Marine strike enters second day with mixed signals
Detroit dispatch reports leaders of two major unions expressing confidence as tens of thousands face work stoppages affecting lake traffic. Ship owners claim few pilots quitting and vow to stand firm, while port reports hint at port-specific progress and possible early returns. Governor Pennypacker issued a Pennsylvania proclamation urging calm and lawfulness amid industrial disruptions.
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Harrisburg
Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
Strikers Charge Vessel Owners With Detaining Mates
Cleveland May 3 Striking sailors accuse vessel owners of detaining mates on ships to stop them from joining the strike The steel trust anchored outside the breakwater forcing many vessels to remain idle while fifteen to twenty fleets lay off since Monday night Longshoremen say laws prevent taking mates off ships at sea and note few mates belong to the Lake Pilots Protective association as workers quit in protest The movement draws intense scrutiny from the port and shipping interests
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Detroit
Daniel J. Keefe
Longshoremen, Marine and Transport Workers’ Association
Keene
Joyce
Erie
Conneaut
Ashtabula
Wim, Livingstone
Lake Carriers’ Association
Cleveland
Jeading
Steel Trust
Lake Pilots’ Protective Association
Strike Order Expected From United Mine Workers
Scranton Pa May 3 The United Mine Workers convention opened with strong push toward a strike across hard coal fields. President Mitchell and US labor commissioner Neill met, Neill left for Washington saying request was for peace. Joint scale committee members favor a strike. Five non union miners from Clearfield region arrived at Mount Carmel with certificates to work in hard coalfields. Fourteen carloads of coal from soft coal region moved to storage yard near Mahony Clyyee CAS nearby.
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Scranton
May
United Mine Workers
Cne
Mitchell
Charles P. Nein
United States
Neill
Washington
Mount Carmel
Clearfield
Phiadelphia and
Reading Coat and Lan Company
Muhanoy
Iron Workers Strike Paralyzes Chicago Building Ops
In Chicago on May 8 about six hundred structural iron workers walked off the job demanding a 50 cent daily raise, arguing ten years is the average working life in their craft. They warn of a broader strike network potentially halting $15 million in loop district construction and signaling labor action across trades.
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Chicago
Loop
Associated Building Trades
Tron Workers’ Union
France Growing Tranquil After Labor Movement Fears
Paris reports the main force of the labor movement spent itself on Tuesday though sporadic actions persist in various trades. Police surveillance remains tight and troops keep a presence in the capital. Officials say the movement is no longer a serious menace, with the public regaining normalcy though working districts stay in a state of effervescence and minor delays continue.
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Paris
Strike Involving 10000 Iron Foundry Workers Across Buffalo Area
In Buffalo New York on May 38 striking employees from iron foundries across Buffalo Depew Tonawanda Lockport and Niagara Falls including molders core workers and helpers impact about 36 corporations employing 1200 molders and core workers affecting roughly 10000 workers involved in the labor action.
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Buffalo
N. J
Depew
Tonawanda
Lockport
Niagara Falls
Strike Ties Up Twin Cities Iron Foundries
All iron molders in St Paul and Minneapolis walk out shutting down every foundry in the two cities. About 200 men will lose jobs while seven foundries are affected by the stoppage.
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St. Paul
Twin Cities
Minneapolis
They Believe Gapon Alive in Finland
St Petersburg on May 3 reports that detective department officials do not know Father Gapon’s whereabouts but have reason to believe he is alive in Finland. The note cites ongoing inquiries with authorities ruling out confirmed location.
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Gapon
St Petersburg
Father Gapon
Finland
Wisconsin Man Appointed Secretary at Santiago Chile
Washington May 38 The president has sent Henry L. Jones of Wisconsin to the senate for confirmation as secretary of the legation at Santiago Chile.
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Wisconsin
Washington
Senate
Henry L. Jones
Santiago
Chile
Man Confesses Eight Murders in Saxony
Dresden reports leather worker Max Dittrich confessed to killing eight people over seven years after his recent arrest on suspicion of murder.
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Dresden
Saxony
Max Dittrich
Baseball Scores Across Leagues May Results
Baseball scores from multiple leagues show Cincinnati beating Cincinnati 4 to 1 at Cincinnati Pittsburg in the league games. Chicago defeated St Louis 5 to 1 in St Louis. Boston won 8 to 4 in ten innings over New York. Cleveland beat St Louis 2 to 1, Detroit defeated Chicago 5 to 2, Boston beat Washington 3 to 2 at Boston. Columbus shut out Minneapolis 4 to 0, Indianapolis beat Iran sag City 9 to 3, Toledo beat St Paul 10 to 8, Lincoln won 6 to 4 at Lincoln Omaha, Denver beat Sioux City 8 to 4, Pueblo 5 Des Moines.
