Strike Clamp as Three Thousand Teamsters Walk Out
Chicago records a sweeping injunction against unions as 3000 teamsters strike including retail drivers. National Guard units notified to be ready while express firms prepare guard caravans and coal wagon drivers strike at Peabody Coal, threatening a citywide coal and freight paralysis.
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Chicago
State Street
Wabash Avenue
Illinois National Guard
Peabody Coal Company
Barry
Peabody Company
Grant official rebukes Monroe doctrine drift at Des Moines dinner
Lieutenant Governor Curtis Guild of Massachusetts told Grant Club members that the modern reading of the Monroe doctrine risks turning the United States into an outside guardian of unstable governments. He argued Grant warned against such interpretation and warned against protecting European credi tors at the expense of national interests.
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Des Moines
Curtis Guild
Massachusetts
Grant Club
United States
America
Grant
Skull finds near Quatsino prompt murder-crew theory
Advices from Quatsino report a cave containing thirty five skulls likely of white men. No Indian high cheek bones seen. Settlers suspect the skulls belong to a ship wrecked crew killed by Indians in early days.
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Victoria
B. C
Quatsino
Rumor of Gage Re Blurbell’s Equitable retirement plan
In New York on April 20 rumors claim vice president Gage Re. Blurbell will retire from the Equitable Society to form a new company. It is believed strong backing exists and James Wexander may be approached for the presidency if he agrees.
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Equitable
New York
Wall Street
Gage RE
Lurbell
James Wexander
Williig
Revolt Highlights Sanaa Surrender and Manakha Siege
From Sanaa the Yemeni capital capitulated to insurgents on April 20. Rebels move on Manakha, a key position between Hodeida and Sanaa, while Me dina Turkish troops face food shortages and mutiny rumors amid ongoing fighting.
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Hodeida
Yemen
Arabia
Sanaa
Yermentt
Manakha
Llodetda
Constantinople
Medina
Removal vote flags trouble for Justice Hooker in Albany
The New York assembly judiciary committee held a test vote on removing Supreme Court Justice Hooker based on findings of improper relations with appointments and rentals tied to post offices at Fredonia and Dunkirk. The unofficial count was 9 to 2 against Hooker on a key constitutional issue in possible legislative removal proceedings.
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New York Assembly Judiciary Committee
Albany
N. Y
Assembly Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Hooker
Fredonia
Dunkirk
Paderewski Cancels Tours Due to Neuritis
Paderewski the pianist has canceled all engagements after suffering neuritis. He left for Boston from Niagara Falls and previously strained a neck nerve in London Ontario while performing a difficult piece. Dr Francis Fronczak of Buffalo diagnosed a severe neuritis attack and advised cancellation of remaining U S engagements.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Paderewski
Boston
London
Belgian Independence Exhibit Opens in Liege
The seventy seventh anniversary celebration exhibition was opened by Prince Alberts of Flanders in Liege with the diplomatic corps and civil and military authorities in attendance. The grounds cover 170 acres at the Meuse and Ourthe junction and are well laid out though completion will take time.
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Liege
Belgium
Prince Alberts of
Flanders
Meuse
Ourthe
Interborough Increases Wages After Strike
The Interborough company announces wage increases for gatemen and guards of 10 to 15 cents per day after a March strike and post reorganization. Vice President Bryan said pay raises were ready before the inauguration of the strike and would affect several thousand employees on its lines.
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New York
Interborough Company
Bryan
Senator Dolliver’s Father Dead in Washington
James P. Dolliver of Morgantown West Virginia father of Senator John P. Dolliver of Iowa died at his son’s residence 1415 Massachusetts avenue Washington. He was 90 years old and in Washington on a visit after a severe cold developed into pneumonia and weakness.
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Senator Dolliver
Washington
James P. Dolliver
Morgantown
W. Va
John P. Dolliver
Iowa
Massachusetts Avenue
Dolliver
Taft weighing order for Bowen to report on Loomis charges
Secretary Taft is considering sending Minister Bowen at Caracas to Washington to explain charges against Assistant Secretary Loomis. A prompt order would be issued if President Roosevelt approves.
