Striking Machinists Sign 39 Boston Establishments
Washington May 24 President OConnell of the Machinists Association reports progress in settlements. About 1,500 to 1,000 workers gained or returned to work across New England, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. A long strike wave persisting in several cities prompts potential widespread action if demands aren’t met. OConnell notes the policy to avoid unnecessary layoffs while preparing for further steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oconnell
Machinists’ Association
Ohio
Ohio, and Probably 1,000 In Pennsyslvnania. About 1,000 Men Struck Thorday
Philadelphia
Sone
Sea Board Air Line
Americgs
Fia
Indianapolis
American Bicycle Co
Teiay
Vic
Maw
James OP Caged
Internnational Association of Machinists
Yoranteo
Cannells
Connell
O'Connell
O’commell
Memphis
Penn
Poe
Vindas
Eh Ponte
Pittsburgh
Toronto
Navy Department
Hatha & Hartingsworth
Ex-Gov Tanner Dead After May Day Burial
Former Georgia governor Tanner died by apparent natural causes, with Dr Dinen citing cerebral blood clot. He was laid to rest in Oak Ridge Cemetery amid May Day ceremonies, as flags hung at half mast and a 13-gun salute marked his funeral. The 5th Infantry and National Guard participated, and President Lincoln's burial backdrop was recalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ge. Tanner
Dinen
Gord Tanner
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Lincoln
Lincoin
Hallmist
State House
Plans for 1905 jubilee exposition in New York
New York on May 24 reports plans under discussion for a 1905 jubilee exposition to commemorate the physical consolidation of the metropolis by the completion of the rapid transit system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chilean President in Critical Condition at Valparaiso
Dispatch from Galveston Texas dated May 24 reports President Errazuriz of Chile paralyzed and in very critical condition. Sources indicate the press remains hopeful yet uncertain about his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Valparaiso
Galveston
Tex
Errazuriz Paralysix
Taut Sands
Baltimore steamer Baltimore foundered in Lake Huron disaster
The wood steamer Baltimore foundered in Lake Huron near Au Sable with 12 of 14 crew drowned. Two men survived after hours adrift, rescued by the tug Columbia. Survivor Thomas Murphy from Milwaukee recounted the ordeal. Captain Meno of City of Holland termed the gale one of the worst in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Tawas
Mich
Baltimore
Lake Huron
Au Sable
Columbia
George McGinnis
Thomas Murphy
Milwanukee
Murphy
Murphay
Capt. Meno
City of
Holfind
Sharrisville
Mde
Phece
Lake Wao
Feres
Vite
OL W. Potter
Dee Etes
Chigage
Ana Otalis
Fesen- Huis
PLU
Vierodne
Transport Sherman Facing Settlement and Repairs
The Transport Sherman, undergoing repairs at Vides iron works, nears completion. Pending a settlement of a labor dispute, the ship may sail from Manila on June 3 if dispatch is possible now. Iron works report pay to striking employees as a sign of progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Vides Iron Works
Manila
Jane
Dern Pt Org
Risdon, Filton
National Iron Works
Paday
Mondaw
Presbyterian Assembly Debates Revision of Confession
Philadelphia May 25 The Presbyterian General Assembly defeated the Baker amendment and voted to continue consideration of revising the confession. Dr John DeWitt urged dismissal while Dr Charles A Dickey argued for further study. The debate featured lively exchanges but remained orderly and focused on scriptural supremacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Presbyterian General Assembly
George D. Baker
Mide Br
John DeWitt
Charles A. Dickey
Pr. DeWitt
Gord
Dickey
Wloee
Roberts
Safanis
Tragic Hospital Fire Victim Identified After Severe Burns
Mrs. Jennie HReuim died in Adriman hospital after severe facial burns from a factory fire. Dozens of coworkers and at least 109 employees donated skin grafts in a desperate effort to save her life. recovery appeared improving before a relapse a week prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Jennie Hreuim
Adriman
Cup races postponed a month as Lipton repairs racer
New York May 23 It was determined that the cup races will be postponed for one month. The New York Yacht Club challenge committee offers Lipton extra time to repair his damaged racer. Sir Thomas Lipton believes repairs can be completed sooner than initially estimated and schedules Friday as the target for resumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prac- Henily
New York Yacht Club
