Machinists Strike Nationwide for Nine-Hour Day
About 50 000 machinists nationwide began a strike on Monday seeking a nine hour day and wage parity with ten hour day workers. Several railroad shop crews joined, while many private shops conceded demands and remained at work. San Francisco reports 6000 machinists quitting with further joiners expected. Union Iron Works and Risdon Iron Works show large voluntary walkouts.
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National Association of Machinists
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Carnegie's Gift Would Fund Free Scottish University Education
London May 21. Andrew Carnegie donates 2 million pounds to establish perpetual free education in four Scottish universities Edinburgh Glasgow Aberdeen and St Andrews for Scottish students only. Trustees will cover university costs, not individual fees, risking debate over funding levels and potential shifts in Scotland's higher education system.
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Andrew Carnegie
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Aberdeen
St. Andrews
Carnegie
Edin-burgh Scotchman
The
Daily Mail
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Daily Chronicle
Daily Telegraph
Creegus
John Knox
MacArthur Frees Filipino Prisoners After Insurgent Surrenders
Manila reports General MacArthur celebrated the surrender of insurgent generals Masecardo and La cuna by releasing 1,000 Filipino prisoners. Insurgent chief Gen Mexica on Leyte surrendered with 20 men, the remnant of his command.
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Lacuna
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Leyte
Supreme Court Rules Beer Bottles and Corks Tariffed
The United States Supreme Court ruled that bottles and corks used in beer production for export are subject to tariff tax. The decision was announced amid ongoing tariff policy debates.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Albany Strike Settle Ends Downtown Riots
Albany New York May 20 The street railway strike across Albany Troy Cohoes Rensselaer and Watervliet ends with an agreement. Wages rise 20 cents for motormen conductors linemen and pitmen plus 171/4 cents for pitmen helpers. Strikers may appeal suspensions, and no discrimination against participants except for unlawful acts. Non union workers will withdraw.
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N. Y
Union Traction Company
Troy
Cohoes
Rensselaer
Watervliet
Hoosier Tragedy: Evansville Man Kills Garrison Family
Everett Conway shot and killed C. W. Garrison and his wife in Evansville after a long feud, wounded Patrolman Benjamin Wallis, then killed himself. The case sparked a city riot response as police surrounded Conway’s house. Garrison leaves two children. Conway’s wife and two children survive him.
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Ind
Everet Conway
C. W. Garrison
Benjamin Wallis
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Garrison
Wallis
Walker
Kentucky
Man leapt to death at Niagara Falls near Prospect Point
At Niagara Falls New York on Sunday a man likely William Gardhouse of Brampton Ontario jumped into the river and was carried over the American Falls in view of visitors. He was about 70, left 4.65 cash, hat and glasses on the bank after arriving the day before. his mind was thought enfeebled. In Muncie Indiana Rose Hammond hosted what she called her last reception announcing her husband’s desertion and that she would return to her father’s home after the event.
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N. Y
William Gardhouse
Brampton
Ontario
Prospect Point
Muncie
Ind
Rose Hammond
Big Warship Launched at San Francisco Union Iron Works
President McKinley attended the launch of the battleship Ohio in San Francisco. About 50 000 spectators watched as the ship slid into the water after Miss Barker pressed the button and Miss Helen Deshler shattered the champagne bottle. The president then rejoined his ailing wife.
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San Francisco
Union Iron Works
Iron Works
Ohio
Slocum
Helen Deshler
McKinley
Mrs McKinley Improves Sit Up At San Francisco
Mrs McKinley’s condition improved Sunday as she sat up briefly, with officials noting a comfortable night and subsiding fever. President McKinley visited the sick room after Gen Shafter’s call, as couriers and international leaders sent best wishes amid ongoing uncertainty about travel to the capital.
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San Francisco
Cortelyou
Scott
Corner on quails spurs higher prices and tight supply
Omaha poultry firms seized quail in the Platte River valley driving stored stock to New York and Boston. Lawmakers in Missouri valley states restricted quail shooting and export. Eastern demand expected to rise with higher prices, while stored quail are in good condition.
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Omaha, Neb
David Cole
Battle Ax Gleason Dies Noted Long Island City Politician
Patrick J Gleason longtime Long Island City figure known as Battle Ax Gleason died at about 70. He built rail lines on Long Island driven first car on the line and served as alderman and mayor 1887 to 1893. He once slapped an opponent and spent five days in Queens jail.
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New York
Patrick J. Gleason
Battle Ax
Long Island
Hunter’s Point
Calvary Cemetery
Steinway Syndicate
Gleason
H. S. Sanford
Long Island Railroad
Front Street
Queens County
Greater New York
Impressive Pan-American Exposition Dedication in Buffalo
The Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo opened with a grand parade and novel ceremonies. Vice President Roosevelt spoke on closer union of American republics as crowds cheered the Temple of Music dedicatory rites and an electric lights display. Total admissions reached 101,687 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. with thousands more in the parade.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Leason
Temple of Music
Roosevelt
Murder mystery solved as Mrs Bonine arrested
Washington May 21 Mrs J S Bonine arrested after noon for the murder of census bureau clerk Joseph Ayres killed last Wednesday She confessed to Supt Sylvester after a severe examination She had been a frequent visitor to Ayres room and claimed the shooting was the result of his misconduct
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Washington
J. S. Bonine
Joseph Ayres
Census Bureau
Chicago
Arkansas court upholds anti gambling act informer rewards
Circuit Judge Daffy upheld the act as constitutional. He ruled that informer rewards are part of the defendant's fine and not a separate penalty, and that the legislature may use this to enforce criminal laws.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Daffy
Greater New York democracy platform denounces Tammany Hall
The organization committee of the Greater New York democracy met at Cooper Union and adopted a platform praising economy honesty and simplicity in public business. It denounces the present city government and accuses Tammany Hall of creating a carnival of crime and corruption.
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Organization Committee of the
Greater New York Democracy
Cooper Union
Greater
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