Western railroads reach new raise for firemen agreement
Thirty one western railroads signed a pact with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen on Monday to raise pay. Firemen on most engines gain 25 cents per day for ten hour or shorter runs, with higher rates in first class yards and passenger service. The deal mirrors a recent raise for conductors and trainmen and excludes some workers in specific conditions.
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Chicago
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Poy ‘Ie
Engineer Prevents Wreck Near Alliance Station
An attempted train wreck on the Cleveland and Pittsburg branch of the Pennsylvania line near Alliance, Ohio, failed when the engineer applied emergency brakes after a red signal. The suspected saboteur fled the scene, with authorities later linking the incident to a derailment in Hudson, Ohio, Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miemptis
Pennsylvania
Cleveland and
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Company
Alliance, CO
Atts
Cleveland
Fire destroys NYC Railway car barn and power plant
A Monday blaze wrecked the New York City Railway company car barn and power plant, burning over 300 cars and wiping out most of the plant except the electrical department. Loss estimated near 1.5 million dollars. Fireman Capt. J. Ryan killed. about a dozen others injured but not seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City Railway Company
Seventh Avenue
J. Ryan
Isle of Pines Declared Not U.S. Territory
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that the Isle of Pines is not American territory. In Edward J. Pracy versus Nevada N. Stranahan, Chief Justice Puller stated the isle is part of Cuba per the Paris treaty, covering only islands near Porto Rico.
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Cuba
Isle of Pines
Supreme Court of the
United States
Edward J._Pracy
Nevada
N. Stranahan
Port of
New York
Puller
Artiga
Porto Rico
Cocoa imports rise to over a million monthly
A Washington report from the Bureau of Statistics notes cocoa imports into the United States now exceed 1 million dollars each month, up from about 250 thousand a decade ago. The report highlights growing demand and economic impact on trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce
The
United
Doubt Over Illinois Action Against Harriman Road Grip
Attorney General Stead submits to Governor Denoen that Illinois may not prove state can proceed against H. Harriman and associates for alleged manipulation of the Chicago and Alton railroad. If charter revoked losses fall on stockholders as Harriman group already sold much holdings. Stead favors civil remedies and cautions against immediate action, noting potential relief if state investigates further.
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Gaye Harriman
Stead
Spring Rold
Denoen
Ulinoin
of Illinois
H. Harriman
Chicago
Alton
Harriman
Ex President of Guatemala Assassinated in Mexico City
Gen. Manuel Lizadro Carrillas former Guatemalan president was stabbed to death in a Mexico City streetcar as it stopped. A youth, about 18, identified as Jose Estrada from Ocos Guatemala, struck two fatal blows and was captured. Estrada reportedly acted as a paid assassin amid Guatemalan political tensions.
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Alestean
Dosy Estrada
Manuel Lisanard Warbling
Eres
Mex Bao City
Guatemala
Mexico
Manuel Lizadro Carrillas
City of Mexico
Ife
Jose Estrada
Ocos
Barrilias
Estrada
Public dinner tale tied to plots against president
Secretary Loeb said Friday that a dinner referenced at the White House involved a public figure who allegedly discussed a plan to defeat the president's policies in the upcoming campaign. He stressed no further details would be released and vowed to nip the scheme in the bud before 1908 campaigning.
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Loeb
fAames
White Howse
Odessa Election Sparks Fear Amid Jewish Community
In Odessa a municipal election ended with a landslide for the union of true Russian people. Seventy-seven council seats yield sixty-seven for the union, replacing a liberal majority seen as safeguard against anti Jewish disorders. Jews fear further outrages if parliament is dissolved.
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Odessa
General strike in Paris calls by allied trades union
A Paris committee of the allied provisions trades union including butchers bakers and grocers decided to call a general strike with no exact start date but believed to be April 11. The move signals broad action across multiple labor groups in the city.
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Paris
Allied Provisions Trades Union of
Schooner Laura J Sprague Runs Ashore Off Virginia
The schooner Laura J Sprague under Captain Pierce of Marblehead Massachusetts ran ashore near Crococke Inlet by Norfolk Virginia on Sunday. Lifesavers successfully brought all crew ashore.
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Laura J. Sprague
Pierce
Marblehead
Masg
Crococke Inlet
Norfolk
Castro Suffer Elapse and Relapse Reported
Private advices from Venezuela say Provident Castro has buffered a relapse. An army deserter Edward Leviner, once with the Seventeenth United States Infantry, was captured near Calumbuy on Sunday after nine years away. Quake shocks in Bitlis and nearby towns prompt fear but locals regain confidence.
