Dowie Overthrown as Zion City Leader in Polygamy Charge
Over 1,000 church members witness Overseer Voliva depose John Alexander Dowie, suspend him from church and seize his Zion City assets. Voliva files records in Lake County to transfer real and personal property to Granger and Deacon Grapmer, pledging creditor protection. Dowie’s wife and son align with Voliva. Dowie faces polygamy teaching accusations and possible civil action, with no criminal prosecution planned.
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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 18
Alexander Granger
Dowie Im Yoon
Deacon
Grapmer
Granger
Votiva
Courc
Honvie
Ycotlan
Jalisco
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
Gladstone Dowie
Cincinnati
Death in Auto Smash-Up Kills Man and Wounds Wife
Antadelphia reports a rope stretched across the road caused a car crash. Gowing, a member of Adams Trothers & Co bank sale meat dealers, died at the hospital while his wife remains critically injured. He failed to observe the obstacle near a hacking operation. the car struck a telegraph pole and overturned. Previously the Philadelphia manager for Swift & Co.
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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 protests in Kansas
The Kansas circle reports a preacher condemns polygamy among senators. A middle states senator and a committee chair are highlighted for alleged polygamy and divorce links. The piece notes public reactions and contrasts New York’s elite with followers of Brigham Young.
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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 Near Delta Station
Narrow escapes and injuries reported as a freight train at the Delta depot bumped a fast mail and passenger tram they ran at high speed. The passenger coach and baggage cars telescoped in an embankment forty feet high, but no one was hurt. Volunteers battled flames from a livestock train unit. some property damage noted.
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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 operations in the anthracite region as ordered by President Mitchell and the scale committee, with Oxford colliery near Scranton remaining open, engineers and others exempted. Pickets appeared but no disorder. a conference in New York is awaited for a possible settlement.
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Philadelphia
Mitchell
Mine Workers of America
Oxford
Scranton
Tooether
Atos
John Shepherd
Consolidated Colony of the
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Anthony Goeplosk
Goplosk
Shepherd
State Constabulary
George F. Baer
New York
Mr. Baar
Strike in Anthracite Region Delays and Talks Begin
The strike in the anthracite field has nearly tied up operations with only 17,000 workers continuing to guard properties. Subdistrict totals show 143,000 idle, while 100,000 miners reportedly already have received the 198 scale advance. Committees will meet in New York to discuss settlement prospects, with tomorrow’s talks likely to renew the three-year strike award proposal.
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Scranton
Anthraine
New York
Pennsylvania
Autenen
Indianapolis
Coal Strike Sparks State Action In Missouri Mine Lease
The report notes coal operators resisting price hikes while supplying demands of consumers. Washington dealers confirm a 50 cent per ton rise on bituminous coal amid ongoing strikes. Missouri Gov Folk leases a nearby mine at Waverly to power state institutions, with Warden Hall saying miners there earn above scale and could operate if the state must intervene.
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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
New York April 2 Alfred L Harber of the Retail Coal Dealers Association states retail coal costs rose as operators have not shipped coal for a month and reserves run low. Middlemen and small dealers are said to be taking a cut, while large producers hold back bad coal and contracts were not renewed due to fields shortages. Operators’ statement accompanies the claim of a market squeeze and unfair pricing to the public.
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New York
New York City
Alfred L. Harber
Pittsburg District Peace as Mines Set to Resume Work
In Pittsburg April 2 a general resumption of work is expected after a holiday. Key operators signed the 1908 scale led by Francis L Robbins and listing many major mines. Ohio Indiana and Pennsylvania mines plan to sign or already sign the 1903 scale, easing the nationwide coal labor dispute.
