Southern machinists strike for nine hour day
Reports from Washington on May 20 indicate that more than half of Southern railway machinists in Charlest on, Atlanta, Knoxville, Selma, Columbia, Spencer, Manchester and Birmingham have walked out. About 500 machinists work in Southern shops, with no trouble at Alexandria, Memphis and Towrenceville. Exact striker count not given.
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Washington
Southern Railway
Southern
Charleston
Atlanta
Knoxville
Selma
Columbia
Spencer
Manchester
Birmingham
Alexandria
Memphis
Towrenceville
Moon
Trunion
Thomas
Ashcraft
Agancisted Press
Arthur Watson
Associated Press
Ives
P. E.tichenor
the Courier
Evansville
Ind
John H. Wellin
the Enquirer
Cincinnati
Harry Beach
Chicago
Winifred Jones
the Banner
Nashville
Tenn
J. B. Myvick
Times-Democrat
New Orleans
Frank Beddon
B. ‘Treavart
D. Avidgren
the Journal
Charleston News
Ourer
D. C
Bawly Ledyard
Hersia
Mobile
Ala
Wiliam B. Meeker
The
Daily Register
Tom Hall
Venting Pont
Loisvile
Teale Browie
the Bagner
Tenn.c
D. Mooney
Lonsdale Machinists Strike Shuts Southern Shops
Lonsdale shops of the Southern railway at Knoxville Enoxville Tenn see all machinists apprentices and helpers walkout with 127 strikers listed by labor and 113 by railroad officials. Foremen in the wrecking shop declined to take over duties. President OConnell announced a strike at 9 this morning as a holiday began. Workers praised a courteous handling yesterday and hoped for an amicable settlement. public works denied police need to guard yards. Strikes reported at Salisbury N C Birmingham Ala and Macon Ga.
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Knoxville
Enoxville
Tenn
Lonsdale
Southern Railway
Sials
O'Connell
B. F. Henry
District Lodge
Knoxville Board of Public Works
C. L. Ewing
Southern
Henry Jag
Salisbury
Birmingham
Ala
Macon
Two dozen machinists walk out at Selma shops
Thirty five machinists and several apprentice boys left the Southern railway shops in Selma Alabama at nine this morning only two machinists remained at their lathes. The walkout follows a local union meeting after a Washington conference with General Manager Gannon. Both sides expect victory with minimal disruption.
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Selma
Ala
Southern Railway
Washington
Gannon
Souther
Monoriet
Shehan
Macon
Mey
Southern Repair
Charlotte
N.C
Spencer
Asheville
Ashevil's
K. C
All Walk Out ae Richmond Non-Union Machinists Quit
In Richmond Virginia on May 50 twenty three machinists at Southern Way shops in Manchester walked out at 9 o clock in response to a telegram from International President O Connell. Union men joined later and non union workers reportedly did not join the strike. The dispute impacts the Tree ship Building Company and the Southern Railway, with potential wider effects on local plants.
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Richmond
Manchester
O'Conneil
Thanemurion Mion
Treeship Building Company
Southern Railway
New York University Hall of Fame Dedicated at Yale? No.
The Hall of Fame at New York University was dedicated with a ceremony led by Rev. Dr. N. D. Hillis. Chancellor MacCracken announced the opening, and tablets honoring many societies and individuals were unveiled by representatives from groups such as the Society of the Cincinnati, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Grand Army of the Republic, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy among others.
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New York
New York University
N. D. Hillis
Chauncey M. Denen
MacCracker
Washington Tablet
Society of the Cincinnati
Lincoln
Royal Legion
Webster
Daughters of the
Franklin
Colonial Dames
Jefferson
Sons of the American Revolution
Daughters of the Revolution
Sons of the Revoluti
Grand Army of the Republic
Farragut
National Assastation of Naval Veterans
Lee
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Edwin G. Wees
M. F. Meares
W. Reade
Parger
Ie Bay
Association of New York
American Academy of Political and Social Science
Peabody
Peabody Education Tead
Edward Coaner
Atem S. Hewitt
R. F. Cutting
Stuart
National Academy of Design
Fulton
American Society
Civil Engineers
Morse
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Whitney
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Aubudon
American Society of Naturalists
Botanten Society of America
Edwarda
Society of Christian Endeavor
Westminster Abbey
Pantheon
Paris
Engagement of Associate Justice Brewer Announced
Washington May 20 Announcement has been made of the engagement of Associate Justice David J Brewer of the United States Supreme Court and Emma Miner Mott a well known school teacher of this city The wedding will take place this week at Burlington VT
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Washington
David J. Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Emma Miner Mott
Burlington
Mrs McKinley Battle With Illness Cited At White House
May 30 Washington special reports grave anxiety over Mrs McKinley condition after returning to the capital She has not slept and President McKinley has stayed by her side Drs Bixey Rixey Johnston Sternberg consulted as fears grow The president traveled home from California with Mrs McKinley reaching Washington about 7 20 this morning A calm greeting period followed amid a cautious mood at the White House
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Washington
White House
McKinsey
Arlington
Rixey
Sixth Street
The
Penne
Conference on Cuba at White House discussed Platt Amendment
A May White House conference on Cuban affairs reviewed the Platt Amendment as amended by Cuban delegates. President McKinely and Secretary Root heard that substantial adoption remains unsettled, with cabinet action anticipated. If Cuba forms a government, questions arise over recognition, U S authority, and the fate of U S troops and police power. The unfolding issue includes who would enforce laws and orders under a recognized Cuban government.
