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Newspaper

Iowa Citizen

Location

Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1903

Page

9

Miners Leave Work Over Strike Dispute In Pa Regions

Disagreement between mine operators and miners over the strike commission ruling on daily hours led to closures across many collieries in Lower region Pottsville Shamokin Mahoney City and nearby towns. Some worked eight or nine hours while others refused ten. unions plan return to work Monday and seek conciliation. officials not to interfere. In Mahoney City the regionwide eight hour halt caused immediate closures. companies offer pay for actual time while workers deem it a breach. Saturday holiday threatened.

Philadelphia Pottsville Shamokin Mahoney City Mine Workers’ Organization

Refusal of Dorpat Honor by Father John of Cronstadt

Father John of Cronstadt rejects honorary council membership at Dorpat University amid clerical tensions. In a letter he denounces himself as not wanting to share a platform with Leo Tolstoi, calling him an anti Christ and accusing Tolstoi of satanic influence.

John of Cronstadt University Council St. Petersburg Rus Father John of Council Satan

Railroad man dies after failed embrace in Peorfa

William Dixon attempted to kiss Biss Tota Callahan at the boarding house where he lived. She warded off the gesture with a knife in her hand, accidentally penetrating his neck and severing the aorta. Dixon died hours later in hospital. The girl lies prostrate with grief.

Peorfa Il William Dixon Biss Tota Callahan Dixon

Coamo Reaches New York Quarantine Harbour

The steamship Coamo from San Juan Puerto Rico with Miss Alice Roosevelt has anchored off quarantine in New York. The ship left San Juan Tuesday. Miss Roosevelt, who spent two years on the island as guest of Miss Elizabeth Hunt and Governor Hunt's family, will soon dock.

New York Goama San Juan Porto Rico Alice Roosevelt

Ambassador Towers Hosts Berlin Reception Amid Snowstorm

Berlin April 6 a thousand persons attended Ambassador Towers first reception to court and society. Cabinet ministers and foreign dignitaries including Von Richtotten Stadt Vontsammerstein and other officials were present with their wives along with foreign ambassadors and princes. Snow fell across Germany as mild spring warmth gave way to a winter relapse affecting vegetation. Dr Sewald's art commission meeting at St Louis focused on Germany's art exhibit. Baron Von Heintu-Weissenrode, secretary of the German legation in Stockholm, resigns to serve as minister resident in Havana.

Berlin Ambassador Towers von Richtotten Eecclesiastical Affairs Stadt Vontsammerstein Joachim Albrecht Prussia Whelm Viktor Zu Wer Trichess Halibor Anton Radziwill Mason Germany Herz Mountains Mercury Dresden Riesen-Gebige Pruss Silesia Bohemia Balthe Elbing Mert Meron Sewald St. Louis Exposition International Organization of German Art Department St Louis Lewald Francis Baron von Heintu-Weissenrode Stockholm

Hot Campaign for Mayor in Chicago Ends in Uncertainty

In Chicago's hot mayoral race the outcome remains unsettled. Republican chair Revell still predicts a 170 vote margin, while nominee Stewart expects a Republican landslide. Democratic chair Carey forecasts Harrison gains, estimating a 35,000 plurality versus 25,342 in 1901, and Mayor Harrison predicts a 25,000 to 30,000 win.

Chicago Revell Republican Committee Stewart Carey Democratic Committee Harrison

Robbed Near the Prison Tombs in New York

A 14 year old messenger boy Warren Smith was robbed of 1400 dollars near the Tombs prison. After cashing a 400 dollar check at Mercantile National Bank he was seized by two men, dragged into a store, tied up, and relieved of the feather wallet and its contents before freeing himself and informing his employer.

New York Warren Smith Mercantile National Bank

Jury Indicts Turf Pusher In St Louis Case

Four indictments return against John J. Ryan of the John J. Ryan Turf Investment Co for embezzlement as Bailee. Two more indictments against Ryan and Oscar Geppier accuse similar thefts. Grand jury notes get rich quick schemes.

