Miners Plan to Paralyze Business in United Strike
Hazleton Pa May 16 The anthracite miners in convention today unanimously decided on a plan that could halt most industries if carried out a national coal strike. A special national convention may be called to rally all miners nationwide. If enacted 449000 miners could suspend coal production tying up railroads and fuel dependent industries.
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Hazleton
United States
United Mine Workers of America
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Indianapolis
W. B. Wilson
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers
Wilson
Associated Press
United Mine Workers’ Organization
Local Electric Railway Company
J. I. Curran
Florence Burns Threat Endangers Brooks in Fatal Case
Florence Burns allegedly vowed to kill Walter S Brooks over a jilted romance. Mrs Brooks testifies at the coroner inquest, identifying a comb found at Glen Island hotel as Burns property and recounting Burns warning of murder if marriage failed. The testimony extends the hearing to Monday.
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New York
Ruth Dunn
Walter S. Brooks
Florence Burns
Brooks
Miss Dunn
Julia McCarthy
Walter S&s. Brooks
Miss Burns
Walter
Armour & Co Lard Refinery Burns. Five Dead In Chicago
Dense crowds watched as the Armour and Co lard refinery at 48th street and Center avenue burned last night. Five people died and 24 were injured, with victims including Jennie Smith Ray Irwin Israel Morris Michael Maloy and an unidentified man. The five story brick plant valued at 150000 was destroyed. losses total about 500000 for the building and machinery and 259000 to 400000 for contents. Rescue teams saved many by placing the severely hurt at the German American Provision company.
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Chicago
Armour & Co
Center Avenue
Jennie Smith
Ray Irwin
Israel Morris
Michael Maloy
Lard
Langden
The
Armour Company
Coal trains expand crews in Wilkes-Barre area
Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania May 16 more crews are being employed to handle coal trains on the railroads centering in the area.
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Wilkesbarre
Miners' Strike Forces Reading Railroad Layoffs
Reading Pennsylvania May 16 due to miners strike the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad company is laying off men over the entire system.
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Reading
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company
Coal Dealers Raise Anthracite Price Amid Strike
New York on May 16 reports retail coal dealers added one dollar per ton to anthracite prices following a directive to continue the miners strike.
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Philadelphia
New York
Eruptive Activity At Mont Pelee Triggers Panic In Martinique
From Fort de France on May 16, Mont Pelee emitted bright flashes between 10 and 11 pm with thick red clouds and towers of cinders lasting about 20 minutes. The districts of Lorraine Marigot Sainte Marie and La Trinite report panic among residents as the volcano continued to vent.
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Fort de France
Martinique
Mont Pelee
Lorraine
Marigot
Sainte Maria
la Trinite
West Indian relief fund totals 70000 dollars
London reports the West Indian relief fund reaching seventy thousand dollars as Queen Alexandra contributes two thousand five hundred dollars to the Mansion House relief effort.
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London
Queen Alexandra
Mansion House
Island of St Vincent Devastation Reported in Cable
A navy department cablegram from St Lucia dated today reports island St Vincent devastated north of Georgetown and Chateau Belair. It lists 1700 dead and 30,000 destitute, with immediate relief by local government and ongoing destitution for months. The message is unsigned and appears from Lieut. McCormick of the Potomac.
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Washington
Navy Department
St. Lucia
Lieut. McCormick
The
Potomac
Island St. Vincent
Tine Georgetown
Chateau Belair
Derailed engine hits Brockton crew. two hurt, one dies
In Brockton in the freight yards an engine derailed during the afternoon strike struck brakeman Herbert Gove and conductor Henry N. Shepherd, both of Brockton. Gove was fatally injured, losing a leg and dying at the hospital, while Shepherd was seriously hurt but not fatally.
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Brockton
Herbert Gove
Henry N. Shepherd
Gove
Shepherd
Carrie Nation Sentenced to Jail in Topeka Case
Topeka Kansas May 16 Mrs Carrie Nation was sentenced to 30 days in prison and fined 100 dollars by Judge Hazen in district court for smashing bar fixtures in a vacant barn in February 1901. She will not appeal and has gone to jail.
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Topeka
Kan
Carrie Nation
Hazen
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Refunding Mortgage Filed
Columbus Ohio May 16 The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company filed a $7,500,000 refunding mortgage with the Union Trust Company of New York. The loan finances securities for the Pittsburg Lake Erie and West Virginia system and funds improvements and bond redemption. The mortgage extends 40 years.
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Columbus
Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Today
Union Trust Company of New York
Pittsburg, Lake Erie & West Virginia
Riot in Kingston as soldiers attack civilians with razors
A riot in Kingston Jamaica on May 16 involved members from the West Indian regiment who advanced from a camp and attacked civilians in the streets using razors fastened to sticks. Twenty members of the public sustained wounds.
