Rioting Looms as Strike Spreads in Chicago Lumber District
Chicago May 14 unions clash as lumber and express drivers strike intensifies. Negotiations fail with union officials demanding reinstatement of strikers while employers refuse. Police fear riot risk grows in the lumber district prompting possible military aid and National Guard deployment. Indictments linked to Carriage Makers death and court actions against union leaders follow.
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Chicago
Yeuge
Teamsters
James
Barry
Express Drivers’ Union
Express Companies
Alt Cors
Lumbermen's Association
Uni
Conunion
Saeriff Barrett
Denseen
Illinois National Guard
Koblsaat
United States District Court
Shea
Tou
Waacne
Train Strikes Vehicle. Two Die, One Fatally Hurt
In Chicago on May 24 a passenger train on the Pennsylvania line struck a vehicle on 38th street. Stephen Mazikiwles, Adam Magie, and Ian McCloskey were in the vehicle. Mazikiwles and Magie died upon impact while McCloskey was hospitalized in critical condition.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania Road
Stephen Mazikiwles
Adam Magie
Ian McCloskey
McCloskey
Whitelaw Reid Dined At Republican Club Farewell
Whitelaw Reid, soon to go to London as ambassador, was guest of honor at a farewell dinner by the Republican Club. Over 300 Republicans from city, state, and national politics attended. President Louis Stern presided. at the chairman's table were Sir Percy Sanderson, the British consul general, Senator Depew, General Frederick D. Grant, and former Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith.
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New York
Whitelaw Reld
London
Henry Mortimer Durand
Stern
Mincia Veterane Meet in Rockford May Reveals Gala Talk
At the camp fire in Rockford on May 24 Mayor Jackson welcomed the Grand Army delegate. Other speakers included Robert Mansi woods, department commander, Taj, and more attendees gathered for the veterans event.
Illinois Sons of Veterans hold reception and ball
Jowler Rockford J H Subb and James O'Donnell Chicago hosted a reception and ball by the Illinois division of the Sons of Veterans. Candidates for department commander include A C Matthews Pike County R W Jewell Danville and W F Calhoun Decatur.
Railroad Hearings Close in Senate Commerce Panel
Washington May 2 1924 The senate committee on Interstate Commerce closed the hearings on railway rate regulation and will spend the rest of the week reviewing the plan of report and other suggestions to aid Congress in proceeding with the matter.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Congréss
President bans convict labor on government work
Washington May 24 The president issued an order prohibiting convict labor on government work. The issue arose with Arkansas river and harbor improvements where a contractor sought to use state convicts. War Department officials opposed the plea and Attorney General Davis advised it violated the spirit of federal labor laws.
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Washington
Strike Riots in Baracaldo Prompt Siege in Spain
May 24 report from Bilvas and Sain says strikers tried to force workers to quit, leading to injuries as troops were sent. Rioters blocked a railway line with furniture. A state of siege has been proclaimed.
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Bilvas
Sain
Baracaldo
Stevens Point Man Testifies on McDonald’s Records Theft
In Stevens Point Wisconsin May 24 Alfree Stoe testified that J H Butterfield offered him 200 to steal the records with 27 paid as installment Butterfield was arrested after a confession by Racana and her former convict that they were hired to steal the records.
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Stevens Point
Wis
Alfree Stoe
McDonald's
J. H. Butterfield
Butterfield
Racana
Wey
Two Men Die in Battle With Deputies Near Waverly
Springfiled Illinois May 24 In a battle near Waverly between W W Paul and his sons Wilford and Albert and three deputy sheriffs W W Paul and Wilford Paul were killed in the exchange Authorities reported the son Albert escaped unharmed and the deputies pursued the others warning shots were fired in the confrontation
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Springfiel
W. W. Paul
Wilford
Albert
Sherriff
Waverly
W. Paul
Wilford Paul
Uniform Textbook Reform in Wisconsin Education Debate
The article surveys a proposed measure for uniform school books in Wisconsin, naming the Hut Book Trust and American Book Company as central players. It recounts past attempts in Oregon and Madison to implement a uniform system, the threats from publishers, and political tensions between lawmakers like Duncan McGregor and Roderick Ainsworth. The piece weighs potential effects on districts, families, and rural teachers, arguing the bill would standardize texts to ease transfers and curb book agents influence while acknowledging flaws and publisher resistance.
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Wisconsin
Menaure
American Book Company
Addi Lion
Pogis Trust
Oregon
Madison
Franklin Gould
Oregon Igh School
Ralph Sholts
Stoughton High School
C. Oq
American Book Co
Pease
No. 381 A
Book Trust
Yue
Bern
Hill
Metirezer
California
Illwa
Machen Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Charge in Postal Fraud Case
Washington May 24 August W Machen, already serving two years for postal fraud, pleads guilty to an additional indictment alleging conspiracy in buying leather satchels. He receives two more years, avoiding trial on eleven other indictments. The sentence may be reduced for good conduct, and total confinement could reach three years.
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Washington
W Machen
Crawford and
Lorens
Fetter
Plessing
Machen
Long fight ends on mortgage taxation bill in assembly
Madison May 24 The long fight in the assembly over mortgage taxation ended yesterday with the bill engrossed for final passage by a 45 to 36 vote. The measure taxes all mortgages tied to property where the security is located, at the local rate. preexisting mortgages are exempt. Taxes are added by the mortgagee and mortgagor payment is enforced by the act.