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Washington
White House
McKigley
Hoot
G. H. Pratt
Senate
Cuba
Spooner
Wisconsin
Root
United States
Tts
Tur
Tragic Flat Rock Dam Boat Disaster Drowns Five Girls
A party of eight Philadelphians were swept over Flat Rock dam on the Schuylkill River. Seven drowned, five girls and two boys, including Florence Densmore and Maud Rutter. Only John Moore survived. The group had camped at Rose Glenn and planned a river outing amid high, swift water.
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Philadelphia
Flat Rock
Schuylkill River
Roy Ricker
Florence Densmore
Maxie Kennedy
Maud Rutter
Mamie Sullivan
Bertram Osmond
Florence Bond
John Moore
Rose Glenn
Schuylis River
Mentlaiied
Torqush
Three Highest Bids Accepted For Water Bonds
The finance committee accepted the three highest bids totaling 150,000 for water bonds, leaving 120,000 still to be sold. Gerrinania Savings Bank of Atlanta bid 20,000 at 161 104 percent, James W English Jr. of Atlanta 10,000 at 103 1 18, and Marietta Trust and Banking Company 60,000 at 103 5 100. Six bids were received. one invalid for lack of certified check.
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Gerr Jmania Sayings Bank
Atlanta
James’ W. Enalich, Jr
Marietta Trustand Banking Company
Marietta
Willam Moore
Kimball House
Sue
J. M. Barnard
la Grange
Mercantile Trust and Depoart Company
Baltimore
Magnéx~ Rucker Banking Company
Marietta Trust and Banking Company
Germinta Savings Bank
James W. Ergish, Jr
Oolock
Mims
Goltsmith
Board of Water Commissioners
Acu
Nancers of
Hearts Moved by Rebel Yell Parade in Memphis
Evelyn Harris reports a massive Confederate veterans parade through Memphis led by General Gordon and General Moorman. Georgia and Atlanta contingents received strong ovations as veterans, women, and crowds celebrated with droughty joy, flowers, and the famed rebel yell despite light rain.
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Evelyn Harris
Memphis
Tenn
Pearie
Mempphis
Gordon
General Moorman
Georgia
General Evans
Georgia Veterans
Waas
General Went
Atlanta
North Georgia Brigade
Atlanta Fire Department
Evans
Malin Street
Wheeler
Lee
Camp A. Wheeler
Matty
Men of Mements
South
Grand Parade of Veterans in Memphis Parades by Memorable Flags
Memphis May 9 1900 4900 veterans march through crowded Main Street in tribute to Civil War service. General Gordon leads with First Ohio infantry escort as mothers and Confederate veterans ride in carriages. bands, banners and cheering crowds mark a solemn patriotic pageant honoring fallen comrades and enduring memory.
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Memphis
Tenn
South
Tno
John RB. Gordon
Orelock
Stacd
Goryon Rodd
Gordon
First
Ohio Infantry
Cincinnati
Daya
Moorman
Lghter Gray
Mery E. Cummings
Emily FB
Eloise Worsmley
Bettle Yancey
J. H. Humphreys
PL FY. Edmonds
Virginia L. Snee
Mtdhugh Lee
Joseph Wheeler
Lee
Wheeler
Smith Camp
Watts Camp
C. V
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M’kinley
Mrs. McKinley
Write House
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Island
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Srope
St Noon Yeaterdey
George Hillyer
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Finance Committee
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Goldsmith
W. L. Peel
W. Wilkes
James W. English
Litt Bloodworth
J. Herbert Brown
Frank R. Alien
William Kiser
Roby Robinson
T. C. Erwin
Peter F.clarke
George P. Howard
C. Peters
R.F. Maddox
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Alderman Johnson
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