Roosevelt urges new anti trust law and labor reforms
The president asks Congress to amend the anti trust law, allow railroad traffic agreements with ICC oversight, curb strikes with timely court action, permit peaceful labor actions, reenact employers liability, push a DC child labor bill, and study tariff changes after full investigation.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Rate Laws Void In Two States
The U S Supreme Court voids Minnesota rate law for excessive penalties and sets aside North Carolina railroad rate law as unconstitutional. The Minnesota ruling denies Attorney General Edward T Young’s habeas corpus petition in contempt for defying a court injunction, striking down the law on its face due to severe penalties.
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United States Supreme Court
Minnesota
North Carolina
Edward T. Young
United States Circuit Court of
Peckham
Boy Killed Saving Dog Near Washington Pennsylvania
Six year old William Waugh, son of Charles Waugh, was killed near Washington Pennsylvania when he leaped toward a dog on the railroad track to save the animal. The accident was witnessed by his grandmother who had just kissed him goodbye.
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William Waugh
Charles Waugh
Baltimore & Ohio
Washington
Miner Blinded by Mine Blast Near Wilkes-Barre
Robert Carter of Hudson Pennsylvania was blinded when a shot in an abandoned breast fired in the Pine Ridge colliery backfired, coal fragments striking him in the face. Miner Michael Danko says a warning was given but Carter did not hear it.
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Robert Carter
Hudson
Wilkes-Barre
Pine Ridge
Carter
Michael Danko
Dry victory in Maryland tightens wet dry line
In Worcester county a special election backed prohibition with 2901 votes for and 846 against confirming the dry sweep. Prohibition now governs every Eastern Shore county and the peninsula from the Pennsylvania to Virginia borders. Shot to death while he slept—Fred Dolph of Clinton Tennessee was killed by a shotgun blast to the head. Mrs Dolph is under arrest.
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Maryland
Worcester County
U. S
John Walter Smith
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Fred. Dolph
Clinton, Ta
State Conventions Endorse Cannon and Tariff Revision
Republicans of Illinois in a state convention endorsed Joseph G. Cannon for the presidency and backed tariff revision. Delegates-at-large to the national convention were Shelby M. Cullom Albert J Hopkins Charles S. Deneen and Mayor Fred A Busse of Chicago.
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Winols
Springfield
All
Illinois
Joseph G. Cannon
United States
Shelby M. Cullom
Albert J. Hopkins
Charles 8. Deneen
Fred A. Busse
Chicago
Bryan Endorsed for Presidential Candidate by Iowa Democrats
In Cedar Rapids on March 27 William J. Bryan's supporters dominated the Iowa Democratic state convention. The adopted platform mirrored the Nebraska platform and endorsed Bryan for the presidency.
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Iowa
Bryan
Cedar Rapids
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Indiana Democratic State Convention Nominates Ticket
The Indiana Democratic state convention in Indianapolis named a state ticket and adopted a platform. It instructed its thirty national delegates to vote for William J. Bryan for president while endorsing John W. Kern for vice president. Thomas R. Marshall of Columbus City led the governor contest, winning on the fifth ballot amid a heated, enthusiastic-session convention.
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Bryan
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
William J. Bryan
John W. Kern
Thomas R. Marshall
Columbus City
Rhode Island Republicans Nominate Delegates Without Instructions
The Rhode Island Republican state convention chose Andrew J. Currier Alexander C. Crumb Ezra Dixon and John Fletcher as delegates at large to the Chicago convention with no instructions. The platform endorses the Roosevelt administration and backs the Ohio tariff revision declaration for a special congressional session.
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Rhode Island
Providence
Andrew J. Currier
Alexander C. Crumb
Ezra Dixon
John Fletcher
Chicago
Roosevelt
Kaiser Rejects Hill as American Ambassador Pick
Washington reports Germany rejects Dr. David Jayne Hill as ambassador after Emperor William declares him persona non grata. Hill, then secretary of state contact, previously served as American minister to The Hague and assistant secretary under Secretary Hay. The dispute stems from Prince Henry’s 1880s visit and Hill’s role then.
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Washington
David Jayne Hill
Charlemagne Tower
Hill
The
Hague
Hay
William
America
Prince Henry
Penrose in grave condition doctors report bleak outlook
Philadelphia March 27 United States Senator Penrose remains in critical condition and is largely unconscious. Physicians say there is little hope for recovery though they have not given up entirely and note renewed erysipelas activity since Thursday evening.
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Philadelphia
United States
Penrose
Governor Guild Improves at Boston Bedside
Report from Boston on March 27 states Governor Guild’s condition has improved slightly. Dr Frederick B Winslow said the governor holds his gain of the past twenty four hours and remains under care.
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Governor Guild
Boston
Frederick B. Winslow
Pennsy Lays Off 1000 Men in Harrisburg Shops
About 1000 Pennsylvania Railroad workers in and around Harrisburg were suspended indefinitely with many paid off. The move aligns with Altoona cuts and affects half the local shop workforce, sparing only round houses. Remaining men will work increased time. Additionally, about fifty middle division train and freight staff between Harrisburg and Altoona were suspended.
