Denunciation of Officials Dominates Dull House Session
In Washington on December 18 Representative Mann of Illinois denounced executive department officials for attacking Congress. Representative Fitzgerald of New York echoed the tone, implying a distinguished official blamed Roosevelt era conduct for g-law criticisms. The District of Columbia appropriation bill was read but not passed, with Mann criticizing District auditor Tweedale for public remarks and the house adjourning to Monday.
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Illinois
Representative Fitzgerald
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Roosevelt
District of Columbia
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Mann
White House
Governor Seeks Real Strike Impact Across State
Governor Eberhart reviews reports from shippers, dealers, and inspectors on the strike. He notes conditions remain far from normal and could take three to four weeks to stabilize even if workers return. Rail and labor officials relay delayed freight and efforts to hasten relief where cars are held up.
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Eberhart
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State Railroad Commission
Railroad Commission
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Northern Pacific
Railroad and Labor Commissions
Union asks ten cent dues to fund steel trust war effort
Cleveland reports a nationwide appeal urging workers to contribute 10 cents each to create a million dollar fund to oppose United States Steel. The manifesto by the Amalgamated Association follows AFL discussions in Pittsburgh to counter the steel trust.
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Cleveland
United States
United States Steel Corporation
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
American Federation of Labor
Pittsburg
Steel Trust
Two Children Cremated in Winnipeg House Fire
Two daughters ages two and five of Sidney Masters of Fort Rouge were burned to death when a fire destroyed the family home. Mrs. Masters, who was away, reportedly locked the children inside.
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Sidney Masters
Foy? Rouge
Major Foster Drops Dead in Manila
Major Arthur D. Foster of the Philippine scouts died of heart disease in Manila. He was a captain in the Nineteenth Infantry and had planned retirement due to heart trouble. Major Foster was a West Point graduate.
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Arthur D. Foster
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Foster
West Point
Telepost Opens Chicago Offices in Telegraph Race
Chicago December 18 The independent Telepost company opens at 261 La Salle street forming the first western Telepost hub with offices in Chicago St Louis Indianapolis and other towns Telepost promises rapid dispatch of 25 word messages at 25 cents and up to 1000 to 2000 words a minute with new telecard and telepost letters cutting telegraph costs and challenging monopoly rivals
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Mac to Lead Men's Meeting at Bijou Theater
F. H. McCulloch notes a family history of preachers and announces that "Mac" will lead the Men's Meeting next Sunday afternoon at 3:00 oclock at Bijou theater. He will not preach, but give a talk to attendees.
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Bijou Theater
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