Various 1910s News Briefs From California to Japan
A scattered collection of brief items covering time signal systems in Hamburg and California, tree planting plans for a Sacramento highway, moving pictures for railway training in Georgia, wolves and wildlife in Missouri, a female magician in London society, Booker T. Washington's Florida visit, bread contests in Pennsylvania, paper mill residuum use in Wilmington, Philippines medical leadership, German doll craftsmanship, Japanese naval expansions, and assorted political and educational notes from Michigan to Oregon.
Emma Goldman Vows Liberty Fight After San Diego Push
Emma Goldman and Dr. Ben Reiman vow to strike back at the vigilante mob that drove them from San Diego. They say the I W W and socialist militants will organize a national effort to pressure San Diego to uphold constitutional rights and curb lawless action. The federal justice department orders a Los Angeles inquiry into the San Diego disturbances.
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San Diego
Los Angeles
Cal
Ben Reliman
Ban Diego
Emma Goldman
Mins
Goldman
Reitman
Industrial Workers of the World
Direct Action
Mise Goldman
San Francisrs
Floyd Allen Convicted First Degree Murder in Virginia
Floyd Allen was found guilty of first degree murder in Wytheville Virginia for the Carroll county court house killings. The jury deliberated overnight and he faces the electric chair in Richmond. Five victims named include Judge Thornton L. Massie and Prosecutor William M. Foster. Arrests followed. Sidna Allen and Wealey Ednahie remain at large.
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Wytheville
Floyd Allen
L. F. Webb
Elizabeth Ayres
Augustus Fowler
Allens
Sidna Allen
Wealey Edna Hie
Arbitration board fails to unite in engineer dispute
New York May 18 Deniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio rail road and P H Morriney president of the Railway Employer and Investors society, two members of the arbitration board, cannot agree on the remaining five members. If no agreement is reached by next Tuesday, Chief Justice White, Judge Knapp and U S Labor Commissioner Neil will appoint the five members per the engineers and railroad management agreement.
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New York
Deniel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
P. H. Morriney
Railway Employer and Investors Society
Arbitration Board
White
United States Supreme Court
Knapp
Commerce Court
United States Labor Commissioner
Neil
Opposition to Debs Lead of Socialists
Indianapolis May 14 With the platform out of the way the socialist national convention expected to name today its candidates for president and vice president Eugene V Debs of Terre Haute Ind who had headed the party ticket for a number as campaign. Waa expected to tial candidate ale h alt Mgeldl the former mayor Milwaukee looming up a formidable candidate Charles Howard Russell will get second place There the constitution committee scheduled for today inward to be revolutionary and was expected to out a warm debate.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Socialists National Convention
United States
Eugene V. Debs
Terre Haute
Stain Ties Il Cobb Back After Special
Detroit Phinda May 17 reports a special game situation with ironclad terms. The team plans to avoid a fourth postponement while awaiting a decision on Tyrue indefini.
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Il Cobb
Detroit
Phinda
Pinite
York
Fragmentary Muse Echoes from a Lost Journal
A cryptic verse reflects on myth, wonder, and memory. Eerie imagery of masks, temples, and hidden words lingers, invoking elves and a distant weekly journal. The text reads like a fragment from a poetical page.
Body of Denmark's King Leaves Hamburg
The body of King Frederick VIII of Denmark, who died in Hamburg, began the journey to Copenhagen after a simple hotel service. Queen Louisa, Prince Harald, and royal children accompanied the queen as crowds watched in light rain. A medievally costumed escort stood at the door and along the route to the station.
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Hamburg
Germany
Frederick ViII
Denmark
Copenhagen
Louisa
Prince Harald
Prince Guntar
Thyra
Dagmar
Nice
Presbyterians Meet in General Assembly in Louisville
About 2000 Presbyterian Church in the United States of America members gathered in Louisville for the 126th general assembly. Rev. John F. Carson opened with a sermon and election of a moderator to follow. Hopeful candidates included Rev. Dr. Mark A. Matthews Rev. Dr. James G. K. McClure and Rev. Dr. Frank Woodford Sneed. Nearly 900 commissioners, ministers and ruling elders, with many women attendees, expected to be present today or tomorrow.
