Sympathy Strikes Hit Chicago Hotels Over Wage Dispute
Hotel workers statewide walkouts disrupt dining services while pickets block coal and groceries. Strike leaders fail to rally national unions and teamsters as local cooks and waiters push for solidarity. Some hotels run with reduced staff. many workers return while hotel management refuses concessions.
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Scar
Winess
Stelals
National Teamsters
Agriet
Teamsters
Engineers
Femen
Teameters
Judge Fines Pickets in Kel and Switchboard Case
In Chicago on June 16 Judge Holdom fined sixteen union pickets ten dollars each for violating the Kel and Switchboard company injunction. Clarence Darrow argued the defiance, claiming the action harms clients. he asserts workers have liberty to quit and to seek other jobs, while peaceful picketing is lawful. Additional notices report a fatal railway incident near Marion, Indiana, and disputes over labor conduct in Palmetto County.
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Cicago
Prisoner Missing at Joliet Convict James Wilson
June 15 report states convict James Wilson remains missing after disappearing last Wednesday. Prison officials claim he may be hiding inside walls and expect to starve him out.
Flannigan Wins Law Suit Over Omaha Land Title
Judge Dickson of the district court rules St John Flannigan has clear title to the northern Omaha valley tract after a twenty year dispute. Flannigan, son of a Virginia immigrant, invites his half brother who once sold him the land to share in the fortune.
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Omaha, Neb
Dickson
District Court
St John Flannigan
Valle
Omaha
Flann
Half Brother Seeks Settlement in Orphaned Slave Case
A fragmented report describes a slave’s heir, promised freedom by his father, murdered before release. The slave becomes property of half brother John Bowles Plannigan, a planter’s son by a white wife, who sold him to a slave trader. Old John invites the half brother to Orwa to share in proceeds, with litigation unsettled after a recent visit.
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John Bowles Plannigan
John
Orwha
Old John
Psychological Wonder in Amish Preacher Delivers Long Sermons
Nashville Indiana June 1 A psycho logical wonder in Hamblen township Rev John Cauffman an Amish preacher from Elkhart county can only preach while asleep He lies on a cot in church from 4 pm until 7 pm then rises to deliver a lengthy sermon in English and German often lasting two and a half to three hours, astonishing listeners.
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Nashville
Ind
John Cauffman
Hamblen
Caufffman
Elkhart County
Cauffman
Two Sisters to Be Reunited After Twenty Years
Joliet Illinois June 15 a letter to a Joliet paper reveals two sisters separated in childhood over twenty years ago will be reunited. Annie Myers of Joliet holds the news and awaits an English letter confirming Rose Myers now in England. The sisters were adopted by different families. Rose went to England and their father named Hamilton has been missing ten years.
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Joliet
Annie Myers
England
Mrs. Myers
Miss Rose
Hamlet
Kansas Seeks External Aid After Disaster
Governor Bailey replies to Pension Commissioner Ware disputing Kansans relief capacity. He warns relief funds fall hundreds of thousands short, cites greater property damage than Galveston, and says 30,000 are homeless. He argues Kansas should receive aid from other states due to past contributions.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Bailey
Ware
Galveston
Love released on bond in Nora Miller shooting case
Marion authorities freed Sanford Love on a cash bond of 8200 provided by his father A. W. Love of Moweakua. The suspect, author of a novel riding on his recent notoriety, faces charges after shooting his sweetheart Nora Miller.
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Sanford Love
Nora Miller
A. W. Love
Moweakua. I
Meteor NT Leads Class Only to Lose to Brynhila
In the Nore-Dover yacht race at London on June 1, Emperor William's Meteor NT finished first in her class but was beaten by Str J. Pender's Brynhila which arrived inside Meteor NT's time allowance.
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London
Emperor William
Str
J. Pender
Brynhila
Baseball records and carrier group endorse Gainor at Milwaukee
Chicago dates show league American and association results with several scores from Saturday and Sunday. Wisconsin carriers at Milwaukee endorse Ed J. Gainor of Munete for national president and back the Dunphy salary bill.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
Cincinnati
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Association
Louisville
St. Paul
Columbus
Kanansas City
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Toledo
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Columis
Western
Des Moines
Peoria
Omaha
Denver
St. Joseph
Colorado Springs
Milwauwkee
Wisconsin
Indorse Gainor
Ed J. Gainor
Munete
Ind
Dunphy
Mrs Vrooman Granted Divorce Over Suspected Infidelity
In Trenton Missouri on June 15 Mrs Walter Vrooman wife of the socialist promoter and Ruskin college founder was granted a divorce. She collapsed in court and had restoratives given before leaving. Evidence stated Vrooman promised to wed the co respondent. Mrs Vrooman formerly Miss Graffin belonged to a prominent family.
