Arbitration Favoring Company Sparks Norfolk Transit Clash
Norfolk March 10 The arbitration decision is rejected by strikers who will not return under the terms. The company plans to run cars with nonunion workers, doubling guard after a Saturday riot that left several injured and arrestees in police custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Chamber of Commerce
Sam Kelly
Kelly
Richmond
Arbitration Committee
Hugh Gordon Miller
D. J. Coleman, Jr
Lancaster Williams
Norfolk Railway and Light Co
Monticello
Williams
Quiet but Not Dry as New York Enforces Dry Sunday
On a dry Sunday in New York City many saloons stayed open. Patrons bought drinks at side doors or back rooms while the West Side largely observed orders and the Bowery and Seventh Avenue reported minimal closures. Total Greater New York excise arrests reached 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
New York
Sandwich
Upper West Side
Lower East
Seventh Avenue
Bowery
Tariff Talk: Insurance Rates Likely to Rise East of Rockies
Vice President Wilson of the Southwestern Tariff association reports from New York that no formal action was taken but a tacit agreement exists to enforce a 25 percent rate increase by all insurance companies east of the Rocky Mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Wilson
Southwestern Tariff Association
New York City
Rocky Mountains
Rioting and Bandit Plunder Near Jehol Priests Captured
Pekin reports Chinese officials alarmed by events in Jehol about 100 miles northeast of Pekin. A Belgian priest has been taken captive as bandit soldiers loot the region following clashes over native Christian claims. Russians allegedly sent 500 troops to Jehol from Manchuria.
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Pekin
Jehol
Foreign Office
Fire destroys Zendia girls school in Japan
Rev. Dr. Joseph Lemberger, treasurer for foreign missions of the Reformed church in the United States, reported by cable that the Zendia Japan girls school, run by the church, burned down. Seventy five students were saved. losses reach $5 000 with partial insurance. The school had operated for 15 years and had official Japanese government approval.
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Lebanon
Joseph Lemberger
Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
the Reformed Church
United States
Zendia
Japan
Coal shipments surge on Ohio River to Ohio Mississippi valleys
Rising Ohio River levels trigger a coal rush with over 8 million bushels from the Pittsburg district and more than 2 million bushels from West Virginia Kanawha mines en route to the Ohio and Mississippi valleys.
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Cincinnati
Ohio River
Ohio
Mississippi
Pittsburg
West Virginia
Kanawha
Burnt Collars and Cuffs Factory Hit By Sunday Fire
North Bennington's Unity Collar and Cuff Co. main building destroyed by a Sunday blaze. Loss estimated at 60 thousand dollars with 40 thousand dollars insured. Fire department swift response and injury reports not listed.
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Bennington
Unity Collar and Cuff Co
North Bennington
Etruria Safe After Portuguese Strait Port Arrival
Etruria anchored at Horta in Azores March 10 after a February 26 propeller break and rudder loss. A tow failed. the Williams Cliff and Ottawa assisted, jury rudders were fitted, passengers remained calm, praising the captain and crew amid the incident.
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Horta
Azores
Etruria
Cunard Line
Umbria
William Cliff
Ottawa
Williams Cliff
Fayal
Wee
Sealing Fleet Tieup Deepens in Newfoundland Strike
In St Johns Newfoundland a sealers strike involving about 3000 men demands 4 dollars per hundred weight, up from 3.20, with merchants rejecting terms. Authorities say foreign markets limit any price rise while concessions on accommodations may come next year. Deadlock persists as owners seek replacements if ships sail or stay idle.
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St. Johns
N. F
St. John’s
Republicans Stand Firm as Elections Loom
The Troy Times notes the upcoming elections will be pivotal with a new national House and state tickets. It says Republican principles command broad support amid prosperity and strong national prestige, while warning Democrats not to despair as history shows gains when rivals misread the political moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Troy Times
Meckelway Presses Democratic Realism Against Hill Plan
The Albany Journal notes St Clair McKelway warns Mr Hill of reconstructing the democracy into a party of all policies. McKelway argues voters want gold standard expansion free capital and free labor rights an interoceanic canal a strong navy and restored commerce. He says a party denying these will fade while one delivering them will gain trust.
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St. Clair Bickelway
Manhattan Club
Hill
Albany Journal
Meckelway
Democratic Party
McKelway
Mr. Hill
decKre
A Close Call in Chicago Boarding House Fire
Rodolph Engeleke, a jeweler, leaped from a three story window through flames at 304 Erie Street as smoke filled his room. Firemen caught him in a net. he suffered internal injuries a fractured wrist and burns. Twelve other occupants escaped. landlady Mrs Devite and lodger Carl Cosper were badly burned.
