Mitchell Accuses President Delan of Deliberate Falsehood
A sharp letter from Mitchell denounces President Delan of Pittsburg District for deliberate falsehood as a resolution adopted at Indianapolis delays in the bituminous field. The miners’ committees vow secrecy while awaiting a reply from mine owners and plan adjournment until a later date. The report notes forthcoming statements on the anthracite situation and mentions related obituaries and notices in New York and Washington.
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Pittsburg
Indianapolis
New Yorkeb
Frinma
Dbrief
Mir
Miners Conventions Session Back Under Way in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburg district miners convention, led by President Patrick Dolan with National VP Lewis present, reassembled after adjournment. Lewis read Mitchell's letter defending the convention’s power to remove Dolan, denying any falsehood about seeking renewal of the current agreement. An Indianapolis executive board meeting in March will decide on wage demands or a strike amid regional coalfield developments.
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Fittsburg
Pittsburg
Miners
Patrick Dolan
Lewis
New York
Dolan
American Federation of Labor
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Stu
Woushy
Wes
Ali
John Mitchell
United Mine
National Executive Board
Indianapolis
Mystery Explosion On Transport Meade Sparks Inquiry
A board of inquiry appointed by Maj. Duval investigates the Meade disaster. Findings suggest spontaneous combustion in two packages from Companies B and C, with damage estimated not to exceed $50. investigators note possible black powder and a concealed explosive. Special Agents Lewin and Madden reported that the can likely held black powder.
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San Francisco
Simpson
Nixon
Lieut
Cabbel
Duval
Company B
Second United States Infantry
Southern Pacific
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Madden
Hibbs Sells Half of Fifteenth Street frontage
W G Hibbs who bought the Hotel Barton property on Fifteenth street for 160000 sold half of the Fifteenth street frontage to Swartzell Rheem and Trensey Co for 89000. Both firms will build modern offices occupying the site. Hibbs retains the southern half, 37 1/2 feet, with light space from the south, west and east and plans to use the first door for his stock brokerage business. The price per foot is about 19.45, deemed cheap.
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W. G. Hibbs
Busine
Agreed As To Policy Pledged To Fiscal Reform
London Feb 14 A. J. Balfour and Joseph Chamberlain exchange letters ahead of the Unionist meeting at Lansdowne House showing unity on fiscal reform. Balfour stresses a moderate tariff and revenue aims while avoiding party division and Chamberlain declares accord and support for the proposed policy.
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London
A. J. Balfour
Joseph Chamberlain
Lansdowne House
Balfour
Mr. Chamberlain
Unionist Party
Fast mail wreck near Jefferson City with no passengers
Fast mail train No 7 westbound on the Missouri Pacific derailed on the Gasconade bridge twenty seven miles east of Jefferson City MO. Three cars ditched and burned. two crew members seriously injured including Frank Martin and traveling engineer Clifford. Conductor J C Burch and a brakeman injured. train traveling at forty mph. Traffic to resume in a few hours. Fifty years ago a special train sank the temporary bridge near Jefferson City during a celebration, killing about thirty people.
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Missouri Pacific Railway
St. Louis
Gasconade Bridge
Jefferson City
Frank Martin
Sedulla
Clifford
Pacific Railroad
Missouri Pacific
Gasconade River
Charged With Old Game At Northwest Saloon
Frank Johnson, a steamboat electrician, was arrested on a charge of attempting to work the collateral bill game in a saloon at Tenth and C streets northwest. He allegedly told bartender J. E. McKinley that Patrick Rodder had been arrested to demand 110 to secure his release, was detained, and later held until police arrived. Johnson is 34 years old.
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B. J. Rodder
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Johnson
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Pelceman
Minneapolis grain man held on fraud charge
New York February 14 United States Commissioner Shields examined Stubert T Robinson of Minneapolis on a fraud charge accusing him of using the mails to obtain customers for grain sales that never closed and to withhold refunds. Prosecutors say between January 15 and April 1 he received from $60 to $6,000 per transaction, totaling about $75,000, with Vaughn acting as the firm name Edward A Vaughn. The case was adjourned to March 6. Robinson is among four indicted but the only one under arrest.
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New York
Stubert T. Robtin Mn
United States Mmssioner
Post-office
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Robinson
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Federal Grand Jury
Edward A. Vaugin
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Girl Shot by Lover in Lovers Quarrel
Miss May Van Sickle twenty of Niagara Falls and Lawrence Spose are hospitalized after a quarrel in Buffalo attributed to Spose. The girl is not expected to survive. The report notes a forthcoming portrait of Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, nee Roosevelt, in next Sunday's Post.
