Coal Miners Readying Nationwide Strike Action
The United Mine Workers of America plans a nationwide walkout tonight by about 200,800 organized miners in bituminous fields. They demand a five cent per ton wage increase and expect district conferences to follow as contracts expire across states like Indiana Illinois and Ohio.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
United States
United Mine Workers of America
Thomas Lt. Lewis
Indiana
Hocking
Tri-State
Cincinnati
The
Miners’ Union
Lewis
Inois
Pittsburg
Food Authority
Pittsboro
Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Settlement Talk Amid Philadelphia Street Car Strike
Rumors circulate that a settlement may be near as three strike breakers are jailed to await grand jury action over the Led Timmermann death. John Mitchell and labor leaders meet with Transit officials and State Senator McNichol to push for an end to the strike.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Fort
Led Timmermann
Pat’ Poll
John Mitchell
Tiennis Hass
Glass Blowers’ Union
James Pp. McNichol
Endorse Tariff Law Marks Indiana Republican Meeting
In Indianapolis on March 31 at a state nomination convention, a resolution to endorse the Payne Aldrich tariff law was announced despite U S Senator Albert Beveridge voting against it. The Thirteenth district Republicans of South Bend nominated John Moorman of Knox for Congress. The adopted resolutions praise Beveridge and Taft while endorsing the tariff law, igniting heated debate.
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Associated Pr
Indiapolis
Ind
Indiana
United States
Albert Beveridge
Bill
Taft
South Bend
John
Moorman
Knox
Congress
Beveridge
Pedestrian Edward Weston Heads Toward Chillicothe
Edward P Weston began an early morning walk from Williamsfield and passed Laura Illinois after sixteen miles at 8 22 am. He expects to reach Chillicothe by nightfall but his ten day schedule remains.
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Associated Press
Peoria
Williamsfield
Edward P. Weston
Laura
Weston
Chi
Coal shortage idles 4000 at National Tube plant
About 4,000 workers were laid off at the National Tube company United States Steel plant in Lorain Ohio as coal shortages forced shutdowns across a large part of the facility. The company cited coal shortages as the reason for the idle period.
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Associated Press
Lorain, O
National Tube Company
United States Siter] Corporation
Noted American Author Myra Kelly Dead in Torquay
Myra Kelly wife of Allan MacNaughton and noted American author died yesterday in Torquay where she had been stopping with her husband. The report is from the Associated Press.
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Bs Associated Press
London
Myra Kelly
Allan MacNaughton
Torquay
Buckley High Priced Charge for Service in Albany Probe
Testimony in New York hearings shows Buckley billed Travelers Insurance 21400 for a liability reserve bill passed by Albany lawmakers. Hotchkiss and Kennedy examine payments to Aldridge and others tied to insurance legislation, with Buckley’s bills splitting between New York and Albany offices and questioned by investigators.
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Hotchkins
New York
Associated Press
Hotchkiss
Albany
Wlliam H. Buckley
Elijah i. Kennedy
Indus
George W. Aldridge
Aldridge
Republican Campaign Fund
Republican State Committee
Kennedy
Casualty and Surety Company
George F. Seward
Edward I. Brown
Big Tim" Sullivan
EB. E. Clapp
Fidelity and Casualty Company
Seward
Clapp
Brown
Sing Sing
Edward Brown
Mr. Seward
Buckley
Lunger
New York Life Insurance Company
Notable local restaurateur linked to Madison cafe scene
A local figure, known at MooNeenanh and in Madison for running a leading cafe, is part of a newly married couple celebrated by relatives. A severe epidemic of an unnamed illness has hit the area with reports suggesting widespread exposure and calls for precautions to prevent further spread.
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mooNeenanh
Lecarer
Madison
Carnival of Launches Planned for Fos River Valley
Special to The Northwestern Menasha Wisconsin reports a July water carnival may invite gasoline launch owners across the Fos River valley. About twenty five owners backed the plan, aiming for a major revenue event. Local life preserver rules spark concern as boats must carry one per passenger, threatening storage of a ten life preserver package. A lighthearted jab suggests government staging to showcase required gear. Also noted: new Elks lodge members, several local health updates, a coal price cut of fifty cents a ton, and community observances including a double funeral at St John’s church and a campfire by G A T Posts and W R C camps. Transport details mention government steamer Fox opening navigation and buoy lighthouse placement.
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Menasha
Wis
Fos Piver
Ian
Earl
Frank Lenz
First Streets
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Nicholas Schmultg
Thin City
Polier Schubert
Oshkosh
Businesoaral
Margaret
Gus Hermon
Second Street
St. John’s
Anton Kogiowske
Mikael Pavolmwske
G. A. Tt
Twin Cities
Armory
C. B. Ptlerce
Christ Walter Iaft
Pueblo
Colo
John Walters
Milwaukee
Fox
James Skells
John Kelly
Chicago
Frank Sensenbrenner
Appleton
United States Measures to Protect Liberia
Reports from Washington describe U S plans to safeguard Liberia as European powers discuss intervention. British and French warships move toward Monrovia while the Des Moines prepares for Africa, with the Birmingham en route and the American minister aboard a cruiser to protect national interests.
