Big Coal Strike Finds Mixed Victory for Miners
Washington reports the anthracite strike commission issued findings favoring miners with a 10 percent wage rise for contract miners and eight hour shifts for several groups. It sets a minimum wage and arbitration for disputes through 1906, condemns blacklists, and allows workers to receive back wages in installments. Local operators plan to add bonuses, with Lehigh Valley Co workers seeing $25 to $50 each and Susquehanna Coal Co. agreeing to abide by the award.
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Washington
Anthracite Strike Commission
Shamokin
Efuoed
Chumadt
Mine Commission
Lehigh Valley Co
Susquehanna Coal Co
Tragic triple deaths shock Cincinnati business leader family
Alfred M. Betty prominent Washburn Crosby mills manager, his wife Lulu, and their 20 month old son Harry were found dead in their Gilbert avenue home after a gas release. Betty’s note accuses his wife of harming the child. officials suspect suicide and homicide. Betty, once linked to Memphis business circles, had divorce history and ties to Murfreesboro Tennessee.
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Cincinnati
A. M. Betty
Washburn- Crosby Mills
Minneapolis
Carrolton
Gilbert Avenue
Lulu
Harry
Betty
Memphis
Chattanooga
St. Louis
Nashville
Tenn
Alfred M. Betty
Murfreesboro
Estill Springs
Violent Eruptions From La Soufriere Continue
Eruptions from La Soufriere in Kingston Saint Vincent intensified overnight from Saturday into Sunday. By Sunday morning at around 8 30 a.m. the activity was unabated and awe inspiring with the crater belching dense black clouds, loud roars, and vivid flashes. Electrical discharges were recorded through the night as dawn revealed spectacular volcanic clouds.
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Kingston
St. Vincent
Attorney General Harlan Arrives in New York
New York March 23 James S S Harlan attorney general of Porto Rico arrived on the steamer Ponce He says he will go to Washington to see the president and offer his resignation to take effect in late April
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Harlan
New York
James S.S. Harlan
Porto Rico
Ponce
Washington
Sharon Steel moves sheet plant to Lorain Ohio
May Move to Ohio New York March 23 removal of Sharon Steel Co. sheet plant at Sharon Pennsylvania to Lorain Ohio is under study by United States Steel Corp officials to meet ship building demand on the lakes Brig Gen Funston assumes command at Vancouver barracks March 23 Vancouver Washington Brig Gen Funston to take over the Department of the Columbia from Brig Gen Randall who goes to the Philippines
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Ohio
New York
Sharon Steel Co
Sharon
Lorain
United States Steel Corporation
Funston
Vancouver
Wash
Vancouver Barracks
Department of the Columbia
Randall
Philippines
Highwayman Kills Man in Idaho Falls
Joseph S. Brown was shot and killed by an unknown highwayman in Idaho Falls on March 23. He was walking to the station when an assailant approached from the front and another from the rear. a shot pierced his abdomen. The motive and killer remain at large.
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Idaho Falls
Ida
Joseph S. Brown
Brown
Mrs. William A. Duer Dies After Illness
Mrs. William A. Duer mother of Mrs. Clarance H. Mackay and Miss Carolina Duer died at the Waldorf Astoria in New York on Sunday from a stroke. She had suffered an extended illness.
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William A. Duer
New York
William A. Deer
Clarance H. Mackay
Carolina Duer
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Discarded Lover Fires During Chicago Wedding
Benjamin Valerie, a discarded suitor, fired a revolver at the bride during a wedding feast in Chicago. In the ensuing struggle Valerie was fatally wounded. Michael Malone, brother of the groom, was severely injured and may not recover.
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Chicago
Benjamin Valerie
Joseph Malone
Valerie
Michael Malone
Pistol Duel During Electric Car Robbery Leaves Man Dead
Three masked robbers attempted a night car hold up on the Los Angeles and Pacific electric line between Los Angeles and Santa Monica. A pistol duel erupted between passenger C W Henderson and a robber. The other two highwaymen fired through the crowded car. H A Griswold of Mason Jr was killed and two others injured. The robbers escaped, one believed wounded.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Los Angeles & Pacific Electric
Santa Monica
C. W. Henderson
H. A. Griswold
Mason, Jr
Heaviest snow storm hits St Joseph Missouri
The heaviest snow storm of the year began at 5 pm Sunday, delaying railway traffic and disrupting telegraph and telephone lines. Large flakes fell as temperatures dropped, coating northern Missouri with six to twelve inches of snow by night.
