Mitchell predicts strike as Dolan ousted in Pittsburg
Pittsburg dispatch reports President Mitchell declaring the miners' convention has removed Dolan as president of District 5 and naming a committee to run the district while vowing to investigate officers. He says a strike is possible in the bituminous fields with caution on the anthracite front and expects to confer with operators later. Local obituaries and notices follow.
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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
Local Undertakers Advertise First Class Service
A compact list of Washington DC funeral homes presents Undertakers and Embalmers offering strictly first class services at moderate prices. Names include W. R. Speare 940 F Street NW R F Harveys Sons 1325 Fourteenth Street NW John R. Wright Co 1337 Tenth Street NW J William Lee and George P Zarhorst advertise crematoriums and parlors with livery on premise and 24 hour openness. Contact numbers provided for each firm.
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F Street
N. W
R. F. Harvey
Fourteenth Street
Commodious Chapel Telephone
John R. Wright Co
Connect
Chapel
Tenth St
J. William Lee
RIE
Pennsylvania
Te’ephony Main
George P. Zarhorst
East Capitol
Shark Completes Endurance Tests 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 using gasoline engines in Narragansett Bay proving capability to run long with fuel power The boat maintained speeds not falling below eight and a half knots per hour Commander Albert Gleaves said trials were satisfactory Porpoise also completed a three day endurance test and will join firing exercises next week in Coddington Cove and Narragansett Bay
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Washington Post
Newport
R. IL
United States
Shark
Narragansett Bay
Albert Gleaves
Naval Torpedo Station
Coddington Cove
Samuel Thomas Dead of Pig Iron Pioneer
Samuel Thomas, aged 75, a leading pig iron manufacturer and son of Dawnd Thomas, died at his Catasaqua home. He helped introduce anthracite blast for pig iron and helped found Thomas Iron Company in Hokendaqua in 1854. He also organized the Pioneer Mining and Manufacturing Company near Birmingham, Alabama.
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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 Foster Parkhurst
Robert Hosea, longtime Cincinnati river trader and former Ohio legislator, died at 95 in Cincinnati after a career in merchandise and river commerce. James Arthur Laing, a 62 year old Scotchman and Royal Geographical Society fellow, died at Queen’s Hospital Honolulu after record searching work. Justice John Foster Parkhurst, industry State Supreme Court of Claims jurist and Republican figure, died at his Bath home.
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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 guards form after Buena Park robbery incident
Chicago reports a hold up near Mrs. Josephine Loomis’s Buena Park home as she was choked and forced to surrender over two diamond rings worth 350 dollars and her purse. The attack prompts residents to organize a private police service amid scarce city police in the area.
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Chicago
Josephine T. Loomis
Buena Park
White Still Hopeful on Moroccan Conference Outlook
Diplomatic dispatches from Algeciras and Berlin report White, head of the American mission, optimistic about an ultimate accord at the Moroccan conference amid Franco-German deadlock. Berlin and Madrid echo cautious optimism, while London and St. Petersburg grow pessimistic as talks face policing and sovereignty disputes.
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Spain
White
Germany
Robuisa
Morocco
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Vienna
St Petersburg
Jana Rome
Madrid
Hague Arbitration Tribunal
Jonuon
Great Britain
St. Petersburg
Pope Condemns France and Names Bishops in Vatican
The Pope held a secret consistory in Rome on February 21 to appoint nineteen French bishops to vacant sees amid the Franco-Vatican dispute. He also named W H O Connell as Archbishop of Constance. He denounced France's separation law as contrary to divine right and society’s welfare and noted the concordat had been broken in an unworthy manner.
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W. H. O'Connell
Boston
Constance
Vatican
France
German Tariff Hits Britain in Trade Tensions
London February 21 The German tariff to go into effect March 1 is expected to affect British trade. Representations have been made to Germany. David Lloyd George, president of the Board of Trade, said in the House of Commons he hoped to report results of negotiations soon.
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London
Great Britain
David Lloyd- George
Board of Trade
Oppose Rule of Shah's Son in Ghilan Province
Teheran dispatch reports reappointment of Abdul Fazl Mirza as Ghilan governor has provoked strong protests from merchants priests and landowners who telegraphed Tehran demanding his removal citing his past severity there. Explosion at Khartoum injures soldiers and kills a native with damage to homes. cause suspected as combustion. Prince Arthur of Connaught decorates Admiral Togo and Field Marshals Yamagata and Oyama with the Order of Merit.
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Father Capon Bankrolled by Czar Funds Says Open Letter
The Russian radical press reports Father Capon movement in St. Petersburg was subsidized by government funds for clubhouse rents and literature. An open letter from the Puttloff section president claims $12,000 channeled through M. Timitzaeff, former minister of commerce, did not reach the treasury. Socialists view this as a blow to conservative opposition among workers.
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Matushensky
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M. ‘Timitiazeff
Dakota divorce upheld by English High Court judge
In London on February 21, Justice Sir John Gorell Barnes of the Divorce Court division affirmed the validity of a Dakota divorce. The case concerns Mrs Armytage, ex-wife of Charles Gill, who after desertion in South Dakota obtained a divorce and married Armytage. Gillette challenged the Dakota divorce’s binding effect, but the court rejected his claim.
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High Court of Justice
London
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Armytage
Edward Armytage
Charles Gill
South Dakota
Battles in Nigeria Defeat by Native Forces Reported
London reports say three British officers were killed near Sokoto in Northern Nigeria with no further details due to distance. French forces are also believed defeated with an incident dated February 14 near Sokoto. Authorities fear unrest but expect it not to spread.
