Harmony talks on labor and capital at New York conference
At New York on December 16, leaders from labor and capital met under the Kattanat Civic Federation to form a general, representative peace tribunal. Schwab warned against current unions, Hanna voiced support for unions, and Archbishop Ireland urged unity as Europe looks to the United States for reconciliation between opposing interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Toether
Kattanat Civic Federation
Oscar Strauss
Turkey
M A Hanna
Charles M Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Ireland
Potter S R Callaway
American Logomothe Works
B E D Durand
Industrial Commission
Theodore Marburg
Baltimore
Bishop Potter
United States
Hanna
John Phillips
John D Donnelly
Heanona
Ohio
Europe
Woman Seeks Insight by Living as Factory Worker in Kenosha
Mrs. Alice H. Drew of Jacksonville West Virginia hides in plain sight to study factory life. She moved to Kenosha Wis six weeks ago to share rooms with female workers. She started as a stocking factory sorter and has moved up to supervise young women. The piece reveals her real personality after a month in the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kénogha
Wis
Alice H. Drew
Jacksonville
Wig
Kenosha
Drew
Roosevelt Seeks Southern Appointments Through Senators
President Roosevelt plans to secure information on southern office seekers from Democratic lawmakers. He met with Louisiana senators Foster and McEnery and Rep Broussard with a list of about fifty applicants from New Orleans ports to minor posts. He also discussed Alabama candidates with Reps Clayton, Thompson and Wiley and favors reappointing Vaughn, Bryan, and Bingham to key posts to harmonize factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Washington
South
Foster and McEnery
Broussard
Louisiana
New Orleans
Clayton, Thompson and Wiley
Alabama
Messrs
Vaughn
Bryan
Bingham
Middle District
Trade of Orient Sought by Asiatic Association
Washington December 186-John Foord secretary of the Asiatic Association says about 250 Far East firms plan a memorial to the president next Wednesday. The group seeks to keep Manchuria open for textiles, obtain pledges from Runsie if China rebouishes, repeal the tea tax, an international bank in China, and private Pacific cable ownership. They will also urge Congress to modify the Chinese exclusion act to permit merchants to enter the United States with greater freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asiatic Association
Washington
John Foord
Far East
Manchuria
Runsie
China
Pacific Northwest
Lewis Sand Clark
North America
Pacific Ocean
Hay
Houses of Congress
Delyver
President McHinney
Llewellyn
A EB Fall
Dame
Charlies Spies
Solomon Luna
Frank Hubbell
New Mexico
Otero
Roosevelt
Senate
Senor F. Gamba
Cuba
United States
Root
Mexican Congress
Mexican National Railroad
William Tanda
Mexico City
Stanley
Sangas
Kansas
Mexico
Limatour
Low Takes Oath of Office as New York Mayor
Seth Low took the oath of office as mayor of New York in the supreme court. He will assume duties at noon on January 1. Appointments announced include J Hampden Dougherty as Commissioner of Water Supply Gas and Electricity. Gustav Lindenthal as Bridge Commissioner. Willis B. Ogden Alexander T Mason W A Perine and Cornelius Vanderbilt as Civil Service Commissioners. and W W N Dykman Theodore Banta and Nelson A. Spencer as Independent Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Seth Low
Supreme Court
Low Avill
Low
J Hampden Dougherty
Independent Democrat and Citizens’ Union
Brooklyn
Gustav Lindenthal
Independent Democrat and German-American Reform Union
Willis B. Ogden
Alexander T Mason
W. A. Perine
Cornelius Vanderbilt
W. WN. Dykman
Theodore Banta
Nelson A. Spencer
Independent Democrate
Death by gas suspected in Pressley case near Dennis assault
Samuel Pressley a 39 year old printer was found dead in bed at 1119 EK street near the Ada Gilbert Dennis residence. Authorities suspect accidental inhalation of illuminating gas linked to proximity to the Dennis house and are reviewing Pressley’s movements and letters. A boy identified a man leaving the Dennis premises the night of the assault and a matching hat and bloodstains were found on Pressley’s clothing.
