Builders Fight Union Labor In New York City
Warren A. Conover and James Curran lead a campaign against union labor in New York. Contractors declare a war on what they call unreasonable demands and adopt an aggressive policy. Building owners in progress declare sympathy with the lockout and vow to waive penalty clauses and support workers resisting ongoing union pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren A. Conover
James Curran
Board of Managers
The
Building Trades Association of New York
Subway Strike In New York Faces Eight Hour Day Demand
The Central Federated Union backs subway strikers demanding an eight hour day and $2 daily. Police quelled a riot at Broadway and 68th Street as Italian women attacked workers with stilettos. four women arrested. In the Bronx 21 Italian protesters were arraigned, two held on stiletto counts, one with a loaded revolver. The excavators and rockmen’s union voted to continue the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Central Federated Union
Subway
Broadway
Sixty Eighth Street
Bronx
Excavators and
Rockmen's Union
Workers Prepare Strike Demanding 10 Percent Wage Hike
A group of workers plans to strike tomorrow to press for a ten percent wage increase, aiming to apply pressure on their employer for higher pay.
Denver Labor Dispute Expands Amid Allied Strikes
In Denver the state arbitration board and chambers press for agreement between citizens alliance and unions, but unions refuse to recognize the alliance. Building trades halt work as 25 percent of 4,000 members participate, with lumber yards tied up and non union material blocked. The executive committee forecasts 3,200 more laborers out tomorrow, bringing the total affected to 10,265.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
State Board of Arbitration
Chamber of Commerce
The
Allied Printing Trades
Citizens' Alliance
General Committee of Organized Labor
General Executive Committee of Labor
Building Trades Council
Miners Federation Pledges Support In Denver Strike
Denver May 18 The Western Federation of Miners executive board met at headquarters and affirmed support for local labor unrest, pledging up to 825000 if needed. The American Labor union board meets Wednesday ahead of its Denver convention to seek to settle long standing differences with the AFL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Western Federation of Miners
Meyer
Wood
American Labor Union
American Federation of Labor
Portland Laundry Opens As Other Shops Stay Closed
In Portland on May 18 the United States laundry reopened with a full union crew and granted the nine hour day demanded by workers. Nine association laundries remain closed with no immediate reopening indication.
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Portland
Ore
United States
Laundrymen’s Association
Strikes Persist as Omaha Businesses Delay Resumption
In Omaha on May 18, more workers returned to jobs at firms facing a three week old strike, yet most businesses did not resume. Large restaurants stayed closed and laundries did little. Employing teamsters showed a strong showing with drivers watched by deputies.
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Omaha
General Electric Strike Tenses Schenectady Union
About 200 punch press operators at General Electric in Schenectady New York strike demanding reinstatement of several top union leaders claimed discharged for aggression. The night shift of 100 workers will refuse to work. Interruption raises concern over union integrity and company action.
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Schnectady
N. Y
General Electric Company
Bridgeport Riots Halt Streetcar Service in Connecticut
In Bridgeport amid riot unrest the Connecticut Railway and Lighting company delayed car starts until police protection was settled. Mayor Mulvihill faced criticism from Sheriff Hawley over alleged interference as deputies tried to arrest a stone thrower. Police and deputies were scaled up, 100 extra sworn in, and Barnum avenue line to reopen later. Two men held in $10000? prominence for the superior court. A non union trolley car was fired upon but no damage occurred.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company
Mulvihill
Hawley
Stratford
Barnum Avenue
Sherif Hawley
Superior Court
Superior Court. When the Police Commissioners Conference
Birmingham
Underground workers at Santa Rita to gain 50 cent daily wage increase
Paso Texas May 18 1903 announcement states that from June 1 1903 all underground men and car men at Santa Rita New Mexico will receive a 50 cent per day wage increase as long as copper keeps its current price.
