Roosevelt congratulates Wood on marked victory over Moros at Jolo
Manila dispatches report the Mt Dajo fight lasting four days with about 900 killed or wounded among Moros and defenders. General Wood and units lauded in Roosevelt cable praising upholding the American flag. Jolo remains quiet as constabulary pursue bands. Batangas and Northern Luzon forces active.
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Manila
Zamboanga
Mt. Dajo
Bliss
Luzon
Jolo
Hugh Scott
Mindanao
Wood
Roosevelt
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Tucson Rejoices At Hood Bill Defeat
Tucson residents cheered as news arrived that the joint State hood bill had been defeated. Nighttime celebrations filled the streets with bands, a three hour procession led by Mayor Manning, and riflemen firing blank volleys as red lights, bells, and sirens marked the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Tucson
Ariz
Manning
Towboat Lysle Sinks After Rock Strike on Monongahela
The towboat Lysle struck a rock near Braddock Wharf and sank in two minutes. Christine Dempsey, a chambermaid linked to Jack Dempsey, drowned while Captain Sim Morgan broke an arm while attempting rescue. Twelve crewmen escaped. The boat, owned by Consolidated Coal and Co, was towing empty barges and a floating derrick upriver.
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Commercial Tribune
Pittsburg
Thomas Lysle
Monongahela River
Braddock
Christine Dempsey
Jack Dempsey
Sim” Morgan
Lysle
Consolidated Coal and Company
Taft Not Ready to Take Place on the Bench
President Taft signals unease about his readiness for a judicial post and outlines the qualifications needed for serving in the Philippines, emphasizing the demand for a man suited to the colonial administration and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Morgan Actor Edward J Morgan Found Dead in Hotel
Edward J Morgan the actor who played John Storm in The Christian was found dead in his hotel room at the Belleclaire in New York. Heart disease listed as the cause after a recent sanitarium stay. Married less than two years to Helen Bertram, a leading comic opera star. He originated roles in John Storm and David Rossi and appeared in Booth Tarkington’s The Gentleman from Indiana and Hall Caine’s The Prodigal Son.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Edward J. Morgan
John Storm
Belleclaire Hotel
Mr. Morgan
David Rossi
Hall Caine
Booth Tarkington
Indiana
the Prodigal Son
France Mourns as Courrieres Mine Disaster Claims Many
A catastrophic coal mine explosion at Courrieres in Northern France kills or entombs over a thousand miners. Rescue efforts continue as officials estimate 1193 to 1404 dead, with families crowding pits and ministers visiting the scene.
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France
Panic Drives 300 From New York Synagogue
A fire on the floor above Anschei Neer synagogue at 139% Madison Street prompted a rush of about 300 worshippers to flee. Many sustained minor injuries as clothing tore amid the smoke and panic. The blaze originated in a tailor shop located above.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Anschei Neer
Madison Street
Tobacco men in conference vow to beat trust
A meeting of independent tobacco manufacturers at the St Nicholas Hotel formed plans to expose and boycott nonrepresented houses to fight the alleged combine. Walter J. Friedlander of Cincinnati led the discussions with visiting manufacturers from eastern and southern cities.
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Tobacco
TRUST
St. Nicholas Hotel
Combine
Walter
J. Friedlander
Cincinnati
Independent Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association
Friedlander
Avondale
Highwaymen Rob Victim in Elm Street Alley Ambush
Edward J. Rieder was attacked just after midnight near Elm Street and the canal as three highwaymen dragged him into an alley. A gold watch was taken from his pocket before bystanders frightened them away. Rieder was beaten and choked, showing marks on his throat, and police searched the area but found no trace of the robbers.
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Edward J. Rieder
Miners' Demands Rumored. Mitchell Delays Meeting
In New York on March 10 President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers did not leave for Indianapolis as thought. He called a quick subcommittee meeting, postponed the departure and aimed to start west tomorrow. Rumors swirled that operators offered a reply to February proposals, but no confirmation was available.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
John Mitchell
United Mineworkers of America
Indianapolis
Fahy
Dettery
Hartlein
Mitchell
Ashland House
West
Gypsy fortune teller dies shielding child at busy street corner
Anna Johns 35 a gypsy fortune teller died after pushing her two year old away from a speeding touring car driven by J W Tarbill of the D T Williams Valve Co at Peetles Corner McMillan Street. The baby survived with minor injuries. Tarbill was arrested for manslaughter and released on $1000 bond.
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Anna Johns
D. T. Williams Valve Company
Broadway
Peetles Corner
John W. Tarbill
Syria
Anna
Peter Johns
Queen Stella
Carthage Pike
Peter
McMillan Street
Mr. Tarbill
John W.thomas
Tarbill
D. T. Williams
Kissed Little One Farewell After Fatal Hospital Injuries
A woman arrived at the city hospital with a base skull fracture, a fractured rib, and internal injuries. She was operated on then moved to a ward. As she weakened, she longed to kiss her child, who was brought to her bedside for a final farewell before she died. the coroner was notified.
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I. D. Jones
McMillan Street
City Hospital
Carthage
Patrol No. 7
Cameron
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Amer
Ican
Theodore Roosevelt
Philippines
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Washington, D. C
Commercial Tribute
Supreme Court
Justice Brown
Supreme Bench
War Department
Magoon
Canal Zone
Root
Moody
Jantise Brown
Panama Canal
Swayze
Supreme Court of New Jersey
Gray
Delaware
Parker
New Jersey
Sanborn
Minnesota
Hoyt
Lloyd Bowers
Chicago
Northwestern Railway
Vandeventer
Wyoming
United States Circuit Court
Lurton
Tennessee
Morgan
Actor
Heart Disease
the Christian
Paris
Ter
Courrieres
Sion
Dispatch
Lille
President Fallieres
Public
Gautier
Lens
Department
Pas de Calais
Courrieres, Verdun and
Ing
Universal Public
Manifesta
Ment
Bas’ de: Galais
M. Leon
Leon
Dan
Gerous
Richmond Street
Rieder
Pedes
Trians
Canal Bank
Elm Street
Canal
Good de
Police Headquart
Mr. Rieder
Little One
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