Miners Strike Expands Across States Amid Wage Fight
Across multiple states miners walk out as eight hour day is celebrated. United Mine Workers push for five cent rise per ton on mined and run of mine coal. In Pittsburgh, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri districts workers rally, with talks by Thomas Lewis and union leaders. Some districts expect weeks of talks. others see immediate wage adjustments.
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Wisconsin Representative Kuestermann Called Before Inquiry
Special to ue Nori Washington reports Representative Kuestermann of Wisconsin is summoned to testify Monday before a special committee probing charges of corruption related to the ship subsidy boom. He is listed as a member and has been accused of backing foreign shipping interests. Minnesota’s sponsor of the inquiry resolution will also appear, and Kuestermann claims he would resign if found guilty.
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Margherita Strands in Fog Off Virginia Coast
The Austrian steamship Margherita under Captain Cosulich bound from New Orleans to Barcelona and Verno via Norfolk for bunker coal ran aground on the outer ramp of Cape Shoals in dense fog off the lower Virginia coast. The vessel floated free as weather cleared and arrived apparently uninjured.
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Virginia
Etna Erupts Strikes Nearby Towns and Lava Flows Reach Bay
Cantania reports ongoing activity as Mount Etna spews lava today toward Cisternana while an advancing stream approaches Mount Nocille Bay. The village of Java Cavalere suffers fires and livestock losses as inhabitants flee engulfed horses.
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Calls For Bank Reports From National Banks
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for reports on the condition of national banks as of the close of business March 20. The notice, dated in Washington, asks banks to file detailed statements and disclosures for regulatory review.
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Battle to Carry Large Cotton Shipment to New York
The steamship Battle sails tomorrow from Liverpool with a large cotton cargo bound for New York.
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New York
Dramatic Close of Bribery Case in New York State
In Albany XL C April reports the resignation and the conviction of Senator Jotham P Allis on a $3000 bribe charge from 1901 to influence legislation. The senate moved to bring charges against Senator Benn Conger and remove him, a case that dominated eight weeks of state politics with Republican woes. Forty senators supported the charges against Allis. 29 Republicans and 11 Democrats, while 9 opposed.
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Senate Pushes Liability Law Amendments Amid Debate
Washington April 1 The Senate resumes handling a house bill amending the employee liability law to curb transfer of damage suits to federal courts. Senator Dixon proposes that a railway be a citizen of every traversed state, later dropped in favor of Paynter’s removal prohibition. Debate continues on federal jurisdiction and publicizing corporate contributions as Gillett prompts reactions across parties. The session also faces procedural moves to keep a quorum amid ongoing political skirmishes.
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Two Die in Street Duel in Herrin Illinois
In Herrin, a street duel left Special Officer Bert Hilton dead and assailant Otis Kearney fatally wounded. A companion was also arrested and the register noted.
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Engine Boiler Explodes Near River Junction injures two
A Wisconsin special from La Crescent reports engineer injured after a boiler on a freight train engine exploded at River Junction one mile from here. Fireman Alex Udeen of Minneapolis and brakeman St. Tun of St. Paul were badly hurt while the engineer was blown from the cab but unharmed. The engine was totally demolished and the injured were brought to Milwaukee for treatment.
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Is He Dead or Not Death Rumors From Abyssinia
Reported death of King Menelik II of Abyssinia uncertain as dispatches from Addis Ababa and Abissina differ. Foreign office and unofficial advices note recurring false alarms about his demise amid regional mystery and shifting accounts.
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Sayler murder trial shows Miller pistol and claimed alibi
In Watseka Illinois on April 1 the automatic pistol used in the Crescent City Sayler case is shown in court with Sheriff Heikes and son. Witnesses say Dr Miller and Mrs Sayler were seen together and Miller hurried to close a door when approached, strengthening the state’s focus on their relationship prior to Sayler’s shooting.
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New Union Demands Seven-Cent Wage Rate Rise
The Associated Press reports in Columbus that a new union, organizing among employees of the Columbus Railway and Light Company, demanded seven cents per hour in raise pay with time and a half for overtime and the end of uniforms and dividend gifts. The company took the request under consideration.
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Plan to build two battleships by the chamber of deputies
In April the chamber of deputies voted to flag down two battleships this year to join the navies of Great Britain and Germany. Attlans forecast for Wisconsin shows fair conditions tonight and Saturday with cooler temperatures returns. Local observations note time and temperatures with no significant changes expected.