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Roosevelt
Buffalo
May van Sickle
Lawrence Spose
Niagara Falls
Spose
Longworth
New rival for Pearre in Cumberland race
Ex-Senator David E. Dick supporters urge him to run for Congress against Col. Pearre. The Dick Club of Lonaconing leads the opposition sparked by the Wilson almshouse appointment replacing John E. Elliott. Pearre defends his influence and loyalty to Dick, while Lilva Lowndes watches for a formal candidacy develops in Maryland.
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Mr. Dick
Lilva Lowndes
Westminster Beach Show awards dog prizes at New York
Judges continued Westminster Kennel Club judging at the beach show in New York on February 14. Welsh, Irish, and Yorkshire terriers and toys dominated, with Pomeranians drawing top honors and Mrs J H Brookfield winning multiple prizes with Beautiful Billy and related dogs.
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New York
Westminster Kennel Club
J. H. Brookfiela
White Plains
Beautiful Billy
May Blossom
England
Fifty Years a House Vet Earns Generous Testimonial
John Chancey, aged seventy three, longtime employee in the House of Representatives, receives a $2,000 cash testimonial plus gold pieces from members on his golden anniversary. Rep Sherman presents the gift as tears and praise flow. Chancey, honored for decades of faithful service, expresses gratitude and humility before his colleagues.
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Birty
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Massachusetts
House of Representatives
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House
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T Arms Casson
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Experts Cost Money Witness Receives 50 A Day
At a perjury hearing against Col William O Allen Mann on Collier complaint expert Albert S Ostern testified his fees were five dollars daily plus expenses and that James W Osborne had retained him. Ostern said he expected pay from the district attorney’s office not Collier. He also discussed the case with Carvalho Kinsey and Tyrell and did not reveal his conclusions about the writer of the O K W D M on the Ward letter. After more questions, adjournment was set for Friday. Graves Names Editor To Start Evening Georgian in Atlanta with Seely.
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New York
William O’allen Mann
Robert J. Collier
Albert Ss. Ostern
James W. Osborne
District Attorney’s Office
Collier
Martin W. Littleton
Hart
Under Which King The More Possum the More Food-i More Coffee the More Poison
A Northwest state official endorses Postum Food Coffee after quitting coffee and enduring years of nerv e tonic reliance. She credits Postum with ending headaches and winter colds, and urges others to switch while noting stronger Postum yields more nourishment and stronger health benefits.
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Postum Co
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Mich
Million Involved In Sake Tax Case At Supreme Court
Komada & Co of San Francisco sues the United States over sake duties claiming 10 cents a gallon is due. The government contends it is not dutiable, taxing 58 cents per gallon under another name. A decision may take two years, during which 50 cents a gallon is being levied.
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United States
Komada, & Co
San Francisco
Treasury Department
Japan
Ant
Supreme Court
Red Cross Receives $10,000 From Christian Herald
The Red Cross yesterday received ten thousand dollars from the Christian Herald of New York for famine relief in Japan following President Roosevelt's appeal. The Japanese Embassy here reported a cable from the Japanese government thanking the President for his appeal.
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Red Cross
Christian Herald
New York
Roosevelt
St Valentine’s Tourney Opens With Becker Leading Field
The St Valentine’s tourney in Pinehurst North Carolina drew 100 players as C Z Becker of Woodland Golf Club Auburndale Mass led the field with 50 41 41 total for a gold medal by a single stroke from W G Thomas Glen Ridge New Jersey. Charles H Fownes of Oakmont was third and Lewis Wardwell Camden Maine fourth.
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Glenidge Golf Club
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Coakmont Pittsburg
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Camden
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Duffey Sues A A U Over Sprint Records
Arthur E Duffey ex champion sprinter filed suit through attorney P R Rogers to compel the Amateur Athletic Union to credit his sprint records in official A A U records. The case will be heard in the Supreme Court Tuesday. Duffey’s records were discarded by a unanimous vote at the A A U annual convention last November and his name removed from lists of English champions and intercollegiate champions.
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York
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Virginia and George Washington to Contest Two Mile Relay
The intercollegiate South championship will feature a two mile relay between the University of Virginia and George Washington University at Convention Hall on Saturday, February 24. Virginia aims to defend its title after recent wins and may lineup the same quartet from a tight Richmond race.
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Brightwood Racing Association Hosts First Annual Banquet
Brightwood Driving Club and Racing Association held its first annual banquet at the club house with about thirty attendees. John Jayvis presided, Louis Kessel served as toastmaster, and Dr. Charles F. Hadi field led ceremonies. The event highlighted the organization’s early success amid a list of attendees from Virginia, Maryland, and beyond, followed by a death notices section listing numerous local residents and ages.
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John Jayvis
Wrightwood Club
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Charles F. Hadifield
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