Reed on Labor and Tariff Debate in Congress
In Washington on April 22 Speaker Reed praised moderate labor reforms as the factory system’s consequence while federation leaders led a delegation headed by Samuel Gompers urging action on labor eight hour laws and committee assignments. Gompers warned of nationwide distress and called for lawful, orderly agitation and tariff action to speed relief. Reed affirmed labor’s role, urged focus on tariff until resolved, and noted reforms progress with public sentiment shifting toward eight hour enforcement. A separate Albany item reports New York inherits tax bill passing senate and awaiting governor signature, applying 3 percent tax on estates over thresholds with graduated rates.
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Reed
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American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
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Gardner
New Jersey
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Gompers
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Labor
Federation of Labor
Heilman in Critical Condition in Washington
Representative Heilman suffered a sinking spell and is now in very critical condition in Washington. He has been unconscious but previously showed vitality, with officials hopeful for a rally.
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Heilman
Blood Poverty and Dr Bull's Pills Advertisement
Blood poverty is lack of red blood cells due to poor nourishment from bad digestion. A cure offered is Dr John W Bull's Pills, a digestive tonic and blood builder sold sixty in a box for 25 cents, trial box 10 cents, by A C Meyer & Co in Baltimore or by mail.
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Archbishop Ryans Jubilee Celebration and Procession
Philadelphia April 22 reporting the jubilee honoring Archbishop Ryan for 25 years in the ministry. A pentitential mass at the cathedral opened the day with Cardinal Gibbons and Papal Legate Martinelli present, a sermon by Archb Hennessy, a clergy address by Rev Loughlin, and a large parish parade with 20 000 in line.
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Edward Morrell
Governor Adams Vetoes Oleomargarine Bill
April 22 Denver reports Governor Adams vetoed a bill regulating oleomargarine manufacture and sale. The veto message includes a Denver lawyer’s letter to a Chicago producer suggesting bribery in both houses. The bill allowed sale but barred coloring matter in the product.
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Emperors Embrace and Crowds Stir At Station Arrival
Emperors Francis Joseph and William drive to the palace amid cheers after a guard of honor forms on the railway platform. The event accompanies a report from Carson Nevada that preparations for August carnival are under way for a ten day affair. Stuart hints at a Corbett versus Fitzsimmons rematch at the carnival.
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Corbett Mar Ficht
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Six Killed in Red Mountain Landslide Near Sheen Creek
Rossland April 22 A landslide near Sheen Creek on the Red Mountain railroad killed six men and seriously injured several more. The workers were asleep in camp when a 20 feet wide slide swept over their camp.
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Sheen Creek
Red Mountain
Roosevelt Becomes Acting Secretary of Navy in Boston Departure
Acting Secretary Roosevelt assumes duties after Secretary Long leaves Washington for Boston. On the third day of his incumbency Roosevelt takes the helm as the Navy's interim head while Long is away.
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Long
Boston
Flood crevasse devastates Louisiana Mississippi levee system
Memphis April 22 reports sixth Mississippi delta levee break near Lake Providence La flooding Issaquena Sharkey and Yazoo counties. Water spreads across Madison Parish, with Biggs crevasse advancing. Refugees aided, tents for 2000 people set up in Vicksburg while stock and tenants face crop prospects amid mounting hardship.
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Teree
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Antiquated Senate sparks debate and reforms
In Washington Senator Mason denounces the Senate as relic and urges rules to curb debate. Massachusetts Senator Hoar supports new rules. Harrisburg bills include a proposed per capita school tax amid opposition over clarity. Ex consul Lasigi extradited to Boston. Uncle Sim's Boodle recounting by federal counters in New York. Arkansas ex governor Valey Smith dies in asylum after mental decline.
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Florids Senatorship Ballot And Kentucky Senator Withdraws
The first joint ballot for United States senator in Florida yielded results similar to Tuesday with one more vote for Call from absent Senator Henney. In Kentucky, Dr Godfrey Hunter withdrew his name from the U S senate race after a caucus vote narrowly decided to delay nominating a candidate. In Ohio, Springdale adopts a curfew ordinance setting winter and summer curfew times to enforce the rule.
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Call
Henney
Cali,co
Raney
Hocker
Burford
Mabrey
McKay
Cri
Broome
Bisbee
Hunter
Frankfort
Godfrey Hunter
Republican Legislat
Deboe
Holt
Ohio
NUGGETS OF NENS AND NOTES OF THE DAY
A bridge costing 5.60 dollars is built by Southern Par company over the Mississippi. The senate finance sub committee will report tariff bill to full committee on Saturday. The New York strike has ended in a compromise. A confessed murderer of Stickney of Somers H. was removed from Montreal after waiving extradition. Representative Sayers of Texas proposes a prize for engineers to design Mississippi overflow prevention. College boat races expected on the Poughkeepsie course if quarters are secured for crews. An indictment with 27 counts was found by the Baltimore grand jury against Dr. George Wellington Bryant, former district superintendent of a trees.
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Senate Finance Committee
Er Stickney
Somers
Poughkeepsie
Baltimore Graduary
Acainat
George Wellington Bryant
A Trees
Ceaseless Fighting as Turkish Forces Push on Greek Strongholds
An April dispatch from the Milunia Pass reports Turks overrunning positions and capturing Tyrnavo while infantry and cavalry press toward the Thessalian plain. Greek batteries retire under heavy bombardment as both sides exchange hard, costly assaults. Crown Prince Constantin says all routes into the plain are secured, and Greece fights to hold Reveni and Nezeros passes with reserves exhausted.
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Two Dead in Blaze at 4226 Ashiant Avenue Chicago
Fire early April 22 tore through a building at 4226 Ashiant Avenue in Chicago. Two men died. 13 year old John Coyne and John McCleash perished as residents escaped by windows or ladders. Coyne was found in McCleash’s arms, indicating a rescue attempt.
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Garman Re elected Chairman By State Democratic Panel
Harrisburg April 22 The state Democratic committee met yesterday and unanimously re elected John M Garman of Nanticoke as chairman The body decided to hold the next state convention at Reading with the time to be fixed by the executive committee
Frost Damage Hits Virginia and Carolinas Hard
Telegraphic reports from Virginia Maryland and North Carolina detail extensive frost damage to fruit vegetables and vines across tidewater regions. Potatoes beans peas and strawberries suffered heavy losses as farmers anticipate replanting and potential further damage without a warm rain.
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Fatal Runaway Accident in Boonton New Jersey
A fatal runaway accident occurred in Boonton New Jersey on April 22. Joseph Meyers his son Harry six, were thrown from a carriage. Mrs Meyers was severely injured and believed to be near death. The child died soon after the crash with multiple injuries. Mr Kieves was injured but not severely.
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Died From Her Wounds In North Springfield Ambush
In Jacksonville April Miss Marie Louise Gate died from wounds after an ambush shooting in North Springfield Tuesday night. Her lover Edward Pitzee is under arrest, and a strong circumstantial case is being built around him.
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London Advances in New York Stock Market Prices
European war news dominates early trading as London quotes edge higher for American stocks. Sharp gains in some issues, with Americans recovering losses from Monday and closing above Saturday levels. Rumored London mood lifts demand in New York. grain, pork, lard, eggs, and petroleum show varied firming and steadying trends. Live stock markets reflect modest gains for beef and hogs, with steady to firm cattle and lamb values.
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