Bribery Charges Hit Chicago Labor Leaders in Strike Drama
In Chicago on June 2, bribery allegations were leveled at an Employers' Teaming official by Teamsters President Shea and Albert Young. They claim a $10,000 offer to spur a Sears Roebuck strike, which was refused. Young testified but declined to reveal meeting details. The case suggests the Team Owners' association may join the dispute, potentially widening the strike.
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Notable Deaths and Crimes Highlight Telegraphic News
Ex Governor Robert Wilkinson Furnas of Nebraska dies in Lincoln. Frances Wertz murdered by burglar in Newark Ohio. Mary Catherine Dolson aged ten commits suicide in Ray City Michigan by carbolic acid. Oscar F Miller of Milwaukee Alhambra theater dies after brief illness. Two hundred Japanese residents celebrate Togo victory at Nippon club New York. Alderman Ferdinand Waalenlin of Brooklyn arrested on stolen property charge released on bail. Justice Harlan attends Louisville banquet for seventy second birthday. Henry Birnberg of St Paul killed by falling casting at work.
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Littlefield spoke at Lake Mohonk arbitration conference
Congressman Charles E. Littlefield of Maine led remarks at Lake Mohonk New York during the arbitration conference. He criticized the $7,000,000 appropriation for two battleships and urged spending the money on a new United States Supreme Court building in Washington for national beauty and utility. Night sessions featured input from business organization delegates.
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Earthquake Devastates Montenegro and Albania
An early morning earthquake in Montenegro caused many houses to collapse and one death with several injuries. Scutari Albania suffered extensive damage with about 500 houses destroyed and 200 people killed or injured. The Bjebasstra mountain shows volcanic activity for the first time.
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Assembly passes railroad rate bill in 9 to 0 vote
MadisonWis June 2 The assembly approved the railroad rate commission bill by a 9 to 0 margin. The man who originated the state control idea is ex Assemblyman A R Hall of Knapp Dunn county who lies at home in a dying condition after paralysis strike
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Making the Average at a Woman's Club Meeting
A New York speaker answers what an average man is by defining him as polite at work yet cross at home, illustrating the joke about balancing the day’s acts to form the average man.
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Frick Committee Recommends Sweeping Equitable Changes
Details from the Henry C. Frick headed committee report recommend sweeping reforms for the Equitable Life Assurance Society. The officers face sharp criticism while committee members and Gage E. Tarbell obtain copies. State Superintendent Hendricks continues probes in New York.
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Operation Avoided by Using Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
A physician advised an operation for ovarian trouble but one woman chose Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound instead. She reports the ulceration healed and strength restored, suggesting others avoid surgery by trying the remedy after medical advice.
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Train robber confesses to North Coast Limited hold up
Clarence B. Young, a long time woodcutter, confessed to holding up the North Coast Limited near Pearmouth last Sunday night. He says he acted alone, motivated by adventure, and claimed he had money. He worked as foreman on an irrigation ditch project near Twin Falls Idaho and carried a powder stick during the incident.
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Baseball Scores Across Leagues With Varied Outcomes
National League games included Pittsburg 4 over Chicago 0 and Boston 8 over New York 2. Cincinnati defeated St Louis 9 to 3 while Brooklyn edged Philadelphia in twelve innings 3 to 2. American League saw Chicago 9 over Cleveland 5 and New York 15 over Boston 5. Philadelphia won 6 to 5 against Washington, and Detroit beat St Louis 5 to 2. American Association matchups had Minneapolis 1 over Milwaukee 0 and Toledo 7 over Louisville 1.
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Wheat prices mix as July and September futures quoted
Market notes from Minneapolis on June 1 show July wheat at 1.1014 and September at 0.8544 cents. On track No. 1 hard wheat trades near 1.18 and No. 1 Northern around 1.16 with No. 2 Northern at 1.0814.
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Livestock Prices Reported at St Paul Market
Cattle Good to choice steers $5.50 to $6.00, common to fair $4.50 to $5.25. Good to choice cows and heifers $3.75 to $4.75. Hogs $4.95 to $5.20. Sheep good to choice yearlings $4.50 to $5.50, good to choice native lambs $5.25 to $6.00.
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Wheat and Flax Prices Listed for Duluth Market
Wheat prices show No 1 Northern at 1.12 and 1.12 for July and Sept old and new, with No 2 Northern at 1.06. Flax prices list arrivals and track figures: July 1.48, Sept 1.80, Oct 1.28. Market notices dated Duluth on June 1.
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Chicago Market Report Prices for Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Chicago June 1. Cattle good to prime steers 5.60 to 6.35 poor to medium 4.00 to 5.40 stockers and feeders 2.75 to 5.00 cows and heifers 2.60 to 5.40 calves 3.00 to 6.75 hogs mixed and butcher 5.20 to 5.32 good to choice heavy 5.20 to 5.32 light 5.15 to 5.32 wethers shorn 4.50 to 5.00 western sheep shorn 4.00 to 5.06 native lambs shorn 5.00 to 6.50 western 5.50 to 7.00
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Adams Area Social Notes from Austin Visit and Local Guests
Adams residents and visitors are listed from Thursday to Tuesday with names including J W Carr, Jake Bertram, John Gilligan, Mrs Bissen, Mr and Mrs Mike Schneider, Anton Schneider, George Sutton, John Blonigan, Mary Mandher, Agnes Rooney, Mrs W F St Clair, and Mrs M Knuckles. Interactions include visits, short business trips, and family gatherings across Adams Austin Rose Creek and Two Harbors Minnesota.
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Mary Mandher
Market Quotes From Chicago Wheat and Corn Trading
Chicago market report lists wheat futures for July at 88 3 quarters cents, September at 82 1/4 cents, December at 81 1/2. Corn for July 50 4/5 cents, September 49 4/5, December 46 1/2, May 47. Oats July 50 2/5 cents, September 29 1/2. Pork July $12.57, September $12.82. Flax cash Northwestern $1.47, Southwestern $1.20. Butter Creameries 16 20 1/2 cents.
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Baumgartner Sprains Ankles After Horse Incident
John Baumgartner is laid up with a sprained ankle after his horses ran away from a milk wagon delivering to a cheese factory on Wednesday. Dr Britts of Brownsdale was in town Friday to tend to him.
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Railroad excursion rates to summer resorts announced
The Iowa Central lists round trip excursion fares from Mason City to many destinations. Examples include St Paul Minneapolis 6.60, Duluth 10.60, Denver area 23.65, Salt Lake City 36.95, Portland Oregon 49.00, and Hot Springs Arkansas two dollars. Sales daily with various limits and extension options.
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