Governor Altgeld Dies After Apoplexy at Opera House
Illinois ex governor John P. Altgeld died at 7 09 am after a stroke while addressing a court case at the opera house He lapsed into unconsciousness and died despite physicians efforts His death follows recent public statements and a controversial platform address The late Democrat was known for his belief in individual rights and self reliance and funeral plans point toward Sheridan Park Grace Church burial in Chicago
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Ilinois
John P. Altgeld
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Somerset Coal and Coke company incorporaration
In Sburg on March 12 a new firm the Somerset Coal and Coke company is formed to supply coal that burns cleaner with less smoke. The company controls coal lands near Ber and mines about 300 tons of coal, 60 feet underground, claiming it is a distinct type from ordinary coal.
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Sburg, Pa
Somerset Coal and Coke Company
Berand
Winters to Meet Walcott in 140 Pound Fifteen Rounds
A planned arena contest in Mass on March 12 pairs Hugh McWinters and Walcott in a 140 pound fifteen round bout. The report notes added betting and promotion for the event. Also mentioned is a January 18 pending case involving a 16 year old charged with assaulting a white woman in Portemouth.
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Walcott
Mass
Ays
caerDeon Pia
Stamp
Portemouth
Vienna Tageblatt Warns of Ottoman Invasion Plan
The Tageblatt in a sensational piece reports preparations for an invasion of Europe by Istams from the Ottoman empire and allied regions including northern Africa Sudan Arabia Persia India and Afghanistan.
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Vienna
The
Tageblatt
Europe
Istams
Africa
Soudan
Arabia
Persia
India
Afghanistan
South Dakota Democrats Debate Convention and Ballot Reform
Sioux Falls SD March 12 Members of the state democratic committee meet to set the state convention time and place. The main issue is how the reform element will align under ballot reform law that prevents fusion or duplicate party names, forcing a single party ticket or a new united party.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Democratic Committee
Pusey
Massachusetts Fruit Growers' convention opens in Worcester
Worcester on March 12 saw the eighth annual Massachusetts Fruit Growers' association convention filling Hort icultural Hall. Delegates from granges and farmers clubs attended as President H O Mead delivered the annual address. Professor F A Waugh spoke on planting and pruning as officers to be elected and discussions on fruit growing proceed through tomorrow.
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Worcester
Mass
Massachusetts Fruit Growers’ Association
H. O. Mead
F. A. Waugh
Burlington
McPartland to Meet Burns in Ten Round Detroit Show
Detroit tonight hosts a ten round bout at the Light Guard armory under the Twentieth Century club with Eddie Burns of Cincinnati and Kid McPartland weighing in at 140 pounds. Burns is confident and in good form while McPartland expects little trouble. A preliminary ten round bout features Joe Cherry and Biz Mackey.
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Mich
Kid" McPartland
Eddie Burns
Light Guard
Twentieth Century Club
Burns
New York
Joe Cherry
Biz Mackey
New Thirteen Cent Stamp For Foreign Mail Service
Washington March 12 The post office department plans to issue a new 13 cent stamp for foreign mail service. It will replace the need for two stamps on registered letters, one five cents and one eight cents. The stamp features a portrait of President Harrison seated at his desk in the executive mansion.
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Post Office Department
Foreign Mail Service
Postal Service
Harrison
Executive Mansion
Machinists May Strike Pushes for Nine Hour Day
Chicago March 12 At a mass meeting in Association Hall tonight machinists were to decide on a general strike when the current contract ends May 20 If successful they seek a nine hour day with 30 cents an hour as minimum and an eight hour day at 45 cents elsewhere They demand employment of union men only.
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Chicago
Association Hall
Seventh District Democrats Nominate Congress Candidate
Bedalia Missouri March 12 Seventh district Democrats meet to nominate a candidate for congress. Representative Cooney seeks renomination as the party convenes in Bedalia.
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Bedalia
Republican convention endorses Furnish for Oregon governor
Umatilla county Republicans meet in a crowded gathering to endorse William J. Furnish for governor by unanimous vote. The convention lists a full county ticket with Dr. F. W. Vincent as state senator and Henry Adams, C. E. McComber as representatives. The body approves the party platform and delegates plan for state and congressional representation.
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F. W. Vincent
Pendleton
Henry Adams
Milton
C. E.mccomber
Ukiah
M. J. Carney
Frank
Rogers
Athena
George Buzan
Pendle
County Furnish convention endorses Furnish for governor
A Furnish convention in the Umatilla circuit court room praised Furnish with unanimous endorsement for governor. A faithful delegation was chosen for the congressional convention, signaling a strong future advantage. The gathering was noted for good humor, prompt business, and orderly decisions with no speeches over a minute.
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Circuit Court
Umatilla
Lowell
Republican Convention of Umatilla County Opens in Pendleton
The Umatilla County Republican convention opened at the court house with County Chairman F. W. Vincent presiding. Nominations named ex-Judge J. J. Balleray as temporary chairman and L. G. Frazier as secretary. Committees were formed for credentials, permanent organization, platform, and resolutions, with five delegates chosen to report 14 delegates each to state and congressional conventions. The session adjourned for reports and reconvened at 1 p.m. with credentials still reporting scheduling to finish by 1:15 p.m.
