Northern Pacific to extend Yellowstone branch to Gardiner
The Northern Pacific will extend the Yellowstone park branch from Cinnabar to Gardiner with construction to start immediately and be finished by park season opening. Gardiner will serve as a major supply station for a rich mineral district and a gateway for park travelers, reducing travel to Mammoth Hot Springs.
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Standard
Livingston
Northern Pacific Railroad
Yellowstone Park
Cinnabar
Gardiner
Waltz
Reece
H. J. Horn
Upper Yellowstone
Park
Cooke City
Jardine
Emaliest
Mammoth Hot Springs
No Special Coronation Stamp Plans Ruled Out
London May 4 The postmaster general will not print a coronation set or issue a special stamp for common use in the United Kingdom and colonies It will adhere to the regular penny postage rate The plan for a common stamp has been discussed but is not considered desirable
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London
United Kingdom
Honors to the Departed in Washington Memorial for Amos J. Cummings
Public memorial services were held in the house chamber for the late Amos J. Cummings of New York. The event drew vast attendance from Congress, G A R, unions, and New York delegations, with floral tributes and a formal program led by clergy. The remains proceeded to New York and Maryland before burial plans in New Jersey were noted.
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Washington
House
Amos J. Cummings
New York
Hall of Representatives
William D. Kelsey
Pennsylvania
Nelson Dingley
Maine
Senate
Capitol
Department of New York
New York Typographical Union
No. 6
New York Pilots’ Association
Houses of Congress
House Naval Affairs Committee
Columbia Typographcal Union of Washington
New York Letter Carriers’ Association
G. A. R. Posts
Wallace Radcliffe
New York Avenue I Presbyterian Church
J. G. Stafford
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
C. H. Milburn
Cummings
John W. Worth
A. R
James Campbell
Thomas McKinney
Frank Nolan
John G. Taylor
Illam Stahl
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Station
Letter Carriers’ Association, Typographical Union and
Journalists’ Club
Merritt Chapel
Eighth Avenue
Nineteenth Street
Clinton Cemetery
Irvington
N. J
Lewis Nixon
Fred
Hanna sees no new path after miners union talks
Senator Hanna described the anthracite coal region as extremely delicate and declined to predict the outcome of the United Mine Workers executive committee meeting in Scranton. He said the conciliation committee’s work ended when operators and miners’ union representatives met, leaving no further action possible without new developments.
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Philadelphia
Hanna
Associated Press
United Mine Workers
Scranton
John Mitchell
Ralph Easley
National Civic Federation
Mitchell
New York
Bailey
Mners’ Union
Butte pastor seeks white support for Bethel Baptist church
The Bethel Baptist congregation in Butte aims to raise funds and land to build a church. Pastor Rev. C. Laws urged white philanthropists to donate cash or property, noting past poor turnout and Mortgageed Allen chapel awaiting sale.
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Colored Baptist
Bethel Baptist
Rev
C. Co. X. Laws
Laws
Allen Chapel
Miners Consider Strike After New York Delegation Returns
Shamokin Pennsylvania reports discouraged miners after a New York trip over eight hour shifts coal weighing and wage increases. Ninth district boards plan to meet in Scranton and Stan ton to decide on a strike or general convention. A tie could idle 52 000 workers if action is ordered. New York miners say they are ready to cease work if ordered.
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Shamokin
Special Mines Convention
New York
Ninth District Executive Board
Stanton
A & Neral
Scranton
Coal Strike Looms After New York Conference Collapse
Wilkeebarre Pennsylvania May 4 A conference in New York between coal operators and miners failed to reach agreement triggering broad dismay in the anthracite region. Locals expect a strike as operators refuse concessions and miners in Wyoming district rally to quit tonight until demands are met. Operators say company presidents won’t recognize the union or grant demands.
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Wilkeebarre
New York
Wyoming
Taxes Repealed and Rates Reduced Under New Act
Deputy Collector Clinton H. Moore announces taxes repealed on July 1 including special taxes for bankers brokers and tobacco interests plus stamp taxes on stocks and documents. Excise levies on petroleum and sugar refined products are cut, legacy taxes apply to pre July 1 1902 estates, and partial rollbacks set per 1901 1902 acts with some limited rebates and no stamp sale discounts.
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Clinton H. Moore
Internal Revenue Office
Wind Storm Wrecks Medart Plant in St Louis
A May 4 storm in St Louis brought 65 mph gusts and 62 mph sustained winds for five minutes, causing fires from lightning at William and Philip Medart's patent pulley plant, destroying machine shops and part of the foundry with a $500000 loss. Trees fences signs and awnings toppled, plate glass shattered, and several bystanders had narrow escapes from death or injury.
