Labor Leaders Threaten Congress Over Labor Bills
Samuel Gompers leads a six member labor delegation to Vice President Fairbanks and Speaker Cannon delivering a fifteen page memorial. They demand four measures a ban on court equity jurisdiction over labor rights beefed up injunction control an employers liability bill and broad eight hour law coverage for government workers. The memo warns of trouble and rallies labor to back new legislation and challenge Supreme Court rulings.
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New York Times
Washington
Fairbanks
Cannon
Congress
Courts of Equity
Labor Union
Itsay
Wre
District of Columbia
Supreme Court of the
United States
Supreme Court
Love drives man to suicide at Hotel St Charles
At the Hotel St Charles, Mrs Lafayette B Gleason described Herbert Kremer son of William M Kremer president of the German American Insurance Co as deeply in love. After pleading for reform Kremer shot himself in his room on the tenth floor. The coroner found her account straightforward and Kremer was taken to the West Forty-seventh Street Station.
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Hotel St. Charles
West Forty-ninth Street
Lafayette B. Gleason
Herbert Kremer
Warburger
Stamford
Conn
White Plains
St. Charles
Broadway
Forty-second Street
Gertrude
Harburger
Boy Wanders In, Seeks Fireman Dream at Brooklyn Firehouse
A four year old boy, Charlie Cook, wandered to the Fire Salvage Corps 1 quarters at Pacific and Court Streets in Brooklyn claiming he wanted to become a fireman. Capt. Wilson and crew entertained him for hours before sending him to police, where he slept in Matron Fitzpatrick’s arms. An alarm was issued for his parents.
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Capt. Wilson
Fire Salvage Corps 1
Pacific and
Court Streets
Brooklyn
Charlie Cook
Wilson
John Mulraney
Edward Dunn
Adams Street
Fitzpatrick
Woman contests Hooker will citing spiritual messages
Kath erine Burton Powers testifies in Hartford as she challenges her grandmother Isabella Beecher Hooker's will. Witnesses describe Mrs Hooker's spiritualist sessions and messages from Dr Richardson and Col Waring, with notes about cremation and linked communications amid family tensions.
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New York Times
Hartford
Conn
Katherine Burton Powers
Isabella Beecher Hooker
Henry Ward Beecher
Sea Horse Boy Buried After Noted Brooklyn Career
Sea Horse a Brooklyn Bridge newsboy famed for Atlantic travels was buried at Calvary Cemetery after dying Tuesday in Hudson Street Hospital. Two carriage loads accompanied the body as pallbearers Jimmie Walker Hammat Campbell Shos Head Flanigan Peter Smith and Johnnie Burke. Father Evers conducted the rites at Samuel I Murphy’s Pearl Street undertaking shop. Willie Lavigne leads burial fund efforts. about $8 at Newsboys’ Home and $2 from St John’s Mother Superior aided the burial.
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Sea Horse
Brooklyn Bridge
Atlantic
Calvary Cemetery
Hudson Street Hospital
Jimmie Walker
Hammat Campbell
Shos Head
Flipper Head Flanigan
Peter Smith
Johnnie Burke
Father Evers
St. Andrew's Church
Samuel I. Murphy
Pearl Street
Willie Lavigne
Newsboy
St. John’s Home
Brooklyn
Sea Orse
Arrival of the Cunard Ship Cevic in Liverpool
The latest shipping news reports the arrival of the Cevic in Liverpool on March 7 from an unnamed voyage. The record notes the vessel’s name and port of arrival with no cargo details.
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Cevic
Liverpool
New York Democrats Oppose Bryan in State Convention
The New York Democratic State Committee met at the Victoria Hotel and declared opposition to nominating William J. Bryan for president. They set April 14 for the state convention at Carnegie Hall and favored unpledged delegates to the Denver National Convention while leaning toward Governor Johnson over Bryan for carrying the state.
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Democratic State Committee
Victoria Hotel
Conners-Murphy-McCarren-McCabe
Denver
William J. Bryan
Carnegie Hall
Bryan
Rochester
Conners
Buffalo
Thomas W. Finucane
Syracuse
Albany
Mr. Conners
Fletcher C. Peck
Nunda
Democratic Party
New York
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
Johnson
Victoria
Altonb. Parker
John B. Stanchfield
Charles F. Murphy
McClellan
Cnver
Bryanites in Michigan Fear Johnson Bid for Delegation
Detroit report dated March 19 notes a shift among Michigan Bryan supporters as conservative Democrats and Hearst allies rally against National Committeeman D. J. Campau. If Campau does not withdraw Bryan may lose the state leader and delegates, with a climax looming March 29 when Gov. Johnson visits.
