davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
Observation-Disclosures

some instances rather unexpected complI.
snce with tho strike order, tne AmRlea-
mated association tonight has added two
more mills to its list, both Of which were
claimed by the companies to be beyond the
reach OF the organization. When the VII
liam Clark & Sons company's mill, which
operated all day nonunton men came to
shift turns tonight none Of the skilled men
reported for duty and the plant had to be
closed down Later the following was re.
ceived concerning the mill considered by
the manufacturers unexeeptionally loyal;
''Monessen, Pa.-The Monessen steel hoop
plant has been closed and has been organ
lied by district delegates OF the Amalga'
mated association. The delegates arrived
In town this morning and went to work
Immediately BY o'clock this afternoon
they had all the local men In the assocIn'
tion and left this evening for Plttsburg,
after advising the men to stand frm. rhe
men held meeting tonight TO elect officers
and name their lodge"
The conquest of these two plants Is con
sidered by the association people as m
instance Of their strength and an lndlca
ton that shaffers assertion that surprises
would follow the strike order was not with
ont reason.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
a PROMISE OF RELIEF.

Thunder Showers Are Predicted for thu
Bfouth-Stricken District.
Washington. July 15.-Rellef Tor tho heat.
stricken district of tue great corn belt 10
morrow ia predicted by the weather bureaus
tonight No general rains apparently ara
yet In sight, hue thunder showers with
consequent lower temperatures are prob.
able in Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa.
Illinois and possibly Indiana. There Ia a
prospect of a continuance OF these showers
Wednesday in the Ohio and Mississippi
valleys and in the upper lake regronss
bringing cooler weather Tor the time be.
ing.
Today the hot weather continued througas
out tho corn belt apd over the iako regioa
aud upper Ohio valley, but temperatures
fell considerably during the early evens
ing over the latter district under the in-
nuence OF local thunder storms. Local
thunder storms also occurred IN North pa.
kota, Northern Illinois, portions OF Ohio.
Missouri and Arkansas and Afforded scma
relief from the heat.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
RusslAN cRop FAMINg.
Grain ls Lost Without Hope Of Redemp
ton, II Is Said

Grain ls Lost Without Hope Of Redemp-
ton, II Is Said.
Correspondence Of the Associated Press)
ST. Petersburg, July 2.--Large parts Of
the empire are again threatened with
famine. The last official report which has
Just been published was dated June y.
Since then not a drop OF rain has fallen In
the Eastern provinces. and # Is believed
the crops are now largely beyond hope in
many districts. The provinces Of Samarn
and SnrtOm VIII probably witness q recur-
renee Of the dearth 0t two or three years
ago and dearth Ia these provinces Is
particularly dreaded op account Of tho
Ignorance and helplossness Of the Bashmlrs
and Tartars, who make up considerable
part OF the population there. The news
paper Volgar states that from oil sides re;
PORTS are coming In that both winter ana
summer grain are beyond hope Of saliva.
ton even should fbere be ample rains, and
no hay at All VIII be harvested. since
carly June the temperature has been about
lOl and no rain has fallen. The fields are
burned and brown and the feeding OF cattle
and horses has already begun 10 be a
| problem. The same kind OF reports are
| coming from the province Of kazan Inc
| Volga provinces have already been Ylslieu
/ by two severe famlpes during the last ten
| years and the population has lost wnat,
| ever power It once POSSESSED TO Withstand
| famine.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
TIN PLATE MILLS TIED UP.
All Of the Mills Located at Various Points
Shut Down.

All Of the Mills Located at Various Points
Shut Down.
Anderson, Ind, July 15.--rhe strike IN
the tin plate mills was innugurated here
this morning. All members of the Anal
gamated association obeyed the strike
order and the mills are closed. Five hun
town, Ind. are shut down by the strike.
At Ellwood the strike order In the mills
OF the American Tin Plate company was
obeyed without question.
Cleveland, Ohio, July 15.-Between 400
and 500 men employed at the Crescent Tin
Plate mills IN this city obeyed the strike
order of President Shaffer today and as a
result Elephant Is perfectly idle.
Niles Ohio. July l5.--As a result Of the
strike order issued by the Amalgamated
association. The 500 men employed by the
Americas Tin Plate company here did not
report for work today.
Cambridge, Ohio, July 1.-THE 500 men
of the tin plate works at this place went
out this morning.
Cumberland Md. Jusy I5--None OF the
employees IN the American Tin Plate mills
at this point reported for work this morn
ing and1he mill IS shut down. The strike
/ Affects about 200 people here.
Plqua, Ohio, July flowing to tn,
strike order the Plqua plant is shut down
Marion. Ind, July 15.-About 400 people
are idle because Of the steel strike.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16

