Foe of Union Labor Boasts of Victory at Manufacturers Convention
At Atlanta May 18 the National Association of Manufacturers held its tenth annual gathering with D. M. Parry of Indianapolis delivering an address. He argued strikes failed for unions, praised open shop gains, and said anti union laws and socialism threaten individual liberty.
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National Association of Manufacturers of the
United States
National
Congress
House
Washington
House Committee
Cab Driver Sought After Rosenthal Fatal Hit Run
Chicago May 17 A cabman who struck Julius Rosenthal near Jackson Boulevard and Clark Street and fled the scene is being sought by police. A colored porter from the Merchants Loan and Trust basement might know more but was not found. Rosenthal died at 1 am after skull fracture. he had been taken to the Union League club where he was a member. his wife and four children were present.
Relief for the Jews in Russia could gain three month residence
St. Petersburg May 18 The Associated Press reports a ministerial committee discussion proposes lifting the three month annual residence limit for first and second class Jewish merchants in large Russian cities and granting unrestricted residence to Jewish artisans as the basis of extending Jewish rights.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Committee of Ministers
Church Leaders Emphasize Unified Global Church Vision
The ceremony at Fifth Avenue Hoplist featured Dr Johnson and Mr Rockefeller discussing a unified universal church to unite Christians. Rockefeller praised progress through consolidation and urged the church to align with this modern path, claiming it will advance civilization and the spread of Jesus Christ’s spirit.
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Atic
Es Oboebl Company
Rey Tir
Fifth Avenue
Sereny Johnson
Buenefriter
Timal
Dr. Johnson
Mr. Rockefeller
Jesus Christ
Equitable Fight Open
John D. Crimmins states the policyholders' committee of Equitable Life Assurance did not disband and will continue. It accomplished its goals with mutualization and would name two directors if suits permit. The committee remains honest and will thoroughly investigate, with many letters suggesting its report will be conclusive.
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New York
John DD. Crimmins
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Equitable
Poleyholders’ Committee
Hoch Defense Rested in Hoch Trial for Wife Murder
In Chicago on May 18 the Hoch case defense rested its evidence. Prosecutors prepare closing arguments as a verdict is anticipated before Saturday.
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Chicaso
Johann Hoch
Saturda
Markets Show Mixed Trade Across Livestock Prices
The Sioux City market reports mixed cattle prices with beef and veal under pressure and stockers steady. Calves and heifers show narrow ranges while hogs and sheep trend higher though variability remains, as buyers absorb weaker cattle demand.
Victims of autos number hundreds in New York May
A chaotic scene unfolds as hundreds are said to be victims of autos in May in New York. The piece criticizes lax penalties, noting that few are punished aside from minor fines while the wealthy continue their modern juggernauts.
Slaughter of Innocents Reported in Modern Juggernaut
Fragmentary OCR notes describe casualties and penalties linked to a juggernaut incident in New York since January. The text mentions victims killed and crippled, with references to autos and increases in penalties in the state.
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New York
Auto crashes plague New York as deaths rise in city
A New York period piece notes 793 automobile accidents since January 1 with 62 fatalities and 50 to 70 permanent cripplings. It points to drivers in clubs opposing anti automotive legislation and highlights a millionaire linked to 13 crashes with two deaths and five grievous injuries, yet no trials or penalties.
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New York
America
Automobile Clubs
Woman’s sleep talk seals divorce in Indiana case
Noah Hite obtained an eight decree divorce from Minnie Hite after she allegedly confessed in sleep to loving other men and planning to leave him. Judge Leffler ruled the testimony admissible, noting a sleeping confession can justify separation.
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Noah Hite
Minnie Hite
Letter
Circuit Court
George
Hite
Mars
South Omaha Cattle Prices Mixed as Market Rises and Falls
Cattle market in South Omaha shows varied bids with native steers at about 4.25 to 6.15, cows and heifers around 3.40, western steers near 5.16, canners and stockers 2.80 to 4.80, hogs higher with heavies around 5.16 to 6.25, pigs near 7.00, and sheep and lambs also listed with shorn ewes about 3.75 to 4.00 and lambs near 5.00.
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Chicago
West Rm
South Omaha
War Department Plans Fort at Cape Henry
The War Department will acquire land at Cape Henry to build a formidable fort guarding the entrance to the Virginia capes. A board led by the Secretary of War will secure the site to protect Washington and major naval centers including Norfolk navy yard Newport News and Baltimore.