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Kingston
Colored) Regiment
MIT NAMES NEW ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING HEAD AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY AID
Boston May 16. Dr Lewis Duncan of New York appointed head of the department of electrical engineering at MIT with effect next October. Prof Locke of New Haven named assistant professor of analytical chemistry at the institute, appointment to begin next October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Lewis Duncan
New York
Electrical Engineering
Locke
New Haven
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Haytien Trouble Subides In Port au Prince
Port Au Prince Hayti May 16 officials say the unrest eased with the day and the provisional government reports several men arrested for taking part in the attack on the palace.
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Port Au Prince
Hayti
May Brings Outdoor Spirit and Paint Pace
A quirky note links Devoe Lead and Zinc paint to fewer gallons and longer wear than mixed paints. It suggests outdoor athletic girls suit May vibes, tying seasonal mood to paint choices and durability.
Laxative Bromo Quinize Taviets Remedy Claim
An advertisement asserts the signature on every box of Laxative Bromo Quinize Taviets, a so called remedy that cures a cold in one day, presenting a bold health claim within a market listing.
Extradition Battle Looms Over Gaynor and Greene
Montreal guests Gaynor and Greene are guarded by detectives and US agents while Quebec writ of habeas corpus aims to return them. Lawyers for the prisoners prepare a bold legal fight as extradition proceedings hinge on Judge LaFontaine’s decision and potential interjurisdictional clashes unfold.
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Montreal
Que
Gaynor
Greene
Windsor Hotel
United States Secret Service
Quebec
Andrews
Carpenter
Dominion
Jules Tessier
Windsor
S. O. Taillon
H. C. St. Pierre
John C. Eno
LaFontaine
Chief Wilkie discusses extradition of conspirators
Chicago on May 16 Chief Wilkie of the United States Secret Service said the officers’ capture of Gaynor and Greene in Montreal supports extradition to Savannah for trial in the Captain Carter conspiracy case. He noted a transcript is needed to establish a prima facie case before a commissioner, and warned that the men may appeal to Canada’s highest court, delaying proceedings for months.
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Chicago
Gaynor and Greene
Montreal
Wilkie
United States Secret Service
Savannah
Captain Carter
United States
Canada
Riot in San Juan Flares With Las Turbas Clash
In San Juan Porto Rico on May 16 a clash between Las Turbas and labor federation members sparked about 40 revolver shots in the main streets. One man was shot in the leg and many were injured. no deaths. The fight lasted from 6 30 p m to 9 p m four men were hospitalized and six people were arrested as Las Turbas attacked labors who had warned authorities of possible violence.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Las Turbas
Labor Federation
Federation
Ex-Senator Manderson Links Beet Sugar Trust to Cuba Policy
Ex-Senator Manderson of Nebraska, longtime attorney for two beet sugar companies, testifies before the Senate committee on relations with Cuba. He details a sugar cult at Missouri River points and says the trust acted to destroy beet sugar growth. He argues previous laws invited beet sugar and Cuba concessions blocked factory openings.
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Washington
Manderson
Nebraska
Senate Committee
Cuba
Missouri River
Sleeper Named First Secretary to Havana Delegation
Jacob Sleeper of Massachusetts is chosen as first secretary to the legation at Havana. Recommended by Senator Lodge, he previously served as secretary of legation in Bogota from 1893 to 1898 and was private secretary to Gov Allen during Porto Rico governance.
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Washington
Jacob Sleeper
Massachusetts
Havana
Senator Lodge
United States
Bogota
Cleveland
Gov. Allen
Porto Rico
Americans at Court in Buckingham Palace
London reports their Majesties held a third court at Buckingham Palace at 10 o'clock tonight. In diplomatic circles Mrs. Choate introduced President Roosevelt's sister Mrs. Douglas Robinson and Mrs. John R. Carter wife of the embassy's second secretary to the gathering.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Choate
Roosevelt
Douglas Robinson
John R. Carter
United States
Strike in Stockholm Demands Electoral Reform
Stockholm May 16 over 11 000 workers join the strike in support of electoral reform in Sweden.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Young and handsome scam nets Newburgh woman arrest
Newburgh, May 16. Mrs. Jennie A. Paul was arrested this afternoon on a post office inspector’s charge of mail fraud. She advertised as a young, handsome woman seeking a husband and collected money from suitors by asking for railroad fare to meet them. She is middle aged and was taken to New York City.
