Miners and Operators Seek Settlement Outside Coal Commission
In Scranton PA on November 22 miners and owners agreed to try to resolve wage and work rule disputes outside the anthracite coal commission. A compromise plan calls for a 10 percent wage rise a nine hour day and trade agreements though coal tonnage weighing remains unchanged. Acknowledgment that terms are not final and current talks may fail, leaving arbitration as a fallback.
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Scranton
Anthracite Coal Commission
Carrie Nation Sues Murat Halstead for Libel in New York Suit
Rochester and Savannah dispatches report Carrie Nation has filed a $25,000 libel suit in New York against writer Murat Halstead over remarks in Life of McKinley Illustrious Americans. Nation cites saloon mob remarks and calls to defend her good name.
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Rochester
N. Y
New York
Carrie Nation
West
Murat Halstead
Pomeroy P. Dickinson
Trades Council Meets Wednesday Amid Scheduling Change
The Anniston Trades' Council schedules a Wednesday night meeting with the date shifted due to a Maccabees gathering. Future sessions will occur every other Wednesday, with emphasis on the grievance committee and full delegate attendance.
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Anniston Trades’ Council
Maccabees
Officers elected by the American Federation of Labor
In New Orleans on November 22 the AFL elected officers for the coming year and delegates to the Federation of Labor in England. Incumbents were rechosen unanimously: President J. W. Gompers. Vice Presidents James Mitchell J D OConnell L B Morris W P Kidd Max Hayes. Treasurer N A Lenard. Secretary C J Morrison. Delegates to the England convention include Max Hayes J N Morton W L Loller. The election was quiet with no opposition.
Birds Scare This Season Dull Outlook for Bird Shooting
Local sportsmen report a disappointing season as a long drought may have reduced young birds. One veteran sportsman notes scarce birds after traveling miles in all directions. The watchword is poor prospects for bird hunting this winter.
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Yesterdy
Lawson denied bond in Maxwell murder trial
Will Lawson, charged with the murder of Jeff Maxwell, was denied bond after a three day trial before Judge Crook. Attorneys plan to seek release via a writ of habeas corpus before Judge Coleman. Also noted, Will Perry at Talladega jail says the officer cut was accidental and seeks to meet with Chief Bryan for possible information.
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Will Lawson
Jeff Maxwell
Ofeiwek
Wiiehe
Crook
Lawson
Thomas W. Coleman
Will Perry
King Farmer
Talladega
Bry
Harmon
Pery
Bryan
McLeod Trial Opens in Birmingham Courthouse
The trial of Mr. A. N. McLeod for intimidating an officer begins today in U S court at Birmingham. A large crowd gathered last night and others arrived this morning to attend. Attending are L. H. Kaplan, George Eagle, Policeman Herron, and McNamara. The case stems from a gun being pointed at Judge G. B. Randolph at Rose's case last fall. McLeod supporters expect an acquittal.
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United States
Birmingham
Messrs
L. H. Kaplan
George Eagle
Herron and
McNamara
G. B. Randolph
Rose
McLeod
Call for Warter's Hand Made cigars five cents
An old advertisement proclaims Warter's Hand Made cigars priced at five cents. The snippet highlights a bargain in a period retail page.
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Warter
Boys Bite by Mad Dog in Rockport
Three boys in Rockport Alabama were severely bitten by a large mad dog. The oldest boy—son of Perry Blankenhip—was first attacked, followed by Judge Thomas who tried to help. Young Boyd Fear later helped until his father cut off the dog's head. The boys were sent to the Pasteur Institute in Atlanta for treatment.
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Rockrorp
Ala
Perry Blankenship
Judge Thomas
Boyd
Warter's Hand Made Cigars Emphasize Fresh Wrapping
Warter's cigars touted as always fresh with tin wrap described as tril.
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Warter
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