Chicago Strike Losing Ground Across City Unions
Chicago May 10 large department stores and express companies resume normal trade with wagons out in city. Sixteen hundred teams at work and rising though signs point to spread of a strike to other unions. Wenig Teaming drivers quit over a flour boycott and Crane company dispute with two drivers sparked talks but no walkout as both sides concede unclear settlement.
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Chicago
Wenig Teaming Company
Wenig Company
Teamsters’ Association
Teamsters’ Union
Employers’ Association
Weing Company
Wic Crane Company
Trial of Injunction Cases Over Express Company Strike
Testimony opened before Master in Chancery Sherman on extending temporary injunctions. Robert Thorne of Montgomery Ward described the garment workers strike and shop boycott. E B Eddy of United States Express cited union leaders Shea Barry and McGhee on a 37 of 700 vote to strike and related remarks. He noted some drivers would work only if permitted by the union. objections to that phrasing were raised by strikers’ counsel.
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United States Circuit Court
Employers’ Association
Seven Express Companies
Sherman
Robert J. Thorne
Montgomery Ward & Co
Garment Workers
Ward
E. B. Eddy
United States Express Company
Shea
J. B. Barry
Teamsters’ Union
Express Company
Eddy
Barry
Hugh McGhee
Nddy
Teamsters Strike Eases as Employers Trim Operations
Chicago May 10 Special. Promises of peace and order were urged by both sides in today’s teamsters strike. The Employers' Teaming Co. voted to reduce teaming and delivery operations and a general strike was avoided. The joint connect last night decided no further sympathetic action unless deliveries to boycott houses required a walkout.
Russian cruisers reach Viadivostock evading Japanese
A St Petersburg dispatch reports Russian cruisers Almase and Zemtichug belonging to Rear Admiral Voeikar sam's division of Rojestvensky's squadron eluded Japanese warships and reached Viadivostock.
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Voeikar
Sam
Rojestvensky
Frenchman Ebouginin Arrested as Spy in Tokio
M. R. Ebouginin a prominent Frenchman, his stepson F. Strange, and an Englishman were arrested in Tokio on charges of spying.
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F. Strange
Dispute Over Union Armament at Express Wagon Case
Eddy testified that union officials signed cards allowing men to handle money and warned federal troops might intervene in strikes. He described arming workers, disarming a man named Carnegie, and a large riot scene near Bricklayers' hall as evidence of how strikes are policed.
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Eddy
Mayer
Employers’ Association
Getting
Sherman
Ildy
United States
Carnegie
Express Company
Justice Shops
Desplaines Street
O. K
Justice Chott
Iddy
Bricklayers’ Hall
Union Teamsters Form Blockades Trigger Widespread Clashes
Report outlines mounting unrest as Teamsters affiliates impose blockades leading to numerous clashes. Details remain fragmentary but indicate heavy disruption across cities with protests, skirmishes, and calls for government intervention.
John Henry Smith Seen as Possible Mormon Leader
John Henry Smith a leading Mormon figure may become head of the church founded by Joseph Smith seventy five years ago. Competing for the post are Joseph F. Smith the current president and Apostle Francis M. Lyman.
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John Henry Smith
Mormon Church
Joseph Smith
Joseph F. Smith
Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints
Francis M. Lyman
Street clashes between non-union workers and police block Wagons passage
Report describes street battles between non-union men and police and blockades by union teamsters at Lake and Clark streets. Attacks on non-union workers from nearby buildings used missiles. guards and police fired volleys but no one was shot. Dozens arrested as traffic congested for about an hour in a tense urban strike scene.
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Lake and
Clark Streets
Head Shapes Determine Leadership Roles in Big Firm
The president of a large corporation with thousands of employees answered a question about head type. He said the desired head depends on the task, as each department requires a different shape of head to fit its function.
Lace heritage of Flanders and Belgian fine laces
Belgium's lace tradition traces to Flanders where flax quality spurred lace making from France and Italy. Bruges Ghent and Ypres dominate with three Valenciennes varieties, each city offering distinct designs shaped by generations of skilled workmanship.
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Belgium
Flanders
France
Italy
Bruges
Ghent
Ypres
The Stolen Invention of the Hansom Car
The article recounts how Charles Hansom sketched a safe street vehicle in a dining room dispute and was pirated by a draftsman who filed a patent in his own name. The fraud yielded great riches for the thief, while Hansom gained nothing.
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Charles Hansom
Bognah
London
Me Hannom
Ike
Hansom
Donahoe’s
Subbubs discuss gowns and attention in Liverpool column
Mr Subbubs says a plain woman needs rich attire to attract attention from her face while Mrs Subbubs argues Mrs Pinyne has many gowns, and the exchange contrasts their views. Mercury reports the lively domestic banter.
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Mr. Subbubs
Chicago Markets Report May 10 1905 Hogs Cattle Sheep
Chicago market notes show mixed hog bids 85 25 to 85 50 and heavy shipping grades 84 95 to 85 50 with receipts about 24000 left over and 17000 today. Cattle and sheep trade steady to strong with natives Westerns and lambs listed, totals around 15000 to 17000 receipts and daily shipments.
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Rey
Beggar and Woodart Exchange Over Ongoing Help
A terse exchange shows a beggar pressing for more aid after claiming extra earnings since last week. Woodart interrupts, recalling a 50 cent handout previously given, framing a dispute over current support.
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Woodart
Wyndham returns as vote on home rule looms in Britain
George Wyndham explains resignation motives and defends Ireland policy in the Commons. He emphasizes union as core, criticizes devolution, and says his influence in Ireland ends despite remaining opposition to reform. The speech follows a bid by Campbell-Bannerman to censure Irish policy.
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London
George Wyndham
Uhoess
Treland
House of Common
Henry Campbell-Baganernan
Ireland
Wyndham
Oreland
Engine
Ife
House of Commons
Reform Association
Campbell Bannerman Moves Censure On Irish Policy
The motion accused the government of mishandling Irish administration linked to MacDonnell and Wyndham letters. Debate featured O'Brien advocating conciliation and a peace conference, Unionists demanding MacDonnell’s removal, and Balfour defending Wyndham while Asquith said resignations were unwarranted. The resolution failed 315 to 252.
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Henry Campbell
Bannerman
Anthony Macdonnell
Henry
Wyndham-MacDonnell
Ireland
William O'Brien
England
MacDonnell
Balfour
Earl of Dudley Gerdieutenant
Wyndham
Sir Henry Campbell- Bannerman
H. Hi. Asquith
Young girl at Springfield in disguise terrorized
Helen Vivvenor, 17, was frightened by a boy in an outlandish disguise at Springfield, C. Her shock left her unconscious and fearing possible death. Spain marks the tercentenary of Don Quixote. California reports show excellent crop conditions statewide.
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Helen Vivvenor
Springfield
Spain
California
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Teamsters
the Employers’ Teaming Co
Decid
the Teamsters
Joint Connect
St. Petersburg
Almase
Zemtichug
R. Ebouginin
New York
Presa
Grain Market
Beach-Wickham Grain Co
Chi Board of Trade
McCall Bros. Rts
Washington
CAGO
Price Baking Powder Co
Cambell-Bannerman
The
Commons
Wilham O'Tirien
Anston
Anthony MacDonald
Lord Leutenant
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