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St. Joseph, Mo
St. Joseph
Ex Queen Lil Leaves For Honolulu
Former Queen Liluokalani of Hawaii has left Washington after winter efforts to obtain compensation from Congress for crown lands and returns to Honolulu.
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Lil
Honolulu
Washington
Liluokalani
Hawaii
Congress
Palma calls senate for March 24 to ratify reciprocity accord
In Havana on March 23 President Palma issued a call for an extraordinary senate session on March 24 to ratify the reciprocity treaty as amended by the United States Senate.
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Havana
Palma
Senate
United States Senate
Castro Resigns. Congress Seeks to Undo Move
Caracas and Washington reports say President Castro resigned and handed over power to the congress president. Congress crowd studies his message as a committee drafts a reply and votes to seek reconsideration. A later session urged Castro to rethink, but he declined though agreed to present another message Thursday to propose a solution.
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Caracas
Castro
Republic of Venezuela
Congress
Senor Castro
Congressional
Castro Theresol
Washington
Uni
Vene
Investment Co. Affairs Placed Under U S Marshal Charge
United States district court in St. Louis ordered U S Marshal W L Mersey to take charge of the International Investment Co to arrange a settlement. The firm run by J W Hogue failed after an indictment. assets estimated at 8000 to 10000 dollars, liabilities unknown. A list of about 1900 depositors is in the marshal’s hands, with over 11000 certificates tied to John J Ryan Investment Co. deposits totaling about 1 million dollars, likely paying under 20 cents on the dollar.
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St. Louis
United States District Court
United States
W. L. Mersey
International Investment Co
J. W. Hogue
Hogue
Marshal Morsey
John J. Ryan Investment Co
Peace Settlement Ended Uruguayan Revolt
Montevideo reports peace signed Sunday between the Uruguay government and rebels, ending a week long uprising that began March 16 in Ri vera Flores and Maldonado. The White party sparked the revolt over President Prdonez and prefect appointments, with the government pursuing military suppression and peaceful settlement proposals.
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Montevideo
Rivera
Flores
Maldonado
Prdonez
Cuestas
Foreman Burned to Death at Pueblo Steel Works
Herman A. Mowbry foreman at a Pueblo steel works died after a blast furnace released flame and hot cinders. His clothing burned away as he inhaled the fiery gas and his body was later sent to Peru, Indiana, where his brother is an attorney.
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Pueblo
Col
Herman A. Mowbry
Steel Works
Mowbry
Peru
Ind
Ice jam drains American falls channel at Goat Island
In Niagara Falls New York on March 23 the wide channel between the American shore and Goat Island nearly ran dry due to shallowness from a massive ice jam at the head of Goat Island.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
American Shore
Goat Island
American Falls
London Firm Signs Mexico City Long-Distance Pact
J Sitzsen tratter of London signs a contract with the Mexican federal government to supply Mexico City with a modern underground long-distance telephone system. The agreement covers the installation and operation of an advanced network aimed at improving national communications infrastructure.
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Mexico City
J. Sitzsentratter
London
Daughters of Jesus Sisters Leave Brest in Mass Departure
One hundred sisters of the Daughters of Jesus depart Brest after closure. Thirty are bound for Belgium, thirty for Canada, and forty for the United States.
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Brest
the Order of the Daughters of Jesus
Belgium
Canada
United States
Quarantine Partially Lifted At Laredo Port
Laredo Texas March 23 authorities will allow people to leave and enter the port after 48 hours observation and careful disinfection citing a sharp decrease in plague cases in Mexico and a relaxation of measures.
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Laredo
Tex
Mexico
Bank President Died Suddenly on Pleasure Trip
Nathan M. Hallock president of the Merchants National Bank of Middletown New York died suddenly in Los Angeles California while on an extended pleasure trip. Formal notice lists his passing as occurring during his travel plan and confirms his leadership role.
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Middletown
N. Y
Nathan M. Hallock
Merchants’ National Bank
Los Angeles
Cal
Five Tugmen Drowned In River Collision
Five crew members of the tug Pilot were drowned after a collision with the steamship Winifred in the Delaware river near Philadelphia. The remaining three crewmen were saved.
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Philadelphia
Pilot
Winifred
Delaware River
CTOW
Train staff to receive wage increases in April
Houston March 23. The Houston and Texas Central announced that trainmen and conductors will be given increases of 12 1/4 and 15 percent beginning April 1. Passenger men receive the lower rate.