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Chicago
Rodolph Engeleke
Erie Street
Engelcke
Katherine Devite
Carl G. Cosper
Wage dispute rages as union rejects employer offer
Local Union No 3 of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers in Pittsburg voted to reject American Bridge Co. terms for the coming year. About 1,200 union members attended a meeting affecting roughly 2,000 workers. The dispute centers on an eight hour day with demand for 50 cents per hour versus the company’s 45 cents for nine hours.
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Pittsburg
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
American ‘Bridge Co
Pencoyd
American Bridge Co
Disappearing Defendants in Savannah Harbor Case
Macon Ga March 10 Assistant United States Attorney Ackerman says lawyers for Captain B D Greene and John F Gaynor charged with conspiracy to rob the government regarding the Savannah harbor works are mortified by their clients disappearance and have no advice on their whereabouts. He adds officers of the court fear no safe hiding place for the men.
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Macon
United States
Ackerman
Savannah
B. D. Greene
John F. Gaynor
Savannah Harbor
Dominion Coal sees billion-ton coal find near Butler’s Lake
Montreal March 10 Corne lius Shields general manager of the Dominion Coal Co stated yesterday that borings near Butler's Lake C B had revealed a coal deposit estimated to contain at least one billion tons of bituminous coal.
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Montreal
Que
Cornelius Shields
Dominion Coal Co
Butler’s Lake
C. B
Episcopal Bishop John F. Spalding Dies in Erie
Dr. John Franklin Spalding, Episcopal bishop of Colorado, died at his son Rev. Frank S. Spalding’s home in Erie. The son is reported seriously ill with typhoid fever.
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Erie
John Franklin Spalding
Episcopal
Colorado
Frank S. Spalding
Two Corpses Found After Freight Train Incident
In New Brunswick New Jersey on March 10 a fast east bound freight reported two dead men between Trenton and the city. One victim appeared killed by the train and a search found no second body aboard after the train halted to look.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Trenton
Anti Sunday Funeral Move Shocks Trenton Union
The Trenton Coachmen's union, meeting Saturday night, decided not to drive at Sunday funerals, signaling a protest action in the city. The decision reflects local labor stance affecting funeral processions and community logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Trenton Coachmen’s Union
Republican vigilance urged as democrats plan 1904 gains
The piece warns of Democratic efforts to shrink the Republican House majority in 1904, noting a 41 seat edge and the South's solid bloc. It cites Missouri gerrymanders, strategic close districts, and a “still hunt” approach, urging Republicans to stay alert against Democratic maneuvers and industrial pressure.
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House of Representatives
Washington
South
Missouri
Republican Party
Political Commentary and Naval Footnotes Across Papers
Condensed excerpts from editorials and notices discuss the Kansas City platform and Bryan’s stance on the Philippines, Hanna’s labor capital advocacy, and the Democratic Party’s drift toward Republican policies. Also praised Captain Clark of the Oregon for his Cuba voyage and Santiago battle role, with wartime boiler efficiency noted.
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Kansas City
Bryan
Washington Stat
Spooner
Philippines
Islands
Cleveland
Indianapolis Journal
Chicago Inter Ocean
Albany Journal
Clark
Oregon
Cuba
Santiago
Wait a little. Americans vs Filipino riots over independence
The Washington Star warns that delay could expose U S aims in the Philippines. It asserts Americans risk degrading the Declaration of Independence by quoting it to incite rebellion and predicts Filipino awareness of American opposition as Hoars and Platts contend.
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Philippines
United States
Washington Star
Roosevelt Thoughtful Writings Highlight Maritime Controversy
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes that Roosevelt's message and remarks on the Schley controversy reaffirm his strong writerly force. The commentary portrays his native vigor in presidential communication and public discourse.
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Roosevelt
Schley
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Shooting at Madison over Mrs Smith dispute ends with arrests
Four Concord, Ohio men Warren Smith Harry Scott Will Webb and Dan Carleton traveled to Madison to seize Mrs Smith from her sister Mrs Forbes. They fired shots at the Forbes house to intimidate occupants but no one injured. Judge Morley fined Smith ten dollars plus costs while the others paid only costs.
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Madison
Warren Smith
Harry Scott
Will Webb
Dan Carleton
Concord
Burt Forbes
Ex-City Clerk Begins Market Plans for Tax Tables
Ex-City Clerk Howard Burgess of Cleveland arrives in Columbus to organize a company to market tax tables by Prof. Stockwell. State officials Guilbert Cameron and others show interest. Stockwell allegedly spent five years on the copyrighted tables which reveal tax on any property value at a glance. Burgess says a fortune lies in the tables with plans to market in the United States and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Howard Burgess
Cleveland
Prof. Stockwell
Guilbert
Cameron
Howard
Stockwell
Burgess
United States
Centennial celebration marks Cincinnati incorporation
The centennial of Cincinnati's incorporation was celebrated Wednesday with exercises by city authorities the chamber of commerce and other groups. Mayor Fleischmann and other officials spoke at the city hall and a banquet followed in the chamber of commerce.
