Report on the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission Findings
The Washington based commission released a unanimous report detailing wage hikes of about ten percent, shorter shifts, and arbitration for disputes in the anthracite coal industry. It recommends no union recognition, sets a life award to 1906, and outlines specific increases for miners engineers firemen and other workers with overtime pay and nine hour days. The panel urges removal of coal police, stronger child labor laws, and machinery for compulsory investigation of disputes, while opposing compulsory arbitration. It notes total losses from the strike and praises cross party harmony among commissioners, urging collective bargaining as a pathway to stable labor relations.
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Washington
Ich
Coal and Iron
Mine Workers’ Union
Commission
United Mine Workers of America
Hay's Answer to Argentine Note Washington March 23
Secretary Hay's reply to the Argentine note proposing allied action to force debt collection by naval means was made public. It states the United States does not assent to the propositions but reiterates that the Monroe Doctrine bars external territorial aggression and favors arbitration for unsettled disputes. The message emphasizes US readiness to pursue justice through impartial arbitration if needed.
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Washington
Hay
United States
Congress
America
Alaska Boundary Commission Members Named
Washington March 23 The British embassy has been advised of the appointment of Lord Chief Justice Alverstone of England Sir Louis Jette retired judge of the Supreme Court of Quebec and Sir John Douglas Armour judge of the Supreme Court of Canada as members of the Alaskan boundary commission under the Hay Herbert treaty.
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Washington
Alverstone
England
Louis Jette
Supreme Court of Quebec
John Douglas Armour
Supreme Court of Canada
Will Straighten the Rio Grande
Salt Lake Utah March 22 The Tribune reports Chairman Gould plans major Rio Grande cut-offs to shorten transcontinental routes. Aimed at Denver to Leadville and Grand Junction, with Utah links via Green River Salina and Marysvale to Los Angeles. New lines connect Rio Grande Western to Western Pacific, reducing Denver Salina distance by over 200 miles for a practical day’s run.
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Salt Lake
Utah
the Tribune
Gould
Rio Grande
Denver
Pacific Coast
Leadville
Grand Junction
Green River
Salina
Marysvale
Los Angeles
Western Pacific
Pueblo
Thistle
Vast Sum to Mine Workers in Wilkesbarre
About 2 500 000 dollars will be paid to coal mine workers on a 10 percent advance basis starting last November and covering March. Total back pay of 2 485 000 dollars allocated among miners laborers drivers and others. operators expect four weeks to complete the payroll books.
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Wilkesbarre
Washington Notes on Law Revisions and Key Appointments
The congressional committee approves using United States in the singular not plural. Major L T Waller is promoted to lieutenant colonel after service in China and the Philippines. S N D North accepts the census director post, to begin duties in May. Miss Rebecca J Taylor loses a mandamus suit and appeals. Chief Justice Fuller swears in Hoyt, Richards, and Vanderventer to various federal posts. Senator Pettus cites a minimal Senate seat fee, while Senator Platt backs the Panama Canal treaty. The Supreme Court quashes a habeas writ in the Ellis Glenn case. A Census Bureau bulletin analyzes geographic population distribution and foreign-born concentrations. Protocols signed February 13 imply payments to Britain Germany and Italy, with Caracas as the payment point. questions linger on allied positions and possible Caracas settlement.
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Congressional Committee On
United States
L. T. Waller
Marine Corps
Peking
Samar
Philippines
S. N. D. North
Census Bureau
Merriam
North
District Supreme Court
Rebecca J. Taylor
Secretary of War
War Department
Court of Appeals
Fuller
Henry M. Hoyt
Department of Justice
J. K. Richards
Vandeventer
Vanderventer
St. Louis
Pettus
Alabama
United States Senate
Secretary of State
Senate
Platt
Connecticut
United States Supreme Court
Ellis Glenn
Wood County
West Virginia
Mississippi River
Great Lakes
Pacific Coast
Great Basin
Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
Bowen
Emassy
Caracas
Castro
The
Hague
Governor Peabody forms advisory panel to probe Colorado strike
Governor Peabody announces an impartial advisory board to investigate the causes of the Colorado strike unrest. The five members include William E. Slocum and Charles D. Hayt with Rev. Thomas A. Uzzell and Frank P. Frewen, as the panel will tour affected sites and issue a detailed report.
