Spread of Chicago Teamsters Strike Widens
The Chicago teamsters strike began with 100 skidders from Rittenhouse Embree and Edward Hines Lumber Co. as the Joint Council refused to endorse Shea’s settlement. Fire at lumber yards, 6000 dollars of flooring burned, deputies and guards mobilized, arrests made as authorities crack down.
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Chicago
Rittenhouse & Embree Co
Edward Hines Lumber Co
Teamsters’ Joint Council
Shea
Rittenhouse and Embree Company
Many Injured in Third Avenue Elevated Car Crash
New York on May 22 reports twenty people injured in a rear end collision on Third Avenue elevated railroad at a high curve near 135th Street. One woman is critically hurt and seven more seriously injured. Most victims are New York City residents.
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New York
Third Avenue
135Rd St
New York City
Presbyterians Vote to Unite with Cumberland Church
May 22 report from Winona Lake says the general assembly voted to unite with the Cumberland Presbyterians in a historic move. The assembly also approved separate boundaryPresbyteries for negroes and foreigners and appointed a committee to plan the two hundredth anniversary celebration in Philadelphia next year. In Salisbury, H Clay Grubb was ambushed and wounded after being acquitted of murdering his brother in law.
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Winona Lake
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
Cumberland Presbyterians
Ind
General Assembly of
The
Presbyterian Church Today
Philadelphia
Board of Missions For Freedom
General Assembly
Committee On Co-Operation
Union
Salisbury
N. C
H. Clay Grubb
Atlantic Yacht Atlantic Sighting Signals Strong Race Run
The American yacht Atlantic was sighted 600 miles east of Sandy Hook late Saturday night by steamers Cadric Minnetonka and Noordlam. Marconi wireless messages sent to the Associated Press indicate the craft averaged over eight knots. In Boston the Gorsemore reported a near collision with the Thistle and a derelict Brigantine nearby suggesting a second vessel had sunk or been abandoned.
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New York
Atlantic
Sandy Hook
Cadric
Minnetonka
Noordlam
Marconi
Associated Press
Nave
Boston
Walker
Gorsemore
Thistle
Robert E. Tod
Tod
Quarantine Clash Over Scarlet Fever Flares in Shell Rock
Des Moines reports detail a mob in Shell Rock that hung Dr. A. M. Linn in effigy and forced him from town amid a scarlet fever dispute with the state health board. Dr. W. H. Smith was deposed as local health chief, and Dr. O. Chaffee imposed house quarantines while threats of militia rose.
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Des Moines
Shell Rock
A. M. Linn
State Board of Health
O. P. Thompson
Mullan
F. W. Powers
Waterloo
Tenth
Board of Health
W. H. Smith
Smith
Powers
Linn
O. Chaffee
Waverly
Dr. Chaffee
Diamonds stolen from Tiffany’s Excelsior stone
Detectives pursue recovery of three diamonds cut from the Excelsior, valued at $90,000, stolen from Tiffany & Co in New York on May 4. Nineteen diamonds were cut from the stone last fall, with ten stones totaling $5,900,000, five sold to New York patrons, two remaining with Tiffany.
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New York
Excelsior
Tiffany & Co
Tiffany
Jagersfontein
South Africa
Berry Murder Shocks NA Illinois Today
A homicide in Illinois today leaves Berry dead and authorities investigating the case. No further details available in the fragment.
Four Shot In Church Row In Georgia Feud Clash
An all day singing near Cordova Walker county Georgia erupted in gunfire. Oscar Brasfield and O Brasfield clashed with Thomas Collier and Charles Milligan. Collier and Milligan died, Brasfields gravely hurt in the shooting at the church service.
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Chatanooga
Tenn
States Church
Cordova
Walker County
Oscar
O. Brasfield
Thomas Collier
Charles Milligan
Collier
Milligan
Brasfields
Two Sisters Die After Train Struck Near Forest Glen
Dagmar E. Turnberg and Dora Turnberg were killed when a Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul passenger train struck them as they fled a freight train on an adjacent track near Forest Glen. Alma Turnberg and two other young women escaped injury. all were aged 17 to 22 and lived at 3105 North Fifty-third Avenue.
