Tie-Up Threats Revive Chicago Strike Amid Lumber Blockade
May 22 Chicago faced a spreading teamsters strike affecting lumber firms led by Edward Wines and Rittenhouse Embree as workers refused to deliver to boycotted firms. President Shea sought peace talks with Mayer, Reed, and others while Deneen prepared for troop call if needed.
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Chicago
Teamsters
Shea
A. W. Teed
Teamsters’ Council
Mayers
Teamsters’ Joint Council
Robert T. Thorne
Montgomery Ward & Co
Express
Mayer
Reed
Auditorium Annex
Phirty Teamsters
Rittenhouse and Embree Company
Edouard Hues Lumber Company
Dobt Council
C. P. Shea
Teamsters’ Union
Gnicago
Asain
Edward Wines Lumber Company
Hines
Llumber Dealers’ Association
Rittenhouse and Embree Lumber Company
Rittenhouse and
Embree
Edward Wines
Lumberman's Association
Svithout Drivera
Strikers Stand Firm as Companies Refuse Concessions
No official statements were issued, but offices favor no concessions and insist no striker will be reinstated. The stance reflects a persistent labor dispute with no signs of resolution.
Archbishop Messmer Administers Sacrament at Holy Redeemer
Archbishop Messmer visited Madison on Sunday and administered Holy Communion to 250 communicants at Holy Redeemer church. A new cross was raised over the church this morning, replacing the one that had stood for twenty five years.
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Madison
Wis
Messmer
Holy Redeemer Church
Fire damages River Side Fibre and Paper plant at Appleton
A blaze destroyed parts of the Sulphite plant of the River Side Fibre and Paper Co in Appleton Wisconsin early today. The fire caused about 125000 in damage with insurance of 9008 covering losses. Origin unknown. plant had been shut down since Sunday and workers had just returned when the fire was spotted.
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Applicton
Wis
Bower
Riverside Fibre and Paper Company
Cuins
Gaffney Stars Debut Beats Kaukauna Athletics
The Gaffney Stars of Nemah opened in Twin Cities, defeating Kaukauna Athletics on Badger grounds by a single run amid a fair crowd. Eight runs secured the win while a visiting pitcher was removed in the second inning. Next, the Stars host Oshkosh Badgers and Oshkosh Brewers in successive Sundays, as local fans celebrate a notable victory for Fond du Lac region baseball. Meanwhile a 12 year old fell and fractured a leg watching from a box car, dampening spirits. Local social notes include Mrs Val Landgraf hosting a Birthday Club session on Main Street and LE OT M members planning fundraising events. A Green Bay initiation trip for six LE OT M members is planned with a delegation listed.
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Menasha
Atay
Gaffey Stars
Nemah
Twin Cities
Kaukauna Athletics
Badger Grounds
al Ly
Kaukauna
Oshkosh Badgers
Oshkosh Brewers
Wille
Phil Gardner
Ond du Lac
Green Bay
Emma R. Green
Frank Parker
Julius Wilmot
James O'Dell
Fred Butterworth
William Schubert
G. A. Lockwood
Death ends games as boy and player die at bat
In Brooklyn a youth named James Miles was struck between the eyes by a fast pitched ball with no mask and died minutes later as skull fracture proved fatal. In Chicago Edward W. Johnston collapsed at first base after a bat hit and running, likely due to heart failure from overexertion, and died aged twenty eight.
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New York
Brooklyn
James Miles
Miles
Chicago
Ill
Edward W. Johnston
Johnston
Stig
Jouston
SHOOTS STRIKE SYMPATHIZER IN CHICAGO
In Chicago on May 22 a crowd attacked special deputy sheriff Michael Fitzgerald and followed him two blocks. He fired in self defense fatally wounding Frank Voelker, twenty two, a union press feeder. Fitzgerald was arrested as Voelker was taken to hospital.
