Machinists Strike Spreads Across the Nation
Washington May 21 The machinists strike centers shift to Cincinnati and the Pacific coast with about 60 thousand workers out nationwide and 18 firms settling to nine hour day while Navy and War Departments brace for government work disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cincinnati
Pacific Coast
Scranton
O'Connell
National Association of Machinists
Association
United States
Vermont
Lehigh Valley
Delaware, Lackawanna
Philadelphia
Navy
War Department
Navy Department
Pacific
Egber
Rosecrans
Root
Navy Yard
Bremmerton
Puget Sound
Cincinnati Strike Expands as Firms Sign Pact
In Cincinnati on May 21 the strike favored workers as six more firms joined the union agreement, boosting employed strikers. About 2,50 machinists remain out in large shops, which have set up headquarters and plan outside non union help. Strikers promise a big parade while leaders Gompers Kidd and Lennon depart for Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Oddfellows Temple
Samuel Gompers
Thomas J. Kidd
John B. Lennon
American Federation of Labor
Chicago
Brooks Locomotive Works Closes After Lockout Strike
In Dunkirk on May 21, 700 Brooks locomotive shop machinists walked out seeking a nine hour day and 1 percent raise. President Stevens ordered the works closed until further notice, leaving 700 out of work. The strike follows a prior demand rejected by shop foremen, threatening a major local economic impact.
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Dunkirk
N. Y
Brooks Locomotive Works
Frederick H. Stevens
McNaughton
Brooks Company
American Locomotive Company
Henry F Devens Seeks Joint Conference With Strikers
New York May 21 Henry F Devens agent of the Metal Trades Association visited striker headquarters after the Astor House meeting adjourned to arrange a joint conference. The aim is to allow the workers to present their position and demands so employers can learn what they want. A conference is expected tomorrow with the association routing issues to the appropriate board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry F. Devens
The
Metal Trades’ Association
Astor House
Machinists Strike Sparks Southern and Western Reactions
Louisville reports organize a new Machinery Manufacturers' Association to oppose the strike while employers recruit outside unions. In San Francisco, 150 molders walk out at Fulton Risden, part of a statewide labor action totaling nearly 7 000. State Labor Commissioner McCormack finds little statewide business impact and praises machinists for orderly action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Fulton & Risden Works
McCormack
Muncie
Indianapolis
Hanna Urges Businessmen to Devote Time to Public Affairs
Senator Hanna told Buffalo business men at the Pan American exposition that the nation’s fate hinges on commerce and urged dedicating at least one third of time to public affairs. Roosevelt praised the expo’s artistic and commercial success as both leaders toured events and receptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Roosevelt
Senator Hanna
Cleveland
Merchants’ Exchange
Ellicott Club
The
Exchange
Exposition Grounds
Theodore Eete
Cuban convention splits over Platt amendment report
In Havana on May 1, Cuban constitutional delegates Gomez and Silva replaced the minority report with the old majority report opposed to the Platt amendment. Villuendas sought to remove his name, aligning with the minority. Sangully defended U.S. fair dealing and Washington policy. Meanwhile a Chicago private, Lyman, was jailed for killing a police officer and escaped custody. Floods at Puentes Grandes drowned two people and stranded many families near Havana. General Wood praised fuel, telegraph, and legal departments. Fateh Tiene remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Gualberto Gomez
Silva
Committee On Relations
Washington
Villuendas
Senor Gomez
Senor Villuendas
Senor Sangully
United States
Cuba
United
Lyman
Chicago
Second
United States Artillery
Puentes Grandes
Young
Dunwoody
Dudly
Wood
Law Department
Saya
Britain Plans Key Statements on Chinese Question In Parliament
In Commons Lord Cranborne outlines Britain's policy and in Lords the Marquis of Lansdowne presents the approach. The indemnity demand seeks a reduction of claims, with no joint guarantee of the proposed loan, and Britain states it will oppose that method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Bond Plan for China Indemnity Governed by a Board
British discussions in Parliament consider China paying indemnities via bonds issued to each power. A coordinating board would oversee revenue payments to cover defaults, while not handling tax collection. Britain plans to withdraw 3,300 troops and urges cautious multilateral action.