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Chicago
May
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Boston
New York
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Association
Columbus
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Iransag City
Toledo
St. Paul
Western
Lincoln
Omaha
Denver
Sioux City
Pueblo
Des Moines
San Francisco Recovery Funds Seen At 200 Million
A May 3 dispatch reports authorities expect over 200 million dollars to rehabilitate San Francisco within a year after the earthquake and fire. Key sources include insurance losses about 175 million, city bonds, and construction programs such as Geary street road and ocean shore railway. Coroner Walsh warns of a death toll possibly reaching 1500, with many victims still buried in debris. Newlands denies a large public plan, noting only sympathy and exploratory talks with counsel for the Southern Pacific.
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San Francisco
Walsh
Fish Market
Vew
Herald
San
New York
Mrs Crocker Starts Dining Halls for Workers in San Francisco
Mrs Will Crocker, arriving with her band from New York, has staged a restaurant project for San Francisco mayor Schmitz. The plan calls for large dining halls in the burned district with meals at nominal 5 or 10 cents. The first unit will hold 1000 in Union Square. The aim is affordable meals at cost, not charity. A manager and many cooks and waiters are being sought.
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San Francisco
Will Crocker
Burlingame
Ausband
New York
Schmitz
Union Square
No Deal Says Newlands Inadequate Loan Claim
Washington May 3. Senator Newlands rejected a dispatch claiming he arranged a $100,000,000 loan for San Francisco. He said the report was too speculative after reading a clipping from a New York syndicate.
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Stanford Memorial Church
New York
San Francisco
Newlands
Stanford President Denies Earthquake Building Fault Claims
Stanford University professor President Jordan declares to the Associated Press that yesterday’s report blaming faulty construction and ignored specifications for university buildings toppled by the quake is based on irresponsible gossip and contains no truth.
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Stanford University
Jordan
Associated Press
San Francisco Seeks Local Architects and Draftsmen
Rufus J. Jennings stated abroad misapprehension exists about San Francisco's need for architects contractors and draftsmen. The city and the state have ample home talent and many are out of work, underscoring the local demand.
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San Francisco
Rufus J. Jennings
Citizens’ Committee
Californian
Hoch Renominated by Kansas State Republicans
The Kansas State Republican convention in Topeka nominated a full ticket headed by Governor Edward W. Hoch for renomination. The slate includes William J. Witzgerald for lieutenant governor, Chas. F. E. Denton secretary of state, James M. Nation state auditor, Mark Tully state treasurer, Fred S. Jackson attorney general, E. T. Fairchild superintendent of public instruction, and six year and four year judges, with Kanitvel Ryan Ryker and Barnes filling railroad, insurance, and state printer roles. The machine slate backed by the current administration won over the reform faction led by W. K. R. Stubbs, Hoch praised by acclamation.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Edward W. Hech
William J. Witzgerald
Chas. FE. Denton
James MM. Nation
Mark Tully
Fred S. Jackson
E. T. Fairchild
Supreme Court
William A. Jomneson
R. A. Burch
Silas Porter
Charles B. Graves
George W. Kanitvel
Frank Ryan
Charles A. Ryker
Chas. W. Barnes
Thomas A. McNeal
W. K R. Stubbs
Hoch
Roosevelt
Congress
Kingdon Gould Narrowly Escapes Auto Crash
New York May 3 Kingdon Gould eldest son of George Gould had a narrow escape when his automobile somersaulted on a curve of the broad turnpike at Manasquan New Jersey thirteen miles from his Lakewood home. He was thrown thirty feet and barely missed a telegraph pole. He was badly bruised and shaken but suffered no broken bones. The chauffeur was unconscious after the fall caused by a wheel giving way.
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New York
Kingdon Gould
George Gould
Manasquan
N. J
Lakewood
Young Gould
Can You Blame Him Promoters and Bank Burglars Clash
A Philadelphia Ledger quote lampoons a bank burglar bitterly about night hours and cashier oversight. The speaker questions if an honest man can thrive in schemes and promotion, while pondering fault in criminal temptation and business opportunities.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Direct Primary Law Debate Voices From Chicago Delegation
A seventy member Chicago delegation led by Mayor Dunne urged Illinois lawmakers to pass a direct primary law. Speakers included Rev Floyd Jones and Roger Sullivan. A Republican caucus drafted a bill modelled on a Schurtleff plan to elect delegates by plurality and nominate by majority, with further votes on county and state offices. Also governor Deneen issued a requisition for Gustav Sorrow in a New York case tied to Bank of America fraud indictments.
