Chicago Strikers Face Mass Police in Major Labor Clash
Chicago police pour in to separate striking teamsters from employers as 1000 officers enforce order. 500 strike breakers arrive from St Louis with more expected. Ferried by Farey and Frank Curry. Clarence Darrow defends 12 indicted leaders as federal troops considered amid riots at Union League and coal teamster clashes.
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Cummings
Durant
Kasper
Clarence Darrow
Farey
Frank Curry
St. Louis Traction
South
Employers’ Teaming
Employers’ Association
Union League Club
St Paul Globe Suspends After 30 Years in Publication
The St Paul Globe, oldest paper in St Paul, halted publication with yesterday's issue after a thirty year run. The Democratic morning daily cited weak advertising support despite large circulation as the reason for going out of business.
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St. Paul, Minn
St. Paul
East Sedalia Baptist pastor resigns after 18 months
Dr Carey V Northrop formally leaves East Sedalia Baptist church after 11 oclock service. He will move to Kansas City with wife and two daughters, ending a pastorate that increased enrollment by over 100 and added 33000 in property value.
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East Sedalia Baptist Church
Carey V. Northrop
Northrop
Northup
Baptist Church
Boonville
Epworth M. T
Broadway Christian Church
East Sedalia
Baptist
J. B. Fuller
First
Kansas City
Pastor Carey V. Northrop Farewell Letter in Sedalia
CAREY V. NORTHROP signs a farewell note to the Sentinel staff and citizens of Sedalia Missouri dated May 1 1905 thanking them for courtesies and kind words during his tenure as pastor. The letter closes with fraternal thanks.
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Carey V. Northrop
Thirty-One Die in Warsaw Clash Between Rioters and Authorities
A Warsaw confrontation between several hundred protesters and authorities ended with thirty-one killed and many injured. Cavalry attacked the crowd, later reinforced by infantry and police as rioters waved red flags and sang revolutionary songs.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
London
Warsaw
Nan Patterson Trial Resumes as Defense Plans No Witnesses
New York May 1 Nan Patterson's lawyers announced at the trial's resumption that the defense will rest without calling witnesses. Arguments were begun following the formal announcement.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
New York
Nan Patterson
Circuit Court Opens May Term With Several Dispositions
The May term of the circuit court opened today and multiple cases were disposed of. Judgments by consent in ejectment against Bracher. note settled and dismissed for Third National Bank versus Durrell et al. Several cases continued or reset, including Igo and Lee versus Bradford and Brown versus Patter son. Damages and contracts suits were dismissed or continued as noted.
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Circuit Court
Reuben Tussey
Funeral of General Lee Held in Washington
Last rites over the body of the distinguished soldier were held in Washington today. Officials and mourners gathered to honor the late general whose service and leadership were noted in the city.
Interment at Richmond Honors Gen Fitzhugh Lee
Funeral services for Gen Fitzhugh Lee were held at the Church of the Epiphany in Washington. An escort by regular troops accompanied the body to a special train for immediate interment in Richmond. Rev McKim led the ceremony with honorary pallbearers including government officials, cavalry, engineers, and Daughters of the Confederacy. floral tributes included one from Mrs Roosevelt.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Washington
Fitzhugh Lee
Richmond
McKim
Lee
Seventh Cavalry
Daughters of the Confederacy of the District of Columbia Chapter
Good Government Advocates May Lead 1908 Campaign
A group named Good Government Advocates appears poised to lead political efforts for the 1908 election. The organization aims to promote reform and integrity in local governance, seeking endorsements from civic groups and prominent community figures.
States plan Democratic banquet to boost 1908 candidates
A June gathering in St. Louis will bring leading Bay State Democrats to meet Missouri Governor Folk. A banquet aims to promote Governor York for president and Douglas for vice president, with a series of regional visits to advocate government reform and civic righteousness, spanning Missouri and nearby states.
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Missouri
Tlemen
York
Douglas
Bryan Democrats
Folk
St. Louis
Kansas City
Governor Hoch weighs clemency for Willie Sells
Topeka May 1 Governor Hoch heard arguments for and against releasing Willie Sells who is serving a life sentence under the death penalty for murdering his father mother brother and sister in 1886. Two jurors and the neighbor of the slain family join protests against clemency.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Topeka
Kas
Hoch
Willie Sells
Russian Revolutionists Meeting Sets Path to Freedom
Paris May 1 Revolutionary conference called by Father Gopon adjourned after adopting resolutions. They pledge to pursue propaganda for a Russian republic with free speech and free press. They demand release of political prisoners autonomy for Finland convocation of a Polish national diet and autonomy for the Caucasus states.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Paris
Father Gopon
Russia
Finland
Caucasus
May Leave the Gabinet Postmaster Cortelyou Offer
A report suggests a cabinet reshuffle with Postmaster Cortelyou offered a major position. The note indicates possible changes at the top but provides no confirmation of final appointments.
