Miners Edge Toward End of Strike in Britain
The Lords paused the miners minimum wage bill awaiting royal assent. Premier Asquith appealed to miners to resume work as a split in the Labour Party and union tensions emerge. The strike, lasting four weeks, prompts hopes for industrial peace and a return to normal conditions.
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Tandon
House of Lords
London
United Kingdom
Labor Party
House of Commons
Asquith
Great Britain
Judiciary recall amendment passes Arizona House
The judiciary recall amendment bill passed the Arizona House and advances to the Senate constitutional amendment committee. The measure, identical to one in the Senate, seeks voter approval at the next general election.
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Arizona House
Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Senate Committee On
Judge Wade Presses for Gubernatorial Withdrawal
Cedar Rapids March 28 reported that Judge Wade of Town City seeks to induce McConner and Dunn to quit the Democratic primary for governor in favor of John T. Hamilton of Cedar Rapids.
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Judge Wade
Cedar Rapids
Town City
McConner and Dunn
John T. Hamilton
Vatican suspends public audiences amid papal illness report
The Vatican denied reports that the Pope was ill and suspended public audiences. An official statement said the Pope is fine after a reception for four hundred children, illustrating his fondness for youngsters.
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Vatican
Hoti
Troop deployment tightens grip on Rock Island
In Rock Island Illinois martial law remains in force as officials reject calls to withdraw troops after riots. The Sixth regiment enforces security with arrests along riverfront while a special grand jury probes incitement charges against about thirty individuals including local politicians.
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Rock Island
Frank Ramsay
Frank Dickson
Harry M. McCrasklin
Dickson
Bruner
McCraskrin
Geo. McCraskrin
Harry McCraskrin
Rantoul
Davenport
We’ll Get Them Today Promises Hunters After Allen Gang
In Hillsville Virginia on March 28 detectives pursue the Allen gang stray with 54 men marching through Blue Ridge forests toward their last reported hideout where Sidna and Friel Allen and Wesley Edwards are said to be concealed.
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Hillsville
Allen
Blue Ridge
Sidna
Friel Allen
Wesley Edwards
Lorimer and Hines Vindicated by Senate Inquiry
Washington March 28 The special Investigation committee upheld Senator Lorimer of Illinois in retaining his senate seat finding no knowledge of any corrupt dealings by Lorimer and exonerating Edward Hines of Chicago. The panel also adopted resolutions favoring Lorimer’s continued seat and barring further action. Five to zero backed the no knowledge finding with three dissenters abstaining on that vote.
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Washington
Lorimer of
Illnois
United States
Senate
Special Investigation Committee
Dr. Lorimer
Jones
Lorimer
Illinois
Edward Hines
Chicago
Commmittes
Kenyon, Kern
Lea
First Violence in Lowell Textile Strike Sparks Windows broken
Lowell Massachusetts March 28 The first violence since the strike began occurred as strikers paraded and broke factory windows at the Bigelow Carpet plant after winning a 10 percent wage increase at several mills. One arrest reported as police intervened with a truck.
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Lowell
Mass
Lawrence Manufacturing Company
United States Bunting Company
Bigelow Carpet Company
Philadelphia
Kensington
Purity Marriage Rejected by Judge in Paradelphia
In Paradelphia on March 38 a case labeled a purity marriage ends in failure as the judge condemns celibacy vows taken by the contracting parties. The record describes the vow of celibacy prior to marriage and the resulting legal stance.
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Paradelphia
Miss Carol Newberry Engaged to Captain W J Heyne
Miss Carol B Newberry daughter of the former Secretary of the Navy is engaged to marry Captain W J Heyne of the Queen's Navy. They plan a June wedding after meeting on a trip to Bermuda.
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Carol B. Newberry
Secretary of the Navy
W. J.heyne
Queen's Navy
Misa Newberry
Alleyne
Bermudas
Miners Prepare to Quit as Strike Braces for March 31
Reports from Cleveland and Shamokin indicate a coal strike looms with a March 31 shutdown possible. Subcommittee talks failed to yield a compromise wage scale, and miners began taking tools as the United Mine Workers await leaders’ return to direct actions in the impending suspension.
