Philadelphia unrest as 40,000 to 100,000 idle amid transit strike
Philadelphia reports say a citywide transit strike paralyzed service as 40,000 to 100,000 workers stayed home. National Guard orders circulated while police brace for clashes in Kensington and Independence Square. union leaders promise a peaceful march despite bitter mood.
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Philadelphia
Frankfort
Kensington
Rapid Transit Company
William Drexler
National Guard
Pennsylvania
Clay
Central Labor Union
Independence Square
Henry Clay
Public Safety
C. L. A. Committee
Independence Hall
Mark Twain Declares He Is Not Ill Enough to Excite Undertaker
Humorist Mark Twain denies rumors of ill health saying he is not near death and jokes about staying lively. He quips that only a fool would let illness spur the undertaker to action.
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Humorist
Undertaker
Spain Names New Minister to United States
Don Juan Riano will succeed Marquis de Villobar as minister of Spain to the United States. He was formerly secretary to the Spanish legation in Washington and in 1904 married Miss Alice Ward. He now serves as Spain's consul at Copenhagen.
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Washington
Don Juan Riano
Marquis de Villobar
Spain
United States
Senor Riano
Alice Ward
Copenhagen
Brazilian battleship arrives at Hampton Roads from England
Washington reports the Brazilian battleship Gerae has arrived at Hampton Roads from England. The commanding officer says port calls and arrangements are underway before proceeding to confer with the Brazilian ambassador and to engage in further naval duties in the region.
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Washington
Finas Gerae
Mampton Roads
England
Ciuls
Éarolina
Gladwin Hotel Burns In Town Wide Fire
A major Gladwin Michigan fire destroyed the Gladwin house hotel and damaged the adjacent telephone exchange with 150 wires burned. Five men trapped inside leaped from second story windows, escaping serious injury, as the hotel valued about 12 000 dollars with 8 000 dollars of insurance and contents around 5 000 dollars. The hotel will be rebuilt.
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Gladwin
Mich
Gladwin House
Caruso Gets Black Hand Note Weighing Threats
In New York on March 5 Enrico Caruso the tenor received two Black Hand letters demanding 15 000 and a Brooklyn trip. Detectives were assigned. Caruso walked Forties Second Street with officers present but no incident occurred. A second letter warned of consequences if demands were not met.
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New York
Enrico Caruso
Knickerbocker
Brooklyn
Caruso
Forty-Second Street
Marly
Metropolitan
Unique letters threaten congressmen with dynamite postmarked Chicago
Several members of congress received letters signed The Committee from the New Indian Park station in Chicago. The letters claim high living costs are caused by trusts and accuse officials of serving corporate interests. They warn dynamite will be the recipients portion if they do not act for the people.
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Washington
Congress
Inley Park
Chicago
Wickersham Quits Capital for New York Trip
Attorney General Wickersham leaves Washington for New York to study the Standard Oil case. He will aid Frank Kellogg in arguing before the court. The March 14 date marks a key government test in the antitrust matter.
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New York
Standard Oil
Washington
Mareh
Wickersham
Frank. Sh. Kellerr
Tom Taggart on Trial in Suit Over French Lick Casino
State witnesses describe gambling at Tom Taggart's French Lick hotel with rooms, paraphernalia, and roulette losses. Rev. Dr. Helt testifies on women gambling. a French Lick banker notes the hotel's gambling reputation. Miller details furnishings, bets, and large losses. testimony links Taggart as president and manager earning $6,000 yearly and signing leases for the casino operation.
Livestock Prices Rise on Hog and Sheep Market
Chicago meat markets see hog prices at 10 dollars again and sheep up 10 cents to 8.20. Bulk hogs average 10 cents higher. commerce department data shows a large drop in livestock receipts signaling potential further price gains.
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Chicago
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bork Pe
Saved from sinking Korea crew rescued after Atlantic voyage
The Russian steamer Korea, battered by storms in the North Atlantic, was abandoned by its 48 crew on March 1 as it sank. The Anchor Line steamer Caledonia rescued the crew and brought them to New York, where they are en route.
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New York
Korea
North Atlantic
Caledonia
Policeman Blown By Gasoline Explosion
A gasoline blast during a fire destroyed two Los Angeles stores injuring Patrolman D C Parish who was blown fifty feet and left in hospital. Several other officers were knocked down as burning oil sprayed over them.
