Bloody street battle roils San Francisco crowds
In San Francisco on Turk and Fillmore streets a pitched clash erupted between strike breakers from the United Railroads and striking workers and sympathizers. Gunfire wounded nine, including a policeman. crowds pelted cars with stones as police moved in. A youth was shot through the lungs. James Walsh died later.
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Associated Press
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Was Moline Man Found Dead in Slough Near Twenty Fourth Street
Henry Ver Mere, a former Arsenal employee, was found identified in a slough near Twenty fourth Street. He had been missing since the day before and is believed to have drowned himself amid unemployment. Ver Mere, 26 years old, arrived in America 16 years ago and was active in local clubs. Authorities noted his residence with Al E Bighteenth and Hall Avenue in Moline. The body was recovered yesterday morning and the inquest or legal proceedings were expected to take place this afternoon.
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Ben Deda
Sud Fie
Philip VanLander
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Rock Island Arsenal
Society Women Strike At City Hospital In Zanesville
In Zanesville Ohio May a clash between the matron Mrs Maury Jamison and Dr Z G Holston led to the resignation of the matron and a nurse strike. Eight society women forming the board of lady managers wore caps and began assisting in patient care. Owing to unclear reasons the action spread among the nursing staff and city facilities.
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Ohio
Maury Jamison
Z. G. Holston
City Hospital
Justice Department urges commutation for Jane three month sentence
Washington May 8 Attorney General Boonaparte recommends commuting the sentence of John William Jane to three months from the date of arrest with pardon at the end of that period July 19 107 The president has approved the recommendation.
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Washington
Genal Boonaparte
John William Jane
Charles W. Anderson
Tribesmen Perish on Way From South African Home
Report from Cape Town details the removal of Herero people from German Southwest Africa. About 15 000 tribesmen were forced northeast toward a Lake Nagami settlement. only 4 000 reached safety while 11 000 perished from starvation amid terrible sufferings.
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PAY HONOR TO JOAN OF ARC ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS IN ORLEANS
Orleans France May 8 festivities mark the anniversary of the lifting of the English siege by Joan of Arc with peaceful ceremonies in the city. In Pittsburg incendiary fire destroyed Barnesboro’s business section causing an estimated quarter million dollars in damage.
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Irish self governance bill first reading in Commons
London May government Irish bill passed to first reading in the house of commons. It grants Ireland eight departments under a crown appointed council with limited local power and keeps five departments under direct crown control. Unionists call it home rule a step backward while radicals and Irish leaders await full reaction. Redmond delivers a strong speech for complete home rule.
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Cantata David the Shepherd Boy Presented at Grace Church
Grace Lutheran Church hosted a repeat performance of the cantata David the Shepherd Boy by a choir of about thirty under chorister H. Nelson. Principal solos were held by Mrs Edla Lund Miss Anna Granquist Birger Bean C H Nelson Joshua Oden Alfred Anderson and P Boostrem. Hasselquist presented Mr Nelson with a baton as thanks for directing the chorus.
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Birger Beansang
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Joshua Oden
Alfred Anderson
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Hasselquist
Mr. Nelson
View of Park Opens Purse
A morning visit to Long View park by L. Simon spurred support for the project. He toured the grounds and contributed 25 dollars to the park improvement fund. Charles Hoeckstaedt also joined the drive, signing up for 50 dollars to aid the effort led by Superintendent F. Gaetjer.
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F. Gaetjer
Charles Hoeckstaedt
Gaetjer
WANTS LUMBER DUTY FREE in Wisconsin
Madison announces a unanimous vote to seek congressional action ending the lumber tariff and to probe the lumber trust in Wisconsin. The move comes as forests wane and industry seeks relief and transparency amid rising prices and supply concerns.
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Freeze of May 3 Kills Peaches in Milan Area
T. P. Laflin of Black Hawk reported to The Argus peaches on his farm south of Milan were killed by the May 3 freeze. He once said the earlier freezes spared them but now fears the entire crop is gone. Apples pears and other fruit may be affected. if Laflin’s peaches are destroyed few others nearby likely escaped.
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Former Hampton Girl Dead In LaHarpe Funeral Held
The remains of Miss Hattie Lee 17, who died Monday at her LaHarpe Illinois home, were brought to Hampton for a funeral service at the Methodist church officiated by Rev W S Read. Interment followed in Hampton cemetery. Miss Lee was a granddaughter of Charles Lee of Hampton and spent her early years here with her parents.
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Omaha Building Collapse Hurts Parlin Firm in Omaha
A six story building housing Parlin, Orendorff, and Martin wholesale farm implements collapsed in Omaha. The property loss is heavy but no injuries were reported. The May 8 incident raises questions about structural safety and building inspection in the city.
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Neb
Parlin, Orendorff, & Martin Company
Treaty pledge to curb rivals in far east discussed
Paris May 8 Kurano Japanese minister in an interview asserted that a series of treaties among Great Britain France Russia and Japan would guarantee a territorial status quo in the far east to deter other powers from acquiring territory. Kurano denied that France or Japan aimed to constrain the United States.