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New York
Committee of Ten
Cleveland
United States
Shamokin
Schuylkill
Europe
Governor Beaten by Congressman in Arkansas Nominations
In Arkansas Democratic primaries, Congressman Joe T. Robinson defeats Governor Geo. W. Donaghey for renomination. U S Senator Jefferson Davis leads rival S S Brundige by about 20 000 votes. Nominees include T B Carraway in the First district Wim A Oldfield in the Second district J C Floyd in the Third O T Winge in the Fourth H R M daceaway in the Fifth S M Taylor in the Sixth and W S Goodwin in the Seventh, with Democratic nomination seen as likely election.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Joe T. Robinson
Geo. W. Donaghey
United States
Jefferson Davis
S.S. Brundige
T. B. Carraway
R. BR
Macon
Wim. A. Oldfield
J. C. Floyd
O. T. Winge
Hrom. Daceaway
S.M. Taylor
J.T. Robinson
W. 8. Goodwin
Court Assails the Compact Over Marriage Rights
Judge Orlady cites that Mrs. Cunningham has a remedy for support under a different act and rejects living apart while marriage remains. The court affirms that marriage fixes rights duties and obligations by law and emphasizes the social basis of spouses living together.
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Orlady
Sister Defends Brother's Slayer in NYC Killing
Benjamin F. Jackson faces bail after testimony by Lavelle's sister who says she defended Jackson claiming she was threatened by her brother. The case centers on a quarrel over Lavelle's sister and police will pursue further investigation.
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Benjamin F. Jackson
J. Harry Lavelle
New York City
Jackson
Pioneer Henry H Geist dies after long illness
Early Black Hawk County resident Henry H Geist died at home at 1622 Washington after a prolonged illness concluding his long civic life in the region. The community mourns the loss of a longtime resident and pioneer.
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Black Hawk County
Henry H. Geist
Black Hawk Ecourtly
Washington
Obituary: Jacob Geist 84 Longtime Waterloo Resident
Jacob Geist died after a three week illness at 84. He farmed in Orange township before moving to Waterloo thirty years ago and was active in the Church of God. Born December 28, 1827 in Northumberland County, he married Ellen Ludwig in 1855 and leaves a son Edwin S Geist, a daughter Mrs. Josephine Nelson, two grandchildren Clarence and Ernest Nelson, and surviving siblings. Funeral at 2:30 Saturday from his home with Rev. HW Mychaner officiating. burial in Elmwood cemetery.
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Geist
Orange Township
Waterloo
Church of God
Mr. Geist
Daniel Geist
Jane Park
Northumberland County
Northumberland
New York
la Porte County
Ind
Ellen Ludwig
Edwin S Geist
Josephine Nelson
Emma Geist
Jacob Geist
Elizabeth Park
T. KE. Park
Clarence
Ernest Nelson
Waterton
West
Roosevelt Denies Bolt Threat Ahead of Primary
Col Roosevelt denies threats to bolt party if not nominated and says any such statement is false. He planned to address the Million Population club in St Louis and speak at the First Regiment armory under Missouri Roosevelt club. In Albany Dix sent a special message to legislature urging another Roosevelt primary due to ballot delays and noted Attorney General Carmody's opinion on possible needed legislation.
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St. Louis
Thaddore Roosevelt
First Regiment
Missouri Roosevelt Club
Albany
N. J
Dix
Charles H. Duell
Roosevelt Committee
New York City
Carmody
Insurgents Converge in Des Moines Over Modern Woodmen Rates
In Dubuque and Des Moines Iowa insurgent Modern Woodmen plan a state convention on April 19 to organize against the regular head camp in Chicago. They question legality of the Buffalo and Chicago meetings and claim the rates are invalid under the articles of incorporation. The plan calls for delegates from 986 camps and about 98 000 Woodmen members to contest the Chicago adopted rates. temperature and weather notes follow in a long miscellaneous column.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Chicago
Des Moines
Charles W. Lyon
Special Law Committee
Buffalat
Buffalo
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