Report on Coal Miner Unions Divides Western Federation
A Denver committee report on closer ties with the United Mine Workers splits, with a majority urging no more coal charters without mutual agreement and proposing joint reviews, recalls of organizers, and ratification by membership. The minority supports continuing federation cohesion.
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Denver
Western Federation of Miers
United Mine Workers of America
Western Federation of Miners
United Mine Workers of
Amerca
John G Shortall Dies At 70 Founder Of American Humane
Chicago July 23 John G Shortall founder and longtime president of the American Humane Association died today at age 70. Shortall led the organization through decades of growth and advocacy for animal welfare.
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Chicago
John G. Shortall
The
American Humane Association
Queer Situation Confronts Voters at Wisconsin Democratic Convention
Disgusted delegates from across Wisconsin form a caucus to circulate nomination papers for a state ticket led by A J Schmidtz of Milwaukee. The slate includes Burt Williams, Miles T Gittings, William Gillieme, William F Pierstorf, and Evan Evans. The convention adjourned without nominations.
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Milwaukee
A. J. Schmidtz
A.J. Schmidtz
Burt Williams
Ashland
Miles T. Gittings
Monroe
William Gillieme
Hartford
William F. Pierstorf
Middleton
Evan Evans
Baraboo
T. M. Cleary
Picketville
Cleary
Bryan
Republican Party
Congress
Chicago
United States
Doctor Arrested on Manslaughter Charge in Portland
A warrant was issued for Dr. J. B. Courtney of Portland charging him with manslaughter in the death of a one and a half year old girl. Police dispatches report further details forthcoming as the investigation continues.
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Portland
Ore
J. 8. Courtney
John B Stetson Marries Count Santa Hulalia in Philadelphia
Millionaire hat maker John B Stetson wed Count Santa Hulalia of Portugal in Philadelphia with Mer Turner of the archdiocese officiating. The bridal party plans to sail Saturday for Europe.
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John B. Stetson
Santa Hulalia
Portugal
Mer. Turner
Archdiocese of
Philadelphia
Europe
Arrest of Dr Courtny at Indianapolis Convention
Dr Courtny was placed under arrest in Indianapolis during a convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. The arrest follows the apprehension of a young man held to answer to a statutory charge.
German car advances in New York to Paris race
Paris reports the German car passed Wheenigsburg Hungary this morning in the New York to Paris race and is expected to reach Berlin tomorrow.
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Paris
Wheenigsburg
Hungary
Berlin
Mrs Stetson Widowed in Philadelphia Death Notice
Philadelphia July 28 Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Stetson widow of the late appears in a brief death notice. The report notes her surviving relatives and funeral arrangements are pending further details.
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Philadelphia
Sarah Elizabeth Stetson
Bankrupt Petition Filed by Rev Wilder Nutting in Laurel
Special Dispatch to the Standard Helena July 23. Rev Wilder Nutting of Laurel filed in federal court asking to be declared bankrupt. Liabilities total 19234 dollars and assets include 3 dollars 35 cents cash real estate valued at 10 dollars and 11000 dollars in other assets.
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Helena
Wilder Nutting
Laurel
Life Insurance Stocks and Liabilities At Issue
The document lists life insurance stocks including Ice Coffee and the collateral held by Rev. W. Falls and Rey. It notes a policy and liabilities totaling 1,210 dollars, with 16,000 dollars tied to the Chicago and Mex Fruit company. Creditors include Van Orsdel of Great Jacob Mills in Helena.
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Rev. W. Falls
Rey
Chicago and Mex- Fruit Company
van Orsdel
Great Jacob Mills
Helena
Fried onions vs strawberries joke overheard dinner talk
A cryptic exchange between two men contrasts neighbors sensing fried onions at supper with missing timing for strawberries and ice cream. The dialogue hints at social awareness and culinary conflict in a light humorous tone.
Hugo Kelly Aims for 158-Pound Middleweight Ahead of Ketchel Bout
Hugo Kelly and manager Sylvie Ferretti arrive in San Francisco with provisional articles signed for a July clash with Stanley Ketchel. Weigh-in and purse split to be decided tonight. Ferretti says 158 pounds is the middleweight limit ringside, and Kelly cannot be expected to make 134 pounds on short notice. Kelly trained publicly yesterday to showcase his form.
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San Francisco
Hugo Kelly
Stanley Ketchel
Sylvie Ferretti
Kelly
Ferretti
Taft Happy After Sagamore Hill Conference
After a five hour meeting at Sagamore Hill with President Roosevelt and Secretary Root, Taft left New York for Cincinnati with minor corrections to his forthcoming speech. All parties gave no direct quotations, but Taft appeared highly satisfied and fully approved.
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New York
Sagamore Hill
Roosevelt
Root
Taft
Cincinnati
American Car Arrives at Capital of Russia
The Thomas automobile in the New York to Paris race reached St. Petersburg from Moscow at 4:45 PM. It will depart for Berlin tonight with many Russian cars joining to push toward the finish. The crew reports a fine trip and friendly receptions across Russia.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
New York
Paris
Moscow
Berlin
Gagechina
Sultan Gets Ultimatum From Young Turks
A Monastir dispatch reports the Young Turks committee demanding a reply within 11 days from the sultan's representative. If refused, the party will seize the municipal administration of Monastir and establish a parliament.
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London
Monastir
Turkey
Young Turks Party
Menastir
Fighting Resumes in Streets of Tabriz
A dispatch from Tabriz, Persia reports renewed street fighting with revolutionists capturing three trench lines around the governor's residence. The governor remains effectively in captivity as rebels intercept consular mail.
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Tabriz
St. Petersburg
Persia
Japanese Learn to Kick at the Umpire
Tokyo college baseball players inflamed Honolulu fans leading to the umpire’s resignation after protests over calls. The Keio team played local clubs and sailors, drawing strong national support and objections that forced the official to stop officiating at tenure games.
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Honolulu
Naval Reserve Force Discussed in Hawaii
Honolulu July 23 A movement has been started to organize a naval reserve force largely drawn from native Hawaiians. The matter was discussed with officers of the Atlantic battleship fleet during its stay here and has the approval of all who were asked. The Hawaiians are considered fine material for sea duty.
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Honolulu
Western Union Sues Cable Firm Over Message Rates
In San Francisco on July 28, Western Union Telegraph Company sues Commercial Pacific Cable Company for 2581 damages and an injunction. It claims Postal Telegraph rates are favored and that since May 23, 1908 the Cable company charged Western Union $3 to $4 more per message for Honolulu and Asiatic messages.
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San Francisco
Postal Telegraph Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Commercial Pacific Cable Company
Honolulu
Asiatic
Comiere Company
Western Union
Meline Pra Washington Statesman Treasurer James Meline Dies
Major Meline Pra of Washington reports the death of James Meline a former treasurer of the United States after a long illness. He passed away this afternoon aged 67.
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Washington
James . Meline
United States
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