Shea Basks Peace Move Amid Teamsters Strike Deadlock
Chicago May 18. President Cornelius P. Shea of the Teamsters International union rejected arbitration with the team owners and warned against backdoor settlements. Samuel Gompers of the AFL and Levy Mayer for the employers met to discuss a possible peaceful approach while noting no formal proposal. An arbitration committee was named, and both sides prepared for further talks as authorities kept traffic and security tight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Cornelius P. Shea
Teamsters’ International Union
Team Owners’ Association
Teamsters' Union
Teamsters
Shea
Teamsters’ Association
Teamsters’ Joint Council
Employers’ Association
A. J. Reed
Joint Council
Samuel F. Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Teams Dlera
Mwork
Levy Mayer
Tom
Gompera
Dayton
Mr. Gompers
Mr. Shea
R. Gompers
Samuel Gompers
Employers’ Association of Chicago
Chicago Athletic Club
Darrow
George. Perkins
Cigarmakers’ Union
Gompers
Perkins
Teamsters’ Union
Lumbermen's Association
Oboe Teamster
Edward J. Hines
Hines Lumber Company
Labor
William J. Gibbons
Teams
Levy Maer
Dunne
Maser
Howev
Dever
Mie
Caronia Floated After Grounding Near Sandy Hook
After 36 hours stuck on Flynn's Knoll shoal three quarters of a mile off Sandy Hook the Cunard liner Caronia was floated free. Passengers cheered as the ship moved into deep water and headed back toward New York, with officials saying no damage was found. The vessel had grounded in dense fog last Tuesday while avoiding a collision with another ship.
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Associated Pre
New York
Flynn
Grand Bay
Atlantic
Narrows
Sea Gate
Caronta
Caronia
Cunard Steamship Company
Sandy Hook Bar
Warr
Rivers Threaten North La Crosse With Flooding
The Black and La Crosse rivers in Wisconsin and the Root river in Minnesota, all joining the Mississippi at La Crosse, are rising with grave danger expected if rainfall continues. Forecasters predict the Mississippi will rise another two and a half feet, affecting two large residential areas in North La Crosse.
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Associated Press
la Crosse
Wis
Wisconsin
Mississippi
Minnesota
North la Crosse
Dr. Frederick W. Speirs Dies at 37 in Lansdowne
Dr. Frederick W. Speirs editor of Booklovers' Magazine died at his Lansdowne home after a short illness. Educational director of Booklovers' Library and organizer of the Booklovers' Library in England he was a noted university extension lecturer. He was thirty seven years old.
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Sy Associated Press
Philadelphia
Frederick W. Speirs
Booklovers' Magazine
Lansdowne
Tin City
Speirs
Booklovers’ Lbrary
Booklovers’brary
England
Spelra
Funds Missing Prompt New Lawsuit In Boston Circuit Court
James D. Colt, receiver for the Hraight and Freee company, stockholders file bill of complaint in the United States circuit court in Boston alleging misappropriation of funds. The complaint claims about $900,000 may be missing from the company’s assets.
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Associated. Presa
Boston
Mass
James’ D. Colt
Hraight and Freee Company
United States Circuit Court
Aieaberg
Russian Fleet Chief Fights Health Rumors Near East
May 18 report from St Petersburg says Vice Admiral Rojestvensky has not asked to be relieved. Health anxiety continues though leadership remains, with Birileff poised to take command in the Far East if needed. Rumors of German or Home Fleet moves are denied as ships head toward the Pacific via Indo-China.
