Strike Situation Remains Unchanged at Buffalo Docks
Buffalo May 9 The strike at the docks stays mostly unchanged. Connors reports 18 elevators with full force moving 1,000,000 bushels of grain daily while 56 large steamers wait to unload and 85 more are due within 48 hours. Carriers’ Association seeks to sideline Connors. strikers demand removing contractors entirely. Conferences with Bishop Quigley yielded no result. Freight handlers work in small groups, unloading is slowed amid big interests involved.
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Connors
Bishop Quigley
Carriers’ Association
Conners
Lake Carriers’ Association
Ofiers
Fight to the death in Okolona leaves four dead
In Okolona Mississippi four prominent men died after a dispute over a bill escalated to violence. Dr William Murphy was stabbed when Charles D Clarke attacked him with a knife. Howard Murphy shot Clarke, and Walter Clarke killed in a pistol duel with Howard Murphy.
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Wm. Murphy
Charles D. Clarke
Clarke
Walter Clarke
Howard Murphy
Towns wake over Grand Forks railway site clash
Ottawa hearings on the Columbia and Western bill reveal Grand Forks complaints about station placement and bond authority. Mr Armstrong decries railway favoritism toward Columbia and Upper Grand Forks, noting loss of townsite value and alleged monopoly by the C P R. A bonding cap is urged for the project.
Railway grant debate ends with bill reported without amendment
In a tense committee session officials including Mr Cochrane Mr Armstrong Judge Clark and Mr Richardson debated the cost and land grants for a western railway project. Estimates ranged from 35 000 to 50 000 per mile with claims of a 39 000 to 41 000 cost. The G P R and O P R faced scrutiny over bonds and branch lines before the bill was reported without amendment.
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Armstrong
Clark
British Columbia
John Ross Robertson
Richardson
Blair
Columbia & Western Company
Embezzlement Charge Draws Inland Revenue Agent
Spokane May 9 A warrant is issued for Internal Revenue Collector W. B. Jones on embezzlement charges totaling 1242 dollars. Bondsmen Louis Eine and Andy Reysbach push to arrest him. Jones is believed in Spokane after a statewide manhunt with J B Miller and Reysbach heading to assist.
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Spokesman-Review
Rossland
Andy Reysbach
Jordan
Internal Revenue
W. 8. Jones
Jones
Louis Eine
Reysbach
Inland Revenue
J. B. Miller
A torn mail bag from Paris Foreign Office reaches French embassy
Washington May 9. The official Paris Foreign Office mail bag arrived at the French embassy in damaged condition with a hole large enough to admit a band and arm. Nothing was removed and seals were unbroken, suggesting deliberate mutilation. Reports of Spain payment through the Myench embassy may have spurred the act. The incision and tear were carefully made across six inches of leather.
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Paris
Spain
Canadian American Commission Abandoned After Delays
The joint American Canadian Commission adjourned in Astoria Oregon after progress toward a draft agreement stalled by lumber and boundary disputes. US commissioners voiced discouragement over protracted negotiations with London Ottawa as diplomats test public sentiment ahead of any reconvening.
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Washington
United States
London
Ottawa
Strikers Parade in Buffalo Amid Contract Standstill
In Buffalo on May 9, about 2,500 grain shovelers and striking freight handlers paraded despite police denial of a permit. The strike remains unchanged as insistence on abrogating Contractor Conners' contract blocks settlement, and Lake Carriers' Association argues Conners cannot be deprived of his contract.
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Conners
Lake Carriers’ Association
Goulder
Th Lake Carriers’ Association
Launching of Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert in London
Notables including the Duchess of York and the Duke of Connaught attended the launch of the royal yacht Victoria and Albert at Pembroke. After prayers the Duchess cut the cord and the vessel slid into the water amid cheers. The crowd filled the yards as flags and bunting decked the harbor, with naval officers and government officials among the spectators.
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London
Duchess of York
Duke of Connaught
George J. Goschen
The
Admiralty
Victoria and Albert
Pembroke
Esterhazy Divorce Decree Set for July
Paris reported that the divorce case begun last month by Comtesse Esterhazy against Comte Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy proceeded by default today and the final decree is due in July.
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Paris
Comtese Esterhazy
Comte Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy
Moving stacks of silver to new mint vault
The 68,000,000 dollars in silver dollars held in vaults of the mint and post office building will be moved to the new mint site vault beginning tomorrow. The currency is packed in 5,000 boxes with 1,000 dollars per box.
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Philadelpha
Mint
Free Trade in the Soudan Planned on Railway Completion
Cairo dispatch reports General Lord Kitchener plans to open the Soudan to all traders once the railway to Khartoum is finished. Foreign goods will be admitted free of duty, signaling a major free trade policy for the region.
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Cairo
the Times
Lord Kitchener
Khartoum
Will Visit South Africa by Dr Leander Jameson
London May 9 Dr Leander Jameson who led the December raid into the Transvaal will sail for South Africa next Saturday. This will be his first visit to the region since the raid.
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London
Leander Jameson
Transvaal
South Africa
United States Claims Settled. Chicago Sails From Tangier
Tangier May 9 United States claims against the Government of Morocco have been settled and the United States cruiser Chicago sailed from this port today.
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Morocco
United States
Chicago
Young Disraeli Injured in Bicycle Accident
London May 9 Coningsby Ralph Disraeli nephew and heir of the late Lord Beaconsfield and Member of Parliament was thrown from his bicycle at Wycombe today. He struck his head and was badly injured.
