06 Nov 1903
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1903
Page
1
Congress man Slemp in Bristol confirms the rumor that Edward L. Wentz, the missing Philadelphia millionaire, is abducted in the southwest Virginia area and that abductors in the mountains of West Virginia demand $100,000 for his release.
Notices posted by United Mine Workers signatory officers John Mitchell and the national executive board urge miners in Colorado Utah New Mexico and Southern Wyoming to quit work November 9 1903 until coal companies agree to a joint conference on an eight hour day 20 percent wage raise and improved mine conditions with safety assurances.
Washington moves stir over how to pass the Cuban reciprocity treaty with talks centering on whether a tariff bill or a simple resolution is needed. Key figures Tawney, Teller, Cannon, Allison weigh constitutional questions as the whole tariff issue looms into the regular session.
Cheyenne Nov. 6 The federal government under Governor Chatterton requests the return of nine Indians captured near Edgemont. The prison was turned over to Sheriff Jack McDermott and his posse at Crawford. He stands charged with murdering Sheriff Miller and Deputy followed by a federal state dispute over punishment and jurisdiction.
In a bitter hearing, lawyers clash over the value and financing of shipyards and the United States Shipbuilding Company. William D. Lewis Nixon testifies on Crescent Yard and Bethlehem actions as accountants note cash shrinkage and asset depreciation amid a cross examination by Guthrie and Untermyer. Meanwhile Shamokin trackmen threaten a 1.4 cent/hour wage cut strike, risking a full division walkout.
Pittsburg benefactress Mrs Mary B Schenley, long a major real estate holder in Allegheny County, died at her Hyde Park home in London. She left vast land holdings, donations to West Penn Hospital and Schenley Park, support for the Blind Institute, Riverview Park, and other public works. Her estate valued at about 40 million dollars, with heirs including John W. Herron acting as Pittsburg agent.
Mixed reports from Nov 6 1913 describe new republic recognition by the United States and stabilization hopes in Colombia Panama and surrounding regions. Controversies include indictments over naturalization frauds in St Louis and a murder confession in Springfield, with political shifts and insurance firm liabilities noted in Manhattan.
Annapolis November 6 court martial of First Class Midshipmen Lofland Little and Earle Chaffee closes. Evidence suggests they hazed Fourth Classmen Law and Hunsaker with acts including standing on heads and other contortions. No decision expected until next week as cases proceed to Navy Department in Washington.
In Denmore Pennsylvania an infant of Mrs James Tomine fell from stairs causing unconsciousness. The mother, distraught by the believed death, shot herself. The father searched for police. he was jailed and later released as Chief Healy found him insane.
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