Report Given to President and Proposed Wage Increase
The commission report on the anthracite strike was sent to the White House for review by Judge Gray Carroll Wright and aides, with a planned public release after President Roosevelt has studied it. The event included a White House dinner this evening with Secretary Cortetel present. The report reportedly recommends a 10 percent pay raise and other reforms, while unions deny non union worker use.
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Kington
Bers
White House
Gray
Carroll D .Wright
Mitchell
Cor
Wright
Suffrage Association to Meet in New Orleans
The National American Woman Suffrage Association prepares for its thirty third annual convention in New Orleans March 18 with Susan B Anthony as a central figure. Prominent delegates arrive from New York and the East and from the coast. Elizabeth Cady Stanton is noted as a pioneer who passed away this winter.
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Fan Suffrage Association
New Orleans
Tomor
Orleans
Delta
National American Suffrage Association
Ihe
Susan B. Anthony
Rachel Foster Ayce Stone Blackwell
Harriet T
Anna H. Shaw
Chapman Catt
Elizabeth Cady
Feia! Minnesota Mu nicipalities Organize State Body
March 18. A meeting in Cannon Falls initiated steps toward forming a Minnesota state organization for municipalities. Cities recognize mutual interests could be advanced by a statewide group, discussing freight rates, municipal ownership of utilities, sanitation, good roads, and related topics.
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Ul, Minn
Com- Club
Cannon Falls
al Escola
Incident to Celebration of Birthdays Are Abandoned
Fragmentary report notes the birthday celebration for Henrik Ibsen, Norwegian poet and dramatist, was abandoned due to illness. Also mentions extradition proceedings for Whitaker Wright and a London Globe van arrest in New Iron in Seclusion on March 18. Nearby items reference Trappista rumors about Giron eloping with Louise from a Trappist community.
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Henrik Tbsen
Rch
An- Trappista
Giron
Louise
German Agriculturists To Study American Farming Methods
A party of 40 German agriculturists will tour the United States to study agricultural conditions. They depart Berlin aboard the Astrida and will visit New York Baltimore Washington Kentucky St Louis Omaha and reach California Oregon and Washington before returning east via North Dakota Minnesota Milwaukee Chicago Detroit and Niagara Falls. The German government and agricultural societies will publish full reports and Dr. Gerber of the German embassy will accompany the group.
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Berlin
Alfred Moseley
Euglish
United States
Germany
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Kentucky
St. Louie
Omaha
Standard Oil Company
Amos
Iowa
Nebraska
Denver
Utah
California
Los Angeles
Oregon
North Dakota
Minnesota
Milwaukee
Chicago
Detroit
Niagara
America
Agricultural Department
Gerber
Arbitration opens in Sala case over damages from Dominican revolt
Washington on March 18 saw the start of arbitration in the Sala case. Claims seek damages against the Dominican Republic arising from revolutionary disturbances on the island. The panel includes Frederick Van Dyne of the U S State Department and Senor Quaichalla the Bolivian minister.
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Washington
Sala
Dominican Republic
Frederick van Dyne
State Department
Senor Quaichalla
Fog Causes Several Deaths In Pittsburg Crossing
In foggy conditions this morning a switch in the Allegheny yards struck a wagon at a crossing killing two men and fatally injuring two others. Minutes later an electric car struck and killed Thomas Booth a well known contractor in Pittsburg.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Thomas Booth
Merger case of United States vs Northern Securities opened in St Louis
The United States versus the Northern Securities Company case, involving the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroads, opened for trial in the St Louis circuit court before Judges Caldwell, Sanborn and Thayer. The trial tests the Sherman anti trust law's effectiveness against alleged unlawful combines and marks a major legal showdown in the city.
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St. Louis
United States
Northern Securities Company
Northern Frucific
Great Northern Railroads
United States Circuit
Caldwell, Sanborn and Thayer
United States Court
St. Paul
van Sant
United States Court At
Dynamite Plan Dropped In Memphis Flood Rescue
Memphis March 18 The St Francis levee board first proposed dynamiting the levee near Marion Park to allow boats to rescue stranded residents. Hundreds remained in distress as waters rose, trains washed out, and Island 35 flooded. Later the plan was abandoned in favor of ferrying people in skiffs as the river threat continued.
