Arbitration and Salisburrys policy in the Bering Sea matter
London reports show Lord Salisbury delaying renewed modus vivendi talks as opposition questions the rush to arbitration with the United States. The Foreign Office delays papers while Liberals support a permanent treaty and Ottawa notes limited Canadian naval activity on the Great Lakes.
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Associated Prees
Lexpos
Lord Salisburry
Dells
Foreign Affairs
Foreign Office
Lord Salisbury
Charles Tapper
Canada
Salisbury
United States
Washington
America
Great Lakes
Lakes
Colonial Office
Dominion
Lower St. Lawrence
House of Commons
Lord
Political plans weave resistance to Progressive aims across Parliament
Leaders agree on a cooperative plan to oppose Progressive projects both inside and outside Parliament. They delay attacks on landlords until the new Parliament as bills taxing ground rents and curbing city monopolies are pushed. A ground rent tax proposal targets £4,000,000 annual revenue to fund socialist reforms, fees societies and Catholicism.
English Miners Begin Two Weeks Vacation as Strike Hits
Miners in Britain stage a two week holiday starting March 11 with 400000 workers expected to join the strike. The Miners Federation issues a manifesto calling most members to stop work except surface, pump, and ventilator staff as coal is withheld from shafts to aid market stability and wage protection. A conference is set for March 16 to decide when resumption occurs.
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Loxpox
Durham
Miners’ Federation
South Wales
Northumberland
Scotland
Three M P s in Disgrace Expulsions Loom in Parliament
Loxpox March 11 Maitland Francis Morland aged 65 Oxford tutor sentenced to ten years hard labor for attempting to defraud Lord Hothfield of 70. Other MPs face expulsion for grave offenses including George Woodgate Hastings for misusing about 6000 pounds. First expulsions cited include Captain Verney and Edward de Cohan.
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Oxford
Lord Hothfield
Old Bailey
House of Commons
Captain Verney
Edward de Cohan
George Woodgate Hastings
M. P
Holden held over in imperial spy case at Manchester
Edward Holden, arrested under the official secrets act for seeking details on Gibraltar batteries and French defenses, remained in custody after a remand and new magistrate appearance. Prosecution says new developments show he planned to travel to France to obtain 100 pounds for Malta defenses information. Bail was again refused.
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Lexpos
Edward Holden
Manchester
Gibraltar
Engineer Corps
Holden
France
Colkge
Keari
Gladstone Defeats Government On Minor Motion Vote
The House of Commons debated a motion by John Gordon Swift MacNeill to strike out names from the voting list on the Mombassa railway survey credit. The motion passed 154 to 149, seen as a government defeat with cheers from the opposition. The vote followed a lengthy discussion led by Gladstone and Mr. four.
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House of Commons
John Gordon Swift MacNeill
Lewis Pelly
William L. Ashmead Bartlett-Bardett-Coutts
Henry Pauleston
Mombassa
Mr. Gladstone
Four
Duel Follows May Day Riots in Paris
In Paris on March 11 M. Isaac former sub prefect of Fourmies dueled with M. Dubois a staff writer for the Rochefort paper Stagteon after Dubois attacked Isaac for his role in the May Day troubles. Isaac won the duel delivering a serious wound to Dubois in the abdomen.
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Paris
M. Isaac
Fourmies
M. Dubois
Statgeon
Henri Rochefort
Dubois
Collapse of Ohio Beneficial Society Shocks Cleveland
Short term patrons mourn the collapse of the Ohio Beneficial Society in Cleveland as the one year order fails after promising $150 to $3 certificates, $100 to £2 members, and $50 to £1 members at year end. Supreme President Charles A. Parsons and Supreme Gilbert A. E. Gilbert are cited with 59 subordinates nationwide.
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Cleveland
Beneficial Society
Ohio Beneficial Society
Supreme
Euclid Avenue
Charles A. Parsons
Crady Trustees Report Notes Liabilities and Assets
The Supreme Trustees report liabilities ranging from 50000 to 60000 dollars with assets listed at 30000 dollars. Included in the assets are assessments said to be due from certificate holders.
