President Roosevelts bid to amend Sherman law and tariffs
President Roosevelt sent a special message to Congress urging action on amending the Sherman anti trust law and other measures. He calls for tariff revision information collection and re enactment of employers liability law, injunction reform, and broader employee protection. urges swift consideration before session end.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Congress
Civic Federation
Congressman Hepburn
Iowa
Senate
House of Representatives
District of Columbia
Supreme Court
Weather Outlook for Illinois and Iowa
The forecast shows fair and warmer conditions tonight with rising clouds and cooler temperatures later. Illinois expects fair skies tonight and warmth in the north and central regions Thursday. Cloudiness increases to unsettled and cooler conditions tomorrow afternoon or night. Sunrise 5 44 sunset 6 07 moonrise 1 15 am.
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Illinois
German reporters end Reichstag strike after Groeber apology
Berlin reports the Reichstag journalists halt ended as center leader Herr Groeber apologized and reporters voted to return to work. The strike began after a member claimed negroes have immortal souls and Groeber shouted swine. The action halted all Reichstag coverage and hindered speeches.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Herr Groeber
Center
Groeber
House
Factions Split Tennessee Republicans Ahead of Taft Rally
Nashville dispatch reports a fierce factional split at the Tennessee Republican state convention over Evans and Brownlow leadership. chaos broke out with multiple fistfights before police restored order. In Lebanon two conventions endorsed Taft for president with A L Garrison and Hale also noted.
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Nashville
Tenn
Chicago
Evans
Brownlow
Capitol
Taft
Fourth Congressional District
Lebanon
A. L. Garrison
Congress
H. Clay Evans
Congressman Hale
Well Known Divine Dies in New York
Rev. Dr. Charles Cuthbert Hall president of the Union Theological Seminary died in New York today after about two months of illness. He was a prominent church leader and educator.
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New York
N. Y
Chas. Cuthbert Hall
Union Theological Seminary
Black Hand Threats Shake UWA Bank Directors in Iowa Turmoil
Ottumwa Iowa March 25 Threats from the Black Hand disrupted the town as Dr A O Cover and Frank Llewelyn directors of the Farmers and Receivers state bank that failed recently faced intimidation. Italian miners in the area had lost their savings in the bank failure.
Operators Determined to Close Up 10 Pits Until New Pact
Mine owners insist pits stay shut until a fresh agreement is signed. Workers demand retroactive terms and a new settlement. First of April deadline rejected. stand firm on closure until deal is in place.
Iowa Coal Miners Vote Move Toward New Officers
Des Moines reports show Iowa coal miners at their convention hear officer reports and await the vote canvass for new leaders. No agreement with operators yet as mines set to close April 1. The miners proposed continuing work after April 1 pending a wage scale, but operators rejected the plan and insist on a full shutdown during negotiations.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Democrats Meet Tomorrow in Iowa and Beyond
Delegates arrive for the Democratic state convention in Des Moines Iowa amid tensions sparked by Bryanite opposition and anti Miller forces. Reports from Springfield Indianapolis and Grand Forks detail conventions selecting delegates and platform plans with Bryan expected to be favored.
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Cedar Rapids
Harmony
Springfield
Ill
Ohio
Cannon
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Bryan
Roosevelt to Welcome Battleship Fleet on Return
Wireless reports say Rear Admiral Evans commands battleships nearing the end of target practice at Magdalena Bay with nine ships finished. The fleet plans to sail April 12 to Magdalena Bay then to San Diego for a 2:30 p m anchor off Coronado Beach on April 14 and visit China Australia and Japan before Roosevelt’s retirement.
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San Diego
Cal
Magdalena
Evans
Magdalena Bay
Coronado Beach
Roosevelt
Washington
D. C
China
Australia
Japan
San Francisco
Bank closes as Pasquale Pati flees threats from Black Hand
New York report says Pasquale Pati known as J Pierpont Morgan of Little Italy suspended his bank at 240 Elizabeth Street and fled with his family to escape assassination. A window notice promises two week suspension, debt assurance, and claim of owning 65 houses insured for 100000, with resume in two weeks.
