Labor unions urge abolition of injunctions in wage disputes
The American Federation of Labor executive council adopted resolutions urging abolition of court injunctions used in industrial disputes. They criticized ineffective exclusion laws and called on workers to focus May 1 July 4 and Sept 1 1902 celebrations on pressing Congress and state legislatures to enact anti injunction laws. They urged widespread discussion among unions and prompt reporting of actions to lawmakers.
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Legal Opinion on Court Convictions and Jury Trial Rights
The passage criticizes laws that criminalize actions by citizens with legal rights, condemning convictions and prison sentences imposed without proper defense and jury trial. It argues citizens should resent and protest such court actions.
Rich copper strike near Radersburg stirs excitement
Helena April 19. Broadwater county clerk reports a rich copper strike near Lone Butte south of Radersburg. Cross-cut at 150 feet yields ore up to 21 percent, prompting about 200 claims as parties from Butte rush to the site.
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Congress Debates Cuban Reciprocity and Land Office Creation
Washington April 19. The House, after yesterday’s Cuban reciprocity vote, settled into routine work as debate over sugar duties and a Dingley countervailing duty lingered. Measures enacted include a new Montana land office, a public park in Oregon, and two Oklahoma associate justices, with a May 10 memorial for Rep Polk.
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Great Falls Notes Report Sanitary High School Status
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Great Falls notes the state and county health boards find the central high school building in first class sanitary condition after a thorough inspection. Also reported are a rising bicycle theft problem, a successful Chinook recital, twin funerals, trial updates on a wire ownership case, and a corruption of garbage hauling fines with an appeal filed.
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Chicago
A. Lunde
Highland Cemetery
G. W. Adams
Colorado Springs
Shannon Bros
P. J. O'Hara
Leslie
Helena
Bessie Jacobs
Paul W. Jacobs
Berthold
First Presbyterian Church
Frederick A. Agar
Missouri
Weiser
Idaho
Marc Christol
Anaconda
Christol
Thunder Mountain
House
Senate
Frank Bingham
Robert Bissett
Bingham
District Court
Dr Shoop's Restorative Offer For Sick Readers
A letter promises a free postal trial of Dr Shoop's Restorative with six bottles and a $5.50 price if successful. The signer claims 39 of 40 cured in 600,000 cases and offers to pay the pharmacist if it fails, inviting readers to request a book and send their address to Box 708 Racine Wisconsin.
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Teller proposes Cuban sugar duty relief would aid sugar trust
Washington April 19 Mr Teller of Colorado introduced in the senate a bill noting reports that nearly all Cuban sugar is held by the sugar trust the main US sugar buyer and arguing that any duty concession for Cuban cane sugar would only benefit the trust and not the island producers
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Sugar Trust
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Cuba
Payne Sees Sugar Duties Cut by Cuban Reciprocity Move
Washington lawmakers debate the Cuban reciprocity bill's amendment. Mr Payne argues the change removes both the sugar differential and the Dingley countervailing duty, reducing refined sugar costs by about .50 per 100 pounds, while others in Congress question the effect and await Senate action.
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Germany
Soldiers Transfer A and D 24th Infantry Alaska Move
Fort Harrison reports a transfer of companies A and D of the 24th infantry to St Michaels Alaska. The 21st infantry will replace them at Fort Harrison. Some units expect to be sent to the Philippines but prefer Alaska to the orient.
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Alaska
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Philippines
Orient
Swamp Root Cure Ad Promises Kidney Relief
A testimonial letter praises Dr Kilmer and Swamp Root claiming long kidney and bladder illness cured after using eight small bottles. The note notes back pain sleep disruption relief and urges others to try the product with free sample offers via mail.
Conferees Appointed to Consult On Chinese Exclusion Bill
Senate actions include eulogies for late Senator James Henderson Kyle of South Dakota and a joint resolution delaying DC real estate taxes. A conference was set on the Chinese exclusion bill with conferees Plitt, Dillingham, and Clay. Senate also passed pensions and utility measures and planned to consider the river and harbor bill next.
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Connecticut
Dillingham
Vermont
Clay
Georgia
Washington, D. C
Benjamin F. Stephenson
Grand Army of the Republic
Court of Claims
United States
Porto Rico
Alex Stewart Webb
United States Volunteer Infantry
Cuba
Lodge
Secretary of War
Knights of Pythias
San Francisco
Ludlow
Gamble
James Henderson
South Dakota Tribute Marks Senator's Memory
Kyle of South Dakota, with Messrs. Cockrell Cullom Morgan Foraker Nelson and Kittredge, paid fitting tributes to his memory. After the resolution, the senate adjourned at 4:25 p m as an additional mark of respect.
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South Dakota
Messrs. Cockrell
Cullom
Morgan
Foraker
Nelson
Kittredge
Senate
Great Falls Land Office District Created Amid Montana Boundaries
Washington reports the U S house approved establishing a new Great Falls land office district in Montana. The 17 609 388 acre territory draws portions from Helena and Miles City districts with boundaries extending to the Missouri River and the state line.
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Cascade County
Chateau County
Missouri River
Montana
Gibson Promoted to Yellowstone Division Superintendent
Official notice from Northern Pacific confirms Andrew Gibson as superintendent of the Yellowstone division, with office in Glendive, effective May 1. He succeeds Newman Kline, now in Tacoma, and has long led construction and engineering tasks on the western division, overseeing branch lines and major projects.
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Andrew Gibson
Yellowstone
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Gibson
Newman Kline
Tacoma
Board to Probe Spotted Fever Outbreak in Ravalli
Helena April 19 The state board of health will conduct another investigation into spotted fever, which reemerges each spring in Ravalli County. The panel, organized late last year, will seek to define the disease and identify the most effective treatment.
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Street Car Strike Fully Under Way In San Francisco
San Francisco April 19 The street railway strike began at 9 p m with only the cable lines on Market and Powell streets stopped. About 3 000 men are said to quit work as the Amalgamated Order of Street Railway Employes demands 25 cents per hour 16 hours per day and union rights. United Railroads says wages will not be cut and may raise pay on other lines to match existing rates.
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Market Street Railway
Great Falls School Board Sees Change as New Trustees Take Charge
The old Great Falls board adjourned and the new board organized with J T Athey and A Rh Mekkenste as members. O S Warden was re elected chairman, Alfred Curry named clerk, and commencement exercises set for June 5 at the Grand Opera House. Ten graduates expected. dance planned at Luther's ball. Site discussions for new schools received time but no other actions.
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Alfred Curry
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