Unions Readiness for Railroad Strike Threat Grows
Chicago March 28 unions on western railroads meet to finalize strike plans if demands for a 12 percent wage increase are not reopened. Morrissey and Garretson reject Erdmann arbitration and say they are ready to act within 48 hours. Strike committee later rejects National Civic Federation arbitration offer as figures show 40 systems, 95,000 miles, 514000 employees, 50000 directly involved, 3500000 payroll defense funds and 12 percent raise with nine hour day.
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Chicago
Garretson and Morrissey
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Garretson
Morrissey
National Civic Federation
Great Northern may issue 60 million stock without state approval
In Minnesota the Supreme Court ruled Great Northern Railway may issue 60 million dollars of stock to its stockholders without explicit authorization from the State Railroad and Warehouse Commission. The court held the legislature overstepped in giving such power, but suggested a legal method to enact a proper law.
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St. Paul
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Great Northern Railway Company
State Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Grand Jury Probes Vice as Men Depart City
Youngstown March 28. The grand jury investigation into vice is in progress. Many young girls testified and several prominent men have left the city.
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Youngstown
One More Case Of Spotted Fever Reported Today
Castala, O March 28 another case of spotted fever is here making 17 cases and 12 deaths. Others still are ill. No new cases are reported at Sandusky where one was discovered yesterday.
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Castala
Sandusky
Pennsylvanian Reward Posted for Train Wreckers
The Pennsylvania Railroad Co through General Manager Atterbury offers rewards totaling 5500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the wreckers who damaged No 20 at Wilmerding and attempted to wreck the Chicago Limited near Stewart station. A further 2500 is set for clues identifying those responsible for the Wilmerding derailment and 500 for information to identify suspects.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Wilmerding
Chicago Limited
Stewart Station
Philadelphia
Turtle Creek
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
Atterbury
Pittsburg
Keystone Express
Thaw to Face Lunacy Commission in Matteawan Test
The New York commission may send Harry Thaw to Matteawan depending on his demonstration of sanity today. Dr Evans and Evelyn Thaw testified as Thaw is to take the stand while Jerome plans to cross-examine, with an executive session scheduled at 2 30 for the examination.
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Harry Thaw
Matteawan
Iris
Commission
Evans
Thaw
Evelyn
Hartridge
Jerome
Ohio Guardsmen Seek McMaken Toledo Revenue Post
Senator Dick and a party of Ohio guardsmen met with Secretary Cortelyou and the President urging the appointment of General McMaken as Revenue collector at Toledo. The visit occurred March 28 as part of ongoing cabinet discussions on regional appointments.
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Washington
Ohio
Cortelyou
McMaken
Toledo
Grain Market Report Chicago Wheat and Corn Prices
Grain market update from Chicago lists March 28 with May wheat at 75 and 54, corn at 45 percent, oats 4234, and pork at 16 dollars plus 125. The report highlights price shifts and commodity values across grains and pork.
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Chicago
CHIC STAN CAPTAIN CHAS STAHL DIES IN ACCIDENTAL POISONING
West Baden Springs Ind March 28 Chas Chic Stahl captain of the Boston American team took carbolic acid Thursday morning and died minutes later Players believe the poisoning was accidental Two rooms connected Collins and Stahl In Stahl room he said I dont feel right Collins summoned Tannehill and others before the doctor arrived Stahl died after finding an empty bottle once containing carbolic acid
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West Baden Springs
Ind
Stahl
Boston American
Boston
Jimmie Colins
Collins
Jimmie
Jesse Tannehill
Pressure on Roosevelt grows for early public stance on railroads
Washington reports mounting pressure to force a clear presidential position on railroads and financial interests. Roosevelt agreed to unveil the rough riders monument at Arlington on April 12, with a public declaration anticipated after a White House conference. Chicago and Northwestern President Hughitt met with the President as industrial concerns lobby for guidance.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Arlington Cemetery
White House
Hlllnois Manufacturers’ Association
Hughitt
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Weather bulletin for Ohio and Washington reports rain
A weather summary notes rain in Ohio and Washington area with rain expected to continue tonight and Friday. Cooler temperatures are anticipated tonight.
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Washington
Ohio
Freight Engine Explosion Near Oakfield Station Hurts Crew
A Pennsylvan than Railroad freight engine on the Pittsburg Youngstown and Ashtabula division blew up near Oakfield station. Engineer Watson of Ashtabula is missing and believed blown to pieces. Fireman Bancroft of Ashtabula Brakeman Cury of Freedom Pa and Howard Sampler were scalded probably fatally. The 12 car train was ditched with heavy losses.
