Precautions for Taft Visit and Sunday Saloon Ballot Ruling
Chicago reports unusual police precautions to guard Secretary Taft during his Chicago visit with a secret arrival railroad. Taft will appear publicly only at a Hamilton Club reception on Saturday. A state supreme court decision blocks a ballot item to enforce Sunday closing laws. A North Clark Street fire leaves sixty families homeless with $50,000 in losses.
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Walker
Clark Street
Denver and Rio Grande Strike Broadens Over Labor Demands
Denver officials warned the Denver and Rio Grande shops may see a broader walkout unless union labor is recognized today. The machinists boilermakers and blacksmiths have been on strike since March 14 with possible sympathy action by engineers firemen and trainmen on the Gould system west of the Missouri River.
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Denver
Colo
Denver & Rio Grande Railway
Missouri River
J. J. Heckler
International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths
Denver & Rio Grande
Taft Secures Two Illinois Delegates in Chicago
In Chicago the seventh district GOP convention endorsed Joseph G Cannon for the Republican nomination and delegates were instructed. William H Taft received two unexpected votes as the first district instructed for him. Chauncy Dewey and D J Schuyler were chosen as delegates to carry Taft’s banner.
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Chicago
Ill
Joseph G. Cannon
William H. Taft
Ohio
Illinois
Chauncey Dewey
Second Ward
D. J. Schuyler
Third Ward
Birrell Introduces Irish University Bill in Commons
London March 31 Chief Secretary Birrell introduced a bill to found two new Irish universities by royal charter with headquarters in Dublin and Belfast.
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Birrell
Ireland
London
House of Commons
Dublin
Belfast
McPherson Favors Roads Ruling on Missouri Rates
Federal Judge Smith McPherson ruled he has full jurisdiction over Missouri maximum freight rate and two cent passenger fare cases, indicating a decision in favor of the railroads over the state on jurisdiction.
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McPherson
Kansas City
Smith McPherson
Missouri
Tillman’s Senate Days End in Health Downtime
Washington reports Senator Ben Tillman of South Carolina in grave condition with a nervous breakdown and possible paralysis. He will rest abroad and miss the current session, leaving the Senate lacking its most controversial, outspoken figure who has long probed policy and championed the aggrieved.
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the Journal
Washington, D. C
J. C. Welliver
Senate
Ben”’ Tillman
South Carolina
Tillman
Oregon
Roosevelt
Minor Morris
Treasury
Tillmn
Marie Ben
President Names Hill for Berlin Post Amid Diplomatic Shuffle
The White House nominated David Jayne Hill to be ambassador to Germany and named Arthur M Beaupre and Spencer J Eddy as ministers to the Netherlands Luxemburg and Argentina respectively. Charlemagne Tower will retire early from Berlin with Hill set to replace him after August.
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Senate
David Jayne Hill
Germany
Arthur M. Beaupre
Ilinois
Netherlands
Luxemburg
Spencer J. Eddy
Illinois
Charlemagne Tower
United States
Berlin
Baron von Sternburg
White House
State Root
Bacon
Son of Dandy Ward McAllister Dies after Surgery
Judge Ward McAllister died in a San Rafael hospital following an appendicitis operation. The son of the noted New York society leader, he passed away this morning after medical treatment in the West.
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Ward McAllister
San Fafael
Cal
Judge Ward McAllister
New York
Madame Gould Ill After Family Meet
Madame Anna Gould is ill with bronchitis and stomach trouble in the Hotel Stregis apartment of friends Mr and Mrs Tyler Morse. She was in a nervous condition after a conference with her brother and sister at Miss Helen Goulds home.
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New York, N.Y
Anna Gould
Tyler Morse
Stregis
Madame Gould
Helen Gould
Pattison Declares Candidacy for Democratic Governor Nomination
Freeport Illinois March 31 Douglas Pattison of Freeport announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor.
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Freeport
Ill
Douglas Pattison
Strike Likely as Coal Miners Lock In Wage Talks
Reports from Pittsburg and surrounding states indicate a widespread pending shutdown as miners and operators push for a wage scale agreement. Indiana and Illinois show mixed plans with Kentucky remaining at work, while Terre Haute and Pittsburg explore temporary accords to avert a full shutdown. John Mitchell prepares to resign as Mine Workers president. Lewis set to take over.
