Conduct of Chicago Strike Taken From Hands of Shea
Chicago May 29 The general executive board of the Teamsters union takes strike control from President Shea and will manage with the local strike committee. The action aims to keep the strike localized to Chicago with minimal participants while seeking honorably negotiated peace. An arrest spree follows, with Reichert confessing to slugging plots and leading to multiple arrests among workers.
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Chicago
SHEA
Teamsters’ Union
Teamsters
German Baptist Brethren Excur sion Rates for Bristol Meeting
Excur sion tickets via Northwestern Line one fare round trip from May 31 to June 2 to Bristol Tennessee Bristol meeting of German Baptist Brethren with favorable return limits available through Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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German Baptist Brethren
Bristol
Tennessee
Excursion Tickets for Interscholastic Meet at Madison
Excursion tickets to the Interscholastic Meet and Declamatory Contest at Madison Wisconsin via the Northwestern Line will be sold at reduced rates for trains arriving at Madison on May 26 and by noon on May 27, with return allowed until May 29 inclusive. Apply to agents Chicago Northwestern Ry.
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Madison
Wis
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
Mayor Weaver Winner in Gas Lease Fight
Philadelphia May 29 After five days the Republic organization led by Insurance Commissioner Durham drops its bid to extend the city gas works lease to United Gas Improvement for 75 years City officials received a formal withdrawal of a 25 000 000 offer Dolan president of United Gas Improvement made the move after talks with Durham McNicol and Seger The battle shifts to court over Smythe and Costello removal while the city retains control of the gas works.
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Philadelphia
Republican “Organization
Durham
United Gas Improvement Company
Thomas Dolan
City Council
McNichol
Charles Seger
Waver
Smythe and Costello
Murderer Hiding in the Swamps near Moose Lake
Duluth reports Michael Capen, accused of fatally shooting Frank Policar on November 21, is believed to be in the Moose lake swamps. Deputy sheriffs and Eveleth police guard exits, with guards posted to prevent escape as Capen, long sought and seen as dangerous, is said to have fled into the wetlands after working on a local farm.
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Duluth
Eveleth
Michael Capen
Frank Policar
Eleveth
Moose Lake
Capen
Bates
Owen Gately
John Thomasich
Prehistoric Wild Beast Unearthed in Lava Bed near Boise
In Idaho on May 29 the government dam project exposed lava layers and a six foot horned skull with horns six feet wide, a three foot tusk like an elephant, and a horse like jaw. Scientists cannot identify the bones. The Tribune notes its public-spirited stance.
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Boise
Ida
Snake River
Frisco System to Furnish Homesteads to All Employees
Frisco system adopts a French style plan to bond workers. Chairman B F Yoakum announces five to ten acre parcels with water on loan at low interest for ten years. If workers die or are killed the land passes to their family free of further obligation. If employment ends early money plus interest is refunded. France’s success prompts potential nationwide extension.
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B. F. Yoakant
Frisco
Mr. Yoakum
America
France
Yoakum
Texas
Ser
Wall Paper Stock Cleanout Sale At 626 Main Street
Retailer announces drastic reductions to clear high grade wallpaper stock. Over stocked on room mouldings and plate rails with special prices. Also offering painting and interior decorating services at moderate prices, guaranteed first class. Visit 626 Main Street.
Osler Dines With Eminent Physicians In New York
At the Waldorf Astoria a large medical dinner honored Dr. William Osler. Attendees included top physicians from the United States and Canada and a few guests from abroad. The event showcased high regard for Osler beyond his famed remark about age and chloroform.
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New York Herald
New York
William Osler
United States
Canada
Sea
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