Miners Ordered Out as Hazleton Rally Debates Strike Permanence
The anthracite miners’ delegates meet in Hazleton next Wednesday to decide if the general strike begun Monday will be permanent. The executive committee ordered all workers around collieries not to work from May 12 until further notice, with firemen engineers and others needed to preserve property exempt.
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Hazleton
Compeiioun Ceeenet
John M ii
T. D. Nichols
John
Petestary Dea
R Thom
John ” Err
John Faheystrict
George Hartlein
Mitchell
Lackawanna Valley
Sunday Philadelphia Times Highlights and Features
Sunday issue of the Philadelphia Times presents news in foreign and domestic sections with fashion, women's pages, sports and an illustrated magazine. Grant Arter contributes special departments while the pictorial supplement showcases pages across 66 total pages.
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Sunday
Philadelphia Times
Grant Arter
The
Cretes
Loca Demertic
President Mitchell in conference amid labor dispute drift
President Mitchell was summoned to answer a long distance call and was away half an hour. He reportedly spoke with Senator Hanna and would reach Hazleton Tuesday night. District No. 9 favors an honorable way to avoid a strike while District No. 1 rejects backing down, warning the situation is critical.
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Mitchell
Hanna
Hazleton
District No. 9
District No. 1
Morgan to Finance Philadelphia Rapid Transit Syndicate
The J Pierpont Morgan group will finance the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company with 1 5 million in Union Traction collateral trust bonds placed with Drexel Co The move follows a Union Traction board decision and a resignation by Thomas Dolan as the Traction director The plan hinges on selling 450 000 shares of the new company to cover costs and provide profits, with rights valued at about 5 a share potential profits totaling around 2 25 million before deductions
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J. Pierpont Morgan Syndicate
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Union Traction Company
Drexel & Co
Union Traction
Thomas Dolan
The
Traction Company
Rapid Transit Company
Harrisburg
Nat
Oregon to vote June 2 on governor legislature and Congressmen
Oregon voters will elect a four year governor a two year state legislature and two US representatives on June 2 the first state election this year. Republicans cite strong state conditions and aim for a larger plurality while Democrats view gains as signaling a national political shift. Both parties wage a hard campaign ahead of the statewide vote.
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O'Hia
Portland
Ore
Congress
Oregon
McKinley
Geer
Kansas City
Rebel bombardment devastates Nan-Ning-Fu in April raid
Reports from Wu-Chou describe a three hour siege of Nan-Ning-Fu on April 27 by rebels using field guns. Between three hundred and four hundred residents were killed before attackers withdrew to the hills.
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Hong Kong
Wu-Chou
Nan-Ning-Fu
Wilhelmina Shows Signs of Improvement After Illness
Holland's queen Wilhelmina is able to sit up and sign decrees after a quiet night. The morning bulletin reports no fever, steady nourishment, and a satisfactory overall condition as she recovers from illness.
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Holland
Wilhelmina
Imposter Swindles Newsrooms Across Cities
Investigation shows an unknown man posed as A H Grandy R E Turner or Kevin Gle mm an of the Norfolk Pelagab to gain loans from newspaper offices. The imposter targeted outlets nationwide including New York Washington Baltimore and Atlanta.
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Washington
Wen
New York
Baltimore
Atlanta
Messrs
A. H. Grandy
R. EB. Turner
Kevin Glemnan
Norfolk
Baltimorean Promoter’s 100000 Check Seized in Replevin Case
A $100,000 check drawn on the Colonial Trust Company and endorsed by W. W. Varney was seized by Sheriff Hartman in Baltimore and placed in City Hall safekeeping. The check, part of a bid by the Varney syndicate for Western Maryland Railroad, was collected after Varney deposited it for collection at Mechanics' National Bank. The Philadelphia partners face possible legal action as the matter unfolds in court.
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Colonial Trust Company
Varney
Western Maryland Railroad
Hartman
Mechanics’ National Bank
City Hall
W. W. Varney
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Western
Maryland
Charles T. Schoen
John C. Gilmore
Charles F. Kindred
Andrew McKinney
James McNaugh
Varney Syndicate
Mr. Schoen
Schoen Pressed Steel Car Company
Pittsburg
Gilmore
Kindred
Reading Railway Company
Pennsylvania
Messrs. McKinney and
McNaught
City Register
City Register Numson
Mechanics’ National Bank of Baltimore
Common Pleas Court
Albert B. Weimer
Weimer
Phila 1
New York
Ltittsburg
Register
Philadelphia Times
Register Numsen
John Gilmore
Colonial
Warner
Connell
Andrew McKinner
James McNaught
Oe T. Schoen
John O. Gilmore
Che F. Kindred
Alles
John ©. Gilmore
Thomas Treland Elliott
Ote
Elliott
William Colton
Surety Company Absorbed by Baltimore Firm
New York May 9 The Lawyers' Surety Co is taken into control by the United States Fidelity and Guarantee Co of Baltimore. It will operate under the controlling firm with a close agreement. May 23 a capital reduction from 500000 to 250000 will be discussed at a special meeting along with reinsuring its risks.
