National Board of Arbitration Aims to Curb Strikes
A Cooper Union meeting under the National Civic Federation outlined formation of a national arbitration board to prevent strikes and lockouts. John Mitchell praised peace through power and labor leaders urged employer and labor unity, with Cromwell and others stressing responsible use of power. A report recommended executive committees and conferences between employers and workers to resolve disputes.
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National Board of Arbitration
New York
Committee of Conceltation
National Civic Federation
Cooper Union
John Mitchell
He Gald
Fiese
Bamuel Cromypers
The
Federation of Labor
Alere
Aber
Uden
Feport
Popurther
Cleveland Bank President Kills Himself in Seattle Hotel
A Cleveland banking chief identified as Pollock, president of the Cuya hogan Savings and Banking Co., shot himself in the Hotel York Seattle. He arrived as James Fisher, and his body was found with a pistol and poison nearby. Bank solvency and a receiver's control followed. no motive or clear clue emerged.
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Seattle
Wash
Ron
Pollock
Musslog
Cusahoga Savings and Hanklog Company
Cleveland
Rimself
York
Ibsell
James Fisher
Ble
Tieney
Awsas Imate Bank
Pilbod
Pallock
Che Dbagle
Cotton Factory Fire Threatens Major Disaster
A blaze broke out at a cotton compress facility near the Onion Compress and spread rapidly. Firefighters saved the burning roof and eight to ten thousand bales of cotton were damaged or destroyed, with losses estimated in the thousands as crews fought the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiilthey A. Cols
Electric Bitters and Legal Fine Highlight Notable Items
A patient recovers after three bottles of Electric Bitters, credited by Mrs J Pease of Lawrence Kansas for relief from kidney liver trouble nervous prostration and debility. A man pleads guilty to improper use of the pot and is fined 25 dollars by Judge Hallett in federal court. The page also references other scattered items and anecdotes from the period.
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Prenoee Mbay Tio Vhomits
Shelten
Poblister
Christina
Dacob
Moses
J. Pease
Lawrence, Kan
Welcome to Los Angeles President McKinley Visit
A May visit by President McKinley to Los Angeles featured a vast floral welcome and parades. Citizens crowded streets with wreaths and confetti, while officials and military escorts greeted the party at the Santa Monica Soldiers Home and Casa Loma Hotel.
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Los Angeles
Cal
City of Angels
Usthon
McKinley
Santa Monica
California
Gage
Redlands
Bernwmielding Valley
Casa Leni
McAkintey
Othe
Prom
Ceeneral Shafher
Department of the Paetie
Presidio
Naw Bot
San Prangeises
Enue Herg
Wis
Earmivak
Treet
Nash
Obie
An Excellent Combination of Laxative Remedy Quality
An advertisement for California Fig Syrup Co. promotes Strepof Fins as a pleasant strong laxative from figs and senna. It claims cleansing effects, relief from colds fevers and headaches, and permanent relief from constipation. Product features include kidney liver and bowel action without irritation, with branding and pricing details for distribution.
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California Fig Syxup Co
Canifornia Fira Surve Co
A SUFFERING CITY The Extent of Her Loss Jacksonville Florida May
A report details widespread hardship in Jacksonville with ten unemployed workers from clerical to professional ranks, including three physicians, seeking work. The Labor Department offers clerical relief programs and plans sewing machines and related tools to restore livelihoods for fire victims and general relief.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Faber
Department of Labor
Albor
Relief Association
Guthriel Case Leaves Town In Turmoil
Sheriff Tilshurnen arrested Pr Calvert at Perry on charges tied to the alleged crime. The report says Cofield attempted suicide after purportedly harming his two daughters, ages 16 and 8, leading to their deaths. Local officials face public uproar as details emerge tonight.
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Guthriel
Mary Co
Chiradier
John Coflele
Cofield
Sheri Tilshurnen
Pr Calvert
Perry
Numder
Belnar
Theo Whiel
Tim
Chambder
Missionaries and Followers Involved in Fly River Conflict
In Brisbane a report describes Rev James Chatters and The Rev Oliver Tompkins with followers returning from New South Wales. They are linked to clashes with Fly River natives in April as part of a tribal fight and related sacred acts.
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Brisbane
Mia
New Cotes
Jhimes Chatters
Oliver Tompkins
London Missionary Society
Fly River
New Gauinenu
Cross examination highlights in Mastin Grogan shooting case
In Cambridia Massachusetts the defense and attorney general questioned Mastin over his belief that Grogan was killed with no bullet from an old cim fire revolver. The trial moved to expert testimony on revolvers as the day ended with the remaining schedule unreported.
