30 000 Strong Machinists Strike Across Nation
The executive board of the International Order of Machinists orders a 7 am strike. About 35 percent of firms have signed nine hour demands, with 235000 union machinists affected nationwide. Eastern cities expect quick settlements while Pacific coast could face a longer struggle. Washington navy yard supporters pledge weekly funds to aid striking workers.
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Washington
International Order of Machinsts
O'Connell
St. Louis
New Orleans
Pacific
Tnion Iron Works
San Francisco
Ohio
Washington Navy Yard
New York Machinists Tense Over Possible Strike
In New York and surrounding areas machinists discuss a possible strike mirroring English industry actions. Leaders expect settlements on a nine hour day and wage increases with limited walkouts, while firms like Garvin, Hoe, Bretigne, and Pond tools brace for potential stoppages. Newark and Jersey City shops show mixed prospects, with some companies ready to concede while others hold firm. Authorities expect possible actions tomorrow, with heavy involvement from major plants and regional locales.
Jersey City machinists threaten shift to nine hour day
The Amalgamated Society of Engineers and local unions discuss a nine hour day and a $2.50 minimum wage for Jersey City shops led by Locomobile Works in Marion. A formal reply from management is expected tomorrow. a strike looms if unfavorable or no response comes. Nearby New York actions back the movement with 4,000 engineers and transit tunnel workers weighing wage gains and eight hour days. Albany machinists hold off awaiting grand officers orders amid hundreds employed at West Ny repair shops.
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New York
England
America
J. P. Morgan
New York City
Garvin Machine Company
Hoe Works
Bretigne Company
Brooklyn
Worthington Pump Works
New Jersey
Plainfield
Pond Tool Company
Scott Frans Press Company
Potter Press Works
Aluminium Plate Press Works
Campbell Press Works
Pond Company
Potter Works
Newark
N. J
White, Cbell & Co
Hewes & Phillips
Crocker-Wheeler Company
Harrison Marine Engine Company
Crocker- Wheeler Company
Jersey City
Marion
Thempany
Tomrrow
Isaac Cowen
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Central Federated Union
National Metal Trades’ Association of Employers
Rapid Transit Tunnel
Green
Rock Drillers’ Union
Central Federation Union
Pallas
O'Brien
Rapid Transit Commissioners
Albany
N. Y
International Machinists' Union
New York Central
West Ny
Scranton and Wilkesbarre machinists strike over nine hour day
About 3,000 Dickson Manufacturing Company workers in Scranton and nearby, now part of Allis Chalmers, refuse a nine hour day offer and arbitration. Affected belt and nutworks workers also reject a liberal bid, insisting on ten hours. Most machinists will strike tomorrow, except 100 men at Dunmore Iron and Steel. Continued on page 2.
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Scranton
Scranton and
Wilkesbarre
Dickson Manufacturing Company
Allis- Chalmers
Scranton Belt and Nutworks
Zehnder
Mead
Mrs McKinley Improves Sit Up Awhile In San Francisco
May 19 report from San Francisco states Mrs. McKinley sat up briefly this evening after a day of improved condition. President McKinley visited the sickroom while General Shafter joined him. Cortelyou noted a comfortable night and subsiding fever. Secretary Long left for Colorado Springs to see his ill daughter as calls poured in at the Scott home.
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San Francisco
Cortelyou
Scott
McKinley
Secretary Long
Colorado Springs
England
Calvin
Titus
Peking
Sheridan
Mrs McKinley progresses after good day says Cortelyou
Secretary Cortelyou issued a bulletin stating that Mrs McKinley had a very good day and progress since morning is satisfactory. The update comes from San Francisco on May 19 at 9 10 p m.
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San Francisco
Cortelyou
Mrs McKinley’s Invalid Wife Passes Quietly
Washington May 19 Mrs McKinley’s sudden collapse in California drew no surprise to friends of the family. Since the eighties the Major’s wife has been an invalid, yet cheerful and near him. The executive life has strained her, and a period of rest at Manchester by the Sea is planned to aid recovery during the summer months.
