Coast accident halts race as Shamrock II crew escape unharmed
Sybarita sent boats to the scene and Captain Sycamore assured all aboard were safe after a collision involving the Shamrock II near Hythe. The King and party were transferred to the Erin and later landed at Southampton. Wreckage was cut away as spars snapped and the bowsprit failed, causing the mainmast to collapse. The yacht was towed back to Hythe while spectators and crew cleared debris and inspected damage. The crew included the Marchioness of Londonderry and W. G. Jamesor aboard the Shamrock II.
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Sybarita
Hall
Sycamore A
Sir Lipton
Southampton
Oekence
Hythe
Marchioness of
Londonderry
W. G. Jamesor
King Edward Returns to London After Shamrock 31 Rescue
Telegrams-Received by King Edward recount his narrow escape during Shamrock 31 disaster in Southampton waters. Boom narrowly cleared deck, mainmast broke, Shamrock VI towed to Hythe, two Netley Hospital doctors aboard, King dined on Erin and arrived in London to cheers from a large crowd.
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London
Edward
Hythe
Netley Hospital
Southampton
Southampton Pier
Thomas Lipton
Southhie Ma
Lovehioness
Londonderry
Sir Stanley Clarke
Marlborough Use
Europe
King Victor Emmanuel Escapes Elevator Crush
Rome May 22 King Victor Emmanuel narrowly avoided being crushed when a servant mis-set the elevator indicator, nearly stepping out on the second story as it ascending to the third. Paris May 22 Russian loan subscriptions exceed sevenfold as banks in Paris rush to insure success with special arrangements. Berlin May 2 Grand Duke of Saxe Weimar orders Prince Bernhard and wife to care for the United States. he grants a modest allowance after their London marriage and residence in Wies.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Paris
Rothschild
Rothschilds
Berlin
Grand Duke
Saxe-Weimar
Charles Auguste
Bernhard
United States
Prince Bernard
London
Luchensi
Lubeck
Brock‘mueller
Prince Bernrd
Wies
Strike at Obuchoff Iron Works Leads to Clashes
A St Petersburg dispatch reports workers at Obuchoff Iron Works in Alexandrovskii clashed with authorities. About 3,000 stones were thrown, injuring twelve, as police were reinforced by soldiers who fired three volleys, killing two.
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London
St. Petersburg
Obuchoff Iron Works
Alexandrivsky
Fair And Warmer Forecast For Ohio Indiana
Washington May 22 forecast for Thursday and Friday calls for Ohio to be fair and warmer on Thursday with Friday turning cloudy and likely showers. In Wisconsin showers expected in the north with fair weather in the south on Thursday and probably fair with warm Thursday in Indiana with fresh southerly winds on both days. Observations show clear skies and mild temperatures with a high around 71 and a low near 52. WAPPENHANS Local Forecast Official reports wind from the south and clear conditions at 6 00 pm.
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Washington
Ohio
Indiana
Morgan thanks Loubet as Paris conference quiet
The Paris meeting between J P Morgan and President Loubet was brief and ceremonial, Morgan thanking Loubet for the Cross of the Legion of Honor amid fears it might touch on his financial dealings. Nearby reports note Ibsen’s illness, ships heading to Salonica, church archbishops arriving in Rome, Arabi Pasha’s pardon, and Scotland’s census showing 4,471,957 people with Glasgow and Edinburgh growth.
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Paris
J. F. Morgan
President Loubet
Mr. Morgan
M. Loubet
Baltimore
Manila
Rome
Arabi Pasha
Ceylon
Scotland
Ireland
Glasgow
Edinburgh
40000 Now Out Chinists Will Win Says Ninety Per Cent
President O Connell of the International Association of Machinists predicts 40000 machinists are on strike with about 30 percent returning by Monday as demands are granted. Most of the rest remain out on the Pacific coast and in Ohio. San Francisco may face a protracted strike while negotiations progress elsewhere. At Chandler and Taylor foundry boiler makers reject offers of 12 cent raise, while helpers’ offer also refused. Foreman remains to run shop.
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Washington
O'Connell
International Association of Machinists
Pacific Coast
Ohio
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
Alliance
Tacoma
Seattle
Wash
Chandler & Taylor
Chillicothe
Baltimore & Ohio
Merry War in Glass Charges Against Officials Pugilist Is Made
Hartford City Indiana May 22 Dissension roils the window glass industry as L A 30 leaders clash with independent makers over contracts and wage scales. Burns order disputes, co operative plants face potential shutdowns, and workers seek ownership stakes while talks continue in Pittsburgh on bottle works and apprenticeship terms.
