Anaconda machinists strike for higher pay and union recognition
Machinists at Anaconda Copper Mining company's foundry and smelters walked out at 8 45 this morning over a demanded wage scale, 43 cents for nine hours, five cent hourly rise, and union recognition. About 342 worked in foundry yesterday. 207 stayed today as 43 of 83 machinists quit, with apprentices and helpers remaining. union leaders threaten sympathy actions from Amalgamated properties and railroad workers. general strike possible if demands are not met. Tension rises as other departments and crafts weigh action. officials say foundry operations may continue with essential staff.
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Inter Mountain
Anaconda
Anasconda
Machiniste’ Union
Anaconda Company
John 8. Hickey
Hickey
St . Mont
Mountain View
International Association of Me Hnews
Mosion
Ratia
O'Connor
Mechanics’ Union
New Works
Butte
Fihor
Butte, Anaconda Pacific Railroad
Amalgamated Company
Admiral Sampson Letter Endorses Gunner Morgan for Commission
The March 1 release of Admiral Sampson's full endorsement letter for Gunner Morgan's Navy commission bid sparks debate over warrants becoming ensigns. Sampson notes Morgan's ability and bearing but cautions against broad use of appointment authority and possible social implications. The letter urges careful consideration by the Navy Department and cites Morgan's Spanish War service aboard the flagship New York.
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Washington
Admiral Sampson
Gunner Morgan
West Point
New York
Sampson
Congress
Navy Yard
Boston
Mass
Navy Department
Morgan
Secretary of the Navy
Coffee War Ends as Coffee Price Aligns With Arbuckles
New York March 1 The Woolson Spice Company led by American Sugar Refining has raised roast coffee by half a cent to 10 ½ cents per pound matching Arbuckles first time in 20 years. Willett of Willett Gray says the coffee sugar war is settled fully. Arbuckle Brothers deny buying Woolson.
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New York
Woolson Spice Company
American Sugar Refining Company
Arbuckles
Willett
Willett & Gray
J. N. Jarvie
Arbuckle Brothers
Woolson Company
May issue bonds to redeem Pima county debt in Arizona
At the Senate opening a conference report on a bid to permit Pima county Arizona to save 0 year 1 percent bonds to redeem indebtedness was agreed to Cape Town March 1 Sir Alfred Milner starter northward to take up his duties as governor of the Transvaal with the Orange River colony
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Washington
Senate
Pima County
Arizona
Cape Town
Sir Alfred Milner
Orange River
Plenty of Men for the Navy Enlistments Rising
New York report from March 1 notes Brooklyn Navy Yard officers optimistic about strong enlistment. Rear Admiral Henry C. Taylor cites revived recruitment plans and ample resources across the country, predicting the navy will not lack sailors for existing ships or upcoming ones.
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New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Henry C. Taylor
Vermont
Kennedy Case Doubtful Twin Could Clear Doctor
Attorney Moors announcing a potential Kennedy twin lookalike as a key to the Dollie Reynolds murder case says a man matching the twin’s appearance was a close friend of Reynolds. He claims such a man was with Reynolds at the Grand hotel on Aug 16, 1898 but stops short of stating guilt, noting district attorney inaction.
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New York
Moors
Dr. Kennedy
Dollie Reynolds
Tam
Grand Hotel
Philbin
Asis
Mr. Philbin
February business failures rise in the United States
Dan's Review reports February commercial failures totaled 1,024, down from January's 1,242, with liabilities of 11,287,211. Manufacturing failures reached 212 with 4,398,741 debt, traders 717 for 4,444,873, and 65 brokers and others for 2,443,097. Banking failures totaled seven with 432,132 in liabilities, against eight in January totaling 1,070,857.
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New York
Dan
United States
Italians Clever in London Diplomatic Meeting
A Reuters report from February 28 notes a London discussion on punishing provincial officials and the Italian hold on customs property within the legation area. Foreign residents fear forced relocation as European ministers insist on outside fortifications, affecting merchants missionaries and other officials.
