Miners Strike Looms as West Virginia Tie-In Discussed
Wilkes Barre reports on coal miners' strike actions and church reactions in the anthracite region. Clergy urge calm or support for leaders while some oppose the strike. Firemen and pumpmen threaten an eight hour day. Hazelton and Blairsville mines prepare and arm crews. Railway workers discuss sympathetic action but yet to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
West Virginia
Virginia
Mitchell
West
Mullahy
Stationary Firemen’s Union
Hazelton
Pardee & Co
Blairsville
Miners Call General Strike Across West Virginia and Virginia
Huntington May 26 The United Miners in session here order a general strike starting June 7 demanding a ten percent wage increase. Estimated 90 000 miners and laborers in Virginia and West Virginia expected to join, with unions and the Federation of Labor aiding. In Shamokin Secretary Hartlein says bituminous mines will join, and national policy allows a suspension without a convention if warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
West Virginia
Virginia
Mide
Trades Unions
Federation of Labor
Shamokin
George Hartlein
Ninth District Executive ‘Board
Associated Press
tAs
Pennsylvania
Civic to Try Again Ran for Senate Seat
National committee plans another meeting as Senator Hanna pursues alignment. Officials quoted indicate renewed effort to consolidate support for a civic coalition and upcoming council actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National ‘Civic
Hanna
Diplomat Lord Paunceforte Dies at 74
Lord Julian Paunceforte dies at 74 after weeks of reported improvement. A veteran diplomat since 1889 his death draws tributes from President, Secretary Hay, and many officials. Remains to be taken to St Johns Church with honorary pallbearers including Von Holleben Cambon Cassini Aspetroz and others.
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Julian Pauncefote
Lord
Pauncefote
United States
British Empire
Munich
Hay
Diploaantic Corps
St. Johns
von Holleben
Cambon
Count Cassini
Asptroz
Des Planches
Frye
Senate
Henderson
House of Representatives
Rocky Creek Cemetery
Joe Eauncetota
Engan
Cyclone Claims Six Lives in Union Area
A tornado swept through Union and surrounding areas at 4 p m yesterday killing six people including Sallie Hart Annie Lawson Vera Sims and Mrs Maxey Sims Injured victims suffered broken fingers internal injuries and fractures as the storm leveled buildings and damaged stores and a schoolhouse. Physicians and townspeople aided victims as all families lost their possessions.
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Irolina
Union
8. C
Sallie Hart
Annie Lawson
Maxey Sims
Vera Sims
Miss Lawson
Jonesville
Pacolet
Lee Sims
William Mab
Strike of Chicago Teamsters Hits Meat Deliveries
Five hundred union teamsters in Chicago have gone on strike for higher wages and shorter hours. No meat will be delivered to retailers or shipped from railroad stations today. The union claims broad labor support and warns that hiring non union drivers could trigger a general packinghouse tie up. The strike follows weeks of committee efforts to win concessions from packers.
Victoria May 26 Report On Mine Disasters
Colonel Pryor reports two dispatches from Fernie. Inspector Dick says all bodies in No 3 mine and high-lying parts of No 2 recovered. Air shifted west division near other bodies. Government agent Armstrong notes about eighty bodies still missing, twenty four escaped alive, no fire in mine.
Bryan Praises Cuban Patriotism During Ceremonies
William Jennings Bryan, en route to Lincoln Nebraska, said in Chattanooga that Cuban natives showed superior patriotism during the ceremonies. He spoke in an interview noting the display while passing through the city on his way home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Chattanooga
Tenn
J. Bryan
Lincoln
Acquittal of Marines in Samar Court Findings Disapproved
The court martial findings on Major Waller and Lieutenant Day for executing natives in Samar were publicly disapproved by General Chaffee. The reviewing authority labeled the actions as unlawful retaliation not justifiable warfare and noted the acquittals lacked unqualified approval. Major Waller faced strong rebuke amid wartime strain and calls for restraint.
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Manila
Vt. Waller
Jobin
Marine: Corps
Samar
Chaffee
Waller
Major Waller
Strong
Rochambeau Statue Unveiled in Washington Parade
The Rochambeau statue was unveiled in the national capital with French sailors marching along Pennsylvania Avenue. The event featured the Countess de Rochambeau and speakers including the president and General Brugere. French Commission members toured the East after the ceremony and rode with the president as a rainstorm hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bean
France
Pennsylvania Avenue
Peace expected as Vereeniging talks continue
The Daily Mail reports peace may come at any moment with the government holding firm on vital points. In Pretoria discussions with the Boer delegation at Vereeniging go on with no definite result yet but believed to be favorable. New Zealand Premier Seddon says he had a satisfactory interview with Lord Kitchener and Lord Milner and notes another contingent is unnecessary.
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London
Daily Mail
Pretoria
Vereeniging
R. J. Seddon
New Zealand
Lord Kitchener
Lord Milner
Disobedience of Orders Reviewed in Military Case
A reviewing authority approves parts of Major Waller’s acquittal for murder while disapproving the record’s minor offense finding. The commentary contrasts Day’s disobedience with Waller’s conduct and notes the duties of officers to uphold legality and national honor amid wartime stress. The report also mentions Manila arrivals on the Buford, including Felipe Buencamiño, and an interview about conditions in the Philippines.
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Major Waller
Lieutenant Day
Waller
Day
United’ States
San Francisco
Manila
United States
Philippines
Kidney Cure Promoted By Local Drug Store Ad
An old advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure from Rushton's drug store as a sure remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. The copy urges readers to inquiry Revelation and implies the product never disappoints.
