Shonts Considers Retaining Clover Leaf Presidency
Theodore P. Shonts, chairman of the Isthmian canal commission, testifies before the Senate interoceanic canals committee. He discusses bids for supplies, contemplates remaining nominal president of the Clover Leaf railroad due to large holdings, and notes talks with the President. He moves to divest his Clover Leaf interests while serving without salary. He also urges the government to own a cable linking the Isthmus and the United States.
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Washington, D. C
Theodore P. Shonts
Isthmian Canal Commission
Senate Committee On
Shonts
Clover Leaf
Morgan
Édivy
Isthmus
United States
Another Leaves Mutual
James Speyer resigns as a trustee of the Mutual Life Insurance Company. The head of Speyer & Co and director of several railroads and trusts, he is the first prominent banker to quit the institution amid a wave of retirements from its board. The reasons were not made public, but Wall Street circles see it as dissatisfaction with the new administration.
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James Seyer
Mutual Life
New York
James Speyer
Speyer & Co
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Mutual Board
Speyer
Wall Street
Teachers May Strike In Minneapolis Movement
Minneapolis March 6. An amalgamated order of city teachers advances a plan for a union to raise salaries and improve welfare. Current maximum for grade teachers is 89 dollars per month. the new union aims to challenge this cap.
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Minneapolis
Kankakee Enacts Curfew After Two-Year Fight
In Kankakee Alabama the city council approved a curfew ordinance after a bitter two year battle. Dr J G Evans of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church led the campaign.
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Kankakee
J. G. Evans
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Germany Approves Six Additional Armored Cruisers
Berlin March 6. The Reichstag appropriation committee approved the government plan to build six more armored cruisers, adding to Germanys naval strength amid ongoing military and industrial expansion.
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Germany
Berlin
Reichstag
Walsh Faces Fight Over Chicago National Bank Report
John R. Walsh prepares to contest charges he falsified the Dec 18 1905 bank report and violated national banking laws. Government officials say new evidence strengthens the case while Walsh vows to prove his innocence. Fred M. Blount issues a statement defending Walsh and denying implied admissions.
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Chicago
John R. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
Welsh
Morrison
Walsh
Blount
Fred M. Blount
Former G A R Michigan commander dies in Detroit
Major George H. Hopkins, former department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic in Michigan, who held a confidential wartime post under Secretary Alger during the Spanish American War, died today in Detroit from paralysis.
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Michigan
Detroit
Mich
George H. Hopkins
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Michigan
Alger
Ready for Ceremony in San Sebastian
King Alfonso and Princess Ena arrived in San Sebastian for a ceremonial engagement tomorrow. A large crowd welcomed them as a man was arrested for calling for liberty while the king and princess smiled. King Edward is expected to arrive tomorrow.
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King Alfonso
Princess Ena
Mere
San Sebastian
Alfonso
Ena
Edward
Woodmen Headquarters May Move From Omaha
Sovereign Commander Root of the Woodmen of the World says the order will relocate its headquarters due to state tax issues on the reserve fund. A decision on new home is likely Chicago or Detroit with Michigan rules favored and a committee meeting set for Wednesday.
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Omaha
Root
The
Woodmen of the World
Order
Chicago
Detroit
Michigan
Actress Maintains Composure as Fire Breaks Out at Dowling's
In Logansport Indiana March 6 a fire swept through Dowling's theater during the play When Knighthood Was in Flower causing a panic. Actress Roselle Knott kept the crowd calm by laughing and joking as the audience emptied the auditorium.
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Logansport
Ind
Dowling
Knighthood
Roselle Knott
Thousands of Hungarian Miners Anticipate Pennsylvania Strike
More than a thousand Hungarians and Savs from the anthracite coal regions rushed to sail aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse to Europe. They expect a coal strike and plan to return home until the dispute is resolved, signaling a larger exodus of workers in the coming weeks. After a meeting of anthracite operators, a statement noted that miner demands were submitted and referred to a sub-committee for reporting to a general committee.
