Textile strike ends in Lowell mills as union vows comeback
The Textile Council declared the Lowell strike finished with unanimous votes from affiliated unions. About 17,000 workers faced wage losses near 1,000,000 dollars as mills struggle to restart amid high cotton prices and partial machinery. Strikers began March 30, affecting 1,700 operatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
Textile Council
Lowell Mills
Conroy
William 8. Southworth
Textile workers rebuff cash offer to break 55 hour strike
Philadelphia report details efforts by textile manufacturers to lure strikers back with cash and wage increases. Robert Meyers of Franklinville Dye Works rejects a $5000 bid to drop the 55 hour week while hosiery and dye mill workers remain on strike. Union leaders say efforts fail and resolve to continue until demands are met. A shop meeting at Glow Mills and ongoing patrol of Frankford Holden Upholstery Mill show the campaign to end the strike is far from over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Philadelphia
Central Union of Textile Workers
Textile Workers’ Union
Robert Meyers
Franklinville
Fifth and lLuzerne Streets
Cambria
Ormes Street
Meyers
Tahuifacturers
Tim Ihe
Martin McCue
Massachusetts
Holden
Margaretta Street
Frankford
Glaow Mills
Jasper
Huntingdon
Second
Diamond
Grievances of Operators and Miners to Be Settled
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on June 21 the Conciliation Board will hear grievances from both sides. Operators seek relief from petty strikes and interference with nonunion workers and reduced output due to worker absenteeism. Miners cite discrimination against strikers and changes in mining conditions since the strike that limit earnings, noting operators have breached old customs in Schuylkill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Conciliation Board
Schuylkill
Postum Beverage Promoted by Texas User Testimony
A Texas woman credits Postum with remarkable nourishment and strength after a month of cereal coffee use. She and her coffee‑drinking parents saw health gains and improved sleep after switching from coffee, as endorsed by the Postum company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Miners Seek Yardage Cuts and Hour Reforms in Strike
The article notes miners plan a Saturday work stoppage to press for yardage reductions and changes to checkweighmen. They seek shorter hours for drivers and company hands and aim to settle other key labor questions during the dispute.
Strife Triggers New Strike At Harney Bros Shoe Plant
In Mass on June 21 a second walkout began at Harney Bros shoe factory as Boot and Shoe Workers' Union members withdraw. The firm ends union labor and runs a free shop inviting Knights of Labor strikers back. Last night 350 members quit.
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Sal
Commercial Tribune
Ynn
Mass
Harney Bros
Knights of Labor Cutters and Stitchers
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Knights of Labor
Mutual Security Company Formed In Waterbury
Connecticut General Assembly closed its sessions with the incorporation of the Mutual Security Company of Waterbury. It will insure manufacturing and industrial plants against flood, epidemic, and primarily strikes. Incorporators are Frederick J. Brown Charles E. Meigs and Irving L. Holt of Waterbury. The company is said to have unlimited financial backing.