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Simon Urns
Blackford Glass Company
Burns
Trust
Co-Operative
Johnston
L. A
J. R. Johnston
Three Stores Burned in Petersburg Block Fire
In Peters burg Indiana on May 22 a brick Hisgen block housing three large stores burned with loss near 10000 and two thirds insured. A whisky barrel exploded in a saloon room igniting flames that badly burned Fireman Ford Veek. The block will be rebuilt and the cause is undetermined. SPICELAND Ind May 22 Otho Poor residence destroyed by fire last night about 9 with family away. loss about 1200, partly insured.
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Indianapolis Journal
Petersburg
Ind
W. S. Mitchell
Ford
Veeck
Spiceland
Otho Poor
Gompers Seeks End to Labor Disputes in Chicago
Samuel Gompers arrives from Cincinnati to settle disputes among labor groups in Chicago. He cites the broken New York machinists agreement and argues the nine hour day is now standard in the machinery trade. He says wages will rise and portrays the strike as a fair demand by the International Association of Machinists. The majority of skilled and many unskilled trades have eight hour days.
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Chicago
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Cincinnati
Gompers
New York
International Association of Machinists
Labor caucus and union news from May meetings
ST PAUL Minn May 22 The conductors debated insurance and the home for the disabled then adjourned to begin last day tomorrow The Ladies Auxiliary elected officers at Columbus and St Paul CHILLICOTHE May 22 A settlement ends a potential strike at Baltimore Ohio shops with staged pay raises MILWAUKEE May 22 President Shaffer reports on the scale talks and a machinists strike solidarity vote. Wheeling leads for next convention
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ST. Paul
Minn
New Orleans
Georgia
Ladies' Auxiliary of the Order of Railway Conductors
P. J. Moore
Toledo
CC. P. Hodges
Cleveland
W. E. Higgins
Columbus
B. F. Wiltz
Philadelphia
J. Metall
Harry Callahan
Jackson
Tenn
E. B. Tracey
Milwaukee
Wis
T. J. Shaffer
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Shaffer
National Conference Committee
John H. Morgan
Cambridge
Wheeling
W. Va
Maccabees Adjourn In Indiana Biennial Review
The fourth bi annual review of the Maccabees of Indiana closed in LaPorte after a two day session. George A. Estry of Indianapolis named as delegate with Dr J E Nichols of Indianapolis as alternate. Delegates include Dr E J Hughes Garrett and J L Hoover Hartford City. alternates Dr A J Irwin Goshen and George Ogden Laketon. Executive committee to include great commander great lieutenant commander and great recorder. Terre Haute and South Bend contended to host next review, Indianapolis dropping out. Menaugh mayor of Columbia City supported Terre Haute aiding the bid.
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Indianapolis Journal
Laporte
Ind
The
Maccabees
Indiana
Supreme Tent Review
George A. Estry
Indianapolis
J. E. Nichols
E. J. Hughes
Garrett
J. L. Hoover
Hartford City
A. J. Irwin
Goshen
George Ogden
Laketon
Terre Haute
South Bend
B. F. Menaugh
Columbia City
Wabash
Boxer Charles Ridgeway Stricken After All Night Carnival
Kokomo Indiana May 22 Charles Ridgeway a local pugilist who fought all night and defeated more than a dozen opponents has become insane due to the long mill and overexertion. Attending physicians hope for recovery but Ridgeway is in serious condition.
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Indianapolis Journal
Kokomo
Ind
Charles Ridgeway
Ridgeway
Kokomo Steel and Wire Company Formed in Indiana
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Kokomo Indiana May 22 The new Kokomo Steel and Wire Company is incorporated with 1500000 capital all shares sold Directors named Richard Ruddell A A Charles J D K Kennedy G W Charles J B Frederick Harry Ward Albert Conradt Kokomo Lewis Newman Marion and F E Wickenhiser Huntington Indiana The plant location is undetermined and under consideration The firm will employ 1009 workers.