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Louieville
John F. Carson
Brooklyn
Presbyterian Church
United States of America
126Th General Assembly
Louisville
Mason and Dixon Line
Assembly
Mark A. Matthews
Seattle
James G. K. McClure
Chicago
Frank Woodford Sneed
Pittsburgh
General Assembly
Milwaukee Strike Affects Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul System
Milwaukee clerks and freight handlers strike, about 150 out, over freight handled for Chicago in Chicago or Milwaukee. Main demand includes $5 monthly wage boost, 1 cent per hour raise for hourly paid, double time Sundays, half holiday Saturday, time and a half overtime, and semi monthly salary payment. A conference between strikers in Chicago and Milwaukee officials is set for tomorrow to address the crisis.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Tt Ia
Tennessee Coal and Iron Not a Competitor
John A. Topping chairman of Republic Iron & Steel was recalled for cross examination in New York. He testified that Tennessee Coal & Iron’s production at the time of absorption was only 1.7 percent of US steel and iron output and that the steel company did not sell pig iron, so it could not have been a true competitor.
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New York
John A. Tupping
Republic Iron & Steel Company
R. V. Linabury
Tennessee Coal & Iron Company
Steel Corporation
Topping
Tennessee Iron & Coal Company
Result of Printer's Vote in Indianapolis May 16
Indianapolis reports indicate indications that all of the international have been elected by a larger majority than two years ago. James M. Lynch, president of the International Typos, stated the result of the vote today and said it is not tabulated completely until tomorrow.
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Indianapolis
Ind
International
James M. Lynch
The
Art prices rise as Corots attract high bids and new tech aid noted
A fragment notes Corot paintings gaining value with "Dance beneath the Trees" from 1874 selling for 63 000 after earlier 700. "Lake Nei" moved from about 1 200 to 5 000 and "La Femme on la Perle" rose to about 0 000. Also mentions a movable sun shade and a watermobile invention with insect protection and a cage for occupants.
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Corot
Lake Nei
la Perle
Jad
Gen Orozco Named Military Head in Mexico Peace Plan
In Jiminez Mexico May 17 Gen Pascual Orosco would lead the government until a president is elected. The peace committee from Mexico City asked resignations of Vice President Pino Suarez and Madero's cabinet, but Orosco insisted Madero must resign. He pledged foreign protection and warned against any interference. He said he and his troops would defend the government if foreign powers acted against Mexico.
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Jiminez
Mex
Mexico
Pascual Orosco
Oronco
Mexico City
Pino Buarex
Madero
Oroxco
Orosvo
Zapata
Rival Puzzle Sparks Philadelphia Feud in Street Craze
May 17 tale of a simple pencil puzzle with three houses and three fire plugs across a street. Nine fire lines must connect each plug to a house without overlaps. The challenge captivates readers in trolley cars and offices, stumping newcomers and drawing editors and reporters into late-night debate.
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Philadelphia
Wolves A Menace To Schools In Missouri
Marshall Missouri May 17 Hardeman neighborhood southeast of Saline now infested with wolves. They threaten school children and appear to be increasing in number. District teacher Miss Piper spotted a pack about two miles from her route and near a schoolhouse. She retraced steps with armed men, finding wolf tracks but the animals had vanished.
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Marshall
Hardeman
Saline
Piper
Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly Opens in Warrensburg
Delegates from 20 states and leaders in the Cumberland Presbyterian church gathered in Warrensburg Missouri as National Moderator J W Duval called the 82nd annual assembly to order The conference is held at the Cumberland church known for resisting union with the Presbyterian church The opening session focused on organizing the conference and reaffirming its independent status amid past legal disputes over property rights.
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Warrensburg
Crg
Y. J. W. Duvael
Balisburg
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Cumberland
Wension
Angry Sparrows Kill Man in West Virginia
In Randolph County near Clarksburg a farmer named Jacob Doll was killed when two fighting sparrows swooped down on him on his front porch. A beak or talon ripped a jagged throat wound and severed the jugular, and he died before a physician could help.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Huron
Randolph County
Jacob Doll
Oklahoma Judge Cleared of Murder in Son Shooting
McAlester Okla May 16 Judge J J Connors former president of the state board of agriculture was acquitted of murder by a Superior Court jury after a quarrel at the Connors home. The son John J Connors Jr had returned from a long absence and attacked his father with a taser when the judge fired striking the youth. The coroner's jury previously cleared the father.
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McAlester
Okla
J. J. Connors
State Board of Agriculture
John J. Connors
Connors
Here
Mary
St. Louie
Amateur Aviator Killed In Kinloch Park Plunge
May Wheeler, noted aviator from St Louis, Missouri, is dead after a plane toppled from a whirlwind over Kinloch Park. Peter New, his companion, is fatally injured as they plummeted 159 feet to the ground during an ascent. The accident occurred when the aircraft entered a violent whirlwind near Kinloch Park last night.
