Dowie Overthrown As Zion City Leader In Polygamy Clash
Oversee Voliva and church leaders depose John Alexander Dowie, seizing Zion City real and personal property, suspending him from church membership. They threaten exposure if he resists, pledge to protect creditors, and name Voliva as successor while Dowie’s plans in Mexico are abandoned.
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Christian Catholic Church In
Zion
Chicago
Kormal
John Alexander
Dowle
John G. Spelcher
Christian Catholic Church
Zao Ie
Dowls
Lonight
Dowie
Jane Dowie
Zion City
Dowin
Voliva
Jamaica
Mexico
Dome
Volisa
Volva
Waukegan
Like County
Zen City
Alexander Granger
Dowie Im Yoon
Deacon
Grapmer
Granger
Votiva
Courc
Honvie
Ycotlan
Jalisco
Warrenly
Indorse Voliva
Wy Votiva
Merase
William I
Daniel
United Kingdom
Ty Urasenel
Zion University
Juin Excell
General
Ecclesiastis Cab
John G Spolener
Oreseer
Dewia
Voliot
Auinds
Beacon Spelcher
Charen
Yenterday
Vollya
Tyedlay
Passigan
Offecrs
Hy. Dowie
Clinghas & Common Citizen
Renin
Gladstone Dowie
Cincinnati
Death in auto smash up after rope spans road
Antadelphia April 2 a rope stretched across a road caused a fatal car crash near a bank sale meat dealers. Gowing and his wife suffered serious injuries. he died within minutes and his wife remained unconscious at a hospital. Gowing formerly managed Swift & Co in Philadelphia.
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Antadelphia
Haverford
Gmeings
Fem
Adams Trothers & Co. Bank
Gowing
Sterling
Gown
Wits
Paladelphia
Tor Swift & Co
Polygamy in the Senate sparks reform talk in Kansas
A Kansas newspaper reports on polygamy allegations involving U S senators and officials, noting protests and calls for accountability. The piece cites a Middle States senator and a major committee chair, tying polygamy rumors to political scandal and divorce gossip, referencing Brigham Young followers.
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Kansas Cir
Iesander
Lenerts
Otter
WoNeuminl
Hoberts
le Toal al Davev
Oni
Jimet Ow Fey
Wu Seok
Yeuk ‘Sour Hundred
Brigham Young
Pullman Cars Telescoped In Lake Shore Crash
Delta, April 2. Narrow escapes and injuries mar the morning crash at the lake shore. A freight train, standing at the depot, was bumped from the rear by a fast mail and passenger, derailing the passenger car and telescoping the baggage and two freight cars. The embankment forty feet high, caused by the collision, but no one was hurt. Volunteers extinguished a small blaze on a livestock train unit.
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Delta
Marke
wWelock
A.ives Steele
Iran
Delta Volunteres
Tie Up Complete Scale Parley on Today
Philadelphia April 2 A complete suspension of mining in the anthracite region was ordered by President Mitchell of the Mine Workers and scale committees. Most pits remained idle though washeries and engineers operated, with 162,900 workers obeying the order and 17,000 at work to prevent flooding. A shooting near Scranton marked the only disruption as authorities conducted patrols with no further disorder.
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Philadelphia
Mitchell
Mine Workers of America
Oxford
Scranton
Tooether
New Wonk
Anthraine
Atos
John Shepherd
Consolidated Colony of the
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Anthony Goeplosk
Goplosk
Shepherd
State Constabulary
George F. Baer
New York
Mr. Baar
Bath
Vitaly
Dor
Mitclell
Wethe Ashland House
Ile
Ios
Thonma Haggerto
Central
Pennsylvania
The
Miners’ Union
International
Carbondale
Pittstan
Wilkesbarre
Hazleton
Shenandoah
Shamokin
Pottaville
Sreciw
Washington Postanton
Reagan
John Mitchell
Strike Ties Up Anthracite Fields Across Eight Districts
In a near total stoppage, about 143000 miners are idle while 17000 are allowed to work to safeguard properties. Committees from miners and operators plan talks in New York, seeking a settlement as 100000 miners have already secured the 198 scale. Analysts expect cautious progress and possible short adjournments as negotiations resume tomorrow.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Coal supply fears spur price hold in strike era
Report notes no freight cost rise and maintained coal storage while prices for bituminous coal rose 50 cents per ton amid a national strike. Washington dealers cite wholesale action. barges unload coal as dumps near First and N streets shift. Missouri Gov Folk leases a Waverley mine to feed state institutions during the stoppage and says workers there are paid above standard rates.
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Washington
First
N Streets
Jefferson City
Gov. Folk
Matt Hall
Waverley
Hail
Rise in Coal Prices Blamed on Middlemen and Small Dealers
A Retail Coal Dealers Association member in New York cites shortages and exhausted reserves as the reason for higher prices. He argues operators have not supplied coal for a month, forcing retailers to buy from middlemen despite ongoing shortages. He condemns the price hikes as unfair to the public and notes disruptions in contract renewals due to coal-field shortages.
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New York
New York City
Alfred L. Harber
Pittsburg District Soft Coal Miners Reach Scale Resumption
In Pittsburg April 2 the United Mine Workers reports no imminent nationwide strike as soft coal miners may resume work Tuesday. Major Pittsburgh operators signed the 1908 scale, including Monongahela River Consolidated, Ellsworth, Crescent, Kiimin, People’s, Marine, Sceam, Vesta, Dilworth, and Mansfield. Independent operators plan action with Ohio and Illinois peers.
