Death Threats Cast Shadow Over Cripple Creek Unions
Cripple Creek district faces a sweeping anti union edict from the Citizens Alliance threatening 3 000 to 4 000 workers with dismissal or withdrawal from unions. Miners, clerks and artisans are targeted as arrests swell to fifty seven. Committees secure signatures from merchants agreeing not to hire union connected workers, intensifying labor strife and prompting counter moves by unions and mine owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Alliance
Cripple Creek
Mine Owners’ Association
Trades Assembly
American Federation of Labor
Bennett Avenue
Morton’s Daughter Lena Morton Dies in Paris
Miss Lena Morton daughter of Levi P Morton former New York governor and former U S ambassador to Paris died today in Paris from blood poisoning after an operation for appendicitis.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Paris
Lena Morton
Levi P. Morton
New York
United States
Rainy Season Boosts Russian Advantage in Manchuria
Stated in St Petersburg on June 10 as rain reduces Japanese mobility in Manchuria. Kuropatkin expected reinforcements. Japanese reports say Saimachin fell June 7 with 3 dead and 24 wounded, later Siuruen taken with 4,000 Russian cavalry and six guns driven out. Japanese losses 3 dead and 30 wounded.
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St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Tokio
Kuroki
Saimachin
Takushan
Siuruen
Booming the Fair Ex-Mayor Rickman Speaks to KC Times
Former Mayor John B. Rickman releases a statement to the Kansas City Times stressing the fair campaign. He argues policy shifts will boost civic spirit and economic growth.
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John B. Rickman
Kansas City Times
Missouri State Fair Prep Precedes World’s Livestock Show
J B Rickman of Sedalia promotes the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia for August 15 to 19, ahead of the World’s fair livestock show. He notes top herds seen at St Louis will first appear at the state fair, with the American Royal in Kansas City following the World’s fair events.
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Sedalia
Kansas City
J. B. Rickman
St. Louis
Counterfeit Money Arrest At Delmar Race Track
Marcus Crahan, 34, arrested at Delmar race track by secret service agent Mr. Murphy for possession of counterfeit currency. Found on him four thousand dollars in $100 gold certificates suspected to be tied to passes at Kenilworth and Graven tracks.
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St. Louis
Marcus Crahan
Delmar Race Track
Murphy
Secret Service
Kenilworth
Gravesend
Czar Nicholas III Gifts Silver to New York Exchange
Czar Nicholas III sent a magnificent solid silver gift to the New York Stock Exchange in appreciation of its listing the Russian war loan. The gesture highlights diplomatic ties and financial cooperation between Russia and the United States during wartime funding efforts.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
New York
Nicholas III
New York Stock Exchange
Buffalo Department Store Fails in Strike for Half Million
Anderson and company, operators of a large Buffalo department store, failed today leaving half a million dollars in liabilities. Assets are not disclosed.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Anderson & Company
Death of Joseph H. Johnson Prompts Local Burial Plan
Joseph H. Johnson, a Black former resident of this city, died in Kansas City on Thursday and his remains were brought here this morning. The burial is expected to take place Sunday at Georgetown.
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Joseph H. Johnson
Kansas City
Johnson
Georgetown
Entire Town Threatened by Fire in Warrensburg
Fire of unknown origin in Warrensburg damaged Clark's lumber yards, Stone's livery stable and several minor concerns, destroying the lumber office and adjacent buildings. Fire spread to a livery barn and carpenter shop, with several hundred feet of lumber burned. total loss around sixty thousand dollars.
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Clark
Stone
The
Lumber Company
Gilbert
Mrs Fontaine Meriwether Returns From Europe Tour
Mrs Fontaine Meriwether arrives in Boston after a 22 graduate party from Chicago University in a Palestine trip visiting Jerusalem and traveling through Italy France Switzerland Germany and England. The group sailed back from Liverpool to Boston aboard the Bohemian of the White Star line under Dr. Herbert Willett of Chicago University.
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Fontaine Meriwether
Europe
Meriwether
Chicago University
Palestine
Jerusalem
Italy
France
Switzerland
Germany
England
Liverpool
Boston
White Star Line
Herbert Willett
Japanese seize Pangtao rear of Port Arthur
The News agency reports Japanese forces occupy Pangtao behind Port Arthur after a two days fight and bombard the Russian fortress from that position. A Russian correspondent telegraphs that Chinese reports say Port Arthur repulsed a Japanese attack with about 3500 Japanese casualties and four torpedo boats sunk.
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Rome
Pangtao
Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
The
Russ
Lao Yang
Pettis County Democratic Primary Set Tomorrow
Polls open 7 a m to 7 p m in country areas and 7 a m to 8 p m in Sedalia with a single voting place at the east door of the courthouse. Candidates include McGruder Bente Barnett for Prosecuting Attorney Sprecher Williams for Sheriff Hughes Honkamp Starr for Assessor with judges Maltby Bowers O Re ar Don McHugh Poindexter Mitchum and clerks Lane Monroe Maltby McCubbin. Weather expected fair, likely light turnout as farmers stay at work.
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Sedalia
Court House
W. J. Maltby
Joe Bowers
O’rear
Don McHugh
W. E. Poindexter
Monroe Mitch
Sedalia Fire Chief Called For Relief Then Cancelled
Chief Willis of Sedalia received a telephone call requesting the Sedalia fire department to aid a burning city. He readied the fire companies at the depot for a special train, but at 2 30 a message said the fire was subsiding and Sedalia aid would not be needed.
