May Day Turmoil Across Nations and U S Labor Strikes
Reports from Virginia to St. Louis describe widespread strikes and work stoppages. Fifteen thousand coal miners walk out in Virginia and the Slycking Valley disruption spreads. Brick yard workers in St Louis strike for higher wages and a shorter day, suspending fifteen brick yards. May Day demonstrations occur in Haage town and Cleveland with factory strikes and orderly parades.
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Troan
the Times
Ohio
Norfolk & Weathern
Morking Valley
Colummus
Ohig
Nuteauville
Dispatch
Slycking Valley
Mareh Stton
Cnder
Aeale
Ohio Milters
United Ming Workers of America
Dastier
Treentseale
Pittsburg
Olle
Thal Sud
Madford
St. Lowns
Tanserent Suerovons
Wis
Mattoun Manufacturing Company
Surnitors
Zehetsche & Som
Grasshoppers Alert Farmers in Missouri's Western Bay
A Daily News special from Excelsior Springs reports bracehoppers arriving in large numbers in western Bay and eastern Clay counties. Farmers fear pest invasion may forecast trouble as the insects appear in towns earlier than expected, alarming local growers and provoking concern over crop damage.
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Br. Jor
Daily News
Excelsior Springa Mo
Bay
Clay Counties
Gould Sees Bright Business Outlook Worldwide
George J. Gould reports strong crop prospects and improving earnings across railroads and transportation firms. He notes Western Union Railway earnings rising, rail systems in first class condition, and predicts greater confidence for American investment as business conditions reassert themselves. He expects foreign investor interest to rise with improving prospects.
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George
George J. Gould
New York
Southaupton
Gould
West
Western Union Tel. Co
Among the Horsemen Prepare for St Jo Footraces and Shows
James McFadden departs for Council Bluffs with fast horses belonging to Mileham and Ogee while H Lindsey and A F Unger ship a carload to Philadelphia then another. Marvé Beardsley starts with a string to Council Bluffs including Bobby Wilkes Ella CG Lurline and Gypsy B. Gypsy B may surprise in July at St Jo two year old events. Burktart's Smoker enters 2 00 class. Reno a buy gelding owned by Bell and Price heads to track around May 26 and aims for sub 2 12. Treno opened with seven wins and five checks in three heats, showing a two minute gallop in quarters and 1 06 halves, while Hae trotted a 2 15 mile.
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James McFadden Fleft
Council Bluffs
Mileham
Ogee
H. ©. Lindsey
A. F. Unger
Philadelphia
Marvé Beardsley
Council Bluffe
Bobby Wilkes
Ella CG
Lurline
J. Khl
Treno
Lake View fish danger from drought spurs club action
Lake View hunting and fishing club members fear the lake’s fish will perish as water shrinks to about 76 acres and depths below three feet. President L. G. Wasaun urges replenishment by rain before hot weather to keep the ten tons of fish alive. The club seeks 240 acres of water and notes farmers’ hope for rain. Other notes include a boxing training report, YMCA Emporia game, a duck-pin tournament, and Topeka club improvements.
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Drouth
Lake View Club
Anansas
Willis d Payne
Wayward
J. K. Hudson
Topeka Y. M.C. A
College of Emporia
Athletic Park
Topeka Athletic Club
Harrison
Topeka
Wade Watts
Jack Larney
Kansas City
Paddy Portell
Watts
Rodgers
Wakarusa
Eighth Street
Kansas Avenue
Doueyson
Dr. Brownfield
Topeka Baseball Enterprise
A. G. Spaulding
Chicago
Minnie Palmer Sued for Divorce in Adultery Case
Minnie Palmer is named defendant in a divorce suit filed by John R Rogers, a theater manager, alleging adultery with Jerrard, another theater manager. The case is undefended and moving forward in Lexpos. Also brief items report a San Antonio death by suicide linked to ill health and notes Japan's leaders preparing to ratify a peace treaty.
