Harriman Says Railroads Erred in Government Ties
E. H. Harriman arrived from Washington and said the administration is shifting toward allowing railroad combinations with proper restraints. He noted past mistakes by rail managers in relations with government and public and urged the industry to take the lead in improving understanding. He declined comment on reports of a purchase of the Leading Railway by himself and Frick.
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New York
E. H. Harriman
Washington
Harriman
Roosevelt
Hattiman
Europe
Frick
Peading Railway
Strothers Boys Acquitted in Bywaters Murder Case
Culpepper Virginia March 7 The jury found James and Phil Strothers not guilty in the murder of William Bywaters who betrayed their sister and left her after forced marriage. The defense rested on unwritten law and spectators cheered the verdict as Judge Harrison thanked the jury and affirmed protection of women’s chastity.
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Harrison
Rockefeller Must Stand. Trial In Federal Court at St. Louis
In St. Louis on March 7 four United States Circuit Judges ruled that Standard Oil Co and John D Rockefeller must stand trial there in the government ouster suit. Defendants may be brought to St. Louis for trial regardless of their legal residences. The case includes seventy defendants and sixty-one Standard Companies alongside prominent magnates like Rockefeller Rogers Flagler and six other oil trust leaders.
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Rockefeller
St. Louis
Standard Oil Co
John D. Rockefeller
United States
Oil Trust
Rockfeller, Rogers, Flagler
Standard Companies
Attempt to Attack the Kaiser by a Mad Musician
Berlin March 7 The Kaiser escaped injury as Hear Kupke a musician in the palace orchestra went mad during a concert and attempted to attack the Emperor. Officers seized the assailant and the audience panicked but the Emperor remained calm while police restrained him. The musician was arrested.
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Berlin
the Kaiser
Palace
Hear Kupke
Emperor
Wrecked Steamer Malaga Disaster Near Naples
Reported off Castello amaro, twenty nine bodies washed ashore believed to be Malaga victims. Casualties unknown as more bodies wash up with the sea.
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Naples
Castelmare
Thaw Expresses Gladness Over Strothers Acquittal
In New York on March 7 Harry Thaw reacted to the Strothers brothers acquittal. He said he was mighty glad to hear it and recalled that the defense relied on the unwritten law.
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New York
Strothers Brothers
Harry Thaw
Thaw
Bank Robbers Loot Iowa Bank in Masonville Shootout
Bank robbers dynamited the Farmers' Savings Bank in Masonville Iowa on March 7 and fled with $5000 after a running pistol fight in the streets. Posses are pursuing the robbers and no injuries were reported.
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Masonville
Iowa
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Foraker Plans National Photo Campaign for Presidency
Senator Foraker directs a Cincinnati photographer to produce 2000 dollars worth of portraits for nationwide distribution. He will launch the campaign upon his return from Washington to inaugurate the nomination process.
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Cincinnati
Senator Foraker
Washington
Daring robbery at University in Moscow
On March 7 in Moscow, seven armed men stormed the University Chancellery as officials were being paid, seized 20,000, killing the police sergeant. The University is surrounded and nearby houses are under tight surveillance by police.
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Moscow
Farmer Swank Death Shocks Mansfield Community
Mansfield March 7 John B Swank a farmer died by suicide a gunshot wound officials say stealth appears to be the cause neighbors report no warning signs the tragedy occurred at his residence in Mansfield authorities are investigating the incident as a suicide
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Mansfield
John B. Swank
Banquet Honors Ohio River Engineer Sibert on Farewell
Major William L. Sibert, chief Government engineer for the Pittsburg river district, retires to join Panama Canal service at twenty thousand dollars a year. A farewell banquet at the Duquesne club drew about 250 attendees, led by rivermen, praising his five and a half years of work including locks and dam projects on the Monongahela and Ohio rivers. He sails from New York Monday.
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William L. Sibert
Pittsburg River District
Panama Canal
Pittsburg
Duquesne Club
Sibert
New York
Panama
Pittsburg River
Congress
Monongahela River
Ohio River
Cairo
Thaw Trial Threats Reach District Attorney
New York March 7 District Attorney Jerome disclosed receipt of numerous letters threatening his life if Thaw is convicted. Messages originate from many states and some have been recovered by police.
