Wiley resigns as chief of Bureau of Chemistry in surprise move
Dr Harvey W Wiley resigns as chief of the U S Bureau of Chemistry effective today after a long conference with Secretary of Agriculture Wilson. He aims to push for a national health department separate from other branches of government and to seek new opportunities after decades in the department. President Taft expresses regret and asks universities to suggest a successor.
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Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Washington
United States Bureau of Chemistry
Wilson
National Health Department
Wiles
Wiley
Dr. Wiley
Official
Department of Agriculture
Taft
Jose Dr. Wiley
President Taft
White House
Trains Delayed by Snow Drifts Across Midwest
Snow drifts block east bound traffic from the Missouri, causing delays for trains from Omaha while western trains run with difficulty. Rock Island central offices report no assurance of schedule today as plows work to clear lines and several branch routes are abandoned.
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Davenport
Missouri
Mississippi
Des Moines
Central District
Rock Island
Omaha
Sims bill to abolish the court of commerce approved
Washington March 16 The house committee on interstate commerce voted 11 to 8 to report favorably the Sims bill which would abolish the court of commerce. The measure moves to the floor for consideration amid debate on its implications for trade and regulation.
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Washington
House
Court of Commerce
Engineers Advise on Faster Train Schedules at Conference
The conference focused on increasing engineers responsibilities as schedules speed up. Presentations outlined detailed and complex arguments from engineering professionals regarding the implications and use of faster trains.
Erectors' Attorney Found Guilty in Assault Case
Indianapolis March 15 Robert J. Foster detective for the National Erectors' association was found guilty of assault and battery with intent to kill Frank M. Ryan president of the iron workers' union but judgment was withheld and he was bound over to the county grand jury in juvenile justice court
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Indianapolis
Robert J. Foster
National Erectors’ Association
Frank M. Ryan
Iron Workers’ Union
County Grand Jurr
Presidential preference primary bill passes senate
Boston March 15 The presidential preference primary bill was passed by the senate today and laid before the governor for approval. Nomination papers will be issued by the secretary of state next week and the primaries will be held on April 20.
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Boston
Senate
Secretary of State
Dead Bandit Identified Near Sanderson Texas
Local police confirmed that one of the bandits killed by Express Messenger David A. Trousdale near Sanderson Texas Tuesday is Ben Kilpatrick, known in St. Louis as the silent train robber and the Montana train robber.
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St. Louis
Express
David A. Trousdale
Sanderson
Tex
Ben Kilpatrick
Montana
Pickett Attacks Democratic Sugar Bill on House Floor
Congressman C E Pickett cites sworn statements from sugar trust members to argue the Democratic sugar bill would end the beet sugar industry. He claims current duties are misrepresented and that removing the duty would lower prices only temporarily, then rise to suit manufacturers. He cites market effects, including Waverly Sugar price cuts and Iowa beet factory investment.
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Sugar Trust
Iowa
Washington
C. E. Pickett
House
Congress
Frank C. Lowry
New York
Pickett
Waterlooan
George FE. Lichty
Courier
Agen
Waverly Sugar Company
Mr. Pickett
Department of Agriculture
Attempted assassination of Italian king stirs plot theories
Rome reports suspicion that the botched attack on Victor Emmanuel may stem from a plot or manipulation by others using a weak-minded man. Antonio Dalba owned a costly revolver. Major Giovanni Lang, royal bodyguard commander, wounded but improving, suffered helmet fragment injury to his optic nerve. Dalba regretted act, citing his mother.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Antonio Dalba
Dalba
Dang
Giovanni Lang
Royal Bodyguard
German aviator Witte killed in Johannisthal meet flight
Berlin report states Herr Witte, a prominent participant in the Berlin aviation meet at Johannisthal, died when his biplane collapsed near the suburb of Toltow during a flight, killing him instantly.
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Berlin
Herr Witte
Johannisthal
Toltow
Conference Held with Engineers in Wage Talks
A New York conference between locomotive engineers and a committee representing forty eight eastern railroads convened to discuss demands for higher wages. The talks are part of a series continuing through much of the month and focus on driver pay increases.
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New York
Passenger train snowbound near Keota delays continue
An east bound Rock Island passenger train with 50 aboard has been snowbound near Keota since midnight. Two stock trains and three locomotives are stuck two miles east of the city, unable to move since yesterday.
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Keota, I
Rock Island Road
Temperature Records Mentioned in March Bulletin
A fragment notes March 15 readings with markings from Buchan Optical Co Syndicate. It recalls last year’s minimum temperature near degrees and maximum around percent, implying historic bounds for that date.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Syndicate Blork
Te Pighe
Lepine Ld Bom
Wes Seres
Report Favors Women in Ancient Order Session
The March 15 session of the Ancient Order of United Workmen considered admitting women. The committee on the matter presented a favorable report that was described as a formal step toward adoption later that afternoon. Emeka Martin's Standard reported on the discussion and proceedings.
