Idle Trades Strike Expands Across Philadelphia Building Work
More than 7,000 building trades workers walked off their jobs in Philadelphia on May 2, threatening to idle over 40,000 if the wave continues. Key actions include carpenters seeking 56 cents an hour for eight hours and hoisting engineers demanding 21 dollars for 48 hours, with related strikes by plasterers, marble cutters, and Derrick crews. Several Pennsylvania towns report widespread stoppages as construction labor targets an eight-hour day.
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Philadelphia
Carpenters
Holsting Engineers’ Union
Holsting Engineers
Seasion
Brotherhood
Amalgamated Association of Carpenters
Demamis
Hoisting Engineers’ Union
Eerormemaster
Strinderrick
Pemanylvania
Pittsburg
Ornmmmental
Alegheny
Beilar Sakere
Brotherhood of International Roiler
Namore
Donora
Monmongabela Yalley
New York Labor Strikes Face Mixed Outcomes May Day
Reports from New York state detail scattered wage gains and several active disputes. Six thousand day laborers in subway work, mainly Italians, struck for higher pay, tying up remaining underg round tasks as subcontractors resist arbitration. Some crafts show harmony, while machinists and plumbers in Behenectady and at Westinghouse shows strains.
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Cay
New York
Mer
Traffc
Wolon
Syracuse
Lira Union
Behenectady
Westinghouse Works
Plumbers
Unfor
Amsterdam Labor Troubles Lead to Arbitration Hope
Local workers threaten to strike until wages are met. The Masons' union plans disruption, with employers weighing demands. The Trades Assembly hopes for arbitration to settle disputes, noting overall peace aside from the Jack Sprinters’ near-strike fading.
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Nave
Masons
Vnion
Trades Assembly
Amsterdam
Jack
New England Strike Activity Steady Despite Local Disputes
May day in New England saw no major upheaval in key industries as adjustments and minor strikes continued. About 25,000 were on strike with four-fifths out for some time, including Lowell carpenters and Rhode Island textile workers, while Boston area centers reported few large outbreaks.
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Toston
New England
Boston
Lowell
North Shore
Manville Corporation
Rhode Island
Worry Over Missing Miss Dodge Reaches Montpelier
Montpelier on May 2 reports Mrs. P Prior of Sarre telephoned Mayor Gorry about Miss tie Dodge, last seen five weeks ago in Montpelier while seeking work. An inquiry found Miss Dodge is currently in Baslington, not in danger.
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Montpelier
Prior
Sarre
Qorry
Tie Dodge
San Erence
Miss Dodge
Baslington
Found in White River body of stillborn child near sewer outlet
In White River Junction on May 1 a stillborn infant was found in the White River near Maple Street and the sewer outlet by Riverside grounds. The burial and surrounding details point to a possible criminal operation, but the exact location remains conjectural.
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White River Junction
White River
Mapie Street
Huh
T. F
Ineland
Reeri
Dedy
Land Sinks 12 Feet in Weybridge Slide
A landslide in Weybridge covers about two acres on land owned by W. O. Wales near Mhidiebury. Ground opening 19 feet deep narrowly misses the roadway, taking the highway renew. About twenty years ago a similar slide occurred opposite the river near W. Sturtevant's, swallowing several rods of the highway.
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Westridge
Mhidiebury
Weybridge
W. O. Wales
Alan
W. (. Sturtevant
Smoke stack falls at Northfield electric plant
Northfield May 1 The new smoke stack at the village electric plant partially raised yesterday afternoon and about six o'clock it broke loose from the supporting cable. The stack, sixty three feet long and valued at 225 dollars, smashed a hole ten feet in the roof of the engine room and damaged the boiler, with several bolts broken.
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Northfield
Elwetric Light Station
Village Electric Nee
Reon
Collision at Rutland injures no one
Rutland May 1 collision in railroad yards just north of the depot between the new train from Bellows Falls and the mixed train from Burlington. Two engines were thrown from the track and badly damaged but no injuries reported.
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Rutland
Bellows Falls
Burlington
Protests Over King Edward Abroad and Death of Dr James Cowland
A dispatch from Manchester notes protest over King Edward’s continental visit with ministers arguing he should not travel abroad without cabinet approval. In Brattleboro, Dr James Cowland, longtime Brattleboro legislator and friend of Rudyard Kipling, died at 52 after illness and overwork. He had served on the temperance committee shaping the new license law and was born in Brooklyn in 1871.