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Houston
Tex
Houston & Texas Central
Eighteen Bodies Abandoned in Wagons Near Atlanta Cemetery
In a storm two miles from Atlanta a group of eighteen headless bodies were found abandoned in wagons along the road to the cemetery. The remains are linked to the Atlanta dental college and are alleged to be the work of Negro undertaker employees.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Dental College
France Threatens Move of Troops Over China Disturbances
Shanghai reports France threatens to pull troops from Indo China into Kwangsi unless the Chinese government suppresses disturbances there. The notice emphasizes rising tensions and foreign pressure amid regional unrest.
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Shanghai
France
Indo
Chin
Kwang Si
Actress Died Suddenly in Washington
Washington March 23 Mrs. Cora H Wilbur wife of Arthur R Wilbur manager of Hoyts a Texas Steer Co and former star of that production under the stage name Alice Roseland died suddenly at her home in this city
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Washington
Cora H. Wilbur
Arthur R. Wilbur
Hoyt
A “Texas Steer” Co
Alice Roseland
Cabinet Dissent Threatens Crisis Over Madrid Budget
Dissensions within the Madrid cabinet over the budget threaten a ministerial crisis. War minister seeks a $3,000,000 increase for the next budget, including $1,600,000 for the army.
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Madrid
Nervy Thief Vanishes With Jewelry At Nathan Home
New York police report the disappearance of 25,000 dollars in jewels from Alfred Nathan’s Mass 72d Street residence after butler George Boscut fled. A note to Mrs Nathan claimed he would return pawn tickets if the case stayed quiet, hinting at possible Europe escape.
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New York
George Bossut
Alfred Nathan
Mass 72d Street
Europe
George
Sportsmen's Show Opens in Cleveland with Noted Swims
About 3,000 attend the opening of the two week sportsmen's show in Cleveland. New York, Chicago and Philadelphia athletes contest events. C. W. Stone of Chicago wins the final 20 yard novice swim at 114-5 g. A. Ruddy of New York A C wins the open 20 yard swim in 101-5, surpassing a prior record. Charles McMahon of Cleveland dives 65 feet from the armory rafters performing a somersault on entry.
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Cleveland
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
C. W. Stone
G. A. Ruddy
A. C
Leary
San Francisco A. C
Charles McMahon
Iveland
Armory
Revolutionists Seize San Domingo City in Full Posession
San Domingo March 24 revolutionists hold the city as they control the cable office and land lines. Foreign Minister Sanchez seeks refuge in the U S consulate. Government forces clash with Revolutionary troops. General Pena killed. The Atlanta under orders to Pensacola then Monte Cristo if American interests are threatened.
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Republic of San Domingo
Sanchez
United States
Echenique
Pena
Wes Gil
Peppin
Washington
Atlanta
Pensacola
Plaintiff Wins As Heirship Split Named in Probate
The court confirms the plaintiff's win regarding the estate of the late father. Mrs. Farwie R. McC Herzog is entitled to a share, with the ruling detailing portions and heirs involved in the probate decision.
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Farwie R. McC. Herzog
Father
Woman awarded share of $15 million estate in New York case
In New York on March 24 Mrs Fannie Rayne McComb Herzog daughter of the late James Jennings McComb and wife of Artist Louis Herzog won her contention over a will clause. Justice Truax filed the supreme court decision on Monday granting her about 4 090 000 dollars after ruling the clause restricting marriage invalid.
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New York
Fannie Rayne McComb Herzog
James Jennings McComb
Louis Herzog
Herzog
Justice Truax
Supreme Court
Labor clash in Oxnard ends with multiple gunshot injuries
In Oxnard California on March 24 two hundred shots were fired in a labor conflict between Japanese and Mexican workers linked to the beet sugar industry. A nonunion wagon sparked the incident when union laborers attempted to place a sign. Perfecto Ogas and L Vasquez are fatally wounded alongside two Japanese and another Mexican. Reports say six hundred Japanese and four hundred Mexicans were near a violent confrontation.
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Oxnard
Cal
Perfecto Ogas
L. Vasquez
Wife found dead as fire engulfs North Twelfth Street home
In St Louis on Monday night firefighters found Mrs Charles Adams dead on the floor of a North Twelfth Street dwelling. Fire investigators say she appeared to have suffocated. Her husband was taken into custody pending further investigation.
