Strike tensions in McKeesport and steel unions
Reports from London and Pittsburgh describe ongoing conflicts at McKeesport W Dewees wood plant with Amalgamated union opposition and threats to shut all American Sheet Steel plants. Morgan denies involvement in Mexican gold standard rumors as strike actions expand. In Scranton Lackawanna yards, 200 switchmen strike over firings, causing freight and coal blockages across routes.
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London
J. Pierpont Morgan
McKeesport
Planta
Morgan
Mexico
Pittsburgh
National Advisory Board
United States Steel Corporation
Samuel J. Cooper
Wood
Amalgamated Association
Amalagmated
American Sheet Steel Company
T. J. Shaffer
Sheet Steel Combination
Shaffer
Union Tin Plate and Steel
Scranton
Lackawanna Yards
Taylor
Clark's Summit
Newell
Hoboken
Bloomsburg
Bloomsbury
Pittston Junction
Farewell dinner in Peking marks Chaffee birthday sendoff
In Peking Gen Chaffee's birthday dinner turned into a formal farewell with 50 guests including Field Marshal von Waldersee and diplomats. Von Waldersee spoke of congratulation and sorrow as Americans depart. Also notes French aim to protect Catholic mission losses in China and ongoing indemnity talks in Peking.
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Peking
Lieu-Kuan-Ting
von Waldersee
Japan
Washington
France
China
Victory for Miners at Brazil Ind Meeting
A special dispatch reports a complete miners victory in Brazil Indiana after a joint conference with black coal operators. Miners secure the right to buy powder on the open market and wage scale from last year remains in effect until October 1 with a 15 cent daily increase for day men. National officer representation included Vice President Lewis Megsie Fairley Pendleton. President Mitchell absent due to family funeral. Separately in Massillon Ohio, engineers drop eight hour day and seek 22 hour pay between 2.00 and 2.40 dollars. operators counter at 2.00 to 2.25. talks adjourn to Wednesday.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
The
Sentinel
Brazil
Lewis
Megsie
Fairley
Pendleton
Mitchell
Spring Valley
Henry O'Rourke
Massillon
Royal Wedding in Brussels Unites Napoleon Line
The Petit Bleu reports Prince Louis Napoleon wed Grand Duchess Helena daughter of Russian Grand Duke Vladimir. Louis Napoleon born July 16 1864 is second son of the late Prince Jerome Napoleon and brother of Prince Victor. Helena born January 29 1882 is the youngest child of Grand Duke Vladimir. A Fargo reception followed the April 17 arrival of Honolulu pilgrims who visited the new temple after being met by shriners.
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Brussels
the Petit Bleu
Louis Napoleon
Helena
Vladimir
Prince Louis Napoleon
Jerome Napoleon
Victor
Grand Duke
Fargo
St. Toul
Minn
N. D
Honolulu
New Temple
Jenkins Named Governor of Oklahoma Territory
April 17 report from Washington states President nominates William M. Jenkins to be governor of Oklahoma Territory, succeeding Gov. Barnes whose term nears expiration. Jenkins currently serves as territory secretary.
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WII
Jenkins
Washington
William M. Jenkins
Oklahoma Territory
Barnes
Mr. Jenkins
Territory
Seventeen Start Six Day Walking Match in Columbus
Seventeen participants began the six day walking event in Columbus Ohio with the action starting at 11 am Monday. After the first 12 hours sixteen remained in competition.
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Columbus
Governor Dockery Vetoes Compulsory Education Bill
Governor Dockery vetoed the compulsory education bill in an Ed session at Jefferson City Missouri on April 17. The move halts the measure and sends the proposal back to lawmakers for revision or reconsideration.
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Jefferson City
Gov. Dockery
Wardrums Stir at London Meeting on South Africa War
Mrs Richard Chamberlain attacked colonial secretary Joseph Chamberlain at a Canning Town gathering over farm burning and policy in the South African war. A dispatch from Cape Town reports Steyn reelected president of the Orange Free State. London notes say war costs rival those of Russia era and Britain's finances face heavy strain.
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Bocre
Hoshof
Mr. Steyh
Orange Free State
Great Britain
South Africa
London
Canning Town
Richard Chamberlain
Joseph Chamberlain
Joe
England
Johannesburg
Steyn
Cape Town
Boshof
Patrick Held Held on Rice Murder Charge by Grand Jury
Justice Jerome held Albert T. Patrick for the grand jury on a murder charge in connection with William Marsh Rice's death. Testimony of Rice's valet Jones was deemed adequately corroborated under the criminal code. Also noted: Joliet aims to appoint a new superintendent at Illinois Steel. major hangings and plant shutdowns reported in Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh. Carter bail opposition, and Soldiers Home site chosen in Johnson City with construction slated July 1.
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New York
Jerome
Albert T. Patrick
William Marsh Rice
Jones
Rice
Joliet
G. G. Thorp
Mlinois Steel Company
Crucible Steel Company
Pittsburgh
Thorp
S. B. Sheldon
Tin Plate
New Theater Planned for San Francisco Vaudeville
The Examiner reports a New York capitalists syndicate formed to build a 3500 seat theater in San Francisco dedicated to vaudeville performances. The project aims to boost entertainment options in the city.