Joint Guarantee Objectionable
The State Department, after briefing by Mr. Rockhill, signals grave objections to a Russian joint loan guarantee for China while not opposing a British plan if it secures the loan and China’s integrity. Proposed is bonds to each nation equal to its indemnity claim with an interest board to collect payments and distribute income, ensuring no nation acts unilaterally if China defaults. End of the Military Postal Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Rockhill
Peking
Congress
United States
China
Philadelphia
Presbyterian General Assembly
Charlies O. Thompson
Home Mission Board
UN Committee On the Home Missions
Thompson
I Comets
Hugh Walker
T. D. Ewing
Iowa
Ewing
Board of Aid For Colleges
Lee Ee
Herrick Johnson
E. C. Ray
Chicago
W. C. Roberta
Center College
New RY
John Dewitt
University
Synod
The
Presbyterian Church
Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
United States of America
Cumberland Presbyterians
West Point
Miss
Woman's Board of Home Missions
Witherspoon
Darwin I. James
Brooklyn
Frederick H. Pierson
Elizabeth
J. F. Pingrey
New York
8. F. Lincoln
M. Josephine Ferrie
D. E. Finke
V. MM. White
Freedmen’s
F. D. Palmer
Freedmen's Department
V. P. Boggs
Military Postal Service Ends in China
The Chinese memorial to reforms in the imperial system has been completed and sent to Peking. Wu Tingfang’s document emphasizes the throne’s authority, with the Empress Dowager named above the Emperor to reflect imperial age and dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. M. Robinson
Atlanta
Philippines
China
United States Military Postal Service
Washington
Wu Tingfang
Peking
Will bequeaths $2,500,000 to Civil War veteran Hawthorne
Josephine Kelat of Kent England pages a will naming Hamlet Henry Hawthorne, veteran of the Soldiers' Home, as sole beneficiary of $2.5 million for founding a New York poor man’s church and extensive charitable work. Hawthorne saved Kelat from drowning off Kent, England, and refused reward, later enlisting in the U.S. Army and serving through the Civil War. The will directs Hawthorne to marry a good woman and be buried beside Kelat in a Civil War era uniform in a vault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Josephine Kelat
Fairfax
France
Hamlet Menry Hawthorne
Kent
England
Hawthrone
America
Hawthorne
New York City
Sidewalk Collapse Kills Nine In Chicago
A portion of a stone sidewalk in front of Central Music Hall collapsed during demolition for a department store addition at State and Randolph. Joseph Finley died, one man fatally injured, five others hurt, and about twenty five fell into a basement as supports gave way. Victims include Fred Larkin Edward Sullivan who will die William Evans Charles Murphy Joseph Ewing and an unnamed man. Many escaped into the building while others were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph Finley
Central Music Hall
State and
Randolph Streets
Fred Larkin
Edward Sullivan
William Evans
Charles Murphy
Joseph Ewing
Cadets Punished At West Point After Mutiny Probe
West Point will dismiss five cadets and suspend six more after a War Department inquiry into hazing and mutiny. Additional cadets face minor punishments such as extra duty confinement and rank reductions. Douglas MacArthur reportedly will receive a minor punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Col
A. L. Mills
Military Academy
Secretary of War
West Point
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Phillippines
Academy
War Department
Ralston
Cleveland mayor seeks witnesses in railroad tax case
Mayor Johnson wins a writ of mandamus demanding eight or nine county auditors call in railroad officials to testify on property values. He alleges railroads are taxed 12 to 13 percent of value while smaller properties pay far more. The case focuses on Cleveland, Lorain and Wheeling. Judge Strimple presided as auditors were about to assess the line. The mayor seeks an injunction to stop the clerk from placing assessments pending outcome. He predicts higher streetcar fares if equity is not achieved.
