Industrial war looms as Chicago strike spreads
Chicago May 24 Industrial war threatens city as teamsters strike expands and lumber yards shut down with 98 percent of building work crippled. Mayor Dunne and Sheriff Barrett ready to call state troops at first sign of outbreak amid demand for policy retreat. New York also reports a broad lockout affecting 26 000 rockmen and excavators.
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Chicago
Express
Dunne
Sherif Barrett
Hooper
Laumbermen’s Association
Limber
New York
Rockmen’s and Excavators’ Union
Contractors’ Protective Association
Nash Stricken With Paralysis In Omaha Dinner
E. W. Nash president of the American Refining and Smelting Company collapsed with paralysis early today in Omaha. He was attending a dinner at Herman Kountze's home when the attack occurred. Physicians were summoned and his condition described as critical, with details released this morning.
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American Refining and Smelting Co
Omaha
Neb
E. W. Nash
American Refining and Smelting Company
Criti
Nash Suffering Brain Hemorrhage Amid Omaha Roles
Scions and suffering from hemorrhage of the brain. Mr. Nash, president of the Refining and Smelter Company, director of the South Omaha National Bank, stockholder in several Omaha concerns, and lately elected president of the American Smelters Exploration Company. Later, Nash's condition slightly improved with chances of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
Refining and Smelter Company
South Omaha National Bank
Omaha
American Smelters Exploration Company
Smith Pleads Guilty In San Francisco Shortage Case
E. J. Smith, San Francisco collector, pleaded guilty today in San Francisco and was sentenced to ten years in prison. He fled the city in April to St. Louis, leaving a shortage of sixty five thousand dollars in his accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
E. J. Smith
St. Louis
Cut Off Reported Isolation of Vladi Vostock Debunked
A news item states that reports claiming Vladi Vostock’s isolation were false, clarifying that the figure remains connected to surrounding networks. Authorities warn against sensational summaries and emphasize verified information from official channels.
Religious War Rages Over Toleration In Russia
The Moscow Gazette, a leading revolutionary organ, attacks religious toleration claiming it will wipe out orthodoxy in non orthodox areas. It warns of Catholic proselytism in Poland and possible emperor conversion, with Mujiks allegedly endangered by such moves. In Siedlce, police chief severely injured by a midnight bomb blast. three others wounded. Baku governor Nakarhif7 assassinated by bomb. lieutenant and bystander fatally wounded. A man connected with a Guadalajara Mexico scheme is temporarily in St. Petersburg.
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St. Petersburg
Moscow Gazette
Russia
Poland
Ukase
the Gazette
Warsaw
Siedlce
Baku
Caucasia
May
Mules Burned in Stable Blaze at National Stock Yards
A fire at the Maxwell & Crouch and Sparks' Bros sales stables in East St. Louis destroyed more than 400 mules and caused an estimated loss of 100000 plus. The blaze at the National Stock Yards occurred today and authorities began investigations into the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St. Louis
Maxwell & Crouch and
Sparks’ Bros
National Stock Yards
Judge O L Moore Named National G A R Judge Advocate General
Parsons Kan May 23 Judge O L Moore of Abilene Kansas was appointed Judge Advocate General of the National Department G A R by National Commander W W Blackmar.
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Parsons, Kan
Wool Market Strength in West Maintains Demand
Boston May 23. Great strength seen in the wool market with active demand. Dealers remain in the West securing supplies as buyers show persistent interest and activity across markets.
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West
Boston
Mass
Philadelphia Gas Works Lease Fight Sparks Legal War
Philadelphia May 24. Mayor Weaver announces Col. Sheldon Potter sworn in as director of public safety after David Smyth removal. If council passes the gas works lease ordinance over the mayor veto, an appeal to the courts will ensue to block the lease, likely leading to a legal war that could reach the Supreme Court for merits.
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Philadelphia
Weaver
Col
Sheldon Potter
David J. Smyth
United States Supreme Court
Pecos Valley Immigration Company Organized in Roswell
A meeting of directors formed a newly organized company to sell lands across the Pecos Valley. The venture plans to operate in Roswell Hagerman Lakewood Amesia and Carlsbad with W P Turner L K McGaffey Mr McLenathan J W Warren W R Allison and R L Malone as secretary and treasurer.