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New York Times
Detroit
Mich
Bryan
Michigan
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
Ft. Bryan
D. J. Campau
Hearst
Campau
Johnson
Hope for Gov. Guild Improves. Doctor Sees Recovery Hope
In Boston on March 19 the governor’s physician Dr Frederick Winslow reported Gov Curtis Guild is better though still very ill. The medical update said the patient remains critically ill but there is hope for recovery as of this evening.
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Boston
Mass
Curtis Guild
Frederick B. Winslow
Maryland Senate Tightens Rules on Faith Healers Practice
Maryland Senate approves a bill barring Christian Scientists and faith healers from practicing without a physician’s diploma. The measure, already passed by the House, aims to regulate medical practice in the state.
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Maryland
Senate
New York Times
Baltimore
State Senate
Mary
House
Healers Held Responsible for Cronn Death in Ramsey
Coroner's inquest in Ramsey New Jersey finds Frederick M. Cronn died from brain congestion and starvation after two Christian Science healers treated him. Charles F. Brown and William H. Dest, both NYC residents, were charged with the death with bail set at 1000 dollars.
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New York Times
Ramsey
N. J
de Mund
Frederick M. Cronn
Here
Charles F. Brown
West Forty-fifth Street
William H. Dest
West 111Th Street
New York City
Brown
Christian Science
Cronn
Mr. Crown
Education Board Losses Highlight Big Asset Shrinkage
The General Education Board report shows an estimated $5 million drop in market value since last year, driven largely by declines in Gould road bonds. The board, with $42 million in assets funded by Rockefeller and Carnegie, disbursed $136,130 for education and pledged $1,959,712, while admin costs reached $24,983.
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General Euducation Board
John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
Gould Roads
Western Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Maryland
Mrs Thomas Deeds Home Amid Large Personal Debts
Mrs E R Thomas deeded to her husband the house at 17 West Fifty seventh Street taken from her after their marriage to help meet the debts created by a financial flurry last fall. Mrs Thomas plans to sail for Europe on Saturday as creditors form a committee to liquidate about 4 million dollars in obligations. E R Thomas has transferred real estate stock farm and racing stable and will convey much of his income from his father's estate to satisfy the debts.
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E. R. Thomas
E.R. Thomas
New Jersey
Harris
Lawrence
Laawrence
Smith
Gold Street
Brooklyn
Evans
Society
Milford
Dutchess County
N. Y
Abruzzi Departure Clouds Washington Engagement Rumors
Washington society contends with reports that the Duke of the Abruzzi will sail to Italy, raising questions whether a marriage to Miss Katherine Elkins is real. Denials from Senator Elkins persist while Rome and Rome press tout royal considerations and possible titles for the bride.
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New York Times
Washington
Duke of the
Katherine Elkins
New York
Italy
Rome
West Virginia
Elkins
Miss Elkins
Duke
Mr. Sarto
Postmaster General's
Senator Elkins
London
A_news agency
Corriere Della Sera
Cornell Professor Praises Stock Exchanges as Insurance
Ithaca New York March 19 E W Kemmerer a Cornell economics professor described stock exchanges as big insurance companies with society as members and speculators as managers. He argued speculation carries risks and deserves high pay while acknowledging some manipulation but noting it pays for stability in crop and political information and helps keep prices firm and prevent rapid swings.
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New York Times
Ithaca
N. Y
E. W. Kemmerer
Cornell
British Captain Missing Off Scylla Near Grenada
Fears for the Scylla captain rise after a small boat voyage from Grenada, as the cruiser’s commander Crawford Maclachlan is listed in the Navy List for March 1908. The Scylla, an 8400 ton protected cruiser in the Fourth Cruiser Squadron, is stationed in the British West Indies.
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Scylla
West Indies
Grenada
British West Indies
Dames
Crawford Maclachlan
Atlas Free to Times Readers
Readers are invited to take advantage of a free offer from the Webster’s International Dictionary publishers. Those who respond will receive a free 1908 New Modern Atlas of the World with over 150 pages and colored maps of every country and civil division. Send the coupon to G. and C. Merriam Co.
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Times
sReaders
the Times
Globe
G. & C. Merriam Co, MaVe
Duchess to Speak at Waldorf Astoria Reception
The Duchess of Marlborough Consuelo Vanderbilt will give an after dinner speech at a Waldorf Astoria reception March 31 honoring English novelist Mrs. Humphrey Ward. Other speakers include Miss Jane Addams Richard Watson Gilder and Jacob Riis. Mrs Ward will stay with cousin Mrs Frederick W Whitridge during her visit.
