Congress Arraigned as Courts Grasp Power in Labor Dispute
A national labor conference led by Samuel Gompers urged Congress to pass an employers liability act and limit Supreme Court powers. Speaker Cannon and Vice President Fairbanks backed action, while critics warn of court overreach and potential unrest if reforms fail. The petition highlights labor demands on Sherman antitrust amendments, injunction limits, and eight hour protections for government workers.
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Washington
Cannon
Vic
Fairbanks
Congress
Hiw
United States
Samuel Gompers
Supreme Court
Cannon Responds To Memorial On Employers' Liability Bill
A fragment from a congressional debate records Speaker Cannon’s remark that Congress should act to provide a remedy for employees harmed on the job, and that the bill must align with Supreme Court precedent. The vice president pledged to bring the petition to the Senate’s attention promptly.
Senate and House in Brief Washington March Qa
Senate discussion focuses on a proposal for valuation of cadredids and criticism of President and Secretary Cortelyou. The committee returns the proposal for further consideration after hours of debate. The House passes a bill to abolish several agencies and consolidate Persian disbsequents in Washington.
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Washington
Senate
Cortelyou
Anhi Measure Sets Record By Largest Morized Woo
Anhi achieves a record by the largest Morized Woo, signaling a major milestone in the measurement.
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Woo
Veracity dispute over Hobson Spear submarine aid
Washington testimony in a naval affairs hearing centers on Hobson and Spear accusations about influence with Speaker Cannon. Clarkson said Hobson urged caution on outside influence while Spear claimed prior Marine connections. Metcalf denied any contact with Butler Paine on submarine boats, while Admiral Capps and others questioned T. L. Lyttey’s charges.
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Lawrence
Spear
Representative Hobson
Naval Academy
Edward J. Clarkson
Hoébson
Speaker Cannon
Naval Affairs Committee
Clarkson
Iobson
Pear
Hobson
Metcalf
Butler Pao
Butler
Admiral Capps
Tlltey
La Follette Speaks On Aldrich Currency Bill
In the Senate, La Follette resumes his lengthy attack on the Aldrich currency bill. He cites a Washington Life Insurance letter urging weekly premiums sent to New York and claims similar directives by other New York firms. He also notes a stalled interstate commerce panel referral on railway property valuation.
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Senate
Aldrich Courrencey
LaFollette
Efe
H. R. Vermilla
Washington Life Thisurance Company
New York
Labollette
Committee On Tinsterstate Commperce
Archibald Named for Ananias Club Mission
Washington reports that J. F. Archibald, Collier's Weekly correspondent, was designated by President Roosevelt for Ananias club membership. Archibald claimed the president commissioned him to visit the Pacific coast and report on conditions. The president denies Archibald’s commission.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Ananias Club
J. F.C. Archiadd
Collier's Weekly
Pacific Coast
Archibald
Governor Geirths Condition Report Improves
One Winslow issued a bulletin stating Governor Geirths condition is better and has done very well. His condition is better though he is still not a very ostek man. There is now hope of his recovery.
New Governor Named for Australia in Succession
March 20 from Trenton reports Dudley Tal appointed governor of Australia in succession to Saint Henry Stafford Northote whose term nears expiration. Officials confirm steady hand and expected regional policy continuity amid evolving colonial governance.
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Trenton
Tal of
Dudley
Australia
St Henry Stafford
Northote
Senator Penrose Dangerously Ill at Home
United States Senator Boies Penrose is dangerously ill at his Philadelphia home with facial erysipelas, as reports from local authorities indicate. The condition prompted medical care and heightened concern among residents and colleagues.
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Senator Penrose
Philadelphia
Mareh Wal
United States
Boies Penrose
Canary Opening at K. and W. to bring springlike crowds
The Canary will open next week at the K. and W. venue with singing canary birds on display. The event promises springlike atmosphere as new Canary fans are introduced to the public.
Public Auction of Household Goods in Freeport Ill
Public auction set for Saturday March 2 180% at 230 Van Buren Street Freeport Illinois to sell the household goods of the late Elizabeth Koghler. Sale begins 10:00 AM. Terms cash. William J BeRbDick Executor.
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van Buren St
Freeport
Ill
Elizabeth Koghler
William J. BeRbDick
Affordable protection against cyclone destruction offer
A brief pitch notes a policy protecting property from cyclone damage at six dollars per thousand for five years. It promises satisfaction and invites readers to contact the insurer or call the office to arrange coverage. The caller emphasizes low cost and long-term protection.
Death Invades Court as Witness Drops Dead
Mount Vernon March 20 Jefferson county court adjourned when George McBride died seated in the witness chair awaiting his turn. McBride, chief defense witness, grew suddenly still and died during questioning, leaving the court and jury stunned as the proceedings halted.
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Mount Vernon
Jefferson County
George McBride
McBride
Werilly
Liberty League opens downstate campaign in Illinois
Bloomington March 20 The Liberty League formed to combat the Anti-Saloon League opened its downstate drive with a mass meeting. S G Heiskell former mayor of Wiesxville Penn spoke on prohibition as a failure in the south noting Knoxville voted out saloons last November but beer consumption not greatly checked. He denounced the low option movement as a mistake. Greenville March 20 C Heeren chair of the republican steering committee announces he will not seek re election to focus on deep waterway campaign in the state with Lorimer of Chicago.
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Tllinois Liberty League
Fiss
S. G. Heiskell
Wiesxville
Penn
Heiskell
Uoxville
Haier
Ere
Sid
Nois
Greenville
Cfeera
Taiwha
Chattman
Republicay
Linois
Tmom
Lorimer
Chicago
Poultry Groups Plan Springfield Show and Revised Constitution
The executive committee of the Illinois State Poultry Association met in Springfield to join next year’s annual show. The constitution was revised to broaden membership to include the association and the local poultry groups across the state.
