Coal Miners Strike Ends? Nation Faces Idle Mines
Up to 730000 coal workers walked off the job by 2 p.m. as talks failed. The cabinet moves to speed legislation to compel a resume of work while unions and owners blame each other for the deadlock and possible minimum wage safeguards are discussed with Asquith seeking a settlement.
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Associated Press
London
Coal Miners’ Federation
Coal Owners’ Association
Board of Trade
Great Britain
Gorge Askwith
House of Commons
Foreign Office
Asquitham
Cabinet
Asquith
Ban on saccharin in prepared foods
Washington D C February 29 By a vote of 2 to 1 the board of cabinet officers enforcing the pure food law issued a final decision against saccharin in prepared foods Secretary Wilson and Nagel confirmed saccharine as adulterated Treasury Secretary MacVeagh dissented A one month grace period is allowed for manufacturers to remove saccharin from products
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Nagel
Secretary of the Treasury
MacVeagh
Hughes Jury Deliberating in Dolan Murder Case
Memphis jury in the Dolan murder case fails to report word after deliberations began February 24. Court attaches note the jury has made no request for further instructions and has not indicated an inability to agree.
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Hughes
Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
J. J. Hughes
Thomas Dolan
Edington
Jury discharges Sneed jurors after 112 hours of deliberation
The Sneed jury was discharged by Judge Swayne after 112 hours of deliberation with seven jurors for acquittal and five for conviction. Neither side changed votes. Defendant John Beal Sneed remained hopeful of acquittal. Jurors swore not to reveal their positions, and efforts to obtain their ballots failed.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
John Beal Sneed
Boyces
China Demands Release of Chinese Residents
The Dutch foreign minister Jonkeer Renke de Marees Van Schnaderden received a telegram from the Chinese government demanding the release of Chinese residents arrested in Java during disorder at the abdication of the Chinese throne. He replied that only the Dutch East Indies government can handle such a demand.
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Associated Press
the Hague
Jonkeer Renke de Marees van Schnaderden
Java
Dutch East Indies
Wickersham challenges Bar association on Lewis case
Attorney General Wickersham seeks to stop the American Bar Association from ousting W. H. Lewis, a Black assistant, from membership. Lewis was elected a year ago but the executive committee rescinded the election January 4, amid ongoing turmoil. The matter is referred to the bar’s general counsel meeting in Milwaukee next August.
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Washington
Wickersham
American Bar Association
W. H. Lewis
Lewis
Bar Association
The
Association
Milwaukee
Fair Tonight Then Colder With Freezing Temps
For San Antonio and vicinity, expect fair conditions tonight and Friday with a drop in temperatures leading to freezing conditions. Strong winds are not expected.
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San Antonio
Weather for Tourists In Major Cities
Observations at 8 a.m. report clear skies and cold with west or north winds across cities. St Louis shows 20 with likely snow, Chicago 10, Milwaukee 8, St Paul 0, Kansas City 14, New York 22, Boston 20, Washington 32 with cooling trend and increasing cloudiness.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Statement on leased wire carried by newspapers questioned
A note states that any claim the Associated Press day wire is carried in whole or in part by newspapers other than the San Antonio Light is unfounded and lacks basis. The assertion is dismissed as inaccurate.
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Associated
San Antonio
Riots Erupt as Yuan Shi Kai Troops Riot in Pekin
A mutiny among Yuan Shi Kai loyalists in Pekin led to rioting and looting with about 2000 mutineers firing on streets near the Chien Men gate. Loyal forces are restoring order as shells fall near the American legation. foreigners seek shelter in legations.
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Associated Press
PEKIN
Yuan Shi Kai
Chien-Men
Forbidden City
Legation
Unprecedented Cold Spell Lingers Over State
Forecaster Allen Buell calls the current cold spell the most unusual in years with frost and freezing weather expected tonight. He notes a high pressure system covers the nation aside from Gulf and southern Atlantic coastal states, and a 155 degree January temperature deficit has been recorded nationwide.
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Allen Buell
Buell
San Antonio
Union
Gulf of Mexico
South Atlantic Seaboard
Thompson Confesses Tying to New York Taxicab Robbery
Ed Thompson of Little Rock, arrested on a local fraud charge, declares he participated in the recent New York taxicab robbery. He told police the "game was up" and admitted involvement while in custody.
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Little Rock
New York
Associated Press
Ark
Ed Thompson
Thompson
Little Credence Given to Confession in NYC Taxi Robbery
Memphis report says Ed Thompson's assertion of involvement in the $25,000 New York taxi cab robbery lacks credibility. James Keefe is cleared after New York detectives found no knowledge of the crime. Francis Ford, identified as Eugene Splain, was sent back to New York.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Ed Thompson
Little Rock
New York
Thompson
James Keefe
Keefe
Francis Ford
Eugene Splain
Four Indictments Returned In Taxi Robbery Probe
New York reporters note the grand jury returned four indictments in the taxi robbery case charging robbery in the first degree against Abbruzzo Kinsman Montani the chauffeur and Lamb. Additional indictments are anticipated.