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Paso
Tex
Santa Rita
N. M
Bakers Lockout After Sympathy Strike In Chicago
Chicago May 18. Bakers at H. H. Kohlsent & Co. wholesale plant locked out after voting to strike in solidarity with colored waiters of the same firm. The bakery and one restaurant closed indefinitely, leaving more than 700 workers out of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
H. H. Kohlsent & Co
Motion to Dismiss Proceedings in Labor Union Case
Special Dispatch from Helena, May 18, reports the Western Union Telegraph Company seeking dismissal of proceedings that aim to secure a permanent restraining order to prevent the American Labor Union from continuing actions related to the dispute. The case centers on labor activities and union rights in the Western United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
Western Union Telegraph Company
American Labor Union
Favorite Remedy credited with curing kidney and bladder troubles
Testimonial from George Stevens of the National Soldiers' Home praising Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for curing kidney and bladder issues. Claims relief from nocturnal awakening and lists associated conditions. States the product acts on kidneys and blood, is prescribed by physicians, and offered in 50 cent and $1 sizes with a free trial bottle by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
George Stevens
National Soldiers’ Home
Bright
United States
Draggiers
DR. David Kennedy Corporation
Dendout
N.Y
Boycott Alleged in Federal Case Against Butte Office
In federal court Judge Hiram Knowles heard arguments on a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction in a case involving interference with the Butte office of the corporation. Attorneys Forrester and Parr for the American Labor union argued the motion. demurrers were filed by both sides. The case hinges on jurisdiction and will be continued in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Hiram Knowles
L. P. Forresterl
C. M. Parr
American Labor Union
William Wallace, Jr
Western Union Telegraph Company
Big Conventions At Various Points
Buffalo New York May 18 The great national gathering of Baptists from Maine to California opened in Prospect Avenue Baptist Church with the 26th annual meeting of the Woman's Baptist Home Mission Society led by president Mrs J H Crouse of Chicago The workers conference opened after 10 o clock with praise services greetings and committee announcements The meetings will continue two days then follow sessions of the American Baptist Home Mission Society the American Baptist Missionary Union and the American Baptist Publishing Society Attendance is expected to be large and key questions include plans to coordinate national societies
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Buffalo
M. Y
Maine
California
Prospect Avenue
Woman's Baptist Home Mission Society
J. H. Crouse
Chicago
American Baptist Home Mission Society
American B Baptist Missionary Union
American Baptist Publishing Society
Railroad Trainmen Meet in Denver in Private Convention
The National Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen holds a private convention at Coliseum hall Denver with 609 to 700 delegates. Grand Master Hennessey notes a two week agenda including constitution and ritual revision, officer elections, and planning a city for the next gathering as about 60,000 members prosper with only one active strike on Mobile & Ohio. A home for disabled members is considered, with Denver favored.
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Denver
Colo
National Brotherhood of Railroad
Coliseum Hall
Morrissey
P. H. Hennessey
Order
Mobile & Ohio
Switchmen's Union Opens National Convention in Indianapolis
Indianapolis May 18 The Switchmen's Union of North America begins its national convention in Tomlinson Hall with an open session. Frank T. Hawley of Buffalo greets delegates as William B. Wilson delivers an enthusiastic address. A key topic is possible AFL affiliation, with divided opinion. It is expected that Grand Master Hawley may be re elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Tomlinson Hall
Frank T. Hawley
Buffalo
William B. Wilson
American Federation of Labor
Howey
Railway Conductors Convene. Officers Re-elected
The 29th biennial convention in Pittsburg ends tomorrow with re-elections at higher pay for Grand Chief Conductor KE Clark and other grand officers. Amendments pass on final readings including unlimited insurance reserve, shorter service eligibility, and a permanent home for disabled members. Tomorrow’s key vote favors Portland over Boston for the next convention site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
the Order of Railway Conductors
KE. E. Clark
A. E. Garretson
W. J. Maxwell
H. Wilkins
L. E. Sheppard
Insurance Reserve Fund
Boston
Mass
Portland
Oregon
Unitarian Association Opens Anniversary Week in Boston
Boston May 18 The American Unitarian association starts a seven day anniversary week. The convention ends Saturday with a general observance by Unitarian churches of the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Ralph Waldo Emerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
American Unitarian Association
Ralph Waldo Emerson
PAZO OINTMENT PROMISES 50 CENT REFUND IF ITCHES RETURN
The advertisement states PAZO OINTMENT will refund 50 cents if it fails to cure ringworm tetter old ulcers and sores pimples and blackheads on the face and all skin diseases.
