Rioters Worsen Cleveland Street Car Strike Turmoil
Rioting and dynamite continue as Cleveland street railway arbitration stalls. Three issues block peace including third arbitrator, nonunion vote on seniority, and DuPont’s demand that striking workers surrender seniority until award. Four cars dynamited. two passengers injured with broken bones and a leg injury. Authorities tighten controls on explosives. Y M C A official G K Sherriff named potential third arbitrator as talks resume.
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United Press
Cleveland, O
Cleveland
Reet
Municipal Traction Company
DuPont
Euclid Avenue
Mayfield Road
Elizabeth Carriher
Penrose Avenue
H. F. Mischler
East
105Th Street
Union Avenue
Ourcat
Johnson
Kohler
G. K. Sherriff
Cleveland Y. M. C A
Missing Democratic leader Harry Good Found in Enon Valley
Harry Good, chairman of the Democratic county committee in Lawrence county, missing since the day before the Harrisburg state convention, has been located in Enon Valley. He stopped there on the return trip to visit friends, providing relief to worried supporters. He was last heard from after bidding J. D. Long goodbye at the state convention.
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Harry Good
Democratic County Committee
Lawrence County
Harrisburg
Enon Valley
J. D. Long
YM C A Officers to Attend Sewickley Outing Conference
Local Y M C A officers prepare to attend the district conference at Sewickley next Wednesday. The all day event blends social and business, with George H. Burriss as general secretary, RK Potter social secretary, A E Dennis religious secretary, and A T Brown physical director leading the local delegation.
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Sewickley
George H. Burress
RK. R. Potter
A. E. Dennis
A. T. Brown
Wagon Struck on North Mill Street in Morning Accident
A north bound car driven by Motorman Warnock and Conductor Shipe hit a delivery buggy owned by A Bonna of Long Avenue on North Mill Street near Washington around 10 o clock. One sheet of the rig was shattered but the driver M O Borst escaped without injury.
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Warnock
Shipe
A. Bonna
Long Avenue
North Mill Street
Washington
M. O. Borst
Japanese Ambassador Backs International Arbitration at Mohonk
Baron Takahira declared Japan ready to arbitrate international disputes at the Mohonk peace convention. He praised U S justice and fair play while noting Japan’s steady position. President Swayne urged college training of self control as a path to peaceful resolutions.
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United Press
Lake Mohonk
N. Y
Japan
Baron Takahira
Washington
Mohonk
United States
Far East
American College
Joseph Swayne
Swarthmore College
Peterson Business College to Close June First
The Peterson Business College in the Wallace block will suspend operations on June 1 as Prof. I L Smith of Smith Business College purchases furnishings and consolidates the two schools. Four local business schools have closed in recent decades. Fourteen Peterson students finish their course and will join Smith College’s thirty eight graduates this year. Commencement is set for June 1 at the First Baptist church.
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Peterson Business College
Wallace Block
I. L. Smith
Smith Business College
Peterson School
First Baptist Church
Persians Revolt Against Despot
Telegraphs from Teheran report virtual anarchy in Persia with widespread uprisings. The shah is cowering under a heavy guard as mutinies and distrust ripple through the royal forces. A Teheran Muzsabad screed declares a monarch would face fierce resistance from an awakened people.
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United Press
Berlin
Persia
Teheran
Muzsabad
Pet dog bites man decades later in Scranton case
Alden Cobb of Salem Corners Wayne county was bitten on the cheek 21 years ago by a pet dog. He now suffers rabies and is near death with symptoms worsening daily. The bite had previously caused no ill effects.
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United Press
Scranton
Alden Cobb
Salem Corners
Wayne County
Cobb
Cebo
Even Reduced High School Building Over Budget Says Contractors
Local contractors reviewing the proposed high school plans say total costs will exceed 300000 dollars. They expect bids to be unlikely by June 10, noting the project could reach 350000 with furnishings and utilities.
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Charles G. Martin
Presbyterians Elect Moderator at National Assembly
Rev. Baxter P. Fullerton of St. Louis elected moderator of the Presbyterian general assembly now meeting in Kansas City. He succeeds Rev. William Roberts of Philadelphia in a unanimous vote as the assembly opens its ten day session with a spirit of unity.
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Baxter P. Fullerton
D. D
St. Louis
Presbyterian General Assembly
Kansas City
William Roberts
Philadelphia
Mr. Fullerton
Fullerton
Missionary Record
Roberts
United States
Convention Hall
Two Chicks Hatched From One Egg At Court Street Hen
William Dunlap of Court Street kept a hen that hatched sixteen chicks from fifteen eggs. One egg yielded two chicks, one of which died after birth. Despite Mr Dunlap’s efforts and removing the shell, both chicks were born healthy but only one survived.
