Dead and Injured After Chicago Strike Incident
In Chicago, two workers were struck during a violent incident near Madison and Jefferson Streets. Gustav Smith, 38, died from a heavy blow to the head. August Hasterak, 35, was badly hurt and hospitalized in serious condition. Police suspect involvement by a cable train and workers claim a strike-related assault, with an inquest planned to determine exact motives and assailants.
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Custav Smith
Angust Hasterak
Harth
Madison and
Jefferson
Mtre
Athena Convane
Smith
Alou
Ely Vollee
Caer
Hunterok
Pike
Noble
Cornell
San Wan Muffert
Jie Jaan
Hastersk
Gillipe Agalise
Trust Plan Failed Inquiry into Refiners Pact
York march 24 press report reveals a disclosed statement alleging an attempt to form a combination among independent miners and the refinery interests as part of a wider trade war. Agents of national and regional bodies spoke on the matter noting protests and negotiations without clear timelines.
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York
the Herald
Wigan
Joma
Bost
Howell Pon
Yak
Independent refineries fail to settle sugar combine talks
Mr. Post notes the move toward a sugar refining combine. He says independent refiners were confined to act alone but now face a unified group. Negotiations have stalled with no settlement in sight for this year.
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Post
Becamie
Ogden Gas Bonds Sold in Chicago Syndicate Purchase
A Chicago syndicate signs a contract for 5 million dollars of Ogden Gas bonds. Stockholders meet April 10 to decide on bond issues. The company plans to extend plant to west and south divisions, possibly clashing with Peoples Gas, Light and Coke over territory and prices.
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Chicago
Ogden Gas
Pepe's Gas, Light & Coke Company
Mother Dies Rescuing Child Found In Well
Rushville reports a mother under twenty perished after attempting to save her one month old baby from a well. The infant drowned. the mother died from exposure. They were in the well for eight hours before discovery as the husband was away.
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Rushville
Mark Salers
Unexpected Windfall Shares for Chicago Heiress in Estate Suit
Chicago March 24 Mrs G W Floyd plans to travel to St Louis to claim a large share of the late James McClintock estate of Pittsburg and St Louis. Cousin Phoebe Floyd, last seen in 1534, informs her she is an heir, though both have long resided in Chicago. Miss Phoebe learns of the Chicago relationship via St Louis word. El Paso March 24 Dr W T Yandel state quarantine cam provide death by suicide at his home. The 7 year old doctor had long suffered asthma and other ailments.
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Chicago
G. W. Floyd
St . Louis
James McClintock
Pittsburg
St. Louie
Floyd
Es Phoebe Floyd
Chienea
Phoebe Floyd
St. Louis
McClintons
Texas
el Paso
Tex
Wi Tm “Yandel
State
Yandel
Flo
Grape Nuts Health Claims From Postum Cereal Co Ads
An advertisement extols Grape-Nuts as a superior health food claiming high nourishment per pound, pre digested grains, and rapid absorption. Testimonials from HG Carpenter of Kansas City and others assert weight gain from using Grape-Nuts and promise balanced nutrition. Claims emphasize science driven elements and widespread grocer availability.
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Ad Berts
Carpenter
Oak St. Kanary
Sisy
Carnegie in Control Forming New Company In 160 Million Inc.
Trenton reports the Carnegie company formed after talks between Andrew Carnegie and H C Prick to resolve their business differences. Capital set at 160 million dollars, stock all subscribed. Principal subscribers include Andrew Carnegie Henry Phipps Frick Schwab Lovejoy C Phipps Morrison Braddock D M Clenson James Gayley Andrew A Moreland John Walker and others with diverse holdings. Par value 1000 dollars per share. State fee 12000 dollars for filing and annual franchise tax of 11. See a Bright Outlook For World's Fair Measure. St Louis reports Seth W Cobb pursuing Louisiana interests.
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Trenton
N_ J
Carnegie Company
Andrew Carnegie
H.C. Prick
New York
Henry Phipps
Pittsburg
Frick
Pittsburse
John Walker
Allegheny
Suspected Chinatown Plague Checks Continue in San Francisco
Surgeem Gass away reports no new developments in Chinatown health cases. He notes ongoing house to house inspection in the Chinese quarter, with officials and marine Intercom in San Francisco coordinating the response and continuing scrutiny of suspicious sickness.
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Prisco Oriental
Washington
Surgeem Gassaway
Charsé
Marine
Anlp
San Francisco
Chinatown
Bank cashier beaten in September tragedy ends life in Palatine
Frederick J. Filvert former cashier at Patton's bank Palatine died from injuries after a hammer attack September 2 by Dr William Lewis. Lewis, said to be insane, died in jail hospital six months later. Filvert, 62, long active in G A R and Methodist circles, never fully recovered from the assault. The motive and identity of the attacker remained uncertain at the time of his death.
