Peace Board Election Organization Is Perfected
Five of seven trustees of the foundation for the promotion of industrial peace met in Washington to perfect a permanent organization. Chief Justice Fuller was elected president, Seth Low treasurer, and John Mitchell secretary. The nine member Industrial Peace Committee includes Archbishop Ireland and Marcus N Marks for the public, B H Gary and Lucius Tuttle for employers, and Samuel Gompers Daniel Keefe and Warren S Stone for employees. The committee will receive income from the fund, arrange annual capital labor conferences, and publish conference outcomes while President Roosevelt hosted a luncheon with trustees. The fund total is $30,000 with expectation of growth through contributions. The next trustees meeting will be scheduled soon.
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Foundation For the Promotion of Industrial Peace
Capital
Justice Fuller
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of Americe
Fuller
Seth Low
Industrial Peace Committee
Archbishop Ireland
Marcus N. Marks
New York
Kelph M. Eastey
B. H Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Lucius Tuttle
Fenton and Maine Railroad
J. Gunby Jordan
Columbus
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Daniel J. Keefe
Longshoremen’s Association
Warren S Stone
International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Washington
Roossvelt
le Tost
More Peace Delegates for Hague Conference
President Roosevelt plans to increase American delegates to the second Hague peace conference. Earlier, Gen Horace Porter, Joseph H Choate, and Judge U M Rage were named as initial delegates. Additional selections are prepared but kept private until formal notices are issued, delaying announcements and plans for travel and study.
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Roosevelt
America
Horace Porter
France
Joseph H. Choate
England
U. M. Rage
Little Rock
Ark
American Bar Association
Root
Europe
United States
Hague
White clerks quit over transfer of colored draughtsman
The Treasury Department's Supervising Architect office faced resignations as white draughtsmen left after a petition to transfer William Cook, a Black employee, surfaced. Secretary Cortelyou had not acted on the request, Cook’s appointment used, and others in the unit warned more resignations could follow. Supervisor Taylor denied knowledge of the petition and was away from his desk.
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Cortelyou
Supervising Architect
Treasury Department
William Cook
Civil Service Lst
Cook
More
Department
Taylor
Good Friday Cabinet Meeting and Navy Secretary Change
Good Friday observed with government business continuing in Washington though Attorney General Bonaparte plans to skip the Cabinet session for religious reasons. Secretary Loeb may seek a postponement if the President agrees. Navy private secretary Dane begins duties, replacing Dwyer who moves to a governor’s legal adviser post. Dwyer departs for Tutuila via San Francisco. McKeesport postmaster named John N. Besser confirmed by the President.
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Bonaparte
White House
Loeb
Dane
W Oa Dane
Newport, Vt
Adalstant
the Navy
Newberry
Joseph L. Dwyer
Detroit
Dwyer
Bamoa
San Francisco
Tutuila
Postal Officials Confer on Second Class Mail to Canada
U S postal representatives met with Postmaster General Meyer and officials to seek a satisfactory accord on second class mail matter entering Canada. Canadian officials reiterated desire to withdraw from the postal convention and talks aimed at a mutually acceptable arrangement continued with Ottawa discussions echoed by Gen Shallenberger and senior Post Office staff.
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Canada
United States
Meyer
Shallenberger
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Lemieux
FR. M. Coulter
Smith
Canadian
Department of Posts
Gen. Shallenberger
Mintwood Place
Representative McCreary
Minnesota
Losche
Bacon
Capt. Brooks
Root Creel confer on Central America war risk
State Department discussions between Secretary Root and Ambassador Creel address delays t o intervention as Central American tensions rise. Reports from San Jose say Amapala, Honduras, is being bombarded and President Bonilla may have fled there, with Nicaragua alleged to have sent a gunboat. The region threatens broader conflict, though the U S declines policing duties and seeks peace.
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State Department
Amapala
Bonilla
America
Mexico
Central America
Root
Creel
Central American
Hondura
Nicaragua
Blaze Department
United States
Merry
San Jose
Costa Rica
Honduras
Presidential documents in custody spark police inquiry
John M Cody, claiming to be in Belleville Michigan, entered a detective office in Toronto with important peace conference papers in his possession. He was lodged at Queen's Hotel where a detective found a trunkful of documents he says belong to President Roosevelt. Cody was remanded for sanity examination as he prepared a telegram to the President about Roosevelt's arrival and a final conference.