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New York
Jerome
Thaw
Wrecks Block Pan Handle Tracks Early Thursday
Two railroad wrecks occurred on the Pan Handle west of Reed's Mills after two this morning. No injuries reported as enginemen escaped before derailed cars were cleared by wreck crews from Steubenville Dennison and Carnegie. Six cars plus an engine derailed, freight cargo scattered. trains delayed about six hours while tracks were cleared and Dennison accommodation reached the city by ten.
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Reed’s Mills
Pan Handle
Steubenville
Dennison
Carnegie
He Dennison
Hartie and Thaw Scandals Shocking Filipino People
Reynolds Buck, former Steubenville city solicitor and now governor of the Philippine Islands, notes Filipinos view American scandals like the Thaws with disbelief. He argues moral differences stem from climate and environment, praises Catholic guidance, and envisions a middle class backbone rising with railroads and industry.
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Buck” Reynolds
Steubenville
Islands
Charles A. Reynolds
Buck
Abay
Philippine Islands
Reynolds
U.S. Army
Columbus
Labor movement to nominate ticket ends long strike at Laughlin mills
After more than two years idle since the 2005 strike, three Laughlin sheet mill units Nos 4, 5 and 6, plus two more soon, are set to resume Monday at Martin's Ferry. Workers prepared the plant as officials announce readiness despite an unfinished steel incline from the mine requiring temporary coal deliveries.
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Laughlin
Martin’s Ferry
Whitaker-Glessher Company
Whitaker
Wheeling
Actress Miss Gillman Refuses Marriage to Corey
A Paris dated letter from Mabelle Gillman states she refused to marry William Ellis Corey. The note aligns with reports that Corey will retire as president of United States Steel on June 1. Gillman says if she marries, it would be Edgar Arthur Ely, the American comedian, with whom she has had ties since their six year old collaboration in The Hall of Fame musical comedy in New York.
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New York
Mabelle Gillman
William Ellis Corey
Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Miss Gillman
Paris
Martry
Hall of Fame
Death by Own Action Attributed to Financial Strains
Paris March 7 Mrs Dole Latham said to be daughter of a Chicago magistrate shot herself through the heart in her studio. Standing before her mirror she had attracted attention for clever sketches. In a note she attributed her death to financial difficulties.
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Paris
Dole Latham
Chicago
Timberlake Buys Falk & O Neal Bakery Plant
J H Timberlake has purchased the Falk and O Neal baking business in a deal closed for game on Tuesday. He plans a large plant expansion to run a substantial wholesale operation with bread made from King Midas flour. John Kendall will head the business in Timberlake’s absence, as he will be away much of the time.
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J. H. Timberlake
Falk & O'Neal
Art Exhibit Soon at City High School
An art exhibit at the city high school will feature paintings for walls with an extensive catalogue. It highlights Egyptian and Greek art and Italian painting across three strong periods, plus about one hundred other works. The display promises a rare, comprehensive collection spanning art history.
Labor Assembly Plans Citizen Ticket Convention
The Jefferson County Trades and Labor Assembly approved a convention for March 30 to name a Citizen's ticket owed to organized labor. Only accredited union members may participate, barred from Republican and Democratic primaries. credential rules and hall arrangements were set amid debate over participation by nonmembers and potential pledges.
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Jefferson County Trades and Labor Assembly
Legislative Committee
Organized Labor
Goth
Self defense claim eyed in Mackinaw case
Chief of Police Zimmerman left for Mount Clemens Michigan to secure and bring back George Mackinaw who shot Frank E Low on February 14 seriously wounding him Friends say Mackinaw will be defended on self defense grounds after being apprehended in Mount Clemens Michigan authorities had been pursuing him since the shooting and the case remains unsettled
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Zimmerman
Mt. Clements
Mich
Steubenville
George Mackinaw
Frank E. Low
Mackinaw
Herald-Star
Weather forecast for Ohio and eastern regions
Washington weather bulletin from March 7 indicates rain or snow in Ohio tonight with warmer air in the eastern and southern portions. Friday will be cloudy and colder with more rain or snow in the eastern area.
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Washington
Ohio
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