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Washington
Executive
McKinley
Senator McMillan
Manchester-by-the-Sea
New England
Cuban Platt amendment reports split at Constitutional Convention
Havana May 19 Cuban committee reports on relations to the constitutional convention present majority and minority versions. The majority clause additions authorize limited US intervention to preserve independence with naval stations for defense, while the minority rejects broader sovereignty claims and favors Monroe doctrine adherence and a reciprocity treaty. Spaniards in Cuba and in Spain reportedly favor annexation to restore influence and protect property amid the debate.
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Havana
United States Congress
Root
McKinley
Cuba
Congress
United States
Isle of Pines
Washington
Committee On Relations
Spain
Annexation Advocated to Preserve Influence in Cuba
The text argues that annexation is the only solution to preserve Spanish influence in the region, noting Spaniards in Cuba and conservative Cubans favor rejecting the Platt amendment to prompt a more annexationist U S policy. It cites approaches to Governor General Wood urging the United States to act to satisfy a strong annexation sentiment.
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Cuba
Spain
South America
Sying
United States
Wood
Breakup of Carmelite Convent Sparks Mexican Reform Push
In Mexico City on May 19 the breakup of the Carmelite convent signals a broader drive to expel monks and nuns in conflict with reform laws. Liberal papers praise the firm government stance while efforts to repatriate dispersed nuns fail as they seek to remain. The government also grants ten year tax exemption for petroleum drilling and free import of drills and machinery.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Liberal Party
Juarez
Republic
Warning by Presbyterian Moderator on Secular School Influence
The Presbyterian Assembly moderator warns that insufficient religious instruction in schools risks a God forgotten secular state. He urges parents and educators to reinforce faith-based teaching to prevent moral decline and preserve religious values in public education.
Presbyterian Assembly Sermon Delivers Warnings On Faith And Schools
Philadelphia May 19 Presbyterian commissioners filled city pulpits during the General Assembly. Moderator Rev Henry C Minton warned that secularism endangers the nation while urging character building in education and church state relations. A other meeting featured Dr J Milton Greene denouncing US soldiers in Porto Rico for drunkenness and calling for improved chaplain care.
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Philadelphia
General Assembly
Camden
N. J
Calvary Church
Henry C. Minton
California
J. Sparhawk Jones
J. Niccolls
St. Louis
Church of God
Witherspoon
Women's Board of Home Missions
D. Stuart Dodge
D. D
J. Milton Greene
United States
H. R. Marsh
Point Barrow
Alaska
James Hayes
Nez Perces Indian Mission
Arizona
Making Peace General F D Grant On How It Was Done In Luzon
A historical overview discusses General F D Grant’s approach in Luzon detailing the surrender of Gen Tras and the shift from Aguinaldo’s proclamation. It analyzes how Filipino natural brigands and the need to educate order contributed to prolonging the rebellion and the lessons learned for peace.
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F. D
Grant
Luzon
Gen, Tras
Emilio Aguinaldo
Grant cites over 1300 Filipino killings in Jolo district
In a San Francisco dispatch General Frederick D. Grant discusses Philippine governance after Manila voyage. He cites 1300-plus killings and a live burial count, notes brigandage as a disease, and says roads are being built and local civilian governments established while explaining U.S. aims to withdraw gradually and maintain troop proximity.
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San Francisco
Frederick D. Grant
Manila
Sheridan
Philippines
Bulacan
Pampangs
Bataan
Tagalo
Grant
United States
Bates recounts securing Sultan of Jolo goodwill after Spain ceded islands
Gen J C Bates, back from the Philippines, says Mohammedans recognizing the Sultan of Jolo preferred protection by a strong power and would seek aid from another nation if not US. He describes negotiations as Southern Luzon commander to curb war, noting Otis placed 10 in silver after concessions and that only after terms were met did they receive payments.
