Tugboat Pilots Quit at Midnight Strike Extends Freight Lines
Tugboat pilots from the Masters and Pilots Association walked out at midnight affecting Delaware, Lackawanna and Western, Baltimore and Ohio, Lehigh Valley, and Central Railroad of New Jersey freight moves. The strike followed failed wage and hours talks, with unions demanding an eight hour day and weekly vacation but settling for twelve hours and other concessions after negotiations. Efforts to minimize disruption included strike breakers and harbor workers meeting to discuss impacts on fruit, fish, and meat consignments.
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Temmeen Tao
Tugboosats
Cctae Mg
Barder
Masters and
Luther B Doe
Mesters and Pilots’ Association
Tl« Ser
New York Central
Rush Terminal i Companys
New York
New Haven
Startford
Lehigh Valley
Baltimore & Oho
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Erie Railroad
Fireokirn
Eastern Terminal Company
Arbuckle Company
Brockburn
G. Ikes
Pennsylvania Railroad
Union
Bush Terminal Company
Brooklyn Eastern Terminal
Caxen
Managr
E. J. McCorretch
Vicin
French Power in aip approves request for 4900 pounds
In Senate debate today Minister Brun discusses aeronautics and comparisons with Germany. He notes France has six units in action versus three in commission and describes dirigible balloons and airships as receiving close study. A proposed 10 to be used for government supplies is presented and the motion is adopted.
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Atrop
LAVY SNOW IN MICHIGAN REPORTS FREAK WEATHER
In Dens on March 31 a severe snow event is reported in Alpena and Saint Marie areas. The forecast noted unusual high temperatures and a rapid change in conditions overnight, affecting residents and transportation. Local authorities advised caution as roads iced over and visibility dropped.
Auto theft probe widens as Manhattan garage keeper aids search
Central Office detectives and Frank J. Heman seek a large touring car taken yesterday from Hotel Manhattan. A young man and a woman described as Mr and Mrs M Riorton drove off with the vehicle after a showroom ride. Heman reports the woman left the hotel without her husband, claiming he would fetch the car later. No Mr and Mrs Morton are listed as hotel guests. The pair appeared well dressed. the man around twenty and the woman about nineteen.
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Central Office
Frank J. Heman
No. 17
West 59Th Street
Manhattan
Homan
Tom
Cuernet
Dog Attacks Singer During Restaurant Performance
Miss Gladys Clifford, entertaining guests at a German Village restaurant on 40th street near Broadway, was bitten on the right cheek by a bull dog owned by Harry Nelson of 41 West 22d Street. Attendants carried her to Dr. George Doty at 241 West 38th Street for cauterization. the dog was sent to the Board of Health for rabies testing.
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40Th Street
Broadway
Gladys Clifford
Harry Nelson
West 22d Street
Miss Clifford
George Doty
West 38Th Street
Board of Health
Farmer Arrest Sought After Fatal Blow In Roswell
Roswell New Mexico March 31 Sylvanus Johnson a wealthy citizen is killed by a wrench blow. Johnson was struck while a car crash frightened a team of mules driven by a farmer who fled the scene. The chauffeur survived but Johnson died from a crushed skull.
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Johnson
Roswell
Jehnson
Roswell Johnson
Tornado and Snow Strike Southern Austria Trains Down
Trieste reports the fiercest tornado in years striking Southern Austria with heavy snow. A passenger train near Mugegia derailed, four killed and eighteen wounded as steamship navigation halts and harbor damage occur. Vienna logs heavy snow causing accidents and service suspensions across the capital.
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Trieste
Austria
Mugegia
Ullord Line
Haffen Declines Bronx Street Opening Commission
Lews F. Haeffen former Bronx Borough President sends a letter to Corporation Counsel Watson declining appointment as commissioner of estimate and appraisal for East 174th Street opening. He cites not wanting to burden Justice Vernon M. Davis and urges proper conduct in condemnation matters.
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F. Haeffen
The
Bronx
Wilam J. Gaynor
Vernon M. Davis
Supreme Court
State of New York
East 174Th Street
Corporation Counsel
Justice Davis
Haffen
Robert Davis
Mr. Haffen
Oyster floating ban shocks U S oyster trade
Washington March 3 The Department of Agriculture ordered that oysters may not be fed or floated in brackish water before sale. The order applies to the entire U S oyster trade and aims to prevent contamination and typhoid risk, despite oystermen arguing quality improves with floating. A New Jersey beds protest was led by 200 oystermen arguing enforcement would ruin them.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
New Jersey
Chinese Ask Damages. Manila Deportees Seek Readmission
Six Chinese deported from Manila at the request of the Chinese consul have begun writs of habeas corpus and suit for damages against Governor General Forbes Chief of Police Warding and Chief of Secret Service Trawler. They allege their figure and deportation was a criminal act.
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Manila
Habeas Corp
Forbes
Catanzaro Earthquake Sparks Short Tremor Report
A slight quake struck Catanzaro today near Caiacia and Merdigi. Local observers reported faint shaking with no immediate injuries or major damage noted. Authorities urged calm as crews assess the area.
Etna Lava Flow Increases In March Eruption
Atania March 21 reports Etna eruption intensifying with lava flow extending toward the sea. Local observers describe ash plumes and heightened seismic activity as vents continue to emit lava and volcanic smoke.
