Death of John P Altgeld Casts Gloom Across State
March 18 dispatches report the death of former Illinois governor John P. Altgeld at 7:09 AM after a cerebral hemorrhage. The noted orator faltered during a Boer meeting, collapsed on stage, and died after a night of brief revival. Altgeld, born in 1847 near Cologne, rose from teacher to Chicago lawyer and governor known for anarchist pardons and clashes with federal troops.
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Railroad pays damages to kin of wreck victims
In El Paso the father M L Kindle and his wife and remaining child accepted a $10 000 settlement from Southern Pacific for damages after the wreck. He signed a contract not to pursue further legal action. Total settled claims exceed $73 000. Claim agents and the general agent had worked to conclude settlements swiftly.
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National Manufacturers Meet in Indianapolis in April
Theodore C. Search announces the seventh annual convention of the National Association of Manufacturers to be held in Indianapolis on April 15 to 17. The report notes the event will feature discussions of industry strategies and policy goals.
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Theodore C. Search
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Washington
Senate Committee On Immigration
Senator Hanna Responds To Boston Strike Mediation
Boston reports the mayor’s telegram to Senator M A Hanna seeking aid to end the strike. Hanna replies he will help if a workable path is shown. Governor holds 10:30 state house talks with the strike committee but no definite outcome emerges. The union demands freight handlers be barred from delivering goods. railroads refuse.
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Boston Merchants’ Association
Steamboat Disaster Drowns Twenty Off Palmyra Route
The steamer Providence capsized in a squall near Zone Loading at 2 a.m. on Wednesday killing 20 passengers and crew. Victims include Capt William Cassidy and chief engineer Charlies Romp of Vicksburg, and Dr A Lancaster of Palmyra area. Nine survivors. The vessel departed Vicksburg Tuesday noon for Lake Palmyra.
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New Haven Freight Strike Expands and Shipwreck Fatalities Reported
The New York New Haven and Hartford strike drags on with 20 000 idle workers in the city and 3 000 to 6 000 facing shutdowns as freight handlers and related workers walk out. Officials warn the federation may refrain from intervening without both sides asking for mediation. A storm near Lake Palmyra sinks a steamer with crew and passengers drowned. nine survivors, with multi-thousand dollar losses. Separate mine disaster updates report recovery of four bodies from the Negaunee incident, with more expected and conditions described as treacherous.
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Congress Debates Ship Subsidy and Post Office Budget
Washington reports detail another long Senate session on the ship subsidy bill with Senator McCumber supporting protective aims and Senator Depew analyzing pros and cons. The House debated the post office appropriation, Pacific cable clashes, census concerns, rural free delivery, telegraphs ownership, and the Philippines, adjourning in memory of the door keeper.
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American Minute Men call meeting in Boston for nationwide campaign
Frank J Batcheller of Boston, chairman of the national American Minute Men, calls a May 21 meeting in Boston to organize an aggressive nationwide effort to elect congress members and other officials. The group, successor to the APA, has begun Massachusetts legislation and plans campaigns in New York Pennsylvania Illinois Ohio and other states.
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Leighton Held on Embezzlement Charge at National Traders Bank
Portland Maine March 13 Granville W Leighton a teller at the National Traders Bank has been arrested on a charge of embezzling 43000 of the bank funds and is held for the United States grand jury with 13000 bail.
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Granville W. Leighton
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Woman Tells of Diabolical Crimes in Beaumont Case
Mattie Bennett confessed to leading a gang that lured men to a house, drugged them, beat or robbed victims, then dumped bodies in the river or left them for discovery. Reported disappearances exceed a dozen. five bodies found this year. Sheriff Lindley seeks more suspects and confessions.
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Compromise Proposed Over Tariff on Cuba Reciprocity
Overtures for a tariff concession compromise on Cuba reciprocity surface in Congress. Leaders discuss a one year 20 percent reciprocal reduction starting next December. Rep Dalzell and others suggest terms while opposition splits on timing and scope affecting agricultural and unmanufactured goods.
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Cuba
Charmin
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Enid
Messrs Pyvnmne
Pateli
Lan Quewer
Thais
William Alden Smith
Tawney
President Roosevelt Receives German Gratitude Cable
A cablegram from Wilhelmshaven dated March 12 expresses gratitude for Prince Henry’s reception in the United States. The message thanks President Roosevelt and the American people for hospitality and good will, with best wishes to Miss Alice. The president replied on March 18.
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Wilhelmshaven
Theodore Roosevelt
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Hepburn bill favors Isthmian canal via Nicaragua route
Senate committee votes 7 to 4 to report the Hepburn bill authorizing a Nicaragua route canal under War Department supervision. It allows territory acquisition for right of way from Costa Rica and Nicaragua, surveys harbors at both ends, guarantees canal use to Costa Rican and Nicaraguan vessels, and appropriates 16 million dollars to begin work. Boston executives note endorsements for Denver 1903 international convention.
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Half Holiday Granted and Wages Boost for Tremont Workers
The Mise Chathwers company posted a half holiday on Saturday around the venar and a five percent wage increase for hourly paid men. The raise compensates for the lost half day and mirrors a weekly paid holiday. Earl Park Ind March 1. Burglars at Hawkins Dillon Bank used a crowbar from the section house to pry door then dynamited vault and money chest. about $600 taken.
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Mise Chathwers Company
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Hawkins & Dillon
Doorkeeper W J D Dies in Washington at 30
Washington reports the death of W J D doorkeeper of the house of representatives for four terms. He died in the afternoon at 3 15 from pneumonia and grippe. He was 30 years old.
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House of Representatives
New York Gov Odell Signs Murder Attempt Penalty Increase
Becomex a Law Albany March 13 Gov Odell signs bill raising punishment for attempt at murder from ten to twenty five years in prison.
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