29 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
The Aberdeen Democrat
Location
Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1907
Page
1
Chicago March 29 The managers admit the wage dispute cannot be arbitrated and the only path to avert a strike is for road officials to negotiate terms. unions reject Erdmann act mediation and report no compromise with 50 000 locomotive firemen seeking higher pay and an eight hour day.
New York March 29 Harry K Thaw submitted to a two hour examination by three judges appointed by Justice Fitzgerald to determine his mental condition. The exam was behind closed doors and adjourned to Saturday morning. Thaw answered questions willingly, with defense pleased by the proceedings.
Riots spread across Romania as government forces clash with peasants. Troops report many killed, shops closed in Bucharest causing panic. In Arges and Teleorman districts, bands resisted with gunfire, field guns used. casualties mount, numbers uncertain.
The article reports the use of artillery against rioters in the Buzeo district and widespread killings and injuries. It notes seven army officers wounded, peasant threats to renew pillaging during Passover, and government moves to declare a state of siege by royal decree while aiming to suppress disturbances at all costs.
Chairman Martin A Knapp of the interstate commerce commission and Charles P Neill labor commissioner depart Washington for Chicago for a mediation conference with conductors trainmen and western railroad officials over wage talks that threaten a general strike.
Washington reports that Secretary Root and Ambassador Creel at the state department caution against intervention while Central American turmoil grows. News from Honduras and Nicaragua raises fears of a provisional government in Bonilla and potential attacks on neighboring republics amid unsettled peace talks.
William A Proctor, president of Proctor and Gamble and son of one founder, died from a self inflicted bullet wound in his Glendale Cincinnati home. He amassed large wealth and had promoted a cooperative profit division plan for employees at the firm.
A major blaze in South Boston, Virginia threatened the town and caused estimated losses up to $1,000,000. The N. J. Reynolds Tobacco plant and other buildings were destroyed as firemen from Danville rushed to assist while appeals were sent to Durham, New Jersey. By 10:80 p.m. much of the tobacco and business districts were reported destroyed.
Five of seven trustees of the foundation for the promotion of industrial peace meet in Washington to elect officers. The group administers the $40,000 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to President Roosevelt and oversees income used to bring capital and labor leaders together in Washington for improved relations.
G Bush of Birmingham and Marvin A Hughitt lead as public and capital representatives. Absent were Chief Justice Fuller and John Mitchell. Trustees named include Arch bishop Ireland and Samuel Gompers. Roosevelt hosts luncheon, notes foundation may grow beyond the present $40,000 and invites further contributions.
The Minnesota Supreme Court upheld Great Northern's right to issue $60 million in stock, rejecting the need for railroad commission consent. The ruling, authored by Chief Justice C M Start, strikes down the commission consent requirement as unconstitutional, marking a decision of broad and lasting impact on state regulatory power.
Conductor J Harndt sustained a fracture to the right arm while pitching at Ipewied yesterday. He will be laid up for several days.
Robert La Bollette of Wisconsin ended his speaking tour and returned to Madison after falling ill while in South Dakota. He addressed an audience in Boone then became sick with dysentery, described as serious by Janot.
Dr Jacobse, former Minneapolis insurance official, jailed three and a half years for grand larceny in the first degree. The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed the Stillwater prison term, with officers seeking his whereabouts after indictments against him and other company officials.
Carmel New York March 29 The jury trying Jennie Burch for poisoning baby Wilbur Winship returned a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity Justice Miller ordered her confined to the asylum for the criminal insane The girl wept in court as her mother Mrs Winship reacted with disbelief and sorrow
A disastrous wreck on the Southern Pacific near Colton California yesterday afternoon involved train No 9 from New Orleans to San Francisco. At speed about forty miles an hour several coaches were smashed, many passengers killed or seriously injured. The Florence Roberts Theatrical Company was aboard a coach destroyed. two company members were injured while most Pullman cars remained on track. Fireman and baggage man perished. the wreck required a derrick from Belay sixty miles away to raise a car.
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