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Newspaper

Anita Tribune

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1908

Page

6

Gompers Labour Leaders Face Contempt Punishment

Fragmentary report describes contempt punishment levied against Samuel Gompers head of the American Federation of Labour. Lesser penalties outlined for John Mitchell and Secretary Morrison. Article hints at prison terms and political pressure amid wartime labor tensions.

American Federation Nead Saumel Gompers American Federation of Labor John Mitchell Morrison Ags Gunifiers Artavelye- Pers

Bank Robbery Report Crude Nebraska Theft

A report notes a night bank raid in Nebraska where robbers looted a bank about eighteen miles from Lincoln. James Malone, chief of detectives, said the robbers overpowered guards, fired to escape with $3,000, and appeared to be traveling as a group.

Nebroska Ceresen Coln Neb Chase Keene Fers James Malone Etectives

Turbulent sports rundown yields scattered names and results

Fragmentary text references several sports events and figures including a turf win, a team meeting in Bartlett, a Brooklyn National tie to a Boston club, a boxing bout in Philadelphia, and a boxer's unconscious state in Grand Rapids Michigan, with Roosevelt connection hinted.

Bartlett New York Hoya Roosevelt Brooklyn Boston Club Boston Grand Rapide, Mich, Athletic Club Philapoke Wap

MAIL FINE ABOLISHED AID TO RAILROADS EXPECTS SAVINGS

The Postmaster General eliminates fines for late mail trains and withdraws the duty to file monthly delay reports. Railroads nationwide anticipate cost savings, praising the change as easing burdens from Postal Department regulations. The new order ends penalties based on train delay and reduces reporting obligations.

Cie Raltronds United States Witn Anly Department Transportation Wmunds Washington Om Deli Ft Raute

Extra Session Date March 14 Vetted for Tariff Revision

Reports indicate March 14 as the date for an extraordinary session called by President Taft to tackle tariff revision. The sixtieth Congress ends March 4, and Taft would convene the new Congress shortly after inauguration. Republicans expect a spring start in Washington with swift House action but longer, more deliberate Senate debate.

Uft Taft Congress Ito Washington House Senate

Brothers to Share Millions in Delaware Estate

Lyle brothers, a St. Louis carpenter and a railroad clerk, are named part heirs to an $80,000,000 Wilmington Delaware estate once owned by German Baron Christopher Springer. The baron died intestate after transferring wealth to various parties. A Springer sister was their grandmother. Arizona Lyly, 40, and William A. Lyle, 38, are linked through the line. Mrs. George M. Mcollom of Allen, Illinois, is also said to be an heir.

Meira Delaware Hatnte Arizone Lyle St. Louis William A. Lyle Wilmington Del Christopher Springer America Lyte Brothers Arizone Lyly George M. Mc Ollom Allen, U1

World Sunday School Assembly Outlines Sixth Conference

The world’s executive committee of the International Sunday School Association met in Washington to outline plans for the world’s sixth Sunday school conference to be held in May or June, with efforts to engage beyond current members and expand participation.

Man Work Gauday School Breet International Sunday School Atsoviatlup Washington

Swiss Elect Fresisent A Deucher President for 1900

The Wederai Assembly elected Fresisent A Deucher minister of commerce as president of the Swiss republic for 1900. Brauner’s term ends January 1.

Fresisent A. Deucher Wederai F. Brauner

Castro's Men Ousted and Venezuelan Government Rebuilt

Acting President Gomez reshapes the cabinet after Castro's fall, replacing key ministers tied to the Castro regime. Jose de Jesus Paul and Baldo flee the government as diplomatic ties fray with Holland and new factions vie for power in Venezuela. The upheaval follows President Castro's departure for Luroye and signals a decisive shift in the nation's leadership.

J. Vicente Gomes Cipriano Castro Luroye Venezuela Jose de Jesus Paul Siaster Castro Minister de Reus Holland Mer Mul Ths Ur Paul Dro Baldo Govel Frontis Venemuela Cnetro Gomex

Taft favored in Missouri as electors chosen

The Missouri vote is to be cast for William H. Taft with a Taft plurality of 1,626. Sen Theodore Burton of Ohio is offered a treasury post in Taft's cabinet but has not decided. Nebraska justice T J Sullivan resigns after a one day tenure, Gov Sheldon accepting, and Judge Bullivan serves briefly. Robert M Ta Pollette campaign finances show $17,629.10 contributions and equal expenditures. Roosevelt pushes for John D Peingie appointment as appraiser with $4,500 salary. labor commissioner Neill to be reappointed by Roosevelt.

la Follette Roosevelt John D. Peingie Labor World Pittsburg Charles P. Nell Dr. Neill Iabor Carroll D. Wright Clary Wuberaity Worcester Muse

The Tax of Insects on U S Agriculture Figures

The United States bears a heavy toll from chinch bugs and other pests. The Agriculture Department estimates annual losses totaling about 5.0 billion dollars in farm products, plus hundreds of millions more in storage, forests, and timber, surpassing costs of national government and pensions. </analysis>

United States United States Department of Agriculture Lcsshurry

Global labor unions and mining facts from early reports

A digest of union activity and labor data across regions includes safety union reorganization in St. Louis cap makers, German locomotive workers celebrated by government, global trade and mining employment figures, and a large Anglo-German peace demonstration in Berlin with over twenty thousand workers.

Isbovers Lol Fond Chevlvth Tw Cap Makers St. Louis Mygingers Cermauny Tron Mothers' Union of North America Pennsylvania United States Bureau of Labor County of Allegheny Germany Parlient Neville Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants Charles W. Eliot Harvard Massachusetta Berlin

War Wright estimates and public works in the earnings report

The piece outlines War Wright estimates in cast of future fears and costs. notes potential support for West Point Military Academy and Navy offices. It cites various global and domestic economic concerns, including adjustments to desertion rates, navigation developments, and the broader U.S. wartime effort, with references to government spending and transportation routes.

Wright Tia Viver Barber West Point Amuleany Tor Tibet Marie Wei Developient St Aie

States Warned to Protect the Fish from Decline

A widely circulated report blames greed for the disappearing sturgeon and warns states to safeguard migratory fish. It cites hatchery output, pollution, salinity, and interstate waters as threats, urging coordinated action by the fisheries ministry and state commissions to preserve stock. The document notes billions in production losses and calls for conservation measures to halt further declines.

George M. Frowers Stiares de Lis Luis Speries Vic Cobinssinier Seni Che Parellin Thawirs

Turmoil in Galpin Case Dampens Public Pay Speech

A garbled report outlines a political fight surrounding the Galpin case and public payrolls. Mention of Judge Axed by trade, senate talk, and municipal budget debates appears, with references to officials and committees amid unclear phrasing.

Chytyaus Galpin Wieden Silarius Ter Moser Siesep the Senate Cook Coutty Atelesa Chedawies Mivculs

Audiences react to botched performance and disrupted dance

A troubled stage show ended abruptly as patrons heckled the company amid a chaotic scene. Plastered placards and scattered notes referenced a refused act while spectators demanded refunds and left the auditorium.

East Aurora Writer Crushed by Falling Tree

Fibert Hubbard, a noted author and lecturer, was seriously injured in the woods near East Aurora when a falling tree crushed him as he helped workers. He misjudged the tree’s direction and was trapped beneath the timber.

Elbere Hubbard Fibert Hubbard East Aurora N.Y

Bank Blown Up by Five Highwaymen at Gibbon

Five highwaymen blew up the Hotlo way Exchange bank of Gibbon Nebraska and stole 2500 dollars from the vaults. They escaped in an automobile as citizens pursued them through the area.

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