Chicago trucking strike crisis drives heavy industry stand
Chicago and suburbs brace as large trucking firms led by Arthur Dixon Transfer threaten to resist union demands. Employers deter and arrange to route freight via union labor, risking wider walkouts as five major teams confront boycott threats and police guard movement through city streets.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago Employers’ Association
Arthur Dixon ‘Transfer Company
Chicago Employers' Association
Employers’ Association
Teamsters
Employers and Unionista
Teamstera
Moa
Arthur Dixon Transfer Company
Joseph Stockton Company
W. PP. Read
Ina
Breskera
Michigan Central
Detroit
Mich
Chey
Atresia
Broghers
Stockwell Dies Once Leading Yankee Financier at 72
New York May 2 Alden B Stockwell once one of the nation s top financiers died at his home in New York aged seventy two Known as Commodore Stockwell he rose to prominence in 1871 as president of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company He later faced bankruptcy after attempting to control stock of several companies and faded from finance His wife s inheritance of about 2 000 000 fed his fortune His Pacific Mail venture saw stock climb to 107 before crashing to a low in two days.
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Associated Press
New York
Alden B. Stockwell
Commodore” Stockwell
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Pacific Mail Company
Stockwell
Cleveland
O Ie
Elias Howe
Tois
Easter salute at Gunshu Pass as Linovitch bonds troops
In Manchuria Easter service ends with General Linovitch saluting every soldier with a kiss, moving troops to tears and deepening loyalty. General Linovitch pushes vigorous army reorganization while Staff Captain Shubersky reports thousands of Chinese bandits under Japanese leaders moving beyond the border into Mongolia.
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Wy Associated Press
Gunshu Pass
Manchuria
Linevitch
Linovitch
Shubersky
Construction Work Starts On New Post Office Site
Fonti du Lac Wisconsin May 2 Special to The Northwestern Contactor McAlpine with a force of men began active operations on excavating for the proposed post office building this morning Fully ready for immediate work are about fifty men lined on walks about the lot Inspector Ralph Bird of Milwaukee arrived to inspect and report on two additional carriers for the local air force but bad weather delayed him He plans another trip likely by week’s end
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Fonti du Lac
Wis
McAlpine
Ralph Bird
Milwaukee
Givens
Inspector Bird
Yens
Bird
Many State Synods to Convene for Presbyterian Assembly
Associated Press reports from Winona Lake Indiana that thirty three state synods and two hundred forty five presbyteries will form the Presbyterian church general assembly meeting May eighteen. The commissioners, numbering six hundred fifty, will represent nearly two million communicants. Key issues include proposed union with the Cumberland Presbyterians a ritual for services a Presbyterian cathedral in Washington and separate presbyteries for colored members.
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Way Associated Press
Winona Lake
Ind
General Assembly of
The
Presbyterian Church
Cumberland Presbyterians
Washington, D. C
Strike at Janesville and Sheboygan Carpenters Strike
In Janesville Wisconsin carpenters walked out May 2 demanding a five cent an hour increase. Milwaukee dispatch notes Sheboygan carpenters also struck halting all building work as union and contractors failed to agree on minor wage scale points, about a hundred men involved.
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Ouby Associated Press
Janesville, Wis
Milwaukee
Wis
Heboygan
Sheboygan
Winnebago County versus Dodge County ruling affirmed
In Madison Wisconsin May 2 the Wisconsin supreme court affirmed the circuit court ruling in the Rowell case noting no error in the taxation of costs. The decision concerns six thousand twenty six dollars seventy three cents disbursed between Winnebago and Dodge counties. The board of control also awarded a three month meat contract to McNeil and Libbey of Chicago for four thousand six hundred twenty five dollars to supply state institutions.
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Madison
Wis
Supreme Court
Winnebago County
Dodge County
Rowell
Circuit Court
Board of Control
McNeil & Libbey of
Chicago
Loubet Receives McCormick at Wigsee Palace in Paris
President Loubet met Ambassador McCormick at the Wigsee palace this afternoon with the American embassy staff in full uniform. Foreign Minister Detcasse accompanied Loubet as credentials were presented and greetings exchanged in the hall of ambassadors.
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Associated Prana
Paris
President Loubet
Ambassador McCormick
Wigsee Palace
Mc Cormick
Madison Road Transfer Moves Ahead in City Rail Plan
Special to The Namenie Madison Wisconsin May. City officials announce a transfer of the street railway with F. F. Montgomery auctioning to P. I. Spooner as rent administrator. Directors Oliver G. Fuller and A. Pairchild oversee the project while work on the extension proceeds immediately toward Medieen and the fair grande.
