Unions Face a Crisis Amid Wide Labor Demands
The Central Federated Union hears reports of major labor conflicts as shipyard machinists, architectural iron workers, and garment workers push for higher wages and longer hours. Delegates say strikes loom in shipyard shops, marble mill hands, and clothing houses while talks with employers and the Building Trades board continue without resolution.
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Tay
Central
Aerate
Architectural
Ifon
Leagur
Mit
Weiss
Architectural Ironwokers
JJR
J M. Cornell
Bhitksmiths
Architectural Iron Workers
With & Delgate
Huynets Teedde
Architectural Iron Owners
Eee
Taval Iron Workers
Redealiies
Starr
Brass Workare
Decne League
League
Shiparas
New York
Ganto
George
Warner
International Association
Cry Machinists
Bejong
Ade A
Ainstall
Arner
International Association of Machinists
Emjoser
James McKonnell
Caign
Feee
Central Federated Union
Tce
Bétayeen
Marcus M. Marks
Woodbury
Ewok
Union Breweries
Veneas
Rapid Transit Contractors Face Arbitration Meeting
A conference in the office of the general contractor chaired by J B McDonald discusses arbitration for the rapid transit contract. Wage scales and the scope of trades to be represented are debated as the board weighs past settlements and current union actions.
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Federated Union
Cess
Ee Encore
Rockmen Cid Excavators
Wis
Strikers Demand Open Yards Amid Lumber Shut Down
Delegates from unions criticized deadlocks in trades caused by lumber and building materials shortages. A report to the central body outlined the committee’s concerns and the need for action to resume work and access to yards.
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Gentral -Fenerated Union
Amusements and page notes missing data
Incomplete OCR fragment from a 19th century page lists amusements calendars weather and foreign mails. The readable bits reference Pearl calendars general notices and a weather report with garbled headings and stray page references.
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Totes
J W Gates Yacht Burned in Wisconsin Fire
Special to TI Racine Wis report notes a large fire damaging J W Gates yacht valued around 400000 dollars. The yacht was under construction with plans to sail via Mississippi River route and Gulf ports. Authorities consider new voyage plans and timelines for completion and use.
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Tiracine
Wis
John Street Financier
Gulf
Gites
Shaler
Tracht
Chicago
Dawa
Adventist Auditorium Dedicated Amid Mixed Attendance
The new Adventist Auditorium in Battle Creek Michigan was dedicated with 10,000 attendees expected but fewer arrived due to a plot to dim the building and some opting out. General secretary presided as the Amateur Musical Club led a chorus and festival orchestra. Messages from President Roosevelt and Cabinet members arrived by wire.
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Putes
Ay al
Toy
York
Hattle Creek
Mich
Adventist
I Permanent Chorus
INK
Randgred Galections
Redempti U
Roosevelt
Tornadoes Hit Texas Panhandle Front Regions
Special report from Texas describes multiple tornadoes striking the Panhandle, damaging ranches and properties in Haskell and Kiowa counties. Reports indicate lives lost or injured, with farms destroyed and extensive property damage across Stamford and Tecumseh areas.
Mexican Central Blocked by Mexican Government Rail Takeover
Austin reports that government acquisition of a National Railroad of Mexico stake blocks Mexican Central from building a San Pedro to San Antonio short line. Consolidated National and Interoceanic Railroads now form a through line from the Rio Grande to Vera Cruz with joint terminal facilities likely in Merida. president Raul may retire with Greg Brown replacing him. Mexican corporate offices shifting from New York to Mexico City.
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Austin
Texas
National Railroad of
Mexico
Mexican Central
San Pédro
San Antonio
National
Greg
HW. N. Brown
Ork Tomes
Almager
New York
West Point Development Boost Approved by Secretary of War
The Secretary of War arrived at West Point on May 31 to review the bond recommendations and the competitive plans for the proposed improvements. After inspecting drawings, he approved the unanimous jury recommendation favoring architects Cram, Goodhue, and Ferguson of Boston. He stayed through dress parade.