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Commercial Tribune
New Haven
Connecticut General Assembly
Mutual Security Company
Waterbury
Frederick J. Brown
Charles E. Meigs
Irving L. Holt
Horseshoers Union Holds Annual Outing at Woodsdale Island
The Horseshoers Union of this city held its annual outing yesterday at Woodsdale Island with hundreds of members and families in attendance. Visitors from Dayton and Hamilton joined local officials for baseball and music, and Business Agent Hubert Marshall won the smoking race by proving speed at running and smoking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horseshoers’ Union
Woodsdale Island
Dayton
Hamilton
Hubert Marshall
Marshall
Iron Molders Enjoy Annual Union Day Festivities
The Iron Molders Union held its annual gathering at the pavilion on Price avenue yesterday. Crowds attended both day and evening events featuring sports and festive activities as part of the enjoyable program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Molders’ Union
Paviliém
Who Gave the Fishfry for Judge Hargis
The article notes policing in town and witness protection for Judge James Hargis and family members amid threats. Hargis, returning from Lexington, met by his brother Alex. both worried about Fayette County officials. Cockrill, armed, tried to approach on a train. Conductor Martin intervened. A special court term will probe the Breathitt assassinations, the Ewen hotel fire, and witness assaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hargis
Lexington
Alex. Hargis
Hargis
Fayette County
Cockrill
Clay City
Martin
Cockfiill
Breathitt
Commonwealth
Byrd
Ewen
Cousin of George Gould Dies by Own Hand in St Louis
Sanford Northrop, former Secretary and General Manager of the American Refrigerator Transit Company, shot himself at the home of Claude Kennedy, vice president of the Republic Railway Appliance Company. He was about 60, a cousin of George Gould, recently resigned, with a widow and one child. The death appears self-inflicted. no motive given. The body will be taken to Philadelphia tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Sandford Northrop
American Refrigerator Transit Company
Claude Kennedy
Republic Railway Appliance Company
George Gould
Claude Kennerly
Northrop
Philadelphia
University of Michigan student deranged by overstudy
John H. Henselman Jr., a Michigan student, is detained by police in Washington after arriving from Indiana. He attracted notice at a hotel by tipping waiters and is said to have written a letter to President Roosevelt threatening violence unless his inventions are aided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John H. Henselman, Jr
University of Michigan
Ovington
Ind
Roosevelt
Lagoon and Coney Aesthetic Spring Returns Draw Crowds
Lagoon near Cincinnati thrives under new management with Phinney and Michael Bands drawing crowds. The park showcases electric lighting, river scenery, chutes, scenic railway, and a grand stage for Last Days of Pompeii style spectacle by Coney Company, promising big summer crowds and Fourth of July appeal.
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Vesuvius
Coney
Coney Company
Cincinnati
Pompeii
Queen City Beach Draws Multitudes to Cincinnati Park
Cincinnati’s Queen City Beach drew record crowds as thousands crowded the pavilion and clubhouse to enjoy the water when the Ohio River receded to reveal 50,000 feet of beach. An expanded Bellevue line carried more visitors and a popular two step tune delighted concertgoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen City Beach
Mammoth
Bellevue
The
Ohio
Coney Pleased Thousands On Riverfront Leisure Day
The first clear day at Coney this season drew crowds of couples and families to the riverfront. The Island Queen arrived with flags and a full deck of pleasure seekers as the Cincinnati Military Band performed and vaudeville acts entertained. Scheduled events include Kroger picnic, La Lega Italiana, St Aloysius orphans, Jewish Kitchen Garden children, and groups from the Eighth Ward plus eight river park events on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney
Cincinnati
Coney Island
Jacob Hohman
Waldron
Holmes
Harry Boyd
Harry Scott
Art Bonds
Charles
Jennie Welsh
Sly Musette
Scanlon
Kroger
la Lega Italiana Society
St. Aloysius
Jewish Kitchen Garden
Michael Mullen
River Park
Lagoon's vaudeville program expanded under Max Rosenberg
Max Rosenberg takes charge of Ludlow Lagoon vaudeville bookings after arriving from Chicago. He promises strong East and West specialties for the park. By the Fourth of July he will have Lagoon ready for active vaudeville shows with high quality bills for outdoor amusement seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Rosenberg
Ludlow Lagoon
Old Park
Rosenberg
Chicago
Lagoon
Chester's Free Vaudeville Draws Crowds at Park
Free vaudeville at Chester Park drew large crowds with Press Eldridge the headliner and encores. The Joselin Trio and others performed well as rain limited attendance but overall turnout was strong. next week an opera company arrives for Trovatore opening.
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Chester Park
Press Eldridge
Army of Fun
Ike Martin
Mr. Eldridge
Chester
Joselin
Lawrence Crane
Pascatel
Joe Belmont
Colonel Martin
Martin
Record Attendance at City Zoo Concerts
Beautiful weather drew thousands to the zoo with a record afternoon crowd and a near capacity evening audience for the Weber Band. The program featured Hiawatha Blue and White Amorita Morning in Noahs Ark and Lohengrin with Richard Stross on cornet. Superintendent Sol Stephan praised the grounds and the floral display complemented the day. Next Tuesday Mr Weber will present a ragtime heavy program expected to draw another large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber Band
Weber
Hiawatha
Richard Stross
Cornet Soo
Sol. Stephan
Pain's Pompeii project looms large on 50 acre site
Coney Island planners found the proposed Last Days of Pompeii production would require far more space than a fifty acre lot east of the resort. Business Manager Dolson provided measurements and Mr. T. W. Paxton mapped a square area large enough to hold an amphitheater of 16,000 square feet with auxiliary tents for the event.