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London
Railroad progress near Cascade City signals June sight of steel
Cascade City residents await the Columbia and Western steel line threading Lower Arrow Lake toward West Robson with J W Stewart stating June end may bring the first sighting. Seventy three pound rails on the Robson Midway branch inch toward a six on each side switchback grade meaning a heavy traffic future for the line and Upper Isomneary Country development.
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Iron Horse
Juristina Lake
Cascade
Kettle River
J. W. Stewart
Grand Forks
Lower
Arrow Lake
West Robson
Pacific Northwest
Robson- Midway
Columbia & Western
P. R
Provincial vs Federal Vancouver Deadman Island Conflict
Theodore Lydgate, a Chicago millman, defied both the Provincial Government and City of Vancouver by moving workers to Deadman's Island. Fifty men were seen chopping trees and clearing land for a mill, igniting a direct clash between Dominion and Provincial authorities. The federal militia has granted a lease and signaled support, prompting government backing for progress.
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Deadman Island
Theodore Lydgate
Chicago
Deadman's Island
Dominion
Federal Department of Militia
Ludgate
Meeting of Miners Union in Salt Lake City
The sixth annual Western Federation of Miners convention met in Odd Fellows hall this morning with no business transacted at first and an adjournment taken until 2 o clock. Afternoon executive session admitted no press. Delegates from surrounding states attend as sessions continue, tackling aims like a sick and disabled home, insurance for injury and death, an official journal, and growth of membership. President McDonald delivered his annual address at the afternoon session.
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Salt Lake
Western Federation of Miners
McDonald
Labor union unrest spurs reform at western convention
The convention debated committees and opposed hiring contractors or foremen while pushing a union journal. A strong stand for uniting labor groups led to a committee investigation to report next year. A constitutional amendment to elect federal judges by the people was proposed amid a broad western delegation including California Washington Oregon Idaho Montana and Colorado.
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California
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Colorado
Grand jury clears Molineux on poison mail charge
The New York grand jury failed to indict Roland B. Molineux for sending poison to Harry Cornish. He was discharged by Judge McMahon and immediately rearrested on a charge of assaulting Cornish.
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McMahon
ISHE SULTAN PRAYED FOR
At a Pentecostal League meeting prayers were said for the Sultan and a telegram sent of consolation after Abdul Hamid was harshly criticized by Rev Joseph Parker on Cromwell Day. Foreign grain crops show favorable winter conditions across Europe in latest statistics.
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Pentecostal League
Sultan
Abdul Hamid
Joseph Parker
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Europe
Revision hearing for Dreyfus case eyed for Whitsuntide
In Paris on May and May 21 M Ballott De Beaupre successor as president of the civil division of the court of cassation said he will report on the revision application by Whitsuntide. The public hearing is expected to open May 29 with speeches to occupy four days and a decision by June 2 or 3. The Early Closing movement face breaches and a meeting of the association will consider steps to protect compliant dealers.
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M. Guesnay de Heaurepaire
Court of Cassation
United Chamber
Dreyfus
Whitsuntide
Board of Trade
Metal Quotations Report From New York May Market
May 9 market notes show bar silver at 617 Mexican dollars and 4 topper dull brokers at 19. Exchange rates vary with brokers quoting 1.25 and 4.40 to 4.48. Straits plates steady around 25.50 to 25.06 amid quiet activity.
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New York
Fatal Sealing Season Adds Three Losses Off Fairweather
The sealing schooner Otto reports the drownings of three white crew from the schooner Diana after they left their vessel near the Fairweather grounds. Names include Jack Stewart, with two others from the Mary Taylor later identified as Peter Hansen and Jack Martin. The Dia nna disaster follows a Minnie loss on the San Juan river. Mermaid and Otto references indicate a stronger season than last year.
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Otto
Diana
Fairweather Grounds
Jack Stewart
Mary Taylor
Peter Hansen
Jack Martin
Dianna
Minnie
San Juan
Mermaid
Leblanc
A Clever Scheme Aimed at Saving Postage Costs
Chicago men hailed a plan to defraud the United States by routing second class advertising mail to Mexico. They would exchange dollars for pesos at two to one, buy Mexican stamps, and mail pieces back to the U S, saving half a cent per letter. They claim postal law limitations shield them without new legislation.
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Apok
United States
Mexico
Australian Tourne s Brings Gregory 124 In London Match
In London at Crystal Place the Australia team trails South of England after day two. England scored 246 in their first innings while Australia were 5 for 2 at start of play. Gregory produced 124 with Blaithwaite 108 not out. Australia ended 57 for eight at close.
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England
Crystal Palace
Gregory
Bla
Syrian shipper Hasham placed under bankruptcy receiver
A receiver was appointed in London for KR. A. Hasham a Syrian shipper with $145000 in facilities. He sailed for New York on April 8 after drawing over $15000 from the bank half sent to his wife in New York who runs an operetta company and earns from 25000 to 80000 yearly. Steps have been taken to arrest Hasham.
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KR. A. Hasham
Hasham
New York
Beyrout
Syria
Uasham
United States
Trans-Pacific Cable Debate Heats House in London May
In the House of Commons Mr James Francis Hogan asked Britain to align its Pacific cable proposals with Canadian and Australian wishes after British Columbia offered to cover one ninth of the costs. Secretary Joseph Chamberlain replied that colonial replies were pending and would be carefully considered if representations were made.
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House of Commons
James Francis Hogan
British Columbia
Joseph Chamberlain
Great Britain
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