The Arst break came last uight wheu
rains fell in Barton and Groca counties.
Missouri, and ON the Oklahoma border
Kansas and Chatauqua counties and along
the Union Pacific road In Riley county
These raius. while good, were not sufficient
to place the burned crops out OF dangcN
This morning heavy rain fell In the
vicinity OF Joplin, Mo- and, travelling west,
covered portions OF Montgomery, Butler
aud scdgwlck counties, Kansas. Around
Joplin there was heRyy fall for ten min
utcs. At 1890 soaking rain fell In
Cherokee county, across the line In Kau.
sss, preceded by hail, hanenting pastures
and small grains Immensely aud bringing
| relief to crushing plants IN the siuc min
ing district, During the afternoon a heavy
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
Amalgamated Associations Order
Was Very Generally Obeyed.
SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND MEN ARE
IDLE AS A RESULT.
The Workmen Expect That Settlement VIII BE
Made in Very Short Time-They Have
Big Strike Fund.
2 sssssssssassoossoss
ssssseesossssossssos

Pttbug connected with the
strike members the Anal
orally mills the American
Tin American Sheet
with
in
actually
in the mills Of the threec
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
LORD ROBERTS ON LEE.
Declares Him the Greatest General Of
Any Ace.

Declares Him the Greatest General Of
Any Age.
Richmond, va, July 15.-Tn letter Just
received by Miss Mary Custis Lee, Lord
Roberts, commander In chief Of the British
army, said he hoped some day to visit
Lexlngtob va, and there look upon the
tomb Of Lee, the greatest Southern chief
tain.
The following Is an extract taken from
the letter 10 Miss Lee: 1T may be that
I shall never be able % carry out my wish
Of visiting your great country b ns ! nope
may see the monument In the college
chapel az Lexington. / shall consider !,
a privilege to be able to show my respect
and admiration for one OF the greatest
soldiers Of any age-Lee Of Virginia.
with kind regards from Lady Roberts
and myself, believe me, dear Miss Lee
YOURS elncerelY, Tfed Noberts.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16

DESTROYED LIE TAeERNAoLE.
Severe Wind Demolished Sam Jones'
BUILDING at Little Rock.

Severe Wind Demolished Sam Jones'
Building at Little Rock,
Little Rock. Ark. July ia severe wind
storm prevailed here for half an hour thls
afternoon, blowing down the old Sam Jones
tabernacle. large frame structure. and
causing minor property damage In other
portions Of the city. While there was no
rain here reports from the interior OF the
county indicate that n good rain fell
A wind storm, accompanied by RAIN,
struck the vicinity OF Van Buren, nc 9
o'clock this evening, doing great damage
90 orchards and vineyards, the peach crop
being seriously damaged.
tho corn crop IN that section has been
saved by heavy rain Saturday afternoon.
Hot Springs Ark, July 15.--LightnIng
played havoc on Park avenue In this city
tonight. During a heavy downpour OF rata
the residence Of Ed Crouch was struck and
badly damaged, and his inother-ln'law, Mrs.
! Grim was knocked senseless. though not
seriously hurt Her son, Frank Grim, who
| happened 20 be in tho yard in the rear
| and may die. His left cheek was cut open
! aud his upper lip almost severed from hts
| face exposing his teeth. There were
1 about six people In the house. all Of whom
| sustained slight Injuries from the electric
! current,
Helena Ark, July 15.--The long dry spell
was partially broken In this county today,
heavy rain falling throughout the North.
| etn end Of the county, ali through Lee
| county and into ST, Francis county.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
Fell in Portions of the Southwest,
But More Is Needed.
SECTIONS OF KANSAS AND MISSOURI
GOT MOST OF THE MOISTURE.
Arkansas Also Got Rain Accompanied by Wind,
Which Caused Some Damage to
Houses and Crops.
MULTIPLICATION
essssssssssssssrsasas :.

July portion Of the drouhstckn
o
q
In he
turer o iaderat Hutchinson Kan
rain o o o eighev weekly
Southwestern MsseuN Of
son counie lown Oklahoma Had
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
SENATOR pueH is ILL.