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Loula
Wheeler
Peterior
Kinloch Park
Heated tray idea sparks city ordinance talk in New York
A heated tray concept for keeping food warm during service dominates a recent mass meeting in New York City. The gathering pushed for an ordinance requiring tenement houses hotels and public buildings to display owner name and address on a plate near the entrance. The proposal aims to hold owners accountable for building upkeep and safety.
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New York City
Age retirement for Methodist bishops
Minneapolis Minn May 17 Automatic retirement by time limit for bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church, urged by delegates at the general conference, may be favored. Bishop Moore pleaded for retirement at 70 to spare bishops mental anguish, prompting tears and a hymn as the audience rose. The episcopacy committee recommended eight new bishops and seven to be elected after Neeley’s retirement, with heated debate anticipated on the next day’s agenda.
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Minneapolis
Minn
David H. Moore
Moore
Committee On Epiacopacy
Pam
Ttew
Thomas B. Neeley
Methodist Episcopal Church
Express Robbers Take 200000 On New Orleans Train
New Orleans reports indicate robbers hijacked the Queen & Creavent express near Hattiesburg Mississippi and escaped with at least 200000 dollars. One package held 140000, another over 50000, and the total varies by source from 36000 to 200000. Police dog units search the area while loot amount remains uncertain.
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New Orleans
Queen & Creavent
Hattiesburg
Mias
Milw
Hattlenburg
Southern Express
Auto Outlaws Villa Regular Arsenal
Paris on May 14 reports thousands visited the suburb of Norgent sur Marne to take mementos of a siege ending in the deaths of outlaw leaders Ouarn er and Vallet. An examination found the villa used as a regular arsenal with bullets and cartridges and a trench behind walls providing defense and offense. Public reaction praises the eradication of the outlaw chiefs while debates arise over the roots of such criminal notoriety in modern society.
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Paris
Norgent-sur- Marne
Ouarner
Vallet
France
Fate of Floyd Allen Will Be Known Soon
Wytheville Virginia May 16 Floyd Allen faces trial at Hillaville court house as Joseph Wyser chief counsel for the prosecution resumes closing remarks. It was expected the jury would hear the case within hours and render a verdict soon.
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Wytheville
Floyd Allen
Hillaville Court House
Joseph Wyser
Allen
Richeson Findings Delivered to Gov Foss
Dr Stedman delivered the findings of the three alienists in the case of Lawrence V T Richeson, former minister, to Governor Foss this afternoon. No statement on the reports' nature was released by the governor at the time.
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Boston
May
Dr. Stedman
Larenve
T. Hicheson
Foss
Wedding Gift Traverses 29000 Miles in Transit
In Lincoln on May 16 a wedding gift finally reached its destination after a long voyage. The package, sent from Hunan by a Presbyterian missionary, traveled through multiple countries and customs houses before arriving for the bride and groom.
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Lincoln
Witte Fe
Ars Mury
Ardinare
Mra
Leada Berat
Hunan
Bbna
Postioorks
Kabele
Alii Uorewos Ilaee
Uproar Leads to Police at Negro Methodist Conference
In Kansas City on May 17, Bishop J. B. Flipper’s attempt to open the African Methodist Episcopal conference for four bishop elections met intense factional strife. About 1500 delegates crowded Allen Chapel, with 1000 more outside, as calls for order failed. Police were called after hours of disruption. adjournment was taken and the group planned to reconvene in the convention hall for a peaceful settlement of the dispute.
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Kansas City
J. 8. Flipper
Atlanta
Flipper
T. M. N. Amith
Georg
Bishop Flipper
Dr. Smith
Polivee
Emma Goldman Not Wanted in San Diego
Emma Goldman and her manager Henrl L. Reltman avoided San Diego after armed vigilantes tarred and feathered a man who helped them flee to Los Angeles. Goldman was escorted to the station and left town unable to lecture as hostility and hall access issues swayed organizers.
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Emma Goldman
San Diego
Cal
L L. Reltman
Sos Angeles
Reltman
Lila
Bernardy
Excondido
Los Angeles
Big Smash in Prices at Close on Change
A sensational break in prices occurred in the last fifteen minutes of trading on Change. Wheat fell as much as 4 percent amid heavy selling by two prominent concerns. Corn and pork also declined as markets panicked, with about 10,000,000 bushels of wheat unloaded in four hours. The drop spread to other staples and May wheat suffered the heaviest loss.