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New York
Wire mill to cost over one million dollars at East St Louis
A steel wire and rod mill will be built in East St Louis by John A Roeblings Sons Co of Trenton New Jersey. The project will cost more than a million dollars and the site has already been purchased.
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ST. Louis
East St. Louis
John A. Roeblings Sons Company
Trenton
N. J
Sunday Philadelphia Times Front Page Feature
A historical newspaper blurb announcing the Sunday Philadelphia Times with 36 pages and a pictorial supplement. It highlights sections on news, foreign and domestic, fashion, women’s pages, drama, and military features presented in a lavish illustrated magazine format.
Sheedy Sues Kohl for 28000 in Philadelphia Note Case
Pat Sheedy testifies in New York Supreme Court that he acquired a note he says represents 28000 owed by C Frederick Kohl. He claims the note originated in a Naples poker game via Martin Walsh and was bought from Walsh. Kohl disputes the Naples tale and the note’s validity while the case proceeds despite Kohl's absence.
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Philadelphia Times
New York
Pat’ Sheedy
Gildersleeve
Supreme Court
C. Frederick Kohl
Philadelphia
Adit
Kohl
Naples
Martin J. Walsh
Sheedy
Walsh
Koh
Cecil
London
Paris
Hhis
Oleo Bill Signed in Washington to Tax Butter Substitutes
The President signed the Oleo margarine bill in Washington. It subjects oleo and related products to state and territorial laws where transported. Tax rates include 10 cents per pound for butter colored oleo, 0.25 cent for uncolored oleo, and 10 cents per pound for adulterated butter, with annual taxes of 4600 for process or renovated butter manufacturers, 480 for wholesale dealers, and 848 for retail dealers.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Suit for 60 Cts Cost 7.50
William Baldwin, a contractor of 4107 Cheatnot street, paid J. C. Morrison 60 cents for two hours work but disputed 30 minutes. Morrison sued. Baldwin refused. Magistrate Stratton set costs at 7.50 which Baldwin paid without protest after settlement.
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William Baldwin
Cheatnot Street
J. C. Morrison
Morrison
Baldwin
Stratton
Neutrality inquiry on Port Chalmette case expected
Secretary Hay to announce the investigation into charges that Port Chalmette Louisiana serves as a British supply camp in violation of neutrality laws. Attorney General Knox has completed his review with Colonel Enoch Crowder and related papers sent to Hay for final opinion. Officials anticipate a finding that neutrality laws are not violated.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Hay
Port Chalmette
Knox
Enoch H. Crowder
Colonel Crowder
Carry Your Bag Sir Stopped at Broad Street Station
Police arrested two young boys yesterday near Broad Street Station for annoying railroad passengers and soliciting the privilege of carrying their satchels. They were held for a further hearing next.
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Broad Street
Windstorms Damage Fruit Prospects in Wayne County
A heavy wind and rainstorm in Wayne county last night shattered blossoms and damaged fruit trees in Newark New York. Early estimates place losses around 50 dollars reflecting orchard damage and diminished prospects for the season.
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Newark
N. Y
Wayne County
Ossom
Snowstorm Rages in Adirondacks At Saranac Lake
In Saranac Lake New York a heavy snowstorm is raging with the temperature at thirty degrees. Snow limits travel and disrupts daily life as residents brace for worsening conditions.
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Adirondacks
Saranac Lake
N. Y
Weather Forecast For Easter Weekend Inland Northeast
Fair and cool conditions with fresh northeast winds. Easter weekend sees fair weather Saturday and Sunday with rising temperatures and similar fresh northeast winds across Delaware New Jersey and nearby regions.
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Delaware
New Jersey
Philadelphia Weather and Shipping News Summary
Weather report from United States Weather Bureau Philadelphia notes May conditions with high temperatures and humidity. Includes arrivals of ocean liners Belgium to Liverpool and La Lorraine from New York with limited readable details.
