Miners Union convention seen ready for Ryan resolution fight
Indianapolis housing a stormy United Mineworkers convention opens with expected opposition to repealing the Ryan resolution which ties contracts across districts and blocks new agreements. Officials deny plans to withdraw the resolution amid talk of possible strife and a push to fund defense for Moyer and other officials.
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German House
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Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
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Idaho
Pennsylvania
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Dane Nelson Beats McGovern In Drawn Six Round Bout
Philadelphia March 14 Battling Nelson and Terry McGovern fought six rounds at the National Athletic Club. The opening rounds were slow with few clean blows and crowd jeers. Nelson pressed in the later rounds and gained the edge with a strong left, but the bout was ruled a draw as no knockout occurred.
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Philadelphia
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National Athletic Club
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Ohio House Passes Bronson Primary Bill and Appropriations
The Ohio House, in its busiest session, passed the Bronson primary bill and the appropriations measure. Debate focused on a $45,000 dormitory item for Ohio University Athens, which failed to be struck out, and a $60,000 girls dormitory for Chillicothe. The primary bill would require $10 county fees to vote in primaries and consolidate primaries into a single election with party registration.
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Tragic sinking of British King claims 27 lives at sea
After a three day battle with a raging storm 27 sailors died when the British King foundered 150 miles south of Sable Island. Thirteen survivors were rescued by the Bostonian and eleven by the Mannheim and Captain James O’Hagan was fatally injured directing rescue efforts.
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Arrest of Cincinnati Bank Cashier Sparks City Flight
In Springfield Ohio March 15 30 a.m. cash drawer the arrest of T J Davis cashier Cincinnati First National Bank sparked a dramatic pursuit. Davis was seized in downtown Cincinnati and forced into a hired auto escorted by Senate sergeants at arms and attorneys. Deputies pursued, habeas corpus writ issued, and Davis moved toward Franklin and Springfield amid a flurry of legal actions and official response.
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Roosevelt to Seek Third Term, Parker Says
In Birmingham on March 14 former candidate Judge Alton B. Parker stated he believes President Roosevelt will seek the Republican nomination for a third term. Parker noted Roosevelt previously denied future runs but now intends to pursue the nomination. He added this view contrasts with Roosevelt’s 1904 pledge not to run again.
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Birmingham
Ala
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Roosevelt
Washington
East
Woman seeks Morgan an odd saga after arrest at his firm
In New York on March 14 Mrs G P Williams an Englishwoman residing at the Hoffman House was committed to Bellevue Hospital for sanity examination after an arrest in front of J Pierpont Morgan & Co on a disorderly conduct warrant. She claimed to be Morgan’s victim and threatened to shoot him and his son.
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Boise
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New York
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Tombs
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J. P. Morgan & Co
Gompers and Furuseth Condemn Roosevelt Bill at Hearing
Labor leaders led by Mother Gompers and A Furuseth denounced the Gilbert anti injunction bill before the House Judiciary Committee. They warned Roosevelt endorsement would hurt labor and urged limits on injunctive power in labor disputes. Gompers accepted partial reforms for railway workers but opposed broader injunction restrictions.
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Taft Confers With Brothers in New York on Bench Question
Secretary of War Taft met in New York with three brothers and friends in a private conference amid rumors he would join the Supreme Court. He said the gathering was an informal family affair and declined to discuss the court matter, planning to return to Washington after handling Philippine investments.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Washington
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Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
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Watertown
Conn
Moros Alleged in Mt Dajo Battle Firearms and Shields
General Wood replies to Taft and the President defending the Mt Dajo engagement on Jolo that many Moros were killed because they were in the works when attacked and that Moro women wore trousers and children were used as shields. The exchange notes that casualties were considered unavoidable.
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