Miners Cease Work Amid Wage-Policy Uncertainty
About 250000 bituminous coal miners across the United States have halted work as talks with operators falter. No prolonged strike is seen, with stockpiles cushioning the industry while districts negotiate wages and organize possible joint actions.
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Indianapolis
United States
United Mine Workers of America
Guinera
Wiants
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Uny
Mitchell
Pittsburg
Ernal Pennsylvania
Black Coal Aumtriers
Pudlana
Clay County
Ndland
Terre Haute
Witneis
Springfield
Western Pennsylvania
Southwest
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
Kansas City
Kanawha
West Virginia
Huntington
New River
Pocahontes
Fairmount
Kentucky
Silverstein Facing Death From Bomb Wound at Bellevue
Selig Silverstein, who held a dynamite bomb that exploded prematurely during a Union Square confrontation, is dying at Bellevue Hospital. Doctors report cerebral meningitis and paralysis, with little chance of recovery, as Silverstein remains delirious and unable to provide statements. The incident left him blind in one eye and gravely injured, though he initially showed signs of recovery before the new complications emerged.
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New York
Selig Silverstein
Union Square
Dyifiz
Bellevue Hospital
Venezuela
United States
Root
A. F. Jaurett
Russell
Prominent Newspaper Man Joseph Howard Jr Dies
New York on April 1 reports the death of Joseph Howard Jr after a yearlong illness. A leading figure in the press, he was seventy four, served five terms as president of the New York Press Club, and led the International League of Press Clubs in 1887.
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New York
Joseph Howard
Howard
Kenmare Farmer Found Brutally Injured in Cellar
Minot North Dakota April 1 authorities report Christ Johnson a Kenmare farmer about sixty was found in the cellar of his home six miles south of Kenmare with the face severely beaten and head shot. R Noah and Patsy Coyle two ex convicts have been arrested on suspicion of involvement.
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Minot
N. D
Christ Johnson
Kenmare
R. Noah
Patsy Coyle
Either and Neither Usage Rules for Clarity
The article outlines proper use of either and neither for two items only, correct conjunctions with two options, and excludes listing three choices. It forbids such as forms, requires each side usage, and notes pronunciation differences with emphasis on standard "e-ther" and "nee-ther" per authorities.
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York World
After the Fruit Trust
Senator Johnston proposes Senate inquiry into United Fruit Company to determine if a foreign government aiding a domestic trust harms trade. He cites Costa Rica seizing a banana shipment via United Oil, noting a New York suit where Costa Rica claimed sovereignty over the fruit in U.S. courts.
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Washington
Senate
Johnston
Alabama
Department of Commerce and Labor
United Fruit Company
Central America
United Oil Company
Costa
New York
Costa Rica
Fruit Amino Court of the
United States
Gasoline Explosion Endangers Reporter and Child in Tennessee
James F. Barnes, a Chattanooga News reporter, and his three year old daughter were severely burned when a gasoline explosion occurred after he mistook a gasoline can for coal oil and tried to light a stove. Barnes jumped from a window to escape flames while neighbors helped. Portions of flesh dropped off as he was rushed to hospital. The child also sustained fatal burns as bed clothes ignited.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
James F. Barnes
Chattanooga News
He Barnes
Barnes
Mr. Barnes
Children Test Powder Explosion Wounds Six in Shawnee
In Shawnee Oklahoma on April 1 a group of boys near a stock yard half carload of powder and dynamite caps argued over its condition. They lit a match to test the powder and an explosion shattered the car scattering debris. Six people were seriously injured and Robert Gray, a Black child, died.
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Shawnee
Okla
Missouri, Kansas
Texas
Robert Gray
Body of Chester Gillette Interred at Sole Cemetery
The body of Chester Gillette, electrocuted in Auburn prison for Grace Brown's murder, was buried in Sole cemetery two miles from Auburn. Only family members attended the interment.
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Auburn
N. Y
Chester Gillette
Grace Brown
Sole Cemetery
Boomerang Editorial Trick Surprises German Editor
A German editor faced an imminent blank page and improvised an apology note claiming the editorials were withheld to prevent government misinterpretation. The next morning the paper was confiscated for malicious ridicule by omission, shocking the editor.
