Indictments hit Chicago teamsters leaders in strike
Twelve labor leaders tied to the Chicago teamsters strike were indicted for conspiracy, with four union figures charged with intimidation. A large mob attacked drivers and nonunion workers across the business district as police failed to arrest assailants amid riots and scattered violence.
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Chicago
Teamsters
Cornelius P. Shen
International Teamsters’ Union
Hugh McGee
Truck Drivers’ Union
Jeremiah McCarthy
M. F. Kelly
Market Drivers’ Union
Charles Wilbrandt
Teamsters’ Joint Council
George IF. Golden
Packing House Teamsters’ Union
Jas, B. Barry
Railway Inxpress Drivers’ Union
John Smyth
Coal Drivers’ Union
Harry Lapp
Charles Dold
Chicago Federation of Labor
Steven Sumer
Milk Drivers’ Union
J. W. Young
Baggage and Parcel Drivers’ Union
Justice Prindivite
Joseph W. Young
Baggage and Parcel Delivery Drivers’ Union
Jenny Lapp
Thomas KE. Dougherty
Livery and Cab Drivers’ Union
William J. Gibbons
James V. Callahan
Frank EK. Scott Transfer Company
Callahan
Central Police Station
Strike Spreads as Employers Refuse Deliveries in Chicago
The strike grows across lumber, groceries, and coat firms with packers and ice dealers backing a boycott. Mayor Dunne issues a peace plea noting armed wagons and crowd danger while urging arrests for carrying arms. Employers vow to deliver where they choose and seek federal protection if needed. Dunne and Miss Jane Addams push for compromise talks to declare an armistice as negotiations proceed.
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Dunne
Employers’ Association
Employers’ ‘Association
Teamsters
Jane Addams
Itvas
Levy Mayer
Six Wounded as Streets Fight Breaks Out
Chaos on the city streets left six persons wounded in an early morning clash. Police reported the disorder erupted near the Etreets Resale and involved multiple groups. Investigators are reviewing footage and interviewing witnesses to identify those responsible and determine motive.
Sunday Mob Violence Taints Chicago Strike Action
Sunday eruptions left two teamsters fired upon and driven from wagons, and a second hand dealer shot and wounded as mobs of about 500 strikers stampeded horses at Employers’ Teaming stables. Framed by a citywide strike, the incidents drew calls for federal inquiry and heightened police presence as casualties mounted. Peter Wlinson, a grocer, died after being attacked for delivering goods to Marshall Wheel& Co.
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Employers’ Association
Franklin and
Madison Streets
A. G. Cole
Cole
James McNamara
Peter Butler
Witham Brown
Daniels Coal Company
Adams and
Market Streets
Charles Lidinski
George Barnett
Brown
Tnor Mulcahy
Mulcahy
Victor Arimes
Adams Express
Edward Green
Billy
Majestic Hotel
William
Harry Grady
Montgomery Ward & Co
United States
Kohisant
Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Deneen
Dunne
Telay
Peter Wlinson
Marshall Wield& Co
South Water Street
Chicago Calamity as Teamsters Strike Grows
Chicago May Day brings 500 colored strike breakers from St Louis led by F J Conroy guarded by 40 armed detectives. Police deploy 1000 officers to curb unrest while federal injunctions face contempt actions. Roosevelt will not intervene as strike spreads toward stock yards and dock workers amid arrests and guard actions.
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Chicago
Teamsters
St. Louis
F. J. Conroy
United States
Union Ties With Employers Association Over Spoiled Goods Loss
The union has aligned with the Employers' Association amid thousands of dollars in spoiled goods losses. The split reflects mounting friction over cost containment and handling of defective shipments, with both sides seeking faster dispute resolution and revised terms.
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Union
Employers’ Association
Funeral for Gen Fitzhugh Lee in Washington
Gen Fitzhugh Lee funeral held at the Church of the Epiphany in Washington with officials and diplomats present. Rev Randolph McKim read the service. Military escort transported the remains to the station for shipment to Richmond where they will lie in state until Thursday.
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General Lee
Washington
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee
Church of the Epiphany
Randolph McKim
Richmond
Miners to Strike Over Eight-Hour Day
Milwaukee May 1 report says all miners of the Marquette range numbering 10 000 secretly decided yesterday to strike on Tuesday. The eight hour day is the aim and the action will affect 20 000 to 30 000 workers. The Daily Review 10 cents week.
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Iilwaukee
Marquette
Bloodshed in Warsaw and world dispatches May 1 highlights
A crowd of thousands marched in Warsaw with red flags as cavalry charged and infantry fired. Thirty-one killed and fifteen wounded, with injured taken to hospitals. A London dispatch notes sixty casualties after a citizen troop clash. Saigon reports the Russian fleet near Port Dagal and a French squadron mobilized to enforce neutrality. Cortelyou reportedly offered the Equitable Life presidency but will respond after the president returns. The St Paul Southwest Limited jumped the track at Ottumwa, killing engineer Harry Dikes and injuring Fireman Claude Warren. no passengers hurt. In New York, Abraham Levy begins summing up Nan Patterson defense in Recorder Goff's court.
