Striking Shamen OLE Striking Shamen OLE
Cleveland riots erupt as street car strike clashes with police. Gunfire at Lakeview and West 117th street followed by deputies guarding car barns. Governor Williams and officials weigh militia while Mayor Johnson’s three cent fare plan prompts confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
Cleveland
Ohio
Traction Company
Tom J. Johnson
Muniscipal
West 117Th Street
Detroit
Lakeview Barns
Sheriff's Office
Detroit Avenue
James M. Williams
Harris
Columbus
Ghlef Koehler
Bi Carnun
Lakevie Harno
Fort Sam Houston Cricket Team Faces San Antonio Club
The Fort Sam Houston Cricket team failed to muster a full lineup for an afternoon match against the San Antonio Cricket Club. England captained one side with Le Vell and five others completing the lineup. England delivered superb bowling while Le Vell contributed a strong all round performance to limit scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sam Jonston
San Antonio
Lost Fight For Thaw Sanity at Matteawan Court
The Thaw case ends with a ruling to recommit Harry J Thaw to Matteawan State Hospital after prosecutors and defense agree to a limited cross examination by three court appointed alienists to assess his sanity. The judge refused to accept briefs on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
Poughkeepsie
Harry J, Thaw
State Hospital
Inguns
Mattenwan
Supreme Court
Thaw
Ermitt
Jeremy
Ieayr
Graham
Myr
Jerome
Stanf White
Jushive Morachatser
Matteawan
Toniht
Whole family slain by robber in New Jersey farm tragedy
In Wicklauk near Prephold a man killed three family members, including W. D. Shepherd and his wife, and Jennie Bendry in a dawn attack. Robbery appears the motive as drawers were rummaged and the killer fled unseen. Police and bloodhounds pursue the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
New York
New Jersey
Wickaluak
Prephold
Baptists Seminary Reform Debated at Convention
In Hot Springs Arkansas on May 16 the Southern Baptist convention heard Dr McDaniel of Richmond and Dr Landrum of Athens speak on enlarging and improving the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary at Louisville. A fund for endowment to broaden the institution’s reach was proposed. The convention likely will decide to hold the next meeting in Louisville Kentucky with Muskogee Oklahoma contesting the choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
Hot Springs
Ark
Southern Baptist Convention
McDaniel
Richmond
Louieville
Muskogee
Oklahoors
Escaped Texan Russell Recaptured at Opolika
Atlanta May 16. Warden Moyer reports Bimm Russell, who escaped from the federal prison Thursday, was captured at Opolika Alabama. Russell was serving a sentence for a robbery in Fort Worth Texas. His confinement term expires September 20, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
Atlanta
Moyer
Bimm Russell
Opolika
Ala
Moon
Russell
Tort Worth
Texas
le Nphitent
Doubleheader at Krisch Park Highlight City League
This afternoon at Krisch baseball park the City League hosts a doubleheader. The first game starts at 2 20 between the Pose office Browns and the Independents with listed batteries. The second game promises to be equally competitive as Chapa Treds and Antonie Myers meet after strong week preparations.
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Krisch Baseball Park
Pose Office Browns
Independents
Browns
Monahan, Payne and Mortality
Hynes
Ow Yin
Secon
Chapa Treds
Gan Antonie Myers
Tle
Chapa Moda
Dave Coy
Rownlie
St Antonis Tigers
de Layn
Carolus
Dwyor
Hold up caught by wire in San Antonio area robbery
Assailants who robbed J C Schroeder at 623 Willow Street were arrested near Eagle Lake within hours after the attack. Schroeder, 60, proprietor of a saloon at Mason and Willow, was struck and knocked unconscious, then robbed of cash. Police traced the trio, two white and one Black, via informants and wires, leading to their capture on a passenger road near Eagle Lake. A loan officer planned to escort the suspects to San Antonio.
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J. C Schroeder
Willow Street
Eagle Lalle Pon
Vineyard
Schroeder
Mason and
Willow Streets
Rio
Stows
McCabe
Knanss
Newnan
Bailey Lead Now 21 358
Secretary McNealus reports official returns from 771 counties in the May 2 Democratic primary. The totals show Dailey a majority Johnson 81 208 votes. Sixty one counties remain including Cook and Callan. 34 of these have held primaries and McNealus is confident the remaining returns will be delivered to Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
McNealus
Executive Committee
Dailey
Johnson
Cook
Callan
McNeatus
Executive
Fort Worth
Head Torn From Body In Atlanta Plant Accident
Atlanta May 14 Frank Huey a 46 year old machinist was fatally injured at pumping station No 1 on the Chattanooga river when he was caught in machinery. He was a widower with one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
Atlanta
Chattanooga River
Frank Huey
City League to Hold Meeting at The Light Office
The City League will hold its session Monday night in the editorial rooms of The Light. Officials and players will discuss arrangements for the upcoming season and league operations.
