Bribery Charged in Chicago Strike Brings Joint Testimony
Chicago June 1 grand jury heard claims of bribes offered to settle a strike by Teamsters allied to Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward. President Shea and ex president Albert Young testified that $10,000 was offered two years ago to trigger a Sears strike. both refused. Witnesses detailed meetings, but no incriminating specifics were released amid secrecy. The owners association plans arbitration talks with the Teamsters to resolve deliveries to strike pound houses, risking wider strike spread if rejected.
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Chicago
Employers’ Teaming Company
Shea
Teamsters’ Union
Albert Young
Young and Shea
Teamsters
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Montgomery Ward & Co
Young
Barnes
Grand Jury
Healey
Nignt
Team Owners’ Association
Dunne
Rumor of Czar's Death Denied by Embassy
Paris reports a circulating rumor in St Petersburg that the emperor died by his own hand or was assassinated. The Russian embassy denies the rumor strongly. Changes noted give encouragement for a pacific solution as nations including Britain France and the United States may press toward a peace basis and negotiated settlement.
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Paris
St. Petersburg
Great Britain
France
United States
Russia
Japan
Admiral Rosestvensky Hopes to Clear Tsu Island in Fog
A Tokyo report dated June 1 from Sasebo quotes Admiral Rosestvensky saying he aimed to clear Tsu Island in fog, but a sudden southwest gale dispersed the mist and exposed his fleet.
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Tokio
Sasebo
Rosestvensky
Tsu Island
Admiral Togo Victory Celebrated in Tokyo
Tokyo marked Admiral Togo's victory with citywide decorations. Streets hung bunting and banners as residents celebrated the naval success.
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Tokio
Togo
Japanese losses in sea battle narrowed by revised list
Tokyo reports 113 officers and men killed and 424 wounded in the Sea of Japan clash. The Mikasa suffered the heaviest losses with 63 casualties, while destroyers and torpedo boats endured 87. Commander Togo aboard the Adzuma was wounded.
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Tokio
Sea of Japan
Mikasa
Togo
Peace or War In Russia Pursued By Pressed Peace Efforts
Paris and St Petersburg report strong influences pushing for peace with rumors of a forthcoming imperial manifesto. Officials held forms open for a major announcement at Tsarskoe-Selo while editors were told no decision yet. The manifesto was feared to call a national assembly to decide peace or war.
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ST. Petersburg
Associated Press
Tsarskoe-Selo
Doughman to Leave City for Lake Shore Counsel Post
Newton D. Doughman of Olds and Doughman will become assistant general counsel for the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad and depart June 14 for Cleveland to start duties June 15. He will keep his Fort Wayne practice and partnership with Judge Walter Olds, likely leaving Fort Wayne permanently later. Doughman, 44, a native of Aboite, educated at Fort Wayne M E college, taught and led New Haven schools, was admitted to the bar in 1888, served as prosecuting attorney from 1894 for four years, then joined the Lake Shore and Nickel Plate legal work.
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Newton D. Doughman
Olds & Doughman
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad
Cleveland
Fort Wayne
Walter Olds
Doughman
Wayne
Aboite Township
Old
M. E. College
Dr Keene 18 Elected Pathologist of State Laboratory
Indianapolis June 1 The state board of health selected Dr T Victor Keene city sanitarian as superintendent and pathologist of the new state laboratory of hygiene established by the last legislature. H R Barnard state chemist of New Hampshire named chief chemist and H R Bishop of Indianapolis assistant chemist.
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Indianapolis
State Board of Health Today
T. Victor Keene
State Laboratory of Hygiene
H. R. Barnard
New Hampshire
H. R. Bishop
Shea in sensational talk to grand jury over Sears strike
Teamsters leader says he was offered 10000 dollars to call a strike against Sears Roebuck Co. The money supposedly came from John C Priscoll who had ten one thousand dollar bills. Grand jury is to probe who furnished the funds.
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Grand Jury
Sears, Roebuck & Co
John C. Driscoll
Parole Board Grants 22 at Michigan City Prison
Michigan City Ind June 1 At a parole board meeting today twenty two paroles were granted from fifty applications.
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Michigan City
Ind
Ice Box Robbers Begin Work in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne police report a wave of refrigerator thefts as ice box thieves looted Mr. O N Guldlin at Berry and Fulton streets twice, stealing butter and contents. A Centlivre brewery wagon driver reported a forged check attempt at Nahrwald saloon. the suspect turned out to be a Western Gas Co employee seeking cash on a time order. Three Huntington horsemen were detained with several cars of horses during an apparent misidentification. Ed H Conney was jailed for drunkenness. a window at Fred Goegin’s grocery was broken with no robbery evidence. E S Sovereign was arrested in Swinney park for drunkenness.