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Lexpos
John R Rogers
Minnie Palmer
Jerrard
San Antonio
Tex
William Withers
United States Arevast
J E Nullis
USA Indian Service
Sinking of Elbe verdict nets gross negligence on Orathie mate
Lowestoft May 1 A coroner's jury finds gross negligence by the mate and lookout man of the Orathie after the Elbe collision. Captain Gordon of the Crathie is exonerated. there is insufficient proof that the Crathie itself was at fault.
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Lowestoft
Eng
Sharp
Gordon
Not the Same Trilby in Denver Case
A federal Denver suit by Harper Brothers and A. M. Palmer against the Lyceum Stock Co. contends Trilby did not originate with Du Maurier. It cites a 1820 French print by Charles Nodier titled Trilby the Fairy of Argyle translated in Boston and notes Du Maurier may need to affidavit. Du Maurier's manuscript has been sent to Denver for action.
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Argyle
du Maurier
New Years
Denver
Harper Bros
A. M. Palmer
Lyceum Stock Company
DuMaurier
France
Harper Bras
Charles Nodier
Boston
Spanish steamship Viviana Draws Record Depth at Galveston
Gaveston Tex May 1 The Spanish steamship Viviana laden with cotton sailed yesterday drawing seventeen feet seven inches the greatest depth ever drawn by a vessel crossing the bar During the shipping season from September 1 to date two hundred forty two foreign vessels laden with cotton cotton meal and oil cake have left this port carrying a tonnage nearly double that of last season
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Gaveston
Tex
Viviana
Oscar Wilde Case Closes as Verdict Awaited at Old Bailey
May 1 Luspex The Old Bailey sits in judgment as Justice Charles urges jurors to ignore Wilde writings and weigh his letters for natural passions. May 1-4 p m The Wilde case ends with a jury disagreement. Local items: Geo Hale names Lucy Hale deputy assessor. county to insure poor house for $300. Washburn to launch a new college paper. students backing it named. several locals petition for release from jail by installments. Mr. Sherwood Eddy addresses at First Congregational Church for women’s missionary meeting. Wade.
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Luspex
Old Bailey Court
Charles
Alfred Taylor
Wilde
Alfredouglass
Shelly
Geo. D. Hale
Lucy C. Hale
Chas. Eliott
Weshburn
Washburn
Meriden Adarhold
Valley Falls
Kane
First Congregational Church
Woman's Missionary Meeting
Wade
Viceroy Li Hung Chang Travels to Peklo for Treaty
The Chinese Viceroy Li Hung Chang has left for Peklo in response to an imperial summons. Reportedly, he seeks the emperor's ratification of a peace treaty between Japan and Ching. Miss Rosamond Horton will serve as stenographer to Chief Justice David Martin for the time being.
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Trew Tsix
Li Hung Chang
Peklo
Japan
Ching
Miss Horton Te Sisy
Rosamond Horton
David Martin
Mayors appoint sanitary officers without women
Mayor Fellows announced the appointed sanitary officers and they took the oath. No woman was named though Dr. Stella Kirby and Dr. Mary Stewart were applicants. The new appointees include J. W. Allen Nels McConnell A Hardy H C Smith and others with reassignments and new salaries. Two old force members were not relieved or reappointed. Street foreman D G Naylor remains on payroll.
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Fellows
Stella Kirby
Mary
Stewart
Johnson
T. 5
Lyon
Kirby
J. W. Allen
Nels McConnell
J. M. Miller
C L Vanderpool
Miller
Vanderpool
SB. Hawkins
Fourth Ward
A. J. McFry
W. H. Gillillan
J. P. F Parnsworth
D. G Naylor
Berry commission men arrested for speeding at depot beat
Officer Johnston on the beat nabbed eight zealous berry dealers racing to Kansas avenue with the 10 30 train. All but two were arrested later in the day. The accused include Cope, Frank Cope, Walter Harris, George Tarbell, Frank Collins and E Hays. They deny wrongdoing and plan to contest the polices court tomorrow.
