Great Coal Strike Begins In Earnest Across Regions
Indianapolis April 3 The great coal strike began in earnest today as independent operators in western Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois and Indiana signed 1903 scale contracts presented by the miners. Output expected from Iowa western Kentucky and nonunion mines could reach 40 to 45 percent of normal by week’s end amid no large break in resisting operators.
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Indianapolis
F. L. Robbins
Pennsylvania
Robbins
Ohio
Mlinois
Sizn
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Western
Kentucky
West Virginia
iSherrick Taken to the Penitentiary in Indiana
Indianapolis April 3 Former state auditor David E Sherrick, convicted of embezzlement, sentenced from two to twenty one years, was moved to Michigan City this afternoon. Petitions signed by 25 000 people ask the governor for his pardon amid reports he is in danger of dying.
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Indianapolis
Ind
David E. Sherrick
Michigan City
Sherrick
Argue Burton Case at Capital
Washington April 3 Argument began in the supreme court in the United States against United States Senator Burton of Kansas the charge is the same as last year the receipt of money in St Louis is alleged to modify the original demands. Pittsburg April 3 General resumption of work at mines in his district did not take place today few plants in full operation others run with reduced forces and many idle. Holiday to blame operators say men slow to return after celebrations and it takes a week to normal conditions. Columbus Ohio April 3 Not a ton of coal mined in Ohio today though independent operators willing to sign the scale. Indianapolis April 3 Indiana operators employing 2000 of 15000 miners have signed the scale. Springfield IL April 3 Almost all independent mine operators in the state had signed the 1903 5 wage scale and President Perry of the miners said the rest would sign today
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Cumnes Opcetors Firm
Chicago
Illinois
Chicago & Carbondale Company
de Soto
Springfield
Perry
United Mine Workers
New York
Mitchell
Washington
Supreme Court
United States
Burton
Kansas
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Ohio
Columbus
Indiana
Indianapolis
Minis
Invitation to Roosevelt for Philippine veterans in Iowa
Des Moines reports the legislature sent President Roosevelt a formal invitation for him to visit Iowa in August 1906 to attend the national convention of Philippine war veterans. The action underscores state support for veterans and commemorative events.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Roosevelt
Dubuque Mayor Berg Defeated in Fifth Term Race
April municipal returns show Democratic gains as Dubuque elects Henry A. Schunk over Mayor Berg by a large margin for a fifth term. Keokuk voters pick four aldermen, giving Dems eight of twelve on the city council. Diamond elected assessor. Michigan results point to strong Dem and independent support in Detroit and Grand Forks, with an anti constitutional convention stance gaining traction.
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Berg
Dubuque
Des Moines
Henry A. Schunk
Keokuk
Diamond
Michigan
Detroit
Mich
Grand Forks
George F. Ellis
Senators Hold Michigan Ruling Affects Rate Laws
Washington April 3 Conservative republican senators who argued the house railroad rate bill would be unconstitutional without a day in court have welcomed the Supreme Court Michigan railroad tax decision as affirmation of their position. Senator Knox was asked to study its bearing on the pending rate bill. Long of Kansas spoke on the railroad rate bill as Williams of Mississippi introduced a rule for the national quarantine bill with debate after 4 o clock and a vote at 5. Usman read a letter from a Balls ton, N Y coal dealer who said he was crowded out by the Delaware and Hudson Railroad company. The conference report on the hazing bill was adopted without discussion.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Knox
Howee
Michigan
Justice Brewer
Long
Kansas
Senate
Williams
House
Mississippi
Committee On
Usman
Llman
C. W. Edes
Ballston, N. Y
Delaware & Hudson Railroad Company
Anti Pass Bill Becomes Law in Iowa Legislature
Des Moines April 3 The anti pass measure clears the Iowa House by 73 to 11 and awaits Governor Cummins signature. The bill bars all public officials including federal officers from accepting railroad favors, effectively creating a new rule in state law. May set a precedent for legislators travel fare bans statewide.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Cummins
House
Saloon License Mandamus ordered in Rantoul
Warring over saloon issue as Circuit Judge Philbrick orders Rantoul village board to answer by tomorrow on a mandamus petition from residents demanding the saloon license vote be placed on the village election ballot. President nominates several federal posts including Henry B. MacFarland as DC Commissioner and multiple Illinois postmasters.
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Rantoul
McCaskrin
Urbana
Philbrick
King Edward Arrives in Marseilles With Honors
King Edward lands at Marseilles and is welcomed with military and naval honors after traveling from Biarritz where he met Queen Alexandria. In Decatur Illinois a company vote raises Standard Oil Illinois capital stock from 50 000 to 1 000 000.
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Marseilles
Edward
Biarritz
Alexandria
Decatur
Standard Oil Company of Illinois Today
Whist in schools urged by Mrs Noel in St Louis
Mrs Harry G Noel of St Louis leader of the national Woman's Whist league presses schools to teach whist to develop minds. She argues it could replace poker and bridge at least for penny betting, while condemning gambling in homes and public places.
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St. Louis
Harry G. Noel
Noel
W. C. Bitting
Second Baptist Church
Dr. Bitting
Supreme Court in Session in Illinois Primary Case
Springfield Illinois April 3 The April term of the Illinois supreme court convened at 2 oclock this afternoon A number of motions for rehearings will be filed It is believed the court will give an early decision in the case to test the constitutionality of the primary election law Arguments were heard at the January term but the opinion was not filed The court said the matter will receive prompt attention and a final decision is expected after pending motions are disposed of
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Illinois
Springfield
Illinois Supreme Court
Kansas Republicans Adopt Ultra Brevity Platform
The Republicans of Trego county adopted a platform proclaiming simply that they “leave well enough alone.” The brief declaration endorses President Roosevelt, Governor Hoch, and Congressman Reeder as satisfactory.
