Bailey and Depew Spar Over Oleomargarine Bill in Senate
In Washington today the oleomargarine bill dominated debate with bright exchanges between Bailey of Texas and Depew of New York. Bailey argued the measure harms industry and constitutional rights, while Depew defended competition and consumer protection, ending with a brief executive session and adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
Bailey
Texas
Depew
New York
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Sundry Civil Bill Passes in House with Amendments
The House approves the sundry civil appropriation bill, the eighth regular supply bill this session, with limited amendments. Debate follows on the revenue cutter bill with votes for and against, and a formal rule sustained restricting expenditure on national park commissions. The defense of suits before the Spanish treaty claims commission is increased, and the session adjourns at 4:55 p.m.
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Washington
House
Messrs
Sulzer
New York
Bellamy
North Carolina
Ryan
Lester
Goldfogie
Loud
California
Crumpacker
Indiana
Secretary of War
Spanish Treaty Claims Commission
Cannon
Chouse
Senate
Revenue Cutter Service
Admanson
Georgia
Congress
Messrs. Lessler
Goldfogle
Long Strike Promised In Rochester & Pittsburg Mines
Dubois Pa April 2 All bituminous miners of the Rochester and Pittsburg Coal Company are idle as a strike is observed ten thousand miners stay away. The final clause insists on authorization by committee and officials before any settlement. Union recognition is demanded and a long struggle is anticipated as the firm rejects dealing with individual employers.
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Rochester & Pittsburg Company
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal & Iron Company
Gilday
Gilbert
McKay and Rice
Clearfield
Itchell
Cambria
Altoona
Hastings
James L. Mitchell
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Coal Company
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway
Dubois
Strike Forces City Carriers and Laborers Halted
In Chicago on April 2 a building trades strike was triggered after agent Herman Lillian was forced to repudiate an employer deal. An agreed wage rise from 30 to 35 cents, effective June 1, provoked immediate demands for a strike and prompted stoppages on two downtown skyscrapers. The walkout risks delaying major construction and affects about 1,000 workers including helpers.
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Chicago
Herman Lillian
Likian
Lillian
Augusta Mills Face Indefinite Closure After Strike Threat
A notice from J. P. King Manufacturing and the manufacturers' association warns of a general mill strike in Augusta and surrounding towns if demands for a 10 percent wage increase are not granted. If triggered, all mills will close indefinitely on April 8, leaving about 10 000 workers unemployed. Union leaders expect the strike to start Monday despite opposition among some workers.
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Augusta
J. P. King Manufacturing Company
Manufacturers’ Association
King Mill
Graniteville
Aiken
Warrenville
Vanduz
Langley
Plan of Conversion for United States Steel Bonds
New York April 2 The plan to convert United States Steel stock into bonds was outlined by George W Perkins head of the finance committee. Preferred stockholders may subscribe to 50 percent of their holdings by surrendering 40 percent of their preferred stock and 10 percent cash totaling 250 million dollars for the bond issue. An underwriting syndicate led by J P Morgan & Co will retire 80 to 100 million dollars of preferred stock. The syndicate is said to have a guaranteed 4 percent profit, not yet confirmed.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
George W. Perkins
Finance Committee
J. P. Morgan & Co
Engineer Murphy Files Bankruptcy Petition in Helena
Special Dispatch reports James R. Murphy an engineer from Butte filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition in the United States court. He lists debts of 1360 dollars and assets of 200 dollars.
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The
Standard
Helena
James R. Murphy
Butte
United States
Miners Union Extends Scale Signing to April 10
In Meyersdale Pennsylvania the miners' committee of local United Mine Workers unions meets at Red Bridge and extends the scale signing deadline to April 10. They demand a nine hour day and about ten percent raise for drivers and day laborers with all regional operators to sign by that date.
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Meyersdale
Miners’ Committee
United Mine Workers of America
Red Bridge
Quiet Day Reported At Rochester and Pittsburg Mine
Clearfield Pennsylvania April 2 reports indicate no mine of the Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron company is operating today. The yards are blocked with loaded coal cars and it is believed the company will hold the coal for its own use.
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Clearfield
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
Fiume Dock Laborers Strike Delays Satport Work
Vienna report says dock laborers at Fiume Hungary have struck for higher wages. The stoppage leaves Satport work effectively at a standstill and disrupts operations in the port area's shipping activity.
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Vienna
Fiume
Hungary
Satport
Differences Resolved as Diamond Workers Return to Work
Amsterdam reports that the dispute between diamond workers and employers has been settled and production resumed today.
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Amsterdam
Treasury Statement Shows Cash and Gold Totals
Treasury figures reported in Washington list an available cash balance of 178,475,867 dollars and gold holdings of 95,434,682 dollars as of today.
