Global vehicle totals and curious world notes from 1900s
Reported counts show the United States leading motor vehicles with about 625,185 including motorcycles, while England and France follow. Anecdotes cover auction candles in Lincolnshire, Brahmins using water as beverage, Danish farm apprenticeships, a 200 year old Italian violin repaired after breakage, and other varied international snippets.
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France
Germany
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No Hope Felt for Explosion Victims at Mine No 5
Eccles West Virginia May rescue crews at Mine No 5 foot of shaft New Ri Coal company drew 172 men missing after last Tuesday's explosion. Pumps kept all night, mine drained, but explosion wreckage and flooded galleries hinder recovery. days may pass before dead are reached.
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Eccles
W. Va
New Ri Coal Company
Blizzard Delays Peace Parley of Striking Miners
Reports from Colorado on May 3 4 and 31 describe strikers and operators near Walsenburg Trinidad and Canon City in ongoing talks and military actions. Maj Holbrook recommends more federal troops, while Governor Ammons seeks additional forces. A mass meeting is uncertain due to snow and rain, with no arms surrendered to date. The Ludlow Forbes camps face renewed scrutiny as women gather affidavits about the April 20 battle and coroner Sipe plans to recover bodies.
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Woman's Peace Association of
Denver
Ludlow
Patrick Hamrock
Forbes
Ammons
George R. Hall
Sipe
Rhody
Ammons Denies Withholding Troops Over Forbes Battle
Colorado Governor Ammons disputes Maj Hamrock’s account of the Forbes clash where nine representatives and one striker died. He says he never issued direct orders since the trouble began, aside from rare times when he could not reach General. Militia requests poured in the morning of the battle amid fears strikers would split the militia.
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Ammons
Denver
Colo
Cavernor Ammons
Maj
P. J. Hamrock
Women's Committee
Hamrock
Forbes
Hilton Wins Illustrated Gold Vase at Sunningdale
Harold H. Hilton the English amateur golf champion won the illustrated gold vase tournament at Sunningdale on May 11 after 34 holes of medal play, with 16. Francis Culmet, the American open champion, paired with Hilton, posted 53 83 166 for second place. Harald Weber was among the Americans, finishing with 71 in the first round and not playing the second. G. W. Inalee scored 68 for the first round and did not compete the second.
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Sunningdale
Hog
Harold H. Hilton
Francis Culmet
Hilton
Harald Weber
G. W. Inalee
Man and mule killed in fight with snake
Oklahoma youth Homer Vivian on a ranch far up the Amazon in South America was killed by a bow constrictor. A cable message says the incident occurred as Vivian and a mule encountered the snake during a trek in the remote region.
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Muskowes
Oklu
Homer Vivian
Oklahoma
Amazon
Sout America
Ane Vivian
Unclear OCR Fragment on Militia Movements and Deployments
Fragmentary report notes militia activity with general officers absent. Mentions a single officer from Forbes and a militia request that day. Records indicate about 150 additional militiamen sent to the Louisville district amid scattered engagements.
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Forbes
Houlder County
Loulmville
Mine Operators Refuse To Negotiate With Unions
Denver May 3 No. 19 Colorado coal mine operators rejected a House mines committee call to strike settlement talks on the basis that union recognition had been waived by the United Mine Workers. The Colorado Fuel and Iron Co and 18 others vow to protect 10,000 loyal workers and oppose armed strikers blocking work.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Chatrmean M.D. Mester
House Mines Committee
United Mine Workers of America
Dr. Foster
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
New York
Dr. Powter
Mr. Rockefeller
William Green
International Mine Workers’ Union
Rockefeller
Foeter
Colorado Fuel & Tron Company
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Brandeis Warns Railroads Waste Revenue in East
Washington May 3 Louis D Brandeis special counsel for the Interstate Commerce Commission in the 6 per cent advance rate case argues that eastern railroads lack adequate net operating revenues for assured prosperity or community welfare. He says proposed carrier increases are unsound and urges revenue gains through lawful, community-friendly methods guided by scientific management.
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Washington
Louis D. Brandeis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Brandeis
Central Freight Association
Congress
Segal
Brandela
Complaint Filed on Burlington Railway
Des Moines May 3 An action to prosecute the Burlington Railway company under the anti trust law and compel it to dispose of the Keokuk and Western railroad was launched before the commerce council at the state house today by attorneys for an indignant citizen. The Keokuk and Western connects Sherman Doah and Keokuk. Citizens claim Burlington owns all roads in that section and stagnates towns along the Keokuk and Metega line to force abandonment. Attorneys say the Santa Fe is willing to take over the Keokuk and Western to give those towns an entrance into Omaha.
