Miners Agree Not to Strike on April 1 After Conference
New York March 27 mine workers and mine owners in the anthracite fields had a four hour conference chaired by the National Civic Federation conciliation committee with no major agreement. Workers pressed for eight hour day and higher pay, while operators refused wage or unionization changes and pledged no distinctions between union and non union workers. A second conference may be called within 30 days by Senator Hanna as mediator, with both sides to reflect on proposals.
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New York
National Civic Federation
Hanna
Industrial Department of the Federation
Oscar Strauss
Frank Duncan
W. H. Truesdale
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Nicholls
John Fahey
Thomas Duffty
Mitchell
Bribery Charge Over Danish West Indies Sale Sparks House War
The House erupted as Mr. Richardson presented a secret Danish report alleging a $509,000 fund used to influence congressmen and press in the possible sale of the Danish West Indies. Named figures include Abner McKinley, Colonel Brown, C. W. Knox, Richard P. Evans, and others amid calls for a seven member investigative committee.
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Richardson
Tennessee
West Indies
Walter Christmas
Ibner Mckinley
Colonel Brown
C. W. Knox
Hanna
Richard P. Evans
Gardner
Congress
House
Washington
Cannon
Illinois
Messrs. Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Hitt
Ilinois
Cousins
Iowa
McCall
Massachusetts
Dinsmore
Arkansas
Cowherd
Missouri
Denmark
United States
United States Congress
House of Representatives
Payne
Emperor washes feet of 12 aged men at Hofburg
In Vienna the ceremony of washing the feet of 12 elderly men took place at the Hofburg. The nobility and diplomatic corps attended, including the United States minister and secretary of the legation. Afterward the emperor presented money to the recipients, who together totalled 1,010 years in age.
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Vienna
Francis Joseph
Hofburg
United States
McCormick
Chandler Hale
United States Legation
Floyd Harris
Harris
Navy recruiting station signs 12 recruits in Great Falls
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports the Great Falls naval recruiting station opening with 12 recruits listed. Apprentices include G F Splain Roy Thomas A Newbray all 18. Landsmen Ora S Wolf T J C Bell W R Thomas 26 R R Whitely 22 H G Morris 21. Coal passers Fred Mrozak 27 Leo Keller no 2 D E L Prentiss 21 John Ashton 25.
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Standard
Great Falls
United States Naval Recruiting Station
G. F. Splain
Roy Thomas
A.newbray
Ora S
Wolf T. J. C. Bell
W. R. Thomas
R. R. Whitley
H G. Morris
Fred Mrozak
McKinley Monument Bill Advances in New York Legislature
The assembly approved a $100,000 appropriation for a McKinley monument in Buffalo. The bill had passed the senate yesterday and now goes to the governor for approval following his urging message to the legislature.
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Albany
N. Y
Assembly
McKinley
Buffalo
Senate
Murder trial of Thomas J. Wilson in Philipsburg
The State rests its direct case in the Thomas J. Wilson murder trial over Levi C. Johnson. The defense asserts Wilson acted amid Johnson’s assault during a dispute over a drill at a Willow Creek sawmill, with witnesses including physicians detailing wounds and Johnson’s dying declaration.
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Standard
Philipsburg
Thomas J. Wilson
Levi C. Johnson
McConnell
Wilson
Johnson
Countyttorney Durfee
Willow Creek
Missoula
Anh
Hall
W. S. Power
Corn Ranch
No balm for broken heart in Washington damages suit
Frank Thompson sues H. H. McMillan for 30000 alleging alienation of his wife's affections. The Superior Court before Judge Chadwick heard the case amid a crowded courtroom with local prominence and a sobbing plaintiff declaring he is damaged more than his life is worth.
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Davenport
Wash
Frank Thompson
H. H. McMillan
Superior Court
Chadwick
Thomas Jefferson smoker to be held April 12
Special dispatch from Great Falls reports the Cascade County Democrats plan a dollar dinner with short talks by prominent party men from across Montana. An evening meeting anticipates attendees ranging from 200 to 800 as delegates converge for the event.
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Great Falls
Thomas Jefferson
Olsen suit against city over schooner taxes decided for defendant
In San Francisco on March 27 the case of Oliver J. Olsen to recover taxes paid on the schooner Oliver was decided in favor of the city and county as the defendant.
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San Francisco
Oliver J. Olsen
Oliver
Olsen
Edwards Wins Out in Helena Primaries Amid Water Fight
Frank J. Edwards carries four of seven wards in Helena and leads toward renomination with 10 to 45 convention votes. Dr. Treacy wins three wards. water company issues emerge as a campaign factor. Contests may arise from a counting error in the Second ward and a high turnout despite a snow storm.
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Standard
Helena
Frank J. Edwards
Dr. Treacy
Edwards
Treacy
John Wendell
Joseph Murray
Herman Kline
Richard Lockey
Louis Henry
Louis Gothner
Moses Ridep
Death with a Smile Walks to his Doom
A historical report describes a condemned man calmly approaching the scaffold without tremor, asserting innocence as he meets his instantaneous execution. The scene emphasizes stoic resolve and public finality.
Bullock Hanged at Fort Saskatchewan in 7 AM Execution
A Fort Saskatchewan special reports Bullock was executed at 7 a m in the police barracks. The trap door opened from the carpenter shop upper floor, Capt D F Binkey performed the hanging, death was instantaneous, Bullock appeared calm and proclaimed his innocence of Stainton murder as Rev A Aldridge stayed with him daily.
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Great Falls
Fort Saskatchewan
Bullock
D. F. Binkey
Stainton
Rev
A. Aldridge
Labor council nominates school trustees opposition
Great Falls on March 27 reports considerable interest as the labor council nominates candidates against Warden and Cooney for school trustees. Warden and Cooney withdraw from the race while Lithgow and Hall are described as socialist. A petition plan may nominate two men up to two days before election.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Labor Council
Warden
Cooney
Lithgow
Hall
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