Battle Creek Offer to AFL Chief for Conference
C W Post of Battle Creek Michigan broadcasts a bold offer to Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor inviting a Washington to Battle Creek conference. He proposes funds and aid for a new labor movement led by the National Trades & Workers Association and pledges a quarter of a million dollars plus placement in a sanitarium for rest and discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Post
Battle Creek
Mich
Post
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Samuel ‘Gompers
G. Street
Washington, D. C
Présa
Trades & Workers Association
J. W. Bryce
Washington
Sanitarium
the Workingmen of America
National Trades &Workers Association
Newas
Brotherhood of Locomtive Engineers
National Association of Stationary Engineers
National Trades & Workers Association
Trades & Workers
Fire wagon slight accident at Fifth and Hass streets
A fire wagon overturned at Fifth and Hass streets during an alarm from Uldrich home. Driver Wright escaped unharmed as the wagon toppled but was soon back in service after minor damage to a fender and wale. The fire was quickly extinguished with little damage or injury. Novelties in gents purses at Fred Alexander's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uldrich
Fifth
Hass Streets
Wright
Fred Alexander
Murder Case 18 Progressing In Audubon Court
Judge O D Wheeler and Court Reporter B A Bruington traveled from Cornell Bluffs to Audubon where Judge Wheeler holds court. The State versus Mrs Anderson from Kimballton is the murder case before the court. Defense testimony began Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Wheeler
B. A. Bruington
Cornell Bluffs
Audubon
Wheeler
George Towne Injured In Icy Fall Hospitalized
George Towne reports a broken leg from a fall on an icy sidewalk last Friday night in Minneapolis. He planned to spend the holidays here but will be laid up for a time, disappointing friends who regret the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Towne
Minneapolis
Santa Claus Letters Spur Christmas Charity Fund
Local paper publishes Santa letters from children with addresses omitted urging readers to donate to a Boer Christmas fund. Articles note December deadlines, promise a three month free subscription to first five dollar donors, and contrast hopeful wishes with poorer children, urging immediate help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oransky
Chingamas
Yoosen
Santa Claus
They all praise invitations from this city printer
A local lady said the prettiest invitations she ever had were secured at this office and noted that people who get printing done here are always pleased and return. The fragment reflects a favorable testimonial for the printer’s services.
Ready to Sail Rev Fletcher Writes News Short Letter
Rev Fletcher of Bear Grove township sends a brief note from New York aboard a large luxury liner bound for Europe. He describes being on board at 11:30 am with about 2000 passengers and 60,000 tons of cargo, noting wool consignments and his single room, and mentions first dinner aboard as crowds gather outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Europe
Bear Grove Township
WM. Bletcher
Plant worker voices optimism on new Atlantic plant
AM Humayrey, electrician, travels to Ontario to pursue a legal suit over services rendered. He interviews attorney C B Clovis and shares his view that the new Atlantic plant benefits the city greatly and pleases the council and residents visiting the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Humayrey
Ontario
Laféar
C. B. Clovis
Atlantic
Ty Council
Mrs Davis Improves After Nervous Attack
Friends of Mrs Will Davis of Lewis announce she has improved after a period of illness. She was very bad earlier today but showed great improvement this afternoon. The condition involved a nervous attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Davis
Lewis
Davis
Death of Gertrude Mills in Geneva Neb at sixteen
Word reached Atlantic residents of the death at her home in Geneva Nebraska last Friday evening of Gertrude Mills aged sixteen. She was sister to Mrs. Harry Worth and Mrs. Harry Patterson of Omaha. Death followed hemorrhages after tonsil removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Neb
Gertrude Mills
Harry Worth
Harry Patterson
Omaha
Little Alethea Butler Contributes to Christmas Fund
The young daughter of Bert Butler and his wife donated a dollar from her penny bank this afternoon to aid the poor's Christmas fund. The listing shows Oransky's News among those contributing, reflecting community support in the season of giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alethea Butler
Bert Butler
Aswell
Alethea. Butler
Local daughter aided after appendicitis operation
Mr and Mrs C F Eselbury of Calhoun county arrive for their daughter's illness. Their daughter underwent appendicitis surgery at Atlantic hospital a few days ago. The husband left this afternoon and the wife remains with her daughter until she recovers. The patient is progressing well and grateful for the care received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F. Eselbury
Calhoun County
Atlantic Hospital
Funeral for Mrs J A Welsh Held at Baptist Church
Funeral services for the late Mrs J A Welsh were held yesterday at the Baptist church with Rev W S Ritchie officiating. Interment followed in Atlantic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Welsh
Baptist Church
W. 8. Ritchie
Atlantic Cemetery
England Bars Indicted Packers From Meat Bids
London December 18 The British government will not accept bids from American meat packers under indictment in the United States for army and navy meat contracts until suits are settled. Labor opposition and radical MPs urged exclusion. Armours bid for British contracts now in doubt as talks drift toward Argentina packers. Chicago December 18 Armour & Co president J Ogden Armour acknowledged notices that bids would not be accepted pending U.S. suits but refused further comment on trial impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Mbritish
Army
Dnd
Navy
War Office
Argentina
Chicago
J. Ogden Armour
Armour &Co
Armour Company
Former Cass County People Dead In Separate Deaths
Anita Dec 18 telegram reports the death of Charles Brockman a former resident now of Fort Collins Colo shot while on duty. His body to be buried in Anita with funeral likely Wednesday. He leaves a wife and child and is described as highly regarded. Lincoln White a former Lincoln township resident died of heart disease near Burlington Colo aged about 61. He leaves a wife seven children and a sister in this area. burial not expected in Lincoln township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Charles Brockman
Hassheen
Fort Collins
Colo
Arthur
L. L. Brockman
Wilhelm Hettinger Sr
Hiere
Denver
Col
Lincoln White
Lincoln Township
Burlington
William White
Lavina White
Oho
Arthur J. Joy
Marion County
Folding doll cabs from 50 cents up to $3.00
Folding doll cabs advertised with prices ranging from fifty cents to three dollars. Includes brand or seller name partially visible as Bred Alexand ’s.
Faces About Osteopathy Tale No. 27
The article argues osteopathy excels in chronic ailments but struggles with acute illness. It notes early fame for curing incurables, yet cautions that mechanisms used to quell fires may not stop new flames. Dr Charles D Finley, Osteopathic Specialist, is quoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Finley
Shorty Runyon Beats Three Wrestlers In City Match
The town reports a wrestling event where Shorty Runyon faced three Danish wrestlers in an hour after Martin Anderson could not travel from Harlan due to bad roads. Runyon defeated two in forty minutes but the last, Fubt, overran his limit time, yet the crowd felt the show was worth the price. A bustling evening with a good turnout and local residents nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brayton
Shorty Runyon
Martin Anderson
Harlan
Anderson
Runyon
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Eggers
WIL
C. Wy Post
Geo. Towne
Ola Santa Claus
Santa
Raymond
Agit
Eva
Maxie
Qiefen
New York
Wei
Unte
Eal
Mrs. Davis
Lady
Wiig
England
Cass County
Qgiffen
Ranyon
Vosler
Chas. Willey
Avis Sindard
Bernard
Hills
Ito
Cardio
T. Ss Bilis
Mills
Daly's
Eqgers
the Jewelers
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