Leavenworth Coal Mines Idle Over Pay Rates
Coal miners at Leavenworth remain idle awaiting consent to work at four cents per bushel. The Leavenworth Coal Company shut the mine March 1 and ordered tools taken out. mules removed below as work halted. The owners refuse five cents per bushel, claiming no further mining. The plant, best equipped locally, operated eighteen years without accident, with a capacity of 40,000 bushels though not fully utilized.
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Mystery Identity Revealed Before Death of Kansas City Manager
George Perry a longtime Kansas City restaurant manager died of heart disease last night. He had been in business eight years and revealed on his deathbed that his real name was John J Pendergast a former Citizens National Bank cashier Springfield Illinois. He claimed to have settled a debt and sought to reconcile with the world. He was regarded as generous and philanthropic by many friends.
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Robbed and Nearly Murdered on Northern Pacific Express
A Mandan Dakotas dispatch reports Paul Towne of New Buffalo was attacked by two masked men on a west bound Northern Pacific express car. They robbed him of 98 dollars and his pocketbook, then dragged him to the car platform and left him for dead. He regained consciousness at Mandan station.
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Senate And House Proceedings From Washington March 2
The House reported private bills including a right of way grant for the Aberleen Bismarck Northwestern railroad through the Sioux reservation. An omnibus bill for army supply claims was considered and a $20 000 amendment for a Virginia seminary was offered. The House recessed to 7:30 PM and then pursued pension bills. In the Senate petitions from Kansas and Nebraska were presented as well as land allotment inquiries. The pension bill faced debate and amendments. The House then adjourned after discussing an Alabama contested election case.
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Senate considered the urgent deficiency bill and pensions
The Senate debated the urgent deficiency bill with Payne's amendments on public building payrolls. The House extended time for Union Pacific debts and debated railroad grants. The Senate agenda included pensions for incapacitated ex soldiers, with Wilson's infirmities of age tweak rejected. the session adjourned.
Emperor William Nearing End Amid Fainting Fits
Berlin dispatch reports Emperor William IV in failing health with fainting spells and feverish weakness. Physicians note kidney infection and abdominal pain while morphed injections were stopped due to strength loss. Court circles summon ministers and royal kin as the monarch lingers in a comatose state awaiting recovery or further decline.
Engineers' Circular Defends Pay Demands in Rail Strike
A statement by the Northwestern Railway Brotherhood of Engineers counters Chicago Burlington & Quincy claims. It details pay on various lines and argues for 84 cents per mile for passenger and 4 cents per mile for freight, asserting reform is just and negotiable with officials. Chief Arthur endorses Sargent's stance. Also notes Denver rail dispute and Sioux Falls bequest by Mrs Astor's estate to Bishop Hare for Indian welfare and a memorial church.
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Bishop Hare
New York
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Campaign notes show Republican unity and Northwest Democrats unite
Chicago dispatch reports the Republican State Central Committee meeting with Generals McNulta Rinaker and Smith and Mayor Connelly presenting platforms. It notes a push for unity, Springfield convention May 2, and a call for unpledged delegates while Democrats of the Northwest form a co operative group in Chicago to coordinate the coming campaign. The United Labor Party discusses a Cincinnati convention and Henry George theory. George H. Corliss dies in Pittsburgh at 72. Baroness Burdett-Coutts backs bee-keeping in schools.
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