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Springfield
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Illinois Coal Operators Association
Kentucky
Louisville
Penn
Pittsburg
Western Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
Ind
Ohio
Missouri
Iowa
Kansas
Oklahoma
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Texas
Indiana
Michigan
West Virginia
Terre Haute
Mitchell
John Mitchell
Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Michigan Lawmaker On Trial for Manslaughter
Charles E. Ward speaker pro tem from Bancroft Mich. stood trial in Detroit on a manslaughter charge related to the death of Edith Presley at a local sanatorium following an illegal operation. Presley was a proof reader in the state senate.
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Detroit
Mich
Charles E. Ward
Bancroft
Edith Presley
Miss Presley
State Senate
Pinchot Denies Aiding Los Angeles Water Scheme
The article reports charges in the house that Gifford Pinchot aided a Los Angeles water project. Pinchot denies the claim and accuses legislators of turning on him. It notes Owens river aqueduct would supply LA with 400 cfs over 217 miles at an estimated cost of 25 million dollars.
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Washington, D. C
Gifford Pinchot
Forestry
Arenu
Messrs. Smith
California
Mondell
Wyoming
Pinchot
Los Angeles
Mulholland
Owens River
Primary clashes rumble as New York Republicans vote
On March 31 Republicans in New York hold primary elections to choose district delegates to the national and state conventions. The contest pits Herbert Parsons against J B Odell Jr for long dominance of the party. Factions fear disorder and possible violence in several districts while Democrats in the 14 assembly districts are described as harmonious.
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New York
N. Y
Herbert Parsons
J. B. Odell, Jr
Kirby Named Ottumwa Division Superintendent
Burlington Iowa March 31 report that A W Newton will not transfer to Ottumwa division instead W S Kirby of Chicago will succeed A V Brown as superintendent, appointment to take effect April 1.
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A. W. Newton
Ottumwa
Burlington Road
Newton
Chicago
W. S. Kirby
A. V. Brown
Mayflower Arrives in New Orleans With Mrs Roosevelt
The Mayflower yacht arrived in New Orleans this afternoon carrying Mrs. Roosevelt and her guests. Governor Blanchard and other state and city friends greeted the party on behalf of Louisiana.
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New Orleans
Republicans Win at the Junction
Columbus Junction Iowa reports a light municipal election with Republicans sweeping the ticket. Officials elected include Mayor C. M. Fulton Treasurer E. R. Lacey Assessor William De Ford and Councilmen O. P. Wilcox R. W. Owen.
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Columbus Junction
C. M. Fulton
E. R. Lacey
William de Ford
O. P. Wilcox
R. W. Owen
Dawson Bill in Grave Peril but May Carry It
Washington man says Dawson bill to establish a dam propagation station faces strong opposition from Democrats though supporters argue for federal aid. The bill has committee support with Democrats planning to fight when it reaches the floor. Pearl button manufacturers meet in Chicago with several Muscatine, Iowa, firms sending representatives and Huttig family traveling for the event.
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Dawson
Chicago
Ill
Brevoort Hotel
Congress
Muscatine
Washington
Referee Eddie Smith Sets Stage for Nelson Attell Bout
Eddie Smith of Oakland will referee the Colosseum fifteen round boxing match between Bat Nelson and Abe Attell in San Francisco on March 31. Betting runs brisk at even money with record wagers said to exceed the Burns Squires bout. Attell and Nelson both place bets on the result.
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San Francisco
Cal
Eddie Smith
Oakland
Coliseum
Bat’ Nelson
Abe Attell
Burns
Squires
Attell
Nelson
National Disciples of Christ hold Bloomington congress
Men from many states gather for the tenth annual congress at Bloomington Illinois. President C T Howe of Butler College presided. Adlai E Stevenson former vice president delivered welcome remarks. Speakers included H L Walett of the University of Chicago and G B Vanarsdale of Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Ill
National Disciples of Christ
C. T. Howe
Butler College
Indianapolis
Adlai E. Stevenson
H. L. Wallett
University of Chicago
G. B. Vanarsdale
Cedar Rapids
Weather Outlook Warns of Rain and Cooler Air
Iown forewarns heavy rain tonight with possible eastern showers Wednesday. Cooler air moves in by Wednesday, especially in the northwest. Illinois suffers showers tonight and Wednesday with cooler temperatures later Wednesday. Sunrise 5 37, sunset 6 16, moonrise 5 44 a m.
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