Desperate Night Watchman Holds Philadelphia Police Four Hours
James L. Harold, a night watchman at Boothbys restaurant, fired at officers from his room in the building at Eighth and Vine. After a lengthy standoff and a ruse with a dummy policeman, Harold was overpowered by officers led by Sergeant Condron and taken to Central Station amid a cheering crowd and lynch cries.
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Philadelphia
Central Station
James L. Harold
Boothby's
Eighth
Vine Streets
Harold
North Sixth Street
Bob Pleasant
Pleasant
Wasson
Lynch
Hyatt
Condron
William Mack
Mack
Billy
Nevins
Eagan
Eleventh
Winter Streets
Eighth Street
Spring Street
City Hall
Race Street
Broad Street
John R. Harold
Cunningham
Minor Concessions End McKeesport Steel Strike
Amalgamated Association and American Sheet Steel Company reach an amicable settlement over reinstatement and working conditions at the Dewees Wood plant in McKeesport. Holloway’s reinstatement is delayed three days, with a return to work by April 22 and a July 1 dialogue planned to adjust future issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jarrett
American Sheet Steel Company
Holloway
Jarrett
McKeesport
Smith
Hoeiloway
Trainmen Strike in McKeesport Pa Ends Walkout
McKeesport iron workers in the W Dewees Wood department of American Sheet Steel win their dispute and return to work Monday. Almost simultaneously the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen strikes the McKeesport Connecting Railway, affecting National Tube and Sheet Steel operations. Officials are unavailable, talks proceed with Superintendent Jeremiah Beatty, and a broader shutdown could affect National Rolling Mill and Tube Works employing over 800 men if unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
McKeesport
W. Dewees Wood Department
American Sheet Steel Company
Brotherhood of Railway
National Tube
Sheet Steel Companies
Tube Company
Tube Works’ Company
Jeremiah Beatty
National Rolling Mill and Tube Works
Dewees Men Vote Satisfaction On Strike Settlement
The Dewees men meeting adjourned at 10.15 after a thorough show of enthusiasm. They cheered the victory and pledged to return to work Monday. A resolution was passed to keep transactions secret, with no talks by President Shaffer or the workers.
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McKeesport
Dewees
Shaffer
Pope Bestows the Cardinals Hats in Rome
In Rome on April 18 the public Consistory appointed red hats to new Cardinals. The ceremony took place in the Sala Delle Ropetinion with chief officials and Vatican dignitaries attending.
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Rome
Sala Delle Ropetinion
Theopsinain
Elates
Vatican
Erate
Heis
RMS
Quay and Stone Confer in Harrisburg on Ballot Reform
Senator Quay visits Harrisburg to join Governor Stone in birthday celebrations and discuss ballot reform. They weigh candidates for State Treasurer and Pittsburg Recordership, with leaders’ opinions awaited and possible truces amid ongoing political maneuvering.
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Harriseavre
Senator Quay
Beaver
Front Street
Governor Stone
Seth
Barnett
Pittsburg
A. M. Brown
Stone
Stone After Conference With Confidential Agents of Senator Flinn
Harrisburg
Elkin
Reeder
Republican State Committee
Senator Cumings
Warren County
Cumings
Marshall
Stone-Quay
Telegraphic Brevities: Multiple terse items from various figures
Reports note Mrs Day in critical condition with weakening prognosis. A former Waldron bank manager Charles Brandes faces charges in Chicago of obtaining money by false pretenses and larceny. Adee sails to Germany for a two month tour. Universal Wireless Tech Company files for incorporation with $20 million capital. Ohio commander General Andrew M. dies of heart disease. American Association for Physical Education holds meetings in New York with 150 plus attendees. Joel Emerson arrested in Manchester on fraud via mails. Miss Mathilde Aldrich weds J Frank Aldrich in New York. Rev Kittridge officiates.
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Judge Day
Charles Brandes
Bank of Waldron
Mich
Chicago
Adee
New York
Germany
France
L. ©. Weir
Adams Express Company
James Fargo
American Express Mneey
Francis Lyndh Stetson
United States Express Company
South Dakota
Universal Wireless Tech Company
Huston
Thomas B. Bishop
L. C
Andrew M
Randa
Ohio
Onis Velwataer
American Association For the Advancement of Physical Education
Joel E. Emerson
Vermont
Manchester
N. H
United States
Franklin J. Ticere
Philadelphia
Mise Mathilde Aoe
J. Frank Aldrich
Washington, D. C
Abbott FE. Kittridge
Madison Avenue Reformed Church
Opening of National League Baseball Pennant Race in 1901
The National League opened its pennant race with Philadelphia and Brooklyn under harsh weather and sparse attendance. Postponed games in New York Cincinnati and St Louis due to rain compounded a difficult debut day marked by late gates and a massed crowd outside the pavilion. Colonel Joan St. Rogers faced a mortifying mishap as a new attendant caused a near-disaster.
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Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Philadelphia Ball Park
New York
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Colonel's Park
First Brigade
Fifteenth
Huntingdon Streets
Joan St. Rogers
Mystery over Skoog death unsettles morgue guess
A visitor at Bellevue Hospital morgue claimed the body was not Skoog the counterfeiter. The man, a Swedish physician, said a knee scar would prove it, denying the corpse. Secret Service Chief Hazen compared records and identified the body as Skoog. Skoog's sister, Mrs Gustave Carlson of Ehnhurst Ill, confirmed the identity and arranged burial in Brooklyn for Saturday afternoon.