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Associated Drese
Chicago
Michael Fitzgerald
Frank Voelker
Fitzgerald
Voelker
Insurance Probe Revolves at Equitable Society
Rapid progress marks the Frick Investigating committee of the Equitable Life Assurance society. The report should be completed by week’s end and submitted to directors on May 31. A meeting of directors will be called for that date. Adherents from both factions have held numerous conferences, but no forecasted effect of the Frick report has been stated.
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Associated Press
New York
Frick
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Acquitted Man Ambushed in Bogey Shooting
Clay Grubb, acquitted Saturday of murdering his brother in law in bogey, was ambushed today nine miles from Selipberg. One companion and a chief witness were wounded in the exchange. Ballabury, N C, May 2 30.
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Associated Press
Ballabury
N. C
Clay Grubb
Wan Kmbuahet
Bogey
Selipberg
Loomis charges probe deepens as Bowen faces questions
Washington May 22 Associated Press reports three additions to the Loomis investigation. John Catey of The New York Herald claims the publication containing Loomis charges originated with Bowen. Dater meets Secretary Taft for about an hour while Minister Kwen sits in the department awaiting. Bowen accuses Dater of betraying confidence, then admits he erred. Bowen submits a rejoinder denying misconduct and urges summoning Secretary Russell to testify about Venezuela legation affairs.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Howenloomis
Taft
John Catey
New York Herald
Loomis
Dater
Kwen
Bowen
Tetary Taft
Russell
Bogota
Caracas
Washington
Legation
Venezuela
Tully
Portland Lines Sold Stampede of Shorts Shifts May Corn
In Chicago on May 22 a stampede of shorts pushed May corn six cents higher to fifty-nine cents a bushel amid fears the May option was cornered by major traders. Demand to avoid larger losses spurred urgent selling from those hurt by market moves, with a quick pullback to 57 1/2 cents. Wheat followed a similar pattern as shells demanded May delivery, later erasing most gains after peaking near 1.03 dollars per bushel and retreating to 1.64? per bushel.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Iil
Abvety-Cine Certs
Union motion carries at Winona Lake assembly
The Cumberland Presbyterian church was voted into the general assembly in Winona Lake Indiana on May 22 amid applause with no speech and no dissent. This final action resolves a major Civil War era division over slavery by reintegrating the branch that left during the war.
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Associated Press
Winona Lake
Ind
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Crisis at Belgrade The Pasics Ministry Resigns
Belgrade Serbia May 22 The Pasics Ministry has resigned The cabinet formed December 11 1904 under Premier A Pasics resigned February 6 due to court intrigues against the premier The king asked ministers to stay until talks with politicians and the resignation was withdrawn February 8
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Asociated
Belgrade
Servia
Pasics
A. Pasics
The Bigelow Examination Delayed To Next Monday Morning
In Milwaukee on May 22 the examination of F L G Bigelow was postponed to next Monday at 10 o clock on motion by Attorney Thomas Spence for Wisconsin Trust Company trustee. The motion cited difficulty in obtaining an accurate valuation of the bankrupts assets and faced no opposition.
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Milwaukee
Wis
FLG
Bigelow
Thomas Spence
Wisconsin Trust Company
Spence
Patrols form near Peabody Coal yards in Chicago strike violence
On May 22 in Chicago, civilians began patrolling streets around Peabody Coal company yards where many strike breakers are employed. The patrols arise from murders and violence linked to the ongoing strike, reflecting heightened tensions in the area.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ead
Peabody Coal Company
Zeigler's Bill Disallowed in Estate Claim
Chicago May 3 A claim for 100 000 for medical service by Dr J G H Bedler of Chicago against the estate of Harriet McVicker was disallowed. another claim for 60 000 endor and contract shown in court was rejected.
