Speaker Cannon Rules Congress Like Set of Puppets
Democratic congressman from Missouri denounces Speaker Cannon and his autocratic methods as he opens debate on a statehood bill. He accuses Cannon of packing committees and denying recognition while threatening to suppress Oklahoma's bid for statehood. Mary Anthony to succeed Susan B. Rochester. she will travel to Oregon to aid in a speaking tour.
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Oklahoma
Mary Anthony
Susan B. Rochester
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Oregon
Newbro's Herpicide Credited With Hair Restoration Claims
An old advertisement touts Newbro's Herpicide as a scientific cure for dandruff and scalp issues. It claims the product destroys dandruff at the root, stops itching, and prevents hair loss, urging readers to send 10 cents for a sample to The Herpicide Co in Detroit with A Williamson as special agent.
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Newbro
Herpicite Co
Detroit
Auch
A. Williamson
Cashier Everett and Lawyer Beckley Charged in Freeland Embezzlement
Cashier F N Everett of the First National Bank of Freeland and lawyer William Beckley of Bloomsburg were arrested on charges of embezzlement and conspiracy for missing about 56,960 dollars. Warrants by bank president A Oswald were issued before U S commissioner C F Hill with no bail.
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F_. N. Everett
First National Bank of Freeland
William Beckley
Bloomsburg
A. Oswald
United
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Freeland
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All Coal Records Broken in Anthracite Region
Washington March 17 True production of Pennsylvania anthracite coal in 393 as reported to the United States geological survey was the largest on record amounting to 69,329,352 long tons valued at 141,879,604 dollars. The 1944 output was 65,318,439 long tons valued at 138,974,029 dollars. Of the 1905 output 61,694,432 long tons were shipped to market 1,402 44 tons were sold locally at the mines and 6,282,076 tons were used for steam heat.
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Pennsylvania
United States geological survey
Shriners Attend Zembo Temple Ceremonial in Harrisburg
Harrisburg welcomed many eminent Mystic Shriners to a ceremonial Zembo temple session and reception. Imperial Potentate Henry A. Collings of Toronto Rear Admiral W. S. Schley of Almas temple Washington and Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker were honored guests at the event held March 17.
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Zembo temple
Henry A. Collings
Toronto
Canada
W. S. Schley
Almas temple
Washington
Samuel W. Penunypacker
Wreck Disaster Claims Scores of Victims in Snowbound Crash
A fierce wreck on a snowbound line left many dead and injured as two trains collided in the mountains. Fire consumed coaches and sleeping cars, trapping foreign passengers inside. Rescue delayed by flames. a large number of home-seekers bound for the northwest perished or were injured.
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haw Paerty
pissenger
Colom Ge Lanier & Rio Grane
northwest
J. H. Smith
Walter Coslett
Smith
Meany
Taylor Hewitt
Leboan
BE. A Hewitt
W. L. Hewitt
E. A. Hewitt
Trade reports good as conditions stay wholesome
R G Dun & Co notes wholesome trade conditions across commerce with favorable reports on labor, rising wages in new scales, and strong winter prosperity fueling spring retail clothing demand. Railways run smoothly, manufacturing remains robust, leather sales hit records, steel mills run at full capacity, and glass factories plan price increases amid steady demand. US failures total 229, Canada 34, versus prior year counts.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
United States
Canada
Will Sue Hamilton LBebbyist's Statement Won't Interfere
New York March 17 Andrew Hamilton's statement before the legislative investigating committee at Albany will not interfere with the suits New York Life Insurance Company may bring against him. Augustus G Paine a trustee and Fowler committee member says vouchers were submitted by the comptroller and costs treated as legitimate company expenses. Washington March 17 Mary S Garrett of Philadelphia testifies before the senate committee on education and labor in support of a $140,590 grant to train deaf children.
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New York
Andrew Hamilton
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New ’s Life Insurance Company
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Fowler
Paine
New York Life aiting communes
Hamilton
Washington
Mary S Garrett
Philadelphia
senate committee on education and labor
Garrett
Big steamer ashore at Tems River shoals in New Jersey
The British steamship from Para bound for New York grounded near the Toms River seashore opposite Seaside Park. All 25 steerage and cabin passengers were safely brought ashore by life saving crews after a breeches buoy was rigged. The R J Merritt tug will float the vessel. no injuries reported.
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Para
Tuer Hite Wing
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J. J. Me
Syracux
Edward Portland
R. Sharpless
Louise B. Sarre
Kennett Square
M Alien Scott
Brook A. Warren
Denver
R. J. Merritt
Philadelphia
Seaside Park
Toms River
Miners' Convention Endorses Ousting Dolan at Indianapolis
March 17 report from Indianapolis states the special convention of the United Mine Workers of America backed President John Mitchell and the executive board in ousting Patrick Dolan from the district presidency. Be wary of Dolan's supporters, and a split in district No. 5 is likely if Dolan is retired. In Beaver, Pa, Robert McCoy was acquitted of his brother Hugh’s murder after a nightlong investigation.
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John Mitchell
Beaver
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Hugh McCoys
Fire destroys Sixth Regiment Armory and claims several lives
A boiler room blaze at the Sixth Regiment Armory, located at the Bridge and West streets, destroyed the building and killed at least three firemen, including Harry Dease, Shields Kliman, and Jobes. Nine others were injured, some fatally, as a roof collapse trapped responders. The fire forced nearby evacuations and damaged about 20 surrounding houses. The armory, unused for years, housed tenants such as Camden Bowling Company and Sperry & Hutchinson, with total losses pegged between 50 000 and 75 000 dollars.
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William Heathpan
William Jat
Charles Worthington
Seth Monell
William Boon
William Elverson
Josiahe
James Elberson
Harry Dease
Martin Corrigan
George Quinn
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Cooper hospital
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A Thousand Natives Killed in Africa Note
The report from London dated March 17 notes British forces in Northern Nigeria clash with the Nendi and Nandi tribes near Victoria Nyanza near the Mombasa railway, with natives killed during recent operations. The British defended the rail line, planned a reserve, and heavy fighting ensued as natives resisted removal. Also in the day’s notices, Alfred Duncan’s divorce case reveals his wife testified he joined the Jesse James gang under an assumed name Frank Shoemaker, describing robberies and booty shares. St Vincent's Academy in Shreveport burned causing $66,000 loss. Carnegie to fund a $20,400 library at Georgia Tech if $2,000 annual maintenance is provided.
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Claude Champion de Crespigny
Jesse James
Findiay. O
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Jennie Duncan
Frank Shoemaker
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