San Francisco Riots Turn Deadly As Police Arm for Riot Control
A Morning Journal report from May 7 details streetcar riots in San Francisco involving strike breakers and unionists. Thirteen strike breakers were arrested, with two dead and several wounded as clashes erupted around the United Railroads operations. Patrols planned to restore order and resume service, with police armed and ready to shoot if necessary.
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James Walsh
Central Emergency Hospital
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Injured At Central Emergency Hospital Report
Al Palm shot in back may die. Thomas White lacerated scalp. Officer Harry Sauer shot through shoulder. T Jay lacerated cheek. J K Rosner shot in shoulder. William Flattery contusion on foot and head. Arena contusion of knee. A John shot in throat. N Leish shot through chest. N Granville laceration of face. G A McNaughton shot in forehead. Tom Buchanan shot in abdomen may die. W Forrester contusion of face. Detective Bell shot in chest.
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Thomas White
Harry Sauer
T. Jay
J. K. Rosner
William Flattery
J. Arena
A. ©. John
N. Leish
N. Granville
G. A. McNaught
Riot on Turk Street as strikebreakers clash with mob
In San Francisco on May 7 a riot erupted when strikebreakers in car inspector uniforms battled striking workers on Turk Street. Eight shot, including a policeman and Detective Bell, as stones and bricks were hurled. Police soon dispersed the mob while escorting wounded to Emergency Hospital.
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San Francisco Rail Strike Turns Violent as Police Clash
Police clash with striking workers and rioters in a May Day turmoil at the United Railroads line. Cars manned by strikebreakers confront hundreds on Fillmore and Turk streets causing brick and glass damage and multiple injuries. Police restore order as crowds disperse following gunfire and arrests.
Mayor Sebmits Addresses Riot Calm Plea In AP Interview
San Francises May 9 The mayor told the Associated Press that the afternoon disturbances were not a general riot and no troops are needed. He said police are sufficient and will be reinforced if necessary, and ordered the police chief to arrest anyone carrying concealed or other arms.
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Police Chief Orders Strike Breakers Armed Patrols in San Francisco
San Francisco May 7 Chief of Police Dinan announced measures after a spike in shootings. Cadets told to instruct cadets to disarm any person with weapons and guards to line the entire car line. An extra detachment of thirty officers stationed at the Tork street car harbor with Mooney and tense coordinating at the depot.
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Dinan
Mooney
Vinton Discusses San Francisco Shooting Case
New York on May 7 Merrick B. Vinton Jr. said at his home he had no personal information but believes the man who shot in San Francisco may be involved. Vinton, a 1905 MIT graduate, spent time in California working at Stockton and Vallejo before returning to the area.
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Merrick KB. Vinton
Thorugh
San Pranecisco
Merricck BK. Vinton, Jr
Merrick B. Vinton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Berton
California
Stockton
Governor Gillet Readies Militia Over San Francisco Riots
In Los Angeles on May 7 Governor James N. Gillet said he would not call out the state militia until civil authorities request aid or investigations show no other option. He awaits Adjutant General Louck’s advice and promises swift action if riots escalate or civilians are endangered.
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San Francisco
James N. Gillet
Louck
Offledte
Indictments for Rebating Ties Rail Lines and Sugar Link
A federal grand jury in New York returned indictments charging violations of the anti rebating act against the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific, New York Ontario and Western, Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroads and the Western Transit company. The New York Ontario and Western faces most counts, with thirty alleged offenses. Involvement of the American Sugar Refining company could not be confirmed, as prosecutors indicate the rebates may cover grain cattle and other commodities. Trials expected to begin within days.
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Western Transit Company
New York, Ontario and Western
American Sugar Refining Company
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United States
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Sugar
Uial
Laying the Ghost of the Yellow Peril
Paris May 7 An official said France Japan understanding includes a clause guaranteeing China’s independence and integrity. The Japanese minister urged the pact would lay forever the ghost of the yellow peril and curb Japanese ambitions.
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M. Kurino
China
Birthright Devastated by Destructive Storm Hits Birthright Texas
A tornado swept northern Birthright Texas destroying the courthouse, post office and most business blocks. Only four buildings remain standing with three deaths and several injuries reported. The May celebration in Orleans was canceled as organizers urged safety.
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Clergy Withdraw Over Masonry Permit Rumor
Municipal authorities allowed Free Masons to take part, prompting clergy to withdraw. Tomorrow civil and military authorities plan ceremonies to mark the event. Spanish Queen Victoria has recovered from a minor illness and can resume drives. birth expected late May.
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Madrid
Victoria
Transatlantic steamship firms unite against strike
Dannas New York May 7 Representatives of the transatlantic steamship companies refuse to recognize the longshoremen union and pledge to stand together. Strikers say they expect to tie up all transatlantic traffic, risking serious disruption if sailing schedules are upset. All the larger ships sailed today.
