Riot in Norfolk as mob clashes with guards
A 500 strong mob in Norfolk, Virginia, disrupted the city as trains ran under military guard. Stones crashed into tracks, several riots broke out, and arrests were made. A martial law declaration was planned for the morning with additional infantry from Emporia, Suffolk, Smithfield, and Franklin joining the Seventy first regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Norfolk Railway and Light Company
H. H. Harmanser
Emporia
Suffolk
Smithfield
Franklin
Etruria in Tow After Propeller Loss at Sea
New York dispatch reports the Etruria lost a propeller and steering gear in mid Atlantic on February night. The ship was towed by the steamer William Glover toward the Azores as passengers and crew display courage under heavy seas. Captain Stephens leads the crew with calm assurances of no danger and ongoing towage efforts.
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New York
Evening World
Etruria
Azores
Ottawa
mid-Atlantic
Ciptain Stphens
William Glu
Philadelphia
Stephens
Everett resigns from Cleveland Electric Railway presidency
Henry A. Everett resigns as president of the Cleveland Electric Railway, known as the Big Consolidated company, with secretary Fred E. Barton and purchasing agent C W Wason also resigning. Everett says a syndicate headed by Mr Andrews will take the syndicate stock in the Big Consolidated next Saturday, as two thirds of the city's electric traction lines are controlled by the company.
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Cleveland, O
Henry A. Everett
Cleveland Electric Railway Company
Big Consolidated Company
Fred E. Barton
C. W. Wason
Everett
Mr. Wason
Andrews
Big Consolidated
Sons of Naval Heroes Named Cadetship Selections
Washington March 5 The President named cadetship appointees for the Naval Academy Ralph Earle Sampson son of Rear Admiral W T Sampson principal Woodward Phillip son of the late Rear Admiral Philip first alternate C W Howard second alternate Presley Morgan Taylor son of Rear Admiral Henry C Taylor third alternate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Naval Heroes
Washington
the Presiment
Naval Academy
Ralph Earle Sampson
W. T. Sampson
Woodward Phillip
Philip
C. W. Howard
U. S. A. Sec
Presley Morgan Taylor
Henry C Taylor
Stolen Checks From American Steel Hoop Found
A mall bag with invoices and checks totaling $21,000 from the American Steel Hoop company was left at Lake Shore station and found in a box car in the Lake Shore yard. The letters were opened and the checks taken. payment has been stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
American Steel Hoop Company
Lake Shore
Lake Sore Yard
New York Cash Reserve Faces Strain Amid Market Shifts
New York March 5 The days stock market retraced Mondays gains then drifted lower as late selling intensified. Uncertainty grows over New York cash reserves with anticipated $5 million plus export of gold and a San Francisco traction deal forcing about $4.009 million remittance. Subtreasury cash draws and lower bank reserves foreshadow a weaker bank statement and tighter money. Sterling rates sag as bills flow for export.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San Francisco Traction Organization
San Francisco
Treasury
Sub-Treasury
Moeney
Treasury Department
Honored McKinley Memory by Albany Legislature
The New York legislature honored President McKinley’s memory with candlelit sessions in the capitol. Governor Odell presided with U.S. Senator Platt and a legislative committee, as Bishop Doane opened with prayer and Bishop Burke gave the closing benediction. Charles Emory Smith, former postmaster general, spoke.
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Albany
X. Y
William Mc Kinley
Ofell
U. S
Platt
William Croswel Doane
Ehair
All
Woes of Ireland and Boers Honored by Irish Nationalists
In Chicago on March 5 Irish Nationalists gathered to pay tribute to Robert Emmett with speeches linking Ireland’s plight to the Boers. Former Congressman John J. Lentz of Ohio delivered the chief address while Judge Edward F. Dunne of Chicago presided and praised Emmett. Other local speakers participated.