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Cambridia
Mass
Tay
Reneraleoauld
Mastin
Grogan
Triad
Fastin Turd
Local notices and science items highlight varied claims
A Texarkana resident reports an artesian well on his land turning, while preparations for sinking an oil well proceed. A Cambridge cablegram notes a comet near Cape of Good Hope may be seen in the northern hemisphere. An advertisement touts a skin disease remedy by a leading American specialist, urging beware of substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
Ark
Park
Here
Cambridge
Mass
Mayoa
Pheevard Observatory
Kranta
Riel Observatory
Cape of Good Hope
Mayor McKee Refuses to Resign Amid Salary Cut
In Logansport Indiana on May 9 Mayor George Poe McKee defied a council demand to resign over alleged intemperance. The council reduced his salary from 1000 to 8400 yearly and he warned of a suit to recover full pay while vowing not to resign despite an earlier pledge to abstain from liquor. An ensuing clash between mayor and council is anticipated.
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Logansport
Dnd
George Poe McKee
McKee
Fle
Elwood
Iin
Jon Balkird
Question of Right in Cemetery Safety Case Stirs Indiana Court
In Rockfield Indiana a lawsuit seeks 10000 dollars against Miss Neely claiming a tombstone toppled from Mount Pleasant cemetery monuments, injuring 14 year old Roscow Neff. The suit questions cemetery public ground status and duty to protect visitors. In the same area Bertha Timons dies after being shot by her fiancé Wilber Miller, who then kills himself. the couple had planned to marry, a note to his father reveals his misery.
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Anderson
Prawid Ney
Roscow Neff
Fester Ang Neely
Indiana
Miss Neely
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Alenge
Rockfield
Gid
May
Bertha
Tim- Snons
Wilber Miler
Miller
Emma Kaiser Rescued After Suicide Attempt on Suspension Bridge
Emma Kaiser, daughter of well known Fort Wayne residents, attempted to jump from the Ctioctnmeth suspension bridge. A passerby rescued her as she tried to plunge into the river. She refused to explain motive and would not speak to her parents after the incident.
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Fort Wayne
Tnd
Emma Kaiser
Cioctnmeth
Indianapol is deal: Georgia cattle land bought for cotton
A land deal in Indianapolis reports the Tadi ana Cattle company, formed locally, purchased 117000 acres in Georgia near Somerville through the New York Investment company. The plan is to clear forest and devote the land to cotton and cattle raising. several members have gone to Georgia to inspect and prepare for work.
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Tndianapolis
Wiitech
Tadiana Cattle Company
New York Investment Company
Hind
Georgia
Somerville
Enne
Georkia
Crops Recovering After Ohio River Flood
In Rockport Indiana farmers report only slight wheat damage from the flood. Water-logged fields show some recovery as the Ohio River recedes and cold temperatures help crop growth. A larger crop is expected if conditions hold.
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Rockport
Ind
Ohio
Hoosier finds cave after dip needle directs search
James Kelly uses a dip-needle in Knox county near White River to locate a five foot square hole. A cave extends nearly a mile, mineral samples hint at quicksilver, and crowds visit the site while authorities study the find. Separately Elwood reports a furniture merchant missing, and Rockport faces a smallpox outbreak with quarantine measures. In Rochester a Cudahy blue line fire causes significant property damage.
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Petersburg
James Kelly
Knox County
High Rock Ferry
White River
Kelly
Efe
Indianapolis
Tragedy and Prison Escape Reported in May 9 Edition
William Achteral killed Maud White and then committed suicide after a failed attempt to see her. Mrs White refused him entry. Maud White died from a bullet to the abdomen. In Chicago at Fort Sheridan Private Cumberlidge was killed by prisoner Wheeler who then fled. Wheeler previously deserted in the war and had served a diver’s year sentence.
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Angasta
Obs
William Achteral
Here
Robert White
White
Maud
Achterah
Ciieage
Cumber- Kfetce
Fort Sheridan
Sint Wheeler
Wheeler
Cumberlidge
Senatt Nels
Seattle
Anas
Othe Ritte
Florida
Cuba
Interview Quote Highlights Plight in Porto Rico
A translated interview quoted in the New York Times and circulated locally depicts a dire situation in Porto Rico. It cites Werneeshie Berda Jr and notes public anger over fathers selling their children to survive, with calls for relief as authorities respond to the crisis.
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San Jun
Porto Rico
Werneeshie Berda, Jr
New York Times
Barekto
Atniek
Police arrest suspect sought in Akron. Clinton units hold
Clinton Massachusetts police took into custody Jive Warde a Black man wanted in Akron Ohio for a suspected crime. Sheriff Frank Gi. Belles of Stontndite County Ohio requested the man be held until an officer can reach Clinton.