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Los Angeles
Cal
D. C. Parish
Parish
Seamen's Strike Ends in Manila as Sailors Return
Manila reports a near end to the seamen's strike with a large majority back at work. Four steamships have cleared and police have withdrawn from remaining vessels.
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Manila
Seamen's Union
Last of the Cherry Bodies Brought From St Paul Mine
Sixty one bodies recovered from the St Paul mine were brought to the surface on Friday. State mine inspector Richard Newsam says this is likely the total number of bodies that will ever be recovered.
Who Has Been Granted Final Decree In Her Divorce Care
A court grants the final decree of divorce. The decision settles all terms and ends the marriage between the spouses. Details of custody alimony and asset division are not disclosed in the report.
Astor Decree Granted Ends Marriage Dispute
Final decree of divorce to Mrs. Alva Willing Astor from Col. John J. Astor grants custody of daughter Alice to Mrs. Astor while son Vincent stays with Col. Astor. Mrs. Astor may resume her maiden name and remarry. Col. Astor cannot remarry while his wife lives.
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White Plains
N. Y
Justice Mills
Supreme Court
Alva Willing Astor
Col
John J. Astor
Astor
Alice
Col. Astor
Vincent
Walsh Now Seeks Pardon Petition Moves from Illinois
Representatives from Indiana Fifth and Sixth Districts are to receive a large petition asking the president to grant a pardon for John R. Walsh. The drive is led from Chicago and targets lawmakers in the two districts where Walsh railroad interests are strong.
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Washington
Congress
Indiana
John R. Walsh
Walsh Railroad
Chicago
Markets Close With Mixed Grading And Steady Cattle And Sheep
The Chicago market shows hogs active and higher than yesterday’s average with sizes from light to heavy shipping grades. Cattle and sheep receipts are steady, while Washington City prices list hay, straw, flour, meal, and grains with varied per unit costs.
John A. Babcock Case at North American Live Stock
John A. Babcock case filed by North American Live Stock Commission Company at U S Stock Yards Chicago Illinois. Proceedings involve regulatory action and possible penalties. Parties named include the commission company and related stakeholders in the Chicago stock yards district.
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John A. Babcock
American Live
Stock Commission Company
U. & Stock Yards
Chicago, Ill
Mars Canals Disturbance Reported by Astronomer
A humorous dialogue notes an astronomer warning of a disturbance on Mars while Jill jokes about canal mules. The exchange reflects playful speculation on planetary features and misinterpretation.
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Mars
Bill
Jill
Taft to Tour Chicago Albany New York and Providence
President Taft plans an eight day tour starting in Washington on March 5 with stops in Chicago New York Albany Rochester and Providence. He will address the Trish Fellowship Club the tuberculosis congress and the Military Order of Foreign Wars and attend a banquet for the American Peace and Arbitration League. He returns to Washington on March 23.
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Washington
Taft
Chicago
Trish Fellowship Club
New York
New York City
Military Order of Foreign Wars
Rochester
Albany
Hughes
New Maven
Providence
American Peace and Arbitration League
Herbert Pardons
White House
PARDONS REBEL CHIEFS IN Nicaragua Reconstruction Effort
Dr Luis Filipe Corea Special diplomatic representative of the Madriz government in New York says no wholesale executions will follow the collapse of the insurgent cause. Madriz expression of satisfaction that the revolution is over and peace will follow. He notes that Estrada Chamorro and other leaders may be urged to stay and assist in reconstruction.
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New York
Nicaragua
Luis Filipe Corea
Madriz
New York City
Dr. Corea
Estrada
Chamorro
Republic
Russia rejects Chinese railroad proposal in formal note
Pekin March 6 The Russian government filed a formal note to the Chinese foreign board denying China's plan to build the Aigun and Chinchow railroad. It adds a counter proposal for foreign capital to extend the Kalgan line to Baikal with Russia constructing the Siberian segment.
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Pekin
Chinese Foreign Board
Toto
China
Aigun and Chinchow
Russia
Kalgan
Baikal
Siberian
Dun's Review Signals Mixed Spring Trade Prospects
Dispatches indicate prospects remain encouraging for an active spring trade, but current business shows irregularity with conditions less favorable on the east coast than in other sections.
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New York
Weather Outlook for Illinois Warm and Fair
The forecast calls for fair skies and continued warm temperatures across Illinois today and likely tomorrow with light winds and dryness. Highs near the midsummer feel persist across the state as residents enjoy continued mild evenings and minimal rain chances.
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Illinois
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Heil
St. Paul Mine
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Grain Market
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