Prevented a Riot in Spokane by Cool Heads
Spokane reports 2000 industrials and sympathizers surrounded the Northern Pacific depot as boxcars held commonwealers for eighteen hours. Deputy marshals, led by Cantwell and Thrake, arrested militants along the line and blocked entry. Jumbo Cantwell calmed the crowd, urging restraint and faith in the writ, while Judge Buck and Commander Jeffries pressed habeas corpus for the prisoners.
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Spokane
Northern Pacific
United States
Drake
Hanford
Marshall Thrake
Vinson
Ris
Jemeles
Gantwel
Indwatrlaly
Seattle
Jeffries
Chester Edwards
Cantwell
Ellaides
Jumbo
Gemmanier Jeffrien
Judge Buck
Superior Court
Wealthy Selma Merchant Jumps to Death in New York
May Meyer a wealthy dry goods merchant of Selma Alabama leaped from a fourth story window of the Graham apartments at Eighty ninth street and Madison Avenue in New York. He suffered insomnia and temporary aberration and died two hours later after the fall. He rose at 6 o clock a.m. while his nurse was away and plunged to the sidewalk sixty feet below. He struck a browse railing bending it. His chest head and limbs were severely injured. Medical staff failed to save him.
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Selma
Aia
New Yoak
May Meyer
Ala
Graham
Eighty-ninth Street
Madison Avenue
Meyer
New York
Sargent and Debs Pleased by Report on Judge Jenkins Injunction
Grand Master Sargent of the Brotherhood of Firemen welcomed a severe report by the house committee on Judge Jenkins injunction against Northern Pacific workers. Milwaukee witnesses hinted the ruling would be against Jenkins, with a goal to prevent duplication of his actions. President Hebs of the American Railway Wagon said Congress should act on the recommendation, while he rejects impeachment proceedings.
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Sargent
Hood
House
Jenkins
Northern Pacific
Milwaukee
Jenkon
Jenkson
Washington
Hebs
American Railway
Walon
Boatser
Congress
Federa
Four Men Shot and River Drownings Reported in Windy Yakima Area
A series of violent clashes and drownings are described across Yakima Ellensburg and Spokane regions. Suspected industrials and deputies exchange fire near Ellensburg while miners from Roslyn seize cattle cars, with injuries reported and one deputy wounded. A Yakima river disaster leaves several industrials dead or rescued as search efforts continue and officials address further movement toward Spokane.
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Nowrn Yawins
Minsch
Roslyn
Ellensburg
Yakima
Minch
Fred
Sherif Simmons
Haltie
Immigrant Restriction Bill Sparks Reform Debate
A proposed Bill 6246 by Reverend Willan A. Stone aims to restrict immigration by requiring a U S certificate of investigation from the immigrant's last residence and proving eligibility. Judiciary committee reports claim a high foreign birth rate among prisoners and poorhouse inmates, arguing many newcomers lack self support and moral fitness.
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Congress
Ilev
Willan A. Stone
Pennsylvania
House
Judiciary Committee
United States
Europe
Drowned in Salmon River Near Mouth of River
W B McGifford drowned in the Salmon river about ten miles above its mouth while walking with Thomas King and Charles Carmody when a trestle gave way. King and Carmody were rescued after strenuous efforts. McGifford, born in New Zealand and raised in Illinois, was about 51 years old.
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W. B. McGifford
Thomas King
Charles Carmody
Messrs. King
Carmelly
Mr. McGiford
New Zealand
Villard Chaos in Thaw Case Touches Bonds Records
In New York May 12 the Northern Parcel Investigation heard that Edward Res of Rocky Fork and Coke City faced counsel C W Wetmore of North American. Evidence showed Oregon Transcontinental booked $7 000 000 in bonds for Chicago & Northern Pacific purchases and leased assets through a web involving Wisconsin Central. Missing bond proceeds and unrecorded payments prompted questions about fund sources and trustees.