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Des Moines
Huriington Hallway Company
Keokuk & Western Railroad
Commerce Council
State House
Keokuk & Western
Shermandoah
Keokuk
Burlington
Keokuk & Met
Middies Victory Over Johns Hopkins 7 3 At Annapolis
The Naval Academy team won at Johns Hopkins by 7 to 3 in Annapolis. Errors by the visitors were the sole cause of their defeat.
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Middies
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Johns Ho
Rival editors duel in Havana leaves editor injured
In Havana on May 1 Dr Carlow Garrido editor of La Prenga and Antonio Iruigos editor of La Noche fought a duel with guards. The clash stemmed from ongoing disputes over the Ernister trial related to the murder of Police Armando Biva in 1913.
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Havana
Carlow Garrido
la Prenga
Antonio Iruigos
la Noche
Ernister
Potice
Armando Biva
New Postmasters Named Amid Silent Washington Move
The president announced nominations for several postmaster positions including Katherine Clinton from Iowa and others in a broad sweep as part of administrative staffing. Details on dates and offices remain limited in this brief update.
Kenyon seeks repeal of Rockefeller educational board charter
Wantington D Co May 3 Senator Kenyon introduces a bill to repeal the act creating the Rockefeller oral education board and ends its government partnership. He cites Kenyon’s institution aiding agricultural workers and its funding link to Y Jew. Rockefeller had given 42 000 000 in 1903 for farm demonstration and educational work including stock in Colorado Fuel and Iron tied to the strike prompting federal troops’ involvement.
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Wantington
D. Co
Kenyon
Rockefeller Oral Education Board
Agricultural Department
Y Jew
Colorado
General Education Board
John D. Rockefeller
Colorado Fuel & Tron Company
Consteke R
United States
Anarchists Rally Near Rockefeller Building In New York
A May 3 gathering at Mulberry Bend park near 26 Broadway featured Alexander Berkman leading a protest against John D. Rockefeller Jr. Banners displayed threat notes while marchers, including Sarah Greenwood and Elizabeth Freeman, denounced Rockefeller and repeated calls for violence. Upton Sinclair began a hunger strike after a fine for disorderly conduct.
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New York
Broadway
Anti-Militariat
Mulberry Bend Park
Standard Oil
Alexander Berkman
Henry ©. Frick
Marie Grant
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Sarah Greenwood
Elizabeth Freeman
Miss Freeman
Tombs
Upton Sinclair
Rockefeller
Colorado
Berkman
Union Square
W. W
Teddy's Pace Too Much for Natives
New York May 3 Anthony Fiala explorer in Roosevelt expeditions in Brazil arrived on the Denia from Rio Janeiro. He described a 400 mile journey with Roosevelt and Kermit facing jungle, crocodiles, snakes, and arduous marches. They pushed through swamps and fought rough terrain, while food proved scarce and hazards rose at rapids and falls, with canoes lost and wrists injured.
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New York
Anthony Fiala
Roosevelt
Brasil
Denia
Rio Janeiro
Kermit
Fhala
Matto Grosso
Volonel
Colonel Velt
Papagalo
Culomel Evelt
Single Tax Colony Experiment Failure
In Mobile Alabama May Lew bill filed in chancery court to dissolve the Balrhope colony in Baldwin County. The single tax theory experiment in the province has failed and the corporation is dissolved. The eminent legal authorities of the time doubt the theory’s jurisdiction and enforceability.
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Mobile
Ala
Chancery Court
Balrhope
Baldwin County
Waitresses Strike and Picketing Resumed in Chicago
In Chicago the waitress strike and picketing continued despite a court order limiting demonstrations near downtown restaurants. Police stopped several pickets but tensions remained as workers pressed for improved pay and conditions amid the ongoing dispute.
Wide Authority for President of China
Peking China May 2 The amended constitution for the republic of China is to be promulgated tomorrow and grants the president sweeping powers. The document, the work of a constitutional convention meeting since March, empowers the president to convene suspend and dissolve the legislature submit budgets and refer bills for reconsideration. The president holds sole power to appoint and dismiss civil and military officials declare war conclude peace and direct army and navy and all related expenditures.
