Miners Convention Standoff Over Agreement and Rulings
Pittsburg district miners reconvened with President Dolan presiding as National VP Lewis and President Mitchell clash over officer removal and a disputed renewal of the current agreement. A special meeting of the United Mine Workers’ Executive Board to be held in Indianapolis in March will assess developments and consider a wage increase or strike.
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Delan
Pittsburg
Indianapolis
New Yorkeb
Frinma
Dbrief
Mir
Mitchell
Fittsburg
Miners
Patrick Dolan
Lewis
New York
Dolan
American Federation of Labor
Fitzsturg
Stu
Woushy
Wes
Ali
John Mitchell
United Mine
National Executive Board
Mystery Explodes on Meade Chest Spontaneous Combustion Hinted
A board of inquiry led by Captains Simpson and Nixon and Lieutenant Cabbel probes the Meade explosion at the Southern Pacific freight station. Special Agents Lewin and Madden say black powder was present but cannot identify any other explosive. Damage to two boxes used by Company B and Company C is put at about $50. investigators consider spontaneous combustion as the origin with no outside plot evident.
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San Francisco
Simpson
Nixon
Lieut
Cabbel
Duval
Company B
Second United States Infantry
Southern Pacific
Lewin and
Madden
Hibbs Sells Half Frontage Of Hotel Barton Lot
W G Hibbs, owner of the Hotel Barton property on Fifteenth street, has sold half the frontage to the Swartzell Rheem and Trensey Co for 89000. The firm plans modern office buildings on the site while Hibbs keeps the southern half of the lot with a 37 1/2 foot frontage and light from three sides. Hibbs will occupy the first door of his new building for his stock brokerage business at about 19.45 per foot, a price deemed cheap.
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W. G. Hibbs
Busine
Agreed as to Policy Pledged to Fiscal Reform
London feb 14 interesting correspondence between A J Balfour and Joseph Chamberlain dated today and published on the eve of the unionist party meeting at Lansdowne House disposes effectively of the report that serious difficulties exist between the factions of that party. Balfour’s letter says fiscal reform is the first constructive work and differences over methods should not split the party. Chamberlain replies that he agrees and will support the policy and help defend unionist principles.
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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 deaths
Kansas City reports a westbound Missouri Pacific fast mail No. 7 wreck near the Gasconade bridge east of Jefferson City. Three derailed cars caught fire. crew injuries reported but no fatalities. Engine jumped the track at the bridge. traffic to resume soon. A historical note recalls a November disaster at the same site with a special train sinking a temporary bridge.
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Kansas City
Missouri Pacific Railway
St. Louis
Gasconade Bridge
Jefferson City
Frank Martin
Sedulla
Clifford
Pacific Railroad
Missouri Pacific
Gasconade River
Charged With Old Game In Saloon Altercation
Frank Johnson a 34 year old steamboat electrician was arrested for attempting to raise 110 in a so called collateral bill game at B J Rodder saloon at Tenth and C streets NW. Johnson claimed Patrick Rodder son of the proprietor had been arrested and needed funds for his release. McKinley the bartender doubted the story and detained him until police arrived after a second demand later that evening.
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Frank Johnson
J. E. McKinley
B. J. Rodder
Tenth
McKinley
Johnson
Patrick Rodder
Pelceman
Minneapolis grain man held on fraud charge
Edward A. Vaughn, alias Robinson, of Minneapolis, was examined on the charge of using the mails for fraudulent purposes. Prosecutors allege he lied to customers in grain sales, kept their money, and that $60 to $6,000 was received via mail between January 15 and April 1, with about $75,000 tied up post-arrest. Four men linked to the scheme, under the firm name Edward A. Vaughn, with Vaughn believed to be Robinson, face federal indictments. Robinson is the only one under arrest. The case was adjourned to March 6.
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Minneapolis
New York
Stubert T. Robtin Mn
United States Mmssioner
Post-office
Boyle
Robinson
Edward A. Vaud
Vaughn
Girl Shot by Her Lover in Lovers Quarrel
In Buffalo on February 14 Miss May Van Sickle twenty of Niagara Falls and Lawrence Spose of Niagara Falls were hospitalised with bullet wounds believed to be fired by Spose. The girl is expected to die. TheNext Sundays Post promises a portrait of Mrs Nicholas Longworth nee Roosevelt.