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Washington
Treasury
London market quotes shine on varied securities
The London session shows Consols at 94 4 ounce for money and account. Anaconda Atchison common at 78 percent, Anaconda preferred listed. Canad Pacific stands at 118 percent. Bar silver trades around 24 13 16d per ounce.
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London
Atchison
Ex-Congressman Simpson to Visit Helena for Round-Up Meeting
Helena readers note former congressman Jerry Simpson of sockleas fame is expected to visit April 18 for the North Montana Round-up association annual meeting in Helena. W G Previtt, secretary of the Montana Stock growers association, will host the event.
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The
Standard
Helena
Jerry Simpson
Sockleas
North
Montana
W. G. Previtt
Montana Stockgrowers’ Association
Miles City Meeting Sees Ex Congressman Simpson Expected
An annual meeting in Miles City on April 15 is set with ex Congressman Simpson expected to attend and deliver an address. He will then travel to Helena for the North Montana Round-up association meeting.
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Miles City
Simpson
Helena
North Montana
Montana to select site for Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Helena April 2 A J Davidson president of the honorary commission says the Montana delegation will go to St Louis on April 6 to choose a site for the Montana building despite rumors of a delay. Governor Toole Do W Clark F A Heinze T C Kurtz and possibly C E Conrad will join. President Carter is said to expect a postponement while Francis contradicts him.
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Standard
Helena
A. J. Davidson
St. Louis
Governor Toole
Montana
Do. W. Clark
F. A. Heinze
Butte
T. C. Kurtz
Toole
C. E. Conrad
Hot Springs
Ark
Carter
National Commission
Fancis
Postal service with Cuba vention in Washington
The postmaster general received a war department notice that on May 20 Cuba becomes a foreign country and mail between the U S and the island on the existing system will end. Secretary Root urges maintaining business ties and suggests a postal convention similar to that with Mexico. steps will be taken to shape it.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Cuba
United States
Root
Mexico
Guilty of manslaughter in Kendall logging case
Special Dispatch from Lewistown reports Hugh Lackey found guilty of manslaughter in the Oct. death of Michael Skinners after a nearly week long trial. Eye witness said Lackey used a hand spike after a quarrel as Skinners moved to strike with an axe. Skinners died Dec. 20. Jurors deliberated about two hours.
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Standard
Lewistown
Hugh Lackey
Michael Skinners
Lackey
Skinners
Kendall
Looks for More Trouble
Edward J. Goodkind of Helena reports Cuban hatred of Americans and Spanish preference for Cu ban rule after returning from Cuba. He predicts Cuban rule may soon see Spanish again in control and more trouble. He also notes A D Edgar ex Northern Pacific general agent at Helena who fell ill in Havana and returned to Hot Springs Arkansas.
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The
Standard
Helena
Edward J. Goodkind
Cuba
Goodkind
Havana
A. D. Edgar
Northern Pacific
Montana
Missoula
Edgar
Hot Springs
Ark
Four Mountaineers Rescued After Rax Alps Ascent
Three of the four tourists who attempted the Rax Alps in Lower Austria were found half frozen but alive. The fourth member was found dead, as previously cabled.
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Vienna
Rax Alps
Lower Austria
cures weak men free offer from dr knapp medical co
a Detroit based firm claims a home cure for sexual weakness and related conditions. readers are invited to send name and address to receive a free receipt with directions and testimonials tout improved size strength and vigor. responses are said to be confidential and mailed in plain envelopes.
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Dr. Knapp Medical Co
Hull
Detroit
Mich
Daily Mail
Sirs
Build Trestle at McKenzie
Great Northern lifts its blockade after floods create a large lake at McKenzie. Overland train from Pacific coast arrives in three sections. traffic expected to resume on old schedules today. The blockade was the longest ever for the system, surpassing prior snow stoppages. McKenzie trestle work completed last evening with water still on tracks.
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St. Paul
Great Northern
Pacific Coast
Northern Pacific
McKenzie
Frosts Hit Fruit Areas Here In Central South
Ghattanooga Tenn April 2 Heavy frosts last night damaged fruit across the district. Officials fear an average yield drop of about fifty percent in the Central South fruit growing sections due to the frost.
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Ghattanooga
Tenn
South
Georgia frost report highlights light fruit damage
Frosts were general last night in portions of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and the Carolinas. The damage to the fruit crop in Georgia, if any, was slight.
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Atlanta
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Carolinas
Third Dismissal in Barker Estate Case Rehearing Denied
Helena April 2 The supreme court denied D S L Barker's motion for a rehearing of a case decided days earlier. The court refused to grant a writ of certiorari to review Judge Leslie's order in the Barker estate matter, marking the third straight adverse ruling for Barker.