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Associated Press
State Department
Navy Department
Sailine
St. Vincent
Ch Wi
Rirmingham
Monrovia
Tyen
Railway bill to be reported to House by Interstate Commerce
Washington March 31 The administration railway bill not ready in the senate will be reported to the house by the Interstate Commerce Commission probably tomorrow There will be two reports a majority by Chairman Mann and a minority to be drafted at a Democratic meeting tonight The bill has been altered in many provisions with features drawn from Mann KHL Mann leads the measure on the floor as committee chairman though opposed to portions Sims of Tennessee and Russell of Texas Democrats have not signed the minority report
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mani
Mann Khl
Mann
T. Messrs Sims
Tennessee
Russell
Texas
House Rejects Senate Pulp Duty Amendment Trade Relations
Washington March 31 The house disagreed with the Senate amendment to the diplomatic bill raising the appropriation for extending trade relations to 25 099 dollars. Officials note Canada pulp and pulpwood imports affect duties and potential discrimination against American producers. The state department cites provincial measures on pulp weeds and proposed duties as the issue at stake.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
House
Tofay
Senate
United
Wil
State Departments
Canada
Cannon Like Lincoln at Chicago Guest Dinner
Chicago hosts a visiting figure as John Shaffer entertains at a luncheon and city tour. Speech compares U S legislative prowess to grand opera while remarks from Carnegie praise railways and steel ventures.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Marcel
Andrew Carnewie
Eaurt
Mir
Carnegie
Buk
United States Steel Corporation
Pdt
Alwaya
Railways Consider Higher Wages for Employees
The New York press reports Morrisville and other railway lines offering 6 percent wage increases to workers, with monthly payments rising by 1 per month, if the original demands are met. Balti more & Ohio and other lines have settled near similar terms, aiming to pressure Jersey Central workers to back their claims.
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Associated Preew York
Miah
Lorie Eesti Wie
Ips
Npew
Penvarmania
Abthdelphia & iTtenling Sailways
Terex Central
Uniter
Baltimore & Ohio
Jersey Central
Meeting for Men Friday at Baptist Temple
A Friday evening gathering at the Baptist temple on Church Street invites Oshkosh men to learn about evangelizing work in this generation. The event, under the Lasinem's Missionary movement, aims to attract Wisconsin and northern Michigan attendees for the Milwaukee convention April 5 4 and 7. Judson Tittsworth will speak. the movement seeks broader Christ centered education and stronger use of existing organizations.
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Baptist Temple
Fon Chucech Street
Lasinem
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
J Neninsula
Alichigan
Oshbkesh
Judson Tittsworth
Bpith
Oshkosh Yacht Club to Elect Officers This Week
The Oshkosh Yacht Club plans its annual meeting near Monday evening at the Wallashiot street clubhouse to elect officers. HM Clark chairs the nominating committee and Commendure TE Crawford will preside. A strong membership applications list signals a successful season ahead. The Inland Lake Yachting Association regatta is set for August on Lake Winnebago with hopes for another strong showing after last summer.
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Tlee
Wallashiot Street
HM. Clark
CG. Crawford
Yacht Club
Lake Yneliting Association
Oshkosh
Wimielage
Grand Jury Defies Judge in New York County Case
In New York City on March 31 the grand jury declined to obey a judge’s instruction to return a criminal indictment. The panel, tied to a conspiracy charge by the Enterprise steam fitters union against the Building Trades Employers association, sought discharge without addressing the investigation. Judge Rosatuky refused the request and ordered continued deliberations.
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Associated Press
York
New York County
Whitman
Enterprise Steam Fiters’ Union
Building ‘Trades Employers’ Association
Grand Jury
Rosatuky
Wisconsin county treasurer? Hauser removed as poops commissioner
Milwaukee dispatch reports that after a court injunction restraining county board interference with Poop Commissioner Hauser was dissolved, the county board voted to remove Hauser from office. Jurdick was elected proper commissioner.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Asperas
Wisconsin
Ta Crosse
Tudge Higben
Manicty
Hauser
To . S
Jurdick
Jury Deadlock Leaves Falrehild Case For September
Special to The Northwestern Milwauker March 31 reports a jury deadlock in the trial of Falrehild a forty year old physician charged with causing the death of Maayds Bennett by criminal operation. The case will be tried again in September.
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Milwauker
Mareh
Falrehild
Bennett
Onmaan
West Virginia Politicians Back Taft at White House
President Taft hosts West Virginia figures including Hubbard Sturgis and former Governor Dawson during a briefing at the White House. Hubbard seeks the Republican senatorial nomination against Stott with Dawson among his strongest supporters.
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Associated Pres
Washington, D. C
Siien
Taft
Hubbard
Sturgia
Dawson
Stott
Lawmaker Pushes Rail Section Amid Traffic Reform Debate
In Washington March, Senator Bear Roberts urges passage of section T of the bill. He cites rising traffic and freight concerns and seeks tighter anti trust style measures to regulate railroad agreements.