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Mrs. Longworth
Caintain
Nicholas Longworth
Roosevelt
Buffalo
May van Sickle
Lawrence Spose
Niagara Falls
Spose
Longworth
New Rival for Pearre in Cumberland Campaign
Friends of ex senator David E Dick push for a Congressional bid opposing Col Pearre in Cumberland Md with support from the Dick Club of Lonaconing The dispute centers on the appointment of Wilson as almshouse overseer replacing John E Elliott Pearre defends his actions and denies backing Wilson Lilva Lowndes is monitoring the developments and may announce a candidacy soon.
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Washington
Cumberland
David E. Dick
Congress
Pearre
Lonaconing
Col. Pearre
Dick Club
Wilson
Almshouse
John E. ‘Elliott
Col. Peatre
Mr. Dick
Lilva Lowndes
Westminster Beach Show Awards Dominate in Dog Judging
Judges wrap Westminster Kennel Club beach show with honors across Welsh Irish and Yorkshire terriers and toys. Mrs J H Brookfield captures most awards with Beautiful Billy and Thirlsmere entries while Redcroft Darkie and Thirlsmere Scamperina win key open and puppy prizes. Moore Smith Sloan
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Washington
New York
Westminster Kennel Club
J. H. Brookfiela
White Plains
Beautiful Billy
May Blossom
England
Redcroft Darkie
Thirlamere Scamperina
J. H. Brookfield
G. St. Thomas
Endcliffe Fascination
Fascination
Roy
Thomas W. Lawson
A. B. Lewis
Lansdowne Railway
Jessie
Neilcotte Tess
Neilcottte
Tess
Greenwood Brother
Greenwood Kkeygnels
Watertran
Bonnie Lad
Dearing
Sean Sean Reliance
House pays tribute to 50 years of service to Chancey
Aged employee John Chancey, 73, long serving clerk in the U S House of Representatives, receives a $2,000 cash gift from members led by Representative Sherman on his golden anniversary. Tears and applause mark the moment as peers honor his fidelity, modesty, and integrity over fifty years.
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Sherman
Mr. Sherman
John Chancey
Chancey
Experts Cost Money Witness Against Town Topics Editor
New York February 14 A handwriting expert testified his fees were five dollars a day plus expenses and that James W Osborne had retained him on the case He expected payment from the district attorney s office not from Robert J Collier The defense counsel asked about discussions with Carvalho Mrs Kingsley and Tyrell and whether he told Carvalho his conclusions about the writer of the O K W D M on the Ward letter The adjournment followed until Friday Meanwhile John Temple Graves announced he will start the daily Evening Georgian in Atlanta with Frederick L Seely confirming his return to the newspaper field
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Town Topics
New York
William O’allen Mann
Robert J. Collier
Albert Ss. Ostern
James W. Osborne
District Attorney’s Office
Collier
Martin W. Littleton
Hart
Col. Graves
Atlanta
John ‘Temple
Graves
Daily Evening Georgian
Frederick L. Seely
Under which king The More Possum the More Food Coffee the More Poison
An Arkansas or Northwest state leader credits Postum Food Coffee with freeing him from daily nerve tonics and headaches. He quit coffee after reading The Road to Wellville and reports his husband now promotes Postum, noting the stronger the brew the more food, the stronger coffee the more poison.
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W. C. T. Alin
Northwest
Postum
Weillville
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Million Involved In Sake Tariff Dispute At Supreme Court
Komada & Co. of San Francisco sues the United States over sake duties. If the government loses, the Treasury could face about 1,000,000 in excess duties. Sake, a national drink of Japan, is not in the tariff act. Importers say 10 cents a gallon. the government argues it is a misnamed fine. Currently, 58 cents a gallon has been collected. The case is before the Supreme Court and may take two years to decide, during which time 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 10000 From New York Charity
The Red Cross yesterday got 30 000 from the Christian Herald of New York for famine relief in Japan. A cablegram from the Japanese government expressed appreciation for President Roosevelt's famine relief appeal.
