Labor Leaders Of AFL Sentenced For Court Contempt
In Washington the supreme court of the District of Columbia sentenced Samuel Gompers to twelve months, John Mitchell to nine, and Frank Morrison to six for contempt of court over the Buck Stove list dispute. All appealed. Gompers released on bond. The case stemmed from injunction against listing Buck Stove and Range Co. in the unfair and we dont patronize lists.
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Washington
Samuel Compera
John Mitchi
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Justice Wright
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Buck Stove and Range Company
St. Louis
Court of Appeals of
District of Columbia
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Roosevelt
Wright
White House
Buck’s Company
Gould
Federationist
Greek dynamiter Claudianes found guilty in Gallagher case
Peter Claudianes, a Greek defendant, was found guilty of dynamiting the Oakland home of former Supervisor James L. Gallagher. He received a life sentence. The trial was part of the San Francisco bribery case proceedings.
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Oakland
Cal
Peter Claudianes
James L. Gallagher
San Francisco
Claudianes
Ruef Bribery Case Linked to Gallagher Dynamite Attack
The article recounts Gallagher as an agent for Abraham Ruef in San Francisco bribery cases. Gallagher survived a spring home dynamiting aimed to silence him before he could testify. Prosecution ties the attempt to prevent Gallagher’s testimony against Ruef and others. Peter Claudianes was captured in Chicago, and John Claudianes was arrested here with theories naming Felix Patdevaris as instigator.
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Abraham Ruef
Gallagher
San Francisco
Ruef
Peter Claudianes
Chicago
John
Felix Patdevaris
Korean killer In Whan Chang guilty of second degree murder
In Whan Chang the Korean who shot Durham White Stevens the American diplomat and adviser to the Korean emperor in San Francisco on March 23, was found guilty of murder in the second degree by a jury in the superior court. Sentence will be passed December 26 with a penalty range of ten years to life imprisonment.
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San Francisco
Whan Chang
Durham White Stevens
Letter Opens the Way for Hains
In Flushing New York Thornton Hains faces trial for the killing of publisher William E Annis. A June letter to Julian Ripley calls Annis a rascal and accuses him of betraying his brother’s wife, suggesting events in Captain Hains life led to the feud and shooting. A second letter was not admitted. Witness Ripley was denied recollections of its contents. A police officer testified Hains boasted of killing Annis. Prosecutors aimed to finish their case by Saturday.
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Flushing
N. Y
Thornton J. Hains
William E. Annis
Peter C. Hains, Jr
Thornton Hains
Captain Hains
Julian Ripley
Annis
Darrin
Ripley
McIntyre
Claudia Hains
Eugene Fallon
Crane
Looting of Royal Mausoleum Hits Danish Treasures
In Copenhagen on December 24 burglars looted the Roeswilde cathedral, long the burial site of Danish kings. Large quantities of gold and silver wreaths urns and shields were stolen including items from King Christian and Queen Louise memorials sent by European crowns and Danish cities.
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Copenhagen
Roeswilde
Christian
Louise
Europe
Denmark
Fire at Keith Theater in Altoona Causes Panic
A moving picture show at the Keith theater in Altoona Pa ended with a stage fire after the act. Panic-stricken spectators rushed for exits and many were bruised. The flames quickly consumed the stage and much of the interior though property loss was small.
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Altoona
Keith Theater
Trial of the Night Riders in Union City
Union City Tenn December 24 The state asked for an adjournment in the night rider trial and said it would close its case in another day The defense rests on alibis for eight defendants with family members ready to testify they were home in bed the night Captain Ranken was murdered on October 19
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Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Justice Wright
Federal Union
Union City
Tenn
Ranken
Fire in Double Tenement on West 127 Street
Fire destroyed the upper floors of a five story building at 122 124 West 127th Street shortly before 2 a m. Firemen found women and children in windows and on the roof and warned them not to jump. By 3 30 a m the upper floors of No 124 were gutted and it was unclear if anyone died. Two women and two men were rescued from the flames.
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New York
West One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Street
Harlem
J. Hood Wright
Missouri Supreme Court Ousts Three Oil Firms
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that Standard Oil Indiana Republic Oil Ohio and Waters-Pierce Missouri conspired to monopolize the oil business in Missouri. Each company must pay 50000 in fines. Waters-Pierce may continue if by Jan 15 1909 it proves steps to operate independently and satisfy the judgment. Others have until March 1 1909 to wind up affairs.
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Jefferson City
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Republic Oil Company of
Ohio
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Missouri
Supreme Court of Missouri
Commonwealth
Waters- Pierce Company
Hadley
Folk
Supreme Court of the United States
Tobacco Trust
Demarest Defeats Conklin In 3900 to 1890 Billiards Match
Chicago December 24 Calvin Demarest defeated Fred Conklin in a handicap billiards contest. The score reached 3900 to 1890 under an agreement calling for 3000 points for Demarest to 2100 for Conklin at 18.2 balk line with 500 points per game.
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Chicago
Calvin Demarest
Fred Conklin
Demarest
Conklin
Three Men Die Descending Columbus Mine Shaft
In Cobalt Ontario on December 24 three men William Hamilton S McNulty and an unnamed Frenchman were killed when the bucket slipped from its wheel and fell the 240 foot shaft during descent at the Columbus mine.
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Cobalt
Ont
William Hamilton
S. McNulty
Columbus
Investigation at Chicago Probes Rebates Across Railroads
The Record-Herald reports a government inquiry led by the district attorney will extend beyond Morris & Co packing houses to several railroads. Michigan Central Nickel Plate and Lake Shore lines are named, with RB Mitchell and M J Sweet served subpoenas. The probe covers dressed beef shipments and cattle carriage.
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Chicago
The
Record-Herald
Packing House
Morris & Co
Michigan Central
Nickel Plate
Lake Shore
RB. B. Mitchell
New York Central Lines
M. J. Sweet
Red Line
For Rent A New Cottage on 2nd St
A compact rental notice advertising a new cottage on 2nd Street with a top buggy for sale, a coal stove, and a self feeder. Seeks offers and contact South Kenwood via phone 991.
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South Kenwood
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R. R. Murphy
Austin
the Herald
Austin, Minn
William Donovan
Anandale
HUB
Lowney
Funk
Johnson
Gompers, Mitchell and
American Federation of
Labor
Dynamiter
Chang
Durham
White Stevens
Waters-Pierce Oil Company of
D. Jaynes &Apectorant
Ua Gaeed
Thomas
Rochford
Bayfield, Wis
A. W. Allen
M. D
First National Bank
Austin, Minn US
O. W Shaw
L. Banfield
Banfier i
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