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Indianapolis Journal
Kokomo
Ind
Steel Trust
Kokomo Steel and Wire Company
Richard Ruddell
A. A. Charles
J. D. K. Kennedy
G. W. Charles
J. B. Frederick
Harry Ward
Albert Conradt
Lewis Newman
Marion
F. E. Wickenhiser
Huntington
Indiana
Light on death by own action case in Brazil Indiana
Miss Vina Butt, sixteen, sweetheart of Scott Bell, testified to Coroner Metshon regarding the death by hanging of the Brazil boy. She said their plan was elopement with her hiding in a cave from Sunday night to Monday night, after which he would join and marry her. she returned Monday noon and learned he was dead.
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Indianapolis Journal
Brazil
Ind
Vina Butt
Scott Bell
Metshon
Young Bell
Bell
Detroit Metal Trades Association Opposes Striking Machinists
A Detroit meeting of the Metal Trades Association representing leading employers of machinists decided to resist the striking workers demands and to refrain from importing replacement labor to avoid potential trouble.
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Detroit, Mich
Metal Trades’ Association
Detroit
Woman sues for breach of promise to marry in Knox County
Miss Hannah Mayes of Decker sues Aaron G. Jordan of Vincennes for $5000 alleging they were engaged for years but he later married Pearl Elliott on a wedding trip to Buffalo New York. Jordan reportedly worth about $75,000. Additionally, reports from Sullivan and Scottsburg detail anti saloon league remonstrances and a post office break-in with thieves stealing cash and stamps while mail remained undisturbed.
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Indianapolis Journal
Vincennes
Ind
Hannah Mayes
Decker
Sait
Knox Circuit Court Today
Aaron G. Jordan
Pearl Elliott
Buffalo
Greencastle merchant dies after fall from roof
B F Barwick an aging Greencastle merchant of thirty years in business fell from a woodhouse roof while spraying a tree struck his head on a board walk and died within minutes authorities report the tragedy occurred in Greencastle Indiana on May 2
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Indianapolis Journal
Greencastle
Ind
B. F. Barwick
Capt Harry Watts Improves After Heart Trouble
Knightstown Indiana May 22 The condition of Captain Harry Watts president of the board of trustees of the State Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home who has been ill with heart trouble is much improved and he is now able to be up and about his home.
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Indianapolis Journal
Knightstown
Ind
Harry Watts
State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans
Multiple Indiana town notices and obituaries collage
In Kokomo and surrounding areas on May 22, obituaries noted the death of Mrs. Lucinda Reagan at 63 from strangulation due to a ruptured blood vessel in her throat. Surviving family includes Laura Albright J B Reagan and Ed Stanton. Regional items covered include a wigwam contract for Winchester Red Men, a college football manager resignation at Earlham, a new public library planned in Ridgeville, Winchester High School Alumni banquet, a Cleveland Board of Trade delegation visit, bond sales for Portland schools, a traction-line franchise in Delaware County, Pendleton and Edinburg commencements, Rathbone Sisters meeting in Russellville, and Hereford cattle sales in Chicago. Additional notes mention the Shelbyville High School commencement and speeches by State Normal president.
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Winchester Red Men
Charles Fickel
Earlham College
Ridgeville
Randolph County
Winchester High School Alumni Association
Winchester
Cleveland Board of Trade
Kokomo
Portland — School
Delaware County
Muncie
New Castle
Pendleton High School
Alexander
Rathbone Sisters
Pythian
Russiaville
Edinburg High School
The
Christian Church
Ida M McCarter
Carl J. Carter
Howard A. Dorsey
Edna N. Wells
Edna May Coryton
Orris
Dolly I
Ike
Shelbyville High School
First Baptist Church
Ola T. Billman
A ©. Billman
Alice Culbertson
Kate V. Higgins
Maude V. House
Ethel C. Isley
Horace P. Lucas
Fern A. Means
Thomas E. Yarling
Parsons
State Normal
Endowment Bank Inquiry by Knights of Pythias
Milwaukee reports the Endowment Bank board asks Illinois Department of Insurance for a thorough official examination of the organization. Illinois Insurance Commissioner Henry Yates will conduct the probe and invite insurance departments from neighboring states to assist.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Board of Control
Knights of Pythias
Department of Insurance
Illinois
Insurance Commissioner of
Henry Yates
Insurance Separcmne
Tax stamps for fermented liquors to be canceled by perforations
Washington May 22 Acting under authority of the act of March 20 11 Commissioner of Internal Revenue Yerkes has ordered that from July 1 1917 all stamps denoting the tax on fermented liquors be canceled by perforations in the form of the name or abbreviation of the producer and the cancellation date. No changes are planned for stamps denoting other internal revenue taxes.