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St. Louis
William and Philip Medart
South St. Louis
Union Leaders Return From New York Talks Without Agreement
Scranton Pennsylvania May 4 District President T G Nichols of the United Mine Workers returned from New York conferences with coal operators and refused to divulge details. He said miners gained only that they could be heard again without conditions. Conference outcomes remain uncertain as district officers prepare to meet Wednesday under Mitchell to decide next steps including possible strike powers.
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Scranton
T. G. Nichols
United Mine Workers
New York
Nichols
Mitchell
Water Filled Shaft Halts Sinking At Northern Pacific Lease
A pump failure flooded the Northern Pacific lease shaft on the flat delaying sinking operations. The shaft filled rapidly, but a replacement pump has been rigged and will drain the water when placed. The prospect, operated by H. L. Frank and others, is down about 130 feet amid seepage from Silver Bow creek.
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Northern Pacific
H. L. Frank
Silver Bow Creek
Jury convicts Paine of second degree murder in Washington
In Everett Washington on May 4 the jury finds Francis Glessing Paine alias Joe Malvern guilty of murder in the second degree in a high profile case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett, Wash
Francis Glessing Paine
Joe Malvern
Neck Broken by a Timber in Belgrade
The 15 year old son of John Kirby, Bel grade blacksmith, was killed unloading ties. He fell and a tie struck him breaking his neck. Details unavailable due to a closed Belgrade telephone office. The boy was buried today from Belgrade.
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Standard
Bozeman
John Klrby
Belgrade
Burglars Blow Open Great Northern Ticket Office
Everett police report the safe door at the Great Northern ticket office was blown open last night and about $100 was stolen.
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Everett
Wash
Great Northern
Officials Seek Inquest Over Centennial Babe Death
A stillborn infant found near the Centennial brewery prompted a quick inquiry and initial thought no inquest. New evidence has led authorities to reconsider, with arrests possible and the coroner advised not to bury the body. An inquest may be held tonight to determine responsibility.
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Centennial
Frawley troupe opens In Mizzoura at Broadway with strong cast
The Frawley company presented In Mizzoura at the Broadway last night to a large audience. Benjamin Howard as Jim Radburn and Blanche Douglass as Kate Vernon drew praise while Phosa McAllister and Ben Johnson impressed as mother and Missouri farmer. The play centers on a country family in Missouri and a daughter torn between home and city life. The White Elephant opened at the Family theater to a receptive crowd with consistent applause and plans for a full-week run.
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Frawley Company
Broadway
Mizzoura
Missouri
Benjamin Howard
Jim Radburn
Neills
Blanche Douglass
Kate Vernon
Phosa McAllister
Ben Johnson
Minnette Barrett
Lisbeth Vernon
Family Theater
Brazilian aviator Zevero tests La Paix airship at Vaugirard
Augusto Zevero, Brazilian aeronaut, conducts a successful first trial of his airship La Paix at Vaugirard ASP, lifting 49 meters as motors propel the craft with three main propellers and two steering units. Officials applaud as he vows a fair weather second test to extend the flight.
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Paris
Augusto Zevero
Vaugirard
Senor Zevero
la Paix
Scientists to Investigate Bitter Root Fever Outbreak
A Montana health official leads a team of scientists from Great Falls Bozeman and Helena to Bitter Root valley to study the deadly spotted fever causing panic as every case dies. New York experts have been invited to join the investigation now underway.
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Salt Lake City
Tribune
Helena
Mont
M. F. Longeway
Great Falls
State Board of Health
Frank W. Traphagen
Agricultural College
Bozeman
Emil Starr
Earl Strain
Great
New York
Editor of the Freedom Faces Sedition Demurrers
In Manila on May 4 the demurrers in the Freedom editor sedition case were heard. The defense contends the questioned remarks were not seditious. the attorney general argues the case belongs under the Philippine commission laws. The defense says the commission cannot find a reputable Manila paper to back it and hopes for press support have been disappointed.
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Manila
the Freedom
United States Philippine Commission
L. R. Wilfley
One Thousand Workers Strike at Cheltham Brick Works
One thousand molders pressers and laborers at the Cheltham fire brick and terra cotta works on the city outskirts walk out in sympathy with the laborers demand for a 15 cent daily wage increase.
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St. Louis
Cheltham
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