New Croatian Weekly to Debut in Great Falls
Great Falls will launch Hrvat Ski Radnik The Croatian Workingman a weekly paper serving Croatians in the city and Northwest Editor V A Marcella formerly of Chicago Sloboda will run the paper from the Weinste in block office The issue date is set for June with publication every Wednesday and the Crowle language printing planned
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Standard
Great Falls
Northwest
Hrvat Ski Radnik
West
V. A. Marcella
Chicago Sloboda
Storm of Snow and Rain Sweeps State
Great Falls May 18. The region is buried under heavy snow with reports of 15 inches in many districts. Losses to lambs may be heavy as harsh weather endangers young stock. Estimated total losses could reach thousands of dollars. A Nelson Sheep company herder near Portage is reported missing. owner H. H. Nelson has no information on a fatality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Great Falls
Nelson Sheep Company
Portage
H. H. Nelson
Bozeman Weather: Snow Delays Seeding but Livestock Safe
Snow fell nearly all day and night in Bozeman on May 18 with temperatures dipping to 23 degrees before warming. Livestock likely unharmed and lambing nearly finished. crops delayed though seed in ground may suffer minor setbacks. total precipitation under one inch.
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Standard
Bozeman
Snow Storm Hits Livingston Weather Calm Despite Frost
Livingston reports several inches of snow with a sharp frost last night. No major damage noted as garden crops were near harvest, grass and grain benefit from the storm, sheep losses reported during lambing while cattle remain unhurt. Cold conditions ease as skies clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Livingston
Snowstorm Sets May Record Across the State
Helena reports a statewide May snowstorm breaking all prior records. From Friday evening to Monday morning six inches of snow fell locally and more accumulated in western areas, with the weather office tracing records back to 188.
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Standard
Helena
Northwest
Montrose W. Hays
Weather Office
Wes
Weather Update For State Sees Snow And Rain
Snow covers the eastern slope with ongoing precipitation across central and eastern parts. Forecasters expect more snow and rain plus cooler temperatures tomorrow across the region.
Rainstorm to Boost Ranges and Stock
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Billings Montana May 18 reports that a cold spring slowed vegetation but recent heavy rain and last night’s showers should revive range and stock prospects. Farmers say valley work has lagged due to cold, but a few warm days could spur grass growth. A heavy hail at Twenty Mile caused little damage.
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Billings
Rain Brings Grass Growth Across Miles City Region
Miles City May 18 A heavy rain yesterday about an hour long and a longer shower this morning boost range grass prospects. Livestock bad previously due to drought, but rain should improve range condition. In the Ekalaka area about a hundred miles southeast ranges are reported in excellent shape with abundant grass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Miles City
Ekalaka
Weather Outlook Says Snow Won’t Harm Farm Interests
Heavy rains and snow hit Big Timber on May 18 but are confined to beaches and mountains. Farmers expect rain to help crops unless a prolonged cold wave develops. Temperatures dipped below freezing this morning. lambs under two weeks may suffer, while other livestock should remain safe.
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Big Timber
Snowstorm Drops Fifteen Inches in Kalispell May
Kalispell reports the worst May snowstorm in this region with over fifteen inches of snow on the level. The May storm struck Sunday afternoon into night, affecting travel as Great Northern westbound passenger trains near Bear Creek were hindered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Kalispell
Montana
Bear Creel
Great Northern
Snowbound Division Plows Halt Trains Until Noon
Snow and cold stall division operations as all plows are busy bucking snow. One inch fell in the valley but melted with morning sun. Authorities fear high water if temperatures rise and snow melts quickly.
Heavy Mountain Snowstorm Delays Train and Strands Livestock
Havre reports a severe mountain snowstorm with three feet on engine pilots and two feet on the ground. A passenger train arrived two hours late amid drifting snow while cattle and sheep suffer near the railroad. Farmers celebrate after a long dry spell despite worsening conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Rockies
Three men held on attempted burglary charge in Great Falls
William Crockett C Morningstar and Jack Davridge are jailed in Great Falls awaiting a hearing before Justice W H Safford after failing to post 500 bonds. Police say they entered two lodgings to collect unpaid room rents and were identified by victims William H Roberts and David Wareham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Great Falls
William Crockett
C. Morningstar
Jack Davridge
W. H. Safford
Murray
William H. Roberts
David Wareham
Arcade
Crockett
Morningstar
Davridge
Albert Crockett
Thomas Howells
Peiper
Duck
Gome
Saddlerock
Senator Gibson Addresses Montana State University Graduates
Senator Gibson will speak at the Montana State University Missoula commencement on June 3. The appearance marks a formal address to students during the annual ceremony.
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Great Falls
Senator Gibson
Montana State University
Missoula
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