Indictments Against Coal Combines Total Forty-Four Men and Firms
Chicago grand jury returns 44 indictments against coal companies and individuals for conspiring to restrain trade. Report says lack of coal shortage is due to supply and demand, not the combines. Names listed include Acme Coat Co and Wilmington Coal Co amid others.
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Chicago
Specif! Grand Jury
Cook County
Publc
McEwen
Criminal Court
Acme Coat Co
Big Four Wilmington Coal Co
Bell & Zoller Coal Co
Brace Tile Conk Co
Bryelette’s Creek Coat Co
Carbon Coal Co
Cardiff Coal Co
Chicago, Wilmington and Vermilion Coal Co
Cost Blut Coal Co
C. F Lusk
C. J. Marston
Crescent Coal and Mining Co
Kevlin Coal Co
Edward Shirkie
Bd. HL
Coal strike commission hears Scranton official on union rights
Colonel R A Philips, general superintendent of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad yards, testifies to the coal strike commission in Philadelphia. He supports workers organizing and arbitration, cites wage rates, and notes his remarks as personal views, not company policy. A physician test assesses mining health compared to other occupations.
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Philadelphia
R. A. Philips
Scranton
Npge
Delaware, Tacwana and Western Railroad
Aards
Coal Strike Commission
Philips
Lackawanna Company
United Mine Workers
Orf
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Company
Clark
Darrow
W. W. Ross
New York
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
J. M. Wainwright
Coal Miners Convene in Indianapolis with John Mitchell Presiding
The national convention of the United Mine Workers opened in Indianapolis yesterday morning with President John Mitchell presiding. Welcoming speeches concluded and Mitchell delivered the response as the gathering awaited Bee's arrival.
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Indianapolis
Dan
National Convention of the United Mine Workers
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Bee
Market Report From Chicago and Buffalo Grain and Livestock
East Buffalo and Chicago markets show cattle and hogs steady with varied prices. Wheat and corn futures move with mixed signals as receipts and demand shift. no major price spikes noted.
Amalgamated Woodworkers Convene in Indianapolis
Secretary Wilson reads the call for the convention as Delegate Ryan presses for a comment by Vice President Lewis who delivers the gavel gift from the woodworkers to President Mitchell. Credentials debate arises over anthracite locals due to last summers strike, with pleas to credentials committee. Mitchell notes possible Philadelphia trip only if needed, planning to stay through wage conference in late January.
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W. B. Wilson
Ryan
Lewis
Amalgamated Woodworkers of America
Mitchell
Wilson
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Pittsburg Woman Cleared in Ward Murder Case
Mrs Letitia Eagle wife of 8 8 Eagle superintendent of the Pressed Steel Car company and social figure in Avaton was tried for the murder of her year old ward Eda Warner. The coroner had ruled death a suicide but an inquiry followed and she was charged. The trial ended with her being declared innocent and discharged.
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Pittsburg
Letitia Eagle
Eagle
Pressed Steel Car Company
Avaton
Eda Warner
Haymaker
Mrs. Eagle
Will Swap Some Land Between Nebraska and Iowa
Nebraska and Iowa plan a large land exchange to rectify sections lost to the Missouri River over two decades. East Omaha lies in Iowa, a Nebraska farm sits on the east bank, and many similar parcels straddle the boundary. Surveyors draft maps for the upcoming legislature to authorize the exchange and restore the boundary.
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Omaha
Neb
Jan
Nebraska
Iowa
Dowieism Conversion Sparks Farm Sale in Indiana
Richmond Indiana January 20 One of the most remarkable conversions to Dowieism is shown by William H TVions and wife who live miles east Lyons has sold this farm one of the best in Darke County and will sell other property to join the Dowie colony Upon his return from a visit to the colony he dug up his tobacco let it rot and buried all meat from a recent butchering
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Richmond
Ind
William H. T.vons
Lyons
Darke
Olde
Shut Down for Lack of Coal in Jackson Street Railway
Jackson Mich Jan 20 due to scarcity of hard coal the street railway company shuts down its lines causing delays and reduced service until fuel supplies improve. Local officials warn residents to seek alternative transport as repairs and operations pause.
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Jackson, Mich
City Nears Shutdowns As Coal Shortage Strains Mills
Power plants at Girass Lake and the swch power house ceased operations while street cars halted after 80 at well. Eldred mill's touring business closed due to coal scarcity and other manufacturers face closure. The city council refused to repeal oil storage limits and will pursue penalties against Standard Oil for noncompliance. Andrew Carnegie increases library gift to 70 000 after council appropriated 7 000 annually.
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Swch
Girass Lake
Eldred Mill
Connell Hluif, Ta
Dan
Andrew Carnegie
Violence at Chicago Federation of Labor Election
In Chicago on Sunday, two factions clashed over control of the Chicago Federation of Labor. Eleven assaults occurred during the voting, with police ejecting a mob that threatened judges and clerks. One man was seriously injured and dozens injured or bruised as pickpockets attacked delegates during the balloting.
