Riots, strikes, fires and officials in many early 1900s items
A chaotic wire service of varied reports details Pueblo sheriff actions against rioters at a smelter, a U S judge halting a waterworks contract, snow in Kentucky, editor Victor L. Gangelin's death, Chicago fire rate hikes, balloon photography by the Signal Corps, winter crop conditions, and multiple regional deaths and political moves across the United States and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vesuvius
Unit Gran
Aisville
Tueblo
Colo
Mike Merino
Pueblo
Charles J. Bionaparte
Cincinnati Yterworks
United States
Thompson
Gihe
Blue Grass
Kentucky
Victor L. Gangelin
Milwaukee Herald
Chicago
San Francisco
Signal Corps
United States Army
War Department
Washington
Pulajanes Raid in Inabangan Town
A group of twenty four armed Pulajanes entered Inabangan killing one and wounding seven residents. The raiders burned and looted thirty six houses and took over twenty residents as prisoners. Troops, constabulary and volunteers pursue the band as Governor Cinco reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inabangan
George Curry
Sa- Tuar
Baguo
Benguet
Ide
Samar
Joseph A. Wheelock, Pioneer Press editor, dies at 75
James executor reports Joseph A. Wheelock editor of the Pioneer Press and longtime American journalism figure has died at his St. Paul home at age seventy five after returning from a winter in California. The cause is listed as exhaustion from the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Joseph A. Wheelock
Pioneer Press
California
Injunction Granted in Government Victory Over Paper Trust
In St Paul on May 12 the United States secured a perpetual injunction against the General Paper Company and its related firms. Defendants Nelson, McNair and Bossard were fined $100 each for contempt after refusing to testify. The case rose to the Supreme Court, which upheld the government’s position, leading to the withdrawal of pleadings and issuance of the injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
United States
Paper Trust
Walter H. Sanborn
Federal Circuit
General Paper Company
H. F. Nelson
Minneapolis
C. J. McNair
F. R. Kellogg
Supreme Court
Vandeventer
Lake strike ends as wages revert to last season's basis
In Cleveland on May 10, President Keefe of the longshoremen's union and dock managers agreed to suspend the lake longshoremen strike. Workers will return to last season's wage basis pending further talks after the May 1 stoppage for mates union recognition. Dozens of ships were tied up in Cleveland Detroit Buffalo ports, causing heavy losses and anticipated freight surcharges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Keefe
Longshoremen’s Union
Mates
Tus
Detroit
Buffalo
Senate and House Dissect Rail Rate Bill and Navy Purchases
Congress spent the day debating the railroad rate bill with Bailey Tillman clashes and Allison compromise amendments. The House authorized Navy shell purchases. 320 pension bills passed. a naval dock project funding was challenged. The Senate tabled or defeated several amendments while continuing debate on rate provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Bureau of Ordnance
Bailey
la Follette
Wis
Allison
Messrs. Baileys
Tillman Day
District of Columbia
SLAIN BY A WORKMAN AT THE ADMIRALTY WORKS
In St Petersburg on May 15 Vice Admiral Kuzmich commander of the port and unpopular with workers was killed at the new admiralty works where 2000 men were on duty. A concealed worker sprang from behind and stabbed him to death during a late evening visit. In Warsaw on the same date Police Captain Constantinoff and several others were wounded when a bomb exploded in Marszalkowska street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Kuzmich
Admiralty Works
Warsaw
Constantinoff
Marszalkowska Street
Wheat and cattle prices drift across Chicago and Minneapolis markets
Market reports from Minneapolis and Chicago on May 14 show July wheat at 82 1/4 to 83 1/2 cents, and No 1 Northern around 82 1/2 cents. Cattle and hog quotes range from 3.50 to 6.35 dollars, with veals and lambs listed. flax futures near 1.16 to 1.17 dollars per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Duluth
No. 1 Northern
No .& Northern
St Paul
Chicago
Northwestern
Southwestern
Mas
el Dairies
Lsc
Vitec
Senate Deadlock Over Canal Type Splits Committee
The senate committee on interoceanic canals is deadlocked on whether to recommend a sea level canal or a lock canal. Five votes for sea level and five for lock type, with two absentees. Senator Carmack telegraphed to back sea level, potentially altering the outcome. Committee adjourned until Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Interoceanic Canals
Gorman
Carmack
Tennessee
Carmach
Government files suit in Indiana against drug trust
The U S attorney general charges a Sherman Act violation by the Proprietary Association of America the National Wholesale Druggists Association and the National Association of Retail Druggists in a circuit court petition for an injunction. The suit alleges a conspiracy to fix and enforce uniform prices on proprietary medicines and drugs through member restraint and selective supplier rules across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of the United States
District of Indiana
Drug Trust
Proprietary Association of America
National Wholesale Drug Giste Association
