Coal Miners Strike Sways Nation with Wage Talks
A sweeping review notes the Indianapolis convention’s failure to fix the wage scale, miners in Ohio and Illinois striking, steel and coal firms suspending work, and government officials weighing possible actions. It highlights Keystone Coal and Coke’s 5 percent advance and projected regional impacts.
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Republic Steel Co
East St. Louis
Keystone Coal and Coke Co
Westmoreland County
Indiana
Des Moines
Iowa
Lawmakers Pursue Amendments On Railroad Bill And Panama Exhibit
Senator Daniel proposes liability for railroad damages to employees from negligence or equipment failure. Senator Carmack seeks initial railroad liability for freight moved to a connecting line. Senate committee favors the amendments. Representative Sparkman re introduces a Tampa Panama Canal exhibition for January to May 1908. The House approves a $30,000,000 legislative to judicial appropriation bill after two weeks. The House public buildings committee plans a $20,000,000 public building bill.
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Carmack
Senate
Sparkman
Florida
Tampa
Fla
Panama Canal
House
House Committee On
Thieves Target Bank Vault and Broader City Crime
Minneapolis police hunt thieves who robbed a safe deposit vault of securities valued at 300000 then opened a brokerage office in the city to sell the loot. Police uncover a plot to murder President Pal and a pending bitter labor strike restraining interference with the union.
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Minneapolis
Salvation Army
London
Canada
Dominion
British Museum
Nelson
Trafalgar
Jacob H. Setiff
New York
Japan
G. Martin Brill
Brill Car Works
Philadelphia
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Pe Stafford
Hon-Union
Pal
Dowie Faction Handles Zion City Split with Vo liva Leader
In Zion City Chicago five thousand Catholic adherents repudiated John Alexander Dowie and elected Wilbur Glenn Voliva as new leader. Mrs Dowie and son Gladstone sided with Voliva while Dowie was called insane by former overseer Sipeicher. Voliva, born 1870 in Indiana, has led Zion ministry since 1889 with overseas assignments.
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Chicago
Christian Catholic Church
Zion City
John Alexander Dowie
Dowie
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
John G. Sipeicher
Mexico
Alexander Grainger
Zion
Indiana
Australia
Soft coal field miners near key wage restoration
Pittsburg dispatches report Western Pennsylvania operators nearly universally posting notices to pay the 1903 scale rise of 5.56 per ton. The strike atmosphere softens as most mines grant the scale. West Virginia miners largely abstain while Panhandle workers have halted work. about 40,000 WV miners, 5,000 with United Mine Workers.
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United Mine Workers of America
National
National Executive Board
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Keystone Coal and Coke Co
Jamison Coal and Coke Co
Greensburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Pittsburg
Fairmont
W. Va
West Virginia
Panhandle
Plans for Venezuelan Revolution to Oust Castro
A large New York merchant says arrangements are under way with Paris and London for a Venezuelan revolution that would expel or kill Castro and bring in a pro-American government. The move reportedly involves 16,000 soldiers and a $5,000,000 expenditure. A Venezuelan statesman is to be installed as successor.
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New York
Paris
London
Venezuela
Castro
Amendment to rate bill seeks Supreme Court review of ICC orders
Washington report notes the Friends of the house railroad rate bill in conference with President Roosevelt reached an amendment for judicial review of Interstate Commerce Commission orders. Senator Long plans to present the amendment opposing any retrial of the commission's merits.
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Washington
Friends of the House
Roosevelt
White House
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Senator Long
Governor Folk Leases Mine for Coal Supply
Jefferson City Missouri Gov Folk acting through state penitentiary Warden Hall leases a mine near Waverly to mine coal during the strike in sufficient quantities to supply the state tatitu.
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Jefferson City
Folk
Warden Hall
State Penitentiary
Waverly
Alien Arrivals Rise at New York Port in 1905
New York Port saw 166040 alien arrivals in the last quarter of 1905, according to a quarterly bulletin from the New York State Department of Labor. The report covers the period from October to December and highlights ongoing immigration activity in Albany and New York.
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New York
Albany
N. Y
The
State Department of Labor
Victory for France at Moroccan reforms conference
In Algeciras Spain the conference on Moroccan reforms reached agreement on all points. The plenary session sanctioned the agreement and it is regarded as a victory for France.
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France
Algeciras
Spain
National Municipal League Conference in Atlantic City
The National Municipal League annual conference will be held in Atlantic City from April 24 to 27. Philadelphia's municipal leaders expect the event to be among the most interesting in the league's history.
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Municipal League
Philadelphia
National Municipal League
Atlantic City
Republican Ranks Solid in 1906 Congressional Picture
A political summary argues Republicans remain united despite talks of splits over the Philippine tariff the Santo Domingo treaty and statehood. It notes Senate House friction and predicts rate regulation will pass with Republican support while warning against Democratic overconfidence in 1906.
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Santo Domingo
St. Louis
House
Phillipine
Statehgoed
Lodge
Congress
Grant
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
RUMORED ROYALTY AND DREARY LIBERTIES AMONG ELITE
Reports claim the duchess of Marlborough joins a philosophical circle while Emperor William rewards Count Witte with the Red Eagle chain. Prince Louis of Russia reportedly objects to firing on unarmed workers as grand dukes resign over orthodoxy. Earl of Yarmouth returns to England and plans a future visit with Miss Thaw of Pittsburgh. The Kaiser's only daughter, age 13, is described as tall pale and defiant of strict etiquette while she remains loyal to her princess title.
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Emperor William
Count Witte
Order of the Red Eagle
Portsmouth
Louis
Napoleon
Caucasus
Earl of Yarmouth
England
New York
Miss Thaw
Pittsburg
Princessschen
Time has come to recognize effective Democrats says Parker
Parker declares the time has come when the truly effective Democrats in the party should be recognized. He avoids naming individuals or methods, noting only that the shift has long been coming and is now advancing. Meanwhile, editorials from multiple papers speculate on intra party splits and rival leadership.
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Parker
Brooklyn Eagle
Paired Proverbs and Common Sayings
A list of paired proverbs and sayings arranged to compare common maxims. Maxims touch on business, war and peace, revenge, wealth, friendship, appearance, truth, time, law, flattery, drowning, stitching, effort, fortune, care, and tales. Contains many widely known expressions with varied phrasing.
World navies boast 2291 warships in service
The article lists 2291 war vessels across global fleets, detailing the scale of naval power and variety of ships in service among major nations. It highlights ongoing expansions and modernization efforts, with emphasis on capital ships, destroyers, carriers, and support craft.
Coffee Jags and Postum Remedy Reported by Philadelphia Woman
A Philadelphia woman describes years of coffee dependence she calls a coffee jag and details relief after switching to Postum. She notes nervousness digestion sleep problems headaches and exhaustion eased as she stopped coffee and began using Postum prepared at home. The account credits Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
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Phila
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
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