No New Labor Party Likely Soon Despite Push
New York April 2 United Press reports AFL leaders seek another chance for labor reform in Congress. Independent labor party motion to convene a party is expected to be tabled at the Central Federated Union Sunday. A plan to meet April 19 with AF of L groups may outline a program to limit need for a separate party.
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United Press
New York
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Independent Labor Party
Central Federated Union
American Federation
Labor Party
Police Committee to Probe Spiers Affidavits on McKissick Pay
The police committee will meet to act on hold up of Patrolman James McKissick's semi monthly March pay. Controller Hughes disputes owed wages claiming McKissick was not on duty. Chief Spiers allegedly swore payroll records. Spiers refuses to discuss before committee.
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Police Committee of Councils
James McKissick
Hughes
McKissick
Thomas Spiers
McKisek
Spiers
Asken
Wkness
Hainer
McKisck
Williams says he was mistaken for an oilier Democrat
George Fred Williams of the Bryan Democrats in Massachusetts claims someone played a trick on him. He says Governor Johnson was the only Democrat and that he was mistaken for an oily.
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George Fred Williams
le Bryan Democrats
Massachustts
Ann
Williams
Governorohnson
Levy Proposals Threaten New High School Tax Hike
New Castle residents face 1908 taxes based on city 10.5 mills county 3 mills and school 8 mills, same as 1907. Projections show school outlays could push 1908 and 1909 levies higher, with bond and maintenance funds detailed and city balance outlined.
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New Castle
Treasury
Montana Attorney Interested in Case
William Hartman of Montana an attorney represents Commercial National Bank of Bozeman in its suit against A E J Kirk C P Kirk Harris Kirk A E Love and E A Stiefel to be tried before Judge Porter late this week A mining expert will testify and the case is described as one of the court’s most important The defendants have interests in a Montana mine Dike Blair returns from Ithaca New York to spend spring vacation with his parents in Leasure Avenue
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William Hartman
Montana
Commercial National Bank of
Bozeman
Mont
A. E. J. Kirk
C. P. Kirk
Harris Kirk
A. E. Love
E. A. Stiefel
Porter
Dike Blair
Ithaca
N. Y
George D. Blair
Leasure Avenue
Mrs Jessie McGoun Visitation with Mercer Relative
Mrs Jessie McGoun of Mercer visits her sister Mrs H G Dean on North Hill street and stays as her guest.
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Jessie McGoun
Mercer
H. G. Dean
North Hill Street
New Castle Butchers Deny Fault Over Meat Price Hikes
Local New Castle butchers blame Chicago packers for higher dressed meat costs pushing prices to a ten year high. Beef and pork per pound rose from eight to twelve cents and nine to fourteen respectively while tenderloin and porterhouse rose to twenty five cents. Butchers note scarce cattle in the West and failed grain crops raising feed costs, with some shops losing on tenderloin sales.
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New Castle
Chicago
Porterhouse
Best
New Castile
Middle West
Beef Trust
Funeral change for Mrs James K Rowland
The funeral for Mrs James K Rowland of New Bedford was moved from the residence to Hopewell Presbyterian Church at 1 o clock on Saturday.
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James K. Rowland
New Bedford
Hopewell Presbyterian Church
Evelyn Thaw Plans Europe Sail After Hotel Ejection
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw prepares to sail for Europe amid reports she and E. R. Thomas were asked to leave the Knickerbocker dining room. Officials cite the incident as part of a broader episode connected to her annulment suit and lingering 'doubles' accusations.
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Evelyn Thaw
E. R. Thomas
N. Y
Europe
United Press
NEW Ork
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Prince George
Park Avenue
Knickerbocker
James B. Regan
Evelyn
Thomas
New York
B. R. Thomas
Evelyn Nesbit
Regan
Cafe Boulevard
Cannon Seeks Prosecutions Over Paper Monopolists
Speaker Cannon called on the executive department for relief and introduced two resolutions seeking information from the departments of commerce and labor and justice about actions against the paper trust. He noted the 15 percent duty on print paper since 1890 and argued publishers allege deliberate production limits by pulp and paper makers, potentially subjecting them to penalties and dissolution of the trust.
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Washington
Cannon
Executive Department
Department of Commerce and Labor
Department of Justice
United States
Police search for missing necklace left by Miss Mae Black
Washington police seek a $1,000 necklace reported missing by Mae Virginia Black of Wilkes Barre. The item was left on a dresser when she answered a telephone call.