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Aeolian
Astor Joins First Life Guards on Probation
John Jacob Astor son of William Waldorf Astor received a probationary commission as second lieutenant in the First Life Guards today in London. The probation system, adopted last year, aims to ease officer shortages in costly regiments. Astor will serve two years on probation unless dismissed or permanently accepted by his commanding officer.
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First Life Guards
Corsei
Catholic missions attacked in southeast China towns
Meager details report attacks on Catholic missions in several towns in the southeast provinces. Bishops telegraph that Christians are fleeing Chenghonfu as outbreaks flare in a region long troubled by sectarian feuds.
Art Treasures Revealed In Venice Church Frescoes
Venice February 21 Workmen uncover ancient frescoes behind the Doge Tron monument in the Church of Santa Maria Gloriosa Dei Frari. One mural shows the coat of arms of Doge Tron and others feature evangelist medallions. The discovery is hailed as highly artistically significant.
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Santa Maria Gloriosa Dei Frari
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Debate on Home Rule Divides Britain in Commons
In Parliament Col Saunderson moved to condemn the King's speech on Irish policy. James Bryce defended government aims for conciliation and self-government for Ireland, while Joseph Chamberlain denounced the administration as home-rule and Little Englander. The amendment failed 406 to 88.
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London
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House of Commons
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James Bryce
Bryce
Home Rule
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House
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Joseph Chamberlain
Appeal to Hungarian people by former premier Tisza
Budapest reports Count Stephen Tisza issues a strong appeal to Hungarians not to be swayed by the coalition party’s push for Hungarian wards of command in the army. He warns the course would undermine the country’s economic and political well being. The appeal will be broadcast widely and influence likely. The coalition party considers sending delegates to London and possibly New York to explain Hungary’s struggle, aims, and relations with Austria.
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Hungary
Stephen Tisza
London
Poand
New York
Austria
Purge of Russian Officers for Cowardice Decreed
In St. Petersburg officials outline strict measures to purge officers accused of cowardice or surrender without cause. Captive officers returning from Japan face court of honor trials and possible dismissal in disgrace unless unanimously reinstated by fellow officers. Port Arthur garrison exempt, Stoessel blamed for its surrender.
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Guthrie Wins Pittsburg Mayor Race in Close Victory
Pittsburg February 21 George W Guthrie candidate of the Citizens party Civic League and Democratic party defeated Republican opponent Alexander M Jenkinson by about 2700 with five districts missing The total vote exceeded 62000 and official results start tomorrow Republicans to control the council Charles F Kirishler Republican defeated George B Logan by about 5500 in Allegheny Floral decorations advertised by Shaffer Mth I
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George W. Guthrie
Citizens’ Party
The
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Democratic Party
Alexander M. Jenkinson
Charles F. Kirishler
Allegheny
George B. Logan
Good Government Party
Pressmen Hold Annual Banquet at Government Printing Office
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. & O'Brien, E. H. Sample, John McCarthy, John C Chattaway, F. S. Mayes, W. H. Barnholt, and William McGuffin.
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John C Chattaway
F. 8. Mayes
W. H. Barnholt
Willam McGuffin
Republican machine defeated in Philadelphia election
Philadelphia voters returned to Democratic reform candidates. Borie backed by City Party and Democrats defeated Rooney, the Republican nominee, by about 10 145 votes amid low overall interest and council fights across a few wards.
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Borie
Reform
Fed Rooney
Sympathy for Girl Slayer Trials in New York Court
In New York on February 21 a jury for Berthe Claiche, the French girl indicted for the murder of Sam Gedron who allegedly exploited her, was chosen after long deliberation. The trial adjourned to Monday as jurors voiced sympathy for the prisoner. Nine jurors were selected, with two married men among them, despite challenges from the defense. Oregon Exposition: Guilds Lake Lagoon Sold to Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company for about 20,000 dollars, to be filled for terminal use.
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Sam Gedron
Criminal
Supreme Court
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Rosalsky
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American College at Ainlab Destroyed by Fire
The American College at Ainlab in Asia Minor was totally destroyed by fire. The seminary for girls run by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions was valued at about $10,000 and the loss is covered by insurance.
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Constantinople
American College
Ainlab
Boston
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Whistler girl Cicely Alexander weds Bernard Spring-Rice
London, Feb 21 Miss Cicely Henrietta Alexander the original of Whistler’s famous child portrait married Bernard Spring-Rice brother of the former secretary of the British Embassy at Washington now minister at Teheran The painting described is Whistler’s Portrait of a Little Girl in White and Gray believed to surpass Whistler’s Mother Nocturnes in Black at Luxemburg gallery
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London
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Whistler
Washington
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Wich
Luxemburg
The Value of Charcoal As a Health Aid
A health note extols charcoal as a safe cleanser for the stomach and bowels, teeth, breath, and complexion. Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are promoted as the best value, costing 25 cents a box, with a Buffalo physician endorsing their benefits for digestion, complexion, breath, and liver.
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Birchings Abolished in Navy Pending Further Orders
London February 21 Edmund Robertson financial secretary of the admiralty announced in the House of Commons that birching punishment has been suspended in the navy until further orders and that caning would be admissible only by order of the captain of a ship Captain Hervey the sole sailor on the active list elected to Parliament protested against this grandmoth erly action of the government poetry omitted.
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Poe Em de
American Art Works Shown at International Exhibit in London
Ambassador Reid to open the sixth annual International Society show in London featuring American illustration. Jules Guerin presents New York and St Louis scenes in watercolors and drawings while Jesse Wilcox Smith and Elizabeth Shippen Green display child studies. The Palm Limited to Florida departs Washington daily at 6:55 pm.
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