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United States Weather Bureau
Philadelphia
Pridey
May Boas
Belgealand
Liverpool
la Lorrsige
New York
Eighteen Vessels Destroyed by Lava in Martinique Harbor
Fires from the volcano devastated Martinique harbor with eighteen ships destroyed by lava streams. Eruptions continue around the capital and nearby areas, leaving widespread devastation and many casualties reported.
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Bor
Island Martince volcano disaster reaches St Pierre
Reports from St Thomas and Guadeloupe recount the Mont Pelee eruption flattening St Pierre Martinique with vast loss of life. Refugees arrive on the Suchet while ships from St Lucia report ash and darkness. The Roddam brings news of the catastrophe and crew casualties.
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Quebec Steamship Company
Roddam
St. Lucia
St. Pierre
Martinique
Mont Pelee
Quebec Line
Roraima
New York
St. Thomas
St. Croix
Doomed Caribbean eruption drives refugees from St Vincent
Dispatch from Sir Robert Llewellyn, governor, reports Soufriere volcano active on St Vincent with earth shocks. About 200 refugees sheltered at Chateau Belair, Kingston evacuated, cables cut to Grenada and Martinique, rough news from St Pierre. roughly 1,000 whites among destroyed town inhabitants.
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London
Robert Llewellyn
Windward Islands
Caribbean Sea
Kingston
St. Vincent
Island of
Chateau Belair
Sir Robert
St. Lucia
Sevfriere
Grenada
St. Pierre Swept by a Rain of Fire
The French cruiser Suchet commander reports from Fort de France Martinique that he has just returned from St. Pierre after a severe fire and bombardment, telegraphed to the Minister of Marine on May 8 at 10 PM.
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ST. Pierre
Paris
Suchet
Minister of Marine
M. de Lanessan
Fort de
France
Martinique
T. Pierre
Sunday Philadelphia Times Pictorial Supplement Highlights
Special departmente Army Heraldry Fashion Women's and Sport sections feature vivid images and brief notes. The issue showcases society portraits, military notes, fashion trends, and local sports results with emphasis on visual storytelling and concise captions.
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Sunday
Philadelphia Times
Special Departmente
Army
Heraldry
Destruction of St Pierre and Martinique volcanic eruption
Reports describe Mont Pelée's eruption devastating St Pierre with a rain of fire, wiping out the town and harbor as survivors are scarce and officials, including Governor Mouttet, may have perished. The Suchet is ordered to return to St Pierre with dispatches while Fort de France remains operational.
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St. Pierre
Guadeloupe
M. L.mouttet
Martinique
Senator Knight
Fort de France
Suchet
Colonial Office
M. Bouguenot
Storm Devastates Pointe-A-Pitre Sinking Vessels and Lives
A cablegram from Ayme, Guadeloupe, reports a violent storm on May 9 enveloping Pointe-A-Pitre. Eighteen ships burned or sunk, including four American vessels and a Quebec steamer Roraima, with many lives lost and the US Consul and family among the victims. A U S warship is requested to Martinique for relief.
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Washington
State Department
Guadeloupe
Islands Near Martinique Isolated By Earthquake
Kingston Jamaica May 9 All islands in the Martinique neighborhood are cut off by an earthquake. Cable with St Vincent Barbados Grenada Trinidad Demerara and St Lucia interrupted. Fears for the safety of the cable repair steamer Grappler, at Martinique before the disaster.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Martinique
St. Vincent
Barabados
Grenada
Trinidad
Demetera
St. Lucia
Grappler
Martinique’s Capital St Pierre Described As Fortified Seaport
The article notes St Pierre on Mart inique as the island’s largest town and French West Indies commercial capital with a 1901 population of 25 400. It sits on sloping ground protected by a hill forming a wall against trade winds, giving the town strong hurricane immunity and a split upper and lower town.
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St. Pierre
Martinique
French West Indies
West Indian Islands
Tremor Reported From Camden Area by Expert
New Jersey resident William A. Eddy of Bayonne says eight seismographs in New York recorded no tremors, though press reports tied to Guatemala and Martinique earthquakes circulated. Eddy notes no local quake activity while suggesting distant events may be felt.
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New Jersey
New York
William A. Eddy
Bayonne
N. J
Guatemala
Martinique
Sunday Philadelphia Times sparkles with weekly magazine mix
The Sunday Philadelphia Times features a six page issue with pictorial supplement and sections on Heraldry Fashion Woman's Sport Dramatic Arts and local domestic news. The illustrated magazine promises a broad array of specials and features for readers seeking a rounded newspaper experience.
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Pelee
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Josephine
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Tascher de la Pagerie
Thatchoi
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