Farley Leads Chicago Strike Breakers Amid Violent Scenes
On May 1 Chicago sees a surge in non union labor as Farley from New York plans to helm strike breakers while hundreds arrive from St. Louis. Violent clashes erupt near Jackson Boulevard with a non union driver wounded and police rescuing him. a sergeant killed in route. Milwaukee and Chicago crews join walkouts. civilian rioting reported in several cities as the strike widens.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Jackson Boulevard
Franklin Street
Employers
John Williams
Williams
Richard Cumms
John Ceresa
Teamsters
Shea
The
Cold
Chicago Federation
Teamster
Organized Labor
Fatal Wreck Delays Milwaukee Line In Ottumwa
Train No. 5 the Southwest Limited on the Milwaukee road wrecked in Ottumwa yards. Engineer Harry Dykes was fatally injured and later died. Fireman Claude Warren seriously hurt. The engine climbed the rails on a sharp curve and overturned. Two sleepers derailed but no passengers were injured.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Southwest Limited
Milwaukee Road
Muscatine
Harry Dykes
Claude Warren
Ottumwa Junction
Clearman Seeks Southern Elks District Deputy Post
Iowa City Elks Lodge announces Lewis A. Clearman longtime deputy marshal of Iowa City as candidate for district deputy of the Southern district of the Elks. The post covers Muscatine Des Moines Davenport Atlantic Council Bluffs Creston Oskaloosa Ft Madison Burlington Ottumwa. A grand exalted ruler will appoint after the national lodge meets in Buffalo this summer. Clearman is past exalted ruler and Iowa City lodge representative to the national grand lodge. Support from district cities is strong and an aggressive campaign is planned.
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Iowa City
Ft. Madison
Burlington
Ottumwa
The
Elks
National Lodge
Buffalo
Clearman
Iowa City Lodge
National Grand Lodge
Iowa City Elks
Politician Dead Thomas Gahan Dies at 66
Chicago May 1 Thomas Gahan prominent Illinois Democrat and eight year national committeeman died suddenly at home after two year illness Brights disease. He attended a baseball game Saturday afternoon and saw his brother in law Timothy Sullivan that evening. He notified his family early yesterday of a serious attack and passed away in the evening.
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Thomas Gahan
Illinois
Chicago
Middle West
National Comitteeman
Grand Boulevard
Gahan
Bright
South Side Park
Timothy Sullivan
Prairie Avenue
President Not Ill After Bear Hunt Tuckered Out
Elmer Chapman the Roosevelt Loeb courier says the President is in fine shape and not sick after hunting bears at West Divide creek ranches of A Wisner and W S Smith. He adds Roosevelt was tuckered out but well. Glenwood Springs Colorado May 1.
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Glenwood Springs
Col
Elmer Chapman
Roosevelt
Loeb
A. Wisner
W. S. Smith
West Divide Creek Country
Chapman
Des Moines Woman Dies by Own Hand in Despondency
Evelyn Perley of Chicago was found with a bullet through her heart Saturday evening, revolver in hand, despondency said to be the cause. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Perley of Des Moines and former wife of Leslie Cleland, a Des Moines businessman.
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Chicago
Evelyn Perley
Frank Perley
Des Moines
Leslie Cleland
Episcopal meeting to be held in Sioux City
Bishop Morrison announced the annual meeting of the Episcopal church of Iowa would be held in Sioux City on May 16 and 17. He said no major action would be taken, as the session would focus on routine church matters. The event had been held in Davenport for the past three or four years.
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Episcopal Church
Davenport
Morrison
Episcopal Church of Iowa
Sioux City
Officer Runs Amuck at Fort Douglas Killing Self and Wounding Lieutenant
In Salt Lake City on May 1 Captain W. A. Raibourn of the Twenty ninth Infantry, arrested for neglect of duty, shot and killed himself at Fort Douglas. He also wounded First Lieutenant William H. Point, who remains seriously injured but is expected to recover.
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Raibourn
Self
Lieut
Point
Salt Lake City
Utah
W. A. Raibourn
Twentyninth Infantry
Fort Douglas
William H. Point
Judge Grants New Trial for Samuel Greason in Reading Murder Case
In Reading Pennsylvania on May 1 Judge Ermen Trout granted a new trial for Samuel Greason and co-defendant Mrs. Kate Edwards, both previously condemned to hang for the murder of Edwards' husband.
