Builders Trade Congress Seeks International Federation
Leading representatives of national and international building trades met in Indianapolis to form an international federation for arbitration and governance of the trades. The conference listed 700,000 workers and planned a skeleton constitution with officers likely to be elected, while seeking harmony with the AFL and other federations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
M. P. Carrick
The
Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers
James Hanrahan
International Union of Steam Engineers
Gubbings
International Union
8. B. French
Electrical Workers
Frank W. Buchanan
George P. Gubbings
PB. Larson
Jos Corry
W. J. Spencer
J. G. Hanrahan
George Gubbings
Thomas Mulaney
Thies
W. M. H. Tilden
T. Neate Herton Pilsen
Frank Buchanan
W.ar Keefe
Trades Union Aim to Strengthen Federation Unity
The speaker stated no intention to divorce from the American Federation of Labor. He pledged to strengthen the federation by establishing clear lines of jurisdiction for building trades disputes and drafting a constitution that supports all represented trades without conflict.
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American Federation of Labor
Federation
For Higher Wages in Great Northern Talks
Negotiations between the carmen of the Great Northern system and the general superintendent continue in St. Paul. The Carmen seek new rules governing employment and higher pay, while the company argues current rates are already high and a general increase cannot be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Carmen
Great Northern
Yellow fever still gaining ground in border cities
Laredo Texas reports another death an old Mexican woman and a daily bulletin shows New cases 25 deaths 1 total to date 148 7. Twelve suspicious cases found at Minerva and two more cases plus three suspicious at Monte rey. Turipico records Sidney Flood of Swansea Wales as the hottest death. Judge Riner in Cheyenne takes charge of US circuits for rest of year replacing Judge Hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Tex
Minerva
Monterey
Turipico
Sidney R. Flood
Swansea
Wales
Cable Company
International complications rise after Chinese entry dispute
In Bishee Arizona on October 8 Max Gravito reports Mexican consul at Naco refused entry to four Chinese nationals with a permit from the Mexican vice president. The Chinese are held by Inspector C. C. T. Connell as officials await replies from both governments.
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CC. T. Connell
Seek to Induce China to Adopt the Gold Standard
President Roosevelt received a delegation from the International Exchange Commission after their European trip. The group, led by Secretary Payne, discussed creating a common money exchange basis with several governments. A formal report will outline recommended legislation to implement tentative agreements.
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China
Payne
Europe
Elen
Presiment
J. W. Jenks
Commission
Ching
Chijife
Recomitane
Scheme to Skin Bond Holders Exposed in U S Court
Gheorghe W. Jackson sues Aivings Maynard H J Stevenson J D Arnold A J Ulman and Charles J Lane as directors of the Mexican Anthracite Coal Mining Company and the Mercantile Trust alleging they bought 2 496 600 acres in Ronora Mexico formed a company with 1 540 000 capital issued first mortgage bonds and caused land forfeiture making bonds valueless with 700 000 bonds outstanding. Jackson claims $70 000 invested and accuses directors of plans to repurchase the land from the Mexican government at low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fen Francisco
United States District Court
Gheorghe W. Jackson
Mercantile Trust Company
Jackson
Defendaers
Ronora
Mexico
Mexican Anthracite Coal Mining
Honda
Ile How
Ane
President Short A Million Leaves Railroad in Crisis
William B. Given resigns as president of the Astor County Railway and Light company amid rumors of large discrepancies in his accounts. The alleged losses reach up to a million dollars as a slump in stocks forced brokers to demand margins and trigger closures. The Lancaster group controls all county electric railways and local gas and electric utilities.
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Lancaster
William B. Given
Astor County Railway and Light Company
Given
Electric Light
Columbia
May Mean Peace in Balkan War Talks
Sofia reports today that optimism rises as unconfirmed but credible signals suggest Bulgaria will demobilize 40000 Turkish troops and women recruits after three weeks drills. Bulgaria may disband reserves recently mobilized, with frontier incidents noted at the border amid renewed fire across lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Dnevnik
Bulgaria
Turkey
Teohmortikkoala
Frontier Guard
Kuna
Visit to West Point Praised Cadets Then Heads to Washington
The narrative highlights praise of the Americans and a favorable view of West Point cadets, noting the school lives up to its renowned reputation. The party plans to depart for Washington the next day. A separate Sofia report says the Macedonian committee will suspend revolutionary activities until spring to gauge Turkey’s promised reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Washington
Vienna
Oct. S
Sofia
Turkey
Grout and Peres Face Displaced Candidacy Fallout
Edward M. Grout has not appealed to the courts over displacing motions by the Republican and Citizens' Union city conventions. The amended Republican ticket was filed with the board of elections without protest from either Grout or Fornes, marking a step in substitution.
