Union Labor Voices Support After Court Ruling
Morning Journal reports messages from William J. Bryan and hundreds of labor leaders across the nation praising the AFL leaders Gompers Mitchell and Morrison. They vow appeals, pledge financial and moral backing, and condemn what they call an unjust court decision.
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Morning Journal
Washington
William J. Bryan
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Bryan
Tittsburg
Penn
Oklahoma City
WD. Mahon
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway
Detroit
John K. Alpine
United Association of Plumbers
Chicago
International Steam Fitters Association
J. J. Sullivan
Messrs
Morison
John B. Lennon
Texas
DPD
J. Neill
Farmers’ Educational and Cooperative Union of Texas
Fort Worth
Tor
Moesers Gompers
JT. Hawley
Cement Workers’ International Union
San Francisco
Parker Holds Contempt Ruling Under Review By Federation Officers
Former Judge Alton Parker argues the Wright contempt decision against AFL officers in Buck Stove and Range case should be reviewed. He asserts constitutional free speech protections allow speaking and writing on public subjects and criticize the ruling as overbroad. The counsel discusses injunctive limits on publishing the Buck Stove and Range names.
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Parker
New York
Wright
American Federation of Labor
Buck Brove and Range Company
Alton &. Parker
Federation
Mer. Parker
Illinois unionists protests as Gompers case draws fire
Springfield reports 500000 trades unionists denounce President Roosevelt for sentencing Gompers Morrison and Mitchell of the American Federation of Labor. They condemn the action as a breach of free press and free speech urging Roosevelt to prevent incarcerations. Also notes a Barbara Peck memorial monument project in Ogdensburg with construction by local builders and planned unveiling next August.
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Springfield
Illinois
Roosevelt
Gompers
Morrison
John Mitchell
American Federation of Labor
Barbara Peck
Ogdensburg
N. Y
America
United States
Canada
St. Lawrence River
Banks Paid a Fat Graft Fund Exposed in City Depositories
A Morning Journal report details 176000 dollars paid to councilmen for selecting city depositories. Banks face arrests for 17500 each tied to bribery, with ongoing investigations by Voters' League and Boranton detectives. Mayor Guthrie voids depository selections as fraudulent and says further arrests are likely after Christmas. Detectives continue work, and the league has broad financial backing from wealthy backers.
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Pittsburg
Voters’ League
Boranton
League
Guthrie
H. B. English
English
Tariff Framer Debates Revenue and Protection in Revision
Washington December 24 The tariff framers meet to revise the tariff bill with a focus on protecting industries against cheap labor while ensuring enough revenue. They discuss revenue difficulties and potential changes made after passage of the Dingley tariff. Senator Hale presses for tapioca starch to be taxed at 10 cents a pound, highlighting congressional amendments affecting duties.
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Morning Journal
Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Taft
Hale
Maine
Payne
Subpoenas Issued in Beef Packing Probe
Chicago December reports that the U S district attorney contemplates a broad investigation into the beef packing industry and has demanded railroads reveal claim books and documents for the past two years Nelson Morris and company employees were questioned while Burlington and New York Central officials complied with document requests to aid potential antitrust action.
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Morning Journal
Chicago
Nelson, Morris and Company
United States
District Attorney's Office
Sims
Darius Miller
Burlington Road
Chester Dawes
Burlington
Mr. Miller
New York Central
Robert K. Carri
New York Central Lines
Mysterious Killing in Salt Lake County
The 16 year old Charles Zinzoth, a Rocky Mountain Bell tele graph messenger, was found dead near Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City. No violence seen. froth at mouth hints poison. Charles Washington, a negro porter, surrendered claiming innocence after being with the boy to collect a debt. The case remains under police investigation with a reported lead that the boy was seen with Washington earlier.
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Salt Lake
Uuth
Charles Zinzoth
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Capitol Hill Grounds
North Second Street
Charles Washington
Pullman
Washington
Mra
Marie Kennedy
Twin Falls
Idaho
State
Second South Street
Commercial Street
Ogden Street
Federal land seizure for Fort Mason docks approved
Condemnation proceedings to take land near Fort Mason for permanent army transport docks were settled when landowners accepted federal terms. Congress previously appropriated 750000 dollars two years ago for what will be modern docks excelling any Pacific counterpart in design and scope.
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Sanrancisco
Fort Mason
Army Transport Service
United States Circuit Court
Congress
Pacific
Eight Thousand Gifts to Denver Children
Christmas festivities sweep global capitals as Wall Street gifts boost workers. New York Stock Exchange employees receive 13 000 dollars for 450 staff, consolidated exchange 4 000 dollars for 200, various banks granting 10 to 15 percent bonuses, and C P Morgan & Co offering a 50 percent salary bonus to retired employees.