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Ohio
The
Miners’union
Green
Ohie
Ehagig
Pennsylvania
Central
West Virginia
Iowa
Michigan
Kentucky
Southwestern
Kansas
Missouri
Texas
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Pittsburg
Francis L. Robbins
Pittsburg Coal Company
Robbins F
Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Company
Ellsworth Coal Company
Crescent Coal Company
Kiimin ‘Coal
Notorious Robber Nabbed After Four Week Manhunt in Multiple Cities
Thomas J. Wainwright, alias strong criminal with many identities, was arrested in New York after a four week pursuit by police from three cities and private investigators. He is accused of robbing Minneapolis magnate Dr Michelas J Pinault at his residence of jewelry, silverware, paintings, and securities valued around 100000. Wainwright allegedly used forged papers to access the safe, then fled to New York Boston and Minneapolis, where investigators located his loot in pawn shops. He was found armed with a belt of revolvers and carried other valuables in New York custody.
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New York
Lawrence
Minneapolis
Thomas J. Wainwright
Boston
Michelas J. Pinault
Wainwright
Dr. Pinault
Mt. Curve Avenue
Pinault
Lst
Carddinal Richelieu
Wainwri
Honse
Van Horn Arrested in Atlanta for Mount Vernon Hotel Robbery
Albert Van Horn, arrested in Atlanta on a grand larceny warrant, arrived under guard with Detective C A Flather to face charges in Richmond. Police say he robbed D. Taylor at the Mount Vernon Hotel last December of $13, a gold watch, and $5 in cash, then vanished. A civilized chase led to a police circulated description and his capture.
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Albert van Horn
Atlanta
Yesterdy
C. A. Flather
van Hor
D. ©. Taylor
Mount Vernon
van Horn
Fort Slocum
Albinta
Publisher Under Arrest In New York Case
Augustus R head of Great Mellor & Co was arrested and held for extradition papers from Philadelphia. The warrant accuses falsification and omission of entries. Keller’s counsel says Weller managed Gebbie & Co Philadelphia, now denying a debt to Keller between six and seven thousand dollars while Gebbie & Co claims a separate debt of about one thirty five hundred dollars.
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New York
Apr
Augustus R
Mellor A Co
Philadelphia
Keller
I! Weller
Gebbie & Co
Clent
Explosion "crown sheet" blasts crew on Lake Shore freight
Near Amherst Ohio early today a crown sheet failure blew fireman and brakeman from the locomotive cab. Both were badly scalded and injured. A. A. Stage of Toledo may die. Engineer escaped unhurt and stopped the train after a quarter mile. Fireman Kelly was scalded but expected to recover.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Lake Shore
Amherst
Areman
Toledo
Balman
Kelly
Senator Lodge Aide Paid Cash in Probe of Graft
Special to The Washington Post Boston April. District Attorney Moran alleged graft in Boston politics. He cited John G Bestgen of Boston paying 200 to Robert G Proctor, secretary to Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, with no public accounting. Bestgen sought a German consul post and later contributed 815 to the Republican fund, with delays and misstatements regarding the payment. Proctor claimed to forward funds to Mrs Talbot, chair of the Republican State committee, amid questions over accountability and records.
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Washington Post
Boston
Mass
State House
Kenn B. Moran
John G. Bestgen
Robert G. Precio
Trivate
Henry Cabot
Bestgen
Selingen
Germany
Moran
Thomas Talbot
Maj
Talbot
Bestsot
Republican
Gertman
Maj. Talbot
Robert G. Proctor
Senator Lodge
Maj. Tala
Proctor
Procter
Washington
New York
Hestgen
State Committee
Rescuer Dies Saving Brother at School Site
In Zanesville Ohio on April 2 a twelve year old boy Carl Orban died while attempting to rescue his brother Paul Urban who was entangled by a broken guy wire. The incident occurred in a mud hole in front of Grant School as hundreds of students looked on. Paul Urban remained unconscious and was not expected to survive.
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Zanesville
Ohio
Carl Orban
Grant School
Paul Urban
New York City Transit Report Shows 1905 Fare Rise and Subway Growth
The New York State Transit Commission released its annual transit statistics for 1905. Cash fares totaled over 1.17 billion, passengers carried increased, and car mileage rose, driven by subway expansion which surpassed two hundred ninety million miles. Suburban and elevated lines showed mixed results with overall passenger declines on some systems. A garbled late line advertises furniture sale details.
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Washington Post
New York
State Farmed Commission Today
Thi Slessted
Senate Battle Over Constitutional Amendment to Railroad Bill
Republicans in the Senate express mixed views on the Dolliver Hepburn amendment to the railroad rate bill. A vote with twenty four Democrats could secure passage, despite opposition from some conservatives. President Roosevelt’s wishes drive party strategy as leaders gauge support and potential veto threats.
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Dolliver-Hepburn
Senate
Lang
Nane
Aldrich
Alt. Lyon
Hailey
Uie Democrats Anaut
Krex
Republicant
Pravimoy
Servie Aginese Heath Cayely
Allison
Alison
Timself
Frangi T
Sinyer
Rooosevelt
Toute
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