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New York
Mexican Troops Sent to Overcome Strikers at Orizaba
In Orizaba Mexico May 7 a strike by 3000 textile workers has grown alarming. A detachment from Vera Cruz Thirteenth battalion is ordered to hurry there as troops patrol San Lorenzo and Rio Blanco while no overt violence has yet occurred.
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Hunger Tribesmen Driven From Homes by German Troops
May 7 Capetown reports 15,000 Herero tribesmen fled eastward to form a settlement near Lake Nagmi. Only 4,000 reached safety. 11,000 died of starvation during the brutal march under German South Africa’s press.
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Lake Nagmi
Penitentiary Board Convenes in Santa Fe for Organization
A penitentiary commission meeting is set in Santa Fe New Mexico for organization purposes. Price Walters of Aztec and J R De Mier of Alamo Gordo are in the city. De Mier is a candidate for secretary. Senator Joseph F Sulzer of Albuquerque has been suggested for president but is unlikely to accept.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Penitentiary Commission
Price Walters
J. R. de Mier
Alamogordo
Joseph F. Sulzer
Albuquerque
Sulzer
Canadian Liner Georga Aground at Coronado Beach
May 7 report says the Georga of the Canadian Mexican line ran ashore at Coronado Beach. The vessel, once the Regina Eleta, left with five passengers and 22 tons of cargo for Manila in its subsidized service route via Manzanillo and Acapulco.
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Denver Attorney Joins Miners Trial in Boise
Denver lawyer Johan M. Murphy of the Western Federation of Miners arrived in Boise Idaho to join William D. Maywood and other prisoners. He met with Dorrow Richarddeon Miller and Nugent and then conferred with the prisoner at the county jail as ill health limits his visit.
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Johan M. Murphy
Denver
Western Federation of Minera
William D. Maywood
Murphy
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Iichardeen
Miller
Life sentence for murderer of girl in Missouri case
Springfield verdict reports Gerland Moore guilty of murder in the second degree for killing Clara Weel by strangling her after she fled. He is sentenced to twenty five years in the penitentiary. The report also mentions Oklahoma City and a separate political notice about a Republican convention in June.
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Gerland Moore
Clara Weel
Gsuilty
Corfield
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Okla
Gartielt
Republican Party
Mutiny Aboard Maori King Reaches San Diego Harbor
The British steamer Maori King carrying 921 Chinese and 212 Russian steerage passengers from Vladivostok and Shanghai to Mazatlan and Guaymas puts into San Diego in distress. A mutiny exists aboard amid clashes between Chinese and Russian passengers. Captain Duncan seeks assistance as immigration and customs guard the vessel at quarantine.
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Shanghai
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le Sun Tai
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Hitchcock
Engineer Killed in Northern Pacific Hold Up Near Butte
The North Coast limited was robbed near Welch's Spur six miles east of Butte Montana. Engineer Clow was shot dead and the crew fled into the woods as the bandits fled without taking the cash. Sheriff Webb and a Deer Lodge posse with bloodhounds pursue the suspects.
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Wreck Near Wheeling Kills Four, Wounds Nine
Dense fog fouled visibility as New York Chicago express No. 7 collided with an eastbound freight at Rosby’s Rock, killing four railroad workers and wounding nine people. Engines and mail cars were wrecked. passenger coaches remained intact.
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Missouri exiles bucket shops due to new tax law
Kansas City reports bucket shop operators weighing relocation to Kansas as Missouri enacts a twenty five cent tax on every grain deal. Kansas Board of Trade and National Board of Trade weigh constitutionality while local officials discuss mutual cooperation after reestablishment. In Salt Lake, workers at the American Smelting plant walk out seeking twenty five cent wage increases.
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American Smelting and Refilling Company
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Suspect Captured Near Scene of Chime by Sheriff
Putte Montana May 7 William Powers 34 said to be from Sand Point Idaho was arrested near Woodville by a sheriff s posse for suspected involvement in the morning hold up of the North Coast Limited on the Northern Pacific near Welch s He denied knowledge of the Welch s murder and hold up but was sent to Butte by the sheriff Engineer Crow s act in applying the air brakes likely saved hundreds of lives as the Welch s grade is steep and the curve direct.
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Train robbers of the North Coast limited arrested near Woodville
A May dispatch from Helena reports the youths who robbed the North Coast Limited have been captured at Basin near Woodville. The suspects are described as young and inexperienced.
Disastrous Floods Hit 180 Villages in Krementehug
May 17 reports from Krementehug Russia describe the Knetper river flood washing away dwellings stores of grain and cattle. Residents flee as high water swamps the region.
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Krementehug
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Negro on Trial for Assault on Macklin
Fort Sit Okla May 1 Lieutenant Nichols of the Thirtieth Infantry testifies in the Knowles court martial about Fort Reno where Captain Ed gar H Macklin was shot on December 2 1908. He says detection chances of an intruder were twelve to one against. Jess Fuqua the boy who found clothing matching the assailant is identified as a witness. Mrs sone Captain Macklin’s cook describes the scene and corroborates parts of the officer’s testimony.
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