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Cape Henry
Norfolk
Engineers Office
Army
Awig
Virginia Capes
National Capital
Baltimore
Norfolk Navy Yard
Richmond
Newport News
Vi Capes
Washington
Grain Markets Summary Chicago May Prices
Chicago May grain and provisions quotations show wheat No 1 No 3 spring 92 to 1.04 dollars, corn No 1 No 2 30s to 2 dollars. Barley good feeding 37 to 40 cents, prime 45 to 49. Flax seed 1.42, Timothy 2.55, Clover 11.75 to 12.25. Provisions pork 12.85 to 12.40, lard 7.20 to 7.22. Whisky 1.26, butter creamery 7 to 7.5 cents, eggs 15 to 16 cents, cheese 12 to 12.5 cents.
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Timothy
Northwest
Grain price closes at Minneapolis market mix
Closing track prices show wheat and oats varying across grades with No 1 hard at 1 174 and No 2 northern at 1 06 per bushel. Other entries note No 7 northern and No 3 oats with smaller values and a few stray figures for macaroni and flax amid unclear trailing data.
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Minneapolis
Northern
United States Rubber reports strong year earnings surge
New Brunswick May 16 The United States Rubber Company releases a statement showing net earnings rising by 38,761,900 to more than double the previous year. The year ending March 31 also posts a surplus of 1 072 900, up 1 157 000 from last year.
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New Brunswick
N. J
United States Rubber Company
Man from Lead Beach Seeks Cancer Operation
Middleton New York May 1. John Smith of Lead Beach Sullivan county believed he had stomach cancer despite doctors' doubts. He insisted on surgery to remove a presumed cancer. After operation and recovery he no longer thinks he has cancer.
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Middleton
N. Y
New York
John Smith
Lead Beach
Sullivan County
Smith
Morton considers retirement amid graft probe rumors
The report notes that Morton may retire from office to ease a government probe into railroad and financial dealings. Officials deny confirmed links but circulate gossip that prosecution in the Santa Fe case could involve him, though official statements remain uncertain.
Big Four Train Wreck Kills Two in Otterbein Indiana
Two men died and six were fatally injured when Big Four passenger train No 21 derailed after hitting an open switch at Otterbein fifteen miles west of Lafayette Indiana. The mail and baggage cars were wrecked and four coaches thrown from their trucks. Passengers suffered severe injuries from flying glass and debris. The dead include Herbert G Wallen driver? and Hugh S Babe fireman. Among the injured are W P Peacock Walter Freeman and others.
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Lafayette
Otterbein
Herbert G. Waller
Indianapolis
Hugh S. Babe
Firemmim
W. P. Peacock
Walter Reeman
Bigukerst
Westport
Wa Hebert
Itaimtla
Dayton Brown
Thomis O. Fowler
Lafas
Roosevelt Conner Recalls Honest Reform in Politics
In New York on May 17 the general court of the order of Founders and Patriots of America met at City Hall where Admin Dewey was elected governor general. Wahler S. Login denounced post office corruption tied to Roosevelt era politics and praised Roosevelt as president for leading a fight against corporate and lobby influences.
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New York
Tus Barrquet
General Court of the Order of Founders and Patriots of America
Admin Dewey
Wahler S. Login
Order
Juan Hill
Theodore Roosevelt
Post Office Department
George Washington
Admiral Dewey Ill and Improves at Home
Admiral Dewey remains confined to his room after a serious illness last Saturday though reports say he is considerably improved and cannot receive callers as he rests at home in New York May 17.
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New York
al Deweys
Only Half American Carnegie Flags Stars and Stripes Union Jack
Charles Thwing reports Carnegie ordered a combined British and American flag for Skibo castle with stars and stripes on one side and the Union Jack on the other. He notes Carnegie struggled to choose and finally opted for a dual flag as a compromise. The board of control for a $16 million gift to aid superannuated professors was convened in New York for November 15.
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Columbus
Charles Tr. Thwing
Western Reserve University
Carnegie
New York
Skibo Castle
Thwing
Mr. Carnegie
Sword Gift To Roosevelt Arrives From Japan
Reading May 17 Rev Dr D B Schneider arrived from Japan with four magnificent swords presented by leading Japanese officials to President Roosevelt. Presentation date not fixed.
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Reading
D. B. Schneider
The
Reformed Church
Japan
United States
Roosevelt
Confesses Matricide in Detroit Slaying Case
Detroit on May 18. Frank Lesne aged 26 confessed to Patrolman Ducey that he killed his mother Mrs Michazel Hummernick in her Trenton home last night. He appeared mentally irresponsible. Mrs Hammernick lay dead with five bullet wounds and a head fracture from a chair blow.
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Detroit
Ducey
Frank Lesne
Michazel Hummernick
Trenton
Ilesner
Chicago Teamsters Refuse Demands Trigger Wider Strike
In Chicago a Teamsters Joint Council rejects the Chicago Team Owners Association ultimatum to handle merchandise for all houses under contract. The walkout spreads fear of extended disruption. a Tuesday deadline is set for a new proposal. A second death from the strike occurs when James Jennings is shot after a dispute with John Cahill, who claims self defense.
