Traction Strikes Tremble Philadelphia Mills Amid Lockout Threats
A tense Philadelphia day saw mob violence and damaged cars as strikers and labor activists clashed with authorities. Textile firms including Philadelphia Tapentry Mills, Stead & Miller, Moss Rose Manufacturing, Theo Abbott, Arbeco Mills, and Binder Morrell signaled indefinite shutdowns if workers do not return by Monday, while Rapid Transit workers faced walkouts and partial returns. The strike movement ebbed and flowed with some unions reporting renewed activity and others halting work amid safety concerns.
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Cue Orms
Philadelphia Tapentry Mills
Stead & “Ailler Company
Moss Rose Manufacturing Company
Theo Abbott &Othe Arbeco Milla Company
Robert Lewis Company
H B Newton
Onauga
Hgir
Mel Aserrs
Rava Transit
Conviney Bia
Arcilaa Innaeas
League Island
Philadelpia
Notin Saxwab
Baldyn Locomotive Works
Fred
Simen
Flrer
Knox Denies Blessing as He Returns to Providence
A chaotic account follows Knox denying his marriage scorn and asserts plans to work, while detailing tensions with his father and mother, Dr French, and involvement of Mrs Knox. the couple traveled from Providence to Arlington and back amid family conflict and a public dispute over the nuptials.
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Wmitlande
le Arhglon
Erench
Moss Hughts
Kaos
Lis Pup
Tench
Knexy
Knox
Fronis
Saint
Knos
Young Knox
Tany
Sue Tel
Daniel Garr
Arlington
Providence
Fight Over District Playground Funding in House Budget
Sparks fly as House conferees clash with Senate over a 17300 playgrounds appropriation. Gardner Tawney and Burleson argue the item was struck wrongly and should be paid from District revenues, while supporters urge federal funding. Debate lasts hours with chair ruling on authority, new conferees named and the bill sent back to conference for resolution.
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House
Herbert Parsons
New York
Gardner Tayl
Burieson
Cannon
Authoush
Lawner
Senate
Gardner
Tawney Gardner
Burleson
Tatney
J House
Tawney Sala
Margons
Longworth
Olcott Peters
Gardiner
United States
Sears
Prevame
Parsons
Oliere
Ug Sehsoy
Prers
Massauhusetts
Boston
Tawney
Mann
Gardner Farlor
Tschaikovsky Case Defies Russian Court Amid Socialist Trial
In Melersburg a trial unfolds with Tschaikovsky pleading not guilty while admitting socialist teachings. Witnesses linked to revolutionary activity are disputed by defense, and proceedings reveal police, court officers, and chained witnesses as the court journeys through charges against Breshkovskaya and others. The case intertwines politics, law, and public interest as maneuvers continue.
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Melersburg Mar
Aine Breshkay
Kaya Stud
Henan
Nicholas Lachokov
Sette
Latha Howsky
Elothrs
Krashennistoff
Chersingky Maiuiny
Mme Breshkovskaza
Vasa Mulahotf
Theharkoysis Che
Politier
Conruch
Pateuh Fschatkevski
Ileelesk
Toment
Pateuk
Winch
Murdle
Madriz Grants Amnesty Liberates Political Prisoners
President Madriz frees several political prisoners including Nar Esse Arellano and insurgent detainees. The move is seen as an effort to pacify Granada conservatives and signals confidence in victory. Generals Vasquez, Godo, and Irias plan talks on possible action against Bluefields and lessons from Elaya’s march to Rama.
Eight attempts to die foiled in Smithton PA
A man, Julius Schmidt, attempted eight times to end his life by sitting on a railroad track near Baltimore and Ol trama. He carried a four leaf clover pressed in a notebook and said rheumatism left him unable to work. He was locked up and later sent to the county home.
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Smithton Pa
Mar
Baltimore
Ole Trama
Julius Schmidt
Taft speeches on education and Wilberforce drive
President Taft addressed a mass meeting at Metropolitan AME Church urging education as the Negro solution. The drive aims to raise 35000 for Wilberforce University and 7000 for a new dormitory, with support from Senator Dick Justice Harlan and others. Taft defended equal protection under the law and praised education as a path to progress, amid a crowd including notable church and civic figures. Immediate fundraising and organization details were outlined by Register Vernon and local officials.
