Prolonged Strike Threat Puts 100000 in Risk of Sympathy Action
Philadelphia reports Pratt and other leaders weighing a general sympathy strike involving 100000 workers. The PR T asserts its position and state police patrols quell riots as Mayor Reyburn says arbitration offers little gain. National Guard could be mobilized if allied unions join.
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Rapid Transit Company
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Pratt
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Lehigh Avenue
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Columbia Avenue
Sheep Manufacturing Company
Fifth
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Connors to resign as state chairman after compromise
Albany February 25. Dem state committee clash ends in compromise. Murphy planned to oust Connors but he will stay until April 17 after an apology and conservative Democrats urged restraint.
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Democratic State Committee
Murphy
Connors
Albany
N. Y
William J. Connors
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
United States Steel to Add Cement Plant in Indiana
United States Steel Corporation plans a cement plant at Billiston Indiana with a cost around 2.5 million dollars. The facility will add two million barrels of annual output and be designated cement plant No 6 beside Universal Portland Cement plants No 3 and 4.
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United States Steel Corporation
New York
Billiston
Ind
Universal Portland Cement Company
Gary
Universal Pa
Bluffton
Universal Cement Company
Gary Fire Hazard Strikes Gary Indiana Fire Sparks $75000 Damage
Police seek an incendiary after a block fire in Gary caused $75,000 damage and injured six firefighters. A false townwide alarm triggered help from Chicago with 2,500 feet of hose and twenty firefighters. A woman telephonist stayed at her post until wires melted. An arrest on suspicion was released when the man proved he was en route to summon engines.
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Gary
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Chicago
Sugar Cane Strike Clash Yields Fatalities in Guadaloupe
Soldiers killed three strikers during a confrontation at Pointe a Pitre on February 26 as cane fields burned after the strike action. Several others were wounded along with two gendarmes.
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Pointe A Pitre
Guadaloupe
Billposters Strike Ends with Company Conceding
Chicago February 25 The American Posting Service yields after five months of conflict with the Billposters union granting strikers demands. Nonunion workers housed at the plant and protected by police are to be discharged.
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Chicago
American Posting Service
Hog market advances push prices to ten dollars
Buffalo reports the ten dollar hog at the stockyards with heavy and medium grades selling from ten to ten dollars and five cents. Indianapolis notes best grades at nine ninety five. Cincinnati records another advance with top hogs at nine eighty five.
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Buffalo
Indianapolis
Incinnati
Woman Fatally Burned as Robson Knapp Burns at Rossville
Mrs. Wilson Knapp was fatally burned at her sister Mrs. Sherfey’s Rossville home when clothing ignited near a stove. Sherfey, who rushed to help, was severely burned attempting to extinguish the flames.
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Frankfort
Ind
Wison Knapp
Sarah Sherfey
Rossville
Here
Knapp
Taft Returns to Washington with Senators and Brandeis
President Taft and Senators Lodge and Kean arrived in Washington from Newark at 7 12 PM and went to the White House. Also on the train were Samuel Gompers and Louis Brandeis.
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Samuel Gompers
Washington
Taft
Newark
White House
Louis Brandeis
Doctor Hull Arrested in Professor's Death Inquiry
Monroe City Missouri February 25 Dr J R Hull was taken into custody on a warrant connected to the death of the professor. Hull declared his innocence in a published statement and said he does not fear the investigation.
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Monroe City, Mo
J. R. Hull
Injury to Toe Brings Death of Saginaw Pioneer Byrne
Saginaw Michigan, February 25, James Byrne, a longtime First Ward constable and political figure, died after a toe injury months earlier led to blood poisoning spreading through his body. Byrne, aged and a Maine immigrant, had served fifty years as constable.
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Saginaw. Mich
James Byrne
Byrne
Saginaw
Maine
Kentucky farm strike disrupts 40000 bushel corn shipment
A strike by farm hands and shelter operators in Scuffetown Kentucky forced the steamer Nashville to abandon a 40000 bushel corn cargo bound for Nashville Tennessee. The shipment originated in Kentucky and was consigned to Nashville.
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Evansville
Ind
Nashville
Scuffetown
Tenn
Bribe Allegation Ties Hudson Meat Pack Case
Two Chicago men allegedly offered Prosecutor Garven of Hudson county New Jersey a lucrative retirement if he dropped the meat packers prosecution. An official in Jer sey City confirmed the claim. The case centers on whether money could influence the legal action against the packers.
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New York
Garden
Hudson Cour Y
New Jersey
Mrr. Garven
Jersey City
Chicago
Garven
Italian Ambassador Leaves New York for Constantinople
Baron Mayor Des Planches retiring Italian ambassador to Washington said before sailing with the baroness for Bremen aboard the George Washington that Italy owes gratitude to the United States for offering homes and opportunities to many Italians. He praised Americans as courteous as Italians after eight years of service.
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New York
Ollie James Is Renominated in Kentucky District
Paducah Ky February 25 Ollie James has been renominated by Democrats of the First congressional district for his fifth consecutive term in Congress.