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Cincinnati
Incorporation of
Chamber of Commerce
Fleischmann
Experts inspect Toledo Railway and Light assets without deal
Experts representing the Elkins Widner syndicate of Philadelphia examined the Toledo Railway and Light Co property yesterday. The option on the Everett Moore interests expires Saturday and the parties did not disclose whether the report would be favorable.
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Toledo
Elkins-Widner Syndicate
Philadelphia
Everett-Moore
Toledo Railway and Light Co
County Auditor Starkey Resigns. Deputy Appointed
Zanesville reports County Auditor James L. Starkey has resigned by mail and Deputy George H. Gibbs is named to fill the vacancy. Commissioners withhold the resignation letter’s origin. Loretta Roberts won $13,250 in a breach of promise suit against Starkey.
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Zanesville
James L. Starkey
George H. Gibbs
Loretta Roberts
Starkey
Fire damages Akron area shops with flood loss
Fire in the Apollo block at Cuyahoga Falls caused 30000 in damage. The fire itself was small but water from the sewer flooded the block. The chief losers include Havre’s clothing and shoe store Spiegel & Huron grocery Creque drug Central Union Telephone Co Masonic lodges and Odd Fellows hall.
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Akron
Cuyahoga Falls
E. Havre
Speigel & Huron
Creque’s Drug Store
Central Union Telephone Co
Masonic @ub
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Salvation Army auxiliary to be formed in state
At a Columbus meeting the Salvation Army officers decided to start a benefit order as its auxiliary in the state. Three thousand members have already been secured. The plan includes sick benefit and life insurance with sick benefit set at five dollars per week.
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Springfield
The
Salvation Army
Columbus
Two Men Killed at a Crossing
Urbana March 6 Frank M. Smith of Springfield and George L Cunningham traveling salesman of Urbana were killed near Hamburg station when their buggy was struck by a passenger train. They were hurled against a telegraph pole and died instantly.
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Urbana
Frank M. Smith
Springfield
George L. Cunningham
Hagenbauch Station
Thirteen Inches of Snow in Bellaire Ohio
About thirteen inches of snow have fallen in Bellaire Ohio. Electric car lines suspended traffic and railroads are crippled. The winter storm disrupts transportation and daily life. Various lines report outages and service delays across the area. Local authorities urge caution for travelers.
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Bellaire
Snow Storm Halts Rail Traffic and Mines in Wellston
Wellston reports the largest snow storm in years forcing steam and electric railroad traffic suspension and mine shutdowns across the district on March 6.
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Wellston
Ohio State Dean Dies from Overwork
Prof. C. N. Brown dean of the college of engineering at Ohio State University died last night of nervous prostration the result of overwork in Columbus on March 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
C. N. Brown
College of Engineering
Ohio State University
Center Road school house burned in Ashtabula
The Center road school house burned Wednesday night causing about 1800 dollars in losses. The fire started from an overheated stove.
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Ashtabula
Center Road
Jury Finds Mayo Guilty of Second Degree Murder
In Cleveland on March 8 the jury convicted Griffin Mayo, a 16 year old African American youth, of second degree murder for shooting Emil Goodman, a tailor, on December 2, 1901.
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Cleveland
Griffin Mayo
Emil Goodman
Fight With Burglars at Citizens Bank
A running battle occurred at Liberty Center on Thursday night as citizens confronted a gang attempting to blow the Citizens' Bank safe. No injuries reported. robbers escaped.
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Toledo
Liberty Center
Citizens
Citizens’ Bank
Ohio wheat condition falls to sixty two percent in report
Columbus march 7 the official crop report from the Ohio department of agriculture shows wheat condition at 62 percent of average. late seeding due to prolonged drought last fall is cited as the principal cause in the current assessment.
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Columbus
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Streetcar Collision Injures Several in Heavy Fog
In fogbound Zanesville on Thursday two crowded street cars collided injuring Thomas Gibbs Otto Kilmer and Patrick Reynolds. Several women fainted amid the crash as emergency crews responded.
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Zanesville
Thomas Gibbs
Otto Kilmer
Patrick Reynolds
Westerville Post Office Safe Blown Open by Robbers
Early Wednesday morning robbers blew open the Westerville post office safe and took between 900 and 1200 dollars worth of stamps plus several hundred dollars in cash. The safe door was blown across the office and stuck in a wall. No clues have been found.
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Westerville
Blizzard Buries Chillicothe in 12 Inches of Snow
A blizzard hit Chillicothe on March 6 delivering 12 inches of snow in eight hours. Street car traffic halted and wires down caused serious transit delays across the city.