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New York
Oct. S
Republican
Citizens’ Union
Edward M. Grout
Board of Elections
Great
Fornes
London liberal response to Chamberlain proposals grows steady
London reports note Liberal leaders like Mr. Asquith resist organized counter demonstrations while arguing retaliation harms both sides. In South Africa, leaders in Cape Town and Bloemfontein favor Chamberlain's Glasgow program with expected benefits to wine and fruit industries and Dutch protectionists backing reciprocity.
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Chamberlain
South Africa
Glasgow
London
Asquith
Cinderford
Gloucestershire
Cape Town
Mr. Chamberlain
Bloementein
Orange River Colony
Pestermaritzburg
Natil
Pretoria
Tranevaal
Terms Concluded in General Treaty of Arbitration
It is learned in authoritative quarters this evening that the termination of the general treaty of arbitration between France and Great Britain has been concluded between Foreign Minister Lebousse and the authorities in London.
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Paria, Det
Brance
Great Meritain
Lebousse
Russia makes no move in Manchuria evacuation
Reports state no Russian steps toward evacuating Manchuria as negotiations with Japan continue in Tokyo. Russia seeks concessions. Chinese and Japanese responses are delaying moves. News from Yenikow and Pekin indicate ongoing standoff and concern war may be inevitable. University of Michigan and Albion College mentioned in notices.
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Yokohama
Manchuria
Korea
Manchurian
Tokio
Baron de Bowen
Alief
Far East
Russia
China
Japan
Victoria
Olympic
Orient
Ching
Thaamese
Pekin
Prince Cita
Proves a Winner Dominates Historic Kentucky Futurity
Sadie Mac trained by Smathers captured the Historic Kentucky Futurity for three year olds with cane and without, sweeping three heats. Roig set the best mile at 2 12 5, two seconds off Merene’s record. Ethels Pride and Michels Pride contested early, but Sadie Mac led throughout, edging the field in each heat with final quarters around 32 seconds.
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Lexington
Sadie Mac
Michels Pride
British Newswire Report On Beirut Consulate Shooting
The Associated Press reports the Beirut flee consul William Magelasen remains at large after an attack attributed to Muslim hostility toward Christians. The incident follows the strong presence of American forces and pressure from Minister Leishmwen.
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Paris
Oct
Beirut
Leishmwen
Associated Press
Museelman
William
Magelasen
Golden Brute Limited to Regain California Route
Topeka announces that the Golden Brute Limited, last year’s successful California train, will resume passenger service this winter as part of Rock Island’s reguired timetable.
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Topeka
Rock Island
California
Mystery Surrounds Slatter Death in Pueblo Shootings
Police officer Slater was shot during the attempted arrest of Dr C D Ries who killed Officer Silag Marty. Slater died this afternoon at Pueblo hospital and a mystery remains over the manner of his being shot. President Coolidge summoned cabinet members to discuss personal matters at the White House.
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Pueblo, Clo
Ort
Police Oficer Bom
Slater
C. D. Ries
Silag Marty
Pueblo
Wosolel
Washington
Toomevell
Hmny
Moody Atul Vorveiyou
Knox
Mrerely
Honorables See Boston Honorables Visit Post Rain Parade
The Honorable artillery company of London and their hosts traveled by autmobile through Cool Park and Riverside Drive to Grants Tomb in a rain storm. Lora Dentigh, commander of the Honoraties, sent a cable to King Edward detailing the reception at Howton and the courtesies extended.
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Lord Penhigh
King Edward
New York
Honorable Artillery Company
London
Agnebot
Heston
Grants Tomb
Hincheun
Charement
Lora Dentigh
Honoraties
Edward
Howton
Paccutive Committee SUM Considering Colorado Minors Case
The article reports on an executive committee meeting regarding the Colorado minors case. President Mitchell states there is nothing to be announced and no final agreement on the Florida situation had been reached.
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Paccutive Committee
Colorado
Indianapolis
Nne
Mike
Mitchell
Albuquerque Journal Growth Highlighted in Roaring West
The Albuquerque Journal celebrates rapid city growth and its leading role among Rocky Mountain daily newspapers. It notes expansion of pages, improved machinery, and high quality content as proof of prominence in Albuquerque and beyond.