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Roswell
Pecos
Singers of Roswell Invitation for Decoration Day Choir
All church choirs in Roswell are urged to attend a union meeting at the Christian church on Tuesday and Friday at eight o clock to prepare music for Decoration Day observance. The anthem Oh How Excellent from Emmanuel will be sung.
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Roswell
Interest in Ice Cream Sparks Community Chat
A quirky ad fragment invites readers to consult A K Mott at 309 Main St for entertainment ice cream ideas. The note uses playful phrasing about ice cream as entertainment and calls for contacting the resident for help.
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Lama Trouble Saver
A. K. Mott
Main St
Mexican banker finds death by own action in New York office
Manuel Fernandez Del Valle Jr a Mexican a member of a wealthy family killed himself in his lower Broadway office. An officer heard the pistol shot and found him seated, with another scene noting a mutilated photograph of a woman beside the body. Police suspect the photo could reveal motive.
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New York
Manuel Fernandez del Valle, Jr
Lower Broadway
Nolice
del Valle
Tempo
Farmer J M Shreet shot by woman in Ohio
McArthur Ohio May 24 J M Shreet prominent farmer and Democratic county committeeman was shot by Mrs Emma Flynn who said she saw a tramp looking through her window and fired through the glass She barricaded herself inside Shreet's body found on the lawn early today Mrs Flynn arrested and charged with murder
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Emma Flynn
Drowning Tragedy Strikes Murray Family Near Roswell
Lincoln visitors relay details of Mack Murray and family disaster at Bonito creek. While stopping to drink, flood swept the wagon and seven aboard were endangered. five of the party, including a niece, drowned. The niece initially escaped to a sand bar but was swept away by the second surge.
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Lincoln
Mack Murray
Roswell
Mr. Murray
Bonito Creek
Col R F Campbell Southwest Leader Dies
El Paso May 24 Colonel R F Campbell Civil War veteran ex postmaster of El Paso ex collector of internal revenue at Austin and a well known Southwest figure died this morning of apoplexy.
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Southwest
el Paso
Tex
Col
R. F. Campbell
Internal Revenue
Austin
Big Realty Purchases by H J Thode of Sioux City
Sioux City businessman H J Thode emerges as a major landowner in the Valley after Warren and Malone closed two large deals. He purchased 320 acres from J J Hagerman along the Northern Canal at 40 dollars per acre totaling 12 800 dollars, and last week bought the Mahan place near Hagerman comprising 200 acres for 14 000 dollars.
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H. J. Thode
Sioux City
Warren & Malone
Iowa
J. J. Hagerman
Mahan Place
Hagerman
Frank Ellis Joins Pecos Valley Drug Company
Frank Ellis arrived from Santa Fe after seven years with Ireland Pharmacy to accept a position at the Pecos Valley Drug Company store. A longtime friend of Judge Pope, the two previously worked as associates in Georgia.
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Frank Ellis
Santa Fe
Ireland
Pecos Valley Drug Company
Judge Pope
Georgia
Rabbi Kaplan Departs After New Mexico Military Institute Week
Rabbi Jacob H. Kaplan left this morning for his Albuquerque home after a week in the city attending commencement exercises at the New Mexico Military Institute where he played a leading role.
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Jacob H. Kaplan
Albuquerque
New Mexico Military Institute
Shaw Family Arrives From Las Vegas for Institute Commencement
Mr and Mrs Edwin B Shaw and their child arrived last night from Las Vegas to attend the institute commencement exercises. The Shaw family has a son in the graduating class this year.
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Edwin B. Shaw
Child
Las Vegas
Shaw
Multiple Society Notes and Notices from Hagerman Area
Mrs F D Morse arrived from Santa Rosa New Mexico to attend the Military Institute commencement where her son is in the class of this year. FOUND Pair of horses owner may claim by proving property and paying ad at Perryman's place three miles east of Hagerman. FOUND Gold cuff button apply at room 3 Sansom building. Mrs E M Rogers of Artesia was here today shopping.