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Pressley
Dennis
Washington
Samuel Pressley
EK Street
Ada Gilbert Dennis
Presley
Y. la
Lonsdale
Grand Duke honored and police draft amid tensions
William awards Grand Duke Michael the Order of Biach Eagle and names him honorary colonel of the Alexander II Uhlan regiment. Police mobilizations in Meyo and Roscommons precede an expected crime patrol proclamation. Old Boliey grand jury returns true bill against Theodore and Laura Jackson. Harry DeWindt prepares for Paris to New York overland trip with Russian support and Siberia staging for Dec 19 start.
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Toor
William
Evare
Michael
Alexander II Uhlan Regiment
Meyo
Roscommons
Captain Boycott
Old Boliey
London
Theodore Jackson
Laura Jackson
Ann O'Della Diss DeBar
Harry DeWindt
Paris
New York
Atat
Siberia
Arbitration and Brotherhood Seen in Union Talks
John Phillips and John J. Donnelly of the New York Bricklayers’ Union approved creating a channel for exchanging ideas and mutual brotherhood. They recorded support for arbitration and conciliation and noted long‑standing satisfactory relations between hatters and bricklayers in New York with the men employed at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Phillips
John J. Donnelly
New York Bricklayers' Union
Hattera
New York
Tim
The Stimulus of Pure Blood Promotes Health
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier boosting all body functions and preventing biliousness constipation and nervousness. It cites W P Keston of Woodstock Alabama who reports renewed energy after using the product and urges readers to buy Hood's today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Keston
Woodstock
Ala
Hood
Spares From the Wires and Senate Far Reaches
News briefs note Commander J F Moser to command the Pensacola at San Francisco, Senator Martin backing bills for Senator Daniel’s illness, Cuba trade figures show imports down to 60.05 million and exports up to 65.12 million in 1901, and various measures in Congress including dock charges, arms sale bans to Pacific natives, and engineer appointments. Also reports on Philippines church property talks, Lewis and Clark centennial plans, McKinley tribute, Otero appointment, reciprocity hopes with Cuba, and Mexican rail standardization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Moser
Pensacola
San Francisco
H. Glass
Martin
Senator Daniel
Daniel
Senate
Cuba
Indular Affairs
War Department
Nelson
Woman Hangs Self Aboard Steamer Priscilla in New York
Mrs Una Perry, daughter of the late naval engineer Wallace Hedman, committed suicide by hanging in a state room of the Fall River Line steamer Priscilla just before departure for a Sound trip. Despondency was given as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Una Perry
New York
Fall River Line
Priscilla
Danish West Indian Treaty Near Senate Submission
Washington December 16 negotiations between Secretary Hay and Danish minister Mr Srm remove the last obstacles to the cession treaty. The United States would possess the Danish West Indian islands and the agreement may be laid before the Senate before the holiday recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Hay
Srm
United States
Bonine Restored to Civil Service List After Acquittal
Washington December 16 The civil service commission restores Mrs Lote Ida Bonine to the civil service eligible list after her acquittal in the murder case of James Ayres Sr She had passed a government skilled labor examination before the trial but faced posthumous complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Lote
Ida Bonine
James 8. Ayres, Sr
Lst Bles
Ayres
Fonine
Flood Devastates Pennsylvanian Towns and Delayed Rail Travel
Advices from eastern Pennsylvania report receding floodwaters but widespread damage and thousands idle. Three deaths near Towanda with two more in danger from exposure. Mines and industries disrupted, many rail lines strained, and relief efforts ongoing as crews reroute trains and a theater collapse affects public entertainment. Offshore and inland communities endure cold, with hundreds of families displaced by swollen rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Towands
Alopg
Susquehanna
THREE LIVES Lost In FLOOD In Bradford County
Towanda Pa December 16 The Bradford county flood has claimed three lives with two others dying from exposure and property losses unsold. Monroetown suffered worst as two bridges were swept away and Green Wood saw a house topple with a drowning man and a freezing woman and boy exposed indoors until dawn. Cincinnati fears flood as Ohio river rises and temperatures plummet with a near zero morning and continued heavy rainfall in the upper Ohio valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towanda
Bradford County
Monroetown
Genwood
Towan@a
Frattica Fessenden
Greenwood
Liome Reynolds
To O'Cl
Your Footsteps and the Weight of a Man
Poemish ad copy stating Indians weigh the depth of footsteps and offering Scott's Emulsion as a food supplement for those underweight. Includes a garbled New York address line and marketing pitch about nourishment rather than medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
River stage forecast for city and towboat damage noted
At six o'clock the river stage stood at 27 feet 8 inches with a rise of 1 foot 3 inches since morning. Rivermen expect 40 feet by Thursday morn, followed by a fall. Tow boats broke loose and were torn from their fastenings, but most were recovered with little damage.
