San Francisco Faces Food Shortage After Earthquake
May 1 report from San Francisco details warm tents and shelter for the homeless but warns famine looms as food supplies dwindle. Mayor Schmitz says 700 car loads delivered since April 18. only 108 on the way. Officials fear mounting hunger and funding shortages, with military relief control discussed for Oakland.
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May Day strikes widen across unions on Great Lakes
A major longshoremen strike on the Great Lakes ties up shipping as thousands of seamen and laborers walk out. Additional actions include 3000 iron workers in Chicago, 400 carpenters in Indianapolis, 600 building trades in Youngstown, 500 planing mill workers with others in Cincinnati, 700 structural iron workers in Pittsburgh.
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Primary Fight on Republican Primaries in Polk County
Polk County hosted a Republican primary contest with expectations that Cummins will secure the nomination. Perkins supporters looked for a strong vote slate as Spring Last Night reported gains in activity and turnout.
Politician Hopefuls Face Tight Polk County Primary
In Des Moines Polk County Iowa the gubernatorial primary pits Gov Alfred B Cummins against Perkins with Cummins favored by his home supporters Polk county backing could tilt the state convention. The broader senate rate bill fight shows Allison and Dolliver backing limited review while Aldrich camp pushes broad review.
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Czar Signals Acceptance of Witte Resignation Amid Uncertain Outcome
The emperor may accept Premier Witte's resignation though official confirmation is pending. Witte is worn out by the struggle and desires to leave his post, with Tsarkoe-Selo events changing rapidly and the interior minister Durnovo’s fate also in flux. A separate Warsaw report notes three policemen killed during May Day unrest.
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Indian appropriation bill to conference in Congress
Washington reports the House debating non concurrence with Senate amendments on the Indian appropriation. Sherman seeks to send the bill to conference, Mississippi’s Williams objects. The Senate approved $1,160,000 in medallions for Pike’s Peak memorial events in Colorado Springs. Tillman calls for a probe of Mrs. Miner Morris’s arrest at the White House. San Francisco relief funds discussed. most spent on supplies under War Department direction. May Day in Paris sees police, soldiers, and anarchists clashing. arrests and mass meetings reported.
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Secretary Wilson Predicts Good Crop Across Nation
Secretary Wilson told the President that reports from all parts of the country indicate good crops. He said the spring is late but the weather is favorable for corn and other crops, with moisture in dry western areas and widespread strong conditions in the middle west. He noted farming has become a science and warned against prior fears of total crop failure.
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Longshoremen Strike Ties Up Great Lakes Ports
May Day strikes sweep Lake Erie ports as 4000 Cleveland dock workers quit at midnight with nonunion crews barred. The walkout halts ore coal and grain handling, threatening navigation on the lakes while Duluth and Chicago report similar actions and Boston sees widespread building trades strikes.
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Wanderer Jr. launches on Clinton river tour
The Wanderer Jr. a $19000 Lafayette Lamb built pleasure craft made her first trip last week. designed to tow the Idler a floating palace up and down the river replacing the Wanderer sold to Florida East Coast Railway. The new Wanderer promises speed and comfort and may outperform fleetest up river steamers.
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Charges Against Dowie Put to Test by Wednesday
Overseer Voliva warned at Shiloh tabernacle that secret charges of immorality against John Alexander Dowie must be answered by tomorrow night or he will be excommunicated from the Christian Catholic church. The typewritten charges will be presented to Dowie, who has until Wednesday evening to respond.
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Ill
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Warrants Issued Over Mine Riot in Mt. Carmel
Twenty four warrants were issued on complaint of the United Mine Workers for the arrest of Lieutenant Smith and members of the state constabulary. They face charges of assault and battery with intent to kill in connection with yesterday's riot. Warrants will not be served until the present excitement subsides.
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Cummins gains Dubuque delegates in governorship fight
A ticket that recently secured control of Dubuque county aims to deploy its delegates to maximize gains in the governorship contest, aligning with the governor and potentially securing Dubuque county’s support for Cummins in the third district. Perkins supporters say Cummins victory could threaten Senator Allison as Kretschmer faction opposes the longtime ally in Dubuque.
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John A. Locke Breaks Jail Escapes Richmond Prison
John A. Locke, a noted prisoner, escaped from the Richmond Indiana jail with outside tools. He was brought back from San Francisco for trial and used a bed clothing rope to descend from the roof after making his way to the exterior.
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San Francisco
Saloon Brawl Ends in Fatal Fist Blow
In Fort Dodge Iowa on May 1 Will Church age 35 was killed when bartender Al Fecht struck him with a bare fist during a quarrel in the saloon Fecht was attempting to eject Church from the premises according to a Special report.
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Canadian William Sherring Wins Marathon Race in Athens
William Sherring of Hamilton Canada won the 20 mile Marathon in Athens on May 1. Leahi of England won the high jump, Pilgrim of New York won the 800 metres with Light Body of Chicago second, and Leavitt of Connecticut won the hurdles.
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England
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Chicago
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Connecticut
Secretary Bonaparte Doomed to Improve Yet Remains in Pain
Washington May 1 reports from the navy department say Secretary Bonaparte had a fairly good night but still is in pain and does not respond to medical treatment. His physicians say no serious results are anticipated.
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Blanefield Sunk Off Beachy Head Amid Rescue Efforts
The British steamer Blanefield was sunk off Beachy Head by the bark Kate Thomas. Five crew members are reported drowned with authorities continuing search and rescue operations.
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New Haven
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Child Drowns In Barrel Of Barley And Water
In Iowa City on May 1 a four year old boy, son of Albert Shaw near Kalona, fell into a barrel of barley and water while playing in an old hog house and drowned. The mother discovered the body and is prostrated by the tragedy.
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Steamship Courier Sinks off Sark with Excursionists
The steamship Courier with nine crew and about twenty excursionists foundered today off Sark, Guernsey. Three crew members and one passenger drowned as the vessel sank immediately after leaving the Channel Island.
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Paris May Day Unrest Triggers Troop Deployment Across City
May Day in Paris opens with cavalry and infantry patrolling the capital as hundreds gather at Palace De la Republique and police clash with striking printers. Anarchists are arrested or expelled, leaders of the Confederation of Labor targeted, and a mass demonstration is feared amid unprecedented security measures.
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Iowa Weather Course With Showers and Thunderstorms
Forecast for Iowa shows threatening showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and east portion tonight. Warmer in the extreme east tonight. Wednesday expected to be generally fair with sunrise at 4 48 and sunset at 6 48.
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