Traction strike erupts in Albany as mob clashed with troops
Albany on May 16 faced a tense strike day with Gov Odell delaying a state visit as 5000 soldiers moved into Troy readiness. Nonunion workers arrived at Union depot under cavalry escort amid flying bricks and muskets. Adjt. Gen. Hoffman collapsed and died during consult with Maj. Gen. Roe as violence surged but no confirmed fatalities.
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The Ball Games and Mob Clash at the Barn
Report of baseball workers strike breakers fleeing crowds in State street and Chapel street. Cavalry escorts, infantry charges, and bayonet drills kept the non union group moving toward the barn. Sixteen injured, one hospital case, and 18 deserters claimed by strikers. Authorities vow to resume moving wagons under guard with General Roe aiding The Daily News.
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Miners Die In Farmington Explosion at Georges Creek Shaft
Six miners were killed and several others injured in a blast at the Georges Creek Coal and Iron shaft near Farmington W Va seven miles west of the city on the Baltimore and Ohio main line. A torch smuggled by a worker ignited gas or dust, causing a dense fire that sent smoke through the mine then exploded. Rescue operations lasted until five o clock. the incident is described as the region's worst explosion.
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Ministers Reticent On Chinese Indemnity Offer
Pexing May 16 ministers refuse to be quoted but three express personal views. One says China will argue and calls 15 000 000 taels annually for 30 years absurd and that 7 000 000 from foreign customs borders is insolent. He believes powers will demand the utmost centime. Another says it does not matter what China says and decisions will be agreed upon. A third expects the powers to reduce demands in line with China's ability to pay.
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River steamer Owensboro burns at Calhoun bite
Evansville Indiana May 16 The steam tow boat Owensboro owned by Green River Coal Transportation burned to the water's edge at Calhoun Kentucky Tuesday night about 11 pm without a watchman. Captain Eastman and Engineer Robinson escaped. Firemen Crenshaw and Bringkman were lost with the boat. A tow of lumber attached was saved. Boat valued at $8000.
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Illinois G. A. R. Commander Delivers Annual Address at Peoria
Militia and veterans parade through Peoria Colosseum led by Commander Longenecker with his staff. Several thousand veterans and schoolchildren participate. Gov Yates and Jink O Loudon of Chicago give principal remarks at the encampment and a campfire follows at the Coliseum.
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Terrible Disaster in Acerenza Italy Reported
May 16 reports from Acerenza near Potenza describe most village houses swept away by a massive rockfall with troops dispatched to the scene and 15 bodies recovered thus far. The item is part of a crowded, mixed dispatch including corn price records, a bank robbery sentence, a train escape, a fatal shooting during an attempted arrest, London population figures, Wisconsin vaccination veto, Kansas harvest needs, and a potato biscuit recipe.
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President abandons trip as Mrs McKinley remains critically ill
San Francisco May 16 Mrs McKinley’s condition is extremely critical with no definite news. President McKinley cancels a Washington return plan and postpones a Northwestern tour to stay by her bedside. Doctors call in another specialist. cabinet members note her weakness and the public expresses sympathy while dispatches from across the nation arrive. The return journey will be direct to Washington when she is able, with no stops anticipated.
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Giants Prove Prehistoric Inhabitation of Site
The Daily News reports that Saxodiois's Gimnts, lardinia is celebrated for the tomba which demonstrates prehistoric giants inhabited the area. The story underscores archaeological significance and local pride in the ancient remains.
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