One Point Now In Dispute In Boston Strike
Gov Crane moves to settle a great transportation strike on the New York New Haven and Hartford and Boston and Maine railroads. The dispute centers on whether freight handlers and clerks may be reinstated as a body or as individuals. Railroads offer reinstatement where possible, while the strikers demand collective return. Public officials monitor talks at the State House as talks resume.
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Boston
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Maine
Guv. Crane
Boston and Albany
Will Strike Over Demands In Looming Fall River Dispute
Fall River march 15 strike set for monday after talks between manufacturers and textile unions failed to bridge the 10 per cent wage demand. Manufacturers offered six per cent starting monday, unions insisted on ten per cent. Iron Works mills already granted ten per cent. About 20 000 operatives will be affected, with several mills exempt.
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Fall River
Manufacturers Association
Bourne
Kerr
Globe
Sanford
Stevens
Barnaby
Iron Works
Iron Works Mills
Dog Show Prestige at Chicago Kennel Club Parade
The Chicago Kennel Club beach show attracted about 1000 dogs with many exhibitors from Chicago's elite. Record sales exceeded 69 000 dollars as eastern-bred dogs drew buyers from the city. Names of organizations in dispute over the American Championship Field Trial association threaten possible withdrawals from 11 regional groups including Missouri Michigan Ohio Indiana Kentucky South Dakota Canada Western Kansas City Illinois Iowa and Alabama.
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Chicago
Chicago Kennel Club
Interstate Field Trial Association
American Championship Field Trial Association
Missouri
Mchigan
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
South Dakota
Ornational
Canada
Kansas City
Illinois
Iowa
Alabama
Chicago's Skyscrapers Warn of Damaging Corrosion
Chicago officials warn that steel frame work in many business district buildings is corroding and could collapse within a few years. General William Seay Smith warned at the 35th annual event, citing dangerous conditions in the city skyline.
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Chicago Real Estate Board
Chicago
William Seay Smith
Oppose Ship Subsidy Bill Stresses Equality of Burdens
Senate minority report argues the subsidy bill is unjust and class legislation. It contends tax dollars support a single industry, risks a shipping trust, and could merge with foreign lines to control rates. The minority insists Congress should not bail out private business at public expense.
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Washington
Clay
Senate Committee On Commerce
Senate
England
Congress
Diphtheria Cases Rise and City Lighting Shifts
Five new diphtheria cases were reported to the board of health Friday. Three patients from the contagious hospital were returned home Thursday night as new smallpox cases were found. At Chief Hosmer’s request, the appropriations committee moved lighting funds for city hall and the Memorial building from street lighting to the city messenger department, placing the lighting duties under the messenger.
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Board of Health
Contagious Hospital
Hosmer
Appropriations Committee
City Hall
Memorial Building
City Messenger
Strikes Grow in Woolen Mills Idle Workers Rise
Providence March 15 An industrial dispute at the American Woolen mills widens with 2500 to 3000 workers idle across Olneyville Manton Burrillville and Plymouth. Both sides refuse concessions and the walkout could spread as more weavers flee town seeking other jobs.
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Providence
R. I
Olneyville
Manton
Burrillville
Plymouth
Unnamed British Ex-Parliamentarian Meets Boer Envoys in Chicago
In Chicago an undisclosed dinner at the Chicago Athletic Club hosted by Peter Van Vlissingen brought together Dr G B Clark a former English MP and three Boer envoys C H Wessels A D W Wolmarans Montagu White with S A Calhoun of the Chicago Transvaal league. The gathering was private and details were kept from all but the host and guests.
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Chicago
G. B. Clark
C. H. Wessels
A. D. W. Wolmarans
Montagu White
Peter van Vlissingen
Chicago Transvaal League
Mr. van Viissingen
After Fifty Years Mystery Ends for Kalamazoo Brother
Lewis J. Grant of Kalamazoo reports news from his brother Alexander, missing for fifty years after a Mountain Meadow era search. Once believed murdered by Ute Indians and Mormons, Alexander now 70 resides in Bellgrade Nebraska. A third brother also vanished, and effort to locate all remains ongoing.
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la Grange
Ind
Lewis J. Grant
Kalamazoo
Alexander
Mountain Meadow
Glengary
Ont
California
Lewis
Bellgrade
Neb
Altgeld Burial Opens in Chicago Public Library
John P. Altgeld lay in state at the public library in Chicago with thousands viewing the body. The casket entered at 10 a.m. and will be moved to Graceland cemetery tomorrow after a procession including Gov. Yates, lawmakers, officials, judges, and various civic and political groups.
