Anthracite Miners Fight Over Wage Talk and Strike
Philadelphia March 12 A notice posted in coal regions says wages now in effect continue to April 1992 with six days notice for local adjustments. Miners seek union recognition and eight hour day,. convention in Shamokin next Tuesday could decide strike or refer to national officers. District officers warn continued pay scale alone may not satisfy rank and file.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
Shamokin
Rates to G A. R. Convention in Washington
Washington March 13 The Hastern Passenger Association has agreed on a uniform rate of one fare for round trip in Washington for the G A R convention to be held here in October It is regarded as almost certain that the trunk line association will grant a concession of 1 cent a mile from all points west of the Ohio river.
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Washington
Hastern Passenger Association
Trunk One Association
Ghio River
Count Tolstoi’s Condition Worsens in St Petersburg
St Petersburg reports a rapid decline in the health of Count Tolstoi. Doctors state his weakness is more pronounced, and symptoms of pleurisy have developed, following a period of illness.
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Count Tolstoi
St Petersburg
General Methuen Said Released After Wounding in War
March 13 London The war secretary Mr Brodrick stated in the house of commons that General Methuen badly wounded on March 10 was released and may reach Klerksdorp within the day He noted no exchange for Commandant Kritzinger had been planned A later dispatch from Pretoria dated March 18 says Methuen was brought to Klerksdorp and is doing well
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London
Mr Brodrick
House of Commons
General Methuen
Delarey
Klerksdorp
Transvaal
Brodrick
Methuen
Kritzinger
Timothy M Healey
Kruginger
Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
Redmond
Wyndham
Civil Service
Horse of Commons
John Redmond
Irlah
Irelard
George Wyndham
Wadham
Ireland
The
Daily Mail
King Edward
Riviera
Carnegie Breaks Record at New York Library Dinner
Andrew Carnegie, chief guest at the seventh annual New York Library Club dinner, spoke on rural libraries and said he had reviewed about forty applications for rural library grants that day and approved all but perhaps two.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
New York Library Club
Carnegie
Jerome urges Sunday drink repeal to curb blackmail
New York March 13 District Attorney Jerome presented to the legislature a brief on the excise question listing fourteen reasons why the proposed Sunday closing law should pass. He argues unenforceable laws foster blackmail and degrade the saloon trade, noting New York's cosmopolitan character and voters right to prevail.
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New York
Jerome
Atwaya
Mr. Jerome
Federal Grand Jury Probes Interstate Rail Violation Claims
A federal grand jury in Louisville is examining witnesses on alleged interstate commerce violations by Bettam railroads and business corporations. District Attorney HM and Special Assistant DA John T March lead the inquiries with Washington officials from the commission. Witnesses include Horace F Smith of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railroad Fred W Hudson Louisville agent for the Louisville Henderson and St Louis and Marshall P Wechburn SE Mississippi Valley Association. No indictments have been returned.
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Louisville
Bettam
John T Marchand
Washington
Horace F Smith
Nashville Chattanooga and
St Louis
Fred W Hndson
Louis Ville Henderson
Marshall P Wechburn
Southeastern Mississippi Valley Association
Returnan
Settlement brings Robinson holdings to Schulers in steel firm
Report from Birmingham indicates Robinson received cash between 0000 and 125090 to settle suits against BDT and G H Schuler. Robinson transfers all holdings in the Alabama Steel and Wire Company and Joliet Wire Company to the Schulers who will run Joliet Wire as part of Alabama Steel and Wire.
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Robinson
Schuler
Birmingham
Ala
C FE Robinson
BDT
G H Schuler
Alabama Steel and Wire Company
Robnson
Joliet Wire Company
Joliet
Ths
Alabma Steel End Wire Company
Schulers
Sewell Declares Candidacy for Carroll County Tax Collector
Carrollton Ga March 13 Special I D Sewell former populist announces bid for tax collector subject to Democratic primary. He vows law and order, cites no more outrages or lynching at Carrollton jail. Backed by populist andDemocratic allies he aims to energize the Aft Side of the race.