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Manchester
Edward
Continent
Foreign Office
Brattleboro
James Cowland
Rudyard Kipling
Conland
Sia Patiel
Conland Himelf
Cowland
Committee of Temperance
Brooklyn
Tewis
University of Vermont
Vermont
Dissatisfaction over Northfield licencing sparks protest
Northfield May 1 license commissioners granted two licenses to M E Yarrington amid protest from twenty or more real estate owners. They allege lack of consideration for objections to Brogg saloon at the Satter of Water and Wall in a residential area. Brogg will operate a hotel and bar on the premises.
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Northfield
Northield
M. E. Yarrington
Michael Broggs
Water
Wall Street
Real Astute
Broge
Hrogglla
Death at Elmore claims Norman Camp at seventy five
Encore reports Norman Camp, a long time resident and former high sheriff of Lamolie County, died yesterday at age seventy five after a period of illness. He served as postmaster and town clerk for about forty years, leaving a wife. The funeral will be held tomorrow at one o'clock.
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Norman Camp
Dad
Eest
Camp
Lamoliie County
Postminster
Baseball Scores From The National League It Summary
National League results show Cincinnati 6 over Philadelphia and New York 11 over Milwaukee. Brooklyn defeated Boston 8, while St. Louis beat Cleveland 6. Boston topped Philadelphia 4 in Boston, and New York edged Washington 3 in New York. Chicago defeated Detroit 5 in Chicago. College results include Medford Tafts 21 Vermont 7.
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Aucineianati
Cincinnatt
Cocoue
Philadelphia
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Lemgie Stoenabing
Praag
Washington
Chicago
Detroit
Ian Pel
Yale
Medford
Tafts
Vermont
Nearly Killed by a Cow in East Bethel Attack
South Royalton May 1 Mrs Fred Fowler of East Bethel was seriously injured in a cow attack. The scalp was torn from her head requiring medical care, teeth were damaged, and her leg sustained severe bruises. Doctors Barnett of South Royalton and Scott of Randolph treated the wounds as the cow returned and drove her back toward the yard.
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South Royalton
Fred Fowler
East Bethel
Drs. Barnett
Scott
Randolph
King Edward in Paris Attends Review and Races
May 4 Paris reports King Edward and President reviewed 11,100 troops at the Paris garrison this morning. The King then received a reception at Hotel de Ville and attended the races at Longchamp in the afternoon.
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Paris
Edward
Hotel de Ville
Longobampa
Barns and Timber Burned in Hyde Mark Fires
May 1 report from Morrisville describes severe forest fires near Garfield causing extensive timber loss and several barns burned with their contents. The blaze threatens surrounding acreage and prompts firefighting efforts from local crews.
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Hyde Mark
Morrisville
Garfield
Open break with Germany looms as Edward visit seen
Berlin dispatch notes King Edward's visit frets prelude to Turkey Russia France alignments. May 2 Tageblatt claims England touts friendship with France and Russia in prep for an open break with Germany, suggesting shifting alliance dynamics.
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Berlin
Tageblatt
St. Petersburg
Jey
England
France
Russia
Germany
Stable Fire Kills 32 Horses Near Great Neck
Fire swept W Gould Brokaw estate stables near New York May 2 killing 32 horses. The blaze affected a colored stable crew and left a jagged scene at the Long Island property. Officials investigated the sudden blaze and the cause remained unclear.
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New York
W. Gould Brokaw
Great Neck
Eastern Star Lodge Formed in Williamstown Charity Chapter No 57
Charity Chapter No 57 of the Order of Eastern Star organized in Williamstown with District Deputy Grand Matron Mary Benedict of Harre and Grand State Officers in attendance. Officers elected include Hattie House as matron and Fred E House as patron. Visitors from Brookfield Ruth Chapter and Naomi Chapter Northfield attended to wish success. Regular meetings to be held monthly in Mason Hall.
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Williamstown
May
Order of Eastern Star
Wis
Distic
Tatron
Tadios Webb Afesta
Chand
Mary S. Glewen
Lyndonville
Mary, Benedict
Harre
Abbie Cobleigh
Northfield
Brook
la Chapel
Hattie House
Lfred E. House
Laura Cheney
Nellie Inmalls
Acre Mole
Edith Jrash
Halle Roblneon
Mita
Martha Poland
Immetine Grégory
Marshal
Dorn Patterson
Orguclat
Marie Seaver
Ady
Emme Adams
Roth
Annivale
Mabel Hemivedes
Martha
Mattie Robinson
Electa
Taoyee Warder
Newell Fareham
Sentinel
Grand Ledge
Brookfield
Tom Ruth
Barre
Naomi
Charity
Masone Hall
Sunday church services and sermons listed across local congregations
Morning and evening worship scheduled at Presbyterian Universalist and Congregational churches. Preachers include George Watt and Roy J Edward Wright. Bible school and reading room hours noted. Additional details cover The Church of the Good Shepherd and Saint days services with communion and Sunday school timings.