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West Point
Secretary of War
West
NARS
Cram, Goodne &, Ferguson
Boston
Died of a Cut on the Hand
A brief notice from Catskill reports the death of Liam D. after a cut on the hand, with details of the injury and cause of death noted in the local update.
All Sorts of Low Rates to California and Colorado
Advertisement lists travel offers to California in May June July and August and to Colorado in June July and August. Provides information at Rock Island act offices 401 Broadway or 5th Street and 5th Avenue. Advises contacting offices for details.
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California
Colorado
Rock Island Act
Broadway
U5th St
Sth Ave
Adyv
Fresh Glue at Ardsley
In Ardsley on Hudson May 31 Coroner Frank E Russell and a Pinkerton detective continued the Heffernan murder inquest after exonerating Rufus L Sewaill. Assistant District Attorney Weeks said the inquest could be reopened if developments warranted. A club rumor links a well dressed young society man to the shooting near Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, with Miss Campbell, Dunn, and Hewitt figures cited in varying testimonies. Rewards for information now range up to four thousand dollars from Gould Eldridge and others.
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New York Times
Ardsley-On-Hudson
Frank E. Russell
Heffernan
Irvington
Rufus
L.sewaill
Boston
Pinkerton
Russell
Weeks
Tarrytown
James Dunn
North Tarrytown
Sleepy Hollow
Lquer
Sarah Campbell
Dunn Firs
Efferny
Hewitt
Dunn
Hewitt House
Liam
Threwitt Premisey
Pilfkerton
Ardsley Club
Ma& E. Sand
Edwin Goulé
Textile Strike Begins in Philadelphia Mills
Special to the New York Times reports a widespread textile workers strike in Philadelphia and suburbs. An executive board states 160,000 workers will strike, with 90,000 in 36 trades seeking a 55 hour week and lower wages, to curb labor for women and children.
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New York Times
Philadelphia
Dustry
Cerentral Union of ‘Textile Workers
Buil
Wain
Benj Amia
Train Plunges Into Sea Near Rincon California
A Southern Pacific passenger train derailed about a mile south of Rincon last night. Four cars plunged down a forty foot embankment with two partly submerged. about forty injured, some seriously. No deaths reported. cause under investigation with rails suspected to have spread as the engine passed.
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Santa.barbara
Cal
Southern Pacific
Rincon
Alice Stebbens
Ithaca
Map of Manchuria Offered by New York Central
Greener the commercial agent at Vladivostock says the best map of Manchuria is published by the New York Central. A copy can be mailed on receipt of 5 cents in stamps by G. H. Daniels G. P. A. New York Ady.
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Manchuria
Greener
United States
Vladivostock
New York Central
G. H. Daniels
New York
Riot at High Bridge Ball Ground Ends in Lynch Threats
At a West Liberty Borough baseball ground near Pittsburg a riot left one man dead and several injured after gamblers confronted by locals were forced from the grounds. A mob pursued suspects, with one wounded man later identified as William Davis and rushed to a hospital. Police later arrived as fear of lynching spread.
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Pittsburg
Penn
High Bridge
West Liberty
Sandy Garrett
Beltzhoover Club
Sandy
Beltzhoover
Saidy
George Foster
Charles Keiley
Fremy
Feft
William Davis
Milwaukee and Peoria Teams Mourned as Flood Strands Players
Fears mount for Western League players from Milwaukee and Peoria missing after flood ravaged Topeka. Messages from Manhattan Kansas City prove inconclusive as trains halted all eastbound movements. Milwaukee games suspended. teams composed of players from across the country. manager Duffy listed as from Boston.
