Stewarts Castle Torn Down by Order of Senator Clark
Workmen began tearing down the Stewart castle in Washington on orders from Senator Clark of Montana who bought the property from Senator Stewart of Nevada a year ago. The delapidated 30 year old residence may yield an apartment or Clark home, but no plans are announced.
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Washington
Stewart Castle
Senator Clark
Montana
Senator Stewart
Nevada
Clark
Stewart
Resignation of General Griggs and planned legal affiliations
General Griggs has submitted his resignation to the president effective March 31 and plans to leave Washington for his New Jersey home this Saturday. He intends to resume his professional practice and will join the firm Dill Romeister Baldwin of New York City as counsel. He has also formed Griggs & Dill with Mr Dill of Jersey City to practice in New Jersey.
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Griggs
Washington
New Jersey
Sume
Dill, Romeister & Baldwin
New York City
Mr. Dill
Jersey City
Griegs & Dill
Chicago settles market quote dispute with telegraph firms
The Chicago board of trade and telegraph companies resolve a months long quarrel over market quotations. Agreements include a 300 per year payment, continued local rates, and board control over to whom quotes are furnished, with April 1 start. The Cleveland Telegraph company remains involved under a long contract.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Warren
Board of Trade
Clowry
Western Union Telegraph Company
Cleveland Telegraph Company
Dutch labor accident insurance law passes, minister reports
Minister Newel at The Hague reports to the state department on a new measure covering employers in specified labor sectors who use motor power. The 116 article law, now royal sanctioned, requires employer notification to the Amsterdam state insurance bank and determines class designation and bank costs. The provision shifts expense to employers in proportion to their trade class.
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Washington
Newel
The
Hague
State Department
States General
Amsterdam
Zoarites Seek Westward Paradise for Communal Kingdom
The Zoarites, a long time Ohio colony near Canal Dover, plan to migrate to the Northwest to found a new communist community. Disputes over property division caused disruption and negotiations for Dakota or Minnesota land are under way. The group aims to settle far from railroads and settlements with strict lifelong loyalty vows to prevent future conflicts.
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Canal
Dover
Ohio
Here
Northwest
Dakota
Minnesota
St Louis Exposition Commission Appointments Stalled
The St Louis exposition commission is not announced yet with candidates’ supporters lobbying the president. Minnesota representatives Fletcher Morris and Eddy urged Professor Northrup while Arkansas’ Dinsmore pushed for E J Scott. Five Republicans and four Democrats likely serve. named Republicans Carter McBride Thurston Miller and Democrats Lindsay Allen Glynn.
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Washington
Fletcher, Morris and Eddy
Minnesota
Northrup
Dinsmore
Arkansas
E. J. Scott
Carter, McBride
Thurston
John F. Miller
Lindsay
Allen
Mississippi
Glynn
New York
Philadelphia men charged with stealing from government works
Isaac Levy and Louis Goldstein were arrested in Philadelphia on March 23 for allegedly stealing government property valued at nearly 60 000 dollars. They allegedly contracted for the Schuylkill arsenal and diverted uniforms and other goods later sold to Samuel Weinstein. Bail set at 2500 dollars each for Tuesday hearing.
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Philadelphia
Isaacc Levy
Louis Goldstein
United States
Levy
Goldstein
Schuylkill Arsenal
Samuel Weinstein
He Objects to Milner in House Question
London reports that Colonial Secretary Chamberlain said in the House of Commons no specific objection had been raised by General Botha to the peace terms offered by General Kitchener and Botha made no counter proposals. A private telegram from Kitchener noted Botha’s strong objection to Sir Alfred Milner.
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London
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Botha
Kitchener
Alfred Milner
Stormy Imperial Session Delays Finnish Army Reform
In St. Petersburg on March 23 a stormy council session saw War Minister General Europokatine withdraw the army of Finland reorganization project. Opposition by Finance Minister M de Witte on financial grounds doomed the plan, with a milder version now likely.
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St. Petersburg
Imperial Council
Europokatine
Finland
M. de Witte
Elevator Fall Injures Six at Oregon Woolen Mill
An elevator at the woolen mill in Oregon City dropped thirty feet injuring six workers: Ida Shelton Mamie Baxter Jennie Wilkinson Peter Somers Milton May and Charles War. The three women are likely seriously hurt. The device was in the rear of the main building and workers had been forbidden to use it.
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Oregon City
Ore
Woolen Millz
Ida Shelton
Mammie Baxter
Jennie Wilkinson
Peter Somers
Milton May
Charles War
Kidnapping Threat Stuns Elwood Father
R L Leeson of Elwood Indiana reports a letter threatening to kidnap his 14 year old daughter unless a specified sum is paid. He has handed the letter to authorities for investigation.
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Elwood
Ind
R. L. Leeson
Leeson
Not Guilty Verdict In West Virginia Clerk Case
In Weston West Virginia March 23 the jury found Hon Clark Simmons county clerk not guilty of using cocaine to kill Rev Rexo after a quarrel over a lot of fence rails. Over one hundred witnesses were examined.
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Weston
W. Va
Clark Simmons
Rexo
Steelmakers in Scotland negotiate to sustain prices
Edinburgh March 23. Scottish and north of England steelmakers negotiate to maintain current prices to compete with the American steel trust. The Scotch steelmakers claim to have full orders.
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Edinburgh
North of England
American Steel Trust
Scotch Steelmakers
International Chess Match Dates Set for April 19 20
J L Cipe Jr secretary of the British Chess club informs Secretary Chadwick of the Brooklyn club that the international match will be played April 19 and 20 with Baron Albert de Rothschild as referee.
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New York
J. L. Cipe, Jr
British Chess Club
Chadwick
Brooklyn
Baron Albert de Rothschild
Court Rules Eight Hour Day For City Workers Unconstitutional
Cleveland Ohio March 22 The circuit court declares the eight hour labor day for city employees enacted by the last legislature unconstitutional citing similar rulings in New York and Nebraska.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Circuit Court
New York
Nebraska
Floods Hit Towns in Granada Province
Flooding across several towns in Granada province causes extensive damage. Crops ruined, livestock perished, and numerous houses collapsed as floodwaters surge through the region.
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Granada
Spain
The Connell Store Spring Silk Fabrics Sale
A newspaper item promotes a sale on silk fabrics and plains at The Connell Store. It highlights black mohair and various silk goods with reduced tomorrow prices from 27 to 79 cents per yard, including wool crepe du chine and satin duchesse. The notice emphasizes fashion quality and spring suitability.
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Connell
Silk Ruffs and Fashion Accessories Sale
An advertisement highlights black silk chiffon ruffs with long platted ends at 3.25 tomorrow, silk taffeta ruffs trimmed with chenille, and French kid gloves. Also promoted are Listerine 25c, almond meal, Hurd's honey almond cream, ruled paper boxes, high art stationery, and various bedspreads and children's clothing with price cuts and new imports.
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Butte
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Western Union
Holland
ST. Louis Commission
Levy and
Milner
Dresden
Ponce de Leon
Florida
Hurd
Marseilles
Children’s
Military Capes
lcGee
Morrow
M. J. Connell Company
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