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Chicago
Ireland
Robert Emmett
John J. Lentz
Ohio
Edward F. Dunne
To Repeal Garfield Law Passed in Ohio House
Columbus Ohio March 5 The House of Representatives yesterday passed the Devon bill to repeal the corrupt practice act in buying votes in elections known as the Garfield law by a vote of 59 to 24 There was no effort at party division It was believed the measure will pass the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
House of Representatives
Friends of
Senate
Senators Allison and Deliver Win Iowa Seats in Senate
Washington notes that the Senate finance committee expects to favorably report the repeal of the war revenue bill after further sessions. It outlines past receipts vs expenditures and projects a surplus of over 30 million annually post tax repeal. The article also covers cadetship appointments and the oath of office for Allison and Deliver with six year terms beginning March 4, 1903.
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Washington
House
Senate Committee On Finance
Aldrich
Naval Academy
Ralph Earle Samson
W. T. Sampson
Woodward Philip
Philip
O. W. Howard
Howard
United States Army
Presley Morgan Taylor
Henry ©. Taylor
Senate
Allison
Doliver
Iowa
Frye
Deliver
Sunday baseball bill in Ohio legislature aims to legalize games
Columbus reports in the state house a Kinney measure to legalize Sunday baseball to aid the Cleveland American League team. Other bills include penalties for insolvent bank deposits, overworked railway workers, and fines for forged or altered entertainment tickets and unauthorized pass transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
House of Representatives
Kinney
Cuyahoga
American League Baseball
Cleveland
Ohio
Earhart
Lee Richland
Bell
Dunlap
Cayshoga
Slavery in the Philippines discussed by Taft
Washington March. Gov Taft testified before the house insular committee on slavery in the southern Moro islands. He said slaves included men women and children held for debt and that while buyers could gain liberty the system endured generation to generation. Dato Mandi had already abolished slavery by decree and US influence grows toward eradicating the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moro Islands
Washington
Philippines
Gov. Taft
House Insular Committee
Dato Mandi
Lberty
United States
Oxford Postoffice Robbery Returns Loot and Scams
Oxford Ohio March 5. Robbers looted the post office Monday night taking 1500 in stamps and 100 in cash. The safe was forced open the combination knocked off and all valuables removed with contents scattered throughout the four rooms.
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Oxford
Refusal to Permit Sunday Baseball in Indianapolis
Mayor Bookwalter declares Sunday baseball illegal under state law and will not allow games in the city. The decision disrupts the American Association schedule, with Manager Watkins noting the team’s Sunday conflict in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Bookwalter
American Association
Watkins
Chilian Minister Presents Credentials in Washington
Senor Don Joaquin Walker Martines succeeded the late Senor Vienna as Chilian minister in Washington and presented his credentials to President Roosevelt. Also reported, counterfeiters in Pennsylvania were thwarted and three men, William J. Jacob, William Kendig, and Thomas Stewart, were sent to federal prison in Atlanta to complete their terms.
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Washington
Mareh
Don Joaquin Walker Martines
Senor
Vienna
Ennsylvania
Auhuite
William J. Jacob
Willam Kendig
Thomas
Stewart
Philadelphia
Atlante Federal Prison
Senator Introduces Bill to Dissolve Northern Securities Company
In Trenton on November Mireh, Senator from Hunterdon County introduced a Senate bill to dissolve the charter and corporate existence of the Northern Securities company. The move seeks to address the perceived monopolistic control and restore competitive balance in the region. The bill awaits further legislative action.
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Northern Securities Company
Trenton
Senateseebhivddi
Hunterdon
Senate
Pope Receives Bishop Farley in Audience
The Pope yesterday received Bishop Farley and Bishop Rone in audience. The meeting took place March 4 with Myra Purney, coadjutor bishop of New York, present.
