Roosevelt tells Chicago unions to obey the law
President Roosevelt meets five labor leaders in Chicago to read their protest against sending federal troops. He rebukes the union for mentions of troops and states the union must obey the law as must corporations and individuals. He offers support to Mayor Dunne and says he knows nothing of the strike facts.
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Roosevelt
Teamsters Union
United States
Federal Army
Labor Committee of Five
The
Federation of Labor
Shea
Teamsters
Cold
Federation
J. F. O'Neil
T. P. Quinn
Canvassers’ Union
T. A. Rickert
Garment Workers
Postoffice
Sutton
Loeb
Hamilton Club
Chicago Federation of Labor
Quinn
Dunne
Biennial Sessions Approved for A. O. U. W.
Cedar Rapids May 11 The Grand Lodge A O U W voted to hold future sessions biennially. The next session will be in Muscatine in 1907 instead of 1906. Grand Master Narvis supported the change, noting reduced costs and broader support among officers.
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The
Grand Lodge
Cedar Rapids
Muscatine
Narvis
Wreck Kills Many as Locomotive Explodes and Dynamite Blows Up
Harrisburg dispatch reports a westbound Cleveland and Cincinnati express wreck on the Pennsylvania Railroad. A boiler explosion and dynamite blasts left numerous dead and around a hundred injured. hospitals and medical staff mobilized to treat the injured.
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Cincinnati Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Company
Union Station
Two Men Arrested In Fraud Case Ties To Insurance Loan
Emil H. Newmir, a clerk for Equitable Life, and Thomas Lobley Jr. were arrested for complicity with Samuel Lobley in allegedly stealing a policy from the society vault and securing a 27000 loan. The case centers on alleged fraudulent loan activity and a stolen policy.
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New York
Emil H. Newmir
Equitble Life Assurance Society
Thomas Lobley, Jr
City
Samuel Lobley
Rockefellers tainted money to keep flowing to aiding institutions
New York on May 11 reports John D. Rockefeller will continue to give his money to institutions in need and even increase the gifts. The Congressional board's quarrel over accepting 100000 from the oil magnate has not cooled his generosity.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Congregational Board
Association Formed by Stock Growers in Denver
Denver on May 11 saw the formation of the American Stock Growers association restricted to producers. The organization was organized today to represent producer members in the industry.
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American Stock Growers Association
Denver
Russian Warships Sighted Off Northern Japan Coast
Reports say two Russian warships from Vladivostok were off Aomori in northern Honshu on Tuesday, signaling maritime activity near Japan's main island.
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Tokio
Vlladivostok
Aomori
Hondo
Japan
Lincoln man shoots girl then kills self in love tragedy
In Lincoln Nebraska May 11 Peter Kathelser a millwright shot and killed Grace Townsley eighteen a volunteer in the American Red Cross a lieutenant before killing himself The tragic act stemmed from unrequited love and occurred at Townsley a couple shot and killed by Kathelser then died by suicide
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Grace Townsley
Lincoln, Neb
Peter Kathelser
Volunteers of America
Ex-Lieut Iwasakia Arrested In Spy Case In Tokio
Tokyo May 11 ex Lieut Iwasakia formerly with the Japanese navy engineering department has been arrested on charges tied to the spy ring that led to the arrests of A. E. Bougonin and his stepson F. Strange for the Russian government.
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Tokio
Iwasakia
A. E. Bougonin
F. Strange
Tornado Wrecks Olustee. Dozens Dead in Oklahoma
A tornado swept across Greer and Comanche counties in Oklahoma, leaving Olustee almost obliterated. Reported 30 people killed as only one house remains standing, with widespread destruction and fears for survivors.
Ranks Broken as Drivers Refuse Boycott and Strikes Spread
Chicago reports a split among strikers as day and feed drivers refuse the boycott while union drivers deliver to struck firms. Hendrick public school sees 700 pupils strike, with police protection ordered. Additional teamsters are laid off from James S. Kirk Co. and National Furniture Co. due to noncompliance.
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Chicago
Hendrick Public School
Peabody Coal Company
James S. Kirk Company
Soap Manufacturers
National Furniture Company
State Sabbath School Convention Set for Ottumwa
The Iowa State Sabbath School association plans its annual convention in Ottumwa from June 14 to 16. About 800 delegates are expected with sessions at the First Methodist Episcopal church. Highlights include an exhibit department led by Jay A. Lapham and speakers such as W. C. Pearce, Mrs. J. A. Walker, Dr. Stephen Phelps, Dr. A. P. George, Rev. T. B. Turner, and Professor Towner representing key roles in teaching and music.
