A Strike at Sharon and War News Across The Line
A strike at Sharon sees 1500 furnaces men gain their point. The Rebels claim costs for Spain keeping up war in Cuba. Dunkirk radiator workers return to old rate. Charles Johnson, a postoffice robber, escaped custody on Erie trail near Salamanca. captured in Brooklyn, then escaped between here and Salamanca as guards slept. $2000 reward offered.
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N. Y
Charles Johnson
Indian Territory
United States
Here
Salamanca
Brooklyn
Erie
Olean
Washington notes on banks and treaties May 9
Comptroller Eekels calls for report on National Bank condition as of May 7. Consul Reed flags ratifications of the Japanese Chinese treaty exchanged yesterday. Secretary Gresham improving. Corbett agrees to meet Jackson in London if purse and timing align. aims to fight before October. Cable to London notes Corbett arms.
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New York
Corbett
Jackson
National Sporting Club
London
Simmons
Somone
The Fence Bill Defeated in Pennsylvania House
ARRISBURG May 0 The Crawford county railroad fence bill was defeated in the house. Senator Andrews named chairman of the senate committee to Penrose Philadelphia along with other members Ardenberg Grady Kennedy Thomas McCarrell. ITHACA N Y May 9 The Cornell crew sailing for the English regatta on July 9 to 11 will depart New York May 29 by Paris Express. The squad with substitutes and coach Kurtrey includes the commodore of the Royal Navy and sixteen total aboard three boats. York May 9 Cuban advices say the situation is desperate and insurgents grow stronger. rebels claim Spaniards have lost 14000 with many killed and wounded, cost Spain 000 men to hold the island this year. Revenue Bill Harrisburg May 9 The house considers the revenue bill by the state tax defernece, taken up by sections, thirteenth section to be reached as foreign building and loan associations discussed until 3 p.m. Baltimore May 9 The strike of 80 coat makers, ten days old, is settled. wages to rise twenty to fifty percent, with a fifty percent raise demanded. New York May 9 John B. Tait, former teller of the Chemical Bank, declared insane and sent to an asylum. Sharon May 9 The furnace strike near Sharon and Epsville settled. operators grant wage increase.
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Arrisburg
House
Andrews
Senate
Penrose
Philadelphia
Senatorsardenberg
Grady
Kennedy
Thomas
McCarrell
Ithaca
Mey
Cornell
Entey
England
New York
Esigamer Paris
Kurtrey
Iroell Navy
Fey
York
Key West
Spain
C. H. Noyes
H. A. Jamieson
Burgess Wiggins
O. C. Allen
EK. T. Hazeltine
E. H. Boeschlin
S. Reed Brown
W.D. Todd
J.M. Siegfried
Ars. Myron Waters
FP. H. Mackwell
A. J. Hazelting
Jas. Brawn
Warren
Andrew Jackson
UL. H. Boeschkin
Warren Woud
Me. Jameson
Mev. Noyes
Burgess
Brann
DW. Noyes
Judge Noyes
Wiggins
C. W. Stone
Mr. Wiggins
Movil bydudgeSoyun Bhala
GC. We Stone
J. T. Heweltrog
James Brarm
Myre
Myron Waters
Mure
J. M. Siegfried
Carrier
Vb. Wiggins
FE. H. Boeschlin
Med. Warren
Alegheny
Stowell Recommends New Bridge Over River
Engineer Stowell of Albany reports the Pleasant bridge is structurally weak for expected traffic. He suggests replacing towers and possibly building a new steel bridge at Poplar street with two 220 foot spans and a minimum 60 pounds per square foot capacity. Estimated total cost around 20,144 for new structure plus 4,612 for towers and 715 masonry repairs. net purchase value about 11,900 after deductions.
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Stowell
Albany
Pleasant Township
Pleasant Bridge
Ai. Stowell
Mr. Stowell
Poplar Street
Wheelock
Rear Admiral Weade Retires From North Atlantic Command
Rear Admiral Weade has been detached from the North Atlantic squadron and will retire June 11 at his own request. Friends say his action stems from annoyances imposed by the Navy Department.
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Wasa
Weade
North Atlantic
Navy Department
Strike ends at radiator works with most workers rehired
May DUNEIRE The moulders strike at the radiator works ends as workers return to their old wages. All involved employees are back except the strike leaders.
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Duneire
Nicaragua to pay indemnity to England soon
London reports the Nicaraguan government will promptly settle the full indemnity demanded by England. The payment is expected within a few days, announced at the Foreign Office.
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London
England
Foreign Office
Moulders Strike Hits United States Radiator Works
Duneire New York May 7 United States Radiator Works moulders walked out seeking higher wages and other concessions in a nationwide strike.
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Duneire
N. Y
United States
Income Tax Case Session Continued in Supreme Court
Washington May 7 reports the rearguard of the income tax case continued in the U S supreme court. Pittsburg bill approved Harrisburg May 8: Governor Hastings approved the greater Pittsburg bill.
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Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Hastings
Garret Hanged Today in Lepanon Pa May 7
Charles Garret, labeled as a wife murderer, was hanged this morning in Lepanon Pennsylvania.
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Garret
Lepanon
Charles Garret
Five Hundred Chicago Policemen Lose Jobs
Chronicle reports mass firings of five hundred Chicago policemen as a major city crackdown. Also news notes Albany and San Francisco crime probes, and a Pittsburgh church trial against Rev Dr Sheldrake for alleged adultery.
