Labor Victory in End of Traction Strike
The Philadelphia Rapid Transit strike ends with a victory for workers. Wages rise to twenty two cents an hour by July 1, ahead of a possible twenty five cents if the company can pay. Nearly 500 strikebreakers return to New York. riots flare at Front and Master streets with police reserves deployed.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Traction Company
Cr. O. Pratt
Rapid Transit
Rapid Transit Company
Reyburn
McNichol
Bridge Street
New York City
Bloomer
Senator Aldrich Censured for tariff amendment withdrawal
In Washington Senator Heyburn rebuked Senator Aldrich for withdrawing the Finance Committee amendments raising tariffs on hams bacon and lard. Also in St Louis Joseph Flory dived ninety feet from the Eads Bridge into the Mississippi River to win a wager and was uninjured.
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Aldrich
Heyburn
Washington, D. C
Finance Committee
Eads Bridge
Joseph Flory
St. Louis
Mississippi River
False Hair Banned at Hosmer Hall Commencement
Hosmer Hall principal Miss Louise McNair announces that any senior wearing false curls at the commencement will not receive a diploma. The warning follows discontent over deceptive appearance and poorly matched hair on some graduates.
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St. Louis
Hosmer Hall
Louise McNair
Miss McNair
Wood Pulp Waste Now Saved as Valuable By-Product
Experiments show waste from wood pulp mills can be repurposed as a valuable by-product and will be saved rather than dumped into streams, preventing widespread harm to fish and aquatic life.
Navy bar on midshipmen marriages extends to all cadets
Washington Navy Department announces that all United States Navy midshipmen must wait six years of apprenticeship before marrying a man. Secretary Meyer approved by the President explains the rule aims to aid officers educated at government expense and prevent long separations at sea. The move follows another Army warning against marrying early in service.
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Washington, D. C
United States Navy
Meyer
Naval Academy
J. Franklin Bell
Army
Hounds Lead Police to Suspect in Slain Umbrella Mender Case
In Maniston Ohio the body of an elderly umbrella mender was found with a crushed head in Middletown. He had been robbed of $12. Bloodhounds from Dayton traced the trail to Perry McNeal’s home, leading to his arrest after three dog-led directs.
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Maniston
Ohio
Middletown
Dayton
Perry McNeal
More Steel Men Put to Work at Aliquippa Plant
The Jones and Laughlin Company added several hundred workers to its Aliquippa Pennsylvania steel plant. Rush orders target at least three of the four large furnaces ready for blowing in by November 1.
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Jones & Laughlin Company
Aliquippa
James J. Hill Warns on Extravagance at Alaska-Yukon Expo
James J. Hill warned the nation at the Alaska-Yukon Exposition against public extravagance, useless laws, and special privileges, urging prudent governance and frugal national policy.
Beef Trust stated to wield growing power in meat and leather
Washington reports claim the Beef Trust gains in government pressure and market control. Ex governor Douglas aids opposition with a broad warning to Congress and industry leaders, while Lorimer's Senate victory signals strengthened corporate influence in beef packing, tanning, and shoe manufacturing.
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Washington, D. C
Beef Trust
Trust
Wall Street
William Lorimer
Congress
Senate
United States
Illinois
Douglas
Massachusetts
United States. Mr. Douglas
Mr. Douglas
Beef Packers’ Trust
Swift
Morris
Girl's Harry Costs Her Life in Lockport Auto Crash
Marion Goerss nine killed by automobile driven by Harry Haskins son of Fifth Ward Supervisor in Lockport New York. Police arrest Haskins who was employed as a demonstrator for a local car company. He says the runabout slowed as the girl ran from a group crossing the street and struck the vehicle.
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Lockport
N. Y
Marion Goerss
Harry Haskins
Haskins
Fifth Ward
Smith
Tiaskins
Lincoln's Son Overcome at Statue Unveiling
Robert Todd Lincoln, 66, president of the Pullman Sleeping Car Co, fainted from heat at the Hodgenville statue unveiling in Kentucky after traveling from Chicago for his visit to Abraham Lincoln's birthplace Lincoln Farm.
