Anthracite miners plan national strike convention
Hazleton May 17. The anthracite miners in convention agreed to seek a special national gathering of all United Mine Workers to coordinate a broad strike. If approved, a nationwide pause in coal mining could follow, impacting railroads and industries nationwide.
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United Mine Workers of America
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Natomal
Galeon
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
West Virginia
Michigan
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Virginia
Pennsylvania
Bether
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United Mine Workers’ Organization
Schuylkill
Washington
National Civic Federation
Montreal prisoners defy habeas corpus in Windsor stay
Mesers Gaynor and Greene remain at the Windsor hotel under local guards and U S secret service in reserve. Judge La Fontaine will decide Monday whether extradition proceedings may follow after he determines admissibility of habeas corpus.
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Montreal
Que
la Fontaine
President hints at Illinois State Fair visit in Springfield
The president indicated to Senator Cullom a possible trip to the Illinois State Fair at Springfield in September. A formal invitation will be extended, and officials regard the opportunity as favorable.
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Washington
Cullom
Springfield
Izatate
Sawmill Destroyed in South Arm Fire
The saw mill of the South Arm Lumber Company at South Arm near Charlevoix, Marquette County, Mich was destroyed by fire on May 17 with losses estimated at 76 dollars.
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Marquette, Mich
South Arma Lumber Company
South Arm
Mich
Charlesole
Byifire
Trade Review highlights mixed factors shaping early May trade
The Weekly Review notes weather and wages as major disruptors while agricultural prosperity and strong wage growth in Pittsburgh bolster retail. Wool and other mills add to active hiring, rail earnings rise 62 percent vs last year, and May week gains exceed 8 percent. Prices for cash wheat flour corn hogs and hides stay high amid overall prosperity.
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New York
R. G Dun & Co
Pittsburg
United States
Canada
Bradstreets
Fuller
Philippine policy debate marks week in Congress
In Washington on May 17 the House debated Philippine atrocities and the Schley case as naval spending drew less attention. Speakers including Cannon Heprano Williams Grow Cochran Landis challenged or supported policy, with Williams quipping about Admiralrowin shield. In the Senate McLaurin Deboe and Dubois argued the bill, while Democrats avoided a set vote date.
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Hepturao
Cers
Williams
Admiralrowinshield
Lidge
Macex
Senate
Dubais
Idaho
McLaurin
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United States
Deboe
McKinley
Aguinaldo
Tragic Fire Kills Eight Near Rewsbury and Barcelona Collapse
In Rewsbury Massachusetts on May 17 a mother and seven children died in a fire sparked by burns to Mrs George Bu age eight and Hannah Cummings over six. Separately in Barcelonia a college building collapsed on Thursday near Lerida burying pupils. the director and five children perished.
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Barcelonia
le Lerida Ny
Pelee Volcano Erupts Searing Fire Destroys Island
Reports from May 17 describe Mont Pelee eruption lighting the sky near Fort de France and Saint Vincent. 1,700 dead on Saint Vincent, 5,000 refugees as towns like Lorain, Marigot, Sainte Marie, La Trinite flee. Volcanic dust blankets Jamaica. disaster relief faces massive needs across Martinique and Saint Vincent.
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Martinique
Mont Pelee
Lorrain
Marigot
Sainte Marie
la Trinite
Island of St Vincent
Washington
Navy Department
St. Lucia
Lieut McCormick
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Potomac
St. Vincent
Georgetown
Chateau Belair
Moody
T C McLean
Cincinnati
Et Lucia
Kingston
St Vincent
Destruction in St Vincent Aftermath of Volcanic Eruption
A London report describes 1700 deaths on St Vincent with 1300 buried, ash covering fields up to two feet, and crops ruined. Immediate relief supplied by local government. observers note potential further unrest as Carib survivors plunder abandoned homes and some residents move toward Fort de France.
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St Vintcent
Kingstown
Island of
St. Vincent
Martinique
Georgetown
Si Mary Peple
Fort de France
St Pierre
German Emperor Gifts Statue of Frederick the Great to United States
President Roosevelt thanked Emperor William II for a proposed gift to the United States. The note from Wiesbaden states the gift is to commemorate Prince Henry’s visit and to honor the friendly relations between Germany and the United States. Roosevelt said he would present the matter to Congress immediately.
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Prince Henry
United States of America
Frederick the Great
Republi
America
United States
Washington
William
Roosevelt
Emperor William
Congress
Carrie Nation Sentenced to 30 Days in Topeka Jail
Carrie Nation was sentenced by Judge Hazen in Topeka district court to 30 days imprisonment and a $100 fine for smashing bar fixtures in a vacant barn in February 1901. She will not appeal and has gone to jail.
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Carrie Nation
Topeka
Kan
Hazen
Armour's Plant Scene of Big Fire
A massive blaze at Armour & Co lard refinery in Chicago on Friday evening destroyed a large building, injuring many workers. Firefighters faced intense heat as walls collapsed and the Lipton Packing plant was narrowly spared. the refinery valued at 500 000 dollars with 2 000 employees, insurance coverage noted.
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Chicago
Armour & Co
Lipton Packing Company
Armour Building
Lipton
Campion
Forty-third Street
Center Avenue
Armour
Langdon
Conway
Market pests and grains mixed in Chicago and New York reports
Chicago and New York market notes show flour, wheat, corn, oats, and butter pricing with steady or firm tones. Wheat and corn futures move modestly, potatoes and eggs listed with varied regional quotes, dairy products showing price stability, and line items for butter and cheese in state markets.
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G&c
Gio
State Dairy
State
Pennsylvania
Live Stock Prices in Chicago May 24
Report from Live Stock Chicago showing hog and cattle prices for May 24. Hogs range from common to fancy at around 7.00 to 7.47 per hundredweight with various weights and quality, while beeves and steers are priced from roughly 2.00 to 8.60, including Texas cows and grass cattle. Cattle categories include prime beeves, good to choice beeves, feeder cattle, and stock steers with multiple quality degrees and regional references.
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Chicago
Nexaas
Texas
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