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Pain
Pompeii
Coney
Dolson
T. W. Paxton
Naterman to Wed Katherine Shuessler at Ludlow Lagoon
Mr. Ollie F. Naterman chief cashier of Colonel Hunt's staff at Ludlow Lagoon is to be married Wednesday June 24 to Miss Katherine Anna Shuessler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie F. Naterman
Colonel Hunt
Ludlow Lagoon
Katherine Anna Shuessler
Man Found Unconscious at New Locust Gilbert House Site
Passersby found a man in the excavation at Locust and Gilbert last night. Patrol 7 moved him to Walnut Hills station where he revived and identified himself as Ben Hand, 23, of 2025 Boone Street. He said he had been a king but could not recall how he fell. He walked home near the station house.
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Locust and
Gilbert Avenue
Walnut Hills
Ben Hand
Boone Street
Tie
Little Chronicle Psychic Tale of a Child
A four year old girl named Sarah refuses to go with her visiting aunt saying she has to vere Etheee tm Lemme, suggesting a shy or teasing scene from a local note.
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Little Chronicle
Igtie Sarah
Sarah
Hotel at Springs Opens June First
Proprieter Buffalo Lithia Springs Virginia opens a new hotel in Buffalo Lithia Springs Virginia with a scheduled June first opening.
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Hotel At
Lovers Die in Forest Tragedy Near Scranton
Ernest Schmie and Miss Jennie Brennan of Greenwood killed themselves after planing joint death over forbidden engagement. Brennan drank carbolic acid then Schmie shot at companions, turned the gun on himself, dying instantly. Brennan gravely injured with slim chances of recovery.
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Scranton
Ernest Schmie
Jennie Brennan
Greenwood
Schmie
Miss Brennan
Thomas Cavanaugh
Crisis Looms in Southern's Fight Over Rail Route
Harriman Tennessee June 21 A clash in the rail fight involving Tennessee Central Cincinnati Southern and allies escalates as two injunctions complicate the move for a right of way in Indian Hollow. Local citizens backed by the Mayor are poised to decide if Tennessee Central can resume work tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Harriman
Tenn
Tennessee Central
Cinéithat! Southern
Cincinnati Southern
Indian Hollow
Girl injured stepping from traction car at Carroll Street station
Lulu Schaub nineteen attempted to step from the running board of a Cincinnati Georgetown and Portsmouth Railway car at Carroll Street station. She was thrown against a post and fatally injured with brain concussion. Her mother witnessed the event and departed on the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Schaub
Carroll Street
Cincinnati
Bateman
Farmer Dies While Taking Horses to Pasture
Jacob Lohr a 53 year old Snyder township farmer died yesterday morning after taking two horses to pasture. He vanished and was found in a brushy woods circle about a mile from home. Coroner ruled heart failure as the cause death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Lohr
Snyder
Colerain Township
Henry
Weater
Lohr
Obituary notices for two local women
Sister Mary Rosita of the Convent of Notre Dame in Hamilton died at 6 45 from valvular heart disease. Mrs Mary A Beal wife of John Beal of Patrol 8 died yesterday at 5 45 at 1122 Sully St Mt Adams from spinal meningitis aged 43.
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Mary Rosita
Convent of Notre Dame
Hamilton
Mary A. Beal
John Beal
Patrol 8
Sully Street
Mt. Adams
Funeral for Dr. O. Everts at College Hill Sanitarium
The funeral of the late Dr. O. Everts superintendent of the College Hill Sanitarium was held yesterday afternoon in the Sanitarium Building hall. A large gathering of friends and members of the Masons Loyal Legion and medical societies attended. Rev. John Bly conducted a simple service.
