Street Car Strike Ends After Union Victory
In Bany, street car strikers win every point amid rioting fears but end the strike. Non union workers to enter service. 3000 guards patrol city as the company retains right to hire union or non union staff. Wages rise from 17 4 to 2 cents an hour. In Washington 100000 machinists plan a nine hour day with no pay cut as the union presses employers.
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BANY
United States
O'Connell
International Machinists’ Union
Bricklayers Strike Halts New York Building Booming Citywide
The Bricklayers and Builders' Association dispute leaves 18,000 workers idle and no settlement in sight. City building operations are at a near standstill as of May 18.
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New York
Bricklayers and Builders’ Association
Death in City After Severe Grip Attack
A death occurred in the city last night at 10 30 o clock due to heart exhaustion following a severe grip attack. The deceased was at the bedside of a husband and a separate cause or names are not clear from the fragment.
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D. C
Presbyterian General Assembly Debates Creed Revision
A largely attended Presbyterian general assembly discussed revision of the creed. Delegates were present, the poll-call began, and minority representatives presented to the assembly as action was postponed until Thursday.
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Presbyterian General
Fire devastates Lobendorf town and prison inmates perish
A blazing 1485 fire kills convicts trapped in Lobendorf town jail as eighty houses burn to ashes. The disaster leaves up to two hundred dead, with rescue efforts ongoing and a four masted schooner seen nearby awaiting loading at the Northwestern Commerce.
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Lobendorf
Water Front Federation defends its formation and aims
The Water Front Federation denies wage scale plans and says its federation of water front unions will harmonize interests, aid employers and workers, and provide constant office support. The statement, signed by Charles M. Hoyt, cites alignment with other maritime cities and public benefit.
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Water Front Federation
Star
Mne
Charles M. Hoyt
Green Lake Schedule Brings 15 Minute Fremont Line Changes
The new schedule for Fremont and Green Lake car lines starts Monday with 15 minute service. Fremont cars end at Green Lake and all downtown runs head to Green Lake. Peak hours will see extra cars and daytime service at 20 minute intervals.
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Fremont
Green Lake
Norse Day Celebrations Across Ballard and Seattle
Norse Day was celebrated with parades and events in Ballard and Seattle. A large crowd gathered at Bay Park Madison Park and Germania Hall to mark the occasion with music races tug of war and speeches including a principal address by C. W. Clausen. Native Norwegian songs were performed and residents recalled childhood days in Norway enjoying a day of happiness despite rain.
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Norway
Ballard
Madison Park
Germania Hall
Denmark
Baypark
Park Thin City
Seattle
Old
Cc. W. Clausen
Kitsap County
Stromberg
Christensen
Devenport
Natal
Man commits self destruction after drinking sprees ends 15 year marriage
Fred Kraft 45 of Beattie Seattle area dies after consuming aconite in his home following a night of drinking and quarrels with his wife of 15 years. He leaves a widow and five children aged 0 to 14. No inquest. coroner notes aconite causes painful death.
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Fred Kraft
Seattle
Th Beattie
Kraft
Aloon
Hoye
Piling Collapse Threatens Bay Shipping at Utsalady
Ten sections of pilings broke loose from a camp at Utsalady and drifted across the bay last night creating a serious menace to shipping with fair winds forecast for Sunday.
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Everett
Utsalady
Grave-diggers Strike Delays Burials in Naples
In Naples grave-diggers strike, refuse interment and attack funeral processions. Relatives fear disturbances and delay burial as authorities seek a resolution to the escalating conflict.
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Rome
Italy
Napies
Rockefeller plans Atlantic and Pacific Air Line railroad
The World reports Rockefeller with Standard Oil funds plans a vast railroad network from Atlantic to Pacific named the Atlantic & Pacific Air Line, to rival Morgan interests. The announcement suggests the Rockefeller combine will dwarf existing railroad power in the nation.
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New York
Rockefeller
Atlantic
Pacific
Boer Raid Advances Through Cape Colony
A Boer force under Commandants Loetter and Van Reenan crossed the Orange River into Cape Colony and occupied Zuuborg, starting a large raid estimated in strength.