Epidemic Strikes Castalia Weeks to Fall Silent Town
Dr C C Probst reports an alarming meningitis outbreak in Castalia Erie county with 12 deaths among 16 cases. Over half the 1000 population fled while others seek escape. Water source suspected from cemetery drainage but water supply deemed pure. Contagious nature uncertain and precautions treat it as contagious. Also called spotted fever.
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Columbus
Castalia
Erie County
C.C. Probst
State Board of Health
Sickness Impacts City Schools Despite Some Fine Records
Public school reports for the sixth month show widespread sickness and high absence across the city. Yet several classes post strong attendance, with Miss Clemans 98 percent in High School and 66-67 percent in Grammar School. About 2,400 pupils are in city schools now, with enrollment since September above 2,000.
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Taylor
Campbell
Starr
Simurthwaite
Prentiss
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Hart
Kime
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Lincoln
Misses Starr Hill
Smurthwaite
Powell
Cox
Hanlin
Edith Williams
Marion
Holliday
Allison
Spencer
Lee
Sharp
Egan
Hazlett
Ely
Gandy
Schoool
Rock Slide Threatens Streetcar Route Near Mahan's Run
A major rock fall at the foot of the Boulevard near Mahan's Run covers the Tri-State Traction Co. track. Pennsylvania officials fill slag to stabilize the site while crews dig a temporary roadbed, keeping transport disrupted as slips also affect the New Cumberland branch near Congo.
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Boulevard
Tri-State Traction Co
Pewsky
Pennsylvania
New Cumberland
Pan Handie
Congo
Chester
Reilly Heirs Claim Will of Late General in Probate Case
Probate court at Lisbon grants a citation against Robert Bruce Williamson to appear Friday and show cause why General James Reilly's will was not filed. The Meevih family, London, England heirs in a partition suit, allege they are legal heirs to the Wellsville general who died about 18 months ago without a known will. Williamson formerly cared for the general and recently won about $5,000 for his services. evidence suggests a two item will existed shortly before death, leaving questions about the disposition of the estate. The general, Civil War veteran of the One Hundred and Fortieth O V I, was said to have planned to distribute his estate among his “boys.”
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Martin
Robert Bruce Williamson
James Reilly
Wellsville
P. M. Smith
MeeVivh
London
England
Common Pleas Court
Reilly
Williamson
One Hundred and Fortieth O. V. I
Fort Dodge Marriage Ordinance Targets 25-40
Fort Dodge Iowa city approves ordinance requiring all residents aged twenty five to forty to marry within sixty days or face fines from sixteen to one hundred dollars. Mayor Bennett supported the measure saying he will perform free marriages and answer calls to aid those seeking wedlock as a matter of public policy and morals.
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Fort Dodge
J. Bennett
Bennett
Boilermakers Strike in Cleveland Over Nonunion Workers
About 300 Standard Oil boilermakers struck in Cleveland on March 28 protesting forced work with nonunion men. Labor action halted plant operations as workers rallied and demanded union-only crews.
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Cleveland
Standard Oil Company
West Virginia racing track eyed near Holliday's Cove
Sporting men nationwide eye Holliday's Cove West Virginia as a potential site for a major racing track. A Hot Springs telegram says the main hurdle is securing satisfactory train service to Pittsburg, with promoters relying on the Pennsylvania Railroad and Pittsb urg patronage. Officials note anti-betting bills failed in Charleston and warn racing must find new locations as other states crack down.
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Hot Springs
Arkansas
Oaklawn
W. Va
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
West Virginia
New York
Cove
Charleston
United States
Fought Hard Making an Arrest at Riverside Blast Furnace
A man who gave the name Joseph Gray entered the Riverside blast furnace engine house at night, resisted arrest, and was subdued after a confrontation with Officer Snodgrass. He fought with the officer, was clubbed, restrained in a wagon, and taken to the lockup, bleeding from head cuts but later cooperated as he sobered up.
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Joseph Gray
Riverside
Snodgrass
Gray
Pythians Hold Twenty sixth District Convention at East Liverpool
The twenty sixth district Pythian convention gathered in East Liverpool Tuesday and adjourned last night. Notables included O M Bake of Hamilton Ohio grand chancellor and William Beatty of Toledo grand keeper of records and seals. District Deputy Grand Chancellor O A Tuttle of Bucyrus spoke at a banquet.
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East Liverpoool
O. M. Bake
Hamilton
William Beatty
Toledo
Ohio
O. A. Tuttle
Bucyrus
New York Yacht Club Agrees On Racing Rule Revisions
At a special meeting in New York tonight the New York Yacht Club will discuss amendments to the racing rules proposed last fall to remove ambiguity in the current uniform code.
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New York
New York Yacht Club
Lake Erie Navigation Opens on City of Detroit Voyage
Opened early the City of Detroit liner began navigation on Lake Erie, departing today from Detroit for Cleveland amid spring shipping activity.
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Lake Erie
City of Detroit
Cleveland
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