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Crady
Dissolution Planned for Standard Oil Trust Certificates
Solicitor S. T. C. Dodd explains a special meeting on March 21 to vote on dissolution and winding up of the trust. Trustees will distribute assets or sell properties under the trust deed, with two thirds of certificate holders determining the method. The trust expects to return stock to owners and allow constituent companies to continue operations.
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Dodd
New York
S. T. C Dodd
Ohio
Henry George Sits as Juror in City Railway Suit
Henry George served as juror for the first time in a case against the Chambers Street and East Broadway Street Railway Company. Israel Epstein claimed damages of 5000 dollars after a streetcar allegedly struck him. The jury returned a ceased verdict in favor of the company after about an hour, with George saying the evidence left no other choice.
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New York
Henry George
Capital
Chambers Street and
East Broadway Street Railway Company
Israel Epstein
Freedman
George
Evangelicals' Defense in Quo Warranto Case
In Cleveland on March 11 the Evangelical Association case argued that the Indianapolis conference delegates were properly elected and the Indianapolis meeting valid, with some conferences like Chicago and Eastern Pennsylvania naming delegates for both sides. The principal witnesses were conference secretaries from the two factions, detailing the control struggle at the meetings.
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Cleveland
Evangelical Association
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
Chicago
Pennsylvania
SOUTHERN IRON DEAL Terms of Amalgamation Between Big Firms
New York reports outline terms for merging De Bardeleben Sloss and Tennessee Coal and Iron. The plan would consolidate the two rivals with Tennessee Coal and Iron and issue new certificates replacing current shares. The arrangement was near closure last Saturday amid some rumors of trouble. The trio together produce one half of Birmingham district output of 2 500 tons daily.
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New York
de Bardeleben
Sloss
Tennessee Coal and Iron
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Birmingham
LYNCHES GO SCOT FREE IN Darlington MOB CASE
Galena Illinois March 11 Today the prosecution for murder of the seven ring leaders of the mob that lynched Anton Siedboldt at Darlington Wisconsin last September is discontinued. About 500 men examined for a jury with none obtained. The county favors the lynchers and the Board will meet next week to nolle prosse the case.
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Galena
Ilt
Anton Siedboldt
Darlington
Wis
Nolle
Blizzard Brings Extra Logging Work Two Weeks
In Minneapolis on March 11 a heavy blizzard delayed travel yet pleased loggers. The storm promises one to two additional weeks of logging as crews count fresh work from snowbound roads and disrupted schedules.
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Minneapolis
Snowberman
Senate Free Coinage Vote Seen Narrowly Favorable
Special telegram from Harrisons Hatch to The Dispatch reports a likely majority for free coinage in the Senate, with Hill expected to vote yes and several incumbents replaced by allies. Analysis shows 50 for and 34 against on a full roll call, reflecting shifts since last year and the influence of Hill and other new senators.
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Allen
Barbour
Bate
Black
B Butler
Cameron
Cockerell
Coke
Daniel
Eustis
Faulkner
Gibson
Gorman
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Nnell
Manderson
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Paddock
Paseo
Vower
Pugh
Reagan
Sanders
Shoup
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Turpie
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Voorhees
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Walcott
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Plumb
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Kansas
Farwell
Hearst
Payne
Gallinger
Palmer
Felton
Brice
Perkins
Hill Brice
Jones
Mitchell
Power
Siemens Lungran Company Case Begins in Jersey City
Philadelphia company Siemens Lungran sues over patent burners alleged to be infringed by A. B. in Hoboken district. Complainants seek damages of $200 in the Jersey City Controller action.
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Siemens- Lungran Company
Philadelphia
Jersey City
Igri
A. B. Er
Ot West Hoboken
Mad Frenchman beat by White Caps near Lower St. Clair
Frank Neishar known as the Mad Frenchman, a 42 year old carpenter from Lower St. Clair township, was nearly killed by White Caps after disputes over a liquor trade near Kesecitie borough. Police were alerted but could not intervene as the crime occurred beyond city lines.
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Lower St. Clair Township
Keech
Stewart
Neishar
Kesecitie
Saco Eee
Missing Family Sparks Police Notice In Quiet Neighborhood
After a man received a suvetor who then hired others to attend him, a house was sealed with an iron bar and no response greeted loud pounding. Neighbors knew something but could not locate the family, leaving authorities to investigate their whereabouts.
