Illinois coal operators back Rend in B and O discrimination push
Springfield March 6 coal mine operators of Illinois pledge support to Colonel W P Rend in a fight alleging Baltimore and Ohio favoritism toward West Virginia coal in freight rates. They claim Illinois contracts suffer as West Virginia coal lands cheaper at northern points, while WV miners use nonunion labor. State miners’ organization will aid efforts to curb trade, and organizers plan to enter West Virginia to unionize miners.
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B. and O
Springfield
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Illinois
W. P. Rend
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
West Virginia
Union League Club Sends Sympathy To British Royal Family
The Chicago Union League club adopted unanimous resolutions of sympathy for Queen Victoria and Britain, arranged by Rev. John Brushingham, and sent an engrossed volume to Lord Salisbury. The tribute features a rose and shamrock motif and ornate binding. In Kenosha, James Anderson and Anna Simonsen eloped and wed against parental opposition.
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Chicago Union League
Chicago
Union League Club
Lord Salisbury
Victoria
John Brushingham
Kenosha
Wis
James Anderson
Anna Simonsen
Racine
Slosson
Simonsen
McCormick Named Minister to Austria Hungary
Washington March 6 President nominates Robert S McCormick of Illinois as minister to Austria Hungary. Fell Twenty Feet Ainsworth March 6 Geo F Wallace fell from the cupola of his barn a distance of twenty feet but sustained no serious injuries. He was unconscious for a time but no bones were broken. Wallace drove out pigeons and slipped. J K Duon visited Wyman overnight. James Work will host Sunday School class at his home tomorrow evening for a quiet gathering likely lively.
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Ainsworth
Wal
Lynching Trials Loom After Knox Case in Scranton
Mobile reports say the Knox lynching at Scranton Mississippi last week may explode on Friday when trials begin for detained men. Three militia companies guard witnesses and officials as Knox widow appeals to the British consul for inquiry into her Canadian husband’s death.
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Mobile
Ala
Daniel Knox
Scranton
Miss
Knox
A. Benn
Washington
Central Examinations to Begin in Country Schools Saturday
County launches a central examination system allowing any pupil from eight test sites to qualify for county high schools with diplomas. Twenty six pupils reported ready. plan aims to standardize study and level grades across country schools. County Superintendent Miss Hughes leads the initiative as district school boards undergo post election changes. Next Monday marks more election day activity in independent districts including Washington. Bon To on Restaurant introduces new home made candies.
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Miss Hughes
Washington
Local Happenings Crowd Ainsworth Events
Gloger bread at Johnsons tomorrow. Bon Ton Restaurant meal tickets on sale. Mane: 162 Degree team drill in A. O. U. W hall at 7 30 tonight. Mrs. Harry Horne left for Davenport. Hon. W. W. Wells of Dublin visited today. Attorney J. Wilson returned from Waterloo. Mrs Dr Hull of Crawfordsville in town. Q Crawford left for days in Ainsworth. Runyon, formerly near Lexington, moved here yesterday. Frank Webb reports 176 voters in First Ward. Wilson Hose Company met at Fire Hall. M B Morris and K McFarland of Wayland visitors. Miss Nannie Brinning from near Dublin back from Burlington. S P Keifer home from Kansas visit. Mrs A C White returned from Crawfordsville. Bessie Bovee ill with pneumonia. Geo Ebener overnight guest of Lt Hazen, returned to Ainsworth. Chas Miksch of Clear Lake on way to Kansas. Pension examiners in session at Dr Stewart’s. Four old soldiers appeared before the board. Mrs L V Vaughn of Kingsville, Mo, visiting M G Campbell, left for Ainsworth. James Daniels and wives and others attended liquid air demonstration last night and returned home.
Illness Telegram for Mrs Chilcote prompts visit to Chicago
D. H. Ballard received a telegram this morning reporting Mrs. A. W. Chilcote seriously ill at her sister's home in Chicago. Ballard plans to travel this evening to see her. The area experienced a low of four degrees yesterday afternoon and eight degrees last night, with today warmer as the cold spell eases.
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D. H. Ballard
A. W. Chilcote
Chicago
Mr. Ballard
Local Notables and Travel in Ainsworth and Surroundings
March reports show several travelers visiting and leaving. Harry and Tom Harding visit M P Lewis in Oskaloosa, Miss Georgia Stevens heads to Washington, and Miss Maggie Schillig returns from Iowa City. Charles Miller and others travel to Washington and Brighton. David Logan moves to Washington. Mrs Derby and grandson depart Columbus Junction.
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Harry
Tom Harding
Oskaloosa
M. P. Lewis
Cigar case found and boarders wanted at Journal office
Lost and found notices from the Journal listing a cigar case, a dark collarette found on the road, a striped scarf, a black pocket book, steel spectacles, and a furnished room for rent. Also requests for two to six boarders and a two horse gasoline engine sale. Leave details at the Journal office.
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Journal
Journal Office
Los
Tom Downing
Rock Island
Fioder
Supreme Court Upholds Beer Inspection Law
Jefferson City March 6 The supreme court issued an opinion declaring the beer inspection law enacted in 1899 constitutional. The decision was by a divided court with four judges concurring and three dissenting.
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Jefferson City, Mo
Supreme Court
Miners Win 8 1 3 Cent Pay Increase In Sub-District
In Ottumwa Ila on March 6 a joint session of miners and operators adopted a new scale for mine run in Sub-District No 2 granting miners an 8 1 3 cent increase per unit.
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Ottumwa
Ila
Queen Wilhelmina and Consort Return From Honeymoon
Queen Wilhelmina and her husband arrived back in Amsterdam yesterday after their honeymoon and were warmly greeted by the public amid festive crowds and ceremony.
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Wilhelmina
Amsterdam
Appointment of three fire marshals corrected
Yesterday's report on the mayoral appointment of three fire marshals omits J M Bickford of Wilson Hose Company as the third member. Also noted are W E Berry Guthrie Center returning after business in town, Berry buying a kiln from F E Swift, Shannon Shellsbury buying a kiln, Rev Walter Davis Grandview visiting T E Johnson, Bert Rice starting as an apprentice at W C Nelson Jewelry, and Mrs J T McClelland Pleas ant Plain recovering from a critical illness.
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Wilson Hose Company
Bickford
W.E Berry
Guthrie Center
Berry
F. E Swift
Shannon
Shellsbury
Swift
Walter Davis
Grandview
T. E Johnson
Chariton
Bert Rice
W. C. Nelson Jewelry Store
Bert
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