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Memphis
Tenn
St. Francis Levee
St. Francie
Marion
New Madrid
Gulf
Improvement of Bar Is Assured
Portland reports that bar work at the Columbia River will begin soon after Secretary Root approves the army engineers plan. The jetty will extend 214 miles seaward to provide a 40 foot channel upon completion, with a $2.26 million project cost and $1.5 million authorized. The Grant dredging ship is to be ready by mid year.
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Portland
Columbia River Bar
Robert Livingstone
Chamber of Commerce
Malcolm A. Moody
Secretary of War
Bar
Department
Washington
Root
Army Engineers’ Board
Columbia River
Congress
Columbia
Senate ratifies Colombia treaty for Panama Canal
The Senate voted 72 to 11 to ratify the treaty with Colombia for building the Isthmian canal. The session occurred in executive capacity with few aides present. Debates focused on article 4 regarding territorial expansion in Central and South America. Lawmakers Morgan, Pettus, Daniel, Martin, and Teller opposed the treaty.
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Washington
Senate
Republic of Colombia
Lathmiaya Canal
Morgan and
Cullom
Daniel
Virginia
Central
South America
United States
Morgan
Pettus
Alabama
Martin
Teller
Colorado
Journal Wins City Advertising Contract in Portland
The Oregon Daily Journal won the city's advertising for the coming year in a Ways and Means Committee meeting. The Journal bid seven eights of a cent per line for agate notices, 14 lines to the inch, beating the Evening Telegram’s one cent per line. No action was taken on Portland Trust Company’s offer to handle $50,000 of city funds pending East word on a $100,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Reform
Oregon Daily Journal
Council
Ways and Means
Journal
Evening Telegram
Portland Trust Company
Presidential party listed for Roosevelt Western tour
Secretary Loeb announces the presidential party to accompany President Roosevelt on the Western tour. Includes Assistant Secretary Barnes Surgeon General P M Rixey Admiral Clark three stenographers AP Ecripps McRae Lyn Collier s Leslie s Harper s Western Union Postal a photographer representative of the Pennsylvania road and three secret service men.
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Washington
Loeb
Barnes
P. M. Rixey
Admiral Clark
Associated Press
Ecripps-McRae
Lyn
Collier's
Leslie's
Harper's
Western Union
Postal
Pennsylvania Road
Secret Service
Millionaire crowd watches prize fight on Long Island
Twenty wealthy guests including two Massachusetts and one New York supreme court judge attended a prize bout in a Long Island country mansion. Jack Lowry defeated Jimmy Lowe in the 16th round with an estimated $10,000 exchanged. Guests wore evening dress, sat in cushioned gold inlaid chairs, and the ring stood on velvet carpet.
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Lowry
Lowe
New York
Long Island
Supreme Court
Massachusetts
Jack Lowry
Jimmy Lowe
Charley White
Cuests
Campbell not yet to face Bristow on bribery charges
Washington March 18 Campbell of New York has not yet appeared before Assistant Postmaster General Bristow to detail bribery charges against prominent figures in get rich quick schemes. Secret service men are active, and Tyler says he cannot resign his office while under fire.
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Washington
Campbell
New York
Bristow
Secret Service
Tyler
Exhibition of Water Colors Opens in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Water Color Club stages its second annual show at the Academy of Fine Arts starting March 18. A large display of original water colors pastels and drawings features prominent American artists. The exhibit runs for the remainder of the month and attracts much local interest.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Water Color Club
Lodan
Academy of Fine Art
America
Professor Muset Fight Charged Officers Over Promotions
Belgrade reports the Servian writer Professor Berislavjevics has been challenged four times by army officers by order of the king after he charged that officers gained promotion through servility to Queen Draga. The exchanges followed accusations tied to royal favor and military ranks.
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Belgrade
Berislavjevics
Drags
Washington March 18 Nomination Ratifies Treasurer Pick
Washington reports Hamilton Fish was today named by the president as treasurer in New York, with Plimley serving as vice. The nomination follows routine cabinet changes and signals a reshuffle in federal finance leadership.
