Forming Illinois Coal Trust Aims To Fight Miners Union
Illinois coal operators plan to consolidate into a single company with 900 mines and 75 million capital to cut costs and counter the miners' organization. A Chicago meeting will finalize plans after agents study the Pittsburgh model. The deal could control 95 percent of the district mines and secure large contracts. In Massillon Ohio, miners vote to strike if eight hour day and straight away screen are not granted.
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Springfield
Illinois
Chicago
Illinois Coal Operators’ Association
Pittsburg
Hilinois
Maasillon
Ohio
Massillon
No Progress Reported In Scranton Mine Conference
Scranton Pennsylvania March 20 there were no developments in the mine situation as President Mitchell remained in the city in conference with the three district presidents. No business was transacted for public release and he planned to stay until communications arrive from coal company presidents.
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Scranton
Mitchell Ws
Mitchell
Mys 'F
Presidents Hold Secret Copy of Coal Communication
The matter is now in the hands of coal company presidents after the communication was mailed Tuesday evening. He refused to release a public copy of the document.
Supreme Court Asked to Issue Supervisory Writ in Anaconda Case
Helena March 20 The Montana Supreme Court was petitioned by C F Kelley for a writ of supervisory control to compel Judge Clancy to vacate a restraining order tied to Heinze vs Anaconda Copper Mining. A show cause order returns March 25 with service to Judge Clancy by March 21. Also notes Parrot Co vs Nipper vein stay request and appeals by Yellowstone National Bank and John Burke.
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Standard
Helena
Supreme Court
C. F. Kelley
Anaconda Company
Clancy
F. A. Heinze
Heinze
State of
Montana
Anaconda Copper Mining Company V8
U Aielal District Court
William Clancy
Anaconda Copper Company
District Court of
Second Judicial District
A. J. Shores
Parrot Company
McLaughlin
Parrot
Yellowstone National Bank of Billings
E. H. Gagnon
District Court
Yellowstone County
John Burke
Interstate Savings & Loan Association
Cascade County
Chamberlain Libel Trial Opens in London
Arthur Chamberlain sues the Star and Morning Leader for libel over war office contract allegations. Lord Alverstone presides as Sir Edward Clarke urges that a newspaper campaign aimed to discredit Joseph Chamberlain and influence contracts and stock dealings. The case for Arthur Chamberlain is heard and adjourned after denials.
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London
Star and Morning Leader
Arthur Chamberlain
Joseph Chamberlain
War Office
King's Bench Court
Lord Alverstone
Edward Clarke
Chamberlains
Ministry
Stock Exchange
Secretary Whipple Probes Senate Minutes in Helena
Special Dispatch reports Secretary Whipple of the Montana Senate arrived in Helena from Townsend to examine minutes of both houses to determine blame for two stalled bills. He found copies of transmission letters and noted three bills were indefinitely postponed, shifting responsibility away from the Senate. He suggests errors or omissions occurred in bills sent to signatures.
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Whipple
Senate
Standard
Helena
Seceary Whipple
State Senate
Townsend
Povsible
Thia
Whitpie
Hirchins
Sneaver Corbet
Helena to host ten days of racing next Ferrer meeting
Helena announces ten days of racing beginning after a meeting with the Helena Racing association led by Laurence, manager of the Mertens Jorkey club. An effort will push races to start at the end of the side meeting. Officials approved a purse of 10 000 dollars for the ten days.
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Bnerial
Helena
Helens
Ferrer
Fadadwerd Laurence
Mertens Jorkey Club
Alanning
Oved
Two Funerals Held in Trelena on Saturday
Funeral services were held today for Mrs Mibhitte and Mr Webster, both patients at St Peter's Hospital who died after Saturday. Mrs Mibhitte's rites were at St Peter's Finnecpal Church, while Mr Webster's were at Flaherty's Undertaking Parl. No services were held for Mr Webster per his last wishes.
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Standard
Trelena
Mre
Tibbitts
Avid P. Webster
Bt. Peter's Hospital
Mibhitte
St. Peter’s Fineecpal Church
Webster
Flaherty
Perl
Bozeman Police Ban Nickel Slot Machines Citywide
Chief William Sipes ordered all stores and saloons to remove nickel slot machines last night. By today no machine is visible in Bozeman.
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Standard
Bozeman
William Sipes
Kremer Admitted to Practice in Helena Court
J. Bruce Kremer of Butte was admitted to practice by the Montana supreme court on March 20 upon a certificate from the Kentucky courts, marking his eligibility to practice in Helena.
