Movement Toward National Money Orders
New York bankers at the Waldorf Astoria plan a national money order system to compete with government and express companies. A multi state executive committee advances a plan with a several million dollar capital and a central clearing house in New York to issue bearer money orders with low fees.
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Settlement narrows in Boston transportation strike
Boston on March 15 reports the final settlement debate narrowing to freight handlers and freight clerks of the New York New Haven Hartford and Boston and Maine railroads. Most workers had left the strike, while longshoremen faced job losses and patience wore thin as Gov. Crane pledged timely resolutions.
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Boston
New York
New Haven & Hartford
Boston & Maine
Wage decision reached at Massillon miners conference
Massillon O March 15 a joint wage conference approved the coming year’s wage scale for the coal miners and operators in the district. An eight hour day demand by mine engineers will be addressed at a March 20 meeting.
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Massillon, O
Explosion at Edwards sawmill injures several
An explosion at Edwards' sawmill 18 miles south of Huntington Washington on March 15 likely left Thomas Edwards and William Strank dead or injured, with six others seriously hurt.
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Huntington
Edwards
Thomas Edwards
William Strank
Lyddite shell fragments threaten ships at 2000 yards
London reports show lyddite explosions refract deadly fragments toward attacking vessels at 800 yards and even threaten a friendly gunboat 2000 yards away. Cape Town notes Cecil Rhodes in critical condition with oxygen aid after a bad night. Peking states US minister Conger has sent Bainbridge and Ragedad to adjust sequestered issues.
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Belle Isle
Cape Town
Cecil Rhodes
Rhodes
Peking
United States
Conger
Bainbridge
Ragedad
Tien-Tsin
Explosion at Fairmount Plant Kills 17 Year Old Worker
An explosion in the powder mixing department at Fairmount Manufacturing Company, 2204 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, kills Anna Fritz aged 17 and injures at least seven others. The front frame building is blown out and the plant gutted by subsequent fire. The company makes railroad torpedoes and faces a potential $1000 in damages. A similar earlier blast occurred three weeks earlier at the torpedo factory with injuries to several workers.
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Fairmount Manufacturing Company
Euclid Avenue
Anna Fritz
Opposition to Subsidy Bill Challenges Its Aims and Outcomes
The Senate debates a ship subsidy plan with Senator Frye supporting selective duties and new merchant marine growth while opponents warn the bill favors established lines and fails to deliver promised results. Minority senators challenge both predictions and the bill’s principle, urging alternative policies.
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Lel
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Walwaye
Frye
Colorado
Europe
United States
Washington
Berrs
Senate Committee On Commerce
Senate
Pitts
President Plans Key Immigration and Labor Posts Changes
The president offers Frank P Sargent as commissioner general of immigration and chief of Locomotive Engineers to replace T V Powderly amid friction with treasury officials. Changes likely take effect April 1, with successors for other posts undecided. In New York, a park board hearing on St Gauden’s statue of Gen T Sherman favored placing the statue near Grant tomb Riverside Drive, but no final site chosen.
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Rear Admiral Sumner quarantined on Flore’s Island
A Montevideo dispatch reports Rear Admiral George Watson Sumner commander in chief of the South Atlantic squadron must stay ten days in quarantine at Flore’s Island due to a yellow fever case aboard the steamer Milé during the voyage from Rio de Janeiro.
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George Watson Sumner
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Herald
Rio Janeiro
Madrid minister orders troops to retain colors after threats
In Madrid on March 15 the war minister directs soldiers who recently completed their terms to remain with the colors due to threats of disturbances. The order emphasizes readiness and loyalty as tensions rise.
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Madrid
House Session Debates Transport Service Report Substitute
Warstongeren Mirte and Mr Porker lead discussions on transport service reports from San Francisco to Manila. Michardson seeks a substitute to reveal facts. Senate already near identical resolutions. The measure passes without division as House moves to private pension bills in committee.
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Mirte
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Rene Dotrr
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Feos
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Funston Dines with President on March 15
Brig Gen Frederick Funston lunched with the president after consultations. He had earlier reported his arrival to Adjt Gen Corbin and paid respects to Lieut Gen Miles. In Washington the house Democratic caucus chair Hay of Virginia issued a call for a policy caucus next Wednesday night on the Boer War with 40 Democratic signers.
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Frederick Funston
Funston
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Democratic Caucus
Hay
Virginia
Senate ratifies Hague convention amid war conduct debate
Washington discusses the Hague peace treaty in executive session focusing on the Philippines and Gen Funston's capture of Aguinaldo. Senators weigh compliance with the treaty on spies and humane warfare while Germany Belgium and other powers are listed as party nations. New York notes medal plans for Hohenzollern crew. Chicago reports ice conditions delaying navigation on Great Lakes.
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Bragna Convicted in Texas Theft Ring Sentenced
San Antonio reports merchant Mar eco Bragna, linked to a southwest Texas theft gang, convicted of receiving stolen property and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary. Break in Fall River: mills post ten percent wage increases. industry expects broader movement but aims to avert a strike.
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Mareco Bragna
Bragna
Texas
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Officers Assigned to Duty in the Philippines
New York March 15 Captain A C Andersen and First Lieutenant R S Hooker of the marine corps at the Brooklyn navy yard are assigned to duty in the Philippines and will depart on March 26. Lieutenant Hooker will leave behind his young wife Condit Smith formerly of the legationers imprisoned at Peking by the Boxers.
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A. C. Andersen
R. S. Hooker
Marine Corps
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Philippines
Hooker
Condit Smith
Peking
Markets in Chicago and South Omaha Live Cattle Hogs and Wheat
Chicago and South Omaha market summaries show wheat steady with May and July futures amid a cold wave relief. Cattle and hog markets vary from prime beeves to low-grade stockers, with steady to firm prices and buyers’ demand for dairy products, eggs, and creamery products reflected in state and national quotes.
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GUTEC
State Dairy
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Mmon
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