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Pennsy
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Altoona
Used Milk to Quench Fire in Large Lancaster Barn
Lancaster March 25 Edward Fitzkee and his daughters saved their barn from destruction by using milk after a lantern spilled burning oil on the straw. The daughters were milking cows when the blaze started and threw milk from pails on the fire, preserving one of the county’s largest barns.
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Lancaster
Edward Fitzkee
Fitzkee
Mrs Roosevelt Heads South Travelling by Train
Mrs Roosevelt leaves Washington with Miss Ethel Kermit Archie Miss Hagner and Miss Cornelia for a southern trip aboard the Southern railway to Vicksburg. They will take the Mayflower to New Orleans and return to Washington by rail in about ten days.
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Mrs. Roosevelt
Washington
Ethel
Kermit
Archie
Miss Hagner
Cornelia
London
Southern Railway
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Mine Worker Hurt at Welsh Mountain Mines
Emanuel Martin twenty four of Churchtown suffered a serious clay bank collapse while hollowing a tumble at Diller's mines on the Welsh Mountain. His left hip dislocated his right ankle sprained and body bruised he was treated by Drs E M Winters J L Winters and W B Irwin and rested at home with a nurse. He is a son of Emanuel K Martin formerly of East Karl.
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Emanuel Martin
Churchtown
Diller
Churchtown Road
Martin
Hahnstown
Elias Diller
East Karl
Allen's Foot Face Powder Advertisement Claim
Ina Pinch USA Allen's Foot-Face powder for tired swollen feet promises relief with over 80 000 testimonials. No substitutes, trial package offered by mail. address Allen Company Olmsted LeRoy New York. B 7 4t.
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Ina Pinch
USA
Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
April First Settlement Day Prompts Prompt Bill Payments
The article notes April First as the annual settlement day when much money changes hands. It urges timely payments to printers for subscriptions and other work and thanks those who have paid promptly or pledged to pay before April 1.
Suckers Win Big as Local Fishermen Report Nor’easter Bites
Suckers have been biting well for ten days, with Conestoga river fishermen enjoying a banner season. In Talmage, John Bare Darwin Grabill and Clayton Hellinger hauled in some of the largest fish seen in the area, with several measuring about eighteen inches.
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John Bare
Darwin Grabill
Clayton Hellinger
Talmage
Rom Tee Yy Ia
Temperance Lecture Draws Women Crowd at U B Church
A large turnout of W. C. T. U. workers and women filled the U B Church for a local option address on Thursday evening. Rev. L B Sieber, field secretary of the Pennsylvania Anti Silvon League, delivered an interesting talk.
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U. B
Rev. L. 8. Sieber
Pennsylvania Anti- Silvon League
Sieber
Dot Leedie Choiman Bandt Visit to Jacob Biedinger
On Wednesday the Dot Leedie Choiman Bandt appeared on our streets and visited countryman Jacob Biedinger. They treated Jake and his horse Portico to a concert and Jacob furnished them a good dinner and some jingling coin to aid their departure.
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Dot Leedie Choiman Bandt
Jacob Biedinger
Jake
Portico
Bee at Martindale to Aid Organ Fund
A spelling bee will be held at Martindale next Saturday evening to raise funds for the organ fund. Local residents are invited to participate and support the event.
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The
Organ Fund
Martindale
Preserved Eggs Debate And Poultry Care Advice
An article argues against preserving eggs for price, noting most buyers prefer fresh eggs. It warns preserved eggs fetch lower demand and offers poultry tips including safe handling, avoiding lard, and methods to manage ice powder with carbolic acid and sulphur.
Children enjoy popping corn during afternoon fun
Three young children take turns at a popper one afternoon. Little Dorothy cheers that every kernel hatched, a playful scene captured in a Chicago News note.
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Dorothy
Chicago News
Austere Patron Refuses Tip Over Tenner
A terse exchange in a Chicago Tribune comic strip shows a waiter denying a tip count and the patron insisting on change. The dialogue highlights a moment of frugal humor with a restrained social sting.
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Ochicago Tribune
Generosity and Humility Alike Win Favor, Goethe Quote
A Goethe adage states generosity earns favor with anyone, especially when paired with humility. The citation underscores virtue guiding social perception and moral conduct.
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Goethe
Governor designates two Arbor Days in 1908
Governor Edwin S. Stuart proclaims April 3 and April 24 as Arbor Days across Pennsylvania. The text urges forestry, soil conservation, and tree planting in schools and communities, noting timber concerns and the benefits of forests to rainfall, floods, and shade. The proclamation emphasizes statewide observance to fit local climates.
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Stuart
Pennsylvania
Edwin S. Stuart
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Frriday
Commonwealth
Minister Arrested After Funeral Sermon Audits
Rev. Marvio H. Stettler was arrested on felony charges following accusations by Jeremiah Werner of Johnsville. Werner claims Stettler berated him from the pulpit at his wife’s funeral and made threats referencing violence and neglect. A $500 bail was posted for Easter Monday hearing.
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Marvio H. Stettler
Jéremiah Werner
Johnsville
Miller
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