Tillman Plead for Aguinaldo in Senate Debate
In Washington on May 1 the Senate debated the Philippine government bill. Senators Carmack Tillman and Foraker clashed over whether Aguinaldo should be allowed to testify. Carmack argued for disclosure while others questioned the War Department’s handling of Philippine information. The bill was laid aside and the Senate adjourned after executive session on sundry civil appropriations.
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Washington
Aguinaldo
Senate
Carmack Crenn
Philippine Committee
Tillman
S. C
Carmack
Foraker
McComas
Burton
Iran
Culberson
Tex
War Department
Philippine
Secretary of War
Tennessee
Associated Press
Robert M. Collins
Manila
Philippines
Kan
Funston
Luna
MacArthur Testimony on Aguinaldo and Filipinos
Major General MacArthur testified before the Senate on the Philippines denying direct US policy coercion. He said Aguinaldo and Filipinos wrongly opposed Spain and aided the United States but rejected any American commitment to a policy. The committee debated summoning Major Gardener before the arrival of his regiment and expected his Manila departure on the next transport.
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Washington
MacArthur
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Culberson
Aguinaldo
United States Army
Spain
United States
General Merritt
Merritt
Manila
General MacArthur
McKinley
Immigration a Menace in Senate Debate on DC Bill
Washington May 1 The House spent most of the day on the District of Columbia appropriation bill which was not finished. Rep Shattuc of Ohio warned that immigration adds 5,000,000 migrants since 180 and 605,000 yearly, risking lower wages and living standards if depression returns. He noted migrants cluster in manufacturing areas. Rep Gaines of Tennessee attacked conditions in the Philippines. The DC bill was set aside with Saturday reserved for private bills from the claims committee.
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Washington
House
District of Columbia
Shattuc
Ohio
Gaines
Tennessee
Philippines
Mr. Shattue
Samar
Ebu
Committee On Claims
Franklin fund site stalls trades school location debate
The Franklin fund committee faced a public hearing clash when Robert A Woods and George E McNeill demanded one for the planned trades school site. A tied Aldermen vote delayed action, then Dowd and McCarthy shifted support, and the matter was reassigned to next Thursday afternoon.
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Franklin Fund Committee
Robert A. Woods
Bath
South End House
George E. McNeill
Central Labor Union
Messrs. Woods
McNeill
Tinkham
Lomasney
Owever
Dowd
McCarthy
Pils
Doyle
Alderman Miller
Italy Paruons Naval Officers at Venice May First
The King pardons the Chicago’s imprisoned naval officers at Venice and they will be handed to the U S consul and then to the Chicago, which is prepared to sail. The officers have paid about $2000 in damages claims.
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Ome
United States
Chicago
Venice
Italian pledge to court martial Chicago sailors in voyage
Ambassador Meyer in Rome reports to Secretary Hay that Italian foreign minister Prinetti assured Venice prison sentences for Chicago officers will be leniently handled. The sailors will be released to Chicago officials and tried aboard the cruiser Chicago. Hope grows that the proceedings will exonerate the Americans.
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Washington
Meyer
Rome
Hay
Signor Prinetti
Chicago
Venice
Signor Mayor
Deede Pb
Fitzgerald Attacks Roosevelt At Bay State Club Dinner
Ex congressman recounts his Senate career, brands Roosevelt weak, criticizes the Presidents trip to Hanna's home as undignified. He argues independent voters see Roosevelt’s missteps, cites Evans removal and Clark appointment as spoilsman moves, while John Thomas enlivens the event with humor.
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Hanna
Roosevelt
Fitzgerald
Bay State Club
American House
R. C. Goodey
Evans
Prince of Republican
Clark
John Thomas
ITS THIRD ANNUAL PROSPECT CLUB CONCERT FOR BUILDING FUND
The Prospect Club of Somerville held its 30th concert and dance at Union Hall Union Square last evening to aid the building fund. A crowded audience enjoyed music and dramatic selections of high order by artists including Mrs. Lawrence Ward La Petite Juliette Day George Bartlett Cutter Katherine A ONeill William Johnson M E Callanan Dominick Keegan Arthur P Thain May Horrigan Tony Bellucia and others.
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Prospect Club of
Somerville
Union Hall
Union Square
Lawrence Ward
la Petite Juliette Day
George Bartlett Cutter
Katherine A. O'Neil
William Johnson
M. E Callanan
Dominick Keegan
Arthur P. Thain
Cohen Gatty Windows Show Latest Wrinkles In Fine Clothes
To the man who appreciates novel features an examination of the garments in Cohen Gatty 145 Court Street windows will prove a treat. The latest wrinkles are here in beautifully made clothing of fine materials at prices that seem remarkably low.
