Rail Strike Delays Await Federal Mediation Effort
Chicago and Washington report a pending rail strike may pause for federal mediation led by Knapp and Neill. Union leaders Morrissey and Garcelon meet with officials while fearing public sentiment and potential disruption to 50,000 workers across western lines. Roosevelt probes talks to avert widespread shutdowns and arbitration is tentatively favored as a pathway to peace.
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Roosevelt
Martin A. Knapp
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Knapp
Neill
Governor to Sign Bill as Legislature Hears Scalper Protests
Springfield reports the legislature adjourns by agreement until next Wednesday. Supporters petition the governor to endorse a measure aimed at curbing scalping tickets for funerals and stoneware makers. The vote followed tense debate with sparse details on penalties and enforcement.
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Wlingis
Miners vote to accept four dollar daily wage contract
In Butte and Great Falls workers cast a strong vote approving a five year contract from Join 1 for all mining companies at four dollars per day while copper tops 1s 0d. The tally was 2,262 for and 5 against. The same vote repealed an amendment fixing permanent daily wages at four dollars, signaling anticipated labor peace for five years.
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Bank Robbers Escape With $3,000 Loot in Hanover
Residents of Hanover, Michigan pursued bandits who robbed the Farmers’ and Merchants National Bank of Hanover early today, taking $3,000 before the robbers fled as mobs formed. Safe Mowers retbed the scene, and chaos followed until the culprits vanished.
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Farmers’ & Merchants’ National Bank of Hanover
Chicago mayoral race heats with big guns rallies
In Chicago on March 29 both sides used heavy artillery in a high profile campaign. Several hundred meetings were held across the city with strong turnout. Mayor Dunne predicted reelection by about 30,000 in a close race while Republicans pegged A. Busse’s plurality similarly high.
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Dunne Tanday
BE. A. Busse
Death toll rises in Procter & Gamble founder’s tragedy
William Procter of the Procter & Gamble firm, aged 74, died by suicide after years of illness and bereavement over his wife’s death. He retired from active business, lived in seclusion, and left an estate worth millions. The article notes his prominence in Cincinnati society and his roles in church and industry. It also reports census updates and Thaw-related court proceedings in New York.
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Derailment Toll Grows In California And Oklahoma
A Sunset Express derailed one mile east of Colton California killing 28 and injuring 100 as rescue teams rushed from Los Angeles. The Italian workers bound for San Francisco were among the dead. In Oklahoma City a Choctaw Gulf train derailment killed one engineer and wounded several others with damage to two engines and overturned baggage cars.
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Sunset Express
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George K. Sharpe
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Here
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Council
Tobacco firms lose in big fire in Danville and South Boston
A major fire near South Boston destroyed tobacco factories and other buildings, including EH Reynold’s Tobacco plant, threatening the town. Fire departments aided by trains from Danville, with loss estimated around 1.0 million dollars. Fire also damaged LaCrosse cracker and candy firms with 160 thousand dollars in losses.
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Opens War on Mosquitoes New Orleans Plan to Eliminate All Varieties
New Orleans officials announce a city wide effort to exterminate common mosquitoes not spreading yellow fever after an investigation by the city board of health. The fever mosquito elimination began about two months ago, as residents cope with year round nuisance and discomfort. In Tama Iowa indorsement the United Brethren laws conference at Toledo ratified a union agreement reached March 21 in Chicago.
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City Board of Health
New Orleans
Indorses Union of Churches
Tama
Iowa
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Money Panic at Brussels Banks Suspend Debts
Panic on the Brussels bourse as four banks fail to meet liabilities and four secure extensions to settle accounts. Losses in the money market are estimated at five million dollars with more failures expected.
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Brussels
Brissils
River Goes on a Rampage as Ice Breaks in Minneapolis
The Mississippi River broke up ice and went on a rampage Wednesday night causing flooding that drove many families from their homes. An estimated 5,000,000 feet of ice was broken free, triggering widespread disruption in Minneapolis. Cardinal Luigi Macchi Dies March 29. He served as secretary of apostolic briefi ny. He was born in Brazil in 1832. A slight quake was felt in West Roma Wash March 29 with three distinct shocks before 7 am. No damage reported.
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Oil Company Rested in Rebates Case in Chicago
Government attorneys rested their case against Standard Oil of Indiana charged with receiving rebates from the Chicago and Alton railroad on oil shipments. The company began its defense in the afternoon.
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Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Oil Company
Tornado Reports From Marietta I T Cause Wide Confusion
Fort Worth reports a severe tornado at Marietta Indian Territory with many feared dead, but wires are down so no confirmation. Oklahoma City says no lives lost and damage was light.
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Oklahoma City
Seven Prisoners Escape Federal Jail in South Measester
South Measester Oklahoma Territory March 29. Seven inmates overpowered the guard and fled the federal jail. Fugitives include William Pete charged with murder Charles Tunnell murder Isaac Churchill grand larceny C Greene burglary D Lewis safe blowing George Day safe blowing and Robert Thompson murder Thompson and Day were recaptured and returned to jail. Five others remain at large as United States Marshal Pricard and a large deputy force pursue them.
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William Pete
Charles Tunnell
Isaac Churchill
C. Greene
Burgia
D. L
Canal work in seven years claim by Congressional member
Kansas City March 29 Representative Charles F. P. Scott of Iola Kansas member of the congressional committee that toured the isthmus spoke in Kansas City about canal progress He said the excavations are proceeding but added qualifications to the seven year finish claim reflecting early optimistic forecasts and current delays.
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Congressional Commission
Kansas City
Charles FP. Scott
Iola
Kua
Isthmus
Kan
Central America War Crisis Delays U S Intervention
United States and Mexico debate possible action as Honduras and Nicaragua faces upheaval. Managua reports bombardment of the Honduran port Alma while Washington harbors fears of a regional cascade. Secretary Root and State Department officials weigh prospects of restoring peace without Monroe-style policing.
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State Department
United States
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Arrests for Ballot Fraud Across Helena Citizens Charged
Eight well known Helena residents were arrested in Helena Montana on March 29 for alleged unlawful practices during the Republican primaries. It is claimed three attempted to unduly influence voters to cast ballots for aldermanic candidate Ammons, along with Patrick J Duffy. Edward Je and R C Hoffman, prominent local figures, are among those charged.
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Yeeter Lally
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R. C. Hoffman
Italian Woman Throws Babe Into Sea on Way to America
On the Naples bound steamer Koeni T a sick mother, Mrs Filomena Aquila rd, threw her infant daughter into the sea near Naples last Wednesday. The infant perished and the mother, who attempted to follow, was restrained. Also in Washington, former Representative T McCleary of Minnesota was sworn in as second tank postmaster general, replacing William S Shailenberger who resigned.
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New York
Filomena Aquila
Koeni T
Seager
Boy Albert
Naples
Washington
French Troops Occupy Ondja Morocco Amid Tension
A column of French troops occupied Ondja Morocco today. A Moorish governor met the French commander and assured friendly population sentiment. No further incidents occurred as measures to maintain order and protect Europeans were reported in Moree valle region.
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Morocco
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Marina
Algeria
Ondja
Glass factories to close rate cut triggers shutdowns
Hartford City Indiana March 29 rate cutting will close every window glass factory in the country likely by April 25 possibly except Lancaster Ohio non lanton factory. Booneville Indiana March 29 Mrs Polly Weed Baker received a divorce from John Baker her eighth husband.
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Ohio
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Polly Weed Baker
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Waas
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