You Can Have State Troops in Two Hours
May 2 report details failed strike negotiations in Chicago with authorities preparing for a large deployment of troops. 190 teamsters and others walked out over alleged unfair practices, shops boycotted, and violence occurred. Governor Deneen and Mayor Dunne discuss rapid state troop assistance and enhanced policing to quell the dispute.
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Barrett
Dunne
Frank Voelker
Fitzgerald
Kohlsaat
Master In Chancery
Sherman
Deneen
Chicago
O'Neil
Harry Thompson
Mra. Nelle McCarthy
Adama Street
Thompson
Teamsters’ Council
Shea
Reed
Eva Booth Not Averse To Marriage Says She Will Decide
Eva Booth daughter of Salvation Army commander says she is not opposed to matrimony but would continue her life’s work if the right man asks and agrees to her public duties. She explains she has adopted daughter Pearl who calls her the best mamma, and plans to speak at the Auditorium Monday night.
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Nan Byxbee
Booth
Salvation Army
America
Portland Ltd
Eva Booth
Maar
Miss Booth
Pearl
New York
Pike and
Pine
Seven Die in Boiler Explosion at Hocking Valley Engine Shop
Seven men were killed and many buildings damaged when the boiler of Hocking Valley engine No 145 exploded at the Mound street shops in Columbus. The engine had just arrived for repairs. Foreman Granley and six hostlers were nearby. Identified victims include William Brown Fred Schadiley and Bake Davis. Other names were not learned.
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Columbus
Mound Street
Granley
William Brown
Fred Schadiley
Bake Davis
Inquest Planned on Remains of M. Yamanapa Murder Victim
An inquest is announced to examine the death of M. Yamanapa whose murder prompted the inquiry. Official proceedings will review the circumstances and determine cause and responsibility.
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M. Yamanapa
Witness summons for camp incident at Pleasant Beach
Coroner Sponogle has summoned all witnesses to appear at Pleasant Beach on Tuesday regarding an incident at Pletcher Bay. Kinea Ayshara, proprietor of the camp at Pletcher Bay, is listed as the prosecuting witness. The event occurred on May 17 and involves K. Sakamoto.
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Pletcher Bay
K. Sakamoto
Sponogle
Presen
Pleasant Beach
Kinea Ayshara
Bad wreck on L train disrupts Third Avenue line
A south bound elevated train on the Third Avenue line at 1 pm crashed into a waiting train near the Harlem River drawbridge. The impact nearly toppled the rear car into the river. Thirty passengers were injured, some seriously, in the midtown accident.
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New York
Third Avenue Line
Harlem River
License Fight Over Saloon at Third and Union
The license committee will likely take up the saloon license proposal after noon. The First M B church and other property owners have opposed it, but applicants return to the council hopeful. The city fathers are expected to reject the application this time.
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Third and Union
First
M. B. Church
Quarantine Proposal Discussed by Health Board
The board of health considered quarantining all tuberculosis patients on Monday afternoon. W. V. Rinehart appeared for a woman whose daughter allegedly contracted the disease from a female factory worker. Vigorously debated, the plan would be one of the most drastic health actions in the nation.
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Board of Health
W. V. Rinehart
United States
Tailor’s suit robs him in morning escape
Peter Tocco, a tailor on 415 Dealer Way, left his shop briefly and returned to find a $36 suit had come to life and walked away.
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Peter Tocco
Japanese seize Russian hospital ship Kazan at Port Arthur
Port Arthur reports a Japanese force of about 100 men captured the Russian steamer Kazan in Port Arthur harbor claiming it as a war vessel. The Kazan had served as a hospital ship during the siege. The last Russian wounded at Port Arthur is to depart tomorrow.
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Chicago
Port Arthur
Kazan
Health Board Dives Into Diphtheria Risk Among Sunset Operators
The Bunset Telephone company faces a diphtheria scare as health officials inspect 300 operators throat by throat after four cases in two months. Affected workers show inflamed throats and sputum cultures are tested to confirm disease. Disinfection is weekly. additional measures are promised, with Sunset and Independent Telephone workers to be examined.