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George Watt
Presbyterian Shore
Universalist Church
Toworow
Roy
J. Edward Wright
Montpelier
Hedding M
Funat
Bible School
Pee Roe
Nichols’ Block
Jomerrow
Congregational Church
Church of the Good Shepherd
May Day Observed by Barre Montpelier Italians
May Day observed by Italians of Barre and Montpelier with celebrations in the stone cutters hall Montpelier and an afternoon gathering at the opera house in which John Giovanelli presided Speeches by Alex Robertson G O N U Philip Halvosa and D Palma of New York the History of Socialism was discussed Musical numbers and a dramatic hobby scene were given Mrs Layaguini of Northfield recited an original poem A banquet for 200 will be held in Miles hall with the Stone Cutters Union band providing music
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Barre
Montpelier
Soutalli
Sehion
Valin
New York
John Giovanelli
Alex Robertson
Philip Halvosa
D. Palma
Saguefa Weing
Vespa Teresa
Dopo
Injury to A. C. Slayton in street accident
Alonzo O Lis a neighbor was injured yesterday afternoon while riding a horse at his home on In Street. The horse bolted and dragged him across the road pressing him against a tree, causing a bullet wound and minor shoulder bruises. No serious results expected.
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Alonzo
Lis
Itahiang 9
Mr. Slayton
Fishing stories are big this year in Barre streams
Barre readers report a record fishing season with many anglers out at dawn and large catches. Notable catches include a 17 ounce brook trout by O Averill of Orange Beach who won a $5 prize from Reynolds and Son. Other anglers like Winfred Smith E L Scott Clarence Wool and Seetor contributed multiple sizable trout, while Reynolds Hoar and others pursued prime pools and weighed the best fish for May 1st.
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Walton
Barre
Averill
Reynolds’ Hardware
Clarence Wool
Isherman Seetor
Williamstown
Seetor
Reynolds
BR. A. Moor
Mr. Reynolds
Mr. Hoar
Harry A. Goodrich
Holmes
Calais
B. W. Hooker
Harley Cutler
ONLY FAIR LUCK. Teaac Walton disciples fish after weather
Williamatown May 2 Disciples of Teaac Walton read early and visited streams as weather shifted fish remained cold and returned with full baskets. Best catch reported by R E een oe. Sermon at Baptial church titled Gods Engraving and Are These Things Great or Small. Bible school meets at noon with Baraca class for young men and Philotion class for young women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamatown
Teaac Walton
R. E. Een
May Day Ball Delight Ends Quiet Granite City Night
A May Day ball at a local hall drew a good crowd with a lively dance. The event featured frames of entertainment and positive notes from organizers, describing a successful evening and steady attendance.
State Council 1 Percent SARI Meeting and Speakers
The State Council of the fambus will meet in the ash command of Lee m1. attendees expected include oath representatives. The event in months Kone will transact business and end with Knights entertainment featuring Grand Knight D. Miles and toastmaster Miles ue. Speakers include Hon. TOW of Holland, Thomas Magier ap jon, D A Guiltivan, W Motiettrick, Wiliam of Montpelier, Stey 1, 3 Melk Barre Wilder's orchestra, and the band. Ticket sales for Hungvee close Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Council
Temgem Die Knights
Miles Ue
Hon. Tow
Holland
Thoma Magier Ap Jon
D. A. Guiltivan
Felis W. Motiettrick
Albans
Wiliam
Montpelier
Stey
Melk Barre Wilder
Montpetlan
Calcagni Ablatti Wedding Report
Francesca Abblatti, a young law student, married America Calcagol at 11 am in a ceremony conducted by City Judge Fay. The bride wore a prettily dressed gown and a wedding dinner was held at the bride’s brother’s home on Ladd Street. A reception followed at the same venue hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Qaleagal on Hall Street.
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America
Calcagol
Francesca Abblatti
Fay
Bie
Ladd Street
Mrs. Qaleagal
Rester Hall Street
Mail train accident delays Central Vermont run
A minor collision occurred on the bound Central Vermont mail train near Randolph yesterday causing the mail to arrive over two hours late. An eccentric gear derailed the engine and required removal and replacement, delaying service further as a change of engines was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Randolph
E. T. Leonard Dies In Graniteville
Graniteville resident E. T. Leonard died last evening following injuries from a week-old accident with a team. He leaves a wife and five children. Leonard came here in the early 30s. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 o'clock.
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Graniteville
T. Leonard
Leonad
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Beast
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King Edward
Eastern Star Lodge
Seerat Konle
A. C. Slayton
Isack Walton
C. A. Averill
Granite City Barge
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