Rioting in Chicago as Non-Union Teamsters Face Mob Violence
Non-union Teamsters in Chicago endured widespread attacks as crowds pelted wagons with stones and bricks. Police and wagon guards battled rioters from State Street to the hotel districts, with one death reported and dozens injured. The strike’s violence tested city leadership and the ironies of contractor loyalties amid looming broader clashes.
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Chicago
Ceu
State Street
Loretofore
Team Owners’ Association
Flaty
Employers’ Association
Employers’ Teaming Association
Marshall Field & Co
Auditorium Hotel
Utely
Armed Peace In Poland Protests Hit May Day Violence
In Poland thousands of angry workers protest the May Day carnage, with militarized control keeping order in Warsaw, Sosnovice, Lodz and Kalisz. Official counts place dead from Monday’s disturbances between 50 and 100, as starvation and industrial woes fuel unrest and government measures try to avert further bloodshed. The Kalisz governor denies rumors of disturbances and urges calm to prevent more loss of life.
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St. Petersburg
Poland
Warsaw
Sosnovice
Lodz
Kalil
Monnay
Kalisz
Monida
Kaiser Reaches Venice With German Imperial Escort
Emperor William of Germany arrives in Venice aboard the Impericht Tennnzal- Jern, escorted by the battleship Friedrich Karl and cruiser Sieipner. Cannon salutes greet the harbor as gondoliers cheer amid the anchoring in St Mark basin. Princess Letitia witnesses arrivals from the royal palace window and sends flowers to the empress.
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Venice
William of
Germany
Immess Augusta
Ihlel Frederick
Oscar Onoard
Friedrich Karl
Sieipner
St. Mark
William
Adua
Letitia
Victor Emmanuel
Disorders in Crete Stir Insurrection Threatens Union
A Crete insurrection escalates into brigandage with theft murder and arson as eight gendarmes die. Prince George appeals to Italy and protective powers to send battalions to restore order while representatives decide to use force to maintain the status quo.
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Rome
Crete
Greece
Prince George
Itay
Kiss from General Linevitch Converts Manchurian Troops
At Gunshu Pass Easter service troops lined up before General Linevitch's tent. The commander-in-chief emerged and saluted each soldier with a kiss. The gesture moved the Ten to weep and deepened their loyalty amid ongoing army reorganization efforts led by Linevitch.
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Gunshu Pass
Manchuria
Foraker Bypassed Again at Ohio Republican Convention
Senator J B Foraker was not invited to the Ohio Republican state convention and had no admission ticket. He entered the venue and sat where he could as delegates pressed for records. Foraker, courting a presidential boom, hinted he might attend if a convention is held, though official notice remains unclear.
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Washington
J. B. Foraker
Ohio
State Central Committee
Foraker
Columbia
Hal
Beoan
Inuck
Senator Foraker
Offic
Aly
Py Rat
Mil er’s Murder Suspect Arrested Over Crooked Finger
A woman named Miller is found dead in a West Street saloon room rented from Mrs. Milo Sexton. A large knife believed used to kill her lies in the room, with a dust imprint of a crooked finger on the window edge. Milo Sexton, Miller’s landlady’s husband, is arrested as a suspect.
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Kalama Bert Milner
Baile Croc
Miton
Milo Sexton
Keep
Miller
Moving the Camp to East Divide Creek Route
President shifts headquarters to East Divide Creek Colorado arriving today after rain delays. Secretary Loeb returns from camp and the party plans to move toward Garfield Creek then into Glenwood Springs. The president will occupy the bridal apartment at Hotel Colorado. P B Stewart joins the hunting party. White House staff and reporters tour Grand Valley on Colorado Midland railroad.
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East Divide Creek
Glenwood Springs
Col
Loeb
Garfield Creek
Hotel
Colorado
P.B. Stewart
National and American Games Major League Standings
National League standings show Cincinnati, Chicago, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, St Louis, and Pittsburgh with varied win totals. The text lists scattered records and a Tuesday slate including games like Cincinnati 3, Chicago 1 and New York 7, Boston 6 with Philadelphia and Brooklyn also mentioned.
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New York
Cincinnati
Puesburg
Boston
Phila
Brooklyn
Chicago
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Phiadelphia
Cluch
Cleveland
Washington
Detroie
Puila
Sioait
Philadelphia
Detroit
Sr. Louis
Asked Him to Resign Frick Committee Seeks Equitable Chief
The World reports the Frick investigating committee summoned James W. Alexander and urged him to resign as president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society. Frick indicated he would try to have Alexander retire temporarily to end the controversy, while Alexander hesitated and asked to think it over. The Evening World says Hyde holdings trustee Hy is considering removal of Alexander as a trustee.
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New York
the World
Frick
James W. Alexander
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Ayde
Alexander
Alexanide
Gage F. Tarbell
Festan
Mr. Alexander
Hyde
The
Equitable. i
Ironworkers in Session Opens Detroit Convention in May
The Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers opens its annual convention in Miami hall Detroit May 3 with about 120000 workers represented by 20 delegates. President Shaffer outlines three issues: wage scale, whether to end conventions in favor of referendum, and methods to boost revenue. Shaffer avoids discussion of reelection, saying he is not a candidate. Supporters say they would back his return if chosen.
