Dewey Parade Delights Chicago as Army Civic Walks Downtown
Chicago and western states welcomed Admiral Dewey today as he led a four mile downtown parade. Citizens cheered the naval hero while workers gained wage increases and shorter hours amid a strike and scale agreement between the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and the Master Builders' Association.
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Curiaco
Chicago
Admiral Dewey
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Master Builders’ Association
Boers Stir Things Up Near Thaba Nchu
Special dispatch from Bloemfontein dated April 30 reports persistent Boer attacks on positions around Thaba Nchu. Gen Rundle's division, aided by Gordon's and Dickson's cavalry brigades under French and Smith-Dorrien, with Hamilton mounted infantry, held a strong line. Gen Pole-Carew's division had just returned from De Wets Corp. Mafeking dispatch follows.
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Hamilton
Pole-Carew
de Wets Corp
Mafeking
Dewey Reviews Parade on Jackson Boulevard amid National Colors
Admiral Dewey, escorted by Mayor Harrison and Charles A. Plamondon, reviews a long parade on Jackson Boulevard beside the federal building. Nearly one hundred military and civic groups march, with veterans from three wars and sailors from Manila Bay. A 300-strong chorus forms Dewey’s name at the art institute as flags flutter everywhere. Dewey attends a lunch and reception at the Union League Club after the parade. April 20 notes renewed Boer railway sabotage south of town, morale high, fever present but health good, and Gen. Roberts urged to hold out for another month.
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Dewey
Harrison
Charles A. Plamondon
Art Institute
Union League Club
Admiral
Strikes Rage Across Regions On May Day
About 250 care makers walk out demanding a 2.25 dollar daily schedule. Nearly 3,000 men quit for an eight hour day. Organized labor includes carpenters plumbers painters among tradesmen demanding higher wages and shorter hours. In Kansas City contractors refuse wage increases triggering about a thousand strikes with 300 brick layers laid off. Omaha carpenters idle seeking eight hours and union label material with contractors willing on all but that point.
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Sprinarieto
Puivapenpura
Dututh
Kansas City
Omana
Neb
Pirragra
Death of Bertha Hoffman Shocks Peoria
In Peoria on May 1 special report says Bertha Hoffman 19, daughter of a cigar maker, was found dead in woods near Wroxpect Heights with a bullet in her head and a revolver in her hand. Otis Botts arrested on suspicion. Briggs claims the death was self inflicted during a ride last night, a story police doubt.
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Peoria
Bertha Hoffman
Wroxpect Heights
Otis Botts
Briggs
Robbers Arrested in Chicago May Day Theft Case
In Chicago the arrest of Thomas Nevue and Sadie Carroll was reported after they allegedly fled with diamonds, gold dust, and negotiable paper valued at 70,000 dollars. Nevue is said to have stolen the property from his mother, Mrs. M. J. Nevue, by spiking her tea with an opiate before disappearing.
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Chicago
Curiaco
Montreal
Thomas Nevue
Sadie Carroll
Nevue
M. J. Nevue
Thomas
Senate Advances Alaskan Code Bill in May Session
National Capital dispatch reports the senate passed the Alaskan code bill. The army reorganization bill was read in full and laid aside, while the army appropriation bill was taken up. In the house, today's and tomorrow's schedule focuses on the Nicaraguan canal bill under last week’s order.
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National Capital
Washington
Senate
House
Siegel-Cooper Firm Incorporates With 24 Million Capital
The Siegel-Cooper company with a capital of 24 million dollars is incorporated in Trenton New Jersey to deal in goods of all kinds in New York Chicago and other cities.
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Trenton
N.J
Siegel-Cooper Company
New York
Chicago
Cyclist’s Aid and Discount Deals Featured
An ad promotes Bucklen’s Amica Salve for quick pain relief and healing for riders’ cuts and bruises, plus chafing and burns. It also advertises Foster Black and Tan Oxfords, and cheaper hardware and appliances at Staven’s and 27dlw Hardware with offers to talk to Lowell.
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Bucklen
Amica
Josh Emmett
Foster
Staven
Butter Market Steady as Firm at 18 Cents Reported
In Elgin the committee reports the market firm at 18 cents with no offerings or sales. From New York, butter remains steady at 19 cents as of April 30.
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New York
Minneapolis Wood Workers Union Voted to Strike
In an all night session the wood workers union of Minneapolis decided to strike today after a unanimous vote. The action affects sash and door bar fixture and showcase factories in the twin cities, impacting about eleven hundred workers as manufacturers refuse to hire only union labor.
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Minneavolis
Wood Worker’s Union of
Minneapolis
Twin Cities
Inauguration of Porto Rico’s first American civil governor
The ceremony in San Juan marked the inauguration of Charles Herbert Allen former assistant secretary of the Navy as the first American civil governor of Porto Rico. The event occurred May 1 and was described as impressive by attendees. Nearby, S. W. Chapman planned to meet old customers at Wx. Waton's NepHgws.
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Porto Rico
San Juan
Charles Herbert Allen
U.S. Navy
S. W. Chapman
Wx. Waton
NepHgws
Smoke and Water Sale at A W Ford & Son Jewelers
After settling with their insurer the firm offers discounted, slightly damaged goods at 30 to 50 percent off. Sample bargains include clocks teaspoons and silver ties, with a fresh umbrella invoice offered at about one third off. Sale begins May 2.
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A. W. Ford
CANDIDATES FOR MINISTRY Examined at McCormick Seminary
Nine young men presented for the annual Chicago Presbytery examination for licensing to the ministry at McCormick Theological Seminary. The board included fifteen ministers, with most candidates from the senior class. Hosmer to be ordained after serving as minister at Second Presbyterian. The event signals life, hope, and ambition in the church.
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McCormick Theological Seminary
Chicago Presbytery
F. H. Gesebracht
Keene Ryan
Brown McNutt
C. A. Foreman
A. McFerran
W.S. McCullagh
F. A. Hosmer
L. W. Warren
F. S. Maxwell
Ice season opens. orders at Billerbeck's or by mail
Ice season is here with best service guaranteed. Place orders at Billerbeck's or address the undersigned Caseer Neuts.
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Ice
Billerbeck's
A Chance for Idle Money
Dexter A Knowlton plans another trip into Minnesota and eastern South Dakota to arrange mortgage loans for his firm and friends. Investors with funds to invest are invited to consult him for safe loans, with many desirable mortgages on hand offering about 5 percent interest the firm hopes to reinvest after the trip.
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Dexter A. Knowlton
Minnesota
South Dakota
Building Lots for Sale on Easy Terms
A large number of desirable building lots remain available on easy terms. Prospective buyers are urged to inquire about prices, financing options, and plot locations. Local real estate offices report steady interest from first time buyers and developers alike.
Seed Potatoes Early and Late in Harlem Gardens
Readable fragments note seed potatoes available early and late for Harlem gardens located south of the water tower. H. D. Converse.
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Harlem Gardens
Water Tower
H. D. Converse
Men's Spring Suits and Accessories At Suburban Shop
A sale listing highlights men and boys suits in imported worsteds, cassimeres, serges, and fancy mixtures with blue serges and clay worsteds. Includes boys and children’s suits, shirts, underwear, and caps with prices ranging from 25c to $15.00.
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Manhattan
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