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Chicago
Frederick J. Filvert
Patton
Palatine
William Lewis
Lewis
Quanty
Kert
G. A. Dt
Filbert
World's fair bill discussed by St Louis group
Purchase of the World's fair bill in Congress was reviewed in St Louis with the Business Men's league executive committee. A special meeting was planned to consider Mir Cobb's report and to map a large delegation to Washington if the committee supports a favorable report. The movement remains optimistic for a park and final passage. Also reported is the identification of a robber, Walter Bawhon Jtholly, linked to a misdeed involving Dr. Lewis and a deceased brother.
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Congress
St. Louis
Business Men's League
Mir Cobb
Washington
Evervene
Walter Bawhon
Lewis
Train collision injures crew in Fort Worth switch error
A Missouri Kansas & Texas passenger train collided with a log train after an open switch near Fort Worth Texas on March 24. Engineer Woodsend was badly hurt. Sam Miller of Dallas died between two cars. Candy Juktson of Fort Worth jumped from a car and may die. Several others injured but not seriously.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Woodsend
Sam Miller
Dallas
Candy Juktson
Seticua
Robbers Confess In Bank Looting Case At Las Cruces
Texas bandits Wilber and Wilson, arrested in San Antonio, confess to robbing the bank at Cruces and name two local citizens as accomplices. They tell Sheriff Isaden aboard a train to Las Cruces that Cravens and Rhodes provided horses for the escape. Cravens and Rhodes were arrested on bond.
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Texas
Hi Paso
Tex
Wilber and
Wilson
San Antonio
As Cruces
Here
Las Cruces
Isaden
A. Cravens
Rhodes
Cravens
Municipal Ownership Address At Weard of Trade Dinner
Springfield hosts the eleventh annual Dane of the Weard of Trade with Governor Pingree of Michigan and Governor Bates of Northhampton among speakers. Pingree urged public ownership of necessary monopolies in a thorough address on municipal government.
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Springfield
Mass
Pingres
Michigan
Harris
Amherst College
Bates
Field
Northamption
Pingree
Bishop Burgess Seeks Coadjutor at Peoria Diocesan Meeting
Quincy March 21 The Right Rev Alexander Burgess bishop of the Episcopal Church again requests a coadjutor bishop and writes from St Albans Vt urging appointment at the annual diocesean convention at Peoria He names candidates including Dr Broderick W Taylor D W Leffenwerl and Archdeacon Percy C Weber For Springfield Knoxville Milwaukee diocese rests mentioned Also notes weekly bank statement and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy advertisement claims and testimonials Burdork Hinod Biers adds a line on mental clarity and vigor for life.
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Quincy, Til
Alexander Burgess
Episcopal Church
St. Albans
D. W. Leffenwerl
Knoxville
Percy C. Weber
Milwaukee
Fighting in Samoa split factions threaten new outbreak
Victoria dispatch reports Samoan warlike factions still split Mulletoa and Mataafa groups. Taxes flow to different governments in Apia with Leulemuega cited. Attacks on Mataafa adherents in Leone leave several wounded as village fear of enslavement spreads.
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Chicago
Chronicle
Victoria
Samoa
Warrimoo
Mulletoa
Apia
Leulemuega
Leone
Mataaia
Royal Baking Powder Ad From New York
An archival snippet shows a Royal Baking Powder advertisement from New York featuring the brand name and product designation. The fragment emphasizes the brand as a staple in kitchen use with no additional details on price or promotion.
Miners and Operators in Springfield Agree 20 Percent Raise
Advance for miners in the Springfield subdistrict. Operators and miners held a conference in Cis city and agreed to a 20 percent wage increase for day laborers over the conference scale. Pay days were changed from the 15th and 20th to the 10th and 25th.
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Springfield
Sprinfield
Cis City
Lyman Shot by O Malley in Chicago Political Dispute
Ex Alderman William H Lyman was wounded last night by State Representative John F O Malley during a clash over local politics. His condition is not serious and examination showed a single gunshot to the fleshy part of the leg, not poisoning or life threatening.
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Chicago
William H. Lyman
John F. O'Malley
Lyman
Senators urged prompt action on Porto Rico tariff
An Indianapolis News commentary argues the Senate should act quickly on Porto Rico tariff policy to aid the island’s starving people. It criticizes delaying tactics and warns Republicans will suffer politically from inaction, urging a just policy over party harmony.
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Indianapolis
Newa 14
Senate
Porto Rico
United States
Republicana
Niews
Miners Reach $21.21 Rate Increase in Pittsburg District
In Pittsburg on March 24 a detailed wage scale for district dial miners was agreed and signed to take effect April 1. The horizontal advance of 21.21 percent over current rates directly and indirectly affects 20,000 men, described as the most advantageous settlement yet secured by the United Mine Workers in the area.
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Pittsburg
United Mine Workers
Woman's Hotel Company forms to run women only lodging
Albany reports the Woman's Hotel Company of New York City has incorporated with a $400,000 capital to operate a hotel exclusively for women. In Cleveland, thousands of women register to vote in the school board election, signaling a broader turnout than in prior years.
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Albany, N
Woman's Hotel Company of
New York
Ity
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