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Avsemalymar
Vlauan
People of prominence and Bonapartist claims in 19th century Europe
A Leslie's Monthly June feature discusses the czar's recent risk profile in English companies with life insurance costs spiking before Christmas. It notes bondholders paying high premiums after Russia’s turmoil, the imperial family under threat, and shifts in Bonapartist succession debates with Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte highlighted as a key figure in Baltimore.
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Czar
Leslie's
Usgod’s
Sergius
Prince Victor Napoleon Ee
French Council of State
Jerome Bonaparte
Elizabeth Patterson
Baltimore
Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte
Jerome
Congressional Party Heads West for Lewis and Clark Exposition
Members of the Joint Committee of Congress, led by Col. Henry Casson, depart Chicago for Portland to represent Congress at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition. After a week or two, the party splits with some visiting Tacoma and Seattle while another group sails to Alaska via Sitka to assess territorial needs for future legislation. The roster includes Adama, Babe cock, Tawney, Gitauer, Sibley, McAndrews, Rodenbach, Henry, Smatt, Wemen way, Can yon, Hamlin, Beidler, Clark, Dillingham, McComas, Newlands, Hansbrough, Basley, Gamble, Over man, and Ball among others. Col Casson leads the expedition.
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Madison
Henry Casson
United States
House of Representatives
Chicago
Portland
Oregon
Senate
House
Congress
Tacoma
Seattle
Col Casson
Alaska
Sitka
Adama and Babecock
Wisconsin
L. A. Tawney
Minnesota
L. N. Gitauer
New York
Sibley
Pennsylvania
James McAndrews
Rodenbach
Illnois
Robert L. Henry
Texas
J. H. Smatt
North Carolina
J. A. Wemenway
Indiana
Joseph Canyon
Ilinots
Hamlin
Missouri
and Beidler
Ohio
GC. D. Clark
Wyoming
W. Dillingham
Vermont
L. B. McComas
Maryland
Newlands
Nevada
H. C. Hansbrough
J. W. Basley
Gamble
South Dakota
Overman
Ball
Nelaware
Col. Casson
Gomez Nominated for President by Cuban Liberal Convention
Havana May 24 The national liberal convention yesterday nominated Jose Miguel Gomez governor of Santa Clara for president and Senator Alfredo Zayas for vice president.
Butter Holds Firm in Elgin May 23
Butter remains at 21 cents as Elgin reports the week’s sales totaling £97,654. The column notes some actors need not fear the fate of Maurice Barrymore and quips that insanity presupposes a certain amount of mentality.
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Elgin
Maurice Barrymore
Detroit Tribune
Stoll Body Found At Daemel Point Oshkosh Wis
The body of Ada Stoll, who drowned in Lake Winnebago last November, was recovered yesterday at Daemel's Point. She and two others drowned when their small skiff capsized. The other two bodies were recovered earlier in the spring.
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Stoll
Oshkosh
Wis
Mey
Ada Stoll
Lake Winnebago
Waw
Daemel
Posse Forms to Hunt Dietz at Cameron Dam
A Wisconsin posse is ready to depart from Perk Falls to capture John F. Dietz at the Cameron dam. The group consists mainly of veteran woodsmen, commissioned as United States deputy marshals and led by multiple deputies from Madison totaling about 20 men.
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Perk Falls
Wis
John F. Dietz
Cameron Dam
Madison
New Professor for University
Ithaca, N Y May 24 Lt was announced yesterday that Prof E B McGilvary has resigned from the Cornell university faculty to accept the chair of philosophy at the University of Wisconsin next year.
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Tthaca
N. Y
E. B McGilvary
Cornal
Acuity
eMece
University of Wisconsin
Passengers Escape as Streetcar Is Hit by Train
In Oshkosh Wisconsin on May 24 a Winnesosa Traction streetcar at the High street crossing was struck by a Wisconsin Central freight train. One side of the car was demolished but all seven passengers escaped unharmed.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Winnesosa Traction Company
Wisconsin Central
High Street
Andover Academy Closed Over Illnesses
Andover Massachusetts May 24 The Ips Andover academy was closed yesterday due to illness among students. Several students are suffering from scarlet fever and others have tonsillitis as well.
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Andover
Mass
Plips
Andover Academy
Wwe
United Brethren General Conference Adjourned
Topeka Kas May 23 The United Brethren general conference adjourned sine die yesterday afternoon as delegates concluded debates and wrapped up sessions with no immediate resumption planned.
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Topexa
Kas
United Brethren General Conference
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Lumbermen’s Association
Thifty
Lumbermen’s Exchange
United Employers’ Association of Wood Industries
Erday
Edward Hines
Association of Wood Industries
Organion
Hines
National Guards
Scott
Rockford
An & Ate
State Grand Army
Charles Carlstrom
Carriage Makers’ Union
Aloe
Carlstrom
Whietlaw Reid
Dineday Republican Cub
Spain
Bill
Col, Casson
Fair
Joint Committee of Congress
Lewis and Glark Exposition
Adama and Babcock
Posse
Dietz
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