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Castro
Venezuela
Calumbuy
Edwnard Leviner
Seventeenth United Tates Infantry
San Fernando
P. J
London Mirror claims Russia to abdicate within a month
The London Mirror reports the emperor of Russia may abdicate within a month and Grand Duke Michael could be named regent. It alleges major reforms, a potential end to the autocracy, and a marriage arranged between Grand Michael and Princess Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein amid negotiations with the dowager empress.
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London
Tower House of
Parlamant
Itusain
Grand Michael
Victoria
Schleswig-Holstein
Russia
Tornado Strikes Alexandria Louisiana Cause Widespread Damage
A tornado ripped through Alexandria and surrounding areas early Friday killing several people and injuring many more. About 300 factories stores and homes were wrecked or damaged while four bodies were recovered and thirteen remain hospitalized. The storm extended from Bijou Rapids three miles north of the city to points downstream on the Red River with additional damage reported in West Feliciana parish and numerous casualties among Black residents.
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Alexandria
Ann
Bijou Rapids
Red ‘River
West Feliciana Parish
Big Increase in Pay for Western Train Service Crews
In Chicago, negotiations between western road managers and the Order of Railway Conductors and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen led to a pay increase of 1.50 per month for baggage men. The unions had sought a 12 percent raise and a nine hour day, while railroads offered 10 percent and denied the nine hour day. The agreement followed efforts by Interstate Commerce Commission Chairman Knapp and U S Labor Commission Chairman Neill.
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Western Roads
Order of Railway Conductors
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Chicago
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Neill
United States Labor Commission
Strife in Loradin as National Guard Prepares for Duty
Austin company at Loradin readies for duty amid shipyard strike tensions. Company B fifth infantry O N G drills under Capt Gove in armory. No new disorders reported but authorities fear trouble when about 200 strike breakers arrive.
Policeman Shoots Man After Barricade at Chadron Home
An officer shot Emil Passanen after he barricaded in a Chadron residence armed with an ax and knife. Passanen, recently released from a northern Ohio asylum, had threatened to kill his family and lunged at the officer when the window was broken. He was wounded and expected to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Passanen
Northern
Ohio
Ingine
Chadron
Paesanen
Passanen
Trial of Peonage Charge Begun in Atlanta Court
Trial before Judge Newman in Atlanta United States court begins against Stewart Cate Guy Cole M F Cole I I Ziegter Louis B Robinson and J W Brewster on peonage and conspiracy to commit peonage. They are charged with holding twenty five German immigrants in peonage.
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Stewart Cate
Guy Cole
M. F. Cole
I. I. Ziegter
Louis B. Robinson
J. W. Brewster
Newman
United States Court
Atlanta
Labor Union Victory in Covington Triggers Fine
Wilam Adair master mechanic at the Louisville and Nashville railroad was found guilty of discriminating against a union member by a Cincinnati jury in Covington. He was fined 100 dollars by Judge A M J Cochran. City 8 Without Water in Sault Ste Marie as a water main broke leaving 12 000 people without water except river haul. Governor signings set rate cap for rail fares at q cents per mile.
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Wilam Adair
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Cincinnati
United States
Covington
A. M. J. Cochran
City 8
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Woman's ailments eased by Favorite Prescription claims
A vintage advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a proven remedy for female weakness and pelvic displacement symptoms. It emphasizes alcohol-free herbal extracts, known composition, and endorsements from medical writers, plus a claim that Doctor Pierce's Pellets are the original Little Liver Pills.
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Pierce
Sunflower Fever Cure Promises Fever Relief Substitute for Quinine
A Spanish professor claims sunflowers yield a febrifuge suitable as a quinine substitute. Historical notes reference Moncorvo joining the Paris Therapeutical Society and Russian use of sunflower leaves and coloring matter for fever relief. Observed success cited with children aged 1 month to 12 years.
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Fas
Moncorvo
Therapeutical Society of
Paris
Peru
Ling
Huasian Physica
Grape-Nuts Promoted as Healthful Food Choice
A conservative Massachusetts woman extols Grape-Nuts as a versatile nourisher for all ages. She credits it with steady health, steadier nerves, and weight stabilization, noting it replaces meat when helpful and pairs well with hot water in morning routines.
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Beneft
FBI
Battle Creek
Wellville
Iowa mining boom fuels rush as capital pours in
Report from the Dubuque heart district notes a rapid mining surge with hundreds of thousands invested. After a preliminary autopsy of ventures, lead and zinc prices rise as early miners’ errors are corrected. Local capital accelerates ore dumps and treatment facilities while investors push for new leases and ground on a warmer season.