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Washington
Mae Virginia Black
Wilkes- Barre
Taft Highlights Army Role Amid War Talk in Columbus
Secretary of War and presidential hopeful William Howard Taft told Columbus listeners that the army does the real war work and urged greater public understanding of its needs. He noted economic strains but said recovery timing is uncertain and cited positive signs in farming regions and bank savings. He planned to visit Chicago and Cincinnati after the banquet.
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United Press
Columbus
William Howard Taft
Columbus Board of Trade
Chicago
Cincinnati
Washington
Taft
Far East
Philadelphia
No foul play in death of A Barnes
M M Barnes of Sandy Lake returns from Cleveland with the body of his brother A Barnes who died after being struck by a train at Berea Ohio. Initial foul play suspicions were settled at the Cleveland hospital and the victim died the day after the accident. The funeral was held at their mother’s home with burial in Lake Side cemetery.
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M. M. Barnes
Seventh Ward
Sandy Lake
A. Barnes
Cleveland
Lake Side
Barnes
Berea
Target practice ends for fleet in San Francisco start
Wireless messages report that the fleet’s target practice is practically complete in San Francisco. The fleet will sail Saturday morning for San Diego.
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United Press
San Francisco
San Diew
Britain to See Cabinet Shakeup and Young Leaders
London reports an imminent cabinet overhaul as Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman nears Easter retirement. Asquith will become prime minister and shuffle key posts, elevating three promising liberals: Lloyd George, Harcourt, and Winston Churchill, each with notable ties to American origins through their spouses or families.
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United Press
London
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
H. S. Asquith
Sir Henry
Asquith
Treasury
Henry Fowler
Edward
Duchy of Lancaster
Marquis of
Lloyd George
Board of Trade
Lewis V. Harcourt
Winston Churchill
John Burns
Local Government Board
George
Tillman
Harcourt
House of Commons
Walter H. Burns
New York
Churchill
George Cornwallis West
Jerome
Fire destroys two hotels in Conneaut Lake blaze
About fifty people narrowly escaped as a blaze swept Conneaut Lake near Meadville early today. The Taylor hotel burned completely while the Chilcotte house suffered partial damage. Several barns and outbuildings were destroyed and losses reach about $30,000. A bucket brigade lacked pumping equipment, leaving the town momentarily at the mercy of flames.
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United Press
Meadville
Conneaut Lake
Here
Taylor
Chilcotte
Hatitans Issue Uncredited Disclaimer
A small notice titled Going On appears from the Hatitans, who are not credited for the disclaimer. The fragment provides no further details or context.
Clash Looms as German Claim Brings Haiti Crisis
Haiti denounces political executions while refugees provide evidence of killings. Marines stand by as U S and German ships prepare to land amid threats tied to Herman and Company claims on Haitian bonds and a street railroad sale. President Nord Alexis counters with his own demand.
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Port-Au-Prince
Haiti
Legation
Carteron
Arsene Chevry
Coicou
Port-Au- Prince
United States
Des Moines
Bremen
Marietta
A’ Estrees
St. Thomas
Reinbold
von Zimmerer
Hermann & Company
Port-Au- Prince Street
Nord Alexis
Herman & Company
Firmin
Hughes anti racing bill in hands of enemies
Albany April 2 Senator Grady moved to refer the amendment to the penal code covering the race bill to the revision committee claiming the Hart and Agnew bills were not identical. The move was carried and blamed on enemies as the bills fell into their hands delaying a report and likely delaying passage.
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Albany
N. Y
Grady
Hart
Agnew
Death Record Mrs James K Rowland in New Bedford
Mrs James K Rowland aged 73 of New Bedford died at home on Sheep Hill. Survived by husband Joseph Estasto. Funeral arrangements pending local notice.
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James K. Rowland
New Bedford
Joseph Estasto
Sheep Hill
Vanderbilt Denies Wife's Charges in Divorce Suit
New York April 2. Vanderbilt and Anderson plan an absolute denial to all charges in Mrs. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt’s separation suit. The outcome may hinge on the wife’s pursuit and risk to his finances. Referee David McClure will hear evidence, with secrecy expected. Alfred Vanderbilt, son of Cornelius, married Ellen French in port in January.
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Vanderbilt
United Press
New York
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Anderson
O’gorman
David McClure
Carter, Ledyard
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Ellen French
Francis Ormond French
Manhattan Trust Company
I Port
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Hale Mills
Chicago Packers
Mike Schreck
Tony Ross
Mike Scheeck
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