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Washington
Hamilton Fish
New York
Plimiey
Grain Markets and Quotations From Coe Commission
Market notes report a sharp early rise in Union Pacific from 68 to 67 1/2 after opening. Wheat clearances total 130 000, corn 489 000. hogs 7.25, cattle and sheep steady. May and July wheat and corn prices shown with small shifts. regionally, Minneapolis and New York quotes similar to Chicago levels.
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Chicago
Union Pacific
Ncvssaccacs
Minneapolis
SUI Seay Lea Cite TA
New York
Barnum Circus Opens New York Season After Europe Run
The Barnum & Bailey circus returns to the United States after a five year European tour. Workers have finished repainting and gilding venues for a grand Madison Square Garden entry tonight. The city bans a street parade due to subway construction and crowd safety concerns.
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New York
Barnum & Bailey
Europe
Madison Square Garden
Northern Securities Case Opens in St Louis Court
Opening arguments in the Northern Securities case began before the U S court of appeals in St Louis March 18. Assistant Attorney General Pecky Griggs and former Attorney General were present as counsel for Northern Pacific and Great Northern interests in the hearing, seen as a step toward a final Supreme Court judgment.
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St. Louis
Pecky Griggs
Northern Securities
United States Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Mde
United States
Poek Irieeet
General Council Bunn
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Murderer Lyons Repents Amid April Execution
Lyons a condemned killer awaiting execution on April 17 in the county hall has shown deep interest in religion. Several Divinity School students and a city pastor visited him, reading Scripture and praying as Lyons expressed repentance, sought forgiveness, and discussed religious topics.
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Hiliott Lyons
Divinity School
Lyons
Relievius
Cuban Treaty Executed Session Final Vote Planned
Washington March 18 The senate managers plan a short session tomorrow to finish executive business and adjourn at 2 o clock A M After this morning’s executive session begun to consider the Cuban treaty the discussion is expected to last six hours before a final vote on ratification The leadership decided to remain in session tonight to dispose of the Cuban treaty and adjourn sine die
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Washington
Senate
Five Boys Drown After Raft Capsizes on Lake
Five boys were playing on a raft when it capsized on the lake causing drownings. The incident occurred as rescuers arrived, with local authorities launching search efforts and identifying the victims.
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Chaot
Mare
New Evidence Against Pennell in Burdick Case
Buffalo march 18 new evidence emerges in the Burdick inquest as a letter from Pennell to Mrs Burdick is found stating I feel that I must kill Burdick investigators report Pennell traveled to Niagara Falls the morning Burdick’s body was found and sent the weapon over the cataract police seek witnesses to fill gaps and a third degree interrogation is expected for statements not sworn
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Burdick—Pennell
Niagara Falls
iWull
Burdick
Pennell
Ant
Thuttalo
Coataworth
Negro Ministers Meet in Chicago Annual Session
The Lexington conference of the Methodist Episcopal church meets in Chicago at St. Mark's church bringing colored preachers from Kentucky Ohio Indiana and Tipola. The gathering aims to convene a general conference on church matters and race issues with speakers including Dr. L Garland Penn Bishop Fitzgerald President J B Hamilton and Dr. William P Thirkield.
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Chicago
Lexington
Methodial Episcopal Church
Chicage
St. Mark's
M. EB
M. B
Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Tipola
L. Garland Penn
Atlanta
Fitzgerald
St. Louis
J. B. Hamilton
Walden University
William P. Thirkield
Preedmen's Ald Society
Ames in Court Facing Seven Indictments
Minneapolis March 18 Dr A A Ames five time mayor appeared in court as seven indictments were read He pleaded not guilty to all and was held without bail He appeared enfeebled and was seated while the proceedings continued Court capacity was exceeded but no demonstrations occurred and sympathizers attended without offering bonds
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Minneapolis
A. A. Ames
Vanderbilt in Court Not Responsible for Fatal Automobiling
Paris court absolved Vanderbilt of blame in a fatal automobiling case, ruling he was not in the car at the time of the incident. The judge stated the driver acted independently and that Vanderbilt bore no direct responsibility.
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