100 000 May Strike Nears Railroads Over Wages
New York May 2 A strike vote of about 101000 Eastern railroad conductors and trainmen was ordered after managers refused arbitration under Erdman act. Leaders claim wages in the East lag behind the West while profits and dividends rose sharply. Vote to decide strike duration expected to take two weeks or more.
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New York
A. B. Garretson
Order of Railway Conductors
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainment
Immigration tide rises with large four month gain
New York figures for the last four months show an increase of 65 080 over 1912 as immigration trends draw attention nationwide. The report notes rising arrivals in major ports and nationwide patterns. adjustments in enforcement and processing are mentioned amid scattered data across several states and cities.
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New York
Indisatir Board
Enterern
Wayman Death Inquest Reveals Surgeon’s Fatal Slip
Washington Post reports an open verdict at the coroner's inquest into John E. Wayman's death. Dr. Murray testified Wayman asked for a fatal surgical slip and believed his friend was insane a week before ending his life. Joe Murray, twice postponed, testified about the surgeon and the incident.
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Chicas
Washington Post
Weeman
Joe W. Ik. Murray
Warman
Wayman
Murray
Stock Exchange Victory in Albany Bill Move
The stock exchange will not be compelled to incorporate. Albany May 23 The senate judiciary committee decided to report the bill adversely. Members called the measure unconstitutional and the senate adopted the adverse report by 34 to 0, killing the legislation.
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Senate
New York
Albany
Stock Exchange
Senate Judiciary Committee
Woman causes scene with infant at Navy Department
Mrs. William W. Blundy, wife of a navy deserter, created a disturbance at the Navy Department after being barred from offices. Acting Secretary Roosevelt promised a hearing this morning, as she has sought a pardon for her husband since his 1912 reenlistment under an alias and subsequent desertion.
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William W. Blundy
House of Detention
Roosevelt
Navy
White House
Wilson
Washington
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Navy Department
Mmber Arms
Mr. Roosevelt
State, War and Navy Building
Sergi. McQuade
White House Guard
Daniels
McQuade
Associated Charities
Meyer
Blundy
Naval
Portsmouth
N. H
Milian McCoy
Sues Financier as Jilt Speculates from Washington Post
Clarence Jones, longtime city financier and social figure, is named defendant in a marriage promise suit filed in Perhsa court. The Guardian for Catherine Cecille Belden, age 1, seeks action to prevent the coercion of the case, with Jones’ social and financial prominence noted. Residents recall his government-advocated ambassadorial roles and travels to Palm Beach and Baltimore.
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Washington Post
New York
Clarence Jones
Cecille Belden
MD Oof Breenes
Mr. Jones
Wilson defies Hudson lawmaker in Jersey club clash
President Wilson faced direct defiance from Assemblyman W L McDermott at a Cabaret Club gathering in Jersey City over high jury reform. McDermott questioned the president’s remarks as denunciatory prompting acting Gov Fielder to intervene. Wilson framed his stance as serving the people not the Democratic party, while urging lawmakers to back equal rights and reform.
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Jersey City
N. J
Wilson
Cabtaret Club
W. L. McDermott
Hudson County
McDermott
Fielder
Marteret Club
Ward
United States
Democratic Party
New Jersey
Sheriff's Office
Enowsa
Jury Reform Debate Shapes New Jersey Politics
President Wilson frames jury reform as part of equal justice effort, criticizing tariff protests as special interests. New Jersey lawmakers hear a compromise plan to appoint county commissioners to work with sheriffs in juror selection, with a conference set for next Monday.
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Hersey City
Wilson
New Jersey
Democratic Party
Washington
Washington City
United States
Tyould
Husband Kills Wife At Dinner Party In St Louis
Special to The Washington Post reports Frederick Hoehn shot his wife Emma Hoehn during a dinner party at 142 North Jefferson Avenue after she rejected reconciliation. Four bullets struck her as guests watched. Hoehn fled to 1029 North Lefingwell Avenue and was captured in a cellar, saying he was glad she was dead. The couple had separated six months over quarrels about stepchildren.
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Washington Post
St. Louis
Emma Hoehn
North
Jefferson Avenue
Frederick
Hoehn
North Lefingwell Avenue
Rubin
Hoehns
Sleepn
R. A SUFFRAGE HERO MAMMOTH PARADE TODAY
Roosevelt appeals to the East and New York State for women’s votes as thousands gather for a massive Fifth Avenue suffrage parade. A Metropolitan Opera House event features a dream of freedom tableau with Mme. Nordica as Freedom and a display of states’ march toward emancipation. Funds raised near 10 000, notable gifts from diverse supporters punctuate the rally. Roosevelt links suffrage to a stronger state and attacks underworld opposition to equal rights.
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Roosevelt
East
New York State
New York
Fifth Avenue
Metropolitan Opera House
Theodore Hoosevelt
Pascaim-Iauieau
Alasia
Mme. Nordica
Col. Roosevelt
Progressive Party
Underworld
Red Light District
Beheaded in Hydro-Aeroplane Accident at Oakland
Los Angeles aviator Herman Janssen was killed in a hydro aeroplane test when he lost balance and fell into the whirling propeller of the machine at Oakland Bay. Roy Francis and pilot Tom Gunn witnessed the accident as mechanician prepared to start the craft.
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Herman Janssen
Oakland
Cal
Herman al. Janssen
Los Angeles
Roy MN. Francis
Bay
Francis
Janssen
Tom Gunn
Dad
Wilbur Wright Memorial Address in London May 31
The Royal Aeronautical Society of Great Britain will deliver the first Wilbur Wright memorial address in London on May 31. Morace Darwin, a committee member for aeronautics and son of the naturalist, will present the tribute to Wilbur Wright, a society member and gold medalist.