Maine Swept by High Water Train Plunges Into Washout
A Maine storm floods cities and disrupts rails with washouts. One fireman died when a Canadian Pacific engine plunged into a washout. Maine Central and other lines suffer severe damage. Mills on Androscoggin, Kennebec, and Penobscot rivers halt operations. many towns inaccessible. extensive property losses and job interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine Central Railroad
Bangor and
Aroostook
Canadian Pacific
Androscogein
Kennebec
Penobscot
Patten
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Afteen Carienne
Knox Confirmed as Attorney General After Debate
Washington December 16 Just before adjournment tonight the senate confirmed Hon Philander C Knox as attorney general of the United States. A motion to recommit to the judiciary committee failed 43 to 7. Senators Jones Turner Hoar Pettus spoke for and against the measure while arguments stressed public access to full facts and Knoxs prior private representations to private interests. Malaria causes biliousness Grove Tasteless Chill Tonic mentioned as a remedy at end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti- Trust League
Washington
Senate
Philander C. Knox
United States
Jones
Arkansas
Committee On Judiciary
Turner
Hoar
Pettus
Anti-Trust League
Friends of the Attorney General
Publc
United States Steel Corporation
Lfe
Debate on Philippine tariff bill opens in House
Wayne Wilt opens for Republicans and Richardson for Democrats as the two day debate on the Philippine tariff bill begins in the House. Each side assigned four and a half hours to argue with Payne opening for the Republicans and Richardson leading the Democratic opposition in a long list of speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Wilt
Richardson
Washington
House of Representatives
Airman
Payne
Special House Panel Named To Draft Anti Anarchist Measure
Washington December 16 The judiciary committee chair appoints a special committee to draft an anti anarchist bill. The panel includes Ray of New York Jerking of Wisconsin Overstreet from Maine Titteded of Maine and other lawmakers. The focus is to form a measure for consideration by the full house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Breft
Washington
Thaierman Ray
House Committee On Judiciary
Ray
New York
Jerking
Schley Goes to Congress and Navy Affairs
Senate hearing echoes the court of inquiry verdict on Rear Admiral Schley as Arkansas Senator Jones introduces a resolution to thank Schley and his men for the battle off Santiago on July 3, 1899. Maryland Representative Pearce contemplates a broader congressional inquiry with the Maryland delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Court of Inquiry
Schley
United States
Pearce
Maryland
Congress
Schrey
Adyrasiral Schley
Perrie
Asangelie Press
Washington, D.C
Associated Press
Winfield Scott Schley
Miles
Dewey
Cincinnati
Nelson A. Miles
United States Army
Boiley Court of Inquiry
Open Session of the Senate Abolish Executive "Force" Resolution
In Washington the Senate adopted West's resolution directing the judiciary committee to study measures to suppress anarchy and control anarchists. Clapp then moved to delay Hay-Pauncefote treaty decisions in open session, calling the executive sessions a farce and noting the proposal would be shelved. The measure was sent to the rules committee as the Senate adjourned to executive session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clapp
Washington
Senate
West
Missouri
Committee On the Judiciary
Congress
Minnesota
Committee On Rule
Storti Dies by Electricity in Boston Incidents
Lutai Btorti, convicted killer of Michele Caluce in Bastod, was executed by electricity at the state prison in Charlestown at 12:29 this morning on November 7, 199. The December 17 report confirms the lethal sentence carried out under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storti
Boston
Lutai Btorti
Michele Caluce
Bastod
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