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Portland
George A. Cole
Milton
Herbert Boylen
Committee On
J. J. Balleray
Byers
Thomas Thompson
P. Marshall
J. A. Fee
Mass Mosgrove
William Ferguson
J. A. Dudley
J. A. Best
T. P. Gilliland
L. L Gault
A. B. Thompson
L. B. Reeder
Curl
Furnleh Indorse
Umatilla County
Court House
F. W. Vincent
L. G. Frazier
J. FE. Bean
Hogue
Weston
Alexander Montgomery
Helix
J. B. Krause
Pendleton
W. H. Gulliford
Vinson
Fast Pendleton
Frank Curl
East Pendleton
A. S. Quant
Alba
Sid Saylor
Umatilla
John S. Gurdane
Fulton
I. B. Reeder
North Pendleton
J. C. Smith
Adams
Georges Hensel
Athena H. C. Jones
North Milton
George Williams
G. W. Cole
J. W. Cornellison
Reservation
James A. Fee
Pilot Rock
Asan B. Thompson
Echo
Thomas P. Gilliland
Ukiah
George Doane
James Brown
New York Market Report From March 12
The wheat market showed no special features with weakness early and coarse grains turning strong. Liverpool closed 4% lower. New York opened 82 and closed 82½. Chicago opened 76 and closed 76½. Stocks steady, money at 4 percent.
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Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Liverpool
Chicago
St. Paul
Uaton Pacific
Chained to his wife in transit for diamond theft case
In Chicago Chalmed to his wife and guarded by five detectives and a sheriff Charles Savage a Negro charged in the 11000 diamond robbery in Portland Ore arrived from Montreal and continued to Portland. Savage and his wife were arrested after a chase across the continent. He is charged with entering a room and robbing trunk of A F Lowenthal a New York diamond merchant while he stayed at a Portland hotel. A woman True Johnson arrested in Omaha is charged with disposing of the stolen property.
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Chalmed
Charles Savage
Portland
Ore
Montreal
Canada
Savage
A. F. Lowenthal
New York
True Johnson
Omaha
Triplets Celebrate Birthday in Remarkable Family Tale
In Baltimore on March 12 Isaac Abraham and Jacob Price, sons of Ephraim Price, mark their forty second birthday. Physicians note rare life span for same sex triplets. The three brothers were born in York County Pennsylvania into a family of nine, all living in good health. Ephraim and his wife recently celebrated their golden wedding.
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Baltimore
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob Price
Ephriam Price
Hereford
Messrs. Price
York County
Pennsylvania
Missouri Republicans Hopeful In Third District Race
In Excelsior Springs Missouri on March 12 Republicans gathered for the Third district congressional convention. The district has long been represented by A M Dockery in congress and remains Democratic, but the margin has narrowed. Republicans aim to win with a prolonged campaign work.
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Missouri
Excelsior Springs
Congress
A. M. Dockery
Men of Note to be Present at Newport Banquet
The business men's association in Newport News Va prepares for its annual banquet tonight with Governor Montague and Chesapeake & Ohio president Stevens among the notable guests who have accepted invitations to attend.
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Newport News
The
Business Men’s Association
Montague
Stevens
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Roosevelt to appoint commission to buy friars lands
Washington March 12 President Roosevelt has decided to appoint a commission to negotiate for the purchase of the friars lands in the Philippines. The matter will be taken up by the president and Governor Taft again as the latter is recovering from his ailment. The exact personnel of the commission had not yet been settled.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Philippines
Taftaggoon
Immigration Bill Advances in Senate Committee
The committee on Immigration today authorized the chairman to report favorably on the new bill. It raises poll taxes from $1 to $1.50, excludes alien anarchists, and requires steamship companies to return immigrants deemed undesirable even after five years.
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Washington
Committee On Immigration Today
Bank Robbery in New Castle by Seven Men
The Bank of New Castle was burglarized by seven men this morning who secured 3800 in money 600 in stamps and some jewelry. Three men held citizens at bay while four men robbed the safe.
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New Castle
Ind
Bank of
Bank Robbery at Hart Park in Lafayette
The Hart Park bank in Lafayette Indiana was robbed this morning by a safe blower who took about 1000 dollars. Police opened an investigation and surveyors noted damage to the vault. No injuries reported as quick action limited losses.
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Lafayette
Ind
Hart Park
Republican Scrap 20 Percent Reduction on Cuban Sugar
Washington reports a conference on sugar policy as Ways and Means proposes a 20 percent reduction on Cuban sugar to expire in December 1908. Beet sugar leaders remain uneasy but show willingness to accept terms, bringing nearer a compromise between Cuban tariffs and beet sugar interests.
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Washington
Cuba
Ways and
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Pistol Shooting Tourney In New York At Kuntekerbocker Club
In New York on March 12 prominent revolver and pistol shooters begin a tournament at the Kuntekerbocker Athletic Club to decide the Indoor pistol and revolver championships of the United States Revolver Association. The winner receives a gold medal and a one year championship cup amid six ranges and ample spectator seating for an unobstructed view.
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New York
Kuntekerbocker Athletic Club
United States Revolver Association
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