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Ollie James
Paducah
Olle James
Democrats
Professor Vaughn Case Sparks Arrest And Writ Of Habeas Corpus
Dr. Hull faces arrest and a writ of habeas corpus after the death of Professor Vaughn in Kirksville. Hull asserts Vaughn died of natural causes and claims innocence, denying any poisoning and describing Bright's disease as a factor while stating he treated Vaughn's wife’s family.
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Kirksville
J. P. Carruthers
Reiger
Fair
Hull
Bell
Bright
Hyde murder case hearing set for March 4
In Kansas City on February 25 the preliminary hearing of Dr. B C Hyde for the murder of Colonel Thomas K Swope was continued to March 4 by agreement of the interested attorneys. Hyde’s bond of 50000 dollars has been renewed.
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Kansas City
B. C. Hyde
Thomas K. Swope
Dr. Hyde
Weather Forecast Illinois Fair and Warming Temperatures
Illiomis is expected to be fair with rising temperatures today and tomorrow. Sky should remain clear with mild afternoon heat and light winds. Overnight lows will ease back but stay comfortable for outdoor activities.
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Illiomis
NO AUTOS IN YELLOWSTONE
Cheyenne Wyoming February 25 Automo biles are to be barred in Yellowstone park according to a special dispatch from Washington Secretary Ballinger issued the order because automobiles frighten horses on dangerous roads Jerome Drops Hearst Suits New York February 25 William Jerome's two suits for 100000 each for Mbel brought against the Hearst papers were discontinued
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Yellowstone Park
Washington
Ballinger
Fire at Varick Street tenement injures many residents
In a Varick street tenement fire of incendiary origin fifteen people were burned or injured with two likely to die. William F Young his wife and eleven children were found in a corner as rescuers tossed children to firemen below. Fireman James Donovan and a laddersman were badly hurt when a ladder failed. Mrs Anna Quinn suffered likely fatal burns while saving Richard Tarbut.
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New York
Varick Street
William F. Young
James Donovan
Wiliam
Anna Quinn
Richard Tarbut
Wireless for government ships after Nina loss bill proposed
Washington February 25. The Nina disaster spurred Rep O Connell Massachusetts to introduce a bill in the house mandating wireless equipment on all government vessels that operate out of sight of land. The measure covers tugs barges collier s and revenue cutters and similar craft.
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Washington
Nina
Representative O'Connell
Massachusetts
D A R In Their New Home at Continental Hall
Continental Hall the new national home of the Daughters of the American Revolution is finished after seven years of construction. Officials have moved into offices near the Corcoran Art Gallery with the Washington monument and the White House in view.
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Washington
Continental Hall
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Corcoran Art Gallery
Washton Monument
White House
Chicago Market Data and Prices From Feb 25 1910
Market summaries show hog receipts of 15000 with steady to higher ranges for various hog categories. Cattle and sheep numbers steady with 3000 cattle and 7000 sheep. Washington market prices listed for beef, cows, Texas steers, and western cattle. Grain and feed prices given, including flour, bran, shorts, and corn meal.
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Texas
Uae
Schicas Cvdwaskiseen Knaesee Cae
John A Babcock Case at North American Live Stock
John A Babcock involved in a legal matter linked to the North American Live Stock Commission Company and the U S Stock Yards in Chicago. The record notes actions by the company and proceedings affecting Babcock within the stock yard context.
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North .American .Live .Stock Commission Company
Peace Seekers Move to End Nicaragua Conflict
Telegraphic links restored between Bluefields and Lake Managua as Estrada’s revolution gains ground. Madriz reportedly fled Managua to Leon while Estrada commands 4000 troops at Tipitapa and Chamorro moves from Lake Managua. Vasquez forces dispersed and consuls push for peace and Estrada recognition.
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Lake Managua
Madriz
Managua
Leon
Estrada
Tipitapa
Chamorro
San Francisco
Mena
San Obaldia
Vasquez
Nicaragua
Administrator Removed From Estate in New York
Surrogate Tosonsuite.application has removed George Considine as administrator of the estate of his brother John R. Considine. The action follows the will of their father Willu Considine naming him executor and alleges a firm led by attorney Henry J. Luced pressured George to sign away interest in securities under an old agreement.
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New York
George Consdine
John R. Considine
Wide
Willu Considine
Irs. Con
Henry J
Kling's Fate in Balance as Commission Delays Decision
Cincinnati Feb 25 The national commission delays ruling on Kling the Cubs catcher fate. The panel gave the Chicago team five days to respond and Kling five days to name those who played with him in September.
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Cincinnati
Johnny S
National Commission
Chie
Cubs
Kling
U. S. Naval Build Plan Reports Ship Cost Summary
Washington reports the naval appropriation bill will be finalized by the committee on Saturday. The measure outlines an annual ship program including two battleships of 28 000 tons at 11 000 000 dollars each, one repair vessel, two large collier ships, five submarines, and three destroyers.
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Washington
Naval Affairs
Tax law date to remain
Washington reports leaders of the house consider delaying action on a bill to extend the time for filing corporate tax returns. Supporters say corporations have had ample time to prepare, while opponents warn the move could trigger broader debate over the tax act.
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Washington
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