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Kansas County
Topeka
Kan
Trego County
United States
Roosevelt
Hoch
Reedel
Howard Taken To Begin Life Term
Louisville news reports James B. Howard, jailed while awaiting the U S Supreme Court decision, was moved to Frankfort to begin his life sentence for the murder of William Goebel.
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Howard
Louisville
James B. Howard
United States Supreme Court
Frankfort
William Goebel
Epitome of Doings in Congress Yesterday
Washington April 3 brief resume from yesterday's congressional records shows Senate actions on the court recoumendment to the rat road and other debates. House passed personal liability and pension measures, plus naval hazing, with adjournment until today. Socialist candidate denied access to city ticket in Galesburg.
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Galesburg
Dowie Faces Grave Charges as Zion Power Fades
Chicago April 3 Accusations of private life misconduct threaten John Alexander Dowie as his elders and deputies move to take over Zion City property valued at 20 million dollars. Mrs Dowie and son Gladstone ready to testify, with charges including polygamy and how he initiated women into the church. Swiss heiress Ruth Hofer and Agnes Munro named among linked women.
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Chicago
Mexico
John Alexander Dowie
Zion City
Zion
Dowie
Gladstone Dowie
Voliva
H. D. Bracefield
J. G. Speichler
H. E. Cantwell
Jane Dowie
Dowle
Ruth Hofer
Moroccan Pact Signed Yesterday
Algeciras April 3. Delegates pressed for Moroccan reforms and abolition of slavery while confirming consent from the Moroccan sultan. The revised protocol likely to be signed Saturday in Paris with Bourgeois authorizing French delegates to seal the Moroccan protocol. In other reports, Chicago voters prepared for aldermanic ballots. Milwaukee and other cities also voting amid a vigorous campaign and calls for municipal ownership. Kansas City saw Folk touring voting sites while Kimbrell cites 2000 illegal registrations and warrants issued for 600. Superior reported election riots as 50 Finlanders faced voting disputes and violence.
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Spain
Morocco
White
Duke of Almdovar
Arthur Nicolson
M. Revoil
Fez
Paris
Bourgeois
Chicago
City
St. Joseph
Milwaukee
Superior
Wis
Kansas City
Folk
Des Moines
Election Board
Kimbrell
Block Operator Acquitted in California Limited Wreck Case
Peoria man Jap Smith charged with manslaughter in the Santa Fe California Limited wreck at Chillicothe January 29 was acquitted on court instruction. The judge ruled conductor George Wetherwax’s negligence was the direct cause, a sufficient defense. Rail Commissioners Hear Reports in Washington on April 3.
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Peoria
Jap” Smith
Santa Fe California Limited
Chillicothe
Smith
George Wetherwax
Two Wills Are Admitted Probate In Rock Island
Probate actions report probate of the will of John Kreibring of Rock Island to heirs including Lena Schmidt’s children and Lena Pankow with remainder to Marie Ebert Michel’s children. Executors named David Belswenger and J L Haas. A second will for Anna Schieber of Rock Island names Anton Schleberl sole beneficiary and executor. The Kreibring will dated February 25 1905 and Schieberl will dated November 15 1904.
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John Kreibring
Rock Island
Lena Schmidt
DeWitt Junction
Iowa
Lena Pankow
Marie Ebert Michel
David Belswenger
J. L. Haas
Anna Schieber
Anton Schleberl
Sheet Metal Strike Seeks Closed Shop and Higher Pay
Daven port sheet metal workers strike for closed shop and ten hours pay for ten hours work, wages 314 cents an hour. Employers willing to concede wage and hours, demand open shop. Looney Files Petition Springfield April 1 John Looney of Rock Island seeks Democratic nomination for representative in the Thirty-third district. Buffalo Fire destroys Evening Times building April 3. loss about 200000 dollars, partially insured.
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Davenport
Looney
Springfield
John Looney
Rock Island
Buffalo
N. Y
Evening Times
Kaiser Comes 70 Ladies Relief In Minneapolis Theft Case
Thomas J. Wainwright, jailed in New York for alleged robbery, is thought to know more about the Penault theft in Minneapolis last month. Securities valued between 100000 and 500000 were traced to a bank safe in New York, with Wainwright tied to the case through detective testimony.
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Thomas J. Wainwright
Penault
Minneapolis
Minn
New York
Pin Fault
Florida
Nicholas J. Pinault
Wainwright
Insurance firm Western Life transfers risks to American Mutual
Policy holders vote to transfer insurance obligations of the Western Life Indemnity Company to the American Mutual of Chicago. The Western Life will be disbanded. Also note a minor earthquake felt in Ashland Oregon lasting about two seconds.
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Western Life of Chicago
American Mutual
Chicago
Western Life Indemnity Company
American Mutual of Chicago
Western Life
Oregon
Ashland
Ore
Grand Jury to Probe Gambling Hides in Sterling and Rock Falls
Sheriff serves 123 subpoenas as grand jury meets in Morrison to investigate alleged gambling houses open day and night in Sterling and Rock Falls. Foreman named as Dr P B Kirk of Morrison. Witnesses testified after a 1:30 pm session amid strong public interest.
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Gest
Morrison
Whiteside Grand Jury
Sterling
Rock Falls
Kirk
Grand Jury
Twin Cities
Loeb Thrown From Horse. No Bones Broken
President's secretary William Loeb was thrown from his horse and hospitalized with no fractures, while in Washington on April 3. In Utica, the Foster Bros. Manufacturing iron bed and spring mattress factory burned, causing a loss of 250,000 to 4000.
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Washington
William Loeb
White House
Utica
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