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William Dunlap
Court Street
Mr. Dunlap
Johnny
Former Resident Writes Article for May Success Magazine
William J. Cromie, a former city resident and gymnastics instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, contributes an article titled Correct Walking in May Success. Cromie has built a strong reputation in gymnasium work since leaving town years ago.
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Success
William J. Cromie
Cromie
University of Pennsylvania At
Philadelphia
City leaders vow workhouse for speeders in city
Mayor Lusk and Chief Gilmore pledge crackdown on reckless driving after numerous complaints. Officers ordered to arrest speeders and supervise all autos within city limits to stop the practice.
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Lusk
Gilmore
Patriotic Talks by Old Soldiers Visit City Schools
Representatives of Post 100 G A R spoke to public schoolchildren on Memorial Day, delivering stirring addresses and patriotic songs. Volunteers from several districts distributed duties, toured buildings adorned with flags and colors, and ended the morning session with concerted songs.
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Post 100
America
Columbia
R. G. Porter
Croton Avenue
J. A. McMillen
Thaddeus Stevens
J. S. DuShane
Robert Morris
East Street
J. M. Martin
Highland Avenue
Col
O. L. Jackson
Martin Gantz
R. P. Pomeroy
Central
Rev. C. W. Foulke
West Side
W. T. Dougherty
Home Street
Aaron L. Hazen
Lincoln
Garfield
Lawrence
A. Onstott
M. Clark
Terrace Avenue
F. Kincaid and
Moser
Mahoningtown
D. I. Campbell
F. F
Police seek Des Moines girl with six toes on left foot
In Omaha on May 22 police search for a Des Moines girl named Gertrude Keeney who reportedly eloped. Her brother George Keeney offers to identify any woman matching the odd trait, as several candidates have already shown left foot anomalies by removing shoe and stocking.
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United Press
Omaha
Neb
Gertrude Keeney
Des Moines
George Keeney
Special Service for Old Soldiers at Central Presbyterian
Post 100 G A R of this city with Col Daniel Leasure camp U S W V will hold memorial services at Central Presbyterian Church Sunday evening at 8 oclock. Robert B Louden commander calls comrades to assemble at the city building at 7 30 to accompany the G A R Post. Rev A B McCormick pastor will deliver a special sermon to the old soldiers. Special music will feature the service.
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Post
Daniel Leasure
Central Presbyterian Church
Robert B. Louden
G. A. R. Post
A. B. McCormick
Wesley O Dean's Father Dies Call Brings Dean Home
Harry C Urmson of Highland Avenue received a message from Youngstown that Wesley O Dean formerly of this city has been called to Ashville New York by the death of his father. Dean Jr a former bookkeeper for Dickson and Company and Mikado club musician left the city for the west for health reasons.
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Harry C. Urmson
Highland Avenue
Youngstown
Wesley
Dean
Ashville
N. Y
Mr. Dean, Jr
Dickson and Company
Mikado Club
Congress Rejects Postal Subsidy Bill in House Vote
Washington May 22 The conference report of the post office appropriation bill including a ship subsidy provision was rejected by the House 147 to 155. The vote was so close Speaker Cannon ordered a recapitulation.
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United Press
Washington
Post Office
House
Cannon
AFL Leaders Back Labor Influence Over New Party
Washington May 22. AFL leaders favor mobilizing union labor to swing power between the two major parties rather than forming a new labor party. President Gompers argues a new party cannot win soon, so the plan focuses on reshaping the House to secure labor relief. The campaign will target pro labor candidates and concentrate the labor vote there. They will also press the anti injunction issue until gains are won.
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United Press
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
House of Representatives
Labor
House
Lives Lost in Western Storms Across Three States
A heavy storm across Kansas Missouri and Illinois left at least three dead and many injured. In Kansas Fred Grothe’s home in Lincoln was destroyed killing Mrs Grothe. near Lynn two of Fred Bakers children died. In Illinois two hundred miners narrowly escaped at the Ogle Station coal mine after a mine fan failed due to lightning. Havana flooded as a levee broke after a cloud burst. In Wisconsin Wilton suffered a tornado unroofing a score of buildings with minor injuries.
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ST. Louis
Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
Lincoln
Fred Grothe
Havana
Illinois River
la Crosse
Wis
Wilton
Evans Expresses Desire for Vice Admiral Rank
Washington May 22 Admiral Evans met at the White House with President Roosevelt who voiced the wish to promote him to vice admiral but doubted his ability to do so. Evans said he would be glad if promoted but would fare well without it and noted his good health after illness.
