Labor Leaders Plan May 5 Meeting to Forge National Labor Council
Pittsburgh April 29 The Dispatch reports a May 5 meeting to organize a Central Labor Council of the United States aimed at uniting all labor unions with central headquarters and cooperation against large trusts. Leaders including T J Shaffer and L H Thomas attend. a national convention will invite heads of major organizations, including the AFL.
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Pittsburg
Central Labor Council of the
United States
T. J. Shaffer
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
L. H. Thomas
Pattern Makers’ League of North America
John Kuntzler
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
William Bennett
Pattern Makers
J. W. Pryle
Structural Iron Workers
W. A. Shaw
International Association of Machinists
John Fernau
Knights of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Messrs. Thomas and
Pryle
Administration Ready to Begin Work on Canal Treaty
Washington April 29 The administration has secured opinions from most senate leaders across parties to base negotiations for a new isthmian canal treaty replacing Hay Pauncefote. Two drafts are expected before June end, aiming for a two thirds ratification and British acceptance. Final results unlikely before autumn after Lord Pauncefote’s London return.
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Washington
Senate
State Department
London
Hay
Lord Pauncefote
Democratic state convention set for August in Des Moines
Des Moines on August 21 hosts the Democratic state convention per a committee announcement. E. M. Sharon of Davenport is named temporary chairman.
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Des Moines
Democratic State Central Committee
E. M. Sharon
Davenport
Forewarned Forearmed Blood Purifier Ad
Advertisement for S S S blood purifier promoting its use for circulation digestion and nerves. Claims lack of minerals and herbal roots aid old and young. Includes testimonials from E Kelly Urbana Ohio and S Siegfried Cape May New Jersey and offers free book and physician advice.
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Id Bose E. Kelly
Urbana, O
Siegfried
Cape May
Henry Siegfried Nottles
Les
Hope
T. Gardner
Florence
8. C
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Desperate Chinese Rise as Foreign Troops Leave
Dispatch from Peking reports bands of robbers 1000 strong near Pao Ting Fu threaten Christians, with Boxers active in Man Cheng district and unrest rising as foreign troops depart. Observers warn of worsening conditions without a stable allied government or autonomous Chinese action.
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London
Reuter Telegram Company
Peking
Pao Ting Fu
Man Cheng
Great Wall
Famine Affects Over Eleven Million in Shen Si Province
Li Hang Chang cablegram to The Christian Herald reports severe famine across Shen Si, affecting over 11,000,000 people. It calls for urgent relief and announces The Christian Herald’s plan to raise a fund for sufferers in the famine district.
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New York
The
Christian Herald
Li Hang Chang
Shen Si
Germany vs United States risk in South America, says Review
The London Saturday Review argues Germany’s naval expansion targets the United States more than Britain as South America, especially Brazil, becomes central to German aims. It warns Britain against interfering and says an Anglo American alliance to enforce the Monroe Doctrine would provoke a wider death struggle among nations.
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Farmer
South America
London
Saturday Review
United States
Great Britain
South American
Brazil
Germany
Flood Reaches Standstill as Ohio River Stagnates
The Ohio river remains at about 59.65 feet in Cincinnati and downstream. An estimated 600 residences in the east end are flooded, with further inundation along Mill Creek valley and riverfront areas affecting tenements and businesses.
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Cincinnati
Ohio River
Mill Creek Valley
Turkish army desertions cause brigand bands in districts
Vienna reports mass desertions in the Turkish army driven by destitution and neglect. Die Information notes brigand bands roaming districts and plundering the population with impunity.
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Vienna
One Year for Illegal Banking Plea in Alma Trial
Alma Wisconsin April 29 L P Hunner on trial for illegal banking pleaded guilty to receiving money after knowing the bank was insolvent and was sentenced to one year at Waupun.
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Alma
Wis
L. P. Hunner
Waupun
Early warning on a hidden illness and home treatment
An advisory urges people to recognize a silent illness early and act at home. It promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a preventive measure and offers a free sample from Bowne Chemists in New York, priced 50 cents and 1 dollar. It stresses self care and life saving potential.
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Scott
Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Rockefeller Buys Port Arthur Terminals and Land
Beaumont Oil Exchange reports Standard Oil purchased Port Arthur railroad terminals, wharves, shipping facilities, and 90,000 acres around the port. Price undisclosed. The move gives control over Beaumont field crude shipments via Port Arthur, challenging railroad freight rates and domestic crude trade.
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Rockefeller
Port Arthur
Tex
Beaumont
Beaumont Oil Exchange
Standard Oil Company
Beaumont Oil Field
New Orleans
Galveston
Provo Court Moves to Curb Disloyal Utterances
The provost marshal in Bloemfontein declares efforts to suppress disloyal speech. He orders Mitchell a British subject deported to Ceylon for abusing an army order by advocating households post a board listing all occupants.
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Bloemfontein
Mitchell
Ceylon
Planters Expect Record Sugar Crop in Porto Rico
Governor Allen received a cable from Harlan and Hollander reporting improved conditions in Ajuntas and widespread optimism in the sugar regions. Planters predict a harvest surpassing 100,000 tons with early, extended shipping activity and strong confidence in American interests at Ponce.
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Washington
Allen
Porto Rico
Harlan
Hollander
Ponce
Ajuntas
Numerous U S Senators Seek Army Appointments
Washington reports many senators and representatives in town press for larger state quotas for army posts. They argue the small allotments fail to meet demand, while officials note many new appointees may fail the tests. At Presidio California, 19 of 25 examined did not pass.
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Washington
Presidio
Cal
Presbyterian Church Creeds Revision Committee Recommends New Summary
Harmonious action in Pittsburgh reports the creed revision committee will appoint a new body to prepare a brief summary of the reformed faith. It seeks amendments to chapters III X XVI XXII XXV to clarify love of God, missions, and the Holy Spirit without altering core doctrine.
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Pittsburg
Monongahela House
General Assembly
Philadelphia
Christ Jesus
Presbyterian Church of England
Russia Faces Deepening Commercial Crisis in Russia
Cologne reports in the Breslau General Anzeiger that Russia's commercial crisis grows. Artificially created industries strain under collapse as four hundred factories have closed amid a black outlook for the economy.
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Cologne
Breslau
City Officials Agree to Serve Without Pay
Eureka officials including the mayor city attorney city treasurer and aldermen sign an agreement to serve without pay due to the municipality’s poor finances.
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Eureka
Lls
City of
Rosebud mine collapse in Aurora buries five men
Springfield April 29 The Rosebud mine at Aurora caved in trapping five workers 110 feet underground and 70 feet from the main shaft. Names listed include Grant Bigler Elmer Bigler William Shane John Gilland and Andrew Foster. Rescue crews of several hundred men in relays race to reach them with hopes fading after days of containment.
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Springfield
Rosebud
Aurora
Grant
Elmer Bigler
William Shane
John Gilland
Andrew Foster
Rainstorm Harms City as Heavy Rain Falls
In Wichita on April 29 the heaviest rain on record fell in one hour totaling 1.67 inches. Lightning struck the German Evangelical church killing gardener John Cooper. At Anthony 50 miles south three inches of rain fell in two hours causing stream congestion.
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Wichita
Kan
John Cooper
Anthony
Striking engineers return to work on Milwaukee boats
Milwaukee April 29 The striking marine engineers have returned to work on every boat owned by Milwaukee members of the Lake Carriers association. The boats will start as soon as possible.
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Milwaukee
Lake Carriers' Association
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