Big Seven Sought to Supersede Five in Ohio Dems
Ohio Democratic Central Committee faces a clash over reorganizing the state campaign body. Bernard and Cochran push to replace the Big Five with a Big Seven to curb Mayor Tom Johnson's influence, possibly deposing Garber as campaign chair. Celina clashes and an upcoming Columbus meeting set the stage for a high-stakes power struggle among Bernard, Johnson, and anti-Johnson factions.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Lewis G. Bernard
Cincinnati
Negrey D. Cochran
Toledo
Democratic State Central Committee
Tom Johnson
Organization Committee
Central Committee
Harvey C. Garber
Marvey Garber
Garber
Celina
Bernard
Brice
Northwest
Salen
Johnson
Ad Lewie
Antil
Zanesville
Harvey Garber
Greenville
Charles W. Baker
W. L. Frey
Findlay
Burnett
Springfield
Charles P. Galen
Cleveland
Pat
Barney Layton
Walter Richie
Sidney
State Central Committee
Hayden
H. C. Garber
Frey
Big Five
Magruder
Harry Payer
Sandusky
Cedar Point
Kansas City
Indiana
Ohio
Thomas E. Powell
Larry O’ Neal
Chilcothe
Horace Chapman
Jackson
John R. McLean
James Kilbourne
James E. Campbell
Abe Patrick
Toml. Johnson
John C. Welty
Canton
M. A. Daugherty
Lancaster
W. 8. Thomas
Crew Won’t Resign Until After the Election in Ohio
Judge William B. Crew of Morgan County, nominated for the Ohio Supreme Court, says he will not resign from the Common Pleas bench until after the election to avoid vacancy. The move aids a harmonizing agreement in Noble County and sets the governor to appoint his successor.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
William B. Crew
Morgan County
Supreme Court
Cleveland
Common Pleas
Noble County
Crew
Nash
Cain
J. M
Estimating Contest Offers 1490 Prize Chances
The notice explains a $34,000 Estimating Contest with 1,490 chances to win. If a group of ten people each contributes an estimate, each participant gets ten chances for any prize, totaling 14,900 opportunities to win a portion of the $34,000.
Strikers Face Pressure as Evictions Provoke Tensions
In Wilkes-Barre on June 8, strike headquarters of anthracite miners were nearly empty, with President Mitchell and secretary present. Reports say engineers halted work, fire bosses quit, and some volunteers offered to work but vacancies remain. Police remove crude effigies while new mocks appear at makeshift memorials. violence to homes continues as strikers endure a fifth week of suspension.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Pittston
W. B. Wilson
United Mineworkers
Indianapolis
West Virginia
Wilson
West
Pennsylvania
Depew
Congress
Ridiculed Man Featured in Detail Card
A newspaper card highlights a man held up to ridicule, naming him and describing the public amusement. The item notes the subject's notoriety and the framing used by the publication.
Operators declare men must all move out in West Virginia strike
Keystone West Virginia reports quiet mining day but predicts a long bitter strike as unions plan to swell ranks tomorrow Brought by operators intent on clearing company housing and bringing in Hungarian workers ExDeputy Marshal Sam Doc Smith to lead fifty men to protect properties and enforce evictions with shipments halted by stopped coal trains tomorrow
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Keystone
W. Va
Sune
Tug River
Simmons
Bramwell
Sam Doc
Smith
Elkhorn
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Fifteen Thousand Miners Miss Meeting in West Virginia
In Monongah and nearby areas in Northern West Virginia a quiet day followed a miners strike. A meeting addressed by Mother Jones and other agitators drew no attendees from the marchers who watched from porches. Flemington miners failed to arrive in time.
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Monongah
W. Va
West Virginia
Trainmen Refuse to Carry Special Officers in Strike
Hazleton Pa June 8 at Freeland the Delaware Susquehanna Schuylkill Railroad workers refuse to handle trains carrying special officers deputies or nonunionists. The Lehigh Valley Railroad will take these trains. LV trainmen decline to move coal from collieries or soft coal over the Hazleton Division during the miners strike. They will staff trains with officers and urban recruits if not used to bring in large numbers to resume mining with new union forces.
