Gompers Accused of Unfairness at AFL Meeting
New Orleans November 17 consternation in AFL convention as Sheridan of the Amalgamated Association introduces a resolution demanding a full investigation of charges against President Samuel Gompers for alleged prejudicial conduct. Shaffer of the Amalgamated seeks impeachment of Gompers urging immediate action. a committee was appointed and adjournment to 9 tomorrow for report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New, Orleans
American Federation of Labor
Sheridan
Amalgamated Association of Tron and Blod Workers
Theodore J. Shaffer
Tron and Steel Workers’ Union
Gompers
Shaffer
Amalgamated
Federation
Great Readjustment of Wages On Vanderbilt Lines
New York Nov 17 Vanderbilt railway lines from New York are making the greatest wage readjustment in railroad history. Over the last 30 days the New York Central Lake Shore and Boston and Albany have been readjusting salaries and it will take 60 more days to finish. Wage advances will run into millions affecting all departments. About 250000 men are expected to be affected with raises from 5 to 20 percent.
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Vanderbilt
New York
New York Central
Lake Shora
Boston & Albany
Goff
John Powlinson
Francis T. Wellman
Albert T. Patrick
Wm. M. Rice
Patrick
Filipinos in Chicago Hear Remarks by Chaffee and Wright
Acting Governor Wright and General Chaffee arrived in Chicago as civil and military rulers of the Philippines. Mrs. Chaffee is ill, and Chaffee predicts that after subjugating natives the United States can rule the colony. pensions may buy obedience, treaties can be discarded, and trade will secure peace and obedience.
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Chicago
Wright
Chaffee
Philippines
New Blood and More Life in New York County GOP
Gov Odell studies county returns and considers reorganizing the county Republican committee crediting no Democratic blame. He believes about 70 000 Republicans failed to vote or register due to antipathy toward current leaders. The move could spark a party fight with Gibs and Ply Quige as potential adversaries while Odell seeks fresh blood and broader reform.
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New York
Odell
New York County
Beleves
Felty
Frederick
Gibba
Lemale
Two Killed in Pittsburgh Freight Train Collision
At 9:30 am today an extra Pennsylvania freight No 250 westbound collided with the light engine near the Bolivar station. Both engines and ten loaded cars were demolished, tracks torn up. Engineer H S Moore and Brakeman I V Diemer were killed. Fireman W D Dock fatally injured.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Hiight
Boliivar Station
Moore
V. Diemer
W, D. Dock
Explosion at Pell City depots kills two in Alabama
Reports from Pell City say that two persons were killed and ten injured, five fatally, at 4 o'clock this morning by the burning of the Southern railway depot followed by an explosion of 50 cases of dynamite stored there. The dead are J. D. Hall of Pell City, Thor Whitefield of Cedartown, Ga, N. B. Spears a legislator, and Mrs. Hardy Cornet, owner of the Pell City hotel, who were fatally injured.
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Birmingham
Ala
Pell City
Southern Railway
J. D. Hall
Thor, Whitefeld
Cedartown
B.spears
Hardy Cornet
Sensational Lawsuit Simmers Over Damages Case
Eugene P. Walker sued A. W. Maynes for 10000 damages alleging injuries. No answer filed by defendant. court report suggests possible settlement. Counsel for both sides out of town. if trial occurs it could be one of the most sensational in local history. Petition had been withdrawn from the docket after filing.
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Eugene PF. Walke
A. W. Maynes
Court House
Death of John W. Bair in Steilacoom Washington
John W. Bair of Steilacoom Washington died on Tomeday November 4 at age 47 after an illness. He was well known in the city and is survived by his brother.
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John W. Bair
Steilacoom
Washington
Rumors of Coal Miners Strike Stir Washington
Rumors that authentic coal miners will strike again and that the arbitration commission appointed by President Roosevelt may fail have attracted attention in Washington and Beranton. The 800 alleged strike supporters are seen causing tension between operators and the miners union, with stock manipulation suspected behind the rumors.
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Washington
Authencity
Arbitration Commission
Roosevelt
Freed From a Burden of Debt at Barberton Church
The First Reformed Church of Barberton was rededicated after a Sunday rally by the Sunday school. Dr Fouse of Lisbon preached the sermon, with afternoon addresses by Rev. Willard, Rev. J. Thle, and Rev. R M Yoder. Funds were raised to clear a debt of 1200 and to support a church addition costing 8000 for a larger Sunday School.