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Springfield
Marvel
Plinois State Poultry Association
Coffie Association
Abandoned cattle cause outage at Union Stockyards
A disrupted herd from western forests led to a power loss at the Union stockyards warehouse district, triggering a 25,000 dollar hit to the electric utility. City crews rounded up cattle nearby as part of the response.
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Chicago
Union
Railroad commission seeks street equipment reports
Springfield Alabama March 20 The state railroad and warehouse commission attempts to belief that street equipment companies should be reported to inform the public who wants to know.
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Springfield
State Railroad and Warehouse
New trolley line incorporated in Springfield Gh Mavehvor
The state issued a license to incorporate the Pun Girard Save Jacksonville Railroad Company with capital stock of sixty thousand six hundred dollars.
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Springfield
Girard Save Jacksonville Hailroad Company
Electric Bitters Endorsed By Local Architect
Prominent architect Norman R. Coulter of the Delbert Building in San Francisco endorses Electric Bitters as a tonic for everybody. He says it corrects stomach liver and kidney disorders and builds up the system. Sold for 50 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
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Norman R. Coulter
Delbert
San Francisco
Joseph Emmert
Toe Daily Journal Delivery Rate Announced
The Toe Daily Journal announces home delivery within the city at a rate of 10 cents per week. The notice emphasizes wide distribution and convenient access for residents.
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Toe Daily Journal
Scale Committee Report Dominates United Mine Workers Meeting
Indianapolis March 26 The national convention of the United Mine Workers spent the day on the scale committee report, adopting all sections without amendments. Seven minor sections remained for today before adjournment. The report was defended by Mitchell Lewis Wilson and Chattan Walker. Efforts to set a minimum day wage for outside and inside labor Illinois settlements biennial adjournment interstate rehabilitation received little support.
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Indianapolis
National Convention of the
United Mine Workers of America
Scale
Mitchell
Lewis
Wilson
Chattan Walker
Bogus Private Detectives in Chicago Arrests Over Blackmail Bid
In Chicago on March 20 a group described as private detectives were arrested for allegedly attempting to blackmail Mayor Busse Chief Shippy and Alderman Forest. They claimed ties to a reform clergy group investigating vice in the South Side district bounded by Twenty sixth and Thirty fifth streets. City authorities say the men threatened to publish alleged district exposures to extort about 100000 pounds. The reform clergy deny knowledge of the defendants and say they believed the men were reputable detectives.
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Chicago
Busse
Shippy
M. J. Forest
Third Ward
Harry Schinder
John BR. Maroney
William C. Mullaney
Charles Hussold
South Side
Mea
Reform
King Consents Likely Noted on Abruzzi Engagement
Rome reports no official royal position on the possible engagement between the Duke of the Abruzzi and Miss Elkins. Observers note no denial from Rome and assume the match may be valid under Italian law, as royal consent is not required for such marriages.
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Abruzzi
Elkins
Mikins
Victor Enonanuei
Man Nearly Killed by Day In St Louis March Telegram
A man in St Louis narrowly escaped death after a telegram stating his wife was dead triggered a breakdown. He stepped from a train at Union Station and was met by his wife and daughter, but the shock of the news caused him to collapse and be taken to his home in serious condition.
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CLA
Tlartinaun
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Dem
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Ttis
Odin
New York Prison Term Ends in Divorce Conspiracy Case
Abe Timimel of New York jailed for conspiracy related to a divorce case has completed his sentence and Leon released. Leon Polstoi reported very ill. Major Willig W. Rowley, longtime quarter master at the National Soldiers' Home in Milwaukee, dies at 74. Missouri to settle brewer strike. rail and locomotive orders placed. Reading Railroad faces employee shortages. Alonzo F. Shirtner, chief deputy surveyor in St. Louis, arrested on embezzlement warrant. In Pussian Silesia a mining accident injures workers in Swattowity city. Lamibep’s Port contractor Blavtack shot dead in Lamibep’s Port. Various foreign political and military notes follow.
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Abe Timimel
New York
Leon
Leon Polstoi
Willig W. Rowley
National Soldiers’ Home
Milwaukee
Missouri
Ita
Trevises
St. Luis
Griers
New York Central Railround
Reading Railway
Alonzo FB Shirtner
St. Bottis Oustagis
Lamibep
Van
Tenry Trividopima
Setuitar Davai
Ai Biorida
Illato Whashingten
The Lucky Quarter Drumbeat Dr King Pill Ad
An old time advert promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a health remedy for headache biliousness constipation and malaria. It promises a cheerful refund at Joseph Emimert s drug store if not satisfied.
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Dr. King
Joseph Emimert
Miss Harriet Burbank Returns From Sioux City Visit
Miss Harriet Burbank comes back from a visit in Sioux City Iowa and will greet all her pupils at the usual time and place seeking their attendance. Read the Journal's want column.
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Harriet Burbank
Sioux City
Iowa
New York Democratic Committee Backs Uninstructed Delegation
New York March 20 The Democratic state committee voted almost solidly for an uninstructed delegation to the national convention with one opposed by Charles P. Williams of Joyous who supported Bryan. The body adopted a resolution urging selection of delegates pledged to no candidate and to convene a state meeting in Carnegie Hall April 8 to elect four delegates to the national convention.
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Conners
Democratic State Committee
Charles P. Willians
Joyous
William J. Bryan
Williams
Prrgin
New York State
Willicdis
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