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Associated Press
New York
Abbruzzo
Kinsman
Montani
Lamb
Four Die in Richmond House Fire Murder Inquiry
Four people were found murdered in a Richmond district house in San Francisco early today. The residence was set on fire after the killings as police investigate the deadly incident.
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San Francisco
Associated Press
Richmond
Lodge Warns Senate on Perils of Arbitration
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge argues arbitration treaties threaten vital policies and Monroe doctrine limits. He cites foreign efforts for coal stations near the Panama Canal and Magdelena Bay in Mexico, and warns against surrendering treaty powers through clause three.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Henry Cabot Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
England
France
Panama Canal
Magdelena Bay
Pacific
Mexico
Galapagos Islands
Ecuador
Knox
Taft
Lodge
United States
Russia
Joint High Commission
Confederate States Bonds
Roosevelt undecided on campaign plan after Boston trip
Roosevelt returns to New York editor’s desk and says no definite campaign plans before the June Republican convention. He will stay in New York until tomorrow then head to Oyster Bay and will speak at Gettysburg on Memorial Day. Medill McCormick from Chicago discusses campaign leadership and denies discord over Dixon’s national manager role.
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Associated Press
New York
N. Y
Boston
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Battle Field
Gettysburg
McCormick
Medill McCormick
Chicago
Washington
Senator Dixon
Montana
Roosevelt Campaign Organization Forming in Washington
A Roosevelt general committee will be organized in Washington early next week to direct the Roosevelt campaign there. Members include Medill McCormick Gifford Pinchot Amos Pinchot Senator Dixon of Montana and likely James R Garfield with other close Roosevelt friends.
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Associated Press
Washington
PD. C
Roosevelt
Medill McCormick
Gifford Pinchot
Amos Pinchot
Dixon
Montana
James R. Garfield
Denial of Sherman as Taft running mate circulated
Widely circulated reports that Vice President Sherman was chosen as Taft's running mate before the Republican National Convention were denied by party leaders. It was also denied that any cabinet member supported a renomination.
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Washington, D. C
Sherman
Taft
Textile strike yields wage concession in Lawrence
Mill owners agree to concessions for workers, a 5 percent wage raise over the rate for fifty six hours per week, announced late today in Lawrence. The statement signals a step back from conflict as operatives gain improved pay.
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Associated Press
Lawrence
Grand jury may summon Mortimer Schiff in bribery probe
The district attorney seeks to summon Mortimer L Schiff and his counsel How ard S Gans before a grand jury investigating a conspiracy case linked to Folke Ek Brandt’s thirty year burglary sentence. Immunity waivers and Judge Cain’s sanction are discussed. A letter attributed to Brandt questioned by Schiff remains in dispute.
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Mortimer L. Schiff
Delancey Nicoll
Foulke FE. Brandt
Schiff
Brandt
Associated Press
New York
Folke EK
Howard S. Gans
Cain
Court of General Sessions
Whitman
Gans
Independence Day Observed at San Antonio Post Office
To Observe Independence Day March 2 Texas Independence day will be observed at the San Antonio post office according to an announcement made this morning by Postmaster John J Stevens. Mail carriers will make one delivery in residence districts and two in business sections. General delivery stamp and registry windows will be open from 10 to 12 o'clock.
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San Antonio
John J. Stevens
Madero Aims to Retake Juarez Amid Turmoil
Special to The Light El Paso Feb 29 reports loyal troops under Madero plan to retake Juarez after Vasquista forces move toward Chihuahua. Dispatch quotes Madero refusing resignation, pledging to pacify the country with volunteer forces and strong government action.
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EL Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Madero
Juarez
Salazar
National Line
Americans Exposed to Fire at Naco Clash
Angel Lopez and fifteen Vasquistas tried to seize the Naco customs house but were repulsed by guards after a spirited fight. Lopez retreated to Agua Prieta opposite Douglas. American residents at Naco, Arizona, were exposed to Mexican fire as a Fourth Cavalry troop was sent from Warren, Arizona.
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ES. Paso
Tex
Herald
Angel Lopez
Naco
Sonora
Lopez
Agua Prieta
Douglas
Ariz
Fourth Cavalry
Warren
May Attack Ojinaga Opposite Presidio Border
Braulio Hernandez once secretary of state of Chihuahua now leads rebels toward Ojinaga Mexico opposite Presidio Texas. General Sanchez commander at Ojinaga refuses surrender and vows to fight. US residents seek troops as danger looms for Presidio and nearby areas.
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Associated Press
Marfa
Tex
Braulio Hernandez
Chihuahua
Ojinaga
Mexico
Presidio
Sanchez
Hernandez
United States
Troops to Presidio if needed to protect citizens
Gen. Joseph W. Duncan states that if border fighting at Ojinaga, Mexico endangers Presidio residents, troops will be sent to protect Americans. Residents have petitioned Washington for help, but Texas forces are limited and recent troop movements restrict responses.
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Presidio
Ojinaga
Mex
Joseph W. Duncan
Department of
Duncan
Eagle Pass
Columbus
New Mexico
Department of Texas
Twenty-third Infantry
Fourth Cavalry
Texas
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