Right-Hour Law Sparks Miner Battle in British Columbia
A planned eight hour workday triggers a mining crisis as Nelson Slocan unions clash with mine owners. James Wilkes says wages must stay at $3 for eight hours, warning of a rockout. Mines in Slocan Rossland and Silverton contemplate shutdowns and possible long strikes while unions rally in Sandon Whitewater and Kaslo.
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British Columbia
Wilks
London
Spokesman-Review
Nelson
Kaslo
Slocan Btu
Payne, Noble Five
Sovereign
Last Chance
Ho Ymb
J. Roderick Robertson
London & B. C
Ymir
Kootenay
Sandon
Nelson and
Slocan
James Wilkes
Western Federation of Miners
Whitewater
Wilkes
War Eagle
Rossland
Inboy
J. B. Hastings
West
James R. Sovereign
Silverton
Lan¢on
Wine Owners’ Association
Kaslo & Slocan
New Fells
Boundary Creek
British Empire
Sugle
Silver-Lead Mines Association of
Italian Amendment to Russian Arbitration Scheme
The article outlines Count Nigra's proposed articles for a mediation and arbitration framework among signatory powers after failed conciliation. It details optional arbitration, offers of good offices, precedence of mediation, and conditions for suspending mobilization during mediation. It also notes American and Japanese wartime context and related conference developments.
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He Hague
Count Nigra
Arbitration Committee
Supreme Courts
Paris
International Chess Round Two Sets New Pairings
London May 31 The second round of the tournament adopted the seventh round pairing Teichmann versus Pillsbury Steinitz versus Janowski Lasker versus Schlechter Blackburne versus Cohan Mason versus Bird Tchigorin versus Tinsley Marocy versus Leo At adjournment Janowski defeated Steinitz Tchigorin defeated Tinsley Pillabury led Teichmann Mason held against Bird others even
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London
Teichmann
Pillsbury
Steinitz
Janowski
Lasker Va. Schlechteer
Blackburne
Cohan
Mason
Bird
Tachigorin
Tinsley
Marocy
Leo
Janowaki
Tschigorin
Pillabury
Tornadoes Cause Destruction Across Several States
A tornado swept Miles County killing an 11 year old girl and injuring others near Mineola. The Horburg farmstead was destroyed and stock losses reported. Additional twisters hit Lawndale and Kingsley causing property damage but few injuries.
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Malvernia
Miles County
John R. Horburg
Mineola
Lincoln
Lawndale
Chicago and Alton
Sioux City
Kingsley
Plymouth County
Jefferson
Strikes Turn Riotous in Creusot France May
Riots erupt as Creusot workers throw petards at gendarmes horses and light torches at the military guard’s house. Troops dispatched to protect the foundries amid growing unrest in May.
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Macon
France
Qreusot
Great uproar at Deroulede trial in crowded Paris court
The Deroulede case in Paris sparked a violent courtroom scene as the prosecutor denounced yesterday's remarks and defense lawyer Falatenf spoke. Deroulede repeatedly shouted calls to arrest him, the audience booed and clapped, and police cleared the crowded chamber amid chants of Vive Deroulede amid the tumult.
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M. Derouledo
Deroulede
Mo Derouled
Paris
Derouledu
M. Beaupaire
Herve
Maitre Falatenf
Maitre Falareuf
M. Deronede
M. Deroulede
M. Habert
British and Canadian Boundary Talks Face Delicate Silence
Washington officials refuse to detail Ottawa statements on arbitration and joint commission talks with Great Britain. They affirm Canada seeks a fair settlement while noting changes since the commission’s first session and ongoing U S British negotiations over Pyramid Harbor Dyea and Skagway disputes.
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Washington
Ottawa
Wilfrid Lurier
Great Britain
Joint Commission
Wilfrid
United States
Sir Wilfrid Lauriers
Canada
Pyramid Harbor
Dyea
Skagglly
State Department
New York May 1 Market Notes on Silver Prices
Report from New York on May 1 shows silver dollars at 61 to 62 cents in silver certificates, with the market noting modest activity and value shifts in the currency market. The brief dispatch records current quotations and minor variation in the silver price spectrum.
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New York
Derby Victory by Flying Fox at Epsom Stakes
The Derby for 1890 was won by Flying Fox at Epsom where twelve horses started. Danocles placed second with Jonocore in third. Holocaust broke a fetlock, was poleaxed after the race, and suffered injuries. Flying Fox is owned by the Duke of Westminster and trained by John Porter at King’s Stable.
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London
Epscar
Flying Fox
Danocles
Jonoceore
Holocaust
Duke of Westminster
John Porter
Kingselete Stables
Nelson July Celebration Fund Raises Large Subscriptions
The citizens of Nelson show generosity with £4,400 already subscribed to the July celebration fund. The committee aims to raise £8,500 and early progress suggests the target will be met. The subscription list continues.
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Nelson
Crescent Athletic Club Defeats Toronto University In Lacrosse
In New York Bay Ridge May 1 Crescent Athletic Club hosts Toronto University players in a lacrosse match. Crescent led 6–3 at half, Toronto 5–5 after, final Crescent 11, Toronto 8.
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New York
Creacent Atletic Club
Bayridge
Creacents
Loronto University
Intercollegiate League of Canada
Crescent A
Toronto University
Baseball scores lift Rochester and others in list of games
Yesterday's baseball results show Rochester defeating Montreal 8 to 2. New York 4 Cincinnati 5. Baltimore 4 St Louis 3. Chicago 6 Philadelphia 1. Washington 1 Pittsburgh 5. Louisville 1 Brooklyn 7. Heston 14 Cleveland 10. Providence 4 Worcester 6. Hartford 4 Springfield 0.
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Rochester
Montreal
New York
Cininnati
Baltimore
Louis
Chicago
Philadelphia
Washington
Pittsburg
Louisville
Brooklyn
Heston
Cleveland
Providence
Worcester
Hartford
Springfield
Fever in New Orleans Case Reported by Surgeon General
The surgeon general of the marine hospital office confirms a yellow fever case in New Orleans but has no further details at this time. Public health officials await additional information as the outbreak status remains unclear.
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Victoria
China
San Mun
Shantung
Germany
Pekin
Japan
Russia
Europe
Korea
Siberia
Manchuria
Washington
Marine Hosttal Office
New Orleans
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Toronto
G. K. Mickly
C. B. Smith
A. G. McKenny
J. Ross
Mr Awed Mrs. MacNaughten
H. E. T. Haultain
Yellowstone Mine
Tonardo Works
Dreyfus
Manhattan
Air A. Ward
Lawrence Hardware Co
Dover It Myers Co
Weetzel and Co
Nelson Hardware Co
McArthur and Co
Living and Co
Neelatds Canada Drug and Book Co
Slocan Ore Purchasing Co
Wilson
Thulie Association Athoriy
Tittock
Morse and Royal
Ferhant Makcof Hetleh
Columbia
Anny
Aleetric
Bank of Halifax
Ory Nod Watley
Thea
Madson
Harper
Winteon
Caving
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Squire
John Spear
Haseball
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