Be careful scrutiny on Beveridge meat inspection debate
A Chicago inquiry into cold storage and dairy labeling reveals Elgin Minnesota and New Jersey product mislabeling while lawmakers debate the Beveridge meat inspection amendment. Senator Beveridge and lawmakers push for federal sanitary rules with packers bearing inspection fees. Crumpacker bills aim to limit state police conflicts. Cudahy Packing protests the proposed duties and scope.
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New Jersey
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Inside packingtown dark damp halls where meat is processed
Attorney Thomas H. McKee reports harsh conditions in major Chicago packing houses including Swift Armour Libby McNeill & Libby Nelson Morris and Stan lard. He describes damp unventilated rooms foul odors and tanks linked to lard and fertilizer production amid cholera and tubercular hogs. Washington coverage notes Roosevelt seeks federal sanitation and inspection law with court review questions and Beveridge amendment clash.
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Neill
Reynolds
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Washington Dispatch
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Herald
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Woman Fights Burglary in Independence Home
Mrs. W. T. Camp, wife of a prominent Baptist minister, awoke to find a white man over her razor. She cried out, and the burglar escaped as she struggled. The incident occurred near Independence, Missouri.
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Kanen
MoAt
Independence
W. T. Camp
Camp
Beveridge meat inspection moves face White House clash
Washington representative Wadsworth returns to the president with plans to study Beveridge meat inspection amendments and develop a fair substitute. The president orders the Neill Reynolds report published to spur immediate drastic legislation despite packer opposition. In St Louis a former dealer alleges packers supply preservatives to restore tainted meat behind butcher counters with powders that revive color and mask odor.
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Excursion Steamer Vima Capsizes Killing Dozens
The excursion steamer Vima capsized after overloading while en route to Dublinella. Fifteen people are believed dead with eleven bodies recovered after the wreck was raised. The vessel had recently left Dublinella for a neighboring watering place when it went down.
Car Turned Over In Fatal Providence Electric Car Crash
A crowded electric car overturned near Moore's Corner in Mast Providence in the early hours, killing eleven people and injuring many more. The open heavy car slid from the track on a foggy curve, trapping seven passengers beneath it. rescuers used a joist and stone fulcrums to lift the vehicle and free the injured. Two injured men with skull fractures died within an hour.
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A. I
Moore’s Corner
Mast Providence
Crescent Park
Olneyville
Thornton
W. J. Laucher
John Gavin
George Atcheson
Colossal Crime of Times Says General Miles on Food Adulteration
General Nelson A Miles traveling to Colorado denounces food adulteration as the colossal crime of the times. He claims army beef was impure and lists testimony and past investigations, stating soldiers died or suffered from rotten rations and that a later inquiry whitewashed the case.
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Kansas City
Nelson A. Miles
Colorado
United States
Republic
Investigaton Committee
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Liverpool
War Department
Eddy Granted Unconditional Divorce in Topeka
Clarence Eddy the organist in Topeka announced he had been granted an unconditional decree of divorce from his wife who now lives in Paris. The decree was granted at Picture, 8, BC, on May 10, on the ground of desertion.
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Topeka, Kan
Clarence Eddy
Topeka
Paria
Arizona Copper workers in Moreno halt work over eight hour pledge
In Moreno Arizona Copper company workers in El Paso pledge to return July 1 after a stoppage since Friday. Management promised an eight hour day with a return to work on the date.
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el Paso
Texas
Arizona Copper Company
Moreno
Condolence For Davitt's Widow Formed In Town Meeting
A large gathering of Jewish residents in the city on Gunday expressed sorrow over the death of Michael Davitt. An official address of condolence to his widow was prepared.
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Davitt
Klehmner
Michael Davitt
Condotwhee
Wages and the Tariff on Watches Discussed
A Boston letter argues tariff effects on watch output exceed wage costs and criticizes high duties that raise prices. It notes free traders claim tariffs spur cheap prices and hoist home industry. questions ham-stringing trusts while risking other artisans. The piece defends watchmakers like Waltham Waterbury and Ingersoll amid global competition.
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Herald
Lowell
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Germany
Switzerland
Goldsmith
Watch Company
Waltham Watch
Waterbury
Ingersoll
Massachusetts Congressmen Lose Ground Over Tariff Reel
A Worcester Telegram report says Massachusetts lawmakers failed to rally support for a Republican caucus on tariff revision. Nine signatures were gathered outside the delegation, but the effort fizzled, leaving incumbents facing defeat and mass frustration with their political standing.
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Worcester
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Boston
Political Pickings and Party Signals Across Newspapers
A collage of editorial quotes shows parties and leaders debating policy and strategy. The collection cites the gold standard vindication in Mexico, calls for Bryan to speak, Roosevelt slogans, and notes on Cleveland and Bryan in varied dailies.
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Troy Times
Louis Globe-Democrate
Bryan
Col. Watterson
Axia
Kansas City Journal
Republican Congress Campaign Committee
Congress
Roosevelt
Chicago Tribune
Orovor Cleveland
Sryan “Alose
Differce
Non Herald
Williams
St. Louis Globe
Fire and flames engulf Cincinnati auto wreck and streetcars
A gasoline tank explosion in Dr. J S Atkins Clifton auto toppled on Vine street hill caused a firestorm that damaged cars and prompted a chaotic rescue. Sixteen injured including four Atkins party members, with bystanders burned, trampled, or blinded as police and fire units arrived.