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Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Rojestvensky
Far East
Zilotti
Marine
Roestvensky
Birfleff
Windivestock
Tmojestvens
Birileff
Makaroff
Fort Arthur
Skrydloff
Vindiventock
Nicholas
Biriles
Tsarskoe-Selo
Tokio
Vice Sky
Honkohe Bay
Rojestvensk
Formosa
Peseadores
Pacific
Vladivostock
Admiral Roestvensky
Indo-China
Kamranh
Hoankohe Bays
Hongkongs
Kwangehau Bay
Cape St. John
Kwangchau Bay
Haichou
Takio
Foreign Office
Sialehou
Hatchou
Singapore
Jaude
Cane Varella
Annam
Hong Wan I
Serovia
Capea Vorella
Hong Wan
Hainan
Hongkong
Rojestyensky
Fomosa
Admral Togo
Pleads for Chinese Exclusion Pact Talks
Washington May 18 Chinese minister Sir Chen tung Liang Cheng met Acting Secretary Loo at the State Department to discuss difficulties in negotiating a new exclusion treaty. He decried newspaper agitation as likely to thwart compromise between the Chinese government and the Commerce and Labor Department. He offered no clear purpose for collecting testimony from Chinese in the U.S. and abroad and whether it aims to strengthen a case for amending the current rules or to pursue habeas corpus in federal court to test the law’s validity.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Chentung Liang-Cheng
Loomin
State Department
Department of Commerce and Labor
Department of Ecommerce and Labor
Ita
Death reveals elopement of bookkeeper in New York
Herbert Leon Kep ler, a bookkeeper from Deland Florida, died in a room at the Guessens hotel on Forty seventh street New York. The incident uncovers an elopement connected to his death, details unclear in the report.
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Florida
New York
Associated Prete
Herbert Leon Kepler
Deland, Fla
Guesens Hotel
Kepler Death Tied to Morphine Poisoning Case
In Jacksonville Florida authorities investigated the morphine related death of Leon Kepler. A woman named Mrs Dona Miller, traveling with him from DeLand, Florida, stated Kepler was the son of a DeLand physician and fled Florida two weeks ago due to trouble. Kepler, about 37, left a wife and several children behind. His family, prominent in Wisconsin with a winter home near DeLand and a Eau Claire address, notes divorce and separation actions. Kepler was accompanied by a hotel employee during the reported departure.
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Dona Miller
Deeland
Kepler
Wisconsin
Jacksonville
Fla
Deland
Eau Claire
Wis
Leon Kepler
Fire at Fond du Lac destroys mill. foreman dies in blaze
A Fond du Lac mill fire kills 43 year old head gawner Joseph Dejtte as Oshkosh workers remodel the plant. The loss estimates reach 16,000 with 11,000 insured. The fire follows closure of the mill for three months and efforts by residents to save tool chests. Separately, four Farmers' Store warehouses at New Auburn burn for a near 15,000 loss with small insurance. origin unknown. The Red Cliff Lumber mill on the reservation also burns, totaling 40,000 loss insured.
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Fond du Lac
W. Sawnill
Moore & Tally
Joseph Dejtte
Oshkosh
Deilte
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Chippewa Falls
Farmers’ Store Company
New Auturn
Omaha
Cial
Askland
Ff Lumber Company
Red Cliff Indian Reservation
Insuraine
Oregon Whipping Post Law Applies to Wife Beaters
Portland May 18 The whipping post law passed in January adds whipping as a possible punishment for wife beaters up to twenty lashes. It is in addition to existing penalties of fine or imprisonment. The act applies when the beating occurs within city, county, or state jurisdictions and is enforced by sheriffs or police as applicable.
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Associated Press
Portland
Ore
Northern Pacific Elects New Directors After Delays
The Northern Pacific Railway held a shareholders meeting on May 18 after over two years of delay due to the Northern Securities Litigation. New directors elected include H N Harriman Wiliam Rockefeller James Stillman Brayton Ives Samuel Hea Eben B. Thomas and H Mack Tromuler. Union Pacific interests held the stock voting for the new board with a proxy committee chaired by J P Morgan Daniel Lamont J J Hill and John S Kennedy casting most votes.
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Associated Pr Ne
Northern Securities
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Sucretch
HN. Harriman
Wiliam Rockefeller
James Stillman
Brayton Ives
Samuel Hea
Eben B. Thomas
H. Mack Tromuler
Union Paelle
J. P. Morgan
Daniel Lamont
J. J. Hill
John S. Kennedy
Herbert Croker's Funeral Service in New York
Herbert Croker son of Richard Croker died suddenly in the west. Fine service held at St Agnes Church with Richard Croker Jr and family members in attendance. The Rev Net N McKinnon officiated. Interment followed at Calvary cemetery.