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Assocates Press
Washington
Sinatar Bear
Pasa
Mmel
Retail grocer body cites underpricing abuse in past
Through a sharp examination Samuel B. Phillips of Memphis president of the Southern Wholesale Grocers Association, the retail committee showed the association previously sought to regulate product handling and fined members who did not follow set prices.
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Associated Proce
Washington Moe
Samuel B. Phillips
Memphis
Southern Wholesale Grocers Assolation
Retait Cort of Living Committee
Maembere
Government files suit to reclaim land in Utah mountain district
The government today filed a suit in United States court seeking to recover thousands of acres of valiant lands in Utah’s fold mountain district, Carbon County. The action targets land claimed by Cheyenne and other parties in a long standing border dispute.
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Associated Press
Marehal
Uek Mountain
Neenah Woman's Surprise Madison Wedding Announcement
Announcement from Madison reports the marriage of Bessie Bebsenstein of Neenah to Tinodore Lederer of Madison. The ceremony occurred at Freeport WL on Monday. The bride is well known in Neenah society and the match comes as a surprise to many friends.
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Neenah
Wis
Madison
Bessie Bebsenstein
Tinodore Lederer
Freeport
Meonday
Wolter Must Make Plea On Charge Of Luring And Killing
Albert Wolter, accused of luring Huth Wheeler to his home and strangling and burning her body, was given twenty four hours to plead to the indictment instead of ten days he asked for.
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Associated Press
New York
Mareh Oh
Albert Wolter
Huth Wheeler
Tedas
Extradition Papers Filed for Judgen Armour
Trequisitiom papers for the extradition of Judgen Armour of Chicago, indicted by Hudson county for conspiracy in meat price control, were filed with Governor Fort at Trenton by Prosecutor Garvan of Jersey City.
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Associated Press
New York
Trequisitiom
Judgen Armour
Chicago
Hudson County
J. Stand Jary
Governor Fort
Trenton
Garvan
Jersey City
Heavy Snow Buries Michigan Towns and Drops Temperatures
Heavy snow in Michigan blankets areas including Alpena region with about fifty miles north noted. Sault Ste Marie records a drastic overnight low of thirty one degrees as cold spreads across the state.
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Detroit
Mick March
Fower
Alpena
Sault Ste Marie
Mercury
Sixteen eight years for vice convict in Jer Ves City
In Jer Ves City Judge Blair sentenced Karl von Muell Wer to eight years in the New Tetcey state prison after a conviction on Tuesday for gambling. The term reflects the judge’s stance on illicit gaming and the defendant's alleged role as a “neering commie.”
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Associated
New York
New Tetcey State Prison
Blair
Jerves City
Karl von Muel- Wer
Neering
Tom Tuesday
Uigamye
Etna Eruption Intensifies With Lava Flow
The eruption of Mt Etna increased in intensity today as lava moved toward Rareety at a rate of hi feet per hour. Galania Maren reports from the scene noting heightened activity and ongoing volcanic flow.
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Associated Press
Galania
Indian as Citizen Address of Advice at Carlisle
Robert G G Valentine, U S Indian Commissioner, addresses Carlisle graduates urging trust in government yet independence. He frames an Indian Creed stressing character over property, personal responsibility, voting, training, and teaching children to be good citizens, as graduates receive diplomas.
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Robert G&g, Valentine
Palks
Carlisle
Aimwell
Associated Press
7Rliste
United States Indian School
Carlist
Coms Suissionee of Indian Affairs
Hubert G. Valentine
Waites
Che
Stoudi
America
Flint Lo
Gaylord Smith Arrives In Hamburg From New York
Gifford Pinchot, deposed U S forester, traveled on the President Grant under the alias Gaylord Smith. He landed in Hamburg March 31 and spent the night before proceeding to Copenhagen to visit his sister in Denmark while awaiting possible talks with Theodore Roosevelt.
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Associated Press
Hamburg
Grant
Gifford Pinchot
Copenhagen
Guylord
Officiiula
Steamship Company
Forester
United States
Roosevelt
Jr Pinchot
Taft
New York
Pinchot
Gaylord Smith
New York Harbor
Tady Alan Johnstone
Denmark
Japs Seek Liberty in Habeas Corpus Hearing
A Japanese firm of hawkers obtained a writ of habeas corpus from the Supreme Court to challenge military authorities. The case concerns two Japanese men arrested in a plot to obtain plans of fortifications at Corregidor Cavite through photographs taken by an American soldier.
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Associated Pres
Manilla
Jneal
Hawyers
Supreme Court
Vfofsinck Tomorray
Corregidor
Cavite
Frank
Sunday observance urged by steel executives
Associated Press reports Chairman E of United States Steel telegrams to subsidiary presidents urging them to observe and implement the spirit of a 1907 resolution promoting reduced Sunday labor and curbing strenuous work.
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Associated Press
United States Steel
Coun Nies
Iboe
Tram Collision Ends In Fatal Injury In Marinette
A man riding in a stolen car in Marinette Wisconsin was hit and fatally injured when the vehicle crashed and dragged during the collision. He was not expected to recover from his injuries.
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Milwaukes
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