Sir Thomas Lipton
Thomas Linter
Vahled Priday
Justice O'Gorman Grants Attachment Against Wood & Co
Justice O Gorman of the supreme court granted an attachment for 5858.079 against the property of George T Wood & Co bankers and brokers of Louisville Ry in favor of C I Hudson & Co bankers and brokers for money advanced on stock purchases and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
O'Gorman
Suprreme
George T. Wood & Co
Louisville
C. 1. Hudson & Co
New York Weekly Failure Comparisons Across Years
The report shows weekly failure counts for New York and Canada with figures like 192 last week and 156 this week compared to prior years. Canadian failures are listed as 24 this week and 4 last, with various year-to-year comparisons noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
ISIS
Asuer
Scorpion Arrives at Memphis for Confederate Reunion
The gunboat Scorpion arrived off Memphis on May 25 and was greeted by a 21 gun salute from the city. The warship returned the salute and will stay in the area until after the Confederate reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Peking Ministers Stand Fast on Indemnity Amount
Reported semi-officially that the powers in Peking will not cut the Chinese indemnity below 450 million taels and that China accepts the figure as final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yterlin
Peking
China
McKinley completes tour with Mrs McKinleys improving health
President McKinley finishes engagements in San Francisco and Oakland including receptions for foreign consuls and Loyal Legion and a school children review. The presidential train then travels through Utah and Nevada with Mrs McKinley weathering a dusty hot crossing eased by a rainstorm and a comfortable night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
McKinley
National Capital
Ma Mn
Palace” Hotel
Sons and Daughters of the American Resolution
Loyal Legion
Oakland
Oden
Utah
State of
Nevada
Ogden
Humboaldt River
Kuby O
Wasatch
Salt Lake Basin
Providence
Largest Elevator in the World to Rise in Weehawken
New York Central railroad contracted to build the largest operating grain elevator in the world at the terminus of the West Shore road in Weehawken. It will hold 2,000,000 bushels and cost nearly £1,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Central Railroad
Weehawken
West Shore Road
Emperor and empress fortune swindle rumors denied
From Benin dated May 27 the report that the private fortunes of the German emperor, empress, and other royal family members were nearly wiped out by a swindler is said to have no foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benin
Germany
Purcell Score Found in Royal Academy Library
London on May 25 reports the full score of Purcell's Fairs Queen, long missing for two centuries, uncovered in the Royal Academy of Music library among manuscripts bequeathed by R. J. S. Stevens in 1837.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Purécell
Royal Academy of Music
Academy
R. J. S. Stevens
Indiana transport sickness off China coast confirmed
Peking dispatch says doctors found no smallpox aboard the United States transport Indiana. Troops will board the Indiana and are expected to sail by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
United States
Indiana
Dowie Faces Arrest Over Mrs Judd’s Death
Coroner verdict names Dowie H W Judd and two women as criminally responsible for Mrs Evra Judd’s death. Dowie flees, Bratsch jailed, mob fires Dowie effigy. Christensen death recalls explosive South Chicago tension. Dowie surrenders next day pledging £10 000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Evra Lucy Judd
John Alexander Dowie
Zion
Dowie
H. W. Judd
Sprecher
Bratsch
Correst Dowie
Judd
Christensen
Chicaco
Tf. W. Judd
Paley
Zion Woard
Welcoming Reception For Porto Rico Governor In San Juan
May 24 San Juan Porto Rico crowds greet Gov Allen on arrival aboard the Mayflower. A long procession, bands, fireworks, and a semi holiday mark the welcome in the public square as officials and delegations from neighboring towns attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Allen
Mr. Hunt
Porto Rico
Col
Duchanan
Yates Stirling
Gov
Arlen
Atodisis
Gov. Ahen
San Juaan
Mayghuez
Ponce
Assassin of Humbert Dies in Prison Cell Suicide
Rome reports the assassin of the late King Humbert committed suicide in the Santuary penitentiary on Thursday. In Hoboken New Jersey Mrs Brescio claims Bresci did not die by his own hand but was murdered, noting a letter he supposedly sent and describing harsh confinement as a factor in his death.