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New York
Herbert Croker
Richard Croker
West
Church of St. Agnes
Croker
Richard Croker Jr
Ethel
Florence Croker
Edward Croker
James Collins
Chadwick Homestead Sells at Bankruptcy Sale in Cleveland
In Cleveland on May 18 trustee Nath an Lotter conducted a bankruptcy sale of the Chadwick homestead. The top bid of 35000 by ex-judge W. W. Boynton for the Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Company of Elyria, holder of the mortgage, plus interest, totals about 43000. The property was appraised at 40000 with adjacent Lincoln avenue lot reaching 31600 and a small $200 lot drawing a bid of 3150. Dr Chadwick attended the sale at Yale.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Nathan Lotter
Chadwick
W. W. Boynton
Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Company
Elyria
Lincoln Avenue
Whirlwind Finish in Pit Wheat Prices Jump
In Chicago on May 18 the July wheat contract on the board of trade closed near the day’s highs at 8% above yesterday. A surge to the day’s peak reflected urgent general demand driven by widespread crop damage reports, with the closing price nearly at the top.
Stricken MP O'Doherty Taken to Hospital in London
William O'Doherty, Nationalist MP for Donegal North, appeared to suffer paralysis in the House of Commons. He was moved to a nearby hospital in a serious condition while writing at his desk. He was born in 18? and had been in London for parliamentary duties.
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Assocated Press
London
William O'Doherty
North
Donegal
House of Command
O'Doherty
Nia
Senators Debate Rate Commission Bill In Wisconsin Assembly
The Wisconsin Senate devoted most of the morning to debating the railway rate commission bill with a lunch recess. A McGillivray insurance commissioner amendment failed while Stevens anticipated a vote for the administration bill. Merton's return was marked by a bouquet from colleagues as the Assembly paused mortgage taxation debate to next week. In the afternoon Roehr pressed for an elective commission amid praise for Merton during his illness burnout.
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Northwestern
Madisan
W Mey
Senate
Stevens
McGillivray
Insurance Commiggioner
New Rate Commission
Senator McGillivray
Hudnall
Bereton
Dinsdale
Assembly
Roehr
Forsons
Merton
Wisconsin
Des Moines Bank Employee Indicted for Embezzlement
Carl M. Spencer a former Des Moines National Bank employee was indicted for embezzlement with alleged shortages not exceeding 5000 dollars. He confessed prior to the indictment claiming protracted medical expenses for his invalid son led him to take funds. A dismissed clerk is exonerated by Spencer’s confession.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Towa
Carl M. Spencer
Des Moines National Bank
Tosday
Spencer
Factory Floor Falls At Wisconsin Pulp Plant
A ceiling collapse at the Dells Pulp and Paper company in Eau Claire after the noon whistle sent a large section of second story flooring into the basement. Wet wood pulp and grinding machines plunged through, but the accident occurred minutes after the whistle and likely prevented greater loss of life.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Eau Claire
Dells Pulp and Paper Company
General Paper Company Signals Full Mill Output After July 6
Milwaukee May 18. Lawyers and reps spent much time in private session before resuming hearings A circular to the trade was entered as evidence stating that after July 6 1904 the General Paper company would handle the entire product of all mills represented The move consolidates control over paper production among the companys represented mills.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
General Paper Company
Pension aid rumor denied by Rockefeller
The Associated Press denied a report that John D. Rockefeller planned a ten million dollar pension fund for retired clergymen. The agency stated Rockefeller has no such intention at this time and cautioned against relying on the earlier publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Associated
Ital
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Paray Elected President and Plans for Next Manufactures Meet
The National Association of Manufacturers held its meeting in Atlanta Georgia and elected Paray as president. Plans were discussed for the next annual meet to be held, with details to be finalized by the organizing committee.
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Associated Plans
Atlanta
Parry Elected President by Acclamation at NYC Convention
David M. Parry was elected president by acclamation and New York City was chosen as the site for the next annual convention. The association will be incorporated under New York state law. FLO H. Sillman of New York was re elected as vice president, with one vice president named from each state. The executive committee will include the twelve state vice presidents from the largest memberships, who will select six members at large, joining the president and secretary to form the full committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David M. Parry
New York City
New York State
Flo H. Sillman
New York
Union of Presbyterians Opened With Debate on Cumberland Union
May 18 Winona Lake Ind The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church opens with high attendance and active workers. Debates center on absorbing the Cumberland Church, with north favoring union, southwest opposing. candidate moderator Jamies D. Moffat discussed. Reform church synod Allentown Pa also meets.