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Washington
Commissioner of
Internal Revenue
Yerkes
Venezuela Refuses to Arbitrate
Venezuela declines to accept the French protocol renewing diplomatic relations. The dispute centers on a clause requiring arbitration of all pending revolution related claims. Venezuela prefers a negotiated total sum without arbitration. The Bermudez case decision is postponed to next week.
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Caracas
Venezuela
France
Bermudez
Illinois minister loses parishioners funds in speculation
An Illinois pastor who misplaced $100,000 from his congregation projects a gap between discussing futures and actually trading them. He acknowledges the difference in theory versus practice as the incident comes to light in Milwaukee Sentinel reporting.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Illinois
British Agent Bought Manuscript Suppressing Boer War Book
A Toledo Times report notes a man paid 18 dollars for Web Davis's Boer War manuscript and is described as a British agent aiming to suppress the work, suggesting covert influence on the publication.
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Toledo
Web Davis
River editor Peter Lallance dies in Huntington
Peter Lallance longtime river editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer died in Huntington,V a on May 22 after a lengthy career shaping coverage of river news and logistics for the paper.
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Huntington
Peter Lallance
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Carnegie Gift Spurs Debate Over Tuition Costs
A New York report notes Andrew Carnegie’s £2,000,000 grant to Edinburgh Glasgow St Andrews and Aberdeen universities for Scotch students. It highlights that student fees total about £10 yearly while actual cost per student runs £20 to £30, and Columbia’s Prof Van Amrir argues tuition never covers full costs. He says expanding enrollment raises expenses for staff and labs, though not necessarily in direct proportion.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Edinburgh
Glasgow
St. Andrews
Aberdeen
van Amrir
Columbia University
Carnegie
Miscellaneous Brevities From The Era
A roundup of brief items: a fatal shooting in Erie tied to John Kane. Cuban constitutional convention stalled on the Platt amendment. a Kentucky boarding house blast harms eight nonunion miners but kills none. a Mississippi lynching follows an alleged assault on a child. Zimmerman returns to New York from Europe. Michigan bills tax the Pullman Company. Senator McLaurin kicks off in Greenville defending foreign policy and ship subsidies. an American arms syndicate forms with Driggs Seabury and Flint-controlled firms. two men killed by a flyer on the Erie Railroad in Cleveland. a card links one victim to the Longshoremen’s Union. Lulu Bonine’s family in St Joseph amid murder accusations against Census Clerk Ayres. Roosevelt eyed for a June Cripple Creek visit and Rough Riders meeting in Colorado Springs. the Hartford steamer ran aground near Calves Island but escaped with little damage. Mexican Carmelite nuns face housing limits. Creek treaty passed in the House Warriors at Okmulgee and moves to the House of Kings.
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Eugene Zimmerman
Cincinnati
Europe
Duke of Manchester
New York
Michigan
Pullman Palace Car Company
John L. McLaurin
United States
South Carolina
Greenville
Senate
American Ordnance and Navy Armament Syndicate
Driggs-Seabury Gun and Ammunition Company
Derby, Conn
American Ordnance Company
Charles R. Flint
Barney Johnson
Thomas O'Malley
Erie Railroad
Cleveland
Longshoremen's Union of
Lorain
Lulu Bonine
Washington
Ayres
St. Joseph
Sarah A. Hemry
Isaac Hemry
Hamilton
Roosevelt
Cripple Creek
The
Rough Riders
Colorado Springs
Hartford
Hartford and New York Transportation Company
Calve's Island
Connecticut River
Mexico
Endorsements for Indianapolis Boys Club Endowment
letters from former presidents and supporters praise the Boys Club work, its impact on boys and families, and urge pecuniary support. They cite the club's efficiency under Miss A B Grayson, the broad neighborhood benefits, and propose an endowment as a lasting memorial to aid future voters and rescue boys.
Revenge of a Teamster Ends in Tragic Shooting
In Cincinnati on May 22 Jonas Lonsway a teamster shot and killed Frank Riley a shipping clerk at Russell Morgan and Co printing works on Eggleston avenue The act was deliberate and Riley was at work Lonsway tried to flee but was captured by an officer He had been discharged by the firm two weeks earlier and blamed Riley for the dismissal.
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Cincinnati
Jonas Lonsway
Frank Riley
Russell, Morgan & Co
Eggleston Avenue
Riley
Lonsway
Sire Riley
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