Miners Converge as Efforts to Avert Strike Dominate Session
United Mine Workers of America open meeting with John Mitchell presiding. Mitchell cites talks with operators and President Roosevelt urging a possible reconvening of the national convention to settle disputes. Patrick Dolan barred from the convention as factions clash and staging moves unfold in Kansas.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
John Mitchell
Patrick Dolan
Pittsburg
District No 5
Mitchell
Ryan
Roosevelt
Dolan
Dillingham
Pennsylvania
Belief Speaker Could Face Sedition Senate Surrender
Reported discussion suggests the Speaker of the House may be compelled to yield to Senate demands. Officials weigh constitutional routes and political risk as tensions rise across chambers. The situation centers on power struggle and possible impeachment or removal maneuvers.
Senator Foraker Seeks Statehood Stand in Congress
The article reports on the March 15 House statehood conference where Speaker Cannon demands the Senate retreat from its position. Foraker and allies hint at surrender or a stalemate that could block new states. Representative Babcock pushes for immediate admission of Oklahoma and Indian Territory regardless of Cannon.
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Cannon
House
Senate
Foraker
Babcock
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Olendorf Adds Another House In Crawford Circuit
George F. Olendorf of the Sedalia theatre returned from St Louis after talks with Crawford circuit associates and Grand theatre owners from Iola Kansas. He conferred with Mr C H Whea
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Jon
Iola
Sedalia
Mr. Olendorf
St. Louis
Iola House
Klaw & Erlanger
New York
Kas
Crawford
George F. Olendorf
Sedalia Theatre
The
Grand
Nefarious Plot Exposed Targets Dr Charles Parkhurst
A sensational case reveals an assassination plot against Dr Charles Parkhurst, noted anti vice crusader in New York. Authorities uncover drawn plans and suspects connected to the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Parkhurst
New York
Plot to kill Rev. Parkhurst involves police official
New York March 15 District Attorney Jerome summoned John Doe witnesses and named Acting Captain John H Shiels and John Phelan to face a hearing in Tombs court over alleged plot to assassinate Rev Dr Charles H Parkhurst for 500. The scheme allegedly involved a police official backed by money with Rogers Wilson and Kelly connected to the Citizens Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Parkhurst
Society For the Prevention of Crime
Parkhurst Society
Jerome
John Doe
John H. Shiels
West One Hundredth Street
John Phelan
Richard Wilson
L. Rogers
Tombs
Wahle
Rogers
Kelly
Citizens’ Union
Alteged
D. Parkhurst
Dr. Parkhurst
Wilson
Parkhurst
Europe
Collins Heads New Ticket For Pioneer Mayoral Race
Collins leads a new ticket as pioneer liveryman accepts nomination for mayor with independents deriding other candidates.
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Collins
NEW Ticket
Pioneer Liveryman
Independent Voters of Sedalia Nominate Full April Ticket
The Sedalia Independent Voters convention nominated a full ticket for the April city election led by John A. Collins. The line includes Sam R. Cameron as Marshall, Dr. George Major as Collector, H. M. Gresham as Police Judge, Mark A. McGruder as Attorney, J. H. Kruse as Assessor, John Brandt as Treasurer, and ward and school trustee candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
John A. Collins
Marshall
Sam R. Cameron
George Major
W. O. Dunlap
J. E. Cannaday
Cashier Missing as Bank Safe Shortage Unfolds
Centreview bank in Missouri faced a cash shortage after a safe was forced open by an expert from Kansas City. The missing cashier W. R. Delaney, bonded for 6000 dollars, has not appeared and whereabouts are unknown. Analysts estimate the loss could be significant as deposits recently totaled 75000 dollars. Bank examiner Burkhardt said it will take days to unravel the books and determine liability.
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Independent Party of
Sedalia
Kansas City
Warrensburg
Metropolitan
Centreview
Burkhart
Delaney
Fidelity Deposit Company of
Baltimore
Burkhardt
British King disaster prompts rescue feats and merger talk
The British King steamer founder in a fierce Atlantic storm about 150 miles south of Sable Island. Eighteen listed missing as survivors brought to Boston and Mannheim. Rescue aboard the Bostonian and Mannheim highlighted heroic efforts. Captain O Hagan among those killed. Remains of oil barrels helped drive the ship down. Also details on the ships and the planned Babcock Wilcox Stirling boiler merger with large capital and stockholder expectations.