National Association of Retail Drug Agints
United States
National Association of Retail Druggists
Sud
Proprietary Association
Wholesale Druggists' Association
Exposes Oil Trust at Interstate Commerce Hearing
Chicago May 11. Corruption by railroad employees and oil company agents, land lease schemes, short measuring, and selling three oils from one tank were charged against Standard Oil before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Witnesses included FE M Wilhoit, former Standard Oil agent, who alleged bribery and railway favoritism for Standard Oil. Other testimonies came from H C De Rand, O E Ripley, and M Maxon with overlapping accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Standard 01
Interstate Commerce Commission
Frisco Road
Standard Oil Company
FE. M. Wilhoit
Springfield
Topeka
Kan
H. C. de Rand
Fremont
O. E. P. Ripley
Atchison
Roosevelt Denies Dictating Railroad Rate Amendments
President issues statement defending his stance on pending railroad rate legislation and denies trying to dictate specific amendments. Letters from the president to Senator Allison and from Attorney General Moody outline his positions, noting no commitment to any single amendment and confirming talks with several senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Willian
Moriter
Chandler
Lodge
White House
Moody
Alison
du MO
House
Long
Overman
Tueon
Speoner
Mr Chandler
Maude
Allison
Tillman
Wilman and
Bailey
Atturney
Root and
Watt
Tillman and Bailey
Carl Schurz Dies in New York After Illness
Carl Schurz longtime publicist and former cabinet member died in New York City at 4:95 pm after a bout of stomach trouble. Born in Cologne on March 2, he was 79. His death followed a protracted illness with periods of improvement. In Marquette Michigan a separate incident involved Edward Gruber shot by a woman after he offered to teach her to shoot, the woman unaware he had a loaded gun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western
Lynchburg
John C. Herndon
Iivina
Prescott
Évolution of America
Washington
Chicago
Jefferson Davis
Gerard
New York City
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria
Dover
Atlantic
Peuth
Schurg
Schurz
Coloene
Marquette
Mich
Vis
Edward Gruber
Tria
Gruber
Local Notices and Community Updates From Linton Area
A flood of short items from Linton and surrounding towns covers birthdays deaths injuries and visits. Mentions include Mrs Millet and Miss Smithies selling hats, various residents moving or traveling to Dakota Minnesota and Idaho, church and school events, a courthouse official’s illness, a fatal accident near Yates, and local land deals with emphasis on residents of Linton Pollock and Avon areas.
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Missouri
Kansas
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Sesson
Philadelphia
E! Department
Henry B Sewall
Dansville, Wis
Belmont Park
John A. Drake
Brown Bros
Crawfordsville
Bank of Thornton
J. D. Barlow
G. Ehlers
W Brown
Terre Haute Gazette
Terre Haute
Ind
Jon Currie
Philip Henry Wode- Hse
Constantinople
Great Britain
Rome
William 4. Lewis
Monon
Robert Bromley
Island of
St. Kitts
British West
Wahisville
Ter Nelson
William
Nicholas
Toki
Saahi
Baron K Omura
Ouaswador
London
Manila
Cinco
Admiral Kuzmich
Burg
Chicago Union Stock Yards
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Diana
Pro
Prietary Association of America, the
National Wholesale Druggists' Asso
Ciation and the Nations Association
Forter
RIOUS
ODS
Roosevelt
Carl Schurz
New York
Michigan
Croton
Miss Smithies
Maenel
Bartiogaaine
Wiesthey
Mi Clayton
Hiis
Miles Tefe
Milwather Urata
Bo Brooks
Tron Hampton
Briday Po Baver
Wescott
Win Cities
Mith Seart
Lease Davie
Minnietis Vesterdias
Wad Paitson Wits Ip
Chet County
Paesdiay
Miss Sunthes
Miguel Mis Bom
Hoth
Hhivetton Nedeliberaiood
Tlossina
Delos Gillespie
Emmons County
Dows Heliday
da Bistiarek
Comitides
Patti
Coonen
Glingvon
I. Wolverton
Haverton
Gini
Messrs
See, Whalen
Strasburg
Comeback Society
Witson Linton Bridley
Arbornes Frank Register
Linton Episcopal Church
Pollock Puesdiy
Arthur Mitts
Carmichaels Livers
Winona
J. BB. Davis
Tittle
Miss SW 'S
Jakob Bischer
Berdt Mand Millet
Hivue
Linton Mon Diy
Leonard de Meauine
Mr. Jackonan
Bristol
J. W. Wescott
Hier
Luther
P Hopkins Jett
Idaho
Prairie Tire
Linton
Sone Jou Limber
Beaver Creek
Burlingamne
Hils Sons
Hgme
South Dakota
Ho 1 Coonen, Jr
Arived du Linton Priday
Datelom
Ferperatives
Jillies Zieser
Bhie
Wepner
Attornesy Lynn
Priday Oun
Hawarden
Towa
Oh Ole
Satis
Harald Nash
Edna Attusstrone
Mrs. Attustrothe
Bh W. Willwhee
Watterson Land Company
Gia
Minnesota
JOR
Wotton
Myo
Ron Ghales
Netehiberhood
Piareniis
Win
Sunday
Soli
Chuarey Boek
Hampton Country
Heanov OG
Eimtoy Standinis
Vouterthas
Tester
Setider
Loti
Meiserttein
CH Matson
Mo Sodertindt
Euteun Minti
Mies
Vitor
So Will Goay
Minti
Heth
Wien
Stievess du
San Culies
Wittehester
Grist
Morton County
Hab Tie
Dor Doge
Ubayene
Mes
Will Whity
Carl Welsclaar
Strasbury
Antso
Valentine Lopes
M. Rust
Jimmy Rush
Hague
Will Rust
Katie
Willkinsport
Matt
Will Wis
Tintern Opera House
Ube
M. 1
Elwood Morford
Credge
Hi Kb
Pollock
Mer Warlew
Barend
Grutiins
Tigi Tebildren
Greil
Hazelton
Dis Tari
Tieltop
Illsport
Wissie
Wainwright
Tina Ts
Hupes
Tech
Dade
Roelius
Bet
Paul Cournoyer
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