Strike Ordered By Machinists Across Santa Fe System
In Washington on May 2 President Connell of the Machinists orders a general strike affecting 15,000 workers if protracted, with 6,000 machinists directly tied to the Santa Fe. The dispute risks allied metal trades and may halt repair and construction. Topeka reports 2,000 shop workers laid off as shops close.
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Washington
Santa Fe
Connell
Machinists’ Association
O'Connell
Allied Metal Workers
Cin and Coppersmiths
Transportation Department
J. W. Kendrick
Sante Fe
Machinista
Topeka
Kas
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
International Association of Machinists
Merrick
Circus Day and Court in a Whirl in Police Circles
Judge Whalen completed a brisk morning session in police court finishing by 5 minutes before 11. The one hour twenty minute trial run disposed of 45 cases from 80 on the calendar with five continued as pleas of guilty allowed rapid progress. Circus day mood matched the quick pace as the parade neared.
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Whalen
Poace Court
Savage Igorrotes At World’s Fair Wear No Clothes
A satirical column by W. B. Kenny from St. Louis dated May 2 discusses alleged plans at the world’s fair to serve canine dishes and the Humane Society’s protests. It lampoons Igorrote natives, their clothing, and customs, alleging cannibalism and deriding sanitary norms, with the piece ending mid-essay continuing on page 6.
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W. B. Kenny
ST. Louis
Humane Society
Carlos
Philippine Islands
St. Loui
Seattle
Sol
If There Were Political Saints Tom Taggart Saint No 1
Albert Sahm, chairman of Tom Taggart's last term Board of Works, eulogizes Taggart as a saintly, generous, loyal Indianapolis citizen. He praises Taggart's friendship with labor and his clean, noble character, asserting that if political saints existed Taggart would be saint number one.
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T. Taggart
Saint NO
Albert Sahm
Board of Works
Gvew
Sahm
J. B. Sidener
Aqme
Tagear
Tom Taggart
Labor
Indianapolis
Turned Down the Standard in South Dakota Case
Sioux Falls May 2 Judge Cartland of the federal court refused to grant an injunction on Standard Oil's plea to block enforcement of a kerosene tax law requiring two cents a gallon. The company had raised prices statewide after the law's passage, and the judge ruled these increases were designed for the case.
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Sioux Falls
8. D
Cartland
Federal
Standard Oil Company
Standard Company
Bnuth Dakota
Shoe Workers Idle in Chicago Lockout
Four thousand boot and shoe workers are idle due to a lockout that began Saturday night in Chicago.
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Chicago
Grape-Nuts Proves Strength Restored in Diet Change
A Chicago German family case is cited to claim Grape-Nuts food quickly restores strength and weight. The husband, weakened after blood loss and illness, allegedly regains to 200 pounds, while the narrator reports improved flesh firmness, memory, and health after three months on the cereal diet. Postum Co. Battle Creek endorsements appear, urging the Road to Wellville message.
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Chicago
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Manila Bay survivors to toast at fourth annual banquet
Washington May 2 Monday evening 18 officers and 370 enlisted men who took part in the Manila Bay fight will gather at a banquet led by Admiral Sewer. The Raleigh Dyer Walker and Lamberton were in the action with many officials attending and honoring absent dead. The survivors aim to continue the annual event as long as a day’s officer remains. Interurban freight terminals and sprinkling projects for Charles street area are also noted, with bids opened for wiring Tomlinson Hall.
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Washington
Manila Bay
Sewer
Ra- Ligh Hotel
Lowey
Coghlan
Dyer
Asc Walker
Lamberton
Raleigh
Baltimore
Walker
Concord
Forde
Entwistle
Olympia
Lieut
Butler
Wood
Vettel
Brumby
Dewey
Jong En
Burglar Steals Horse, Socks, and Silver in Indianapolis
A Sunday night burglary at Etraymson Bros. dry goods, 915 Meridian Street, Indianapolis, netted $2 in cash and several pairs of socks. Louis Simon, 38, lost a horse and buggy, while knives and forks were stolen from a residence on Capitol Avenue.
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Indianapolis
Etraymson Bros
Meridian St
Louis Simon
Nole-St
Capilolave
Catholic Indian chiefs to attend Detroit convention
Preparations are under way for the fourth annual convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies to be held in Detroit August 25. The event is expected to draw representatives of more than 1,090,000 Catholics with attendees from Porto Rico and the Philippines. Sioux, Chippewa, and Mandan chiefs will be represented, led by Chief Tall Mandan of South Dakota.
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Detroit
Mich
American Federation of Catholic Societies
United States
Porto Rico
Philippines
Tall Mandan
South Dakota
Runaway Holland officer arrested after Central Park chase
In New York on May 2 Lieutenant Alfred Gd Brandt of the Holland army rode a fast horse through a Central Park bridle path, provoking panic among riders. Mounted officer David N. Wilbur pursued and arrested him after a brief chase. Brandt claimed the rider had no right to stop him. Robbers blew the safe at the Pitcairn station and took about $10. Nicholas Dugan was appointed assistant sweeping and sprinkling inspector with a $76 weekly salary.
