Dowie Leader Challenged as Zion City Revolt Erupts
Chicago reports reveal John Alexander Dowie stripped of power and property after a fiery insurrection by 5000 Dowietites. Wilbur Glenn Voliva backs a new era as title to Zion City assets transfers by power of attorney to Alexander Granger. Declarations of independence follow, with Dowie abroad in Mexico awaiting his next move.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Zion
Dowie
Zion City
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Speicher
Alexander Granger
Voliva
Dowie Telegrams From Voliva Aired In Mexico Rift
Overseer Voliva and advisers dispatch telegrams to Dowie at Ocotlan Mexico denouncing his leadership and endorsing Voliva’s administration. The missive suspends Dowie and accuses him of polygamous teaching and mismanagement while warning of exposure and legal action. Officials WW H Piper and WV Glenn Voliva sign the notice in Chicago.
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Mexico
Voliva
Dowie
Ocotlan
Cincinnati
Speicher
Granger
Zion
Church of Zion
WW. H. Piper
Chicago
Glenn Voliva
Zion City officials deny polygamy teachings report
Overseer Voliva and Zion City leaders outlined no changes to religious practices after a telegram referenced secret polygamous teachings. H D Brathfield and J C Excell are named in the chain of oversight, with assurances that Dowle is not insane and a forthcoming statement on the teachings.
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H. E. Cantel
United Kingdom
H. D. Brathfield
Zion University
J. C. Excell
J.C. Speicher
Zion City
Voliva
Zion
Overseer
Dowle
Senator Polygamy Allegations Stain Pols in Early Speech
Rev Alexander Lewis denounces polygamy among politicians in Kansas City addressing divorce cases. He refers to Roberts’ election as signaling broader misconduct and accuses a midwestern senator of forcing his wife to divorce after taking another woman. He contrasts elites with Brigham Young followers.
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Saya
Kansas City
Alexander Lewis
First Congregational Church
Roberts
Congress
New York ‘Four Hundred
Brigham Young
Alabama Flood Worsens River Overflow Across Delta
Mobile sees escalating flood harm as Alabama and Tombigbee rivers overflow. Steamboat service ends for 150 miles above Mobile due to landings being underwater and fuel shortages in the inundated district. The flood rivals 1882 and threatens 1871 levels, with cattle starving and farmers depleting supplies amid pneumonia in livestock.
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Mobile
Ala
Alabama
Tombigbee River
Tess Smith & Co. Private Bank Fails at Pekin
The private banking house Tess, Smith & Co. of Pekin established in 1866 has failed to open its doors and has made an assignment to former State Senator A. J. Albertsen who took charge. Assets are reported at about 60 percent of liabilities.
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Teoria
Tess, Smith & Co
Pekin
A. J. Albertsen
Moro women described as fierce warriors in battle reports
General Wood notes that Moro women and men were indistinguishable in battle at Mount Dajo. The report states wives and mothers among the tribe perform tribal tasks, reflecting savage norms.
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Mount Dajo
Wood
Idle Mines Across Regions Signal Uncertain Coal Crisis
The first session of talks between anthracite miners and operators yields little progress. Leaders including President Mitchell arrive in Pittsburgh as 145000 of 160000 anthracite workers stay idle. Independent operators sign or threaten to sign the 1908 scale amid widespread strike action from Illinois to Iowa.
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Dibworth
Crescent
Maxine
Ellsworth
People’s, Mifflin
Wampum Run
Bulger
Jayette, Steen & Vesta
Jones & Laughlin Steel Company
Pittsburg
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Fairmont
W. Va
Evansville
Ind
Southern Indiana Railway
Iowa
Springfield
Illinois
Peoria
Stephen Wolachley
Natives Shot for Police Killings During Tax Uprising
In Pietermaritzburg on April 3 twelve natives condemned for the murder of policemen during the February uprising against the poll tax were executed after a delay sparked a dispute between imperial and colonial governments.
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Pietermaritzburg
Natal
Ills and Improvements Among Notables and Nations
General Ramon Blanco, the last Spanish Cuba governor general, is seriously ill in Madrid. Senator Alger, ill in Atlantic City, is improving. Ex Senator David B. Hill in Camden, D C., shows health gains. Daniel C. Burdict dies at Beloit in his 102nd year. A plot to assassinate the Spanish royal family is reported from Lebrija. Belgium to host an 1910 Brussels exposition. Germany orders an 18000 ton battleship from Europ Germania.
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Ramon Blanco
Cuba
Madrid
Alger
Atlantic City
N. J
David B. Hill
New York
Camden
D. C
Daniel C. Burdict
Beloit
Wis
Lebrija
Spain
Belgium
Pittsburg Coal Company Signs the 1008 Scale
Chicago April 3. Reports from the Pittsburg district indicate the Coal Company Hobbins signed the 1008 scale for anthracite mining. Details from the Mendle region are unclear but confirm scale adoption in the Pittsburg area.