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Washington
Toronto
Ontario
John M Cody
Belleville
Mich
Cody
Queen's Hotel
Roosevelt
Grand Trunk
Capt
J. M. Cody
Bryce Likes His Place As Ambassador Attends Ottawa Luncheon
Ottawa March 2 James Bryce British Ambassador to the United States attended two luncheon events at Government House in his honor with Premier Laurier and crown ministers present. He discussed past experiences and visits to Canada but avoided politics while noting Washington duties suit him and relations with Americans are pleasing. He dodged direct views on a Canadian presence in Washington, suggesting the question for his own government.
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Ottawa
Jamesa Bryce
United States
Government House
Laurier
Bryce
Candé
Washington
Canada
England
Roosevelt Invited to Range Shoot at Camp Perry
President Roosevelt received an invitation yesterday from Ohio National Guard representatives led by Senator Dick to attend August national rifle shoots at Camp Perry. He expressed strong interest in rifle practice and in promoting marksmanship within the army navy and national guardsmen while noting his engagements may prevent participation. Providence Deadlock Continues in Senate Ballot Count. The forty fourth ballot kept Goddard at 40 votes Colt Wetmore Utter divided with small totals as the fight over the U S Senate seat persists in Rhode Island.
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Roosevelt
Ohio National Guard
New Range
Camp Perry
Army
Navy
Providence
R. I
United States
Goddard
Colt
Wetmore
Utter
Managers Seek Federal Aid as Mediation Effort Grows
Admit situation grave and await response from national government to their Erdman Act mediation demand. Unions previously resolved not to arbitrate with anyone.
Wage dispute blocks arbitration among Western railroads
In Chicago on March 4, railroad general managers and train service employes pressed for higher pay with 12 percent and nine hour day demands, while unions rejected arbitration under Erdman act lines. Government mediation looms as officials from Washington prepare to intervene, officials say a strike remains possible if demands aren’t met.
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Chicago
Mar
Western Railroads
Plan to Awe Morocco Navy Demonstration Discussions
Plans in Paris Madrid and Tangier show France and Spain negotiating a joint naval demonstration in Morocco if needed. No Spanish warships available until after a Cartagena meeting between King Edward and King Alfonso. France insists on reparations for Dr Mauchamp murder. Mohammed El Torres meets French minister in Tangier.
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Mar
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Spain
Edward
Alfonso
Cartagena
Pans
Clemenceau
Picquart
M. Regeault
Morocco
Mauchamp
Talia Mornija
Algeria
Oudja
Tangier
Maor
M. Regnault
Commerce Secretary appoints Benton special trade agent
Secretary Straus named 3 L Benton of Monticello Georgia as a special agent to study foreign trade conditions focusing on marketing cottonseed products. Benton serves on the Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers Association executive committee and is secretary of the Georgia Cottonseed Crushers Association.
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Straus
Department of Commerce and Labor
3. L. Benton
Monticello
Benton
Interstate Cottonseed Crushers’ Association
Cottonseed Crushers’ Association of Georgia
President urged to speak on railways amid looming strike
The President, after meetings with Interstate Commerce Commission officials, plans a swift public remark on railways and federal state laws. A major Western rail strike threatens up to 95 000 miles of track and 42 railroads, with wage hikes of 12 percent sought by conductors and trainmen. Negotiations under the Braman act of 1893 push mediation and possible arbitration, and federal officials rush to avert a nationwide slowdown.
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Order of Railway Conductors
Brotherhood of Tratamen
Constantine J. Erdman
Congress
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commissioner of Labor
Strike Prevention Effort Aims to Avert Railroad Conflict
A public appeal urges restraint to prevent a potential railroad strike and the resulting economic hardship. The message argues that exerting effort now could avert depression and disruption from industrial action by railway workers.
Carnegie Sees Rail Issue Like Roosevelt Backed by Government
Andrew Carnegie arrived in Jersey City after a luncheon with President Roosevelt and spoke with a reporter for about half an hour. He praised Roosevelt's policies toward railroads and urged government supervision through the Interstate Commerce Commission to curb improper stock issues and railroad practices. Carnegie named railroad executives whose integrity he trusted and said the President’s views may not fully align with his own.