AGED Senator Believed to Have Small
Chance for Recovery.
Washington July 15-Ex-seuator Pugh
OF Alabama Is seriously III at his home
In this city with liver trouble. Saturday
night he was IN an extremely critical con
dltlon, but he rallied and today his condl.
ton was slightly more favorable. His al
vanced age. over so years Is against him
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
Nor a wHeEL TURNED

In the Youngstown District; Strikers Arc
Strong.
Youngstown, Ohio, July i5.-Not wheel
wns turning today in any Of the plants
OF the American steel Hoop company o'
American sheet steel company In the Mn
honinV valley, The Sixth district Is the
strongest numerically IN the Amalgamated
association and the men are a unit ~
obserylng the strike order issued by Presi
dent Shaffer,
In this valley 1900 men are directly. OF
indirectly affected by the strike.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16

rain Tell in the vict1ity Of Cofteyyisle. III
Dorado and Wichita, Kansas. At Csrey-
villo the people held @ jubilee In the
streets during the rain.
Two counties west from Kansas City
In jefferson county, Kansas, full Inch
of rain fell this afternoon, while IN Kansas
city temperature OF 10l prevailed and
hardly cloud was visible.
In Kansas CITY today Mrs. Martha G.
Mullett, wife OF prominent business
man, died Of heat prostration and Edwin
r. SchNit0. CONTRA citing agent fof the
Traders Despatch Fast Freight line, was
overcome aud taken to his home in a criti-
on his farm, Oliver $. Hiatt, n Wal known
polticlSn, died irom the Ell scts OF the,
heat.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
kloiieat nf Az sunnrnen

Lincoln. Neb, July 1b.-This was the hot4
test day OF the summer in Lincoln aud
Southeastern Nebraska, tho maximum tenn,
perature being lola No rain fell, excepe
light showers this morning, amounting Ia
slightly over tenth Of an inch. Heavy
rains are reported In the extreme north,
western part Of Nebraska and Casters
wyoming,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
GIRLS SENT TO JAIL
For "Consempt of Court" by New
Jersey Justice.

For "Contempt OF Court" by New
Jersey Justice.
New York, July Is Orders Of commit
ment Of the case OF the Paterson, n. j."
strikers who were adiudged guilty Of con
tempt OF court In having violated an IN
Junction restraining them from "serenad'
Ing" noumicn workers were signed by
Vice ChaGceilur pitney In chaucerY cham,
hers. Jersey City, today. The papers call
fo the commitment OF eight persons, two
men and six glcls
York, Pa, July i5-John +. FRYE, fourth
Vice president Of the international Iron
Molders' union. aud George w. Test eusi-
ness agent Of the York branch Of the union,
who were committed to jail last week In
default Of the payment OF $500 fnes for gus.
obeylng Judge Stewards Injunction NEnlus !!
thr striking modcrs. were today releose,l
from inN Martin Fox az Clueinnati ptesl,
dent Of the union, cume 20 York TO-DAY 1hu
paid their ones and COSTS amounting "
clS4 "a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
stationary Firemen Arc Out.

Chicago, July 15.--The stationary Ere
men employed in ChlcSgo's thirty-two iarge
breweries struck today. The wnik cut re-
suited in complete tie-up OF the beer MAX
Ing industry throughout the city. SIX
Of the breweries affected signed che union
agreement tonight.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
MAcHINIsTs AT WORK.
Two Thousand Men Returned TO Their
Places at Cincinnati.

Places at Cincinnati.
Cincinnati, July 15.-The machinists
strike was practically ended today by the
return of more than 1000 workmen to their
various shops. The strike managers had
announced the intention of concentrating
their attack upon certain plants while per-
hitting men 10 work at other places for
the purpose OF obtaining funds.
New York, July 15.-The strike Of the
machinlsts In Newark, n. j., which has
been prolonged for many Teeks, came to
an end today All the men returned TO
work at the terms offered by the bosses,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
Two Deaths at ST. Paul.

ST. Paul. MINI. July IS -Today's ofn-
clai maximum temperature was o. aud the
percentage Of humidity was large Ihere
were number Of prostratons ana two o
deaths as result Of tpe Heat; d nspo oisc
show o number 81 prostrations ana deaths.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
TRANsMIssIssIPpl CONGRESS.
About One Thousand Delegates Are In
Attendance .on It's Sessions.