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Everal Commission
Lou Great Harry
Santa Fe
Comolesion
Kansas Avenue
Johnston
Cope
Frank Cope
Walter Harris
George Tarbell
Frank Collins
E. Hays
Lee Jones Granted Liquor Permit After Reversal
Judge Wood issued a permit to sell intoxicating liquors to Lee Jones after review showed Jones owned the store outright and the Smith Drug Company mortgage claim had been settled. Jones presented proof of sole ownership, took oaths, and the permit was restored.
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Wood
Les Jones
Mr. Jones
Smith Company
Jones
Gresham Confined to Room Amid Diplomatic Visits
Secretary Gresham remains ill and confines to his room. Today several diplomats visited the state department seeking an audience but were unable to see him. Among the visitors were Sir Julien Pounceforte the British ambassador and Dr Guzman the Nicaraguan minister.
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Wasurtsctos
Gresham
Stafe
Sir Julien Pounceforte
Dr. Guzman
Warmest April in 27 years despite a dry trend
Weather report from the Kungas State university notes April was the warmest and driest in 27 years with average temperatures nearly two degrees higher than 187% April. Rainfall remains deficient for the sixth consecutive month as the year’s first four months show less precipitation than the same period in the 27 year record.
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Lavernez
Kan
F. H. Snow
Kungas State University
Mystery Solved Why Mint Gold Drops Amid Smelter Sales
Denver editorial reports a mint gold receipt drop despite higher output. Smelters sell to New York agents tied to Rothschilds, diverting refined gold and large retorts from mint pools, causing the shortfall. Other pieces note Hoke Smith predicting a silver coinage debate and party concessions to silver interests.
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Denver
Rocky Mountain News
Sta Los
Rothschilds
New York
Cleveland Condemned Resolution Adopted In Assembly
In the May 1 assembly a four resolution condemning national administration policy on the British Nicaraguan affair was introduced by Representative Aineworth Republican leader and adopted by a 14 to 1 vote. Mrs John W. Mucker, after influenza in Paris, ordered a sea voyage to New York, then to England.
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Axpany
Aineworth
Jay. Tencre Roluehire
Lespes
Mra
John W. Mucker
Inflenza
Paris
New York
England
First Methodist Church Urges Enforcing Prohibition Law
The Halstead Kansas congregation of the First Methodist Church urged Gov Morrill to enforce prohibition law. Pastor J D Woods praised obedience to law and warned of penalties for disobedience. By unanimous vote the church pledged support for enforcing the law and formed a committee to draft resolutions calling on the governor to act.
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First Methodist Church
Halstead
Hatstrap
Kan
Gov. Morrill
J.D. Woods
Kangas
Brumbaugh- Merrill
Joshua Simpkins Tonight Opens Crawford Tent Show in Quincy Street
The Crawford brothers present the tent show Joshua Simpkins on Quincy Street with ten cast members and eight musicians in the orchestra. A noon parade on Canal Avenue featured farmers costumes and RC Sandow the strong man. Balloon ascent expected about seven pm. admission is 25 cents before they travel to Meriden for a show tomorrow.
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Crawford Brothers
Quincy Street
Kanal Avenue
Joshua Simpkins
RC Sandow
Meriden
Link Bound Over For District Court Murder Case
Link bound over for the September term of the district court without bond after a preliminary examination before Justice Furry. The defense hired W. L. Jamison and Judge Beekman of Cowley county to represent, with Estella Osbon recording the proceedings. The article also mentions Union Terminal Railroad’s Kansas City charter, witchcraft sensationalism in Ireland, Aldace Walker speaking at a Chicago railway surgeons convention, and a tomato recipe excerpt.
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Benn
District Court
Will Link
Pete Jones
Hunteen
Lincoln Streets
Beekman
Union Terminal
Balla
Union Terminal Railroad Company
Kansas City
Kan
Kansan
Aldace Walker
Carcaco
National Association of Railway Surgeons
Chicago
A. F. Walker
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
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