Democrats Hear Bryan and Harmon at Missouri Dollar Dinner
About 2000 Missouri Democrats gathered in Kansas City for a dollar banquet, with William J. Bryan and Judson Harmon as lead speakers. Bryan criticized President Roosevelt as Hamiltonian in outlook while Harmon argued for a stronger platform and warned against trusts and tariff issues, urging reform and denouncing Republican governance.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Young Men's Democratic League of Missouri
William J. Bryan
Judson Harmon
Bryan
Harmon
Hamilton
Jefferson
Washington
A L Neereamer Promoted To Central Electric Traffic Chair
A L Neereamer formerly with the C and M railway in Cambridge now of Delaware Ohio has been elected chairman of the Central Electric Traffic association effective April 15 with headquarters in Indianapolis. He has held many railway posts from ground clerk to general superintendent, noted for capacity and integrity.
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A. L. Neereamer
Cambridge
C. & M. Railway
Delaware
Ohio
Central Electric Traffic Association
Indianapolis
Hocking Valley
C. S. and H
Western Paper Goods Co. Fire Ruins Cincinnati Plant
A blaze at the Western Paper Goods Co in Cincinnati caused an explosion that wrecked the rear building and toppled walls onto the Big Four tracks. The loss is estimated at 175000 dollars.
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Cincinnati
Western Paper Goods Co
Dr Hill Too Poor Basis of Kaiser's Objection to Appointment
Berlin reports an explanation from the Vossische Zeitung on the doubts about Dr. Hill's Berlin ambassadorship. The paper says concerns were about finances not character, fearing Germany's prestige would suffer if America’s envoy could not project high rank. The emperor's objections aligned with strengthening Germany United States ties and improving relations.
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Kaiser
Berlin
Vossiche Zeitung
Dr. Hill
United States
America
Germany
Remains Identified as Hiram Rogers after Freight Train Death
The body of a man killed by a Baltimore and Ohio train near Sundale was identified as Hiram Rogers Jr. of Zanesville, not Robert Evans of Cambridge. Two companions, the Church brothers, reported Rogers joined them on a ride to Cambridge but did not reunite before the accident. The men described their method of travel by freight train and notified the coroner after learning of the incident. Rogers, 38, single, was laid to rest at his parents home on the Adamsville road.
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Sundale
Robert Evans
Cambridge
Hiram Rogers, Jr
Zanesville
Church Brothers
Higgins
Muskingum County
Rogers
Norwich
Hiram Rogers
Adamsville Road
Hill's Name Sent to Senate for Germany Ambassadorship
Washington March 31 The President sent the name of David Jayne Hill to the Senate for confirmation as Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Germany.
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Washington
David Jayne Hill
Senate
Germany
Miners Abandon Work as Industry Considers Prices
Indianapolis dispatch reports 250000 miners across multiple states will halt work as contracts expire. unions seek leverage for higher prices while operators delay agreements. Terre Haute Pittsburg and Springfield hosts joint sessions. Indiana and Illinois districts may continue operation. Springfield Illinois confirms mines to close by April 1 through mid April.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Iowa
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Texas
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
West Virginia
Kentucky
John Mitchell
W. B. Wilson
Central Pennsylvania
T. L. Lewis
Mitchell
Samuel Sextorm
United Mineworkers’ Journal
Chris Evans
Lewis
Ryan
Frank Hays
Belleville
Springfield
Ill
District coal mines close after order delays
As of this afternoon the Forsythe Coal Co mine was the only one in the district to close. By tonight every mine in the district is expected to close or suspend operations, leaving about 4000 men idle.
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Forsythe Coal Co
Miner Shift Outlook Clears in District Soon
In a statement this afternoon an operator said a prolonged shutdown was unlikely and most mines in the district would reopen within the next two weeks.
M E Church Plans June Centennial Celebration
A large Official Board and congregation meeting decided to celebrate the M E church centennial in the city with a June date to be chosen later. Rev Edwin A Jester led the discussion and committees on finance and an executive panel were formed with several civic and church members.
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M. E. Church
Edwin A. Jester
Fred L. Rosemond
Rhoda Brown
Charles A. Barber
T. R. Deselm
R. Potter
Dr. Dewey
L. G. Haines
J. S. Nichols
W. H. Gregg
Charles Forney
Samuel Hassel
Charless. Sheppard
Landslide Delays Marietta Division Traffic at Blakes Woods
Heavy rains caused a major landslide at Blakes Woods one and a half miles north of Whipple blocking the Marietta Division tracks this morning. Officials had warned of danger and patrols were posted overnight while a large crew cleared the site before trains could run again.
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Marietta
Blakes Woods
Whipple
Division
Decision to ignore the president prompts passenger transfer
The report notes a decision to ignore the president and transfer passengers bound for pilots on either side of the slide, outlining the procedural move and its aim to relieve congestion or confusion during the incident.
Tariff Clash and Pinchot Attacks Stir Congress
Washington diary notes turbulent hearings as Ways and Means resists tariff revision despite public petitions. Pinchot faces charges over water rights and spending, while Senate debates forest service measures. navy frees prisoners to ease overcrowding. John W. Stewart sworn in as Vermont senator successor to Proctor.
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Gifford Pinchot
Forestry Bureau
Messrs. Smith
Cal
Mondell
Wyo
Pinchot
Pollard
Neb
Scott
Kan
Forest Service
John W. Stewart
Vermont
Redfield Proctor
Senate
Landslide Again Breaks Gas Main Near Cambridge
The Ohio Fuel Supply Co main line was severed by a landslide at Wilhelm farm south of Cambridge, disrupting gas for Cambridge during morning meals. Twenty workmen repaired the line quickly after the break, which followed heavy rains that undermined a previous repair and caused renewed concern about future slides.
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Ohio Fuel Supply Co
Wilhelm Farm
Cambridge
Gibson Bros Buy Ice Plant and Expand Venture
Porter E. Gibson and H. H. Gibson purchase the Cambridge Ice and Electric Co outputs while OC P L T Co continues operating the plant. The brothers will merge the ice business with general contracting handling brick sand gravel coal and building materials. New offices planned on West Steubenville Ave North 4th Street with uptown location in Central National Bank building. Six ice wagons to be deployed for summer service.
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Porter E. Gibson
H. Gibson
Cambridge Ice & Electric Co
Cambridge P. L. & T. Co
Gibson Brothers
West Steubenville Avenue
North 4Th Street
Central National Bank
Port E. Gibson
C. H. Gibson
Miss Maggie Duff Attends Paderewski at Weller Theater
Miss Maggie Duff went to Zanesville this afternoon to hear Paderewski perform at the Weller theater.
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Maggie Duff
Zanesville
Paderewski
Weller Theater
T. L. Lewis Plans Conference On Wage Schedules
Indianpolis March 21 President Elect T. L. Lewis plans a conference between miners and operators at Columbus in April to consider wage schedules.
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Indianpolis
T. L. Lewis
Columbus
Howard McCullough Visits City On Kimbolton Business
Howard McCullough of Kimboltos was in the city on business today. He was seen meeting with local merchants and discussing a possible expansion plan for his company.
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Howard McCullough
Kimboltos
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Dalzell
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Ways and Means
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