Longshoremen Strikes Spread Across Hudson Docks
About 3,000 workers walked out in New York and Hoboken with expectant calls for wage gains. Strikers demand 1 to 2 cents more for ordinary time and overtime and 90 cents for holidays, while dock superintendents refuse any increase. Major liners remain loaded. delays limited to a few ships as crews protest.
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Frisco Strikers Peaceful Amid City Lockout
San Francisco on May 6 reported no change in the labor crisis with street cars idle and telephone service crippled. Thousands of iron workers demand an eight hour day while laundries stay closed. Notices urged workers to report Tuesday or face discharge. A four hour union meeting failed to secure a sympathy strike with the telephone workers. In Jersey City a Lehigh Valley train carrying 30 mechanics headed toward San Francisco, labeled San Francisco especial, with tool kits visible.
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Rioters Fire on Police at Sligo Iron and Steel Plant
In Connellsville Pennsylvania on May 6 a riot between white men and black strikebreakers at the Sligo Iron and Steel plant left Benjamin Carter stabbed in the back. Two black men were arrested for carrying firearms as patrolmen and state troopers were fired upon. mills had closed since April 18 and new imports from Pittsburgh raised tensions. More trouble is anticipated.
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Miners Sign Agreement in Fernie Return to Work
Vancouver reports that the miners committee signed the new wage schedule and all striking miners will immediately return to work. Ottawa received a Labor Ministry dispatch stating the agreement between United Mine Workers executives and operators was endorsed by referendum by 87 percent across mining camps.
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First Gun In Big Trial Continued
The State counsel argued over which overt acts and accompanying evidence establish the alleged crime. The defense pressed to know the specific overt acts. Mr Borah concluded with a strong defense of witness secrecy and the state's duty, citing two killed in Colorado yesterday.
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Bakers Win Demands and Raise in One-Year Labor Pact
Bakers and Merchant Bakers amicably settled differences at a Saengerbund Hall meeting. A Central Labor Union contract sets eight hour day at 3.88 dollars, enforceable shop rules, and apprentice limits for one year with a possible two-year renewal. Union and boss representatives signed the accord, with a reserve to break if Building Trades Mechanics Council intervenes.
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Charles B. Corby
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John C. Meinberg
Norman C. Sprague
Tim Ring
John Crowder
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Union Walkout Hits City Construction Amid Plumber Dispute
Nearly 300 workers on three buildings faced temporary withdrawal as Building Trades Mechanics' Council pressed nonunion plumbers out. Delegates expect up to 15 buildings to join today, with 400 to 500 workers potentially affected. Contractors pledged to meet demands at several sites, while others remained at work under earlier agreements. The council aims to extend the strike to all city buildings if needed, planning a meeting at Costello's Hall to finalize plans.
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Striking Pittsburg Machinists Clash With Police
In Pittsburg district more than 1200 machinists strike over 10 percent wage raise and shorter hours. State police and troopers guard Mesta Machine Works in West Homestead. Police, borough officers, and deputies clash with strikers at Kneeland Machine Co. plant. arrests and injuries reported. A special Allegheny line train moved union men to Union Station to curb violence. Madison caucus in Wisconsin reports 47 absentees at Republican Senatorial caucus.
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Union Station
Riot at Havemeyer refinery as 350 strikers clash
A May 6 labor walkout by 350 workers at Havemeyer Sugar Refining in Brooklyn grew violent when strikers blocked exits demanding 18 cents an hour, attacking nonstriking colleagues as police from multiple stations struggled to disperse the disturbance.
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Havemeyer Sugar Refining Company
Brooklyn
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Children Die in Fire at Blind River Home
Three Domingue children aged six months to five years perished in a house fire in Blind River after their widow mother left them alone to visit a neighbor. Neighbors found the home aflame and could not save the youngsters.
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Blind River
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Masters Plumbers Declare Right to Employ Union or Nonunion Men
The Master Plumbers Association released a statement on conditions in the building trades. At a meeting April 25, 1907, with umpire Will iam H. De Lacy, the joint conference committee adopted that individual members may hire union or nonunion journeymen. Judge De Lacy ruled that contracts and arbitration awards allow such hiring and that strikes require prior joint conference committee approval. The association vows to honor all agreements and refute claims it disregarded Judge De Lacy’s decision.
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Ellen Terry a Bride Ceremon y Kept Secret in Pittsburg
English actress Ellen Terry, fifty nine, married James Carew in Pittsburg after Jayceing a secret ceremony at a courthouse. Carew, thirty one, a noted stage actor, sails soon to join her. Terry previously married twice, youngest, with a prior divorce and a late husband dying.
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Justice Campbell
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New York
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Charles Helley
Charles Kean
Princess Theater
Drury Lane
London
Columbia Theater Summer Cast Praised In Washington Review
A Washington review lauds the Columbia Theater summer company with Miss Spang and Jeannette Elberta delivering sharp comedy. Praises for William J. Anip Dorothy Hammond and George Gaston, plus upcoming Wilton Lackaye and Charlotte Walker headline. Also notes Thomas W. Ross in The Other Girl and Rip Van Winkle at National Theater with strong cast and staging.
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Columbia Theater
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Herbert McKenzie
David Cunningham
Walter Howe
Washington
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Beau Brummell
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Howe
Percy’ F. Leach
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Haines
Mary Rooney
George Gaston
Jeannette Elberta
Luckett
Spring
Columbia
Wilton Lackaye
Charlotte Walker
Fallible Hands Stirred by Stagecraft at Yesterday's Performances
Miss Parnell drew strong applause with diligent effort as two orphan roles tested her range. Florence Hill proved a valuable asset since joining, excelling as Louise and Countess de Limerey. Florence Hamilton shone as Countess de Limerey and Sister Genevieve, earning warm commendation. Helen Bick portrayed Frochard with a striking, repellent edge. Paul Barnett animated Jacques the outlaw with vigor. The large supporting cast met the standard and the stage settings were adequate.
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Florence Hill
Louise
Florence Hamilton
Countess de Limerey
Genevieve
Helen Bick
Frochard
Paul Barnett
Jacques
Arden Players Arrive For Washington Stage Season
Edwin Arden and the stock company reached Washington yesterday morning and met for a first rehearsal at 11. Miss Chrystal Herne, Arden’s leading woman, remained in New York for an important consultation about her touring plans but will join the troupe in Washington today. The company also includes several other performers.
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Depka
Firebug
Ri Tin Jack Wilson & Co
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I ' Smith
Eimer
Ars
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Belasco Theater
Washington
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Arden
New’ York
Lyceum and Arden Company Open Season at Belasco Theatre
John L. Sullivan appears with Arden’s company at the New Lyceum as the opening attraction featuring The Colonial Belles and a lineup including Great Vulcan Rose Carlin Charles Robinson Lawrence Edwards and Richmond. Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest headed the season as the opening play, hailed among the author’s finest comedies. Will A. Page arrives in Washington to serve as business manager.
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Deamond Kelly
Alice Butler
Charlotte Hall
Charles Hammond
Edward Ellis
Charles Arthur
van Dusen Phillips
Edward Fowler
Walter Seymour
Mr. Arden
Belagco Theater
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Will A. Page
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