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United States
Michigan House Votes to Repeal Mortgage Tax
Lansing May 8 The lower house of the legislature by a 56 to 20 vote passed a bill to repeal the two percent mortgage tax law. Critics say the tax falls on borrowers rather than lenders, adding to costs for property buyers. Governor Warner opposes the repeal and opposition is expected in the senate.
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Butte Man Arrested in Suspected Northern Pacific Train Robbery
William Bow, 35, arriving from Sand Point Idaho, was arrested near Woodville by the sheriff s posse as a suspect in the morning hold up of the North Coast limited on the Northern Pacific near Welch s Spur. He claimed to intend boarding at Woodville and fleeing, denied murder, and was sent to Butte for custody.
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William Bow
Sand Point
Idaho
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Welch's Spur
Cuts women to pieces New York man held for murder
In New York an apparent double murder occurred in an east side home as Mrs Ma Vito and her mother Mrs Maria Brignole were slashed with a razor. Giovanni Vito, husband of the younger woman, is under arrest and charged with the killings following a quarrel over money. He denies guilt.
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Ma Vito
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Ailegei
Vito
French Passenger Boat Wrecked Off Uruguay Tragedy Abroad
Condolence flows from France and England after a French passenger boat wreck off Uruguay. No local services will be held for the remains, though a public memorial service is considered.
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Uruguay
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England
Educators Elect Heironymus. Debate Unifies Admission Rules
At Augustana college the Illinois Federation of Colleges reelected R. E. Heironymus of Eureka as president and named Dr. Robert Graham of Bloomington secretary. Knox’s Thomas McClelland and James Milliken’s A. R. Taylor joined the executive committee. Next meeting at Jacksonville May 4 under Illinois College. Debate over standard college admission requirements and a bill to grant normal schools degree powers drew strong sentiment against enactment.
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An College of
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Thomas McCleland
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A. R. Taylor
James Milliken University of Decatur
Federation
Jacksonville
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Arsenal
Poitou Wreck Off Uruguay With Heavy Loss Reported
A Montevideo dispatch says the French steamer Poitou from Marseilles wrecked off San Jose Ignacio Uruguay. About 200 aboard were feared lost with many leaping overboard. 50 rescued from 300 by Rincon De Nervero customs. Several steamers dispatched to scene. cargo loss total. Rocky Point vicinity coordinates given for reference.
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Uruguay
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Rincon de Nervero
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Cape Santa Maria
Missouri Youth Kills Friend Over Love Affair
Independence Missouri May affair leads to fatal quarrel. Clyde St Claire 22, son of George St Claire, is killed by Van Tappan 22 after leaving a party at a young woman’s home. Both men were in love with the same woman and argued during the return trip.
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George St Claire
van Tappan
Remains of Ian Maclaren to be buried in Liverpool
Mt. Pleasant May 8 In charge of Mrs. Watson widow of the deceased writer and Judge Smythe the remains of Dr. Watson Tan Maclaren were taken east yesterday afternoon. The body will go to New York and from there to Liverpool. Mrs. Watson received telegrams and cables
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New York
Mee Watson
No Action by Carpenters Union Threatens City Construction
Building operations in three cities may halt tomorrow as contractors warn they will withdraw concessions if carpenters do not sign the proposed agreement by 3 PM. The dispute centers on a clause prohibiting sympathetic strikes and the terms of wage increases.
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Fire at Montgomery Ward Building Endangers 200 Workers
A five story Montgomery Ward & Co building in Kansas City is burning with over 200 employees inside, mostly girls. Rescue crews battle flames as many occupants reportedly remain trapped on upper floors while firemen work to remove those stranded and bring others to safety.
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Candy Makers Hold Meeting at Harper House
A Mydland Candy club gathering of candy manufacturers from Iowa and neighboring states convened this morning in Harper house parlors. The session, from 9 to noon, focused on the pure food law freight rate legislation and other trade topics followed by a banquet. Attendees included Walter D. Hall Ottumwa Walter Schmidt Davenport Frank Gillan Lincoln A G Abraham Moline D J O'Brien Omaha Jas Denning Omaha William Haywood Des Moines Mr Chase St Joe Mr Houston Kansas City and W L Gansett Des Moines area. Those from out of town planned to depart this evening.
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Walter D. Hall
Ottumwa
Iowa
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Davenport
Frank Gillan
Lincoln
Neb
John Woodard
Council Bluffs
A. G. Abraham
Moline
D.J. O'Brien
Omaha
Jas. Denning
William Haywod
Des Moines
Mr. Chase
St. Joe
Mr. Houston
Kansas City
W. L. Gansett
Hemenway Denies Desertion Over City Post
Former Night Captain L. E. Hemenway tells The Argus he did not desert his police office. He says he remained on duty through the night and did not leave his post until 6 the following morning, and holds no ill will toward the city over his removal.
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New Trial List Set as Circuit Court Docket Called
Judge Gest called the circuit court docket this morning and set a trial list for next week. Motions in several cases filled the day as the grand jury, in session since Monday, continues investigations and has disposed of nearly all matters from justice court sources.
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