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Hazleton
Freeland
Delaware, Susquehanna &Schuylkill Railroad
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Lehigh Valley
Newunion
Miners Strike Holds as Secret Meetings Continue
In Clarksburg West Virginia on June 8 the miners strike remained unchanged. Small secret meetings occurred with no disclosures and operators expect most workers back tomorrow. Organizers report gains but grow less confident while still predicting ultimate strike success.
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Clarksburg
W. V
Striker Eviction Ordered as Coal Operations Resume
Northfork West Virginia report says coal operators order all strikers to vacate company houses by tomorrow. Several hundred nonunion workers were at mines yesterday. Strikers meet today and fear violence if nonunion workers attempt entry tomorrow. Operators pledge to protect willing nonunion workers.
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Northfork
W. Va
Subscriptions Prompt to Ease Mind Via Tribune Estimate
A brief urging readers to subscribe to the Commercial Tribune by sending in an estimate to clear concerns. The notice emphasizes quick action and mental relief through a paid subscription.
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Tribune
President Consults Wright on Strike Status
The President discusses the anthracite coal dispute with United States Labor Commissioner Carroll D. Wright in Washington. Wright may study possible steps under the law to aid a settlement between operators and miners, with further talks planned in New York. The measure could gain quicker action from Congress amid Mississippi Valley forest preservation concerns.
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Washington
Carroll D. Wright
United States Commissioner of Labor
Wright
Commissioner of Labor
Congress
White House
Right
New York
Department of Labor
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hanna Will Settle Committee Row in Cleveland
In Cleveland the debate over government action and a reprint ban on a famous nonreligious Bible dominates a lengthy Senate page. Senators discuss reconsideration motions as publishers seek facsimile reprints amid publicity. Depew lauds Frye's forest reserve speech approving $10 million for Appalachian forests. a joke highlights the Philippine debate.
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Hanna
Cleveland
United States
Congress
Frye
Senate
Depew
Appalachian Mountain
New York
Burton's Fight for Senate Seat Meet Resistance in Ohio
The piece argues Congressman Burton may oppose Senator Hanna's renomination, prompting cautious optimism among Ohio conservatives. It notes Hanna's control over state politics and hints at internal party divisions over leadership and potential revolt against Hanna.
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Columbus
Hanna
Theodore Burtor
Gilead
Congressional Committee
United States
Burton
Abel
Ohio
Heavy Storm Causes Major Train Delays in Missouri
A heavy storm in Missouri led to widespread train delays as crews report unprecedented rain. One engineer sought shelter for hours after near zero visibility, with washouts on multiple lines including St. Joseph and Grand Island, Burlington, and Rock Island. Vast Platte Purchase farmland was submerged, threatening crops though some farmers expect later yields to compensate on higher land.
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Kansas
Nebraska
St. Joseph
Arrest orders issued for U S vice consul general in Guayaquil
In Guayaquil Ecuador Alfred Fermin a partner in Martin Reinberg Co once active in export and banking was arrested while Martin Reinberg the former U S vice consul general here also faced arrest. The old business collapsed last October with liabilities over 1 million dollars.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Tune
Alfred Fermin
Martin Reinberg & Co
Martin Reinberg
United States
Royal Return of Peace Parade in London
London marks peace with subdued throngs as King Edward and Queen Alexandra attend a St Pauls thanksgiving service. Royal procession from Buckingham Palace to the cathedral draws vast crowds and features a formal sword presentation by Lord Mayor Dithsdale.
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London
South Africa
Empire
Edward
St. Paul's Cathedral
Metropolis
Queen Alexandra
Istate
St. Paul's
Buckingham Palace
Prince and Princess of Wales
Prince of Wales
Lord Roberts
Trafalgar Square
Strand
Fleet Street
Temple Bar
King Edward
Stepney
House of Lords
House of Commons
Royal Fusiliers
Horse and Foot Guards
Arthur Sullivan
Victoria Embankment
Boer Leaders Urge Patience After War Peace Letter
An open Boer leaders letter to the burghers praise sacrifice and sympathy for the bereaved, urging loyalty and forgiveness as they face a forthcoming struggle for spiritual and racial welfare. It is signed by Schalk Burger and General Louis.
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Schalk Burger
de Atrangyael
Louis
Guarding Property In West Virginia Mines
Report from Davy West Virginia notes operators plan to operate mines tomorrow with guards armed with Winchesters. Strikers vow no nonunion workers will be allowed entry. Local tensions rise as expected outcomes hover over the mining district.
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Davy
W. Va
Janet
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