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New Theater
San Francisco
the Examiner
New York
Sultan After His Enemies
Constantinople April 17 The combine efforts seek extradition treaties with major powers to seize members of the young Turkey party taking refuge across Europe.
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Sultan
Constantinole
the Parte
Young Turkey Party
Europe
Manila commissary frauds trial ends in uncertainty
The trial of Commissary Sergeant John Meston for complicity in the commissary frauds concluded without a verdict. Capt. James C. Read and Harold M. Pitt are named in investigations. Allegations describe improper book entries, payments to officers, lavish entertaining, private carriages, and unauthorized champagne purchases as part of a broader scheme involving Evans & Co. and Cock pits in Manila.
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Manila
John Meston
Meston
James C. Read
Evans & Co
George B. Davies
James ©. Read
Frank H. Lawton
B. L. Tremaine
Col. Woodruff
Harold M. Pitt
Tenderloin
Sona
Pitt
Lara
Commissary
Blizzard Hits Colorado Plains With Looming Losses
Reports from northern Colorado describe a new blizzard that began as misty rain and worsened, delaying rail traffic and causing heavy livestock losses across western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming. In Cheyenne, 18 hours of snow and high winds created near zero temperatures, with railroads using snow plows and a freight wreck near Borie. Also dated April 17, Jules Siegfried, ex French commerce minister, arrived in New York to tour the United States and Pan-American exposition with French ambassador Cambon. H C Henderson again refused to answer deposition questions in the Cudahy kidnapping case in Dallas.
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Denver
Col
Colorado
Hoe Plains
Cheyenne
Wyo
Borie
Here
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wyoming
New York
Jules Siegfried
France
Siegfried
United States
New York Central Railroad
Briar Cliffe Farms
M. Cambon
Henderson
Dallas
Tex
H. C. Henderson
Omaha
Cudahy
Shields
New Governor of Bank of England Appointed
LondonApril 17The deputy governor of the Bank of England has been appointed governor for the ensuing year succeeding Samuel Steuart Gladstone Change in Indianapolis Paper The Indianapolis Press will merge into the Indianapolis News on Wednesday after its last appearance Tuesday The paper began December 3 1999 Hope for Her Recovery Canton Mrs Judge Day shows improvement and stronger recovery hopes Shamrock I Leaves the Clyde Glasgow The Shamrock I left the Clyde in tow bound for the Solent Caban Maraton Burned Havana The Abreu mansion at Cerro burned causing a loss of 200000
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Bank of England
London
Augustus Provost
Samuel Steuart Gladstone
Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Press
Indianapolis News
Canton
Clyde
Glasgow
The
Solent
Caban Maraton
Havana
Abreu
Cerro
School News and Notes from North Dakota Ed Journal
Ane. Sing highlights the role of school boards and teachers in building the country. A call goes to teachers to submit language work and best compositions on How a Garden is Made. Spring term notices list teachers and schools in Bartlett to Webster across Ramsey County.
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Almanac
N.Y
North Dakota
Bartlett
Ella Foley
Laura Wolf
Bergen
Maude Walker
Iva Wanless
B. F. Pile
DeGroat
Jennie Wright
Dry Lake
Stella Arrison
W. W. Stosser
Freshwater
Alma Jacobson
Edna Wilson
Grove
Theoline Ingwaldeon
Graha’m Ieland
Aggie G. Gene
Hope
Ive Rice
Irvine
Margaret McGovern
Lake
Bertha Palmer
G. F. Forest
Cora Purdy
J.C Syfford
Lillehoff
Olive Sander
County Teachers Association Meeting in Devils Lake
The event occurred at Devils Lake High School on Saturday May 25 with every county teacher invited to attend if possible. The program will be published in the season edition.
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Devils Lake
Farmers Mutual Hail Assn Seeks North Dakota Farmers
A Kansas City hail insurance mutual promotes nationwide operation to offer cheaper safer coverage. Agents visit Devils Lake and surrounding areas urging farmers to join, claiming wide risk spread and full loss payment. T. D. White is listed as state agent.
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North Dakota
Manly Sud
Farmers’ Mutual Hail Association
Kansas City
Missouri
Farmers’ Mutual Bail Association of
United States
Farmers' Mutual Hail Association of
T. D. White
T. D. Warts
Devils Lake
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Sheffield
John Sworski
Madrid
Spain
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Richard
Tribune
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Crimea
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Gladstone
Patrick Held
Meadville
Frank Major
Daniel J. Kehoe
Major
Daniel McGrath
Titusville
Window Glass Workers Association
American Window Glass Company
Carter
Richards
United States Supreme Court
Oberlin M. Carter
United States Penitentiary
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Savannah
Howse
Johnson City
Tenn
National Soldiers’ Home Board
Maeus
West
L. B. Rancher, CO. Ane
Ramsey County Educational Association
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Milwaukee
Wis
J.J. Bell
W. W. Wood
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