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Cohen & Gatty
Court Stres
Brewers Receive Strike Pay for Ongoing Labor Action
Brewers out on strike collected about $6000 in union funds yesterday. Negotiations, if any, remain unconfirmed as neither side will comment on the dispute.
May Day Strikes Hit Pittsburg Building Trades
On May 1 Pittsburg sees a wave of labor actions by structural iron workers carpenters bricklayers sheet metal workers slate and tile roofers electric wire workers hoisting engineers wood and metal lathers plumbers over hours wages and job rules. The National Association of Blast Furnace Workers and Smelters of America demands eight hours for a day at current pay starting June 1 and reduces 10 hour workers to nine hours. About 8000 workers expected idle. several firms sign scales and strikes seem short in duration with 6000 idle likely tomorrow.
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Pittsburg
Penn
United States Steel Corporation
Republic Iron & Steel Company
Bessemer Association
Independent
National Association of Blast Furnace Workers and Smelters of America
Big Tie Up Feared Over Albany Street Car Discharge
Fears of a renewed Albany area street railway tie-up grow after the United Traction Company fired a former Amalgamated Association president for a car collision. The union demands reinstatement, warning a general strike across Albany Troy Cohoes Watervliet and Rensselaer counties if not granted. The prior strike a year ago sparked rioting, National Guard involvement, and the killing of two citizens.
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Albany
N. Y
Rensselaer
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employees
United Traction Company
Troy
Cohoes
Waterview
National Guard
Twenty-third Regiment
Miners Walk Out Halting Work in Springfield District
About 48 mines in Springfield and the Chicago and Alton sub-districts closed as 5000 miners idle after failure to agree on under machine and double shift work terms. May 1 marked the start date for the new wage scale triggering the walkout.
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Springfield, Til
Springfield
Chicago and Alton
Buffalo strike stalls Buffalo builders demand raises
In Buffalo New York on May 1 about 2000 skilled workers including carpenters iron workers and plumbers walk out. Carpenters seek 37 12 cents an hour plumbers demand 3 50 per day and iron workers press for 60 cents an hour. Fourteen contractors with about 450 men have agreed to pay carpenters 37 12 cents while most contractors have met iron workers demands though a few smaller outfits hold out.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Port Huron
Mich
Federal
Old Men Lose Jobs Taunton Locomotive Works
Taunton May 1. Moulders at the locomotive works asked for a 7 percent pay rise. They then pushed for a minimum of 2.75 dollars per day. Management warned many experienced workers would be unable to earn that, and six old hands have already been discharged with more to come.
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Taunton
Taunton Locomotive Works
Strike at Newburyport Ends Work Stoppage
May 1 reports say the carpenters strike began with 69 to 60 workers leaving. About 20 union men returned to work under an eight hour schedule earning $2.25 daily while several other contractors posted signs.
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Newburyport
Carpenters
Union carpenters sought as demands gain traction
Secretary McAllister notes unions can supply carpenters locally with workers from Salem, Rowley, Haverhill, York Beach and nearby areas. A letter from Salem asks for union carpenters and contractors who have conceded to union demands report ready hiring. Fourteen workers can find jobs through local contractors.
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McAllister
Salem
Rowley
Haverhill
York Beach
Church figures and unions briefed on city labor actions
Cardinal Martinelli said he would go to Rome as soon as possible after being recalled by the Pope. Local unions report new officers and endorsements, including Electrical Workers No. 104 initiating 50 members and New England lodge expansions. Matching votes fine members for patronizing unfair saloons and endorsing Higgins and Kenney for union leadership posts.
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Philadelphia
Cardinal Martinelli
United States
Rome
Led Kill
Martinelli
J. Connolly
O. W. Smith
John 8. Kelley
Central Labor Union
East Cambridge
George F. Blake
Tate
Taunton
Jamaica Plain
Boston
Electrical Workers No. 104
International Secretary
International Brotherhood
Electrical Workers
New Hampshire
Maine
Canada
Franklin Union No. 15
Wells Memorial
Brewery Workers
Martin P. Higgins
International Press, Men’s Union
George Kenney
Boston Pavers’ Union
Rubber Workers’ Union
A. F. of
Waterville Mason Tenders Strike Over Wages
In Waterville Maine on May 1 the local Mason Tenders Union declared a strike demanding higher wages and most workers walked out.
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Waterville Mason Tenders Strike
Waterville
Mason Tenders’ Union
Gas Victims Sue Malden Gas Company
Five lawsuits filed in District Court seek $100 each from Malden and Melrose Gas Lighting Co. for alleged injuries from escaping gas. Plaintiffs Mary McPherson James Harvey Harold Harvey Sadie Harvey and Lilian Harvey were nearly asphyxiated on Christmas Eve and had another close escape two weeks later.
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Malden & Melrose Gas Lighting Company
Mary McPherson
James Harvey
Harold Harvey
Sadie Harvey
Lilian May Harvey
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