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Peking
China
Republic of Thing
Fato
Colorado Strike Zone in Control of Federal Army
Peoria Illinois May 2 The utl noise district convention Uni Mine Workers of America this afternoon urged the International Organization Mine Workers to request the Federation of Labor to call a general strike across the United States over Colorado labor troubles. Walsenburg Colorado May 2 A request by John McGregor for a continuance of the truce to allow strikers to remove dead and care for wounded was granted by militia authorities. Casualty estimates ranged from a score killed yesterday, with wounded likely higher, while many bodies may be moved from hills overnight. Trinidad Colo May 2 Preliminary peace talks in southern Colorado strike zone between Maj W J Holbrook and striker representatives yielded a statement promising conditions end and cooperation to restore peace. The strikers agreed not to bear arms in public or tent colonies, though arms surrender had not been settled. Federal troops reached Freemont county and Trinidad with troops camping near the San Rafael camp. Major Holbrook urged citizens to read the president's proclamation and disperse by April 30. Some reports claimed arms surrender terms were arranged, while others disputed intentions.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Major Holbrook
Colorado
Walsenburg
Colo
Trinidad. Cole
John Brown
Union
Denver
Trinidad
John Lawson
United Mine Workers of America
Mr. Lawson
Ludlow
Forbes
Lawson
Peoria
Ill
Uni Mine Workers of America
International Organization Mine Workers
Yt of Federation of Labor
United States
John McGregor
McGregor
Walson Mine
Ajor PL
P. Lester
Henry Floyd
George Bock
Dominick
W. J. Holbrook
Fifth United States Cavalry
Armendo Pelizarri
William Thamond
Frank T. Miner
Holbrook
Regulara
Diamond
Brown
Pellcarri
Miner
Las Animas
C. C. Smith
Islands
Fremont County
Fifth Cavalry
Wr. Holbrook
Arpeo
San Rafael
Arma
Cal
Verdeck
Opening of Dubuque's New Municipal Park
Dubuque Iowa on April 10 dedicated a new municipal park the first of its kind in the country. A large crowd braved cold damp weather to witness a grand parade and opening ceremonies. The park cost about $12,060 and the day ended with the opening game of the Three league.
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Dubuque
Lillian Nordica Near Death In Batavia Report
Confused dispatches from Batavia dated April 30 report soprano Lillian Nordica at death's door. Fragmentary text mentions Madame Laven Nemlica arriving in Java and a possible meeting with labor leaders, but details are unclear and garbled.
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Batavia
Java
Madame Laven Nemlica
Toring
Sears
George W. F
Vouk
Greek strike leader killed near Ludlow tent colony
Testimony from the coroner's inquest in Trinidad concerned Louta Tias, a Greek labor leader, allegedly shot in the back during the Ludlow tent colony clash as federal troops moved in rather than to militia forces.
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Trinidad
Louta Tias
Ludlow
First Detachment of Troops Reach Trinidad
May 2 1914 Trinidad Colorado the fifth cavalry from Fort Leavenworth about 200 men arrived in heavy rain. Major Holbrook spoke with local officials and said the mission is to restore normal conditions per the president proclamation. Martial law not declared immediately and troops to be governed by conditions. The fair grounds northeast of town were offered as a camp site by business leaders.
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Trinidad
Colo
Fifth United States Cavalry
Fort Leavenworth
M . A. Holbrook
Denver Rio Grande
Acts
M. J. Kahn
Chamber of Commerce
Major Holbrook
Associated Preas
United States
Mnior Holbrook
Upton Sinclair and four women convicted in protest jury
In New York yesterday Upton Sinclair and four women jailed for disorderly conduct while protesting John D Rockefeller Jr. policy in Colorado mine war. Each fined three dollars or three days in jail. Sinclair and Mrs Donie Listner and Mrs Elizabeth Freeman refused to pay. Mrs Belle Silverman and Mrs Margaret Remington Charter paid. Sinclair spoke of nearing breakdown and hunger strike, then was jailed. Mrs Sinclair joined the march in rain.
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New York
Upton Sinclair
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Colorado
Sinclair
Donie Listner
Elizabeth Freeman
Belle Silverman
Margaret Remington Charter
Mia. Sinclair
Epee OU
Rockefeller Hand Seen in Mexico and Colorado
In Washington on May 2 Senator Kenyon received a telegram from a blemane miners meeting urging federal troops be sent to Colorado and Mexico. The message, signed by Thomas Oakley as chairman, claims the conflict serves John D. Rockefeller’s interests and asserts old interests seek dominance in Mexico. Kenyon presented the telegram to the Senate.