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Barberton
First Reformed Church of
Dr Fouse
Lisbon
Home Missions
Ref Church
B. R. Willard
J. Thle
Titin
R. M. Yoder
Methodist Church
Bunday School
B. Ewing
Fly Bite Fatality Strikes Bronx Boy at Four
In New York on November 17 a four year old boy, Herman Kaufman, died after 48 hours of agony from septicaemia caused by a fly bite near a decaying sheep carcass in a lot beside his Bronx home. Coroner’s physician Dr Riegel filed the death certificate.
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New York
Herman Kauffman
Herman Kaufman
Cauldwell Ave
Bronx
Riegel
Herman
Kaufman
Fatal Hunting Accident Near Montrose Claims 15-Year-Old
George Burroughs a 15 year old Montrose resident was accidentally shot by Robert Shall during a Saturday hunting outing. The shot struck Burroughs in the side, he was taken home by a neighbor, and died half an hour after reaching his residence. The funeral was held Monday afternoon.
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George Burroughs
Frank Burroughs
Montrose
Robert Shall
Schall
Burroughs
Akron
Cannon's Chances For Speaker Ship Are Bright
Washington dispatch from FRY notes Uncle Joe Cannon in a walk as the Washington view of the speaker ship contest. Groov enor of Ohio predicts Tinole You would wield the gavel with Babcock, Dalzell, Payne, Sherman, Burton and other candidates in their seats.
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Washington
Joe Cannon
Xem
Washington Pont
Groovenor
Oia
Babcock
Dalzell
Payne
Sherman
Burton
Wrong Home Leads to Unlikely Arrest in Barberton
Barberton correspondent reports Daniel Wonn wandered into the wrong West Barberton residence on Saturday night. He removed his hat and coat, sat down, and slept until awakened by an officer summoned by the homeowner. In police court he was fined two dollars and jailed for intoxication.
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Barberton
Daniel Wonn
West Barberton
Ten Men Fall in Globe Village Building Collapse
A building in Globe Village near River Mass collapsed this morning. Four people were rescued, one dead, and others seriously hurt. Police and fire crews search the rubble for remaining victims as fears of more deaths rise amid intense excitement.
Agron Underwriters elect fourth-term president Col Bloomfeld
At the annual election Col J T Bloomfeld was re elected president for the fourth time. Officers named include J R Mell first vice president J T Bachthl second vice president B P Hartzell secretary John Motz treasurer and executive committee members C Baym F M Cooke H M Holsinger W G Hall B M Hastinge and Geo W Memmer.
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Agron Underwriters’ Association
Col
J. T. Bloomfeld
J. R. Mell
Frst
J. T. Bachthl
8. P. Hartzell
John Motz
C. . Baym
F. M. Cooke
H. M. Holsinger
W. G. Hall
B. M. Hastinge
Geo. W. Memmer
City Council Sets Redistricting For Alton Wards
The City Council will discuss redrawing Alton’s wards in an evening session. A special committee will be appointed to begin the work and arrange the process.
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Alton
Freight Blockade Delays Goods Through Pittsburgh
Freight blockade in Pittsburgh blocks traffic on competing lines. Roads may fuse to ease the flow as cars wait for gas tied to the heavy congestion, with industry observers noting the impact on shipments and schedules.
Man in hunting attire stirs Akron public interest
A local character named Dick posed in a vivid hunter outfit with a $200 shot gun in front of his West Market home, drawing attention as a magazine article looms. Oba and others were mentioned as public figures amid the scene, sparking anticipation in Akron.
McVeagh Prods Miners Chief on Coal Prices at Hearing
Wade McVeagh pressed Miners' Association President Mitchell about coal affordability as 500,000 Atlantic Seaboard residents struggle with current prices. Mitchell declined linking union demands to coal prices, noting the selling price lies outside the union's remit. The exchange occurred before the strike commission in Scranton.
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Scranton
Wade McVeagh
Mitchell
Miners’ Association
Atlantic Sea Board
McVeagh
Akron & Barberton Belt Line progress amid franchise delay
The Akron and Barberton Belt Line Co continues work on the southern section despite lacking a Akron franchise. Plans connect with O A C at South Akron yards while hoping for future city approval. A trestle across the canal and Tuscarawas river nears completion, about three miles from Barberton, 900 feet long with a single track. Superintendent Thornton urged the board to reopen franchise legislation, citing track location changes.
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Akron & Barberton
By. Co
Akron
Barberton
Tuscarawas River
Tront Mpe
Thornton
A. C
Board of City Commissioners
Heavyweight Billy Moore Targets Gus Ruhlin at NBA Night
The heavyweight Billy Moore has arrived in the city for an engagement against Gus Ruhlin in an NBA event Tuesday night. Moore, a Pittsburgh import, has previously boxed with Fitsgimmons and wrestled with Jenking.