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Rome
King Humbert
Santuary
New York
Hoboken
N. C
Tate
Bresci O
Bresei
Humbert
Jefferson Parish Burns Leprosy Home Purchases
New Orleans, May 24. Residents of Jefferson parish burned every building on the ground purchased by the board for a lepers home including the plantation house and store to express their opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Jefferson Parish
Explosion Damages North Wood Street Home Two Die
A massive gasoline explosion Thursday wrecked a North Wood Street dwelling. Mrs. Geo Mushenberg and her baby were fatally burned amid the ensuing fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
North Wood
Electric Car Collision Kills Five in Albany Ontario
A 40 mph electric-car crash two miles from Greenbush on the Albany and Judson line left five dead and many injured. Car No 22 rammed Car No 21 on a sharp curve, tearing both vehicles apart and sending bodies, debris, and panicked crowds into the street. Surviving motorists and bystanders aided the injured as ambulances ferried the wounded to Albany hospitals. Authorities suspect a switch mishap caused the collision as both cars carried Sunday pleasure seekers returning from the new recreation grounds. Maude Kellogg of Round Lake died in the wreck while her fiancé George Garry of Troy and another man were among the gravely injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Greenash
Albany and
Judson
Imetorman
East Greenbush
Arid
Maude Kellogg
Round Lake
George C. Garry
Troy
Mr. Barrs
Siewel Surrenders on Embezzlement Charge in County Jail
Kansas City report says Frank Siewel former president of the Sieprel Sanders Co surrendered to the county marshal on a warrant for embezzlement issued by Receiver Utley Wedge. Siewel is jailed awaiting trial as Frank Rockefeller holds a major interest in the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Frank Siewel
Sieprel- Sanders Commission Co
Frank Rockefeller
Utley Wedge
Siegel
Pearl Harbor Navy Board Confirms Defense Harbor
The naval board in Washington reports Pearl Harbor Hawaii is the sole harbor in the Hawaiian group capable of complete naval defense, completing its study and location work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Naval Board
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Pearl
Dietrich Wieland Case Moves to Bremen Prison
The Bremen correspondent reports a special commission of alienists has met to review Dietrich Wieland the assailant of Emperor William. Wieland is no longer in the asylum but has been moved to Bremen prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Bremen
Lokal Anzeiger
Dietrich Wieland
William
Wieland
Earthquake Shocks Reported in Turin and Nearby Areas
A violent earthquake was felt in Turin Connecticut and surrounding regions on May 27 causing panic among residents. Little damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Turin
Conn
Organ Recital Opens Pan-American Expo in Rain
Buffalo reports a steady rain on May 27 as Pan-American grounds stayed quiet. Visitors who ventured out found shelter in exhibit halls and the temple of music where a mammoth organ recital drew a modest crowd. Alabama displays in the agricultural building showcase a corn capitol replica and a wide array of preserved fruits plus rye and barley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Temple of Music
Alabama
State Capitol
Pastor Dies During Cornerstone Laying Ceremony
Rev Louis Zahn pastor of St John s Lutheran church collapsed and died after delivering a sermon at the cornerstone laying of the new St Jacobi church building in Quincey on May 27. Rev J H Hirschberger of St Louis spoke first before Zahn s sudden death. Rev Willian Hatlenberg completed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincey
Louis Zahn
St. John’s Lutheran Church
St. Jacobi
J. H. Hirschberger
St Louis
Zahn
Willian Hatlenberg
Riot in Assyrian colony on Sherman street injures several
Toys with a punching bag sparked a riot in Chicago's Assyrian district on Sherman street between Harrison and Pol. Clubs knives and razors used. About 200 residents fought. police arrived with a wagon of officers and dispersed the crowd. A night guard prevented anyone leaving houses to avert another outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicazo
Sherman Street
Harrison
Pol
Fire on Steamer Fannie C Hart Causes Panic at Sea
Fire broke out in the boiler house of the passenger steamer Fannie C Hart as it approached Menominee from Escanaba with 200 passengers. The flames caused great excitement among travelers. crew fought the blaze, panic was averted, and the damage was reported small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menominee, Mica
Fannie C. Hart
Escanaba
New Oil Strike Flows 915000 Barrels Day at Sour Lake