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Reading
Ermentrout
Samuel Greason
Kate Edwards
Richards Still Not Surrendering, Rumored Illinois Visit
Warden Jones at Fort Madison says no word of Bill Richards surrender or arrival and treats such plans as a joke. Des Moines reports Richards has not surrendered and may be visiting his brother in Illinois before giving himself up.
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Fort Madison
Jones
Penitentiary
Richards
Des Moines
Illinois
Funeral services for General Fitzhugh Lee held at church
Brief services were held today at the church of Epiphany over the remains of the late General Fitzhugh Lee. The formal funeral will be held in Richmond, Virginia, next Thursday, with many personal and official friends in attendance.
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Washington
Church of Epiphany
Fitzhugh Lee
Richmond
Cortelyou Expected as Equitable Life President
Report says Postmaster General Cortelyou will become president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York. The move is a compromise between President Alexander and First Vice-president Hyde, aided by Senator Knox and Henry C. Frick. Cortelyou declines to discuss the matter.
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Washington, D. C
Cortelyou
Equitable Life Assurance Society
New York
Alexander
Hyde
United States
Knox
Henry C. Frick
Russians Locate Squadron Off Port Dayet Near Kamranh Bay
Saigon May 1 Russian squadron lies off Port Dayet 40 miles north of Kamranh bay and in Binh Kang bay near Kamranh. Russian German and British transports are off Cape St James near Saigon and in the Saigon river. French naval division mobilized to preserve neutrality in French waters.
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Saigon
Port Dayet
Kamranh Bay
Binhkang Bay
Cape St. James
Many Killed Charge the People in Warsaw Protest
In Warsaw on May 1 crowds gathered as workers with red flags were halted by cavalry and infantry. The troops fired, killing thirty-one and wounding many as business across the city paused. Additional clashes later left about 20 dead or wounded.
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Warsaw
Moscow
Rogoshk
St. Petersburg
European
Russia
Jailed Bank Robber Seeks Help in Hunting Brother's Slayer
Des Moines May 1 Special. Jesse Crawford 22 who served ten years for the Adel bank robbery and is now on parole asks permission to leave Iowa to assist in locating the killer of his half brother Harry Collins who was slain at St Joe Missouri.
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Jesse Crawford
Des Moines
Harry Collins
St. Joe
Final Arguments in Nan Patterson Trial Rest on State Case
In New York on May 1 the Nan Patterson trial resumed as defense counsel Mr. Levy announced the defense would rest on the state's case and then opened his closing argument for the prisoner.
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Nan Patterson
New York
Levy
Minister Bowen Sails From Caracas Today
Caracas reports Minister Bowen left for the United States today as part of the diplomatic mission.
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Minister Bowen
Caracas
United States
Arm the Men by Employers Teaming Co to Arm 1100 Non-Union Teamsters
Chicago authorities anticipate a display tomorrow as 1,100 non union teamsters plan to carry Winchester rifles in wagons. Superintendent Reed of the Employers' Teaming Co confirmed arrangements to obtain the first rifles, which would be carried openly to avoid legal violation.
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Chicago
Reed
Employers Teaming Co
Chicago Teamsters Strike Halts City Police Force
Chicago federation of labor seeks Roosevelt Deneen and Dunne as peace mediators in a broad teamsters strike. Four patrolmen on duty amid mass walkouts, employers vow no compromise, 35 member strike committee seeks deputy sheriffs powers. Harry and William Grady shot at home. one dying. Roosevelt to hear petition in Colorado visit.
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Chicago, Ill
Roosevelt
Chicago Federation of Labor
Teamsters
Deneen
Dunne
Harry
William Grady
Market report on grains and livestock prices and receipts
Furnished by the Donovan Commis s. Co. list of prices for oats pork lard ribs hog receipts and grain futures with highs lows closes and May July Sept figures. Also notes on cattle sheep receipts and total Northwestern market receipts for Minneapolis and Duluth today with week and year comparisons.
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Ing
Closey
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Mayor Dunne May Intervene in Chicago Strike
Chicago on May 1 reports that Mayor Dunne is considering stepping in to force a settlement in the strike for the welfare of the people. He may press for an outcome that ends the disruption.
Kautzs Celebrate Golden Wedding in Buffalo Iowa
Mr and Mrs Christian Kautz of Buffalo Iowa celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at Turner hall with over two hundred guests. The couple have resided in Buffalo since 1858 and received many tokens of remembrance.
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Christian Kautz
Buffalo
Turner Hall
Iowa Weather: Showers Tonight and Tuesday
Special indications for Iowa call for showers tonight and Tuesday with warmer temperatures tonight. East and central portions and the east portion will experience the shifted conditions as the sun rises at 4 48 and sets at 6 48 with the moon rising at 3 40 a m.