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Chicago
Metaler
Harriet McVicker Wan
TALK CO-OPERATIVE PLANTS PLAN AT MINERS MEET
Western Federation of Miners opens in Salt Lake City with 300 delegates. Charles H. Moyer presides and W A Haywood serves as secretary as talks focus on cooperative mining and smelting ventures. Executive board finishes auditing treasurer accounts and declares the federation financially sound.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake City
The
Western Federation of Miners
Charles H. Moyer
W. A. Haywood
Captured by Brown Neenah Chief Captures Man in Milwaukee Fraud
Neenah Wisconsin May 2 Chief of Police Brown returned with I Krasno who was nabbed in Milwaukee after a brief chase. Krasno is charged with obtaining money under false pretenses after claiming to sell a carload of junk for Wisconsin Paper Stock Co and receiving 50 in advance. He failed to ship the car. Local reports also note shooting results at Lake Shore road and La Gua club in Roger's farm area, plus meetings of women and study clubs, a farmer Henry Erdmann's death at fifty four, and a derailment delaying Appleton line traffic near Brighton Beach.
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Neenah
Wis
Brown
I. Krasno
Muweukee
Krasno
Wisconsin
Ind
Weryamiwega
Fie
Company T
Lake Shore
E. Arnemann
la Gua
Roger
Clayton
Gilingham’s Corners
O'Clark
IE. F. WU
Madison
Association
Appleton
Nis City
Brighton Beach
Wisconsin First Class Post Offices in 1504 Receipts Survey
Special report shows seven Wisconsin offices qualify as first class with annual receipts over 49 900. Milwaukee leads in total, Racine outpaces Oshkosh due to heavy advertising mail and a local doctor’s large stamp use, while Madison and La Crosse owe strength to centrality and mail-order activity.
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Northwestern
Washington, D. C
Postoffice
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Racine
Madison
la Crosse
Oshkoeh Green Bay
Superior
Hacine
Kenosha
Beloit
Wansau
Ashland
Marinette
Tracine
Oshkosh
Tacine
Fonda
Green Bay
Fond du Lac
Twenty Persons Hurt In Bronx Elevated Crash
New York May 2 Twenty persons were injured one woman critically several others badly hurt in a rear end collision on the Third avenue elevated railway on a high curve at Immord street and Southern boulevard in the Bronx today. Shock and wounds from broken glass caused many injuries. Most injured were residents of New York City.
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Associated Press
New York
Third Avenue
ImMrd Street
Southern Boulevard
Bronx
New York City
TWO WOMEN KILLED NEAR FOREST GLEN BY TRAIN
Associated Press dispatch from Chicago reports Dagmar Turner Berg and Flora Turner, two young stenographers, killed by a passenger train near Forest Glen while fleeing a freight ahead of another track. Three companions escaped. Minnie Drexler, two, died of pneumonia. Funeral services for Panera set Tuesday at Vinegar's Church.
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Associated Presa
Chicago
Dagmar EL Turneberg
Flora
Forest Glen
Washington’s Growth Under a Benevolent Despotism
Washington’s rapid population rise in this period is tied to its unique nonpartisan municipal rule. The president acts as ex officio mayor, three commissioners administer law and officials, and Congress sets annual public works with no ward politics. This system, praised for honesty and efficiency, is spreading to other cities, shaping a future center of culture and intellect.
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Waslington
D. C
Washington
United States
Publc
New York
Philadelphia
Engineer Corps
Regular Army
Congress
Calambia
Texas
H. Cc. Stevens
Funeral of Mabel Ripley Held After Diphtheria Death
The funeral for ten year old Mabel Ripley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Ripley, occurred Saturday at Riverside Cemetery after heart failure caused by diphtheria. Rev. A. M. Ayers officiated, remains placed in a metallic casket for viewing near the porch. A large circle of friends, Sunday school and Normal school members sent floral tributes. Numerous names appear among mourners and supporters.
