Philadelphia Seethes as Fare Hike Sparks Roving Protest
In Philadelphia during May protests rise against an 8 cent fare increase by the Rapid Transit Co. Citizens march and walk to work to oppose the monopoly, with mayoral defense of higher city revenue. Meetings denounce officials as pressure grows for board resignations.
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Philadelphia
POLI
Pee
Phil | Rapid Transit Co
Dave
Bual
Philadelphia Citisens
John Weaver
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Selty
Onsen
Wolfa
Tmaid
Tmayor
Phila Jana Transit Company
Fragmentary Philadelphia politics and transit notes
The text shows scrambled fragments about Philadelphia politics and railway matters. It mentions a senator and officials with references to streets, paving, and a legislative context. No clear event date or comprehensive detail is available.
Two Men Plunge Into Open Elevator Shaft in San Francisco
In the citys business section on May 28, John Hemmey and George Harrison stepped on a loose board on an eighth floor and fell into an open elevator shaft. They crashed through a temporary car on the first floor and were buried in the basement.
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Ity United Prem
San Francisco
John Hemmey
eGorge Harrison
Gold Found in Indian Grave near Monterey
Sacramento May 28 reports say gold and trinkets worth 145 dollars were unearthed in an Indian burial ground near Monterey. The state controller notes unclaimed property reverts to the state under existing law.
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Reese
Sacramento
Cal
Monterey
Painting the University Buildings for Ivory City Exposition
crews began painting the University of Washington building to blend with Ivory City expositions as five days remain. workers on the tall red brick UW structure, the fir grounds nearby, and efforts to apply ivory paint to the Washington State Building continue. aimed to create a cohesive display before the opening.
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University of Washington
Washington State
Jane Passiors
University
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