Mitchell Replies to Baer Urging Peace With Coal Strike
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers mails a reply to George F. Baer. The letter dated March 17 argues miners’ wage demands are fair, urges better understanding of propositions, and notes faith in the Strike Commission while warning against prolonged conflict.
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Indianapolis
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
George F. Baer
Anthracite Coal Operators’ Committee
Ind
Toto
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
WANTS ANOTHER CONFERENCE
A joint conference note from New York dated February 15 urges continued talks between seven member committees to reconcile demands and criticisms. It states neither side should bear full responsibility and proposes further conferences before April 1 to reach an agreement.
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Liberty Street
New York City
Yeu
Cleveland Man to Marry a Countess
Edward Keene Mohler of Cleveland, 35, will wed the Countess Latazzi of France at St Mary's Westminster London on March 21. Mohler inherited a fortune from his uncle General W. Caldwell, a former president of the NY Chicago and St. Louis railroad.
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Cleveland
Edward Keene Moller
Europe
England
St. Mary's
Westminster
London
Lawyer Won’t Show Books At Drake Commission Hearing
Cincinnati March 19 Attorney Charles F Dolle testified at the Drake investigating commission on turnpike sales to the county He refused to produce his 1905 checkbook and bank book stating they contain client transactions and cannot be publicly exhibited He offered to show them privately if allowed but without public exposure.
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Cincinnati
Charles F. Dolle
Drake
Boetenger
Tribune Reports Honest News Handling
The Tribune presents its coverage claim as handling news honestly and responsibly, asserting commitment to accurate reporting and balanced presentation across stories. Readers are urged to trust the paper’s integrity in delivering timely updates and context.
Thought Box of Gems Was a Bomb
Henry Svensen of Hoboken found an odd box in Brooklyn with a sliding top causing him to fear an infernal device. He delivered it to police where, after cautious opening, jewels valued at several thousand dollars were found awaiting a claimant.
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New York
Henry Svensen
Hoboken
Brooklyn
Svensen
Hot political tension rises in Grand Rapids and Syracuse
In Grand Rapids Mayor Edwin F. Sweet seeks another nonpartisan term after a mass meeting at Powers theater. Myron Walker leads the nomination with support from a minister and professionals, signaling a heated spring campaign. In Syracuse Royal Arcanum case Frank Z Wilcox is expelled for defaming the supreme council and charges of dishonesty. In Paw Paw Mrs Dari us Sewell survives a suicide attempt after a self-inflicted shot to the head.
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Old Town
Grand Rapids
Mich
Edwin F. Sweet
Powers’ Theater
Myron Walker
Rome
M. Y
Frank Z. Wilcox
Syracuse
Royal Arcanum
Supreme Council
Wabash, Ind
Darius Sewell
Paw Paw
Wisconsin Y. M. C. A. Elects Officers
Beloit Wisconsin March 19 The state convention of the Y M C A elected officers as follows President J M Whitehead Janesville recording secretary
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Isconsin Y. M. C. A
Beloit
Wis
Vdresident
J. M. Whitehead
Janesville
LaCrosse Chosen as Next Meeting Site
The selection of LaCrosse as the next meeting place was announced, with state secretary C B Willis and Milwaukee official F E Andersen in attendance.
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Retary
C. B. Willis
F. E. Andersen
Milwaukee
LaCrosse
Burial of S H Kauffmann in Rock Creek Cemetery
Samuel Hay Kauffmann, president of The Evening Star Newspaper Co., was buried at Rock Creek cemetery after Episcopal rites led by Bishop Satterlee. Senator Allison served as an honorary pallbearer. In Chicago, Mrs T J Tanner, 2 months old in arms, was killed when she threw herself before a Chicago and Northwestern train in Zion City, date reported.
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S. H. Kauffmann
Washington
Samuel Hay Kauffmann
Evening Star Newspaper Company
Rock Creek Cemetery
Episcopal Church
Satterlee
Allison
Chicago
T. J. Tanner
Escholma Avenue
Zion City
Chicago and Northwestern
Tollhouses dynamited after road project rejection
In Washington county Indiana farmers blew up the two tollhouses with dynamite after commissioners rejected buying the gravel road through Hardinsburg and Fredericksburg despite a public vote in favor.
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Indianapolis
Washington County
Hardinsburg
Fredericksburg
Water Improvement Bond Election for La Crosse 1906
Notice of a special April 3 1906 election in La Crosse Wisconsin to decide issuing seventy five thousand dollars in bonds to improve the city water system. Details include bond terms ten to twenty years at four percent, separate ballots for for and against, and publication and posting requirements. Joseph M. Sieger, city clerk, signs.
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la Crosse
la Crosse County
Wisconsin
City of la Crosse
Common Council
Ha Crosse
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