Chicago Building Trades Strike Ends in Arbitration
April 2 Chicago reports say material men forced a split in the Contractors' Association ending months of wage turmoil and halted building. Brick workers' contractors agreed to arbitration with a municipal committee signaling the strike's nearing end and a shift toward peace in the Building Trades Council dispute.
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Contractors’ Association
Chicago
Evening Post
Building Trades Council
Lovely Woman Trial Ends as Jurors Freely Acquit
A Chicago jury of married men acquitted Mrs Henning, accused of vagrancy, after Mrs Kate Kane Rossi argued that woman is not made to work. The defense cited poetry and history to claim women deserve ease, and the jury agreed.
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Chicago
Kate Kane Rossi
Mrs. Rossi
Threats Silence Chicago Dewey Day Chorus
In Chicago on April 2, girls selected for the Dewey day chorus report threats of violence to deter rehearsal attendance. Professor Gabriel Katzenberger says union pickets and sympathizers stand guard at Steinway Hall entrance, opposing the celebration committee over the non union grand stand work. He has asked police protection.
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Chicago
Gabriel Katzenberger
Steinway Hall
Professor Katzenberger
Strike at Edwin Clapp lastery ends with layoffs
Four lasters at Edwin Clapp were discharged today prompting a strike by the remaining thirty workers. The workers believe the firm plans to replace them with machinery.
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East Wheymouth
Edwin Clapp
Knights of the Soil Formed In Abilene Kansas
Abilene Kansas April 2 The first Kansas lodge of a new farmers organization The Knights of the Soil was organized to influence grain prices by regulating acreage and controlling market supply at any one time.
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Abilene
Kan
Kansas
The
Knights of the Soil
Savin Hill Club Dance At Bloomfield Hall Dorchester
More than two hundred couples attended the Savin Hill Club annual concert and dance at Bloomfield Hall Dorchester last evening. A preliminary concert featured artists including Andy Leonard Charles Littlefield and Benjamin Pierce. Dancing continued late with a supper intermission.
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Savin Hill Club
Bloomfield Hall
Dorchester
Andy Leoard
Charles Littlefield
Benjamin Pierce
Twelfth Car J Hospital Alumni Dinner Honors Officers
The twelfth annual Car J Hospital Alumni Association dinner was held at the hospital in South Boston last evening. Dr M E Kane of Leicester was elected president, Dr J B Hastings of Dorchester vice president, and Dr J S May of Boston secretary and treasurer. Addresses were given by Dr Burrill of the City Capital and Drs Myles Standish and William J Devine, all former officers of Carney Hospital.
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Car+ J Hospital
South Boston
M. E. Kane
Lehester
J. B. Hastings
Dorchester
Boston
Burrill
C8ital
Myles Standish
Illiam J. Devine
Carney Hospital
Harris Confesses in Murder of Burlington Merchant
Jim Harris in Ottumwa admits murdering J. H. Allen a Burlington merchant and implicates his wife Mrs. Allen. He says both planned the killing to obtain Allen’s property and life insurance so they could marry after a divorce thwarted by money concerns. Harris waited in a tree shadow for nights to strike.
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Burlington
Kan
Jim Harris
Ottumwa
J. H. Allen
Mrs. Allen
Allen
Harris
Mrs Lena Kahl Faces Trial in Poison Plot
In New Haven on April 2 a court case reveals a domestic tragedy as Lena Kahl stands trial for alleged poisoning of her husband Christian Kahl. He had policies worth 9000 dollars and a servant testified to improper relations. Judge Thayer reserved judgment with a likely divorce as the outcome.
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New Haven
Lena Kahl
Christian Kahl
Wallingford
Carrie Sidpau
Carl Webber
Thayer
Kahl
Dream Fright Over Fatal Heart Failure in San Antonio
Mrs Kate C Cunningham aged four wife of ex City Assessor Harry Cunningham died at 2 30 this morning from heart disease following a frightful dream in which she watched a sick child deliriously attempt to leap from a second story window. She awoke in terror and collapsed dying within minutes.
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San Antonio
Tex
Kate C. Cunningham
Harry Cunningham
Miss Handy Denies Divorce Marriage Report
Richmond April 26 report said James Brown Potter would marry Miss May Handy. Miss Handy denied the divorce and engagement rumors, calling the report utterly false and unfounded.