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New York
Mar
Andrew Carnegie
Roosevelt
Jersey City
Congressional Limited
Wall Street
Carnegie
Pennsylvania Railroad
Eurdpa
Canada
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commis
Mr. Carnegie
Twenty-third Street
Hughitt
Chicago
Northwestern
Mellen
New Haven
Hartford
MacCres
Pennsylvania
Hughitt dines with Roosevelt amid rail talk denial
Marvin A. Hughitt president of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad was a luncheon guest at the White House. He denied discussing railroad or financial questions with President Roosevelt despite reports of an interview prompted by J. Pierpont Morgan. He left Washington for the West after saying no details could be shared.
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Marvin A. Hugnitt
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
White House
Hughitt
J. Prespont Morgan
Washington
Roosevelt
West
Kellogg Talks With White House Aide On Chicago Alton Deal
Special Counsel F B Kellogg of the Interstate Commerce Commission spent time in conference at the White House last night. No information was given on the subject, but Kellogg's ties to the Chicago and Alton matter suggest the discussion related to that issue.
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F. B. Kellogg
Interstate Commerce Commission
Roosevelt
Mr. Kelloge
BH. H. Harriman
Rival Mines Start War in Up per Pittston
Twenty five State constabulary troopers rushed to the Reliance colliery at Up per Pittston to separate officials and workmen of Reliance Coal Co and Pennsylvania Coal Co before a clash escalates. Detective Erdman arrested Philip Weisberger and Jos Foreman Moore on assault and trespass charges amid a broader warrants sweep.
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Scranton
State Constabulary
Reliance
Upper Pittston
Reliance Coal Company
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Reliance Comany
Exdman
Pennsylvania Company
Philip Weisberger
Jos Foreman
Moore
Reliance Company
Police of the Blood Promotes Health Through Food
A cautioned note on blood quality cites that pure red blood defends against disease and can be boosted by food. A Western town lawyer claims kidney trouble and Bright's disease vanished after switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee, attributing recovery to Postum. Grape-Nuts and Postum are pitched as quickly assimilated, nourishing red blood.
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Low
Bright
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Lawrason testifies on Brownsville shooting guilt doubt
Lieut George Lawrason of the Twenty-fifth Infantry disputes claims of soldier guilt in Brownsville. He says no direct evidence fixes the shooting on negro troops, notes cartridges found, and questions Lee Sanders testimony. Senators discuss deployment, night conditions, and requests for a Brownsville subcommittee.
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Lieut
Lawtason
Brownsville
Sergt. Sanders
George Carson Lawrason
Company B
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Senate Committee On
Lawrason
Warner
Fort Brown
Macklin
Foraker
Senator Lodge
Seret
Mingo Sanders
Sanders
Capt. Macklin
Penrose
Senator Foraker
Lieut Lawrason
Prince Oscar May Enter Harvard
Special to The Washington Post reports a German resident with college ties claims Prince Oscar, fifth son of Emperor William, will likely enroll as a Harvard student this fall. A Cambridge letter notes the Emperor’s interest in Harvard and a recent remark about sending his son for study, though college officials could not confirm the report.
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Washington Post
Cambridge
Mess
Prince Oscar
William
Harvard
Harvard University
Oscar
Green
Harlan Praises George Mason In Lecture Before Bar Association
Justice Harlan spoke at George Washington University on The Life and Times of George Mason. He cited Mason as a foremost figure, noting Jefferson called him the greatest statesman of his era. Supreme Court justices attended, with Commissioner Macfarland among the audience.
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John Mason
George Washington
Justice Harlan
Bar Association
George Washington University
George Mason
Virginia
Mason
Harlan
Gunston Hall
Jefferson
Supreme Court of the United States
Macfarland
Japanese Pupils Outpace Americans in Hawaii Schools
G B R Carter reports a decline in Hawaiian and American pupil attendance while Japanese enrollment rises. He notes many Japanese children were born under the American flag and may claim citizenship on maturity. Also reported, 400 pounds of brass and 300 pounds of lead stolen from J E B Mulcare Co yard in Washington, with metal value estimated.
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Secretary of the Interior
G. B R. Carter
Hawaii
J. EB. Mulcare’& Co
Ami Gas Fitters
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