Strike Leaders In Contempt In Chicago Strike
May 25 Chicago report that Cornelius P. Shea president of the International Teamsters Union was held in contempt by Judge Kohlsaat for refusing to answer questions. Meenard Mulligan and John Donohue also held in contempt. jailed but kept in nominal custody for habeas corpus review. Hearing to resume tomorrow. limited strike activity and poor police response.
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Chicago
Cornelius P. Shea
International Teamsters' Union
Kohlsaat
Federal
Master In Chancery
Sherman
Shea
Criminal
Kohisaat
Meenard Mulligan
Express Drivers’ Union
John Donohue
United States
Ames
Master In
Sheran
Hugh McGee
Teamaters’ Union
James B. Barty
Dunne
O'Neill
New Manila Bonds Bid For $1,000,000 Sewers and Water
The Bureau of Insular Affairs received $1,000,000 in bids for Manila Philippines sewer and water bonds. The first of a $4,000,000 issue, they bear 4 percent interest and mature in 10 or 30 years. They will back public deposits and circulation. Manila has no bonded indebtedness at present.
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Washington
Bureau of Insular Affairs
War Department
Sewer and Water Works
Philippines
Secretary of the Treasury
Manila
Quiet Gotham Wedding Ties De Peyster Heiress to Hosmer
Miss Batella De Peyster daughter of the late Colonel Johnston de Peyster wed Edward H. Hosmer in Grace Church New York City May 25. The ceremony was intimate due to the death of the bride’s father, a prominent national figure in society and clubs.
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New York
Batella de Peyster
Col
Johnston de Peyster
Grace Church
Edward H. Hosmer
Parker Addresses Chicago Bar Convention Banquet
The annual Minole State Bar Association meeting opened at the Chicago Beach Hotel in Chicago with Judge Alton B. Parker, former Democratic presidential nominee, as the principal speaker and guest of honor at the association banquet.
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Judge Parker
Chicago
Miinolé State Bar Association
Chicago Beach
Alton B. Parker
Democration
Brutal Murder Trial Finds Johnson Guilty of First Degree
The Trinidad jury found Joe Johnson guilty of first degree murder for shooting John H. Fox in the Trinidad post office lobby on April 8. Fox, a prominent Southern Colorado figure, had served as city treasurer and Las Animas County treasurer. The plea of insanity was entered, and Johnson faces the death penalty. Authorities moved Johnson to Pueblo to avert a mob atmosphere following the case.
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Trinidad
Colo
Joe Johnson
John H. Fox
Colorado
Hiss
Johnson
Peublo
Fox
Las Animas
Quiet Wedding for Capt. Hobson in Tuxedo Park
Capt. Richmond Pearson Hobson, famed for Santiago acts in the Spanish-American War, wed Miss Griselda Houston Hull at her parents’ home in Tuxedo Park. The ceremony honored the recent death of Hobson’s father Judge James M. Hobson. The Hull family is prominent in industry and finance with ties to Governor Houston.
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Tuxedo Park
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Santiago
Griselda Houston Hull
George H. Hull
Hobson
Houston
Alabama
James M. Hobson
Wallstret
Secretaries of State Meet in Nashville Convention
The second annual convention of the National Association of Secretaries of State opened in Nashville on May 25. The group, formed at Secretary of State J. W. Morton of Tennessee, aims to exchange views on corporation laws and related issues. Morton, its president, gave the opening address reviewing key legislative changes across states as many delegates and their wives attend the meeting.
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Secretaries OF State
Nashville
Tenn
National Association of Secretaries of State
St. Louis
J. W. Morton
Tennessee
Morton
Petition Seeks Release of Notorious Bank Robber Shinburn
In Concord New Hampshire May 25 a petition was presented to Judge Aldrich of the United States Supreme Court for the release of Henry Edward Moebus known as Max Shinburn who has been serving a long term for bank robbery. Shinburn robbed the Walpole Bank in 1866, a sensational crime of the era.
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Concord
N. H
Aldrich
United States Supreme Court
Henry Edward Moebus
Max Shinburn
Shinburn
Walpole
United States Rubber Absorbs Rubber Goods Co
At a special meeting in New Brunswick on May 25, United States Rubber Company approved absorbing Rubber Goods Company. U S Rubber takes 67 percent of the stock, raises capital to 75 million dollars, and creates an issue of preferred stock.
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Rubber Goods Co
New Brunswick
N. J
United States Rubber Company
Rubber Goods Company
Adrond
Hickey consecrated coadjutor bishop in Rochester
Rev. T. W. Hickey was consecrated coadjutor bishop here by Archbishop Farley with the right of succession to Bishop McQuaid. Hickey becomes the youngest bishop in the country to hold the post and marks a major clerical appointment in Rochester May 25.
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Hickey
Rochester
T. W. Hickey
Farley
McQuaid
Bankruptcy Filing Burdens Burnett Cummings Case in Boston
Boston, May 25. Burnett Cummings & Co., a banking firm at 43 Milk Street, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court. Liabilities reach 1 714 368 with assets described as uncertain. Creditors include twenty one banks and trust companies mainly in Massachusetts. Attorney J T Aubach cites building and financing of the Massachusetts street railways as the cause of the failure.