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Suvetor
Coal trade dispute prompts protracted meeting
March 11 in Puriap Elpata freight agents from major railroads including the Pennsylvania Beech Creek Baltimore and Ohio Norfolk and Western Chesap eake and Ohio Erie Allegheny Valley Western New York and Pennsylvania and Rochester met to discuss bituminous coal pricing. An informal conference with Seaboard Steam Coal Association members followed but no definite resolution was reached. After long talks a resolution to adopt last year's rates was passed.
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Puriap Elpata
Pennsylvania
Beech Creek
Baltimore
Poor Prospects for Exodusters to Liberia Amid Limited Sailing
In Cutcaco March 11 George H Daniels reports about 390 Arkansas colored citizens stranded in New York awaiting passage to Liberia. Sailing vessels capable of 30 to 60 passengers operate rarely, requiring at least three years to move all. Daniels asks to inform future travelers to avoid hardship and expense.
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Cutcaco
George H. Daniels
New York Central Railroad
C. W. Ruggles
Michigan Central
Arkansas
New York
Liberia
Reading Has New Jersey Senate Passes Legalization Bill
In Trenton on March 11 the New Jersey Senate approved the Reading Railroad legalization bill by a solid majority. Senator Gardiner spoke against the measure, calling it inconsistent with state policy and public wishes. The roll call ended 13 yeas to 5 nays.
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Senate
Trenton
N. J
Gardiner
Arge
Negro Exodus to Oklahoma Dispatches from Crawfordsville
About 4 p m on March 11, 106 destitute African Americans passed through Crawfordsville Ark on foot with two wagons, bound for Oklahoma. Reports say 800 to 1,000 may depart soon. A Little Rock dispatch notes about 500 arrived from Jefferson County with plans to leave for Oklahoma tomorrow.
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Crawfordsville
Ark
Oklahoma
Little Rock
Jefferson County
Watterson Sees Cleveland Withdrawal Hint In Party Strife
Hoosier editor Henry Watterson in an interview at the Richelieu Hotel urged Mr. Cleveland to withdraw from the Democratic Presidential race. He warned a Cleveland nomination would endanger the party and favored a West or New England pick with candidates like Carlisle, Hill, or Boies. Watterson suggested outras options if New York factions split the party, then departed for Louisville.
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Henry Watterson
Richelieu Hotel
Cleveland
Watterson
Hill
New York State
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Kentucky
White House
Carlisle
Buffalo
New York
Moses
Gorman
William L. Scott
St Louis
Chicago
Red
Dio
Palmer
Gladstone
Bismarck
Boies
Iowa
Russell
Pattison
Mr. Watterson
Holman Reveals Presidential Hopes Amid Illness
Washington dispatch says Judge Holman, aged over 70, suffers a minor illness not serious in nature. Friends report his presidential ambitions, with associates in Congress working to win Indiana delegation support and to place his name before the Chicago convention. His health is steady, and he remains active with plans for the future.
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Washington
Judge Holman
Holman
Mores Sugar Refineries to Be Absorbed
Reports in the sugar crowd say directors have arranged terms for the Saar Malte tel or adi somea in connection with the deal.
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Mores
Saar Malte Tel
Adi Somea
Parliament considers bill to ban foreign workers under contract
Ottawa reports a bill introduced in Parliament to prohibit importation and immigration of foreigners under contract or hired to work in Canada. The note mentions a correspondent in London and a Darwin connection in the Wat ch newspaper.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
United States
Marshal Leeds May Be Replaced by Col George North
Philadelphia March 11 street talk and political circles say Marshal Leeds will be superseded within days, likely next week. Rumor places Colonel George H. North as the probable successor, with Washington insiders noting strong backing and potential influence in the decision.
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George North
Philadelphia
Marshal Leeds
Washington
George H. ‘North
Marshal denies letters seeking restoration
The Marshal flatly denies receiving any letters requesting his restoration. He says he knows nothing beyond vague mentions and that he visits the office daily at nine, with little to do unless the court is in session when he remains available until work ends.
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Marshal
Cleveland Friends Fear Big Wigwam at Chicago Convention
Washington reports that Cleveland allies resist a large Chicago wigwam for the Democratic National Convention fearing anti-Cleveland sentiment may flood the hall. Senator Brice would discuss the matter only with Daniel Dougherty, who warns the venue could be used to sway delegates and misrepresent national sentiment.