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Santa Fe
Albuns
Amdie Hayig
Albuquerque Journal-Democrat
Albuquerque Journal
Umiahead
Eit
Mocky Mountain
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Mexico
Arizona
Tillman Testimony Details Abuse Claims and Georgia Meeting
In Lexington D C Tillman testifies about alleged abuse and prior incidents. He notes conversations with Gonzales about appointments and a plan to meet in Georgia. He discusses a proposed Indian scouts company and his stance on military career and dueling laws.
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Lexington
D. C
Et. J
Tillman
Nooo Goaneale
Tomorow
Withessen
Tillaan
Mr. Grout
Cheres & Leware
Georgia
Ile Eoid
Jonnales
Alee
Questens
Washington
Gonzales
Shanghai
Gonageles
Clongales
Tayward
Giogeules
Editorials and political tensions in Gonzales campaign
The defendant testified on his stance toward Gonzales during the governor race and the hostile editorials he faced. He claimed McKinley and Washington officers opposed his removal to the Philippines and said Gonzales’ papers had supported him since 1890 while the State editorials remained abusive.
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Philippines
McKinley
Washington
Gonzales
Refusal to Purchase San Francisco Rail Line Bonds
A special election in San Francisco on October 8 held to decide on issuing 710000 dollars in municipal bonds to buy the Gery Street railway for city operation. The measure failed by 14481 votes to 10745. Two thirds were required to pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Gery Street Railway
Judge schedules criminal docket as court returns to trial
Judge Baker will call the Bernalillo county civil docket Saturday at 9 o'clock for trials this term. In court Territory v. Adolfo Gallegos saw a knife assault case end with a not guilty verdict after thirty minutes deliberation. W G Watson pleaded guilty to stealing large quantities of tobacco from L T Putney Wholesale Grocer and received a thirty day county jail sentence.
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Baker
Bernalillo County
Territory
Adolfo Gallegos
Gallegos
Richard Whitlock
Whitlock
W. G. Watson
L. Tt. Putney Wholesale Grocer House
Governor Bell Calls for Court Inquiry Into Graft Allegations
Cripple Creek dispatch reports General Bell says no court martial had been ordered by the governor but he would demand one to clear irregularities in the quartermaster and commissary departments and to investigate graft charges against some officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Cola
Cripple Creek
Ceneral Bell
Tink
Dimeell
Grasped by Its Members at Alaska Boundary Hearing
The arbitration panel completed its arguments at 3 40 p m. Mr Dickinson gave a closing peroration on US Britain amity. John Foster thanked the British for courtesy as Lord Justice Averstone paid tribute. The session ended with heightened interest and a sense of importance among the tribunal and audience.
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London
Oct. T
Dickinson
United States
John Foster
Lord Justice Averstone
Mr. Dickinson
Patching the Break in Consolidated Lake Superior assets
Philadelphia October 8 directors of the Consolidated Lake Superior subsidiaries held a long conference. A resolution authorized Speyer & Co to take possession of the Soo plants mortgaged to Central Trust Company of New York under a 1908 loan of 5 million dollars. Extension of time for collateral sale to sixty days beyond October 15 was granted, possession to begin once Speyer & Co approves the extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Consolidated Lake Superior Company
Spyer & Co
Soo
Central Trust Company of
New York
Speyer
Speyer & Co
Fort Worth Fire Dept Hose Team Breaks Speed Record
The Fort Worth fire department hose crew lowered the world speed record for entering action. They ran 250 feet, laid 160 feet of hose, completed 850 feet total, collected plugs and drew water, finishing in 22 4-5 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forth Worth
Tex
Fort Worth
Fugitive Dutch Consular Agent Arrested in San Francisco
Secret service agent George W. Hazen arrested J. FP Arondes, the fugitive Netherlands consul in Batavia, on the Nippin Maru docks. About $11,500 found on him. $15,000 alleged shortage, with Netherlands to receive recovered funds. Possible early release discussed amid pending inquiry.
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Fugtive
San Francisco
Han Veanessea, Cal, Co
Secret Service
George W. Hazen
J. FP. Arondes
Netherlands
United States
Way
Daron Gevers
Secret
Arendez
Uncle Sam's Consuls Hand In Celestial Graft
Manila reports a customs probe into a scheme admitting Chinese coolies as merchants. Arrests include John T. Miller, a former immigration inspector, with warrants for W. I. Ballantine. The contract names US consul at Amoy and consigliere Lin. Shuster asserts multiple US consuls are implicated. costs noted in Mexican dollars.
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Manila
Collector of Customs Shuster
John T. Miller
Ballantine
United States
Amoy
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United States Circuit Court of Appeals
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Naco
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