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Willis
Sedalia
Mother Jones Says Peace Won’t Reign Under Peabody
In Kansas City on June 10, Mother Jones a union miner sympathizer called Colorado governor Peabody a commercial cannibal and warned peace would not prevail while he remains in office.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Kansas City
Jones
Union Miners
Colorado
Peabody
Mines Cleared and Shipwrecks Found Near Talienwan Bay
Admiral Katoka reports ongoing mine clearance in Talienwan bay. Eleven mines were exploded on Tuesday, while two sunken ships identified as the Bay arm Russian cruiser and the Nanni were found on Wednesday. Eight torpedo boats reconnoitered Port Arthur’s entrance Tuesday night, with two seamen killed.
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London
Katoka
Talienwan Bay
Port Arthur
Hand Amputation Feared After Katy Train Accident
Floyd Meade brakeman on the M K T railway was injured at Walnut Kansas this morning when his right hand was mashed. He recently returned from service in the Philippines and had gone to work for the Katy after his arrival. The southbound extra train was commanded by Conductor Barnhart.
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Walnut
Kas
Meade
Philippine Islands
Katy
Barnhart
Young Gentlemen Host Informal Dance at Gregg's Hall
A party of young gentlemen held an informal dance at Gregg's hall last night to honor several visiting young ladies. The social event featured light refreshments and lively dancing as attendees mingled in a friendly, ceremonial atmosphere.
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Gregg’s Hall
Picnic at The Lodge Chaperoned by Mrs Demuth
Mrs H C Demuth will chaperone a Saturday picnic at The Lodge the country home of J H Bothwell. The event is complimentary for Miss Lucile Brown and her guest Miss Grace Freyfinger of Rock Island Illinois. The party includes Lucile Brown Grace Freyfinger Gertrude Maltby Agnes Dalby Florence Floyd Irene Blair Joe Waddell Will Glass David Thompson Roy Dalby Charles Brown and Phil Lamm.
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H. C. Demuth
J. H. Bothwell
Lucile Brown
Grace Freyfinger
Rock Island
Ill
Gertrude Maltby
Agnes Dalby
Florence Floyd
Irene Blair
Joe Waddell
Will Glass
David Thompson
Roy Dalby
Charles Brown
Phil Lamm
Marriage license issued to Kamerick and Hohimer
Recorder Lee Looney issued a marriage license today to James Kamerick and Miss Josie Hohimer of Tipton.
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Lee Looney
James Kamerick
Josie Hohimer
Tipton
Knox Succeeds Quay in Senate Vacancy
Governor Pennypacker appoints Attorney General Knox to the U S Senate seat vacated by the death of M S Quay. The announcement comes from Philadelphia with formal action taken on June 10.
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Snipps-McRae Press Association
Philadelphia
Pennypacker
Knox
M. S. Quay
Lucking Resigns to Take Clerical Post at Cannon Dry Goods
Herman Lucking leaves Lane's shoe store as salesman to accept a clerkship in the shoe department of the Cannon Dry Goods company. The move shifts personnel at local retailers and reflects competitive retail hiring in the area.
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Herman Lucking
Lane
Cannon Dry Goods Company
New Envelop Bags My Lady S Latest Hand Bag
A description of the new Envelop bags features graceful leather handles and a secure clasp. The World’s Fair style bag offers shirred silk linings side pockets for card cases and purses in black tan and brown leathers.
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My Lady’s
June Sale Highlights Muslin Underwear Values
The notice promotes a June Sale on muslin underwear built on daintiness long service and washable beauty. Items include 8c full roomy muslin bound with cambric, 25c cambric with lace, 35c cambric with embroidered bands, and 75c cambric with lawn ruffles and lace trims.
Petticoats and muslin flounces priced per item
Advertises Petticoats in 29 cent to 1.50 dollar ranges. Details include muslin flounces with tucks lace edgings and dust ruffles. Limited quantities per customer and multiple styles such as cambric inserts and embroidery.
Garment Details and Prices for Cambric Items
The advertisement lists price tiers for muslin and cambric garments. Items include a 35c tuck yoke V neck with lace trim, 75c cambric yoke with embroidered tucks and ruffles, a $1.25 fine cambric gown with lace and tuck work, and a $2.50 cambric selection featuring new ribbon and embroidery arrangements.
Garment Catalog Notes on Early 20th Century Fabrics
Describes drawers and cambric items with prices from 15 to 1.00 dollars. Three rows of tucks, broad hems, and lace details are listed for muslin and cambric products. Indicates limited quantities per customer and emphasis on lace and flounce features.
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Alliance
Bell
Gillette
Cripple Creek “Bull Pen
Victor Record
Star
Citizens’ Alliance Mem
Bers
Morton
Siumen
Kuropatkin
Liao Yang
Taku Shan
Feng Wang Cheng
Ree
Delmar
Czar
Warrensburg
Destruc
Mrs. Fontaine Meriwether
Fear Light
Pettis County
Mark A. McGruder
H. K. Bente
O. M. Barnett
I. N. Sprecher
Charles S. Williams
A. J. Hughes
Clemens Honkamp
Joseph A. Starr
Douglass Lane
Frank Monroe
Thornton Maltby
R. D. McCubbin
Mother Jones
Wrathy
Floyd Meade
Walnut, Kas
Mrs
Grace E
M., K. & T. Railway
Quay
J. D. Hail Dry Goods Company
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