1900 Machinists Strike Hits Pittsburg District
On May 2 1900 the machinists strike began with over 1000 men quitting work affecting nearly all Pittsburg shops except Westinghouse Machine. Workers seek a 10 percent raise and shorter hours while other trades scales have been settled. In Wilmington Delaware 209 house carpenters struck demanding 45 cents an hour up from 40. Contractors refuse to negotiate.
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Pittsburg
Westinghose Machine company
Wilmington
Del
Darre Pa
criminal court
Stephen Savage
Edwardsgile
Savage
Chunowsky
Chunovsky
Nature's mercy spares the rose from grief
An article on nature sparing the rose from mental suffering and the discovery of a hair loss germ. It touts Newpro’s Herpicide destroying the germ, allowing hair to grow naturally. Sold by leading druggists for 50 cents or 1 dollar. special agent J A Williamson.
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Nature alwass
Newpro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Wich
J. A. Williamsson
Fire Tragedy at Wabash Avenue Building
A Chicago blaze at 255 Wabash Avenue trapped over 100 in a four story structure housing Story & Clarice Piano Co and Lotus Lunch Club. The panic left many injured though none feared dead. the basement origin and rapid spread via a freight shaft and stairway led to a dramatic rear window escape and heroic fireman rescues.
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Chicago
Wabash avenue
Story & Clarice Piano Co
Lotus Lunch Club
lunch club
elect cal
Baseball Scores and Miscellany From Yesterday's Games
Baseball scores from the American and National Leagues report rain and cold weather delays. Highlights include Washington Athletics 4 3 New York 3 Cleveland 2 St Louis Chicago 5 Detroit 6 in shortened games. Minor leagues show Lancaster 7 Trenton 4 Altoona 4 Williamsport 2 Harrisburg 2 13 innings York 10 Washington 4. A tailor in Philadelphia was injured tearing his elbow. Legal notes mention Missouri telegraph rates and New Jersey pardons for William McQueen linked to the Paterson riot.
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Washington Athletics
fasion
New York
Cleveland
St. Lous
Chicago
S. Detroit
Philadelphe
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
St. Loui
Boston
Cincinnati
Lancaster
Trenton
Altoona
Williamsport
Johnstown
Harrisburg
York
Washington
Philadelphia
Samuel Barbalovy
Missouri
New Jersey board of pardons
William McQueen
state
Paterson
Quarry Deal Fails as Widow Declines 10 Percent Share
Harrisburg May 2 The Capitol investigation hears from Mrs. Walter F. Anthony widow of Williamsport Pa about a proposed serpentine marble deal linked to architect Joseph M. Huston and contractor John H. Sanderson. She refused to join a new Westgatt Serpentine Quarrying Co explaining 40 percent of proceeds would go to friends leaving her with only one percent. Witnesses allege further padding of Paine & Co. bills for attic work and misused stationery. Hearings adjourned indefinitely pending Audit Company report and expert analysis.
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Penra
Capitol
Anthony
New Company
Harrisburg
capitol investigating commission
Walter F. Anthony
Wiliamsport
Joseph M. Huston
John H. Sanderson
Jacob MM. Shenk
Haston
Westgatt Serpentine Quarrying company
Huston
Anhony
Shenk
bills of Paine & Co
board of public grounds and buildings
Wiliam MM. Anderson
Philadelphia
tee
Paspe HAG
Anderson
Paane
Frente
Harris linked to notes and property deals in capitol probe
Testimony shows a $509 note cashed for a Snyder relative and a $7400 Harris house near Clearfield. Witnesses say Harris built a Clearfield home, considered selling most property, and a $70 check passed through Clearfield Trust. Capitol commission braces for auditors and further testimony.
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Harris
Clearfield
Urey
capitol
Tarrisburg
Haris
Clearfield Trust company
ctapitol
commission
Unclear OCR fragment about naval event and figures
Fragmentary text mentions Admiral lines and a naval scene with dates and persons, but details are unclear due to corrupted OCR. Entities and connections are partially present, but full story cannot be reconstructed from the readable words.
Unbroken Callogn Record At Lahm Cup Flight
The United States Signal reports Acer and Captain C Poo Canhict delivering a record long distance flight covering 733 miles from St Levis to Geicania. Dr McAvey of New York notes the journey used favorable air currents. The Lahm cup winning landing occurred after a display of crossing winds and a smooth touchdown.
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Acer
St Levis
Poo
United States
dr. McAvey
New York
balloniverlani
cening
St Lous
Geicania
Ragons
Well Known Packer In Critical Condition After Fall
A local Packers figure, Jean Gudtzky, is in critical condition following a fall near his home on April 27. Reports describe an accident that left Gudtzky with serious injuries. witnesses note the incident involved a fall from a height. Additional named individuals connected to the event include Camerlaat and Maier, who were mentioned in the fragmented report.
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Jean Gudtzky
John Curdeby
Maier
raoas etre
Missing man case prompts citywide search
A man named Hoomee or related details are missing after a Monday incident. Authorities and a warrant are involved as they pursue a suspect and urge the public’s help in locating him. The report notes police fear for the missing man’s safety and describe a citywide manhunt underway.
Sailors clash with Cuban police at Santiago brawl
May 2 1902 Santiago Cuba police in citizen dress attacked Tacoma sailors after a banquet at Cafe Leon de Oro. Ensign Brisbin wounded. Henry Lee fatally injured from machete and gunshot.10 sailors hurt. police suspended by order of the civil governor after consul and commander complained.
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Santiago
Cuba
Tacoma
Cafe Leon de Oro
Cafe Union
Lay
Ensign Brisbin
Brisbin
Henry L. Lee
Tappen
Holaday
Anti American Feeling Questioned in Santiago Sailor Clash
Havana reports no clear cause for the Santiago incident between police and United States sailors. Officials call it a possible pay day brawl, with no evidence of anti American sentiment. Governor Magoon and Mayor Meza expect no blame on police, while Taft awaits full facts before public release.
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Havana
Santiago
United States
Perez
Orieste
Tappen fot
Magoon
General Barri
Sfesa
Meza
Lar
Taft
Washington
Magcor
Magcon
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