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Newburgh
N. Y
Jennie A. Paul
Paul
New York City
New York Woman Detained On Mail Fraud Charge
Mrs. Jennie A. Paul was arrested in Newburgh New York and brought before United States Commissioner Shields. Charged with using the mails for fraudulent purposes she was arraigned and paroled on her own recognizance until March 8 due to her condition. The case centers on receiving $50 from John Clauser of Sage Wyoming who answered her ad to marry.
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New York
Jennie A. Paul
Newburgh
N. Y
United States
Shields
Paul
John Clauser
Sage
Wyoming
Six State Democratic League Formed in Boston
A six state Democratic league was organized in Boston following a New England political gathering at Hon. Charles S. Hamlin home. National committeemen state chairmen and congressional committeemen from six states attended or sent delegates. The group adopted a constitution and by laws with Henry F. Hollis of Concord N H explaining the aim to advance Democratic principles through unity of sentiment and action. George E Hughes of Bath was named president and Hollis secretary and treasurer.
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Boston
New England
Charles S. Hamlin
Henry F. Hollis
Concord
N. H
United States
George E. Hughes
Bath
Boers Meet to Discuss Peace Terms at Vereeniging
Pretoria May 16 All the Boer delegates are assembled at Vereeniging Transvaal for private sessions to discuss peace terms. Voting will be by ballot. Lord Kitchener guarantees immunity from attack to all commando leaders taking part in the conference.
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Pretoria
Vereeniging
Transvaal
Lord Kitchener
Palma's cabinet named in Cuba for Palma government
Havana May 16 Gov Gen Wood tightens rules during military occupation shaping the transfer of power to Palma next Tuesday The new cabinet list includes Diego Tamayo as secretary of government Elimio Terry Manuel Luciano Diaz Eduardo Vero Garcia Mantes and others with portfolios in state justice agriculture and public works and a note on Col Haskins remaining in command to avoid interference.
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Havana
Wood
United States
Col
Haskins
Cienfuegos
Santiago
Cuba
Palma
Diego Tamayo
Senor Tamayo
Revolutionary Board
Carlos Zaldo
Department of State and Justice
Senor Zaldo
Elimio Terry
Senor Terry
Manuel Luciano Diaz
Department of Public Works
Eduardo Vero
Garcia Mantes
Department of Finance
The French Delegates Visit Newport For Memorial Day
Newport May 16 The city council approved an appropriation to entertain the French delegation invited by President Loubet. Gov. Kimball will greet the ambassador and deliver a welcome. A parade of militia naval reserves and apprentice sailors will precede ceremonies at Admiral Deternay's grave in Trinity church yard followed by luncheon at the Casino before the visitors depart for Boston.
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Newport
R. I
President Loubet
Admiral Deternay
Trinity Church Yard
Special Bed Spreads at Half Price in Palmer Street Sale
A large lot of 409 white bed spreads damaged slightly by machinery is offered at one penny each. The items are full large size and suitable for crochet toilet use, with original values noted as £9c or $1. Sale starts Tuesday the 20th in the Blanket department basement at A G Pollard & Co.
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Palmer Street
A. G. Pollard & CO
Open car and closed car cause startled reactions
A woman in a fur cape shivers as an open car appears. A girl in a white shirt-waist cries out when the next car rounds the corner and declares a closed car. The exchange captures a moment of alarm over contrasting vehicle types.
Consumption Camps and the Fight Against Lung Disease
Leaders of medical science worldwide rally to combat consumption with King Edward funding a million dollars for new consumption camps offering outdoor living and pure air. The piece cites Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a proven cure for lung disease, sharing testimonials of recovery and urging readers to obtain Dr. Pierce's Medical Adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
England
Pierce
Auction Notice at Chelmsford Centre Residence
At my residence in Chelmsford Centre at 20 o'clock in the afternoon. One Medford style tea wagon two express warrens one pair team harnesses two light harnesses one mare about ten years old one No 18 coffee mill one pair counter scales 1 scoop 1 tunnel 1 lantern 1 weight and strap 1 po 1 cultivator 1 tool chest with tools 1 sewing machine fringe parlor stove lace chest 1 parlor carpet 1 dining table 1 widow rocker 1 marble top table 1 dump cart and other articles not mentioned. Terms Cash. F FRANCIS DAY Mortgagee. m16-17-if-20-21
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Newport, R. I
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la Fayette
Ind
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Buffalo, N. Y
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Lowell
Mortgagee’s
Chelmsford Centre
Mortgagee
E. A. McQuaie & Co
P. Pompeer & Co
P. Teague & Co
United States Mail
Glasgow
Londonderry
Henderson Brothers
Broadway
Denis Murphy
Appleton Street
Massacihu
Middlesex
Levi B. Hall
Woerens
Hattie D. Pond
George A. Kimball
Cambridge
Lowell Daily Courier
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Esquire
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H. Folsom
Central Block
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