Workmen Striking Across Eastern Cities Trigger Labor Action
Reports from New York Brooklyn and White Plains detail a wave of labor strife as builders and transit workers press for wage increases. A Brooklyn meeting formed a protective association to coordinate responses while unions in Manhattan face stiff opposition. In Montreal a longshoremen conference stalled, with leaders seeking arbitration and better pay as strikes ripple through construction and utilities.
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Stw
York
Brooklyn
Employers Couse Building Trades
Manhattan
Fons
Igne de Senty
Missionaries Doing Good Work in Orient
In San Francisco on May 8, Frederiele B Stratton, park collector, discussed his Orient tour. He noted the Boxer movement overhyped yet ongoing. American products face rising imports and trade grows. Stratton favored Chinese entry to Philippine commerce, warned against alien displacing American merchants, and cited drought and disease as factors shaping latent opportunities for American enterprise.
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San Francisco
Frederiele
Stratton
Orient Statu
Triji, Saud
United States
China
General Baldwin Denounces Filipinos In Interview
Detroit reports General Baldwin condemns Filipinos, praising American troops and questioning Filipino indolence and trust. He claims pacification of the islands is nearly complete, suggesting limited future action and possible education of Filipinos to avert further issues.
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Degren
Iku Filpina
Canada to Have Another Trans-Continental Road
Gites, Oni, May and St. Charles Rivers heard on the railway committee’s plan. The Grid a Tank general manager indicated the project would extend from Quebec west through Ontario to Winnipeg, with multiple branches via Edmonton, Calgary and Peace River regions, connecting to Port Shiapson and beyond. The proposal envisions long-range continental linkage, with construction timelines to begin after a lull in the debate.
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Oni
May
St. Charles Rivers
Wileon
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Quesbec
Oataria
Park Arthurs
Winnipeg
Regina
Calgary
Edmonton
Peace River
Pras
French pleased over G Edward's visit
A chaotic OCR fragment reports on a King Edward visit with references to French officials ministers and ambassadors. It mentions Algerian events and wartime alliances with Britain and France and quotes distorted phrases about national power and goodwill urging postwar reconciliation.
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Tanifeat
Egilhetin
Il Ik
Alexedens
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I Heongratihetei
Aupertivond
Jaya
Britain
France
Henry
Russia redeploys troops to New Chwang amid Manchuria tension
May 8 report from Tekin and London says Russia regiments totaling about 14,000 troops are moved toward New Chwang and Tien-Chwang Tai with heavy guns and fortifications. Indications point to active war preparations as Russia aims to guard Manchuria. officials note possible cooperation plans with England and Japan to pressure evacuation. United States debates potential actions and warns of shifting alliances as tensions rise in the Ling river to Port Arthur area.
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Roosevelt
United States
England
Japan
Manchuria
Tekin
New Chwang
Lowa
Apri
Clovang
China
Russia
Wapan
Lf Ib
Blute
Mabehotia
Rusgla
Te Rusaign
Riwsinn
Barweks
Peking
Hurst
Turin
Langhaga Belig
Tapar
Mantshotria
Boyon’ Stormbure
Michael Harbert
Engish
Ambassara
Abolition of Sub-Treasury System Urged at Northwest University
J. Bekela former Comptroller of the Currency told Northwest university students that the sub-treasury system has been rented like a safety deposit box. He argued the government keeps revenue idle except when disbursed through Congressional appropriations and bond purchases, harming trade integrity and security.
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Uifeago
Jyoge J. Bekela
Vocwlad Air Agenl Airreney
Northwest Ep University
Insight
Secretary of the Treasury
Forcer D ies Sudden ly Edward M Thayer dies in Newton
Edward M Thayer of 8 praker street Newton died suddenly four days after his April 27 arrest for forging mortgages and mortgage signatures. Police say he admitted forging signatories and his death is attributed to Bright's disease with lung congestion. Thayer faced large insurance and prior stock losses in copper ventures.
