Coal Teamsters Refuse Coal To Gas-Fueled Buildings
In Chicago January 29 the cold spell leaves temperatures at 4 below zero as coal teamsters halt delivering coal to downtown buildings that use gas in summer. Union president Albert Young says deliveries to Old Colony, Monadnock, Palmer House and Auditorium stop and more sites will follow. He cites workers’ fatigue in prior cold snaps and the strain of meeting demand when gas was used.
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Coal Teamsters
Coal Teamsters’ Union
Albert Young
Old Colony
Monadanock
Palmer House
Auditorium
Union
Private New York Bank Earned 17 Million in Profits
A circulated news paragraph claims a leading New York banking house earned 17 million dollars in profits during the year, exclusive of gains from United States Steel underwriting. The rumor connects the figure to a prominent firm with senior and junior partners active in major reorganizations, a claim widely believed in Wall Street.
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New York
Holland
Philadelphia Press
United States Steel Financial
Wall‘street
New York City
Coalition of coal, teamsters clash over building projects
The report notes a rumored union refusal to fund skyscraper builds, a possible alliance with coal interests, and hints of campaign aid from employers. It mentions Booth of the Teamsters denying lone action and seeking coal man support amid a controversial earnings split and industry shifts.
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Booth
Une Teamsters’ Union
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Englocers
British and Dutch Leaders Discuss Boer Peace Terms
May 29 London government signals no Boer speaker authorized for peace talks. Dutch government offers to act as diplomatic agent for Boer delegates, disavowing intervention and offering no terms. Foreign Secretary Lansdowne seeks certainty on Kruger delegation powers as Britain weighs next steps in South Africa peace effort.
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House of Commons
South Africa
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Europe
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Foreign Office
Prince Henry's Hosts Escort German Embassy Details
Diplomats led by Dr. Theodore von Holleben prepare Washington reception for Prince Henry. The German ambassador, dean of the embassy, a tall six footer, and Count Montgelas among others, guard the visit with a royal mansion on Massachusetts Avenue. Secret service plans counter anarchist threats as an elite European detective contingent threads through events.
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