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Ruhlin
Gus Ruhlin
Billy, Moore
Pitsburg
Moore
Fitsgimmons
Jenking
Mulatto George Perry arraigned in Miss McPhée murder case
Somerville Mass November 11 George L C Perry a mulatto was arraigned this morning on the charge of murdering Miss Agnes McPhée on Oct ?. He pleaded not guilty. The report notes he is nicknamed Jack the slugger in local circles and references a boxing context.
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Somerville
Mass
George L. C. Perry
Agnes McPhée
Chester St
West Somerville
Jack the Slugger
Big Time Meeting Planned by Akron Knights at Tip Top Hall
A major gathering of the Knights at the Macfibees is set for Tuesday evening at Tip Top hall on South Main street Akron to initiate candidates for the Sixth Ohio district including Summit and parts of Medina Portage Wayne and Stark counties. The KO T M band will play a prelude and an exhibition drill will precede the initiation of about 200 applicants, nearly 100 from Akron. Distinguished guests include Supreme President D. P. Maries of Port Huron Mich Supreme Medival Examiner BK Monn Bert Hurna State President A M Parker Elyria State Recorder Ed L Young Norwalk and visiting Great Campa from New York and Pennsylvania. After the exercises attendees will enjoy retreatments and social time.
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Akron
Knights
Macfibees
Tip Top
Hall
South Mainst
Autre
Ohio
Summit County
Melina
Portage
Wayne
Stroke
Lve
KO. T. M
D. P. Maries
Port Huron
Mich
BK. Monn
Bert Hurna
A. M. Parker
Elyria
Stave
Ed. L. Young
Norwalk
Valture Frog Great Campa
New York
Pennsylvania
Rubino Repudiated by His Brother Anarchists
Brussels officials report a meeting of Anarchists repudiated Rubino who aimed to assassinate King Leopold. The group cited an investigation claiming Rubino acted as an Anarchist spy for the Tilian embassy in London and was allegedly paid by the Belgian government to provoke a failed attempt to boost Leopold's popularity.
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Brussels
Rubino
Leopold
Anarchists
Behair
Tondon
Great Western Band Concert At Grand Opera House
The Great Western band with soloists and Miss Leonore Martin performed Sunday afternoon at the Grand Opera House. Martin’s contralto delighted the audience and earned encores while the band pleased attendees. A $25 donation from the proceeds will go to Uncle Joe Kendall for the coal fund. No concert next Sunday due to City hospital dedication.
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Grand Opera House
Great Western Band
Leonore Martin
Sontraito
Mins Martin
Recelpte
Joe Kendall
bin Coal Fund
City Hospital
Imprisoned War Dept Paymaster in Mexico Theft Case
Fortunato De Lay Fuente, paymaster of the War department, is imprisoned on charges of stealing $6,000. He had entered the national bank of Mexico with $14,000 in bills of unknown denomination, causing a sensational uproar in Mexico City.
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Mexico City
Mex
Fortunato de Lay Fuente
War Department
Fuente
National Bank of Mexico
Exchange of large bills leads to mistaken smaller denomination payout
A man requested exchange of a large denomination for smaller bills and was mistakenly given $20 600 instead of $14,000. He filed a complaint against Fuente. The $6 000 was later found decreted in his house.
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Toler
Fuente
Mob Executes Buckles After Jail Break In Kentucky
In Elizabethtown on November 17 a Black man named Buckies Buckles was taken from jail by a mob and hanged in the courthouse yard after being accused in a June incident. The case involved Deputy Marshal Bob Reid’s death and another alleged assault. Buckles faced retrial and a life sentence after a 1920s court case, with the verdict delivered on a Saturday as the crowd watched.
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Elizabethtown
Rem Buckies
Buckles
Bob Reid
Court of Appeals
Wee
Buckley
High School Burned in Marion Fire Damages
A Marion high school was destroyed by a Sunday night fire caused by the heating system. Estimated loss reaches 800,000 with 40,000 still owed by Anstey.
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Marion
Tid
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Reformed’ Church
New
York
Geo. Burroughs
Col. Bloomfield
Underwriters’ Assn
Council
Akron & Barberton Belt Line Co
Mulatto
Massachusetts
Uncle Joe
Mexico
Molineux
Rolato
Sioux Falls, & D
Roland B. Molinenix
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