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Hoxdaning
Ald Inity
Dubuque
Tomn
Bike Regioe
Traveling Chautauqua five units to tour Iowa towns
A Chicago firm will launch five traveling Chautauquas to tour Iowa towns lacking funds or enterprise. Each tented unit carries a lighting system and essentials for performances and is planned to reach towns months in advance to sell tickets and secure ad contracts. Local response is reportedly favorable despite anxiety among traditional Chautauqua groups.
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Kindtste
Hines
Jawa
Chicago
Avaqnee
Penply
1 Ik
Fiegarion
Ackley Woman In Attempted Suicide At Home
Mrs George Dental of Ackley reportedly cut her throat and wrist with a razor in her kitchen. She was found bleeding and near death, with unknown motive cited as tension over her dying daughter in law Mrs Max Dental. The incident involved a prominent local family and occurred shortly before six o clock in the evening.
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Fea
George
Max Dental
Wealthy Polk County Farmer Ends Life by Shot
Ira Fy, a prominent Polk County farmer with 700 acres west of Ankeny, reportedly killed himself at his brother in law Jacob Miller's home amid a yearslong decline from palsy worries. The estate is valued near 100000, and his death follows years of family concern and a broad set of farm and local incidents reported in the area.
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Polk County
Ira FY
Colk County
Jacob Miller
Hyex Pear
Ohio
Bis
Irving
Ankeny
Farm Bris Fatality After Planking Accident At Well
A farm incident ends in a drowning death after a man working near a well falls into the water and cannot be rescued. Relatives describe the scene as the victim attempted to steady planks when the well caved in and pulled him under.
Fire destroys mill at Town City and damages buildings
TAO At DESTNOYED Structure Which tas dust Mean the Dale Anata toes Down fi Ashew The Unanner Milling Company at Town City sustained a heavy dow when their mill was found to be on fire. The brick building burned rapidly though insured only partially. The blaze caused boiler room ignition and spread to other parts of the structure, destroying the entire mill and surrounding facilities. The historic mill suffered likely $5,000 in damage with partial insurance coverage.
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Town City
Incendiary Fires Target Tow City Justice and Parish
A barn at Mast Town City owned by Judge Parrall was destroyed by fire, suspected arson. Authorities suspect malice toward Judge Parrall, with vandalism and theft reported in the Parrall area, and recurring damage to telephone wires and property in the past month as police investigate deliberate acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Parrall
Mast Town
Joga
Starnatton
Parrall
Xome
Mairall
Fire damages tailor shop in Iowa town. injuries reported
A fire partially wrecked Mrs Ly OB Smith and Kate Gallagher's tailoring and repair shop. Mrs Gallagher was burned as residents attempted rescue while a can of gasoline fed the flames but did not ignite. no other clothing materials were destroyed. Local items note river navigation opening, a new bank, and several injuries and crimes across nearby towns.
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Gallagher
Tiakaiaoan
Ly OB
Smith i Oskatoesa
Kate Ciallagher
Bath
Local Chronicle Fragment Shapes Court Narrative
An OCR fragment hints at a trial or legal action with names like Capt. Welward Stortlas and references to officials. The readable portion shows a court or inquiry setting, but many details are garbled leaving uncertainty about the outcome or actions.
Cleanser Healed Severe Itching After Year Long Sickness
A patient reports relief from chronic itching after using Cutlera products including Cutlerine Soap and Mutluera Solvent Pills. Details describe prior sleepless nights, widespread body itching and eventual cure attributed to the remedies.
Westward Canada Farm Ledger Records Output and Holdings
A Manitoba style farm ledger details crop yields and assets for a homesteading household. Entries list wheat barley oats and potatoes with tonnage, acres and prices, plus livestock, tools, and buildings. It notes total assets at 186 acres land with house and outbuildings rated at 5000 dollars and an 872 dollar crop recap. It references homestead opportunities under Western Canada settlement programs.
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Slodx City
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Freman
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Emil Hartman
Julius Lehnmann
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Warren Street
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Mr. Newcoyne
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Puck
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Iowa State News
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Henry Walker, Jr. Hyley
Pleasant Valley Township
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Tulot Central
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Waiteods
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Newall
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Mittald
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Stetke Rloty
Warmaoata
Abert Carhind
Stadtinger
Wie
Mlindy
Bore Dalge
Ande Wright
Disteiet Court
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Turlington Ty
Chimandow Scanner Company
SHAK
Neat
Infurion
Poe Hyerd
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Honged
George Wy Smith
Marshalltown
Judge Menton
Farria
Jdseme
Walter W
Mighasel
Htobey Street
Prenel Guiana
Western Canada
Swan River
Farmer
Amy Carin
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ISG
Tver
Durbigs
Poliouh
Pranary
Lesides
Aasca
Eee
Mauttatay
Phils
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