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Charter to Hide Insurance Scheme Exposed in Albany Inquiry
Buckley testifies on insurance investigation while superintendent Hotchkiss probes links between surety and life insurance. Browne and McCall discuss a plan to create a sweeping financial trust with perpetual life powers, leading to a charter pursuit and a name change to International.
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New York
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Albany
Stewart Browne
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American Rendant Morigage Guarantee Company
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Trust Company of America
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New York Life Insurance Company
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Carnegie Optimistic On Pittsburg Graft Trial
Carnegie spoke at the Skibo estate hotel in Pittsburg, praising the mass meeting as proof of the city’s true heart. He defended the Rockefeler foundation’s support and urged Pittsburg to confront corruption boldly, saying the exposure of graft is a noble goal and the city must endure the trial with honor.
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Graft Probe Nears Final Presentment In Pittsburg Case
Asse Eres reports in Pittsburg that confessions by ex officials and evidence before the grand jury suggest a final presentment within 24 hours. Indictments are expected for men who paid councilmen to name five city depositories. Convictions already secured against the men who sought one depository. An indignation meeting planned at Carnegie Hall to discuss municipal corruption. The district attorney prepared the criminal court list, with indicted councilmen slated to appear next week.
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Beloit Daily News Names A Cleveland Editor
The Beloit Daily News announces that A. Cleveland, the present city editor, has assumed the duties of editorial writer after seven years with the paper. Dr Worthington, a key Progressive Republican figure, will withdraw from active newspaper work but retain interest while the paper maintains its liberal policy.
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Jumped His Board Bill and Other City News in Neenah
Neenah April 1 J J Long bol now jailed in Appleton to face a hearing on April 6 for passing worthless checks and jumping a boarding bill at the Sherman house He will be arraigned here once Appleton case concludes Longbelt was captured near Monica Junction Foster Cavens delivery man for M Lapidus company escaped injury when a wagon wheel failed Owen fell from the wagon but landed on his feet Three cattle owned by Charles Luetke of Clayton examined and condemned for tuberculosis sent to Milwaukee Farmers too busy to attend plans to dissect the animals for local benefit.
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Editor Is Sentenced For March 6 Demonstration
Berlin reports Richard Harth editor of the Socialist paper Vorwaerts was sentenced to one month in prison for organizing the March 6 public demonstration in favor of suffrage reform. The judge ruled the unauthorized stroll violated public meeting regulations and ordered disposal of Vorwaerts notices and related materials.
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Submarine Boat Bids Lead For Navy Vessels
Bridgeport firm Bala Torpedo Boat submits the lowest bid to construct four 450 ton submarines for the United States Navy at 424,500 each, to be built and delivered at Newport News. Electric Boat Co. is the only other bidder.
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Gold Sent to England in Massive Shipment
New York on April 1 reports a large gold shipment to England to replenish reserves. An AP dispatch notes 5.1? million in gold engaged for shipment on Saturday as foreign exchange rose to the export point and the Bank of England raised its discount rate due to depleted reserves.
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Tragic House Fire Kills Two Children In Cincinnati
An apartment blaze resulting from a kerosene explosion claimed the lives of Sophie Schmit, seven, and her brother Adam, five, after their parents left for work. Fire officials say kerosene fumes ignited, fire spread rapidly, and both children perished in the home.
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Sheriff Forces Arrest to Prevent Lynching in Fort Worth
Quanah Texas April 1 Associated Press say sheriff rushed B Duver to the jail at Fort Worth to avert a lynching of Dinyer by a white man Tiwyer who had attacked the 11 year old daughter of Milton Winbury on a ranch two miles from here.
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County Option Remains In Force In Indiana State
The Supreme Court of Indiana today ruled the county option law remains in force until the legislature repeals it. The decision underscores the ongoing legal status of the county option within the state amid pending reforms.
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Rail measure eyed as Mann takes charge of bill
Washington April 1 The administration railroad bill stripped of many features provides for a commerce court regulation of railway agreements consolidations securities and routes The measure introduced by Townsend of Michigan and drafted by Attorney General Wickersham is supported by Mann who will ask Monday to make the bill privileged If not he will seek suspension of the rules to expedite consideration The Hepburn law is cited as a reference point for strengthening government control while not burdening railways The bill would centralize commerce court authority create stock and bond issuance restrictions and require filings and price specifications by the commission The committee notes the proposed commerce court would lack broader jurisdiction and mentions minority opposition to key provisions including the court and changes to restraining order notices
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