Chicago Unions Decline to Ask Roosevelt to Arbitrate
President Roosevelt arrived in Chicago amid a labor strike crisis. Labor and employers both pledged order, with unions abandoning plans to petition the president for arbitration. Employers will not approach Roosevelt, while a strikers’ committee prepared to present legal actions and seek his mediation. The day featured heavy police and security measures around the depot and auditorium.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Chicago & Northwestern
Kinsie and
Wells Street
Graeme Stewart
Auditorium Annex
C. P. Shea
Teamsters Union
O'Neill
Adams Barber
Patrick G. Gibbons
Inspector Shippy
Inspector Lavin
Auditorium Hotel
Teamsters
Teamsters’ Joint Council
Cassini Leaves U S for Madrid Post
Washington May 10 Count Cassini the Russian ambassador to the United States has been transferred to Madrid. Baron Rosen, previously Russian minister at Tokio, will succeed him here. Cassini accepted Madrid posting two months ago and will depart in June for his new post.
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Washington
Count Cassini
Madrid
Baron Rosen
Tokio
Three Shots Stop Thief in Boston
Boston, May 10. Three shots from a policeman's revolver stopped George T. Connolly, 25, as he attempted to flee after breaking into a Roxbury grocery and loading two hand trucks with goods. Connolly fled, eggs found at his home had been removed, and officer John Ryan intercepted him. none of the bullets struck him.
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Boston
George T. Connolly
Roxbury
Connolly
John Ryan
Ryan
Cruelty Alleged at Waterbury Insane Hospital Hearing
Waterbury Vermont May 10 legislative committee probes care at state insane hospital witnesses recount alleged abuse by attendants. Mrs Stevens says her son Harry 20 faced choking and floor-throwing. Constable Alexander describes bedridden patient Michael O Connell kept in a chair before dying weeks later. former nurse Kelley testifies restraint violent but necessary and food was good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Legislative
C. H. Stevens
St. Albans
Harry
M. H. Alexander
Town of Georgia
Waterbury Institution
Michael O’connelly
Thomas Kelley
Richmond
Three Boys Feared Drowned After Gunning Float Found
Portland Maine May 10 An overturned gunning float found today signals probable drowning of three Falmouth boys who went out yesterday. They were last seen an hour after starting. parents fear loss. Boats searched the bay for Bernard Stubbs 15, Paul Sawyer 16, and Robert Sawyer 21, sons of J W Stubbs and Fred Sawyer.
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Portland
Falmouth
Bernard Stubbs
J. W. Stubbs
Paul Sawyer
Robert Sawyer
Fred Sawyer
Schwab Sails For Home From Liverpool
Charles M. Schwab sailed for New York today from Liverpool aboard the Baltic. He said aside from the Russian negotiations his trip held no special significance.
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London
Charles M. Schwab
New York
Liverpool
Baltic
Refined Sugar Prices Fall Across All Grades
New York on May 10 reports all grades of refined sugar cut by 30 cents per hundred pounds today.
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New York
Escapes a summons in Wood suit via route change
Missouri Valley Iowa May 10 President Roosevelt's secretary William Loeb Jr avoided a summons in a $35,000 defamation suit filed by Mae Wood by a route change of the presidential special. Sheriff Power planned service at Fremont Omaha before alteration. Roosevelt spoke at Schuyler Nebraska praising Nebraska’s progress and schooling while remarks highlighted citizenship and honesty.
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Missouri Valley
Iowa
Wm. Loeb, Jr
Nebraska
Mae Wood
United States
Elkhorn
Chicago & Northwestern
Fremont
Neb
Douglas County
Omaha
U. S
Burkett
Edward Rosewater
The
Omaha Bee
Grand Island
Mohler
Union Station
Roosevelt
Loeb
Mr. Loeb
Robert J. Wynne
J. Martin Miller
Miss Wood
Schuyler, Neb
Lincoln
Washington
Judge Overrules Motion in Machen Conspiracy Case
In Washington on May 10 Judge Wright overruled the defense motion to quash the bench warrant for August W. Machen. Machen will be brought to Washington for trial on May 22 in the Crawford Machen Lorenz conspiracy case.
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Washington
Wright
August W. Machen
Machen
Bridge Restoration Clears Lyme River Span for Train Traffic
Saybrook Junction Connecticut May 10 after 36 hours of repair the shore line division railroad bridge across the Connecticut river at Lyme is pronounced safe today. The first train since Monday afternoon crossed without incident and regular traffic resumed.