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New York
Alfred Gd. Brandt
Army of Holland
Central Park
David N. Wilbur
Brandt
Lieut. Brandt
Wilbur
Nicholas Dugan
Works Board
Births Deaths Marriages in City Record
Birth announcements list J W and Katherine Betts at 6 E Wryombe and many other couples with addresses. deaths include Alma Hart and Margaret Bent with ages and causes. building permits issued to Colia Wahl and others. fire incident at Rotunda hotel in Capac Michigan with Everett Warren killed and others injured. ferry accident near St Louis injures 20.
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J. W
Katherine Betts
E. Wryombe
Bey
George and
Gordie Meyers
Amy Spaethe
Roacheat
Roll
Filla Henry
Alfred-ave
Raymond
Jane Bidkiff
N. Benate-ave
Charles
Alice Horton
P.M
Effie Lawson
Alma D. Hart
Elty
Margaret Bent
Noah Rounds
Twelfth-st
Robert Ennis
Sixteenth-st
Mattie Parka
Smith-at
Market-st
N. Senate
Morris CoMeld
Temple-ave
Charles G. Frazee
Central Hospital
Charles Stevenson
City
Florence A. Meyers
Irvington
Can
Michigan
Marion county grand jury opens May session with saloon violation focus
The Marion county grand jury began its May term under Judge Alford with general orders and a special instruction to investigate all forms of saloon violations. The directive appears aimed at alley saloons recently ruled by the supreme court as operating unlawfully.
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Marion County Grand Jury
Alford
Supreme Court
Three Burned to Death in a Box Car in Iowa Yard
Three unidentified men and a boy burned to death in a box car in the Northwestern yards at Council Bluffs Iowa early Monday. The car stored bedding and officials believe the men were stealing a ride and that a lighted cigarette started the blaze.
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Council Bluffs
Grain and Livestock Prices and Receipts Report
City grain market shows mixed bids for No. 2 red wheat with small gains in later figures. Chicago market notes higher Tuesday futures for prime beeves and hogs, with steady to stronger cattle and sheep futures, and 39,000 plus receipts across cattle hogs and lambs.
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Nrtek
Easler
Aimothy
Pittsburg Livestock Market Report May 2 Cattle Swings and Prices
Pittsburg Pa May 2 cattle receipts 180 cars active and prices mixed. Prime steers to 5.25 6.25 per cwt. cows and springers 20.00 60.00. hogs receipts 68 cars with heavy declines. prime heavy hogs 13.15 13.95. lambs and sheep receipts 22 cars higher with primes 6.25 6.25 and spring lambs 64.90 per cwt. East Buffalo and Cincinnati markets show similar fluctuations with varied steers, cows, veals, and hogs price ranges.
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Pittsburg
East Buffalo Livestock
East Buffalo
God
Retters
Hulle
Gond
Cincinnati
Cincinnati. O
Shippers
Indianapolis
Lampair
Indianapolis Live Stock and New York Stocks May 2
Cattle and hog markets show activity with varying demand in Indianapolis. strong lamb and sheep sales noted. In New York, stock market opens heavy, broad declines early with mixed outcomes across industries and notable declines in General Electric and steel issues amid export gold demand concerns.
Chicago and New York Produce Price Snapshot May 2 1904
A mixed city market listing fruit, dairy and meats with varying prices in Chicago and New York. Includes poultry, cheese, eggs, butter, and wholesale dairy terms alongside city wagon market items and a bid notice from Indianapolis for School No 4 additions and heating plant installation with bond requirements and bid security.
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New York
Sacy
Board of School Commissioners
Indianapolis
Ray and
Warren Streets
Indiananolls
F.C. Rubush & Co
Fitzgerald
John & Clela
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Thomas M. Wilson
Machinists
the Steife
Albuquerque, N. M
Mr. O'Connell
Pratteville
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Josiah Wens
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Interreuben
Will Sprinkls
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Charles Garard
Charles Sr
Morris and Wilkins
Tomlinson Hall
Board of No.'s
C. W. Meikel
F.H. Cheney Electric Company
Holland
Pitcairn
Pennsylvania Railway
Mildred R. Flaherty
Harrison St
Thomas Macon
Jaale Connor
Weat-at
Alice M. Burks
Twenty-first St
Arthur Swango
Pearl House
Edgar Cox
Chrystal Shaw
Ralph Pernell
Riva Patette
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Eliza Yocum
Randolph Wirlck
Pearl Funkhouse
William Rocker
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Colia Wahl
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Terrace-ave
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Louise Brandt
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Whitworth College
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Convention of Socialist
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