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Cradock
Cape Colony
Cape Colney
Loetter
van Reenan
Orange River
Zuuborg
Washington Defeated in Intercollegiate Debate at Eugene
The University of Oregon defeated the University of Washington in a late night debate at Eugene Oregon. The deciding vote was two to one with the topic that the retention of the Philippine islands by the United States is undesirable. Washington team members included B J Wright and Kinett with W T Laube on the Oregon side.
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Eugenye
Ore
University of Oregon
University of Washington
Oregon
United States
Washington
B. J. Wright
Ian Kinett
W. T. Laube
Poisoning of Dogs Alarms City Authorities
Reports of numerous dog deaths from poison emerge mainly from the Yee ler way district between Twentieth and Thirtieth avenues. The Kennel Club has been asked to intervene and prosecutions may follow. City of Peattie at Artington dock loading government freight for Skagway.
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Yeeler
Peattie
Artington Dock
Skagway
Mrs McKinley Wakes Refreshed After Night of Rest
San Francisco reports Mrs. McKinley steadily improving after a restful night. The president, cheerful and well, left the Beaux residence for the Ohio launching and returned to attend to duties while Mrs. McKinley rests at home in refreshed condition.
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San Francisco
McKinley
Position of Machinists and Allies Points to Final Victory
A broad strike paralyzes U S machine shops with a mass walkout led by machinists and allied trades over nine hour demands. By Monday most shops nationwide will close, leaving 1100 workers idle and threatening ship repairs and Nome-bound vessels.
Ohio Battleship Ohio christened amid pomp and pandemonium
The battleship Ohio was launched with simple ceremonies and no speeches. Mary Barber, niece of Mrs. McKinley, pressed the electric button to break the restraining rope while Helen Deshler, niece of Gov. Nash, shattered the wine bottle. A band played a national air as the ship slid into the water amid cheers and uproar.
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Army
Navy
Romes
Mary Barber
McKinley
Helen Deshler
Columbus
Gov. Nash
Ohio
President McKinley Watches Onto Battleship Launch
In San Francisco on May 14 President McKinley and his party arrived at the boat harbor to witness the launching of the battleship Onto Slocum. The bay scenes filled with color and a 21 gun salute as the flagships and ships of the white squadron paraded in celebration. Governor Nash and Ohio guests aboard the Resolute joined the spectacle along the Union Iron Works yard where the Ohio hull gleamed amid flags and crowds.
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San Francisco
McKinley
Pacific
Union Iron Works
Enally
Goy
Iowa
Admiral Casey
Wisconsin
Philadelphia
Adama
Farragut
McCulloch
Revenue Service
San Francisco Bay
Hine
Resolute
Gov. Nash
Ohio Society of California
Buckeye
Everett letter carriers demand free streetcar transport
The Everett letter carriers have formally demanded free transportation on the street car system. The issue has been taken up by the Everett chamber of commerce for action.
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Everett
Everett Chamber of Commerce
Wanamaker House in Meadow Brook Struck by Lightning
The Wanamaker country home at Meadow Brook near Philadelphia burned to the ground after a lightning strike. The loss is about 500 000 dollars, partly covered by insurance. Wanamaker, son of ex-Postmaster General John Wanamaker, runs and co-owns the Philadelphia North American. all occupants escaped unharmed.
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Philadelphia
5 Wanamaker
Meadowbrook
Wanamaker
John Wanamaker
Prince
Philadelphia North American
United States
Wanamakers
Meadow Brook House
Western Washington Baptists Conference Session in City
The Western Washington conference of Swedish Baptists meets at the local Baptist church on Fifth Avenue and Olive Street. Morning reports cover church conditions, an address on missions is given, and pastors Campbell and Lund with Garnquist conclude sessions, with Johnson Tonquist and Linden planned for forthcoming pulpits. A young people's rally is scheduled in the afternoon.
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Western Washington
The
Swedish Baptist Church
Fifth Avenue
Olive Street
Western ‘Washington
Campbell
Vashon Island
Lund
Garnquist
Johnson
Tonquist
Rev
Linden
Detroit
Michigan
Spokane Beats Seattle in After Noon Ball Clash
Spokane defeated Seattle 8 to 1 in a crack ball game played yesterday. In a separate result Portland won 2 to 1 against Tacoma.
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Spokane
Seattle
Appeals Court Reverses Cape Nome Mining Judgments
United States circuit court of appeals yesterday afternoon reversed Judge Noyes in three Cape Nome mining cases and ordered them dismissed.
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San Francisco
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Noyes
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