A great oil strike near Sour Lake two miles northwest of Beaumont has created excitement across Texas. A well struck at 5 PM Saturday in the rear of the Sour Lake hotel immediately gushed, reportedly flowing 915000 barrels daily, prompting a rush to the new district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sour Lake
Beaumont
Dallas
Tex
Sour Lake Hotel
Texas
Vicar General Ratz dead in Milwaukee church leader dies
Monsignor Leonard Kate longtime pastor of St Water and St Vaults in Milwaukee and former vicar general of the archdiocese died Sunday night after four weeks illness aged 71. The immediate cause was hydrostatic pneumonia with heart and stomach trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Leonard Kate
St. Water and
St. Vaults Catholic
Kitchener Dispatch Reports Convoy Attack and Casualties
Lord Kitchener reports a Hoer force attacked a convoy between Ventersdorp and Potschefstroom on May 23. The attack was repulsed with four killed and 51 wounded. the convoy arrived safely at its destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Hoers
Ventersdorp
Potschefstroom
Notable Bravery Cited In Report On Death of Lieut Roper
Washington May 27 report of the executive officer of the Petre detailing the death of gallant Lieut Jesse M. Roper specially mentions for bravery Cadet Lewis Kent J. McKean Ensign Holman and Assistant Surgeon RB W Plummer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Petre
Jesse M. Roper
Lewis
Kent
J. McKean
Ensign Holman
RB. W. Plummer
Prohibition of Notes Vremya Stops Publication in St Petersburg
A Reuters dispatch from St Petersburg reports the Notes Vremya has been banned for nine weeks for urging the government to aid workers and the unemployed in choosing methods to curb revolutionary tendencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
St. Petersburg
Universal suffrage bill advances for men and taxpaying women
In Christiana on May 27 the Laything and Odelisthing have passed a bill for universal male suffrage and for women's suffrage contingent on tax payments under specified conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiana
Chicago May 27 Avery Elgin TM ath Sunday on crea
Fragmentary note references Chicago and Elgin events on a May 27 Sunday. Little readable detail remains to identify people, places, or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Avery
the. Elgin
Anti-Saloon League Oversight Ties Lebanon Saloons
In Lebanon Indiana on May 27 a league committee oversees eight saloons that have operated under a self imposed plan for a month. The agreement allows indictments to be dismissed if saloonkeepers plead guilty once and vow to obey the law, with a visiting committee led by Rev. Tillotson Cook Rose Carson and Kutner to ensure compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Ind
Anti-saloon League
League
Olive Branch
Sammuel Ro. Armani
House of Representatives
Demetrius Tillotson
Oren O. Cook
James O. Rose
Samuel J. Carson
Charles F. Kutner
Kent
Endowment Rank Panic Prompts Indiana Insurance Review
The Indiana Insurance Department follows a Chicago July 9 Knights of Pythias meeting as the Endowment Rank faces a potential investigation. The group shows nationwide representation with policyholders abroad and in many states, including Hawaii and Mexico. Investments include 200,000 in the Lexington Hotel and 200,000 in Texas coal lands. furniture and hotel values have risen since purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Insurance Department of Indiana
Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias
Chicago
Indiana
Supreme Lodge
Giditer’s Department
Werth
Columbia
Manipoba
Mexico
Lexington
Chicuirre
Texas
Gusher at Baldwin Farm Near Marion Produces Vast Oil
A May 24 report from Marion Indiana describes Baldwin farm No 1 well owned by Wilson and McCulloch shooting gas and oil high, with a 250 barrel tank filling in one hour, indicating potential production of 52000 barrels daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Baldwin
Wilson & McCulloch
Jailed woman Edna Earle dies in Evansville jail
Mrs Cor Delia Groves known as Edna Earle died in the county jail at Evansville Indiana. She had been addicted to morphine and could not obtain the drug during confinement. Her home was Caldwell Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Cordelia Groves
Edna Earle
Caldwell
Colored Convicts Deed at Jeffersonville Reform School
Wm. Smith alias Thomas Johnson, a Negro convict from Shelby county, at the Jeffersonville reformatory, hanged himself by his own action to his cell door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
Wm. Smith
Thomas Johnson
Reformatory
Shelby County
Final sheriff sale ends Ellersville bank litigation