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O. Everts
College Hill Sanitarium
Sanitarium
The
Masons
Loyal Legion
John Bly
College Hill Church
Man Struck By Freight Train Near Leonard Street
John Morgan a 45 year old laborer of 3445 Columbia Avenue was struck by a westbound freight train while crossing B & O tracks at Leonard Street. He was tossed into a ditch but suffered only bruises.
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John Morgan
Columbia Avenue
Leonard Street
Alleged Daughter of Booth Claims Lineage and Heirship
Nashville June 21 Mrs Charles Levine vaudeville performer and claimed John Wilkes Booth daughter spoke of her parents history. She says Louisa J Booth formerly Payne married Booth in 1872 and they later vanished after detectives pursued him. Levine hopes to prove Booth lineage and heir to his Oklahoma estate.
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Commercial Tribune
Nashville
Tenn
Charles Levine
Levine
Alma
John Wilkes Booth
Louisa J. Booth
Payne
Cumberland Mountain
Tennessee
Sewanee
Memphis
Laura Ida Booth
Lincoln
D. E. George
Oklahoma
Booth
Louisa Payne
John’ Wilkes Booth
George
Indiana Catholic Bodies Meet In Indianapolis
The annual meeting of the American Federation of Catholic Societies of Indiana was held in Indianapolis with delegates from most counties. Anthony Maitre of Cincinnati delivered the principal address. Officers elected include President Peter Walrath Evansville First Vice President William Yogarty Indianapolis Second Vice President Mrs. Thomas Barrett Indianapolis Secretary Dennis P. Downs Terre Haute Treasurer Joseph O Day. Executive Board members are F W Harnesfager Evansville John Finan Elwood John Dawson Muncie James H Deary Indianapolis John Langdon Tipton. Delegates to the National Convention at Atlantic City include J R Walsh Indianapolis Edward Reardon Anderson J W Breen Loogootee Martha Van Burt Indianapolis and John Finan Elwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
American Federation of the Catholic Societies’ of
Indiana
Anthony Maitre
Cincinnati
Peter Walrath
Evansville
William Yogarty
Thomas Barrett
Dennis P. Downs
Terre Haute
Joseph O’day
F. W. Harnesfager
John Finan
Elwood
John Dawson
Muncie
James H. Deary
John Langdon
Tipton
Atlantic City
J. R. Walsh
Edward Reardon
Anderson
J. W. Breen
Loogootee
Martha van Burt
Missouri Oklahoma & Western Rail Line Contracts Let
Guthrie Oklahoma June 21 Contracts have been let for the Missouri Oklahoma & Western railway from Vinita Indian Territory to Denver Colorado. The line passes through the Cherokee and Osage reserves and across Northern Oklahoma within about twenty miles of the Kansas border.
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Guthrie
Okla
Missouri, Oklahoma & Western
Vinita
I. T
Denver
Colo
Oklahoma
Kansas State Line
Rail timetable highlights from Norfolk & Western and affiliates
Daily rail schedules list arrivals and departures from Pearl Street, Court Street, and Broadway. Services include Norfolk & Western routes to Portsmouth, Hillsboro, and Virginia points. Cincinnati lines to Lebanon, Montgomery, Brecon, and Georgetown with Sunday variations. Electric streetcar and interurban options include Cincinnati sums to Cleves, Aurora, Coney Island, and New Water Works with hourly departures and theater car service on select days.
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Cincinnati
Lebanon
Brecon
Montgomery Ac
Georgetown
Portsmouth
Carrel Street
East End
Hamlet
Pennsylvania Station
Pearl and
Butler Streets
Coney Island
New Water Works
California
Cincinnati & Eastern Electric RY
New Richmond
Fourth
Sycamore
Daily Train Schedules for Major Cities and Local Stops
The notice lists departing and arriving times for trains to Cincinnati Cleveland Chicago St Louis New York Boston and more with services by Big Four Chesapeake & Ohio and local depots. It names ticket offices at Fourth and Vine and Central Union Station with contact Main 498 and outlines various express and local routes including night and special services.