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Chicago
Chicago Federation of Labor
Boxing card canceled in Chicago over Governor Yates ban
Under Gov Yates demand Sheriff Barrett barred the Benny Yanger versus Young Mowatt bout at the American Athletic Club in Chicago. The Lyceum club postponed its week from last night as officials seek to persuade the governor to withdraw opposition. In another item, John Wheeler aged 26 was fined 25 and costs for forcibly kissing Mary Wilkinson, 11, in Washington Indiana.
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Chicago
Yates
Sheriff Barrett
Cook County
American Athletic
Benny Yanger
Young Mowatt
American Au
Lyceum Club
Washington
Ind
John Wheeler
Mary Wilkinson
Vinol the new wine of cod liver oil cures coughs
Cook and Sherman druggists promote Vinol a wine of cod liver oil as a remedy for coughs colds and wasting diseases. They cite a Boston patient who improved after four bottles and offer a money back guarantee if Vinol does not help.
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H. E. Smart
Boston
Mass
Vinci
Cuban Reciprocity Treaty discussed in Senate session
Washington January 20 The senate held two executive sessions on the Cuban reciprocity treaty Cullom explained its aims and effects Bacon proposed amendments but was denied public access He argued the treaty would increase U S Cuba trade and keep free sugar and duty on U S goods remains beneficial with about four million dollars of U S goods entering Cuba tariff free The overall view favored ratification with hopes for quick action and mutual benefit
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Washington
Senate
Cullom
Bacon
Foreign Relations Committee
Cillon
United States
Cuba
Cullens
Tie
House to Act on Treaty With Cuba Amendment
The committee amendment requires congressional approval before the treaty takes effect and would bind the house to act on the pact. The official text shows the amendment attached to the eighth article, limiting sugar imports from Cuba to a maximum 20 percent reduction and banning preferential rates for other countries while the convention remains in force. In separate items, a rainbow over Norwalk, the deaths of William Hanna and wife near Oakland, and a Moroccan sultanite victory over the pretender’s troops are noted.
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Congress
Committee On Foreign Relations
House
United States
Republic of Cuba
Coast city debate ends with jaw dislocation incident
Miss Priscilla Leyter of Coalsville dislocated her jaw during a heated debate over Mrs. Mary Coulter’s action in voting for Apostle Reed Smoot in the Republican senatorial caucus. A doctor attended to her injury.
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Salt Lake City
Priscilla Leyter
Coalsville
Mary Coulter
Apostle Reed Smoot
Death of de Blowitz noted Parisian Times correspondent
The death of George Stephene Adolphe Opper de Blowitz occurred in Parte sanday sight. He was a leading London Times correspondent in Paris and a renowned journalist. Apoplexy was the cause. At 57, he helped shape European diplomacy, including aiding Alfonso XIII's throne and Congo conference talks.
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Fort Tan OO
George Stephene Adolphe Opper de Hiowste
Parte
Sanday Sight
Mor Mony
Yoore
Mt de Mantte
London Timer
Paris
Omen
Norope
Delawite
Alfonso Nit
Spain
France
Germany
Congo
South Africa
Tillmans Bullet Fatal Colliery Riot Echoes
After four days of suffering Gonzales editor of the Columbia State died shortly after noon. He was felled by Tillman on a Thursday. Surgeons failed to halt peritonitis from a sloughing large bowel. Autopsy will report sepsis as the direct cause. News reached Captain Sligh and Colonel Pullman who received the report without emotion.
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Corwiitia
N. G. Chongales
Columbia State
James Hf. Tillman
Gonzales
Sligh
Pullman
Ostrich Logic and Medical Claim Promoted as Cure
An advertisement argues danger comes from unseen microbes and touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier. A customer story from Mia James of Moss NC claims long illness, swollen neck, sore throat, and breathing trouble were cured after using the medicine and related products.
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Dr. Pierce
Doctor Pierce
Mia
James RB
Moss
New London
Stanly Co
N.C
Mme
Shane
Dr. Sage
Senate to study US discrimination by foreign nations
Senator Lodge directed the finance committee to inquire if any countries discriminate against the United States and what law could give preferential duties. The measure cites France Germany and Hewela and seeks retaliation if discrimination is found. The senate stalled on immediate legislation but ordered a plan for a report.
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Workington
Lodge
United States
France
Germaney
Hewela
Ghee Seneter Aldrich
Fernae
Committee On Finance
Senate
Tff& Ohdlerstead
Senate Fy Hones
Plague Conference Blames California Officials Over Neglect
A January conference in Washington on bubonic plague in California denounces chronic infection in San Francisco Chinatown. The resolution criticizes the state board of health, the governor, San Francisco city government, and delays facing the U.S. Public Health Service, urging coordinated action with funds and clear laws.
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California
United States
San Francisco
Chinatown
State Board of Health of
City Board of Health
United States Public Health Service
Supreme Court siding on South Dakota divorce validity
The United States Supreme Court again ruled on whether South Dakota divorces for nonresidents are valid. It supported Massachusetts on the case of Annie Andrews versus Kate Andrews, affirming that residence in South Dakota did not prove legal domicile for widow status. Also noted: cholera death of the sultan of Jolo and local judge L D Lane found dead in Harrisonville.
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United States Supreme Court
South Dakota
Annie Andrews
Fate Th. Andrews
Charles 8. Andrews
Kate Andrews
Masscchusetts
Andrews
Spreme
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