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Standard
Helena
J. Bruce Kremer
Butte
Supreme Court
Kentucky Courts
Carnegie to give five million for libraries in another city
The World reports Andrew Carnegie plans a 5 000 000 donation for library construction in an American city besides New York with conditions similar to the New York offer. Philadelphia is cited as the likely beneficiary though not confirmed. In Atchison Kansas Carnegie offers 25 000 toward a public library if the city raises 2 700 annually and provides a site.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Philadelphia
Mr. Carnegie
Atchison, Kan
Atchison
Carnegies Arrive Amid Deluges of Requests for Checks
Southampton reports the arrival of Mr and Mrs Andrew Carnegie aboard the St Louis from New York on March 13 as delegations from Woolston Reading and other towns press for library aid and other grants. A 60 strong Hartley College deputation awaits the party and the ship officers receive hundreds of letters from officials and beggars alike. The Carnegies skip a public welcome, sending a sealed check to the purser to be opened after departure while newsroom crowds await word of their London trip.
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Southampton
Andrew Carnegie
New York
American Line
St. Louis
Woolston
Reading
Hartley College
Arrval
Steamship Company
Kingdom
Carnegie
London
Mrs. Carnegie
Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Claims Cure for Women’s Ailments
A sensational health ad describes severe female symptoms and claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures. It touts Mrs Williams of Englishtown New Jersey as cured and urges readers to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice or remedies. It emphasizes the product’s unique efficacy and urges purchase at stores.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Chinese minister departs Washington after sightseeing and duties
The Chinese minister left for his post in Washington late this afternoon after three days of sightseeing, questions, dinners, and receptions. He planned to tour the drainage canal but was fatigued and spent most time in his apartments. In the morning he met a delegation of merchants from his province and later attended a luncheon at the University Club.
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Washington
Chicas
University Club
Census Enumerators Arrested Over Irregular Maryland Counts
Washington reports irregularities in the Maryland census with St Marys and St Charles most affected. Enumerators padded counts by up to 500 names, boosting the total to 18 128. The arrested worker 8 F Abell faces a $5 000 fine and two years imprisonment. Policeman Abell waived examination and is held for grand jury in 1 000 bail.
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Washington
Maryland
Merriam
St. Mary's
St. Charles
F. Abell
Abell
United States Steel merger completes stock consolidation
The Evening Post reports that United States Steel carries into effect today the largest stock ownership merger. It says about 17 percent of minority interests may be pledged and deposits collected before midnight. Individual constituent companies will likely remain in existence while the larger group deems it expedient.
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New York
The
Evening Post Today
United States Steel Corporation
Ohio Leaders Confer With President Over State Ticket
In Washington on March 20 Senator Nash Representative Grosvenor and Rep Dick of Ohio met with the president for about two hours. Senator Foraker visited briefly. Secretaries Root and Gage attended later, signaling the gravity of the Ohio political talks. The meeting focused on national and state issues, chiefly Ohio’s political situation. It was agreed Nash and most current Ohio state ticket would be renominated and Foraker endorsed for reelection by the state convention.
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Washington
Hanna
Grosvenor
Ohio
Foraker
Root
Gage
Nash
Ohio State
Strikes Ravage Marseilles Port as Troops Clash
In Marseilles on March 20, 2000? no, 19th- century tone: Italian laborers and dock workers clash with gendarmes and cavalry as stores close and a 2,000-strong crowd surges through a dock area. A gendarme is critically injured. several others hurt. Government pressure and socialist demands split officials with fears of renewed turmoil.
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Marseillles
France
Elde
M. Waldeck- Rousseau
Marseilles
M. Flassieres
Hussars
Fort St. James
Royal welcome for Duke and Duchess aboard Ophir at Gibraltar
The Ophir with the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York entered Gibraltar harbor at nine. Guards of honor bands and gun salutes marked the arrival. Sir George White and admirals greeted the party. They toured docks and attended a reception after dining at the government house.
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Gibraltar
Ophir
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
York
George White
Ilustriouss
Duke of Kent
Vereign
Government House
Committee to Discuss Pratt Amendment Tomorrow
Havana reports that the relations committee will meet tomorrow to discuss the Pratt amendment. Gulberto Gomez states four of five members will likely recommend leaving the issue to a future republic. Governor General Wood and cabinet secretaries consider a court of claims for old Spanish contract disputes.
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Havana
Committee On Relations
Gulberto Gomez
Wood
Island
Peru Drafts Protest Note on Chile and Cabinet Shakeup
Lima reports that Foreign Minister Osma y Pardo drafts a protest note to Chile and to other American republics. Cesare Chacaltana in Santiago has presented a protest and will retire. Romero likely to become justice and public instruction minister after Villanueva resignation.
