Miners May Strike Over Wage Demands Across States
Elgin Iowa dispatch reports soft coal miners threaten general labor stoppage if wage increases are denied. Central states, including Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri and others, face potential strikes as contracts expire April 1. William D. Ryan cites a 6 to 9 percent rise across the soft coal belt.
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Alfred Hamburger Dies by Own Hand in Chicago Hotel
Alfred Hamburger, son of Philip Hamburger, a retired distiller, shot himself at the Morrison Hotel in Chicago. He left a note citing a wasted life and missed opportunities. He had attended Princeton University and attempted business before his father withdrew from their venture years earlier.
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New York
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Train Escapes Plunge Missouri Pacific Passengers Saved
A Missouri Pacific Colorado and California express returning to St. Louis with 158 passengers crossed a washout near Dundee after a cloudburst washed away bridge supports. A track walker spotted the danger minutes before the train cleared the washout, averting disaster.
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Taggarts Decree Ends Turbulent Wooster Divorce
In Wooster Ohio Judge Eason grants Gauthin Mimore W Taggart a divorce from Grace Culver Taggart and places custody of their two sons Charles 13 and Elmer 7 with the father. The ruling cites adultery and gross neglect while permitting limited maternal visitation. The seven week case drew comment on intoxicants and army life amid sensational testimony involving multiple officers and alleged intrigues.
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Canal supplies contract annulled by Panama canal commission
The Panama Canal Commission annulled J E Markel of Omaha Neb contract to feed and care for employees citing successful handling by Chief Engineer Stevens department of materials and supplies. The five year deal valued about 50 million faced protest from Judging Dumas alleging favoritism and leak accusations against Chairman Shonts. Other items note dedication at Big Bottom monument by Obadiah Brokaw, the death of Prof L Eddy at Danville Kentucky and 312 iron workers laid off from Walding projects in Baltimore.
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Omaha
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L. Eddy
Kentucky State School For the Deaf
Danville
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Roosevelt Extends Southern Tour Reaches All States Visited
President Roosevelt continues a long promised trip through the South aiming to visit all Atlant ic coast states including Alabama Arkansas and Louisiana. He travels with a large entourage and speaks in Richmond praising Civil War veterans while addressing national issues and foreign policy.
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Southern Railway
Secret Service
Richmond
Capitol Square
Virginia
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Brent
Caribbean
Cherel
Tornado Rips Sorento Ill Killing Four Injuring Many
A violent tornado struck Sorento Illinois thirty-two miles northeast of St. Louis Tuesday night, killing four residents in various homes and injuring thirty five others. The storm caused extensive damage with many houses swept away or turned into temporary shelters and hospitals. Nearby Alton Grafton and areas along the Des Peres river reported floods and further damage as trains, cattle, and debris were swept by the storm.
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Roosevelt Southern Tour Visits Georgia Ancestral Home
President Roosevelt's southern trip includes Romwell Georgia where his mother's line traces to the Bulloch family. The Bulloch clan includes James Stephen Bulloch who served as major in the Chatham artillery and as deputy collector of the port of Savannah.
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Notable Georgia Belle and Roosevelt Family Ties Recounted
A wealthy planter’s daughter, married to Theodore Roosevelt Sr., is remembered as a southern belle famed for beauty and intellect. Her lineage includes a Georgia governor ancestor, Confederate and Alabama naval ties, and a great ancestor linked to Robert Bruce, King of Scotland, via Kenneth Taillie.
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Fragmented 19th Century Notes on Notable Figures and Events
A garbled itemized recap mentions Gen Booth of the Salvation Army in London, a sanitary expert bequeathing a loan fund for women studying medicine in Europe, and a string of eccentric anecdotes about money, electricity demonstrations, and Civil War era items. The text references various individuals, places, and oddities with unclear connections or dates.
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Splendid Scheme and Morning Sleep Talk
Rastus tells Mandy not to forget to wake me at a clock tomorrow morning. Ike questions going to yori as it is a holiday. Rastus wishes to roll over and sleep again, seeking the simple satisfaction of more rest.
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Opinion on the automobile as a blessing for the poor
Mrs Malaprop states the automobile will prove a blessing for the poor because only some can afford to own a horse. Her neighbor questions the claim as the dialogue reveals a satirical take on transportation access and cost.
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Dodd's Kidney Pills Promoted as Cure All
Bradford Tenn reports scientific claim that Dodd's Kidney Pills cure many diseases tied to kidney trouble. Local user J A Davis says the pills relieved his kidney issues after a few doses and praises their effectiveness against Bright's Disease Dropsy Diabetes Rheumatism and related illnesses.
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Real Breakers and a Lake Michigan Poolroom Tale
In a chatty exchange the speakers mention Spender and a reseeded lin from the breakers out in Lake Michigan. A lively remark asks if he was bathing, but the reply says he was aboard a floating poolroom where the breakers break the lambs.
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Hair Restored by Cuticura Soap and Ointment
A testimonial from Frederick Busche of New York City credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with curing a severe scalp humor, restoring his hair quickly, and keeping him free from further annoyance. The ad notes daily use and readiness of the ointment for dressing hair. Also included are anecdotes about Theodore Roosevelt from Success Magazine.
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New York City
Fish that Change Color in Bermuda Ocean Study
Observations by students at the Bermuda Biological Station note fish and octopus vulgaris altering their color to match rocks and reefs. The grouper passes through a wide color range, while the octopus can tint to the exact shade of its resting brown or gray neck.
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The Secret Of Youth And The Grape Nuts Diet
A 94 year old man credits Grape Nuts with restoring digestion and bowel regularity after chronic indigestion. He reports renewed energy, better posture, and ability to walk easily, saying he uses Grape Nuts every morning and plans to live healthily into old age. Read the booklet in every package.
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Trade and Weather Signal Mixed Economic Activity
Trade remains active though disrupted by material delays as rail and inland routes strain under demand. Weather improves market disposition, boosting cloths, household goods, and groceries. wholesale output continues in silk, woolens, and cotton fibers. Steel and grain exports rise with prices firm, while rail freight congestion and rising business failures temper optimism.
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Broad Market Prices and Grain Outlook Across U S Regions
Across markets from Indianapolis to Milwaukee and New York prices show mixed grain and livestock results. Hogs range 3.35 to 5.45, sheep 2.50 to 5.00, wheat No 2 around 50 to 88 cents, corn No 2 mixed 28 to 60 cents, and butter creamery at 18 to 21 cents per pound with meat and cattle values varying by region.
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