Anthracite Miners Stand Firm in Wage Ultimatum
Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania May 13 The anthracite miners present an ultimatum demanding ten percent wage increases union recognition and restoration of the sliding scale. Four hundred local unions nominate delegates as the convention debates the terms with a strike possible if operators reject the proposals. A strike could drain in-storage coal and extend the dispute for weeks or months. In Wheeling West Virginia May 13 Ohio sub-district miners open their annual convention with joint talks planned with operators on the working scale affecting 17 000 miners across Ohio and West Virginia.
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Wilkes-Barre
Wheeling
W. Va
Ohio
West Virginia
Political Overture and Campaign Moves Across States
The article notes McKinley as Taft campaign chief and Dixon as Roosevelt loyalist vying for influence in Washington. Taft plans a Ohio swing with May primaries. Virginia delegates will be chosen May 23 in Norfolk. Arkansas nominating candidate Joseph T. Robinson is profiled as a long-time politician and lawyer with Arkansas ties.
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McKinley
Taft
Joseph M. Dixon
Montana
Roosevelt
Washington
Ohio
Virginia
Baltimore
Norfolk
Wilson
Champ Clark
Senate
United States
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Philippines
Statehood
Hooper
Tennessee
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Clarence Darrow Faces Trial in Bribery Case
Los Angeles May 13 Clarence Darrow famed labor lawyer to be tried tomorrow on bribery charges in the McNamara case where he led the defense. Judge Sutton to preside. Witness John R Harrington of Chicago may testify. dictograph and calendar evidence alleged. Darrow calls it a frame up while noting the prosecution must prove the facts.
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Los Angeles
Clarence Darrow
McNaMara
Sutton
Superior Court
John R. Harrington
Chicago
Darrow
Fredericks
Harrington
Hayward Hotel
Leo Longley
Waldo Falcon
Maplelawn Crusoe
My Barn
Washington
Baseball Results and Standings Across Leagues
Baseball results across major minor leagues with standings. American League leaders Chicago Detroit St Louis New York and Philadelphia show varied records. National League sees New York Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati leading, with several games postponed due to rain.
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W.L RG Club
Pcicago
Phieltia
Detroit
St. Louis
Cleveland
New York
National League
New Yyork
Boston
Inein'ath
Brooklyn
Eae
Prileria
Attsbure
Otta i Louis
American Association
Columbus
Pao Kah
City
Min
Milaukee
Paul
Loulaville
Denver
Sioux City
T. Joe
D. Moines
Topeka
Wichita
Omaha
Taincoln
Three Eye League
Da'ipert
MA Prefid
Ah Dubuque
Bi Decatur
Quincy
Danville
Io Briin’ton
McPeoria
Central League
Erie
Rend
Akron
Prafid
G. Rapids
Wausan
Rockford
Wiire'n Bay
Appleton
Boo
Racine
Central Association Bii'eton
Hannibal
Keokuk
Ottumwa
Talesh're
Kewanee
Washington
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
St. Paul
St. Joe
Des Moines
Lincoln
Decatur
Dayton
Springfield
Youngstown
Zanesville
Canton
Central Association Ottumwa
Congressman and electoral messenger from Arkansas district
The text notes an Arkansas district elector who represents in Congress, chosen as electoral messenger. He was elected to the Fifty eighth Congress and served in every following session. He chairs the Public Lands Committee and sits on the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee.
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Arkansas
Public Lands
Logal Endeavorers Adopt Resolutions
At the regular meeting of the Presbyterian Christian Endeavor society resolutions were adopted thanking contributors to the convention especially those who supplied automobiles and Miss Lotta Meacham for her help. The report lists convention committee acknowledgments and gratitude from the group.
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Presbyterian Church
Lotta Meacham
Wayland Pastor Preaches On Mothers Day and Church Plans
The Rev. J. W. Carson preached at Wayland M E Church on a sermon about preaching the gospel to the poor. The day featured Mothers Day observances at the Sunday school with songs talks and recitations. A house moved onto a new lot near the opera house halted by wire cuts. New church plans near completion with bids and contractor timing to follow pastor Rev A S Smith’s return from Minneapolis conference.
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J. W. Carson
Methodist Church
Wayland
Methodist Sunday School
M._ E. church
Tabernacle
Sam Knupp
A. S. Smith
Minneapolis
The
Iowa
Woman in Missouri Praises Lydia E. Pinkham’s Remedy
Mrs. Mae McKnight of Oronogo, Missouri writes of relief from nervous distress and monthly pains after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports calmer nerves and reduced pain and urges friends to try it.
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Mae McKnight
Oronogo
Lydia EF. Pinkham
Lydia KE Pinkham
Dill Boileau Cement Contractor
Dill Boileau offers foundation work sidewalks curbing cisterns and concrete blocks. Sole owner guarantees all jobs with prices available by phone listed as 402 black 75 eod ta.
Titanic survivors from Derby NY and Muscatine linked to wreck
Mrs Campbell of Muscatine learns her aunt Mrs Philip J Mauk and cousin Mrs Paul Serabert from Derby NY survived the Titanic disaster. They sailed from England, rushed to lifeboats amid chaos, endured exposure and shock, and witnessed Mr Straus assisting his wife.
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Muscatine
Gil Campbell
City
New Foundland Banks
Philip J. Mauk
Campbell
Paul Serabert
Derby
New York
England
Great Berg
Mr. Straus
Cough Remedy Claims Cure After Two Bottles
Earl Fair of Waukesha Wisconsin reports a stubborn lingering cough that resisted ordinary treatment until Foley's Honey and Tar Compound was used. He states less than two bottles produced a complete cure at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Earl Fair
Waukesha
Wis
Foley
Lemmon
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Colgate
Beyard
Conference OF Miners
Bowman & Knupp
Boven
LOGAL
Presbyterian
Christian Endeavor Society
M. E. Church
JW. Carson
Hichison & Finney Shoe Repairing
J.J. McKeone
Anenan
Anakaeya
Reon
Shhta
American Bankers Association
Dill Boileau
the Citizens Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Imp
Aurele
Duchesnay
Brilliant
Keota Rosa
Imp. Veron
Mustapha
Percheron Society of America
John E. Griith
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