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Phoenix Line
Sable Island
Leyland Line
Bostonian
Manchester
Boston
Mannheim
Rotterdam
New York
Janes O'Hagan
Iron
James Flanigan
J. D. Crawford
Adolphus Beck
William J. Curry
Henry Parkotch
O’hagan
Volunteer
New Castle
England
British Ship Owners’ Company, Limited
Liverpool
Southern protester urges passage of measure before senate
A fiery southern delegate makes a strong plea for the oil rate bill as the Senate opens its morning session. He argues the measure is essential for pricing and energy policy amid mounting opposition and supportive voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Senator Tillman Warns of Aggressive Rail Rate Legislation
Senator Tillman told the Senate that railways earn two billion in gross and seven hundred million net annually and then manipulate public policy. He warned that if rate reform fails at this session more drastic laws could be enacted and that courts could hinder rate commissions. The speech urged swift, wise action to avoid dangerous future measures.
Prairie Home Interurban Electric Railway Boost
A boost for the Prairie Home Interurban Electric Railway project comes from Bunchet on the latest development push. Officials expect faster regional transit and improved service as funding and planning move ahead.
Prairie Home interurban line gains farmer backing
A Sedalia to Jefferson City line via Bunceton gains momentum after a convention in the Punceton opera house. About 200 delegates from Sedalia Smithton Otterville New Lebanon Prairie Home California Bunceton Center town Cedron Soleville Pisgah and Jefferson City form committees to organize route funding and per manent officers. The route runs Sedalia Smithton Otterville Solesville New Lebanon Bunceton Pisgah Prairie Home Cedron California Center town and Jefferson City with right of way nearly settled.
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Sedalia
Jefferson City
Bunceton
Ebunees
Punceton Opera House
Smithton
Otterville
New Lebanon
Prairie Home
California
Centertown
Cedron
Soleville
Pisgah
Folowing
W. A. Latimer
W. B. Meyers
Henry Gunn
J. D. Starke
Henry Fricke
William Finke
W. E B. Kerns
B. W. Lansdowne
Frank Geminden
Cedroit
Cecil W. Thomas
Solesville
Centervnown
W. H. Powell
E. R. Blair
Jay H. Decker
J. H. Baker
W. J. Crouch
J. W. Mellor
Mondag
Secalia
Olierville
Financial Editor John Dunn Dies of Typhoid Fever
John I. Dunn, financial editor of The Press, died today in Ridgewood, New Jersey, of typhoid fever. He was regarded as one of the era's leading financial writers.
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Scripps-McRae Fress Association
New York
John I. Dunn
The
Press
Ridgewood
N. J
To Form A Boiler Trust Stockholders Meet In New York
The stockholders of Babcock and Wilcox will convene this afternoon in New York to ratify the proposed merger with Stirling Consolidated. The event aims to finalize plans for a boiler trust combining the two firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer Manufacturing Company
Bayonne
Stirling Consolidated Boiler Company
Mansfield
Barberton
Ohio
O. C. Barber
Diamond Match Company
Joan W. Gates
Babcock & Wilcox Company
New York
Stirling Consoli
Witnesses Must Give Testimony in Coal Oil Cases
Washington March 15 The House passed a joint resolution authorizing the Interstate Commerce Commission to compel attendance and testimony of witnesses in coal and oil cases, expanding enforcement power.
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House
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Washington
House Today
Interstate Commerce Commission
Marshal Wires for Bloodhounds
Vinita Indian Territory March 15 Marshal Darrough has wired Wichita for bloodhounds to aid the pursuit of the Wickliffes. No further news from the posse.
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Vinita
I. T
Darrough
Wichita
Wickliffes
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Grand Theatre Company
Kansas
Senator Foraker
Mitted
Scripps-McRaee Press Association
Republican House
Olendorf
Atre
C. H. Whea
Crusader
Vian
Park
Charles
Ke'ly
Tolay
Ket
Pioneer
Independent Party
Mr. Collins
J. M. Brown
H. A. Steach
R. C. Dolph
H. A. Steac
Mr. Herrington
Charles Botz
David Blocher
W. R. Delaney
Centreview, Mo
J. W. Suddath
Bank
Elev
Friends of the Railroads
Tillman
United
Tric
United States
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