Many Firms Yield in Nine Hour Strike Wave
Washington May 22 President OConnell said late Tuesday that reports from headquarters show rapid settlements in the machinists strike with over 120 firms granting the nine hour day. He noted thousands of workers, from San Francisco to Chicago, have returned to work while reports from New York Boston Cincinnati and other cities indicate broad progress toward agreements. Meanwhile conference efforts and wage questions loom as key issues.
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Ex congressman Boutelle dies in asylum at 62
Boston May 22 Former congressman Charles A Boutelle of Bangor Maine died Tuesday at the McLean asylum Waverly after a year with brain trouble Measles pneumonia was the cause of death His daughter Grace was at the bedside He retired from congress last winter and was placed on the navy retired list as a captain He leaves three daughters and had suffered a brain attack in December 1899 while at a hotel in Boston.
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Secretary Buys More Bonds in Treasury Purchase
Secretary of the treasury purchased $100000 short four percent bonds at 113.78 per bond, with delivery set for Wednesday. The operation reflects ongoing debt management strategy and marks another government security acquisition.
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Chicago to host 1904 Olympic Games selection
Paris May 22 The Olympian committee chose Chicago as the site for the 1904 Games. The decision was unanimous with Baron Coubertin noting Chicago’s enterprise and university efforts justify the great gathering. Subscription efforts were highlighted as evidence of strong support.
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Beaten Again Ryde Shamrock I Leads Cup Trials
On May 22 at Ryde Isle of Wight the Shamrock I beat Shamrock II by about a half minute in a course mirroring the Amer ica's Cup windward trials. Times showed nearly two minutes’ advantage for the challenger. Shamrock I sailed with limited sail part of the way. In Bristol the Constitution's first trials on Narragansett Bay were satisfactory, as manager Duncan noted, drifting in light wind then lively in a southwesterly breeze.
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Chicago Wins 1904 Olympic Bid Over St Louis
Delegates from England France America Holland Belgium Sweden and Hungary met with Baron Pierre Coubertin to approve Chicago as the Olympic host city after Chicago agreed to provide 100000 dollars. President Harper of the Chicago university helped unite the consensus despite initial competition with St Louis. American delegates proposed a government training ship to assist foreign athletes.
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Drowned in a flood near Pueblo at Beulah tragedy
May 22 report from Pueblo Colorado describes a flood that washed out a Denver and Rio Grande bridge over St Charles creek ten miles south of Pueblo. A passenger train plunged, two people J Brown and wife Avondale drowned in a canyon cabin, 18 passengers escaped atop cars. Cloudburst in Sierra Ojada mountains caused the flood.
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Skipper Tests Sailboat in Varied Wind Angles
The vessel was pushed through diverse wind conditions including hauled flat on the wind and broad reach maneuvers. It showed steady speed and responsiveness, returning home with the boom eased to port after multiple trims and solid handling.
Convention Opens in Milwaukee Amid Big Labor Agenda
The Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers opened at Lincoln hall with about 250 delegates. The session began with a lodge hymn and moved to secret talks, focusing on relations with the steel trust. Mayor Rose welcomed delegates as open sessions continue and reports are prepared for later action.
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