Lewis Orders Miners Out in Eastern Fields
President Lewis declares a 30 day suspension of work by miners in the eastern coal fields affecting half a million union members. Central Pennsylvania and surrounding districts prepare wage scale discussions with Berwind-White Coal Mining announcing a 6.66 cent increase for non union miners stirring operator concerns.
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Dubois
Berwind White Company
Feature
Indianapolis
Lewis
Philadelphia
Central Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Operators Association
United Mine Workers
Central Pennsylvania
Berwind-White Coal Mining Company
Mine Workers Plan 10 Percent Wage Increase Strike
Officials of the miners prepared to depart for districts to supervise the general strike set to begin at midnight. The union demands a ten percent wage rise for all miners nationwide.
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Indianapolis
Miners Strike in Palopington County
Dallas March 31 four thousand miners walked out without waiting for formal orders in Palopington County.
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Dallas
Tex
Palopington
Germans killed in riots on the Ivory Coast
Dispatches from Africa report German deaths during clashes between unorganized natives of the Hinterland and troops on the Ivory Coast. The unrest ties to the Liberia rebellion, which is described as increasingly serious.
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Ivory Coast
Liverpool
Africa
Liberia
Simple Service Over Remains Of Justice Brewer
Washington March 31 In accord ance with his own wish the funeral today of David J Brewer associate justice of the supreme court was simple The men who occupied the bench with Brewer acted as honorary pallbearers The president and members of the senate and house committee on judiciary attended Late today the body will be taken to Leavenworth Kansas for interment.
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Washington
David J. Brewer
Supreme Court
Brewer
Senate
House Committee On Judiciary
Leavenworth
Kaneas
Chauffeurs Fear Taft May Have Smash-Up
Four Taft chauffeurs warn the president could be injured in an auto collision unless slower speeds are ordered. They say moves to go fast risk a wreck, after a trolley collision near the railroad station as Taft traveled to the railhead.
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New York
Taft
Trains Open Across Lupin Cutoff After Storm Repair
Salt Lake March 41 trains moved across the Lupin cut-off on the Southern Pacific after storm damage was repaired. Eastbound service faced delays from a heavy Wyoming snowstorm.
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Salt Lake
Lupin
Southern Pacific
Wyoming
Madam Cavalier Puts Chanler On Anxious Seat
New York March 31 Madam Linn Cavalier is aboard the steamer Luskia bound for Europe. A telegram says she will cable Robert Winthrop Chanler with her marriage answer. Chanler awaits word after an aerogram read Will cable my answer on April fifteenth It may be yes or no.
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New York
Linn Cavalier
Luskinia
Europe
Robert Winthrop Chanler
Chanter
Smug Opium Seized on Steamer Titan at Vancouver
Customs officials seized opium worth about $2500 aboard the steamer Titan in Vancouver. The contraband was hidden in coal in the hold and in barrels. This is reported as one of the largest seizures at the port.
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Vancouver
RH. C
Titan
Case of Albert Wolter rushed with all haste
New York on March 21 a murder case against Albert Wolter for the killing of Ruth Wheeler was accelerated as Judge Mulqueen denied a defense request for delay. Wolter will be arraigned tomorrow and a trial date set, with a trial expected to begin within two weeks.
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New York
N. Y
Albert Wolter
Ruth Wheeler
Mulqueen
Irate Ranchman Kills Auto Owner in Mountain Chase
Rossewall New Mexico March 31 an aged capitalist Syl vyanus Johnson was killed when a ranchman after quitting his team hurled a heavy wrench at the auto striking him and crushing his skull. The assailant fled to the mountains as a posse camps roosewall.
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Posse
Rossewall
N. M
Sylvyanus Johnson
Johnson
Roosewall
Purenit
Calania Safely Diverts Aetna Stream To Sea
In a joyous Sept procession, Catania celebrates the redirection of a dangerous river flow. Civil authorities report the largest stream has been diverted from the city by hills and now runs toward the sea, easing peril.
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Catanis
Aetna
Java
Catania
Lava Flows Wipe Out Italian Mountain Villages
Naples reports Borello and Belipasso abandoned as lava from Mount Etna’s 35 craters widens down the southern slope. The river of lava is up to a hundred feet deep in places, forcing locals to flee.
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Naples
Borello
Belipasso
Catania
Aetna
Java
Mrs Albrecht Testifies Against Saylor Murderers
Watseka Illinois March 81 Mrs C F Albrecht testified in the Saylor murder case that she saw a revolver in John Grunden pocket the night of the killing. Her testimony supports the state claim that all three defendants participated in the murder and notes blood stains on Braden shirt and Mrs Saylor's waist after the tragedy.