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New York
N. Y
Europe
Fire destroys Spring Hill hotel in Alabama blaze
A hotel fire at the Spring Hill resort seven miles west of Mobile caused $50,000 damage. The blaze began accidentally this morning and filled the hotel with guests from northern cities, many of whom had narrow escapes and lost most of their belongings.
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Alabama
Mobile
Ala
Spring Hill
Reform of Primary and Election Laws Conference Opens
Delegates from nearly every section of the country gather in New York for the second national conference on reform of primaries and elections laws and corrupt practices. Oscar S. Straus opens with an address urging that popular government principles be handed down pure and unflailed through generations.
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New York
N. Y
National Civic Federation
Oscar S. Straus
Swindle Theater Crowd Nabs vanishing Spiritualists
In Bloomington Illinois on March 6 two alleged mediums named Mr. and Mrs. William Wolfe attracted about 400 people to the opera house, took in $159, then vanished when the lights went out. The audience pursued them but they fled town.
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Bloomington
Ill
William Wolfe
Opera House
Jury Finds Hasty Guilty in Nothing But Money Case
Gaffney South Carolina March 6 jurors return a guilty verdict in the Hasty murder trial of Milan Bennett and Abbott Davison two members of the Nothing But Money company. The jury recommends mercy to the prisoner.
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Gaffney, S. C
Hasty
Milan Bennett
Abbott Davison
Nothing.But Money” Company
Police seize large bomb factory in St. Petersburg raid
Police captured a wholesale bomb factory today at the lodgings of a druggist in St. Petersburg. Authorities seized 120 loaded bombs. The apartments had been the rendezvous for students and revolutionists, with 20 more arrested.
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St. Petersburg
Chinese Worries Over US Reports and Protective Edict
The article reports American and European notices of a potential military expedition against China, provoking official edicts forbidding foreign interference. China urges protection for foreigners, cites troop deployments in Chi Li province, and condemns students meddling in politics while warning traitors.
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Pekin
America
China
Chi Li
Chicago Raises Saloon Licenses to One Thousand
Chicago voters approve a city council ordinance lifting the annual saloon license fee from 500 to 1000 dollars payable semiannually. The 40 to 28 vote came amid a packed chamber and chaotic scenes as police confronted a rioting crowd outside the council hall. Alderman Dunn led the high license drive, defeating a 750 amendment after a 600 proposal failed.
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Chicago
Dunn
John Powers
Dailey
Conference Deadlock Amid Franco German Claims
Algeciras dispatch reports that France and Germany hold diametrically opposed positions as defined before the conference. Delegates doubt reconciliation without personal intervention from Emperor William.
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Algeciras
France
Germany
William
Grand Jury Seeks Advice on Corporate Campaign Contributions
In New York on March 6 the grand jury presented to Justice O Sullivan claiming it can prove beyond a doubt that large corporations officers or trustees contributed to political campaign funds within the statute of limitations. The jury asks guidance on future steps while Justice Sullivan will advise after a few days and urged rapid progress on other work.
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New York
N. Y
Grand Jury
Justice O. Sullivan
Court of General Sessions
O’ Sullivan
Cordage Combine Property to Be Sold at Auction
Boston March 6 announced that all property of the Standard Rope and Twine company also known as the cordage combine will be sold at auction under foreclosure on April 3. The corporation failed to pay interest due on bonds.
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Cordage Combine
Boston
Mass
Standard Rope and Twine Company
The
Plan Big Combine Plan Big Combine
Pittsburg, Pa March 6 The United States Steel corporation is arranging a stupendous deal to take over the country’s largest steel and iron interests in a merger worth 1 242 313 100 and will be as large as the original company. John W Gates is handling absorption of Republic Iron and La Belle Tennessee Coal and Iron. John A Topping resigns American Sheet and Tinplate to become Republic Iron and Steel president.
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Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Republic Iron-La Belle-Tennessee
Great Northern
John W. Gates
Republic, Tennessee, la Belle
Sloss-Sheffield
John A. Topping
American Sheet and Tinplate Company
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Schwab Leaves for the East Despite Illness
Charles M. Schwab former president of United States Steel Corporation departs Los Angeles for the east after requiring assistance to rise from bed. He made the trip from his private car after staying at the Jonathan Club since arriving Saturday.