Cortelyou Offered Presidency of Equitable Life
Washington May 1 Geo B Cortelyou postmaster general has been offered the presidency of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York at a salary of 190000 a year He will decide after the Presidents return and may influence Roosevelt’s own political future if he accepts the post The move ties to Knox Frick influence and cabinet friction with the Equitable leadership for weeks
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Washington
Geo. B. Cortelyou
United States
Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York
Cortelyou
Frick
Roosevelt
Post Office Department
Transfer Firm Sold to City Transfer Company
The Weinrich Transfer company sold its business to R. C. Dolph & Co. and will operate as the City Transfer company starting today. Mr. T. J. Robb will manage the new firm's operations.
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Weinrich Transfer Company
R. C. Dolph & Co
City Transfer Company
T. J. Robb
Missouri Fish Commission stocking streams in Pettis County
Stocking parties arrived this afternoon from St. Louis under Frank Hull. Accompanying officials Game Warden Joseph H. Rodes and Major Emmett Newton visited the area to stock local streams with fish.
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Missouri Fish Commission
St. Louis
Frank Hull
Joseph H. Rodes
Emmett Newton
Melrose addition sells out except six lots
The Melrose addition opened Saturday with 120 lots. six remained unsold at noon. Mr. Tiebald expects to dispose of the remaining parcels before night.
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Melrose
Tiebald
New Arc Lights Arrive for All Night City Lighting
New arc lights each rated at 2000 candle power have arrived and a force of electricians is installing them. Once completed the city will end darkness and begin all night lighting service.
Delegates to be chosen for Louisville reunion
Ex Confederates from Sedalia and Central Missouri meet at Capt. T C Holland's store this evening to elect delegates for the annual reunion to be held in Louisville Kentucky.
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Sedalia
Central Missoui
Capt
T. C. Holland
Louisville
Ormond Optician Opens Jewelry Department
Dr. F. D. Ormond, optician, adds a jewelry department to his optical business with new show and wall cases. A fine line of jewelry and cut glass will be offered and repairs will be done. J. R. McClellan, skilled jeweler, will head the department and invites patrons to call.
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F. D. Ormond
Optician
J. R McClellan
City Carpenters Keep Workgoing Amid Strike Rumor
Carpenters union members stayed on the job today and did not strike as rumored. New building activity proceeds rapidly with all constructions advancing.
Postmaster General Cortelyou Linked To Equitable Offer
Washington May 1 The Postmaster General declined to discuss a reported offer of the presidency of the Equitable Life Assurance Society. There is authority for the claim that the offer came through Senator Knox with Cortelyou as the target. He will withhold comment until further notice.
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Washington
Cortelyou
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Knox
Roosevelt
Century Stock Company Cancels Wood’s Opera House Engagement
The Century Stock company, booked to perform this week at Wood's Opera House, cancels the engagement as the star is ill in St. Louis, informing manager by morning message.
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Century Stock Company
Wood
Opera House
Texas State Federation of Labor Opens Denison Session
The Texas State Federation of Labor meets in Denison on May 1 with strong delegates from major industry centers. The convention will run a week or longer as labor matters of importance to the region are discussed and decided.
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Denison
Texas
Texas State Federation of Labor
Roosevelt Preached at Open Air Service in Colorado
In Glenwood Springs Colorado on May 1 President Theodore Roosevelt spoke at an open air church service held in the old Blue Schoolhouse on West Divide Creek. Attended by ranchers, families, and Roosevelt’s hunting party the event featured a field sermon by Rev Horace Mann and a handshaking farewell from the President.
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Horace Mann
Rifle
Mann
Newcastle
Mr. Roosevelt
Dr. Mann
Display of Empty Cigar Boxes Prohibited Nationwide
Washington May 1. The internal revenue department orders strict enforcement of the law banning display of empty cigar boxes in tobacconists druggists and other shops. Dealers may not use boxes showing a revenue stamp a caution notice or brand mark as the crusade begins today.
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Washington, D. C
Internal Revenue Department
Department
Marriage Permit for J. E. Harkless and Annie Upton
A marriage license was issued today to J. E. Harkless and Annie Upton, residents of Green Ridge, authorizing their union. Both parties appeared to complete the permit process.
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J. E. Harkless
Annie Upton
Green Ridge
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