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New York
Boston
Eastern
New England
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago
ST. Louis
N. W
Fourth and Vine Streets
Central Union Station
Third Street
Central Avenue
Springfield
Columbus
Dayton
New York-Boston
Indianapolis
White City
Terre Haute
Peoria
Crawfordaville
Champaign
Oth Textas
Ind
Cairo
St. L. Accou
Indianapolis Express
Anderson Express
Muncie & Ft. Wayne
Chesapeake & Ohio RY
Walnut Street
Traction Building
Central Union Depot
F. F. W. Limited
N. York
Richmond
Hinton
Reoee
Fourth Street
Huntington Accome
Scci
Maysville & Hunt. Accom
Maysville Accommodation
Louisville & Nashville R.R
Pearl and Butler
Central Union
Fifth and Vine
Louisville Express
Louisville
Memphis
N. Orleans
Nash
New Orleans & Fla
N. O
Scéhnoee
Pullman
Kentucky Central Division
Cave
Lexinn Express
Pennsylvania Lines
Pearl
Butler Streets
Fourth
Walnut Streets
Tel. M
Xenia
Philadelphia
New Yo
Pittsburg
Sandusky
Put-in Bay
Akron
Rail schedules and departures from Central Union Station listings
Timetables for B&O and Illinois Central routes show departures from Central Union Station with arrivals to Washington New York Columbus St Louis Louisville and other hubs. Commutations include Loveland Madeira Norwood and Madeira lines along with several connections to Memphis New Orleans and Texas routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern R. R
Central Union Station
Third St
Central Av
W. Cor
Fourth
Race Sts
B, & O. Exchange
Wash
N. Y
Wheeling and
Pittsburg
Wheeling
Columbus
Zanesville
Chillicothe
Parkersburg
Blanchester
Hillsboro
Ike Sede West
Royal Blue, Ltd
St. Louis
St. Louis Limited
Louisville & New Orleans
Louisville
New Orleans
Louisville and Paducah
Louisv
Jeffersonville
North Vernon
Loveland
Madeira
Norwood
Illinois Central Railroad
Vine Street
Grand Central
Paducah & Fulton
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Gorham Selver
Jewelete Leape
Lynn
Mutual Security Company Is
Connecticut
Chester, Coney and Zoological Garden
Weaver
Phinney
United States
Michael
John Noonan
America
Laagoon
Chester’s Free Vaudeville
Lithia
Robert G. Kenner
A. M
Leuisville Clinical Association
Garrod
Materia Medica
Alfred L
Southern
Dr. Everts
Indiana Federation OF Catholic Bodies
Missouri, Oklahoma & Western R. R
Norfolk & Western Railway
Fourth St
Portsmouth & Int
All
Court Street
Broadway
Winchester
Sardinia
R. R. CO
Sedamsville
Fountain Square
Anderson's Ferry
Cleves, Lawrenceburg
Aurora
Cleves, Harrison
Anderson’s Ferry
Hamilton & Dayton
Fifth and Baymiller Sts
Chamber of Commerce
Northside
Winton Place
Middletown
Toledo
Eer
Ae Stea
Andiana
Apoli
Hicago
Vale
Reveneth
Anapolis
Versailles
Delphos
Ft. Wayne
Hindlay
Bewa
Lima
Wayne and
Findlay
Decatur
Tuscola
Erie Railroad
Erie
Marion
Mansfield
Galion
Youngstown
Lakewood
Chautauqua Lake
Jamestown
Bilmira
Manefield
Cambridge Springs
Buffalo
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railway
Michigan
Northland
Gincinnai & Muskingum Valley Railway
Lancaster
Queen & Crescent
Race Streets
Florida Limited
Jacksville
Birmingham
Mobile
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Knox
Ashev
Clanta
Charleston
Chattanooga & Way Points
Lexington & Junction City
Erlanger and Dixon
Walton Accommodation
Williamstons &Blanchet
Prankfort & Cincinnati RY
Queen & Crescent Ry
Frankfort
Northern R. R
Union Central Station
van Wert
Aim van Wert
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