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Charles M. Schwab
Los Angeles
Calif
United States Steel Corporation
East
Jonathan Club Rooms
Cold adds to Japan horror in famine provinces
Washington reports the American National Red Cross received word from Japan that record cold worsens famine in northern provinces. Millet is bought with relief funds as cheaper feed than rice. Many have died from hunger and exposure, with more expected in the coming months.
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Washington
American National Red Cross
Japan
Senate Passes Bills Regulating Insurance Investments And Fractious Political Campaigns
The Iowa Senate approved a bill regulating outside investments by life insurance concerns and gave the executive council review power for out of state holdings. It also recalled a Jackson bill on petition renewals and opened political headquarters for Perkins and Cummins factions. Open tours of preconvention campaigns mark a shift to formal state headquarters. House action left the Marshall bill killed for this session and redistricting prospects dim. Memorials will honor Col Hendders on Thursday with both houses in attendance.
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Leon Brown
Senate
Col. Hendderson
Iowa Life Insurance
Executive Council
Jackson
House
Harper
Carrol
Congress
Lacey
Cummins
Lewis
Perkins
Savery Hotel
A. F. Call
Sioux City
Iowa
Tom Way
Mr. Way
Stir Way
Savery
Iowa United Mine Workers Await National Action by April First
Des Moines march 6 The Iowa United Mine Workers of America in joint conference with operators adjourned without wage action and will await the national association decision due April 1.
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Iowa United Mine Workers
Des Moines
Iowa United Mine Workers of America
Iowa
National Association
Lacey Voices Tariff Stand In House Speech
In Washington on March 6 Representative Lacey of Iowa urged that the United States cannot sacrifice commerce with Great Britain to win German markets. He cited tariff concessions and showed how small U S exports to Germany are compared with Britain and the home market. He noted 87 percent of farm products find a home market.
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Washington, D. C
House
Anthony Michalek
United States
Illinois
59Th Congress
Lacey
Iowa
Great Britain
Germany
Roosevelt Seeks Expanded Coast Defenses for Key Harbors
President Roosevelt sent a Congress message with army navy plans for stronger coast defenses. He urges defending Chesapeake Bay entrance and insular possessions, and recommends fortifications for Manila Bay Pearl Harbor Guantanamo San Juan Honolulu Juam and the Panama Canal entrances.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Army and Navy
Chesapeake Bay
United States
Insular
Manila Bay
Pearl Harbor
Guantanamo
Juam
San Juan
Honolulu
Panama Canal
Abandon the Scheme Disbands Hawkeye Outlaws Baseball Team
Iowa City March 6 The Hawkeye outlaws, a baseball team formed from former State University of Iowa stars, have been disbanded after two stormy weeks. The university officials issued an ultimatum prohibiting Sunday games against league and semiprofessional teams in the middle west.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Hawkeye “Outlaws
State University of Iowa
Middle West
Governor Pennypacker Vetoes Rail Inquiry Resolutions
Harrisburg Pa March 6 Governor Pennypacker vetoed two legislative measures. One would appoint a special committee to probe the Philadelphia Railroad company, the other would have the attorney general investigate which railroads in the state are involved in anthracite coal mining, as not germane to the extra session call.
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Harrisburg
Pennypacker
Philadelphia Railroad Company
Mrs Paul Morton Injured in Toltec Train Wreck
Santa Fe passenger train No 1 wrecked at Toltec New Mexico ninety miles west of Albuquerque. Nine or ten people injured several seriously. Five cars including one tourist car left the rails. Mrs Paul Morton wife of the Equitable Life president rode in private car which stayed on track and she escaped with severe shaking up.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Santa Fe
Toltec
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Assurance Company
Weather outlook for Iowa and Chicago area
Partly cloudy tonight with showers or snow flurries in eastern and central Iowa. Wednesday should be fair and warmer with sun up at 6 20 and sunset at 5 46. Moon sets at 3 32 a m.
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Chicago
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