Rail strike leaders in Chicago charged under Lever Act
Chicago arrests of 24 leaders in a railroad switchmen strike under Lever Act penalties. About 30 warrants issued with 410000 bonds each set for hearing April 24. Included John Grunau and H Ey Reading among others. 3000 switchmen vote to stay at work after raids.
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Chicago
Brotherhood
Humber
John Grunau
Chicago Yardmen’'s Association
Theen
Cenera
R. S. Murphy
Yardmen's Association
Elmer Bidwell
Joseph Scott
M. J
Manicurist Sues Millionaire for 100000 in Breach of Promise
Harriet Hearn sues Hector Havemeyer heir to William Havemeyer for breach of promise claiming he pledged marriage and provided rooms and gifts while promising a future with her. Havemeyer denies marriage and says she was married to Garry Hearn during their acquaintance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harriet Hearn
Hector Havemeyer
William ¥. Havemeyer
Havemeyer
Miss Hearn
Mr. Havemeyer
Garry Hearn
Invading New England Plans Address Railway Workers
Boston reports an unauthorized railway worker strike spreading to New England with mass meetings planned Sunday afternoon under the American Federation of Railway Workers. Brotherhood leaders say insurgent strike leaders arrived in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Boston
American Federation of Railway Workers
Rail strike shows mixed improvement on Pacific Coast
San Francisco April 15 railway officials report improvements in the strike situation across Pacific Coast states except Los Angeles. Strike leaders counter that conditions at many points show the strike remains far from broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pacific Coast States
Los Angeles
Ultimatum by Roads 10 Four Brotherhoods
The Rail oad General Managers association of New York demands that the Big Four rail brotherhoods report for work by noon Saturday. If not, the railroads will publish their books for 24 hours ending Sunday noon to accept registering workers who retain their Foster rights. Unsettled weather follows with rain or snow in northern areas and unchanged temperatures.
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New York
Raiload General Managers’ Association of
Raiload
Register
Mine workers and operators plan contract talk in Wyoming
Martin Cahill president of District 22 UMWA returns to Rock Springs from Cheyenne after arranging a conference for April 19 between operators and miners. Officials aim to adapt the president’s coal strike award to Wyoming and finalize a two year contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Cahill
United Mine Workers of America
Rock Springs
Cheyenne
James Morgan
Mr. Cahill
Wyoming
Ugliest Woman Arrives in New York for Circus Exhibits
Maryann Revan, recently awarded in London as the ugliest woman in the world, has arrived in New York and will be exhibited in an American circus.
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Maryann _Revan
London
New York
Robber Albert Robertson Nabbed After Ranch Loot
Sheriff George Trabing reports Albert Robertson was arrested in Laramie after allegedly robbing the Tom Gunston ranch near Granite Ganon and the John Schuneman ranch on the Sybille. He allegedly took a saddle horse four blankets a bridle saddle cash and later two rifles before a careless remark led to his capture. The black Gunston branded horse and items were recovered.
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Sheriff
Albert Robertson
George Trabing
Laramie
Tom Gunston
Granite Ganon
John Schuneman
Cordillo Confessions Threaten Delayed Murder Trial
Judge Mentzer denied a continuance for the trial of John Cordillo for the Jennings murder. Trial set for April 20. Prosecution revealed three confessions by the Cordillo brothers, including one signed after their transfer for safety from Albany to Wheatland.
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W. C. Mentzer
Laramie County
George Patterson
Albany County
John Cordillo
Frank Jennings
Laramie
N. E. Cortell
Patterson
Cordillo Brothers
John
Pete
Jennings
Walter Newell
Mike Delaney
Denver
Delaney
Newell
Cordillos
George S. Price
G. A. Fuller
Platte County
Wheatland
Pete Cordillo
Newell Gayly Plays Mandolin During Court Proceedings
In Laramie county court Walter Newell awaiting murder trial sneaks mandolin tunes from his jail cell while Cordillo case motions are heard. He and inmate Dick Rose provide a jailhouse concert of folk songs and opera melodies as proceedings continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell Gayly
John
Pete Cordillo
Wyoming
Laramie
Walter Newell
Frank Jennings
Lara Mie
John Cordillo
Newell
Rose
Temporary Fixtures for Cordillo Trial Erected in Cheyenne Court
Carpentry crews prepare a temporary judge's bench and jury seating in Cheyenne court for the Cordillo trial and other cases as air freight delays delay shipments from Denver. Seventy five jurors and about fifty witnesses expected on opening day next Tuesday.
