One Hundred Killed in Warsaw Riot and Cossack Attacks
Warsaw reports a bloodshed spree by Cossacks and troops across districts including Zelsna and Jerusalem streets. About 100 people killed or wounded as crowds clash with police, with raids on churches and bombings near Vienna station. several women and children among the dead. Local factories see mass strikes as workers join the unrest.
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Warsaw
Social Democratic Party of
Poland
Lithuania
Zelsna Street
Jerusalem Street
Vienna
Strack
Kalisz
Minsk
Lodz
Tombakoff Street
Hussars
Russia
Cours Hl
Poland Riots Weakened By Compare To Expected Bloodshed
St. Petersburg May 7 reports say the riotings at Warsaw Lodz Kalisz and other Polish towns were bad but less formidable and bloodier than feared. Authorities had warned. The unrest provoked strong hostility toward police and Russian authorities yet yielded lighter results than anticipated.
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St. Petersburg
Warsaw
Lodz
Kalisz
Poland
Pally
Peculiar Career Ends Amid Scandal In California Senator’s Heir
Finis to Nettie Craven Fair, alleged common law wife of United States Senator Fair of California, who died in Mt. Pleasant hospital. Her life featured dramatic acts, escapes, and a long wandering career across states after leaving Iowa town of Washington. Her body taken to Washington for funeral with daughter from St. Louis expected.
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Washington
Iowa
Finis
Nettie Craven Fair
United States
Fair
California
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Burlington
W. W. Cherry
Bigelow Simply Lacked Ability
Milwaukee May 2 an intimate friend of Frank G Bigelow the former bank president issued the first authentic statement on the downfall attributing it to over confidence in business ability he did not possess Bigelow denies losing money in the wheat deal hard facts from the period report
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Milwaukee
Wis
Frank G. Bigelow
Bigelow
Canadian Pacific Wreck Near Revelstoke
Five men killed and five passengers hurt when a westbound transcontinental passenger train collided with a freight train 35 miles west of Revelstoke Manitoba. Both trains derailed and plunged down an embankment.
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Winnipeg
Man
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Revelstok
Secretary Wilson Uphheld on Stock in Transit Rule
The attorney general supported Secretary Wilson of the agricultural department in upholding a law that requires stock in transit to be unloaded fed and watered at intervals not exceeding 28 hours. The opinion applies to terminal railway companies as well as through lines and signals a firm stance against demonstrations and disturbances. In Minsk and elsewhere reports indicate scattered violence with bombs revolvers and casualties.
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Washington
Wilson
Agricultural Department
Workingmen to Protest Gas Works Graft in Philadelphia
Thousands of workmen will march on Philadelphia City Hall as city councils meet on Thursday to oppose the gas works deal described as a graft. About 30,000 employees from major plants are expected to join, with factories to close for the protest.
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Philadelphia
Weaver
Jain
Richards Still Free After 48 Hours Since Reported Start
Des Moines May 2 Former U S Marshal William Richards who left Des Moines Saturday to begin a 16 year term at Fort Madison has not appeared at the penitentiary. Prison officials said they have no knowledge of his whereabouts and the case remains unsettled as to his exact location.
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Marshal Richards
Liberty
Des Moines
United States
William Richards
Fort Madison
State Penitentiary
Richards
Doors Locked at Patterson Trial in New York Court
May 2 report from New York notes court officers cleared several women from the Patterson trial courtroom as closing arguments began. Recorder Gof ordered only direct-interest spectators inside during the final hours while seating remained full as proceedings resumed after a brief recess. Separately, Ruth Bryan Leavitt and her infant visited the Lincoln home of her parents amid her grandfather John Baird’s serious illness.
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New York
Gof
Nan Patterson
Bryan
Old Home
Lincoln
Neb
Ruth Bryan Leavitt
W. J. Bryan
William Homer Leavitt
John Baird
New Orleans
Frick committee pressure on Alexander at Equitable meeting
New York May 2 The Evening World reports James W. Alexander was summoned to resign as president of the Equitable Life as Frick pushes for his departure. Frick cited Alexander's long service but said retirement would end the controversy. Alexander hesitated and declined to resign then. Hyde may sue to remove Alexander as trustee.
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New York
Evening World
Frick
James W. Alexander
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Hyde
Alexander
Syi
Tarbell
the World
Frquitable
Taking Up Lands Set Forth As If By Magic
Bonesteel South Dakota May 2. The rush to the Rosebud reservation brings permanent settlers into South Dakota as claimants move in after a February extension. Rail traffic from Norfolk and emigrant wagons flood Bonesteel with hundreds arriving daily transforming the vast prairie reserve into a bustling, newly built community of 416000 acres. Homes spring up nightly as hammering rings across the reserve.