ABOUT one ihouSano Dele9atSS NS W
Attendance on Its Sessions.
Cripple Creek, Col, July i5.-The twelfth
annual meeting Of the Transmississippi
congress will open here tomorrow and
about 1000 delegates from every western
State and Territory as well as Hawaii
and Alaska Will be In attendance six
hundred delegates are already In the city,
Among those attending will be the COVER
nors Of Kansas. Nebraskn, Minnesota, Ida
no. Arizona and Oklahoma.
Matters Of importance 10 the West VIII
be considered
The Interstate Mississippi River assoca'
ton will also meet here during the week
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
nnn neath "A Kansas Cllv.

Kansas City, Mo-, July 15.-Mrs. George
Knapp. wife OF prominent contractor.
wns Frustrated by the heat today and be-
tempted suicide By jumping Into TrooSr
park lake. carpenter, who was working
on d building died from the effects OF the
heat.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
WEATHER INFORMATION.


washington, July 10 Eastern Texas
Partly cloudy Tuesday; probably showers
except fair in northwestern portion Wed
resaay fair light 10 fresh southerly winds
Oklahoma and Indian TerHtory-Party
cloudy Tuesday; probably thunderstormS
and cooler in afternoon Wednesday iair'
eoutherly winds becoming variable.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
W;soonsln crons SUFFERING.

la Crosse. Wis July 15.-The tempera.
ture here today was 100, There were tive
prostratlons. The crops OF Western Wis
ronsln are suffering great damage from
drOuth
Barbaboo. Wis. July l5.-roday was tine
hottest day on record, the Thermometer
registering 100. Many farmers are selling
on their stock for want OF food FOR II. The
OATS crop Is total failure.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
Iron Molders % al chioaao.

Chicago, July Ia. Members OF the Iron
AIolders' union In Chicago went on a strike
today and many OF the machinery estab-
nshments that have been running their
moding departments despite the strike of
machluists may have TO close down or yield
10 the demands OF the men. CRYSTALS OF
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
FOSTER PREDICTS RAIN.

Tho Following telegram was re.
ceived by The Post yesterday msrn.
ing from w. Il. Foster. whose
weather forecasts have been pub
lished by this paper FOR many years;
Chloaao, July i5.--Drouth in tho
sreSt central vslleya will break
within three days.
w. T. Foster
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
sheet steel Plants rled up.

New Philadelphia. Ohio, July l5.-The
plants Of the American Sheet Steel com
pany were closed down today ewing To
the strike. The mills affected are those at
Newport Philadelphia, Denlson and Canal
Dover. Two thousand men are lido.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
Position OF the A. F. Of L.

washington l5.secretarr Morrison Of the American r q
n tho ualsumlei Association Of steel Workers ana e FFsauo
e ttb te CORNER workers OF the latter when
U 80 He however sad strike at Readins where
workers. steel Workers were eonsFred not man re
~ ne trusts adjustment IS secured before the strike eE
a. We have organized and also iron and steel WORK
tends l elble to association adylees In
M e desire conditions There also no question sont ny
dice tha increased conpehsA
will desire 70 E a. the Amaigawa association
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
Will PRAY IN MISSOURI.
Governor Calls on People for
PRAYERS for Rain.

Jefferson City, Mo, July 15.--Ns
rain has fallen here or In different
parts Of the state since April IL
and crops Of ali kinds except wheat
are almost complete failures. Gov
ernor Dockery, who had received {.
many requests TO Issue a proclama-
ton calling upon the people to OBJ
cerve certain day IN fasting and
prayer that the drouth might be
broken. today set apart sunday,
July n.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
zinc Hnndred Are IdIe.

Muncle, Ind, July 5.'rhe Midland steel
works here, the only property Of the Sheet
steel company, did not resume work TO-
day, Five hundred men are idle.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16

the union estimated that between 500 and
1000 men viii be Involved The men were
determined that their demands should he
conceded and voted almost unanimously to
70 on q strike today unless the minimum
scale OF So was granted.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
CAN'T GET TOGETHER.
European Combination ls an I'M
possibility.

Vienna, July 1--we learn from
official sources in Paris" BayB the
politsche Correspondence. that thc
difficulties Of organizing an effec-
tive customs league against tho
United States are considered m
superabie."
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
Raln n tre Territory.

