Chicago Teamsters Strike Threat Expands as Boycott Debates Escalate
Chicago reports reveal mounting trouble as Teamsters refuse to deliver to boycotted houses, prompting possible widespread strikes. Team Owners vow to continue deliveries, while police investigate a string of slayings connected to union violence and a $15 payment from an educational fund.
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Further Increase of Trouble in City Strike
The Teamsters Joint Council may trigger a citywide strike as Teamster drivers refuse to deliver to stores and livery owners demand changes. Ice dealers also reject a $10 monthly rise, risking more disruption. Employers warn business will align against the Teamsters while Mayor Dunne seeks funds for police due to strike violence.
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Carriage union agent confesses in murder case
Charles J. Casey, business agent for Carriage and Wagon Workers union No. 4, has written a confession to Police Inspector Lavin alleging Charles J. Carlstrom killed by a party unknown some weeks ago. Carlstrom's death is being treated as a murder mystery with Casey's statement adding a possible lead.
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End of Strike In Sight Amid Ultimatum Delays
May 15 report says strike weakness and possible collapse loom as team owners delay enforcing their ultimatum. Dissent among players unions grows with expectations that the joint council meeting may declare the strike off tonight. Rear Admiral Rojestvensky is known to have re entered Ho lon k bay after leaving May 8.
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He Wouldn't Be Discharged Threats at Chicago Hospital
Thomas Olvack, a former laborer discharged a week earlier, terrorized Sisters of St. Marys of Nazareth by threatening with a knife and chasing a sister with a spade. He returned nightly to the Leavitt Street hospital, forcing entry and joining breakfast until police detained him at West Chicago Avenue station.
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Young lovers elope from Owosso to Windsor Ontario
Teresa Wood aged 16 from Colubia Candy works and Oscar Long aged 19 barber vanished then sent a letter stating they wed in Windsor Ontario. They apologized for not informing parents due to age opposition and hoped to be forgiven. They boarded a Detroit bound train smiling.
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Prince Eitel Frederick Returns Home From Esher Visit
Prince Eitel Frederick of Germany, lately the guest of the Duchess of Albany at Esher, has departed for Germany.
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Herbert W Bowen Former US Minister to Venezuela
Herbert W Bowen a Brooklyn native lawyer and poet served since 1890 in the diplomatic service. He attracted attention by accusing Assistant Secretary Loomis of taking a $10 000 check from an asphalt trust and was recalled during his posting as minister to Venezuela.
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Tariff Clash Across Nations Seen Prompted by US and Germany
Berlin and Vienna discuss Germany US tariff dispute with broad public support for matching duties. Washington cites US policy of no retaliation as Secretary Shaw warns against tariff wars. Austrian reform aims to equalize import duties across nations. The era's debate centers on fair trade versus protectionism and reciprocity.
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Woman Dies After Ingesting Strychnine Mistake
Mrs. Margaret Green 42, matron of the boys dormitory at the state school for the deaf in Sioux Falls South Dakota, died ten minutes after taking strychnine by mistake for medicine. She had come from Iowa.
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Ames College Defeats Iowa University in Track Meet
Ames College beat Iowa University 72 to 61 in a Iowa City track meet. The half mile relay was won by Towa but not counted due to a double foul.
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Wisconsin Falls To Chicago In Camp Randall Dual Meet
Wisconsin's track team was swamped by Chicago in the Camp Randal dual meet. Chicago scored 140 percent to Wisconsin 21 percent, with Wisconsin taking only one first place as Meyer won the half mile.
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Mount Vesuvius Eruption Intensifies With Night Lava Display
The volcano shows heavier explosions and lava flow creating a spectacular night scene. Italy and Portugal sign an arbitration treaty akin to a Franco-British agreement, while the cruiser New York may cost $1,000,000 for repairs if approved by the Navy Department.
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Minnesota Beats Northwestern In Northrop Dual Meet
Minnesota university track team defeated Northwestern university at Northrop Field with a 74 to 5 score. Evanston based Northwestern failed to match the faster home squad as Minnesota carried off honors in the annual dual meet.
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Switchmen's Union biennial convention opens in Indianapolis
About 250 delegates representing 24 000 members attend the Switchmen's Union of North American biennial convention in Indianapolis, as it opens this morning.
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Baseball Scores From Chicago and Surrounding Cities
Baseball results from Saturday and Sunday across the National and American leagues with games in Brooklyn, Pittsburg, New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Indianapolis, St Paul, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Toledo, Minneapolis, and Omaha. Notable: Brooklyn beat Pittsburg 8 to 7, Chicago 0-1 in New York, St Louis 10-2 over Philadelphia, Chicago 3-0 over New York, and Toledo 18-2 over Columbus.
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Chicago Market Report May 15 1905 Hogs and Cattle Prices
Chicago market data shows hog receipts and prices mixed with declines for light and mixed packers, while cattle bids are steady to lower and sheep and lamb markets steady to higher. Official weekly receipts and yesterday figures are noted with forecasts for today and tomorrow.
Weather Warns Public to Seek Shelter From Cyclone Storms
Report from Oklahoma Texas and Kansas describes widespread cyclones causing fatalities and injuries. Officials urge cave shelters and sentry warnings in Mount Pleasant Hinton and other towns as homes are wrecked and deaths mount including Mrs Gerald at Mount Pleasant and John Layton at Sulphur.
Known Dead At Snyder Tornado Toll Rises
Snyder Oklahoma May 15 four more of the injured died bringing known dead to 117. Many missing and several in critical condition. Details describe severe devastation with families decimated and belongings scattered. a pocketbook found 19 miles away belonged to Mrs James, killed in the storm.
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Conger Arrives in Frisco with Wife En Route to Mexico Post
Former U S minister to China B HL Conger arrives in San Francisco from the Orient with his wife. After a brief stay he will proceed to his former home in Town before assuming duties as ambassador to Mexico.
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