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Pittsburg Coal Company
Chicago
Pittsburg District Coal Company
Hobbins
Fair Vote Efforts Stir Kansas City Election Precincts
Governor Folk, passing through Kansas City, vows to return with the police board to visit voting precincts. He warned that crimes against the ballot will be punished, as arrests for illegal registration mount. All city officers were summoned by the police board for election duty instructions.
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Kansas City
Joseph W. Folk
Des Moines
Police Board of Election Commissioners
Polk
Police Board
Urgent deficiency bill reported to senate in Washington
The urgent deficiency bill was reported to the Senate. Senator Tillman aired his daily complaint against railways centered on Richmond Virginia alleging discrimination by the Chesapeake and Ohio and other roads. White House amendment to the rate bill was offered by Long of Kansas. Fulton of Oregon Nelson and Heyburn spoke for the rate bill. An executive session was held. The House passed the notable personal measure.
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Washington
Senate
Tillman
Richmond
Chesapeake and Ohio
White House
Long
Kansas
Fulton
Oregon
Nelson
Heyburn
House
Railway Bill Extends Liability for Employee Injuries
A bill favored by railway workers expands the liability of railways for injuries to employees on the job. The legislation also allows fortification measures for sweet wines among other measures deemed of limited public interest.
Anti pass bill in Iowa nears enactment after house approval
Des Moines April the anti pass bill is near law as Governor Cunning affixes signature. The house approved an amendment by 75 to 11 reducing the measure to require legislators to pay their own fares home. The bill prohibits any public official including federal officers from accepting railroad favors.
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Solona
Des Moines
Cno
House
Wrtel
B.re
Des Moines Looms Over Child Labor Law Passage
Des Moines reports indicate a new child labor bill cleared the house and awaits the governor's signature to become law. The act would prohibit employing children under certain ages and require department stores to provide employers with proper limits and protections.
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Des Moines
Chaim
Government report shows March deficit. surplus noted
The March 18 government receipts and expenditures statement shows total receipts of RWG I and expenditures of 45 700 000 leaving a surplus of 4 861 000. In Arkansas Governor Jefferson Davis reportedly beat Senator Derry by about 10 000 in last week's primary election.
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Washington
Little Keck
Ark
Jefferson Davis
Derry
United States
Emigration to Canada and U.S. Appointments Reported
The dispatch notes a rise in UK to Canada emigration to 1% of residents, a figure contrasted with 11,406 in 1888. President Roosevelt names Rudolph Forster as first assistant secretary to the president, replacing Byd Barnes who becomes postmaster for the city. Coles County Illinois reports the new courthouse indebtedness at 220,560.44 dollars per nonpartisan accountants.
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Canada
London
Barnes
Washington
Roosevelt
Rudolph Forster
Byd Barnes
Forster
Coles County
Court House
Mattoon
Knight & Co Jewelry Firm Fails in Dubuque
A. R. Knight & Co. jewelry house in Dubuque, Iowa, failed with liabilities listed at 81 000 dollars and assets of 20 000. K Swift, connected to a Chicago packing firm, is ill with pneumonia in Boston. The Ohio Senate rejected the Bronson primary election bill.
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A. R. Knight & Co
Dubuque, Ta
K. ©. Swift
Chicago
Boston
Ohio Senate
Bronson
Chicago Markets Report April 3 1906 Live Stock and Hogs
Chicago markets show mixed receipts and steady to higher tone across cattle hogs and sheep. Official receipts yesterday 37222 with estimated today 12000 and tomorrow 34000. cattle and hogs noted as steady to higher with light hogs and mixed packers delayed for price clarity.
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Chicago
Constitutional Democrats win big in St Petersburg elections
In St Petersburg on April, Constitutional Democrats appear to sweep the municipal and provincial contests. Workmen’s votes were mostly boycotted while several delegates outside the city backed Progressive and Conservative blocs. Milukoff claims the party won all wards except possibly the admiralty quarter as ballots were sealed and counts postponed.
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St. Petersburg
M. Oushakoff
State Printing Office
Independent” Workmen's Party
Zubatoff
Ministry of the Interior
Democrats
Constitutional Democrats
Paul M. Milukoff
Associated Press
Admiralty Quarter
Kaiser Keeps His Word Inaugurates Crefeld Garrison
Emperor William visited Crefeld with the Hussar regiment from Duesseldorf ending a 1908 pledge to provide dancing partners for local girls. The city, famed for silk and velvet, flaunted decorations as the emperor and troops were warmly welcomed.
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Crefeld
Germany
William
Duesseldorf
Miners and operators near agreement on wage scale
The joint scale committee for Iowa miners and operators is ready for a conference. Both sides say they cannot settle the 1908 wage scale as set by the Perry resolution at Indianapolis, but expect an agreement on its equivalent.
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Les Moines
Iowa
Indianapolis
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Hartlein
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