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New York
Pasquale Pati
J. Pierpont Morgan
Little Italy
Elizabeth Street
Black Hand Society
Pati
Pasquale Pati & Son
Salvatore
End of Tobacco War Debated as Protest Moves North
Lexington Kentucky March 25 The failure of state authorities to stop night rider outrages leads to an appeal to the president for federal intervention via a circulating petition though governors action is needed The Society Denies Settlement after reports of a deal between American Tobacco and the Society of Equity over 1906 1907 crop purchases and a pledge by growers to spare planting Clarence Lefus denies any settlement with C A Brooks corroborating in Winchester
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Lexington
Kentucky
C. A. Brooks
Winchester
Vanderbilts to Quit amid Rumored Separation
A well defined rumor in New York society says Alfred Gwynee Vanderbilt and his wife have separated over long standing domestic differences. No confirmation from family or friends, but surrounding circumstances suggest estrangement.
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New York
Alfred Gwynee Vanderbilt
Iowan Dies of Fright on Operating Table
Walter Wycoff, a Masenna pioneer, died in Creston hospital after watching others go to the operating table and be wheeled away lifeless. The sight caused him to collapse from heart failure while awaiting his turn.
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Creston, Jla
Walter Wycoff
Creston Hospital
Emperor William Arrives in Venice to Warm Welcome
Emperor William of Germany and the empress with their son and daughter arrived in Venice today from Berlin. They were met with a hearty reception by King Victor Emmanuel and the Venetian people, accompanied by a large suite.
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Venice
William of
Germany
Berlin
Victor Emmanuel
Kentfield millionaire pressed for Illinois Senate bid
William Kent of Kentfield, who donated land for a national park, reported receiving many letters from Chicago friends urging him to run for U S senator in Illinois. He will visit Chicago to consult supporters. In separate reports, Bryan was endorsed for president by Illinois Democratic leaders, with Springfield set for April 23 and Sullivan influential in the vote.
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San Francisco
Cal
William Kent
Kentfield
Chicago
United States
Illinois
Kent
Ill
Democratic State Central Committee
William Jennings Bryan
Springfield
Friends
Roger Sullivan
Democratic National Committee
Stearns Salt and Lumber Guilty Plea in Rebates Case
The Stearns Salt and Lumber Company of Ludington Michigan pleaded guilty today in federal court on twenty counts charging violation of the interstate commerce law for accepting rebates on lumber shipments. Each count carries a fine of 1000 to 20000 dollars. Sentence was deferred.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Stearns Salt and Lumber Company
Ludington
Mich
Germany Rejects D J Hill as Ambassador to Germany
The German government declined to receive Dr. David Jayne Hill as American ambassador to succeed Charlemagne Tower. Hill, then minister to The Hague, faced a personal objection from Emperor William who deemed him persona non grata after past contact with Prince Henry. The resignation of Tower will take effect when a successor qualifies.
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Washington, D. C
David Jayne Hill
Charlemagne Tower
Hill
the Hague
Hay Kaiser
William
America
Prince Henry
Wellman Criticized by Governor Johnson Over Dispatch
Johnson condemns arctic explorer Walter Wellman after a Chicago Record-Herald dispatch quoted him. Governor Johnson, a Democratic presidential candidate, states he did not authorize the quotation and that the material is Wellman’s own, not an official statement.
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St. Paul, Minn
Walter Wellman
Washington
Chicago Record-Herald
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Wellman
Loptus Elected President of Three I Base Ball League
Thomas Loptus of Dubuque won the presidency after an eight hour stormy meeting that nearly disrupted the Three I Baseball League. President Holland of Bloomington called the meeting and resigned after being reelected last month.
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Chicago
Thomas Loftus
Dubuque
Holland
Bloomington
Actors’ Lives Saved After Show Boat Sinks on Ohio River
The steamer Columbia towing a floating show boat sank at Lock 18 above Parkersburg West Virginia today. The crew and troupe were saved after a signal misunderstanding caused the accident.
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Show Palace
Parkersburg
W. Va
Columbia
Ohio River
Former West Liberty Resident Dies in Davenport
Frank Hunter 49, a former West Liberty resident, died in Davenport this morning from internal injuries suffered in a fall last fall. He had lived in Davenport for three years and leaves relatives in West Liberty including sister Mrs. Mattie Osborn. Funeral at Davenport tomorrow at 1 pm with burial in Greenwood Cemetery Muscatine.
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Syndicate
Davenport
Frank Hunter
West Liberty
Hunter
Mattie Osborn
Muscatine
Greenwood Cemetery
Japanese Baron Dies
Tokio reports Baron Yano suke Iwasaki died this morning.
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Tokio
Yanosuke Iwasaki
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