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Springfield
Chicago
Dunne
Representative Hall
Representative Dayl
Peoria
Schurffert
Jenkin Floyd Jones
William Russell
Chicago Federation of Labor
I. A. White
Western Star
R. P D. Keenan
Henry H. Ashton
H. N. Doty
Roger ©. Sullivan
Republican House Caucus
Schurtleff
House
Democratic Committee
Tryautmann
Hardin
Gustav Sorrow
Deneen
New York
Forustav F. Sorrow
Sorrow
Jude Abner Smith
Bank of America
Startling swap as two men exchange wives and children
Two farmers near Pana Illinois exchanged wives and children believing the deal legal. Contracts included the children. Fred H. Jackman moved his family to visit J. M. Mosby who chose Mosby’s wife and baby. A lawyer aided the papers. Mosby sought state authority and was arrested, Jackman at large. The men attack the judge as unfair.
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Fred II
Jackman
J. M. Mosby
Mosby
Fragmented note on court action and political motive
A battered fragment describes a court related matter tied to political motives and alleged failure to receive treatment. It mentions a pamphlet reviewing the charges and hints at accountability, without clear names or dates. The legible parts reference a legal process and claimed reasons for inaction within a proceeding.
National United Christian party adopts commandments platform
In Hana Rock Island May 3 the ten commandments and the golden rule form the platform of the National United Christian party at the Anital conference at Black Hawk's watchtower. Mrs Catherine Grinnell of Chicago spoke. The party plans a full ticket for the next national campaign. In Bloomington a discharged employee accuses management at the Soldiers' Orphans Home of mistreatment of girl inmates, with Dr Emil Hirsch and Dr McAnulty present.
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Hana & Biblical
Rock Island
National United Christian Party
Black Hawk
Catherine Grinnell
Chicago
Bloomington
Emil Hirsch
McAnaulty
Carbondale
Harvey M Hutchison confesses mall clerk shortage
In Peoria Illinois Harvey M Hutchison, an eight year mall clerk at the Peoria post office, admits a shortage of 8985 dollars. In Washington a Senate session discusses California earthquake relief funds and a long owed state sum of 5060000 dollars. Other items include approval of the army and agricultural appropriation bills and mentions of General Porter and San Francisco rebuilding efforts.
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Peoria
Peorla
Harvey M. Hutchison
Washington
Senate
Pardee
California
Horace Porter
John Paul Jones
Newlands
Wars and Means
House
Finance Committee
Tillman
Minor Morris
Daniels
A Wonderful Memory of Hortensius the Roman Orator
Hortensius the renowned Roman lawyer and orator possessed an extraordinary memory. After crafting a speech he could recite it verbatim from memory. Once, at a daylong auction, he stayed until the end and, for a wager, recorded the sold items, prices, and buyers in purchase order.
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Hortensius
The Source of the Blue Nile and the Linets’ Flight
Dr. Arthur J. Hayes describes in his work how linets approach the Atbara river in a rushing movement. Their small bodies create a thunderlike sound as they beat the air, and the mass of birds landing bends the tree branches toward the water.
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Arthur J. Hayes
Blue Nile
Atbara River
Practical woman’s answer to visitors on memory and leaving
A Washington Star quip shows a practical woman explaining why she teaches children to recite and sing. She says it gives visitors something to remember and a signal for when they should go home, turning social visit fatigue into a playful rule.
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Washington Star
Surgeon with remarkable touch sparks bills claim
A Baltimore American excerpt notes a surgeon praised for a remarkable touch and jest about the bill for the operation, reflecting local sentiment on medical costs. The fragment hints at public interest in a doctor's skill and charges without detailing specifics.
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Baltimore American
Modiste and Soubrette Exchange Comments on Skirt Length
A brief exchange from the Netroit Free Press captures a modiste and a soubrette debating fashion and performance balance. The skirt is deemed short while the act remains long, highlighting tension between attire and stage presence.
Kennedy Laxative Promises Quick Cough Cure
In a period advertisement style, Kennedy’s Laxative claims to clear congestion and relieve coughing by addressing stomach bowels. Holley and Tar are marketed as ingredients to stop tickling and expel cold. Sold by general distributors.
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Kennedy
All Ditigdista
One Price to All Allpiano by Kimball
A long advertisement touts Kimball pianos as superior and widely used in the United States. It highlights a single price option, easy payments, and a half century of business, promising demonstrations and flexible monthly balances for credit contestants.
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United States
Wej
Kimball
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