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Los Angeles Times
Unfinished Life Paths Warn of Growth and Manhood
A reflection on human deeds and lives as journeys whose outcomes remain unseen. It compares manhood to a child’s future, suggesting growth cannot be predicted in advance.
Venezuelan Trade Tariffs Tackled to Pressure Caracas
Washington reports urgent U S plan to punish Venezuela through a prohibitive tariff on coffee exports and a ban on asphalt from Lake Bermudez as Secretary Root pushes Congress to act. The move aims to force Caracas to remedy U S claims arbitration and future talks.
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Venezuela
United States
Lake Bermudez
Root
Hay
Bond
Russell
Agricultural Measure Passes House on Forestry Provisions
The House completed most of the agricultural appropriation bill sections relating to the bureau of forestry after fierce debate. Wyoming and California representatives assailed the bureau over alleged timber monopolies and water-rights issues, while Iowa and Kansas lawmakers defended its work.
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Washington
Bureau of Forestry
House of Representatives
Messrs. Meondell
Wyoming
Smith
California
Bureau
Messrs. Bonynge
Colorado
Cushman
Congress
Messrs
Hepburn
Iowa
Scott
Kansas
Tumphreys
Michigan
House
Carr Charged With Murder of Express Messenger
Newton Kansas April 1 William S T Carr arrested on murder and robbery charges in the killing of Oscar A Bailey express messenger. Blood stained trousers found at a cleaner led to arrest with overcoat containing jewelry tied to the express car. Carr a three year employee at the company and Bailey fellow worker.
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Newton
Kan
William ‘S T. Carr
Oscar A. Bailey
Florence
Carr
Marion
Express Company
Bailey
Electric Boat Chief Denies Charges Before House Panel
Isaac L. Rice president of Electric Boat denounced Lilley’s charges as malicious lies and absurd. Witnesses John P. Kellocs assistant state’s attorney for Connecticut and William D. Gordon attorney for Electric Boat denied knowledge of any wrongful influence to secure legislation in Congress.
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Washington
Isaac L. Rice
Electric Boat Company
George L. Lilley
Connecticut
House
John P. Kellocs
William D. Gordon
Midland
Mich
Congress
Senate debates Snake River dam bill in Washington
The entire senate session focused on a bill to permit a dam on the Snake River in Washington. A recess was reached after Mr. Hierburn of Idaho refused to allow a vote. Senator Teller condemned executive encroachment in his remarks while several minor bills were passed.
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Washington
Senate
Snake River
Hierburn
Idaho
Teller
Coal gas illness prompts rescue in La Crosse
In La Crosse Wisconsin on April 1 three Olson family members and two visitors nearly died from coal gas but were saved by a call from James B Murray, president of the Retail Grocers association. A magazine feature jokes about exams and history class misreadings as a student misquotes Elizabeth I.
Prince Helie da Sagan Denies Suit to Madame Gould
Paris bound Prince Helie da Sagan plans to sail for France on April 9 while Madame Anna Gould and her children return to Europe after a bronchitis illness at the Hotel St Regis. He denies rumors of marriage and says future matters are unsettled.
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New York
Prince Helie da Sagan
France
Provence
Madame Gould
Europe
Mrs
Tyler Morse
Hotel St. Regis
Mrs. Tyler Morse
Madame
Fight on the Street Senator Davis Arrested
In Little Rock on April 1 a statement allegedly made sparked an arrest of Senator Jeff Davis and an attorney, marking a confrontational street incident under investigation by local authorities.
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United States
Jeff Davis
Davis
Thomas Helm
Helm
Senator Davis
New Albany
Ind
Little Rock
Ark
Scion of Famous Family Dead Found in Coronado Seawall
The body of Guy Clive thirty six found wedged between rocks on Coronado's boulevard seawall in San Diego. The English citizen, nephew of Lord Clive, was fully dressed and believed to have died of natural causes. he had no spouse and had lived in the area with support remittances from England.
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San Diego
Cal
Coronado’s Boulevard Seawall
Guy Clive
England
Lord Clive
India
Fire damages Hitz Cold Storage plant in Indianapolis
A blaze damaged the building occupied by Hitz Cold Storage and its contents in Indianapolis on April 1, causing about 100000 dollars in losses. The fire's cause was not disclosed and the extent of damage included the structure and stored goods.
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Indianapolis
Hitz Cold Storage Company
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