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Namie Madison
Wis
FF. W. Montgomery Auccoats
P. I
May Day Bloodshed in Warsaw and Poland
May Day violence spread across Warsaw and Lodz as Polish workers struck amid Russian policing. Troops fired on crowds on Zelazna and Jerusalem streets, killing and wounding many, with church attacks and a bomb blast near Vienna station. Officials report hundreds killed or wounded. reports emphasize brutality by Cossacks and police, and growing religious reform fires under imperial decree.
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Warsaw
Poland
Zelazna Street
Jerusalem Street
Vienna
Kalisz
Minsk
Lodz
St. Petersburg
Kaster
Steppes
Uhlens
Kallaz
Russia
Patie
Novost
Novosti
Warsaw, Attack the Pene of & Cossacks
Zombakort Street
Hussare
Jato
Lode
Wren Jooking
Out of 4 Winds Sack Sparks Panic in Russian Cities
Dispatches report widespread panic with streets filled by moving patrols as mill owners in Byelorussia flee in fear. The crisis tightens in southwest Russia including Gomel and the Byelorussian regions as authorities confront the deteriorating security situation.
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Byerostok
Downfall Attributed To Bigelow Conceit In Bank Collapse
An intimate friend of Frank G. Bigelow says the banker’s downfall stemmed from overconfidence in his business skill. He denies wheat deal losses and notes Bigelow kept no books, lacked system, and misjudged his own abilities. The timeline and specifics remain unclear as discussions describe a tangled financial affair.
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Agsctlate
Milwaukee
Frank G. Bigelow
Bigelow
St. Louis
First National Bank
Daring Robber Barrett Arrested in Oregon Hotel
Milwaukee man William Barrett, sought for a bold 1899 bank robbery, was captured with two companions at the Portland hotel in Portland, Oregon. Barrett had entered the First National Bank with others, aiding a partner depositing cash when an accomplice used nippers to grab bills. Barrett later freed on a $1,000 bond after jail time.
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Con ‘ Carny
Peabody Casie Company
First National Bank
Great Northern
City Railway Company
Page Brothers
Union Traction Company
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
William Barrett
Thiaty
Portland
Ore
Barrett
First ‘National Bank
Martin
Neseler
Greenfield Avenue
Neapler
Nessléet
Host's Motion Denied in Insurance Suit Rehearing
Special report from Madison states Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Host's bid for a rehearing in his suit against the Bijiquatie Life Insurance Society was denied by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The action, filed in Milwaukee, centers on policy conduct and regulatory enforcement.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Madison
Host
Biquitatie Life Agmurance Society
Waa
Supreme Court
Conte
Rand Defends Himself Closing Arguments in Patterson Trial
In New York on May 2 the Patterson trial neared its end as Recorder Goft ordered only directly interested parties inside the courtroom. Assistant District Attorney Rand defended himself against claims of suppressing evidence and attacked the conduct of the defense. He argued he treated witnesses with courtesy and challenged Levy’s accusations while urging jurors to remain fair and finalize judgment.
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Associated Press
New York
Pears
Recorder Gem
Q “Mary
Recret
Jeannea Court
Mr. Randanid
Stern
J. Morgan Smith
Levy
Defender of Morocco hailed as defender by crowd
By Associated Press Tangier May 2 Count von Tatten bach Astold head of the German mission to arrange a special commercial treaty between Germany and Morocco left here for Fee today Most of the diplomatic corps and principal authorities gathered at the German legation to bid the count farewell and a large crowd of Moors hailed him as the defender of Morocco
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Associated Press
Tangier
Count von Tattenbach-Astold
Germany
Morocco
Beavers In Court On Mail Fraud Charge
Washington May 3 George W W Beavers formerly chief of the mail and allowance division of the post office department appeared in Judge Wrights branch of the district court to answer to the charge of conspiring with others to defraud the government. His formal arraignment was postponed until Thursday for an opportunity to secure local counsel.
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Associated Prem
Washington, D. C
George W W.beavers
Mlary and Allowance Division
Post Office Department
Gamblers Raid Preble City Sees Gambling Machines Seized
Milwaukee report says De Pere mayor Kuypers ordered raids on saloonkeepers over slot machines and gambling devices. Officials emptied gambling paraphernalia into saloons in Pride, a small town east of Green Bay, with nearly every saloon owning one to five machines.