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Chicago
John P. Altgeld
Graceland Cemetery
Gov. Yates
United Turner Societies
The
Altgeld Legion
Citizens
Treason Trials to be by Court Martial in Natal
Durban Natal March 15 The civil treason court is disbanded and treason cases will be heard by court martial. About 800 rebels were in Natal, 500 have been tried. Sentences reached ten years imprisonment and fines up to 5000 pounds.
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Durban
Natal
Soldiers Extended Service Told To Remain With Colors
Madrid reports March 15 that amid threats of disturbances the ministry of war orders soldiers who just finished their terms to stay with the colors to maintain discipline and curb unrest.
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Madrid
Ministry of War
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Promises Health and Vitality
Pure and rich blood carries new life to every part of the body. You are invigorated refreshed. You become strong steady courageous. That’s what Ayer’s Sarsaparilla will do for you. $1. All druggists J.C. Ayer Co Lowell, Mass.
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Ayer
Will of John Davis Filed in East Cambridge Probate
The will, filed in East Cambridge today, leaves 2000 to Martha Davis Taylor if alive or to her two children if not, 1080 to each daughter of Amaya Davis, 500 for a Lowell cemetery lot, and a remainder to the trustees of the Lowell City Library. Executors named as Harry A. Brown. sworn yesterday before John W. Stott. appraisers listed as Stott, Guild, and Shepard.
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John Davis
East Cambridge Court House
Amaya Davis
Davis
Lowell Cemetery
Martha Davis Taylor
Pawtucket
R. 1
John W. Stott
Albert S. Guild
Jesse H. Shepard
City horses for parade denied by streets chief
Supt Laforest Beals says city horses will not be lent for the St Patrick's parade, with as many as 25 applications. He refused borrowings and noted no payments were offered. The appropriations committee prepares a near finished tax report for Tuesday council action, aiming for a higher rate than last year to cover current expenses.
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Laforest Beals
Committee On Appropriations
Dynamiters Strike Sparks Damage in Leavenworth
Two cars of the Kansas City Leavenworth electric line were dynamited in Leavenworth with one woman injured. The first blast on the Fort Leavenworth line split a 60-pound rail. a second blast on Fifth Avenue caused only window breakage. A $250 reward is offered for the culprits as a strike roils the area.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Kansas City
Lawsuit Seeks Damages Over Street Railway Explosions
Attachments totaling 40000 dollars filed in the registry of deeds against Boston and Northern Street Railway after North Andover explosions during Danvers and Middleton roadbed work. Plaintiffs include Garrett Welch seeking 10000 for eye loss, John Donahue claiming eye loss and brain concussion, William Hope with jaw fracture. Additional suits target Danvers Middleton company and contractor Loring Farnum, plus a 5000 claim by Mrs Alexander Nicol and a suit by her husband.
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Danvers & Middleton Company
Loring N. Farnum
Boston & Northern Company
Alexander Nicol
Andover
Husting Signs with Boston A L Team
Milwaukee pitcher's move from Milwaukee to Boston in the American League for this season. Pete Husting will reportedly earn $2700. Previously on the St. Louis reserve list, he left after manager McAleer refused to meet his $2500 salary. Husting planned to stay in Fond du Lac to practice law.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Pete Husting
Boston
Husting
St. Louis
McAleer
Hasting
Fond du Lac An P
Priest of Juneau reports Kenai eruption and tsunamis
A Greek priest at Kenai, Cook Inlet, sends word of a devastating volcanic eruption around January 1. The mountain side split, fire and lava spewed forth, Kenai village buried in ash, and an accompanying earthquake generated several damaging tidal waves.
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Seattle
Wash
Juneau
Alaska
Ken' On
Cook Inlet
Kenai
Regents Endorse Work Requirement for Engineers
Ann Arbor Michigan March 15 The regents endorsed the engineering faculty action making six months of work mandatory between the junior and senior years. Civil engineers will field survey, mechanical engineers engine design, electricians foundation work, and chemists will study dynamos and engines.
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Ann Arbor, Mich
City Must Pay for Street Car Sprinklers Use
The Boston and Northern Street Railway will charge the city for track and power when operating street car sprinklers. The appropriation committee reported that last year the city used tracks and power free during experiments. A subcommittee plans to seek a repeat of free use, but President Sullivan advised that charges apply this year, noting Lowell faces the same situation.
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Boston and Northern Street Railway Company
Appropriations
Sullivan
Lowell
Injuries Delay Louisa Crane Court Testimony
Louisa Crane remains at Emergency hospital with a fractured hip after a fall, delaying testimony against Nelsor Thompson in police court for at least two months. Thompson pleaded guilty to assault. bail set at 300 dollars, plus 100 for drunkenness. Other notes include minor fines for several residents and a larceny case at Appleton mill.
