Chief Jackson may take case to civil service commission
Colonel W. H. Jackson, once police chief, may appeal to the civil service commission to clear his name after the mayor declared he cannot serve during the Hunt administration. Supporters insist legal grounds guide the action and demand the mayor prove his charges, while Jackson will not accept a subordinate role as Inspector John Grimm becomes acting chief.
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Rescue of 26 Men Sparks Hope of More Alive
Okla March 21 Thirty five miners entombed in Sans Bois mine after an explosion were not accounted for tonight. Twenty six were rescued earlier, with fifteen more found in a room. Relatives crowded the shaft mouth as survivors recounted the nightmare and fear. Financial help poured in from across the nation, including a $5,000 gift from United Mine Workers District 21 and three carloads of provisions from Fort Smith.
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Coal Strike Looms As Union Demands Rejected
In Cleveland on March 21, 200,000 bituminous miners across Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois saw their demand for a 10 percent pay raise and shorter hours rejected by operators. A subcommittee of eight miners' delegates and eight operators will meet to seek a possible compromise before a broader conference, signaling a grave national coal situation and potential strike after April 1.
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Taft Clark Prophets Give Big Fight Prediction
Washington dispatch reports that national conventions will nominate Taft and Sherman for Republicans and Clark and Foss for Democrats. Taft appears secured for renomination with 700 votes expected, while Clark looms as Taft’s likely opponent. Coal wage talks trigger potential strike if April 1 talks fail, with miners and operators at odds over pay baselines and suspension timelines.
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Flames Destroy Two Residences in West Covington
A morning fire in West Covington Kentucky destroyed two two story frame houses on High street near Haymen street and damaged a adjacent home. Origin unknown but believed started in the Henson occupied house. Wind aided blaze and within twenty minutes the structures were ashes drawing crowds as Covington sent aid with a chemical engine arriving too late to save the buildings.
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30 year supply of potash found in California
Washington and London dispatches report two major notes. In California’s Searles Lake government scientists estimate a potash deposit of 4 to 11 million tons, possibly more, potentially supplying the United States for decades. The labor crisis in Britain deepens as ministers push a minimum wage bill amid strikes. shipments and railways face disruption with idle tonnage and 12,000 Paisley Thread mill workers affected.
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Bigelow Recants And Keeps Seat With Apology
In Columbus on March 21, Rev. Herbert S. Bigelow narrowly avoids recall as president of the constitutional convention after apologizing for not entertaining an appeal from his decision. E W Doty of Cleveland was served notice and delegates threatened revolt. Bigelow admits a misstep in not clarifying the vote and seeks reconciliation as Weybrecht and Halfhill push sharp parliamentary arguments.
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Seventh Avenue Residents Demand Action On Collapsed Steeple
Seventh Avenue residents protest Building Commissioner Rapp over the Third Presbyterian church collapse. They question why the steeple was not condemned though signs of danger were noted. Officials cite unknown causes and frost thaw as possible factors, while steeple removal proceeds amid hazardous rigging work.
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Former Interior Secretary seriously ill in St Louis
March 21 report says General John W. Noble secretary of the Interior under President Harrison is seriously ill at his home in St Louis from heart weakness. The 81 year old veteran’s physician offers little hope for recovery.
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One Killed in Storm as Oklahoma Town Levels Homes
Lawton Okla March 21 A tornado wrecked Granfield Oklahoma destroying about fifty houses. Farmer Joe Logsdon was killed and two children of J H Hatfield were injured in the storm which struck yesterday causing extensive damage in and around Granfield.
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Man Confesses Sent Bomb To New York Judge Rosalsky
Jacksonville detective bureau reports Fred Newsom alias Fred Price confessed sending an explosive to Judge Rosalsky of the New York Court of General Sessions. Newsom, arrested as a vagrant, claimed robbery links and identified Folke E. Brandt as a figure tied to the case. He said the package was mailed from Brunswick, Georgia and handed to him by an unnamed intermediary.
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Mercy Sues Dean Talbot Over Defamation Case
In Chicago, Esther Mercy a former University of Chicago student presses a $100,000 defamation suit against Dean Marion Talbot. Cross examination reveals a contentious feud linked to a hat worth $250 and a pompon theft. A Judson letter questions Mercy’s truthfulness and recent university status. Mercy recounts a meeting with President Judson who reportedly refused to help.
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Underwood Seeks Wool Tariff Victory in Congress
Democratic Leader Underwood plans to reintroduce a 20 percent ad valorem duty on raw wool in the Ways and Means Committee. The move aims to show tariff board reports are flawed while avoiding a Democratic caucus and appealing to free wool opponents. The bill mirrors last summer's proposal, with adjustments from Senate talks, and faces a pivotal committee vote and floor consideration.
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Representative Foster of Vermont Is Dead
Washington March 21 Rep David J Foster of Vermont died here tonight after a three week illness. He first suffered grip which developed into pneumonia and proved fatal in a few hours. He was 54 years old.
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David J. Foster
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Objects to Army Training of Aliens
In Washington on March 21 Senate debate over admitting a Cuban to West Point drew Senator Gallinger’s warning against expanding educational facilities to foreigners. He noted two outsiders already there and two more Chinese granted entry, expressing doubt about training foreigners who might become troublesome in war, though he did not block the resolution which was agreed to.
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Court Clerks Alleged Embezzlers Claim by Clayton
Chairman Clayton of the judiciary committee told the House that over twenty federal court clerks embezzled court funds and remain in post due to current law. He urged an amendment to empower the president to remove offending officials.
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