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Lima
Peru
Peruvan
Raphael Villanueva
Senate
Omaha Names Callahan Crowe and Lee in Robbery Complaint
County Attorney files new complaint in Omaha charging Callahan Pat Crowe and John Lee with robbery by intimidation. Callahan also faces abduction. He will be brought to trial at an early date.
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Omaha
Shields
Callahan
Pat Crowe
John Lee
Flood Hits Colome La in Venetia Town
Verona March 21 reports a torrent flood of Colome la in Venetia. Many houses collapsed and officials fear numerous victims. Troops have departed to provide aid.
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Verona
Italy
Colomela
Compartimento
Venetia
Celebrated Actor Francis Jules Got Dies in Paris
Paris reports the death of famed actor Francis Jules Got at 79. The veteran stage and screen star was celebrated for decades of performances across Europe.
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Paris
Francis Jules Got
Royal visit lights up harbor as ships glow at night
A Spanish mantilla was presented to the royals who, at 11 o'clock, drove through town to view the illuminations and return to the Ophir shortly before midnight. Throughout the evening all war ships in the harbor were brilliantly lit.
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Ophir
Maryland Election Bill Passes Senate and House
A new Maryland election bill clears the senate and house, aiming to disenfranchise up to 60,000 illiterate voters by removing ballot clerks from the ballot process. Democrats predict loss of about 22,000 Black voters and 15,000 white voters, shifting the state toward Democratic control for years.
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Annapolis
Senate
House
United States
Wellington
Mounce Captures Multiple Events At Tanforan Race Meet
At Tanforan San Francisco March 20 Mounce won three events while favorites claimed wins in three races Zirl edged the 2 year old race and cut the 3 1/2 furlong track record Cromwell shocked at 11 to 1 in the fourth Eonie led from 8 to 1 to 5 to 1 winning the first race in a drive Weather was fine track fast First race six furlongs selling Eonie Small Jack Moonbright time 1 18 percent
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San Francisco
Mounce
Tanforan
Zirl
Cromwell
Eonie
Small Jack
Moonbright
Horse Racing Day Results From Track Meet
Second race at 3 a nd a half furlongs Zirl won Rory Ough placed second and Ogle third with a time of 41 percent Third race a mile and an eighth selling Topmast won Free Lance runner up Josephine B third in 1 56 Fourth race seven furlongs selling Cromwell tops Merops second and Main third in 1 28 Fifth race seven furlongs selling Amelia Fonsoner Tom Calvert second Lizzella third in 1 20 Six race six and a half furlongs selling Brenhilda won William F second Master Cal third in 1 23
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Zirl
Rory Ough
Ogle
Topmast
Free Lance
Josephine B
Cromwell
Merops
Amelia Fonsoner
Tom Calvert
Lizzella
Brenhilda
William F
Master Cal
Momentum Wins Six Furlong Race at New Orleans
In New Orleans on March 20 the track was heavy and weather fine. Momentum led the first race over six furlongs in selling, with Cour tesy second and Black Fox third.
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New Orleans
Momentum
Black Fox
Nannie Nolan
Woodtrice
Eithelin
Frangible
Senator Beveridge
Little Duchess I
Cluster
Thurles
Dissolute
Dr. Carrick
Esie Dell
Free Admission
Saline
Bluggerd
Brown Vail
Harness horses fetch strong bids at Fasig Tipten sale in New York
Madison Square Garden hosts Fasig Tipten harness sale with Emma Winter and Bay Star drawing top attention at 8000 and 46100 dollars respectively. Notable consignments include Brandywine bought for 900, Eureka 1200, and Dan Westland 1300, with Ninetytwo head averaging 575 and total sales reaching 52005 dollars.
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New York
Fasig-Tipten
Madison Square Garden
Brandywine
Trotter
Joseph Parson
Eureka
George J. Ketcham
Toledo
Ohio
Dan Westland
Pacer
Charles Tanner
Glenville
Emma Winter
Bay Star
Br. m
William Simpson
Cuba
N. Y
B. m
Clinton B
John McGuire
Br. G
Dan Maynard
Great Damage. Melbourne.
A Melbourne report notes hurricane force winds sweeping the New Hebrides on January 25, causing extensive damage and disruption across the islands. Local authorities warn of ongoing hazards as relief operations begin.
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Melbourne
New Hebrides
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Dr. McLaughlin
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Columbia Sts
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Wash
M. A. McLaughlin
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Gorman
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