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Chicago
Ill
Iowa
Large confirmation service at Episcopal church
A large class of young people was confirmed yesterday afternoon at the Episcopal church by Bishop T N Morrison of Davenport. The vesper ceremony was conducted in a very impressive manner. Confirmed individuals include Mr and Mrs Bert C Benham Mr and Mrs Sam Gordon Mrs A S Wells Miss Blanche Dill Miss Helen Lezotte J Griswold Vinnie Swarms Agnes Munroe Laura Hill Marguerite Rockwell and Messrs George McGaughey and Gussie Weiensager.
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Episcopal Church
T. N. Morrison
Davenport
Morrison
Bert C. Benham
Sam Gordon
A.S. Wells
Blanche Dill
Helen Lezotte
J. Griswold
Vinnie Swarms
Agnes Munroe
Laura Hill
Marguerite Rockwell
George McGaughey
Gussie Weiensager
License Issued to Joseph E. Furlong and Margaret Nolan
A marriage license was issued this afternoon in the county clerk office of Charles Richman to Joseph E. Furlong and Margaret Nolan.
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Charles Richman
Joseph E. Furlong
Margaret Nolan
Chicago Wheat and Corn Prices on May Market Day
Chicago market report shows wheat grades with bids from No. 2 red to No. 3 hard and May July contracts trading within ranges. Corn and other grains list No. 2 and No. 3 futures with prices and daily highs and lows.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Miners Entombed Near Wilburton After Mine Explosion
Thirteen miners are trapped four miles west of Wilburton after an explosion at M K and T Mine No 19. rescuers after sixteen hours are 30 feet from shaft bottom, bodies believed 300 feet further in. Damaged entry timbers may delay recovery for days. Names of entombed include foreman EB Steiner and several colored workers.
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Wilburton
Ft. T
M., K. and T. Coal Company
EB. F. Steiner
Market Price Fragments Reflect July Adjustments
Readable notes show July opening and closing figures with percent shifts and prices for items including Park May and Lard May. Several entries list July prices for Ribs May Timothy Clover Briarley Cash Flax and related commodities with varied cents and dollars.
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Flax
Chicago Live Stock Market Take on May Day
Chicago May 1 cattle receipts about 1,000 steady with best cattle around 5.75 per cwt and light cows 2.75 to 4.76. Hog receipts near 27,000 with prices advancing and bulk sales about 5.10 to 5.25. Sheep receipts 21,000 steady with lambs 4.00 to 7.40 and ewes around 5.50 to 9.50 per cwt.
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Chicago
Chicago Butter and Egg Market Update
Chicago May 11 butter gains listed with quiet cameries and varied dairy prices. Eggs show mixed bids with small shifts noted among dairies and markets.
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Chicago
Dairies
Chicago Poultry Market Report May 1
Chicago May 1 poultry prices show a steady market with chickens at 1 cent and turkeys ranging from 14 to 15 cents. Local traders note stable demand and no notable price shifts across chicken and turkey lots in the morning session.
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Chicago
New York Butter and Egg Market Summary
New York May 11 butter prices range from 17 to 25 cents per pound across creamery, diary and factory grades. Creamery at 25, diary 20 to 25, imitation creamery 23 to 25, storage selections 17 to 18, firsts 17 to 18 cents.
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New York
New York Poultry Market Report May 1
New York market for poultry lists chickens at 17 to 19 cents per pound for live birds, fowls at 10 to 14 cents, and turkeys around 18 cents per pound in early May trading. Prices reflect standard market range for the period.
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New York
New York Produce Market Wheat and Corn Prices
New York May 1 wheat for July delivery at SS percent and corn at 51 percent ce. Market notes reflect commodity pricing and near term futures trading activity.
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New York
St Louis Produce Market Prices May 1
Wheat for July at 7.94 with a 79 R. corn at 4.514 and 4 5 %. oats listed at 27. Prices shown for St Louis Produce Market with May 1 notation.
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St. Louis
Peoria Produce Market Report May 1
Peoria market notes corn No. 3 quoted at 47 cents per bushel.
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Peoria
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Employers’ Teaming CO
Chi
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Donovan Commiss. Co
Trinity Church
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Ralph Fisher
Ben Smith
Wiliam Atkinson
Joe Marina
Gus Phillips
Knox Lyreh
W. D. Bird
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R. F P. Cales
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