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London
Pekin
Reuter
Ofcaia
Packing Up 10 Leave China
Pekin reports General Gaselee ordered 4000 troops ready if Chinese prove recalcitrant, signaling alarm among powers. Australian, Victorian and New South Wales contingents lead the departure, while General Chaffee plans to send US troops to the Philippines with two infantry companies under Major Robertson. No guard quarters prepared for the US legation as authorities await Washington guidance.
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Pekin
Gaselee
Count von Waldersee
China
New South Wales
Chaffee
United States
Philippines
Washington
French Troops for Home Review Held at Tien Tsin
Gen Voyren, French commander, reviewed a garrison of 4,000 French troops at Tien Tsin on Tuesday. Reports say troops will return home soon. Taku harbor is open and steamers are due to reach there shortly.
Fire Gutts Rochester Camera Plant Killing and Missing
Fire gutted the Leary camera works in a five story Rochester building at Platt and Mill streets. Three bodies removed, many injured rushed to hospitals. Six girls among the workers believed dead. Seneca Camera Company estimates 40000 stock lost. fire started among chemicals on upper floors. several workers jumped or burned attempting escapes.
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Rochester
Leary Aye Works
Platt and
Mill Streets
Seneca Camera Company
Robert Tice
William Bonke
W. A. Baulph
Seneca Camera Cemptory
Twely-five Na
Old Time Railroader Tragedy in Riverdale
A. J. Cross, famed Burlington freight agent and longtime railroad official, died in Riverdale suburb at age sixty seven after a twenty six year tenure with the Burlington. His death marks the end of a prominent career in the railway industry.
Blackmailers Deadly Work Revealed in Indiana
Knightstown Indiana March 1 The conviction and sentence of Alice Green expose a longstanding blackmail ring in the area with Captain W Steiner Wilbur Woods and Rose Green implicated Rose Green testified that Southard killed himself rather than face exposure The gang used threats to force payments from prominent locals including two who fled with embezzled sums and two men who died by suicide over debts and scandal.
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Knightstown
Ind
Alice Green
Wilbur Woods
Richmond
Squire Southard
Rayville
W. Steiner
Wilbur
Red' Woods
Rose Green
Alice
Steiner
Southard
Ita
Alice Green Rose Green
Woods
Maryland student attacked by classmates over mustache prank
Maltimore March 1 About a week ago Harry Schurman a medical student in the freshmen class of the University of Maryland was set upon by his classmates and robbed of six mustache hairs He was later assaulted with eggs rotten fruit and dead cats and threatened with further violence The faculty and police intervened but the student returned to studies and was expelled from the class
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Maltimore
Harry Schurman
University of Maryland
Schurman
Cabinet resignations mark last full term day in Washington
At a cabinet meeting on March 1 the entire group offered resignations to the president, to take effect upon successors' qualifications. Attorney General Griggs plans to stay until April, with Philander Knox of Pittsburgh expected to be appointed, while others may return to private life. Cabinet discussed Cuban situation, Wood's telegrams suggest Cubans may accept U S control terms, and debated pending senate treaties and imperial matters.
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Washington
Griggs
Senate
Knox
Philsburg
General Wood
Congress
Cuba
United States
House adopts rule for army bill debate amid tense sessions
Washington March 1 The house adopted a rule for consideration of the army bill with party conflict evident. Key figures including Mr Bull of Rhode Island Mr Day of Missouri and Mr Burnett of Georgia were named temporary committee on accounts. Debates over river and harbor and Charleston exposition amendments drew clashes and a 34 to 182 vote to send back to conference.
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Washington
House
Bull
Rhode Island
Day
Missouri
Burnett
Georgia
Hepburtt
Cannon
Ito
Hepburn
Revenue Service
Burton
Committee On
Heplin
Tawney
Hillett
Charlesston
Charleston
Chicago
Nashville
Omaha
Buffalo
Charleaston
Davidson
Rowlands
S.C
Sulzer N.Y
Lattimer
W. A Sainee
Hine
Canon
Clive
Elliott
Dalsell
peyChe
House Votes to Hold Close Session in Washington
The house met at 110% to opt to a private session late at night. Members set a timetable with two to twelve o clock on December and January, focusing on internal matters and ticket holdings.
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Washington
Mae
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