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Board of Health
Bunset Telephone Company
Mise King
Health Board
Mies King
Sunset Telephone Company
Independent
Corcoran
Sunset Company
The Kernel Announces Two Early Editions for One Cent
The Kernel proclaims two early editions at one cent per copy provoking a reaction from The Star. The Star previously introduced noon editions and compelled The Times to cut its noon issue price. The Star claims advantage, while The Kernel faces criticism for copying rival moves.
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Kernel
Times
Tracy Hunt
The
Star
Mystery Sun Spot Dazzles City Visitors
Thousands witness a bright spot in the sky that glowed for about thirty seconds with apparent sunbeams. Weather staff reacted with chaos as Weather Observer Salisbury peered through a telescope then fainted, declaring it the sun upon revival.
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Salisbury
Navy Yard Officer Receives Newport Command Transfer
Captain J B Bleecker formerly commandant at Puget Sound navy yard is detached from Bremerton service and assigned to command the Columbia flagship of the training fleet at Newport Rhode Island. He will depart after settling affairs at Bremerton. Also Riverside Paper plant in Appleton Wis destroyed by fire this morning causing about 125000 dollars in loss.
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Bremerton
J. ¥. B. Bleecker
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Navy Department
Washington
Columbia
Newport
Rhode Island
Bleecker
Bremerton Navy Yard
Appleton, Wis
Riverside Paper Company
Nome Steamship Trade Dims As Labor Shortage Hits Nome
Nome suffers a dire labor shortage with steerage berths scarce and freight rates high. Steamship firms warn the Nome district is no longer a poor man’s country as workers seek jobs elsewhere.
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Nome
Bound to Land Him Alleged Tool Burglar Case Filed
A direct information has been filed against H. W. Henkhel by Assistant U S Attorney Vandeveer. Henkhel, released by a King County jury, is charged again after pawned tools were recovered by police. Over 50 related cases loom as Chief Delaney and officers unite to push for penitentiary time.
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H. W. Henkhel
Vandeveer
Enkhel
King County
Henkhel
Delaney
Henxhel
Empress Augusta Victoria Injuries After Weisbaden Fall
The Berliner Tageblatt reports Empress Augusta Victoria suffered a sprained right ankle, a knee cap injury, and a head wound from a staircase fall at Weisbaden yesterday.
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Brerian
Empress Augusta Victoria
Weisbaden
Trouble at Everett Raises Tensions Between Unions and Nonunion Workers
Everett May 22 Henry Gibelhoff, a non union longshoreman, was badly beaten by four unionists who later refused fines and jailed. Earlier twelve non union workers were brought from Tacoma to load the Pegasus at Weyerhaeuser mill but five left after union pressure. Gibelhoff allegedly refused to back down and the Pegasus is idle due to worker shortages. Union men claim the non union workers are armed.
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Everett
Henry Gibelhoff
Tacoma
Weyerhaeuser Mill
Gibethoff
Sailors Arrive from Seattle to Load Shasta at Wood Mill
Thirty three union sailors arrived this morning from Seattle to load the Shasta at the E. K. Wood mill. They are believed armed and connected to the Tacoma riot. A gang of longshoremen stood at the wharf but caused no disturbance.
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Seattle
E. K. Wood Mill
Tacoma
Oil investigation report under way aims to aid small producers
Commissioner James R. Garfield begins work on his oil investigation report. He reportedly favors an open oil business in the future and allowing small producers to share transportation advantages. In Bellingham on May 22, the narrative references prices held steady at a given level.
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Washington
James R. Garfield
Bellingham
Twen
Garfield Advocate Recommend Policy Change for Pipelines
The statement says Garfield will likely urge Congress to declare pipelines as common carriers. It notes the possible legislative action and the public interest in transportation infrastructure.
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Garfield
Congress
Fire destroys Famous Clothing store in Wilson block
A Saturday night blaze in North Yakima gutted the Famous Clothing store and the lodging house above owned by Mrs. J Davis. Loss estimated at 26000 with part covered by insurance. The store of John H Weigel also damaged. The fire originated in the clothing shop.
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North Yakima
Wilson Block
John H. Weigel
J. Davis
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Indianapolis
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Jackson
Jefferson
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Justice Caverty
Nan Patterson
HA Booth
PoKe Bonnet
Bob
Suit Walked
James A. Moore
Northwestern Steamship Company
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Ohio
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Everet
Scripps News Ass'n
Yakima
Winona Lake
Ind
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Presbyterian Assembly
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