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Trenton
Vrooman
Walter Vrooman
Ruskin College
Milena Noted for Philanthropy and Veicoman Scheme Suspect
Court heard he spent over $250 000 in Veicoman’s schemes while his brother attended but offered no defense. The statement indicates a restoration and ongoing inquiry into philanthropic claims.
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Milena
Veicoman
Record $1000 Peony Named Jenny Lind Sets Bloom Price
Detroit reports a peony sold for one thousand dollars at the Hotel Cadillac. Buyer W Ward of Queen, New York, paid to seller C Retscher of Canal Dover, Ohio. The plant named Jenny Lind blooms early and reaches about eight inches in diameter, signaling peonies as spring favorites.
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Detroit
Mich
Cadilac
C. Retscher
Canal Dover
W. Ward
Queen
N. Y
Jenny Lind
Negro shoots two boys in Neeleyville rage
Willi Avants, a Black man, shot two of Dr. Davis's sons ages 10 and 16 after they teased him. One boy was killed, the other mortally wounded. Avants was arrested and taken to Poplar Muff jail.
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Poplar Muff
Jane
Willi Avants
Dr. Davis
Neeleyville
Avants
Governor Yates Aboard Umbria En Route To Europe
A Marconi message from Governor Yates and Mia Yates and Dr L Taylor says they are aboard the steamer Umbria mid ocean en route to Europe. Richard Yates sends love to mother and children. The New York relay confirms receipt by wire.
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Marconi
Yates
Mia
Dr. L. ©.Taylor
Europe
Umbria
Midecean
Richard Yates
New York
Levee Breach Dumps Flood Across Hollybush Farm Lands
Memphis Tennessee June 15 The embankment across the crevasse cut in the St Francis levee at Hollybush built by the March averflon has broken and water floods thousands of acres of farm land threatening crops and livelihoods.
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Memphis, Tenn
St. Francis Levee
Hollybush
Redden Chosen Michigan Baseball Captain
Curtis G. Redden of Rossville Illinois was elected captain of the University of Michigan baseball team at Ann Arbor. Ted Den is named Michigan football captain for the upcoming fall season.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Curtis G. Redden
Rossville
University of Michigan
Tedden
Michigan
Fire destroys North Michigan Turning works in Mackinaw City
Fire at the North Michigan Turning works in Mackinaw City caused total destruction of the facility. Estimated loss runs to 75000 dollars with 12000 dollars covered by insurance. Originating in the boiler room, the blaze caused extensive damage.
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Mackinaw City
Mich
North Michigan
Justice Magruder Refuses Reply to Supreme Court Criticism
Springfield June 15 Justice Magruder says he will not file a reply in the supreme court to criticisms made part of the court records last Tuesday. He declines to discuss the matter and says it would be improper to express an opinion on the actions of other court members. Other justices remain reticent and the incident is considered closed.
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Springfield
Magruder
Supreme Court
East St. Louis Flood Surpasses City Limits
East St. Louis remains cut off as 10 000 refugees need shelter and food. The flood swells municipal damage with two thirds of the city under water and property losses estimated around 3 000 000 dollars. No additional deaths reported.
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East St. Louis
East_St. Louis
Suicide by dynamite on train near Rome Georgia
A man identified as Joseph M. Crane of Rossville Georgia killed himself with dynamite aboard a Central of Georgia passenger train near Rome. A note found in the toilet room said the act resulted from a love affair. The explosion mangled his body and damaged the rear of the coach.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
The
Times
Lafayette
Central of Georgia
Rome
Joseph M. Crane
Rossville
Crane
Fire Strikes Hotel Tied to Key Witness in Kentucky
Jackson Kentucky June 15 The three story Ewen hotel owned by Captain Jwen a principal witness in the Jett White murder trial burned to the ground Fifteen guests escaped with no injuries No insurance and the loss includes furnishings and guests belongings The fire likely incendiary and linked to intimidation ahead of trials against Curtis Jett and Tom White Witness Owen testified he saw Jett shoot at Marcum in the courthouse doorway and feared exposure
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Callahan
Hargis
Bribery Attempt and Fire Taint Local Case
The article recounts threats of bribery to Ewen by a prominent citizen offering 5000 dollars to recant testimony. Ewen fled county with troops guarding him after his home burned, believed connected to the bribery claim and his testimony. The Curtis Jett and Thomas White case closes its witness shortage delaying verdict until next Wednesday.
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Ewen
Hines
Curtis Jett
Thomas White
Love feast planned by northern Illinois Republicans in Rockford
Announcement from Rockford to be held Thursday to discuss the outlook for the region in the next state convention and to form an organization aimed at securing recognition of northern counties. It is expected that a dozen or more counties will be represented. John Hankin a 16 year old worker on a farm near White Hall Wisconsin shot himself in the presence of his employer s wife and her mother due to despondency from his sister s death and said there was an easier way to die.