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William E. Slocum
Colorado Springs
Charles D. Hayt
Den
Thomas A. Uzzell
Denver
Frank P. Frewen
James H. Peabody
New Home Mining finds large body of rich ore
Enver March 20 A Telegraph from Leadville reports a major strike at the New Home Mining Company. A three foot ore vein yielding $400 per ton has been opened in the south drift enhancing output beyond 200 tons daily. The ore shows wire silver and chloride, with lead content near fifty percent, extending along the roof of the stope for about fifty feet. The discovery promises renewed dividend pay and expanded operation though earlier bodies had dwindled.
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Enver
Leadville
New Home Mining Company
Down Town
New Home Company
Treasure Hunters Claim Golden Gate Wreck Found
Captain Johnstone and a party aboard the port steamer claim the wreck of the sidewheel Golden Gate is located off the Mexican coast. They report recovering sea soaked gold coins and seek gear to recover the treasure believed in the vessel’s strong room. The Golden Gate burned and sank after catching fire at sea with all on board perishing forty years ago.
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San Francisco
Newport
KE. W. Johnstone
Golden Gate
California
Panama
Johnstone
Canal Construction Syndicate Eyeing Panama Dig Contract
Washington March 20 A powerful syndicate reportedly including J Pierpont Morgan and John B McDonald is forming to bid on the Panama Canal digging contract The Spooner act allows 135000000 for completion and the group would bid to build for that sum The canal commission member W H Burr says the award should go to a single firm that can protect the government from loss if the task is not completed.
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Washington, D. C
J. Pierpont Morgan
John B. McDonald
Spooner
W. H. Burr
Canal Commission
Steamer Newport Hit By Seaquake Off Panama
San Francisco dispatch reports the steamer Newport arriving from Panama was severely shaken by an offshore earthquake. Passengers and crew feared the ship struck a reef as the shock rolled through the vessel.
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San Francisco
Newport
Panama
Senate Ratifies Cuban Treaty in Sine Die Session
Washington March 20. After ratifying the Cuban reciprocity treaty the Senate adjourned sine die in executive session. The vote was 50 to 16, above a three fourths threshold though only two thirds were required. Committee amendments, including 30 percent reductions on cotton goods to Cuba and on flour and cornmeal imports, were adopted along with a provision that Congress must approve the treaty to take effect.
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Washington
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
Cullom
Cuba
Congress
Kansas City Packing Plant Project Revealed
Kansas City march 20 Nelson Morris Co to establish a 1,000,000 dollar plant near the stockyards employing about 1000 workers Col C F Morse of Chicago states the project is under way after a land purchase months ago in connection with the development plans planned for the Kansas City area will boost local meat packing capacity and jobs
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Kansas City
Nelson Morris & Co
Col. C. F. Morse
Chicago
Troops Start For Home From Camp Peabody
Colorado Springs March 20 state troops, housed for eighteen days at Camp Peabody Colorado City, broke camp yesterday morning and left for home. A strike at the Standard plant shows only a few deputies on grounds while distant tents house the strikers pickets.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Camp Peabody
Colorado City
Standard
Chicago Inventor Claims Perpetual 36 Candle Power Light
Chicago inventor George Magrady says he discovered a process to make a thirty six candle power light that never goes out. He observed a glow from a secret chemical in a glass globe and, after enlarging and sealing it, created an air tight lamp. A company is formed to manufacture various sizes and a patent hood will cover the globe when not in use.
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Chicago
George Magrady
Magrady
Working Under Difficulties On Siberian Railway
Workers faced extreme challenges while constructing the Siberian railway. Crews carried food while building, were lowered in baskets to prepare sections, and lived in boat-access huts over a sixty mile bog. Mosquitoes forced use of masks. 4000 masks were purchased for protection.
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New Siberian
Four-Track News praised for quality and circulation
The Four-Track News is hailed by a Brooklyn journal for its well run publication department led by Geo Ht Daniels general passenger agent of the New York Central. A sample copy is offered for 5 cents. annual subscription is 50 cents. The item also includes light humor and an advertisement for Defiance Cold Water Starch stressing value, volume and superiority.
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Castoria
Geo. Ht. Daniels
Carnegie
New York Central
Brooklyn
N. Y
Geo. Hl. Daniels
Gral
Hudson River Railroad
Grand Central Station
New York
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement patent remedy
An old time ad touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to rest and soothe feet, cure corns and ingrowing nails, fit tight shoes, and lists 25 cents price with druggists and shoe stores. Sample mailed from LeRoy New York.
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Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
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Was Nursery
ENV
Wainene Northern Nursery
L. A. Watkins Merchandise CO
Waree St
Cole
Sacipies Igden Assay Company
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RDO
E. E. Burlingame & CO
Mailer Express
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Booker
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