Moskogee. /. r., July i5.--Tbe drouth was
hrnlau todav by good MiR, which y.
s,ires good cotton crops. VIII profpeet ios
half corn crop.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16

Prostrations in Michigan
ro,umet Mich July l5-The ther
,o,,etcr registered 10 here today; Two
were reported, one tatal
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16

Kansas city, July 15.-John Mitchell
president of the United Mine workers Of
America, today refused to be quoted when
asked what action the coal miners would
take relative to the strike Of dhe Anslga'
mated Association of Steel Workers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
No sumnnthetlo Strike.

Indianapolis, Ind. July i5.-secretary'
Treasurer Wilson Of the United Nine
Workers of America said today that he
does not believe that the miners win go
out on Il sympathetic strike with the steol
workers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-16
nen.ral ohservatIcns.

observations taken by United States
weather bureau at s p. nj, 10Th meridian
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-30
SAYS HAWKINS HAS
 NOT YET RESIGNED
Private Secretary Woeks Denies the
 Rumor To Tbat Effect

The report that General Manager F. C. Hawkins had rendered his re,ig nation to the company is denied by oi- hcials here and also by. Mr. Weeks. private secretary of Mir Hawkins.
 It was recently reported m Seattle that Mir. Hawkins had resigned, and was leaving the company to embark m private business in Alaska
 Mr. Hawkins has occupied the pc s.ition of general manager of the White Pass & Yukon since the begin ming of that roads operations. He has conducted the affairs with great sue cess and is looked upon as an able manager.
 Mir. Hawkins, President $. II. Graves and Traffic Manager Lee are expected to arrive from Dawson this week. The report thtat they had al- ready left Dawson on the Clifford Sii- ton is. however. false.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-30
WILL PAY CASH
 FOR GOLD DUST
VANCOUVER WANTS IT
Heretofore Certificates On Bank Were Given Miners For Dust
 Sometimes Causing Delay

Vancouver is making a big hid lot the mincr, gold oi thc klondikc.
 First che Dominion government o1d an assay office established there and the chici in charge has arrived and commenced thc work oi getting U i1 shape
 The establishment oi the assay H1ce was hcraldcd far and neat even io having an official go into thc mi uor with big cards and printed matter a' uouuciug the fact
 Then. not wanting Go leave any stone unturncd che government hn1l- y decided to grant a rebate oi ouc ter cent Co all miners who showed proper certificates that they had naid the N,'u. dike royalty Go che proper autholti-
 Now a still broader and more o'u blc-,avne order has gone into effect
 It is none other than that hcrclitcr thc payment tor gold brought Co 'n- assay office win bc made in coin or ban notes. Heretofore certificates "n banks have been issued ln this manner gold deposited after the banks had closed would not bring value received until che next morning, consequently causing some delay and annoyance to thc miners
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-30
THEY WERE HERE
 IN NAME ONLY
Roswell Miller and Party Arc COm-
 ing On tho Hating

Heading the Queens passenger list was the name of Roswell Miller and party. He is chairman of the board of directors of the Chicago. Milwaukee and st. Paul Railway and is now on his way north to investigate the pos abilities of a railroad from Naldcs to Eagle City
 He and party arrived in Vancouver by special train on the 25rd and en- gagged passage on the Queen. They could not get away in time to catch the steamer and are coming on the lIa- ting.
 The party is composed of Mr. Mil. Ter and family and four engineers. They will meet M J. Heney at Dawson ard he will accompany them dowl to Eagle They will remain in the inte- rior one month, going out by way oi t. Michael and will stop at Valdes on the trip down.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-30
Pas. ou Third Estimate

The regular meeting oi thc School Board WI, Co have occurred Friday night. but ou account oi Mr. Frank hs absence from thc ciN the meeting wa, deferred until last evening
 Nl thc director, were present
 The third estimate oi work ou thc new school building. which Is taken ever, fifteen days. WI, presented hy Mr. Fuull,. superintendent oi Con ,trucuOu. ior SiS7o. and NuuchDt Na. ordered drawn for thc same
 The Board during thc day had VI, uel thc building n order to verify thc a.ur,, oi th, estimate
 There wa, also a voucher ordered drawn ior Mr. $ Stride tor recon. -tructue che foundation condemned by thc l1tc school board
 The Board has checked up all school appurtcuaucc,-dcs dcsk, books. etc.. and 6ud there Is sufficient to e0uip che new building unlc,, ,hcre i, a larger enrolment next term than ,hcrc ha, been in thc past