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Cdu
Sweeney Fights Robbers. Kills Attacker Near Saloon
Pueblo reporter says John Sweeney, walking home from his saloon, was held up by two Japanese men. He fought one assailant, who was killed, while the other escaped with a considerable sum of money within a block of the saloon.
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Pueblo
Colo
John Sweeney
Assassanta
Sweeney
Jwlfe
Chinaman ages gun in San Francisco incident
Wong Goon, a Hop Sing tong gun fighter, was arrested today charged with attempted to shoot Young Sing, a merchant and Hip Bing Tong member. An officer grappled Wong, the revolver discharged into the air, and Wong fled as police intervened.
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San Franciaon
Val
Wong Goon
Young Sing
Bing Tong
Otter
Wong
Iceman Welmed
Kim
Pressmen Return To Work In Atlanta Georgia
Pressmen at The Georgian newspaper in Atlanta Georgia return to work after a morning dispute. The entire force sought new positions but the paper operated with an emergency crew amid staffing concerns.
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Atlanta
Corporation Men as Guests
Fragmentary OCR text mentions officers and guests in New York, with unclear affiliations and date references. Despite garbled phrasing it implies a formal gathering or reception involving corporate or financial figures and possibly municipal hosts.
Aluminum Trust Brought Into Court In Monopoly Case
The United States petitions in a Western Pennsylvania court seeking an agreed decree to restrain the Aluminum Company of America from unlawful monopoly activities in bauxite and aluminum production. The government accuses the firm of restraining trade and charging high prices, and seeks nine broad injunctions rather than dissolution. The case cites ownership of significant bauxite deposits and stresses historical anti-competitive practices and discrimination against rivals.
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Pittaburah
America
Aluminum Trust
United States Court For
Western District of Pennsylvania
United States
Coure
Canada
Legall
Aluminum Company of North America
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg Reduction Company
Navy Expense Bill Before Congress Gains Funds and Tech Plans
The Navy appropriation bill introduced in the House totals 918,819,457 a rise of about 7.5 million over last year. Proposals include a world wireless system with stations at the Pacific coast canal zone Hawaii, Guam and the Philippines costing 1 million with 400 thousand available next year. The plan omits two battleships, adds fuel ships air destroyers a tender and four submarines, notes Titanic disaster in relation to distress nets and official news relay. Officer and enlisted pay would rise by over 2 million.
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Washington, Db
Navy
Canal Sone
Hawaii
Bamou
Guam
Philippines
Wage Question Before the Anthracite Miners
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on May, miners debated the wage question at a session of the anthracite mine workers. They will decide whether to adopt the agreement reached by their sub committee with coal operators in New York. The union had asked for a 20 percent wage increase and were granted a 10 percent advance with the aid scale abolished. Many miners are disappointed, but the union still expects the agreement to be adopted.
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Wilksbarre
New York
Man Haa
First baby born after death of his mother
New York April reports the first baby born posthumously to a mother who died of apoplexy during cesarean delivery at Fordham Hospital. The infant weighed eight and a half pounds and survived despite the mother’s death with physicians noting the unusual timing of birth. The mother was Mrs Hed Iorn Lipoohlits of the Bronx.
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New York
Fordham Hospital
Fordham
Mra
Hed Iorn Lipoohits
Bron
Mother Comes for Her Two Rescued Children
New York May Ié Mine Marcelot Nuveltt of Nice France arrived on the Ovennle to claim two children Michel and Edmund rescued from the Titanic while their guardians were meeting at the plat room Huse Brune of Bikini Park Md Miss Margaret Haya of this city had been caring for the little victims
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New York
Marcelot Nuveltt
Nice
France
Michel
Edmund
Huse Brune
Bikini Park
Margaret Haya
Thin Vity
Vivora
Girl for Her Kindness Gets a $15,000 Legacy
Westiliagnen May 10. Drecageie and I Tad be kind to an old mae Gladys Heinhordt, 20 years old, employed at the printed uil, left no legacy of P16 emery. The will of Jotnon Kay, a retired mer ehuo, willed for probate here, and no formal oe refused on hohe sane the wirl for Kindness to hin takling potel uy. Suneute b: won, inhardt was played as an Operator by orimeniy Su Ghone company.
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Westiliagnen
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