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Boston
Mass
Massachusetts
Burnett, Cummings & Co
Milk Street
United States District Court
Wlth
J.T. Aubach
Massachusetts Street Railways
Carnegie hero fund awards nine cases three medals
Pittsburg dispatch reports the Carnegie hero fund commission’s first awards since April 1904. Nine cases favored, three silver medals and six bronze medals granted. Widows receive support, one heroine grants for education. Ten thousand dollars added to Brockton disaster relief, total distribution reaches twelve thousand. Since inception, 407 cases received, 229 refused, 159 awaiting, nine granted.
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Pittsburg, Pa
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Brockton
Mass
International Deep Waterway Commission Meets in Washington
Ameri can and Canadian members gathered in Washington to choose permanent headquarters and define the commission's scope. The group, authorized by the 1902 river and harbor act, will study waterways near the US Canada border and the St Lawrence for navigation improvements. A dam at Lake Erie’s outlet and wide water level regulation are also on the agenda.
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Washington
International Deep Waterway Commission
Joint Commission
Canada
St. Lawrence
Lake Erie
Delhi Wins the Brooklyn Handicap at Gravesend
Delhi the year's champion miler carried the Keene colors to an easy victory in the Brooklyn handicap at Gravesend. Ostrich captured second money and Graxlallo won third money.
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New York
Delhi
Gravesend
Brooklyn
Ostrich
Graxlallo
South Eastern Tariff Association Holds Meeting at Old Point Comfort
The eight S E T A convened at Hotel Chamberlain in Old Point Comfort Virginia on May 24 with many delegates attending and continuing through May 25. The annual gathering focuses on tariff matters and members are present for discussions.
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Old Point Comfort
Annwil
South Eastern Tariff Association
Chamberlain
Julia Ward Howe Honored at New England Club Banquet
Boston May 26 A complimentary banquet was given to Mrs. Julia Ward Howe the veteran author by the New England Woman's Club in honor of the twenty fifth anniversary of her presidency of the organization.
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Julia Ward Howe
Boston
New England Woman's Club
Silver Holds Stable Amid Quiet Lead Copper Markets
New York reports May 26 as silver at 68 1 2 while lead and copper markets remain quiet and unchanged, with traders awaiting further cues.
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New York
Japanese Cavalry Skirmishes Near Gunshu Pass
Japanese cavalry reconnoitered deep into the Russian rear northwest of Gunshu Pass on May 22 and 23, defeating a Russian detachment and approaching Tansziatun, signaling possible flank maneuvers amid daily clashes with Chinese bandits. Admiral Avellan confirms Rojestvensky aiming north to battle with Admiral Togo and denies reports of his resignation, noting the admiral’s health strain.
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Gunshu Pass
Tansziatun
Kuropatkin
St. Petersburg
Admiral Avellan
Admiralty Department
Associated Press
Rojestvensky
Logo
Avellan
Avelian
Rosestvensky
Manila report denied by St. Petersburg admiralty
St. Petersburg dispatches say there is no confirmation of a Manila defeat report of Admiral Tug south of Pormosa. Naval circles doubt an open battle with Togo and believe he would not risk bringing his battle fleet so far south to meet Rozhestvensky.
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St. Petersburg
Admiralty
Manila
Tug
Pormosa
Togo
Rojestvensky
Curtman appoints all Coloradoans
Major C. W. Curtman, newly elected commander of the Grand Army Department of Colorado and Wyoming, announces staff appointments: H. C. Watson of Greeley as chief of staff, J. R. Fallis of Grand Junction as department inspector, H. Westerman of Breckenridge as chief mustering officer, Robert Kerr of Colorado Springs as judge advocate general, M. N. Campbell of Denver as senior aide de camp, Samuel Eldridge of Golden as calor hearer.
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Denver
C. W. Curtman
Grand Army Department of
Colorado
Wyoming
H. C. Watson
Greeley
J. R. Fallis
Grand Junction
H. Westerman
Breckenridge
Robert Kerr
Colorado Springs
M. N. Campbell
Samuel Eldridge
Golden
Calor
Denver bout ends in draw between Brelenborn and Cassidy
The main event at the Denver Athletic Club smoker was a ten round bout between Brelenborn of Denver and Cassidy of Colorado Springs, which ended in a draw.
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Denver
Denver Athletic Club
Brelenborn
Cassidy
Colorado Springs
Wyoming Weather Forecast Outlook
Weather bulletin from Wyoming Washington reports showers and thunderstorms Friday and Saturday. Forecast covers possible rainfall totals and cool temperatures with unsettled conditions across the region.
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Washington
Wyoming
New Discipline System Adopted by Railroad for Staff
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad will begin after June 1 a Brown system of discipline for employees in engine train yard and telegraph service. Suspensions will be largely removed and discipline by record will start. The change applies to engine yard telegraph staff.
