Strike threat as Dolan ousted in Pittsburg
Pittsburg February 21 1906 report details the removal of Patrick Dolan as president of District 5 United Mine Workers and the selection of a temporary committee to run the district. President Mitchell flying to New York predicted a looming strike in the bituminous fields with uncertainty over anthracite action.
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Mitchell
Tts
Pittsburg
New York
Francis Robbins
Pittsburg Coal Company
Miners’ Union
Patrick Dolan
Indianapols
Wilson
Ryan
F. L. Robbins
Robbins
Mineres
District 5
Dolan
United Mine Workers of America
Vust Berrie
United Mine Workers
Undertakers Advertise Quietly Across Washington
Local funeral homes including W R Speare R F Harveys Sons John R Wright J William Lee and George P Zarhorst promote first class services at moderate prices. Advertisements list chapels cremain facilities and 24 hour telephone access for arrangements on premises and nearby streets.
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W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
R. F. Harvey
Fourteenth Street
Commodious Chapel Telephone
John R. Wright Co
Connect
Chapel
Tenth St
J. William Lee
Pennsylvania
Ephons Main
George P. Zarhorst
East Capitol
Shark completes test of gasoline engine endurance in Narragansett Bay
Special to The Washington Post Newport R I Feb 21 the United States submarine torpedo boat Shark completed five days of endurance tests with gasoline engines to assess performance and reliability under emergency use. The boat ran at least eight and a half knots, commander Albert Gleaves reporting the trials satisfactory. Porpoise also finished a three day endurance test, and both boats will start torpedo firing in Codington Cove next week.
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Washington Post
Newport
R. IL
United States
Shark
Narragansett Bay
Albert Gleaves
Naval Torpedo Station
Coddington Cove
Samuel Thomas Dies as Pig Iron Leader in U S
Allentown Pa Feb 21 Samuel Thomas renowned pig iron magnate died at his Catasaqua home at seventy five He was son of Dawnd Thomas who first introduced the anthracite blast for pig iron In 1854 David Thomas and sons formed Thomas Iron Company with works at Hokendaqua Pa The company operates twelve stocks across Pennsylvania Samuel Thomas also started the Pioneer Mining and Manufacturing Company at Thomas near Birmingham Ala
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Allentown
Samuel Thomas
United States
Catasaqua
Thomas
Dawnd Thomas
David Thomas
Thomas Iron Company
Hokendaqua
Pennsylvania
Pioneer Mining and Manufacturing Company
Birmingham
Ala
Deaths of Robert Hosea James Laing and John Parkhurst
Reports from Cincinnati Honolulu and Binghamton announce deaths of three prominent figures. Robert Hosea, longtime Cincinnati river trader and former Ohio legislator, dies at 95. his son Lewis M Hosea is a Superior Court judge. James Arthur Laing, 62, a Honolulu records searcher and Royal Geographical Society fellow, also linked to Henry Stanley’s Tiger expedition. Justice John Foster Parkhurst, age unknown, a member of the state Supreme Court of Claims, dies in Bath amid Republican political prominence.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Robert Hosea
Ohio Legslature
New Orleans
Boston
Lewis M Hosea
Superior Court
Honolulu
James Arthur Laing
Queen’s Hospital
Laing
Royal Geographical Society
Tavingstone
Zanzibar
London
Henry Stanley
Binghamton
John Foster Parkhurst
Bath
State Supreme Court of Claims
Private patrols in Buena Park after foothill hold up
Mrs Josephine Loomis, a Buena Park resident active in women’s clubs, was robbed near her home at dusk by a highwayman who choked her into near unconsciousness and stole two diamond rings valued at 350 and her purse. Local residents have formed a private police service due to sparse city police presence.
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Chicago
Josephine T. Loomis
Buena Park
White Still Hopeful Amid Morocan Conference Rumors
Diplomatic dispatches from Algeciras and capitals report differing views on the Moroccan conference. Ambassador White in Algeciras expresses optimism for an ultimate agreement despite Franco German deadlock while Berlin and London councils warn the talks may fail. Officials note external pressure and the Madrid convention status quo amid rumors of arbitration options and possible war talk.
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Algeciras
Spain
White
Germany
Robuisa
Morocco
United States
Paris
Berlin
France
Washington
Vienna
St Petersburg
Jana Rome
Madrid
Hague Arbitration Tribunal
Jonuon
Great Britain
St. Petersburg
Pope Condemns France and Names Nine French Bishops
The pope held a secret consistory in Rome on February 21 to appoint nineteen French bishops in vacant sees amid the Franco-Vatican conflict. He also confirmed W H O’Connell as Archbishop of Constance, and reiterated opposition to France’s separation law and the broken concordat, stressing the need for peace between church and state.