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Amalgamated Association
Detroit
Amalamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Miami Hall
Shaffer
Dent Shaffer
Friends of
Shaffer Amon the Debares
Beavers Arraigned for Conspiracy to Defraud Government
Beavers, late chief of the salura and allowative division of the pous tofleo de partments, was arraigned in the criminal court on the charge of conspiring to defraud the government and gave bond of 20000 for appearance. Destroys Boll Weevil in Texas. entomological officials report a pest found on a plantation near Waco, threatening crops.
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Beavers
Washinghon
Salura
Pous Tofleo
Bond
Waren
Texas
Chef Dloward
Whahimeten
Fall's Countys
Waco
Jeffries Retires from Ring in May Plans California Business
James J Jeffries, famed heavyweight pugilist from Cincinnati, will retire from the prize ring and from the stage in May. He plans to go into business with his brother Jack in California, signaling the end of an era in boxing and entertainment.
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Cincinnati
James J. Jeffries
Jack
Calfornia
Chicago Grain Market Slights Rise in Wheat Prices May 2
Chicago May 2 Liberal decrease in world inside supply strengthens wheat market. Fading front-end receipts push prices higher. Close: July wheat up 7, corn and oats gain modestly. Quoted: Wheat July 53.45, corn July 29 1/2, oats July 29 1/2.
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Chicago
Pittsburg Market Report May 2 Grain and Livestock Prices
Pittsburg market summary lists corn and oats prices with mixed highs, hay and eggs figures, butter and cheese prices, and wide ranges for cattle hogs and sheep. Notable entries include corn yellow shelled around 52 02 percent and 62 63, oats varying by grade, hay prices from 11 to 12.75, eggs candied at 17, cheese at 1 44, and cattle and hogs showing broad price spans across grades.
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Pittsburg
New York
New
Ohio
Hmberger
Robbers Loot Bank Then Cut Telegraph Lines in Town Raid
A band of five heavily armed robbers rode into Gilbertsville near Oneonta on May 3 and fled with about $4,000 to $5,000 after blasting a bank safe with explosives. They cut all telegraph and telephone wires to isolate the village, hampered pursuit, and escaped into the woods observed by startled residents.
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Oneonta
Wilaee
Giluerisville
Aluat
Brower
Mev
Gilbertsville
Vilage
Gilbertsvile
Feck
Resa
Irois
Million Dollar Plant to Rise in Newell West Virginia
Nora American Manufacturing Company of Newell West Virginia moved to establish a large scale pottery factory. The project aims to produce glazed wares and pottery at a new kiln and warehouse, with significant investment and local employment. Key organizers include Knowles Pottery and China firms, Hater Brothers, and executives from several related companies. The plant would concentrate pottery manufacturing in the region and operate on a high capacity with reduced profit margins to foster growth.
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Newell
W. Va
Lavirpogi
Nora American Manufacturing Company
New
Newa Slkiln Pottery
Prrvest
United States
Joseph
Knowles
Paul Jor
Amt
Knowles Pottery Company
Hater Brothers
Edwin MM. Furlings
EB. M. Knowes
Shinnock Law Upheld in Brannock District Case
The Ohio Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Brannock district local option law in the test case involving Mayor Jeffrey of Columbus against City Solicitor aa Si Se. The decision sustains local option authority amid ongoing municipal disputes.
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Shinnock
Columb
S. O
State Supreme Court
Brannock District
Jeffrey of
Columbus
Aa Si Se
Downfall of Milwaukee Bank President Bigelow
Frank G. Bigelow, president of the First National Bank of Milwaukee, is accused of overconfident misjudgment and risky tactics that damaged his career. A friend at Hagan's notes Bigelow’s unwarranted beliefs in business ability led to costly actions, including mishandling a dividend cash item and unrelated speculative moves. The account recounts his long career and the unraveling financial missteps in a mid 20th century press style.
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Miwaukee
Wis
Frank G. Bigelow
Natonal Bank of
Milwaukee
Bigelow
Hagan
Brnelow
Andre
Nan's Fate With Jury in Famous Trial Closing Ad dress
Prosecutor Rand delivers closing argument in Nan Feitherson trial over Caesar Younes murder. Jury seated as Rand asserts evidence supports conviction while defense urges reasonable doubt and motive. Trial proceedings adjourned without verdict.
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Rand
New York
Nan Feitherson
Caesar Younes
Hetat Agaliasi
Patterson
Dover Murder Defendant Granted Brief Jail Visit
Mrs Cardedia Bota, convicted of poisoning Miss Jat Bon natue of Dover Del, was allowed to leave the jail under sheriff's guard to view the coffin of her son who died days earlier. She placed roses on the casket and showed evident distress, failing to maintain self-control.
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San Francises
Cardedia Bota
Dover
Del
Dietz Killed in Dam Ground Fight with Logging Firm
In Chippewa Falls Michigan on May 3 John Dietz, who for a year stood guard at the Cameron dam on the Thornapple river with a rifle, has been killed amid a dispute over the dam ground with the Mississippi Logging company. A U S deputy marshal reportedly went to serve a summons to appear in Madison regarding a restraining order seeking to stop Dietz from hindering the company’s operations.
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Chippewa Falls
Mich
John Dietz
Cameron
Thornapple River
Dietz
Mississippi Logging Company
United States
Marshale
Madison
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