Protest Over Colored Labor Rule At AFL Convention
Eckard of Anniston Alabama protests against forcing white unions in the South to admit Negro workers during the AFL convention proceedings in Scranton Pennsylvania December 12. The debate centers on the Negro question and possible secession of southern white unions if the measure passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckard
Anniston
Ala
South
Scranton
Nfs
American Federation of Labo
Gompers
Max Hayes
Cleveland Central Labor Union
Garfipers
American Federation of Labor
William Henry Clay
Virginia
Richmond
Charles C Echard
Anniston, Ala
Executive Council
Cried to God on gallows William Allen hanged
William Allen a negro was hanged at 10 07 a m in Uniontown Pa for murder in the first degree. He cried My God as he mounted the scaffold. About 1500 spectators witnessed the execution after a brutal crime at Frick Coke Works on April 26 1901. The victim was Hiram McMillan who died from a gunshot wound in the abdomen after attempting to shield his wife. Allen had been baptized in jail while awaiting death.
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Uniontown
William Allen
Frick Coke Company
Hiram McMillan
Preston County
W. Va
Kenney
McMillan
Allen
Balfour Rejects Pessimism On Trade Gains
London December 123 A J Balfour first lord of the treasury and government leader in the house of commons spoke at New Cross while distributing prizes for technical education. He said he was no pessimist about foreign trade arguing that the trade successes of other nations do not injure Britain but enhance global prosperity. He urged ensuring the best workmen receive high remuneration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
A. J. Balfour
Treasury
House of Commons
New Cross
Balfour
Muse's Offers Bargains on Quality Gifts in Atlanta
Muse's markets good things at low prices with dependable quality. Silk suspenders, Mufifiers, handkerchiefs, gloves, neckwear, hosiery, dress protectors, smoking jackets, bath robes, and cameo scarf pins are featured with prices from $0.50 to $18 and styles in silk, linen, and peau de soie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muse’s
Atlanta
Bobby Keeps in Front Rank in Six Day Bicycle Race
At Madison Square Garden 10,000 spectators witnessed the six day race as riders faced severe strain. McEachern threatened to quit over a disputed lap, Walthour's partner showed fury, and Fischer suffered a shoulder fracture in a later collision. Early scores placed McEachern Walthour lead with McLean Newkirk Munro Mayo Wilson and others close behind.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Babcock and Turville
McLaren
Lawson
McEachern
Bobby
McLean
Chevalier
Fredericks
Fischer
Hall
Walthour
Winisetd
McMachern
Maya
Wilson
McHachern
Butler
Newkirk
Munro
Mayo
Babcock
Turville
King
Samuelson
Hath
Jusius
Jack
Gale wrecks English and Scottish channels in fierce storm
London reports a sweeping gale across the English and Scotch channels. Dover and North Sea shipping suffer distress signals as a Helgian fishing smack sinks with fourteen drowned. Telegraph lines break down across Britain, delaying dispatches and highlighting widespread disruption.
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London
Ufe
Dover
North Sea
Midlands
Birmingham
Ireland
Porto Rico labor leader found guilty of conspiracy
Santiago Iglesias, president of the Federation of Workmen of Porto Rico, and nine companions were tried in San Juan on conspiracy. Iglesias received three years four months eight days. seven associates four months. two acquitted. The federation was ordered dissolved as illegal though under appeal Iglesias is held at liberty. The case rises from August 1900 wage and price raises as currency shifted from pesos to dollars.
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San Juan
P. R
Santiago Iglesias
Federation of Workmen of
Porto Rico
Igleatas
Iglesias
Bernons
Federation of the Workmen of
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Savage
District Court
Igbalas
Supreme Court of
Mbert
Federation of Labor
Republican Party
Epublican
Federation
Hunt
United States
Riot Threat in Santiago as Maso Rally Draws Crowds
In Santiago de Cuba December 12 a large independent party rally for General Bartolome Maso overflowed the hall and thousands of black supporters gathered outside shouting Viva Palma. Police failed to disperse the crowd until rural guards arrived. Nationalists, mainly black, paraded the streets cheering Tomas Estrada Palma, while small riots broke out but caused no serious damage.
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Santiago
Santiago de Cuba
Independent Party
Bartolome Maso
Viva Palma
Tomas Estrada Palma
No News Comes From Samar Island War Blockade
Manila December 12 General Smith has affairs well in hand on Leyte. Communication with Samar is nearly impossible. West coast trade restrictions are lifted. boats need not display signals. General Bell reports large quantities of rice milled and sacked bearing Markers of the Milk and Bell mill. Ice allegedly bought in Manila with insurgent funds shipped to the mountains via Calamba and Pagsanjan, Laguna, and other bay ports, underscoring need to close these ports.