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Watseka
Hls
C. F. Albrecht
Saylor
John Grunden
Braden
American Express absorbs Pacific Express Company
G C Taylor, manager of the Pacific district, announces that American Express has absorbed Pacific Express Company. The firm plans to operate through trains from New York and Chicago to Salt Lake City, aiming to shorten running times.
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Salt Lake
Mar
G. C. Taylor
Pacific District
American Express Company
American
Pacific Express Company
New York
Chicago
General Tiernan Dead in Buffalo After Brief Illness
Brigadier General John T. Tilerman of the regular army died in Buffalo on March 31 after a brief illness. The veteran officer, known for his service in the field, passed away surrounded by family and colleagues. His death ends a long career marked by duty in multiple commands and theaters.
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Tiernan
Buffalo
Mar
John T. Tilerman
Regular Army
Pittsburg Grand Jury Expands Graft Probe
Pittsburg grand jury examines thirty more suspects as graft probe widens. John F. Klein, whose confession sparked the crusade, begins a 3.5 year penitentiary sentence. Indictments total 91 in two weeks with more to come, and authorities pursue $54,000 moved to New York for bank depository votes.
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John F. Klein
Pittsburg
Mar
E. H. Walters
Select Council
Public Health and Charities
Blakeley
Grand Jury
Wis
New York
Charles Stewart
Stewart
Western Penitentiary
Fairbanks Aims to Return to Political Scene
Mr Fairbanks is reported to pursue a comeback in politics though observers doubt it will be as simple as in earlier years.
Fate of W. H. Moore Is Now With Jury
Portland Oregon March 31 With district attorney argument finished the case against W H Moore president of the defunct Oregon Trust and Savings bank on an indictment for accepting deposits after insolvency the case is in the hands of the jury at noon a verdict expected late afternoon Aerial Cruiser Station Dusseldorf Rheinish Prussia city government arranged with Zeppelin company for a station here for a large type cruiser to be used for excursions to Brussels and other points within about a hundred miles the craft will carry eighteen passengers.
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Portland
Ore
W. H. Moore
Oregon Trust and Savings Bank
Dusseldorf
Rheinish
Prussia
Zeppelin Company
Brussels
May wife assumes heavy duty making her first biscuits
May young wife takes on a heavy domestic task as she bakes her first batch of biscuits, navigating instructions and household expectations with careful effort. The moment captures a quiet, practical milestone in home life.
Peace announcement after Canadian tariff agreement
Washington reports that after a complete tariff agreement with Canada, President Taft has invited Canadian officials to a conference on closer trade relations and a general readjustment of duties. The exchange of notes with Secretary Knox expresses satisfaction at negotiations’ end and hopes for early settlement of differences, including water boundary questions.
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Washington
Canada
Taft
Knox
Dominden
Bribery Probe Deepens in Fire Insurance Scandal
A New York investigation led by Superintendent Hotchkies into alleged bribery of state assemblymen by fire insurance company representatives deepened today. Evidence suggests large sums of bribes were exchanged for favorable legislation.
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New York
Hotchkies
Rickard Says Can't Stop Big Fight
Tex Rickard declared there will be no interference with the Jeffries Johnson bout by Alameda county authorities as Oakland church leaders push to ban the battle. He cited compliance with state law and Emeryville’s permit authority, noting the articles limit the contest to 46 rounds.
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San Francisco
Calif
Jeffries-Johnson
Alameda County
Tex Rickard
Church Federation of
Oakland
Rickard
Emeryville
Wife Seeks Alimony in Case Over Twelve-Year Bath Silence
Mrs Elizabeth Keiler told Judge Strimple her husband William a former employee of Cleveland Window Glass company had not taken a bath in twelve years. She filed application for alimony in the case.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Elizabeth Keiler
Strimple
William
Cliveland Window Glass Company
Keiler
Gambling fines net $100 for county treasury
Two patrons at Sam Miller's gambling den paid $60 fines each and pleaded guilty. Jule Winston, represented by J B Perry, and Lester Swaggart both admitted gambling and paid their $50 and $60 fines. Oscar Rust, previously fined six years ago, settled a $60 fine. Several other indicted men await arraignment this week as pleas of guilty rise. Anthony Bloom, father of Peter Bloom, pleaded guilty to larceny from a dwelling and faces sentencing Saturday. Other saloon proprietors have bonds and will plead Saturday. Rumor says more defendants may join in a fight offshore.