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J.S. Atkins
Clifton
Vine Street Hill
Inwood Park
Dr. Atkin
Injured in wreck on Lake Shore mail train near Sandusky
The westbound Lake Shore mail and express train No. 17 crashed into a stalled freight two miles east of Sandusky Ohio. The engineer, fireman and three mail clerks were badly injured but not killed. The engine and fireman jumped after reversing. No passengers were aboard and all tracks were blocked forcing trains to reroute via the southern division between Cleveland and Toledo.
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Lake Shore
Here
No. 17
Wise
Cleveland
Toledo
Ohio State wins Big Six track meet in Columbus
Ohio State University topped the Big Six intercollegiate track meet with 74 points in Columbus. Western Reserve 29, Ohio Wesleyan 27, Oberlin 25, Kenyon 10, Case 1. State records set include shot put 38 ft 10 in, pole vault 10 ft 714 in, broad jump 22 ft 4 in, 120 yard hurdles 16 sec. Cook of Ohio State is noted as a brother of a Michigan athlete.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Western Reserve
Ohio Wesleyan
Oberlin
Kenyon
Case
Lincoln
Ohio State
Parks
Cook
Hageman
Michigan University
Overdose Fatalities Tied to Morphine In Ohio District
Mrs. Jasper Wynn of Steubenville and Nellie Nyatt were found dead and near death in East Liverpool on June 1 after taking morphine. Wynn had previously faced a Steubenville knife charge tied to her husband, who died in Pittsburgh from a related wound.
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East Liverpool
Jasper Wynn
Steubenville
Nellie Nyatt
Hyatt
Rat Attacks 2 Year Old Daughter in Middletown Yard
Elizabeth Georan, age two, was bitten by a large gray rat while playing in the Middletown yard. The rat clamped the child’s hand, tearing flesh, and had to be killed to release its grip.
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Middletown
Elizabeth
George Georan
Teith
Memorial Day Observance At Dayton Soldiers Home
Grizzled veterans of the rebellion and Spanish American War led Memorial Day ceremonies at the Dayton Soldiers' Home on May 31. About 5,000 uniformed veterans and civilians watched as the parade formed into four grand divisions.
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Soldiers’ Home
Dayton
Roosevelt Memorial Day Tribute Carion May 9
A Memorial Day tribute for William McKinley featured a handgame wreath of white carnations and hydrangeas. Mrs. McKinley carried the floral piece to the tomb of the martyred president in Carion O May 9.
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Carion
Prealider
Moore Death Reported in Middlebourne Ohio Family Note
Mrs J M Moore dies at Middlebourne in Guernsey county. John A Black executive clerk in the office of is informed of the death of his mother in law Mrs J M Moore aged 60s or 70s. Local obituary notice from Columbus Ohio area.
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J. M. Moore
Columbus
Jae IeeJohn
A. Black
Effie
Pallivon
Middlebourne
Guernsey County
Axa
Striking Miners Target Groceries in Ohio Coal War
Prosecuting Attorney Allan sent Sheriff Vorhees to Plum Run to oppose United States Coal Co actions blocking groceries to striker homes in company houses. Springfield merchants delivering goods face armed guards and orders to depart. Allan calls it an outrage and urges deputies to ensure delivery except liquor. If refused, the sheriff will issue orders backed by deputies to prevent starvation of strikers.
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Steubenville
Allan
Vorhees
Plum Run
United States Coal Co
Springfield
Spirits Divorce Shocks Lima Society
Homer T. Briggs once a leading figure in the Murray Comedy Company and Pearl Chown wed November last. The marriage, blessed by Spiritualists from across the continent, ends with a divorce complaint filed by the bride on grounds of drunkenness and neglect. The bride’s father assisted Briggs to leave town, settling his hotel bill before moving him to St. Paul.
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Lima
Homer T. Briggs
Murray Comedy Company
Pearl Chown
Chas. M. Chown
Obis
Brigg
St. Paul
Ohio coal operators optimistic on settlement talks
Prospects for a settlement between Ohio coal operators and miners look brighter as both sides prepare for joint talks after the state miners convention plans to meet Friday. Operators say they would accept 90 cents a ton under the 1993 scale if conditions are modified and cite Illinois as a more favorable settlement precedent.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ilinois
Tragic excursion claims life of Clara Maxim at Millcreek pool
A Youngstown family outing ended in tragedy when three year old Clara Maxim fell into a deep pool below Latterman’s Falls at Millcreek Park. Her mother, unable to swim, was rescued by the father using a pole, but the child did not surface again. The father carried the body home in a baby carriage.
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Youngstown
May Jr
Clara Maxim
Benjamin Maxim
Millcreek Park
Latterman's Falls
American Surgical Association Opens in Cleveland
One hundred members of the American Surgical Association opened the annual meeting in Cleveland Ohio. The president delivered the annual address at the start. the rest of the morning featured paper readings. A banquet followed Wednesday night at the Union Club hosted by Cleveland members.
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Reunion of long-separated mother and son after 17 years
In Columbus Ohio a report notes Mrs. Wim Payne has been reconciled with her son George Willem after 17 years apart. The family previously lived in Columbia Tennessee.
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Columbus
Payne
George Willem
Ine Willams
Chia
Columbia, Tenn
Rural Free Delivery Begins Roundhead Route in Ohio
Washington June 1 Rural free delivery will be established at Roundhead Hardin county Ohio on August 4. The 144 mile route will serve a population of 288 and the order closing the Kettlersville post office Shelby county Ohio has been rescinded.
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Roundhead
Hardin County
Kettlersville
Ithelby County
Springfield labor dispute update at nine day wage stand
Report from Springfield Ohio notes molders demand a nine day shift advance to 95 cents above the 2.90 minimum wage. The request was refused by local manufacturers, with 10 workers still awaiting word on assignments or status.
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