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Chicago
Felmer Demands Guard for Trial in Hargis Case
Lexington May 22 M B Felmer who testified in Judge Hargis trial and is indicted for Jesse Fields murder has asked Judge Riddell for troops when he comes to Jackson to stand trial. The governor would send troops if Riddell advises. Court appearance time extended while the need for guards is studied.
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Hargis
Edward Bok
Lexington
M. B. Feltner
Jesse Fields
No Motive Yet In Savanna Doctor Slaying
Dr S Berry prominent Savanna physician shot at his office door at 9 20 am by an unknown assailant. He collapsed with two wounds and died before help arrived. Berry 45, popular and without known enemies, had lived in Savanna for years after moving from Morrison Illinois. He served in the Illinois legislature and leaves a wife and two children.
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Savanna
S. Berry
Dr. Berry
Morrison
Illinois
Ilinois
Tips spark debate in New York visitors scene
New York on May 22 experiences a heated discussion about tipping with Edward Bok, editor of the Ladies' Home Journal, targeting hotel staff and city residents in a Philadelphia publication.
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New York
Metropolis
Edward Bok
Ladies’ Home Journal
Philadelphia
Arrest Czolgosz Friend Held for Parole Violation
Edward Lafarr, once linked to the McKinley assassination narrative for claiming he tied a handkerchief to conceal a pistol, is being taken to Joliet penitentiary after police information that he is wanted there for parole violation.
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St. Louis
Edward Lafiir
McKinley
Czolgosz
State Penitentiary
Joliet
Ill
Two Personal Crises Reported in Marshalltown
In Marshalltown Iowa on May 22 B H Wilbur who recently bought a local grocery stock hanged himself. No cause is given for the act. Mrs William Gower despondent over the death of her mother and husband drank carbolic acid and died shortly after.
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Marshalltown
B. H. Wilbur
William Gower
Accidental Shooting Kills Boy While Hunting
In Vinton Iowa on May 22 Harry Berkdall 14 was accidentally shot and killed by his companion Cliff Thompson 9 while hunting.
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Vinton
Harry Berkdall
Cliff Thompson
Berkdall
Rockefeller Jr Suffering From Nervous Dyspepsia
An anointed Bible class member close to John D. Rockefeller Jr. says the young man is afflicted with nervous dyspepsia, the same illness that forced his father from business and resisted many years of treatment.
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Young Rockefeller
New York
Young Men's Bible Class
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Fire destroys Riverside Fibre sul phite plant in Appleton
The Riverside Fibre and Paper company sul phite plant in Appleton Wisconsin burned completely today. Insurance stands at 100000 dollars with a probable total loss around one fifth higher.
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Riverside Fibre and Paper Company
Appleton, Wis
German Empress Injured Falling on Stairs
Empress Augusta Victoria of Germany fell down stairs in Wiesbaden on May 22 sustaining a forehead wound. The injury is not serious, but it has delayed the emperor and empress departure for Berlin.
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Wiesbaden
Germany
Augusta Victoria
Berlin
Explosion at Hocking Valley Round House Kills Six
An explosion at the Hocking Valley round house in Columbus Ohio on May 22 reports six men killed and likely more injured. Emergency crews responded as flames tore through the facility. Investigators surveyed the scene for causes and safety lapses.
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Columbus
Ohio
Newspaper man Daniel J. McLaughlin dies in San Francisco
Daniel J. McLaughlin aged 36 a well known newspaper man dies in San Francisco. He was a native of the Black Hills South Dakota. His mother resides at Keokuk Iowa.
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San Francisco
Daniel J. McLaughlin
Black Hills
South Dakota
Keokuk
Hope for Mary A Livermore Recovery Fades Yet
Mary A Livermore lies ill at her Melrose Massachusetts home in a semi conscious state at ten forty five p m The physician says a turning point may come Tuesday if heart action remains strong and there is some hope of recovery if the period passes without setback
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Melrose
Mass
Mary A. Livermore
Burglars Steal Stamps From San Francisco Postoffice
Thieves took 1400 dollars in stamps from the main post office stamp room in San Francisco last night while missing 50000 in stamps and 500000 in gold. They pried open the vault and attempted the cashier’s office safe. the alarm system failed to trigger.