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Chicago
Brice
Washington
Daniel Dougherty
Friends of
Doughe
Alliance plans congressional campaign committee and national paper
Wasu Indos reports that the Alliance in Congress considers creating a campaign committee to mirror party committees and a national Washington paper. A meeting at Representative Watson’s home in Georgia drew Senators Peffer and Kyle, President Polk, Dr. McCune, Mr. Dunning, and others, with plans to consult party national representative Mr. Tanbeneck before any move.
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Wasu Indos
Congress
Washington
Watson
Georgia
Peffer
Kyle
Polk
McCune
Dunning
Tanbeneck
Party of the
St. Louis
Richmond editor convicted of political heresy by GOP group
Ben Johnson editor of the Item in Richmond Indiana was found guilty by the Republican Editorial Association of Indiana of opposing tariff policy and backing tariff reform. The body urged his resignation, Johnson refused, and the decision was criticized as a disturbing element in Indiana state politics.
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Richmond, Inc
Ben Johnson
The
Item
Indiana
Republican Editorial Association of
Johnson
Indianapolis
Prohibitionists and People’s Party Consider Joint Indiana Ticket
In Indianapolis on March 11 leaders of Indiana Prohibitionists and the People’s party agreed to unite for state, congressional, legislative and county races. State chairmen will summon committees to organize the joint effort across Indiana.
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Indianapolis
Prohibitionists
People’s Party
Indiana
Ies
Democratic Caucus Tonight Sets Campaign Committee
In Washington Marcel reports a Democratic caucus to elect a campaign committee for the upcoming congressional contest. The event outlines goals and party organization for the campaign period.
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Waasningtos
Marcel
Split in the Tory Camp Over Language in Northwest
Ottawa March 11 Dalton McCarthy M P will re introduce his amendment to abolish French as the official language in the Northwest Territories. The move will cause considerable disturbance in Conservative circles as he is a leading government supporter.
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Ottawa
Ont
Northwest Territories
Dalton McCarthy
M. P
Englishmen Not All Jingoes and The Senate and the Silver Bill
A compact page listing editorials and notices. Features commentary on English attitudes, the Senate silver bill debate, and political gossip from Washington. Includes columns on Barrison, iron furnaces, and market reviews.
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Senate
Sorse I Wattergon
Cleveland
Barrison
New York
Bredstreet’s and
Dun‘s
Washington
Baussall Sage
Three Hundred Out But the Removed Workmen Enter an Emphatic Confirmation
In Homestead a group of 300 laborers and foremen were discharged as mills shift to new machinery. General Manager Potter denied mass layoffs but said work ends as production finishes. Reported plans include a converting mill and significant job reductions, signaling a steel industry upheaval and intensified competition from rivals. The article notes predicted price control by Carnegie firms and a potential revolutionary, cost-cutting production method.
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Teal’ Cola
Case Deanna Homestead Steel Works
Abbott
Pittsburg
Dispatch
Homestead
Potter
Munhall
Carnegie Concern
Carnegies
Refused To Take The Pledge At Philadelphia Conference
At the Philadelphia Methodist Episcopal Church Conference a Dickinson College professor, Robert W. Rodgers, sought exemption from abstaining from tobacco. A letter from several charges urged no tobacco-using preachers be sent. Rodgers, who claimed never to use tobacco, was excused from answering by a large majority and admitted to the conference.
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Philadelphia
Maren
Philadelphia Methodist Episcopal Church Conference
Robert W. Rodgers
Dickinson College
Walden
Prof
Witchcraft Fear Sparks Indian Woman Burning at Stake
In Chihuahua a group of men burned a suspected witch accused of eating children. They found bones and a partly eaten body, then burned the woman as a warning against evil rites and alleged powers over life and death.
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Chihuahua
Mex
Blaine Back In Bed As Outlook Improves
Washington march 11 secretary Blaine is progressing favorably and left his bed briefly this afternoon. Congressman Springer’s physician reports his patient is improving as rapidly as possible and denies any danger of relapse, with continued favorable progress expected.
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Springer
Wasninctos
Blaine
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