Dramatic Scene In House As Rossa Disrupts Debate
May 8 Lospon. O Donovan Rossa, in the strangers gallery, shouted an assassin’s blow has been dealt to me in this house and a stain put upon my name during a debate on repealing Balfour coercion act. Officials seized him and he was ejected after his first sentence of a likely extended harangue.
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Lospon
O’donovan Rossa
House of Commons
Balfour
Rossa
Rioting in South Chicago ends with arrestees arraigned
Rioting in Illinois Steel Co works at South Chicago led to twenty six men being arrested and arraigned. Eight held for trial while others were fined. A secret mass meeting of six hundred discussed grievances and demands. Riot reports faded. police kept ready for possible outbreak. Parole granted for Ralph R. Paige after forged notes case in Ohio.
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Chicago
Curiaco
Illinois Steel Co
South Chicago
Grand Crossing
Christan Endeavour resolutions urge protections in state prisons
In Sedalia Missouri on May 7 the Christian Endeavour convention adopted resolutions condemning illegal detention of helpless girls and women in unrecognized prison houses such as nunneries reformatories and convents. They urged the governor to push state legislature to bar unwarranted arrests and detentions. The move appears aimed at rebuking Bishop Whalen's attacks on Christian Endeavour and the Epworth League. Dexuick New York May . Molders at United States radiator works met and insisted on full pay and conditions. A drive to replace them with men from other towns is blocked by train-borne pickets. Several moulders drinking heavily raise fears for future stability if replacements are needed.
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Sedalia. Mo
Christiian Endeavour Convention
Whalen
Christian Endeavor
Epworth League Societies
Dexuick
N. Y
United States
Uhl Protests Spanish Trial of World Reporter
Acting Secretary of State Uhl cabled Havana to protest the military court trial of Manuel Fuentes, a World correspondent, and urged a speedy action from Consul General Springer as there is fear for the journalist's life.
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Washington
Uhl
Springer
Havana
Manuel Fuentes
New York World
500 Policemen Discharged in Chicago Shakeup
Chicago police chief issued a general order discharging 500 officers, including fifteen detectives, after reviewing personal records over district inspector reports. The move caused strong agitation within the department.
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Chicago
Bank Run Rumor Strikes Montreal Banks In May
A run on the Montreal Bank of Montreal Bank of Nova Scotia and Merchants Bank of Halifax hit St Johns this morning after reports the Bank of Montreal suspended payment. Banks were stocked with coin and confidence is slowly returning.
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St. JoHns, N.F
Arno
Bank of Montreal
Bank of Nova Scotia
Merchants Bank of Halifax
Montreal
No Further Reduction in Oil Prices Reported
The Standard kept prices steady today at 1.55 dollars as producers expect a bottom in the market. The field shows no upcoming supply for future consumption, with the market opening bids at 1.45 and inOW City at 1.52.
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Pittsbtrg, May
Standard
Stage Coach Robbed Near Calistera in May
A stage coach running between Calistera and Clear Lake was held up today by two masked men who secured about 1200 dollars in cash and looted the express bag. A posse has started in pursuit.
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Calistera
Col
Here
Clear Lake
No Gambling at Saratoga
Saratoga NY May 8. Police chief Blodgett says the police board will enforce anti gambling laws this season. He vows there will be no gambling permitted in Saratoga during the coming season.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Blodgett
Police Board
Bledgett
Foss Confesses in Chinese Certificate Forgery Ring
In San Francisco on May 8 H. L. Foss admitted involvement in a Chinese certificate forgery ring and disclosed its workings. Police expect further arrests as a result of his confession.
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San Francisco
H. L. Foss
Forest Fires Cause Widespread Damage in Bradford
Bradford May 7 forest fires continue to cause great damage in this section. A heavy rain is needed soon to avert more serious results as flames threaten additional areas and properties.
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Bradford
Income Tax Reargument Concludes in Supreme Court
The re argument of the income tax cases before the supreme court was concluded today and court adjourned until May 20.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Wreck kills two tramps near Celina Ohio
An east bound Lake Erie and Western freight derailed near Celina Ohio injuring twelve cars and killing two men known as tramps who were stealing rides. Authorities investigated the wreck and cleared the crew of responsibility. The incident prompted rail safety notes for the area.
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Celina. O
Lake Erie & Western Road
Japan to receive ten million pounds indemnity note
Lexpos reports on May 1 that Japan will gain an additional indemnity of ten million pounds in exchange for abandoning all claims to the Liao Tung peninsula. The statement ties the payment to the resolution of territorial disputes with no further conditions detailed.
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Lexpos
Peninsula
Japan
Warren Plans Three Day Centennial Celebration
A Warren committee refined plans for the town centennial to span civil, military, and modern eras from 1705 to the present. They propose a governor opening, county day, and July 2 to 4 grand parade and exhibitions with panoramic displays of old photographs, aiming for a lasting town monument and wide county participation.
Sullivan Challenged After Fight by Charley Johnson
New York May 7 Charley Johnson offered to bet $10000 Sullivan could beat the winner in half the time. Bill Grady would match O Donnell against Sullivan or any man except Corbett for $5000 a side. CHICAGO May 7 H M Benedict accused of aiding escape of W W Taylor South Dakota treasurer arrested here.
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New York
O’donnell-Killrain
Charley Johnson
Sullivan
Bill Grady
O'Donnell
Corbett
Chicago
H. M. Benedict
W. W. Taylor
South Dakota
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