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Warsaw
London
Saigon
Port Dagal
Kamaranh Bay
St. Paul
Patterson
New York
Abraham Levy
Nan Patterson
Reward for Goll Arrest Offered by Bank Directors
Milwaukee May 1 Directors of the First National Bank offer a reward of 1000 dollars for the arrest of Henry Goll the missing assistant cashier. Reports that Goll was in Chicago have not been verified.
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Goll
Milwaukee
First National Bank Today
Henry Goll
Chicago
Hochs Jury Completed in Chicago Murder Trial
The jury panel for Johann Hoch, accused of murder in the bigamy case involving Marie Walker Hoch, was completed today in Chicago. The panel selection concludes precursor proceedings for the Hoch trial.
W. C. A. Meeting Concludes in Detroit May Day
The tenth biennial convention of the American committee federated with the World's Young Women's Christian Association closed after an address by Miss Harriet Taylor general secretary. Her talk titled Lessons for association Workers from the Welsh revival focused on practical guidance for workers.
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Detroit
Harriet Taylor
Young Women’s Christian Association
Bowen Recalled as U S Minister From Caracas
United States Minister Herbert W. Bowen has been recalled to Washington and will depart Caracas likely today. He leaves amid routine reshuffle in diplomatic postings and to report to the state department in Washington.
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Bowen
Caracas
United States
Herbert W. Bowen
Washington
Mae Wood Files $35,000 Suit Over Letters to Boss Book
Mae Wood, once a local lawyer, brings a civil action in Omaha for $35,000 against William Loeb, Robert Wynne, and J Martin Miller alleging they stole her original manuscript and love letters for a book titled Love Letters of a Boss. She disputes a prior $20,000 breach of promise suit, says she may publish the letters, and blames Miller as a detective in part of the alleged manipulation. The story includes lurid detail and references to letters about a White House luncheon and Gov Odell. George A. Taylor is fined for assault in Brumbaugh court, Minnie May Taylor also involved, docket stayed, couple has two young boys.
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Mae Wood
Omaha
William Loeb
Roosevelt
Robert Wynne
London
J. Martin Miller
Aix-la-Chapelle
Germany
Senator Platt
Janeway
Platt
White House
Gov. Odell
New York
George A. Taylor
Brumbaugh
Minnie May Taylor
Minnie'May Taylor
Two purse snatchings linked by pattern in Goshen area
Mrs Schwin chased near the high school and Miss Florence McKean faced a purse snatch attempt as two boys followed her. One admitted involvement. another, under suspended sentence, took Mrs Schwin’s purse. A third boy faced prior trouble. Prosecution deferred for court appearance. Separate reports note bicycle thefts, a case at a house of ill fame, and other police activity across Goshen.
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Dr. Fisher
Misses Florence
Jeannette McKean
Marion
Franklin
Third Street
Miss Florence McKean
Miss McKean
Burns, Seret, Whiteman
Goshen
William Cone
Elkhart
South Bend
Tech Restaurateur
Cone
Sylvester Webster
Prospect Street
E. P. Rucker
South Fourth Street
C. A. White
North Sixth Street
Asa Harker
Stamp
Webster
Harker
Miller
Thomas, Rinehart and Roth
Elma Lockwood
Supt. Silvers
The Masai Creation Tale of Maitumbe and Nilthorgorob
The Masai of German East Africa tell a creation myth noted by Dr Emil Reich. God fights a dragon, blood becomes water and fertility follows. Maitumbe and Nullergorob, offspring of heaven and earth, inhabit paradise until disobedience leads to expulsion by Ngai with Rilegen as watcher.
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German East Africa
Emil Reich
Reich
Arabia
Paradise
Maitumbe
Naitergorob
Ngai
Rilegen
A Queer Post Office Described From Leadville Days
A Kansas City official recalls Leadville Colorado during the gold rush era. The town faced rampant crime yet mail thrived under a loose system. A German postmaster once dumped mail in a crowd as hundreds sorted letters, until a government detective was tarred and feathered for meddling.
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Leadville
Kansas City
Iran
Colo
Dowmaster
Kansas City Star
The Young Doctor's Critica
A physician at a recent dinner quips that a young doctor faces scrutiny over whether he owns a horse and carriage. If he lacks one, townspeople doubt his practice. if the horse is fat or bony, they accuse him of vanity or miserliness.
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New York Press
Ornamented Teeth and Copper-Toed Wishes
Bob admires Aunt Margaret for all her traits and even possessions she may not value. He tells his mother he prefers copper-toed teeth like hers, showing his affection and curiosity in a quiet moment.
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Bob
Margaret
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