Japanese Spies Case Opens Writ of Habeas Corpus
Manila March 31 Lawyers secured a writ of habeas corpus from the Supreme Court directing military authorities to bring two Japanese suspects before the court at WW o'clock. The men were arrested in connection with a plot to obtain fortifications plans of Corregidor by purchasing photographs involving an American agent.
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Manila
Supreme Court
Correcidor
Chief witnesses at fire insurance inquiry yesterday
J B Lunger and Henry CC Wilcox testified as chief witnesses at a fire insurance inquiry held yesterday. Wilcox served as vice president of Travelers Insurance and Lunger represented American Surety Company, with both firms central to the case.
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J. B Lunger
Henry CC Wilcox
Travelers Insurance
American Surety Company Company
Murder by Burglar at Round Hill Home
Miss Marsha B Blackstone of 25 Elliott Street was murdered by a masked burglar in the Dow home at Round Hill Springfield Mass as Harriet Dow was wounded in the head and taken to Springfield Hospital in a dying condition. The killer escaped.
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Springfield
Mass
Marsha B. Blackstone
Elliott Street
C. J. Blackstone
Sarah J. Dow
Round Hill
Harriet Dow
Springfield Hospital
Dow
Miss Blackstone
Ambulance Crash Injures Brooklyn Workers
An ambulance rushing to a Brooklyn accident collided with a streetcar, injuring driver John Mulenhery and seriously injuring F. Farnsworth Company workers Michael Clutscheck Frank Scewensky and Henry J. Smart. The frame fell during a build at Bush Building, pinning the men. Medical teams transported the injured to Norwegian and Seney Hospitals.
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Brooklyn
John Mulenhery
Michael Clutscheck
Frank Scewensky
Henry J. Smart
F.«. Farnsworth Company
Bush Building
No. 1
37Th Street
Second Avenue
Norwegien Hospital
Third Avenue
29Th Street
Mulenheyr
Fourth Avenue
Seney Hospital
Seevensky
Carr
Clutscheck
Aldrich Predicts May 15 Adjournment For Congress
Washington March 31 Senator Aldrich said today that Congress may adjourn by May 15 after meeting with President Taft on administration leg islation. Some leaders doubt the forecast and fear opposition could push the session later.
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Washington
Congress
Aldrich
Senate
White House
Taften
Rescue on the East River Aims to Save Mrs. Dixie Jackson
A steam launch Blue Bell rescued Mrs Dixie Jackson from the East River near Hell Gate after she leaped from Main Street Astoria. George Eck of 71 Grand Avenue Astoria also jumped in to help as the current pulled them away. Mrs Jackson was taken to St Johns Hospital and was reported to be recovering.
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East River
Hell Gate
Blue Bell
Dixie Jackson
Main Street
Astoria
Mrs. Jackson
George Eck
No. 71
Grand Avenue
Eck
Fruit from climbing rose touted as loganberry rival
Berkeley March 31 Hugeo Lis enthal a local horticulturist announces the discovery of an edible fruit from the climbing rose. He cross grafted to obtain a pineapple flavored fruit useful raw or cooked and says it may replace loganberry in time.
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Berkeley,al
Hugeo Lisenthal
Lilent
Whims of 1 Rich Man Sail in Second Cabin on George Washington
John Matthiesen of Portland Oregon travels with his family in the second cabin of the North German Lloyd liner George Washington. He books three large staterooms for himself wife and son Edward and ships twenty pieces of luggage including a 60 horsepower touring car. On the pier the family shows off diamonds while he notes itemized jewelry valued at about $26,000 for customs.
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John Matthesen
Boniface
Portland
Ore
Matthiesern
Edward
Bremen
Merry Beniface
Marie Corelli in Serious Ill Health at Home
London, March 31 Marie Corelli the novelist is critically ill at her home Mason Close, Stratford-on-Avon. The condition is described as serious with periods of distress and concern for her health.
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Marie Corelli
London
Marie ‘Corelli
Mason Ceeflt
Seat dispute on St Louis streetcar ends in ruling
St Louis March 31 Judge Klieiber ruled on a long standing straphanger dispute over who gets a seat first. William Glover had secured a seat and blocked Oscar Wagner who saw it first. Glover was discharged from the seat as the ruling settled the matter.
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St. Louis
Klieiber
William Glover
Oscar Wagner
Stewart Browne
International Banking and Trust Company
William H. Buckley
Phenix
Mr. Hotchkiss
Browne
Tribune
Tribune c
William HB. Buckley
Edward FE. Metcall
Louis F. Goodsell
The
Taft Visits Injured General Bell at Fort Myer
President Taft called on Major General J Franklin Bell, chief of staff, to inquire after his health following a recent automobile accident. The general reportedly shivered at Taft’s joke about a White House to Fort Myer car trip as officers recalled his cool wartime nerve.
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Washington
Taft
J. Franklin Bell
Whit House
Fort Meer
Bell
Witnesses Eager in Insurance Inquiry at Hotchkiss Hearing
Kennedy and backers sharpen memory in Albany insurance probe led by Superintendent Hotchkiss. Witnesses from American Surety and National Surety recount Buckley ties and past payments amid a widening inquiry into fire and casualty insurance practices and political influence.
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William H. Hotchkiss
Hotchkiss
Henry ©. Wilcox
American Surety Company
W. J. Griffin
National Surety Company
Albany
Andrew Hamilton
William H. Buckley
Griffin
Alfred Hurrell
Buckley
William R. Joyce
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