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Washington
Taft
Bowen
Caracas
Loomis
Roosevelt
State bonds to highest bidder for Kansas oil refinery
Governor Hoch announced that the Kansas oil refinery bonds will be sold to the highest bidder and not to the public. He favors turning them into the permanent state school fund, which already holds more than 210000 dollars needed to take up the bonds.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Hoch
Mayor Dunne and Family In Chicago Campaign Plaudits
Judge Dunne, Chicago's new mayor, is presented with his wife Mrs. Dunne and ten children. The piece notes thirteen children born, ten surviving, and that the campaign highlighted the Dunne offspring as “ten good reasons” for his election. The text reflects praise and family emphasis surrounding the mayoral bid.
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Mayor Dunne
Chicago
Mrs. Dunne
Judge Dunne
Twelve Miners Killed In Pennsylvania Mine Disaster
Dubois Pa April 20 A mine disaster at the Eleanora shaft killed twelve men and left one worker with multiple injuries including broken limbs. The fatalities listed include George Wirkwood Adam Kirkwood Joe Lonna Frank Sehrum August Westenvich Martin Westenvich Nick Fromansky John Vromansky George Tansky John Hopkins and two unnamed foreigners. Officials note instant death for most and burned remains with uncharred hair, while cause awaits official investigation. miners’ officials favor gas ignition rather than flame.
Shortage at City Tax Office Topped $68000
In San Francisco on April 20 experts assessing Edward J Smith's books estimate the city tax collector’s alleged shortage at at least 68000. They found an unentered 10000 item and several smaller gaps. Police say much of the money was spent for the benefit of Smith’s women friends, one of whom is alleged to have accompanied him.
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San Francisco
Edward J Smith
Smith
Grocer Discovers Vinegar Barrel Turns to High Grade Wine
Patrick Devine of Princeton uncovered that ten barrels of vinegar stored thirteen years ago by a St. Louis firm had aged into wine. He sold the resulting high grade sherry to a local dispenser at a premium, netting a remarkable profit.
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Princeton
N. J
Patrick Devine
Patrick
St. Louis
Contested Mayoral Race Filing in St Louis
Judge John A. Talty prepares proceedings against Mayor Rolla Wells alleging fraud in the St Louis mayoral race. A contest will be filed in circuit court once service is made after a sheriff’s office filing. The record includes a list of about 1500 allegedly fraudulent voters. Wells won by 1300 votes.
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St. Louis
John A. Talty
Rolla Wells
Circuit Court
Wells
Cotton Spinners Appeal for 2 Million Boost to Lancashire Trade
London April 29. The general committee of the Master Spinners association asks members to back the British Cotton Growers association with 2 million dollars at 12.50 per 1 000 spindles. The committee says the empire can supply enough cotton to meet Lancashire needs.
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London
Master Cotton Spioners’ Association
British Cotton Growers’ Association
Lancashire
York Express Derails After Open Switch Crash
The Littles town express on the Frederick branch of the Northern Central railway struck an open switch near York. Fourteen passengers were hurt by flying glass and the sudden stop. the engine was demolished and one passenger coach derailed after colliding with freight cars on the siding.
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York
Littlestown
Frederick
Northern Central Railway
Royal Baking Powder Promises Healthful Cakes
The article urges care in children's diets with pure ingredients. It credits Royal Baking Powder as essential for light, sweet, flavorful cakes and wholesome food for all ages.
President and party hunt bears near Glenwood Springs
Hears Having Ward Time Glenwood Springs Colorado April 20 bears killed by the president's party. Four bears were slain with Lambert killing the largest and the president taking two of the animals.
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Glenwood Springs
Colo
Lambert
Tragic Household Tragedy in St Pan
George Nahen residing at 530 Sibley street shot his wife Hutte three times through the heart then killed himself the couple were colored and the tragedy is thought to result from a jealous quarrel in St Pan on April 20.