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United Press
Washington
Evans
White House
Pacific Coast
Roosevelt
Roosevelt to become an engineer after White House visit
A group of engineers from Chattanooga told the White House that President Roosevelt will be elevated from locomotive fireman to engineer. They cited his apprenticeship and proven ability to operate any vehicle as justification for the promotion.
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United Press
Roosevelt
Chattanooga
White House
Deserions Plague Local Naval Force Says Mayor
The text notes a high rate of desertions from the naval force with six men from New Castle and nearby areas reportedly leaving since Mayor Lusk took office. The report casts the navy as an unpopular labor choice and uses these six names as evidence.
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Lusk
New Castle
Death Record A. A. Duff 56 Beaver
Funeral notices report death of A. A. Duff age 56 of Beaver. Also listed are Mrs. Frances Morris of Youngstown and Mrs. Margaret Shook of Wilmington Road.
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A. A. Duff
Beaver
Frances Morris
Youngstown
Margaret Shook
Wilmington Road
Brutal Assault Alleged in Massillon State Hospital Death
John Adams of Beach City dies after four broken ribs and extensive bruising following admission to the Massillon state hospital. Acting coroner Bothwell cites autopsy and inquest testimony as evidence of a fatal beating. Governor Harris to be urged to order an inquiry and prosecutions to go before Stark County grand jury.
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United Press
Canton
John Adams
Beach City
Massillion State Hospital
Bothwell
Manu
Adams
Adam
Insane Asylum
Harris
Upham
Stark County Grand Jury
Tailor Shop Seized by Sheriff in L. Carazza Case
The tailoring shop of L. Carazza and Son and partners Luciano C. Carazza and Louis Carazza plus household goods were seized by Sheriff Waddington and will be sold on Friday May 29. An execution issued by John Lagnese for $286.50 funds the sale. The firm claims missed payments by customers caused the troubles. A salt valued at $60 was recently lost.
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L. Carazza and Son
Luciano C. Carazza
Louis Carazza
Waddington
John Lagnese
Carazza
Son
Keil Grain Merchant Files Voluntary Bankruptcy
Jacob Theodore Keil a noted grain merchant of Pittsburg filed a voluntary petition in the U S district court showing liabilities of 317970 and assets of 312718 leaving assets about 5200 short of his debts authorities said today in Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburg
Jacob Theodore Keil
United States District Court
Bankrupt files claim for $300 exemption in cash
Referee BE. M. Underwood heard Joe Friedman of Elywood City declare assets at $1,000 and liabilities at $3,371.96 while seeking $300 exemption for cash from stock seized. Creditors, led by Pittsburgh firms, hold a long list totaling $3,332.96, with court costs reducing any remaining funds. A June creditors meeting will elect a trustee to distribute remaining assets.
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BE. M. Underwood
Joe Friedman
Elywood City
Friedman
Pittsburg
Abels & Hess
Bee Bros
A. H. Alpern Company
Capital Trunk & Bag Manufacturing Company
H. Childs
Ferguson & Hene
Ferguson & Levin
Finklehor Bros
A. Bernstein
Pittsburg Eckwear Company
The
Pittsburg Pants Company
A. L. London & Son
Thomas K. Ray & Co
Harry ¢. Sirvan
Seeley & Leard
Goldberg & Lehman
M. Paplasky & Son
Gaffe
Engelpan
Tye Meek Company
Coshocton
Adis Bros
Baltimore
Defiance Tick Mitten
Toledo
L. Hersfield & Bro
New York
Price Weizenhof & Co
Cleveland
Practical Clothing Specialty Company
H. Pritzfielder & Co
Sullivan Bros
Philadelphia
Max Michelsohn
Jacob Rabinovitz
Virginia Trunk & Bag Company
Petersburg
United Shirt @ Collar company
Troy
N. Y
Wear Well Pants Company
Baltimore Shoe House
H. A. Freedman
Braddock
Love Letters In Court Spark Outrage Over Fur Coat Desires
In Clinton Illinois on May 22 the court case over writings to the late Colonel Thomas Snell opened with tastefully explicit letters. The letters reveal a young woman’s fixation on luxury fur coats and fear of exposing her adultery to her husband. The prose depicts intense romantic longing and warnings to burn the letters. Extracts show passion and deception as the trial unfolds.
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United Press
Clinton
Ill
Thomas Snell
Philbrick
Colonel
Cole
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