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Sewell
Carrollton
J— I D Sewell
Carroll County
Carrolls
Abandoned Imperial Visit to Ireland Sparks Debate
An official statement says King Edward and Queen Alexandra will not visit Ireland, sparking discussion across factions. Critics blame a petty, political veto while supporters suggest the coronation plan remains intact. Redmond condemns coercion and calls for measured action in Parliament.
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Indon
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Ireland
House of Commons
Methuen
Revolution in Venezuela Rebels Active Near Castros Land
Advices from Venezuela report the revolution remains active with engagements near Carrupano Guirla and Pilar but no ports or cities captured. A revolutionary steamer Bolivar appeared off Carupano then disappeared overnight without landing men or attacking the place and is said to have suffered casualties while Castro’s fleet hopes to finish her.
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Castro
San Juan
Porto Rico
Venezuela
Carrupano
Guirla
Pilar
Bolivar
Carupano
North German Lloyd Says Shipping Pact Keeps Company Independence
Berlin March 13 Herr Wingand general director of the North German Lloyd in an interview published in Bremen said the shipping agreement does not impinge on the independence of the German companies but will benefit both German lines by establishing a stable basis for freight and passenger rates. He added the agreement is provisional and will be published in definitive form once signed, expressing personal satisfaction with the negotiations.
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Lloyd
Berlin
Herr Wingand
Bremen
Aave
Herr Wiegand
Emperor William May Sail to Meet Prince Henry
Berlin reports the emperor aboard the battleship Wilhelm II with several ships may meet the North German Lloyd steamer Deutschland at sea to transship Prince Henry to a German war vessel. The move is uncertain, but the aim is for a first long talk with Prince Henry before he lands.
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Kaiser
Berlin
Emperor William
Wilhelm II
Prince Henry
Emperor Williams
Sailor Rescued Off Pensacola After Squall Ordeal
The Norwegian steamer Transit, en route from Mobile to Santiago Cuba, arrived with a rescued sailor Christengen who had drifted three days after a Pensacola incident. He was lost in a squall from the fishing schooner John E Collins and survived barely on board.
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Pensacola
Santiago
Cuba
Mobile
Ala
Christengen
John E Collins
No Hope for Cecil Rhodes
London dispatch reports private cable消息 indicates Cecil Rhodes is gravely ill with friends fearing no recovery.
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Cecil Rhodes
London
Mexanger
Cecil Ruches
Swamp Root testimonial from police officers in New York
A letter from James Cook and Hugh Boyle of the 58th Police Precinct in Greater New York praising Dr Kilmer and Co Swamp Root. They report kidney and bladder relief after using sample and eight bottles, noting better sleep and back health. The piece advertises Swamp Root benefits and urges readers to try it, with office address in Binghamton and a free offer via The Atlanta Daily Constitution.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
James Cook
Hugh
Boyle
58Th Police
Greater
New York
John J. Bodkin
Alck
Kilmér
Kilmere
Binghamton
Swamp Root
Atlanta Daily Constitution
Kilmer & Co
Blood flowed in Agua Dulce clash with heavy losses
Reports from Panama describe the Agua Dulce engagement where government forces under Castro and Ortiz faced rebels led by Herrera. Estimated casualties exceed 1,200 overall, about 33 percent of those engaged, with Castro’s force retiring with 400 to 500 exhausted soldiers. Herrera’s losses appear high but unconfirmed.
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Panama
Associated Press
Castro
Agua Dulce
Herrera
Seus
Herreras
Ortiz
Colon
Bocas del Toro
Spanish Cabinet Resigns as Sagasta Leaves Post
Madrid reports Senor Sagasta informed the queen regent that the cabinet had resigned after the irrevocable resignation of Finance Minister Senor Urzaiz. The queen asked Sagasta to form a new liberal ministry, but he declined. She will consult with other leaders to secure a liberal representation.