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City Players
Sestian
City League
the Light
Methodist conference adopts Foraker Bill on Hawaii use
Baltimore May 16 The general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church adopts a resolution praising Senator Foraker for introducing his bill to prohibit opium in Hawaii except for medical use A motion to change titles from presiding elder to district superintendent is defeated Bishop Burt and Bishop Scott incident is dropped from official notice The bishops debate finances and possible reduction in bishop numbers.
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Hearst
Baltimore
General Conference
Methodist Epicpopal Church
Joseph B. Foraker
Ohio
Hawaii
Congress
Burt Scott
Burt
Scott
P. H. Swift
Rock River
Cleveland Is Much Better In Hospital Update
In Lakewood New Jersey on May 16 Mrs Grover Cleveland reports that the patient is much stronger than a week ago. Doctors Lockwood and Bryant are absent from the big room, leaving nurses to care for the patient while Dr. Lockwood returns by a late train.
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Hearst
Lakewood
N. J
Grover Cleve
Cleveland
Lockwoodt
Bryant
Lockwood
Millions for Vets Pensions Budget Reported
Washington May 14 The deficiency appropriation bill, last of the regular government supply bills, was reported to the Senate today by the appropriation committee. The bill carries 17,242,672 dollars, including 10,000,000 for pensions mandated by the pension acts in force this session and the 1907 act.
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Hearst
Washington
DE. C
Imenorut
Anure
Coummithie Af
Ponwiona
Hic
Dollver May Lead The E P Dollver May Lead The E P
Chicago May 18 The republican national convention headquarters opened at the Coliseum Annex marking start of real work ahead of the June 16 event Temporary officers may be chosen at a later session Senator Deliver of Iowa remains a favorite in the speculation
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Hearst
Chicago
Republican National Conventior
Colisium Annex
Senator Deliver
Iowa
Tragedy in Peru: Husband Kills Wife Then Himself
In Peru Indiana on May 16, James Clear aged 65 killed his wife Mrs Nrs Clear aged 40 then attempted suicide. Both were found wounded. Mrs Clear died soon after while Mr Clear, jailed with a throat wound, said he regretted bungling the plan and wanted to die as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
Peru
Ind
Nrs
James
Clear
Destructive Louisiana Tornado Wipes Towns Near New Orleans
A May tornado swept central Louisiana from New Orleans area inland, devastating Chatuigniec and Pinquing Ridge. Chatuigniec, population about 400, reports include Henry J. Young 94, Mrs Thomas Young and a child dead. scores injured. Pinquing Ridge ruins with three dead and numerous injuries. entire neighborhood houses demolished. Crossing the Mississippi River near St Fran tiaville the storm damaged timber areas and homes. wires down, aiding teams race to aid.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Chatuigniec
Texas & Pasific
Chatuigniar
Chatuigfiler
Henry J. Young
Thomas Young
Plague Ridge
St. Landry Parish
B. Richards
Rilles
New Oreans
Mississppi
St. Frantiaville
Renners
Séc
Sunmion
Fight Still in Mw Govern Fight Still in Mw Govern
Philadelphia May 18 Tarry McGovern of Brooklyn remains a great fighter. At the National Athletic Club in Philadelphia he delivered a severe beating to Young Loughrey who stuck to the bout despite heavy blows and a persistent, aggressive defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
Philadelphia
Tarry McGovern
Brooklyn
National Athletic Club
Young Loughrey
Loughrey
Houston Street Improvement Starts Within Days
Houston street will begin a general rebuild from Nacogdoches to Santa Rosa avenue with traction interests and utilities to underground conduits. The project, costing about 50 000 dollars, includes electric light and power lines and telephones, with bridge plans to be discussed at the next council meeting.
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Houston Street
Traction Company
Nacogdoches Street
Santa Rosa Avenue
Traction c Cmpany
Federal Building
Nacogdoches
Mie Traction
Condoi
Thia Wark
Southwestern Telephone Company
Tha Tenenian Company
Theork
San Antonio Telephone Company
W. B. Tuttle
Alge
Rai
Callaghan
Te Temoat
Tefoh
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England
le Vell
Mayor Johnson
Will
Shepherd
Jennie Bendy
Wrehen
Emnyér
Tha Ning
Baptists Seminary ClatUoned
Little Rock
Bynum Russell
Oklahoma
Eagle Lake
J.C. Schroeder
Bailey
San Afento
Yicin
Sehr
Renee
N.Y
Conference OF Methodists
Dollver
E. P
Lowan Or
Beveridge
Convention
Oie
Tarr
Chataigner
Planquine Ridge
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