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Washington, D. C
Kenyon
Hiteman
Colorado
Mexico
John D. Rockefeller
Thomas Oakley
Th Senate
Mediation Effort Underway for Colorado Coal Mine Troubles
William K. Fairley, national organizer for the United Mine Workers of America from Birmingham, left for Washington at President Wilson's request to attend a conference aimed at mediating the Colorado coal mine troubles.
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Birmingham
Ala
William K. Fairley
United Mine Workers of America
Wilson
Colorado
Washington
Senator Martine Moves to Ban Armed Mine Guards
Washington May 2 An urgent bill from Senator Martine of New Jersey would make it a crime to employ armed mine guards amid a national debate on Colorado mine owners arming thugs to shoot workers. He cited the Paint Creek and Cabin Creek strike in West Virginia as why armed guards threaten constitutional government and safety. Senator Chilton of West Virginia rejected the remarks saying conditions were not as described.
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Washington
Colorado
Martine
New Jersey
Bennate
Danas
West Virginia
Paint
Cabin Creeks
Chilton
Paterson
N. J
Kenyon
Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs Plans Policy
The executive board based in Atlanta reports women favor a formal policy proposal on the Mexican issue for the current year. The move aims to align clubs under a unified stance as the federation steers national discourse among its member organizations.
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Atlanta
Wilson
The
Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs
Brazilian Embassy to Look Out for Yankees
Mexico City reports that Jose Manuel Cardozo de Oliveira, the law minister, told Associated Press that every protection possible will be afforded to Americans. the article notes trouble outside the Brazilian embassy as Lionel Carden departs for Vera Cruz.
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Yankees
Mexico City
Jose Manuel Cardozo de Oliveira
Associated Proes
Ftmericans
Iee
Lionel Carden
Vera Crus
Japan Vows to Keep American Friendship in Mexican Crisis
A Tokyo report states Japan desires to preserve a strong U.S. friendship amid tensions over the Mexican situation. Diplomats claim Japan is anxious to maintain cordial ties with America and avoid further friction during regional developments.
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Tokyo
Japan
Aioe
Missouri Pacific May Change Hands in Rail Talks
New York May 2 rumors circulate that control of the Missouri Pacific Railway may shift from the Goulds to a banking group. Reports say expert accountants and railroad engineers are inspecting the property, while Kuhn Loeb of Pennsylvania declined to deny or confirm involvement.
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Goulds
Ty Lp
Sngineera
Kuhn Loeb
Pa. Im
Vincent Astor Marries Minx Huntington in Quiet Library Ceremony
Vincent Astor age 22 and Miss Helen Huntington age 20 wed privately in the Hopeland library, witnessed by 50 guests including Astor and Huntington families. The ceremony followed a health scare and plans for a church wedding were abandoned. a brief breakfast in the adjoining room completed the nuptials.
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Stanteburg
N. Y
Vincent Astor
Io John Jacob Astor
Helen Dinamora
Hopeland
Robert P. Huntington
Astor
Mo Aator
Informa Noten
Huntington
Secre Baiss
Robert Huntington
Lohengren
C. H. Huncan
St Mt's Church
Staatebure
Ava Willing Astor
Colonel Astor
No Hope Now for Entombed Miners in West Virginia
Eccles West Virginia May 2 after four hours of rescue work Chief Henry and a team of inspectors reached the bottom of shaft No and found little gas and no damp conditions that might suggest alive miners. They prepared to resume exploration once more rescue crews could be lowered. Several mines in the district closed as crowds gathered, with Governor Hatfield en route to Charleston to assist. A Pittsburgh bureau of mines engineer descended to the bottom to aid the search but found most bodies badly burned already identified by rescuers.
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Eccles
W. Va
Henry
West Virginia
Hatfield
Charleston
J. W. Pauchet
Pittsburg
Bureau of Mines
Leo
Aberwere
Fighting in the Dominican Republic Reported Amid Unclear Details
A fragmented April report from Ban Domingo notes fighting and gunfire near the customs house during a disputed event. Details are unclear and no political significance is established according to the text.
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Ban Domingo
Ustoms House
Ca Thich
Dee Molex Promises New State Program for Expectant Parents
Dee Molex announces a state program aimed at supporting pregnant residents with healthcare access and parental resources. The initiative, unveiled this week, outlines funding, counseling, and community partnerships to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
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