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Duchess of Marlborough
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Waldorf-Astoria
Humphey Ward
Playground Association of America
Jane Addams
Hull House
Chicago
Richard Watson Gilder
Luther H. Gulick
Jacob Riis
W. H. Maxwell
Mrs. Ward
City
New Mexico Counties Endorse Taft for President
Silver City New Mexico March 19 All counties in the territory have elected delegates to the Republican Territorial Convention meeting here next Saturday and have endorsed Secretary Taft for President.
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New Mexico
Indorse Taft
Silver City
N. M
Taft
No Cut in Diamond Prices Promised by Premier Company
The Premier Diamond Company through its London agent Mr. Busch pledges not to lower market prices. He cautions that any price fall would stem from polisher fears and temporary stock dumping if contracts are not renewed. Public sentiment views the stance with optimism.
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NEW York Times
London
Diamond Company
Mr. Busch
ToSellis May Separate In Berlin Marriage Strain
Berlin reports confirm tensions between Countess Montignoso once Crown Princess of Saxony and her pianist husband Toselli. A London friend cites a likely separation though divorce is not imminent. The rift arose after she refused a U S tour with him as Toselli pursues European engagements.
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NEW York Times
London
Berlin
Montignoso
Saxony
Toselli
America
$500000 Fire Destroys Lumber Yard and Homes in Washington
Fire in Washington at midnight razes Lisinger Brothers lumber yard the grand stand of the Washington American League Club and about twenty residences near Seventh and U Streets Northwest. Fire not under control as losses mount to about half a million dollars.
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Washington, D. C
Lisinger Brothers
Washington American League Baseball Club
Seventh and
U Streets
Easter Lilies Sold Cheap as Bermuda Crop Arrives
The Bermudian reports a good Easter lily crop after last year's failure. About 10,000 boxes will reach the pier on April 17, each box with five dozen buds, wholesale at 3.50 to 6 dollars per box. Retail prices may drop to 75 cents per flower due to improved supply.
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Bermuda
Elephant hunt nears in Valdosta as escaped circus elephants head north
In Valdosta Georgia Chief Dampier received word from White Springs circus men that two elephants escaped and moved toward Valdosta. Later reports say the elephants were surrounded nine miles from Genoa Florida by armed farmers and fired upon, provoking a breakaway. Telegrams from White Springs say locals are organizing for a large elephant hunt.
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Valdosta
Dampier
White Springs
Fla
Genoa
State Buys Mount Marcy in forest preserve plan
Albany March 19 Mount Marcy the highest New York State peak has been purchased by the State Forest Preserve Board at an acre price not disclosed. The tract also includes Skylight Allen and Redfield mountains and the board intends to acquire the wooded slopes of the entire range.
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Albany
N. Y
Mount Marcy
State Forest Preserve Board
Arrest Truants Parents
Five fathers and one mother spent twelve hours in jail for their children who played hockey from school. After meditation in solitary cells each parent was fined five dollars. Warrants are out for twenty five more parents of truants and they will be jailed as soon as arrested.
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New York Times
Chicago
Identified as J E Boeck in Pearl Theft Case
San Francisco reports a man arrested as J Ed ward Boeck a New York jewelry buyer linked to a $165000 pearl and diamond theft. He is identified as J B Beeck and had been in Nevada as a mine owner with J H Seamans of Reno and Goldfield. Seamans says $20000 worth of jewelry from his wife is missing. Boeck offers to return to New York to face charges.
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San Francisco
J. Edward Boeck
New York
J. B. Beeck
Nevada
J. H. Seamans
Reno
Goldfield
Seamans
Poeck
Boeck
Society swindle case targets stock buyers in wealthy circles
Detective McConville ties a scheme to stock sold to patrons whose photos appeared in Society. Theodore P. Shonts and other prominent figures are named as victims while editor Francklyn Lawrence faces swindling and fictitious business charges. Police portray Society as a vehicle for extracting money from affluent buyers rather than legitimate advertising.
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McConville
Theodore P. Shants
Interborough Metropolitan Company
Shonts
Society
Duchess de Chaulnes
Theodora Shonts
Stuyvesant Fish
Dollie Lynch
Jasper Lynch
Lakewood
J. Laurens van Alen
William Watts Sherman
Marie Louise Denegre
L. L. Cobb
Lawrence
Hare
Ale
Goodman
Joseph J. Halsey
Fifth Avenue
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Humphrey ‘Ward
Premier Company
Tosellis
Ball Park
Georgia
STATE
J. E. Boeck
Francklyn Lawrence
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P. James Pritchett
Star of Society
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