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Edward M. Thayer
Praker
Lotdl Lenox
Oath Thayer
Thayer
Tor
Saylu
Afta
Thinyer
Newton
Minnesota
NO GHAQE OF AWITTEWELL AND HOLDING TIDE OF NEWS
New York in May reports no sign of William Whitewell the football player who disappeared near Pehrunty City. His family fears he may have gone to California. Rowe May and Amhowsadur hosted a banquet praising the Tika of lige and the Count of Turin.
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New York
Willian
Whitewell
Pehrunty City
Gove
California
Haaneg Ui
Rowe
May
Amhowsadur
Mia
Moyer
Lige An Pateau
Turin
Unclear OCR fragment on crew voyage and port delays
Fragmentary report describes a crew voyage near Port delforann and Long Jalan with 31 days out from Savattoal, Tog wool for New York, mentioning April 22 and various names. Details are garbled, but hints at subaikting, repairs, and delays affecting travel plans.
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San Shan
Pimps
Astmonth
Roosevelt's Pathway Strewn With Roses in Los Angeles
May 8 Los Angeles coverage describes President Roosevelt's arrival via the Santa Fe line. Highlights include grand decorations along La Grande and Marengo avenues, a high school speech, and a landscaped archway. A vast crowds, security measures, and a Westminster hotel reception mark the visit amid Southern California pageantry.
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Roosevelt
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la Granda Station
Jeff Riverside
Santa Fe
Clairemont
Pomona Callege
John Gates
Roogevolt
Laremont
San Gabriel Valley
Pasadena
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Garfield
Colima
Cabeirl Wulay
Los Ans
la Grande
Log Angelés
Pardee
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Loehwid
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Fourth
Main Streuba
Second Street
M+ Main
Westminster
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Wehnoviedgek Draordinary
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Searet Service
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Dhe
Fienta de Lagares
Autarc Ty
Boilermakers Strike Across Cities Threatens Southern Pacific
Boiler makers in Ogden and other regions announce a strike to back the union against the Southern Pacific company. Workers from San Francisco to Portland plan walkouts, with the number of affected men uncertain. The machinists unions remain silent on joining, leaving the fate of a broader sympathy action unclear.
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Southern Pacific
Paso
Cedan
Vortland
Uplon
Union Pacifec Nailroad
Ninber
Men Avolverdh
Ame San Pranricoy
Cnt
Sarrartente
Orkland
Great Change in England Over the Irish Question
A fragmented report notes a major shift in English policy on Ireland with government actions advancing a unionist approach. The text references a bill introduced for a second reading amid political maneuvering in May and a triad of pressures shaping the debate.
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England
Toulon, May
Unioniat
Mormon Polygamy Reflections In Salt Lake City
A vintage Salt Lake City feature presents women discussing polygamy and its social impact. Women describe marriage as religious duty, sacrifice, and family unity, while defending polygamous norms against Western critique. Statements contrast idealized domestic harmony with the realities of multiple wives and parental roles amid public scrutiny.
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Ela Wheeler Wilcox
Wy & Hearst
Utfenta Linwapuprers
WLC
J Tad Meta
Ergy Teeeption
Beals
Salt Lake City
Tha Siaco
Thy
Covernor Dan
Morison Club
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Jan Tim
Baltinke
Fegem
Eltiea
Wes
Weil
Australia railroad men to strike in Melbourne clash
Melbourne reports a midnight start to a railway strike amid a dispute between the government and rail workers. About 11,000 employees are affected as trades hall affiliates threaten action if demands are not met. Demonstrations occurred earlier, with authorities placing troops nearby and city streets quiet at press time.
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Tie
Ebo
Indy
Plaime
Hineshia
Wiley
Melbourne
Victoria
Mio
Uley
Caen Me
Labor union seeks injunction in U S District Court
A labor union filed a petition in the United States District Court seeking an injunction restraining management actions. The filing cites interference with union rights and asks for measures to prevent employers from hampering organizing efforts and mandating bargaining.
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May
China of América Today
Fe United States District Com
Andee Adams
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