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Saybrook Junction
Shore Line Division
Connecticut River
Lyme
Fire Threatened Northern Station Carriage Shop Blaze
A serious fire incident occurred at John H. Swett's carriage repair shop near Middlesex street station when sparks from a chimney ignited a wooden complex. The fire damaged the roof, and several carriages were saved but require rework. Insurance covered involved properties, with no widespread damage. A separate small barn fire on Dutton street caused little damage after an alarm from box 121.
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Box 72
John H. Swett
Middlesex Street
Martin Robbins
Robbins
F. C. Church
Dutton Street
Russians Near Cape St. James In Indo China Visit
Russian cruiser Jemtchug and auxiliary cruiser Rion of Admiral Rojestvensky's squadron arrived off Cape St. James in Cochin China during the night of May 8 and left on May 9 at the governor's request. They anchored offshore amid a heavy sea with crews in good health. Nebogatoff is expected to pass the cape, and hospital ship Kostroma, announced May 8, sails May 12.
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Saigon
Cochin China
Jemtchug
Rion
Rojestvensky
Cape St. James
Here
Indo- China
Nebogatoff
French Furnished Coal Denial From Kamranh Bay
The Marquis De Barthelmy denied his Kamranh bay concession provided coal or provisions to the Russian Pacific squadron. He cited a 700 ton coaling limit and said Saigon’s Mekong depot, with Russian land and sheds, supplied no warships. Admiral De Jonavieres confirmed the squadron's off Vanfong bay. Premier Rouvier met with Delcasse as coverage continues.
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Paris
Marquis de Barthelmy
Count de Pourtales
Kamranh Bay
Annam
Second Pacific Squadron
Rosestvensky
Saigon
Mekong
Japan
Rojestvensky
de Jonavieres
Vanfong Bay
Nebogatoff
Rouvier
Delcasse
Dazy
Roosevelt says he will not seek re election for president
Omaha May 10 The Bee quotes President Roosevelt declaring he will not be a candidate again. He emphasizes no strings on this statement and insists on no compromise unless railroad relief is achieved. He rejects renomination by any political maneuver.
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Omaha, Neb
the Bee
Roosevelt
United States
Denver
Congress
The
Bee
Nebraska
Equitable Officials Face Oral Examination in New York
New York May 10 preparations for the oral examination of officers and directors of the Equitable Life Assurance Society have begun under State Superintendent Hendricks. All directors holding office may be examined due to stock transfers by James Hazen Hyde and Henry B Hyde. The session will be largely executive with no compulsion. President Alexander, Vice President Hyde, and Tarbell are central figures in the ongoing inquiry aided by M F Driscoll and Samuel Untermyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Hendricks
James Hazen Hyde
Henry B. Hyde
State Insurance Department
Alexander
Socety
M. F. Driscoll
Syracuse
Hyde
Driscoll
Samuel Untermy
Equitable Charter Amended Averted By Judge Ruling
New York May 10 Justice Mac Lean denied Herbert G Tull a Philadelphia policy holder in the Equitable Life Assurance Society an injunction to stop the society and the New York state superintendent of insurance from proceeding on the proposed amended charter. The charter amendment provides for mutualization of the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Justice MacLean
State Supreme Court
Herbert G. Tull
Philadelphia
Equitable Life Assurance Society
New York State
Boston Gas Consolidation Bill Passes House
Boston May 10 The bill authorizing the amalgamation of the Boston gas companies into the Boston Consolidated Gas Companies passed the Massachusetts House after amendments from the Bills Committee and Public Lighting Committee chair H Cold. One amendment bars capitalization of the $1,000,000 indebtedness between the consolidated firms.
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Boston
Boston Consolidated Gas Companies
Massachusetts House
Committee On
Cold
Public Lighting Committee
Nath American college graduates celebrate 21st annual meeting
Graduates of the Nath American college at Rome held their twenty first annual meeting in Hartford May 10. About 100 of the 300 members attended a business session led by Rev Dr William Maher of South Norwalk and a banquet followed.
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Hartford
Nath American College At
Rome
Wm. Maher
South Norwalk
Catarrh Description and Causes in Blood Condition
Catarrh affects nose throat stomach and bowels as a debilitating discharge from inflamed mucous membranes. It arises from an impure blood condition described as scrofulous and requires attention to health and blood quality.
Hood's Cure for Catarrh Claims Radical Cure
An advertisement proclaims Hood's Cure for catarrh as a radical permanent remedy that removes the cause and overcomes all effects, promising complete relief. The copy emphasizes the product's sweeping efficacy and claims it cures all forms of catarrh.
Arlington Mills Extending At Atherton Plant
Arlington Mills plans to add five or six mills to the Lawrence plant, raising questions about the Atherton woolen operation. The water board discussions note potential no loss to Lowell and possible profit from selling water to nearby towns. City officials visited Lawrence to review water works, with no definite link to Atherton’s extension.