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Mabel Ripley
Youtus
Alton Ripley
Riverside Cemetery
A. M. Ayers
Ripley
First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Sunday School
Grace Mead
Normal School
Oso Swart
M. ©. Phillips
H. M. Harmon
Wiliam Mainland
Morris
Jennie Maxwell
FO. Kiel
William Rae F. R. Mead
Milo Brutstatt
Edgar Gxilson
Oscar Derk
Harley Wieson
William Doughty
David Evans
Harvest of sin sermon at Wrinkly Episcopal Church
Rev J W Greenwood delivered a Sunday sermon titled What ye soweth so shall ye reap. He warned young men against excuses like sowing wild oats and stated that every sin registers in the sinner’s character. The choir offered an offertory anthem by Barnby.
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J. W. Greenwood
Barnby
Juoan
Maiuer
News From The Fleet Reports Russian Fleet Movements
The report notes a junked vessel with Russian officers captured during reconnaissance. In St. Petersburg an air of expectancy at the admiralty hints at important news about Admiral Rosetvensky's fleet. officials offer no information on his whereabouts, and officers show doubt the fleet is headed to a final destination.
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St. Petersburg
Admiralty
Rofestvensky
Rosentvensky
German Empress Hurt In Fall At Baden
Accidental fall of Empress Augusta Victoria at Wolfsbaden yesterday led to a forehead cut likely to heal quickly. Reported vertigo and balance issues noted, but no serious consequences expected for the German empress.
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Preas
Wolsbaden
Auguela Victoria
Ataira
CUTTS FOSTER W W MARRIAGE IN HOUGHTON MICHIGAN
Cutts Foster W W Foster and Misa Emma Cutts were married at Houghton Michigan on Wednesday by Rev Mr Fruth pastor of the First M B church. The bride, a well known Osakosh young woman, worked as a clerk at Leombere's Bazaar and is the daughter of the late Samuel Cutts. The groom, a well known Herakton young man, is a cook for the Erie Ontario Mining company.
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W. WW. Foster
Misa Emma Cutts
Houghton, Mich
Mr. Fruth
M. HB
Leombere’s Bazaar
Samuel Cutts
Herakton
Erice-Ontarlo Mining Company
Explosion kills six at Hocking Valley round house
An explosion at the Hocking Valley round house in Columbus Ohio on May 22 killed six workers and left the building partially demolished. The cause was not yet known.
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Associated Press
Columbus, O
Hocking Valley Round House
Round House
Burgess Bankrupt Declared by U S District Court
Trenton May 2 Neil Burgess the actor was declared a bankrupt in U S district court in May Liles petition was filed some time ago Place Fiver remarks that your four favorite barber is always banyd
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Associated Preat
Trenton
N. d
Neil Burgess
United States District Cous
Liles
Remack
War of Intervention Not Possible Says Count in Tokyo
In a Tokyo interview Count Okwina former premier and foreign minister argues no power will intervene in the war and peace talks. He foresees Japan and Britain France aligning against Russia and Germany benefiting, while the United States hopes for a balanced outcome and France remains powerless to end the conflict. The Count predicts a long war with no third-party intervention.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Count Okwina
England
France
Geremany
Japan
Germa
Far East
Olune
Fureman
Germany
Count Hos
Foreion
Atfales
Forte
Great Britain
Bam
Peetry
Insa
Vladivostock
Russia
Hartin
Marchuria
China
Corea
Sakhalin
Mans Durin
Rusela
United States
Whit
Franco
Horses in Flight After Interurban Car Near Neenah
A farmer's team ran away east toward Oakhill cemetery after a passing Winnebago Traction interurban car. James Soegers, a farm hand riding a Leamon bicycle, was nearly struck. Motorman John Lenz sounded the whistle but the horses battered the bicycle wheel and Rogers, knocked aside, escaped with cuts and bruises. The team ended by ramming a high embankment before halting.
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Neenah
Winnebago Traction Company
James Soegers
Leamon & Bicycle
Oakhill Cemetery
Nee= nak
John Lenz
Rogers
Frogers
Mrs Livermore Weaker in New Report From Metrose
In Metrose Massachusetts on May 22 Mrs Mary A Tayermore the author and term er was slightly weaker today Temperns
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de Linkink
Associated Preas
Metrose
Mass
Mary ‘A. Tayermore
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