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Fort Wayne
O. N. Guldlin
Berry
Fulton Streets
Centlivre
Nahrwald
Smith Street
Western Gas Construction Company
Knock
Western Gas Company
Huntington
Coling
Ed H. Conney
Fred Goegiin
Columbia Avenue
St. Joe Boulevard
E.S. Sovereign
Swinney Park
Linker
Indiana and Notre Dame Play Cliffhanger Softball Result
College ball in Bloomington reports Indiana University edged by Notre Dame University in a close 4 to 2 decision on June 1. The game highlighted pitchers from both teams and featured key hits by Notre Dame to pull ahead late.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Notre Dame University
Portland Exposition Opens With Lewis and Clark Tribute
Portland marked the formal opening of the Lewis and Clark Exposition in a grand ceremony led by Vice President Fairbanks. Attendees included national and state dignitaries, military units, and thousands of visitors from Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. A daytime parade, martial music, and a vast crowd surrounded the grounds as guests arrived and were escorted to vantage points.
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Portland
Ore
Pacific Northwest
Oregon
Merriweather Lewis
William Clark
Jefferson
United States
Charles W. Fairbanks
House of Representatives
National Congress
Army and Navy
California
Idaho
Washington
Fairbanks
Congressional
Fair Grounds
New York State Building
Togo Honors Emperor Amid Praise From Navy
Tokia Tokyo admiral Togo responds to an imperial rescript praising his sailors. He states that the success is due to the virtue and protection of the emperor and ancestors, pledges faithfulness, and promises to answer the imperial will.
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Tokio
Togo
Japanese Officer Recalls Great Sea Fight Near Tsushima
A Sasebo returned Japanese officer recounts the Tsushima battle with vivid detail. He describes wireless notices, fleet maneuvers, and the Mikasa leading an enveloping pincer against the Russian formation near Kiushin. The engagement intensifies as destroyers close in and torpedo boats strike.
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Rio
Sasebo
Tsu Islands
Tsushima
Takashiho
Okinshima
Kiushin
Mikasa
Kasuga
Borodino
Frick Report Withheld Details Of Equitable Probe
New York June 1 Henry C Frick chairman of the Equitable Life probe declined to confirm or deny reports on yesterday’s directors meeting A Tarbell visit allegedly sought a copy of the committee report The 42 page document alleged officer and director profits from the Hyde syndicate and urged refunds and reorganizations President Alexander and VP Tarbell faced criticism while no dishonesty charge was leveled and salaries cited reached 122 500.
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New York
Henry C. Frick
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Frick
Mr. Frick
Gage FE. Tarbell
Equitable Society
Equitable Life Directors
M. E. Ingalls
James W. Alexander
James H. Hyde
Gage E. Tarbell
The
James H. Hyde and Associates
Equitable
Alexander
Tarbell
Bank deposits jump as Fort Wayne banks show record growth
Five national banks report total resources of 10.8 million and deposits of 6.8 million, marking the largest money expansion in Fort Wayne history. Deposits rose by 635 thousand since mid March as banks return to 4 percent interest. A consolidation of trust companies with national banks is being discussed among financiers.
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Fort Wayne
Decatur Boys Deny Fort Wayne Store Robberies
Special to the Journal-Gazette. DECATUR Ind June 1 Huber Vancamp and Willie Brown were sentenced to one year in the Plainfield house of correction by Judge R K Erwin after confessing to several burglaries but denying they entered any Fort Wayne stores.
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Journal-Gazette
Decatur
Ind
Huber Vancamp
Willie Brown
R. K. Erwin
Plainfield Loase
Fort Wayne
Senator Ulrey to Seek Re nomination for State Senate
INDIANAPOLIS June 1 Senator TL Vo Ukes of Fort Wayne visited Indianapolis en route to Clark County Hindis to review oil leases. He said he would seek another nomination for State senator.
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Indeanpolis
Ind
TL. Vo Ukes
Fort Wayne
Inedianapolis
Clark County
India
City to invite bids for artificial gas supply
City officials led by Mayor Berghof move to advertise for competitive gas bids after a mass meeting highlighted possible 50 cent per thousand feet proposals. They seek a 25 year max term, city ownership at expiration, bonds, and clear quality and price guarantees to secure cheaper gas. Fulton Street paving and sewer plans also approved.
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Board of Public Works
Berghof
C. M. Snerry
Berghoff
Fort Wayne Gas Company
Mrr. Paul
Shambauch
Fulton Street
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