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Senor Sagasta
Madrid
Senor Urzaiz
Snor Sagasta
Lberal
The
Damners
Prince Henry's Heir to Seek Cure for Mental Weakness
Berlin reports Waldemanr, eldest son of Prince Henry of Prussia, will soon travel with his tutor to Dr Lar Manns sanitarium at Whitestag for treatment of a nervous disease. The case prompts discussion at court as Waldemanr, aged 72, shown as healthy in appearance, is said to develop slowly mentally.
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Prince Henry
Berlin
Waldemanr
Prussia
Larmann
Whitestag
Sarmann
Waldeman
American Cotton Beaten by Bremen Exchange Grades
Berlin reports that Tuskegee Institute workers in German West Africa Togoland teach natives to grow cotton. Colonial committee says cotton graded above American middling on Bremen exchange. Transportation to coast blocks utilization. engineers survey rail from Lome to Paulzre. Also Chinese indemnity installment of 1,820,000 taels accepted in Pekin.
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Berlin
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
Togoland
German West Africa
Colonial Committee
Bremen
Toxoland
Lome
Paulzre
Earthquake Destroys Asian Town Near Angora
A dispatch from Constantinople reports Kvan kari in Asia Minor northeast of Angora was destroyed by an earthquake on March 12. No details have been received yet. The town's population was about 20,900 residents.
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Vienna
Neue Freie Presse
Constantinople
Kvankari
Angora
Asia Minor
Big Companies Combine to Form Birmingham and Steel Cities Railway
Alabama railroad merger unites Steel Cities Railway Company and Warrior River Power Company to create the Birmingham and Steel Cities Railway and Power Company. J W Adams and R R Zell sign for the merging firms, with J P Hornady of Maltby Hornady Co of Cincinnati. Capital stock set at 2 million dollars. bonds of 2 million at 5 percent for 30 years. Cash of 150000 provided, remaining 500000 held by trustee for future extension.
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Alabama Steel Bums
Birmingham
Ala
Aiarch
Steel Cities Railway Company
Warrior River Power Company
Birmingham and Steel Cities Railway and Power Company
J W. Adams
R R Zell
J. P Hornady
Maltby-Hornads Company
Cincinnati
Rev. Mr. Gross Leaves Griffin for Selma Pastoral Call
Griffin Ga March 13 Special Rev Joseph L Gross who recently accepted a call to the pastorate of the First Baptist church in Selma Ala will depart tomorrow for his new field of labor He has done a great work during the few years he resided in Griffin and has made many friends who sincerely regret his departure and wish him success for the future.
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Mr. Gross
Griffin
Joseph L. Gross
First Baptist Church
Selma
Alo
Grace
Battersea council debates coronation toast amid protests
London March 13 Battersea borough council debated a public entertainment appropriation for King Edward coronation. Two opposition councilors mocked the king as a figurehead and were hissed while a conservative member urged punishing traitors. The proposal passed amid cheers. In Southampton a similar motion for 1000 pounds for coronation celebrations was ruled preposterous and illegal but carried by a large majority.
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London
Battersea
Edwardd
Southampton
Miners Strike Leads to Arrests of Union Organizers
About 400 coal miners strike at Norton Virginia demanding union recognition. Deputy marshals arrest William Webber and John Haddew, organizers from Pennsylvania, for interfering with the Virginia Coal, Iron and Coke Company receivers. They will be sent to Lynchburg as mines in the area face continued disruption and potential trouble subsides. The German yacht Hohenarr arrived in Bermuda from New York.
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Bristol
Tenn
Norton
Virginia Coal, Iron and Cole Com. Dany
Wiliam Webber
John Haddow
Miners’ Union
Pennsylvania
Virginia Coat, Iron and Coke Company
Lynchburg
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Edge
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Mig Edinv
Stila
Applandea
Freemen's Journal
Bonin
West Africa
Colonial Office
Bremen Exchange
Pekin
Bankers’ Commission
Edward VII
Heao
Flesaa
Rome
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