Ryan Turf Investment Co St. Louis John J. Ryan John J. Ryan Turf Investment Company Ryan Oscar Geppier

Wedding of Miss Eugenie Jefferson in Montclair

The eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Jefferson and granddaughter of actor Joseph Jefferson wed Rumsey W Scott of Louisville Ky in Montclair New Jersey in April.

Mrs Thomas Jeffreson Jos. Jefferson Mont Clair N. J Eugenie Jefferson Thomas Jefferson Joseph Jefferson Rumsey W. Seott Louisville, Ky

Pioneer Nathan Warner Killed En Route to See President

Nathan Warner, a Wright County pioneer, was killed in Buffalo while walking along a railroad track to catch a train to Minneapolis to see the president. He was struck by a passing train during the incident on April 6.

Minnesota Minneapolis Buffalo Minn Nathan Warner Wright County

President Sierra seeks peace likely with Bonius in Honduras

News from San Salvador reports that General Sierra, president of Honduras, has sent a representative to Acaltuno to negotiate peace arrangements with General Bonius, who is designated president-elect of the country.

Panama San Salvador Launcon Honduras General Sierra Acaltuno Bonius Cguntry

Portier Son Arrested in Connection With Father’s Death

Peoria reports 21-year-old William Portier, son of John Portier whose body was found at the high school, has been arrested after a quarrel with his father hours before the death. He denies guilt and is held pending investigation.

Peoria William Portier John Porter Porter

Papermakers Nearing Shorter Hours Strike Chance

Appleton Wisconsin April 6 The United Brotherhood of Papermakers has served a demand upon the manufacturers for shorter hours It is understood a strike is probable Three thousand men in Wisconsin employed in 15 mills will be affected

Appleton Wis United Brotherhood of Papermakers Wisconsin

Wabash Labor Settlement Ends Four Month Controversy

After four months of dispute between Wabash road employees and officials, an injunction prevented vacancies and was dissolved. The settlement grants wage increases ranging from 12 to 15 percent for various crews, completes an entire rules revision for train service, and aims for harmonious future relations.

St Louis Wabash Road Wahbaesh Tates Mississippi River Territory United States Mississippi River Associated Press Ashley The Wabash Blodgett Hanrahan Lee W. Ashiev Illinois Central Chicago Alton Ramsey

Reliance Yacht Nears Launch as Cup Defender

Bristol April 6. The hull of the yacht Reliance is nearly complete and will be launched about one week from Saturday. Olver Islin, managing owner, and Captain Charles Barr previewed the vessel. Sixteen crewmen and the second mate joined the ship aboard the tender Sunbeam for the season, with more expected next week.

Bristol R. C Reliance Olver Islin Charles Barr

Passengers Rescued From Albion River Wreck at Bodega Point

Early today the tug Defiance landed 18 passengers and two crew members of the steamer Albion River at San Francisco after it wrecked on rocks near Bodega Point. Seven men remained aboard signaling distress as a strong wind kept rescue difficult.

Albion River San Francisco Defiance Bodega Point

Americans Win in Chess Match with Great Britain

New York April 6 The American players won again to retain the trophy in this year’s chess contest with Great Britain. The day’s results left the Americans with a narrow margin victory. Final score 514 to 41 percent in favor of the Americans.

Great Britain New York

Notorious Ayres Shot Near Home in Owl Canyon

Fort Collins Colorado April 6 Frank Ayres once noted for accusing his wife of belonging to the Bender family of Kansas was found shot through the head and fatally wounded near his Owl canyon home.

Bender Family of Kansas Fort Collins Col Frank Ayres Bender Owl Canyon

The Favorite Prescription Promises Easier Childbirth

An appeal highlights Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as boosting a mother's health and strength for childbirth. Testimonials claim nerve calm, better appetite, sleep, and vigor, aiding a painless delivery, with instructions to send stamps for Dr. Pierce's medical adviser.

Dr. Pierce Pierce J. W. G. Stephens Mila Northumberland County Boro Common Sense

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