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Welch
Louisa Crane
Nelsor Thompson
Thompson
Moloney
Hadley
John Hall
Middleton
Explosion at Euclid Avenue plant kills teen and injures several
An explosion at a powder mixing plant on Euclid avenue in Cleveland results in the death of Anna Fritz, 17, and seriously injures at least seven others. Christine Smitzer and Kittie Howard are expected to die. Three victims jumped from windows. The front wall is blown out and a fire follows. Loss set near $10,000.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Euclid Avenue
Anna Fritz
Christine Smitzer
Kittie Howard
Blunt to Stay at Rock Island Arsenal Command
Rock Island Ill March 15 A copy of an official order endorsed by Secretary Root ends agitation by Grand Master O Connell of the Machinists union and Agent Berry of the Tri City Labor Congress for the removal of Maj BE Blunt from Rock Island arsenal command. The order says Blunt’s charges are not sustained and he has been an efficient officer. It notes no interference with workers joining labor unions and that in future expansions long time employes with good records should be consulted and not penalized for prior participation in the 1899 strike.
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Rock Island, Ill
Root
O'Connell
Machinists Union
Berry
Tri-City Labor Congress
Maj
BE. Blunt
Rock Island Arsenal
Blunt
Congress
War Department
Wyoming Blizzard Rages Across Prairie on March Day
A fierce blizzard spreading over the Wyoming prairies from a storm that began 24 hours earlier. Railroad traffic continues with no current interruption, though heavy drifting is reported at several points.
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Laramie
Wyo
Wyoming Prairies
Fire devastates Winslow business district
Fire swept through Winslow on March 14 destroying two blocks of the business area. The blaze consumed the bank, post office, fifteen business houses and several residences. Loss estimated at 125000 with insurance at 60000.
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Winslow
Grass Fire Near Catholic Cemetery Halts Before Buildings
A grass fire at the Catholic cemetery was reported from box 38 at 12 09 noon and burned a considerable area near buildings but was quickly controlled with no damage. Lieutenant Webster marked his 47th police service anniversary Friday.
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Webster
Pension changes from February 28 issue in Massachusetts
Washington notes the pension changes for Massachusetts from the February 28 issue. Names include James Norman of Lynn and Joshua Bartlett of Brockton with original amounts of six dollars, and increases or restorations for George Hewes of Haverhill and Thos O Regan of Lowell. Original widow’s Pension for Susannah W Chase of Salem listed at eight dollars with special accrued status March 8.
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Washington
Massachusetts
James Norman
Lynn
Joshua R. Bartlett
Brockton
Wm. H. Teague
Salem
George W. Hewes
Haverhill
Thos. O'Regan
Lowell
Martin McKeague
Susannah W. Chase
Indictments Filed Against Major Railroads in Kentucky
Federal grand jury returns indictments against railroads and shippers for interstate commerce violations. Names of roads and individuals are not yet public. It is said three of the district's largest lines are mentioned in the true bill.
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Louisville
Federal probes in grain shipments from west to east
Prominent grain shippers of Henderson Memphis and St Louis face secrecy driven investigations. Alleged offences involve billing goods shipped east of the Mississippi with Omaha or western date marks and rebates of three cents per bushel for shipments from west of the Mississippi to the south east. John T Marchand and J M Smith aided by District Attorney Hill departed for Washington.
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Henderson
Memphis
St. Louis
Mississippi
John T. Marchand
J. M. Smith
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Hill
Washington
Columbia Club to Crown Anglophone Social Hub in London
A London based Anglo American committee plans a new Columbia Club in Piccadilly to serve Americans barred from top clubs. Admission costs fifty pounds, its premiere among English venues, with United States leaders and society figures like Anthony Drexel backing the venture ahead of King Edward’s coronation. Women will gain access to select rooms including dining.
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London
United States
Edward
Lords Kintore
Suffield
Craven
Marcus Beresford
Reginald Pole-Carew
Anthony Drexel
Reginald Ward
Columbia
Avondale
Piccadilly
St. James Street
England
Metropolitan, Union and Knickerbocker Clubs
New York
Somerset Club
Boston
Metropolitan Club
Washington
New Club
Queen Regent tasks Sagasta to form cabinet
Madrid March 15 The Queen Regent has commissioned Senor Sagasta to form a new cabinet likely reshaping the government.
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Madrid
Senor Sagasta
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City Hall Notes
American Woolen Co
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J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Mase
Honest John Davis
Lowell City Library
Supt
Beals
Nynamited
Leavenworth, Kan
SUE Street Railway
North Andover
Law
Ann Arbor
Boston & Northern
Hall
Homer Sherrer
Leonard Reed
Louis Pendleton
John Abercrombie
James Prokos
Julia Clarda
Mary Joseph
Appleton Mill
Samuel Fish
Victoria Souza
Major Noyes
John J. Watson
Appleton Street
D. J. Donahue
Wyoming
Columbia Club
Sagasta
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