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Order of United Workmen
General suspension of work urged as coal talks fail
New York March 15 United Mine Workers president John P White said a general work stoppage would begin April 1 with all negotiations off after miners rejected the anthracite operators counter proposal The union reiterates demands for union recognition a 20 percent wage increase a shorter workday and other changes while the operators offer is declined In London discontent grows as Warwickshire miners threaten to strike over strike benefits
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New York
John P. White
United Mine Workers of America
Engliah Minesn
London
Warwickshire
Three Convicts Still at Large in Nebraska Riot
Three escaped convicts who killed Warden Delahunty Deputy Warden Wagoner and Guard Heilman remain at large after a snowbound pursuit around Lincoln on March 15. A haystack search failed and patrols, armed detectives, and National Guard moved to trap them. authorities ordered shoot on sight with trains warned.
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Neb
Delahunty
Wagoner
Asher Hieiman
Liberty
Hyers
Schmitt
Burlington
Nebraska City
Kansas City
Penitentiary
National Guard
State Militia
Hall
Alice
Hair Flight as Women Battle at Kansas City Bridge
A clash on James Street Bridge near Fowler Packing in Kansas City involves about 100 female meat tracers on strike over wage cuts. Hair pulling occurs but injuries are not serious. Pickets line the Kaw River crossing as strikebreakers attempt entry, with a group of strikebreakers briefly overpowering pickets amid the confrontation.
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Kansas City
Mareh Ji
Fowler Packing Company
James Street
Kaw River
Packing Company
Prison Break Attempt Ends with All Five Recaptured
Information from a telephone report at 3 o clock states no dynamite was used. The three assailants killed inmates and none of the other convicts escaped or disturbed the scene. The turnkey locked doors and prison staff quickly confined the rest of the prisoners.
La Follette to Wage Battle in Primary States
Wisconsin Senator La Follette announced a campaign in Nebraska Oregon and Washington in April ahead of those states primaries. Campaign manager Walter L Houser, back from the Pacific coast, said Pinchot knew Roosevelt favored La Follette until success seemed possible.
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Jamestown
N. C
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Oregon
Washington
Walter L. Houser
Pacific Coast
Gifford Pinchot
Roosevelt
Mr. Houser
Severe Snowstorm Paralyzes Chicago Transit
A heavy wet snowstorm hit Chicago polling city streets and elevated lines with west winds driving traffic at 20 minute intervals. Visibility dropped to under 100 yards and commuting hours were disrupted though early reports noted no serious accidents. The Weather Bureau predicted continued snow and falling temperatures, with the storm expected to reach the eastern seaboard tonight.
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Chicago
Weather Bureau
Death of George Jungen after sarcoma illness
Raymond Iowa March 15 Special after a sarcoma of the left shoulder and illness since last Christmas George Jungen son of John Jungen died at his home at 6 o clock this morning He was 28 last Christmas He lived on a local farm and worked for the Iowa Dairy Supreme in Waterloo Survived by parents and brothers and sisters Catholic funeral Sunday at 2 40 pm at St Josephs Church Raymond interment Gilbertville cemetery Father He Rotten will conduct The list of survivors includes Mrs Kate Hammer Peter and Leonard Jungen Raymond and John Mathew Joseph Blaake and Frank Jungen Alfred Kaherle Florence Andrews attended from nearby towns.
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George Jungen
John Junean
Ele
Iowa
R Cle
Waterloo
Kate Hammer
Peter
Leonard
Lorton
John
Mathew
Joseph
Blaake
Frank
Jungen
Hillsville shooting leaves Carroll county in chaos
Hillsville Virginia reports detail a dramatic day after the Carroll County circuit court attack by Floyd Allen and followers. Wounded Betty Ayres dies at home while Floyd Allen attempts suicide and is disarmed. Allen brothers cross into North Carolina to Mount Airy to raid a hardware store for arms. Authorities rush to restore order as road access remains poor. Detectives seize Floyd and Victor Allen and Strickland. armed guards guard the jail and promise lethal force if trouble resumes.
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Hillsville
Cincinnati
Floyt
Victor
T. L. Felts
Strickland
Tesave
Oklahoma Solid for Roosevelt in GOP State Convention
Guthrie Oklahoma reports the Republican state convention voted to send a solid ten man delegation to Chicago for Theodore Roosevelt. Taft supporters used various tactics but were outrun two to one. A delegate died of apoplexy as the session ended, S. Denison of Lexington collapsing. In Davenport Iowa, A C Ridgeway to hear protests on potential removal of Reel Island Railway offices from Davenport to Des Moines with no orders yet issued.
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Guthrie
Okla
Republican State Convention
Oklahoma
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Taft
S. Denison
Lexington
Davenport
A. C. Ridgeway
Reel Island Railway
First
Des Moines
New York City Schoolmaids Urged to Seek Higher Pay
A New York City school principal claims higher salaries from 1,850 to 2,400 dollars yearly will attract more women to teaching and boost savings. He notes teachers report more social events and increased affection from suitors, tying pay to popularity.
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Cupid
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