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Vay
Cumberland Church
General Assembly
Umberland
Terteriany
Tower Visits Hay in Personal Talk With Hay
Ambassador Tower arrives for a personal visit with Secretary Hay spending the day together in Washington. No political topics, especially no commercial treaty discussions, are planned. Mr Way's health improves and weariness eases as per Groedel. In Rome, King Victor Emmanuel receives Senator Henry Cabot Lodge in private audience lasting about half an hour.
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Associated Press
Tad Naupeim
Ambassador Tower
Hay
Berlin
Germany
Way
Groedel
Mr. Hay
Lodge
Rome
King Victor Emmanuel
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Haif
Hoch Arguments Close In Murder Trial
Chicago May 18 Hoch murder trial verdict awaited after final plea by attorney Isadore Plofke for Johann Hoch. Assistant State's Attorney Harry Olson followed with a harsh rebuttal seeking a guilty verdict and the death penalty.
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Associate Press
Chicago
Johann Hoch
Marie Welcker-Hoch
Hoch
Isadore Plofke
Harry Olson
Sauerhering Estate Final Report Sees $490.19 Distributed
Mayville Wisconsin report on the Sauerhering estate lists final bankruptcy actions. John G. Bachhuber as trustee filed the report revealing $490.19 to be divided among creditors totaling $22,910.28 amid claims connected to former congressman Edward Sauerhering.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Mayville
Saga
Sauerhering
Edward Sauerhering
John G. Bachhuber
Separate Norwegian Consular Service Adopted
Christiania May 18 the lower house of the Norwegian parliament unanimously adopted without discussion the bill providing for establishment of a separate Norwegian consular service.
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Haw
Associated Press
Christiania
Norwent Ny
Meeting Opens Annual Convention of W Co at Progeons
The annual convention of W Co begins with consecration led by Mrs. Thorine. Delegates are appointed, committees formed, and Miss Jessie Nicholson of Omre presides over an address on a new topics. Rev Gates of Ru delivers a systematic talk at the memorial service later, with Mrs W A Lawson substituting for Mrs Wphatm. Evening addresses by Dr D J John and Mrs Taylor follow, along with music from local performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coles W
Dirouah
Thorine
Jessie Nicholson
Omre
County Union
Gates
Lee
W. A. Lawson
Madison
State Organization
Wphatm
D. ©. John
Taylor
M. Ayers
J. PB. Abbott
K. KK. Bronson
Mark Whittlesey
Jacob Kircher
Nd Wit
Punishment Follows Ragging Incident Aboard Kent
In London May 18 the British cruiser Kent punished the crew for ragging. Captain Douglas A. Gamble is retired on hale pay for allowing the incident. Midshipmen attempted to flog a comrade in the gun room. one fired a revolver, wounding a midshipman. Admiralty Secretary Pretyman announced penalties and a firm resolve to end such acts.
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Assnehtted Press
London
Kent
Hale
Douglas A. Gamble
Admiralty
Prete Tyman
Chicago to the Gulf Deep Waterway Feasibility Probe
A ten member congressional delegation from the house committee on rivers and harbors arrived in Chicago to study a proposed deep waterway linking Chicago with the Gulf of Mexico. They were met by Trustee Frank Wenter and Engineer Isham Randolph of the Chicago sanitary district and toured the drainage canal to Lockport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
House Committee On
Gulf of Mexico
Frank Wenter
Isham Randolph
Drainage Board of the Sanitary District of
Lockport
London Diocese Seeks Ban on Divorced Remarriage
The London diocese conference under the Bishop of London passed a resolution demanding an amendment to the English marriage law to preclude remarriage in church by divorced persons during the life of the former spouse. An attempt to modify the resolution in favor of permitting remarriage by the innocent party was defeated by a large majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Church of the Innocent
Czar Is Commended for Polish Reconciliation Policy
From St. Petersburg May 18 the Russian press lauds Emperor Nicholas II for his conciliatory policy toward Poland and the Baltic provinces as outlined in the May 16 rescript. Commentary notes Poland’s appreciation of union with Russia and hopes the policy will ease unrest and reconcile with all kindred peoples.
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Presa
St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Poland
Baltic
Russia
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