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New York
Wall Street
New York Stock Exchange
Consolidated Stock Exchange
American Exchange National Bank
First National Bank
National City Bank
Chemical National Bank
Gallatin National Bank
and Traders’ Bank
C. P
Traffic Club Christmas Celebration for Denver Children
In Denver a standout Christmas event at the Auditorium hosted by the Traffic club for city children. Five large trees held gifts and eight thousand wrapped packages were given by Santa Clauses, leaving no gifts on the trees. The Traffic club, a leading Denver business and railway group, organized the charity gathering.
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Denver
Traffic Club
Paris Christmas Eve in Full Swing Across City
Cold seasonable weather aided Christmas Eve festivities in Paris as churches offered special music. Boulevards were crowded with promenaders and all night cafes and restaurants hosted merry suppers. Many Americans joined the celebrations while the French parliament adjourned until January.
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Paris
Royal Christmas Festivities At Sandringham
The king queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales celebrate Christmas at Sandringham with festive décor and a giant gift laden tree in the ballroom. Emperor Francis Joseph hosts a Vienna ball at 6 o clock with his grandchildren and royal family receiving and inspecting gifts.
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London
Prince and Princess of Wales
Sandringham
Sandringham House
Francis Joseph
Sante Chaus
Vienna
Hospitals in St Louis to receive 344 500 Christmas gifts
In St Louis on Christmas Eve, hospitals will receive gifts totaling 344 500. The Hospital Saturday and Sunday association organized young women to collect funds from office buildings across the city, funding the charitable gifts.
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St. Louis
Hospital
Youthful Santa Claus Fire at Detention Home Sparks Alarm
In Lincoln on Christmas Eve James Wise a young Santa Claus suffered severe burns when his flame touched the tree decorations during a Christmas entertainment. Sheriff Hoagland and District Judge Frost rushed to aid preventing a larger blaze though Wise was seriously burned and hospitalized.
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Lincoln, Neb
James Wise
Santa Claus
Hoagland
Frost
Wise
Secret Service Examines $10,000 Bill Found In Tomato Can
Edward H Mee Hugh in charge of the U S secret service here said the ten thousand dollar bill recovered by Patrick Sullivan an East St Louis ice wagon driver Tuesday is worthless after examination in St Louis on December 24.
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St. Louis
Khdadward H. Mee Hugh
United States
Secret Service
Patrick Sullivan
Noted Musician Francis Gavaert Dies in Brussels
Francis Auguste Gavaert, renowned composer and director of the Brussels conservatory, died today in Brussels. The loss marks the end of a distinguished career in music and education.
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Brussels
Francis Auguste Gavaert
Conservatory At
Ex-Governor Stone Opposes Dismissal of Restraining Order
Pittsburg December 24 Ex Governor William A Stone attorney for Roger O Mara trusts for the estate of Harry K Thaw opposed a motion to dissolve the restraining order barring attorney John B Gleason of New York from suing Thaw to recover about 60000 in attorneys fees from the New York trial Gleasons show cause order had been issued to set aside the restraining order The original order restrains Gleason from entering suit for one year or until Thaw appears before the referee for discharge in bankruptcy Judge Young took the matter under advisement
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Pittsburg
William A. Stone
Roger O'Mara
Harry K. Thaw
John B. Gleason
New York
Thaw
Gleason
Young
Pitiful Position of Castellane Children
Paris December 24 The public prosecutor urged in the Castellane custody case that the three Gould children remain with their mother Miss Anna Gould The prosecutor opposed the Count de Castellane and the Prince de Sagan noting the children should be raised in France and kept together He argued the oldest boy health and family ties justify custodial stability and warned against entrusting them to their father or his mother The final recommendation favored the mother’s custody in Paris with emphasis on the children’s welfare.
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Paris
M. Mater
Bont de Castellane
Anna Gould
Count de Castellane
Prince de Sagan
Miss Gould
Prince Helle de Sagan
George J. Gould
Helen Gould
France
Marquise de Castellane
Princess de Sagan
Custody Plan for Children Proposed by Court
The parents would send the two older boys to a Paris area school chosen by the couple or, in case of disagreement, by the court president. All three children would vacation at the Marquise de Castellate's residence with the court determining visit duration. The mother would retain custody, with Mater noting the ideal is a peaceful home with both parents but deeming it impossible.
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Princess de Sagan
Paris
Marquise de Castellate
M. Mater
Buena Ventura Rescued After Gale Separates Rigging
The two masted schooner Buena Ventura, light and without masts, was picked up by the tug Columbia off Marshfield Oregon and towed to port. Her crew are safe after a gale yesterday morning bent the rigging and swept away everything above the hull. The Columbia found and reported signals guiding the search.