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Red Cross
Christian Herald
New York
Roosevelt
St Valentine’s Tourney Opens With Becker Lead Gold Medal
In Pinehurst North Carolina February 4 the second annual St Valentine’s golf tourney starts with 100 players. C Z Becker Woodland Auburndale Mass leads after two rounds totaling 50 and 41 to win a gold medal by one stroke from W G Thomas Glen Ridge New Jersey. Charles H Fownes Pittsburg is third and Lewis Wardwell Camden Maine fourth with 86.
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Belayed
Gam
Chira Becker Blakeney
Thomas
Martha Tey
Sixth
Phursday
Church of the Immaculate
aLpirita
New York
San Francisco
Tennnessee
Fairall
Theons L. Fairan
Centenary M. B
Fuuneral
Whenezer A. M
D Streets
Clynn
Washington Asylum “Hospital
Amire A E Beni
Lee
Pennsylvania Avenue North
Pepuse
Mount
Second Street
Ives
Mount Oliver
Mallon
Usband
St. Ann's Catholic
Tenmally
Welock
Woodley
Alban
A.m
Inter
Baltimore
Pebruar
Mira CL
T. Havehter
Miehasl
A. Shughrue
Theis
William St. Rynex
Weenry
William M
Sarah Seftonne
Sweeney
Charlestown
Malleest
I Thornton
Mats
Washington
Pinehurst
N. C
Steench
C. Z. Becker
Woodland Golf Club
Auburndale
Mass
W. G. Thomas
Glenidge Golf Club
New Jersey
Charles H. Fownes
Coakmont Pittsburg
Lewis . Wardwell
Camden
C. L. Hecker
Woodland
Glen Ridge
N. J. So
GB Fownes, Jr
Oakmont
L. Wardwell
Ur. G. H. Knight
Golder Gate
J. O. MH. Denny
B. & Little
Wollasiaw
Charles Presbrey
W. Rogey
W. P. Mill
Pied+mont
Atlanta
D. Foot
Apawamis
Lee Knight
Philadelphia
Frederick Schar‘oir
Weebumn
B. Dana
Hillandale
Downes
Oskmont
W. G
T. J. Ray
Rutland County
C. A. Galser
Hackensack
Wright
Cooperstown
G. H. Oldring
Richmond Hills
Dayidge
Battusrol
Lon
D. HM. Hasletter
Honeyman
Hichmond Wills
W. 3. Hughes
Morris Cowniy
E. Rinehart
Hirlandale
Arthur Duffey Brings Suit Against Amateur Union
Arthur E Duffey former sprint champion filed suit through attorney P R Rogers to compel the Amateur Athletic Union to credit his sprint records in official records. Papers were served on James E B Sullivan secretary treasurer to show cause for an injunction. Case set for next Tuesday in the Supreme Court following a November convention where the Union’s record committee voted to drop Duffey. Sullivan who compiles the athletic almanac erased Duffey from English champions and intercollegiate champions lists.
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Washington Post
York
Arthur E. Duffey
P. Rogers
James EB. Sullivan
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Duffey
Supreme Court
National Record Committee
Sullivan
Virginia and George Washington Face Two Mile Relay
Virginia and George Washington University will contest a two mile relay for the inter collegiate South championship at the open handicap interscholastic games in Convention Hall on Saturday February 24. Virginia aims to repeat a close Richmond race with likely runners from the winning one mile squad, while ticket sales begin at Spalding's and Tappan's.
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Virginia
George Washington
South
Tulniverslty of Virginia
George Washington University
Convention Hall
Washington
Richmond
Johns Hopkins
Foley
Notth
Friends
Western High School
Georgetown Prep
Hays
W. Bradley
W. Kemeys
W. Windom
P. ¥Emmert
S. Simpson
Webster School
John Owens
FE. Owens
A. Stenz
J. Black
E. Johnson
J. Owens
Spalding’s
Tappan’s
Brightwood Racing Association First Annual Banquet Recap
The Brightwood Driving Club and Racing Association held its first annual banquet at the club house with about thirty attendees. President John Jayvis of Wright wood presided, Louis Kessel served as toastmaster, and Dr Charles F Hadi field acted as master of ceremonies amid notes of apparent organizational success.
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Brightwood Racing Association
Brightwood Driving Club and Racing Association
John Jayvis
Wrightwood Club
Louis Kessel
Charles F. Hadifield
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Thornburg
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Brookes, Va
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Howard County
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Heap
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