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Farley
Rone
Yesterdae
Myra
M Purney
New York
Market Summary for Wittsburg March Markets
The Wittsburg market report lists grain prices for No 2 red wheat at 776.7 Re, No 2 shelled corn at 6be, timothy at 14.29 56.14.75, No 2 hay at 12.75 18.00, and various clover and prairie values. Butter cheese eggs poultry cattle hogs and lambs are detailed with prices by grade and weight, including prime beef and fat cows, prime heavies hogs at 6.35 6.40, lambs 6.25 6.50, and veal calves 7.50 7.75, reflecting steady regional commodities and livestock demand.
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Bowe
L Creamery
Ohio
Penne
Lsylvania
New York State
Wisconsin
Pollock Presses Pay Raise for Stark County Judges
State Representative Pollock stops in Doylestown on return to Columbus and backs a local option bill. He favors increasing Stark County common pleas judges’ salaries from 2500 to 4000, arguing county size warrants parity with larger counties. He notes miners’ group has not pressed new legislation and details a prison labor bill with clothing and furniture production for state institutions.
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Pollock
Columbus
Doylestown
Senate
House
Common Pleas
Stark County
Stark
The
United Mine Workers
Teachers Salaries Bill Aimed At Minimum Pay For Teachers
Representative Bracken introduces a state wide minimum salary schedule for public school teachers. Rates range from 20 dollars per day for one year certificate teachers to 3.25 dollars for a five year certificate, with contracts below barred. The act takes effect August 1, 1908. Also railroad promo ads note low fares to Northwest states and year round California Oregon excursions with details on routes and contact.
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Columbus
Marcel
Bracken
Northwest
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Montana
Idaho
North Pacific Coast
Chicago
Butte
Helena
Anaconda
Spokane
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Victoria
Vancouver
Omaha
St. Paul
Oregon
Washinon
United States
Canada
G. Hayden
Williamson Building
Cleveland
U S Minister Leishman Trails Incomplete Stone Case
Washington reports the United States minister to Turkey, Mr. Leishman, has filed a caveat to save all rights against Turkey and Bulgaria during an exhaustive state department inquiry into Miss Stone's kidnapping. Pending results, no specific claim will be pressed against either nation. The department aims to identify those responsible and seek punishment and ransom repayment.
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Washington
State Department
Leishman
United States
Turkey
Miss Stone
Bulgaria
Conductor Police Powers Hit In State House
Columbus reports the Brannock bill passed the House authorizing police powers for conductors of freight trains and inter urban cars. The Gannon bill passed to prohibit delivery or sale of proprietary remedy samples to individuals or to children under 14. A general measure requires riders on horses bicycles and other conveyances to keep right and yield two thirds of the road.
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Columbus
President Roosevelt Refuses Boer Request to Interfere
In Washington on March 5, Wolmarans and Wessels, Boer representatives, met privately with the secretary of state. They pressed for U S action to halt the South African War but offered no concrete proposals. Secretary Hay referred them to President Roosevelt, who stated the government could not and would not intervene.
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Washington
Marcel
Messrs. Wolmarans
Wessels
United States
Hay
Roosevelt
Indiana Bank Robbed At Montgomery
Robbers blew the vault at the First National Bank of Montgomery in Indiana with dynamite last night, gaining ten thousand dollars. The building suffered partial damage and the escape occurred on a hand car. Loss is covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Washington
Ind
First National Bank of
Here
Nerve Pills Promoted With Personal Endorsements
An advertisement praises Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a remedy for overwork and nerve fatigue. It features a Massillon resident testimonial and notes box pricing, availability at Craig's drug store, and national distribution through Dr. A W Chase Medicine Co. Buffalo New York. It also mentions travel specials and maps via Chicago & Northwestern Railway.
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A. W. Chase
Massillon
O. Sands
Andrews Street
Ohio
Craig
South
Erie Street
A. W. Chas
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Lent
Emmett
South Africa
WAR Revenue
Nance Committee
Senators
Alli
Mr. Pollock
County Common Pleas
Popu
Calfornia
Chicago, Union Pacific and North-Western Line
California
Los Angeles
Port
Indiana Bank
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Heena
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Aroma
Victorian
Pacific Coast
Particu Ars
A. F
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