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Horace Darwin
London
Wilbur Wright
Royal Aeronautical Society of Great Britain
Morace Darwin
Aeronautics
Insurgents shell Empalme as federal pursuit begins
Insurgent forces evacuated Empalme and the gunboat Guerrero shelled the Mexican gulf town as federal troops moved to pursue retreating constitutionalists toward Hermosillo. An entire family was killed by a shell, while no Americans were injured. Gen Aubert reportedly joined with rebels in Piedras Negras, and elections for president are slated for October 2 under Huerta government with Maz as cabinet head.
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Aubert
Nogales
Ariz
Empalme
Guerrero
California Gulf
Guayamas
J. H. Temple
Southern Pacific
Mexico
Guarrios
Hermosillo
Man Affa
Guaymas
Pedro Ojeda
Naco
Sonora
Sonor
Visur
Lawton
Eagle Pass
Texas
Carranza
Piedras Negras
Tracy Aubert
Huerta
Coahuila
Nuevo Leon
Felix Maz
Houses of Congress
Tlaz
Francisco de la Barra
Henry Lane Witaon
Mexico City
Glacier
Topelohampo
Annapolla
Mazatlan
Acapulco
California Senate votes to defer land leasing limit for aliens
California lawmakers push to pass a measure prohibiting Japanese and other aliens eligible for citizenship from holding land by purchase or lease beyond three years. The bill, amended by Webb, faced tactical Democratic opposition and debate over federal action versus state authority, with Curtis proposing delay awaiting federal treaties.
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Sacramento
Cal
California Senate
Wilson
Bryan
Webb
Johnson
Japan
Curtin
Wright
San Diego
California
United States
Shanahan
Baynton
Cartwright
Suffrage Drive and Legal Notes in City Center
An eclectic index highlights topics across the issue including woman suffrage, alien law assurance, and local governance. Also noted are editorials, society items, and public notices with references to demonstrations, crime, and civic affairs.
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Vate
Siuike
Valifortia
Giebelstrut Lawrer
Merit
Mra
Wilson
Wendy
West
Virg
Corieal
United States
Archbites Rity
I Society
Guinier
Fan
Senate
Miss O Gorman Engaged To Maher In Private Wedding
Senator and Mrs O Gorman announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Dolorita O Gorman to John Anthony Maher. A wedding reception is set for May at 318 West 18th Street from 4 to 7 pm. The nuptial mass will be private in the Loyom School chapel where Mr Maher was graduated in 190. The ceremony will be at 11 o clock with only the two families present.
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Washington PF
New York
Alibi Fight Over Paddy the Priest Murder Defendant
Joseph A. Shay, counsel for Happy Jack Mulraney, condemned for the Paddy the Priest killing, denounces the case as a frame up after appearing before Judge Rosalsky. Subpoenas issue for witnesses who testified earlier. perjury indictments anticipated. Mulraney, under a 66 day reprieve granted by Gov Sulzer, claims new evidence will prove his alibi.
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New York
Joseph A. Shay
Jack
Mulrangy
Rosaisky
Rubin
Nicholas Jacobs
East
Mulraney
Rosalsky
Sing Sing
Mulroney
Shay
John Mulraney
Jacobson
Popular Portrait of Evelyn James Draws Attention
A San Antonio teen Miss Evelyn James may have a brighter future than a standard museum likeness as her portrait becomes highly sought after. Her art student background at the Art Students League and family ties to the late Judge John H. James frame her rising profile amid currency design controversy.
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New York
George Washington
Evelyn James
San Antonio
Tex
Jaimes
Uncle Sands
Conureas
Miss James
Art Students’ League
4. James
John H. James
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Friedmann serum debate reaches Washington amid cautious optimism
New York physician Dr John S Billing Jr arrives in Washington to urge Surgeon General Blue to issue a public statement on Dr Friedmann's live virus antituberculosis serum. Officials warn no official approval or condemnation soon as government tests continue with unclear outcomes and safety questions unresolved.
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New York
Surgeon General—Health Service
John S. Billing, Jr
American Pubdcle Health Association
Washington
Rupert Blue
Publc. Health Service
Blur
Public Health Service
F. F. Friedmann
Berlin
Dr. Friedmann
Surgeon General
Blue
Decement
Rae
Fredea Waid
Tee
Tare Gantt
Friedmann
York
John H. Anderson
McAdoo
Treasury
Treasury Department
Rine
Pasteur
Tenner
Koch
Thernment
Chauffeur Sentenced to Fourteen Years in Auto Murder
Chicago May 2 Lawrence Lindbloon a chauffeur was found guilty of murder and sentenced to fourteen years in prison. The trial showed he drove about 33 miles an hour when a woman rider was struck and killed. officials said the incident was the first automobile murder verdict in this area though several manslaughter cases had occurred before.
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Chicago
Lawrence Lindbloon
Joseph Weise
Strick Weise
Ibe la
Lee
Fendant
Wee Oon Be Haney
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John E. Wayman
Stock Exchange Victory
Babe
Sues Financier
Jilt
E. Clarence Jones
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Hie
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Pimlico
Assemblyman
Essex
Pallners
Essex County
Battalona
T. R
Mammoth
Aeronaut
Congress
Canada
London Times
Birdsall
Atl
Miss O'Gorman
J. A. Maher
Paddy
Prac
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