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Louisville
Robert Todd Linevin
Pullman Sleeping Car Company
Hodgenville
Chicago
Lincoln Farm
Abraham Lincoln
Neighbor Kills Clyde Farmer After Night Chugging Cider
Morris Donavan a wealthy Clyde New York farmer was killed by his friend and neighbor Beckwith Tremper. Tremper Donavan and worker Fred Hart spent the night in Tremper s barn where much hard cider was consumed.
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Morris Donavan
Clyde
N. Y
Beckwith Tremper
Tremper
Donavan
Fred Hart
Roosevelt's Nurse Dora Watkins Buried in New York
Mrs. Dora Watkins, 92, Theodore Roosevelt's babyhood nurse, was buried in New York City. In Paris, French art critic Francois Emile Michel, born in 1828, died. West Point band leader George Essigle committed suicide.
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En Roosevelt
Dora Watkins
Theodore Roosevelt
New York City
Francois Emile Michel
Paris
George Essigle
West Point Military Academy
Riots Flood Philadelphia as Strikebreakers Arrive
The Philadelphia strike escalated into massive violence with police, firemen, and crowds clashing after the Rapid Transit Company opened cars post dusk. Women and even children attacked crews, cars were overturned and set ablaze, and mobs shouted threats as 200 plus were injured and a policeman was fatally shot.
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Philadelphia
Kensington
Traction Company
Reyburn
Frankford
Front
Berks Streets
Fifth Street
Germantown Avenue
Crv
No Competition in Steel Ends Tariff War Between Two Firms
Pittsburg based Steel Corporation and Republic Iron and Steel Company announce a $250000 exchange of Ohio and Pennsylvania property ending any future price wars. The maneuver settles rival mill siting near Youngstown and Sharon, removing strategic land leverage once held by both sides.
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Pittsburg
Steel Corporation
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Republic
Youngstown
Old American Tube Company
The
Sharon
Youngstown Mills
Pittsfield Street Railway Strike Ties Up City Traffic
Pittsfield Massachusetts streetcars halted as 125 conductors and motormen strike after demanding one cent more per hour and a ten hour workday. The stoppage halted all lines of the Pittsfield Street Railway Company.
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Pittsfield
Pittsfeld
Mass
Standard Oil of New Jersey Names Successor VP
In New York City J Ti Moffett was slated to succeed H H Rogers as vice president of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey.
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Rogers
J. Ti. Moffett
New York City
H. H. Rogers
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Corporation Officer Arrested In Missing Records Case
U S Judge Lacombe ordered the vice president of United Copper Company held at the Tombs New York City and gave Sanford Robinson Heinze's personal attorney a day to explain his link to missing company records amid the probe.
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U. S
Lacombe
Tombs
New York City
United Copper Company
Sanford Robinson Heinze
Rebels in Lima Quelled as Troops Kill and Wound Many
In Lima Peru the rebellion was quelled by troops with about one hundred killed or wounded among which Pedro Pierola is reported dead. The clash ends after decisive military action in the capital.
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Lima
Peru
Pedro Pierola
Kodol Dyspepsia Remedy Ad Promises Quick Digestion
An advertisement for Kodol Dyspepsia and Indigestion medicine claims the liquid digestant starts digestion immediately. It asserts the product helps digestion, supports strength, and can rest the stomach. Refund guarantee offered if unsatisfied. Sold by W. A Hayes in Hillsboro NC.
Great Flight of Airship Ends Swiftly After Tree Contact
The Zeppelin airship returning from Bitterfeld to Friedrichshafen landed in a field near Goeppingen after its forward envelope tore on a tree branch. Count Zeppelin and a crew of nine, including two engineers, saw gas loss. repair plans were made in Friedrichshafen. The voyage covered about 850 miles in 37 hours and ended with the decision to return rather than proceed to Berlin.
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Goeppingen
Germany
Friedrichshafen
Bitterfeld
Count Zeppelin
Berlin
Lake Constance
William
Texas Tornado Wrecks Zephyr Village in Brown County
A Texas tornado destroyed Zephyr killing more than thirty people and seriously wounding fifty. Dozens injured and many houses, the town block, a lumber yard blaze, a stone school and two churches were razed as darkness hampered rescue.
