John Mitchell to Step Down From UMWA Leadership
Indianapolis March 20 The United Mine Workers of America leader John Mitchell will resign after ten years at the helm and be succeeded by vice president Thomas L Lewis of Ohio. Mitchell plans to devote his remaining time to regaining his health while investigations and investment offers swirl around him. The coal industry faces widespread mine closures as contracts expire Tuesday night with only central Pennsylvania offering a new contract and likely further labor unrest across fields.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Priams
National Civile Federation
Correspondenca Schogly Insut
Barks
Isbaalln
Pennsylvania
Worl
Gome
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Ani
Denhayi
Yaula
Onlo
Indiana
Tujnoie
Hunters Deny Connection Denounce Police Amid Riot
New York report says Robert Hunter, noted aerologist, asserted he was present at a Union Square arrest and defended peaceful assembly. He claims police brutality and describes his escape from a horse, draggings, and a disrupted rally as he condemned bomb violence and anarchist influence.
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New York
Robert Hunter
Hunter
Russia
Governor Denies Clemency in Gillette Case Murder
Governor Hughes announced there is no reprieve for Chester Gillette and that no new evidence alters the conclusion of a brutal murder in 1906. He dismissed fresh claims by Gillette's counsel as wholly untenable, affirming the conviction as just and indicating no interference in the Auburn execution process.
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Hughes
Chester Gillette
Gillste
Auburn Origon
Lis Streetheart
Greece
Billy" Brown
Big Moose Jake
John H’ Dugan
Albans
Gillette
Prayoust
Moon
Claventh
Sillette to die at Auburn for Grace Brown murder
Chester Gillette faces execution by electric chair at Auburn Prison tomorrow for the murder of his lover Grace Brown in Lake Bronson in 1906. Governor Hughes refused to intervene. Gillette spends final hours in quiet, awaiting the sentence and preparing a final statement.
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Chester Gillette
Elece
Auburn Prison
Grace Brown
Lie Bronse Lake
Hughee
Titak
Gillette
Sis
Permittes
Catherine Gillette
Gilette
Ex County Officers Paying Back Fees Reported
Bloomington Ind March 29 ex county officers face repayment of fees owed for retention of commissions. Fetes S Thrasher Wispal reports the treasury of Menragem balances show 31,900 due to experts. Kenton J Tiongi former Alams county official ordered to pay 92,009, attorney fees noted.
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Pa Stlle
S. Thrasher
Kenton J. Tiongi
Alams County
Jess
Moost
Bryan speaks on The Prince of Peace at Vincennes Grand theater
William Jennings Bryan spoke at 2 o'clock to about 2,000 attendees at the Grand theater in Vincennes delivering The Prince of Peace. Many were turned away as doors closed and he then departed for Evansville at 4:16. The crowd reacted with silence rather than applause, filling the Chauteauqa seating area and crowding the rear area before he left.
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William Jennings Bryan
Grand Theater
Bryan
Evanaville
O'Clavls
Alaga
Weather outlook for Washington and Michigan
The forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions on Monday and Tuesday. In Washington, Tuesday will be warmer with improving conditions. Lower Michigan expects fair skies, with temperatures rising on both days.
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Lower
Michigan
Murdered express messenger on train in Kansas
Kansas City man A. Ballgy, an express messenger for Wells Fargo, was killed on a Santa Fe train between Florence and Newton. The car was ransacked, with at least 1009 dollars in cash and some jewelry taken. Ballgy was last seen alive at Strong City, and the motive remains unknown. The article notes a single blow and no clear struggle.
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Kansas City
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Santa Fe
Florence
Newton Eurly
Messenger Bailey War
Newton
Ras
Peabody Agmeone
Bryan Praises Indiana Democratic Ticket and Platform
Evansville Ind March 29 Editor Journal Gazet Fort Wayne Indiana reports WH J Bryan endorses the Indiana Democratic ticket and platform calling it an excellent platform and a splendid ticket. He says Democrats are confident of victory. The telegram was sent in reply to the Journal Gazettes request for his opinion after his first Indiana visit since the state convention.
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Evansville
Ind
Journal-Gazette
Fort Wayne
Indiana
William 3. Bryan
Thei J Journal-Gazette
Bryan
Morphine Death in Poneto Man Found By Clerk
The body of Marvey Jones, of Poneto, was discovered by clerk Garl Rode at his road near the old Hirran house. Coroner Kenlor stated Jones died about four hours earlier, likely from morphine use, with a vial found near the corpse and signs of withdrawal symptoms. No inquest will be held today.
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Marvey Jones
Poneto, Ltd
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Jennuytyville
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Neki Jones
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Mr. Rose
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Keeler
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Republican State Convention Details and Keynotes
The Indiana Republican state convention schedule has been finalized with delegates chosen by district. J. C. Chaney is eyed for permanent chairman, with Overstreet of Indianapolis delivering the keynote and Jesse Overstreet presiding. Contested delegations from Washington and Wolts counties may shape platform debates before Thursday morning votes.
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Whursdey
Carl W. Tiddivi
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Timolutlans
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Rulal and Permanant Organization
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Gucond
Washington
Wolts
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