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Richmond
James Brown Potter
May Handy
Miss Handy
Nsoofar
Migs Hs Evers
Republicans Name Philadelphia Slate At State Convention
The Massachusetts Republican State Convention in Music Hall named delegates and alternates to the Philadelphia national convention. Congressman Dolliver of Iowa spoke, and John D Long was praised as an enthusiastic figure. G. R. Jewett S. E. Courtney H. P. Field A. E. Ross named as alternates. delegates chosen by acclamation.
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John D. Long
Dolliver
Iowa
Music Hall
Philadelphia
A. H. Goetting
Republican State Central Committee
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Boston
Middlesex Club
Senate
Eighth
Berkshire Hills
Cape District
G. R. Jewett
Salem
E. Courtney
H. P. Field
Northampton
A. E. Ross
Lowell
Schofield
Malden
Dolliver Speech Echoes Imperialism at Republican Convention
Congressman Dolliver of Iowa spoke after the vote, praising providence and new responsibilities tied to foreign possessions. He lauded American bravery and praised President McKinley as he urged the nation to accept burdens and aid outcast millions, concluding with applause as the convention adjourned and platform text noted.
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Dolliver
Iowa
Gloucester
Manila
Luzon
William McKinley
Republican stand on trusts and economic policy
The text argues that trusts threaten equal rights and must be curbed by adequate statutes or taxation of franchises. It asserts Republicans defend citizen rights against foreign and domestic interference while preserving private enterprise and addressing combinations without harming national prosperity.
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Fias
Democratic Party
Congress
Republican Party
United States Trustees the Philippines' Future Under Treaty
The piece argues that under the U S treaty the Philippines Islands transfer to U S governance, with Congress to determine the political status and rights of inhabitants. It asserts the duty of the Republican party to uphold liberty by retaining the islands, educating and protecting their peoples, and avoiding abandonment to anarchy or invaders.
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Paris
Spain
United States
Congress of the
Pete Rereeee
Sss
Republican “Party
Executive Department
Publican Party
SS Iself
Republican Party
Gillett Installed as Speaker Proclaims Imperialist Address
Congressman Gillett was installed in the chair and began a long imperialist speech at 11:45 am. Of the 18 percent of delegates entitled to sit, 1253 were present. The resolutions committee prepared the platform as Knowlton returned to read it after a band number.
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Congressman Gillett
Resolutions Committee
Knowlton
Committee On Resolutions
McKinley Long Boom Steals Spotlight at Convention
The convention erupted in noisy support for McKinley and Long with a rousing platform pledge and a Long boom officially adopted. Delegates at large include Senator Lodge Nahant, W B Plunkett Adams Winchester, Walter Clifford New Bedford, and editor Winship led the nomination.
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Dr. Winship
Senator Lodge
Nahant
W. B. Plunkett
Adams
W. McCall
Winchester
Walter Clifford
New Bedford
Winship
Curb a Cold in One Day Ad Ends Illness Remedy
A brief ad copy promotes a laxative product claiming quick relief from a cold symptoms with a single day regimen. It emphasizes ease of use and fast results for stressed or congested individuals. The source text is an OCR fragment with unclear branding.
Republican platform echoes growth and prosperity claims
The text defends the 1896 Republican platform as sticking to its pledges, praising Cuba’s freedom, a gold standard, civil service, and veteran support. It asserts Republican rule brought prosperity and criticizes Democratic misrule, while outlining monetary, civil, and imperial policies. It also notes views on Puerto Rico and the islands and calls for civil service expansion.
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Cuba
America
United States
Congressional call for Pacific canal and Merchant marine revival
A political appeal urges Congress to authorize a sigmian canal project and Pacific shipping legislation. It argues for protective measures to restore and strengthen the American Merchant marine so the nation can claim its rightful share of global carrying trade and its profits.
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Tively
Congress
First Heavies Reunion at United States Hotel Dinner
Forty five members of B Battery First U S V 98 gathered for their first annual reunion and banquet. Toasts included Fort Warren Plum Island Fort Constitution Fort Pickering Framingham delivered by Corporal Nay Lieutenant Day Josiah Dearborn and G M Jackson.
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United States
B Battery
Fort Warren
F. W. Nay
Plum Island
John E. Day
Fort Constitution
Josiah Dearborn
Fort Pickering
H. & Lombard
Framingham
G. M. Jackson
Battalion Sends 383 Men to Cuba From Western Posts
Washington April 2 orders transfer 383 men from Western army posts to Cuba. The selected soldiers have at least one year remaining in service, suggesting Cuba’s military occupation will continue for at least a year.