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Associated Prom
Milwaukee
Wis
Journal Sreckil
Green Bay
Sys
Bince
Kuypers
de Pere
Federal Injunction Addresses Chicago Express Wagons
A federal injunction issued by Judge Kohisaai restrains interference with express wagons in Chicago. The decision follows disruption to wholesale grocers as nonunion drivers and strike actions intensified, with mobs at State Randolph and Wabash causing property damage and injuries. Police plan to reinforce with 400 officers amid tense deliveries.
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Associated Press
Caicago
Kohisaai
United States Circuit Court
Chicago
Employers’ Association
Employers’ Teaming Company
W.M. Hoyt Company
Montask
Dunne
Potlce O'Neil
Sincere
Jenny
Shope Ping Distmcet
State
Randolph
Wabash Avenue
Washington Street
Marshall Field & Co
Marshall Field
Adams
Dearborn
Wiliam H. Brown
Fricke Circles May Be Tapped For Equitable Post
Madison reports William A. Fricke former Wisconsin insurance commissioner may become president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York. The inquiry before James W. Alexander seeks his resignation or retirement to end ongoing controversy. Hyde stock trustee suit also anticipated.
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Madison
Wis
William A. Fricke
Wisconsin
Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York
New York
Fricke
James W. Alexander
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Mr. Hyde
Alexander
Gage I. Tarbell
Evening World
Hyde
Mr. Alexander
The
Equitable
Mrs Mary McDaniel Dead After Bronchial Illness
Mrs Mary McDaniel of 244 Bowen Street died this afternoon at 12:2 due to bronchial trouble. She was 74, a pioneer resident since 1861. Survived by sons and daughters including Frank, Miss Mary, Miss Bossile, Mrs John Shevlin, Mrs Frank McCormick of Elcho, Wis., and Miss Jennie of Eau Claire. Funeral arrangements not made.
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Mary McDaniel
Bowen Street
Francis McDaniel
Frank McDaniel
Bossile McDaniel
John Shevlin
Tobny Willa
Gilbert
Rosendale
Edward H. Smith
Oshkosh High School
Hinckle
Bdward Maag
O'Neil
Kek
Londoners Buy Copper Amid Turbulent Fall Market
London buyers push copper amid a shaky market as prices slip and traders report thin demand. The day sees modest advances in some shippers while others halt bidding due to uncertainty.
Married women win rights in Wisconsin debates
In Madison on May 2 the Wisconsin legislature advanced measures on married women’s rights, with discussion of a Smelker bill extending business authority to married women and debates over naming rights for salaries. Norcross supported the bill, while Bashford and Barnes reflected party tension in the session. Other items included advertising doctors, narcotics and alcohol prescriptions, parole for prisoners, and a Milwaukees normal school rebuilding plan. The vetoes and bills moved through committees with votes recorded in the senate and assembly.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsi
Bigman Norcross
R. M. Bashfoml
John M. Barnes
Senate
State Board of Medical
Senate Ind
Board of Control
Thureday
Milwan Normal School
Tha Arnor
Lander
Republic
Committee
Assembly
Res. Platteville
Rook
Three Times and Out H Meyer Arrested for Auto Speed
H Meyer arrested for the third time in municipal court on violating the auto speed ordinance on Washington street. He allegedly drove faster than eighty miles per hour and the case was adjourned to May at ten o'clock. Saloonkeeper Arrested. HH N Locke, who opened a saloon at 614 Ninth street, pled guilty to conducting a saloon without a license and paid a fine of 835 and costs.
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A. H. Meyer
Meyer
Washington Street
HH. N. Locke
Ninth Street
April library circulation tops all prior years
Miss Emily Turner the librarian at the public library reports April’s total circulation reached 8,915, up from last year and a record in the library’s history. Daily average about 457 with 88 new cards issued, 181 books added by purchase, 251 Sunday readers, and 848 books repaired.
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Emily Turner
Hibrary
No Jury Cases This Month In May Term Of Circuit Court
The May term jury pool was discharged after Attorney F E P Finch argued the jury was illegal. John Moody charged with forgery had the case halted as the court postponed jury trials to June. A Northwestern notice incorrectly stated May 5 as the drawing date. it should have been April 5.
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Circuit Court
Fe.p. Finch
Finch
John Moody
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Leslie Tea and Coffee
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HE. Putkamer Coal Company
Standhard Washed
Reed
Nome
Job
Daya History
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Patles Fores
Achuettler
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Font du Lac Federal Building
Janesville
Dodge
Winnebago
Racine
Madison Road
Social Democratic Party of
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Hinseur
Yyhemah
Wiliam Barrett
Miilwaukee
Jim
Paderewsk
Rand
Pat. Tennyson
Mathiason
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Toronto
Thee
Beavers
Preble
Ie In
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Pioneer
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