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The
Standard
Helena
Supreme Court Today
D. S. L. Barker
Leslie
Barker
California Brewery Company of Butte Formed in 10000 Capital
Special Dispatch reports in Helena on April 2 that John Milch Leo pold Herm of Butte and Frank Kenck of Helena incorporated the California Brewery Company of Butte with capital of 10000 dollars. The Butte Clerks Literary Society was incorporated today by George Daly F J Parker D C Courtney John Lee F B Price and others of the Butte Clerks Protective Union No 12.
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Helena
John Milch
Leopold Herm
Butte
Frank Kenck
California Brewery Company
Butte Clerks’ Literary Society
George Daly
F. J. Parker
D. C. Courtney
John Lee
F. B. Price
Butte Clerks’ Protective Union
No. 12
Postal Currency Commission to Meet in Washington
A commission of three officials from the post office and treasury departments will convene in Washington within a few days to consider the sub.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Treasury Department
Postal currency plan aims at safe small-note mail transfers
The proposal calls for a small currency replacing $1 and $2 bills to secure mail transmission. Notes would be payable only at the purchaser designated place, reducing risks in sending small amounts by post.
Plan to Build Warships in Government Yards Debated
Washington April 2 The house committee on naval affairs heard a large labor delegation led by James O Connell president of the machinists association argue for government yards to construct and repair warships. O Connell said navy plants valued in the millions should be used now, opposing wage equalization with private yards as unrealistic amid rising wages.
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Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs Today
James O'Connell
Machinists’ Association
Norfolk
Brooklyn
O'Connell
Dayton
Admiral Bowles
Naval Bureau of Construction
O’connell
To Be Ambassadors
Vienna reports indicate the state department doubts plans to raise Austro-Hungary’s minister to Washington and the US minister to Austro-Hungary to ambassadors. The Austrian government expects approval by the dual parliament in May. American officials welcomed the move as likely to yield good results for both nations.
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Vienna
Washington
State Department
Austro-Hungary
la Disuallus Mueller von Hengerver
United States
Robert S. McCormick
Hay
Hengerver
Associated Press
American Foreign Office
KU Freshmen and Sophomores Suspended Over Class Colors Contest
Twenty eight KU students from the freshmen and sophomore classes were suspended for 30 days for taking part in the recent class colors contest. Several others threatened to quit but did not yet withdraw.
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Lawrence
Kan
University of Kansas
Bail Granted for Thomas Tighe in Koch Killing Case
Special dispatch from Helena reports Judge Holloway of Broadwater county admitted Thomas Tighe to bail of 10000 dollars after C B Nolan, his attorney, notified that the bail was approved. Nolan aims to secure bonds for Tighe as he faces murder charges for the killing of Paul Koch, a cook at the East Pacific mine.
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Spétial
Standard
Helena
C. B. Nolan
Thomas Tighe
Paul Koch
Cook
East Pacific
Holloway
Broadwater County
Tighe
Venezuela protests as Britain backs enemies claim
Venezuelan officials condemn Britain for what they call misguided support to opposition groups. The foreign ministry says the UK stance emboldens perceived adversaries and undermines regional stability. London has not issued a formal response to the accusation.
Harbors a Rebel Gunboat
Caracas reports Republica urges Venezuela to retaliate against Trinidad for harboring the Bolivar insurgent steamer. The paper calls for excluding Trinidad vessels from eastern Venezuela and adding a 30 percent duty on British goods docking there. It also urges demanding indemnity from Great Britain citing the Alabama case.
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Caracas
Republica
Trinidad
Malos
Boliver
Libertador
Port of
Spain
Great Britain
Venezuela
Alabama
Laxative Bromo Quinine Ads Claim One Day Cold Cure
A vintage advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes that druggists refund the money if the cure fails and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box.
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Dra Gists
E. W. Grove
Great Falls Notes Special Dispatch to the Standard
Delayed Great Northern train from St Paul arrives at 2 p m splitting into two sections at Great Falls en route to Butte. M N Leese house quarantined as two daughters suffer scarlet fever. Suit filed by Nels Ford against Boston Montana for injury from 1900 fall. Powers contests note as drunk. George Davis examined for insanity after odd conduct. ONeill and Flora Parker wed in Belt at 5 pm by Justice Safford.
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Great Falls
Great Northern
St. Paul
M. N. Leese
Fourth Avenue North
Leese
Nels Ford
Boston & Montana Company
Nord
Thomas H. Oéelies
William Powers
Answer
George Davis
Bannatyne Bros
Brighton
Neil Bannatyne
William O'Neill
Flora A. Parker
Belt
Justice W. H. Safford
Sixth Avenue South
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Indi
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Pennsylvania
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Diffe
Nces
Treasury Statement
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