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Cleveland, O
Johnson
Strimple
Common Pleas Court
Cleveland
Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling
Johnsen
John McBride
Sedalla
Cookman
Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Mildred Freston
Mme. Zingara
Grand Rapids
Detroit House For Correction
Evelyn Quimby
Percy L. Johnson
Bridgeport
Bridgeport, Conn
State Union
Mcexico
Harold Crowley
Lockport
N. Y
Crowley
Porto Rican Postal Department
Ponce
Supreme Court
James P. Kellogg
Myron L. Bernard
New York
BE. S. Dean Company
United States
Kellogg
Sing Sin
Emnara
Sing Sing
Barnard
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Orlan Clyde Cullen
Cullen
Adjutant General of the Army
Peter Anderson
Steinway
L. L
Gustav Andersen
Astoria
Coroner's Jury Indicts Lola Bonine in Ayres Hotel Murder
The Washington coroner's jury finds James Seymour Ayres died from a gunshot in the Hotel Kenmore during a fatal conflict with Lola Ida Hemri Bonine and holds Bonine for the grand jury. Witnesses testier to hearing voices and lights, while Bonine refuses to swear to a confession. The case draws sharp criticism of bystander inaction and notes Ayres was twenty one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jamess
Ayres
Hotel Kenmore
James Seymour Ayres
Lola Ida Hemri Bonine
Miss Minas
Horne and
Weedon
Gould
Portsmith Roadhouse Murder and Multiple Sentences
Reports from May 21 describe Willis Long killed by William E. Wallace near Portsmouth Ohio after a quarrel with a third party. Wallace surrendered. Other items include assorted sentences for embezzlement fraud and a Crim. Court case in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Willis Long
William E. Wallace
William Long
Long
Wallace
Longs
Cramps Vickers Bethlehem combine nears completion
Philadelphia May 21 The Press tomorrow says the last obstacles to the Cramps Vickers Bethlehem combination have been removed and an official announcement is imminent. The New York syndicate must raise about 15 million in cash to underwrite the deal. 7 million is needed to buy Bethlehem steel stock and 5 million for working capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cramps- Vickers-Bethlehem
Vickers Company
Bethlehem Steel Company
Bethlehem Iron Company
New York Syndicate
Bethlehem Companies
Bethlehem Steel
Bethlehem
Cramp Company
Cramp
Business Man Charged With Murder in Lewiston
John N. King, a Lewiston business leader, is arrested on murder charges in the 1898 Thatcher killing at a Lapwai store. Prosecutors plan to prove a quarrel over revolvers led King to shoot Thatcher multiple times, with a reward long offered for the arrest. King also operates a flour mill and Lapwai store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Idaho
John N. King
Charles E. Thatcher
King
Lapwai
Thatcher
Cra
Harry Thatcher
Genessee
Edison storage battery claims two and a half times work
At the American Institute of Electrical Engineers meeting in New York on May 21, Arthur Kennelly read Edison’s report on a new storage battery. Edison claims weight for weight size and cost equal cells will do about two and a half times the work of current batteries, with a steel cell and plates and rapid charging. The invention has not yet reached commercial use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Arthur E. Kennedly
Institute
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Mr. Edison
Kennelly
Schuyler Wheeler
Latimer Clark
British Society of Teleph Engineers
Cara
Norc Ete
Witte
Soting
United Brethren Church Adjourns Quadrennial Session In Frederick
The general quadrennial conference of the United Brethren Church in Christ adjourned in Frederick on May 21 to meet in Topeka Kansas in 1. Bishops Kephart and Mills presided. Delegates to the quadrennial conferences were appointed under a new representation basis. The Ohio District Miami Sandusky east Ohio Indiana White River Tennessee regions are noted among districts of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Turner
Siem
Ohio
Miami
Sandusky
East
Indiana
White River
Stone
Tennessee
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OIAE
WAR Departments
Louisville
Machinery Manufacturers’ Association
Machinists
West
Pearl Street
Buffalo Business Men
Gard
Commons
Lord
Marquis of
Lansdowne
London
House of Commons
Tien-Tsin
Lord Cranborne
Field Marshal
von Waldersee
Great Britain
Seeere
Lord Lansdowne
House of Lords
Military Postal Service
Postoffice Department
Tom L. Johnson
Lola Ida H. Bonine
Hammond, Inc
Bonnie
dict—Ayres
Kenmore Hotel
Richard P. Hopkins
Thomas M. Baker
Lent
Gilovanno Buttacavello
White Plains
Hastings
Buttacavello
Prempay
Sembly
DR. Thompson
Committee On Church Elections
United Brethren Conference
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