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Arlington
Atherton
Lawrence
The
Water Board
Frank L. Weaver
August Fels
Lowell
Tewksbury
Casey
Supt
Thomas
Uunt
Deaths Rise From Cerebrospinal Meningitis in Local Family
Another death from cerebro spinal meningitis occurred today as Rose Geary eight year old daughter of Jeremiah and Mary Geary died at their home 15 Bassett street. Three children in the family are ill and under care of Dr Wesley Sawyer. Family connected with Patrick Daly of 6 Auburn street.
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Rose
Jeremiah
Mary Geary
Bassett Street
Patrick Daly
Auburn Street
Wesley Sawyer
Touring Licensed Places Tour Noted Police Visit
The police commissioners and the superintendent of police toured the city’s licensed places this morning. Dow Beals Pearson and Moffatt formed the quartet and recorded observations with note books and crayons. They did not disclose what was seen or heard.
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Messrs
Dow
Beals
Pearson
Moffatt
Wallac e H Hills Found Dead in Carizozo Hotel
Washington reports the death of Wallace H Hills chief clerk of the treasury department in Carizozo New Mexico. He was found dead in his bed this morning after traveling from Washington on official business May 2 for three weeks. He was 55 and had served 41 years in the treasury.
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Washington
Shaw
Carizozo
N. M
Wallace H. Hills
Treasury Department
Hills
Braintree Man Files Petition in Bankruptcy
Artemus S. Pennock of Braintree filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S district court showing liabilities of 176960 and assets of 184399. Four thousand dollars of liabilities are secured with the rest unsecured. Assets include 172000 in stock in three street railway firms. F F Dowlin of North Adams also filed, with liabilities 113487 and assets 34072. about 150 creditors, with 31140 secured.
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Boston
Artemus S. Pennock
Braintree
U. S. District Court
F. F. Dowlin
North Adams
Forest Fire on the B N Road Near Concord
Concord New Brunswick May 10 The local fire department acted at noon today to aid in fighting a forest fire at Mastyard station on the Claremont branch of the Boston and Maine Concord division about seven miles from here The fire burns timber land owned by the Diamond Match Company and water is unavailable A large detachment of men was sent from Concord to fight the blaze.
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Concord
N. B
Mastyard
Claremont
Boston and Maine
Diamond Match Company
Knights and Ladies of Honor Open Massachusetts Session
The 27th annual session of the grand lodge of Massachusetts Knights and Ladies of Honor opened at Knights of Honor hall with Grand Protector Mrs Hattie E Silsby of Roxbury presiding. Supreme Protector L R Lockard of Indianapolis noted a net gain of 6616 members in the year ending April 1, bringing total membership to 80,950. A surplus fund of $257,000 is being added to monthly.
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Boston
Grand Lodge of
Massachusetts
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Knights of Honor Hall
Hattie E. Silsby
Roxbury
Supreme Protector
L. R. Lockard
Indianapolis
Ind
Cotton Manufacturers Meet in Convention in Knoxville
The ninth annual American Cotton Manufacturers convention opened in Knoxville Tennessee with President R R Reinhardt presiding. Gov John S Cox and others delivered welcomes as Reinhardt forecast a growing export trade while noting cotton prices swung from 16% to 6% to blame weak demand and praising the lack of labor troubles.
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Knoxville
Tenn
R. R. Reinhardt
Lincolnton
N. C
John S. Cox
Reinhardt
America
Mrs. Benjamin Strong Jr Causes Tragic Death in Insanity Fit
Englewood New Jersey May 10 Mrs. Benjamin Strong Jr wife of the Bankers Trust Company secretary fatally shot herself during a temporary insanity episode. She is a daughter of John Lebouillier of New York and had suffered nervous exhaustion since her child’s birth six months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Englewood
N. J
Benjamin Strong, Jr
Bankers Trust Company
New York City
John Leboutillier
New York
Strong
Accidents Cause Minor Injuries on Lawrence Street
Frank OBrien fell on Lawrence Street this morning and suffered a scalp wound. He received three stitches at the Emergency Hospital. Mrs Ellen King of 203 Lawrence Street was sewing when a needle punctured her right little finger and the tip broke off. The fragment was removed at the Emergency Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O'Brien
Lawrence Street
Ellen King
Reading man named supervisor of gypsy moth work
Boston May 10 Archie H Kirkland of Reading was appointed superintendent of suppressing gypsy and brown tail moths in Massachusetts by Gov. Douglas under the new gypsy moth bill passed by the legislature.
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Boston
Archie H. Kirkland
Reading
Massachusetts
Douglas
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Saisaparilla
Arlington Mills
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