Fireworks Before the Fourth in City Hall Power Struggle
Mayor Gourley demands more control over city departments citing the charter and a pending supplement. Governor Pattison may veto the supplement, sparking a political clash with Senators Flinn and Quay amid rumors of backing. City officials assert chiefs report to the Mayor, while lawyers and the courts weigh positions.
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Gourley
Pattison
Brown
Harrisburg
City Hall
Senator Quay
Senator Flinn
Switchmen's Lockout Prompted by Strike Says Sweeny
Grand Master Sweeny of the Switchmen's Mutual Aid Association declares the Chicago and Northwestern discharge amounts to a strike not a lockout. Only passenger trains run with help from allied crews. no freight trains move. He predicts victory as in prior fights while General Manager Whitman receives reports of the situation.
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Chicago
Sweeny
Switchmen’s Mutual Aid Association
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company
Whitman
Ging
Thair
Embezzler Swartz Arrested in Chicago on Boston Warrant
Arthur Swartz, alias Samuel Udell, a confidential clerk for N Freidman & Brothers in Boston, fled with 2000 dollars in cash and negotiable paper. He was arrested in Chicago on May 15 and is being transported back to Boston for prosecution.
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Arthur Swarts
Chicago
Boston
Arthur Swartz
Slins
Samuel Udell
N. Freidman & Brothers
Charmed With Her Weight at No 35 Bayard Street
New York May 15 John French boards at No 35 Bayard street with Mrs Williams and daughters on the museum stage. Mme Mozelle Cordini Mrs Williams alias oversees a 700 pound figure. Her two sisters named Zella weigh about 600 pounds together. Charles Williams son of Mrs Williams stole from Josephine and attempted suicide earlier. Charles was discharged after Josephine testified she stabbed him. John French not prosecuted.
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New York
John French
Jean Boarder
Josephine Williams
Bayard Street
Tombs
John
Charles
Gold Exports Depress Stock Markets, Says Post
New York May 15 The Post notes an ambiguity in gold export reports fueling market gloom. Analysts suggest the outward move could be checked by higher rates, while bears warn of worse foreign conditions and potential unfavorable news ahead.
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New York
the Post
Tgs
Foreign Exchange House
Coast Defense at Boston Fort Warren Strengthened
Fort Warren on Gallups Island eight miles from Boston harbor is being improved with a 60 foot thick breastwork, dismounted 15 inch guns replaced by breech loads, a torpedo tunnel extends 90 feet to sea, and torpedoes and shells are gathered as work accelerates amid secretive officials.
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Fort Warren
Boston
Gallup’s Island
Judge Rules Rail Rate Violation Under Interstate Law
Des Moines May 15 Judge Shiras of the Federal Court held the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company violated the interstate commerce law by charging grain shippers in Carroll Iowa 19 cents per 100 pounds while Blair Nebraska residents paid 1 cent for the same distance. The court ordered the return of the difference plus interest and noted more similar cases await decision.
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Nebraska
Leprosy Increase Triggers BC Isolation Plan
Ottawa reports rising leprosy in British Columbia. A leper colony will be set up on Darcy's Island off the coast with immediate removal and restraint of the afflicted. The Dominion Government orders an urgent investigation with Dr. Smith from Tracadie NB to study Pacific coast prevalence.
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Ottawa
British Columbia
Darcy's Island
Dominion
Bricks fall on Henry School crowd injuring several
A brick fall at a construction site in Bleamingham Alabama injures multiple students as bricks dislodge from a nearby building. Names Oden Macks Fletcher Summer George Wiley appear in reports with no final determination of blame or cause.
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Bleemingham
Ala
Henry
Eree
Meyer
James Oden
Ta Macks
Bletcher
George Wiley
Adams Express Men Strike Over Bond Order
Adams Express Company drivers and handlers in Louisville struck in protest of a company order requiring bond posting. The walkout began this morning between 8 and 12 o clock, signaling potential theft concerns across the country as workers refuse to comply with the new bond requirement.
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Louisville
Adams Express Company
Compan
Pp. C. C GC
Prrssure Comformation Clothing ‘Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Ladies' Waists Variety at Jos. Horse Co Penn Ave
New stock of white lawn and batiste waists with embroidery and lace trims arrives May 15. Best values advertised for immediate purchase at Jos. Horse & Co. Penn Avenue Stores 710 Penn Avenue. Renine & Winps promote the sale of the latest arrivals.
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Jos. Horse & Co
Penn Avenue
Trier
Renine & Winps
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