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United States
Bryan
Pampanga
Lorenzo Cainayer
San Francisco
J. C. Bates
Philippines
Jolo
Spain
Lugon
Otis
Pacification Efforts in Jolo Compared to Spanish Era
The speaker claims American forces have quickly pacified the Philippines island of Jolo, noting Americans are less skilled with firearms than Indians, and that six weeks yielded more gains than three centuries under Spain. He states the aim was safe travel for Americans and ongoing payoffs to the Sultan to secure peace.
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Manila
United States
Sultan of Jolo
Quiet After Mob Violence In Connellsville Pa
In Connellsville Pennsylvania a mob surge followed the murder of Assistant Yardmaster William Moore and an attempted lynching of William Fairfax the accused. Fairfax was moved to Uniontown jail to await further action. A threat looms with a rope dangling from the Town Hall and another shooting on Main Street left John Human dead and Frank Jett as suspect, both recent arrivals from Virginia.
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Connellsville
William Moore
William Fairfax
Fairfax
Uniontown
Roanoke
Main Street
John Human
Frank Jett
Rappahannock
Dangerous Derelicts Threaten Transatlantic Ships
New York May 19 two large liners L Aquitaine from Havre and Mesaba from London report passing dangerous derelicts at sea. Wrecks drift with wind and water in busy lanes used by liners carrying about 1 000 emigrants in steerages. Three other vessels sighted water logged schooners in west bound lanes. Government urged to send small gunboat to locate and destroy derelicts before they pose danger to ships bound for the United States.
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New York
L’ Aquitaine
Havre
Mesaba
London
Wal
Riot Averted As Soldiers Guard Funeral In Albany Strike Day
Rainy first day of rail strike operations sees two guardsmen shoot victims buried with officials and transit leaders. William Whish funeral sparked a near riot as crowds surged toward a uniformed soldier. Intercity line car launch drew 73 passengers with torpedoes, flags, and protests, then more cars ran to dampen enthusiasm.
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Albany
N. Y
National
Twenty-third Regiment
Leroy Smith
William Whish
Confederate Dead Observed At Camp Chase Cemetery
A May 19 ceremony in Columbus Ohio honored Confederate dead buried near Camp Chase. Southern members of the Sovereign Camp Woodmen of the World heard remarks by D F Bradshaw Morris Sheppard and others from Arkansas Mississippi Texas Louisiana North Carolina South Carolina Missouri with W H Knauss presenting a silk flag to H F Simvrall. A wreath from the South was placed on the central granite memorial.
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Columbus, O
Camp Chase
Sovereign Camp of the Woodmen of the World
H. F. Simvrall
Mississippi
D. F. Bradshaw
Arkansas
William Coller
Morris Sheppard
Texas
Benjamin Cravens
Pinckney Wells, Jr
Louisiana
W. L. Glaze
Jockey Britton Dies by Suicide in Cincinnati
Cincinnati May 19 Thomas M Britton once famed jockey died by suicide at a lodging house drinking carbolic acid He left a note asking his body be sent to his mother Mrs Susan B Franklin Lexington Ky Britton born Berea Ky twenty eight years ago began riding at twelve for James Williams of Louisville He rode for numerous owners including W Landeman Barnes Pepper and James Murphy and piloted notable horses such as Pro Line Rida and Dendurea in major victories.
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Cincinnati
Thomas M. Britton
Britten
Susan B. Franklin
Lexington
Ky Britton
Berea
James Williams
Louisville
W. , Landeman
W. 8S
Barnes
J. EB
Evansville family quarrel ends in double murder suicide
Evert Conway murdered William and Mrs Garrison, set fire to livestock, wounded Patrolman Ben Wallis and others, then killed himself after barricading in the Garrison home. Police, fire crews, and a large crowd watched as he shot at officers, destroyed cattle, and finally died in the upstairs bedroom. The family history shows peaceful relations prior to the attack. Gov. Durbin involvement noted in Terre Haute policing context.
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Conway
Willam Garerison
Garrisons
Garrison
Reg Wallis
James Martin
Martin
Wallis
Adam Leonard
Mra. Moore
Eanty
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Jockey
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Proctor Knott
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Mrs. Garrison
David Nation
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