Only President Mitchell Can Avert Great Strike
Indianapolis Feb 1 The United Mine Workers convention endorsed a scales committee plan and vowed no contracts in bituminous or anthracite fields until a settlement. President Mitchell and Vice President Lewis backed the move as operators refuse wage increases threaten war to the end. Patrick Dolan urged relief for miners families as talks lock step toward a nationwide strike beginning April 1.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
As Ecale
W. D. Ryan
Misois
Lewis
Wilson
Patrick Dolan
Pennsylvania
Hia Voica
Scales Committee
Gietriche
New Goods Added Daily at 15 Day Special Sale
The W. P. Haw ley Merchandise Co. announces fresh arrivals each day during a fifteen day special sale with new stock showcased daily.
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W. P. Hawley Merchandise Co
Real Estate Bargains for First Class Business Property
Persons seeking prime stone and brick stores should contact at once. The property is expected to double in value when spring building and trade resume and already yields about 13 percent on the investment. Easy terms. Seller cites extensive construction in view as motive.
Moroc co clash drew foil from German clerical paper
Berlin reports the Keelma che Volkezeitung, clerical center party organ, denounces US interference in Morocco. It argues for an eastern hemisphere doctrine to counter American influence and claims US open door policy in Morocco is hypocritical after US actions in the Philippines Porto Rico and Panama.
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Berlin
Keelmache Volkezeitung
Center Party
Germany
America
Morocco
United States
Europe
Philippines
Porto Rico
Panama
Drastic Ohio Railroad Rate Bill Sparks House Hearing
In Columbus on February 1 Representative Wertz introduces a rail rate bill by Maj. Taggart’s attorney. The measure bans near-traffic based rates, sets up a rate commission for passenger freight and express lines, can compel evidence, punish violators, and audit delays and accidents. It requires carriers to file on e se lists and allows punitive damages for discriminatory rates or delays. A February 6 public hearing is scheduled by the House committee on railroads.
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Columbus
Ohio
Wertz
Taggart
Houre Committee On Railoads
Chapin Dismissed From Naval Academy for Hazing
Edwin L Chapin of California was dismissed from the Naval Academy after a hazing conviction. He was a member of the first class slated to graduate February 18. The court-martial also handed a fine to Richard L Dessasure of Maryland for related trials. The Navy accepted Benjamin W Tye of Georgia resignations due to study inconsistencies.
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Annapolis
Edwin L Chapin
California
Naval Academy
Chapin
Richard L. Dessasure
Mialleston
D. C
Navy Department
Benjamin W. Tye
Georgia
Lars. Tye
Boy Kills Mother After Spanking in Kentucky
Louisville dispatch reports a 7 year old boy shot and killed his mother Mrs John Hatton after she spanked him for misbehavior. The child retrieved a pistol from a table in the next room and fired, the .45 caliber bullet piercing her heart.
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Louisville
Rogers
John Hatton
Tie
Lipton Plans Fourth Cup Challenge Under New Rules
Sir Thomas Lipton will attempt a fourth challenge for the America’s Cup after settling designs with Mylne of Glasgow and builders Denny Bros of Dumbarton, contingent on New York Yacht Club approval of revised racing rules.
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Glasgow
Sir Thomas Lipton
Mylne of
Denny Bros
Danbarton
New York Yacht Club
Patrick seeks new trial over perjury in Rice murder case
Albert T. Patrick’s lawyers filed affidavits arguing the 1899 Rice murder conviction was based on perjured testimony by Charles Jones. They claim Jones admitted lying and would reveal truth if not for a harsh sentence, and they present medical experts contending key medical evidence was faulty.
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New York
Albert T. Patrick
Fsat
Patrick
William Mareh Rice
Charlee F. Jones
Jones
Ted
Rice
W. M. K. Olcott
Goff
Resolution Attacks Diplomatic Records Stirs Abroad
Washington Feb 1 Representative Gilbert of Kentucky introduced a house resolution attacking the official records of the diplomatic service. The resolution cites Minister Soraby of Bolivia and Paul D Cravath of New York in a scheme to turn over the American Mining Company of Bolivia to British capital, and alleges U S minister to Ecuador Lee aided a British expedition into Bolivia, prompting strained relations. It calls on President Roosevelt for all documents and papers in the case.
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Washington
Gilbert
Kentucky
Dilomatic Service
Ter Soraby
Bolivia
Paul D. Cravath
New York
American Mining Company
British Capitaliste
United States
Ecuador
Lee
Revolution Cella
Rooeevelt
Riis pushes Roosevelt for New York mayor in White House talk
In Washington Jacob Riis urged President Roosevelt to run for mayor of New York as a test of democracy. He claimed Roosevelt could clean up evils in the city and would be elected if he campaigned.
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Wreshington
Jacob Riis
White House
Roosevelt
New York
Rue
Congress
Ron
United States
Swanson Inaugurated Virginia Governor Before Assembly
Richmond February 1 Governor Claude Swanson was inaugurated at noon before the general assembly in simple yet impressive ceremonies. He was escorted by Governor Montague and followed by Lieutenant Governor J Taylor Ellyson with Senator Wickham and others. Swanson delivered his address and received hearty cheers before taking the oath and greeting attendees.