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Wilberforce University
Carnegie
Register Vernon
Justice Harlan
Taft
Metropolitan
Andrew Carnenie
An Ghiaa
Tie
Regio
Cnet Damtels Biuloh
Augusta
Attima
Tie Quately
Wo A Jorer
John Uurst
AML
Charles Dick
Wyn Sciverough
Wilberforce
Jun Wo Harlan
United States
Supreme Court
Kirton
oLngworth
Hollingsworth
Ilaria
Scarborough
Garth
Beckete
Scarboroughs
William A ‘Joiner
Howard University
Souburenk Yd
Cudahy Packer Feud Sparks Divorce Fallout
Mrs John P Cudahy defends her marriage while accusing Thomas Lillis of a violent attack by a Cudahy employee. Doctor notes blood poisoning risk as Cudahy is held at St Marys Hospital. the case centers on infidelity rumors and a brutal assault witnessed in a brightly lit room.
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Packer
Jere
Bachange
Bara Nia
Taday
St Wary
Samuel Atres
Nurrses
Cudahy
Nat
Career as Bandit Brief Sealed by Police Capture
A 12 percent year old boy named Joseph Greenberg robbed his stepmother of rings valued at $900 while holding a revolver to her head. He attempted a highway robbery in an uptown saloon, forced nine customers and a bartender to surrender money, and fired bullets that shattered plate glass. He fled, was pursued by a policeman, then captured when a night stick struck him. The incident ended with Greenberg wounded and apprehended after a struggle.
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Joseph Greenberg
Ian
Polina
Greenhers
Liverpool Fears Patten Speculator Arrival
The arrival of James A Patten of Chicago in Liverpool stirred Cotton Exchange crowds though he denied intent to trade in wheat or cotton. Cables from America suggested possible interest in the Liverpool market and local dealers watched the American’s movements as he appeared on the exchange floor.
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Liverpool
Mar
Uaz
James A Patten
Chicago
England
America
Mr Patten
Cotton Exchange
Would-be aviator Aere stopped mid launch on roof
William Broaghmast, a would-be Darius Green type, was taken into custody on a Brooklyn rooftop as he attempted to launch a homebuilt flying machine. Police restrained him after his wife alerted authorities and he was later taken to hospital for observation.
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York
William Broaghmast
Darius Green
Nis Brooklin
Therald
Broadhurets
Telegram Boosts Hinman to Temporary New York Senate Leader
Albany March 8 report on a White House conference with President Taft and New York Republicans. Secretary of State hints a Binghamton man will back Hinman for temporary president of the New York Senate, aiming to unite the party after Allds scandal. Telegrams and meetings signal effort to secure Republican votes for Hinman and Cobb’s rivals.
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Binghamton
New York Senate
Allds
White House
Albany
Ballm Ont
Tadl Nas Gicen Ao Hye Chatke
Republican Party
Teonushoon
Catlei Ta
Sena
Senate
Seon Tales
Menarnrede
Hervey D Hinhar R Binghemson
George 4
Buffalo
Georgel Cub
Watertown
Cobb
Gov Hughes
Hinman
Oasis
Jlinman
Rov
Brats
Washington Todn
Madi
State Senate
Betator
Te Suateyry
Stends
Will Cubis
Fork
Siuch
Taft
Hitchcock
Brackett
Darey
New York
Sta
Pro Tam
Root
Davenport
Senate inquiry on cost of living roots blamed on farmers
Testimony at the first day of the Senate inquiry cites fresh foods rising at least ten percent in five years with one witness dissenting. Witnesses describe widespread price increases, escalating wholesale and retail costs, and debates over producer responsibility and retailer competition. Speech highlights include farmer blame, wage trends, and the overall impact on meat and staple prices in New York and other markets.
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Senate
Ubon
Terra and Waite
Wington Dewler
Telat
NASA
Ibis
Areuser Sarena Voth
Farner
Rsp
Orsia
Pratt
Crawford South Pakot
Iimnes
Clara
Rohinen
Steen
Abe
Rohtiman
Cnekens
Golan
New York
Rohlman
K Harnson
Baltimore
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Friends of Childrens Playgrounds
House of Representatives
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Vr Gardnei
USA
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Juune
Playgrounds Association
Washington
Ryan
Congress
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Dicott
Mila
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Playgram
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Townes
Mmc
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Tschaikovsky
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Madriz
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Capt Butt
Secret Service
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Vernon Register
Treasuy
South Dakota
San Francisco
Santa Barbara Channel
Tennessee
California
Arizona
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Mexico
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Husband
Kansas City
Jeartroken
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Tals
Cudahs
C Udahyt
Mr Lillis
Mr Cudahy
Mta da Confcience
Jan
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Gual
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Peonie
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Patten
Hughes
Woodrufe
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Thase
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