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New York
Skoog
Bellevue Hospital
Hazen
Secret Service
Service
Gustave Carlson
Ehnhurst
Ill
Brooklyn
Waiter in suit over tips sues restaurateur for two thousand
Edward Lederer a dapper English waiter sues Sherry the restaurateur for 2000 worth of tips claiming 100 weekly tips. He says the secret of his earnings was exposed and fears harm to the business though he concedes a seven month span can yield about 100 a week in tips at top places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward Lederer
Sherry
Restaurateur
Lederer
Wealthy farmer shot near McKinley holdings in Ohio
Andrew Miller a wealthy farmer living near Minerva in Columbiana county was shot through the left lung shoulder and face by a would be assassin. He chased the assailant several hundred yards and alerted neighbors as a posse with bloodhounds searches the county. No motive or motive stated for the attack.
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Minerva
Ohio
Andrew Miller
President McKinley
Columbiana County
Miller
Next Sunday Crimes An Elegant Picture in Colors
An ornate illustration titled An elegant Picture in Colors will accompany next Sunday’s Times issue. The image is described as suitable for framing and appears as part of a feature on crime themes.
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the Times
Order of
Bryan Discusses Silver Question in Commoner Preview
Lincoln April 18 Mr. Bryan analyzes the silver issue in tomorrow's Commoner. He argues the money question will mirror other divides between wealth producers and those seeking unearned advantage. He notes gold production since 1896, gold standard debates, and the impact on prices and business as gold supply changes.
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the Times
Lincoln, Neb
Bryan
Valuable Pictures Stolen in Chilean Museum Heist
Burglars break into the Museum of Fine Arts in Santiago de Chile and remove ten paintings from their frames, valued at 100,000 pesos. The theft targets prized works including a Duchess of Devonshire piece. Police investigation underway.
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Chili
Duchess of Devonshire
Santiago de Chili
Museum of Fine Arts
Washington Notes and Navy Developments Abroad
The National Academy of Science elected Arnold Hayne as home secretary and five new members in Washington. MacArthur reports arrival of transports Meade and Packling at Manila. Coast tour route changes for the Wineury are final with no new appeals. Funeral services for Mgr McMahon were held at Catholic University. The Naval Board of Construction studied modern battleship and cruiser design. Annapolis naval cruise plans were completed. not aboard the Indiana or Chesapeake. Hobson received his first assignment on Tottingey forfeiture case. Consul Norton cites Mezreb silk factory plans and US help. Cyrus Northrop declined a Mexican delegation berth. Barrett was offered the post. Commander Charles C. Allibone died at Cavite from heart failure. he served since 1863. Navy considers torpedo boat destroyers riding at speed to 4.0% and related Philadelphia trials.
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National Academy of Science
Arnold Hayne
Washington
War Department
General MacArthur
Manila
Meade
Pennsylvania
Deat
Pacific Coast
Mgr. McMahon
McMahon Hall
Catholic University
University Chapel
Naval Board of Construction
Annapolis
Indiana
Chesapeake
Hobson
Norton
Harput
Turkey
State Department
Mezreb
United States
Cyrus Northrop
University of
Na Department
Charlies C. Allibone
Wilmington
Cavite
Allibone
Naval Academy
New Jersey
Navy Department
Philadelphia
Weather Summary From Historical Station Report
Normal temperature around 40 degrees Fahrenheit with sunshine today. Deficiency in temperature noted, 5 degrees below average. Excess rainfall since April 1 measured 0.68 inches, with accumulated rainfall deficiency since January 1 at 2.43 inches.
City News Notes and Court Actions Reported
A reception was held last evening in Young Men酺ncher Hall hosted by the R Levy's Credit House Beneficial Association with dancing to follow. Applications for a charter for the Chestnut Hill Business Men's Association in Philadelphia were submitted to the Common Pleas Court. A shoplifting arrest occurred at a department store involving Christian Tiefer of 3237 St James Street with bail set at 600 dollars. Daniel Robinson of 825 Locust Street is held on a 1000 dollar bail for aggravated assault on Frank Harris of 512 Wood Street. In Court No 2 Judge Stevenson saw forty five indictments dismissed for lack of parties or withdrawn charges. The Columbia Photographic Society announces its tenth annual reception on Wednesday April 24 at Mercantile Hall with slides and dancing to follow.
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R. Levy
Credit House Beneficial Association
Young Maennercher Hall
Chestnut Hill Business Men's Association
Philadelphia
Common Pleas Court
Christian Tiefer
St. James Street
Jackel
Daniel Robinson
Locust Street
Cunningham
Frank Harris
Wood Street
Stevenson
Columbia Photographic Society
Mercantile Hall
Broad Street
Master
Finest Boys Clothing Line with Wool Garments
No one questions our claim to carry the finest line of boys clothing with stylish trim and durable all wool fabrics. We manufacture for our Philadelphia retail trade and offer Fancy Russian Blouse Suits for ages 3 to 7 from 4 to 8 dollars, plus double breasted knee trousers from 3 to 10 dollars in serges and cheviots in multiple colors.
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Philadelphia
Bargain Suit Sale Offers Ten Dollar Suits for Limited Time
A bargain sale announces 34 suit styles priced at ten dollars each to clear stock in a few days. The store touts handsome tailoring and compares value to $13 to $20 options, with alterations at cost and no window displays. It also promotes other line of N. E. T. Suits and spring overcoats from seven fifty.
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Amalgamated Advisory Board
Pitrssurg
Dewees-Wood
Iron and Steel
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Amalgamated Association
Pope
Quay and
Beaver Man
Quay
Durham
Focht
Senate
State Treasuryship
Thomas
Timms
Venice
Philippines
South Africa
Drumgoole
Newersey
Delaware
United States Weather Bureau
City News
Vector Clothing
WM. H. Wanamaker
Perry & CO
Chestnut Street
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