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Sam Miller
Jule Winston
J. B. Perry
Lester Swaggart
Oscar Rust
Saling
Anthony Bloom
Peter Bloom
Coombs Canyon
Will
al Zisman
George Brisbols
Pete Murray
J. Huggins
Will Karden
George B. Kardin
John Bradburn
Girl Reprays Bandit Sweetheart to Officers
San Jose March 21 Charlee Chitten an Oklahoma cow boy confessed to police to various robberies and officers say they have evidence tying Chitten to the shooting of Night Watchman George Whyback killed in a plate duel at Santa Clara March 14. The prisoner was betrayed by his sweetheart.
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San Jose
Call
Charlee Chitten
Chitten
George Whyback
Santa Clara
Governor Must Accept Repudiated Bonds for Nevada
Action before Nevada Supreme Court to compel Governor Dickinson to accept four hundred thousand dollars in repudiated North Carolina bonds for the state. The governor refused to accept them as a gift, leading to a lawsuit. The bonds are claimed to be of little value.
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Carson City
Nev
Mar
Dickinson
North Carolina
Nevada
State Supreme Court
Snohomish County Doctors Set New Fee Schedule
Everett Washington March 41 The Snohomish County Medical Society announces new doctor fees starting tomorrow Day calls will be 2.50 and night calls double Obstetric cases set at 25 Dollars Increased running expenses cited as reason for the raise
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Everett
Snohomish County
City to Buy Road Grader and Boost Local Streets
Aldermen vote to purchase a road grader to upgrade outlying streets, with mayor pledging spring work using existing scraper and roller. Street committee to gather bids. sprucing bids to be let by district. city to appoint new street commissioner and set higher street maintenance goals. Olney cemetery to receive 1000 black locust shade trees as ordered.
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Murphy
Olney
Eogers
Ling
City Recorder
FitzGerald
Jane Street
Bluff
High
Franklin Street
Funeral of Famous Mormon Leader Draws Thousands
Salt Lake March 31 Sixteen children five grandchildren 116 great grandchildren and ten thousand friends of John R Winder member of the first presidency of the Mormon church attended his funeral services today. Many descendants came from across the country to attend the church annual convention which begins Sunday. Winder's death may interfere with convention plans.
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Salt Lake
John R Winder
First Presidency
Mormon Church
Winder
Bellingham Bank Closed by State Examiner Order
Bellingham Washington March 91 The Home Securities Savings Bank closed today upon the order of the state bank examiner and placed under conservatorship pending further action by officials.
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Bellingham Bank
Bellingham, Wash
Home Securities Savings Bank
State Bank
First German squadron sails for North Sea maneuvers
London reports that Germany declares the 1st squadron will conduct maneuvers near Heligoland and Wilhelmshaven. Observers fear the base at Wilhelmshaven allows a rapid coastward descent, signaling possible war preparations against England.
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London
North Sea
Baltic
Germany
England
Lang
Ieland
Heligoland
Wilhelmshaven
VITRIOLED WHEAT SEEDING DISCUSSION AT UNION
Walla Walla reports a Farmers union statement on vitrioled wheat for seed. G L Bradley of Pomeroy, a noted wheat grower, argues seed wheat can keep for over a year if properly treated. He counters union experiments showing poor results for interlode wheat and asserts correct vitriol use preserves viability.
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Walla Walla
Farmers Union
G. L. Bradley
Pomeroy
Fare Mere Union
Bradley
Sloppiness of Women Said To Wreck Homes
Pittsburg priest Rev. Father Joachin of St. Peter's Catholic church warned that the sloppiness of women causes most divorce cases. He said before marriage women appear neat, but after marriage they neglect appearances in public. nagging and fault finding by both spouses also wrecks homes.
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Pittsburg
Father Joachin
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Great Scarcity of Roosevelt Letters
New York report to the Society of Autograph Collectors notes Theodore Roosevelt autographs are scarce and command high prices. Roosevelt dictated most letters, leaving only signatures in his own handwriting, unlike many other presidents who wrote by hand.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Society of
Autograph Collectors
Roosevelt
Missionaries Sought for College Men in Chicago
Professor Mathews of the University of Chicago urges Methodist preachers to target modern college men. He says many think education lifts them above religion and that Jesus Christ is not naturally welcomed. He advocates sending missionaries not only to China but to contemporary students.
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Chicago
Mathews
University of Chicago
Jesus Christ
Pilate
China
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