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Chicago
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See Go Wdom
Asso
Owne
Teamsters’ Joint Council
Tito Ion
Pall Nother
Torus Tees
Tomelt
T “Union
Iternational Brotherhood of Teamsters
Altfermds
Unb
Waried
John Cahill
James Jennings
Cahill
Jennings
Cahills
Lagrogoris
Ligrogoris
Acquittal of Hans in Luse murder retried after grand jury
Historical report details the 19th century murder of Luse near Ainsworth Nebraska. Henry Hans faces murder charges, is tried, acquitted, then faces a renewed grand jury proceedings in Crown County. A prior life sentence was overturned and a new indictment sought before a judge instructed the jury on possible first degree murder verdicts.
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Niles
Adusworth
Warlness
Hans
Tie
Morolia
Tim
Ainsworth
AM. Hlans
Brown
Tound Builty
Supreme Court
Sundrome Courte
Woot
Gareeng Hans
Wierd
Jude Westoves
Sa Teviewitie
Imstrat
Narder
Governor condemns Belmont lynching and orders federal inquiry
Missouri Governor Wolk condemns the Belmont mob lynching as murder and states that capital punishment must be by law not mob action. He directs the attorney general to aid the county prosecutor in pursuing those involved and vows that lynching will not be tolerated.
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Jefferson Ity
Wolk
Belmont
Megro
Missouri
Steamer Sobralens Sinks After Mine Near Port Arthur
The British steamer Sobralens struck a mine off Port Arthur and sank instantly. All Europeans were rescued, but several crew and passengers are believed drowned. Warships off Van Fong Bay reported seventeen warnings issued. tensions ease with France neutrality developments noted in St. Petersburg.
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Tokio
Sobralens
van Fong Bay
Hongkong
Three King
Vanfong
Kirk LaShelle Dies in Bellport from Leg Injury
Bellport May 16 Kirk LaShelle theatrical manager and playwright died here today from blood poisoning after an injury to his leg.
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Bellport
R. L
Kirk LaShellie
Chicago concert singer shoots assailant in self defense
Eva Dakin, a Chicago concert hall singer, killed one of two men who attacked her and attempted to rob her. Detectives later identified the slain man as Chas Bennett. Witnesses corroborate her account. Bennett’s companion remains at large. The woman is in custody awaiting further inquiry.
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Chicago
Eva Dakin
Chas
Bennett
Veiled Murderess Dies at Mattewan State Hospital
Mrs. Merrietta Robinson known as the veiled murderess died at Mattewan State Hospital. She was convicted of the 1868 Troy murders of Timothy Lanagin and Catherine Litbee. During trial she wore a veil and revealed it briefly. she refused to disclose her identity for fifty years.
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Enbiureh
N. Y
Menrietta Robinson
Nee
Khown
Mittewan State Hospital
Tinothy Lanagin
Catherine Litbee
Troy
Awvbuen Shire
Mattewan
SF Grand Jury Indicts Attorney George D. Collins
San Francisco May 17 grand jury indicted attorney George D Collins on charges related to alleged bigamy. Witnesses testified he married Charlotta Newsmith in the city and later Clarice McCurdy in Chicago, with the jury voicing concern over divorce status. He denies further marriage to Karlotta Newsmith, claiming he wed her sister who is dead.
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San Francisco
Cal
Attories
George D. Collins
Bhamy
Collins
Charlotta Newmaun
Clarice McCurdy
Chicago
Karlotta Newsmith
American vice counsel wed charity worker in London ceremony
Archibald Mackirdy American vice counsel at Millse Arabia married Oliver Christian Malvery an East Indian who spent five years aiding London's poor at St Margarets Westminster The Bishop of London officiated Milne Calve joined in the choral service Five East End flower sellers served as bridesmaids The church was filled with poor girls The bride wore an Indian wedding gown and was given away by Bishop Milne of Bombay
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London
Archibald Mackirdy
Millse
Arabia
St. Margarets Church
Westminster
Oliver Christian Malvery
Milne Calve
East End
Milne
Bombay
Governor forbids peasants from hiring barristers in Vladimir
Vladimir province governor orders district authorities to prohibit peasant applications to barristers, calling lawyers immoral men who lure illiterate clients with revolutionary promises. Landlords may keep their own lawyers, leaving peasants with few legal options.
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Moscow
Vladimir
Bowen Receives Written Charges in Loomis Affair
Secretary Taft handed Minister Bowen in Washington a copy of charges filed by Assistant Secretary Loomis accusing Bowen of inspiring the publication of Loomis charges. Loomis also forwarded a reply to Bowen. Bowen will prepare a supplemental statement.
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Loomis
Washington
Taft Today
Bowen
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