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Denver
John Cordillo
Cheyenne
Cheyenne Chamber Hosts 450 at Stockmen Dinner
The Wyoming Live Stock Association members and guests attended a Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Masonic Temple. Mayor Taylor and Governor Carey spoke. Rev Fisher gave the invocation. speakers discussed stock industry balance, railroads, and packers.
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Wyoming Live Stock Association
Masonic Temple
Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce
W. C. Mentzer
C. F. Fisher
E. P. Taylor
Cheyenne
Robert D. Carey
George Stanley Pioneer of City Dies After Illness
George W. Stanley, pioneer ranchman and Cheyenne businessman, died last night at Cheyenne Private Hospital after years of poor health due to diabetes. He came west in 1876, ranched at Rock Creek with his brother, then moved to Cheyenne to run a grocery, later retiring. Survived by wife at 102 East Twentieth Street and daughter Mrs. Clarence B. Richardson. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Cheyenne
Mr. Stanley
West
Rock Creek
B. 8. Johnston
Stanley
Twentieth Street
Sonorans Invade Sina loa And Capture Two Towns
Military forces of the new Republic of Sonora crossed the Sina loa border capturing El Huerta and San Blas as they move toward Culiacan. Carranza plans large troop deployments to crush Sonora while Yaqui Indians aid the effort. Gunboat Querrero towed to Santa Rosalia after a crew uprising in Guaymas.
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Agua Prieta
Associated Press
New “Republic of Sonora
Sinaloa
Culiacan
Carranza
Mexico
el Huerta
Sinaloa-Sonora
San Blas
Sonora
Michaacan
Morelos
Tamaulipas
Tabasco
Campeche
Jalisco
Garmanza
Republic
Cananea
Pulpito Pass
Nogales
Querrero
Guaymas Harbor
Gulf of California
Santa Rosalia
Herrera
P. Elias Calles
Hermosillo
Obregon
Guaymas
Gulf
Obregon Supposedly Remains in Capital City
Reports earlier that Lieutenant Colonel Obregon fled the city are disputed with new signs he still stays in Mexico City. The April dispatch notes uncertainty and ongoing attention from authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obregon
Mexico City
Passport rule change at Agua Prieta border
Immig ration officer J M Mendoza announced that starting tomorrow passports issued by Mexican consuls would not be accepted at the international boundary. The Sonora state government official clarified the new policy amid friction at Agua Prieta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agua Prieta
Douglas
Ariz
J. M. Mendoza
Sonora
Bull Allen Arrested For Vandalism Over Red Slogan
A Denver visitor named Bull Allen painted Ship em to Denver on Cheyenne sidewalks and was arrested for disfiguring the city. Police, led by Chief Embery, removed him at a convention hall as local businessmen feared restraint of trade violations.
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Bonnie J
E. E. Lack
Thompsonville
Chicago
Wyoming
Bull Allen
Denver
Cheyenne
Allen
Mr. Allen
Embery
Bull Alien
Plains
Hali
Aden
City 181
Jia Yonor
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Nora
ENNE
Lea Eade
Joint Revolito
North
Maryann Revan
John Gordillo
Cordillo
Chamber OF Commerce
Luis Slalc
A. F. Stryker
Union Stock Yards
South Omaha
J. G. Underwood
Ira Casteel
Frederick Montmorency
Burlington Railroad
Mr. McManus
George Stanley
Bull
Town
Salvation Army
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