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Rockford
LaCrosse
Wis
John Hankin
William McEizerger
White Hall
Rudolph
Suletle
Austria
Convention of American La Os union adjourns sine die
The Denver session of the American La Os union ends after three weeks with adjournment. A 9 year old, Wlady Dankiewicz, drowns in a Chicago river after slipping while trying to save a rolling baseball. An insane Jacob Reich threatens Emperor Francis Joseph in Vienna with a stick but is arrested. Otto of France demonstrates ozone water purification at Niagara Falls. Italian Pietro Alliney from New York shoots Italian consul office in Havana wounding Signor Viagio Torrielli.
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American Laos Union
Denver
Chicago
Wlady Dankiewicz
Jacob Reich
Francis Joseph
Vienna
Pietro Alliney
New York
Havana
Signor Viagio Torrielli
Bishop Metha Denounces Socialism in Catholic Letter
Denver note quotes Bishop Mata denouncing socialism as condemned by the church and urges Catholics to avoid joining groups tied to the socialistic platform. The letter argues the church’s laws prohibit affiliation with socialist organizations and calls for duty to Catholic doctrine.
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Denver
Colo
Dune
Mata
Western Federation of Miners
Miners Guilty and Fined for Resisting Arrest in Charleston
Four striking miners found guilty of resisting arrest during an attempt to serve orders on them for violating an injunction. Each man received a $100 fine and five months in jail. The case stems from a Mine Belt dispute in Kanawha County with Judge Kelley’s blanket injunction.
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Charleston
W. Va
Atkinsonville
Cunninghaw
Kelley
Junction
Bianeford City
Health and housing notes and a Minnesotan memorial
A collection of brief items: New York residents move yearly. national bank notes rise by 11 million. Canadians assert northwest gains. Great Lakes boat traffic surpasses other routes. a Minnesota memorial honors Oscar Roos Carl Fernstrom and August Sandam. Columbus Indiana unearths a 33 year old imprisoned inmate while demolishing a church wall. health and beauty ideals link to female health and Dr. Pierce remedies with testimonials. common sense medical adviser offered free by mail with stamps.
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New York
National Bank
Minnesota
Oscar Roos
Carl Fernstrom
August Sandam
New Scandia
Minn
Columbus
Ind
Dr. Pierce
Eat Ur
Doctor Hoffman Denies Rudolph Hoffmann Link to Austrian Crown Prince
In Des Moines Iowa June 15 Dr Adolph Lorenz Vienna physician denies a Marinette Wisconsin story tying Prof Rudolph Hoffmann to the Austro Hungarian Crown Prince who allegedly killed himself years ago. Lorenz says Rudolph is dead. Hoffmann resigned from Drake University medical faculty to avoid exposing false diplomas while running a bacteriological lab.
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Milwaukee
Adolph Lorens
Vienna
Marinette
Wis
Hofmann
University of Town
Prince Rudolph of
Austria
Rudolph
Privat
Kunrath
Murmann
Dea Moines
Charles T. Hoffmann
Iowa Mediaal College
Drake University
Lewis Schooler
Hoffmann
Des Moines
Des Moines Mystery Man Gerald Hoffmann in Public View
A man appearing in Des Moines in May 18 wandered demented and was admitted to Mount Pleasant Hospital as Carl Schwartz for a nervous disorder tied to insomnia. He later used the name Hoffmann, worked as a state bacteriologist at Mount Pleasant, joined Drake University, and rose to a faculty position before resigning. He has a complex past including injuries in Pittsburg and Butte, Montana, denial of royal links, and now reportedly in Marshalltown at age 38 with a wife and child.
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Carl Schwartz
Hoffmann
State Board of Control
Drake University
Carnegie Mills
Pittsburg
Butte
Mont
Ife
St. Peters’ Hospital
Minnesota
Crown Prince
Rudolph of
Austria
Marshalltown
Myrtle Hill Threatens Self Harm Over Boarding House Disagreement
Benton Harbor Michigan June 15 Myrtle Hill 19 threatened death by her own action after a dispute with her roommate over changing boarding houses. She drank a large quantity of chloroform and will not recover.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Myrtle Hill
Nixon resigns as shipbuilding trust president report
The New York World reports Lewis Nixon has stepped down from the presidency of the shipbuilding trust. A horse gifted by Douglas citizens to the president arrives in Washington and is placed in the White House stables. The cholea outbreak rises in Muauila.
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New York World
Lewis Nixon
Shipbuilding Trust
Douglas
Wyo
Washington
Glenwood
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