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Rome
W. H. O'Connell
Boston
Constance
Vatican
France
German tariff hits Britain in Commons announcement
London February 21 German tariff goes into force March 1 and is expected to worsen British trade. Representations have been made to Berlin and David Lloyd George said he hopes to report on negotiation results soon.
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House of Commons
London
Great Britain
David Lloyd- George
Board of Trade
Persian Province Ghilan outrages over Shah's son rule
Teheran dispatch reports Abdul Fazl Mirza’s reappointment as Ghilan governor provokes strong protests from merchants priests and landowners who demand his removal citing harsh governance. Also notes Khartoum explosion injuring three soldiers and a native killed with damage to houses and possible cause by combustion. Japanese fighters decorated as Prince Arthur of Connaught presents the Order of Merit to Admiral Togo and Field Marshals Yamagata and Oyama.
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St. Petersburg
Teheran
Persia
Abdul Fazl Mirza
Khartoum
London
Cairo
Tokyo
Prince Arthur of
Father Capon in Pay of Czar Sparks Labor Movement Collapse
In St. Petersburg radical circles allege that the Moderate labor organization founded after the October manifesto was government subsidized. An open letter from the Puttloff section president claims $12,000 furnished through M. Timitiazeff did not reach the treasury, signaling a potential downfall of conservative opposition to full revolutionary goals among workers.
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J. Petersburg
Matushensky
Father Capon
Capon
St. Petersburg
M. ‘Timitiazeff
Dakota divorce ruling affirmed by High Court judge
London February 21 The validity of a Dakota divorce in England was affirmed by Sir John Gorell Barnes. The case of Mrs Armytage challenged her marriage to Edward Armytage after a Dakota divorce from Charles Gill. Gill contended the Dakota decree was not binding. Barnes rejected his claim, upholding the Dakota divorce.
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England
High Court of Justice
London
John Gorell Barnes
Armytage
Edward Armytage
Charles Gill
South Dakota
Battles in Nigeria Reported with British Losses
London reports confirm a British force near Sokoto in Northern Nigeria suffered losses with three officers killed. Details are scarce due to distance from telegraphs. French forces are thought to be defeated as well, with fighting near Sokoto and a rising Mahdi presence northeast of Sokoto. Authorities caution the flare up may be contained and not allowed to spread.
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London
Sokoto
Nigeria
Colonial Office
Sokbto
Astor Joins First Life Guards on Probation
London February 1 John Jacob Astor son of William Waldorf Astor has received a probationary commission in the First Life Guards and joined the regiment as second lieutenant The probation system adopted last year to ease officer appointments places Astor on probation for two years with potential dismissal or permanent acceptance at the end.
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John Jacob
William Waldorf
Life Guards
London
John Jacob Astor
William Waldorf Astor
First Life Guards
Corsei
Catholic missions attacked in southeast China towns
Meager details from Pekin report attacks on Catholic missions in several southeast towns. Bishop at Chenghonfu telegraphs Christians are fleeing as the region, long racked by feuds, continues to see outbreaks.
Art Treasures Revealed Forgotten Frescoes in Venice Church
Venice date Feb 21 Workmen uncover ancient frescoes behind the Tron monument in Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari The canopy with Doge Tron arms and medallion evangelists are among the newly revealed decorations The church, begun 1238, hosts many noble monuments and notable Venetians.
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Venice
Santa Maria Gloriosa Dei Frari
Doge
Nicolo Tron
Doge Tron
Tron
Debate on Home Rule Divides Parliament in Britain
In London the Saunderson amendment against Irish home rule was defeated 406 to 88 as James Bryce defended ministers aims to extend self government for Ireland. Bryce and Dillon urged cautious progress while Chamberlain labeled the government as home rule and Little Englander in spirit.
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Ireland
Chamberlain
James Bryce
Bryce
Home Rule
Liberal Party
Gladstone
House
United Kingdom
Mr. Dillon
Joseph Chamberlain
Appeal to Hungarian People from Count Tisza
Budapest February 21 Count Stephen Tisza former premier issues a strong appeal to Hungarians not to be misled by the coalition party’s push for Hungarian wards of command in the army. He argues the move would wreck economic and political well being. The appeal will be broadcast widely as the coalition considers sending delegates to London and perhaps New York to present Hungary’s struggle and aims to the world.