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Stecia
New York Times
Milwaukee
Wis
Peoria
Topeka
Denver
Colorado
Manhattan
Kan
Kansas City
Duffy
Disabled Monroe Towed After Struck by Propeller
The Monroe a new Old Dominion Line liner bound New York for Norfolk and Newport News was sighted near Brigantine Shoals with a disabled propeller after departure from New York. The Jefferson towed the Monroe to safety with tug I J Merritt assisting, all 125 passengers reportedly in good spirits aboard the towed vessel toward Norfolk.
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Monroe
Old Dominion Line
Newport
Dole
Jefferson
Newport News
Norfolk
New York
Brigantine Shoals
New Jersey
Merritt & Chapman
Wrec
I. J
Newes New York
New York Times
Atlantic City
N. J
Hulphers
Wwe Harbor
Atlantic
Cry
State City
Limited trains speed Westward by Pennsylvania and rivals
Train service westward offered by The Three Limiteds of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Chicago, St. Louis and other points quickly reached. Ads note The West 23d Street Terminal and Lehigh Valley connections are convenient. Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Chicago. Also advertises New York Central Lines trains from central New York reaching St. Louis quickly.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Chicago
St. Louis
Mt Rail
Lehigh Valley
R. R
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Toronto
St. Louis II
New York Central
New York
Adyv
D. Pennsylvania Railroad
Chicago and
Topeka Flood Disaster Rescues Lift 300 From Rooftops
The Topeka flood left 175 to 200 dead and over 8000 homeless with property losses estimated at 4 million dollars. Rescue teams worked through Sunday saving 300 people from flooded rooftops as Kans City faced similar inundation.
Work of Rescue at Topeka Amid Floods and Fire
The Topeka flood toll rises as rescue teams recover survivors from North Topeka. An estimated 175 to 200 dead, 200 missing, and $4 million in property losses are reported with 200 houses burned. Rescue efforts continue with steam launches and a larger steamboat expected, as authorities warn it may take days to determine final counts.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansals City
Unio
M. Alexander
Flitigheani
B. L. Baik
Owas
Peroptet
Henry
Atjnoan
Mafiy
Ding
Goff
abanJone
North
Méniue Street
Atrick Beline
Union Pacific
Neka
Uni
Be Island
Iock
I Gerbera
Kansas
North Topeka
Itv
McCabble
Iver
Rock Island
Obedient Pen Stylus Round Pointed Sample Request Ad
Classified note states Sendt for samples to Styles is Cash at 77th Ave City. Ady advertisement line notes product type and contact.
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Ady
The 20th Century Limited Train Between New York and Chicago
The New York Central’s 20th Century Limited runs a 26 hour trip between New York and Chicago, promising a save of a day. Advanced advertising touts speed and luxury to attract passengers.
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New York Central
New York
Chicago
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Iron League
Iron
Ters
Emands
Building Material Drivers Union
Board of Building Trades
Board of Vible
Building Material Drivers’ Union
Transir&sed
Material Drivers Union
Otto M. Bjidlitz
Builders
Building Trades Employers’ Association
Pewsdewers
J. W.gates
Gulf of Mexic
Reid
W. Gates
Gates
Falexas
Battle Creek
Kleford
Tod Richards
Cooper
Starm Eélinr
Ove York
Times
Cat Hhaskell
Jones
Kmorton
Stamford
Tecumseh
National Railroad
Root
Catskil
Ford
Isliam D
Ardsley
Teamster
Racine
Stacine
Racine Boat Manufacturing Company
Fatals Lumber
Ting Company
Sengers
Wding
Sone
Erty
Daiy
Missouri
Nebraska
Kantas
Strik
Horth
St. Thotal
Secraial Club
Ecial
Ofc
Numrin
Stedmlau
Bergur Tary
Cbmmercias
Peka
Pacific
Santd
Peo Lerdiy
Isaac Standon
Walter
Ituys
Ito Ake
Burnete
Ives
Morse Street
Santa Fé
Rock Island General Offices
Neerok
Ble
N. Fn
Eng- Pearson
Babe
Anders
Harver
Parsons
Ibut
Wise
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