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Marshfield
Ore
Dee
Columbia
San Francisco
Wind Storm Sweeps Denver Causing Window Breakage
A strong wind hit Denver and parts of Colorado on December 24, breaking a large plate glass window at the Colorado and Northwestern ticket office and shattering many downtown windows. Cripple Creek reported a blown down smokestack at the Golden Cycle Mills and Bull Hill houses suffered shattered windows. No injuries reported.
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Denver
Colorado
Cripple Creek
Golden Cy Ge
Bull Hill
Prohibition Wins First Round in Federal Court
In Atlanta on December 24 Judge W T Newman dismissed a petition challenging the state prohibition law. The ruling held the matter for state courts. The suit by Christian Moerlein Brewing of Cincinnati and Chattanooga Brewing sought to enjoin Atlanta officials from enforcing alleged violations.
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Prohibition
Atlanta
United States
W. T. Newman
New Man
Christian Moerlein Brewing Company
Cincinnati
Chattanooga Brewing Company
State Case Nearing End in Hains Trial
In Flushing New York on December 24 the state nears completion of its case against Thornton J Hains for the killing of William K Anni The defense will present its case after prosecution rests Tomorrow former real estate agent Henry L Jesperson testified aiding the defendant by detailing Hains waterfront negotiations and a postponed deal due to his brother illness The defense also faced a witness who admitted making false statements and was not arrested The trial may conclude next week Dollar Princess opera is well received in Manchester England with Edwardes production featuring a German comic opera rendition.
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Thornton J. Hovns
Long Island
William K. Anni
Hains
Darrin
Henry L Jesperson
Jesperson
Haine
Douglaston
Bayside
Bugg
Bayside Yacht Club
Mains
John F Mclintyre
Marthi Bhura
Skura
Manchester
England
George Edwardes
Washington hopes for Venezuela peace as Buchanan advances
The State Department expects developments after a Venezuelan détente. Special Commissioner W J Buchanan heads to Caracas for talks while American warships move toward Venezuela. The gunboat Dolphin will reach La Guaira to assist in keeping order as conditions brighten. Castro’s Berlin statement signals reduced Venezuelan claims and prompted only passing interest from Washington.
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Morning Journal Special
Washington
Slate Department
W. J. Buchanan
North Carolina
State Department
Dolphin
la Guaira
Senor Castro
Berlin
Venezuela
Castro signals de facto abandonment of Venezuela presidency
Cipriano Castro told the Associated Press from Berlin that he doubts the Caracas government’s stance and will not obstruct Venezuela's pending foreign settlements. He plans to stay in a sanitarium for two more weeks and will say more when health and information improve, with no public plan announced.
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Berlin
Cipriano Castro
Associated Press
Venezuela
Caracas
Castro
Israel
Naval collier Sterling sails for Guan tanamo amid Venezuelan tensions
The Sterling at the Bradford station receives orders to coal and depart immediately for Guan tanamo Cuba. It is believed the fuel is for the battleships Maine and North Carolina which have been deployed to southern waters over the Venezuela matter.
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Newport
Rh. II
Sterling
Bradford Station
Guantanamo
Cuba
Maine
North Carolina
Quiet Christmas for Taft Family in Augusta
Four English pheasants sent from London for Whitelaw Reid’s Christmas dinner arrive at the Taft cottage in Augusta Georgia. The Taft family plans no celebration, will dine with Landon Thomas's household, and expect no political callers until next week when Frank Hitchcock arrives.
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Augusta
London
Taft Cottage
Whitelaw Reid
Court of St. James
Augusta Bar Association
Taft
Landon Thomas
Frank Hr
Marines Ordered to Assemble for Buffalo Voyage
Vallejo California December 24 orders directed the detachment of marines for the cruiser Buffalo bound for Honolulu be assembled at once. A portion will be taken from Mare Island barracks with the rest arriving by train from Eastern stations to sail aboard the Buffalo.
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Vallejo
Cal
Mare Island Navy Yard
Honolulu
Buffalo
Ones
Marine Barracks
Mare Island
New German Ambassador Arrives in Washington
Count Johann Henreich von Herstdorff arrives in Washington from New York to assume duties as Germanys ambassador to the United States. He travels with his wife and daughter and will reside in a local hotel until his household effects arrive. He declines meetings with reporters and will present credentials to the president early next week.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Johann Henreich von Herstdorff
New York
Europe
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Pire
Flushing, N
Buchanan
Taft Family
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