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St. Petersburg
Tokio
London Daily News
Vladivostock
Associated Press
Khabarovsk
Siberia
Marbin
Harbin
Viladivestock
F. D. Morse
Santa Rosa
N. M
the Military Institute
Perryman’s Place
Hagerman
E. M. Rogers
Artesia
Debate best yet in New Mexico commencement event
The event marked a high point in the series with notable speakers and engaging questions. Participants from multiple groups offered insights, and the audience responded with keen interest throughout the proceedings.
New Mexico Military Institute Debate Praises Army Increase
General Tarkington praised the institute and the boys after a high scoring inter-society debate on the motion that the Army and Navy should be increased. A dance followed and a ball game with El Paso was noted as today’s drawing card. The Efficiency Club officers were listed as Van W. McCune president Aubrey Smith vice president Charles Whiteman secretary and treasurer Clarence Clements sergeant at arms.
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A. P. Tarkington
Santa Fe
National Guards of
New Mexico
R. C. Reid
Institute
el Paso
The
Efficiency Club
van W. McCune
Aubrey Smith
Charles Whiteman
Clarence Clements
Blown to Atoms as Men Cross Vacant Lot
Two men, M. E. Walley and his nephew J. J. Walley, were killed by a mysterious explosion while walking across a vacant Denver lot near Colfax avenue and Emerson street. The blast, possibly due to nitro glycerine, left body fragments a block away and shattered nearby windows, with uncertainty whether it was an accident or suicide.
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Denver
Colo
M. E. Walley
J. J. Walley
Cripple Creek
Colfax Avenue
Emerson Street
Non-Coms Banquet Forms Efficiency Club
Recently organized as a club for transacting the business of the Company B militia, the local non commissioned officers gathered after instruction for a social session. The group adopted the name The Efficiency Club and enjoyed a business meeting, toasts, sandwiches, and wine as they discussed plans for future activities.
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Aeridel
WM Zeigler Dead Promoter of Arctic Expeditions
William Zeigler, a New York capitalist and Arctic exploration promoter, died at his country home near Norton Connecticut after a night of unconsciousness following injuries from a October runaway accident. Born in 1843, he built a fortune in the baking powder business.
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New York
Wm. Zeigler
Norton
Connecticut
Canton State Bank Closes Doors in Canton Ohio
Canton State Bank failed today with unknown cause. Its March six report showed resources of 839552 dollars. Also confirmed, the First National Bank of Lexington Oklahoma failed on May 24.
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Canton
Ohio
Canton State Bank
Washington, D. C
First National Bank of
Lexington
Oklahoma
Tragic double shootings end in suicide in two states
In Butte Montana on May 24 Michael Haggerty, a miner, fatally wounds his wife and shoots his fourteen year old son before killing himself, jealousy named as the motive. In San Francisco California a man named Peterson in Ross Valley, Marin County, shoots and kills his wife, shoots five children with three fatalities, then dies by his own hand.
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Miner
Butte
Mont
Michael Haggerty
San Francisco
Cal
Peterson
Ross Valley
Marine County
Corn Stampede Boosts May Delivery Prices In Chicago
Chicago on May 24 saw a sharp rise in May delivery corn to 65 cents as shorts raced to cover. Market chatter cited a stampede among short holders triggering the rally.
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Chicago
Three Men Return From Mountain Trip Pleasant Report
Pat Murphy John Gilbere and Charles Stocks returned this morning from a trip to the mountains. They report a pleasant trip and good time.
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Pat Murphy
John Gilbere
Charles Stocks
Miami minister opens long meeting at Dexter
Rev. George F. Duffy of Miami is located at Dexter conducting an extended protracted meeting to promote the Christian church.
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George F. Duffy
Miami, L T
Dexter
Christian Church
Miles and Creech Arrive in City From Out of Town
J. S. Miles of San Angelo arrived in the city last night along with G. Tinsley Creech who came from Albuquerque for a business visit.
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J. S. Miles
San Angelo
G. Tinsley Creech
Albuquerque
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Wool Market Strong
Philadelphia Council
NEW Immigration Company
Pecos Valley Immigration Company
Vinton Coun
Ted
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Ball Game Today
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Ciety
United States
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G. C. Hart
W. E B. Talbot
D. Kennard
B. Marcus
C. Pridemore
M. Davis
E. Lohman
General Tarkington
Mr. Carlin
Prof. Powell
Arctic
U. S. Weather Bureau
Pheil
M. Wright
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