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Manila
General Smith
Leyte
Samar
General Bell
Milk & Bell
Mountains
Calamba
Pagsanjan
Laguna Province
Bay
New Cure For Pelvic Diseases Promises Rapid Results
A bold ad claims a new system cures varicoceles, strictures, gleet, impotence, hydrocele, piles, and fistula within five to ten days. It asserts the remedy is tested and complete, inviting letters to Leithrman, M apulang, AUlaola, Ga for information and orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leithrman
Mapulang
Aulaola
War Threatens South America Amid Chile Argentina Tensions
Reports from Buenos Aires and Santiago on December 12 describe strained relations between Chile and Argentina over road construction in disputed territory. Argentina considers mobilization measures and may withdraw its ambassador if Chile’s reply is unfavorable. Chile accelerates naval buildup while both nations seek arbitration and Pope mediation. Official notes in Washington express grave concern but optimism that war can be avoided.
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Buenos Ayres
Galveston
Chile
Argentina
Santiago de Chile
Great Britain
Arentina
London
The
Times
Valparaiso
Santiago
Columbia
Ecuador
Washington
Hay
Lord
Wilson
Miss Stone Seeks Converts Amid Kidnapper Standoff
In Constantinople on December 12 the latest on Miss Eien M Stone and Madame Tsilka shows they are receiving rude comforts while brigands keep them captive through winter. The captors claim the mission justifies the kidnapping, refuse to lessen demands, and may accept a border emissary with a ransom offer. Recommendations have been sent to Washington to push an ultimatum to Bulgaria.
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Miss Stone
Constantinople
Independent steel firms secure ore deals to counter trusts
In Cleveland on December 12 independent steel concerns reveal contracts for over 20 million tons of iron ore spanning several years to prevent the United States Steel Corporation from monopolizing supplies. Mesaba ore sales rise by five eighths of a dollar per ton, with Vice President Gayle proposing the advance and most deals closing for 1902 on that basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Iron and Steel Trust
Seawa
Muli
United States Steel Corporation
Gayle
United Sates Steel Corporation
Germans 4A Bit Whrathful About Invasion Claim
Berlin reports press uproar over New York cables claiming Washington disputes Germany’s view of Roosevelt’s Monroe doctrine. The dispatch suggests Berlin would not seek the U S approval to invade Venezuela, citing unnamed officials and a Tages Zel note.
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Venezuela
Berlin
Cablgrama
New York
Washington
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Promoted For Kidney Ailments
A vintage ad touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims modern science links many diseases to kidney disorders and asserts doctors prescribe Swamp Root. The piece urges readers to mail for a free sample and notes available bottle sizes at drugstores.
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Kilmers
Kilmer
Klilmer
Barstow
Sol Borough
Brooklyn
9Th St
Kilmer & Co
Binghaton
N. C
Delegates Arrive for Good Roads Convention in Georgia
A long list of delegates from cities including Athens Maysville Carrollton Rome Cave Spring Dublin Cedartown Dawson Elberton Talulah Falls Oglethorpe Henry Clayton Sparta Cuthbert Indian Spring Young Harris Lexington Watkinsville Knox ville Hawkinsville and more arrived for the statewide good roads gathering. The Louisiana Purchase exposition announced a $5000 prize for a new emblem design with a seven member committee to select it. The emblem will adorn official papers and souvenirs, and finalists from around the world will be invited to submit work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Roads
J. W. Barnett
T. PB. Stanley
KR. A. Graves
M. W. Harris
Sparta
James F. Seal
R. F Crittenden
W. A. Boyce
C. 8. Sealy
Cuthbert
H. P. Castleberry
Indian Spring
W. B Poss
Young Harris
W. J. Knox
Lexington
R. EB. Harris
Watkinsville
Kingsberry
Carrollton
Door knob rescue survivor pockets souvenir from wreck
A man assisted in rescuing others after an overturned tramcar and held a door knob as a keepsake. He claimed he did not realize he possessed the item and was surprised by the pocketed souvenir once the wreck was cleared. He sustained only light bruises.
Roosevelt announces broad slate of nominations and upgrades
Washington dispatch reports December 12 nominations to the Senate for U S marshal Oklahoma Canada H Thompson reassigned and multiple judicial and U S attorney posts across Indian Territory Kentucky Vermont and other states. Army and artillery officer promotions and a few diplomatic consuls are listed alongside confirmed appointments including Charles H Darling as assistant secretary of the navy and G H Egbert as consul at Durango Mexico.
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Senate
Washington
Oklahoma
Canada
H. Thompson
United States
Southern District of Indiana
Hosea Townsend
Colorado
Indian ‘Territory
Joseph Wilks Kins
Indian Territory
W. B. Johnson
Western District of
Kentucky
Reuben D. H
Charles A. Prouty
Vermont
P. H Ray
Elghth Infantry
J R. B. Turner
L A. Dewey
Twenty-second Infantry
Cavalry
John H. Pitcher
Adolph HH. Lambgerst
Coast Artillery
Do. Fy Mason
New Mexico
Arizona
White House
Charles H. Darling
G. H. Egbert
Illinois
Durango
Mexico
Coal Shortage Explained Prefers Higher Price Orders
Chattanooga Tenn December 12 Special A railroad official explains a AP Knoxville report that Tennessee and Georgia manufactories face coal shortages due to car famine in east Tennessee. Operators favor small high priced orders, delaying large contracts at lower rates, causing some delays but not widespread shutdowns.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Associated Press
Knoxville
Tennessee
Georgia
East Tennessee
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South America
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