne Wharf
Eugene V. Debs
Mrs. Jones
Terre Havre
Lewellyn
Kennedy
Winslow
Hartwell
Petersburg
Ayershire
Jackson
Princeton
Wyoming
Rock Springs, Wy
Sweetwater Coal Mining Company
Northwestern
Minneapolia
Superior
Duluth
Maprip
Senor Castelano
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Cuba
Carcaco
Buffalo G. A.R
Burrap
Aug
Turner
Citizens
G.A. R. Committee
Ilinois
Histor É Mansion
Sola
Appany
Fort Crab
St. Lonpoy
the Times
Wolcott
Hurst
St. Louris
Four Courts
Atlanta
Fulton Bag and Cotton Mills
George Bogart
Evanston
Dyche
Don Carlos
Elm Street
Ezra Rouse
Arthur Guth
Nellie Bennett
Roy Cary
Beattle
Humboldt
St. Michaels
Dawson City
Yukon
Follox Dis
Bigelow
Henry County
Woodmen of America
Fulton
Rock Island
Supreme Court
Revis
Sixteenth Dragoons
South Pole
Antwerp
Grand Trunk
Sofia
Ferdinand M. Stoiloff
Charles of
Lincoln
Neb
Holcomb
Mississippi
Omaha
Brasil
Bureau of American Republics
Rio de Janeiro
San Francisco
California
Rio
Argentine Republic
Uruguay
Mich
Hiram Walker & Son
Walkerville
Can
Nashville
Tenn
Hardin County’ Bank of
Eldora
Alice D. Hubbard
Marshall, Mich
America
National League
Royal
Royal Baking Powder
Min
Hamburg
Colgate
Florida Water
Aise
Morse & Kaley’s
P.choate & Co
J. M. Hofmann
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