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New York
Northern Parlile
C. W. Wetmore
North American Company
Edward Res
Rocky Fork and Coke City Company
Eden
Oregon Transcontinental
Chicago & Northern Pacific
Oregon Transcontinentsl
Dyer
Oregon Transcentra Wental
Northern Pacific
Wisconsin Central
Mr. Eile
Pettit
Deutscher Bank
J. H
Edes
Colby
Inckefetlen
Hoyt
Trevir
Abbott
Colgate
Ahlens
Wer
Villard
Mites
Manly
McNaught
United States Trust Company
Ghiago & Northern Pacifi
Wnth
Oregon Transcontinental Company
Lottery Warnings Prompt Victims to Seek Help in Kansas City
Letters from victims across the United States and Canada allege a bogus lottery scheme tied to The Louisiana Battery Company and Box Co claiming New Orleans ties. Victims say they paid for likenesses and never received supposed winnings, while authorities caution about the fraud. Sovereign of the Knights of Labor arrives in Denver expressing support for orderly, peaceful action before a western tour to Pocatello Spokane and Portland.
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Kansas City
United States
Canada
Louisiana Battery Company
New Orlents
Fi Box & Co
Louisiana
Express
Courier Journal Against Him Breckinridge Renomination Debate
The Courier Journal, citing Breckinridge's involvement in the Pollard scandal, calls for his renomination rejection amid a national interest and party honor. It condemns the moral and political controversy surrounding W G P Breckinridge.
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Courier Journal
Wills
Brankbridge
Tounvita, &C
W.G. P. Breckinridge
Pollard
Breckinridge
Ashland
W. O.P. Breckinridge
Aris
Biteven
Wreckinridge
Kentucky
Congress
Breck
Inridge
Washington
Ilsa
Iespeech
Lover Kills Himself at Grave of Beloved in Cemetery
Ajouine Miler, inflamed by grief over Mary Michaels, daughter of John and Mary Michaels, committed suicide with a gunshot to the head at the German Catholic cemetery near Vaasar College. He had planned to wed once she recovered from consumption, with June 21 as a probable date. The lovers had exchanged gifts and messages during a strained illness period before her death.
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Doverwenn
Ajouine Miler
Vaasar College
Miler
MyMale
Mary Michaels
John Michaels
Miss Micheela
Young Piller
Buffalo
Mins Michaels
Father Bruder
Mrs. Michaels
Miners in Peoria Struggle as Wages Fall and Hunger Grows
Reports from Peoria county describe deplorable conditions among striking miners with little work and starvation wages over two years. An appeal for food and cash gifts has been issued, though cash only for sickness. single men urged to seek self support. Also covered: Pullman Palace Car employees plan a 4700-strong strike over a 34 percent wage cut. a St Albans parish fears a massive lake caused by a dike could burst and cause disaster.
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Powis
Vly
Peoria County
Iswald
Peoria
Fornel
Sr. Albans
St. Albans
Idaho Republicans Debate State Convention Plan
A central committee meeting in Idaho discussed apportionment and the push for a direct voter election of United States senators. Governor McConnell and allies opposed a convention plan. Fremont, Bearlake, and Oolde counties vocally resisted the revolution measure. The committee adopted a resolution urging a state convention to nominate a senator by party choice.
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Bowe
Kootenal
Holve
Ada
Alta Lake
Banpock
Bing
Canyon
Casela
Coster
Bimore
Fremont
Idaho
Latah
Lembi
Logan
Perce
Oneida
Owyhee
Shohonei
Washington
Toval
Wilson
Waswixoros
Eiger Wilson
Cor
United States
Hame Gronie le Sante
Byer
Woven
Dyce
United
Mormor
Warniny
McConnell
A Republican League
League
Denver
Seymour Forgery Gang Tied to Midwestern Cities
MinneArabia May 19 reports W Seymour a bookkeeper for Osborne & Clarke lumber dealers who forged about 500 dollars. Investigations link him to a gang of forgers operating in Minneapolis Saint Paul Omaha Kansas City Des Moines and Chicago. He previously spent ten years for forgery and is known by aliases including RL Goodwin Alfred W Seymour G D Hamilton and G Haley. He left Minneapolis via Sioux City where he cashed two forged checks ranging from 10 to 1 600 and 1 800.
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ArianeApolls
Maveauld Record
MinneArabia
W. Seymour
Osborne & Clarke
Ciy
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Omabs
Des
Sioux City
Great Northern Depot Hayre Destroyed by Ore Blaze
On May 10 at Hayre the Great Northern depot and large freight and express were burned by ore with wind gusts. Agents Keen rescued the books and company records but suffered serious burns while removing express material. Flames driven by hurricane winds endangered nearby buildings. conductor Wabber boat turns were valued at 6700. The ore origin remains unknown.
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Mout
Great Northern
Hayre
Buc
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