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Richmond
Swaneon
General Assembly
Montague
J. Taylor Ellyson
Wickham
Swanson
Ellyson
Bids Received for Double Tracking
Roanoke Va Feb 1 Bids were received by the Norfolk and Western from contractors for double tracking the road from Montvale to Lowry eighteen miles Twenty eight bids were filed and contracts will be let in about a week or more Bidders have been over the road recently to prepare for informed bids Contracts are to be awarded as soon as practicable and completion aimed for at an early date
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Roanoke
Norfolk and Western
Montvale
Lowry
Four Killed by Boiler Explosion at Elly Lumber Mill
A boiler at the Elly lumber mill on Twelve Mile Creek exploded today in Huntington West Virginia killing four workers. The mill building was completely wrecked and firefighters fought the blaze.
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Huntington
W. Va
Elly Lumber Milla
Twelve Mile Creek
Admiral Togo to Visit United States in April
Toklo reports on best authority that Admiral Togo will visit the United States in April with two cruisers. The trip is described as оформить official goodwill voyage.
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Admiral Togo
United States
Toklo
Togo
Three Italians Die in Cave In Middletown NY
Three Italians killed and three injured by a cave in of a big shaft in the Erie tunnel near Otisville. Also notices Pocahontas Coke Company annual stockholders meeting at Masonic Hall Bramwell WV February 18 at 11 a m to elect directors and conduct business. W J Beals secretary.
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Cave
Middletown
N. Y
Erie Tunnel
Otisville
Pocahontas Coke Company
Masonic Hall
Bramwell
West Virginia
Black Hand Letters Panic Members of the Bank
Washington reports that bank members received black hand letters with warnings of days remaining. Postal cards show a black hand and deadlines four days two days and one day, followed by a red ink plea no more black hand. Congressmen advocate making this advertising method illegal.
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Washington
The
Bance
Congress
Destructive City Fire in Panama Destroys Main Street
Panama Feb. 1 A second devastating fire in a month broke out at 2:30 this morning burning 28 buildings on the main street including the Concordia Hotel. The damage is estimated at 500000 dollars with partial insurance. Many Americans were housed in the hotel and fifteen stores were lost.
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Panama
Concordia
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Tonight At Elkas Auditorium
The Davis Goodwin Stock Co presents In Convict Siripesa at Elkas auditorium with a strong cast and acts between scenes. Tonight they dramatize The Celebrated Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and promise a crowded house. Saturday offers A Deserted Bride matinee and Jesse James show along with a live turkey gobbler and $5 in gold for lucky number holders.
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Elka’ Auditorium
Siripesa
Robert Louis
Jepheneon
Cass
Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde
Thies
Jesee James
Revival Services Increase in Interest at Lutheran Church
The Bland Street Methodist congregation conducts revival services at 7 30 each evening. Attendance grows despite the inconvenient location with nightly conversions and requests for prayer.
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Lutheran Church
Bland Street
St Albans Fire Wipes Out Town Business District
A blaze in St Albans destroyed the town's business portion, with losses estimated over $100,000. Insurers have long declined risk, leaving little coverage.
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St. Albans
Isaac
Private skating party closes rink amid caution on races
The rink was closed yesterday from 10 to 12 a m for a private party. In the afternoon and evening the program continued as usual though fast races were canceled for safety. Organizers anticipate new features as skaters improve and dancing routines may return.
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Mafrone
Werrily Ae Uenel
Fire on transport Meade sparks loss of life and injuries
In San Francisco the transport Meade catching fire in the hold near Folsom street left three dead including Third Officer G Wallace Captain C Dakin and Hoseman T of the fire engine company. At least a dozen injured, including soldiers and fire crew, as the ship stood at the dock awaiting repairs for a voyage to the Philippines. The blaze forced evacuations and burned cargo with damage to baggage. the vessel is expected to sail again after repairs.
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United States
Meade
Philippines
G. Wallace
The
Charles Dakin
Fire Engine Company
Thomas
Fire Department
Folsom Street
Washington
Charles F. Humphrey
Devolin
Army Transport Service
One More Opportunity at 10 Percent Off Goods
Friday and Saturday offer any goods at ten percent below coat with cost clearly shown on a streamer for shopper verification. The notice provides a cost string rlo2c3k45a627h8a9m0 and lists M. BAS O.TLETHWAITE as Trustee of Blaefield Millinery Parlor with M Browning as proprietor, at 22 2.
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M. Bas
O.tlethwaite
Blaefield Millinery Parlor
M &. Browning
Valuable Property at Pocahontas for Sale
Valuable property near the Norfolk and Western passenger station in Pocahontas Virginia offered by the Pocahontas Wholesale Grocery Co. The three story building with basement spans 15075 feet and includes an electric motor elevator electric lights and steam heat. Suitable for wholesale business or conversion to mercantile rooms residence flats or hotel. Sold cheap on easy terms call or write G W Hawle president or V L Sexton attorney Pocahontas Wholesale Grocery Co Pocahontas Va.
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Norfolk and Western
Pocahontas Wholesale Grocery Company
G. W. Hawle
Pocahontas Wholesale Grocery Co
Pocahontas, Va
Special Hamburg sale ends soon at W P Bawley Merchandise
Only two more days remain in the Hamburg sale at W. P. Bawley Merchandise Co. The notice highlights bargain offers and quantities while urging customers to act quickly before the event closes.
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Hamburg
W. P. Bawley
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