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Iowa
Iowa State Sabbath School Association
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Jay A. Lapham
Osage
W. C. Pearce
Chicago
International Teachers’ Training
J. A. Walker
Denver
Stephen Phelps
Omaha
A. P. George
St. Louis
T. B. Turner
Auburn
N. Y
Towner
Moody School
Youthful pursuit of Pat Crowe leads to Omaha visit
Edward Kaley a Garner Iowa youth arrived in Omaha armed with a large revolver to arrest Pat Crowe for a $200 reward offered by Chief Donahue. Kaley sought guidance at the police station and, after a frisk, was allowed to go home when officers deemed him harmless.
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Iowa
Omaha
Neb
Edward Kaley
Garner
Pat
Crowe
Donahue Kaley
Shepperd
Kaley
Bride of a Week Dead in Iowa City
Mrs. George Ward aged 22 wife of the University Place proprietor died last night in Iowa City. She was married just one week earlier on Wednesday night May 3.
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George Ward
Iowa City
University Place
Edward Gott Schalk Sentenced to Hang in Hartmann Murder
In St. Paul on May 11 Edward Gott Schalk pleaded guilty to the murder and robbery of Christian N. Schindeldecker and his accomplice in the case. He was sentenced today to be hanged for the crime.
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St. Paul
Kdward Gottschalk
Joseph Hartmann
Christian N. Schindeldecker
Roosevelt's Train Passes Through Canton Without Stop
The presidential train, bound for home, went through Canton at 10:05 this morning without stopping, as President Theodore Roosevelt travels toward his final destination after a visit.
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Roosevelt
Canton
May Meaning Peace Hints at End to War Talks
Washington May 11 diplomats see a peace sign in Baron Rosen named ambassador to the United States succeeding Count Cassini. Observers believe Washington may be the theater for final negotiations between Japan and Russia with a possible Russian victory in the war.
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Washington, D. C
Boone Storm Wrecks Northwestern Fast Mail Windows
Severe hail hit Boone Iowa on May 11 damaging several houses and killing a valuable horse. The Northwestern fast mail suffered all windows on one side blown out by the storm.
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Northwestern Fast Mail
Boone
Federation Notes Progress At Iowa Biennial Meeting
Women delegates from Iowa convened at Brown's opera house Waterloo with Mrs. Fletcher of Marshalltown delivering the opening address on federation progress. Reports from credentials and rules committees were adopted, and nominees named for future leadership. A later city disaster from Snyder Oklahoma claimed many lives, with relief trains dispatched as communications were cut.
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Iowa Federation
Brown's Opera House
Fletcher
E. D. Adams
Effie K. M. Jones
Ladies’ Literary Society of
Matt Parrott
J. W. Cory
Spencer
Federated Clubs
E. L. Johnson
H. B. Gration
Marshalltown
R. G. Burke
Harriett Lake
B. B. Clark
T. F. Cooke
dHistorian
Stephen Swisher
Iowa City
D. H. Tucker
Brooklyn
Max Israel
Cedar Falls
William L. Culbertson
Carroll
T. M. Walk
Des Moines
Jessie Mallory Thayer
Chariton
Thayer
D. Margaret Clark
Wagner Harmonie Club to Form New Vocal Class Next Fall
The Wagner Harmonie club met at the YMCA building last evening and decided to form a vocal music class for next fall with a goal of at least 30 voices. C. F. Gray will secure a class leader, and organization is planned around October 1 after winter study of classical works.
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Wagner Harmonie Club
Young Men's Christian Association
C. F. Gray
Pupils in Geography Class Plan Pleasant Trip
Members of the physical geography class at the local high school charter wagons for a trip to Wild Cat's Den next Saturday. The excursion promises good opportunities for study and pleasant exploration at the well known resort.
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Wild Cat's den
Cedar Rapids High School Beats Iowa City in One-Sided 15–0
Cedar Rapids defeated Iowa City 15 to 0 in a baseball game described as one sided. The Iowa City team trailed from the start and was noted to have performed poorly similar to a prior basketball defeat.
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Iowa City
Weather forecast for Iowa region today and Friday
Chicago May 11 reports showers and cooler conditions with thunderstorms in the east portion tonight. Friday will be fair with extended daylight. Sunrise 4 45 a m and sunset 7 08 p m. moon sets at 12 15 a m.
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