Resolutions Spark Lively Labor Convention Debate
The American Federation of Labor met in Louisville and debated Porto Rico union outreach, cabinet labor portfolio, and immigration bills. It approved $8000 to aid Porto Rico cooperation, backed seamen reform, and tabled repeal of Illinois convict law amid intraconflict over trade unionist representation. Alger Burglar Alarm and Stamps Spending also reported.
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Louisville
American Federation of Labor Today
Washington
Scranton
Niagara Falls
Tile Sayers Union of
Philadelphia
Porto Rico
America
Executive Council of Labor
Duncan
Turnsette
San Francisco
Warner
New York
Mark Hanna
Executive Council
Congress
House of Representatives
William Astor Chanler
Illinois
Brunswick to Birmingham Railroad Chartered in December
Brunswick and Birmingham railroad is chartered by the secretary of state with Colonel E O Machen as head of construction. W F Symons Edwin Brabston and O W Demming of Brunswick named as principals. Road aims to span about 400 miles with work to begin immediately at LaAnta December 11.
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LaAnta
W. F. Symons
Edwin Brabston
O. W. Demming
Brunswick
Brunswick and Birmingham Railroad
E. O. Machen
Arémenos
Hazing scandal at West Point sparks investigation in House
Washington December 11 The House Military Affairs Committee reported a substitute for Driggas resolution calling for the secretary of war to report results of the investigation into alleged hazing of Oscar L Booz formerly at West Point. The measure accompanies a broader push for reform and merit-based civil service changes. The Senate army bill moves on with Secretary Root recommending changes as General Miles and others testify. A separate oleomargarine bill passed the House and was referred to the Senate Agriculture Committee without division.
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Root
Army
Washington
Wasmixatox
House
Hull
Committee On
Oscar Is Booz
West Point
Oscar L. Booz
Bristol
United States Military Academy
House of Representatives
Wrdd Charles
Noyes
National Business League of Oh
Mr. Butler
New York
Aldrich
Alabama
Washton
Mill
Weat Point
Naval
Annapolis
Wasidh Grey
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Miles
Wilson
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Beckham Inauguration Marked By Elaborate Kentucky Ceremonies
Fraxgrant Kentucky December 11 Governor Beckham was inaugurated for a three year term in the most elaborate ceremonies seen in the state this decade. The parade included all military companies three regiments the Duckworth club of Cincinnati civic societies and officials from Louisville and other towns. At the capitol the oath was administered by Chief Justice Intelrigg in the presence of spectators. Afterward the governor reviewed the state troops and outlined policies for his administration promising support for Kentucky's industrial development.
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Fraxgrant
Beckham
Cote
Duckworth Club
Cincinnati
Louisville
State Capitol
Intelrigg
William Goebel
Judge Taft Reverses Cleve land Bank Tax Ruling
Judge Day of the United States circuit court of appeals reversed Taft in the Mercantile National Bank of Cleveland tax case. The bank protested a 74 percent valuation after a $123,000 increase by the state board of equalization, arguing the assessment violated law. The decision affects national bank stockholders and clarifies valuation disputes. A separate Des Arc, Missouri report notes two killed and several injured in a separate incident.
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Day
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
National Bank
Mercantile National Bank of Cleveland
State Board of Equalization
Sage Tate
Ge Taft
Bank
Taft
Board of
Baking Powder AdvertsFace Law and Health Concerns
Imitation baking powder mixtures are sold door to door and in grocery stores. City bans appear where powders imitate bakers products. Alum is cited as corrosive and physicians condemn baking powders containing it.
Royal Baking Powder Company Announcement
Royal Baking Powder Co located at 100 William Street New York issued a corporate notice in a historical newspaper segment detailing its address and business operations. The brief item situates the firm within the New York commercial scene with a focus on its established location.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
New York
Homicide at Thomaston Ends in Justifiable Kill
In Thomaston Georgia a fatal knife attack occurred at the cotton mill after a dispute over 50 cents between Charles Byce and Cliff Harnesberger. Byce died from multiple stab wounds. The jury returned a verdict of justifiable homicide based on the evidence.
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Byce
Harnesberger
Thomaston
Charles Byce
Pe Sorguer
Cliff H Rger
Berger
Rae
Eee
Atlanta Dentist Is Arrested on Assault Charge
Dr John Thompson a prominent Atlanta dentist was arrested on a warrant charging assault on a patient. The case centers on an alleged kiss during dental work and hints at possible countercharges. The warrant was sworn by a local physician.
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Atlanta
John
Thompson
Caden Piz Baring
Liberty
Eae
Battle With Moonshiners in Devil's Den Clash
One deputy sheriff and two moonshiners fought to the death at Devil's Den on the Iron mountain straddling North Carolina and Tennessee. Deputy Sn of Unicoi County engaged Herrel who fled a blind tangle. Herrel fired and cut Garland in a brutal knife assault, leaving fatal wounds and severe injuries.
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Baxxnsville
N. C
Devil's den
Iron Mountain
North Carolina
Tennessee
Unicoi
Herrel
Garland
Ioe
Wife forced to return by brutal husband in Alabama
In Atarxa Alabama Wes Jones abused his wife after she left him years ago and, drunk, forced her to return to his home. An argument escalated as he insisted she dress then and there, with the drunken confrontation described as a cruel act amid accusations of prior mistreatment. Nearby Memphis reports note a jealous homicide motive as Walter Hallowell killed Miss Carrie Piper for refusing him, later found dead on a road, and a separate industrial note mentions a Memphis drain pipe plant investigation into coal and valve deposits by Ohio manufacturers.
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Atarxa
Ala
Wes Jones
Jones
Bbe
Arges
Wari
Aeers
Carrie Piper
Walter Hallowell
Eebrain
Lndy
Soren
Memphis
Merurats
Ohio
Joey Fue
Cut His Throat With Katte In Ariens Alabama
A fragmented 19th century clipping describes a violent incident involving a man named Josephy Grif Clold and limestone coating. The readable words sketch a graphic assault and a location in Ariens Alabama with references to a kit or package. The text is garbled but indicates a severer act and an investigation.
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Katte
Ariens
Ala
Josephy
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