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Brownwood
Texas
Zephyr
Brown County
B. F. Brown
C. A. Cabler
Theodore Cabler
M. Carter
Gibson Cloyes
Tom Hart
Gertrude Houston
W. A. Ramsay
M. G. Simmons
Oscar Ware
Sete
Robert Campbell
Dr. Wreen
Professor Cloyes
Captain Collier
Jealous Husband Kills Wife Then Shoots Self
In Farmington near Fairmont West Virginia Pavin Bickinas a Lithuanian shot and killed his wife as she rose with their baby in her arms then shot himself. The wife died and the man was dying in hospital. Jealousy is blamed. The child survived unhurt.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Pavin Bickinas
Farmington
Here
Drowned in Boston Harbor Tragedy Reveals Squall
In Boston harbor three to six men were drowned when pleasure boats were overturned by a sudden squall. Victims were out on the water enjoying the day when disaster struck amid rough seas and high winds.
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Boston
Mass
Tragic Sloop Capsize Leaves Sailors Dead Near Thompson's
Raymon Von Limbirg a cigarmaker of South Boston died when the sloop Lillian 4 capsized in a squall off Thompson's Hill. Four companions clung to the hull and were rescued. Five unknown men, believed from Brockton, drowned in Hull Gut. A Boston woman smuggler hid 3000 dollars worth of jewels and clothing in a false trunk bottom now being sold at the New York Custom House. Industrial conditions show improvement per a Washington Bureau of Statistics report.
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Tre ¢Rait
Raymon von Limbirg
Boston
Lillian
Thompson
Brockton
Matilda Chesbrough
New York Custom House
Bureau of Statistics
Washington
Dee
Death by Drowning Of Syracuse Student Grace Stoddard
Miss Grace C. Stoddard a Syracuse University student died by her own action at Binghamton New York by drowning. The tragedy is reported as a suicide and involves no other persons.
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Grace C. Stoddard
Syracuse University
Binghamton, N. Y
Gettysburg Granite Shaft Unveiled by Miss Taft
A granite shaft honoring regularly enlisted soldiers who fell at Gettysburg during the three days of fighting was unveiled by Miss Helen H. Taft, daughter of President Taft, as the President paid tribute to the Army's officers and men past and present.
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Helen Taft
Gettysburg
Congress
Helen H. Taft
Taft
United States Army
Wisconsin varsity crew leads with gains over last year
The article notes the Wisconsin varsity crew posting stronger weights and margins this season with James R. Keene ahead in earnings among rival turfmen. It hints at athletes seeking more than expenses to compete and mentions Harvard runner Ranney and Yale freshmen in a quarter mile context.
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Wisconsin
James ’R. Keene
Ranney
Harvard
Yale
Merzisen
Infield Stars Shine Across Leagues In Trade Notes
The National Game notes Third baseman Moriarty strengthens Detroit infield while Hoblitzer of the Reds recalls Mike Dontin at the bat. Jimmy Collins shows old form at third for Minneapolis. Cleveland sells outfielder Josh Clarke to Columbus. Dick Harley is released unconditionally by Louisville in the American Association.
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Moriarty
Detroit
Hoblitzer
Reds
Mike Dontin
Jimmy Collins
Athletics
Minneapolis
Cleveland
Josh Clarke
Columbus Club
American Association
Dick Harley
Lolisville
Burglars Blow Open Two Safes At Newport Postoffice
Report says burglars used explosive to force entry into Newport Kentucky post office safes causing heavy damage. Neighbors heard blasts and investigated only to find cash reportedly missing from one safe. Police recover fragments and search for suspects.
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Newport
Bed Agai
Postelli
Conclusive Defense Clears Goose Theft Accusation
A New York Journal report recalls a courtroom scene where a meek prisoner claims innocence of stealing a goose from Mr. Gibson. The judge finds the proof conclusive and orders discharge after noting the accused could not have stolen the goose and had no connection to the crime.
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Gibson
Mr. Gibson
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