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Budapest
Hungary
Stephen Tisza
London
Poand
New York
Austria
Purge Decrees Target Cowardice in Russian Army
St Petersburg reports unprecedented rules to purge officers accused of cowardice or surrender in war. Captive officers from Japan face trial before courts of honor and possible dismissal unless unanimously reinstated. Port Arthur garrison exempt, with responsibility for its fall resting on Gen Stoessel.
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St. Petersburg
Japan
Port Arthur
Stoessel
Guthrie Wins Pittsburg Mayoral Fight in Wake of Tight Race
Pittsburg voters backed George W. Guthrie by about 2700 as five districts remained. Republicans will control the council though Guthrie led in mayoral tally. Turnout topped 62 000 with unofficial counts and official results due next day.
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Pittsburg
George W. Guthrie
Citizens’ Party
The
Civic League
Democratic Party
Alexander M. Jenkinson
Charles F. Kirishler
Allegheny
George B. Logan
Good Government Party
Pressmen Feast at Government Printing Office Banquet
Government Printing Office pressmen held their annual banquet at Bessler's Hotel last night. Master of ceremonies was James Furbushaw. Toasts were given by William Iolt E. E. O'Brien E. H. Sample John McCarthy John C. Chattaway F. S. Mayes W. H. Barnholt and William McGuffin.
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Government Printing Office
Bessler's
James Furbushaw
William Iolt
E. &. O'Brien
E. H. Sample
John McCarthy
John C Chattaway
F. 8. Mayes
W. H. Barnholt
Willam McGuffin
Republican Machine Defeated in Philadelphia Election
Philadelphia voters backed reform candidate Rooney over Borie by 10,145 votes. The city parties split for two magistrate posts amid low overall interest and council contests, keeping Republicans in the minority after yesterday's election.
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Philadelphia
Borie
Reform
Fed Rooney
Sympathy for Girl Slayer and Oregon Exposition Lake Sold
In New York a jury was selected for Berthe Claiche’s murder trial as delays and sympathy from salesmen hindered complete jury formation with nine jurors chosen. Counsel Ro salsky sought married men with children for the panel. In Portland, Guilds Lake lagoon of 240 acres at Lewis and Clark Exposition sold for about 20,000 dollars to the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company for future terminal use.
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New York
Berthe Claiche
Sam Gedron
Criminal
Supreme Court
Tevy
Rosalsky
Portland
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
I- 15
American College Burned in Asia Minor
Constantinople reports the American College at Ainlab Asia Minor entirely destroyed by fire. The institution, a girls seminary run by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, was valued around $10,000 and its loss is covered by insurance.
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Asia Minor
Constantinople
American College
Ainlab
Boston
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Whistler Portrait Heiress Becomes Mrs Bernard Spring Rice
London report states Miss Cicely Henrietta Alexander, original of Whistler's famed child portrait, married Bernard Spring-Rice in London. He is brother of the former secretary of the British Embassy at Washington and now minister at Teheran. the portrait discussed is Whistler's Portrait of a Little Girl in White and Gray, noted for surpassing Whistler's Mother.
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Bernard Spring-Rice
London
Cicely Henrietta Alexander
Whistler
Washington
Teheran
Wich
Luxemburg
The Value of Charcoal as a Health Remedy
A physician praises charcoal for internal cleansing and breath purification. Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are recommended for gas, stomach purities, clearer complexion, and purer blood. The lozenges, costing 25 cents a box, allegedly benefit liver function and overall health.
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Stuart
Buffalo
Birching Abolished in Navy Says New Secretary
London February 21 Edmund Robertson the new financial secretary to the admiralty announced in the House of Commons that punishment by birching has been suspended in the navy until further orders caning would be forbidden only by order of the captain of a ship Captain Hervey the only sailor on the active list elected to the present Parliament protested against the move calling it grandmoth erly action of the government poem De
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London
Edmund Robertson
The
Admiralty
House of Commons
Hervey
Poe Em de
American art works shown at London exhibit opening
Ambassador Reid will open the sixth annual International Society show in London featuring American illustrations. Jules Guerin presents watercolors of New York and St Louis streets, while Jesse Wilcox Smith and Elizabeth Shippen Green display child studies. The Palm Limited to Florida runs daily from Washington, 6:55 p.m., electric lighted cars.
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London
International Society of Sculptors, Painters, and Gravers
Ambassador Reid
Jules Guerin
New York
St. Louis
Jesse Wilcox Smith
Elizabeth Shippen Green
Southern
Florida
Aiken
Augusta
Washington
Jesse S . A. Southern Railway
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