Impending Anthracite Strike Threatens U S Labor History
Washington reports a potential large scale strike by 140,000 to 199,000 coal miners in Pennsylvania if owners refuse to recognize unions. Senator Hanna condemns the operators for shunning union representation and civic federation talks, urging recognition of collective bargaining as a societal obligation. The piece also covers remarks by Senator Lodge on Philippine dispatches and transfers of military reservations to the interior department for Indian allotment.
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Hanna
Civic Federation
Washington
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Limes Stone
Secretary of the Interior
Interior Department
Snow Storms Hit Several Cities in May News
May snow storms sweep through Saranac Lake and St. Paul with temperatures near 30 degrees. Northern Minnesota reports heavy snowfall and garden staff injuries. West Superior warns of worsening conditions. St. Louis grand jury probes beef trust after Jefferson City revelations. witnesses will be subpoenaed. Guthrie merchant D. W. Martin dies at 66 from cancer. linked to the Bender family disappearance rumors.
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Grand Jury
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Boodera
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D. W. Martin
Guthrie
Olla
Union Depot
Martin
Galena
Knox
Bender
Kansas
Emporia Hosts Lively Week for Traveling Salesmen
Emporia enjoyed its liveliest week in years as commercial travelers filled the town. Stores and public buildings were decorated with colors and banners and an open session of the grand colonels met at Ure Whitney opera house where Mayor Morse delivered the welcome address.
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Ure Whitney Opera House
Morse
Evans and Ware Confirmed for Official Posts in Washington
Washington May 19 following Evans confirmation as consul general to London Eugene F Ware of Topeka was named commissioner of pensions and his nomination sent to the senate Ware arrived in Washington dined with President Roosevelt and conferred with the president Evans will depart for London soon Ware plans to return to Topeka while remaining few days Scranton May 1 a general strike of anthracite miners was ordered for today the union argues the miners will obey and not mine in Lackawanna valley President Mitchell was summoned to answer a long distance call and was away for about thirty minutes with reports he was in contact with Senator Hanna
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London
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Topeka
Ware
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Hanna
Denpla Hiynn
Fiyon
Trom Oblaho
Parker
New Jersey
Oklahoma
Congress
Flynn
House
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Roo
Immigrant Arrivals Hit New High in Early 1900s Port
New York report notes a surge in arrivals during the week, with 25 180 immigrants brought to the city from European ports. For the four months ending April 30 total arrivals reached 178 004, exceeding any prior year by over 10 000.
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New York
Fourteen Eight Hour Labour Cases Settled in Wichita
Judge Dale settled fourteen city labor cases in one day on May 12. The disputes concerned workers who alleged overtime pay after eight hours daily under the eight hour law. The cases were dismissed in wholesale fashion, ending arrears claims for time worked beyond eight hours.
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Wichita
Dale
Theity
President denies Dewey Miles decoration discussions
Washington on May 5 published a statement stating the president objected to the French government’s plan to honor Admiral Dewey and General Miles. The White House denied any discussion of bestowing decorations on Dewey or Miles with anyone.
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Admiral Dewey
Milesis
White House
General Miles
Fort Scott man guilty of false oath for pension
In federal court at Fort Scott Kans Charles Hopper a negro boy who served in Cuba during the late wars was found guilty of false oath in applying for a pension and sentenced by Judge Hook to one year in federal prison Hopper swore he had lost an eye in service though he had been blind in one eye for years. London seismologist says no disturbance recorded Mount Pelee eruption theory discussed Topeka ranchers settlers conflict in Rawlins county adjusted Hessin attorney for C P Dewey Land and Cattle company McKinney Memorial chime shipped to Lincoln Neb for St Pauls church inscription honors McKinley
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Rawlins County
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New York
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Martinique Devastation Report From St Pierre
The Noddam reports St Pierre Martinique destroyed by volcanic disturbances. Most inhabitants killed or missing. Shipping in port destroyed. Roraima left New York April 26 for St Thomas arriving May 2. Vessel Beddam wrecked. captain burned. seventeen crew dead. St Pierre lies near Martinique's windward group, close to Porto Rico.
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Muggub
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Demarr
Windward Islands
Porto Rico
Seismic Wave Destroys Guerin Factories Near St Pierre
Mount Pelee eruption disrupts Martinique area. Lava flow from roleans began Saturday, obliterating Guerin factories about two miles from St Pierre. About 150 people reportedly missing amid widespread panic in St Pierre.
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St. Thomas
D. W
Montpelee
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St. Pierre
Evans Confirmed as Consul General at London
The senate quickly confirmed H. Clay Evans to be consul general at London. Eugene F. Ware will succeed him and met Evans in the president's room for a brief, cordial talk. Ware planned to assume office once confirmed and Evans to depart for London in the near future.
Peace prospects and Boer terms in May dispatches
In London May 9 two peace notes reach readers. General Taeas Meyer’s wife here says a cable from her husband suggests peace in South Africa. Salisbury in London notes the government stands firm on peace terms, urging no concession to the Boers. Also a Paris note covers the Martinique disaster with refugees seeking shelter.
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Taeas Meyer
Orange Free State Forces
South Africa
Lold Salisbury
Primrose League
Snow and political shocks in brief across world
A May summary notes heavy snow in Northern Minnesota, a new Arizona governor appointment, a large funeral for Archblausop Corrigan, and 13 000 immigrants arriving in New York. Reports include an antitrust move on May 12, a Salt Lake reunion for Lingham Young descendants, Cuban president receiving praise, and earthquake disrupted West Indies cable links. Naval cadets attend Rear Admiral Sampson’s Arlington burial as Martinique’s volcanic disaster fuels famine fears. Fire destroys the northeast cell mock at Pontiac and Rifle, Colorado business district burns. Chinese government pays for a priest murder, Martinique’s disaster birthplace Josephine, empress of France, feared famine in St Pierre. Romanian Jews flee to the United States. cattle shipments and Texas pasture improvements affect rail traffic. Lieutenant Alphonso Strebler’s promotions and Denver wine-room rulings surface, while Admiral Dewey’s pallbearers honor Sampson. Dust from St Vincent eruptions coats Barbados roads, the U.S. debt cited as 1.4 percent of wealth. A banker cashier faces five years for gambling funds. A Southern Germany snowstorm harms fruit prospects. Pension Commissioner Ware’s office understates clerks’ workload.
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Salt Lake City
Pala
Cuba
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Anapolis
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Hanna
Estes G. Rathbone
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Barbadoes
London Daily Mail
United States
Indiana Bao
Germany
Ano
Ware
Army of
Medical Examiner Endorses Peruna Remedy
Dr. Llewellyn Jordan of the U S Treasury a West Point veteran and Columbia College graduate extols Peruna praising its rapid benefits. He notes a vast change after just one month and urges others to try the remedy.
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Llewellyn Jordan
U. S. Treasury Department
Columbia College
West Point
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