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Clinton
Mass
Jive Warde
Akron
Ohio
He Was Looking For Trouble
Fred Smith, son of ex-Judge Smith of Osborne county Kansas, was shot and killed at Cleo Oklahoma Territory after he opened fire with a plastol in a restaurant crowded with women and children. Cook Snoddy shot him in self defense. The report also notes the schooner W H Phelps arrival from the Galapagos Islands and Captain Neyes description of an active volcano at Baukas bay with hot water steam and injured fish.
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Wichita
Kan
Fred Smith
Smith
Osborne County
Cleo
O. T
Cook Snoddy
San Francisco
W. H. Phelps
Galapagos Islands
Coal Miners Strike Not Expected In U K Turmoil
A round of brief items notes unlikely coal miner strike in the United Kingdom, stock sharp moves for Northern Pacific, wage rise for 7000 Pennsylvanian Steel workers, a Paducah plant fire, and various local and international reports across politics, health, and society. The mix includes a Prussian ministry session, African colonial health notes, and a wedding outfit fragment from Lady Lyttleton, plus patent medicine ad copy.
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United Kingdom
Pacifc
Pennsyvania Steelworks
Alden Kalting Minle
Paducah
New York
Prevailing Grain and Livestock Prices Across Markets
Grain and livestock quotes from Indianapolis Louisville Chicago New York and East Buffalo markets. Wheat No 2 red and other grades steady to dull. corn mixed. oats easy. Cattle strong in some markets, hogs and sheep mixed or lower. Lambs steady in several cites. Also brief ad for Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children promising relief and worm cure.
Striking Workmen Violence Reports Reach Tom Kansas
Report from Tom Kansas describes alleged assault of replacement workers brought in to fill striking content jobs. Victim Chas Ellis of Lisbon Iowa repairs a damaged telegraph line, recalls standing waist deep in icy water and a severe illness later cured by Dr King’s New Discovery after doctors deemed consumption.
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Tom
Kan
Chas. O. Ellis
Lisbon
Oakland
Neb
Sioux City
Oiaha
Dr. King
D. Knoefel Price Og
Tragic Death In Storm Grips Laporte
Miss Linzle Kepper was struck and killed during a storm in Laporte. Her mother has shown temporary insanity from grief. In Goshen, Indiana, bondsmen settled Wolfe defalcation with a $1,700 compromise. Wolfe serves a term for the shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Lod
Linzle Kepper
Goshen
Ind
Wolfe
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Restored Kidney Health
An advertisement declares Foley's Kidney Cure will restore kidney and bladder function, asserting relief from ailments and improved urinary health. The claim targets readers seeking traditional remedies and health supplements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Vinol Cures Coughs Says Local Druggist Claim
An advertisement promotes Vinol a cod liver oil tonic claiming to heal coughs colds and chest troubles. It cites a Boston testimonial and promises refunds if Vinol does not help, urging readers to visit the store of Chas D Knoefel at 110 South Side Market between State and Pearl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
Chas. D. Knoefel
Indianapolis Press Report Safer Age Controversy
A fragment from the Indianapolis Press questions a woman's claimed age and her relationship with a much younger partner. The speaker notes a ten year discrepancy and mentions a sixteen year old involved, raising questions about legality and perception of age.
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Minos Central
Linois Central
Memphis
Monele
Wille
Henry Wearenal
Wright
Reelmatic
Wright Medicine Company
Feru
J. A. Ziegelbauer
Cleveland Bank
Hin
President McKinley
Pacific Slope
BASE
Ptehoers
Pittsburg
Bahia
Phin Wits
Heston Vueen
Brooklyn
Ony Clurs
Mihaved
Pet
Cincinnati
Pattsinny
Trekis
Philads
Pestis
Marisa
Valede Colutahus
Rypo
California Fig Syrup CO
Louisville
N. Y
Eastman
Texas
America
Connell
Big
Rochester
Madison
Count von Buelow
Geo. Tisdale
Loularille
Nord
Mr. Gregory
Cape Colony
Apa
Jono W. Hanberry
Christian County
National Clear Leaf Tobacco Association
Philadelphia
Northnore
Sebastian Martinelli
Harvard University
McKinles
St. John
Jond
London
Ottawa
Dominion
United States
Lady Littleton
Constantinople
Foey
Kipsey Carr
Daily Market
Amlet
Almegdad
Chicago Grain and Provisiona
Louisville Grain and Livestock
Cincinnati Grain and Livestock
Chicago Livestock
New York Livestock
East Buffalo Livestock
Toledo
Ceiil
H. E. Swart
Boston
Draggler
South Side
Marnet S
State
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Co
East 5Th and Market Sts
Tribune
Ebo
Sheo
Hows
Indianapolis Press
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