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Dolan
Ohio
The
Miners’union
Green
Ohie
Ehagig
Pennsylvania
Central
West Virginia
Iowa
Michigan
Kentucky
Southwestern
Kansas
Missouri
Texas
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Francis L. Robbins
Pittsburg Coal Company
Robbins F
Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Company
Ellsworth Coal Company
Crescent Coal Company
Kiimin ‘Coal
Seaso W
Ibaeu
Wiliam Dodds
Frank Feehan
F. P. Haihaway
William Lyte
Distriet
Patrick Dolan
Robbins
Robbins Tomughessid
Gignel
Rlay
Pitisburg
Euthana
Tiinois
Paus
Looted of 100000 After Weeks-Long New York Chase
Thomas J. Wainwright, alias many names, was arrested in New York after a four week pursuit by three cities and detectives. He is accused of robbing Dr Michelag J. Pinault of Minneapolis of jewels, silverware, stocks, bonds and other valuables valued around 100000. Wainwright allegedly posed as a caretaker, forged Pinault’s name to withdraw securities, and fled via New York Boston. Officers found revolvers, a cartridge belt, watches and jewelry on arrest.
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Thomas J. Wainwright
Pinault
New York
Lawrence
Minneapolis
Boston
Michelag J. Pinault
Wainwright
Dr Pinault
Mt. Curve Avenue
Lst
Carddinal Richelieu
Wainwri
Brought from Atlanta a man charged with grand larceny
Albert Van Horn, arrested in Atlanta on a grand larceny warrant, arrived in Richmond in police custody. He is accused of robbing D. Taylor at Mount Vernon Hotel last December of $13, a gold watch, and $5 in money. Van Horn disappeared after the robbery, enlisted in the army, and was sent to Fort Slocum before transfer to Albany. A description led to his arrest. he will be held at the First Precinct station house.
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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 City Case
The head of a publishing firm is arrested and held for extradition papers from Philadelphia. Warrant cites falsification and omission of entries. Keller’s counsel says the defendant was manager for Gebbie & Co of Philadelphia, which claims a debt to him between six thousand and seven thousand dollars.
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New York
Apr
Augustus R
Mellor A Co
Philadelphia
Keller
I! Weller
Gebbie & Co
Clent
Explosion blows crew from freight locomotive in Ohio
Near Amherst Ohio a Crown Sheet explosion on a Lake Shore freight hurled fireman and brakeman from the cab early today. Areman A Stage of Toledo likely to die. engineer Balman escaped injury. Kelly the head brakeman scalded but to recover. The train ran about a quarter mile before the engineer could stop it.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Lake Shore
Amherst
Areman
Toledo
Balman
Kelly
Senator Lodge Secretarial Payment Reported
Special to The Washington Post details a speech by District Attorney Kenn Moran alleging John G Bestgen paid Robert G Proctor 200 to lodge secretary for access to Major Talbot and Senator Lodge. Moran says no public accounting records, tracing October 17 cash delivery and missing campaign contribution.
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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 in Grant School Incident
In Zanesville Ohio this afternoon Carl Orban twelve years old died after stepping into mud and being electrocuted while trying to save his brother Paul Urban who remains unconscious and likely to die. Hundreds of schoolchildren witnessed the accident in front of Grant School.
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Zanesville
Ohio
Wive
Carl Orban
Grant School
Paul Urban
New York City Transit Fares and Mileage Rise in 1905
The State commission reports 1905 cash fares totaled 1,171,151,698 with 424 transfers, and a grand total rise of 103,307,713 over 1904. Subway car mileage reached 29,471,153, while elevated lines fell slightly. Sailer system passengers dropped 14 percent, and overall transport metrics show shifts favoring subways and reduced traditional rail usage.
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Washington Post
New York
State Farmed Commission Today
Thi Slessted
Senate Debate Over Dolliver Hepburn Amendment To Rail Reform
Republicans in the Senate show mixed views on the constitutionality of the White House railroad reform amendment. Leaders say the President’s aims may prevail, while Dolliver Hepburn backers pull for early passage with limited court review. Democrats weigh their votes as twenty four are needed, with lists labeling probable supporters and opponents among Dolliver Hepburn allies, including Allison and La Follette.
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Dolliver-Hepburn
Senate
Lang
Nane
Aldrich
Alt. Lyon
Hailey
Uie Democrats Anaut
Krex
Republicant
Pravimoy
Servie Aginese Heath Cayely
Messrs
Alsen
Alles
Perkinseyburn
Cullum
Hopkins
Beveridge
Hemenway
Ireb
Dolliver
Long
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Proctor
Dilgham
New England
Joh
Vermont
Alien
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Delaware
Allison
Alison
Timself
Frangi T
Sinyer
Rooosevelt
Toute
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