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St. Pan
George Nahen
Sibley Street
Hutte
Man Overboard From Ferry Belle of Jefferson Near New Orleans
A fat man jumped from the ferryboat Belle of Jefferson into the Mississippi River near midstream to commit suicide. A life float was tossed but he did not reach it. Rescuers pulled him aboard where he berated them before dying or being removed.
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New Orleans
Belle of
Keven United States Officers Seek John Diety at Cameron Dam
U S officers and deputies march from Iadly Smith Wik toward Cameron dam to compel John F L Diety to appear in Martison court Monday. He must show cause why the injunction preventing him from hindering log drives through the dam should not be made permanent.
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Chicago
Kohlsaar
United States Circuit Court
Teamsters’ Joint Council
Iadly Smith
Wik
Keven
United States
Cameron Dam
John FL Diety
Martison
Scores on the ball fields league results log
League results show Pittsburg and Chicago tied 4 4 in Pittsburg Philadelphia scores 2 6 and at St Lenie. American games include Chicago 10 Detroit 5 and New York Philadelphia 7 5. Western matches Denver 6 Des Moines 5 and Colorado Springs 8 Omaha 1. Weather notes and incomplete city pairings are listed.
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Pittsburg
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
St Lenie
Brooklyn
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Washington
Columbus
St. Paul
Toledo
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Loulaville
Minneapolis
Locrville
Western
Denver
Des Moines
Colorado Springs
Omaha
Sioux City
Markets Open With Steady Livestock Prospects in Chicago
The Chicago market report for April 29 1908 shows hog receipts 80.6 cents with 3454 left over from yesterday and steady to higher prospects. Light hogs quoted 84.95 to 85.05, mixed packers 85.05 to 85.21, heavy shipping grades 84.70 to 85.00. Cattle about 200, unchanged. Sheep about 2000, unchanged.
Chicago market report shows April 1906 receipts and prices
Official receipts yesterday 15927 shipments 6591 estimated receipts today 4000 for tomorrow 30000 markets steady to strong with hogs and cattle prices listed. Cattle receipts 200 market unchanged sheep 2000. Note shows mixed shipping grades and weak sheep and lambs in April 20 report.
General Fitzhugh Lee Dies After Paralysis Attack
Washington April 20 General Fitzhugh Lee of Virginia died at Providence hospital at 11:20 p m yesterday from paralysis following a rail journey from Boston to Washington He was 68 and surrounded by his family including his wife doctors Kalie and Kean attended and noted the attack left him paralyzed on the left side with difficult breathing and thick speech The physicians had faith in his will to recover but the end came suddenly and without pain
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Washington
Fitzhugh Lee
Virginia
Providence Hospital
Sam
Boston
Daniel Lee
Kalie
Kean
General Lee
British cruisers patrol fogbound Singapore Strait
The Daily Telegraph reports three British cruisers patrol outside Singapore harbor as thick weather shuts the straits, hindering observation of Vice Admiral Nebogatoff. The Morning Post notes Re readings off Seongsol bay in Hainan with little other news on the Russian squadron.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Singapore
Nebogatoff
Morning Post
Shanghai
Re.restvensky
Seongsol Bay
Hainan
Tick Leaves Walnut Sized Knot After 49 Years
Winsted Connecticut resident William H. Lawrence recalls a wood tick embedded in his side forty nine years ago. The long extraction left a knot about the size of a walnut and a lump still felt where it once stayed. The Hague reports the Netherlands government plans to give 280000 to the Carnegie fund to buy twelve acres for the Palace of Peace site, property of the Zoological Society.
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Winsted
Conn
William H. Lawrence
Sheffield
the Hague
Netherlands
Carnegie Fund
Palace of Peace
Carnegie
The
Zoological Society
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Padeorewski
Kansas Oil Refinery
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Royal Baking Powder CO
Grain Market
Beach-Wickhnam Grain Co
Chi Board of Trade
Res
McCal
Htzhugh
Straits
Nebogetoff
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