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Washington
Cuba
Massachusetts Republicans Endorse a Presidential Candidate
The Massachusetts Republican Party expresses strong support for a presidential candidate, praising his conduct, wisdom, and leadership in national and naval affairs. The endorsement pledges renewed allegiance and participation in the upcoming November election, highlighting the state’s record in backing administration efforts.
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Massachusetts
McKinsey
Ore Advan
United States
Massachusetta
Thirteen Suspected Gamblers Arrested in Harrison Avenue Raid
Police raided 21 Harrison avenue on a warrant following Division 4 operations. Sergeant Hines and officers seized a fan tan layout, 1060 counters, two deal caps, one pointer, and found gambling implements. Thirteen Chinese nationals were arrested and later bailed out.
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Cain
Division 4
Hines
Harrison Avenue
Munyon Remedies Ad Claims Wide Cure Range
An old advertisement promotes Munyon remedies for many ailments including cold cough and stomach upset. It lists products like Cold Cure Dyspepsia Cure Kidney Cure and Munyon's Inhaler claiming cures for catarrh grippe and bronchitis with a price of one dollar.
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Meritor
Munyon
Munyon’s Doctors Free Consultation At Tremont Temple
Munyon offers free medical advice with specialists available day and evening except Sunday at Tremont Temple. The Electrical Department claims to cure stubborn ailments including ins and stiff joints and may prevent paralysis. No charge for advice.
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Munyon
Tremont Temple
Grand Council Opens in Massachusetts Arcanum Session
The twenty third annual session of the Grand Council Royal Arcanum of Massachusetts opened at Berkeley Hall with 163 delegates and 77 past regents. Officers and committees were announced and reports praised the order’s strong condition with a 73 member gain for the year. A banquet followed at the American House and tonight the session will close with officer elections. Charles B. Stumcke is favored for grand regent and Daniel R. Beckford Jr for vice regent. candidates for grand orator are Joseph B. Robinson and James F. Wise.
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Grand Council
Royal Arcanum
Massachusetts
Berkeley Hall
Supreme Council
William H
Lowell
William H. Jackson
Roxbury
Arthur L. James
Springfield
Charles F. Bruce
Boston
William H. Sherwell
A. S. H. Murray
Dorchester
Francke W. Dickinson
William H. Shoemaker
Philadelphia
John Haskell Butler
General Curtis Guild of
Oxford Club
Salem
Charles B. Stumcke
Daniel R. Beckford, Jr
Dedham
Joseph B. Robinson
Newtonville
James F. Wise
Exeter Alumni Dinner At Parker House Tonight
The New England Association of Exeter alumni holds its annual banquet at Parker House this evening. Guests include Principal Harlan Page Amen Professor George A Wentworth reps from other alumni groups Professor Kittredge of Harvard University the Right Rev William Lawrence and Major H Higgins on.
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Enland
Philips Exeter Academy
Parker House
Harlan Page Amen
George A. Wentworth
Kittredge
Harvard University
William Lawrence
H. S. Higgineson
Benefit gives crowd of dancers for ex prisoner Flannigan
Colonial Hall on Washington street drew a crowded audience last night for a benefit presented by Hobbs's Orchestra. John Cotter served as floor manager as dancers contributed a sizable sum for Patrick Francis Flannigan, the former Irish political prisoner.
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Colonial Hall
Washington Street
Patrick Francis Flannigan
Hobbs
John Cotter
Flannigan
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Portland Streets
Trades Council
Mrs. Kahl
Dewey Chorus
Lasters
Farmers’ Trust
Savin Hill
Hospital Association Dinner
Hichly
Maryland
Cbester H, Grayes
Gillett
Colonel Goetting
Philippines
Chickering
Hosea M. Knowlton
William B. Plunkett
Suffolk County
McKinley
Long
Statement of Faith
Isdea
Boston Presbyterians
8. C. Gunn
Scotch Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian General Assembly
A. D. MacKinnon
St. Andrew’s Church
John N
Presbyterian
Scott Hershey
Charles J. Cameron
Presbyterian Church
Presbytery
J.M. Foster
General Assembly
J. T. Black
Samuel C. Gunn
Ritz
Henry Cabot Lodge
Samuel W. McCall
Jalty
Metropolitan g.Co
Franklin
Sie
Sla
Ag Ac. Abeled & Co.r
Beuse
Headley & Reed
Friendship Lodge
Friendship Lodge, Veteran Association
Cambridgeport
United States Hotel
Caglisle
Pape & Goethe
Congressman Ward
Charles E. Stumcke
Massachusetts Royal Arcanum
Exeter Alumni
Flannigan Benefit
Campbell
Hugh Campbell
Union St
Hanover
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