Rail conductors and crew win adjusted pay after talks
Chicago reports a day long negotiation between western railroads and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and Order of Conductors. A nine hour day was dropped and pay increases were set for conductors, baggagemen, flagmen, and brakemen with overtime rules and other wage provisions going into effect April 1. The agreement credits Knapp of the interstate commerce commission and Commissioner Neill for guiding the settlement.
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Chicago
Western Railroads
Order of Conductors
Brotherhood of Railway
Knapp
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Neill
United States Bureau of Labor
New York stenographer arrested in Harriman letter case
Frank W. Hill, 37, a stenographer in Brooklyn, was arrested for taking and publishing a private Harriman letter. The letter to Sydney Webster, first published by the World, referenced Roosevelt’s reply and fund requests for 1904. Hill, discharged from Harriman’s office a year ago, faced charges under the penal statute for stealing and publishing private papers.
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New York
Frank W
Seldio
Elfe Harriman
Alexander Millar
Union Pacific Railroad On
Harriman
Hill
Sydney Webster
Roosevelt
Yves
Brooklyn
Krolet
oMce
Harri
Gald
Banquet Honors Twenty Eight Sons In Pittsburg Event
Pittsburg chamber of commerce hosted a dinner at the Hotel Schenly last night honoring twenty eight Pittsburgers with notable achievements across art, industry, science, diplomacy and statecraft. Most honorees did not attend. many eminent figures from around the world were named among the celebrated guests.
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Pittsburg
Pittshure
Chamber of Commerce
Fourth death by own action linked to famed player Stahl
Charles Calkins shot himself in a street in front of the home where Lottie Adams worked. A clipping about Chick Stahl's death accompanied his last pocket contents, illustrating a pattern of self-inflicted deaths linked to the player’s fame.
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Wikhart
Ind
Charles Calkins
Lottie Adams
Chick” Stahl
Boston American
Stahl
Plan to defeat Roosevelt alleged by White House
The White House claims a funded opposition movement seeks to defeat President Roosevelt's policies in Congress and at the national convention. Officials say Hearst Huarriman Rockefeller forces have a $5,000,000 fund to influence newspapers and public figures, aiming to switch delegates to opponents if Roosevelt declines renomination. The plan allegedly began at a dinner where an anti-Roosevelt ally disclosed details.
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Washington
White House
Ohio
Peansylvania
Roosevelt
Kirst
Indictments in Wyoming Conspiracy to Defraud
Five indictments returned by a federal grand jury target E M Holbrook president of Wyoming Coal Mining Co. and associates in Sheridan county. McCarthy Lonabaugh and McPhilamey charged with coal land grabs and selling to the firm. Bonds set at five thousand dollars for two men. others at large.
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Wyoming
Cheyenne
Wryo
E. MM. Holbrook
Wyoming Coal Mining Co
Sheridan County
McCarthy
Nutbrook
EF. Lonabaugh
Sheridan
Robert McPhilamey
Estdrey
Wolbrook
McCarthy la
Missouri
Lonabaugh
McPhilamey
Bélone
Man in Brooklyn Confesses Suicide Resulting in Death
A Brooklyn man arrested on a murder suspicion told police on Thursday that the death of Mrs. A. W. Gentry of Chicago was by his own action not murder. He identified himself as Constantine, the person Chicago detectives have been seeking, and admitted causing the death in a dramatic statement.
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New York
Brooklyn
Suapleson
Mra. A.W
Gentty
Chicago
Constantine
Gentry
Monster Bridge Across the East River to Link New York and Long Island
A remarkable cantilever bridge will span the East River from New York to Long Island. The main span measures 3,714 feet with approaches bringing total length to about 7.49 feet. The structure rises 135 feet above the water with two piers on Blackwell's Island.
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East River
New York
Long Island
Blackwell's Island
Brooklie
Williamsburg
Vice President Jostled in New York Street
A tall vice president of the United States rides a Sixth Avenue Elevated train in crowded rush hour. An Italian woman bumps him while others poke him, and a bystander notes a familiar face before recognizing Mr. Fairbanks. He confirms he is in New York on business and serial matters.
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Sixth Avenue
Grand Street
Thaw Declared Sane by Unanimous Lunacy Commission
New York April 3 Harry K Thaw was ruled sane by a unanimous lunacy commission. District Attorney Jerome protested access to minutes and vowed to appeal seeking a writ to halt the trial until legality of the commission is reviewed. Justice Fitzgerald adjourned to Monday for possible appellate action.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Justice Fitzgerald
Jerome
Sealest
Mr. Jerome
Supreme Court
Tupacy
Thaw
Untitled Will Names Lewis as Dowie Successor
John A. Lewis accepted appointment as successor to John Alexander Dowie in Zionesty per Dowie's 1906 will. The will leaves ten dollars to Dowie's son Gladstone and to Dowie's widow, and directs Lewis to hire counsel and seek a court ruling on the church trust if the appointment is challenged.
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Chicago
John A. Lewis
John Alexander Dowie
Zionesty
Dowie
Church
Lewis
Counjsel
Sanduskian Delegation Views Elyria Filtration Plant
Mayor John J. Master of Sandusky led seven council members and public service board members on a visit to the Elyria filter plant. They currently drink lakewater but plan filtration. the tour focused on filtration systems. Participants included A. R. Singlar Chas Thier John A. Geideman FE B. Fenton A. J. Stoll John A. Feick and T. J. Fitz.
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John J. Master
Sandusky
Board of Public Service
Masor of
Bayeliv
A. R. Singlar
Chas, Thier
John A. Geideman
FE. B. Fenton
A. J. Stoll
John A. Feick
T. J. Fitz
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Promoted
Mothers seek a pleasant remedy that relieves coughs and colds with a laxative action. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is advertised as conforming to Pure Food and Drugs laws, containing no adulterants, and sold by all druggists. The ad highlights buckwheat flavor and a nationwide reputation.
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Kennedy
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Chick Stahl
Harriman, Morgan, Et al
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Castalia
Vickerg
C. O. Probst
State Board of Health
Jacob Beck
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Irea
Phillips & Co
Thaw Commission
Jerome Wroth
Emerson
W. C. Smith
Elyria, Ohio
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Father
Elyria
Monash Cloak Store
Keith
Cleveland
Patrick
Johna. Miller
Austin
Simple
Simon Simple
Elyria Theatre
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