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Chillicothe
Trafaa
Ohio House Advances Wide Range of Bills and Reforms
The Ohio House actions include bills on election clerks reporting, Sunday baseball, chattel mortgages, fire reinsurance, weed control, fish and game groups, local option justice power, bank solvency penalties, veto powers, and teacher salaries. Senate moves include fire insurance policy reform, Lorain water bonds, election candidate limits, and grave care for veterans. The Seese normal schools bill became law, and several minor measures passed in the House. Senate adjourned awaiting quorum.
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House
Columbus
County Recorder
Fish and Game Propagation and Protection Association
Justices of the Peace
Senate
Hosea
Lorain
Ohio University
Athens
Miami University
Oxford
Common Pleas Court
Mary Ford
Darke County
Co. H
Akron
Buchtel
Brown
Mercer
Fisher
McKinley
Ohio
Secretary of State
Boards of Education
Governor Pardons Ethelbert Bean for 1896 Shooting Crime
Columbus reports Gov Nash pardons Ethelbert T. Bean who was convicted in Henry county in 1896 of shooting to kill and given ten years. The pardon cites excessive liquor use as the crime’s cause. Bean’s wife had secured a divorce and left to live with her mother after Bean shot at his mother-in-law.
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Columbus
Mail bag with invoices and checks stolen from station yard
A mail bag containing invoices and checks of the American Steel Hoop Co totaling 20000 dollars left at Lake Shore station to be sent out was found in a box car in the Lake Shore yard. The letters had been opened and the checks taken. Payment has been stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
American Steel Hoop Co
Lake Shore
First Reunion After 44 Years For Man And Wife
Bellefontaine Ohio reports John Hoff man and Mrs Ellen Ar ters met yesterday marking a reunion after 44 years. Hoff man is from Bellefontaine and Ar ters from Pottsville Pennsylvania.
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Bellefontaine, O
John Hoffman
Ellen Arters
Pottsville
Supreme Court rules Cincinnati entry barred for electric railway
The Supreme Court affirms a circuit court ruling in the Cincinnati and Cleveland Railroad Co. case against the city of Cincinnati, holding the company cannot enter Cincinnati to build an electric railway from Cleveland.
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Columbus
Supreme Court
Circuit Court of
Hamilton County
Cincinnati & Cleveland Railroad Co
City of
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Post Office Burglary Report From Oxford
Oxford dispatch reports a post office safe burglary on Monday night yielding fifteen hundred dollars in two cent stamps and eighty dollars in currency taken from a safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Oxford
Don’ts and social tips from the Chicago Journey
A brief, pointed set of social cautions advises restraint in flirting and display. The piece warns against showing off to passers by and favors discreet family enjoyment over public vanity, reflecting a vintage etiquette tone.
Real Estate Ad Calls for Fair Dealing on Prices
An Alabama real estate notice criticizes inflated trader prices and extraordinary commissions. It pledges fair dealing with the owner and purchaser in property transactions.
Extensive Michigan Ohio farm listings near city markets
A long catalog of farms and acres for sale or exchange across Michigan and Ohio. Entries detail location, size from 20 to 439 acres, improvements including houses, barns, wells, and orchards, plus terms and exchange offers. Prices range from about 400 to 10 000 dollars with river bottoms and timber noted.
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City
Claire County
Michigan
Hutton
Crawford County
Ney
Ohio
Adams
Hicksville
Defiance County
Church
Indiana
Pike
Ai Road
Pauls
Paulding
Pike Road
M. E
M. E. Church
Cokmone Shurch A& Corner
Impres
Falr Ag
Shhed
Evangelical
U. Be
Real Wisune Tno
City residence and dwellings for sale listings
A list of city residences and houses for sale with details on rooms, water and sewer connections, wells, cisterns, outbuildings, and street conditions. Prices range from about 1650 to 4000 dollars with notes on exchanges and amenities.
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Horeta
David B. Hill
Aunty Democracy
Union Bridge Builders
Union
Mr. Bryan
Ohio State News
Ohio Legislature
Bean
D. E. Dozer & Co
Defiance, Ohio
Defiance City
Henry County
Amies
Dunkaas
Rom City
Henry
Rts
City Property
Indianatown
Putnam County
Bulding
Gegurity, Boulong GX Lobn Company
Perceming
J. M. Preisendorfer
K. V. Haymaker
P. Hooker
J. Satpneu
A. Haker
Gwtterick
Geiger
Murt
K. 1
Sutphen
the Security Building & Loan CO
Postcffice
Defiance
Sherwrood
Sherwood
T. R.C
Koard
Schaeffer
Lisoragare
Bates
Story
Paks
Howe
Gruner
Clerk County Board of
DR. G. D. Edgar
Crosby House
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