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New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Mayor Weaver ousts old gas board directors in city clash
Philadelphia May 25 The gas lease fight sparks a dramatic city scene as Mayor Weaver ejects two former Public Safety and Public Works directors and reinstalls his appointees. The State Supreme Court issues a suspending order while crowds cheer the mayor leaving City Hall en route to a Union League luncheon. Rumors of impeachment circulate as anti gas figures accuse federal influence in play with Roosevelt asked to weigh in. A telegram from Edward F. Dunne praises the mayor for his stand.
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Philadelphia
Weaver
Department of Public Safety and Public Works
Supreme Court
Union League
Roosevelt
Washington
F. Dunne
Chicago
Tornado Sighted in North Texas Strikes Homes Injuring Three
A storm cloud resembling a tornado swept across North Texas causing extensive property damage. Three people were injured as homes were damaged but no fatalities reported.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
Famous Congress Hall Sold In Saratoga Sale
Congress Hall the famous hotel was sold today in Saratoga Springs New York to a syndicate headed by Col H S Clement. The group plans to spend thousands of dollars on improvements before reopening in July.
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Congress Hall
Saratoga
N. Y
Commencement Night at Rawlins School 1905
Special to The Leader Rawlins Wyoming May 25 The commencement exercises at the Rawlins school were held in the Opera House. Four young ladies Ruth Richards Grace Friend Mabel Horton and Helen Irving graduated.
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Rawlins
Wyo
Rawlins Ood School
Opera Mouse
Mileses Ruth Richards
Grace Friend
Mabel Horton
Helen Irving
Rawlins Building Association Plans June 1 Meeting
Rawlins Wyoming May 25 the trust meeting of the new Tawling Building Association will occur on June 1. All of the stock of the association has been subscribed and it will start off in excellent shape.
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Rawlins
Wyo
New Tawling Building Association
Tough Horses for Rawlins July 4th
Special to The Leader Rawlins Wye May 26 A Thapman arrives with a large group of cowboys and riders for the big celebration to be held July 3 4 and 6 in Rawlins Wyoming.
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Rawlins
Wye
A. Thapman
Janeld
Ohio trolley disaster claims four lives in Baltimore scene
A collision of two returning Westport trolley cars in Baltimore kills Wm Stembler and injures thirty five others with several expected to die. In Canton Ohio Mrs Gust Miller and Mrs Howell plus daughter Anna die after a separate train attack near Louisville. Augusta Georgia reports two dead and multiple injured in a trolley coal car crash near Clearwater South Carolina.
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Baltimore
Wm. Stembler
Westport
Here
Canton
Gust Miller
Louisville
Howell
Anna
South Bend
Ind
Pennsylvania Railroad
Augusta
Louisville de Nashville
Augusta- Aiken
South Carolina
Savannah River
Clearwater
Western Miners Convene in Salt Lake Meeting
The Western Federation of Miners held an executive session in Salt Lake City on May 25. The secretary W D Haywood reported 58 000 members with 9 906 new members in the past year. A pamphlet titled Anarchy In Colorado While to Blame? by H E Bartholomew was distributed to delegates.
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Salt Lake
Western Federation of Miners
W. D. Haywood
Colorado
H. E. Bartholomew
Baseball results across leagues with weather delays
Western League games saw St. Joseph 5 Des Moines 4 and Sioux City 6 Denver 1. Omaha 7 Colorado Springs 0. American League Cleveland 9 New York 1 and Detroit 7 Philadelphia 9. St Louis Washington and Chicago Boston postponed due to wet grounds. National League scores include New York 1 Cincinnati 5 and Philadelphia 4 Chicago 9. Other leagues report Kansas City 0 Indianapolis 0 and Minneapolis 9 Toledo 1 with St Paul 6 Columbus 1.
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St. Joseph
Des Moines
Sioux City
Denver
Omaha
Colorado Springs
Cleveland
New York
Detroit
Philadelphia
Chicago
National League
Cincinnatti
Boston
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
St. Louis
American Association
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Toledo
St. Paul
Columbus
Social notes mention many travelers to and from Denver
Miss Anne and James are in Denver. Gus Kimrey returned from Denver. Mrs A M B Schockley went to Denver. Rev Father Duffey attends to business in Denver. Miss Maude Johnston visiting relatives. McDevitt heads to Dyver for music study. Seal Liayarentsle near Kimball Nebraska on business. J Thompson headed for Denver. Lord Charles Kennedy visits city from Iron Mountain ranch. John Kelley the conductor vacationing in Denver. Mrs J A Clarke and Marion left for the south. Gayle Jackson Martha Greene Jane Laws Sarah Puck from Georgetown Kentucky extant. Major and Mrs Travia at Fort Russell.
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Anne
James
Denver
Gus Kimrey
A. M. B. Schockley
Father Duffey
Iron Mountain
John Kelley
Mra
J. A. Clarke
Marion Yesterniny
This South
Mise Gayle Jackson
Mise
Martha Greene
Ming Jane Laws
Sarah Puck
Georgetown
Major
Travia al Fort Russell
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Benedict
U. S
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Rawlins Building Association
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