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San Francisco
Dr. McClure Dead Politician of First District
Mt. Pleasant Iowa May 22 Dr A W McClure died Saturday afternoon at 339 o clock after a period of illness. He served in the Fourth Iowa cavalry and had practiced as a physician in Mt Pleasant since the war.
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Mt. Pleasant
A. W. McClure
Czar Takes Direct Control of War and Creates State Defense Council
In St Petersburg on May 22 the czar ordered a permanent state defense council to direct the war and navy, with Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaivitch presiding. General Linevitch remains commander in chief in Manchuria, and Vice Admiral Biriloff heads the fleets as ministers say no external intervention will occur.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Council of National Defense
Grand Duke
Nicholas Nicholaivitch
War and Navy Departments
Linevitch
Manchuria
Biriloff
Tokio
Count Okuma
Premmier
Count Kato
Imperial Army Reports Small Engagemen ts Near Changtu
Imperial Army headquarters say several small engagements occurred Saturday toward Changtu with Russian forces repulsed. At Tangshed southwest of Fukumen the Russians left about three hundred dead or wounded. A junk carrying Russian officers was captured, likely a Vladivostok reconnaissance vessel.
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Imperial
Changtu
Tangshed
Fukumen
Vladivostok
Corn Cornered On Board Of Trade May Delivery
May corn rose six cents as shorts surged prices on the Chicago board. May corn opened at 53 and jumped to 59 before easing to 57 1/2 cents. Wheat also climbed on active demand, May delivery up four cents. later gains trimmed with profit taking.
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Board of Trade
Chicago
Shorts
Blinked manwell blamed for street clash in Vinton
In Vinton Iowa on May 22 A L Manwell was knocked by an umbrella raised by Miss Olive Evans who pursued further punishment. Evans claimed Manwell had winked at her. Manwell testified he has weak eyes and had merely blinked. Evans was fined three dollars and costs.
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Vinton
A. L. Manwel
Olive Evans
Manwell
Miss Evans
Death on first base ends Armours plant game
Edward W. Johnston aged 28 from 5255 Indiana Avenue collapsed and died after a close play at first base during a practice game between Armour packing plant workers. The umpire ruled out as the ball beat the runner by an instant.
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Chicago
Edward W. Johnston
Indiana Avenue
Johnston
Armour Packing Plant
Truce Reached in Pacific Railway Rivalry
After seven years of disputes the Great Northern and Canadian Pacific have agreed to a truce in Washington and British Columbia. Canadian Pacific will not oppose Great Northern’s line through BC, get running rights over it, and may build across Washington with terminals at Tacoma Seattle and Portland.
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Tacoma
wWash
Great Northern
Canadian Pacific Railways
British Columbia
Canadian Pacific
Canadian Road
Washington
Tacomas
Seattle
Portland
Great trial to begin in sensational diamond robbery case
Des Moines May 22 special. Tom Dennison and his attorneys arrived in Red Oak to face trial Tuesday for diamond robbery. The case involves many prominent state politicians and may summon witnesses, promising a sensational courtroom event in Iowa.
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Red Oak
Des Moines
Dennison
Shercliffe
Tom Dennison
Witneses
Wealthy Charity Worker Finds Refuge in Self Founded Home
Mrs. Marie DeWolf, a 50 year San Francisco charity active, will enter the home she established for the San Francisco Ladies Relief and Protection Society in 1868. once worth a million, she gave half away while the other half was stolen by a trusted son figure.
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San Francisco
Marie DeWolf
Mayor Johnson offers $5 million bond to traction line
Mayor Tom L. Johnson announced Cleveland would back the holding company with a $5,000,000 surety bond to support the future operation of the city's electric railway. Cleveland Electric directors had previously rejected leasing the lines, calling the holding company a paper entity.
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Johnson
Cleveland
Ohio
Tom L. Johnson
Iowa Weather Forecast Brief Tonight and Tuesday
Chicago May 22 Special indications for Iowa call for generally fair skies tonight and Tuesday. Moon rises at 10 54 p m and sun rises at 4 25 with sunset at 7 10.
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