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St. Louis
North Twelfth Street
Charles Adams
Natchez Levee Near Vidalia Sees Rising Water
Sycamore levee near Vidalia in Natchez Mississippi has been raised and is now a foot higher than in 1897. The Natchez gauge shows 49.5 or 45 above 1897 maximum and continues to rise as work proceeds.
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Natchez, Miss
Sycamore
Vidalia
Natchez
Treasury Secretary Shaw Attends Atlanta Banquet
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw, who arrived in Atlanta from New Orleans, was the guest of honor at a Capitol City club banquet hosted by the Atlanta Clearing House association on Monday night.
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Atlanta
Secretary of the Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
New Orleans
Capitol City Club
Atlanta Clearing House Association
UC Cal marks thirty fourth anniversary address by Jordan
President David Starr Jordan of Stanford delivered the principal address at the thirty fourth anniversary of the founding of the University of California on March 24 in Berkeley.
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University of California
Decreased Revenue Receipts Decline in February 1903
The monthly statement of internal revenue receipts shows February 1903 total receipts of 16,250,495 dollars, a loss of 67,250 compared to February 1902, with Washington reporting March 24 as the release date.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Cooperage Plant to Be Rebuilt in Peoria
Peoria March 24 The American Spirits Manufacturing Co will rebuild the Madigan and Walsh cooperage plant increasing daily output to 3500 barrels. Three chimneys and additional men will be employed.
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Peoria
American Spirits Manufacturing Co
Madigan and Walsh
Memphis River Flood Stays Steady Then Falls Near Memphis
Memphis reports the river at 39.5 feet with a Monday night fall expected. The danger from the flood in the region is considered over, shifting focus to levees along Mississippi Louisiana and Arkansas. Winds on Monday raised concerns for levees just above flood stage. the day was mostly fair with Monday morning rain noted.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkan
Treasurer Robbed of 3000 Dollars in Milwaukee
Harry F. E. Nirdlinger treasurer of the Marguerita Sylva Opera Co. was robbed of about $3000 including cash and notes while sleeping in Milwaukee at the Davidson theater where The Strollers is on stage. A company member is missing and suspected of theft. Nirdlinger may have been drugged before retiring.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Harry FE. Nirdlinger
Vermese
Guerita Opera Co
Davidson Theater
Nirdlinger
Death ends three day long yawning spree in Wisconsin
Oshkosh Wisconsin March 24 Mrs William Henry Jenny died after yawning non stop for three days despite remedies and anesthesia. Doctors attributed the death to a brain related condition causing laryngeal spasms. The case ended after the woman exhausted herself from the persistent yawning.
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William H. Jenny
Oshkosh
Wis
William Henry Jenny
Jenny
Anti pool room bill bans racing bets statewide
Austin on March 24 reports the anti pool room measure, amended to prohibit betting on horse races even at race tracks, passed the senate swiftly and received the governor’s signature. The action broadens gambling prohibitions and affects horse race wagering statewide.
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Austin
Tex
Senate
Ex Crown Princess Tries Suicide In Saxony Lineage
Genoa March 24. The former crown princess of Saxony lies seriously ill in her mother's chateau at Landau on Lake Constance after an attempt to end her life by taking poison.
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Genoa
Saxony
Landau
Lake Constance
Electric Railroad to Run Chicago to Milwaukee in Two Years
Chicago officials say a new electric railroad linking Chicago to Milwaukee will begin operations within two years if current plans stay on track. The line will pass through Waukegan Kenosha and Racine, expanding regional transport and commerce.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Waukegan
Kenosha
Racine
President Palma Urges Senate to Ratify Treaties by March 31
Havana March 24 President Palma sent a message to the senate warning that unless the amendments approved by the United States are approved before March 31 it will be impossible to conclude the reciprocity treaty.
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Havana
Palma
Senate
United States
Report finds no direct bribery in school book case
Jefferson City March 24 The house investigating committee report submitted Monday finds no direct evidence of bribery in school book legislation. Testimony does not sustain charges.
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Jefferson City
House Investigating Committee
Reception Tendered to Gen Thomas J Stewart in Chattanooga
Chattanooga citizens including Confederate veterans Eskimos and Indians joined a public reception for Gen Thomas J Stewart chief of the G A R on Monday night in Chattanooga. Washington appeals to the war department call for relief for native Eskimo and Indian inhabitants of Northern Alaska in extreme destitution.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Thomas J. Stewart
Washington
War Department
Alaska
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