Fire Conners Demand Denies Work Control in Buffalo Strike
Buffalo May 10 The grain shovelers demand abolition of contractors and made men and claim bonds can cover all grain transport. Lake Carriers association and Conors offer radical concessions, removing supervision from Conners and allowing a bishop appointed superintendent with a local arbitration board. Bishop Quigley says the conference report will be public today.
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Lake carriers drift on shoveler dispute and Conners feud
The grain shovellers refuse to accept Conners as contractor in name only and demand his removal from the contract. Bishop Quigley reports the conference terms were approved by the lake carriers administration. A Cleveland meeting is slated to review the deal, while Conners claims higher work rates and more men on the docks.
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McMahon
Quigley
Lake Carriers
Cleveland
Lake Carriers’ Association
Western Elevator Association
Attorneys Seek Decree For Sale Of Russell Harrison Property
In Terre Haute on May 10 attorneys for various claimants pressed to agree on a decree to sell the Russell Harrison street railway and lighting plant. The Commercial Electric Supply Co of St Louis and the Warren Scharf Paving Co have disputed claims. Stone Webster of Boston holds options on 400000 dollars in bonds and on 300000 dollars of the 542000 dollar second mortgage, with potential acquisition of the property if claims are resolved.
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Terre Haute
Ind
County votes on 3 percent tax for Duluth and New Orleans rail line
Story county supervisors call a special election to approve a 3 percent tax for the Duluth and New Orleans road with similar talks in Hardin county. The company plans a 40 mile Des Moines to Nevada segment this season and longer stretch north next year. Kalamazoo teen Chester Jessup dies from injuries after rough initiation at a high school society event. Eddie Connolly of St Johns wins a four round boxing match in Buffalo, defeating Corege Kerwin of Chicago in a scheduled twenty rounds.
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New Orleans
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Chicago
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City Dads Indicted for Malfeasance in Office
Joliet Alderman Gray of the Sixth ward and ex Alderman Feely of the Fifth ward were indicted by the grand jury for malfeasance in office. They are charged over a city council report that misstated election returns showing E G Purkhiser as city attorney winner while poll books favored Richard J Garr. Feely pleaded not guilty and posted $500 bonds.
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Death by cake walking cited in Evansville city report
Evansville enters May with news of Rosa Storker 16 dying after a cake walk illness peritonitis blamed on frequent events. Officials note a second local fatality in six months linked to cake walking and reference her as a graceful city young woman.
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Evansville
Ind
Rosa Storker
Miss Storker
Explosion of Rodman gun at Sandy Hook proves dangerous
In Sandy Hook New Jersey a 15 inch Rodman gun exploded with 100 pounds of smokeless powder. The weapon buried eighteen feet in sand was discharged by electricity and a shell containing 100 pounds of gun cotton awaited retrieval. Gathhman says the shell would recover intact even if the gun is explored. In Indianapolis the Country club faces disruption over Sunday golf with some members opposing the plan to resume play.
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Gatchman
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Country Club
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Hickey
Havana
Erne Defeats McFadden in New Lenox Club Bout
At the Lenox Athletic Club in New York last night Erne won the decision over McFadden at the end of the twenty-fifth round in a boxing match.
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New York
Erne
McFadden
Lenox Athletic Club
Smallpox Spread Amid Precautions Across Germany
The piece notes virulent smallpox spreading in Germany despite precautions. It reports the U S president and party arriving at Virginia Hot Springs for rest, and mentions the Catholic Knights of America meeting in Kansas City. It cites Cuban army disbursement continuing over five days from Marinao and London queen reception for Mrs John R Mott. A Chicago worker dies after collapsing in a saloon. a widow suffers severe burns. Egypt uncovers four mummies in the pyramids, identifying Thothmes I. Rear Admiral Watson ordered from Mare Island to report to Dewey in Manila.
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Chicago
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Elizabeth Evans
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Berlin
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Dewey
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Bandit Tackled by Baldwin Party Near Bayamo
Maurice Baldwin American correspondent and three Cuban companions were attacked near Bayamo by seven bandits. Baldwin feinted to draw soldiers closer, then captured the bandits with his group. One bandit was wounded, and all seven were turned over to the gendarmerie. Baldwin party commended. two captives were recent government employees discharged after highway work stopped.
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Admiral Dewey to Receive Wide Testimonial Upon Return
News from Manila reports Admiral Dewey will be greeted on his return to the United States with a monster autograph letter testimonial. It will be signed by nearly every member of President McKinley’s cabinet, state governors and prominent United States senators as a broad expression of gratitude.
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Santiago
Denver
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Corbin
Colorado Volunteers
Colorado Regiment
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Philippine Islands
Washington
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McKinley
State Board Clamps Down on Sane Asylum Departures
Des Moines May W state board of control votes to halt depopulation of state asylums. Buchanan county seeks Ernest Perkins release to Independence county asylum for cost savings, but board blocks, saying county and poor houses are unsuitable for the insane and releases require county insanity commissioners orders and relative requests.
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Des Moines
State Board of Control
Buchanan County
Ernest Perkins
Independence
Mystery burial of Richard Miller found near Battle Creek
Richard Miller's body was discovered buried under light sand in a bluff near Battle Creek after his October disappearance. A dream by Mrs. Willard led to the uncovering, with evidence the corpse had been concealed elsewhere before final placement. A prior search yielded no arrest.
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Richard Miller
Miller
Willard
Attache Stiles Sees Meat Trade Still Safe in Berlin
Professor War dell Stiles, American embassy attache in Berlin, returns to duty aboard the Paris. He says Berlin’s meat import situation is less dire than cables suggest and predicts amendments rather than a trade ban. He cites local Stuttgart rules and German willingness to avoid a commercial war while noting Germany cannot do without American pork.
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Wardell Stiles
Berlin
Paris
Germany
Stiles
Reichstag
Maegee
Stuttgart
Royal Yacht Launched at Pembroke Dock Yard
The new royal yacht, largest of its kind, launched at Pembroke Dock Yard. Queen Victoria’s telegram of congratulations read during the ceremony. The vessel features teak framing, 980 feet length, 40 foot breadth, 23 foot depth, 4700 ton displacement, 10000 horsepower and 20 knot speed with non inflammable wood and an elevator system. In Wisconsin, Judge Ritcher rejects will probate in Witters case. In Taylorville, mayor Peabody sacks officials accused of refusing to resign and arrests follow.
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Duke
Royaly
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