Bloomington Indiana May 25 sale of the bank fixtures including a large safe at sheriff's sale satisfied judgments against the defunct Ellersville bank. Only 750 was realized, barely enough to pay a single creditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Ellersville Bank
Passenger engineer struck by mail crane near Manchester
Indianapolis Indiana May 25 George Bemis a Big Four passenger engineer at Manchester Friday morning was struck by a mail crane rendering him unconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
George Bemis
Big Four
Manchester
Ties Placed of the Track
Fragmentary clipping notes a track event with a mention of Wyatt in Indiana and a May date. The readable text hints at an attempt to wreck a passenger or train but details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt
Ind
Milo Meredith Elected Commander and Others Named
Liporte Indiana May 22 Indiana Maccabees elected Milo Meredith commander and Enoch Myers lieutenant commander. J W Replogle record keeper Adam J Wise tance Keeper Dr A J Irwin medical examiner George H Snyder chaplain. Indiana Maccabees elected Rebecah Van Gilder past lady commander Grace Meredith commander Eva Doolittle lieutenant commander Lucy Varritt record keeper Trene Spray finance keeper Amanda Dent chaplain. Grand Commander Milo Meredith reports new members 065 lapses and general fund balance 1290.04. May 23 State biennial conventions adjourned to meet 1903 at Terre Haute. Salaries of state commander and record keeper increased. Delegates named to supreme tent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liporte
Ind
Indiana Maucabees
Milo Meredith
Wasbash
Enoch Myers Rochester
J. W. Replogle
Goshen
Adam J. Wise
Plymouth
A. J. Irwin
George H. Snyder
Auburn
Indiang Indy Maccabees
Rebecah van Gilder
Hammond
Grace Meredith
Eva Doolittle
South Bend
Lucy Varritt
Fairmount
Trene Spray
Syracuse
Amanda Dent
Denver
Chaplan
Knights of the Maccabees
Ladies of the Macccabes
Terre Haute
Geo. A. Estey
Indianapolis
F. J. Hughes
Garrett
J. L. Hoover
Hartford City
George Ogden
Tla‘teton
J.D. Nichols
Estate Divided After Colorado Farmer's Death
Anderson Indiana May 27. John R Wilson reports Walter Cripe wealthy young farmer died in Colorado. Body shipped to Anderson and buried at 700 dollars expense. Estate of 200 acres and cash stage awarded to cousins. no will or close kin. A letter purporting to be from Cripe says he is alive and returning home to settle affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
John R. Wilson
Walter Critte
Colorado
Mgr
Wilser
Walter
Colorado Springs
Cripe
Ucer
Indiana Grand Lodge Odd Fellows Meet in Indianapolis
The Indiana grand lodge of Odd Fellows opened a two day session in Indianapolis on Wednesday at 9 o'clock with over a thousand officers and members attending. Reports indicated a healthy prosperous condition and attention focused on the upcoming sovereign grand lodge meeting in September expected to draw more than 106000 members to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Order
Cloudburst Destruction Hits Cold Springs Area
A Friday night cloudburst in Cold Springs caused hail and flood damage. Creeks rose overflowing banks washing out bridges and houses, destroying crops for miles and washing away ridges that cost the county $5 000 six months ago. Livestock perished in the storm.
Prize Fight Stopped by Indiana Authorities
In Greenfield Indiana Gov Durbin ordered the halt of a scheduled bout at the Opera house between Patsy Hogan of Philadelphia and Jack Ryan of Louisville. As the fighters prepared to center the ring the police force Sheriff Larabee and 20 deputies prevented the event from continuing.
Altercation ends with possible fatal beating in Indiana
An 80 year old man Perry Willis and C S Hartup argued over a partition fence near Modoc Indiana. Frank Swain Hartups hired man struck Willis perhaps fatally. Swain escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Ind
Perry Willis
C.S. Hartup
Modoc
Frank Swain
Hartup
Willis
Swain
Rats Fight to the Death in Anderson Yard
A large rat and a Maltese rat battled in the front yard of D. W. Scotts home in central Anderson. Both animals were found dead after the fight, authorities report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson, Ind
D.W. Scott
Divorce sought after alleged poisoning of wife incident
Homer Melles Heges filed for divorce alleging his wife pretended to have poison and threw a costly ring at him during a heated dispute on May 25 in the South Verd minor court. The case centers on accusations of cruelty and the disputed conduct surrounding the alleged incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South, Verd
Ind
Homer Melles Heges
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Buffalo Exposition
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