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S. D
Rosebud Reservation
South Dakota
Roosevelt
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Norfolk
Neb
Equitable Gets Favorable Ruling In Wisconsin Case
State Supreme Court denied a rehearing in Host versus Equitable Life, leaving in place a ruling that Equitable must not distribute several millions of surplus funds to Wisconsin policyholders. Madison decision affirmed.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
State Supreme Court
Host
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Equitable
Reward for the Cashier in Milwaukee Bank Defalcation
Milwaukee authorities offer a $1,000 reward for Henry G. Goll former assistant cashier at First National Bank of Milwaukee who vanished the day Frank G Bigelow defalcation news broke. Rumors about Gordon Bigelow involvement denied though reports link Bigelow to wheat-market speculation totaling around $400,000.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Henry G. Goll
First National Bank
Goll
Frank G. Bigelow
Gordon
Bigelow
Gordon Bigelow
Norwegian chorus coming to visit the United States
The University of Christiana chorus departs for a two month U S tour with concerts in major cities. The internationally renowned troupe has appeared at world fairs and impressed audiences in Berlin and Paris, marking its first visit to America. President Loubet hosted Ambassador McCormick at the Elysee Palace in Paris as cordial exchanges underscored Franco American ties.
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Christiana
America
Berlin
Paris
Europe
Loubet
McCormick
Elysee Palace
France
United States
British torpedo boat Syren total loss at Berehaven
At Berehaven last night the torpedo boat destroyer Syren ran on a reef at the harbor entrance and will be a total loss. The crew and armament were removed, leaving the vessel damaged beyond repair.
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Cork
Berehaven
Syren
Big Iron and Steel Convention Opens in Detroit
Detroit May 2 delegates from the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers opened the 30th annual convention here. The session was expected to be held in secret for three weeks as representatives gathered from the union ranks to discuss pressing labor issues.
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Detroit
Mich
Repre
Amalgamated Association of Ion, Steel and Tin Workers
Trolley Car Makers Merge for National Corporation
A nationwide merger move seeks a single corporation to control street railway car makers. Secured options include Laconia Car, J G Brill in Philadelphia and several factories in St Louis, Springfield, Worcester, Newark, and more. Target capital about 50 million dollars. Church Calls Girl Preacher in Ramsey Alabama. Myrtle B Parker, a girl evangelist who led a fall meeting, is invited as pastor of the Christian Church and studies at Eureka College. Strike Stops Building in Brooklyn. Construction on major Brooklyn buildings halted by a strike of hodcarriers bricklayers and plasterers.
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Bradley Car Company
Worcester
Mass
Jewett Car Company
Newark
Ohio
Ramsey
Myrtle B. Parker
Christian Church
Eureka College
New York
Brooklyn
Fourth Caleb Powers trial to proceed in Kentucky court
Georgetown Kentucky May 2 The celebrated case of Caleb Powers former secretary of state of Kentucky and thrice sentenced to death for the murder of Gov Goebel has come up for hearing in the district court here and the fourth trial will proceed without delay Former Gov Black of New York a renowned criminal lawyer has been retained to conduct the defense and will be assisted by former Gov Yates of Illinois and other prominent attorneys. Patterson New Jersey May 2 Articles of incorporation of the United Shoe Machinery corporation with a capital stack of 50000000 were filed with the county clerk here The company is Incorporated to manufacture and deal in all kinds of tools and machinery in connection with the manufacture of boots shoes and footwear.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
Kentucky
Goebel
Black
New York
America
Yates
Iinois
Patterson
N. J
United Shoe Machinery Corporation
Chicago Strikers Propose to Prepare in Like Manner
Chicago Illinois May 2 A new federal injunction was issued by Judge Kohlsaat to restrain interference with express wagons in Chicago. Detroit detachment of 75 strikebreakers escorted by police arrived. 1150 officers on duty to guard 250 wagons. A riot at Jackson Boulevard involved colored workers and strikebreakers. gunfire wounded Henry Schultz, Carter arrested. No order to arm nonunion men issued. 100 colored strikebreakers imported for self protection denied revolvers. South Chicago express drivers and helpers began a sympathetic strike.
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Fetger
Emerson
Fulton
Brown
Lindley
Bond
Canady
Odd Fellows
Red Men
Chicago
Kohlsaat
Detroit
Sehleuter
Yarrison Street
Wabash Avenue
F. E. Carter
Henry Schultz
Lavin
Carter
Employers’ Teaming Company
Trucking Firms Move Against Employers in Strike
Trucking companies led by the Arthur Dixon Transfer Co announce readiness to resume business with Chicago merchants, accusing the Employers' association of failing to secure union labor and to curb contractors. Mayor Dunne says 900 more police will be sworn in, following a merchants’ appeal.
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Chicago Employers’ Association
Arthur Dixon Transfer Company
Chicago
Dunne
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