For Rent Store room and back rooms at 110 Main Street
Notice lists rental space above store at 110 Main Street Elen with contact E Grimes at corner Johnsgon and Bristol Streets. Home phone 683.
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Main Street
Elen
E. Grimes
Johnsgon
Bristol
Overworked Congressman Credits Electric Bitters
A derelict testimonial claims an exhausted congressman collapsed from overwork but recovered after taking three bottles of Electric Bitters. The ad touts the product as the best all around medicine sold by druggists at 50 cents, backed by Geo. A. Thomas and Houseworth Bros. Also mentions wallpaper cleaning and a contact at 813 Franklin Street.
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Champ ‘Clark
Minsour
Thad
Electric
Bitters
Geo. A. Thomas and Houseworth, Bros
A Lesson in Health and Kidney Cure Claim
An old health advertisement extols kidneys filtering blood and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, asserting it strengthens the body and restores health.
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Foley
Stanford President Dismisses Professor Pease
Stanford University President Jordan dismisses Latin department head Professor E M Pease for refusing to resign without charges. Pease cites solidarity with deposed Professor Ross as motive. In St Petersburg authorities report a near assassination of Kharkoff governor Obolensky. Julia Ward Howe turns 83 with reception from New England Woman’s Club. Mrs J Eilen Foster arrives in St Petersburg for Red Cross convention.
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Stanford University
Cala
Jordan
E. M. “Pease
Pease
Ross
St. Petersburg
Prince Obolensky
Kharkoff
Boston
Julia Ward
Howe
New England “Woman's Club
J.elien Foster
Flood damages estimated over one million dollars
County Tolstoi reports floods across Oklahoma territory caused damage exceeding one million dollars. An official crop report notes winter wheat is backward while at Annapolis Harvard defeated the Naval Cadets in the two mile eight-oared race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolstoi
al Agrai
Oklahoma Territory
Annapolis
Harvard
Naval
Seven Room House for Rent on North Sixth Street
Public rental notice for a seven room house located on North Sixth Street. The listing appears to be by Martin & Amidon. Contact details not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sixth Street
Martin & ‘Amidon
Rent. Brick barn at rear of our store.
Borne man and Sons advertises a brick barn for rent located at the rear of a store. The notice lists a monthly rent of $8. The brief item provides a simple rental offer without additional terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borneman & Sons
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Keeps Skin Soothing
Stand like a stone wall between your children and the tortures of itching and burning eczema scald head or other skin diseases. Quick cures for ulcers fever sores salt rheum gout burns or bruises. Infallible for pimples. 26c at Thomas’ and Houseworth Bros. drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Thomas’ and
Houseworth Bros
Real Estate Wanted Offers Cash For Properties
Real estate buyers seek residences at various price ranges from 1 000 to 8 000 dollars. D M Best invites property owners to call or visit 210 South Main Street for sale within the stated amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Best
South Main Street
Foley's Kidney Cures Claim Eminent Chicago Physician Endorsement
The text asserts Foley's Kidney Cures are made from a prescription by a leading Chicago physician, one of the country’s most eminent, using the purest ingredients scientifically combined to maximize value, referencing Rushton’s drug-store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Chicago
Rushton
Farm Property Exchange Near Foley's Honey Tar Route
A partial OCR fragment describes an exchange of city property for stock of about 200 acres near Chart Foley's Honey Tar. It mentions routes and railways including Queen & Crescent and Southern Railway, with unclear references to cash price and children.
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Ewill Exchange
Itchart
Ony
Agleville
Queen & Crescent
Southern ‘Railway
Fragmentary travel note prompts cautious reading
The readable fragments suggest a travel diary tone with scattered phrases about danger and bodily reaction. Names, places, or clear events are not discernible from the text.
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South Mainstreet
Lon’snd
Lake, Shore & Mionean
Southern
Elkhart Wiil Sun
Fast Mail Ltd
Elk
Chgo
Senday
Lake Shore
Claveland
Eris
P & Lers
Pittsburg
A. J. Smith
A. L. Gotwalt Mieieat
Benton Harbor
Hiauchanter
Wabssb
Marion
Anderson
Greensburg
Cincinnati
Louisville
Indianapolis
Verre Haute
St. Louis
Muncie
Ind
Dayton
Ferre Haute
Amy
Endiank
Sam Angatson
Marion Wi
Terre Haute
Anderson J Lynch
P & T Agt
Ohio
Henry
Elkhart
Attorneys-at-Law
John M. VanFiest
Vernon W. VanFleet
VanFleet & VanFleet, Law
Indiana National Sank Building
Uae
J Hart
Ave
S. Mann
Opp
Malcolm
Pounder
Bat
Lexington
Dr. Haggerty
Omice Bome
Physicians and Surgeons
Gettes Baumgartner’ & Son
Division Street
Seeond and
Franklin Sta F
Shuscheure
T. J, Wilke
Zoa Phora
Zoa
Phora
T. J. Wilke
W. Madison Street
Zoa Phora Co
Kalamazoo
Ths
Ames
Merrell-Soule Co
Syracuse, N.Y
Robt, Q. Swaffield
Lexington Ave. Homes
Chicago Teamsters
Fernie Mine
Major Littleton
W. T. Walger
General Smith
Ordera
Houseworth ‘Bros
H. Iscsi
Franklin-street
Rushton’s Drug Store
Julia Ward Howe
Leaman
Foley's
Rushton Se Ding
Icu Ferry
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